[ROM] [KERNEL] [KITKAT 4.4.2 - KOT49I ] ZTE V970 / V970M [MT6577]

superdragonpt · Nov 29, 2014

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Open Sourcing Mediatek - ZTE v970 ; SoC MT6577
MediaTek Development

Being owner of an Mediatek device, means (most of the times) not having the sourcecode published by the Official vendor.

ZTE never published their ICS / JB sources (they only gave us incompleted, and unbuildable sources).

--> Well ... This is XDA after all .....

WELCOME to KitKat

Hello Guys !

In this thread you will find my Rom and Kernel for the ZTE v970 / v970m / Smart a18 (Portuguese Single-SIM version)
Please be sure to read (and re-read) carefully, to avoid unnecessary questions.

Rom and Kernel INFO:

ROM: KitKat 4.4.2 [ KOT49I ]
Custom Kernel : 3.4.67 [MTK KitKat Kernel]

About the Rom:

Rom based on the Official Release by Motorola XT919 / XT920
Its now Ported to our Device
Starting from v1.2 , most things are now compiled from modified customizable source-code.
Many fixs where required for making work on our Combo-Chip [MT6620 - Responsible for the Radio / GPS / WiFi / etc]
Includes: Brand New Custom KitKat Kernel 3.4.67

Changelogs :

Changelog v Stable 1.2 (February 15 2015)

This is an huge Update, several things on the rom are now compiled from source...

New Kernel

Updated Camera configs / Lens / Hall to be "in-line" with the new rom camera libs.

Rom

Fix : Camera Hall / image / Lens / Sensors (camera now with 8MPX; interpolated )
Fix : Camcorder
Fix : Improved rom, with several things now being compiled from source for our ZTE (no more dirty hacks)
Fix: Some SE Linux Permissions on AROMA installer
General Rom Clean
APKs zipaligned

NOTE: In order to have the proper camera preview, be sure to "tick" on camera settings the "ZSD" Option

NOTE 2: Due to the major changes on the rom itself, it is strongly recommended, that you don't dirty flash.
--> Be sure to backup your things, and make all wipes, then install this build.

Changelog v Stable 1.1 R2(January 27 2015)

Changelog v Stable 1.1 (January 25 2015)
--Removed from downloads due to issues--

Changelog v Stable 1.0 (December 18 2014)

Changelog v Beta 2 (December 11 2014)

Changelog v Beta 1 (November 29 2014)

Current Rom and Kernel Status:

Working:

- Telephony (Calls / etc) (2G and 3G)
- Data Connection 2G / 3G
- ART / Dalvik
- FM Radio
- GPS
- Wifi and Wifi Theter
- Bluetooth
- Sensors
- LED's
- Camera / Camcorder
- Pretty much everything is working just fine ...

Needs Improvements:

- You Tell me

GPL Compliance:

Kernel 3.4.67 KK
https://github.com/dragonpt/Kernel_3.4.67_KK_ZTE_v970

I do respect the GPL, but using someone else's work without proper credits is just LACK OF RESPECT.

The inclusion of this kernel in other [future] ROMS is NOT allowed.
--> Instead add a link to this thread as a recommendation on your thread.

The MT6620 Combo-Chip Patchs can of course be used by enyone else trying to work on another device with the same SoC and Combo-Chip,
--> Just show some Humanity and give credits for the work i made ...

I Don't support KANGS!

So please Show some respect, when using my commits and patchs, as well as the commits i added from other Dev's (with proper credits/ git authorization)

Fail to comply and i will drop this project

Credits:

superdragonpt
qus1 , for the initial Help / RAW Original Motorola Rom / Being an nice guy

I would also like to thank:

bgcngm , for the MTK unpack / repack kernel scripts
lingfude , for the original GT818B Driver work, on the old JB Kernel --> Driver backported to this KK build / Auto-time zone fix
Christopher83, for Linaro Toolchains and Dynamic management of dirty page writebacks
amarullz, for the awesome Aroma Installer
Chainfire, for the SuperSU

XDA:DevDB Information
[ROM] [KERNEL] [KITKAT KOT49I ] ZTE V970 / V970M [MT6577], ROM for the Android General

Contributors
superdragonpt
Source Code: https://github.com/dragonpt/Kernel_3.4.67_KK_ZTE_v970

ROM OS Version: 4.4.x KitKat
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.4.x
Based On: AOSP / MTK

Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 1.2
Stable Release Date: 2014-12-18
Beta Release Date: 2014-11-29

Created 2014-11-29
Last Updated 2015-03-21

superdragonpt · Feb 26, 2015

How to Install / Requirements

Requirements:

- New CWM or TWRP Recovery ( In The Downloads Section)
--> I Recommend TWRP

- Extended Internal UserData Partition (due to the new KK fstab, the internal Memory can't be mounted)
(Users with stock Partition Layout, can still flash this rom, however you'll have only 500MB of userdata)

Installation / Flashing Procedure:

- Put the rom on the EXTERNAL SD Card
- FULL Wipes are mandatory (Cache/dalvik/Data)
- Flash the ROM

Since Rom Build Stable 1.1: You have an customizable AROMA Installer:

Choose Single/ Dual SIM
Choose BaseBands Modems
Choose to Root/ Stay un-rooted

Downloads:

Downloads are on XDA DevDB
or

On my Dev-Host

KitKat_ZTE_v970_Stable_1.2.zip - 297.48 MB

On my AndroidFileHost

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934534755

Have Funn

superdragonpt · Jan 26, 2015

Kernel Goodies / INFO

Kernel Info:

New Custom Kernel to support KitKat
kernel version: 3.4.67

Governors available:

Hybrid <--Default
ondemand
userspace
powersave
performance
pegasusq (Add on Beta2)
smartassv2 (Add on Beta2)
Sakuractive (Add on Stable 1.1)

I/0 Schedulers available:

cfq <-- Default
noop
deadline
sio (Add on Stable 1.1)
row (Add on Stable 1.1)

TCP Congestion Control:

cubic <-- Default
reno
bic
westwood
highspeed
hybla
htcp
vegas
veno
scalable
Ip
yeah
illinois

Other Kernel Features:

ZRAM <-- Enabled as Default

SDCard Minimum Readahead 32 Kb / Maximum Readahead 1024Kb

Dynamic management of dirty page writebacks

You can check all the Custom Changes on my GitHub Repo

superdragonpt · Jan 27, 2015

F.A.Q

Q: How can i acess the MTK Engineering Menu?
A: On the dialer : *#*#3646633#*#*
OR --> Settings > MTK Eng. Mode ( added on Stable 1.0)

Q: What Can i do, on the MTK Engineering Menu?
A: The Engineering Menu, should be for Advanced users only, there's several things you can do.
a) Increase The volume speaker volume: >hardware testing>Audio>LoudSpeaker Mode> And set MAX Vol with an max value of 160 (145 as safe)
b) The same options, as in JellyBean MTK Eng Menu.

Q: What are the Partitions Layouts usable on This ROM/KitKat ?
A: BOTH Partitions are usable (Stock and Extended), however on stock Partition Layout, the Internal SDCard (~2GB) can´t be used as is not visible due to the new KitKat fstab (partition table)

Q: I have the Extended Userdata Partition Layout, do i need to flash any disabled Internal SDCard?
A: NO, There's nothing you need to do or flash

Q: Is this ROM Multi-Language ?
A: Yes

Q: How can i change the Kernel Settings (Governors/ etc) ?
A: You can download any app from the PlayStore, i recommend the Trickster MOD

Q: Where are the Developer Options?
A: Go to Settings>About Phone, and tap 7 times on the Build Number

Q: Where can i change the Android Runtime from Dalvik to ART and vice-versa?
A: You can change on the Developer Options

Q:I changed the Android Runtime from Dalvik to ART and app "x" is not working , why?
A: That's rather normal, not every app is compatible with ART.

Q: Is Xposed Framework and his modules compatible with ART?
A: NO, Xposed Framework and his modules (like GravityBox), are not compatible with ART

Q: I Love your work, how can i thank you?
A: You can press the "Thanks" button, and if you wish, you can pay me an beer(s) :fingers-crossed:

StuffiLike · Nov 29, 2014 at 12:04 PM

Recovery

Is the recovery touch? My power button doesn't work. Thanks in advance

Januh · Nov 29, 2014

YEAYY!! Finally!! 4.4 for zte v970!!
THANKS BRO!!

all the best
Downloading atm... will reply with my feedback

1st thing, Recovery when you put to reboot he go to the main menu of the recovery ALL THE TIME...
2nd i made all the steps and went well but in this ROM i cant get the expandable storage, with the previous roms i always got the expandable storage but with this one dont :\
any help on that?
3rd i made the expandable thing to my mobile, and i found 1 issue! when you made a call you CANT HEAR ANYTHING but the call IS MADE STILL i made a backup before doing the file for expand, i restored and now is fine the sound...
3rd a) i found out that if you put network to 2G the sound can be heard on the speaker when you made a call

Alucad · Mar 27, 2013 8 3 0

StuffiLike said:
Is the recovery touch? My power button doesn't work. Thanks in advance

Yes, it is the recovery Touch.
I'm testing this rom, at the moment is going very good and smooth! Will edit later if i find any bugs.

Great work and thanks!

big_alex · Nov 29, 2014 at 3:41 PM

Thank you, good job.
If the file is copied platform.xml to etc/permissions/platform.xml you will be able to install applications to the SD card.
View attachment platform.7z

superdragonpt · Nov 29, 2014

Hi

I'll be uploading an new recovery ( Twrp ) tomorrow, since cwm can be an buggy sometimes on KK. ( reboot doesn't work sometimes on recovery)

Edit: I can confirm that on calls, on 3G you cant hear the other person (Edit the OP with this info)
On 2G calls works just fine

Regards, have funn

Juanjose1 · Nov 29, 2014

It's very laggy in my ZTE.

Am I the only one?

EDIT: Not laggy now, all is correct. Thank you superdragon!

superdragonpt · Nov 30, 2014

Juanjose1 said:
It's very laggy in my ZTE.

Am I the only one?

EDIT: Not laggy now, all is correct. Thank you superdragon!

No problem haha

It's actually as smoother as JB4.1 or even slightly better.
--> KitKat uses less RAM (any 512MB RAM Phone can run it just fine), you'll see that KK gives you more free Ram, than any JB/ICS Rom.

Regards

EDIT: F.A.Q. and Kernel Features added on OP and following posts...

EDIT 2: New TWRP Recovery added (Its better than CWM ...)

yournametv · Jun 8, 2013 6 1 0

Yes, KK's very stable on my devive(512mb ram). Compared to JB 4.1/4.2, it give more free ram. Don't lags, don't crashes. Amazing!!
Many thanks to superdragonpt

you are great!!

superdragonpt · Nov 30, 2014 at 8:43 AM

yournametv said:
Yes, KK's very stable on my devive(512mb ram). Compared to JB 4.1/4.2, it give more free ram. Don't lags, don't crashes. Amazing!!
Many thanks to superdragonpt you are great!!

Hi Yournametv

Yes KitKat runs very good on 512MB, i know, becouse i have another thread, Rom KitKat for micromax a110, and that phone only haves 512MB. and runs smooth

This is still "Beta" , becouse its the first release, but im my opinion, the rom, runs great.
I've been testing this rom for some days, and no big issues.

Please, feel free to share you feedback about the rom, im very Curious to know how's it runs on 512MB.
If you play any heavy game (RAM consuming) please share your feedback here.
Also try to play heavy games, that didn't worked on ICS/JB, KK is more light ...

EDIT: One of the bugs, seems to be fixed: Calls on 3G, i'll post later an patch for you all

Regards

wwhitefang · Nov 30, 2014

thanks for bringing kitkat to this device

this rom is awesome for 512 ram device, after install full apps it left more 200mb free of ram, that was impossible in JB

,

I could moothly surfing heavy website in chrome, switch moothly to other mutitasking apps, I've never ever done it in lewa or JB. this rom make me love my phone more,

could you make a option to choose which sim to be used in 3nd message/dialer apps please? thanks in advance :victory:

Juanjose1 · Nov 29, 2014 3 1 0

BIg Games

Works fine with ''big games'' :good: . Tested:
- Boom Beach
- Candy Crush Soda Saga
- Clash of Clans

Thank you Superdragon!

EDIT: I'm in ZTE Grand XM (1GB RAM), 512 MB to play xD

superdragonpt · Dec 1, 2014 at 8:08 AM

calls under 3G Network

Ok , i heavly tested the new patch yesterday, and its now fixed.

Just bare with me, i'll upload the patch, as soon as i find some free time.

Im the time being, you can switch to 2G to make calls.

Regards

Farinha91 · Dec 1, 2014

No sound during calls

Hi all,

I've just installed this ROM and (as for your previous ROM'S for v970) I want to congratulate (and thank) you on your work, the ROM's are pretty stable and smooth.

However, in this ROM I'm faced with an annoying problem in which when I make/receive calls the other person can hear me but I can't hear anything. I already tested the recording app so it is not certainly an hardware problem. I installed the ROM with TWRP and on the second boot installed superSU as instructed. I got no error messages whatsoever and all the other features seems to work as announced.

I have the v970 version with a single SIM (tmn version). Does anyone has/solved this problem?

Sorry, did not read all the posts previously, forcing the 2G solved it. My bad. Keep up the good work.

Thanks,
Best regards,
André Farinha

superdragonpt · Dec 1, 2014 at 2:12 PM

Patch 3G calls

Hi

You can now, download the patch for 3G calls

Check download section.

In recovery:
wipe cache and Dalvik
Flash the patch

enjoy

Regards

Juanjose1 · Nov 29, 2014 3 1 0

superdragonpt said:
Hi

You can now, download the patch for 3G calls

Check download section.

In recovery:
wipe cache and Dalvik
Flash the patch

enjoy

Regards

Tested patch to 3G, Works fine!

Thank you superdragon to port KitKat for this device; it was forgotten..

david32843 · Feb 14, 2010 1 0 0

I want to congratulate you for great job!.
Droidvpn and troidvpn not working by problem "Tun Socket"
No problem for the moments, ty!

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