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'''1) Make a Backup of your original SD card''' | '''1) Make a Backup of your original SD card''' | ||
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'''2) Download the firmware image''' | '''2) Download the firmware image''' | ||
Download a custom firmware image that is compatible with your device. | |||
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'''5) First boot up''' | '''5) First boot up''' | ||
Insert the SD card in your device and | Insert the SD card in your device and press the power button. Rom folders and other stuff will now be generated. This process usually takes about 5 minutes (wait till the menu is loaded). Now the SD card is ready and you can add your roms. | ||
'''6) Gaming time''' | '''6) Gaming time''' | ||
Latest revision as of 13:34, 28 June 2025
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This guide is for flashing various Linux CFW distributions using an android device instead of needing a pc.
Hardware Needed[edit]
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Good SD card | Use a SD card that is compatible with your device |
| SD card reader | 
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| USB-A to USB-C OTG adapter | 
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Apps Needed[edit]
| Tool | App Name | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Browser | Firefox |  Firefox on Google Play
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| Zipping Tool | RAR |  RAR on Google Play
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| Flashing Tool | EtchDroid |  EtchDroid on Google Play
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Step-by-Step Guide[edit]
1) Make a Backup of your original SD card
Backup the contents in the 📁BOOT partition. Below is shown this process with the Huawei Filemanager.
2) Download the firmware image
Download a custom firmware image that is compatible with your device.
3) Unzip the downloaded file
Open RAR and follow the steps below.
4) "Flashing" the firmware to the SD card
Open EtchDroid and follow the steps below.
5) First boot up
Insert the SD card in your device and press the power button. Rom folders and other stuff will now be generated. This process usually takes about 5 minutes (wait till the menu is loaded). Now the SD card is ready and you can add your roms.
6) Gaming time
Have fun playing!
