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Help Needed... Think I Bricked my Nexus S

Greetings,
Okay, so I endeavoured to root my phone last night and was successful. I ran into trouble when the clockwork recovery and superuser permissions kept getting removed each time I rebooted the phone. This morning, I tried to restore the superuser permissions by following the steps I found here on xda but after running the terminal script I rebooted my phone and when my phone wouldn't boot beyond the Google screen.
Now, I'm at the Google splash screen with no way to move forward. I'm a mac user and I don't really get the adb thing. Got adb to work with mac from a youtube video, but still not sure what commands to run.
I can't access clockwork recovery from the bootloader.
What I've done so far:
- wiped cache
- wiped/factory data reset
- retraced my steps by using terminal to setup superuser permission from this post (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=927838)
What I think:
- maybe in all of my clicks I removed the ROM, so the phone doesn't have a ROM to work with.
This maybe a really infantile conclusion, but I know there's a solution (had a rooted G1 that I flashed all the time and thought I bricked once but was able to get it back to stock).
Eagerly waiting for a reply... no cell phone if this can't be fixed.
Tamaratee
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Phone: Nexus
Rooted with problems

This post might help:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=9866675
It has the adb commands on how to replace the existing boot loader with cwm and all.
Hope it helps.
EDIT: If all else fails, you can try flashing a nandroid backup (2.3.3). This post would guide you:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=979851

Greetings Cygnum,
Thanks for the suggestion. I have a question: will these commands work on a Mac?

Thank you to AllGamer for suggesting that I post this question here and for the following suggestion:
AllGamer said:
please post the same question in QA or General, then we can all help you
PM is not the best place to ask for help.
The first thing to do is to download the full set of Android SDK 2.3+ for MAC
then we'll continue from there.
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How do I proceed AllGamer? I downloaded the mac SDK from here (http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html).

Follow steps 1-7 from here to get back Clockwork Recovery.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=878446
If your bootloader is already unlocked, you can skip those steps.
Do steps 8-9 to copy this file over to your USB drive.
http://devsforandroid.com/ip.board/index.php?/files/file/94-stock-deodexed-233-voodoo-rooted/
This rom is Master's Stock 2.3.3 ROM that is already rooted which should get you up and running.
Unmount, go back. Wipe system data, wipe cache. Go to advanced, Wipe Dalvik-cache.
Go back, choose to install zip from SD card. Locate Master's stock ROM. Flash that.
In the end, you'll have a stock deodexed rom that is rooted. Keep in mind that you will lose all your data, but that at least puts you back on track.

Also wanted to mention if you didn't already know, mac scripts are run with a "./" in front of them. So to use the adb command you would do something like, "./adb reboot bootloader" after you have changed your directory to the folder that contains the sdk files.

peeturr said:
Also wanted to mention if you didn't already know, mac scripts are run with a "./" in front of them. So to use the adb command you would do something like, "./adb reboot bootloader" after you have changed your directory to the folder that contains the sdk files.
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I feel bad for being a stickler here, but this is only true if he has not added the location of the binaries to the PATH. ./ just specifies to start in the local directory rather than look to the PATH to search for the file, it's not a requirement for running a script.

krohnjw said:
I feel bad for being a stickler here, but this is only true if he has not added the location of the binaries to the PATH. ./ just specifies to start in the local directory rather than look to the PATH to search for the file, it's not a requirement for running a script.
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Yeah my bad. Just whatever had worked for me. Pretty new to mac myself.
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA App

krohnjw said:
I feel bad for being a stickler here, but this is only true if he has not added the location of the binaries to the PATH. ./ just specifies to start in the local directory rather than look to the PATH to search for the file, it's not a requirement for running a script.
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Doesn't ~/ do the same as well?
Sent from my MattedBlues CM7 Nexus S from the XDA Premium app.

kenvan19 said:
Doesn't ~/ do the same as well?
Sent from my MattedBlues CM7 Nexus S from the XDA Premium app.
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No. ~/ specifies your home directory

Thanks Everyone
Thanks for all the suggestions and help I received. I PM'd KenVan and he provided me with the script and my Nexus S is up and running.

I just had this problem on the weekend I could not get past the lockscreen so I flashed cyanogen nightly and bam booted fine
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA App

Problem Solved Over the Weekend
Thanks for the help everyone. I posted this in a couple places, so I forgot to update this thread.
I fixed the problem with detailed steps from KenVan. Thanks again though to all of you for your suggestions.

Root ANY LG G4 Variant 100% Success Directives | Root Injection | Less Bricks

Hi everyone. As I found out there's root for the G4 but doing this isn't easy especially if your variant is hard to find or has less users. This may result in you waiting for longer than you should. This thread is for those who can take things into their own hands and do it themselves. The tools are available everywhere but I'll give you the best order and steps. I'm using the China LG G4 H818 Dual SIM variant but this method is UNIVERSAL FOR ALL LG G4s.
The process will involve extracting a system image, injecting root and reflashing this image. Most of the steps are effortless and need just copy and paste with keen eyes. Do it slowly. You need an Ubuntu installation for step 2 of this 3-step tutorial. I used universal USB installer and put in on my 8GB USB. Anywhere will do so far as it boots&works. Beware this thread is not dumb-proof but this will not wipe your data or void your warranty if done successfully.
Step 1 -> Getting the proper system image.
Check here and skip to step 3 if you have your rootedsystem.img
>Don't worry because this doesn't require searching. It is from your device. Every device has a system partition and this method will pull it out as an image without root required.
1--Make sure all drivers are installed properly. I'll not be talking about this. We're on XDA not kindergarten.
2--Download the LG_root file or send command file from here and extract it. US Carrier specific check here
3--Put your device in download mode and connect it to your PC.
4--Open(double-click duh) port.bat and make sure to write down the number after com. There maybe different com numbers but choose the com on the DIAG1 line and write down that number. This is important.
5--Hold shift and right-click in any empty space in the extracted folder. Choose open command windows here.
6-- In that copy and paste this
Code:
[FONT=Lucida Console][COLOR=#ff8c00]Send_Command.exe \\.\COM[/COLOR][COLOR=#00ff00][*insert your number here][/COLOR][/FONT]
7--Now you're in send command mode. Nothing looks different on your phone but that's ok. It should just remain in download mode.
8-- On the computer screen in the window you now see #.
9--Now in this post copy the Backup system to internal storage command specific to your device model number. Check in you settings >general >about if in doubt. This is the most important step. Copy the whole line of code. Highlight with your mouse, select everything on the line and copy.
10--You didn't come all this way to fail so do it. Remember it is device model specific.
11-- Paste it in the command window and hit enter. It should take a while so wait until you see#reappear.
12--Now typeLEAVEall in capital letters. Your device will reboot. Check using the file manager if you have a file called system.img in your internal storage. If yes step 2 is next and you did well. If no repeat it and follow the steps properly. Make sure drivers are installed especially windows 10/8/8.1 users. Check device manager
Step 2 -> Root injection.
1--Prepare your Ubuntu USB or virtual machine or computer.
2--Download inject_root zip from here and extract.
3--Copy the system.img from your phone to the extracted inject_root folder on your PC.
4-Reboot into Ubuntu.
5--Here open a terminal.
6--Gain root access on Ubuntu by typing or copy and paste sudo -i
7--You should either be asked for your password which you have to enter or if you used a USB drive like me you'll see the name change to[email protected]
8--Navigate to the inject_root folder by using cd commands. This can also be done by typing cd then [space] then dragging and dropping the folder into the terminal and hitting enter.
9--You'll now see the name in the terminal become longer with the name of the folder in it.
10--Now type chmod +x autoroot.sh
11--Hit enter then sudo ./autoroot.sh
12--If you get any thing like command not recognized or something of the sort use sudo sh autoroot.sh
-That worked for me.
13--If you're successful the name of the file should change from system.img torootedsystem.img
-Please note don't rename the files. Leave them as they are.
14--Now go back to Windows let's finish this.
Step 3 ->Root
1--Transfer the rootedsytem.img to your phones internal storage.
2--Put your phone in download mode and connect it to your PC.
3--Get into send command mode as in step one.
-Put your device in download mode and connect it to your PC.
-Open port.bat and make sure to write down the number after com. There maybe different com numbers but choose the one that has DIAG1 on the same line as it. Note it down this is important.
-Hold shift and right click in any empty space in the extracted folder. Choose open command windows here.
- In that copy and paste this
Send_Command.exe \\.\COM[*insert your number here]
-Now you're in send command mode. Nothing looks different on your phone but it's find. It should just remain in download mode.
4-Now grab your command to flash system.img line of code from this post. It isn't the same as step one. Copy that an paste in the command window. Make sure it is for your device. They are model specific.
5--This should take a while so wait until you see the # again.
6--After thatLEAVEand upon reboot you should have root.
To Un-root just flash a KDZ file compatible with your device here.
Testimonies
Spudnubs said:
Rooted H812 10g for my fellow Canadians. Enjoy!
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347821979
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Wildsheep said:
This root method works for my G4 purchased in Singapore (H815 SEA)
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luongquang said:
Thanks to @hackarchive, H818p10f done with tut.
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player911 said:
Fantastic. This method will also ease devs for future rooted firmwares. I really cannot see LG being able to patch this, since this is basically a 3rd party LG Flashing tool. If they block this method, then their own tool will ultimately die with it.
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GavTheStoner said:
Fantastic! I had almost given up hope of root on my EE LG G4. Have just used this method and now rooted perfectly!
hackarchive You rock! Have a thanks!
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articular said:
everything worked fine and i successfully got my g4 rooted
my variant is H815TR
all steps easy only the ubuntu part was a bit hard especially for a windows user ( finding an ubuntu version and usb install etc. not root injection part)
ty ty ty again )
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rirozizo said:
if it were for me to decide if we should delete the low effort root method, i'd totally delete it.
"The more 'manual', the better"
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Moe5508 said:
Only method that roots my device successfully...I updated to 10e of the H815P and using this method (and only this!0 I was able to root my phone...ah felt so good...
The other 1-click rooting methods I came across in other parts of this forum just fail on the G4...
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Marshmallow and root situation read here
Hit thanks if you appreciate. Hope I helped.
Credits to them whom without this won't be possible :good:
Thecubed
Team Codefire
ManhIT

This is a good method, thanks for writing this up.
I would like to add a few points....
I recommend you do keep your original system.img on your phones regular internal storage. If you encounter any boot issues you can then re-enter download mode and write the original system.img over the top of the failed root attempt. Use the same command from "step 3: root" but replace rootedsystem.img with system.img. This should still be on your phone from step 1 and will recover your phone from a failed root injection attempt. Note that it will not recover your phone if you messed up the dd command and overwrote other partitons. Be sure to use the right dd command and cut n paste to prevent seek/offset typeos.
I also recommend that you keep a backup of your system.img on your pc. When you run autoroot.sh in step 2 the copy on your pc will be renamed and patched. I suggest copying system.img somewhere else first, or re-copy it off your phone.
Additional credits to blog.lvu.kr. This is the blog of the hobbyist who reverse engineered the download mode protocol, created send_command.exe and gave it to the world. Kudos to you.

How is this any easier than the original method....if anything this requires even more work

kyle1867 said:
How is this any easier than the original method....if anything this requires even more work
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It's for those who have rare variants.

psycho_asylum said:
It's for those who have rare variants.
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Then you should probably take out the claim that this method is easier from the OP

Can this be used to inject Xposed as well for those of us with locked BLs.

djkinetic said:
Can this be used to inject Xposed as well for those of us with locked BLs.
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No, we need to wait for a custom recovery.

psycho_asylum said:
No, we need to wait for a custom recovery.
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Just used flash fire it worked rocking xposed now on 810!

djkinetic said:
Just used flash fire it worked rocking xposed now on 810!
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Oh nice! I wasn't adventurous enough to try it. I'll make a system backup and give it a whirl!

Very nice thread, thank you. The steps were short, few, and fairly concise.
I was waiting for something like this where I could modify my own image and I wouldn't have to wipe everything or replace it with a new image.
One thing you might want to mention is that if your phone is encrypted, you'll need to unencrypt it first.
Can anyone link me to some instructions on how to disable OTA updates for an unlocked/international H815T?

kyle1867 said:
How is this any easier than the original method....if anything this requires even more work
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This is what XDA is all about. It tells you how to inject root into your OWN system image. it's the opposite of spoon feeding. it's about teaching members how to do things for themselves. Too many people come here expecting to be spoon fed and have thigns done for them. This thread teaches people how to do their own work, while learning something at the same time.
Good work OP! :good:

the_scotsman said:
This is what XDA is all about. It tells you how to inject root into your OWN system image. it's the opposite of spoon feeding. it's about teaching members how to do things for themselves. Too many people come here expecting to be spoon fed and have thigns done for them. This thread teaches people how to do their own work, while learning something at the same time.
Good work OP! :good:
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Thanks. I guess people don't know what XDA is about. Seeing noobs and others trying to spit on hard work when I used my time and device as Guinea pig. Also people don't know this is almost brick-proof because the system image if from their devices. Unless they use wrong commands but all here is just copy and paste. They see lot's of text and get cold feet. Anyways will be updating the OP with system images. If yours is available please share. If you see your image available and you have drivers and LG_root downloaded proceed to step 3.

The only downside is that I have to drag out my windows laptop instead of doing everything on the ubuntu machine I use at work.
But if that's the biggest of my problems then I don't really have a problem

hi, thx for this tutorial, looks good
when flashing back the rooted img,does it wipe everything ? apps, data ... etc
thx
EDIT: just correct me if im wrong
using this method WILL NOT wipe everything on my device cause im rooting my system with everything on it
correct ???
must make sure before i go ahead
thx

How to calculator extractly bs/seek/count ?

Is there a possibility of any personal data being written to /system on a phone during normal use? I can provide 10c Optus AU (carrier 505-02) if I can be sure its not identifying, but ive been using the phone a couple of weeks.
Download link:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347799013

optiplex2012 said:
using this method WILL NOT wipe everything on my device cause im rooting my system with everything on it
correct ???
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correct.
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djkinetic said:
Can this be used to inject Xposed as well for those of us with locked BLs.
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HTCuser90 said:
How to calculator extractly bs/seek/count ?
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I would also like to know this. You can resolve system by running the following. Note that this is for the H815T and is not the same on all variants.
# ls -lZ /dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/system
You'll get something like:
lrwxrwxrwx root root ubject_r:block_device:s0 system -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p47
Which tells you the actual block device (partition its on).
And you can see the size of that with:
# cat /proc/partitions
where you see:
major minor #blocks name
<snip>
259 15 4239360 mmcblk0p47
<snip>
However I dont know how to identify how large a block is or how to calculate the start offset in the main partition.

ok, it worked great
wasnt easy, since im not so familiar with using ubuntu, but all is ok
the explanation of the how to... was great and nothing lost
my H815L is now rooted
thx guys

djkinetic said:
Just used flash fire it worked rocking xposed now on 810!
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I know it's kind of going off topic, but I figured I'd mention that Flash Fire doesn't work on VS986. It just goes to a black screen and sits there forever. I left it sit for almost an hour. I saw elsewhere it has something to do with automount, I'll have to mess with it further.

hackarchive said:
Hit thanks if you appreciate. I spent hours trying to root so hope I helped.
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Appreciated but you should include a way to unroot (undo) as well, ie how do we get back to stock (if required) ?

SPACE FINALLY - LG G STYLO BOOST-Xposed-FULLExternalSDCARD for apps/games

Hello my name is Dominic Gresham and i've got this custom img that i made for the G Stylo for boost mobile with this you will be able to install about anything you would like and also have bigger games then before now before we get started you can go ahead and look at my first tutorial on how to do this at HERE just so you know it is going to be about the same method but only with one thing changed is that DominicLGSTYLOB_S-V2.img if you have any issues please feel free to contact me on hangouts or text me through 5418870575 maybe even call if its on the weekends you could always comment on my youtube page at HERE
New thing added
click on connection manager and it will reset your connection to the network
all the files you will need please do install the drivers that i provided you will need them to complete the process without any errors
Send_Command.zip found HERE
LG Drivers found HERE
DominicLGSTYLOB_S-V2.img found HERE
UNZIP ALL WITH WINDOWS UNZIPPER EXCEPT SYSTEM.IMG system img is to go into the external sd card
File Path Should Look like this /storage/external_SD/DominicLGSTYLOB_S-V1.img
DO NOT DO A FACTORY RESET SOME ISSUES WILL OCCUR
I personally Tested this
Do not attempt if your Software version is on ZV4 >Easy way to tell>(LTE WITH SPINNING SPARK STAR LOGO)<you will have to download the ZV4 image then go on over to 6th_hokage's page with the zv4 system.img flash it go to his thread zv5 unbrick then download his update.zip file then go over here and start flashing after your device fully optimises apps and you know your on ZV5
i have here a Custom image that comes with the latest updates with the newest busybox,play store,google play settings,Xposed Installer w Command script already installed,Gmail nothing else all GOOGLE APPS
1.Place downloaded .img to your external SD via adapter or through a Android running 4.0 n below without mtp you have or it will fail transferring to the SD card because it timed out thanks to windows being a pain
2.Now place SD back into your phone
3.Reboot your device into download mode pop out battery then pop it back in press and hold the volume up and plug in the phone into your pc
4.Download this folder and unzip it to your desktop:
5.Run ports.bat from within the extracted folder, to find your correct port (use the one with: LGVZANDNETDIAG1)Usually when your first installing the drivers and your looking at the progress it will briefly show the port number for you
5.In the Send_Command folder hold shift and right click and choose open command windows here
Please open notepad to make this easier on you
Copy all commands and erase the (Your Port #) in the code and then copy and paste everything that is on this
6
Code:
Send_Command.exe \\.\COM(your Port #)
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Code:
dd if=/storage/external_SD/DominicLGSTYLOB_S-V2.img bs=8192 seek=42816 count=327680 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0
you will see a flashing _ line wait about 3-5 minutes and it should show up a # sign once that shows up
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Code:
LEAVE
Your Device will reboot and it will take about 5-10 minutes to boot because it has to optimize all the apps
9 go into xposed installer modules then check both gravity box and XinternalSD then reboot your phone
10 go into XinternalSD then allow all apps including system apps then click enable for apps select all of them
11 go and download a app and watch your memory not plummet :good::good: other then the apk that gets installed just not the android files to run it that will just be installed on the sd card
and that's it your all done have fun with a more faster more memory phone
Made by a 16 year old

DominicGresham said:
Hello my name is Dominic Gresham and i've got this custom img that i made for the G Stylo for boost mobile with this you will be able to install about anything you would like and also have bigger games then before now before we get started you can go ahead and look at my first tutorial on how to do this at HERE just so you know it is going to be about the same method but only with one thing changed is that DominicLGSTYLOB_S-V2.img if you have any issues please feel free to contact me on hangouts or text me through 5418870575 maybe even call if its on the weekends you could always comment on my youtube page at HERE
all the files you will need please do install the drivers that i provided you will need them to complete the process without any errors
Send_Command.zip found HERE
LG Drivers found HERE
DominicLGSTYLOB_S-V2.img found HERE
UNZIP ALL WITH WINDOWS UNZIPPER EXCEPT SYSTEM.IMG system img is to go into the external sd card
File Path Should Look like this /storage/external_SD/DominicLGSTYLOB_S-V1.img
Cracked pandora.apk
DO NOT DO A FACTORY RESET SOME ISSUES WILL OCCUR
I personally Tested this
Do not attempt if your Software version is on ZV4 >Easy way to tell>(LTE WITH SPINNING SPARK STAR LOGO)<you will have to download the ZV4 image then go on over to 6th_hokage's page with the zv4 system.img flash it go to his thread zv5 unbrick then download his update.zip file then go over here and start flashing after your device fully optimises apps and you know your on ZV5
i have here a Custom image that comes with the latest updates with the newest busybox,play store,google play settings,Xposed Installer w Command script already installed,Gmail nothing else all GOOGLE APPS
1.Place downloaded .img to your external SD via adapter or through a Android running 4.0 n below without mtp you have or it will fail transferring to the SD card because it timed out thanks to windows being a pain
2.Now place SD back into your phone
3.Reboot your device into download mode pop out battery then pop it back in press and hold the volume up and plug in the phone into your pc
4.Download this folder and unzip it to your desktop:
5.Run ports.bat from within the extracted folder, to find your correct port (use the one with: LGVZANDNETDIAG1)Usually when your first installing the drivers and your looking at the progress it will briefly show the port number for you
5.In the Send_Command folder hold shift and right click and choose open command windows here
Please open notepad to make this easier on you
Copy all commands and erase the (Your Port #) in the code and then copy and paste everything that is on this
6
Code:
Send_Command.exe \\.\COM(your Port #)
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Code:
dd if=/storage/external_SD/DominicLGSTYLOB_S-V2.img bs=8192 seek=42816 count=327680 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0
you will see a flashing _ line wait about 3-5 minutes and it should show up a # sign once that shows up
8
Code:
LEAVE
Your Device will reboot and it will take about 5-10 minutes to boot because it has to optimize all the apps
9 go into xposed installer modules then check both gravity box and XinternalSD then reboot your phone
10 go into XinternalSD then allow all apps including system apps then click enable for apps select all of them
11 go and download a app and watch your memory not plummet :good::good: other then the apk that gets installed just not the android files to run it that will just be installed on the sd card
and that's it your all done have fun with a more faster more memory phone
Made by a 16 year old
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You might want to remove the cracked pandora apk, they don't take kindly to piracy on this site because it steals from developers.

Thediesel1972 said:
You might want to remove the cracked pandora apk, they don't take kindly to piracy on this site because it steals from developers.
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I took it down although it doesn't download anything from Pandora it just unlimited skips and no ads

Thediesel1972 said:
You might want to remove the cracked pandora apk, they don't take kindly to piracy on this site because it steals from developers.
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Might want to take down your post also because it still reveals the link

DominicGresham said:
Might want to take down your post also because it still reveals the link
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will this work for the T-mobile version?

thugmafia said:
will this work for the T-mobile version?
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Sadly to say if you flash this on your tmobile phone you will no longer have a phone its kinda like flashing the kdz file for a tmobile phone on the boost one it just messes everything up sorry dude it wont even allow you back into recovery after that

DominicGresham said:
Sadly to say if you flash this on your tmobile phone you will no longer have a phone its kinda like flashing the kdz file for a tmobile phone on the boost one it just messes everything up sorry dude it wont even allow you back into recovery after that
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thanks for that info

thugmafia said:
thanks for that info
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no problem

wheres the stock apps like camera and messaging

daskydivr said:
wheres the stock apps like camera and messaging
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oh sorry xda didn't notify me about that message sorry i have them if you would like them i was just thinking all google

DominicGresham said:
oh sorry xda didn't notify me about that message sorry i have them if you would like them i was just thinking all google
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Would it be possible to get though's stock apps like camera and message by chance?
Thank's ahead of time!

Ubiquitous_22 said:
Would it be possible to get though's stock apps like camera and message by chance?
Thank's ahead of time!
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ya let me pull them from the stock img

Me too, thanks!
DominicGresham said:
ya let me pull them from the stock img
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Dominic, I haven't had the guts yet to flash your rom, but I will. I was interested in getting the stock camera apk too, if I could. I was messing with an uninstaller an deleted my stock cam, so could I get a link also, thanks, johnm

Heres camera apk for some reason i wasnt able to get the messaging apk out of it

DominicGresham said:
Heres camera apk for some reason i wasnt able to get the messaging apk out of it
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Right on Bro!, Thanks! Not working though. I dwnld it twice, it fails at the end of installation. I'm on the same as you LS770ZV5

Stuck
I do the send command to the proper port...then i paste the next command to read the .img from the sd and it just jumps to another #. I type LEAVE and my phone reboots and that's it. Nothing happens. Help?

do you know where I can find the stock boost firmware

daskydivr said:
do you know where I can find the stock boost firmware
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its the system img that 6th_Hokage posted

The stock camera and stock gallery app would be nice to have added. Otherwise it's great and I appreciate you putting this together.

[Utility] Android boot Manager APK

Android Boot Manager (ABM), my goal is to make the procedure (Backup, Unpack, Edit, Repack and Flashe boot.img or recovery.img) so easy and accessible to all users without resorting to the command prompt , only a single click to get a quick and successful outcome at the same time .
This is the third version of the program.
Source (GITHUB SOURCE https://github.com/aToxyD/android_boot_image_manager_apk).
WHAT'S NEW
- Some optimization.
- Add new Text Editor with high syntax.
THANKS
* xiaolu, original author of boot.img tool(GITHUB SOURCE https://github.com/xiaolu/mkbootimg_tools).
* Modding.MyMind, for his heavily modification of boot.img tool.
* Tah Wei Hoon, for TextWarrior.
* Dmytro Tarianyk, for Android Floating Action Button.
* Anthony Restaino, for Grant.
IMPORTANT
- Root is only necessary for Unpacking boot patched by "superSu or Magisk" and Backup/Flash Operations, so if you want to unpack stock boot or you have your favorite flasher apk like "Rachr", if so you dont need to check "Root Access" in settings menu.
- Please uninstall any previous version of ABM before installing the newer.

I do not like people to coming here and take what they wanted and leave like a thief , at least leave a comment. . .
This work is for all, so help your self.

atoxyd said:
Android Boot Manager (ABM), my goal is to make the procedure (Backup, Unpack, Edit, Repack and Flashe boot.img or recovery.img) so easy and accessible to all users without resorting to the command prompt , only a single click to get a quick and successful outcome at the same time .
This is the second version of the program.
WHAT'S NEW
- Corrected some bugs related to compatibility with Android 6.
- Use xiaolu mkbootimg tools (GITHUB SOURCE https://github.com/xiaolu/mkbootimg_tools)
TODO
- add support to x86, mips arch.
- add support to put files to unpacked folder.
- add support to combinedboot , in Xperia device recovery ramdisk is combined with system ramdisk.
IMPORTANT
- The apk need root access to work.
- Note that make change by adding files to unpacked folder with root explorer, the owner will be root and the apk will not work, if you do this you must change the owner to ABM apk.
THANKS
* xiaolu, original author of boot.img tool(GITHUB SOURCE https://github.com/xiaolu/mkbootimg_tools).
* modding.MyMind, for his heavily modification of boot.img tool.
* @bigsupersquid for his support and motivate from the beginning.
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mtk support?

lixia1998 said:
mtk support?
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Certainly I am working on this , but you should help me.

New version won't install on Kit Kat

PiggyFlooper said:
New version won't install on Kit Kat
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Okay my friend, try to uninstall the old version, and tell me.

atoxyd said:
Okay my friend, try to uninstall the old version, and tell me.
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You were right, I'll start project tonight editing ramdisk on my LG Volt

Are extracted files accessible in file system? I can't find them

levone1 said:
Are extracted files accessible in file system? I can't find them
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Unpacked to /data/local/ABM

PiggyFlooper said:
Unpacked to /data/local/ABM
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But beware when you add new files to the unpacked folder , you must take into account that owner will be. root , so you must set owner to ABM apk.

atoxyd said:
But beware when you add new files to the unpacked folder , you must take into account that owner will be. root , so you must set owner to ABM apk.
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So I tested with twrp IMG, and successful unpack to /data/local. Then I tried with my current kernel, and nothing's happening. I get a message that's not clear to me, (screenshot 2), and no output. Any ideas?

levone1 said:
So I tested with twrp IMG, and successful unpack to /data/local. Then I tried with my current kernel, and nothing's happening. I get a message that's not clear to me, (screenshot 2), and no output. Any ideas?
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It seems that you delete the directory /data/local/ABM, So close the apk and open it again or wipe apk data and try again, if any problems tell me please :thumbup:

atoxyd said:
It seems that you delete the directory /data/local/ABM, So close the apk and open it again or wipe apk data and try again, if any problems tell me please :thumbup:
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That was my original thought, so I wiped data and tries again, but no different... I'll just uninstall and reinstall, and probably be fine. Thanks

atoxyd said:
It seems that you delete the directory /data/local/ABM, So close the apk and open it again or wipe apk data and try again, if any problems tell me please :thumbup:
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Same thing after reinstall. I tried with twrp file again, and works fine, but with kernel file, error msg...

It seems that the image you want to unpack it is not an android image.

atoxyd said:
It seems that the image you want to unpack it is not an android image.
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It's the AOSP kernel from the ROM I'm currently using.
https://mega.nz/#!do51zAZS!QG5jTdpynPjNs7jrbERsdwRKjdac9tz-0SxUX6HyJsk

Try to edit devices.xml in /sdcard/ABM directory and backup kernel using ABM app, after try to unpack boo.img backed up, you find it in /sdcard/ABM/backup directory.

levone1 said:
It's the AOSP kernel from the ROM I'm currently using.
https://mega.nz/#!do51zAZS!QG5jTdpynPjNs7jrbERsdwRKjdac9tz-0SxUX6HyJsk
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Well my friend, try to delete space in the name of image.
Linux ..........img will be
Linix_..........img

levone1 said:
It's the AOSP kernel from the ROM I'm currently using.
https://mega.nz/#!do51zAZS!QG5jTdpynPjNs7jrbERsdwRKjdac9tz-0SxUX6HyJsk
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Well my friend, delete space in the name of the image.
Linux 3.10....img
will be
Linux_3.10....img

Well my friend @levone1, delete space in the name of the image.
Linux 3.10....img
will be
Linux_3.10....img

Change Splash Screen (Working on Pie)

First of all, thank you a lot
@hanspampel (For the zip)
@pendor24 (For your tutorial --- https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/how-to/tuto-custom-splash-screen-s8-sm-g955f-t3623368)
@Redline (for adb)
everyone that ever contributed to this platform
Required:
1. PC with Windows
2. ADB Drivers (https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4623157&d=1540039037)
3. Patience
Steps:
1. Open 1 CMD inside of ADB folder.
2. Type:
Code:
adb shell
Code:
su
(There should be a Magisk pop-up on your phone. Grant it.)
Code:
dd if=/dev/block/platform/11120000.ufs/by-name/UP_PARAM of=/sdcard/up_param.bin
Code:
mkdir /sdcard/up_param
Code:
cd /sdcard/up_param
Code:
tar xf /sdcard/up_param.bin
3. Now, go to your internal storage and you'll find a folder named param.bin. Inside, there are many .jpg. Search the logo.jpg
Using any program, edit it as you like. !!! THE FILE SHOULD NOT BE >400KB !!!
Name it logo.jpg (Just like this. Not anything else).
Copy the logo.jpg on root of your internal storage (not in a folder).
4. Type:
Code:
exit
Code:
su
Code:
cp -f /sdcard/logo.jpg /sdcard/up_param/logo.jpg
Code:
cd /sdcard/up_param
Code:
tar cf - `ls | sort -t.` > /sdcard/up_param.bin
Code:
dd if=/sdcard/up_param.bin of=/dev/block/platform/11120000.ufs/by-name/UP-PARAM
5. If everything worked, there should be no error. Now reboot. The splash is NOT CHANGED YET. Now we'll change it.
6. Download the zip attached.
7. Open it. Inside there is a logo.jpg. Replace it with your logo.jpg.
8. Save the zip. Copy it on your internal storage.
9. Flash it using TWRP.
10. Profit.
I can make custom splash screens for a very small donation (1$). I would like to buy a laptop for college, so everything helps!. Thanks in advance!
Examples

Soon I will post a tutorial on how to change boot animation/shut down animation

Hello
everything can be done from the emulator terminal.

pendor24 said:
Hello
everything can be done from the emulator terminal.
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Hey, I know that, but I find it useful to make it on PC, because you edit it on your PC, right?. I will post a link to your thread for people who want to use emulator. Thanks again for your tutorial!

azZA_09 said:
Hey, I know that, but I find it useful to make it on PC, because you edit it on your PC, right?. I will post a link to your thread for people who want to use emulator. Thanks again for your tutorial!
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with pleasure .
you can edit it on your mobile with photoshop.
and configure it without using a zip or have a custom recovery.

Thank you for your time and effort to bring us this magical pleasure and enjoyment with your guide
Thank you!

Man this epic. Thank you so much for this tutorial. Been wanting to learn this for ages just csnt find anything beyond xda to help..

Good looking splash screens you made there OP.

Androiderprime said:
Man this epic. Thank you so much for this tutorial. Been wanting to learn this for ages just csnt find anything beyond xda to help..
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Thank you!

Megaflop666 said:
Good looking splash screens you made there OP.
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Thank you!
I can create custom splash for 1$

azZA_09 said:
Thank you!
I can create custom splash for 1$
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Appreciate the offer, but I always make my own stuff. NOW, if you were doing custom boot anim's, we could talk. My animations always look f'd up when i'm done. LoL

There is no need to do the steps to extract logo.jpg from param.
i just flashed my custom logo zip directly from TWRP recovery and changed the bootlogo.
if you want to go back to stock boot splash
either flash stock bootloader via odin or
flash the zip of stock boot splash via TWRP.

kingwicked said:
There is no need to do the steps to extract logo.jpg from param.
i just flashed my custom logo zip directly from TWRP recovery and changed the bootlogo.
if you want to go back to stock boot splash
either flash stock bootloader via odin or
flash the zip of stock boot splash via TWRP.
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For some devices, like mine, the param step is required. IDK why, but glad it works for you anyway!

Superuser one I made, it's pretty minimal and for not having the front and just copy paste-ing it looks pretty good.

Anyone have a note 10 splash for our note 9? just a simple stock note 10 screen without any changes...
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bustyouup4free said:
Anyone have a note 10 splash for our note 9? just a simple stock note 10 screen without any changes...
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Ripped it from a Note10+ splash changer and removed the + and shifted Knox thing over. Might look a little different but should be fine.

Why would you honestly want the note 10 or 10 plus splash screen on a note 9? do you want it that bad but can't really get it that you want to make your 9 seem like a 10 just so you can stop wanting it so bad

KingVekxin said:
Why would you honestly want the note 10 or 10 plus splash screen on a note 9? do you want it that bad but can't really get it that you want to make your 9 seem like a 10 just so you can stop wanting it so bad
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Agreed. That's just so weird.
I'm going to buy a Tesla emblem, and go stick it on my nice lil Mazda 3. This way I can confuse myself and others.

Does this work on the unlocked Snapdragon model? (N9600)
Has anyone tested it?

Does this also work on a Note 10+/Exynos with Android 10? Anyone tried it?
In case of a bootloop etc., can I just flash stock bootloader via odin and undo all?
How can I flash the zip without TWRP ? I don't have a custom ROM just Magisk root!