INSTALLING CWM on ZOPO ZP900 LEADER

Androidspecialforces · Nov 14, 2012

Ok let me just save a lot of you time and issues.

After installing the flash tool the drivers and doing every thing you MUST reboot your pc multiple times for it to work properly.

vijayar · Nov 15, 2012

stephenju said:
I successfully installed CWM using this instruction. But when I try to make a backup from CWM, it complains that "Can't mount backup path"

Is any one able to make a backup with the installed CWM?

Please check my second post, I have given the link for fully functional English CWM !

m3n3chm0 · Nov 19, 2012

Dear all guys,

Does anybody know if is possible to use MTK Flashtool under a windows xp virtual machine (host-linux from virtualbox) in order to flash ROMS ¿?

I just have already USB-Preloader configured on Virtualbox as void filter (found vía Google). But when i try to flash any ROM i get the next message from virtualbox:

"The preloader-USB-Device is already been used by the host (linux)" ...

Regards.

drmodify · Nov 21, 2012

Thanks, I was able to install CWR using your tutorial but I have encountered a road block and I've searched everywhere but I can't find a solution for our phone..

upon entering CWR, I tried to make a back up and it says "can't mount /sdcard/"?
CWR log says: W: failed to mount /dev/block/mmcblk1 (invalid argument)
using v6.0.1.2

is this happening in your phones as well?

toniljazi · Nov 25, 2012

is there any news about jelly bean for zp 900.

Sent from my ZP900 using xda app-developers app

haneya · Nov 25, 2012

toniljazi said:
is there any news about jelly bean for zp 900.

Sent from my ZP900 using xda app-developers app

+1 to this, really great phone.

vijayar · Nov 28, 2012

drmodify said:
Thanks, I was able to install CWR using your tutorial but I have encountered a road block and I've searched everywhere but I can't find a solution for our phone..

upon entering CWR, I tried to make a back up and it says "can't mount /sdcard/"?
CWR log says: W: failed to mount /dev/block/mmcblk1 (invalid argument)
using v6.0.1.2

is this happening in your phones as well?

If you have used the CWM given by ZOPO then there is a problem with that. Use the CWM link I have given in the second post.

drmodify · Nov 28, 2012

Nice!

vijayar said:
If you have used the CWM given by ZOPO then there is a problem with that. Use the CWM link I have given in the second post.

thank you for this update. I think you should change the CWR link from the instructions your first post to the link in your second post.

:good:

mikeydubbs · Dec 9, 2012

WooHoo!

I just ordered 2 zopo zp900's and i think this post will be great help!

I am also curious if there are any custom roms, or is the stock one just fine? :silly:

LaChriz · Dec 13, 2012

I installed the drivers with Snappea and I also rebooted my computer a couple of times but everytime I run the flash tool and conect my phone to the computer I get this message: "B ROM ERROR: S_COM_PORT_OPEN_FAIL (1013)"
I also tried PDAnet and the drivers from Zopo and also the drivers for 6575 but its always the same...
Is there a other solution?

ac0935p · Dec 15, 2012

Flash Tool Driver Problems Solved (Maybe)

I have a Hero 9500 which is a clone of the ZP900 - but about $50 cheaper because it doesn't have the "brand". Who outside of China has heard of Zopo anyway? Whatever it's a great phone with a high quality set of firmware. The only lack is a decent Recovery module. CWM should be able to fix that - fantastic, I thought.

Until I tried using the Flash Tool. What a heap of junk. And the drivers too! Total CARP. Still until you have CWM installed there's no alternative but to struggle on. After several attempts, I finally managed to get the first stage of the Flash Tool working - the RED progress line would be shown, but then Windows started asking for another driver and the Flash Tool only gives you 30 seconds to work out what's going on and then stops. Also tried the Snappea route as shown in the video earlier in this forum - that didn't work either.

Finally today, I achieved success. But only after some real digging into Windows. I am running on XP - I think the same will work in Vista/7/8, but I can't find a way to view COM ports in device manager in Win 7. So XP it is.

First, you need to be able to see INSTALLED but currently UNPLUGGED devices. To do this start a CMD window (Windows-R => CMD). If doing this in Vista/7/8 you must run CMD as Administrator.

At the command prompt type:

set devmgr_show_nonpresent_devices=1

Then

start devmgmt.msc

This will launch in Device Manager.

On the VIEW menu, check the "Show Hidden Devices" option. Scroll down the list to the "PORTS (COM & LPT)" node and expand this. For the Flash Tool to work, you MUST have two com ports installed:

MediaTek DA USB VCOM Port (COMxx)
PreLoader USB VCOM (Android) (COMyy)

Where xx and yy are the port numbers.

If you are having problems, chances are you will only see one of these ports present (or possibly none). If there is one, it will be the Preloader USB VCOM (Android) port.

Now we need to get the drivers installed. The ONLY way I could get this work is the following recipe.

First uninstall the driver you currently have installed (if any) - in Device Manager, right click on PreLoader USB VCOM (Android) (COMyy) and choose "UNINSTALL". Windows will remove the com port and its driver.

Now we can get started for real...

Download the drivers from http://www.4shared.com/rar/GXGsjWuQ/zopo_USB_Drivers.html?refurl=d1url (These are the drivers referenced in this post on ZOPO mobile store
http://www.zopomobileshop.com/zopo-...r-zopo-mobile-phone-step-by-step-instruction/)

Make sure you are running with Device Manager open and that you know exactly where the driver file was downloaded.. Power the phone off and remove the battery. Connect with USB. The laptop will start trying to install the driver for the phone. In Device Manager, a item will be added in the list of Ports, with a big yellow question mark on it. As soon as this item appears right click it and choose INSTALL DRIVER. Windows will prompt for the driver file - navigate to the location of the downloaded driver and choose it. Windows will list "PreLoader USB VCOM (Android)" as the available device - choose that. The driver will be installed.

NOW we have completed the first part, but the second driver still needs to be installed. The only way I could find of installing the second driver was to run the Flash Tool. Unplug your phone from the PC. Launch the Flash Tool, in OPTIONS choose "High Speed" and "With Battery". Open the scatter file (instructions in many other posts). Nothing is going to get flashed this time because one of the drivers is still missing. It is safe to press the DOWNLOAD button.

Make sure Device Manager is still open.

Put the battery in the phone and with the power off, connect the phone via USB again. The flash process will start - the red progress line will show. Then the process will stall and windows will start trying to install another driver. In Device Manager a new item should have been added, again with a big yellow question mark. Now follow the same procedure as before - right click on the icon with the question mark and choose INSTALL DRIVER again. Navigate to the same driver file and select it. Windows will now show the

MediaTek DA USB VCOM

Choose that and windows will install it. Device manager should now show the two drivers installed.

Now disconnect your phone and REMOVE THE BATTERY. Put the battery back and power on the phone to check it's still OK.

With the two drivers installed, the Flash Tool should work correctly - follow the Flash Tool instructions in the other posts to flash CWM (or another full ROM).

LaChriz · Dec 17, 2012

ac0935p said:
The flash process will start - the red progress line will show.

I installed the first driver exactly like you explained but it´s still the same problem:
BROM ERROR: S_COM_PORT_OPEN_FAIL (10139)
[COM] Failed to open COM7

Windows doesn´t want to search for another driver :crying:

claro966 · Dec 17, 2012

Try again!

LaChriz said:
I installed the first driver exactly like you explained but it´s still the same problem:
BROM ERROR: S_COM_PORT_OPEN_FAIL (10139)
[COM] Failed to open COM7

Windows doesn´t want to search for another driver :crying:

Restart your pc and try again to flash; remember to take out the battery and put it back in before plugging the usb cable

howlep · Dec 24, 2012

thanks

this is the only method that worked for me

thanks

ac0935p said:
I have a Hero 9500 which is a clone of the ZP900 - but about $50 cheaper because it doesn't have the "brand". Who outside of China has heard of Zopo anyway? Whatever it's a great phone with a high quality set of firmware. The only lack is a decent Recovery module. CWM should be able to fix that - fantastic, I thought.

Until I tried using the Flash Tool. What a heap of junk. And the drivers too! Total CARP. Still until you have CWM installed there's no alternative but to struggle on. After several attempts, I finally managed to get the first stage of the Flash Tool working - the RED progress line would be shown, but then Windows started asking for another driver and the Flash Tool only gives you 30 seconds to work out what's going on and then stops. Also tried the Snappea route as shown in the video earlier in this forum - that didn't work either.

Finally today, I achieved success. But only after some real digging into Windows. I am running on XP - I think the same will work in Vista/7/8, but I can't find a way to view COM ports in device manager in Win 7. So XP it is.

First, you need to be able to see INSTALLED but currently UNPLUGGED devices. To do this start a CMD window (Windows-R => CMD). If doing this in Vista/7/8 you must run CMD as Administrator.

At the command prompt type:

set devmgr_show_nonpresent_devices=1

Then

start devmgmt.msc

This will launch in Device Manager.

On the VIEW menu, check the "Show Hidden Devices" option. Scroll down the list to the "PORTS (COM & LPT)" node and expand this. For the Flash Tool to work, you MUST have two com ports installed:

MediaTek DA USB VCOM Port (COMxx)
PreLoader USB VCOM (Android) (COMyy)

Where xx and yy are the port numbers.

If you are having problems, chances are you will only see one of these ports present (or possibly none). If there is one, it will be the Preloader USB VCOM (Android) port.

Now we need to get the drivers installed. The ONLY way I could get this work is the following recipe.

First uninstall the driver you currently have installed (if any) - in Device Manager, right click on PreLoader USB VCOM (Android) (COMyy) and choose "UNINSTALL". Windows will remove the com port and its driver.

Now we can get started for real...

Download the drivers from http://www.4shared.com/rar/GXGsjWuQ/zopo_USB_Drivers.html?refurl=d1url (These are the drivers referenced in this post on ZOPO mobile store
http://www.zopomobileshop.com/zopo-...r-zopo-mobile-phone-step-by-step-instruction/)

Make sure you are running with Device Manager open and that you know exactly where the driver file was downloaded.. Power the phone off and remove the battery. Connect with USB. The laptop will start trying to install the driver for the phone. In Device Manager, a item will be added in the list of Ports, with a big yellow question mark on it. As soon as this item appears right click it and choose INSTALL DRIVER. Windows will prompt for the driver file - navigate to the location of the downloaded driver and choose it. Windows will list "PreLoader USB VCOM (Android)" as the available device - choose that. The driver will be installed.

NOW we have completed the first part, but the second driver still needs to be installed. The only way I could find of installing the second driver was to run the Flash Tool. Unplug your phone from the PC. Launch the Flash Tool, in OPTIONS choose "High Speed" and "With Battery". Open the scatter file (instructions in many other posts). Nothing is going to get flashed this time because one of the drivers is still missing. It is safe to press the DOWNLOAD button.

Make sure Device Manager is still open.

Put the battery in the phone and with the power off, connect the phone via USB again. The flash process will start - the red progress line will show. Then the process will stall and windows will start trying to install another driver. In Device Manager a new item should have been added, again with a big yellow question mark. Now follow the same procedure as before - right click on the icon with the question mark and choose INSTALL DRIVER again. Navigate to the same driver file and select it. Windows will now show the

MediaTek DA USB VCOM

Choose that and windows will install it. Device manager should now show the two drivers installed.

Now disconnect your phone and REMOVE THE BATTERY. Put the battery back and power on the phone to check it's still OK.

With the two drivers installed, the Flash Tool should work correctly - follow the Flash Tool instructions in the other posts to flash CWM (or another full ROM).

RobotPotato · Dec 26, 2012

Error 4050

I followed everything, installed all drivers. I have Win7 64bit Ultimate and I'm still getting error 4050, the one that appears after the red bar goes to 100%. Please help.:crying:

---------- Post added at 03:55 AM ---------- Previous post was at 03:29 AM ----------

bhargav1991 said:
That's bcoz drivers are not installed properly.I also faced it.

JuSt HiT thAt ^ Butt**
Note:
1st * indicates o
2nd * indicates n
^ thanks.

How exactly were you able to fix it? Please, I need it.

athlonoc · Dec 30, 2012

ac0935p said:
I have a Hero 9500 which is a clone of the ZP900 - but about $50 cheaper because it doesn't have the "brand". Who outside of China has heard of Zopo anyway? Whatever it's a great phone with a high quality set of firmware. The only lack is a decent Recovery module. CWM should be able to fix that - fantastic, I thought.

Until I tried using the Flash Tool. What a heap of junk. And the drivers too! Total CARP. Still until you have CWM installed there's no alternative but to struggle on. After several attempts, I finally managed to get the first stage of the Flash Tool working - the RED progress line would be shown, but then Windows started asking for another driver and the Flash Tool only gives you 30 seconds to work out what's going on and then stops. Also tried the Snappea route as shown in the video earlier in this forum - that didn't work either.

Finally today, I achieved success. But only after some real digging into Windows. I am running on XP - I think the same will work in Vista/7/8, but I can't find a way to view COM ports in device manager in Win 7. So XP it is.

First, you need to be able to see INSTALLED but currently UNPLUGGED devices. To do this start a CMD window (Windows-R => CMD). If doing this in Vista/7/8 you must run CMD as Administrator.

At the command prompt type:

set devmgr_show_nonpresent_devices=1

Then

start devmgmt.msc

This will launch in Device Manager.

On the VIEW menu, check the "Show Hidden Devices" option. Scroll down the list to the "PORTS (COM & LPT)" node and expand this. For the Flash Tool to work, you MUST have two com ports installed:

MediaTek DA USB VCOM Port (COMxx)
PreLoader USB VCOM (Android) (COMyy)

Where xx and yy are the port numbers.

If you are having problems, chances are you will only see one of these ports present (or possibly none). If there is one, it will be the Preloader USB VCOM (Android) port.

Now we need to get the drivers installed. The ONLY way I could get this work is the following recipe.

First uninstall the driver you currently have installed (if any) - in Device Manager, right click on PreLoader USB VCOM (Android) (COMyy) and choose "UNINSTALL". Windows will remove the com port and its driver.

Now we can get started for real...

Download the drivers from http://www.4shared.com/rar/GXGsjWuQ/zopo_USB_Drivers.html?refurl=d1url (These are the drivers referenced in this post on ZOPO mobile store
http://www.zopomobileshop.com/zopo-...r-zopo-mobile-phone-step-by-step-instruction/)

Make sure you are running with Device Manager open and that you know exactly where the driver file was downloaded.. Power the phone off and remove the battery. Connect with USB. The laptop will start trying to install the driver for the phone. In Device Manager, a item will be added in the list of Ports, with a big yellow question mark on it. As soon as this item appears right click it and choose INSTALL DRIVER. Windows will prompt for the driver file - navigate to the location of the downloaded driver and choose it. Windows will list "PreLoader USB VCOM (Android)" as the available device - choose that. The driver will be installed.

NOW we have completed the first part, but the second driver still needs to be installed. The only way I could find of installing the second driver was to run the Flash Tool. Unplug your phone from the PC. Launch the Flash Tool, in OPTIONS choose "High Speed" and "With Battery". Open the scatter file (instructions in many other posts). Nothing is going to get flashed this time because one of the drivers is still missing. It is safe to press the DOWNLOAD button.

Make sure Device Manager is still open.

Put the battery in the phone and with the power off, connect the phone via USB again. The flash process will start - the red progress line will show. Then the process will stall and windows will start trying to install another driver. In Device Manager a new item should have been added, again with a big yellow question mark. Now follow the same procedure as before - right click on the icon with the question mark and choose INSTALL DRIVER again. Navigate to the same driver file and select it. Windows will now show the

MediaTek DA USB VCOM

Choose that and windows will install it. Device manager should now show the two drivers installed.

Now disconnect your phone and REMOVE THE BATTERY. Put the battery back and power on the phone to check it's still OK.

With the two drivers installed, the Flash Tool should work correctly - follow the Flash Tool instructions in the other posts to flash CWM (or another full ROM).

I have tried this method a thousand times. Honestly to the letter. I have tried drivers from various sites including the three step solution. I never get the drivers installed and the process of installing is truly a simple one.
Is it possible that there is something else missing on my windows 7 (32bit ) machine.
Also need to know if the data cable is a special one or will the cable that came with the phone be the right one. I have tried more than one cable and more than one machine.
Can the phone itself be the problem?
Is there any other software to flash an Android phone with MTK6577 chip inside?
I have a dead phone and quite desperate to sort it out

Thankd and kind Regards

Lee

vijayar · Jan 2, 2013

athlonoc said:
I have tried this method a thousand times. Honestly to the letter. I have tried drivers from various sites including the three step solution. I never get the drivers installed and the process of installing is truly a simple one.
Is it possible that there is something else missing on my windows 7 (32bit ) machine.
Also need to know if the data cable is a special one or will the cable that came with the phone be the right one. I have tried more than one cable and more than one machine.
Can the phone itself be the problem?
Is there any other software to flash an Android phone with MTK6577 chip inside?
I have a dead phone and quite desperate to sort it out

Thankd and kind Regards

Lee

Not sure where you are stuck and what is the error that you are getting. First let me know what is your device, second there is nothing to do with WIN 7, I have a WIN 7 64bit and everything is working fine for me without issues. Third follow all steps without missing in my post. Is your WIN 7 a genuine copy with updates upto date ? Not mandatory but helps a lot to update your WIN 7 and then try again. There is no special cable, as long as it is Micro USB it is fine, I have used my Motorola XOOM cable, LG optimus one cable, Blackberry cable...have had no issues so far.
Try disabling / uninstalling all devices reflecting against your phone / MTK6577 in WIN 7 device manager.

Also did you try using Snappea / PDA net (had given the links for this software in my posting) ?

claro966 · Jan 4, 2013

W7 32bit....... might be the issue?!

vijayar said:
Not sure where you are stuck and what is the error that you are getting. First let me know what is your device, second there is nothing to do with WIN 7, I have a WIN 7 64bit and everything is working fine for me without issues. Third follow all steps without missing in my post. Is your WIN 7 a genuine copy with updates upto date ? Not mandatory but helps a lot to update your WIN 7 and then try again. There is no special cable, as long as it is Micro USB it is fine, I have used my Motorola XOOM cable, LG optimus one cable, Blackberry cable...have had no issues so far.
Try disabling / uninstalling all devices reflecting against your phone / MTK6577 in WIN 7 device manager.

Also did you try using Snappea / PDA net (had given the links for this software in my posting) ?

I also tried thousands times in installing the drivers correctly before succeeding

I used both methods of "3 step" and "Zopo USB Driver" so many times on 2 PC, the first with OS W7 32bit and the second with OS XP 32bit.
Of course I did the same steps exactly on the first and on the second PC, and both are correctly licenced and updated, but only on the OS XP 32bit I got the drivers installed correctly so to run SP_FlashTool and flash the phone.
Same result using Snappea.

NO WAY to install drivers on OS W7 32bit !
and all people I've seen on the forums succeeded with XP or W7 64bit.... nobody with W7 32bit as far as I know.
May be is there a sort of incompatibility or something that doesn't work on W7 32bit or simply something to set before?

Please share your experience on W7 32bit, I'm curious to know if somebody could install drivers correctly on it! :victory:

brotherman38 · Jan 4, 2013

Zopo zp900s vs Haipai x710d?

Do you think the ROM for the Zopo zp900s will work on the Haipai x710d? The specs appear to be the same for both phones? Zopo has newer firmare posted on their download site dated 12/09/12; http://www.zopomobileshop.com/en/content/9-download-zopo-mobile-latest-rom

I don't know where to get an official rom for any Haipai's? Also is anyone using a Zopo on T-mobile USA (reframe 1900) and getting 3G?

flufytendo · Jan 7, 2013

hi, apparently some zp900 devices have problems with one ram module. There are 1Gb devices with a apparently loss 512mb. To fix it we have to flash zopo original rom.
Sorry about my English

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