ZTE V880 Blade Chinese

[Guest Faith44]

Hi, Bonjour.

We are French in Shanghai for a while and we just bought a ZTE-U v880 Blade.

All the ZTE Blade sold in China are customized "China Unicom" and we would like to change the ROM and put in a Custom ROM in (with) French.

What ROM do you suggest ?

What is the best way to do it ? (Dump, Root, etc..)

Thank you very much in advance.

[Guest Quu]

CyanogenMod 7 should have French translations on it.

[Guest Faith44]

CyanogenMod 7 should have French translations on it.

Thank you, Quu

[Guest burstlam]

Hi, Bonjour.

We are French in Shanghai for a while and we just bought a ZTE-U v880 Blade.

All the ZTE Blade sold in China are customized "China Unicom" and we would like to change the ROM and put in a Custom ROM in (with) French.

What ROM do you suggest ?

What is the best way to do it ? (Dump, Root, etc..)

Thank you very much in advance.

FYI, don't use any of the partition mod/ firmware upgrade on your unicom Blade.

for they are not identical with V880 and it will brick ur phone

to prepare the machine ready for flashing the rom:

1. root your machine with kk modified verion "Z4root"

2. then unlock the adb functions of u-880 :

use the dialer to and enter engineer code : *983*87274#

u will access the usb switch test

press "All functions", grant the permission right as required

3. finally, may use KKs ' One click recovery V2 to install clockworkmod recovery

then u might flash cm7 with clockworkmod recovery

all the tools u need could be found in this forum.

Edited May 30, 2011 by burstlam

[Guest hecatae]

FYI, don't use any of the partition mod/ firmware upgrade on your unicom Blade.

for they are not identical with V880 and it will brick ur phone

root yr machine with kk modified verion Z4root

then unlock the adb functions of u-880 :

use the dialer to and enter engineer code : *983*87274#

u will access the usb switch test

press "All functions", grant the rights

finally, may use KKs ' One click recovery V2 to install clockworkmod recovery

then u might flash cm7 with clockworkmod recovery

all the tools u need could be found in this forum.

why is the usb switch test needed?

http://android.modaco.com/content/zte-blad...-dialler-codes/

tried reading the above thread but still at a loss?

[Guest burstlam]

why is the usb switch test needed?

http://android.modaco.com/content/zte-blad...-dialler-codes/

tried reading the above thread but still at a loss?

Chinese unicom version don't have the adb function enabled by default

[Guest King James MIA]

FYI, don't use any of the partition mod/ firmware upgrade on your unicom Blade.

for they are not identical with V880 and it will brick ur phone

to prepare the machine ready for flashing the rom:

1. root your machine with kk modified verion "Z4root"

2. then unlock the adb functions of u-880 :

use the dialer to and enter engineer code : *983*87274#

u will access the usb switch test

press "All functions", grant the permission right as required

3. finally, may use KKs ' One click recovery V2 to install clockworkmod recovery

then u might flash cm7 with clockworkmod recovery

all the tools u need could be found in this forum.

Hi,

I have the same China's Unicom's ZTE Blade.

I downloaded Z4root from my PC and tranfered it to my ZTE through the USB but when I try to install it with the "Filer" application I get this error message : "Parse error : There is a problem parsing the package". It does not work with Astro File Manager either.

I tried downloading the Z4root .apk file from different locations, turning off the phone and removing the battery, "Unknown sources" is enabled in the Settings and I tried with "USB debugging" enabled too but still I get the same error.

I also get this error when I try to install the One Click Recovery V2 application.

I only got this error with those 2 application, I did not have this issue with the other applications I downloaded before so I don't think it is related to some kind of SD card malfunction.

Can somebody please help me with this problem ?

Thanks a lot in advance.

[Guest Mushroom_Lord]

Hi,

I have the same China's Unicom's ZTE Blade.

I downloaded Z4root from my PC and tranfered it to my ZTE through the USB but when I try to install it with the "Filer" application I get this error message : "Parse error : There is a problem parsing the package". It does not work with Astro File Manager either.

I tried downloading the Z4root .apk file from different locations, turning off the phone and removing the battery, "Unknown sources" is enabled in the Settings and I tried with "USB debugging" enabled too but still I get the same error.

I also get this error when I try to install the One Click Recovery V2 application.

I only got this error with those 2 application, I did not have this issue with the other applications I downloaded before so I don't think it is related to some kind of SD card malfunction.

Can somebody please help me with this problem ?

Thanks a lot in advance.

I would assume you are on a 2.1 ROM?

I think z4root will only work on 2.2 ROMS.

[Guest King James MIA]

No my ZTE Blade is on Android 2.2

[Guest Faith44]

FYI, don't use any of the partition mod/ firmware upgrade on your unicom Blade.

for they are not identical with V880 and it will brick ur phone

to prepare the machine ready for flashing the rom:

1. root your machine with kk modified verion "Z4root"

2. then unlock the adb functions of u-880 :

use the dialer to and enter engineer code : *983*87274#

u will access the usb switch test

press "All functions", grant the permission right as required

3. finally, may use KKs ' One click recovery V2 to install clockworkmod recovery

then u might flash cm7 with clockworkmod recovery

all the tools u need could be found in this forum.

Hi, Burstlam,

Forgive our ignorance, but what is "kk" or "KK" ?

Thanks

[Guest Pelemane]

Hi, Burstlam,

Forgive our ignorance, but what is "kk" or "KK" ?

Thanks

kk=kallt_kaffe

[Guest Faith44]

kk=kallt_kaffe

Thank you !

[Guest burstlam]

Hi,

I have the same China's Unicom's ZTE Blade.

I downloaded Z4root from my PC and tranfered it to my ZTE through the USB but when I try to install it with the "Filer" application I get this error message : "Parse error : There is a problem parsing the package". It does not work with Astro File Manager either.

I tried downloading the Z4root .apk file from different locations, turning off the phone and removing the battery, "Unknown sources" is enabled in the Settings and I tried with "USB debugging" enabled too but still I get the same error.

I also get this error when I try to install the One Click Recovery V2 application.

I only got this error with those 2 application, I did not have this issue with the other applications I downloaded before so I don't think it is related to some kind of SD card malfunction.

Can somebody please help me with this problem ?

Thanks a lot in advance.

most likely ur file is corrupt... maybe due to the antivirus or a bad usb cable linkage.. try the card reader and turn off the antivirus. (for the action taken by the z4root is actually exploiting the system weakness. it is a virus in a certain sense.)

[Guest King James MIA]

most likely ur file is corrupt... maybe due to the antivirus or a bad usb cable linkage.. try the card reader and turn off the antivirus. (for the action taken by the z4root is actually exploiting the system weakness. it is a virus in a certain sense.)

Thank you burstlam, I finally got it to work by disabling my anti-virus when downloading the file into my pc. Now z4root seems to be working fine.

FYI, don't use any of the partition mod/ firmware upgrade on your unicom Blade.

for they are not identical with V880 and it will brick ur phone

to prepare the machine ready for flashing the rom:

1. root your machine with kk modified verion "Z4root"

2. then unlock the adb functions of u-880 :

use the dialer to and enter engineer code : *983*87274#

u will access the usb switch test

press "All functions", grant the permission right as required

3. finally, may use KKs ' One click recovery V2 to install clockworkmod recovery

then u might flash cm7 with clockworkmod recovery

all the tools u need could be found in this forum.

When you say root the ZTE Blade with z4root, you mean do a "temporary root" ?

I assume that by "cm7" you mean "CyanogenMod 7" ?

Just to be sure, in your opinion you think it is best for me to install the CyanogenMod 7 on my phone following those steps you told me to follow (root with z4root, unlock the adb functions, install clockworkmod recovery and flash with cm7) rather than installing "Swedish Spring RLS5" following StevenHarperUK's Guide (http://android.modaco.com/content/zte-blade-roms-rom-customisation/335781/22-apr-guide-how-to-install-a-custom-rom-on-the-zte-u-v880-or-gen2-device/) ?

Edited June 10, 2011 by King James MIA

[Guest burstlam]

Thank you burstlam, I finally got it to work by disabling my anti-virus when downloading the file into my pc. Now z4root seems to be working fine.

When you say root the ZTE Blade with z4root, you mean do a "temporary root" ?

I assume that by "cm7" you mean "CyanogenMod 7" ?

Just to be sure, in your opinion you think it is best for me to install the CyanogenMod 7 on my phone following those steps you told me to follow (root with z4root, unlock the adb functions, install clockworkmod recovery and flash with cm7) rather than installing "Swedish Spring RLS5" following StevenHarperUK's Guide (http://android.modaco.com/content/zte-blade-roms-rom-customisation/335781/22-apr-guide-how-to-install-a-custom-rom-on-the-zte-u-v880-or-gen2-device/) ?

of cource it is better to choose a 2.2 rom(especially u need a better battery performance and Fm option).

for running cm7 on a 256mb machine without swap enabled might be a bitter experience too.

but for the reason I mentioned the unicom version factory setting is slightly different from the others v880. u better follow my version of installation.

I can assure u that the steps I give have been well tested with members of Chinese V880 user forum.

[Guest Faith44]

of cource it is better to choose a 2.2 rom(especially u need a better battery performance and Fm option).

for running cm7 on a 256mb machine without swap enabled might be a bitter experience too.

but for the reason I mentioned the unicom version factory setting is slightly different from the others v880. u better follow my version of installation.

I can assure u that the steps I give have been well tested with members of Chinese V880 user forum.

Bonjour Burstlam.

One question please : What do you think of ROM Manager by ClockworkMod ? To save the factory ROM before rooting and installing CM7, for example ?

Thank you for your advice.

[Guest burstlam]

Bonjour Burstlam.

One question please : What do you think of ROM Manager by ClockworkMod ? To save the factory ROM before rooting and installing CM7, for example ?

Thank you for your advice.

actually u have to grant ur machine root permission before u install clockworkmod.

so clockworkmod/third party Recovery is a must. (there is another option: AMON RA recovery)

cwm recovery is updating with the development of CM project and it is easy to use.

u are welcomed to ask questions any time, guys in this forum are helpful and supportive!

Cheers,

burstlam

[Guest Faith44]

actually u have to grant ur machine root permission before u install clockworkmod.

so clockworkmod/third party Recovery is a must. (there is another option: AMON RA recovery)

cwm recovery is updating with the development of CM project and it is easy to use.

u are welcomed to ask questions any time, guys in this forum are helpful and supportive!

Cheers,

burstlam

Thanks, but my question was about the ROM Manager.apk app

http://www.appbrain.com/app/rom-manager/co...utta.rommanager

http://www.android-software.fr/rom-manager

to have your advice, if you know this app (editor ClockworkMod), if we could use it to do what we want to do (Save then install CM7 or Swedish),

although it is said "for any Android root user", or "Cette application ne fonctionne que sur les mobiles qui sont “rootés”.", which means ??

Could you also answer the question : "Temporary" or "Permanent" root in Z4root, please ?

Thank you again.

[Guest burstlam]

Thanks, but my question was about the ROM Manager.apk app

http://www.appbrain.com/app/rom-manager/co...utta.rommanager

http://www.android-software.fr/rom-manager

to have your advice, if you know this app (editor ClockworkMod), if we could use it to do what we want to do (Save then install CM7 or Swedish),

although it is said "for any Android root user", or "Cette application ne fonctionne que sur les mobiles qui sont “rootés”.", which means ??

Could you also answer the question : "Temporary" or "Permanent" root in Z4root, please ?

Thank you again.

u need to root the machine for granting clockworkmod recovery the permission to perform its function.

there is backup and restore option as u want.

Rom manager deals with recovery installation, backup and download cm nightly-rom only.

if u want to flash new rom or restore ur backup,u need to reboot into recovery mode

Temporary root : reset to non root status after a reboot.

Permanent root : stay rooted even u reboot.

Edited June 10, 2011 by burstlam

[Guest Faith44]

u need to root the machine for granting clockworkmod recovery the permission to perform its function.

there is backup and restore option as u want.

Rom manager deals with recovery installation, backup and download cm nightly-rom only.

if u want to flash new rom or restore ur backup,u need to reboot into recovery mode

Temporary root : reset to non root status after a reboot.

Permanent root : stay rooted even u reboot.

Thank you, Merci.

[Guest alwaleef]

Dear Burstlam,

I am new to Android and have the Chinese Unicom Version of Blade. Exeuse for this, but I need your advice & help in identifying the correct steps to load CM7 into my device (CM7 Green V5 for Blade Gen 2), backup existing data and flash the CM7 Rom without bricking my device.

Appreciate your help. Thanks

[Guest burstlam]

Dear Burstlam,

I am new to Android and have the Chinese Unicom Version of Blade. Exeuse for this, but I need your advice & help in identifying the correct steps to load CM7 into my device (CM7 Green V5 for Blade Gen 2), backup existing data and flash the CM7 Rom without bricking my device.

Appreciate your help. Thanks

simlply u may follow this guide. except that after root , get adb function unlock with the engineer code in 4th post in this thread.

http://android.modaco.com/content/zte-blad...or-gen2-device/

I don't know what do u mean by backup existing data. simply use titanium backup for specific item. or use backup option in Recovery mode.

if u want to restore to pre root option , simply go to this post and download the official update of China unicom.

http://android.modaco.com/content/zte-blad...-stock-updates/

[Guest King James MIA]

Hi,

Just wanted to say that I successfully installed Cm7 on my chinese ZTE blade following burstlam's instructions.

Now I can have access to Android Market and get rid of those crappy chinese applications !

Thanks a lot to burstlam and to everybody in this forum that helped me B)

[Guest d_borghi]

FYI, don't use any of the partition mod/ firmware upgrade on your unicom Blade.

for they are not identical with V880 and it will brick ur phone

to prepare the machine ready for flashing the rom:

1. root your machine with kk modified verion "Z4root"

2. then unlock the adb functions of u-880 :

use the dialer to and enter engineer code : *983*87274#

u will access the usb switch test

press "All functions", grant the permission right as required

3. finally, may use KKs ' One click recovery V2 to install clockworkmod recovery

then u might flash cm7 with clockworkmod recovery

all the tools u need could be found in this forum.

hi burstlam,

what you mean with "finally, may use KKs ' One click recovery V2 to install clockworkmod recovery"???

where i find the "KKs ' One click recovery V2" and the "clockworkmod recovery"???

tnx

daniele

Now i've installed cyanogen mod7.

When i reboot my phone, compares the android icon on a skateboard in a circle arrow and the cyanogen(mod)7 signature, but nothing happens. this never stops. help me!!! please.

daniele

Yesssss! I made it.

All work fine.

Tnx and good night

daniele

Edited January 10, 2012 by d_borghi

[Guest ochentay4]

Hi, please help me cause I cant install Recovery Clockwork on my Unicom ZTE Blade.

1. I installed z4root and did a permanent root.

2. I use the dialer to and enter engineer code : *983*87274# and access the usb switch test, press "All functions". Superuser ask me for confirmation.

3. I install RecoveryManager_v0.37b.zip

4. When opening RecoveryManager it closes. And Im sure its rooted.

What can I do?

Thanks!