Update 09/19/20: I have made a thread with custom ROMs and instructions how to install them, located here Update 09/09/22: @neutronscott Who has done the important work to hack this phone has a wiki with all the important information about this phone. His work can be found HERE , Update 09/01/22: Thanks to @neutronscott we now have the ability to install apps! Original Post: Does anyone have this phone? It looks different than the Alcatel My Flip 2 and the TCL My Flip2. According to Tracfones website it runs Android 11 and has more storage and ram than the My Flip. Is it the same thing or actually a new phone? Tips about this phone: Enable ADB: *#*#DEBUG#*#* ( *#*#33284#*#* ) Disable Apps with adb: Browser: adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 org.chromium.chrome Texting: adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.android.mms Secret Codes: Launcher list all apps: *#*#217703#*#* Barometer Calibration: *#*#1013#*#* Carrier Choose: *#*#22384#*#* Testing Settings *#*#73884647#*#* Enable APN editing: *#*#9663223#*#*

Very interesting. Doesn't look like Kaios, so I am assuming it's android. There is only a picture of the homescreen I not sure. I may get it, amazon $20 https://www.amazon.com/TracFone-Flip-Prepaid-Phone-Locked/dp/B09X7F2GCG I'm just scared it'll be super slow b/c it's alcatel

Biden2020prez Same thoughts. Although the Alcatel flip V which was Android for Verizon was significantly better than the KaiOs devices with the same hardware.

This may be a stupid question, but how can it be Alcatel and TCL?

I am very tempted to buy it... Im assuming I'll buy one. For the record, out of stock on tracfone, in stock on Amazon, and also in stock on total wireless for more expensive

I bought one. Will post back once I receive it and go through it...

I wonder if it would have this issue appsphoarflip (maybe someone can teach me how to properly quote)

Biden2020prez I dont think so. Its supposed to be running an AOSP Android 11 not Android Go.

darth From that post I can't tell what @appsphoarflip said Either: The schok is android 11 go, and all android 11 doesn't include the necessary apis. Or: The schok is android 11 go, and android 11 go doesn't include etc.

Alcatel TCL Flip 2 (T408DL)

lionscribe

Expired!!! Mtk Meta firmware utils that is available on the apps4flip site, has EXPIRED as of Jan 1st 2023! Does anyone know where to get a newer SAFE version of the application?

Biden2020prez

lionscribe Hi. not the right thread, but I wanna say thanks for SmartList for Flip Phones!

darth

To get into fastboot you can just use the AutoBooter that Biden2020prez made. [Login to see the link]
(If it doesnt work you should make sure in Device Manager>Ports> You should only have 1 MediaTek USB Port, if you have more then one the program wont work, you need to show hidden devices to see them)

lionscribe

Biden2020prez I have a few surprises this week for the tl408. Keep tuned... :-)

Biden2020prez

lionscribe Okay.. I am!

mg5077

lionscribe we are still tuned....!

Biden2020prez

There is a new version of MTKMeta (with a few nice features). If anyone needs a way to convert this rar file to zip easily, you can use cloudconvert.com. Just press open with cloudconvert.com.

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mg5077

Biden2020prez what is the password to extract the zip file?

edit
got it it's "mtk_meta_utility"

iamn3tfox

Hi I was wondering how (if possible) to enable the "draw on top of other apps" permission. I get a screen labeled "feature not available: this feature has been turned off because it slows down your phone" whenever an app tries to access it. I was hoping to use an app to somehow access the top screen (the one you see when the phone is closed) but since I can't access display on top I can't do it. Anyone know how to fix this? I've also had issues with not being able to setup accessibility apps as when I scroll too far down the accessibility settings (the normal android system version, not the custom one that's part of the skin, it's accessable using the Android Hidden Settings app). Any help with that would be great. Also just an FYI - if you want a good launcher try square home. It works great on the phone and even has keypad shortcuts that work with number keys and stuff. Pretty cool. If you do use another launcher tho and want to dial a number you have to press the green button (accept call) to access the phone dialer. Just an FYI. But any help here would be appreciated.

iamn3tfox

iamn3tfox also I'd suggest installing the Amazon app store. Also if you want to, install Serverless Bluetooth keyboard & mouse on another phone and use Bluetooth to control the flip phone. It helps with apps that don't work well with it. However it can act up because the phone uses a different keyboard layout apparently or something since some keys don't do what they are supposed to.

Biden2020prez

iamn3tfox

adb shell appops set com.package.name SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW allow

iamn3tfox

iamn3tfox also it'd be helpful if anyone knew any apps that display notifications and allow you to dismiss or respond to them easily within the app since the system notification panel doesn't work well and I can't access the default launcher notification area so

iamn3tfox

Biden2020prez thanks

iamn3tfox

Biden2020prez will this work on the device with a terminal app

Biden2020prez

mg5077 check password.txt. (i believe its mtk_meta_utility but if not, just check the password.txt)

mg5077

Biden2020prez thanks (seems that I have edited my post the same time you replied)

Biden2020prez

mg5077 oh yeah 🙂. i see now.

mg5077

lgexalter1

lgexalter1 adb shell input keyevent HOME

the screen goes to home screen

lgexalter1 adb shell am start -n com.android.dialer/com.android.incallui.InCallActivity

I got this error
Exception occurred while executing 'start':
java.lang.SecurityException: Permission Denial: starting Intent { flg=0x10000000 cmp=com.android.dialer/com.android.incallui.InCallActivity } from null (pid=3000, uid=2000) not exported from uid 10022
at com.android.server.wm.ActivityStackSupervisor.checkStartAnyActivityPermission(ActivityStackSupervisor.java:1043)
at com.android.server.wm.ActivityStarter.executeRequest(ActivityStarter.java:1005)
at com.android.server.wm.ActivityStarter.execute(ActivityStarter.java:675)
at com.android.server.wm.ActivityTaskManagerService.startActivityAsUser(ActivityTaskManagerService.java:1110)
at com.android.server.wm.ActivityTaskManagerService.startActivityAsUser(ActivityTaskManagerService.java:1082)
at com.android.server.am.ActivityManagerService.startActivityAsUserWithFeature(ActivityManagerService.java:3744)
at com.android.server.am.ActivityManagerShellCommand.runStartActivity(ActivityManagerShellCommand.java:571)
at com.android.server.am.ActivityManagerShellCommand.onCommand(ActivityManagerShellCommand.java:188)
at android.os.BasicShellCommandHandler.exec(BasicShellCommandHandler.java:98)
at android.os.ShellCommand.exec(ShellCommand.java:44)
at com.android.server.am.ActivityManagerService.onShellCommand(ActivityManagerService.java:10701)
at android.os.Binder.shellCommand(Binder.java:929)
at android.os.Binder.onTransact(Binder.java:813)
at android.app.IActivityManager$Stub.onTransact(IActivityManager.java:5061)
at com.android.server.am.ActivityManagerService.onTransact(ActivityManagerService.java:2940)
at android.os.Binder.execTransactInternal(Binder.java:1159)
at android.os.Binder.execTransact(Binder.java:1123)

tarnigol

mg5077 permission error. try with su

iamn3tfox

iamn3tfox fyi I got it working in the terminal app (qute terminal works well on here, even with the keypad) but still haven't gotten an always on display on the back of the phone

mg5077

lgexalter1 ok waiting for it

mg5077

tarnigol he wants that everyone should be able to use his fix

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