Installing Bravia Engine in the Gionee P2/ Walton Primo F2

How to install Bravia Engine in the Gionee P2/ Walton Primo F2:

*This operation cannot be performed if the phone(Gionee P2/Walton F2) is not rooted.

 Please refer to my previous post on how to root the Gionee P2/Walton F2 if you want to do it.

Here's the link:  http://akandroiddevs.blogspot.in/2013/12/rooting-gionee-p2-how-to-root-gionee.html

Requirements:

1. Rooted Gionee P2

2.CWM Recovery

If you don't have CWM Recovery, here's the guide on how to install it:

http://akandroiddevs.blogspot.in/2014/01/installing-cwm-recovery-in-gionee-p2_9.html

Step 1:

Download the Bravia Engine (flashable zip) here:

http://www.4shared.com/zip/jD8vx-PKce/bravia_engine_2.html

Step 2:

Install the zip through CWM Recovery.

Note:

DO NOT Wipe Data/ Cache/ Dalvik Cache/ Battery Stats before flashing, as it is not needed.

Just select install zip from SD Card and flash it. Then, reboot.

Done! There should be an increased overall picture quality.

Credits:

Bravia Engine : http://www.mobilephonetalk.com/showthread.php?177681-Xperia-Z-Bravia-Engine-2-For-Jelly-Bean


Email me if you have any doubts : anirudh.karthik995@gmail.com

DISCLAIMER:

I am not responsible if your phone (Gionee P2) gets bricked. You should go ahead with this exercise only if you are aware that your warranty is now void. I am always available through email to help out regarding any doubts.

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Custom ROM For Gionee P2/ Walton Primo F2

                            'anROM' Custom ROM For Gionee P2/Walton primo F2:
                                             
                                                    (Made by Anirudh Karthik)

*This operation cannot be performed if the phone(Gionee P2/Walton F2) is not rooted.

 Please refer to my previous post on how to root the Gionee P2/Walton F2 if you want to do it.

Here's the link:  http://akandroiddevs.blogspot.in/2013/12/rooting-gionee-p2-how-to-root-gionee.html


Requirements:

1. Rooted Gionee P2
2.CWM Recovery

If you don't have CWM Recovery, here's the guide on how to install it:

http://akandroiddevs.blogspot.in/2014/01/installing-cwm-recovery-in-gionee-p2_9.html

How to Flash the ROM:

Before flashing the ROM,  please make a backup in the CWM Recovery.

Step 1: 

Download the ROM from here:

http://www.4shared.com/zip/L218dsSFba/anROM_P2_F2_FINAL.html

Transfer it to the SD Card of your phone.

Step 2:

Reboot to recovery mode (CWM Recovery) by switching off the phone and holding the 'volume down' key while switching on.

Step 3:

1. Select the 'wipe data/factory reset' option to format your phone.

2. Select the  'wipe cache partition' option to format your cache.

3. Go to the last option, 'advanced' and select 'wipe dalvik cache' option.

4. In the same 'advanced' menu, select 'wipe battery stats'.

Step 4:

Go back to the recovery menu (press the back soft-key on your phone) . 

Select the option, 'install zip from sd card' and select 'choose zip' -select the ROM From the sd card.

The AROMA Installer will guide you through the steps of installation.

NOTE:

The full installation may complete at 20% itself. Do not worry. If the AROMA installer confirms the ROM installation, it means the ROM is installed.


Step 5:

Select the option, 'Finish' in the AROMA installer.

Press the back soft-key of the phone and select the option, 'reboot system now'.

The phone will reboot. Finish the initial setup (setting up google accounts etc..).


Congrats! You just installed the 'anROM' custom ROM!

Features:

1.Custom Boot Animation

2.New Font Added

3.New Ringtones and Notification Tones

4.New SMS/MMS App with ios Emoticons

5.Beats Audio Installed

4.Rooted

5.ZIP Aligned APK's for better RAM Performance

6.Added Aroma Installer

7.CWM Recovery Installed

8.Removed Unwanted Apps

9.Added Atom launcher and IRONMAN Theme

10.Based on stock ROM (4.2.2)

11.Added Xposed Framework

12.Gravity Box Installed for full ROM customization.



NOTE:

*Please update the framework in the Xposed installer and include Gravity Box as one of the modules.

*The phone will be in silent mode after the ROM is Installed. Please set a ringtone after installing the ROM.


Screenshots:

Email me if you have any doubts : anirudh.karthik995@gmail.com

DISCLAIMER:

I am not responsible if your phone (Gionee P2) gets bricked. You should go ahead with this exercise only if you are aware that your warranty is now void. I am always available through email to help out regarding any doubts.

Credits:

1. AROMA Installer:  Adhi1419 (xda-developers senior member) 
     
   http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2223368
   

2. Atom Launcher:  AtomLauncher (xda-developers member/members)

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2205629


3. Beats Audio: ...Awesome... (xda-developers senior member)

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1728391

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Installing CWM Recovery In The Gionee P2/ Walton Primo F2

How To Install CWM Recovery in The Gionee P2/ Walton Primo F2:

Step 1:

Download the Drivers here :

http://www.4shared.com/rar/8f4S3DIDba/Driver.html

Step 2: (Installing The Drivers) 

This step is unnecessary if the MTK USB Drivers are already installed.

Unrar the archive. First open the folder called "Driver'' and extract the ''USB VCOM Driver" onto your desktop.

Open Control Panel and open 'Device Manager'.

Select the first option/device and  select the option called 'Action'  and select 'Add Legacy Hardware'

Select 'Install Hardware Manually' and press 'Next' a few times.

Now select 'Have Disk' and select the .inf  file from the folder, within the "USB VCOM Driver" (extracted on your desktop) that corresponds to the OS of your computer.

(If your Computer has a 64 bit OS, then select the file that has 64 in its name).

Now the drivers should finish installing.

Restart your computer.

Step 3:

Download the Recovery package here:

http://www.4shared.com/rar/ytgtmb8sce/CWM_Recovery_P2_F2.html

Unrar the archive to your desktop and open the folder ''CWM Recovery_P2_F2''.

In that folder open this folder: ''SP_Flash_Tool_v3.1312.0.139''.

Then open a small blue application called ''Flash_tool.exe".

You should see this:

1.Select 'Downloading Agent' and navigate to the ''SP_Flash_Tool_v3.1312.0.139'' folder that's within the ''CWM Recovery_P2_F2'' folder, on your desktop.

2.Select the file: ''MTK_AllInOne_DA" and press 'Open'.

3.Once this is done, select the option: ''Scatter Loading'' and navigate to the folder "CWM Recovery_P2_F2" on your desktop.

4.Select the file: ''MT6572_Android_scatter'' and press open.

5.Remove the battery from your phone.

6.After the files in the flash tools are loaded select the 'Download' option and connect your phone (with the battery removed).

7.It should start updating. Then insert the battery into your phone and wait for a few minutes.

You should see a green circle open up in a window.

8.Its Done. Remove the phone's USB connection, then remove and re-insert the battery into your phone.

9.Switch on the phone.

10.Finish the initial steps of setting up your phone.

If you reboot to recovery you'll have CWM Recovery. Enjoy :)

Email me if you have any doubts : anirudh.karthik995@gmail.com

DISCLAIMER:

I am not responsible if your phone (Gionee P2) gets bricked. You should go ahead with this exercise only if you are aware that your warranty is now void. I am always available through email to help out regarding any doubts.

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How To Unbrick Your Gionee P2

How To Unbrick The Gionee P2 (CWM Recovery Included):

(Simplified Guide)

Dear Developers, here's a guide on how to unbrick your Gionee P2:


Step 1:

Download the F2 Firmware here :

http://www.4shared.com/rar/5CugkczIce/F2_firmware.html

Step 2: (Installing The Drivers)

Unrar the archive. First open the folder called "Driver'' and extract the ''USB VCOM Driver" onto your desktop.

Open Control Panel and open 'Device Manager'.

Select the first option/device and  select the option called 'Action'  and select 'Add Legacy Hardware'

Select 'Install Hardware Manually' and press 'Next' a few times.

Now select 'Have Disk' and select the .inf  file from one the folders (extracted on your desktop) that corresponds to the OS of your computer.

(If your Computer has a 64 bit OS, then select the file that has 64 in its name).

Now the drivers should finish installing.

Restart your computer.

Step 3: (Installing The Walton Primo F2 OS)

In the extracted folder called 'F2 Firmware', you will find two folders: ''Flash tools'' and ''Software''.

Open ''Flash Tools'' and extract ''SP_Flash_Tool_exe_v3.1312.0.139'' to your desktop.

Now open ''Software'' and extract '' Primo-F2_0301_T5159" to your desktop.

Open the folder  ''SP_Flash_Tool_exe_v3.1312.0.139'' (There are a few nested folders so just keep opening them). You will find a blue icon called ''Flash_tool.exe''. Open the application.

You should see this:

1.Select 'Downloading Agent' and navigate to the ''SP_Flash_Tool_v3.1312.0.139'' folder that's within the ''SP_Flash_Tool_exe_v3.1312.0.139'' folder, on your desktop.

2.Select the file: ''MTK_AllInOne_DA" and press 'Open'.

3.Once this is done, select the option: ''Scatter Loading'' and navigate to the folder "Primo-F2_0301_T519" on your desktop.

4.Select the file: ''MT6572_Android_scatter'' and press open.

5.Remove the battery from your phone.

6.After the files in the flash tools are loaded select the 'Firmware Upgrade' option and connect your phone (with the battery removed).

7.It should start updating. Then insert the battery into your phone and wait for a few minutes.

You should see a green circle open up in a window.

8.Its Done. Remove the phone's USB connection, then remove and re-insert the battery into your phone.

9.Switch on the phone.

Congrats! You just unbricked your Gionee P2! :)

If you reboot to recovery you'll have CWM Recovery. Enjoy :)

Email me if you have any doubts : anirudh.karthik995@gmail.com

DISCLAIMER:

I am not responsible if your phone (Gionee P2) gets bricked. You should go ahead with this exercise only if you are aware that your warranty is now void. I am always available through email to help out regarding any doubts.

Credits to xda member: gioneerp2 for the original guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2512804


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