Actually, most flip phone designs now are all based on each other visually but the internal layouts are gonna be different and will vary wildly from OEM to OEM even if they look similar outside.
The Schok flip looks interesting but $100? That's a lot for me, but if I can obtain one, expect greatness.
yetiLevel 3 - Gold Memberxxdeafgirl Yeah I see what you're saying now. I just compared the main boards and outside of the camera and speaker modules, not a whole lot matches up. :/
darthLevel 6 - Platinum Elite MemberI have a KAZ-F019 and have been trying to flash the firmware that fembycat posted to get it to the KAZ-F119. I have been using QFIL but when I try downloading the firmware to the phone I get the Sahara Fail error. What is causing that? If I wanted to flash it using the Verizon Software Upgrade Assistant which one should I use? (It looks like they have a different one for each manufacturer but I couldnt find one for Kazuna)
yetiLevel 3 - Gold MemberIdk if you use this device with service or not, but you might want to backup your QCN first. It stores your IMEI and MAC addresses as well as a few other things that aren't easily recoverable. While the eTalk is on, plug it in and you should see it in QFIL as HS-USB Diagnostics 9091. Go to Tools -> QCN Backup Restore, choose where to make the backup and click Backup QCN.
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that's interesting. Which Sahara Fail error are you seeing?
Make sure that the firmware package is in a path without spaces (ex: D:\Firmware\20190506R024_postpay_user)
If you're using QFIL standalone, you might want to try installing the full QPST Suite. I had problems with the standalone versions.
These are the ones i'm using.
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The Verizon Software Upgrade Assistant is actually bundled with the device. If you turn the device off and plug it in, it will expose itself as an installer drive.
follow the steps on the tool, and right before it starts the repair, delete the filed in the firmware folder it unzipped on your drive and replace them with the one fembycat posted.
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Here's a quick update on what I've been working on.
The launcher felt unfinished to me so I've been trying to improve the overall UX. I added in a background to the drawer to improve contrast and gave it a fresh coat of paint. Icons aren't 100% finished yet but I think they feel more appropriate for a basic phone.
The Verizon menu has been replaced with a Tweaks menu, that includes a shortcut to a little app drawer I'm working on and to a cool hidden key shortcut settings menu I found.
Here's a pic of that:
I'm also working on a simple flash-tool with GUI based on EDL.py that would allow a user to install a custom firmware package safely onto the eTalk without advanced knowledge. More on this later...
Cheers
darthLevel 6 - Platinum Elite Memberyeti I used your QFIL from QPST and your drivers. It downloaded successfully but now my phone is in some sort of bootloop/bricked. When I power it up the screen turns white than blinks and goes black and repeats... Now when I plug it in to my computer it shows up as HS-USB Diagnostics 900E (COM24).
yetiLevel 3 - Gold Memberdarth Well that doesn't sound good.
This is the link to the [Login to see the link]
Install it, reboot your pc and run it. It should be capable of detecting the device and switching it back into flashing mode.
if not, you'll need to either make or procure an EDL deep flashing cable.
darthLevel 6 - Platinum Elite Memberyeti If I plug on with holding volume up it goes into downloading mode. It just doesn't boot into any operating system when I try powering it on, even when I tried flashing the firmware again (again said it was successful). I have the ability to download to it just I am having issues with the results of the download...
yetiLevel 3 - Gold Memberdarth That's very strange. You didn't alter any of the settings on QFIL did you?
Unless you have a hardware variant we haven't seen yet, the next most likely culprit could be some kind of corruption.
Here's the firmware for the KAZ-F019 prepaid [Login to see the link] you can try flashing that or try your luck with the Verizon Update tool.
This is absolutely golden! I don't have any money right now, but I might pick up one of these and if the BL can be force-unlocked, I might build some ROMs for it.
So I snagged one of these from ebay, NIB KAZ-F119
yeti but is not present on the postpaid unit (KAZ-F119) version F119_R024.
This is an eTalk post paid unit but the software version (build number) is F119_R030 and it's never been updated via Takumi nor Verizon. Any thoughts on this?
It lists:
Kernel version: 3.18.71-perf (gcc v4.8)
Hardware Version: F1_MB_1V2
Android Patch Level Dec 5, 2019
Android v 8.1.0
yeti Launch the Engineering Mode app by inputting the dialer code: ##825864##
This isn't working for me with the phone plugged in or not plugged in to my computer, even with a SIM in it (never a Verizon one). Is there another way to do this? I set it up as MTP under the >USB connection menu since the dialer code wouldn't work. Maybe it's build # specific?
yeti I bought a second eTalk off ebay, a postpaid model and when I popped my metro by t-mobile sim in and ran the Search networks tool, I was able to associate the device on Metro and have been using it as my daily driver for the last few days.
Can confirm for the F119 T-mobile SIMs work, it also works with a Tello SIM and a Redpocket SIM (CDMA/GMST), they seem to be unlocked from the factory. The only snag I had was a need for an extra reboot after swapping SIMs. It goes a little wonky after recognizing the new SIMis different than the old one, but everything is fine after the 2nd boot.
yeti a cool hidden key shortcut settings menu I found.
It takes a minute to get to this:
Menu>Tools & Settings>Phone Settings>Key shortcuts
yeti I added in a background to the drawer to improve contrast and gave it a fresh coat of paint.
Neat.
yetiLevel 3 - Gold MemberOh good there is still some interest in this device.
FATANG This is an eTalk post paid unit but the software version (build number) is F119_R030 and it's never been updated via Takumi nor Verizon. Any thoughts on this?
I don't have this version in my archive, if possible I'd like to snag a backup of it from you.
The only build known to have working ADB access is the postpaid's F119_R024, but you can try dialing *#*#2016#*#* and clicking on the button that says 打开开发者选项 this enable developer options which you can access from the notifications while the device is plugged into a PC.
FATANG Can confirm for the F119 T-mobile SIMs work, it also works with a Tello SIM and a Redpocket SIM (CDMA/GMST), they seem to be unlocked from the factory.
It's cool to know that at least the postpaid units are factory unlocked.
FATANG It takes a minute to get to this:
Menu>Tools & Settings>Phone Settings>Key shortcuts
Wow now I just feel stupid.
FATANG Neat.
I was working on a custom firmware but lost interest, but I still have the decompiled F1Launcher source if someone wanted it.
I gave up on getting the kernel source from TAKUMI and my Japanese isn't nearly good enough for me to write a GPL compliance letter.
I have been looking at the kernel source for the LG classic flip, and they are the same version and CAF release tag so I think I can get it to boot on the eTalk with a bit of tinkering, just not sure how many of the important bits will work without patches.
yeti I don't have this version in my archive, if possible I'd like to snag a backup of it from you.
Sure, as soon as I figure out what I'm doing 
yeti but you can try dialing ##2016## and clicking on the button that says 打开开发者选项 this enable developer options which you can access from the notifications while the device is plugged into a PC.
This absolutely worked, what it does is auto-enables USB debugging. When you go to the notifications menu (Menu>Notifications) it allows you to "click to disable USB debugging" When you click it, it disables USB debugging and then automatically puts you into the developer options menu which is far more kino than most developer option menus.
It includes: Bluetooth HCI Snoop log and packet capture, a 3/6/12/24 hour memory log, Double password, Stay awake while charging (which includes while plugged into a PC based upon your USB settings), Bootloader unlock, Color Modes, Web View Impl, Automatic updates, Bluetooth and WiFi/WLAN options, and the standard Developer options of Running Services, Hardware, Drawing, and Debugging,
The only running services when OEM are:
Tools & settings, SimContacts, com.qti.diagservices, Kika keyboard, Kazuna Home, CellBroadcastReceiver, and com.qualcom.qcrilmsgtunnel service. There is no background processes even if you load a memory card and media and no bloatware that I can find running but it will not let you disable MyVerizon or Verizon Cloud except through "No background processes" under the Developer options.
There is an option for "Force allow apps on external" to "Make any app eligible to be written to external storage regardless of manifest values" which is going to be fun...
yeti I have been looking at the kernel source for the LG classic flip, and they are the same version and CAF release tag so I think I can get it to boot on the eTalk with a bit of tinkering, just not sure how many of the important bits will work without patches.
Honestly if there is a way to pull off the verizon software that would be all that is needed aside from visual tweaks per each users needs and an FM radio. The camera on this thing isn't even that bad.
I didn't have any 32 gb memory cards laying around so I ordered one so I can test what kinds of media I can get it to play and also another F119 so I can brick or fry one of these while tweaking it and not feel so bad.
yeti I was working on a custom firmware but lost interest
Legacy OS might be a valid option but I dunno if it's needed, this thing only used 20% of it's battery idling uncharged for 5 days.
yeti I gave up on getting the kernel source from TAKUMI and my Japanese isn't nearly good enough for me to write a GPL compliance letter.
So I dunno how you were doing this, but under Menu>Tools&Settings>About Phone>Kernel version it lists the following info that might help:
3.18.71-perf (gcc version 4.8 (GCC) )
kazuna1@ubuntu5 #1
Biden2020prezLevel 6 - Platinum Elite Memberyeti Bump. Does that mean the you have access to the full APK for the launcher (including the classes.dex)? Can anybody with an eTalk post the APK and I'll try to make a version for the LG phones. Thanks!
yetiLevel 3 - Gold MemberBiden2020prez correct. porting the launcher might be a bigger headache then it's worth though.
here's the decompiled source for the launcher with a bit of makeup applied to it and the non-Verizon sim message nulled out. reassemble with your favorite apk compiler if you're into that
Biden2020prezLevel 6 - Platinum Elite Memberyeti Thanks! I'm very excited to check it out. (Is it your version or the stock?)
Biden2020prezLevel 6 - Platinum Elite MemberBiden2020prez I really need the apk b/c the apk app I use on android doesn't open decompiled projects. (The apk compiler on pc had errors compiling, usually android works fine in those scenarios)
Biden2020prezLevel 6 - Platinum Elite MemberAnd More Importantly, did you ever backup /system or /system/priv-app or wherever the apps are saved on this phone. If so, please send it.
I had an eTalk without a battery, and with much heavenly assistance I flashed it to Kaz-f119! (I am ordering a battery)
can you send me any email: [Login to see the link] or post your email so we can communicate quicker?
