[ROM] MTK6573 / Hero H7300 / HD7 Clone / T9299 Cooked ROM

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bgcngm

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Nope, unfortunatly, I don't have any factory roms for these devices.
I've searched on Chinese forums and manufacturers sites but nothing.
I have never tried this before, but I'm 99% sure this should work:

  • Use "Read Back" feature from SP Flash Tool to read boot image from the device
  • Modify boot image (make it unsecure)
  • Flash the modified boot image using SP Flash Tool

Well, for this you have to assume 0x480000 as the default start address of BOOT partition and a length of 0x600000.

Let me know if you can read back from your devices and then I'll be glad to help you to modify boot.img.
 

tuxfamily

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I have never tried this before, but I'm 99% sure this should work:

  • Use "Read Back" feature from SP Flash Tool to read boot image from the device
  • Modify boot image (make it unsecure)
  • Flash the modified boot image using SP Flash Tool

Well, for this you have to assume 0x480000 as the default start address of BOOT partition and a length of 0x600000.

Let me know if you can read back from your devices and then I'll be glad to help you to modify boot.img.

Well, I'm not very familiar with this, but I've tried.

I've installed the driver, first time I have plugged both phones (switched off), they was detected as "Preloader USB VCOM Android (Com3)", so it seems ok.

Next, I've loaded the scrapper for MT6573, I've added a "read back" starting at 0x480000, but when I click "read back", it doesn't find the phone, it keeps searching (using Options > USB Mode of course).

I've tried several time, with the phones completely switched, with the battery removed, starting the phone, etc. but no luck.

Maybe I'm doing something wrong, I will keep searching.

Does this method is supposed to work with all the phones ?
Thanks.
 

uoah

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hello,

I have a dapeng a7 phone, is mtk 6573 based. This rom would work?

Thanks a lot.
 

tuxfamily

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So, I've tried ...

I've followed your instructions but it doesn't work, with the 2 phones.

I've even tried to install drivers on a fresh XP in case it was my x64 Seven, but same result, it keeps "searching", no red bar :(

What is strange is that the drivers are well installed the first time I plug the phone, so I really don't know if it is the phones or SP Flash Tool or me ...
 

bgcngm

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So, I've tried ...

I've followed your instructions but it doesn't work, with the 2 phones.
Have you tried holding VOL-DOWN instead of VOL-UP button while connecting your phones into the computer? Did you removed the battery for some seconds?

EDIT: The "trick" of holding VOL-UP works on my G11i Pro, I can't guarantee that it works for all the MTK based phones. Maybe anyone with an HD7 can confirm this.
 
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tuxfamily

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Have you tried holding VOL-DOWN instead of VOL-UP button while connecting your phones into the computer? Did you removed the battery for some seconds?

Yep, of course.
I've tried with "Vol UP", "Vol Down", "Home", "Menu", "Power", etc. none are working.

Question: is that normal that the phone display the battery charging in all case ?
 

bgcngm

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No, the battery charging image should not be displayed if the phone is connected into bootloader mode. That is why you should hold that key, in order to enter into bootloader mode.
 
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tuxfamily

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Ok, finaly I get one: the Miki.
On WinXP with "Vol Down" (but not working on Seven, I get a COM error - in USB mode!).

For the Galaxy clone (X19i), no key or keys combinaison are working, I've tested all possibilities.
I've started it in Factory Mode (Vol DOWN + Power) and it is well indicated "BB Chip: MT6573", so I don't know why this one doesn't work.

Well, I've at least one on two.
Now I will see how to customize this :)
Thanks.
 

bgcngm

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Ok, finaly I get one: the Miki.
On WinXP with "Vol Down" (but not working on Seven, I get a COM error - in USB mode!).
I'm glad to hear that!

For the Galaxy clone (X19i), no key or keys combinaison are working, I've tested all possibilities.
I've started it in Factory Mode (Vol DOWN + Power) and it is well indicated "BB Chip: MT6573", so I don't know why this one doesn't work.
I think that the ROM for your phone (X19i) is here.
 
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tuxfamily

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I'm glad to hear that!
And thanks to the special scatter you sent me in PM for this phone, I was able to flash the custom boot.img, so the phone is now rooted :)
I will now be able to install the market on it and remove all these crappy chinese apps, it will not be useless anymore.
Many many many thanks for this.

I think that the ROM for your phone (X19i) is here.
You are really too good, you not only speak hexa but also russian lol
Yes, it seems that it the actual rom of this phone.
I don't know where he got it but it will be very usefull to build my custom boot.img :D
There is even the partition table, so I will be able to write the scratter, if need.
I will double check that is well the same rom (with some ls, and checksum, it should be possible) and next ... :D
I will let you know.
Thanks again.
 

tuxfamily

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OK, done :)
x19i rooted too.

I just modified the scatter file because the system partition size was different and everything went fine.

Thanks for everything :D
 

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rykel98

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Hi I have a MT6573 Hero H4300 Phone and I wonder if a custom ROM exist for it? (I know it is capable of 3D games)

UPDATE (23 April 2012) - The HD7 ROM by Bruno Martins does NOT work on the Hero H4300 (Mediatek chip MT6573). FYI Only.
 
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puppeto

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Anyone tried running this rom on a Blu Studio 5.3? I know it is built on the MTK6573 chipset. I'm just not crazy enough to try it as it is my only phone at the moment. I don't see why it wouldn't work, but you never know.
 

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    Hi there

    I have been reading these forums for some time and have finally created my own cooked ROM for these MT6573 / MTK6573 based Chinese Androids that I wanted to share since there doesn't seem to be any here.

    This ROM was created from a stock system ROM off a Hero H7300 which I believe should work on all HD7 or T9299 clones.
    The ID for the base ROM is 10HX2P.H7300.111125.AD2_3_4_V1.WVGAC_EN.COM_V01_3G.
    I don't like to customise things too much (since everyone has their own preferences) so I have just done most of the basics.

    NOTE: Only ROMs v1 through v4 are based on the above 2.3.4 ROM.
    v5 is based off a newer 2.3.5 ROM provided and modified by Bruno Martin.

    Here is a list of what I have done to this ROM:
    • Based on mediatek ROM 10HX2P.H7300.111125.AD2_3_4_V1.WVGAC_EN.COM_V01_3G
    • Removed all Chinese based apps and useless apps
    • Installed ChainsDD's Superuser and set root permissions
    • Installed BusyBox
    • Removed boot screen audio
    • Installed AdFree hosts file to block ads
    • Deodexed all Apps
    • Installed task killer speed tweaks
    • Slightly customised default locker screen icons
    • Replaced statusbar battery indicator
    • Updated Android Market to 3.3.12
    • Updated Gmail to 2.3.5.2
    • Updated Google Maps to 6.0.2
    • Updated Google Music to 4.0.9
    • Installed latest ES File Explorer 1.6.0.8 and ES Task Manager 1.2.0 to data folder
    • Installed Go Launcher 2.71 and Go Locker 1.08 to data folder
    • Installed YouTube 2.3.4 to data folder
    • Installed TeslaLED 3.0.2 to data folder
    • Updated gps.conf for oceania region (See below to change region)
    • Updated apns-conf carriers from here to support all mobile data
    • Customised build.prop settings for better functionality and speed (see below)

    Updated to v2:
    • Updated Market to 3.4.4
    • Updated ES File Explorer to 1.6.1.0
    • Updated Maps to 6.0.3
    • Installed Facebook 1.8.1
    • Installed Twitter 3.0.0
    • Installed Blackmart 0.49.93
    • Moved all updateable apps to data partition

    Updated to v3:
    • Fixed apns-conf bug in v2 ROM so 3G data works correctly again

    Updated to v4:
    • Fixed problem where market kept crashing
    • Configured busybox run-parts to support init.d boot scripts
    • Altered settings to increase battery life
    • Updated GO Locker to 1.09
    • Updated GO Launcher to 2.73
    • Updated Google Music to 4.1.512

    Updated to v5:
    • Based on 2.3.5 V3.0MOD ROM by BM
    • Base ROM is based on mediatek ROM 10HX2P.H7300.111216.AD2_3_5_V3.WVGAC_EN.COM_V01_3G with modem baseband MAUI.11AMD.W11.37.SP.V6, 2011/10/29
    • Fixed stability and data connection loss
    • Customised interface (example here)
    • Added support for headset keys
    • Updated GO Locker to 1.10
    • Updated GO Launcher to 2.77
    • Update Google Maps to 6.2.0
    • Updated Facebook to 1.8.2
    • Updated Twitter to 3.0.1
    • Applied all fixes above

    Updated to v6:
    • Based on 2.3.5 V3.2MOD ROM by BM
    • Base ROM is based on mediatek ROM 10HX2P.H7300.120227.AD2_3_5_V3.WVGAC_EN.COM_V01_3G
    • New base ROM by BM has sd-ext support (instructions here)
    • Customised interface (example here)
    • Updated GO Launcher to 2.85
    • Updated GO Locker to 1.15
    • Updated Google Play Store to 3.5.15
    • Updated Google Play Music to 4.1.513
    • Updated Google Maps to 6.5.0
    • Updated Facebook to 1.8.4
    • Updated Twitter to 3.1.1
    • Updated Voice Search to 2.1.4

    Updated to v8:
    • Based on 2.3.5 VitMod_Lite 2.1.fullodex ROM by ViNNNtalik
    • Base ROM is based on mediatek ROM 10HX2P.H7300.120227.AD2_3_5_V3.WVGAC_EN.COM_V01_3G with modem baseband MAUI.11AMD.W11.37.SP.V6, 2011/10/29
    • Includes sd-ext support (instructions here)
    • Removed unnecesary apps and Extra Apps settings menu
    • Restored to english settings and language
    • De-odexed apps
    • Added Titanium Backup 5.3.1
    • Added DroidWall 1.5.7
    • Updated all apps the same as previous ROM

    Updated to v9:
    • Based on v8 ROM
    • Added support for Headset Keys
    • Fixed problem with Camera button (Not fully fixed, see below to enable)
    • Installed madmack's patch to fix RTL Hebrew text using bruno's guide
    • Added Adobe Flash Player 10.2
    • Added Real Calc 1.7.3
    • Added TelStop 1.9 to avoid mobile hacks (see here)
    • Updated ES File Explorer to 1.6.2.1
    • Updated Go Launcher to 3.16
    • Updated GO Locker to 1.39
    • Updated Google Maps to 6.12.0
    • Updated Google Play Store to 3.8.17
    • Updated Titanium Backup to 5.6.0
    • Updated YouTube to 4.1.23

    GPS Region Change
    If you are in a different region (most probably are :p) you can go to this thread to download a gps.conf for your area:
    http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=953630
    Dowload the file you need and then replace it under /system/etc/gps.conf
    Having the correct file here makes a huge improvement in the speed of GPS fixes.

    ROM v9 Camera Button Fix
    In ROM v9 I fixed the camera button to open to camera instead of the phone interface.... Or so I thought.
    Unfortunately I missed a file that was overriding the change.
    To set the camera button back to camera functionality perform the following steps.
    Right click the following link and choose Save As to save it to your computer:
    https://dl.dropbox.com/u/37057/Camera/mt6573-kpd.kl
    You can either copy this on to your phone and into the folder /system/usr/keylayout by using root explorer and setting the permissions correctly or use the following adb commands to copy it in via USB:
    Code:
    adb root
    adb remount
    adb shell cp /system/usr/keylayout/mt6573-kpd.kl /system/usr/keylayout/mt6573-kpd.bak
    adb push mt6573-kpd.kl /system/usr/keylayout/mt6573-kpd.kl
    You then need to restart your phone for the change to take affect.
    Be aware that the camera functionality is activated by a long press of the camera button.

    Reversed BACK and MENU buttons
    If you have a phone where the BACK and MENU buttons operate around the wrong way then follow these instructions to switch them around.
    Right click the following link and choose Save As to save it to your computer:
    http://dl.dropbox.com/u/37057/qwerty.kl
    You can either copy this on to your phone and into the folder /system/usr/keylayout by using root explorer and setting the permissions correctly or use the following adb commands to copy it in via USB:
    Code:
    adb root
    adb remount
    adb shell cp /system/usr/keylayout/qwerty.kl /system/usr/keylayout/qwerty.bak
    adb push qwerty.kl /system/usr/keylayout/qwerty.kl
    You then need to restart your phone for the change to take affect.

    Go Launcher and Go Locker
    I have installed these two apps since they are my favourite ones and are very customisable and skinnable.
    They are installed on the data folder so feel free to replace them with your own preferred launcher/locker.
    Just remember not to move the launcher or locker themes to your SD card as they may not work properly after reboot. (especially locker themes)

    Build.prop Settings
    Currently these are the custom settings I have added to the build.prop
    Feel free to alter these yourself to how you prefer by editing /system/build.prop file.
    Code:
    # fix some app problems
    ro.kernel.android.checkjni=0
    #enable hardware acceleration
    debug.sf.hw=1
    #increase dalvik cache
    dalvik.vm.heapsize=48m
    #Saving jpg at 100% quality
    ro.media.enc.jpeg.quality=100
    #Improved the quality of photos and videos
    ro.media.dec.jpeg.memcap=8000000
    ro.media.enc.hprof.vid.bps=8000000
    #Disable icon in the status bar debug mode when you connect the cable
    persist.adb.notify=0
    #Disable delay call
    ro.telephony.call_ring.delay=0
    #optimization of energy consumption
    wifi.supplicant_scan_interval=180
    pm.sleep_mode=1
    ro.ril.disable.power.collapse=0
    #Removing delay returning from black screen after/during a call
    ro.lge.proximity.delay=25
    mot.proximity.delay=25
    #Helps scrolling responsiveness
    windowsmgr.max_events_per_sec=150
    #Increase touch responsiveness
    debug.performance.tuning=1
    video.accelerate.hw=1
    #Disable boot animation for faster boot
    debug.sf.nobootanimation=1
    #Disable surface dithering to improve image quality
    persist.sys.use_dithering=0


    Download Here:
    Hero H7300 (HD7/T9299) Cooked ROM by Bunta v9


    Installation Guide

    DO NOT USE ROM MANAGER WITH THESE PHONES AS IT IS INCOMPATIBLE

    1) Download my ROM rename it to update.zip and copy it on to your sdcard under /mnt/sdcard/update.zip

    2) Next you will need to install a custom recovery partition to be able to install custom ROMs.
    Bruno Martins has provided an excellent guide for flashing these phones which you can follow here:
    http://bm-smartphone-reviews.blogspot.com/2011/10/mt65x3-flashing-tutorial.html
    He also has his own Custom Recovery Image and ROMs he has developed with custom frameworks you can download from here:
    http://www.eten-users.eu/index.php?/topic/21447-hd7-mt6573-support-thread/
    Download the recovery image and then follow his flashing tutorial to install that to your phone.

    3) Once you have the recovery image installed reboot your phone into recovery mode by holding down the volume up + power key to turn the phone on.
    This will then boot into ClockworkMod Recovery.

    4) First thing you want to do here is to go into backup and restore and create a backup of your phone that you can restore back to if you don't like my ROM.

    5) Once you have a backup you can follow this guide to install the custom ROM.

    6) After you install the ROM and restart your phone don't be scared if it sits on a black screen or the boot animation for some time as it's just rebuilding the dalvik cache.
    This should take about 5-10 mins on first boot.
    (I got nervous my ROM didn't work the first time I booted it :p)

    7) [optional] Update your gps.conf for your local region using the instructions above.

    8) [optional] If using ROM v6 or later you can increase your internal memory size by moving the data partition to an ext2 partition on your memory card. This can be done by following these instructions.


    Old Versions:
    Hero H7300 (HD7/T9299) Cooked ROM by Bunta v8
    Hero H7300 (HD7/T9299) Cooked ROM by Bunta v6
    Hero H7300 (HD7/T9299) Cooked ROM by Bunta v5
    Hero H7300 (HD7/T9299) Cooked ROM by Bunta v4
    Hero H7300 (HD7/T9299) Cooked ROM by Bunta v3
    Hero H7300 (HD7/T9299) Cooked ROM by Bunta v2
    Hero H7300 (HD7/T9299) Cooked ROM by Bunta v1


    Donations are not a requirement but always appreciated :D
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    New ROM v9 out :victory:
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    Hello, please, can you help me? How Have I to flash my hd7? I try by recovery system but tell me that your ROM isn't a valid OTA file zip... PLEASE HELP ME!!!!

    ---------- Post added at 08:44 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:35 PM ----------

    hi there

    i have been reading these forums for some time and have finally created my own cooked rom for these mt6573 / mtk6573 based chinese androids that i wanted to share since there doesn't seem to be any here.

    This rom was created from a stock system rom off a hero h7300 which i believe should work on all hd7 or t9299 clones.
    I don't like to customise things too much (since everyone has their own preferences) so i have just done most of the basics.

    Here is a list of what i have done to this rom:
    • removed all chinese based apps and useless apps
    • installed chainsdd's superuser and set root permissions
    • installed busybox
    • removed boot screen audio
    • installed adfree hosts file to block ads
    • deodexed all apps
    • installed task killer speed tweaks
    • slightly customised default locker screen icons
    • replaced statusbar battery indicator
    • updated android market to 3.3.12
    • updated gmail to 2.3.5.2
    • updated google maps to 6.0.2
    • updated google music to 4.0.9
    • installed latest es file explorer and es task manager to data folder
    • installed go launcher and go locker to data folder
    • installed latest youtube to data folder
    • installed teslaled to data folder
    • updated gps.conf for oceania region (see below to change region)
    • updated apns-conf carriers from here to support all mobile data
    • customised build.prop settings for better functionality and speed (see below)

    (btw i uninstalled facebook and twitter so you will have to add them separately)

    gps region change
    if you are in a different region (most probably are :p) you can go to this thread to download a gps.conf for your area:
    http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=953630
    dowload the file you need and then replace it in the zip file under /system/etc/gps.conf
    having the correct file here makes a huge improvement in the speed of gps fixes.

    go launcher and go locker
    i have installed these two apps since they are my favourite ones and are very customisable and skinnable.
    They are installed on the data folder so feel free to remove them and replace with your own preferred launcher/locker.
    Just remember not to move the launcher or locker themes to your sd card as they may not work properly after reboot. (especially locker themes)

    build.prop settings
    currently these are the custom settings i have added to the build.prop
    feel free to alter these yourself to how you prefer by editing /system/build.prop file.
    Code:
    # fix some app problems
    ro.kernel.android.checkjni=0
    #enable hardware acceleration
    debug.sf.hw=1
    #increase dalvik cache
    dalvik.vm.heapsize=48m
    #saving jpg at 100% quality
    ro.media.enc.jpeg.quality=100
    #improved the quality of photos and videos
    ro.media.dec.jpeg.memcap=8000000
    ro.media.enc.hprof.vid.bps=8000000
    #disable icon in the status bar debug mode when you connect the cable
    persist.adb.notify=0
    #disable delay call
    ro.telephony.call_ring.delay=0
    #optimization of energy consumption
    wifi.supplicant_scan_interval=180
    pm.sleep_mode=1
    ro.ril.disable.power.collapse=0
    #removing delay returning from black screen after/during a call
    ro.lge.proximity.delay=25
    mot.proximity.delay=25
    #helps scrolling responsiveness
    windowsmgr.max_events_per_sec=150
    #increase touch responsiveness
    debug.performance.tuning=1
    video.accelerate.hw=1
    #disable boot animation for faster boot
    debug.sf.nobootanimation=1
    #disable surface dithering to improve image quality
    persist.sys.use_dithering=0


    so far it's been working pretty good on my phone and i'm very happy with it.
    3g data, wifi and gps are all working perfectly for me (much better than my last phone).
    Please feel free to test it out and let me know how it goes.

    download here:
    hero h7300 (hd7/t9299) cooked rom

    please help help!!!!
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    I have just published this tutorial: Creating ROM dump of your MT65x3 device.

    As soon as you have a backup of your boot.img let me know and I can help you to modify it.
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    Good news for the HD7 / H7300 owners. Read here. :)