as decribed GIGAGSET GX290 (Rugged phoned) - #20 by schoeller /e/ v0.17.1-q ROM was build and successfully installed on Gigaset GX290 Plus. IMG-files may be published for other to try. Please advise whereto.
Hi, Iām thinking about flashing e on a volla-x aka GX290+. What is your experience with e on GX290+?
Does everything run smoothly?
Is microG included?
Will there be updates possible in future?
Regards
What I tried without success:
USB 2 port, new cable.
Partition scheme should be correct A-only, cause Magisk showed it on Stock ROM.
I can boot into /e/ recovery and format cache and data from there without error.
I can do āfastboot format:ext4 systemā without problems.
Tried newest adb 31.0.3, same error. An old adb version, another error:
fastboot -w
wiping userdataā¦
CreateProcess failed: Das System kann die angegebene Datei nicht finden. (2)
error: Cannot generate image for userdata
Would it be possible to make a ROM dump from a running /e/ with SP flashtool? And then flash it with SP?
I think I have to send it to Gigaset for a resetā¦
Anyway thanks for your help
I asked Gigaset, they donāt give the ROM but they flash it for 25ā¬, thatās ok.
SP flashtool is not so open like in this description anymore. You cannot backup the whole memory easily, because anybody could copy it. You can backup parts but you need this authentification file. So manufacturers can secure their software by copy protect part of flash memory. I will write Gigaset again, perhaps I find an interested technician.
I once flashed the GX290 image and ended in a boot loop on my GX290+. The Mediatek tool chain and a initial image I could find in the wild.
I own a GX290 plus now for a while and it is the only real outdoor phone I have seen so far. Not to compare with any Samsung or equivalent. IP86 is one thing, MIL STD 810 G is just another level. Alloy frame, power bank functionality, wireless charging - all there. I use it on my offroad motorcycle for all kind of purposes under ALL conditions.
If I just could get rid of the preinstalled OS and use the beloved e.foundation just like on my FP3+
If e.foundation would make an official image, I would support this by purchasing another e Backer worth 128ā¬.
I searched the internet and eventually found oneā¦
Canāt remember where, but the filename was MT6763__10__Gigaset_GX290_10.0_V11_20200813__QP1A.190711.020__GX290
As you can read in Gigaset GX290 Plus - #13 by Howie, there is some difference ā¦
So, /e/ could not be build on this device unless Gigaset release complete sources.
Itās a quite new device, so I think we just have to be patient and wait for it !