Loading a ROM

[alestair#AC]

Not quite an Issue, however I have an Android phone, it a TCL A990 firmware 2.2.2 I would like to install a custom rom but I am not sure if I can install any rom that was design for any device or i can only install a from for the listed devices.

 

[Moscow Desire]

Seems your device, is only listed in Chinese.

Through Google, I saw several links to rooting it, But you will need Google translate to read it.

It looks like Z4Root will root your phone.

I would guess, if you look for Z4root, and look at the intructions for several phones, you will get a good idea.

Just remember, back up your contacts and such first.

All internal memory will be gone.

Make a backup/restore to your phone first.

We at AC, will always put in our 2 cents worth

 

[srkmagnus]

What Moscow said. Make sure you can first root your device to give you access to load custom ROMs. Once you have achieved that you will only be able to flash ROMs made for your specific device model. Do not flash anything else or you'll risk ruining the device.

 

[Moscow Desire]

As SRK stated, your rom MUST be matched to your specific device. If the rom os for an A991, DO NOT try to flash it in your A990. You will be in bootloop hell.

This is why it's important to do a recovery backup BEFORE flashing anything. In fact, you should, before even attempting anything, determine what methods you can do to boot to the recovery menu (if your device has one) Some devices are simple (power off, hold vol+ and press power for a couple seconds, release power then vol). Some devices require 3 buttons, so you need to know this before starting.

As for rooting, it's relatively safe and lately things are pretty quiet as far as problems. This is due to the great apps available for rooting. (z4root, 1click, super1click, etc). Just because your device isn't listed as a supported device, doesn't mean it won't work. It could only mean they haven't tested your device, especially if it's not a well known device like your A990. Usually, rooting either works or it doesn't. Sometimes you have to do it a couple times or so until the root takes.

It's quit possible a custom Rom is not available for your device. It happens. Or perhaps you can only find a stripped down version of stock android, which is better than nothing as the bloatware is removed.

In closing, know how to recover your phone before starting anything. And I'm not talking about the backup app in the settings menu (if you get into bootloop hell, that option is useless), You need to know how to boot to the recovery menu as stated earlier.

And if in doubt, ask first

 

[junming79]

Hi all,

It seems this device is exactly similar to the Alcatel One Touch 990. TCL is a Chinese brand name, so they use this brand on the Chinese market, when Alcatel is a French brand so this is being used on the European market, but apart from branding and language in the roms these phones seem to be exactly the same.

If this proves to be true, there is the stock rom and recovery to be found on Sebastian404's website, who did a great job:

look for "blog.podtwo.com" and "alcatel ot990" on google (cannot post a link yet as it's my first post)

I got in touch with Alcatel and they said they will release the source for the kernel of the OT 990 in December this year (but not for the A990, I'm not sure what that means exactly...)

 

[junming79]

Now here is the link I meant:

blog.podtwo.comtag/alcatel ot990

 

[yawsa]

im new here, im trying to install custom rom to my alcatel 0t 990, cant seem to open clock workmod recovery, manually or even rom manager, ive tried pressing combi button, still would not work, appreciate any help you can give, tnx in advance.