Another New Owner...

[tli]

I was going to wait until my OV dies before upgrading to a 4G-LTE phone, but for $19, I couldn't resist... This BF deal is less than the used OV I'd gotten as a spare for $20 over the summer! Thus, I picked up a new Awe at Target late this afternoon--with specs supposedly better than the OV in most every aspect. BTW, there are still plenty left on the shelves...

Anyway, some tidbits I've found so far:


Stock ROM Download (version N800V1.0.0B04) -

http://www.zteusa.com/media/wysiwyg/virgin-awe/update.zip


Flashing Instructions -

http://www.zteusa.com/media/wysiwyg...grade_Instructions_English_-_PDF_-_264KB_.pdf


System Apps in the Stock ROM -

ApplicationsProvider.apk
ApplicationsProvider.odex
BackupRestoreConfirmation.apk
BackupRestoreConfirmation.odex
Bluetooth.apk
Bluetooth.odex
Books.apk
Browser.apk
Browser.odex
Calculator.apk
Calculator.odex
Calendar.apk
Calendar.odex
CalendarProvider.apk
CalendarProvider.odex
CameraZte.apk
CertInstaller.apk
CertInstaller.odex
ChameleonProvider.apk
ChameleonProvider.odex
ChromeBookmarksSyncAdapter.apk
ChromeWithBrowser.apk
ConnectionsOptimizer.apk
Contacts.apk
Contacts.odex
ContactsProvider.apk
ContactsProvider.odex
DSS.apk
DefaultContainerService.apk
DefaultContainerService.odex
DownloadProvider.apk
DownloadProvider.odex
DownloadProviderUi.apk
DownloadProviderUi.odex
DrmProvider.apk
DrmProvider.odex
Email.apk
Email.odex
Emode.apk
Emode.odex
EnterpriseManagementClient-Silent.apk
Exchange2.apk
Exchange2.odex
FaceLock.apk
FccTest.apk
Filer.apk
Filer.odex
GMS_Maps.apk
Galaxy4.apk
Galaxy4.odex
Gallery2.apk
Gallery2.odex
GenieWidget.apk
GestureOverlayService.apk
GestureTouchInjectionService.apk
Gmail.apk
GmsCore-Hangouts.apk
GoogleBackupTransport.apk
GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.apk
GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk
GoogleFeedback.apk
GoogleLoginService.apk
GooglePartnerSetup.apk
GoogleServicesFramework.apk
GoogleTTS.apk
HTMLViewer.apk
HTMLViewer.odex
Hangouts.apk
HiddenMenu.apk
HiddenMenu.odex
HoloSpiralWallpaper.apk
HoloSpiralWallpaper.odex
InputDevices.apk
InputDevices.odex
KeyChain.apk
KeyChain.odex
LatinIME.apk
LatinIME.odex
LatinImeDictionaryPack.apk
Launcher2.apk
Launcher2.odex
LiveWallpapers.apk
LiveWallpapers.odex
LiveWallpapersPicker.apk
LiveWallpapersPicker.odex
Magazines.apk
MagicSmokeWallpapers.apk
MagicSmokeWallpapers.odex
MediaProvider.apk
MediaProvider.odex
MediaUploader.apk
Mms.apk
Mms.odex
Music2.apk
MusicFX.apk
MusicFX.odex
MusicPlayer.apk
MyAccount.apk
NetworkLocation.apk
NoiseField.apk
NoiseField.odex
OmaDm.apk
OneTimeInitializer.apk
PackageInstaller.apk
PackageInstaller.odex
PartnerBookmarksProvider.apk
PartnerBookmarksProvider.odex
PermissionToAccessLocApi.apk
PhaseBeam.apk
PhaseBeam.odex
Phone.apk
Phone.odex
Phonesky.apk
PlusOne.apk
PrefAct.apk
PrivInit.apk
Protips.apk
Protips.odex
Provision.apk
Provision.odex
Recorder.apk
SRSSetting.apk
Sdlog.apk
Sdlog.odex
Settings.apk
Settings.odex
SettingsProvider.apk
SettingsProvider.odex
SharedStorageBackup.apk
SharedStorageBackup.odex
SmartDeviceManager.apk
SpanishPack.apk
SprintID.apk
SprintInstaller.apk
SprintPermissions.apk
Stk.apk
Stk.odex
Street.apk
Swype.apk
SystemUI.apk
SystemUI.odex
TelephonyProvider.apk
TelephonyProvider.odex
TimeService.apk
TimeService.odex
Timer.apk
Timer.odex
TouchPal.apk
UserDictionaryProvider.apk
UserDictionaryProvider.odex
Velvet.apk
VideoPlayer.apk
Videos.apk
VisualizationWallpapers.apk
VisualizationWallpapers.odex
VoiceDialer.apk
VoiceDialer.odex
VoiceSearchStub.apk
VpnDialogs.apk
VpnDialogs.odex
WAPPushManager.apk
WAPPushManager.odex
WfdP2pService.apk
WfdP2pService.odex
WiFiShare.apk
WiFiShare.odex
Wiper.apk
Wiper.odex
WorldTime.apk
WorldTime.odex
YouTube.apk
alarming.apk
alarming.odex
com.qualcomm.services.location.apk
sdcardChameleon.apk
talkback.apk
vtt-sprint.apk
xtra_t_app.apk

[Edit]
Stock ROM Build Info -

ro.build.id=JZO54K
ro.build.display.id=N800V1.0.0B04
ro.build.display.date=20130711.152502.16203
ro.build.version.incremental=20130711.152502.16203
ro.build.version.sdk=16
ro.build.version.codename=REL
ro.build.version.release=4.1.2
ro.build.date=Thu Jul 11 15:25:39 CST 2013
ro.build.date.utc=1373527539
ro.build.type=user
ro.build.user=litingting
ro.build.host=zte
ro.build.tags=release-keys
ro.product.model=N800
ro.product.brand=zte
ro.product.name=zte_nex
ro.product.device=nex
ro.product.board=nex
ro.product.operator=SPRINT
ro.product.cpu.abi=armeabi-v7a
ro.product.cpu.abi2=armeabi
ro.product.manufacturer=zte
ro.product.locale.language=en
ro.product.locale.region=US

[/Edit]

FYI... hopefully, there'll be some custom recovery and ROM developments as more users take advantage of this BF deal.

 

[Bstressfree]

Picked one these up thursday eve at Target. This phone is a monster compared to the OPV. FYI this phone has a dual core processor but out of the box only 1 core is activated. Once you get it rooted you can download "Adroid tuner free" and fire up the 2nd core. Do that and this little gem is $20 worth of AWEsome.

 

[marklin]

What this flashing will do? Can I flash to be use at Page Plus?

Thanks

 

[tli]

What this flashing will do? Can I flash to be use at Page Plus?

Thanks

As stated in the OP: Stock ROM Download (version N800V1.0.0B04)

Flashing this will return the phone to completely stock (i.e., bootloader, recovery, data, system, etc.) like it was new out-of-the-box from the store. If one has already installed the OTA update (version N800V1.0.0B05), then this downloaded version is of limited uses until we have a custom recovery that works for the phone. Even though the download is already superseded, this downloaded 'update.zip' file still offers some insights into the stock ROM build. Personally, I downloaded and kept a backup copy of this 0B04 'update.zip' file just in case for future uses if I ever need to return the phone back to stock...

The flashing instructions provided directions to booting into the phone's stock recovery--which in turn provided an insight to the stock recovery's functional capabilities (i.e., wiping cache, wiping data/factory reset, verifying MD5 of update, installing update from SDcard, installing update from cache, and installing update from ADB.) Albeit limited for now, but they can be utilized by users until a custom recovery can be ported for the Awe. FYI...

 

[JDubTrey]

I'll just put this here...but.....

..has anyone figured out a way to get good pictures from this camera? It's the only shortcoming on an otherwise fantastic value. I assumed my original Evo would take better pics, but even my Elite blows this away on image quality.

 

[nightbreed813]

I'll just put this here...but.....

..has anyone figured out a way to get good pictures from this camera? It's the only shortcoming on an otherwise fantastic value. I assumed my original Evo would take better pics, but even my Elite blows this away on image quality.

All these phones have 5 mp cameras, but there is still a big difference in quality. Give it as much light as you can and they turn out pretty good just not great.

 

[Bstressfree]

I use a document submission app to send business docs to my home office. Had difficulty with it until I went into the camera settings>image quality and increased the contrast and sharpness to 100%. I have no idea how much this might help with photos tho, and you do have to adjust the settings every time you take a pic.

 

[ogsk8er]

Yes indeed turn up the contrast, saturation, (not too much,) the exposure, and sharpness. I also set the ISO to the lowest setting which is 100. Gotta hold it steady though. No flash. Took a few decent pics this way.
play around with it...it'll take some decent pics once you get used to the settings.
too bad it wont save the setting though. The only thing it saves is the size. Mine is still showing at 3 when I first set it up, was at 5mp prior.

 

[dragonhart6505]

weird how the front camera and camcorder are better than the rear. rear camcorder/camera at 720p, frame-drops like a mofo. front camcorder and camera, crystal clear and no frame-drop :-/ shoulda switched 'em

 

[dragonhart6505]

I was going to wait until my OV dies before upgrading to a 4G-LTE phone, but for $19, I couldn't resist... This BF deal is less than the used OV I'd gotten as a spare for $20 over the summer! Thus, I picked up a new Awe at Target late this afternoon--with specs supposedly better than the OV in most every aspect. BTW, there are still plenty left on the shelves...

Anyway, some tidbits I've found so far:


Stock ROM Download (version N800V1.0.0B04) -

http://www.zteusa.com/media/wysiwyg/virgin-awe/update.zip


Flashing Instructions -

http://www.zteusa.com/media/wysiwyg...grade_Instructions_English_-_PDF_-_264KB_.pdf


System Apps in the Stock ROM -

ApplicationsProvider.apk
ApplicationsProvider.odex
BackupRestoreConfirmation.apk
BackupRestoreConfirmation.odex
Bluetooth.apk
Bluetooth.odex
Books.apk
Browser.apk
Browser.odex
Calculator.apk
Calculator.odex
Calendar.apk
Calendar.odex
CalendarProvider.apk
CalendarProvider.odex
CameraZte.apk
CertInstaller.apk
CertInstaller.odex
ChameleonProvider.apk
ChameleonProvider.odex
ChromeBookmarksSyncAdapter.apk
ChromeWithBrowser.apk
ConnectionsOptimizer.apk
Contacts.apk
Contacts.odex
ContactsProvider.apk
ContactsProvider.odex
DSS.apk
DefaultContainerService.apk
DefaultContainerService.odex
DownloadProvider.apk
DownloadProvider.odex
DownloadProviderUi.apk
DownloadProviderUi.odex
DrmProvider.apk
DrmProvider.odex
Email.apk
Email.odex
Emode.apk
Emode.odex
EnterpriseManagementClient-Silent.apk
Exchange2.apk
Exchange2.odex
FaceLock.apk
FccTest.apk
Filer.apk
Filer.odex
GMS_Maps.apk
Galaxy4.apk
Galaxy4.odex
Gallery2.apk
Gallery2.odex
GenieWidget.apk
GestureOverlayService.apk
GestureTouchInjectionService.apk
Gmail.apk
GmsCore-Hangouts.apk
GoogleBackupTransport.apk
GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.apk
GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk
GoogleFeedback.apk
GoogleLoginService.apk
GooglePartnerSetup.apk
GoogleServicesFramework.apk
GoogleTTS.apk
HTMLViewer.apk
HTMLViewer.odex
Hangouts.apk
HiddenMenu.apk
HiddenMenu.odex
HoloSpiralWallpaper.apk
HoloSpiralWallpaper.odex
InputDevices.apk
InputDevices.odex
KeyChain.apk
KeyChain.odex
LatinIME.apk
LatinIME.odex
LatinImeDictionaryPack.apk
Launcher2.apk
Launcher2.odex
LiveWallpapers.apk
LiveWallpapers.odex
LiveWallpapersPicker.apk
LiveWallpapersPicker.odex
Magazines.apk
MagicSmokeWallpapers.apk
MagicSmokeWallpapers.odex
MediaProvider.apk
MediaProvider.odex
MediaUploader.apk
Mms.apk
Mms.odex
Music2.apk
MusicFX.apk
MusicFX.odex
MusicPlayer.apk
MyAccount.apk
NetworkLocation.apk
NoiseField.apk
NoiseField.odex
OmaDm.apk
OneTimeInitializer.apk
PackageInstaller.apk
PackageInstaller.odex
PartnerBookmarksProvider.apk
PartnerBookmarksProvider.odex
PermissionToAccessLocApi.apk
PhaseBeam.apk
PhaseBeam.odex
Phone.apk
Phone.odex
Phonesky.apk
PlusOne.apk
PrefAct.apk
PrivInit.apk
Protips.apk
Protips.odex
Provision.apk
Provision.odex
Recorder.apk
SRSSetting.apk
Sdlog.apk
Sdlog.odex
Settings.apk
Settings.odex
SettingsProvider.apk
SettingsProvider.odex
SharedStorageBackup.apk
SharedStorageBackup.odex
SmartDeviceManager.apk
SpanishPack.apk
SprintID.apk
SprintInstaller.apk
SprintPermissions.apk
Stk.apk
Stk.odex
Street.apk
Swype.apk
SystemUI.apk
SystemUI.odex
TelephonyProvider.apk
TelephonyProvider.odex
TimeService.apk
TimeService.odex
Timer.apk
Timer.odex
TouchPal.apk
UserDictionaryProvider.apk
UserDictionaryProvider.odex
Velvet.apk
VideoPlayer.apk
Videos.apk
VisualizationWallpapers.apk
VisualizationWallpapers.odex
VoiceDialer.apk
VoiceDialer.odex
VoiceSearchStub.apk
VpnDialogs.apk
VpnDialogs.odex
WAPPushManager.apk
WAPPushManager.odex
WfdP2pService.apk
WfdP2pService.odex
WiFiShare.apk
WiFiShare.odex
Wiper.apk
Wiper.odex
WorldTime.apk
WorldTime.odex
YouTube.apk
alarming.apk
alarming.odex
com.qualcomm.services.location.apk
sdcardChameleon.apk
talkback.apk
vtt-sprint.apk
xtra_t_app.apk

[Edit]
Stock ROM Build Info -

ro.build.id=JZO54K
ro.build.display.id=N800V1.0.0B04
ro.build.display.date=20130711.152502.16203
ro.build.version.incremental=20130711.152502.16203
ro.build.version.sdk=16
ro.build.version.codename=REL
ro.build.version.release=4.1.2
ro.build.date=Thu Jul 11 15:25:39 CST 2013
ro.build.date.utc=1373527539
ro.build.type=user
ro.build.user=litingting
ro.build.host=zte
ro.build.tags=release-keys
ro.product.model=N800
ro.product.brand=zte
ro.product.name=zte_nex
ro.product.device=nex
ro.product.board=nex
ro.product.operator=SPRINT
ro.product.cpu.abi=armeabi-v7a
ro.product.cpu.abi2=armeabi
ro.product.manufacturer=zte
ro.product.locale.language=en
ro.product.locale.region=US

[/Edit]

FYI... hopefully, there'll be some custom recovery and ROM developments as more users take advantage of this BF deal.

if i may point your attention to the All Things Root section ill have a video tutorial and zip file with all the necessary files and instruction

 

[hfl12]

does the update.zip automatically wipe the sd card, i mean the built in one,?

 

[tli]

does the update.zip automatically wipe the sd card, i mean the built in one,?

Flashing the 'update.zip' will wipe the data partition, but will not affect the external uSDcard.