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[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rush-O-Matic:
Quick Interrupt

Hello everyone,

Sorry to break into this discussion in this 15-page thread . . .

I am complete n00b to these rooting processes, so kindly tell me to move along if I'm posting in the wrong place. I've traveled down the rabbit hole of Google search --> many threads later --> head swimming with terms and abbreviations I don't understand. I'm not afraid of trying something and learning something new. This phone is an extra that I'm using to get experience. Nothing lost if bricked. I ended up here while looking for these answers:

Q1: Is there a way to expand the memory of this phone to allow installation of more apps, by using the SD card?

Q2: Is there a way to upgrade the Lollipop Android to Marshmallow Android?

I understand (maybe?) that Marshmallow has the capability to allow the SD card to be used for apps. And I understand (also maybe?) that the Alcatel 4060a can be upgraded to Marshmallow, but first I need to complete the 8 steps in this post:

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=69960934&postcount=8

I can't seem to find a step-by-step guide for a beginner on how to upgrade to Marshmallow or even confirm it's possible. So, my first question is:

- Could someone point to me to such a guide for this phone?

My second question is:

- If my goal is simply to allow SD app installation for any app on this phone, do I even need Marshmallow, or is there another developer mod that would allow this in Lollipop.

And, even more info . . .

My son has this phone. He only has a few apps. Some of them can be moved to the SD card in the factory mode, many cannot. It does not take long to fill up the tiny memory, and despite the claim of the packaging, the SD card cannot be used for expansion. So, I have a second phone on which I will attempt to hack / root / microwave to see if there is a way.

Thank you.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] faxanidu:
Doing a step by step new thread soon stand by. Don't bother with the 8 step guide. My way is 3 easy steps, and gets rid of king root entirely. Cause they suck. Also for SD question download:. Link2sd

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Separate requires ADB and pc

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How would I get ahold of a mod for making a direct thread for this phone?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] faxanidu:
Good news everyone! The soft brick fix is ready. With it you can install custom recovery. Install su. And more in only a few steps! Going to make new thread and lay it all out step by step for each thing. So be ready in the next couple of days to also have an unbloated ROM ready to go if you prefer. Also this works on phones not soft bricked.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pastor Penn:
I just picked up one today. would you mind sharing the steps you used to get the native hotspot working. Thanks
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] faxanidu:
Will link to new thread soon working on it now
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] faxanidu:
Thread is dead and full of mis information and old methods goto HERE instead

super-guide-alcatel-ideal-4060a
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kdm6389:
Some asked

Q1: Is there a way to expand the memory of this phone to allow installation of more apps, by using the SD card?

A: Since TWRP is released I gained access to dd and parted, I removed useless app resize /system /cached moved few partition expended /userdata now I have 5.55GB internal which is sufficient for my play store apps.

I have also 16gb external SD to store songs and other files, which not so essential to run my phone.

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We should have alcate-4060a dedicated page on XDA,
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] faxanidu:
we will soon for now its in general. also send me how you used parted to expand the memory and ill do a write up and add u to credits
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kdm6389:
Here's some how I have written on my Alcatel 4060a.

Well I had list of step by step of my terminal commands but not with me, I have came to hospital full log will take some 10 days. But here's list of quick command necessary.

Backup everything you can on computer. Need rooted phone, start developer mode, USB debugging.

1. backup everything from phone.

all partition layout to be changed from twrp recovery mode.*

Between every change in partition layout, need to reboot recovery (for safe).

2. Now boot into twrp recovery (how? i. $adb reboot bootloader ii. fastboot boot /location/where/img/is/twrp.img

Once you see twrp in phone*

note you need to boot multiple time into twrp recovery using $fastboot boot twrp.img

3. use $ adb shell (to access shell of recovery its all ready rooted # prompt )

4. Making dd backup of all partition by using dd if=/dev/block/.... of=/externalSD/patrtition## (beware of dd its dangerous tool if wrongly used) (read manual before using)

and point 4 is very important before you proceed.*

5. start parted with the internalmmc inside recovery shell

$ parted /dev/block/mmcblk0

type p enter for print partition list*

type unit s for sector wise listing. Its more clear then MB or KB, I am using this.

Note down all partition start end size name in notepad by using ctrl+shift+c (linux), this is used later.

6. Let us resize dd image of /system obtained from step 4 on Ubuntu. I don't know what linux you are using.

7. How to resize dd image on Ubuntu

https://softwarebakery.com/shrinking-images-on-linux

On my case my dd came down to 1GB. Which is 1024*1024*1024 bytes. so sector needed is 1024*1024*1024/512 since 512byte/sector

now you know the partition size in sector add few more say +16 or +32

you know start sector add partion size in sector to get end sector

8. now let us remove partition inside parted shell

rm 99 # where 99 is partion no od /system

now let us create ext2 partition of size +16 or +32 found in setp 7 by using command inside parted

mkpartfs primary ext2 999s 88888888s ( where 999s is start 88888888s is end)

name 99 system (to name new partition as system)

now quit parted by q enter

after each create partition reboot recovery

8. after reboot

now restore system.img 1gb into newly created partition using dd

9 do same thing for all partition u need for to move.

10. make sure you name all partition as it was

partition order, and number is not important

11. last userdata , use

mkpartfs primary ext2 STARTs ENDs

name ## userdata

q (quit)

reboot back to twrp recovery

12.

let's format the userdata ext2 to ext4

## is no of userdata

tune2fs -j /dev/block/mmcblk0p##

e2fsck -fDp /dev/block/mmcblk0p##

tune2fs -O extents,uninit_bg,dir_index /dev/block/mmcblk0p##

e2fsck -fDp /dev/block/mmcblk0p##
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] faxanidu:
Nobody try this it's very dangerous. I'll try to make an auto script.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kdm6389:
I need stock sms app with odex extra using es explorer or any app that u use to view / current i am using google SMS app

stock

keyboard app / latinimegoogle

Sms app

Google app / valvet

Play store / phonsky

Services / gmscore
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kdm6389:
Yes I have said this in start. But good for 5 year linux user
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] faxanidu:
Most people aren't like us and mostly use Windows so I'll have to do a script or just make a rom
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kdm6389:
Double layer script are tough.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joey#erenko:
Twrp working

I used the guide at https://xdaforums.com/android/general/super-guide-alcatel-one-touch-4060a-t3621525 to get twrp working (for the Alcatel 4060a :) ) I just tired with kingroot and followed guide :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MotoJunkie01:
Low-end devices have plenty of their "own-section" dedicated forums here on XDA. My Moto E LTE (2nd Gen), for example, is a low-end $30 smartphone with its own dedicated forum and has more than 100 available custom ROMs, at least 10 custom kernels, several versions of TWRP custom recovery, and dozens upon dozens of custom themes, apps & mods. Dedicated forums on XDA are not determined on the basis of "low-end" or high-end" devices, but on factors such as device popularity and user requests.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zswielder:
Don't be so technical. The point is, there is no dedicated section for this phone, and there won't be one. Moto E you mention became popular because it wasn't as low end when it was released in 2014. It was a decent phone at a very affordable price. You are comparing that to this phone, which was released in 2016. In 2016, this phone's spec was considered far lower than how Moto's spec was in 2014's standard. So, even at the affordable price, this phone was not viewed descent but truly "low end" hence this phone didn't become popular (Moto E was seen as, you get more for what you pay. This phone was viewed as you get what you pay). I know where you are coming from, but try not to be so technical. I am no going to bother writing an essay just to respond to a casual question on a forum.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MotoJunkie01:
Don't take me the wrong way friend. You're a Senior Member so I realize you know these things already. I was merely pointing out to the other members the ins and outs of dedicated forums. Apologies if I seemed condescending or overly technical. But on the clarification end of the Moto E LTE (2nd Gen), released in early 2015, I'm going by Motorola/Lenovo's device release manifest (I'm employed by Motorola/Lenovo), it was released initially as a low-end device indeed.

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I'm currently developing a custom ROM for this device based on AOSP (Android 6.0.1), as well as a custom kernel based on the stock kernel toolchain (no overclock capabilities but added Lionfish & ElementalX governors, noop & bfq i/o schedulers, moderately undervolted). The ROM is unstable & buggy at this stage. I'll post a link for a new thread once a beta release is ready. Will need testers for both the ROM & Kernel. I've also compiled an unmodified TWRP flashable stock ROM for any members in need of that. ETA -- at least 10 - 14 days.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kdm6389:
Alcatel 4060a ROM 6.0.1

Good work

Please add following

+VoLTE

+double tap on/off screen

+Ambient display

+Prevent poket on

I don't think you where able to compile 6.0.1 for this device. But try. Never say no.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kdm6389:
I am using lollipop 5.1.1 M5KUAK2

Kindly tell me your version of ROM. Since I m non att user so I am asking this question.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ch3if-0f-Skull5:
Very Good! I have been waiting. And it has paid off! Now if someone would like to fork me over a dump of their /System Partition, I can begin work on a custom ROM! :D:D:D:D
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scohut:
[MENTION=7973161]Ch3if-0f-Skull5[/MENTION], ejwith9953 has that covered also. I won't link directly to it but page 14, post 133 of this thread there's a link to it. I used it to complete the unbricking of one of my phones so I can attest to it working.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ch3if-0f-Skull5:
My Participation

I have begun work on a custom rom for the 4060a and will be posting tips and updates on it's progress.

For those who would like the adb remount command, Chainfire's adbd insecure app can enable this with root by patching adbd as well... insecure. For those wanting to keep this ability after factory reset, perform the following:

1. make a folder in system/app/ call it "AdbdProvider" and chmod 0755 it.

2. rename the apk to AdbdProvider.apk and push it to system/app/AdbdProvider/. chmod 0644 it.

Chainfire has this app on the market for a small fee. However, you can dowload it from his post below for free:

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1687590

If you like it, You can buy the app from the market to support him.

***I WILL NOT DISTRIBUTE THIS WITH THE ROM, AS IT IS NOT ALLOWED!***

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I also found it earlier. If XDA would have notified me of your reply, I would not have had to dig through almost every page to find it. But thank you! :highfive:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] o355:
New around here, got one of these phones the other day. What's the current status of a working root/TWRP on this phone?

Nice. Any intentions on making a LOS 13 (is 14 a stretch for the SD210?) ROM for the Ideal, or porting some features over?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MotoJunkie01:
Porting some features over from 14/14.1 shouldn't be a problem. What do you have in mind? As of right now I'm focusing on CM (LOS) 13.

Rooting can be accomplished using the latest KingRoot, then flashing TWRP to the /recovery partition using the Official TWRP app. SuperSU can then be installed by uninstalling KingRoot & flashing the SuperSU v2.82 zip via TWRP.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] o355:
Cool! Can root be accomplished on the latest software update for the phone? Along with that, are there presently any viable return-to-stock methods for this phone (something similar to LGUP for LG Phones, or Odin for Samsung phones)?

Not trying to be one of those beggars, but the smaller features that make LOS cool would be nice to get ported over. Off of the top of my head, lock-screen music visualizer, LiveDisplay, Tap-to-wake (or is that more just for LG phones), status bar customization, and some kind of easily-settable governor for the CPU. I don't know if the genuine battery saver and performance menu could get ported, since it looks to be more of a kernel thing.

As a quick curiosity question, are you thinking about getting Nougat on this phone? Geekbench 4 spits out some okay numbers, probably just enough to run Nougat. I'd be happy with 6.0.1 either way. Best wishes on your adventures.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MotoJunkie01:
Along with a custom ROM, I'll be posting a thread for the unmodified stock firmware, flashable via TWRP, which will allow members to revert their devices to full stock. There are no utilities of which I am aware (similar to Odin, LG UP, etc.) which will flash the device back to stock. Alcatel does have such a utility; however, it does not recognize the 4060A for some reason.

I'll see how this MM based ROM works out and hopefully later I can ascertain whether a Nougat based ROM is possible or feasible. I will bake in some tweaks, mods & features into my MM ROM that far exceed the stock ROM's features.

Yes, root can be accomplished via KingRoot on the current stock firmware builds. I'm working on a guide as well on up to date root & TWRP.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kdm6389:
try this https://sites.google.com/view/alcatel-4060a
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kdm6389:
there are more then 8 thread on alcate 4060a and many pages, there should be a page for this phone
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kdm6389:
Touch to wake screen

I have noticed that tis recovery has "touch to wake screen" cant we have this feature for the OS too?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Siknote:
So This Thread was about unlocking the bootloader and installing custom recovery for the 4060a I read the entire thread and I didn't see much of anything on how to unlock the bootloader am I mistaken?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Siknote:
Nevermind sorryi saw about nandroid manager
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ch3if-0f-Skull5:
It seems that this model is also not available on the Alcatel web site. I was looking for some system updates that I had missed, but found nothing on this phone, not even a PDF manual. Could this be the reason XDA does not have a section exclusively for this phone? It's almost like Alcatel 'gave up' on this model. :(
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MotoJunkie01:
I agree. Seems that Alcatel has no intention to either support or maintain this device. That is very unfortunate, as this device has potential for development. I'll be posting a flashable stock ROM for this phone in a couple of days, and I'm still in the process of porting a CM/LOS 6.0.1 based ROM as well.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andrewwm:
Can't wait for the custom ROM!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Siknote:
It's the best $20 phone I've ever heard of. Took it outta the box and rooted it straight away, installed custom recovery, not a bad little phone. I've been trying to root LG Phoenix 2 for a year now
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Heymain420:
I'm a noob

I obtained an alcatel4060a to replace a gs7 I tossed in river due to a software developer that my ex ran off with was causing havoc. So I used pc kingoroot and installed twrp and that's it. What steps can I take to prevent someone from getting my info again and using it to cause problems? Any help would be greatly appreciated! Im not at all knowledgeable but I have a laptop and a basic understanding of how things work. Any suggestions?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scohut:
That's more interesting than my washing machine story lol :laugh:

So sorry tho...
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Siknote:
"DevStealYoGirl"
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MotoJunkie01:
It happens to the best of us bro. Damn Devs....

:p
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ch3if-0f-Skull5:
Speaking of which... All the androids I have owned have either been impossible to even root, or have already had countless ROMs made for them... I was wondering if there was some sort of guide on how to make a ROM. I know you don't have time to tech this newbie :silly: But if I could find a way to get started, that would be nice!

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And on an added note, I am tracking all progress on this device in the form of an easy-to-use Google site. You can visit it here .
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MotoJunkie01:
The best method to cook up a ROM is to use a Linux or Windows based Android Kitchen. Search here on XDA for SuperR's Kitchen & dsixda's Android Kitchen with Cygwin. Both are user friendly interfaces and are used by many developers in compiling custom & stock based ROMs.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scohut:
[MENTION=7383447]MotoJunkie01[/MENTION], I'm wondering if the camera will be a problem with a custom rom. Seems the camera is a usual suspect for (not working) at least at first anyway
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Questions & Answers] XN Logos:
Help Help help-

very hard brick due to Wrong Flashing,

unable to Boot into FAstboot

unable to boot into edl

unable to boot into recovery

only a red light appear during usb or changer connect

any way to recover this device please help-

thanks in advance,
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Questions & Answers] dastan4eva:
Wrong flashing how ? Did you try test point method ? Does device manager show anything when connected to pc ?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Questions & Answers] ayush3051:
If your area/country of residence has Xiaomi Service Centres, I'd suggest you go there and get your phone repaired. Else, the test point method is your best bet for getting your phone working again. Here's a guide to the test point method - http://xiaomitips.com/guide/how-to-unbrick-redmi-note-3-snapdragon-best-solution/

Please note that the test point method is rather long and involves taking your device apart by yourself. Proceed at your own risk.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Questions & Answers] Audacity4545:
IF you can do it try test point. It works 100% but be careful while doing it as you dont want to break you're device. Dont worry its very hard to totally brick redmi note 3. and what you are saying can be repaired with test point. So be careful and try it.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Questions & Answers] XN Logos:
i see a method http://xdaforums.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/method-to-flash-twrp-recovery-unlock-t3473294/post69037237 and according this method replace stock recovery by twrp or any custom recovery i do same like this and get permanently brick,
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Questions & Answers] XN Logos:
ya a red light is apeear when connect to pc or charger, i know test point method is work but it's difficult, can this device repairabale through software box,
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Questions & Answers] Mr. HUNT:
Relax and then go to service centre. They will solve your problem. Is your device in warranty period? If not you may have to pay for this.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Questions & Answers] ekoy1992:
SOLVED!!! 2 very hard brick xiaomi redmi note 3 pro

Dont go to the service centre, it wasting time and lot of MONEY, i swear!!! i'v solved the problem. The problem is after u flash normally (edl mode, with miflash 64bit, suitable ROM, deep flash cable or test point, readable port *qdloader9008), then u hv to fit out battery from the socket and fit in it back, then charge your phone, if the battery charging window appears, TAADAAAA, u'v done!!!!
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 [Snapdragon] ROMs, Kernels, Re] XHook:
Updates of MIUI Brazil are back, and this time even better ​

But let's get to it: update!

MIUI Brazil 8 - 6.10.13 (based on 8 MIUI China 6.10.13)

Why choose MIUI Brasil?

The MIUI Brazil maintains only the languages Portuges, English and Chinese which makes the rom.

The MIUI Brazil back patches of bug fixes and improvements not present in official ROM.

The MIUI Brazil back to Google Play Store by default.

The MIUI Brazil maintains sensational features of Chinese version, such as streaming and downloads on the official music player

Downloads

ROM & TWRP

How to Download?

1) Go to the link

2)Go to "Redmi Note 3 Pro"

3)Download the twrp and rom

XDA:DevDB Information

MIUI Brasil, ROM for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3

Contributors

XHook

ROM OS Version: 6.0.x Marshmallow

ROM Kernel: Linux 3.10.x

ROM Firmware Required: Unlocked Bootloader

Version Information

Status: Beta

Current Beta Version: 6.9.29

Beta Release Date: 2016-09-29

Created 2016-10-08

Last Updated 2016-11-02
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 [Snapdragon] ROMs, Kernels, Re] marko94:
download link doesn't work
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 [Snapdragon] ROMs, Kernels, Re] XHook:
link fixed xD
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 [Snapdragon] ROMs, Kernels, Re] Mrxyzl:
So is there any guide on how to flash? I'm on global 8.0.2 with unofficial unlock bootloader
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 [Snapdragon] ROMs, Kernels, Re] XHook:
Just install the TWRP I left in the post and give flash in rom with him

I will add a complete tutorial in the post now
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 [Snapdragon] ROMs, Kernels, Re] induna:
Why not include Spanish as well? That way the ROM could be used in the entire Western Hemisphere, except for Quebec. Just sayin'.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 [Snapdragon] ROMs, Kernels, Re] Animesh Singh:
does it support Goodix FP ?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 [Snapdragon] ROMs, Kernels, Re] AyaAn724782:
I'm on lollipop....will it lock my bootloade?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 [Snapdragon] ROMs, Kernels, Re] XHook:
yes
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 [Snapdragon] ROMs, Kernels, Re] XHook:
No
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 [Snapdragon] ROMs, Kernels, Re] Barnir:
So its a version similar to Xiaomi.eu lets say it right? is it debloated? i mean.. for example without extra google stufff.. Also your Portuguese.. did you kept PT-BR and PT-PT?

Thanks by the way mate
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 [Snapdragon] ROMs, Kernels, Re] Mrxyzl:
I'm having camera force close. Anyone the same?

And [MENTION=7172425]XHook[/MENTION], can I use this twrp to flash xiaomi.eu rom?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 [Snapdragon] ROMs, Kernels, Re] XHook:
did you do a full wipe before installing the rom? and Yes you can
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 [Snapdragon] ROMs, Kernels, Re] XHook:
Is similar, but more complete ... Does not come with google apps or any bloatware, but with useful functions as a store more complete themes and streaming on the official music app. For now only en, but we have plans to expand to other languages xD