yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Device Reviews and Information] ashafura:
I am thinking of getting this monster device. It seems to have good performance and a strong battery. If it has the google feeds then I won't need to root, these days I only root to get the feeds and that's it.
[Device Reviews and Information] -V-O-Y-A-G-E-R-:
^What feeds are you referring to?
[Device Reviews and Information] cracktech:
I belief what he is referring to is it Google compliant.

Yes, it is a "world" ROM. "ROW" - Rest of World" ROM rather than CN(China) ROM. What heck would anybody wanna buy a gadget with CN ROM when you are outside of China, I am puzzled? If you ordered online then clearly you had been scammed , if you come across a model that is not available on AliExpress (a reliable yardstick that the model is either Google compliant or if the seller scammed you that a ROW ROM is available somewhere). There are models that is CN only and no matter how much mod you do (a bastardised ROM that have some Google apps but non functional) will not get you YouTube, Playstore to function. Dont be fooled by the price, there is always a catch. Example 2Gb / 32 Gb specs for less than the price of those memory chip and it actually turns out 1Gb/8Gb. Have seen those on local online store with customer screaming murder at the seller. Guess people are suckers from their own stupidity. Experience makes you wiser. I bought many years ago a Lenovo A880/A889 with a bastardise ROM and when it boot up it welcome users in Chinese it set up as China Unicom model but that model has a version with a barely Google ROW ROM (Gmail,Google Search, Playstore, non functional YouTube) that I managed to stitched together with a Russian modder but it took us 2 month. Never again!
[Device Reviews and Information] cracktech:
So far no one click root is able to root HT70. I have tried nearly all of the known One-click-Root on Android or on PC (result from the same root prgram on PC can vary. Like a device I currently owned it cannot root using the PC version but successfully rooted using the "***.apk" bear that in mind.)

This is the list :

VRoot.apk(MgyunRoot.apk/Romastersu)

KingoRoot.apk/PCversion

KingRoot.apk/PC version

Framaroot.apk

360Root.apk

RootMaster.apk

UnversalAndroot.apk

BaiduRoot.apk

UniversalAndroot.apk

At least these are the only root app from China that I dare to install the rest I'll pass!

Need to write up a script to install using ADB exploit.

Cant live without root!
[Device Reviews and Information] ashafura:
Are you saying the HT70 is CN based rom and not Stock Android? I am not talking about the Google Compliant, From the videos it appears that it is running stock android, or looks like stock android. I like Stock android especially the launcher, I only root phones now just to get the Pixel Experience. If this has the Swipe Left too Google Feeds then i'll go for it. I am currently using Leagoo T5c and it does everything. Had to unroot and stick to Lawnchair, though the Lawnfeed needs root to give me what I need, but I will manage for now. Hometome is my next Gadget. Jumia in Nigeria has made it easy to buy stuffs only and the return policy makes it interesting.
[Device Reviews and Information] -V-O-Y-A-G-E-R-:
Actually, you swipe to the right in order to get to the panel that's on the left, and there is Google Assistant and feed, yes. Swiping to the left reveals right-side panels with randomly scattered app icons.

I just wanted to say that I didn't see any updates, but now I checked manually and there's a June patch available.
[Device Reviews and Information] cracktech:
It is the total opposite of what you are saying! I said it is NOT a CN ROM. Yes! There is an option for swipping left/ righf of screen to get some function ( I am not using that option, so I cant go into detail). But what we are all stuck ( or least only me) is we cant even root it yet and my experience in installing TWRP that is floating around that claims it is HT70 compatible is BS. I had up till today reflash my phine 9 times already. Uf yoy flash the TWRP offered by unqualified web master ( esp. from Indian websites) you are gonna end up with boot loop. So dont try it u less you want to experience your new phone boot loop.
[Device Reviews and Information] ashafura:
Oh, I get it now. I was looking for the root possibility before I order for the phone. It appears it is a work in progress.

Suggestion though.

Copy the boot image, patch it with Magisk, include the boot image and replace with the stock image then flash with SP Flash Tool. Thereafter you may install Magsik Manager and get the Superuser. I don't know if it will work, but I think it should, since you have the stock firmware and in Scatter i presume.
[Device Reviews and Information] cracktech:
Naah! You try it! I have about given up because my other half is complaining why I am locked up my man cave for over a week. But I think root using Magisk is the better option since Android Nougat from legit manufacturer will be getting official Google Security patches and who knows this Chinaman would wake up one morning and decide to give us an Oreo update. You can download the firmware from HomTom site" But I recommend that you removed out all the files with "******-verified.img" out since it is defunct in SP-FlashTool. FlashTool ignore the "***-verified.img" files if the twin file is present but will read the "***-verified.img" if the "unverified" files is not present either way. So good luck in trying to port the standard TWRP to HT70. I am no expert in porting recovery.

The other thing about the natve camera app which is a very big let down for me but it does improve a lot when I installed CameraMX. Like sky and earth difference.
[Device Reviews and Information] ashafura:
Okay... I will try it when I get the device...
[Device Reviews and Information] cracktech:
Replacement USB compatible charger HT70 ( QC3.0/QC2.0, MTK pe 2,0/MTK pe+ standard) Brand : CELBRO Model : Pump Express. Price <USD9.00 excluding post.

This is the only charger that list HT70 as compatible model, most other have similar specs but for Samsung fakes and OEM. I am lost in all the specifications QC3.0 and QC3.1 between fake fast chargers and normal chargers (electrical specifications) so I chose an adapter that list HT70 as a compatible device, End of story.
[Device Reviews and Information] sandermsu:
I managed to port a working twrp to this handset. Flashed this ported recovery using SPflash. And yes the key combination will result in a black screen, however you can go to the twrp recovery using Adb with the command adb reboot recovery.

The only problem I face is that back when Magisk v16 was still usable, everything is fine. However recently, you cant use magisk v16 anymore because magisk manager forces you to update, removing superuser option. Hope someone might help resolving the latest magisk problem. (magisk v17+)ported twrp here: http s ://drive.google. com/file/d/1StO68i1IMXBs9I-kIvmAKkEiOEElVWiq/view?usp=sharing

added spaces to the url because i cant post any link yet lol

PS I flashed SuperSU2.82 through twrp and it worked. but I really wanted to use magisk :)
[Device Reviews and Information] sandermsu:
twrp working on homtom ht70[IMG="twrpht70"]https://postimg.cc/8szsT34L[/IMG]

having a boot.img patched with magisk v16.0 and the ported twrp, flash both with spflash tool. after successful boot, connect to adb and send the command adb reboot recovery to boot to twrp. twrp may say that the device storage is encrypted, if so you might want to use usb otg + flash drive to load and install flashable zips.

currently i flashed the disable_dm-verity and supersu2.82 in twrp. i went away from magisk because the latest magisk 17.0+ caused bootloop.

i havent tried flashing twrp recovery with the stock boot.img, but i think it will still give the same result because i think dm_verity only checks the system, boot and vendor partition and not the recovery. boot.img patched with magisk v16.0 and v16.7 disables dm_verity but magisk manager v6.0 requires an updated magisk to enable root
[Device Reviews and Information] sandermsu:
here are the ported twrp and patched boot.img

http

s://drive.google

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com/drive/folders/1CKR504kuDr8PhJZsXNCwim-mvtehiMbA?usp=sharing

just remove spaces to access the link :silly:

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heres a screenshot of supersu and disabled verified boot aka dm_verity
[Device Reviews and Information] cracktech:
"having a boot.img patched with magisk v16.0 and the ported twrp, flash both with spflash tool. after successful boot, connect to adb and send the command adb reboot recovery to boot to twrp. twrp may say that the device storage is encrypted, if so you might want to use usb otg + flash drive to load and install flashable zips.

"

I dont think you have to do anything if it shows "encrypted" - Just press "Esc" and immmediately select the language option to your language. Then I selected "ext-sdcard" (that is where I expect all my TWRP working directory and files are residing) and I have my "SuperSU.zip" installed from there.

I immediately installed "busy box 1.29.2" and my other prepared modified files "build.prop" , modified "permission" , "init.d" and so far it looks good. This is the first time I can see "rooted" on my phone.

I thought that only my phone has a flaw when the hardware buttons are pressed to get into recovery. It seems like everybody else also has this problem, it can only be access through adb. (for those that insist on the maintaining the stock recovery after "adb reboot recovery" there will be a black screen or a dead Android logo will appear with "no command" message. What you need to do is to press vol+/vol- hard ware button momentarily) .

My opinion is such that it is safe to use TWRP plus SuperSU as I havent heard any updates coming for HT70 or any other HomTom models.
[Device Reviews and Information] sandermsu:
i forgot to mention that in my case, i had made my microsd as adopted storage, thats why i cant access it because its encrypted. Also, I didnt unlock my bootloader eg fastboot oem unlock, even though it is very a rare occassion to turn this phone off because of its massive battery, my ocd kicks in upon seeing the small "this device cannot be trusted" nag. lol.

Also, with xposed and GravityBox, reboot to recovery will bring you to twrp, no need to use adb :D
[Device Reviews and Information] cracktech:
Thank-you! But I am not a fan of Xposed. You guys go ahead! I never install Xposed on any of my Androids.

Yes my bootloader was unlocked the first day I got the phone. I only mod the internal files using other MTK derived ROMs files since I have experienced modding Lenovo MTK ROMs and I keep them handy.

And I noticed that my SuperSU says that it is not installed into "system" - feature "not (currently) available in systemless root mode" although I had copied the SuperSU files into "system/app/ folder". I think it was because your boot files was derived from Magisk (??). Doesnt matter as long as it is rooted. Now it is with my modified "build.prop" too early to comment.

But Thanks to you it is now rooted and with a working TWRP.

Addendum : After manually copying file into /system/app/ folder the first reboot it did not install into that folder but after subsequent reboots it is safely and correctly installed without any further intervention.
[Device Reviews and Information] sandermsu:
according to this reddit post, supersu as of 2.71 defaults to the system-less root mode installation.

if you want supersu to be installed in system root mode, you can follow this thread https://xdaforums.com/apps/supersu/v2-64-2-66-supersu-mode-t3286120

:)
[Device Reviews and Information] cracktech:
As you can see from my attached photo I am on SuperSU 2.82 Sr-1 + Pro but SuperSU has already corrected itself. Thanks anyway. All of my devices are currently on SuperSU 2.82 from KitKat to Lollipop and now Nougat. Safe!:cowboy::cowboy:
[Device Reviews and Information] cracktech:
I just found out an issue with this Jemini TWRP, 3.1.1, this is my second device with Jemini TWRP.

On the first device , there was a few ROM version called HC,H,DC,GC, F, version ROM using 99.9% similar hardware but not exactly the same , Jemini made his TWRP specifically for GC version but it was used on all the other version successfully to Backup/Restore and Clear cache but anything to do with Dalvik Cache on some other models will cause bootloop especially on model HC, therefore cannot flash SuperSU.zip because it cleared dalvik-cache after successful installation.

On this version of his TWRP there is a serious problem. We can successfully install SuperSU.zip and probably other zip files too. But it cannot clear dalvik-cache only cache. Backup completed successfully but Restore causes a frozen device and doesnt boot up no matter how long you wait or do another Restore and worse it automatically reboot by itself after finishing Restore.

I recovered my device by reflashing a partial ROM directly replacing the stock "recovery" "boot" with modified version minus the "data"( leave all my apps on device intact). So it seems that the Jemini TWRP 3.1.1 is only good for installing zip. That is alrite with me as I can try to create a zippable ROM and as long the TWRP can successfully flash a zip file.

Probably need to try SuperSU 2.82sr5 (I am on sr1)since we are already aware that our TWRP has got issues with "encryption" partitions. SuperSU 2.82sr5 has companion zip to circumvent this encription:confused:

Hope you guys have better luck than me:crying::p
[Device Reviews and Information] sandermsu:
there is a xda post regarding the encryption problem. however it technically factory reset the phone because it needs you to format the data partition in twrp. formatting it without encryption. gonna search for that thread

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https://xdaforums.com/doogee-mix/how-to/fixed-how-to-remove-data-encryption-twrp-t3757595
[Device Reviews and Information] cracktech:
RESOLVED ! : Read this thread:

1 . Issue of not being able to Backup and Restore is due to the storage "encryption" issue. Read the thread n Dogee Mix resolution : https://xdaforums.com/doogee-mix/how-to/fixed-how-to-remove-data-encryption-twrp-t3757595 Post #1 .Solution to unecrypting HT70 storage.

2. SuperSU - after update from 2.82 to anything later than sr2, sr3, sr4, sr5 get error message : "su binary occupied" and lost Root. Solution : h t t p s://youtu.be/6jA8os4qHq4 (there are many videos) Chainfire SuperSU site is offline : all older version are only available from mirror sites : try "downloadmirror.co"

All issues resolved but caution if you try to install any current version of Magisk will cause a bootloop. Use SuperSU since I am quite certain that there will not be any updates after this.

Best of luck!
[Device Reviews and Information] sandermsu:
i just noticed something. In the battery settings, my ht70 is not quite going to deep sleep. but the battery usage hasn't change from day 1.

does your ht70 also experience this?
[Device Reviews and Information] sandermsu:
as a reference, here is a screenshot of my tablet's battery stats
[Device Reviews and Information] sandermsu:
as you can see, the awake bar in ht70 is solid while on the tablet, the awake is somewhat directly proportional to the screen on time.

***fixed using this xda post, flashed through twrp and ran kernel auditor:

https://xdaforums.com/android/software/universalforcedoze-deepsleep-googledns-t3770352
[Device Reviews and Information] sandermsu:
ht70 now sleeps when screen is off
[Device Reviews and Information] dcoelho:
Hi

I can't download the ported twrp file. can you re-post it?

Thank you

solved!
[Device Reviews and Information] krizhiel:
I hope Some Developer Focus on this phone!
[Device Reviews and Information] bethnesbitt:
My issue is connectivity, only getting 3G. Figured out how to remove stock APN and I set NXTGENPHONE. Still, only 3G, anyone else having this issue?

UPDATE:

Whenever the phone was rebooted, the APN setting would go back to Cingular settings. To remove all the APNs, I selected, under MVNO, SPN and AT&T. When saved, it just deleted the APN. Did this with all the APNs, then manually added NXTGENPHONE.

Now when I'm in an area with better 4G coverage, get 4G.
[Device Reviews and Information] cracktech:
:confused: You should edit the "/system/etc/apns-conf.xml". Sometimes the firmware developers uses an outdated "apns-conf" database. If you should know "apns-conf-xml" is a database of the global/ world carrier apn settings normally written in ".xml" format readable by all Android firmware. Example==>

<apn carrier="Wind MMS"

mcc="202"

mnc="10"

apn="mnet.b-online.gr"

mmsc="http://192.168.200.95/servlets/mms"

mmsproxy="192.168.200.11"

mmsport="9401"

type="mms"

/>

<apn carrier="Orange World"

mcc="203"

mnc="10"

apn="mworld.be"

proxy="212.65.63.143"

port="8080"

type="wap"

/>

<apn carrier="VOX GPRS"

mcc="203"

mnc="10"

apn="vox.lu"

proxy="212.088.139.044"

port="8080"

type="wap"

/>

<apn carrier="Vodafone NL"

mcc="204"

mnc="04"

apn="live.vodafone.com"

user="vodafone"

password="vodafone"

mmsc="http://mmsc.mms.vodafone.nl"

mmsproxy="192.168.251.150"

mmsport="8799"

type="default,supl,mms,xcap"

It starts with MCC 200 to 7xx. Like in my country there is a spate of new brand by same Carrier that have different settings. Not registered in the database but I added. Just make sure that you edit it an xml editor or directly on Android, be sure to copy their formating spaces, margins, inverted commas
[Device Reviews and Information] bethnesbitt:
Rooting Homtom HT70

WARNING, THIS WILL FACTORY RESET YOU DEVICE AND VOID ANY WARRENTY​

Just unlocked the bootloader, and rooted using magisk, these instructions are for advanced users who have unlocked bootloaders and rooted devices, so the instuctions are going to be basic

1. Enable usb debugging

2. reboot to bootloader - adb reboot bootloader

3. unlock boot loader - fastboot oem unlock

3. press the volume up button then power button, if successful, you will see:

(bootloader) Start unlock flow

OKAY [ 15.992s]

finished. total time: 15.992s

Now for rooting with magisk

1. Download magisk apk here

2. Download stock rom from homtom website here

3. copy boot.img to your phone and patch boot.img using magisk

4. reboot to bootloader and fastboot flash boot patched_boot.img

5. Install ht70 twrp from bootloader - fastboot flash recovery twrp.img or whatever name of the costume recovery you are using.

Attached is a working TWRP, you will need to change the language to english

Like stated at the top, this will factory reset you phone, you will need to reinstall any apps you had previously, also, you may need to reinsert your simcard to enable cellular services.
[Device Reviews and Information] bethnesbitt:
SPFLASH

I keep getting an error, mismatch, how are you getting spflash to work?
[Device Reviews and Information] cracktech:
You have not read our earlier comments 1. You shouldnt face any problems in SP Flash tools 2. After bootlocking your phone only then you can start SPFlash tool. 3. Use the given unlocked bootloader plus TWRP recovery and flash using "upgrade" ( if succesful you will not see "orange state warning" on boot up screen anymore. ) . 4. Go into setting check " enable boolocking" has been automatically set ON. Then return back into TWRP ( our hardware button combination dont work) use adb reboot recovery 5. Do the storage "unencryption process" ( it will format internal storage!) Find tutorial elsewhere.6. Install Super SU 2.82 r1 not r2,r3 r4 or r5 dont upgrade Super Su from r1 to higher version , you will lose root. WARNING: Magisk DONT work on our device. !!

After success go into "build.prop" comment out the line "ro.expect.recovery_id=xxxxxyyyyyyzzzzzzzz12345" => " # ro.expect.recovery_id= " ( since we are using TWRP this line is redundant and to comment out is just a safety measure. I have not come across any such statement in any other ROM past or present maybe it is a new requirements for newer ROMs, I dont know??.) I had reflashed my ROM about 4 times without TWRP and 3 times using unlock bootloafer and TWRP in my modi:cool:fied ROM, I even removed all "verified.img" files from my ROM and I am writing this reply to you on my HT70. :cool:

If you need the ROM with modified files, can PM me. You need to use the latest SPFlashTool ver 5.1824 not some old versions SPFT.
[Device Reviews and Information] bethnesbitt:
I've read every post, I got this error in spflash from the beginning, before and after locking the phone.

Removed all the verified, got this error, renamed all images by removing the word -verified from every file, got this error. I flashed the magisk boot.img via bootloader, and twrp via the bootloader, like I said before my previous post about using magisk, it worked perfectly. Bootloader does not show any messages when unlocking, was curious and flashed the preloader.bin, without the -verified to see if the bootloader showed any messages, now my phone is bricked.
[Device Reviews and Information] cracktech:
Nothing to worry about the brick just reflash it. It sounds like you need my copy of firmware plus the latest version of SPFlash Tool. Use "upgrade" for this round! And NO dabbling using Magisk, it was stated much much earlier in this thread. Anyway there is no risk to OTA because we are not gonna get any!??? Use SuperSU.Except for some financial apps that will refuse to run on a rooted device.

Tell me if you need them. I have never come across SPFT error "mismatch" errors on all my MTK devices ( last count 5 devices over 6 years) so I cant help you in explaining why you are getting "mismatch" errors. A reflash for me is only to connect my MTK device to my PC load the correct firmware and flash away in 5 minutes it is up and running again, never had "mismatch" errors but driver errors I used to get. By the way by any chance you install drivers and SPFT from HomTom source? Not wise.

My HT70 Wallpaper: https://yadi.sk/d/toUA58OmDl_zQw

MTK Divers : https://cloud.mail.ru/public/5KiC/k8NVaHeW

Modified Firmware : https://cloud.mail.ru/public/BZH1/pxzPh7gBw

My bootup : [youtube]UpVga0_BTx4[/youtube]

( I will terminate this link on 31/Jan/2018)
[Device Reviews and Information] bethnesbitt:
Have the firmware from homtom.cc, I have tried reflashing in every way possible, firmware upgrade, download, format and download. Erase bootloader, erase everything except bootloader. Tried several different versions of spflash. v5.1844 down. Have did a little research, some say could be the MTKallinone.bin. Have tried using v5.1844 of spflash with the v.5.1616 MTKallinone. That technique gives an error in spflash of:

1. Try using a different PC

2. Try using a different USB plug

3. Try using a different comport

4. Try a new device

Using linux, have flashed mediatek phones using spflash in linux and windows without problems in the past. Getting this error in windows and on linux with the same versions of spflash.

Still getting this error with the files provided, only thing can figure is that the device I bought off aliexpress is not legit.
[Device Reviews and Information] cracktech:
Never ever use "format", you're gonna cause more problems than solving. The result of "format" is you are gonna end up with a blank piece if PCB with all the circuitry and and not a single line of code on the dead PCB. NVRAM , IMEI, Factory "BIOS", would most likely be wiped clean off your PCB by now. The gadget wouldnf even know it exist.:crying:

Not legit? I bought it from AliExpress (TomTop) too! Waited 50 days and was about to get my refund the very same day it was delivered. If it has HomTom barcode/SN on the box it is legit. Probably assembly defect. That is normal in manufacturing process more so from a China factory. I was running a manufacturing plant all my life.
[Device Reviews and Information] bethnesbitt:
The phone isn't formated, since never could get spflash to work, always got the mismatch error. Figured out what the issue probably is though, preloader.

PC is seeing the phone as: MediaTek Inc. MT6227 phone. Need it to be read by the PC as MTK preloader, have had this issue with devices before, so... need to get the drivers installed correctly