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[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.

[Quu]

CyanogenMod 7 should have French translations on it.

[Faith44]

Quu, on May 30 2011, 13:23, said:

CyanogenMod 7 should have French translations on it.

Thank you, Quu

[burstlam]

Faith44, on May 30 2011, 19:08, said:

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 by burstlam, 30 May 2011 - 05:13 PM.

[hecatae]

burstlam, on May 30 2011, 15:53, said:

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.modac...-dialler-codes/

tried reading the above thread but still at a loss?

[burstlam]

hecatae, on May 31 2011, 00:03, said:

why is the usb switch test needed?

http://android.modac...-dialler-codes/

tried reading the above thread but still at a loss?

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

[King James MIA]

burstlam, on May 30 2011, 22:53, said:

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.

[JudasLucifer]

King James MIA, on Jun 2 2011, 11:44, said:

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.

[King James MIA]

No my ZTE Blade is on Android 2.2

[Faith44]

burstlam, on May 30 2011, 16:53, said:

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

[Pelemane]

Faith44, on Jun 3 2011, 12:39, said:

Hi, Burstlam,

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

Thanks

kk=kallt_kaffe

[Faith44]

Pelemane, on Jun 3 2011, 13:43, said:

kk=kallt_kaffe

Thank you !

[burstlam]

King James MIA, on Jun 2 2011, 18:44, said:

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.)

[King James MIA]

burstlam, on Jun 6 2011, 03:31, said:

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.

burstlam, on May 30 2011, 22:53, said:

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.modac...or-gen2-device/) ?

Edited by King James MIA, 10 June 2011 - 03:50 AM.

[burstlam]

King James MIA, on Jun 10 2011, 11:44, said:

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.modac...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.

[Faith44]

burstlam, on Jun 10 2011, 06:03, said:

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.

[burstlam]

Faith44, on Jun 10 2011, 14:44, said:

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

[Faith44]

burstlam, on Jun 10 2011, 09:26, said:

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....utta.rommanager
http://www.android-s....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.

[burstlam]

Faith44, on Jun 10 2011, 17:41, said:

Thanks, but my question was about the ROM Manager.apk app
http://www.appbrain....utta.rommanager
http://www.android-s....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 by burstlam, 10 June 2011 - 12:17 PM.

[Faith44]

burstlam, on Jun 10 2011, 14:17, said:

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.