[GUIDE][ROOT][RECOVERY][4.4.2] Lenovo A3500-H

[kaya80]

Any custom rom available for this tablet?

 

[Sam Nakamura]

Yes ressurectionremix, cm, xosp...
And even twrp 3.0.2, I can mirror them if needed

 

[Renth]

Would be gr8! Can these also be used for A7-50 (A3500-F)?

 

[Sam Nakamura]

Would be gr8! Can these also be used for A7-50 (A3500-F)?

Yeah, should be working...
It works for all A3500 Variants as much as I know, I'm on holiday atm but I can post some links when I'm back home and have my hands on the device...
Are you rooted already? Twrp?

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[Renth]

I had it rooted but it got overwritten again. SU is installed - need to root again I gues before flashing.

 

[Sam Nakamura]

So, here's a link of a working TWRP 3.0.2 (and TWRP 3.1.1) for all lenovo a3500 variants, all functions are working for me on a Lenovo a7 40 a3500-FL, no issues no errors, definitely something we can work with..

https://uloz.to/!Fj2WOlOn4JSt/twrp-3-0-2-lenovo3500-img

G-drive mirror for twrp 3.0.2 for Lenovo a7 40 a3500
TWRP 3.0.2 for Lenovo A3500

TWRP 3.1.1
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/recovery-twrp-3-11-lenovo-a3500-t3684225

Latest TWRP by Liquidporting (currently TWRP 3.1.1-4)
https://liquidporting.github.io/twrp/ (not working!)

By the way:
I successfully run a Lenovo a7 40 a3500-fl with twrp 3.0.2 and RessurectionRemix 5.7.4 (final marshmallow build) which is fast, smooth and stable - especially compared to the stock Kitkat Rom, this solution makes the device feel almost new and kept me from buying a new one the last year...

Here's a link of RessurectionRemix 5.7.4 (G-drive) which I'm using and 2 others which I consider to be the most stable ones and definitely daily driver material at the time I'm writing, with about 7 or 8 different ROMs in total, it's working for the whole lenovo a7 40 a3500 (F/FL/H/HV, etc.) family, declared H/HV version have RIL (Telephony) working when F/FL versions have not as these models are WiFi variants, you can change the build.prop to display the the correct model cause this will show lenovo a7 a7 40 a3500-fl (or any different version from yours), it's just a cosmetic... also unwanted telephone settings on a Wi-Fi tablet can be hidden with Xposed Framework and a module called "settings editor", which works really nicely...

RessurectionRemix 5.7.4 (android 6.0.1)

RessurectionRemix 5.8.4 (android 7.1.2)

Bluetooth fix for Nougat

->GPS fix Nougat

->Camera fix for Nougat

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CyanogenMod 13 (android 6.0.1)

lineageOS 13 (android 6.0.1/latest marshmallow ROM)


For volume level being to loud flash this in recovery:
Audio_Fix/android 6

This device has a unlocked bootloader by default, so the easy way is to use kingroot to gain root privileges, then install flashify or rashr for Playstore to flash the TWRP image, after that boot to recovery by pressing and holding power and volume up & down simultaneously - now in TWRP do backup EVERY partition (especially NVRAM), wipe everything but internal storage and flash rom and Gapps (according to the device architecture)... This method works without a PC, alternatively the method described by OP can be used

Edit: non of the work is mine, I don't claim any credits whatsoever, it's just what could be found on the web by anyone, links I share are from tested working roms, they may contain bugs or are unsave to use, privacy concerns must be assumed but I personally cannot confirm any issues whatsoever..
Do at own risk! Good luck!

Finally I found the man who belongs the most credit for all the goodness! Thank you @mihael zzzzz


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[Sam Nakamura]

I edited the build.prop to make Bluetooth (below 4.x) work by adding these lines....

ro.bluetooth.request.master=true
ro.bluetooth.dun=true
ro.bluetooth.ftp=true
ro.bluetooth.remote.autoconnect=true
debug.bt.discoverable_time=0
ro.bluetooth.sap=true
ro.bluetooth.emb_wp_mode=true
ro.product.bluetooth=4.1
bluetooth.a2dp.sink.enabled=true
bluetooth.hfp.client=1
ro.bluetooth.a4wp=true
ro.bluetooth.wipower=true
Sink,Control,Headset,Gateway,Source Master=true
ro.bluetooth.hfp.ver=1.6

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[Sam Nakamura]

Some pics...

RessurectionRemix 5.7.4
Xposed Framework
SuperSU 2.82 forced system mode as systemless causes bootloop (from v14 on magisk works also!)
Dolby Atmos
Nova Prime Launcher
PitchBlack Deep Red (CMTE)
YITAX icon pack
Wallpaper, walls section, official RR Google Plus page

-> for questions quote me, tag me or write a message!


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[jimmy19742]

Some pics...

RessurectionRemix 5.7.4
Xposed Framework
SuperSU 2.82 forced system mode as systemless causes bootloop (from v14 on magisk works also!)
Dolby Atmos
Nova Prime Launcher
PitchBlack Deep Red (CMTE)
YITAX icon pack
Wallpaper, walls section, official RR Google Plus page

-> for questions quote me, tag me or write a message!

Hello,I have several questions!
Is ihe ROM stable?(the package size is only 343MB)
Is Nova launcher set up as default?
How much RAM do You have on your device which runs Android 6.0.1(for example the size my RAM is 1465MB via ROEHNSOFT RAM EXPANDER).I also bought APP2SD PRO and can increase the paging file via it!
Thank You in Advance for Your reply!

 

[Sam Nakamura]

Hello,I have several questions!
Is ihe ROM stable?(the package size is only 343MB)
Is Nova launcher set up as default?
How much RAM do You have on your device which runs Android 6.0.1(for example the size my RAM is 1465MB via ROEHNSOFT RAM EXPANDER).I also bought APP2SD PRO and can increase the paging file via it!
Thank You in Advance for Your reply!

RAM management is definitely nothing to worry on 6.0.1, it's lag free for the most part, only minor delays sometimes, considering the age and hardware of this tablet it's pretty amazing, I tried Cyanogenmod13 and RR 5.7.4, both are definitely daily driver material, with Cyanogenmod13 even a little bit better as Bluetooth worked out of the box for me, on RR I had to play a little bit with the build.prop before I got it working.. So yeah, they are stable as much as I can tell and for my usage pattern, browsing with chrome, youtube, and every day stuff, never tried gaming though... Definitely worth a try, in my opinion, just backup all partition of your current setup and try yourself, this way you can revert anytime you feel like...

Edit: and no, Nova Launcher Prime isn't included, just the standard stock launcher... The rom size is fine, remember you need to separately have to flash Google Apps (gapps), in case you like to use them and have a Playstore available (opengapps.org, arm, android 6, pico)

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[jimmy19742]

Some pics...

RessurectionRemix 5.7.4
Xposed Framework
SuperSU 2.82 forced system mode as systemless causes bootloop (from v14 on magisk works also!)
Dolby Atmos
Nova Prime Launcher
PitchBlack Deep Red (CMTE)
YITAX icon pack
Wallpaper, walls section, official RR Google Plus page

-> for questions quote me, tag me or write a message!

One additional question:
Are these ROMS compatible with LENOVO A3500-H?

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RAM management is definitely nothing to worry on 6.0.1, it's lag free for the most part, only minor delays sometimes, considering the age and hardware of this tablet it's pretty amazing, I tried Cyanogenmod13 and RR 5.7.4, both are definitely daily driver material, with Cyanogenmod13 even a little bit better as Bluetooth worked out of the box for me, on RR I had to play a little bit with the build.prop before I got it working.. So yeah, they are stable as much as I can tell and for my usage pattern, browsing with chrome, youtube, and every day stuff, never tried gaming though... Definitely worth a try, in my opinion, just backup all partition of your current setup and try yourself, this way you can revert anytime you feel like...

Edit: and no, Nova Launcher Prime isn't included, just the standard stock launcher... The rom size is fine, remember you need to separately have to flash Google Apps (gapps), in case you like to use them and have a Playstore available (opengapps.org, arm, android 6, pico)

I forgot to tell You that I speak Russian!
Since I currently use Kinguser SU should I first replace it with SUPER SU by CHAINFIRE?
Don't forget that I'm a newbie.Well not completely but definitely not a developer!

 

[Sam Nakamura]

One additional question:
Are these ROMS compatible with LENOVO A3500-H?

Yeah, as written above, it's working for the whole Lenovo a7 40 a3500-(F/FL/H/HV) family, as I personally only have the Wi-Fi variant I cannot tell much about telephone service being reliable but it's definitely integrated into the rom and is supposed to work fine... Maybe you can give feedback in case you try it

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[Sam Nakamura]

I forgot to tell You that I speak Russian!
Since I currently use Kinguser SU should I first replace it with SUPER SU by CHAINFIRE?
Don't forget that I'm a newbie.Well not completely but definitely not a developer!

You speak Russian? Interesting... :good:
No need to replace your superuser, as long as you're able to gain root privileges it should be easy to use flashy or rashr from Playstore to flash TWRP...
Once TWRP is up and running backup everything and then wipe everything except internal storage, now flash rom, gapps, and the audio fix from my previous post (otherwise the sound output will be incredibly loud), the rom is prerooted (Settings, about phone, tap 7 times build number to unlock "developer options", go to settings, developer options, and enable root) if you prefer supersu you'll have to force the installation to system (not systemless) otherwise it won't boot up...
Do it like this, before flashing supersu zip go to twrp, advanced, terminal emulator and type
echo SYSTEMLESS=false>> /data/.supersu
this will create no output in terminal emulator but after this flashing of supersu will be successful...

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[jimmy19742]

You speak Russian? Interesting... :good:
No need to replace your superuser, as long as you're able to gain root privileges it should be easy to use flashy or rashr from Playstore to flash TWRP...
Once TWRP is up and running backup everything and then wipe everything except internal storage, now flash rom, gapps, and the audio fix from my previous post (otherwise the sound output will be incredibly loud), the rom is prerooted (Settings, about phone, tap 7 times build number to unlock "developer options", go to settings, developer options, and enable root) if you prefer supersu you'll have to force the installation to system (not systemless) otherwise it won't boot up...
Do it like this, before flashing supersu zip go to twrp, advanced, terminal emulator and type
echo SYSTEMLESS=false>> /data/.supersu
this will create no output in terminal emulator but after this flashing of supersu will be successful...

Internal storage should not be wiped?
Is that correct?
I used to wipe internal storage on my LG Optimus 2x!
Also I created second ext4 partition on my SD card to link Dex.files, library folders,etc
And though my internal storage is with 2GB free space now
when downloading from Google play I got the message "Insufficient storage"
I have given it to a mobile service shop and I still haven't inspected what their technicians have done!
Anyway, Thank You so much!

 

[Sam Nakamura]

Internal storage should not be wiped?
Is that correct?
I used to wipe internal storage on my LG Optimus 2x!
Also I created second ext4 partition on my SD card to link Dex.files, library folders,etc
And though my internal storage is with 2GB free space now
when downloading from Google play I got the message "Insufficient storage"
I have given it to a mobile service shop and I still haven't inspected what their technicians have done!
Anyway, Thank You so much!

OK, I don't really have a idea about changing partitions on internal storage, mine is partitioned as it was from factory, what I meant to say is that it's not necessary / mandatory to wipe internal storage, it's up to your preferences, exept it would probably make sense in your case as 2GB storage left is just not enough, if you can backup your files from internal storage it's probably good to wipe it to, especially with this specific partitioning as you won't need it for the new setup...

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[jimmy19742]

OK, I don't really have a idea about changing partitions on internal storage, mine is partitioned as it was from factory, what I meant to say is that it's not necessary / mandatory to wipe internal storage, it's up to your preferences, exept it would probably make sense in your case as 2GB storage left is just not enough, if you can backup your files from internal storage it's probably good to wipe it to, especially with this specific partitioning as you won't need it for the new setup...

Just tried to flash TWRP for A3500 via Rashr and got the message"The recovery size of 5 MB is more than your recovery partition which is 0MB!
Should I try to edit the recovery.cf file?
That's important!
Thank You in advance!

 

[Sam Nakamura]

Just tried to flash TWRP for A3500 via Rashr and got the message"The recovery size of 5 MB is more than your recovery partition which is 0MB!
Should I try to edit the recovery.cf file?
That's important!
Thank You in advance!

Try flashify first, another option also is flashfire but I'd recommend flashify as this worked for me, never had this issue or error output...

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[jimmy19742]

Try flashify first, another option also is flashfire but I'd recommend flashify as this worked for me, never had this issue or error output...

Worked just excellent
Arigato!
Thank You!
Just checked the Russian forum: to go in a recovery mode ,all three buttons should be pressed!
Once again thank You so much!::victory:

 

[jimmy19742]

OK, I don't really have a idea about changing partitions on internal storage, mine is partitioned as it was from factory, what I meant to say is that it's not necessary / mandatory to wipe internal storage, it's up to your preferences, exept it would probably make sense in your case as 2GB storage left is just not enough, if you can backup your files from internal storage it's probably good to wipe it to, especially with this specific partitioning as you won't need it for the new setup...

Hello,Sir! Just flashed the RR package but not from TWRP butt from Flashify and it said it could not find MD5 !
Now I'm stuck on start up screen unable to get into recovery!
What am supposed to do?
To wait to full discharge of battery and 15 minutes more?
Or what?
Please,help!
Backed up all partitions successfully!

 

[jimmy19742]

Try flashify first, another option also is flashfire but I'd recommend flashify as this worked for me, never had this issue or error output...

Help!Bootlooo!
Partition back up done right but flashed the RR zip via Flashify and it said it could not find MD5!
Now I'm stuck on start up screen unable to get into recovery!:crying: