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[Device Reviews and Information] clu1688:
Thanks to original poster Rogersa2k and Tha Wathcer, I was able, finally root 2 BLOX phones last night.

Looking back the whole process I found two posts are most important, Post #1 (Rogersa2k) and #29 (The Watcher). Following posts are of informational value also: #12, #14, #20, #22.

I previously tried this process on a Win7 PC, however I tried whatever drivers I tried, I could not make PC see the phone. Then I tried it on a HP Win8.1, following Post #1 to install Fastboot and KindleDriver, the PC is good and ready.

Here are major feedbacks:

in Post #1, the first step "1) Unlock Bootloader", no problem here.

The second step, "2) Install Custom Recovery", I did it several times, and was not able to flash recovery (clearly not able to boot in Recovery in Step 3). Then I followed above posts #12, #14, #20, #22, #29. It worked. I say follow The Watcher's instructions to get it done.

Basically, "13. For CWM type fastboot flash recovery recovery-custom-wiko-fever.img or for TWRP type fastboot flash recovery TWRP_WikoFever_2.8.7.0.img" did not work, even though everything on screen matches the instruction with no errors.

This worked: "Reboot your phone into bootloader mode by simultaneously holding the Volume Up + Power buttons until you see the BLU splash screen and then let them both go. Use the Volume Down button to select “bootloader” in the menu and press Volume Up to select it. Within your CMD window, type: fastboot flash recovery recovery-custom-wiko-fever.img". In other words, you have to manually turn the phone in to Bootloader mode, instead of by using adb command. At least in my case.

Something that was not mentioned in all posts, maybe too obvious to experts, but not so for a noob, is every time I used VolUp and Power to boot, it shows a static screen with an android icon "waiting for command,,,,,", then I had to press the Power button to see a menu, then I use VolDown to select and use VolUpto execute. So if you are a noob, now you know :)

All good, thanks to everyone in this group, appreciate it very much, especially Rigersa2k and The Watcher. Above is my own experience and limited to my own device and experience. I have no intention to patent it and sue for $2B in the name of protecting user experience. :) May Steve rest in peace. :) :)
[Device Reviews and Information] aestylis:
I ordered a silicon case for the Wiki FEVER from Ebay. Waiting for it to arrive but I saw confirmation elsewhere that it fit correctly. *Edit: Case fits great, the Black color choice is more like a grey, but all the cutouts are perfect, very nice for a gel case.

LINK HERE

I also ordered an AKS berry tempered screen protector from Ebay for it and I don't recommend getting it. It only covers a small portion of the glass surface of the phone, i didn't even bother putting it on because of that. :(
[Device Reviews and Information] timhpg:
IS this process applicable for BLU LIFE ONE XL?
[Device Reviews and Information] rogersa2k:
A) Why did you quote the entire OP? Can you edit your post and remove that?

B) Most likely *not* but I have no way of testing. I assume the hardware is very different.

- Aaron
[Device Reviews and Information] SCrid2000:
http://androidforums.com/threads/possible-root-blu-life-one-xl.960020/ says to use kingo root.

Completely different device, has a different processor, substantially different hardware. Don't use the methods in this thread to try to root.
[Device Reviews and Information] kicker19:
thanks for posting the link for the cases

noone has had any luck with any tempered glass? i know one company on amazon in manufacturing it but wont be out till the end of february
[Device Reviews and Information] clu1688:
Change default storage?

Hi All, One more noob question.

The default storage in this phone is external SC card. Since I do not use a lot apps, I would prefer using phone storage as the default Write-to storage and keep the external SD card strictly my personal data files.

Now that I already have 20ish apps installed, if I switch the default back to Phone Storage, would it mess things up? I do not want to leave apps in two places. I hope I can migrate all apps back to Phone storage.

Can I do this: make a twrp backup (select system, data, etc.), reset/wipe the phone, then in its firstboot up, change the default to Phone Storage, and then do twrp Restore?

Is there a better way to do it?

Thanks,
[Device Reviews and Information] SCrid2000:
You shouldn't need to do any sort of restore. I would imagine it would work fine to just use an app to set everything to use the internal memory (not sure what app will do that, most apps are the other way around) and then move everything from the SD card to internal memory.
[Device Reviews and Information] zakattack816:
Looking to unroot this device. Does anybody have the proper files and way to do it?
[Device Reviews and Information] edjocute:
Flash the stock recovery posted by SCrid2000 earlier in this thread, then do a full unroot from the SuperSU app.
[Device Reviews and Information] zakattack816:
I completely looked over the post by SCrid2000. Thanks for directing me to it. Anybody heard anything about development of custom roms?
[Device Reviews and Information] feegus:
Anyone feel like posting their exact Viper4Android settings for this phone?

I'm curious to see whats working best for you guys for both headphones and speakers.
[Device Reviews and Information] aestylis:
I don't want to dirty up the thread to much but wanted to see if anyone else has seen these two problems that I have.

1. Touch screen will suddenly stop responding to touches, will clear up after a minute or after a reboot.

2. When more than two bluetooth devices are paired, the third+ will randomly disappear and no longer be paired.
[Device Reviews and Information] bemolx:
Hi there

If some of you want kernel source, it is (probably even for this new device) all here:

Thats ftp server

Host: 162.252.123.103

Username: Kernel_End_User

Password: kernelSource2014

And thats it. No need to pay money for some files.

Cheers
[Device Reviews and Information] aestylis:
New Update

Update inbound!.

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[Device Reviews and Information] kwkbnk:
Just got it myself. Copied it over to external sd to pull it apart.
[Device Reviews and Information] feegus:
Awesome. Let us know.
[Device Reviews and Information] feegus:
Were you able to install it even tho rooted etc.?

Notice any improvements/differences?

Its a pretty small patch so I'd guess there won't be much to notice.
[Device Reviews and Information] aestylis:
Nope, can't install it rooted. Need either a stock ROM to flash back to or a twrp flashable update package.
[Device Reviews and Information] Tha Watcher:
Thanks for the honest feedback. Glad to know you got it sorted!
[Device Reviews and Information] koriotto:
BLOX2 announced, coming with MM, yet too bad the hardware is way different =/:rolleyes:

http://www.bluproducts.com/devices/life-one-x2/

Still at 135dlls for the 2gb model might get one xD

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LZHFSBC

Also seems some other models are getting disccounts for limited time if annyone bricked their phone check em out i guess on BLU home its a 24 hour thing...(September 23, 2016)

http://bluproducts.com/home/
[Device Reviews and Information] Teblakuda4o4:
Blu life one x kernel source !!!!!!!!!!!!!

GOOD NEWS GUYS

Over the past few weeks i was constantly emailing Blu Services about the kernel code for our blu and i got it this morning. i am currently downloading it.

If you want to download it, do the following:

- use the attached pdf, there is a link for filezilla. you need to download that.

- then login using the "Kernel Source Codes" section login info BUT REMEMBER TO USE PORT 9990 INSTEAD OF 21. OTHER WISE IT WONT WORK

This is exciting :D, this should wake up development for our device. YAYYY
[Device Reviews and Information] SCrid2000:
Sorry man, we got the kernel code months ago.
[Device Reviews and Information] Teblakuda4o4:
Seriously! where were they posted? Ive been looking for them for awhile
[Device Reviews and Information] SCrid2000:
http://xdaforums.com/general/device...one-x-2016-t3287428/post65602852#post65602852
[Device Reviews and Information] Teblakuda4o4:
Wow :laugh: Well I must have missed it, that post was severely underappreciated.

Well either way, I am planning to install Ubuntu and try some stuff out with it.
[Device Reviews and Information] Teblakuda4o4:
Quick question

Have a Vendor tree and/or Device Tree been made for our device yet?
[Device Reviews and Information] psychoTR2:
Hey, guys! Sorry I haven't been active on here in a while. I ended up reverting to the very first stock firmware for this device, before the update. As it turns out, the LP V14 firmware introduces some lag, as I found when I installed the original stock ROM, and then the OTA, before even setting up my Google account. So, I went all the way back, installed CPU Tuner to fix the wakelock, and bada-bing! Good performance, good battery, good compatibility. With the other firmware options, there's a compromise (LP update introduces lag, Wiko MM ROM breaks baseband, rotation, and sensors, CM breaks camera and baseband iirc.), but not here.

But what I really wanted to ask was, I've found a way to increase the output of the headphone jack; with earbuds, it sounded fine, but with my big cans, it was too quiet. So, I found a way to make it louder. I was curious if you guys would interested in a tutorial?

EDIT:Figured I'd add it here, anyway. Basically, you can use an app called "ALSAMixer" to change the sound settings. When you install the app, it'll ask you to install the binaries, go ahead and do it. No reboot necessary. Which setting controls the headphone output gain differs from device to device, so the ones you want for the BLOX are "Headset_PGAL_GAIN" and "Headset_PGAR_GAIN", one for each side. Then, you can change it to what you want by typing in "*Db". Default is 0Db, I like 6Db. Set them to the same value for each side. Works great with Viper4Android as well! The only thing is, the setting reverts to default every so often, so you might wanna favorite the 2 settings (hit the little star on the right), and set it when necessary.

If you're happy with your sound, this might not appeal to you, as it's a bit clunky. My Sennheiser buds sound great even at 0Db, but my Audio Technica cans were too quiet as the phone wasn't driving them enough, so it just depends on what you use. I'm a bit of audiophile, and found that this was an easy way to boost the output without affecting the quality of the sound, since changing the replay gain in Viper would only cause the sound to clip.
[Device Reviews and Information] juancollado2003:
Yes it's a very old story, I'm also trying to get a stable kernel with quick charge but will quit now that BLOX X2 is coming, any way blu ftp server is down in both ports
[Device Reviews and Information] Teblakuda4o4:
Yeah the BLOX2 looks like a nice upgrade, but I won't change just yet.
[Device Reviews and Information] totallygoofed:
Which is unfortunate. They gave me an HTC Desire 530 which I'm still trying to figure out a way to unlock the bootloader on. No answers so far.
[Device Reviews and Information] Ftheccat:
Hey guys, quick question: I was checking the MT6753 specs sheet and it's described as a 1.5GHz CPU, whereas every specs sheet for BLU phones using it, including the BLOX, list it as a 1.3GHz CPU... Why is this? Can it be manually "upped" without rooting? Thanks
[Device Reviews and Information] koriotto:
Thats because its not a MT6753 but a MT6735

http://www.mediatek.com/en/products/mobile-communications/smartphone1/mt6735/

If you download any spec reading app from the playstore (CPU-Z, CPU X for example) you can review your device hardware, and they wrongly display MT6753 on the CPU tab, then go into the "system" one and there it is... MT6735 wich matches up EXACTLY with our phone actual capacity (e.g. MT6753 is a 16MP image sensor where ours is a 13MP one.)

Hope thats helps you.
[Device Reviews and Information] Ftheccat:
I've checked what you said but it's not exactly like that.... AIDA64, for example, shows Hardware: mt6735; Platform: mt6753.

And while, yes, the mt6735 supports up to 13MP unlike the mt6753, it's also limited to 720p displays whereas the mt6753 supports up to 1080p.

Could it be that they've somehow assembled two mt6735 to make a single "octa core"?
[Device Reviews and Information] koriotto:
Hmm.. you are right... but to be honest i dont know haha, this phone specs are a mess.

Anyways on the cpu speed "upping" i think its a no-go 1.3ghz it is
[Device Reviews and Information] SCrid2000:
My guess is its just a lower clocked mt6753. It's definitely a 6753 though.
[Device Reviews and Information] abraham3991:
is there any roms that are stable enough for daily use out there yet? Ive looked everywhere and cant find anything :(. Also the reason im asking is that ive been experiencing serious lag lately idk whats up

p.s im rooted and have a custom recovery set up
[Device Reviews and Information] koriotto:
Nope, just stock Blu rom sadly
[Device Reviews and Information] SCrid2000:
Another Fever Marshmallow rom was released a little over a week ago. http://update.wikomobile.com/FEVER_Marshmallow_V31.zip
[Device Reviews and Information] feegus:
Won't be long for us now right? ...right?

Is MM really anything to get too excited about though? I have lags and touch screen issues with my blox that MM probably wont fix anyway. Bahh humbug!
[Device Reviews and Information] Teblakuda4o4:
Well they could include fixes for other problems asking with the marshmallow update. We'll just have to wait and see
[Device Reviews and Information] d89don:
Anyone planning on making a thread like this for the new Life One X2? Or a dedicated forum. Just got mine today can't believe there's nothing on XDA about it.

I've only gotten as far as enabling dev mode, oem unlocking, and usb debugging but no root yet as far as I can see.
[Device Reviews and Information] juancollado2003:
Try kingroot and kingoroot by apk and usb
[Device Reviews and Information] d89don:
Tried both of these using apk and usb but none of them are working for this device yet.

Is there any reason in theory why the same process for the blox wouldn't work for the the blox2?
[Device Reviews and Information] SCrid2000:
If there's a custom recovery flashing root should work, just like it does for the blox.
[Device Reviews and Information] juancollado2003:
It won't, different cpu

---------- Post added at 12:22 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:07 PM ----------

Try iroot with oem on
[Device Reviews and Information] d89don:
No luck using apk I'll try over USB later today

---------- Post added at 03:29 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:42 PM ----------

I wonder if any of the resources for the xiaomi redmi 3s would work. They share the same chipset, CPU, and gpu
[Device Reviews and Information] Jorge_007:
Touchscreen Lag/Unresponsiveness fix

Hey everyone, for those of you who are having touchscreen issues like: ghost touches, keyboard malfunction, etc. try using an app called "wake lock." I've been using the app for a few days and I've yet to encounter touchscreen issues/lag. Racing games controlled via touch control perfectly now on my BLOX. Download the app -- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.thedarken.wl -- Set it to "PARTIAL_WAKE_LOCK" The only downside is that it prevents the CPU from entering deep sleep when the screen is off, but my battery life still seems the same with it on. Try it and see if it works for you. From the looks of it the CPU is entering deep sleep briefly while in use and messing up the digitizer. That's my hypothesis. Hopefully if this phone gets marshmallow the problem goes away.
[Device Reviews and Information] Teblakuda4o4:
I tried this and the keyboard lag when typing in Whatsapp is still there. I am using touch Pal. What keyboard are you using?
[Device Reviews and Information] juancollado2003:
Try editing /system/etc/perfservscntbl.txt

Changes applies after reboot
[Device Reviews and Information] Teblakuda4o4:
Editing it to what exactly?
[Device Reviews and Information] Jorge_007:
I use Google Keyboard. By lag I mean the keyboard refuses to register input until I have to turn the screen off and on to get it to work properly again.
[Device Reviews and Information] juancollado2003:
There's a guide few comments back
[Device Reviews and Information] feegus:
Don't think it matters much. It happens to me in every keyboard I've tried.
[Device Reviews and Information] mswguitar:
Any luck with this?
[Device Reviews and Information] d89don:
No this failed as well.

I would really like to try and get a forum for the BLOX and BLOX2 so we get everything out of one thread.

Lets either have OP add a BLOX2 tag to this thread or I can start a separate one whatever you guys want but it should help.
[Device Reviews and Information] d89don:
Framaroot does not work for BLOX2 either I just get the popup saying "Your device seems not vulnerable to exploit included in Framaroot"
[Device Reviews and Information] feegus:
Holy crap man, this seems to actually be working!
[Device Reviews and Information] mswguitar:
I agree on at least starting a separate BLOX2 post and hope we can eventually get a separate forum. I put in a request on the new device forum request thread. I wouldn't add a BLOX2 tag to this post because these devices are too different and this thread is already pretty long.
[Device Reviews and Information] juancollado2003:
People with BLOX2 post a getvar all so we can help you

---------- Post added at 05:38 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:31 PM ----------

The process is simple, if phone has bootloader unlocked, using fastboot we dump the partitions, with that we can just make a twrp or a system rooted img
[Device Reviews and Information] mswguitar:
Not sure if this is what you need but here you go... thanks.

D:\Dropbox\Android>fastboot getvar all

(bootloader) version:0.5

(bootloader) battery-soc-ok:yes

(bootloader) battery-voltage:3828000

(bootloader) variant:MTP eMMC

(bootloader) secure:no

(bootloader) version-baseband:

(bootloader) version-bootloader:

(bootloader) display-panel:

(bootloader) off-mode-charge:0

(bootloader) charger-screen-enabled:0

(bootloader) max-download-size: 0x20000000

(bootloader) partition-type:cache:ext4

(bootloader) partition-size:cache: 0x10000000

(bootloader) partition-type:userdata:ext4

(bootloader) partition-size:userdata: 0xd37779e00

(bootloader) partition-type:system:ext4

(bootloader) partition-size:system: 0x104c00000

(bootloader) serialno:de8fcabe

(bootloader) kernel:lk

(bootloader) product:QC_REFERENCE_PHONE

all:

finished. total time: 0.025s

BTW...there is the option to unlock the bootloader in Developer Options just like the BLOX. I haven't done that yet on mine though.
[Device Reviews and Information] juancollado2003:
fastboot oem device-info
[Device Reviews and Information] mswguitar:
D:\Dropbox\Android>fastboot oem device-info

...

(bootloader) Device tampered: false

(bootloader) Device unlocked: true

(bootloader) Device critical unlocked: true

(bootloader) Charger screen enabled: false

(bootloader) Display panel:

OKAY [ 0.012s]

finished. total time: 0.013s
[Device Reviews and Information] juancollado2003:
That's a good news, is bootloader unlocked, let's the game begins
[Device Reviews and Information] mswguitar:
Anything I can do to help get this process going? I'm not much of an android dev but I'd be happy to dump/upload partitions to try to get the BLOX2 rooted (need the commands though).
[Device Reviews and Information] tinpanalley:
I've just gotten a BLU Life One X but I have a few questions for some of you that might be more well versed than me...

1. I keep seeing references to a Life One X

2015

and a Life One X

2016

. Even a Life One X with no year attached. Are they the same phone or actually two different models with different specs?

2. Can this phone be updated to 6.0 Marshmallow via rooting and ROMs or not? I see official updating not happening but BLU claiming it's coming soon, I see people posting on forums that they've exchanged emails with BLU who have said that it's not coming at all. What's the word today, can I take a Life One X, root it, add a ROM to get Marshmallow?

3. There are so many people that complain about the lack of BLU support/service, would I find a better community with Motorola if I got a Moto G4? More ROMs, more forum support, etc?

Thank you all!

Phil
[Device Reviews and Information] Teblakuda4o4:
1. The blu life one X 2016 and the blu life one X 2015 are two different models with different specs.

2.Currently, no. There is no official update from Blu nor would rooting help u since there isn't a marshmallow custom ROM for this phone.

3.not sure
[Device Reviews and Information] tinpanalley:
Fantastic. How would you look at the specs to determine which one is which? I cant find any detailed info online? Is there a serial or model number or something?

Can you recommend a similarly priced phone that gets updated and has a decent rooting community? Or a good site that has reliable info that can be searched? GSMarena?

Cool thank you.
[Device Reviews and Information] juancollado2003:
Blu r1 hd is the sensation now a days
[Device Reviews and Information] Teblakuda4o4:
[MENTION=1157577]tinpanalley[/MENTION]

It seems to be but specs wise it doesn't hold a candle to our BLOX.

I would recommend checking out Blu life one X 2.

It's the newer model and it has marshmallow. Can't say for certain about it's future but for now it looks good.
[Device Reviews and Information] joeybear23:
The BLU devices are all very inexpensive, and are marketed toward people who do not want to pay big name flagship prices but want a very competitively priced and generously spec'ed out phone. BLU will not likely provide many software updates to their phones outside of normal bug fixing here and there. I would be very surprised to see Android upgrades made available for any of their devices. I think we'll have to rely on the developer community here for ROMs, kernels and updates.
[Device Reviews and Information] tinpanalley:
Thank you all for your input. Is there REALLY a massive reason to get a Marshmallow device over a Lollipop one? Is it really a massive jump in UI?
[Device Reviews and Information] d89don:
Alright guys I got a BLOX2 thread started, just basically copied the layout of this thread so far.

At least now we can start gathering some info over there specifically for the new device and hopefully work towards getting a dedicated forum the devices and attracting some devs.

The new BLOX2 thread can be found here: http://xdaforums.com/general/device-reviews-and-information/blu-life-one-x2-t3483178
[Device Reviews and Information] elbastardo1:
In all honesty, NO. Even Nougat doesn't seem that different compared to the leap from Kitkat to Lollypop. Talking strictly about the UI.
[Device Reviews and Information] SCrid2000:
CM 13 for Wiko Fever, I haven't tested it but it should work with the BLOX minus likely no baseband support. http://xdaforums.com/android/development/rom-cyanogenmod-13-wiko-fever-t3482575

I would guess you'll need the fever marshmallow boot.img as well.
[Device Reviews and Information] tinpanalley:
That's what I was thinking. But I wasn't sure. Haven't been on Android in 4 years. Honestly, the things I've seen in Nougat and even Marshmallow are UI changes I wouldn't even use or allow to be activated. Google Now on tap?? Seriously? So you can steal MORE of my search data? No thanks. I don't even search with Google.

Sorry, no baseband support means what? Ignorant on that. So you think this ROM would work based on what? Not questioning, just curious.
[Device Reviews and Information] SCrid2000:
Rom should work because the Wiko Fever is the exact same phone. No baseband support means you might not get cell reception, or could only get the European bands that the Fever supports and not the US bands that the BLOX supports.
[Device Reviews and Information] always&forever:
Hi is this phone the same as the Blu Life Mark that is sold by amazon ?

If not is there a custom rom for it on the site ?

Mine has TrueDialer TrueCaller TouchPal which cannot be uninstalled and seem to have malware.