[Alcatel Idol X ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] hellfreezover:
Hi All,

***MIUI 8 is now operational on our TCL_S960!

I managed to get it running on TCL S960 (IDOL X+),

Here's my work... (I am not a developer but I followed some instructions online and was able to make it at least for me...)

Probably there will be bugs - so let me know :)

I'll try to fix what I know...

If you want to use my work elsewhere, you must request in advance and make sure that credits goes to the correct people....

Supported Languages:

All languages that are supported by Xiaomi.EU roms.

Credits:

Xiaomi.eu - for the translations and guides.

Latest version Download links:

Android File Host: (WIP)...

30/Jul/2016 -

Older Versions (Miui8)

24/Jul/2016 (fixes to 14/7/2016) - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24651429356503158

14/Jul/2016 - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24591000424947416

7/7/2016 - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24591020540823614

30/6/2016 - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24591020540823614

Older Versions (MIUI7):

26/5/2016 - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24566454284190288

19/5/2016 - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24533103863143479

12/05/2016 - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24533103863139453

05/05/2016 - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24533103863137243

28/4/2016 - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=4996500813288309006

14/4/2016 - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24499762636000772

7/4/2016 - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24459283995317117

31/3/2016 - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24459283995310311

17/3/2016 - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24459283995303903

XdaDevDB:

Installations:

Important:

Prior to any install make sure to backup your existing ROM. (TWRP backup?) if you wish to backup your SMS/Contacts there are a bunch of apps that can do it... (MobilePro is an example)

Backup your IMEI just in case... (Use MobileUncle or similar)

If you chose to install - your warranty is void.

I am not responsible for any damage that may be caused by this ROM.​

Did you make a backup

? - Save your backup on a PC...

First time transition to MIUI8 requires re-partition of the phone to increase system size.

you will need a different recovery to finalise the process.

1. Copy the Repartition zip file to phone.

2. Copy the Philz recovery to your phone.

3. Install Philz recovery.

4. Reboot into recovery

5. Install Re-partition zip (It will take several minutes - it needs to format the partitions)

6. if format is not running - reboot to recovery and manually format the partitions (System, Data, Cache). - DO NOT FORMAT other partitions.

6.a. - check to see where the SDCARD data directory is mounted(data or data), if it is the data - change it back to data in the philz recovery, otherwise - upgrades will not work in TWRP.

7. using SP-Flash tools or another way, install the TWRP 2.8.7 recovery again.

8. Restore your backup.

9. Boot the phone.

10. Copy the MIUI8 install file to phone.

11. Click on the 3 dots

12. Chose select update file --> select your copied file.

13. Phone will Reboot and install.

If the above version does not work, you will need to use SP-Flash tools to install the EBR1, EBR2 files in the zip.

Then continue from step 6 (Format partitions)

if coming from another rom/ Fresh install

as ususal... - I recomend a total wipe, but it is not a must....

Wipe Cache, Dalvik, Data, System, custpack.

Install Rom from internal memory

reboot.​

Wait patiently - it will take 3-4 minutes on the 1st boot.

To update (existing Miui Rom):

Copy rom to SD Card

Open updater app.

Click on the 3 dots

Chose select update file --> select your copied file.

Reboot​

*** Make sure to disable Automated OTA... as it is based on Redmi Note 3G MTK, and I can't promise to keep this forever...

Recovery

:

I used TWRP 2.8.7.0 for TCL S960

Other recoveries:

CWM - Link

TWRP 2.6.3 - Link

If you like my work feel free to buy me beer :-)Donation link

Known Issues:

Default theme - some icons are missing - Use another theme icon set...

When making full wipe - unable to login to MiAccount - Install 6.1.28 version --> login, then update to latest.

TouchAssistant APK exceeds the space of System partition - I removed it, you can install it manually after the rom installs. - Link solved after repartition.

31/3/16 - Additional settings FC - Fixed.

12/05/2016 - Fixed wallpaper carousel FC when unlocking device

Some screenshots:

Miui8:

[IMG="IMG1"]http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3802440&stc=1&d=1467585265[/IMG]

[IMG="IMG2"]http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3802439&stc=1&d=1467585265[/IMG]

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[IMG="IMG4"]http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3802442&stc=1&d=1467583011[/IMG]

[IMG="IMG5"]http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3803181&stc=1&d=1467650101[/IMG]

Miui7:

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[IMG="2"]http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3719914&stc=1&d=1460744116[/IMG]

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[IMG="4"]http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3719916&stc=1&d=1460744116[/IMG]

[IMG="5"]http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3719917&stc=1&d=1460744146[/IMG]

[IMG="6"]http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3719918&stc=1&d=1460744146[/IMG]

XDA:DevDB Information

TCL S960/Alcatel (IdolX+), ROM for the Android General

Contributors

hellfreezover, Xiaomi.eu

ROM OS Version: 4.4.x KitKat

ROM Kernel: Linux 3.4.x

Based On: MIUI

Version Information

Status: Beta

Current Beta Version: 26-05-2016

Beta Release Date: 2016-07-15

Created 2016-01-22

Last Updated 2016-07-30