yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] zzoinks:
Hey, that's a good idea. I think a variation of it might work, since the Family Messaging Unlimited is showing as $30/mo for me.

The requirement is "+Requires activation on a PDA Personal Plan or a $39.99 or higher unlimited data rate plan or a $19.99 or higher messaging plan plus an AT&T Voice Plan of $39.99 or higher."

We were already planning on adding the $5 "Messaging starter" add-on to both lines ($10/mo) since we don't do much messaging. If I add the "Messaging unlimited" option to the Tilt for $19.99/mo it would satisfy the rebate req's, and only cost me $15/mo over what I was already planning. Keep that for 2-3 months to obtain the rebate then drop back to the $5 plan... and I'm out $30 for a net of $70 savings on the rebate.

Good thinking, thanks!

-Brett.

PS - Currently using your Rev 3 ROM on my 8125 and loving it. Still can't get IBM Easysync installed, but I'm keeping my eyes out for a version that's compatible with WM6.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] promine21:
Can you still get the monthly rate discount even if you do not sign-up through ATT? Looking at the website for my school (Ga Tech), there is an option for existing customers to sign-up for discounts using the online validation process.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] zzoinks:
Sorry, no idea. I'm using the AT&T "Premier" site through my employer.

-Brett.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] KyleK29:
So does anyone know if one could talk NewEgg or Costco into a sale? I currently have til 5/6/08 for an upgrade (still in 2yr contract). I got the "OK" from both the AT&T store for the phone (they wanted $299+Accessory pack of $100, w/ renewed 2yr) and AT&T's phone support (they wanted just $299+2yr renewal agreement).

Are these retail outlets less inclined? Or can they still do the same checks (I qualified early because of a broken-out-of-production/warranty phone and good credit)?

Anyone had success with something like that?
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] wisniak:
Where can I buy the Tilt 8900 (no cameras) without any plan?

I live abroad, so any plan would be useless.

Thank you.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] zzoinks:
An update in case anyone cares. I ended up going directly through the AT&T store where they matched the pricing from their "Premier" web site. Ended up getting it for $399 out the door with a $100 rebate. (Thanks to mfrazzz's tip about the messaging plan)

I am now a very happy member of the "Tilt" community. I'm considering flashing it to a different ROM but for now I'm just enjoying it.

Thanks,

-Brett.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] mfrazzz:
Cool! Yeah, I'm loving my Tilt too. I've flashed the newer 1.60 AT&T stock rom, but haven't went to a custom yet (but probably will before the week is out).

Have to say, for me, so far the stock rom is pretty reliable (much better than the old stock roms for the Wizard... LOL).
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] dan5.5:
Mfrazzz, when i had my wizard your roms were awsome...

U should start making so roms

glad to see u here
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] mfrazzz:
Thanks... I've already downloaded the kitchen and a few custom roms to pull apart and look at. Give me some time to look at how things work in this new world for me. Haven't even had my Tilt a week yet, but I'm already thinking about a custom rom for me (and will probably release if its very different from whats already available. ;)
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] Farsquidge:
Hi, just a thought (and this comes from a few years of phone buying!)

Just check if the phone you get on a cheap rate is not one of the carriers 'old basic' units.

You can see from this forum that updates are available, and from quite a few that they are discontented with carrier versions in the US.

What makes you think that a cheap option will give you the best phone?

Just hoping to help. :o
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Wojtek17:
Hello, I have a problem with my Huawei Honor 5X. I was trying to flash a new firmware and something went wrong. No i dont have any system. I have only bootloader with FRP locked and Cyanogenmod. I cant update any zip file on recovery mode because it says that there is some problem. I can not instal anything with adb because i have locked FRP. Any solutions?
[Note 7 Themes, Apps, and Mods] bwyyoung:
http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-j7/how-to/tutorial-guide-how-to-change-t3459129

http://xdaforums.com/s7-edge/themes/custom-bootsplash-screen-exynos-g935f-fd-t3338106

http://xdaforums.com/note-4/themes-apps/exynos-note-5-ported-bootloader-images-t3222971

Does anyone know how to change the boot logo for Note 7?

I tried using techniques that worked on my note 4 and 5, but it doesnt seem to work with Note 7.

This was including changing animations under /system/media,

and flashing Google-BootSplash_G935F.zip into the phone using TWRP

(http://xdaforums.com/note-7/development/recovery-official-twrp-galaxy-note-7-t3446047),

but it doesnt work.

Please help. My device is SM-N930FD, and it is rooted with Hydrarom 1.3.5 for Note 7.

bwyyoung
[Note 7 Themes, Apps, and Mods] JJEgan:
Probably logo in Param.bin
[Note 7 Themes, Apps, and Mods] bwyyoung:
Solution

I found the solution.

Tkkg1994 developed the splash screen zip that can be flashed using

TWRP Recovery.

Below is the zip file. Modify the logo to suit your designs.

This zip works for Note 7's with black text, and white background,

as splash screens.

dropbox . com/s/qqnehy0clj360n8 /splashnote7.zip?dl=0

(For some reason, I am unable to add attachments directly to my reply.

So the above dropbox link should do.)
[Note 7 Themes, Apps, and Mods] JazonX:
Do you have a link to where this was originally posted?

Your link is now inactive.
[Note 7 Themes, Apps, and Mods] desztan:
Where is the link?
[Note 7 Themes, Apps, and Mods] desztan:
Can re upload the link.

I've the Note & FE splash screen.
[Note 7 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Angeluz007:
Can someone confirm if this zip is working? I'd really like to have the Note FE splash screen on my Note7 currently running the FE port.
[Note 7 Themes, Apps, and Mods] tawasaki123:
how to flash bootlogo?
[Note 7 Themes, Apps, and Mods] JJEgan:
Read instructions in the thread.
[Note 7 Themes, Apps, and Mods] tawasaki123:
but TWRP not support 7z
[SuperSU] Bansaw:
I initially installed Kingroot and wanted that off, so I Super Sume'd my phone.

It seemed to work and asked for a reboot.

Now, after the Welcome message, it presents a blank black screen. There is a backlight behind it and sometimes the buttons respond.

I have to press the power button to get the options "Power off" "Reboot" etc. Its like its half-bricked.

I have developer mode on with USB debugging.

I dont think my phone has TWRP. When I try and Fastboot it, it just sits there saying, "==> Fastboot mode..."

From my PC, Fastboot recognizes the device attached, but ADB wont!

My phone is a Juning running 5.1.

Juning is a chinese make, I think it related to the mt65xx models.
[Meizu MX] milkman1:
Meizu M1 Metal is currently on YunOS 3. 1. 6. identified as Lollipop 5.1. Does anyone know if there are plans to upgrade YunOS to Marshmallow? This is a fairly new phone and should not present any hardware problems, but, bearing in mind that we are dealing with the fiendish Chinese (as Peter Seller would say) I am pessimistic.
[Meizu MX] nani666:
Received This Update Last night... Still the same 5.1 but at least they have fit given an option to enable root access ...

Hopefully we can get Custom Recovery and some Custom ROMs ??
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lister Of Smeg:
Hi [MENTION=5919159]Tzul[/MENTION] / All,

You got me all excited when I saw you had created the custom recovery for the Lenovo Tab3... only to find out that Lenovo have another Tablet called the Tab3 that came out later this year, and it was this one that I was interested in getting.

The Tablet has a model No: ZA170136GB

Any idea if it is possible to create a custom recovery for this too?? Or does anyone know a decent Tablet in the UK for under £100, that has a Custom Recovery, and some fairly recent roms for it...

Mainly need the recovery to backup the current rom, and once I have set the Tablet up for my father, to make an image of that too...

Cheers, Lister
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lister Of Smeg:
Hi [MENTION=5919159]Tzul[/MENTION] / All,

Just found this link, not sure if its for the same (newer Tablet) just the smaller 7" version, instead of the 8" version. But it mentions Android 6.0x which is the default OS on the newer Tablet.

https://webcache.googleusercontent....or-lenovo-tab3.html+&cd=7&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=uk

The only thing I can't work out, is what the model number is for the newer 2016 8" model, as I've been told its "ZA170136GB" which seems a bit long... Where as most like the 7" version appears to be just "TB3-730X" and makes sense.

Cheers, Lister
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tzul:
Lenovo has quite a few tablets called "Tab3" / "TB3". There are at least 4 or 5 different versions of 7 inch models. Plus 8 inch and 10 inch models.

As far as I know, all of them are based on MediaTek chips, meaning if you need to create and restore backups of entire partitions, you don't even need a custom recovery, as you can use the MediaTek SmartPhone Flash Tool (SPFT) for that. However, in order to use the SPFT, you'll need a "scatter file" that matches the device in question. The scatter file contains details about the device's partitioning (start addresses, sizes, and more). You can create one manually, taking an existing one from a similar device as template, but that requires some specific knowledge and experience.

Creating a custom recovery isn't easy either, particularly if you don't have the device in question at hand. For starters, you need an existing firmware update or backup (e.g. a readback made with the SPFT), from which some required data can be extracted.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lister Of Smeg:
Hi [MENTION=5919159]Tzul[/MENTION],

Corr, they don't like to make it easy for their users... do they!!! There's even more than I first suspected then, talk about confusing!!! :( lol

Yeah this one I've spotted is also a MediaTek chipset too...

Does this SPFT tool belong to Lenovo/MediaTek, or apply to many different hardware configurations? Where would I obtain a Scatter file for this Tablet? I've done a bit more Google'ing, and think the unit could be a TB3-850F (although that links to an American version of the one Ive seen in the UK). Its a fairly good Tablet as it is anyway, so do you think its best just to get it anyway, and hope development / support comes for it at a later date??

Once I get the Tablet, I would be able to know what the EXACT model is for sure then... If so, is there anything I can do, in the way of dumping a rom... I believe I may of found the official rom for it on Lenovo's website earlier today at work too. So maybe able to get a rom dump that way...

If I could, do you think it would be possible to make a TWRP based on the Recovery.IMG dumped from the rom.... Or do you still need the device to actually develop and test on...??

Just wonna try get a good Tablet, that I can then create a backup/image of stock build (inc TWRP recovery) and one that I've customised App-wise for my dad to use and back that up. So if he messes it up, I can restore it quickly...

Many thanks for getting back to me so promptly, and so detailed reply.

Cheers, Lister
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tzul:
The SPFT software is by MediaTek and generally works with all MediaTek-based phones and tablets - provided you have a suitable scatter file.

Once you have the tablet, it should be easy to determine the exact type by going to the Android system settings, about the tablet, and check the values there; primarily model and build number. It should also be on the packaging.

I can build TWRP without owning the tablet, but it's more difficult that way as I basically have to do it "blind". I have done it for the TB3-710I, because a firmware dump was available, and someone provided me with all the info I needed. I guess I could do it for the TB3-850F as well, if I find the time and have all necessary data.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lister Of Smeg:
Is that the same tool that would or could be used, if ever I wish to factory reset it (if can't get TWRP onto it) or do you think Lenovo have another method, if things go really screwy?? lol

As for the model, I shall certainly be picking it up tomorrow... As I've spent many-a-days now trying to find an ideal one for my dad, and this one comes in really cheap esp for the spec. So if TWRP can go on it, it will make it an even bigger BONUS... :) :D

So will find out tomorrow what the exact model is, I'm hoping it will be a TB3-850F... As did a bit of Google'ing from the 7" model, came across that model for the 8" which appears to be exactly the same as the UK model... The website is the same, except the cpu seems to be 300mhz faster.. Im sure the UK model is 1GHz, where as they USA is 1.3GHz. Hopefully so, as that will be easier for you too I'm guessing, as it looks like you already have the Scatter file in the other forum... :) or at least a close template, with luck..

I'll do my best to get what ever, and as much info to you as possible... And really really appreciate any efforts you could spare to try and get TWRP on it. No worries if you can't and appreciate you're busy with other things in your life, so absolutely no rush... As said, any effort at all is really appreciated!!! :D

Thank you for even taking the time to read and reply to my request/info... thanks :)

Cheers, Lister
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lister Of Smeg:
Hi [MENTION=5919159]Tzul[/MENTION],

Ok, I picked the Tablet up from the shop yesterday for my dad and although we've not unboxed it yet. It is indeed the same model you appeared to be helping the use in the thread here. TB3-850F

Hopefully I'll be on it tonight, to find out more information. It appears there are at least 3 or 4 different models sold, WiFi and LTE versions, and they differ from USA to UK.

The USA version features a QuadCore 1.3 Ghz CPU

The UK vesion features a QuadCore 1.0 Ghz CPU

So not sure if that's gonna cause issues, I'll run some software on it tonight to find out the exact CPU inside it... (I have the UK version, 1.0 Ghz... if thats any use?)

I'm also gonna try ask Lenovo (not expecting a speedy response from that company, if I'm honest) to see if they have a factory restore image/tool.... Like all Samsung phones/Tablets have, and even the Tesco's Hudl. They should make it easy for end users to restore their devices, should disaster occur...

If can get a firmware dump, that may help in getting the Boot.Img and Recovery.Img in order to help make a TWRP. As that will be the preferred way of backing up and restoring the device... ;)

How would one flash this to the Tablet, if it's possible...?? Through ADB fastboot?? What's the risk factor of BRICKING the device, outta of 100% say...? Such as Samsung have a Download Mode (which seems they are indestructible) and can always force a stock rom too them...

Cheers, Lister
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tzul:
I doubt that the CPU frequency differs between the US and UK version. They should be exactly the same. I wouldn't trust the info on websites. For my Tab 2 A10-70F, figures differed as well (some sources said 1.5 GHz, others 1.7 GHz; but in reality, it's 1.69 GHz).

Typically, the back of the box should list the correct specs. Does it say anything about the used MediaTek chip (MTxxxx)?

You can use the fastboot flash command to flash at least some partitions, but you might have to "unlock" the bootloader first (there should be an option in the Android developer settings). Alternatively, I can easily patch the bootloader to allow fastboot flash, but in order to install the patched bootloader, you need the SPFT or TWRP.

If you mess up something, you'll "brick" the tablet, but with the SPFT you can almost always restore the firmware.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lister Of Smeg:
Hi [MENTION=5919159]Tzul[/MENTION],

Yeah, was just going via what the website says for both devices. Seems a little silly to change the builds, for different parts of the world. Prolly the same CPU and then either under or overclocked in various regions.

Just got home, and on the back of the box it says... CPU: MT8161P QC 1.0GHZ 64Bit

I'll have to wait an hour or so, as my dad is round our elderly neighbours house helping him out. But when he is back, I'll open the Tablet with him, then enable the "Android Developer Settings" through double/tapping the Build No 7x times. Once I'm in there, I assume it's "USB Debugging" you want me to enable/turn on...??

How will I know if the Bootloader is locked / unlocked? Is there a command / test, to fastboot the device and see if it responds, says anything back?? I don't know much about Fastboot, as my my flashing experience is either done through programs/utilities of via the device itself... Is there anyway to pull the Boot.Img / Recovery.Img via Fastboot?? Or is that done via that SPFT app...?

So you saying, no matter what happens/goes wrong... I can pretty much restore/recover it like Factory via the use of SPFT... There will always be a way to PUSH a firmware to the device???

I'm fully use to using Odin (not sure if you know/aware/used that App) but if SPFT is anything like that... I know that Samsung is almost indestructible via flashing with Odin... Is SPFT the same???

I'm trying to contact Lenovo to see if they have a Factory Image, or process to see if they can have a Restore Image too... That way maybe able to pull those partition from the image file?? ;)

Cheers, Lister
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tzul:
Thanks, that's what I expected. The actual CPU frequency might be 988 MHz, but rounded up it's 1.0 GHz. ;)

USB debugging is required for ADB, which is a useful tool. But I was thinking about the option "OEM unlocking - Allow the bootloader to be unlocked", which might or might not be present in the developer menu on your tablet.

Strictly speaking, a locked bootloader performs integrity checks and refuses to start the system when it was tampered with. A locked system wouldn't boot an unofficial boot.img or recovery.img (such as TWRP). That's rarely the case with MediaTek-based devices, i.e. they are usually "unlocked". However, they often have the fastboot flash command restricted/disabled, meaning you can't use fastboot to flash TWRP or other stuff, until you "unlock" the bootloader, or use a patched bootloader.

To make backups of boot.img, recovery.img, etc. you can use the SPFT or a custom recovery. Or you can do it from within Android, provided you have root.

I suggest you first try this:

Open an ADB shell (USB debugging enabled, tablet running Android connected to PC via USB), or use a terminal app, then type

getprop ro.build.version.incremental
getprop ro.product.ota.model

and tell me the output. I might be able to use that information to find Lenovo's official firmware packages for your tablet.

For my TB3-710F for example, the values are ro.build.version.incremental=Lenovo_TB3-710F_S000026 and ro.product.ota.model=LenovoTB3-710F_L.

Furthermore, boot the tablet by pressing and holding power+volume_up. That should either display a little boot menu ("normal, recovery, fastboot"), or take you directly to the recovery. In the former case, choose "fastboot", in the latter case, the recovery menu should have a "reboot to bootloader" entry at the bottom.

That should take you into fastboot mode. Connect the tablet to PC via USB, and use a fastboot client to run "fastboot getvar all". That'll dump a lot of info, including partition info, which could help with creating a scatter file.

With "fastboot reboot" you can leave fastboot mode.

Yes, if you have a complete firmware backup including scatter file.

The MediaTek SPFT is comparable to Samsung's Odin, except that it also allows to make backups (readbacks). But again, you always need a proper scatter file first. You might be interested in reading this.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lister Of Smeg:
Hi [MENTION=5919159]Tzul[/MENTION],

First of all, Wow... oh WOW!!!! Are you an Android developer, as in OS specialist.... that post was epic in both detail and knowledge. Wow, you really know you're stuff... Do you work for a big company, or just a very clever/gifted hobbyist?? WOW :D Thanks for pointing me to that post, very interesting and giving me a heads up in the process of Lenovo architecture...

Ok, I've unboxed dad's Tablet (he doesn't know this yet... LOL). Turned it on, wow... what an experience, this is the best Android/Tablet (and we've had several over the years, from ZTE phones... to Samsung phones and HP/Tesco Hudl Tablets)... Beautiful experience! :)

Ok,

1) I've enabled Developer Tools (tapped Build No 7x times)

2) I've enabled [ADB Debugging]

3) I've turned on / enabled "OEM Unlocking".

Will this trigger Lenovo software to feel it's been tampered with? Or will it just be normal and allows the bootloader to passthrough / flash a modified recovery to it?

4) getprop ro.build.version.incremental = TB3-850F_S100025_160608_ROW

getprop ro.product.ota.model = LenovoTB3-850F_ROW

5) I couldn't do the Power button + Holding Volume Up button, as when holding both down... The Tablet keeps rebooting, and not loading anything up other than the Lenovo logo, then reboots again...

So I tried Power button + Holding Volume Down button, and it appears to show a menu... But it was ALL in Chinese, other than the word eMMC. I had no idea how to get out of it, other than holding "Vol Up and Power button" as I found from previous, it just boots/reboots loop until let go. I did so, then it said something about SD.. and the rest in Chinese and made a loud beep, before rebooting...

So not sure if I've done anything to an SD Card, internal...?? As we've not put in an external one yet...

So not sure how to get into Bootloader / Recovery yet? As it keeps restarting... :(

Interestingly, when I first turned this device on and connected it to the network, it wants to pull down a small update....

TB3-850F_S100025_160608_ROW_TO_TB3-850F_S100026_160923_ROW

What it currently is...

What it wants to go too...

The update is only 22Mb in size....

I hope this helps?

Cheers, Lister