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Rooting Android 4.0.4 - GT-A7100

Try running a benchmark app like AnTuTu.. i think(?) That tells you the android version.
Honeycomb is a tablet OS so it wont be that
EDIT yeah. On the latest antutu, run the test then when its finished, scroll across to device info and it tells you OS version.
Tell us what score u get too :thumbup:
 
Lol i think i'm the one with alot of problems, when i downloaded the AnTuTu and ran the benchmark test after the android animation thingy it came back to checking and its been hours since its 0% the first test ran Smooth but this one is still 0%
 
Well, i couldnt do the Beanchmark thing, but i did some how found out that its not really 4.0.4 its something lower got no idea which it is but i think its gingerbread from this "kernel version 2.6.35.7"
Ripp Off Phone Lol, Oh Well Better Having No Android Right?
 
Kernel version refers to the Linux kernel that Androin runs on top of. 2.6.anything is an old kernel. 3.4.52 is a current Linux kernel. so just by that, I'd say you're running Gingerbread. Sorry, but you can't trust these noname Chinese phones. If you want a decent cheap phone, the Huawei Ascend Y300 is about the best budget phone right now.
 
Hey Guys Thanks for all that info, but Right now i need to find a way to get better speed and more space i got a 2gb SD card but i download stuff from the play store and it downloads to my SD Card but why is it taking space on the Internal Memory? and when i tap Dialer it takes 3-5 Secs to open up Oh Btw! my internal memory is just 190MB You can gusse how it feels ha!, Anything i can do here? :v :/ :(
 
Yeah id save up a bit and get like an sgs2 or a gnex even second hand, theyre fully supported by the big dev teams and still very capable phones. Always check how thriving the dev community is for a phone before buying.
my 1st android was a
 
Hey Guys i need your all help again :D i need the android os file that supports this phone the phone had software issues and i had to pay 35USD to get it repaired so is there any android os file for it on the internet the phone is made by SPRD ( Feiteng ) Model GT-A7100 Current OS is Android 2.3.5 (4.0.4 UI) this manufacturer has their own website you guys can google it tho :D Thanks Alot!!
Specs
190MB ROM
206MB RAM
OS 2.3.5
DUAL SIM
Kernel Version 2.6.35.7
Software Version MT_6515_C910_HT_EN_6206_V05
 
Hi um i'm a total noob what is rom and how do i install it and are there any risk i might have to get the phone repaired again or get the software reinstalled (Scared)
 
iNoteD said:
what is rom
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A "ROM" is another name for device firmware a.k.a. the "OS" you requested.

how do i install it
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According to the description on the site I linked to, the A7100 package includes the flasher program.

are there any risk i might have to get the phone repaired again or get the software reinstalled (Scared)
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There's always some risk, but it's a minimal one if you (a) follow all instructions and (b) ensure the device is fully charged beforehand.
 
I see thanks Slug So do i need to be rooted in order to install rom? and here are my issues lol first is it says Android 4.1 o.o i'm currently runnning 2.3.5 and will that rom make the phone laggy or slow since my specs are reallly low And on the page it says "Title: FEITENG GT N7100 " When my Phone Is GT-A7100
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Oh Oh!! and can i backup the current OS? or in this case the Current ROM? cause i dont want to pay 35$ to get the Software back.
 
I've got no idea how to do this
"Install ROM :
- Unpack FlashTools, and Click on Flash_tool.exe
- Select a the MT6577_Android_scatter_emmc.txt in ROM
- Wait file to be added into Flash Tool
- choose Option->USB Model,click USB Model
–> Choose Option->DA DownLoad All->Speed->High Speed, click High Speed
- Turn off your phone, remove the battery.
- "Press F9 (hit Download button)" OR " if upgrade ROM Firmware->Upgrade "
- and connect your phone into the computer via USB data cable.
- The process will start and a red progress bar will appear after color purple, yellow.
- And green circles display
- Finish !
- You can now safely disconnect your phone and turn it on."
Are There Any Video Tutoirals for this or Pictures? Sorry I Don't know anything about this stuff Thanks.
 
iNoteD said:
do i need to be rooted in order to install rom?
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As it's a stock firmware, no.

it says Android 4.1 o.o i'm currently runnning 2.3.5 and will that rom make the phone laggy or slow since my specs are reallly low
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Seeing as the manufacturer released it for the device, I doubt it.

And on the page it says "Title: FEITENG GT N7100 " When my Phone Is GT-A7100
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Take another look - second row, second from the right is the A7100. ;)

iNoteD said:
I've got no idea how to do this
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Then it's probably best that you don't try.

Are There Any Video Tutoirals for this or Pictures? Sorry I Don't know anything about this stuff Thanks.
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There may be, but as it's an uncommon device you may have to do some searching.
 
Oh yeah i just saw that one but i'm gonna stick with the current firmware and thanks alot for the help and is there any system care app which can protect my system and all that so i dont have to get the software again.
 
Need help again since i have the phone still (financial reasons) when i open skype it takes so long and my screen turns off cause i have 30secs time off is there a way i can open skype faster? Thanks :)
 
Hey Guys Just a Quick Help Please i'm buying a different smartphone (Yay) here are few of my choices can you guys help out with which one should i get?

1: Huawei Ascend G525
2: Huawei Ascend Y300
3: Sony Xperia E
4: Lenovo A516
5: Nokia Lumia 525
6: Acer Liquid Z3 Z130
7: Lenovo A850
8: Lenovo A706

That's All And No I Cannot Afford Moto G
Thanks :)
 
iNoteD said:
Hey Guys Just a Quick Help Please i'm buying a different smartphone (Yay) here are few of my choices can you guys help out with which one should i get?

1: Huawei Ascend G525
2: Huawei Ascend Y300
3: Sony Xperia E
4: Lenovo A516
5: Nokia Lumia 525
6: Acer Liquid Z3 Z130
7: Lenovo A850
8: Lenovo A706

That's All And No I Cannot Afford Moto G
Thanks
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Try posting this in ... Device/Carrier Comparisons - Android Forums ... where devices are compared.

... Thom
 
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