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Motorola Photon Q- Discussion
Motorola Photon Q, Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE, Asanti, XT897
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Introductory section

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Welcome!

Reviews

• hothardware.com (eng)
  
• reviews.cnet.com (eng)
  
• engadget.com (eng)

Drivers and Utilities

PC driversnecessary for the computer to see the connected smartphone and was able to correctly identify it. Without drivers, the computer will not be able to correctly recognize the smartphone.

• Drivers for the Windows platform:
  x86 Motorola End User Driver Installation 6.2.0 32bit
  x64 Motorola End User Driver Installation 6.2.0 64bit
  
• The program for downloading to the smartphone official firmware in xml format:
  RSDLite 6.1.5

Bootloader unlocking

MOTOROLA PHOTON в„ў Q 4G LTEofficial bootloader unlock, guide in Russian | Alternative option

Root

ATTENTION! All further actions you perform solely at your own peril and risk! For all possible consequences, the authors and the administration of the forum are not responsible!
Preliminary preparation:Make sure your smartphone is over 70% charged.

Method one:

1. Install drivers for Photon Q.
   
2. Download archivemotochopper.zip(2.3 MB)
   and unzip to C: \
   
3. EnableUSB debuggingin developer settings
   
4. Connect the phone when it is turned on to the computer
   
5. Go to the unzipped motochopper folder and run run.bat:
   
6. Press enter when the console label pops up and again Enter when everything is finished.
   
   Also installed with root:
   • SuperSu 1.25(updated through the market). If, after running the script, you do not see SuperSU in the list of applications, then install from Market.
     
   • BusyBox 1.21(update manually).

Method two:

Getting root through stock recovery:Motorola PHOTON Q - Discussion (Post Sprint PPC-6700 # 44780461)

РЎustom Recovery

Custom recovery(custom recovery) are designed to replace the standard, built-in recovery, significantly expanding its capabilities.

TWRP (Team Win Recovery Project) | Touch control | Updated by third-party developers. | Recommended

TWRP- it is much more powerful, compared to the factory, utility of the system recovery, which allows you to make full backup copies of the entire system of the device, install software, firmware, kernels and many other things on it that usually does not allow factory recovery. TWRP, is installed in a special system section of the internal memory of the tablet or phone, in place of factory recovery.
TWRP Recovery can help you out in some seemingly hopeless situations. Even if your tablet or phone stopped loading, in many cases using TWRP you can restore the system from a backup, with all its settings and applications.
Here is a sample list of what you can do with TWRP Recovery:

• Install custom firmware and unofficial kernels
  
• Install factory system updates, additions and fixes
  
• Connect to computer via USB, in removable storage mode
  
• Create a full backup of the current firmware and its individual parts (system, settings, applications)
  
• Restore device from previously created backup
  
• Do a factory reset (Wipe - data / factory reset), clear the cache (wipe cache), clear the dalwick cache (wipe Dalvik-cache), clear the battery statistics (wipe battery stats)
  
• Create partitions on a memory card and format them
  
• Execute terminal commands
  
• Work with files on your device

Latest official version on the official website (3.0.2.0)
The latest unofficial version from the developer's site (2.8.7.0)- in this version patches can be installed only from a memory card.

Cyanogen Recovery | Touch control | Officially updated

Cyanogen Recovery- The recovery, which is developed by the team CyanogenMod Team. So far, it has fewer features than CWM and TWRP, but it is constantly being developed and quite stable.
You can download the latest build in the same place as the firmwareCyanogenmodon our device.

CWM (ClockworkMod recovery) | Touch control is absent | Not updated

CWM- Modified unofficial recovery, which is available for most devices running Android. It has much more features than native recovery. On some devices it is installed instead of native recovery, on other devices it is installed in parallel. Allows:

• Install unofficial firmware
  
• Install add-ons and fixes
  
• Connect to PC via USB in removable storage mode
  
• Connect to PC via USB in ADB mode
  
• Create a backup of both the entire firmware and its individual parts (system, settings, installed programs)
  
• Recover data from previously created backup
  
• Reset the data to factory settings (Wipe - data / factory reset), clear the cache partition (wipe cache), clear the dalwick cache (wipe Dalvik-cache), clear the battery statistics (wipe battery stats)
  
• Format and create partitions on a memory card

If you cannot turn on the phone and download android, you can always restore a previously created backup with all applications and settings via CWM.

Link to the page with the choice of device for downloading.

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Method 1: Via PC

ATTENTION! All further actions you perform solely at your own peril and risk! For all possible consequences, the authors and the administration of the forum are not responsible!
Preliminary preparation:Make sure your smartphone is over 70% charged, the bootloader is unlocked
Installation is universal for all recovery.

1. Make sure the latest drivers from Motorola are worth
   
2. Download the archive and unpack it to the root of the C: \ drive
   Fastboot.zip(126.89 KB)
   
3. Download the necessary recovery in the root of the disk C: \
   
4. Reboot the phone to bootloader mode: turn off the smartphone and, holding the lower volume key, press the power button to hold the combination for three seconds, then release all the keys simultaneously. The phone will display the text: "AP Fastboot Flash Mode (S) ..."
   
5. Connect the phone to the computer
   
6. On the computer, open a command prompt window
   
7. In the command window, type the following commands:
   cd C: \
   mfastboot flash recovery<Recovery file name>.img
   In response, the following text should be in the command window (the time may be different)
   sending 'recovery' (6736 KB) ...
   OKAY [0.527s]
   writing 'recovery' ...
   OKAY [2.095s]
   finished. total time: 2.623s
8. Done, the recovery is installed.

Method 2: Via phone

ATTENTION! All further actions you perform solely at your own peril and risk! For all possible consequences, the authors and the administration of the forum are not responsible!
Preliminary preparation:Make sure that your smartphone is more than 70% charged, the bootloader is unlocked, the root is received
DownloadTWRP Managerif you want to install TWRP, orROM Managerif you want to install CWM.
Next, in the downloaded program, go to the Install Recovery menu, and the installation will take place automatically.

Firmware

Official firmware:

• Installation Instructions

  ATTENTION! All further actions you perform solely at your own peril and risk! For all possible consequences, the authors and the administration of the forum are not responsible!
  Preliminary preparation:Make sure your smartphone is over 70% charged.

  1. Install the necessary drivers from the sectionDrivers and Utilitiesabove.
     
  2. Install RSD Lite from there too
     
  3. Unpack the archive and delete from the asanti_c_sprint-user-4.1.2-9.8.2Q-122_XT897_FFW-5-6-release-keys-cid9.xml file using a text editor (for example,Notepad ++) two lines (11 and 21)<step operation = "getvar" var = "max-download-size" />
     orput in the directory with the unpacked archivethis file.
     
  4. Put the phone in modeFastboot: turn off the phone and, holding the lower volume key, press and hold the power button. In the menu that opens, use the down key to scroll to the desired line, confirm the selection with the up key.
     
  5. Make sure that RSD Lite saw the phone, select the modified * .xml file and click Start
• Official firmware(JellyBean 4.1.2) | STABLE | Official | English| update:no longer supported

  Official firmware- This is primarily a guarantee of the stable operation of your smartphone. Experimenting with unofficial firmware or system modifications, it is almost impossible to “kill” the smartphone, and rolling back to the manufacturer’s firmware will help to return it to its original state, such as it was at the time of purchase.
  Download
  Backup drain firmware cleared of operator garbage
  

  Mirror onsavagemessiahzine.com

  asanti_c_sprint-user-4.1.2-9.8.2Q-122_XT897_FFW-5-6-release-keys-cid9.xml.part1.rar
  asanti_c_sprint-user-4.1.2-9.8.2Q-122_XT897_FFW-5-6-release-keys-cid9.xml.part2.rar
  asanti_c_sprint-user-4.1.2-9.8.2Q-122_XT897_FFW-5-6-release-keys-cid9.xml.part3.rar
  asanti_c_sprint-user-4.1.2-9.8.2Q-122_XT897_FFW-5-6-release-keys-cid9.xml.part4.rar
  

Informal firmware:

• Cyanogenmod12 (Android 5.x) | STABLE | Official | Multilanguage| update:nightly / stable

  Download
  Changelog
  
• Mokee rom(Android 5.x) | STABLE | Official | Multilanguage| update:nightly / stable

  Chinese analog CyanogenMod with its own features.
  Download
  Changelog
  
• PAC ROM(Android 4.x) | STABLE | Official | Multilanguage| update:nightly / stable

  Source Code FirmwareParanoidAndroid,AOKP andCyanogenMod, which combines their advantages.
  Download
  Changelog
  

Instructions

The ability to work in GSM networks (for techies with 80 level)

forum.xda-developers.com
The original scheme of installing S3-slot from the guru CornholioGSM

Customize hardware keyboard

Solving the problem of typing on a physical keyboard, such as duplicating letters or skipping letters when typing

• HydefrompedibearforDroid4.
  Droid4andPhoton qThey have absolutely identical keyboards, so almost everything described in this post applies to our device. Except for the names of the layout files and the fact that we can edit the AsantiKeypad application, not InputDevices. The first only adds additional layouts, which is exactly what we need.
  
• InstructionfromhairymaxforPhoton q

Deodexing firmware

Thanks for the user for the patchandrej_h.
Gdrive Link

Mirror onsavagemessiahzine.com

deodex_PhotonQ_JB-98.10.5.XT897.part1.rar
deodex_PhotonQ_JB-98.10.5.XT897.part2.rar

Russification

Copy to the internal memory of the phone / sdcard and install via Recovery, then reboot.
Remove Morelocale 2 if standing.
For JB SW version 98.10.5.XT897.Sprint.en.US- thanks to the userandrej_h.
For deodex_Photon_Q_JB-98.10.5.XT897- link to post with screenshots and description fromAleksklass.

Reading the MSL code from the phone

Thanks to the userandrej_h.
Reading the MSL code from the phoneICS 4.0.4:

1. Install the latest Motorola drivers.
   
2. Enable USB debugging (Developer options ->USB Debugging)
   
3. Connect the phone to the computer and wait until the drivers are installed.
   
4. Unpackarchiveto a convenient place and run photonq-msl.bat from the Administrator
   
5. Follow the instructions of the executable batch file and write the resulting six-digit number.
   
6. Change the resulting code to 000000 (six zeros) when setting up CDMA in the respective programs.

Reading the MSL code from the phoneICS 4.1.2:
To install

Replacing Boot logo and Bootanimation

Thanks for the instruction userKromvel
Logo sewn utilityfastboot.exeshemfastboot.exeshemoto-fastboot.exe.
Fastboot.zip(126.89 KB)

The phone must be loaded in bootloader mode:

1. Make sure the phone is turned off
   
2. While holding down both volume buttons, hold down the power button
   
3. In the menu that appears, use the bottom volume key to go to the "AP Fastboot" item
   
4. Press the top volume key to load the selected mode.
   
5. At the command prompt, type:
   fastboot.exe flash logo "file name"
6. After successful completion of the firmware, type the command:
   fastboot.exe reboot
7. Is done

Logo options:

• Selection of boot screens onXDA
  
• On our forum, the post from the author's instructionsKromvel.
  
• On our forum post fromAliceiNUSA.
  
• On our forum post fromAleksklass.

Enable USB Mass Storage mode for firmware 4.1.2 and higher

Thank you for giving the instruction.Kromvel

1. Download to phone and install the applicationUsbMassStorageDevice.apk
   
2. Make sure that the phone is rooted, and USB debugging is enabled.
   
3. After launching UsbMassStorageDevice.apk, click "ON" - the application will mount the external SD card to connect to the PC.

Pressing "OFF" returns the phone to MTP mode. [/ List]Original source.

CDMA operator name change

Thank you for giving the guide.andrej_h
To change the name of the operator to Intertelecom you need to copy the file.eri.xmlin the folder / data / and set the rights root.root rw- r-- r--
To make any other operator, you need to edit eri.xml in the same way as above.

Check internal memory for errors

Motorola PHOTON Q - Discussion (Post NeverLoved # 37269443)

3Minit Battery Mod

Motorola PHOTON Q - Discussion (Post by ilichva # 39158006)

Increase speaker volume

Motorola PHOTON Q - Discussion

Instructions for firmware via TWRP

Motorola PHOTON Q - Discussion (Post Qmax04 # 47283890)

Changelog (01/20/2016)

• January'16:
  - Added instructions for increasing the volume of the speakers
  
• December '15:
  - Poll completed
  results
  - Added statistics of the activity of participants in the topic
  - Updated sectionCustom recovery
  - Added archive Fastboot.zip: mfastboot.exe + necessary for its work library AdbWinApi.dll
  
• November'15:
  - Redecorating caps
  

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Post has been editedAlexanderL - 19.11.17, 11:38

Reason for editing: Backup of firmware dump cleared of carrier waste

[tsc]

An interesting device, especially for lovers of soldering.
Here is everything for youhttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1929143.
The SIM chip is carefully soldered, instead of it the SIM holder is soldered with a conventional SIM card and voila - the device sees the GSM / 3G network. : rolleyes:

[Kazah_88]

tsc,
I knew that I forgot to write something.
Will be added to the header with the title "For hardcore users ]-:{ "

[Alex469]

tsc @ 02.26.2013, 15:33

The SIM chip is carefully soldered, instead of it the SIM holder is soldered with a conventional SIM card and voila - the device sees the GSM / 3G network

There is such a device on hand. The keyboard is cool. The SIM chip has been successfully removed, our SIM card is soldered tight :). And indeed, the device sees the GSM / 3G network from the MTS.

The bootloader is unlocked through the official motorola website. Installed custom recoveryTWRP 2.4.2.1, with whose help the root is easily received. Sprint "shnyaga" cut.
And what is important "lovers" of Motorola devices with hardware keyboardSkrilax_CZandnadlabak(known for its Open Recovery, CM7, CM9 and CM10 for Motorola Milestone) with might and main engaged in (and rather far advanced) portingCM10(Jelly Bean, Android 4.1.2) on Photon Q. There is a Russian language in CM10. Russian Keyboard from Gamewaririor (AndoidTeam.ru) normally works with hard. clave

You can take the firmwarehere

Post has been editedAlex469 - 01.03.13, 15:16

Reason for editing: added link to stock firmware

[megamrak]

Who has such a device, tell me there is a removable battery? or you need to unscrew a lot of bolts to remove
How is the device, how much does it keep in talk mode?
Is it worth buying it?

[megamrak]

And I would like to know if gps works normally, how long the satellites catch.
Is there a more capacitive battery on this device?

[Alex469]

The battery is not removable (in the usual sense) - you need to "unscrew a lot of bolts." GPS works fine, GLONASS satellites also see

[megamrak]

Oh thanks for the reply.
But can you still flash the Cyanogenmod on the device or not?

Is it worth buying it, or is it better to look after the thread?
me more for sisadminskih affairs.
Use ssh, or write a script.

[Alex469]

I already wrote, SM with might and main do. You can flash it elementary after the bootloader is unlocked. To buy or not - you decide. Do you, as I see, have already registered this device in the profile, have you bought it already? :)

Post has been editedAlex469 - 03.03.13, 17:50

[evilweiss]

How long is the standby time? I looked at the price tag on ibei and thought about it, all my life I dreamed of a normal clave on a smartphone.

[Alex469]

Evilweiss @ 03/10/2013, 18:41

How long is the standby time?

In recent days, almost did not use. As a result, we have 67% charge for 2 days and 21 hours on the battery.

[evilweiss]

Weak, but tolerable. And if you find a more capacious battery ... I think, to order something, on ibei for 3k rubles hang such. But they write that there are some problems with sending MMS in 3G networks. And in the specification for the phone they write the following:
Networks: WCDMA 1900/850/2100; CDMA 1900/800; GSM 850/1900/1800/900 LTE 1900, HSDPA 21.1 Mbps (Category 14) HSUPA 5.76 Mbps
It seems like it should work without any shamanism in conventional GSM networks.

[Alex469]

Evilweiss @ 03/11/2013, 11:12

It seems like it should work without any shamanism in conventional GSM networks.

It will, but only if you activate it with the operator (Sprint). And then you will pay for very small sprint tariffs ...

[sasha19323]

Regarding the extended battery: the battery from the resolution of max HD is suitable for us, but still it is necessary to glue nfc (it is peeled off from the battery)
If the battery comes to me - I will make instructions

Posted on 03/11/2013, 14:37:

Evilweiss @ 03/11/2013, 11:12

problems sending MMS in 3G networks.

There and with mob. Inet problem. Subject does not want to automatically cling settings (APN)

[evilweiss]

Sasha19323 @ 03/11/2013, 20:37

Subject does not want to automatically cling settings (APN)

About the Chinese device, which ordered some time ago, wrote that it does not cling to the Internet settings. When I inserted the SIM card for the first time, the opsos automatically sent the settings, the Internet started working immediately. I'm fed up with the on-screen keyboard, my strength is gone. Somehow, the Americans have everything in a wild way, to bind the phone to the opsox to death.

[sasha19323]

Evilweiss @ 03/11/2013, 3:49 PM

Fed up with an on-screen keyboard,

+1

Evilweiss @ 03/11/2013, 3:49 PM

When I put in SIM for the first time, the opsox automatically sent the settings, the Internet started working immediately

Someone earned a gun, someone does not: \

[evilweiss]

Depends on the carrier, apparently. Our local baikalwest for reviews is better than the big three, communication is more reliable, spam is less. And what about MMS, work?

[sasha19323]

Evilweiss @ 03/11/2013, 4:54 PM

And what about MMS, work?

Yes, they work (Megaphone)

[Alex469]

Sasha19323 @ 03/11/2013, 15:37

The battery from the resolution of max hd is suitable

That's for sure? Is there information on battery size bit max HD?

[sasha19323]

Alex469 @ 03.11.2013, 17:19

That's for sure? Is there information on battery size bit max HD?

We have the same battery as the atrix xd. And its owners were able to fasten a 3300 mah battery.

[Aleximus]

Hello! I'm already waiting for the package with the Photon Q, the soldering iron is scratched! } -)
Now I use Droid 4, his keyboard is super (exactly the same as on the photon), but the pale little screen is already tired, and the photon has a better percentage.

Alex469,
Tell me, did you solder the slot yourself or give it to someone? Ordinary amateur soldering iron can perform an operation or not worth it?)

At the expense of replacing the batterybad news with xda:
We’re looking to fit the size of the RAZR (XT910 / XT912) EB20 battery, it's sized:
96 x 56.5 x 2.5 mm and the MAXX battery (3300 mAh) is just thicker. Unfortunately, Photon Q battery is sized cca. 71 x 46.5 x 3.0 mm (measured it didn’t find it on the net). That's 1 cm overlap and 1.5 cm overlap on lenght