[Rom] [TCL S960/Alcatel - Idol x+] - Miui 8 Port - Unofficial (Updated 30/Jul/2016)

hellfreezover · May 15, 2016

Hi All,

***MIUI 8 is now operational on our TCL_S960!

I managed to get it running on TCL S960 (IDOL X+),
Here's my work... (I am not a developer but I followed some instructions online and was able to make it at least for me...)
Probably there will be bugs - so let me know

I'll try to fix what I know...
If you want to use my work elsewhere, you must request in advance and make sure that credits goes to the correct people....

Supported Languages:
All languages that are supported by Xiaomi.EU roms.

Credits:
Xiaomi.eu - for the translations and guides.

Latest version Download links:
Android File Host: (WIP)...
30/Jul/2016 -

Older Versions (Miui8)
24/Jul/2016 (fixes to 14/7/2016) - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24651429356503158
~~14/Jul/2016 - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24591000424947416~~
7/7/2016 - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24591020540823614
30/6/2016 - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24591020540823614

Older Versions (MIUI7):

XdaDevDB:

Installations:
Important:
Prior to any install make sure to backup your existing ROM. (TWRP backup?) if you wish to backup your SMS/Contacts there are a bunch of apps that can do it... (MobilePro is an example)
Backup your IMEI just in case... (Use MobileUncle or similar)
If you chose to install - your warranty is void.
I am not responsible for any damage that may be caused by this ROM.

Did you make a backup? - Save your backup on a PC...
First time transition to MIUI8 requires re-partition of the phone to increase system size.
you will need a different recovery to finalise the process.
1. Copy the Repartition zip file to phone.
2. Copy the Philz recovery to your phone.
3. Install Philz recovery.
4. Reboot into recovery
5. Install Re-partition zip (It will take several minutes - it needs to format the partitions)
6. if format is not running - reboot to recovery and manually format the partitions (System, Data, Cache). - DO NOT FORMAT other partitions.
6.a. - check to see where the SDCARD data directory is mounted(data or data), if it is the data - change it back to data in the philz recovery, otherwise - upgrades will not work in TWRP.
7. using SP-Flash tools or another way, install the TWRP 2.8.7 recovery again.
8. Restore your backup.
9. Boot the phone.
10. Copy the MIUI8 install file to phone.
11. Click on the 3 dots
12. Chose select update file --> select your copied file.
13. Phone will Reboot and install.

If the above version does not work, you will need to use SP-Flash tools to install the EBR1, EBR2 files in the zip.
Then continue from step 6 (Format partitions)

if coming from another rom/ Fresh install
as ususal... - I recomend a total wipe, but it is not a must....
Wipe Cache, Dalvik, Data, System, custpack.
Install Rom from internal memory
reboot.
Wait patiently - it will take 3-4 minutes on the 1st boot.

To update (existing Miui Rom):
Copy rom to SD Card
Open updater app.
Click on the 3 dots
Chose select update file --> select your copied file.
Reboot

*** Make sure to disable Automated OTA... as it is based on Redmi Note 3G MTK, and I can't promise to keep this forever...

Recovery:
I used TWRP 2.8.7.0 for TCL S960
Other recoveries:
CWM - Link
TWRP 2.6.3 - Link
If you like my work feel free to buy me beer

Donation link

Known Issues:
Default theme - some icons are missing - Use another theme icon set...
When making full wipe - unable to login to MiAccount - Install 6.1.28 version --> login, then update to latest.
~~TouchAssistant APK exceeds the space of System partition - I removed it, you can install it manually after the rom installs. - Link solved after repartition.~~
31/3/16 - Additional settings FC - Fixed.
12/05/2016 - Fixed wallpaper carousel FC when unlocking device

Some screenshots:
Miui8:

Miui7:

XDA:DevDB Information
TCL S960/Alcatel (IdolX+), ROM for the Android General

Contributors
hellfreezover, Xiaomi.eu
ROM OS Version: 4.4.x KitKat
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.4.x
Based On: MIUI

Version Information
Status: Beta
Current Beta Version: 26-05-2016
Beta Release Date: 2016-07-15

Created 2016-01-22
Last Updated 2016-07-30

hellfreezover · Jul 24, 2016

Reserved

Changelog: (Latest Version)
24/7/2016 - still based on 6.7.14
Fixed Settings menus.
Enabled "Button mode"
Enabled additional settings to split the menu bar.
Fixed MIUI version to 8...
System seems to be running faster...

Older versions:

Jimboi2008 · Sep 5, 2011 193 18 0

thank you

thank you for this awesome Rom. but the sound setting under audio force closes

im on viper4android

hellfreezover · Aug 3, 2012 434 70 0

Did you try sound settings without viper?
For me it works... but I did had to do a clean install...

Sent from my ASUS_Z00XS using XDA Free mobile app

santhosh5639 · May 14, 2016 at 6:04 PM

Hi i just tried your rom bt i am stuck at mi login.. It says checking find device status and stays there only.... What to do now...?

hellfreezover · Aug 3, 2012 434 70 0

santhosh5639 said:
Hi i just tried your rom bt i am stuck at mi login.. It says checking find device status and stays there only.... What to do now...?

Try using an older version like 6.1.28, then log in to miui, then update without full wipe.
I have reported this to miui, it is under discussion...

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hellfreezover · Aug 3, 2012 434 70 0

Updated OP with the link to 6.1.28 version

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hellfreezover · Aug 3, 2012 434 70 0

Updated OP with MIUI 8 for TCL.

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Olympos.81 · Jul 15, 2016 at 10:14 PM

Bricking my phone

Dear Hellfreezover,

I tried to install your ROM, but I bricked my phone.
(I installed ROM before several times, I never made mistake, but now I did it.)

When I used SP flashtool I selected "Firmware upgrade" option instead of "Download only" option (I never did it before) and I started to install TWRP recovery but I got error message.
Now I can not use my phone, but I know that I can be repairable just I need important files....
...these all files or just some of them:
- PRELOADER
-MBC
-EBR1
-UBOOT
-BOOTIMG
-RECOVERY
-SEC-RO
-LOGO
-EBR2
-CUSTPACK
-MOBILE_INFO
-ANDROID
-CACHE
-USRDATA

Now I get this error message when I try to update the recovery.

Could u send me these files? Or could you link me URL where I can find these files?

Sorry for disturbing, I shame on me, I did ROM install before without mistake, but now I screwed up...

Regards,
Peter (Hungary)

hellfreezover · Aug 3, 2012 434 70 0

I am not at home now,
I have the files...

You can get searching TCL multi language rom 70 languages and download it through SP flash tools, then, repartition and finally the rest....

Sent from my ASUS_Z00XS using XDA Free mobile app

hellfreezover · Aug 3, 2012 434 70 0

Olympos.81 said:
Dear Hellfreezover,

I tried to install your ROM, but I bricked my phone.
(I installed ROM before several times, I never made mistake, but now I did it.)

When I used SP flashtool I selected "Firmware upgrade" option instead of "Download only" option (I never did it before) and I started to install TWRP recovery but I got error message.
Now I can not use my phone, but I know that I can be repairable just I need important files....
...these all files or just some of them:
- PRELOADER
-MBC
-EBR1
-UBOOT
-BOOTIMG
-RECOVERY
-SEC-RO
-LOGO
-EBR2
-CUSTPACK
-MOBILE_INFO
-ANDROID
-CACHE
-USRDATA

Now I get this error message when I try to update the recovery.

Could u send me these files? Or could you link me URL where I can find these files?

Sorry for disturbing, I shame on me, I did ROM install before without mistake, but now I screwed up...

Regards,
Peter (Hungary)

Check your PM - I sent you a link with all files needed...

Olympos.81 · Jul 17, 2016

Updating problem

hellfreezover said:
Check your PM - I sent you a link with all files needed...

Thank you very much, I could unbrick my mobile! :good: :fingers-crossed: :highfive:

I tried to upgrade my ROM according to your instructions, but I could not do it.

What I did:
1. Unbrick my mobile with your files.
2. I copied your MIUI8 ROM, Repartition and Philz zip files to my mobile.
3. In SP Flash I downloaded Philz.zip what contains recovery.
4. I rebooted my mobile in recovery mode.
5. I installed the Repartition zip. (...but I think it was unnecessary, because I did it when I unbricked my mobile.)
6. I tried to reboot my mobile into reocvery mode, but it was not available (after repartition.)
7. I had to download your TWRP 2.8.7.0 recovery to my mobile via SP-Flash tool.
8. I tried to reboot, but same situation: this recovery also was not available.
9. I had to download other 2.6.3 or 2.7.0 TWRP recovery to my mobile.
10. I could reach recovery from that point.
11. I installed your MIUI 8 rom, and it was successful according to message.
12. In spite fo this the ROM can not start: "Idol X+" is appearing and go away and black screen is flashing without logo or sound.
What do I do in wrong way?

Otherway, before I unbricked my mobile and after also I tried to upgrade my ROM to your MIUI 8 version in different way.
Then I had different problem: when I did the uploading of your ROM into my exist differnet rom (like offical ROM, LeWa ROM or modded MIUI 5 rom) in recovery mode the installation was finally failed, unsuccessful: "/data" directory can not reachable/readable/writeable or somehting else.
(I have screenshot, I will share.)

Regards,
Peter

hellfreezover · Aug 3, 2012 434 70 0

Olympos.81 said:
Thank you very much, I could unbrick my mobile! :good: :fingers-crossed: :highfive:

I tried to upgrade my ROM according to your instructions, but I could not do it.

What I did:
1. Unbrick my mobile with your files.
2. I copied your MIUI8 ROM, Repartition and Philz zip files to my mobile.
3. In SP Flash I downloaded Philz.zip what contains recovery.
4. I rebooted my mobile in recovery mode.
5. I installed the Repartition zip. (...but I think it was unnecessary, because I did it when I unbricked my mobile.)
6. I tried to reboot my mobile into reocvery mode, but it was not available (after repartition.)
7. I had to download your TWRP 2.8.7.0 recovery to my mobile via SP-Flash tool.
8. I tried to reboot, but same situation: this recovery also was not available.
9. I had to download other 2.6.3 or 2.7.0 TWRP recovery to my mobile.
10. I could reach recovery from that point.
11. I installed your MIUI 8 rom, and it was successful according to message.
12. In spite fo this the ROM can not start: "Idol X+" is appearing and go away and black screen is flashing without logo or sound.
What do I do in wrong way?

Otherway, before I unbricked my mobile and after also I tried to upgrade my ROM to your MIUI 8 version in different way.
Then I had different problem: when I did the uploading of your ROM into my exist differnet rom (like offical ROM, LeWa ROM or modded MIUI 5 rom) in recovery mode the installation was finally failed, unsuccessful: "/data" directory can not reachable/readable/writeable or somehting else.
(I have screenshot, I will share.)

Regards,
Peter

Hi,
I think what you missed is the format of system, data, cache - after the installation of re partition, in Philz recovery.
also - you need to verify that your SD-Data is mounted correctly (sometimes in Philz it adds a 0, and then you will not find files there...
You need to change the mount location before you reboot recovery.

Sorry I have no pictures for this, but it is in the menu...
if the above does not work
Try extracting EBR1, EBR2 from repartition file, install them with Philz recovery through SP-Flash tool.
reboot into recovery --> format data, system, cache - check again where SD is mounted...
Reboot recovery
Install rom - if works great if not:
Install TWRP 2.8.7
Place new ROM and install

let me know if this works for you.

The 1st install will take a few minutes until you will see something on the phone...

Olympos.81 · Jul 17, 2016 at 4:49 PM

hellfreezover said:
Hi,
I think what you missed is the format of system, data, cache - after the installation of re partition, in Philz recovery.
also - you need to verify that your SD-Data is mounted correctly (sometimes in Philz it adds a 0, and then you will not find files there...
You need to change the mount location before you reboot recovery.

Sorry I have no pictures for this, but it is in the menu...
if the above does not work
Try extracting EBR1, EBR2 from repartition file, install them with Philz recovery through SP-Flash tool.
reboot into recovery --> format data, system, cache - check again where SD is mounted...
Reboot recovery
Install rom - if works great if not:
Install TWRP 2.8.7
Place new ROM and install

let me know if this works for you.

The 1st install will take a few minutes until you will see something on the phone...

Yes, u have right: during procedure, before I would install the MIUI 8 rom in TWRP 2.8.7.0 the SD-DATA is unmounted, internal storage is 0.
What can I do to reach it again?

---------- Post added at 05:49 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:02 PM ----------

Olympos.81 said:
Yes, u have right: during procedure, before I would install the MIUI 8 rom in TWRP 2.8.7.0 the SD-DATA is unmounted, internal storage is 0.
What can I do to reach it again?

My problem is now:
/E: Unable to mount '/system'
/E: Unable to mount '/protect_s'
/E: Unable to mount '/protect_f'

hellfreezover · Aug 3, 2012 434 70 0

Olympos.81 said:
Yes, u have right: during procedure, before I would install the MIUI 8 rom in TWRP 2.8.7.0 the SD-DATA is unmounted, internal storage is 0.
What can I do to reach it again?

---------- Post added at 05:49 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:02 PM ----------

My problem is now:
/E: Unable to mount '/system'
/E: Unable to mount '/protect_s'
/E: Unable to mount '/protect_f'

you can change the mount location in Philz recovery...
6.a. - check to see where the SDCARD data directory is mounted(\data or \data\0), if it is the \data\0 - change it back to \data in the philz recovery, otherwise - upgrades will not work in TWRP.

Olympos.81 · Jul 17, 2016

I followed your instruction, please see my notes and check my pictures:

1. Copy the Repartition zip file to phone.
OK!

2. Copy the Philz recovery to your phone.
OK!
Please see it, I copied everything to my phone from Window 10, so these files copied into /data directory:
http://kepfeltoltes.hu/160717/factory_directory_www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.jpg

3. Install Philz recovery.
I did it from factory recovery:
http://kepfeltoltes.hu/160717/IMG_1596_www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.jpg
(You can not see the "Philz*.zip" file because of bad quality of picture, but belive me, it is.

4. Reboot into recovery
OK!

5. Install Re-partition zip (It will take several minutes - it needs to format the partitions)
I did it:
http://kepfeltoltes.hu/160717/IMG_1597_www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.jpg

6. if format is not running - reboot to recovery and manually format the partitions (System, Data, Cache). - DO NOT FORMAT other partitions.
6.a. - check to see where the SDCARD data directory is mounted(data or data), if it is the data - change it back to data in the philz recovery, otherwise - upgrades will not work in TWRP.
I did not need the format, because your Repartition.zip was installed successfully, and format was done by Repartition.zip as you requested:
Begin:
http://kepfeltoltes.hu/160717/IMG_1598_www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.jpg
End:
http://kepfeltoltes.hu/160717/IMG_1599_www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.jpg

7. using SP-Flash tools or another way, install the TWRP 2.8.7 recovery again.
Because of your Repartition procedure all files were deleted from /data directory so I had to upload TWRP 2.8.7.0 recovery from SP-Flash tool to mobile:
http://kepfeltoltes.hu/160717/Recovery_www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.jpg

8. Restore your backup.
(I do not know what is it...maybe I make a mistake here. I skiped this step.)

9. Boot the phone.
OK.

10. Copy the MIUI8 install file to phone.
Negative. There is no operation system, because Repartition.zip formatted /data and /system directory.
Furthermore, Internal storage is 0 from the Repartition.zip is completed.
http://kepfeltoltes.hu/160717/IMG_1603_www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.jpg

11. Click on the 3 dots
Negative.

12. Chose select update file --> select your copied file.
I had to use OTG-USB cable and chose the MIUI 8 rom in TWRP 2.8.7.0
But from now due to unavailable /data, /cache / etc - internalt storage is 0 - the installation however started, but failed.
Begin:
http://kepfeltoltes.hu/160717/IMG_1604_www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.jpg
End:
http://kepfeltoltes.hu/160717/IMG_1605_www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.jpg

13. Phone will Reboot and install.
Negative.

Where do I make mistake?

hellfreezover · Aug 3, 2012 434 70 0

Olympos.81 said:
I followed your instruction, please see my notes and check my pictures:

1. Copy the Repartition zip file to phone.
OK!

2. Copy the Philz recovery to your phone.
OK!
Please see it, I copied everything to my phone from Window 10, so these files copied into /data directory:
http://kepfeltoltes.hu/160717/factory_directory_www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.jpg

3. Install Philz recovery.
I did it from factory recovery:
http://kepfeltoltes.hu/160717/IMG_1596_www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.jpg
(You can not see the "Philz*.zip" file because of bad quality of picture, but belive me, it is.

4. Reboot into recovery
OK!

5. Install Re-partition zip (It will take several minutes - it needs to format the partitions)
I did it:
http://kepfeltoltes.hu/160717/IMG_1597_www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.jpg

6. if format is not running - reboot to recovery and manually format the partitions (System, Data, Cache). - DO NOT FORMAT other partitions.
6.a. - check to see where the SDCARD data directory is mounted(data or data), if it is the data - change it back to data in the philz recovery, otherwise - upgrades will not work in TWRP.
I did not need the format, because your Repartition.zip was installed successfully, and format was done by Repartition.zip as you requested:
Begin:
http://kepfeltoltes.hu/160717/IMG_1598_www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.jpg
End:
http://kepfeltoltes.hu/160717/IMG_1599_www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.jpg

7. using SP-Flash tools or another way, install the TWRP 2.8.7 recovery again.
Because of your Repartition procedure all files were deleted from /data directory so I had to upload TWRP 2.8.7.0 recovery from SP-Flash tool to mobile:
http://kepfeltoltes.hu/160717/Recovery_www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.jpg

8. Restore your backup.
(I do not know what is it...maybe I make a mistake here. I skiped this step.)

9. Boot the phone.
OK.

10. Copy the MIUI8 install file to phone.
Negative. There is no operation system, because Repartition.zip formatted /data and /system directory.
Furthermore, Internal storage is 0 from the Repartition.zip is completed.
http://kepfeltoltes.hu/160717/IMG_1603_www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.jpg

11. Click on the 3 dots
Negative.

12. Chose select update file --> select your copied file.
I had to use OTG-USB cable and chose the MIUI 8 rom in TWRP 2.8.7.0
But from now due to unavailable /data, /cache / etc - internalt storage is 0 - the installation however started, but failed.
Begin:
http://kepfeltoltes.hu/160717/IMG_1604_www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.jpg
End:
http://kepfeltoltes.hu/160717/IMG_1605_www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.jpg

13. Phone will Reboot and install.
Negative.

Where do I make mistake?

First you missed your previous MIUI backup...
but that is not the issue...
I would recommend formatting the /system, /data, /cache partitions - even though that it shoes success...
Then reboot recovery (to PHILZ)
Make sure your SDCARD mount is without the "0"...
Try to flash ROM using ADB sideload, in PHILZ touch...
if it doesn't work, try installing with TWRP 2.6.3 recovery.

I shared what I did on my phone and it worked...

If all the above fails - try installing EBR1, EBR2 from SP-Flash tool, then Recovery (Philz), Format cache, system, data, then install rom through PHILZ or TWRP...

Olympos.81 · Jul 17, 2016

Somebody could install this rom as Hellfreezover described?

---------- Post added at 09:23 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:05 PM ----------

hellfreezover said:
First you missed your previous MIUI backup...
but that is not the issue...
I would recommend formatting the /system, /data, /cache partitions - even though that it shoes success...
Then reboot recovery (to PHILZ)
Make sure your SDCARD mount is without the "0"...
Try to flash ROM using ADB sideload, in PHILZ touch...
if it doesn't work, try installing with TWRP 2.6.3 recovery.

I shared what I did on my phone and it worked...

If all the above fails - try installing EBR1, EBR2 from SP-Flash tool, then Recovery (Philz), Format cache, system, data, then install rom through PHILZ or TWRP...

Dear Hellfreezover!
I am sure, that you are advanced or professional developer and you have more experience about mobiles and ROMS, but now, I think what you have written in instructions is different as you have done it in real life.
...or someting is wrong with ROMs.

So...
I tried to follow your instruction several times and when I have reached that point that there were no error message at the beginning of installation of ROM, finally, it was also unsucessfull:
- begining: http://kepfeltoltes.hu/160717/IMG_1592_www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.jpg
- ending: http://kepfeltoltes.hu/160717/IMG_1593_www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.jpg
(See, there is no error message as before like "unmount /data" or somthing else...)

hellfreezover · Aug 3, 2012 434 70 0

I am hardly a professional....
I used philz, and my files the way I described...
There may be some issues, I had miui Rom installed before...
And there is another guy that did the repartition process... using SP flash tools...
You can try maybe replacing the EBR1, EBR2 in the original Rom and choose firmware update....
Then install the twrp recovery and the Rom...

Olympos.81 · Jul 17, 2016 at 8:48 PM

hellfreezover said:
I am hardly a professional....
I used philz, and my files the way I described...
There may be some issues, I had miui Rom installed before...
And there is another guy that did the repartition process... using SP flash tools...
You can try maybe replacing the EBR1, EBR2 in the original Rom and choose firmware update....
Then install the twrp recovery and the Rom...

Now I tried again and again, I followed again your every intsructions and I tried the following ROMs with TWRP 2.6.3.0:
- xiaomi.eu_multi_TCL_S960_6.7.14_v8-4.4 (latest) - Failed
- xiaomi.eu_multi_TCL_S960_6.6.30_v8-4.4 (previous) - Failed
- xiaomi.eu_multi_TCL_S960_6.3.10_v7-4.4 - Success!

Now, the MIUI 7 is running.
I am trying to upgrade to latest MIUI 7 and after to MIUI 8....
...but I am afraid: this will be again failed.

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