• KAZUNA eTalk - App Guide & Discussion

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.

2 months later

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 Member

                • Post #26

                Oh 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

                                    2 months later

                                    yeti Thanks for all the info i installed the launcher but can't see it, how do i bring it up?
                                    Thanks

                                      5 months later

                                      yeti 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!

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                                          • yetiLevel 3 - Gold Member

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                                            Biden2020prez 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

                                            [Login to see the link]

                                                yeti Thanks! I'm very excited to check it out. (Is it your version or the stock?)

                                                    Biden2020prez 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)

                                                      And 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?

                                                      13 days later

                                                      ekjr Welcome to Apps4Flip Forums!
                                                      I don't know what you mean by

                                                      ekjr not working for me

                                                      If you can explain your issue in more detail it will be a lot easier to help. Thanks!

                                                          how do you get that pop up that says allow usb debuging

                                                          Oh. Great question, it can be confusing sometimes. If you have the Kaz-F019 model, it won't work. You need download:

                                                          You need to install the Qualcomm Drivers and QPST, then open QFIL (just search qfil from start), plug in your phone, and flash the KAZ-F119 Firmware. You can probably find instructions by searching google for "How to flash new firmware with QFIL". However, if you are having issues, or it's too confusing, I'm happy to help out more.

                                                          Note: Doing this will delete all your phones data!

                                                          (If you have the KAZ-F119 model, you should be fine already. You can check by going to Settings > About Phone)

                                                              QFIL says "no port available" when I try flashing the firmware on my phone

                                                                ZTEGuy Try powering off the phone and holding volume up when you plug in the USB. Let me know if it works.

                                                                  It still says no port available, and does not let me press the download button

                                                                  never mind, was just a bad cord. works fine now,

                                                                  It kept giving me a sahara fail error, so I used the verizon software upgrade assistant, and now my phone is bricked

                                                                    • darthLevel 6 - Platinum Elite Member

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                                                                      ZTEGuy I had similar issues darth I didnt look into it much but if you resolve the issue please let me know