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I don't take the responsibility for any damage caused by the information included.
This is not my intention to reveal any secrets of HTC Company. All this information was known earlier. I've just collected it in one place and used it for repairing my broken HTC device.
Although it was successfully tested on Herald from Dopod, it should work on any Herald and as far as I know this is the only hope, especially for Heralds with low SPL number, broken by flashing with HardSPL
If you find this tutorial useful, do it on your risk.
I've spent a lot of time in searching of a solution for my bricked Dopod C858. It has been bricked after Hard-SPL by Olipro. When this Hard-SPL was first introduced, there wasn't any warnings about minimum SPL and GSM versions requirements. That's why there is a lot of people with their Heralds stuck in the bootloader mode without a possibility of successful flashing in any way.
One of the symptoms was Invalid Update Tool 300 Error when I was trying to flash even with the official RUU. The other symptom was "GetDeviceCID: Error - InitDecoder" when getdevinfo command was typed at MTTY console.
Finally I was able to recover from this state. I successfully created the goldcard - a micro SD card with the special header, which gives us a temporary SuperCID status (security level 0). In this way we are able to flash the new ROM via SD card, instead of using the official RUU (ROM Update Utility). If it is not enough to flash successfully, we can use a wonderful service tool included in Herald's diagnostic image (heradiag.nbh).
All the credits goes to "itsme" and his hard work. It wouldn't be possible without his knowledge, his help and his great software. Willem agreed to make this tutorial and share this knowledge on the forum.
Thank you Willem!
I would also like to thank "pof" for his effort and although he couldn't find a solution, he tried to help me, so thank you Pau!
The other person I would like to thank is "canonyang_China". I know he is accused of stealing Olipro's ideas of Hard-SPL. I only want to thank him for posting heradiag.nbh file. This is the great tool which together with the goldcard can do a lot.
I would also like to mention one person. It's "jockyw". He has almost identical solution but he has found it by himself. If you find this tutorial too hard to deal with I recommend to contact "jockyw" and he will help you for a small paypal donation.
TUTORIAL:
***********************************************************
Requirements (not tested on other configurations):
1) Windows XP with SP3
2) ActiveSync 4.5
3) ActivePerl 5.8.8.822
4) Crypt-DES and XdaDevelopers-NbfUtils PERL packages
5) typhoonnbfdecode.pl PERL program
6) itsutils tools
7) working mobile device with any Windows mobile OS (2003, 5.0, 6.0)
8) any .nbh ROM file from the official Herald's RUU
9) heradiag.nbh file
10) micro SD card (tested on 512MB and 1GB)
Ad.2) download your language verion of ActiveSync and install it:
Ad.3) download and install MSI installer of ActivePerl 5.8.8.822 from http://www.activestate.com
http://www.activestate.com/store/download_file.aspx?binGUID=e5c71329-b7a6-4563-8199-e1483f751c4f
Ad.4) run Perl Package Manager from Windows Start Menu
change PPM Preferences (run Preferences from the Perl Package Manager menu and switch to the repository tab):
- Add repositories:
Name: itsme
Location: http://www.xs4all.nl/~itsme/projects/perl/ppm
- Add repository:
Name: theoryx
Location: http://theoryx5.uwinnipeg.ca/ppms/package.xml
After database synchronization install those packages (at the main window of Perl Package manager find those packages, mark them for install (the icon with green plus, next to the search bar) and run marked action(green arrow icon)):
-Crypt-DES
-XdaDevelopers-NbfUtils
If you can't find those packages on your list, please make sure you have selected "All packages" from "View" menu in Perl Package Manager main window.
Ad.5) download typhoonnbfdecode.pl from http://www.nah6.com/~itsme/cvs-xdadevtools/xda2nbftool/
Save it to "C:\itsutilsbin"
Ad.6) download itsutilsbin package from http://www.xs4all.nl/~itsme/projects/xda/tools.html. Unpack it to "C:\itsutilsbin"
http://nah6.com/~itsme/itsutilsbin-20080602.zip
Ad.7) Find a working Windows mobile device and use it to format your micro SD card as FAT32. It's important to do this on working mobile device with any Windows mobile OS (2003, 5.0, 6.0) because PC USB card readers causing troubles with making a goldcard because of a different MBR interpretation.
- Activesync your working Windows mobile device with SD card inside
- On your PC enter windows command mode (Start->Run... cmd)
- Choose your itsutilsbin directory (cd C:\itsutilsbin),
- Run this command (l means a letter 'el' - not a digit 'one'):
psdread -l
If you have problems with running psdread -l you probably have problems with the security configuration of your mobile device. There are many options to change it. In my case I was using Device Security Manager PowerToy for Windows Mobile 5.0
It is recommended to save your security configuration, then change it to the Security Off level and after the whole goldcard preparation process, load saved configuration preset if you don't want to leave your Windows mobile device Security Off. You should have your mobile device ActiveSync with your PC when you are using this tool.
- If everything went OK, look at the result at the cmd window after psdread -l and find something like that:
remote disk 1 has 1984000 sectors of 512 bytes - 968.75Mbyte
SerialNr: 75 63 00 49 8a f2 00 80 47 31 30 55 53 44 53 03
- in the next step you will have to replace the first byte ( in this case '75' ) with '00' and write this ID without spaces between numbers - this will be your modified cardid
In this example your modified cardid will be 006300498af200804731305553445303
(Thank you "hookcard" for reporting troubles in this step)
Run this command, where <cardid> is your modified cardid:
perl typhoonnbfdecode.pl -p cardid=<cardid> -p keys=tornado -p seclevel=0 -d goldcard.img
- Your goldcard image will be saved in your current directory (C:\itsutilsbin)
- If you have error message connected with msvcr71.dll file, please download this file or try to find it somewhere on your system partition and then copy it to the directory containing typhoonnbfdecode.pl (C:\itsutilsbin)
Then repeat the previous step with running typhoonnbfdecode.pl
If everything went OK, run this command, where <number> is a number under which you have your SD card during psdread -l command, for example, "remote disk 1 has 1984000 sectors of 512 bytes - 968.75Mbyte" means that your <number> is 1:
psdwrite -<number> goldcard.img 0 0x120
Now you have a card which gives you SuperCID - you can test it with MTTY and see that g_cKeyCardSecurityLevel = 0
Ad.8) Remember to have more than a half of the battery capacity available before you start this step!
- download any official Herald's RUU and extract it to the directory, where you should find RUU_signed.nbh ROM file. (It was tested with Dopod's ROM). Copy this .nbh file to your goldcard changing its name to heraimg.nbh
- Enter the bootloader mode. When you will see on your Herald's screen the question: "Update SD image?" you will have 10 seconds to press Volume Down button and this way to start flashing
Unfortunatelly, if something will go wrong and i.e. you will see SD update failed you will have to use heradiag.nbh file to enter special menu during the start of the bootloader mode. If you have problems with flashing, please read the step below:
Ad.9) download and unpack heradiag.zip file from this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=332413&highlight=heradiag.nbh&page=6
Remember to have more than a half of the battery capacity available before you start!
- Copy heradiag.nbh on your goldcard together with any official .nbh ROM from ROM Update Utility from the previous step.
- boot your Herald in bootloader mode and you will see the diagnostic menu where you will have Reflash Image option. Choose Reflash Image and after the flashing process (about 5 minutes) please softreset your device.
That's all! You should see your Herald properly booting Windows OS.
Good luck!
Anyone had any luck with this?
I tried.
Everything is O.K.
ok first of all thank you very much for as a hope gain to bring our herald to live again.
but there is some point at this thread i didnt get it so plz if u could help me
1-
run Perl Package Manager from Windows Start Menu
change PPM Preferences:
- Add repository: itsme http://www.xs4all.nl/~itsme/projects/perl/ppm
- Add repository: theoryx http://theoryx5.uwinnipeg.ca/ppms/package.xml
After database synchronization install those packages (mark them for install and run marked action):
-Crypt-DES
-XdaDevelopers-NbfUtils
what is crypt -des
and when i open the link (add rep.by itsme )
there is too many files to download.
which one is that files u mean
i download them all but it seems they work on linux not in windows
so plz if u make that point more clear or at least post some pictures..
2-
does any official room will work .or it must be the exact cid room.
I've updated this tutorial and now it should be more clear.
According to your question about the ROMs - if you successfully create the Goldcard you will be able to flash any ROM, not only those matching your original CID.
halder said:
...............
what is crypt -des
and when i open the link (add rep.by itsme )
there is too many files to download.
which one is that files u mean
i download them all but it seems they work on linux not in windows
so plz if u make that point more clear or at least post some pictures..
2-
does any official room will work .or it must be the exact cid room.
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how come i cant find XdaDevelelopers-NbfUtils package?
i have added the repository correctly.
i can see from the status screen:
Synchronizing Database ...
Downloading ActiveState Package Repository packlist ... done
Updating ActiveState Package Repository database ... done
Downloading itsme packlist ... redirect
Downloading itsme packlist ... done
Downloading itsme Win32-API-0.41WJ PPD ... done
Downloading itsme XdaDevelopers-CompressUtils PPD ... done
Downloading itsme XdaDevelopers-NbfUtils PPD ... done
Downloading theoryx packlist ... not modified
but i just can find the module (ie. XdaDevelopers-NbfUtils)
i have also tried the command line installation but no luck..
anyone??
maybe someone can post the perl folder, with the required modules installed?
Do you have "All Packages" chosen through View Menu?
klikman said:
how come i cant find XdaDevelelopers-NbfUtils package?
i have added the repository correctly.
i can see from the status screen:
Synchronizing Database ...
Downloading ActiveState Package Repository packlist ... done
Updating ActiveState Package Repository database ... done
Downloading itsme packlist ... redirect
Downloading itsme packlist ... done
Downloading itsme Win32-API-0.41WJ PPD ... done
Downloading itsme XdaDevelopers-CompressUtils PPD ... done
Downloading itsme XdaDevelopers-NbfUtils PPD ... done
Downloading theoryx packlist ... not modified
but i just can find the module (ie. XdaDevelopers-NbfUtils)
i have also tried the command line installation but no luck..
anyone??
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Hi there! I also have a bricked Herald. I'm in Brazil and a store wants around 200 US dollars to fix the phone and it's too high.
I saw that the file itsme XdaDevelopers-NbfUtils PPD has just a text indicating an e-mail adress.
I saw in another site that this file has another content.
May be this is why we cannot find the package to install.
If i find a way to fix my Herald here i will do a very good donate!!
Thanks,
Alencar
alencarfr said:
Hi there! I also have a bricked Herald. I'm in Brazil and a store wants around 200 US dollars to fix the phone and it's too high.
I saw that the file itsme XdaDevelopers-NbfUtils PPD has just a text indicating an e-mail adress.
I saw in another site that this file has another content.
May be this is why we cannot find the package to install.
If i find a way to fix my Herald here i will do a very good donate!!
Thanks,
Alencar
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Go to this thread, it will explain how to fix your phone....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=345411
Hi Mkoz,
Tried your procedure but when start bootloader it do not read the SDcard. I copied Heradiag to the card but it do not run. The bootloader remains the same as before.
No Signal. With MTTTy I gave the command set 32 1 and get the message:
================================================
+ SD Controller init
- SD Controller init
+StorageInit
SDInit+++
PL_SDSetSlotNumber() - MPUIO_SDIF_SEL1=0, MPUIO_SD_IF_SEL=0
SDCmd8 Command response time-out. MMC_STAT = 80
SDCmd8 Command response time-out. MMC_STAT = 80
SDCmd8 Command response time-out. MMC_STAT = 80
SDInit - SD ver1.0
SDCmd1 Command response time-out. MMC_STAT = 80
SDCmd1 Command response time-out. MMC_STAT = 80
SDCmd1 Command response time-out. MMC_STAT = 80
SD clock to 24MHz
***** user area size = 0x79280000 Bytes
SDInit---
SDInit OK
Unlimited time!
GetDeviceCID: Error - InitDecoder
g_cKeyCardSecurityLevel = 0
HTCE
=======================================================
So, please could you help me ? Thanks! Alencar
Hi,
Where did you format your SD card before preparing Goldcard? In Windows Mobile device or in laptop or PC card reader?
alencarfr said:
Hi Mkoz,
Tried your procedure but when start bootloader it do not read the SDcard. I copied Heradiag to the card but it do not run. The bootloader remains the same as before.
g_cKeyCardSecurityLevel = 0
So, please could you help me ? Thanks! Alencar
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Hi Mkoz,
I formatted using Pocketmechanics in my HTC universal in mode FAT32.
I'm really looking forward to see the mobile working.
Thanks!! Alencar
please SIR how can i change cardid ?
and witch tool i use ?
Hi,
I've sent you my private message but you haven't answered so I have to ask you in this thread:
- What is the size of your SD card? I successfully tested it with 512MB and 1GB cards.
alencarfr said:
Hi Mkoz,
I formatted using Pocketmechanics in my HTC universal in mode FAT32.
I'm really looking forward to see the mobile working.
Thanks!! Alencar
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Sucessfully tested with 2gb card
BTW, HardSPL'd devices doesn't want to load heradiag!
i can see from the status screen:
Synchronizing Database ...
Downloading ActiveState Package Repository packlist ... done
Updating ActiveState Package Repository database ... done
Downloading itsme packlist ... redirect
Downloading itsme packlist ... done
Downloading itsme Win32-API-0.41WJ PPD ... done
Downloading itsme XdaDevelopers-CompressUtils PPD ... done
Downloading itsme XdaDevelopers-NbfUtils PPD ... done
I found -Crypt-DES but not found -XdaDevelopers-NbfUtils
Please help me! Thanks
same here
already try restarting my windows still no luck
I guess you are doing something wrong because there are people who were successful with this tutorial. Maybe you don't have "All packages" chosen from the menu.
I have updated point 4 of my tutorial so please take a look.
I've also posted in this thread my answer to someone who had the same problem like you and he didn't answered anymore so I guess as a result he created Goldcard successfully.
If it will help you, please let us know.
TINDUNG10 said:
i can see from the status screen:
Synchronizing Database ...
Downloading ActiveState Package Repository packlist ... done
Updating ActiveState Package Repository database ... done
Downloading itsme packlist ... redirect
Downloading itsme packlist ... done
Downloading itsme Win32-API-0.41WJ PPD ... done
Downloading itsme XdaDevelopers-CompressUtils PPD ... done
Downloading itsme XdaDevelopers-NbfUtils PPD ... done
I found -Crypt-DES but not found -XdaDevelopers-NbfUtils
Please help me! Thanks
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_________________________________________________________________________
welcom to the Eken m001 Special forum
http://slatedroid.com/
All thanks goes to *** zipper_x*** from Slate droid forum
this is the root method he wrote
Here the How-To:
-Download this package: http://www.rapidshare.com/files/387342034/eken_tools.zip
-Then use the official updated ROM (script folder)
-Open android_fs.tgz with 7zip and add the "su" command in system/bin without uncompressing it.
-Change update.sh with the one in the package
-Put the script folder on SD card and update your firmware a usual
-Install superuser.apk
-Install connectbot.apk
-Put your device in debug mode (Settings/Appplications/Developement/USB debugging)
-Start ConnectBot and open a local session
-Type su and wait few seconds
-A window will popup informing you that su want root:root. Click alway allow...
-And voila you have root
for more informations this is the link to the root page at post 6
http://slatedroid.com/
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Slate droid
http://slatedroid.com/
All thanks goes to *** ECOTOX *** from Slate droid forum
the first costum rom
http://rapidshare.com/files/387416550/ECOTOX_ModM001Firmware_v3.6.7.zip
v3.6.7 Changelog [Current Stable]
------------------------------------
for this one i did minimal changes, just slimmed it up alot
added desckclock
remove alarm clock
added root method by zipperx(follow the root steps)
removed alot of chinese stuff
added home++ launcher
that should be it (may be missing something? XP)
Note: I am not responsible for any data loss or damage that may occur , use at own risk
all the data on your device will be deleted by updating
How to update:
1.Download the Script.rar above
2.unpack the Script.rar to get the Script Folder
3.copy the Script Folder to the SD card ( use small card 256 mb - 1 GB )
4.Put the card in your putted off Device and then start the device and it will start flashing automatically , the screen will show some messages about updating and it will take 5-10 min .( all the data on your device will be deleted )
5.after flash finishing the devise will restart or goes off and you have to start it again
for more informations this is the link to the costum rom
http://slatedroid.com/
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Slate droid
http://slatedroid.com/
the disassembly of the Eken m001
All thanks goes to *** Aimless_E, Matt and Mike *** from Slate droid forum
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for the full tear down and the rest pictures visit Slate droid
http://slatedroid.com/
or visit this page
http://groups.google.com/group/ekenm001/web/aimless-teardown-pics
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All thanks goes to *** Willo *** from Slate droid forum
the new Firmware update to Android 1.6 newest kernel
Android Version : 1.6
Kernel Version : 2.6.29
Wmt SDK Version : 1.7.1
Fixed re-Orientation speed
Fixed App orientation
Generally considered "smoother"
http://www.4shared.com/file/WvgpayY7/script.html
Note: I am not responsible for any data loss or damage that may occur , use at own risk
all the data on your device will be deleted by updating
How to update:
1.Download the Script.rar above
2.unpack the Script.rar to get the Script Folder
3.copy the Script Folder to the SD card ( use small card 256 mb - 1 GB )
4.Put the card in your putted off Device and then start the device and it will start flashing automatically , the screen will show some messages about updating and it will take 5-10 min .( all the data on your device will be deleted )
5.after flash finishing the devise will ask you to remove the sd card and will reboot
For more informations follow this link
http://slatedroid.com/
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We need all the experts and all your efforts to assist us to get the best from this device
http://slatedroid.com/
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The original update from Eken to android 1.6
Slate Droid is back and full working now
Where can someone even buy an Eken m001? A 7inch Android tablet for less than $100? Yes, please!
cashless said:
Where can someone even buy an Eken m001? A 7inch Android tablet for less than $100? Yes, please!
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Ebay search for ( android 7 )
49.99 off of ebay
I got mine off of ebay from a seller called colorsky888 . I got 2 off of him for 60$ but his price has gone up a little to 49$. Still a great deal. I can't wait to get mine with all the action going on for this little tablet. I have a feeling that I will soon out grow then with there limitations. I'm looking to get one of the newer ones that are a little more expensive but you get more out of them. I would like to have a M-T 10+ screen and blue touth aswell as better battery life.. Still .. I realy can't wait to get the 2 Eken tablets.
its not 49.99 when they charge 65 for shipping.
Wow ..
I had free shipping with mine from the same seller. Guess he was not making a profit or they are now selling to well that he upped the price. Contact him about the shipping cost. Often they will bring it down or even ship if for free if you ask .. I have to wait 14 days to get mine. The 65$ shipping is for 3 day shipping service. I like to have stuff fast but that's overkill and over priced.
Need mirror site for script
can someone reupload this file http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6955629/script.rar
to a irror site.dropbox have suspended this account thank you
jla888 said:
can someone reupload this file http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6955629/script.rar
to a irror site.dropbox have suspended this account thank you
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Link Updated
http://slatedroid.com/
The cheapest I found was on dealxtreme.
The SlateDroid forum has moved: It is now at www.slatedroid.com
ahmedkom said:
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_________________________________________________________________________
welcom to the Eken m001 Special forum
http://slatedroid.com/
All thanks goes to *** zipper_x*** from Slate droid forum
this is the root method he wrote
Here the How-To:
-Download this package: http://www.rapidshare.com/files/387342034/eken_tools.zip
-Then use the official updated ROM (script folder)
-Open android_fs.tgz with 7zip and add the "su" command in system/bin without uncompressing it.
-Change update.sh with the one in the package
-Put the script folder on SD card and update your firmware a usual
-Install superuser.apk
-Install connectbot.apk
-Put your device in debug mode (Settings/Appplications/Developement/USB debugging)
-Start ConnectBot and open a local session
-Type su and wait few seconds
-A window will popup informing you that su want root:root. Click alway allow...
-And voila you have root
for more informations this is the link to the root page at post 6
http://slatedroid.com/
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Slate droid
http://slatedroid.com/
All thanks goes to *** ECOTOX *** from Slate droid forum
the first costum rom
http://rapidshare.com/files/387416550/ECOTOX_ModM001Firmware_v3.6.7.zip
v3.6.7 Changelog [Current Stable]
------------------------------------
for this one i did minimal changes, just slimmed it up alot
added desckclock
remove alarm clock
added root method by zipperx(follow the root steps)
removed alot of chinese stuff
added home++ launcher
that should be it (may be missing something? XP)
Note: I am not responsible for any data loss or damage that may occur , use at own risk
all the data on your device will be deleted by updating
How to update:
1.Download the Script.rar above
2.unpack the Script.rar to get the Script Folder
3.copy the Script Folder to the SD card ( use small card 256 mb - 1 GB )
4.Put the card in your putted off Device and then start the device and it will start flashing automatically , the screen will show some messages about updating and it will take 5-10 min .( all the data on your device will be deleted )
5.after flash finishing the devise will restart or goes off and you have to start it again
for more informations this is the link to the costum rom
http://slatedroid.com/
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Slate droid
http://slatedroid.com/
the disassembly of the Eken m001
All thanks goes to *** Aimless_E, Matt and Mike *** from Slate droid forum
for the full tear down and the rest pictures visit Slate droid
http://slatedroid.com/
or visit this page
http://groups.google.com/group/ekenm001/web/aimless-teardown-pics
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
All thanks goes to *** Willo *** from Slate droid forum
the new Firmware update to Android 1.6 newest kernel
Android Version : 1.6
Kernel Version : 2.6.29
Wmt SDK Version : 1.7.1
Fixed re-Orientation speed
Fixed App orientation
Generally considered "smoother"
http://www.4shared.com/file/WvgpayY7/script.html
Note: I am not responsible for any data loss or damage that may occur , use at own risk
all the data on your device will be deleted by updating
How to update:
1.Download the Script.rar above
2.unpack the Script.rar to get the Script Folder
3.copy the Script Folder to the SD card ( use small card 256 mb - 1 GB )
4.Put the card in your putted off Device and then start the device and it will start flashing automatically , the screen will show some messages about updating and it will take 5-10 min .( all the data on your device will be deleted )
5.after flash finishing the devise will ask you to remove the sd card and will reboot
For more informations follow this link
http://slatedroid.com/
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
We need all the experts and all your efforts to assist us to get the best from this device
http://slatedroid.com/
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Note: xda-developers.com forum is the best forum for all developers on the internet
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sir,
is this like flashing new ROM, cause im a newby with android,
from your explanation please advice step by step for upgrading :
cause i have read this thread http://slatedroid.com/index.php?topic=3.0
just download and unzip to SD and upgrade by itself or what, can u help me.
i dont understand.
basically i want use slatedroid 1.2,
but i dont know how to use it.
there are download links there.
If you read other topics on this you'll see the rooting thread which talks about the script dir as well.
Also make sure when you format the SD card is is FAT32 filesystem. That would stop the SD card from reading it.
anyone got a video of one of these running 1.6?
somewhat new to android, very new to tablets. but i am wondering if it would be able to create a recovery partition on the device to make it a little easier to flash roms in the future. i use one on my eris, just thinking it would be nice to have something similar on the tablet.
thank-you
ahmedkom said:
Here the How-To:
-Download this package: http://www.rapidshare.com/files/387342034/eken_tools.zip
-Then use the official updated ROM (script folder)
-Open android_fs.tgz with 7zip and add the "su" command in system/bin without uncompressing it.
-Change update.sh with the one in the package
-Put the script folder on SD card and update your firmware a usual
-Install superuser.apk
-Install connectbot.apk
-Put your device in debug mode (Settings/Appplications/Developement/USB debugging)
-Start ConnectBot and open a local session
-Type su and wait few seconds
-A window will popup informing you that su want root:root. Click alway allow...
-And voila you have root
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Hmm, replacing the "su" command with 7zip doesn't work. In the .tgz file theres a .tar file which cannot be edited with 7zip. I even can't add new files to it...
Update: I found out I had an old version of 7zip installed Works now!
Install Reading hebrew Language Androide 1.6 EKEN M001
התקנת השפה העברית לאייפד סיני
EKEN M001 / EKEN M002 / EKEN M003
לפרטים
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upgrade Android 1.6 to 2.2
Hi there,
is it possible to upgrade my M002 Android 1.6 to 2.2?
thanks!
Anybody got any updates on a custom rom for the Eken tablet? I'm not seeing a lot new on this since May this year. Would love an updated 2.0 or 2.1 rom with root and Market access for the m001. Thanks!
BAD Rapidshare LINK!!!!!! PREMIUM ACCOUNT REQUIRED!!!!!!! If some of us could afford premium accounts, we wouldn't need development.
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welcom to the Eken m001 Special forum
http://slatedroid.com/
All thanks goes to *** zipper_x*** from Slate droid forum
this is the root method he wrote
Here the How-To:
-Download this package: http://www.rapidshare.com/files/387342034/eken_tools.zip
-Then use the official updated ROM (script folder)
-Open android_fs.tgz with 7zip and add the "su" command in system/bin without uncompressing it.
-Change update.sh with the one in the package
-Put the script folder on SD card and update your firmware a usual
-Install superuser.apk
-Install connectbot.apk
-Put your device in debug mode (Settings/Appplications/Developement/USB debugging)
-Start ConnectBot and open a local session
-Type su and wait few seconds
-A window will popup informing you that su want root:root. Click alway allow...
-And voila you have root
for more informations this is the link to the root page at post 6
http://slatedroid.com/
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Slate droid
http://slatedroid.com/
All thanks goes to *** ECOTOX *** from Slate droid forum
the first costum rom
http://rapidshare.com/files/387416550/ECOTOX_ModM001Firmware_v3.6.7.zip
v3.6.7 Changelog [Current Stable]
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for this one i did minimal changes, just slimmed it up alot
added desckclock
remove alarm clock
added root method by zipperx(follow the root steps)
removed alot of chinese stuff
added home++ launcher
that should be it (may be missing something? XP)
Note: I am not responsible for any data loss or damage that may occur , use at own risk
all the data on your device will be deleted by updating
How to update:
1.Download the Script.rar above
2.unpack the Script.rar to get the Script Folder
3.copy the Script Folder to the SD card ( use small card 256 mb - 1 GB )
4.Put the card in your putted off Device and then start the device and it will start flashing automatically , the screen will show some messages about updating and it will take 5-10 min .( all the data on your device will be deleted )
5.after flash finishing the devise will restart or goes off and you have to start it again
for more informations this is the link to the costum rom
http://slatedroid.com/
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Slate droid
http://slatedroid.com/
the disassembly of the Eken m001
All thanks goes to *** Aimless_E, Matt and Mike *** from Slate droid forum
for the full tear down and the rest pictures visit Slate droid
http://slatedroid.com/
or visit this page
http://groups.google.com/group/ekenm001/web/aimless-teardown-pics
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All thanks goes to *** Willo *** from Slate droid forum
the new Firmware update to Android 1.6 newest kernel
Android Version : 1.6
Kernel Version : 2.6.29
Wmt SDK Version : 1.7.1
Fixed re-Orientation speed
Fixed App orientation
Generally considered "smoother"
http://www.4shared.com/file/WvgpayY7/script.html
Note: I am not responsible for any data loss or damage that may occur , use at own risk
all the data on your device will be deleted by updating
How to update:
1.Download the Script.rar above
2.unpack the Script.rar to get the Script Folder
3.copy the Script Folder to the SD card ( use small card 256 mb - 1 GB )
4.Put the card in your putted off Device and then start the device and it will start flashing automatically , the screen will show some messages about updating and it will take 5-10 min .( all the data on your device will be deleted )
5.after flash finishing the devise will ask you to remove the sd card and will reboot
For more informations follow this link
http://slatedroid.com/
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We need all the experts and all your efforts to assist us to get the best from this device
http://slatedroid.com/
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You do not need to be rooted! Just have USB debugging enabled in developer options.
Please post the official URL of the OTA that you obtain from following these steps so that everyone can download it safely and securely.
Please do not rehost the OTA zipfile on some ad-laden scammy download hosting website.
Steps shamelessly stolen from http://www.droid-life.com/2014/06/05/download-nexus-ota-url-file/
As soon as you get the OTA notice:
1. When you get prompted to download an update on your phone immediately plug your phone into a computer.
2. From that computer, open a command prompt, type “adb logcat” and hit enter. (On a Mac it’s “./adb logcat”)
3. The command prompt will then begin to spit out information from your phone.
4. Feel free to then tap the “Download” button on the update from your phone.
5. Once the download starts, you will be able to find the URL of the file that is downloading in the logcat.
6. You can do a handful of things now to find it-
a) See if you can spot a URL in the command prompt that starts with “android.clients.google.com” – or -
b) Copy the logcat info, paste into a text editor and then search for that string – or -
C) You could also search for the codename for the device (Ex: Moto G 2014 is “titan”)
Once you have the full URL, post it on the forums!
Nice
Some corrections:
first links for Motorola OTA zips start from storage.googleapis.com. not android.clients like of Nexus
second if you use adb logcat only, there will be a lot of text generated which deletes the logs captured at beginning (in which our url is).
so use abd logcat>filename.txt
so that you can search whole log i.e.filename.txt in text editor
third it's not that simple "post the url in forum"
links of Motoroal OTA get expired immediately (Nexus links don't expire) so you have to download it first and again upload it somewhere.
so please at least try before you post
I know it was not possible to test for you.
Hope you will update OP with corrections.
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Some corrections:
first links for Motorola OTA zips start from storage.googleapis.com. not android.clients like of Nexus
second if you use adb logcat only, there will be a lot of text generated which deletes the logs captured at beginning (in which our url is).
so use abd logcat>filename.txt
so that you can search whole log i.e.filename.txt in text editor
third it's not that simple "post the url in forum"
links of Motoroal OTA get expired immediately (Nexus links don't expire) so you have to download it first and again upload it somewhere.
so please at least try before you post
I know it was not possible to test for you.
Hope you will update OP with corrections.
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What do you mean with "immediately"? If I get the link while my phone is downloading the ota can I use the link to download it on my pc almost at the same time?
Nagass said:
What do you mean with "immediately"? If I get the link while my phone is downloading the ota can I use the link to download it on my pc almost at the same time?
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Yes you can use it at that time
Great initiative.
A tutorial like that should have been fixed on these forums right from the beggining.
The OTA soak test for xt1069 was lost forever, for instance, because nobody who received the notification knew about this.
On the off-chance that you're using a linux based OS or Mac OS and want to make life even easier, use grep to filter the output and then print to file:
Code:
adb logcat | grep 'storage.googleapis.com' > ota.txt
Just used this method to grab the OTA for 5.0.1 without root! My recommendation is to do this:
adb logcat > log.txt
Search log.txt for handleDownloadServiceRequest:downloadUrl
Copy / Paste URL into browser
Search log.txt for "fileName":"\/cache\/
Rename file downloaded from URL to file name listed in the logcat
Upload to XDA for others to enjoy
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bhavin192 said:
Some corrections:
first links for Motorola OTA zips start from storage.googleapis.com. not android.clients like of Nexus
second if you use adb logcat only, there will be a lot of text generated which deletes the logs captured at beginning (in which our url is).
so use abd logcat>filename.txt
so that you can search whole log i.e.filename.txt in text editor
third it's not that simple "post the url in forum"
links of Motoroal OTA get expired immediately (Nexus links don't expire) so you have to download it first and again upload it somewhere.
so please at least try before you post
I know it was not possible to test for you.
Hope you will update OP with corrections.
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BTW, this latest update came from https://dlmgr.gtm.svcmot.com as the root domain. The link did expire as soon as my device finished the update and checked in.
mcnutty said:
BTW, this latest update came from https://dlmgr.gtm.svcmot.com as the root domain. The link did expire as soon as my device finished the update and checked in.
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Glad to hear you got success
May be different servers are used for different countries.
Hi, I’ve created a flash package for the P8 Lite (2015) which I wanted to share with you.
DISCLAIMER:
I don't take responsbility for Bricked Devices or anything else.
The Linux Scripts are UNTESTED, use them only if you're really sure what you are doing.
Requirements are the following:
- A Windows / Linux (would recommend Debian / Ubuntu) PC
- A P8 Lite 2015 (ALE-L21) charged at least 50% and with unlocked bootloader
- A MicroUSB Cable
- A Hot Coffee or whatever do you drink
Instructions
1. Download the Package and extract it to an path without spaces
2. Make sure ADB and Fastboot are Installed
a. For Windows I recommend the 15 Seconds ADB & Fastboot Installer
Link to Thread
(Install System Wide)
b. For Linux: install the appropriate packages
3. Put your Device in Fastboot Mode OR enable USB-Debugging in Settings.
4. Run the corresponding script file (ADB = USB-Debugging / Fastboot = Fastboot Mode)
5. Drink your Coffee or whatever (and cross fingers)
6. Go to recovery and erase data.
7. Reboot your Device
Download Link: Here! (C432 CUST / BUILD B618)
Changelog:
v 1.0
Initial Release
Credits:
@worstenbrood for creating the Huawei Update Extractor
@Snoop05 for creating the 15 Seconds ADB and Fastboot installer
Redistribution:
You may link to this thread, no direct link please, so potential users read the instructions.
If the Package helped you, leave an thanks, that's all i'm asking for.
I get the belong bug B311.
Isnt B618 for dual sim anyway?
Yes, b617 is an option, for help with the extractor:
http://ministryofsolutions.com/2016/07/huawei-p8-lite-ale-l21-balongc52b311.html is a great tutorial for you.
Hi,
This will be a place where I will work on bios and will provide following:
*Unlock XTU voltage and power control
*Change fake MB S/N (1234567890123456789012) to original which can be found on the battery
*Change Chinese Win 10 product key in BIOS to English Win 10 Home/Pro
*Unlock hidden features in BIOS
*Any other possible mods I'll come up with
Original thread started here - https://www.reddit.com/r/Xiaomi/com...k_pro_bios_patcher_for_0502_and_0603/e50w9cw/ Be careful flashing others firmware as it will overwrite your win key, device s/n and motherboard s/n. I will create tutorial how to do this properly keeping your original and unique data.
Tutorial for unlocking hidden settings in XTU:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=77626628&postcount=11
Tutorial for removing BIOS flash protection, Preparing BIOS to flash and fixing MB S/N:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=77690179&postcount=20
Where can I download XMAKB3M0P100B. I had this version but I changed to 705 for undervolting. Now, I would like to update. @Shaqee
Hi,
At the moment there is no official BIOS from XIAOMI only backups. But there is a official Insyde tool to create signed firmware - once I will have more time, I'll dig deeper into it.
Shaqee said:
Hi,
At the moment there is no official BIOS from XIAOMI only backups. But there is a official Insyde tool to create signed firmware - once I will have more time, I'll dig deeper into it.
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Thanks! I will wait when you take out the mod bios.
I'm working on hackintosh in this laptop.
my job: https://github.com/johnnync13/Xiaomi-Mi-Air
johnnynuca14 said:
Thanks! I will wait when you take out the mod bios.
I'm working on hackintosh in this laptop.
my job: https://github.com/johnnync13/Xiaomi-Mi-Air
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By the way, you have 8550u or 8250u model? BIOS 0705 from 2017 model? Which version you had before?
Please use CMD (Administrative mode) and command 'fptw -d firmware.fd'
fptw is here https://overclocking.guide/download/flash-programming-tool/
I'd like to have as much ass possible of dumped fw examples for better testing.
Thanks.
I have i7-8550u. I download this version from http://en.miui.com/thread-2561359-1-1.html
johnnynuca14 said:
I have i7-8550u. I download this version from http://en.miui.com/thread-2561359-1-1.html
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Because official BIOS is kind of empty (no details about device itself) and in order to test whether I can safely change things inside I need backup from fptw
https://drive.google.com/file/d/100sb2BlrwgwrGhDBUDa_p83sg8wQ-8Vj/view?usp=sharing
When Do you upload first release?
johnnynuca14 said:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/100sb2BlrwgwrGhDBUDa_p83sg8wQ-8Vj/view?usp=sharing
When Do you upload first release?
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I'm still working on removing all bios flash protections which are set by Xiaomi. Don't have ETA for that, will post once I have easy and convenient solution for everyone.
BTW, what is your model, 8550u or 8250u?
Also, today I will post tutorial how to unlock XTU settings for those who are on XMAKB3M0P0B09 and higher.
Shaqee said:
I'm still working on removing all bios flash protections which are set by Xiaomi. Don't have ETA for that, will post once I have easy and convenient solution for everyone.
BTW, what is your model, 8550u or 8250u?
Also, today I will post tutorial how to unlock XTU settings for those who are on XMAKB3M0P0B09 and higher.
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My model is 8550u. But this bios is the other developer friend. Actually, I'm using macOS and I don't have windows.
I'm thinking flash backup bios of another people and In the future, change the parameters.
Tutorial for unlocking XTU settings on XMAKB3M0P0B09, XMAKB3M0P0D0A, XMAKB3M0P100B and latter bios:
1. Download "variable patcher.rar" from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/windows-10/general/xiaomi-air-13-t3659796
2. Unpack. Then delete "Patcher.cmd" inside folder and then delete "variable.ps1" inside bin folder, you wont need them.
3. Open CMD (Administrator mode) navigate to folder where "H2OUVE.exe" exists
4. Execute command: H2OUVE.exe -gv CpuSetup.txt -n CpuSetup (pay attention that capital letters matters)
5. Execute command: H2OUVE.exe -gv Custom.txt -n Custom (pay attention that capital letters matters) (Don't close CMD)
6. Backup these two files and keep safe
7. Open CpuSetup.txt with any editor
8. Find and navigate to line 000000E0: xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx 01 xx xx xx xx (xx - you will see numbers which are different for every model, ignore them and don't touch them)
9. You should inspect 5th number from end if it is 01(overclock locked) then you should change to 00 (xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx 00 xx xx xx xx)
10. Copy GUID which is under "CpuSetup" in my example "B08F97FF-E6E8-4193-A997-5E9E9B0ADB32"
11. Save file with new name CpuSetupEdited.txt, then close file and keep it next to "H2OUVE.exe"
12. Open Custom.txt
13. You will see many "Custom" tables but you only need the one which has the same GUID you copied from CpuSetup.txt, example "B08F97FF-E6E8-4193-A997-5E9E9B0ADB32"
14. ctrl+f and ctrl+v (GUID) and search for that "Custom" table
15. Once you locate it perform same steps 8-9
16. Save file with new name CustomEdited.txt, then close file and keep next to "H2OUVE.exe"
17. Now execute CMD command: H2OUVE.exe -sv CpuSetupEdited.txt and then H2OUVE.exe -sv CustomEdited.txt
18. Restart PC
Now you should see activated controls. But please be noted that Xiaomi still has limited CPU power to 15W and increasing W will not give you more power. This is only to decrease voltage for better temperature and efficiency.
Currently I'm working on unlocking BIOS flash through FPTW
Latter on I will work on performance mods
But don't ask for ETA, this is side project and everything depends on my spare time.
johnnynuca14 said:
My model is 8550u. But this bios is the other developer friend. Actually, I'm using macOS and I don't have windows.
I'm thinking flash backup bios of another people and In the future, change the parameters.
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Ok, then what is your friends model?
P.S. Message for everyone who will post backups. I need following info:
* Model - 8550u or 8250u
* BIOS Version
* Modified or stock. If modified, then I need to know what kind of mods where done.
My dump
* Model - 8250u
* BIOS XMAKB3M0P100B
* stock
Shaqee said:
Ok, then what is your friends model?
P.S. Message for everyone who will post backups. I need following info:
* Model - 8550u or 8250u
* BIOS Version
* Modified or stock. If modified, then I need to know what kind of mods where done.
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He has:
8250u
P100B
Stock
I have both, good and bad news, depending on which BIOS version you have... so shortly:
* Those who are on XMAKB3M0P0B09, XMAKB3M0P0D0A, XMAKB3M0P100B - you can have BIOS unlocked (some day soon I will release tutorial)
* Those who are on XMAKB3M0P0705 (from 2017 model) - should wait for official BIOS from Xiaomi, because they are protected better and at the moment I don't know any other way how to unlock them without using SPI programmer. So keep away from this version.
p.s. there is a chance that downgrading BIOS to version A06 (2016 model) it is then possible to unlock and then flash P100B. But this looks dangerous as 2016 is very different from 2017/2018 models. I'll investigate this.
BTW please let me know if method unlocking XTU settings worked.
http://en.miui.com/thread-1759175-6-1.html
Here there are more BIOS Backup.
My backup:
* Model - 8550u
* BIOS XMAKB3M0P0705
* stock
Shaqee said:
Tutorial for unlocking XTU settings on XMAKB3M0P0B09, XMAKB3M0P0D0A, XMAKB3M0P100B and latter bios:
1. Download "variable patcher.rar" from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/windows-10/general/xiaomi-air-13-t3659796
2. Unpack. Then delete "Patcher.cmd" inside folder and then delete "variable.ps1" inside bin folder, you wont need them.
3. Open CMD (Administrator mode) navigate to folder where "H2OUVE.exe" exists
4. Execute command: H2OUVE.exe -gv CpuSetup.txt -n CpuSetup (pay attention that capital letters matters)
5. Execute command: H2OUVE.exe -gv Custom.txt -n Custom (pay attention that capital letters matters) (Don't close CMD)
6. Backup these two files and keep safe
7. Open CpuSetup.txt with any editor
8. Find and navigate to line 000000E0: xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx 01 xx xx xx xx (xx - you will see numbers which are different for every model, ignore them and don't touch them)
9. You should inspect 5th number from end if it is 01(overclock locked) then you should change to 00 (xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx 00 xx xx xx xx)
10. Copy GUID which is under "CpuSetup" in my example "B08F97FF-E6E8-4193-A997-5E9E9B0ADB32"
11. Save file with new name CpuSetupEdited.txt, then close file and keep it next to "H2OUVE.exe"
12. Open Custom.txt
13. You will see many "Custom" tables but you only need the one which has the same GUID you copied from CpuSetup.txt, example "B08F97FF-E6E8-4193-A997-5E9E9B0ADB32"
14. ctrl+f and ctrl+v (GUID) and search for that "Custom" table
15. Once you locate it perform same steps 8-9
16. Save file with new name CustomEdited.txt, then close file and keep next to "H2OUVE.exe"
17. Now execute CMD command: H2OUVE.exe -sv CpuSetupEdited.txt and then H2OUVE.exe -sv CustomEdited.txt
18. Restart PC
Now you should see activated controls. But please be noted that Xiaomi still has limited CPU power to 15W and increasing W will not give you more power. This is only to decrease voltage for better temperature and efficiency.
Currently I'm working on unlocking BIOS flash through FPTW
Latter on I will work on performance mods
But don't ask for ETA, this is side project and everything depends on my spare time.
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How Can I flash XMAKB3M0P100B modifying paramters for example S/N?
I have 705, It is very noise but I don't find XMAKB3M0P100B bios. Can I flash an other backup file and change parameters to adapt to my laptop?
Shaqee said:
please let me know if method unlocking XTU settings worked.
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Your method is perfect! XTU unlocked! I have 8250U.
How about others patches created by _Cyb1980_ for Pro model (and xiaomi-notebook-pro-bios-patcher by saltukkos)?
It is possible modificate it specifically for Air 2018 model?
any update?
Tutorial removing BIOS flash protection
Warning: This should potentially work only for BIOS ver XMAKB3M0P0B09, XMAKB3M0P0D0A, XMAKB3M0P100B and later. Will NOT work on XMAKB3M0P0705 as they have additional security which can't be removed easy.
As I'm currently on XMAKB3M0P0705 and it doesn't work form, but it should work for above mentioned bios versions.
1. Download "variable patcher.rar" from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/windows-10/general/xiaomi-air-13-t3659796
2. Unpack. Then delete "Patcher.cmd" inside folder and then delete "variable.ps1" inside bin folder, you wont need them
3. Open CMD (Administrator mode) navigate to folder where "H2OUVE.exe" exists
4. Execute command: H2OUVE.exe -gv AllVars.txt (Don't close CMD)
6. Backup file and keep safe
7. Open AllVars.txt with any editor
8. You will see all tables with your variables, but you will have to edit only some of them
9. Copy this GUID 4570B7F1-ADE8-4943-8DC3-406472842384 and search for two tables in your text editor, should be PchSetup and Custom
10. In both tables find line 00000010: xx xx xx xx xx xx 01 01 xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx (xx - you will see numbers which are different for every model, ignore them and don't touch them)
11. First number is RTC Lock, second is BIOS Lock. Change both to 00 (Disable), if there's 00 already don't do anything
12. In same both tables (PchSetup and Custom) find line 00000610: xx xx 01 xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx
13. If there is 01 (Flash Protection Range Registers) change to 00
14. Copy this GUID B08F97FF-E6E8-4193-A997-5E9E9B0ADB32 and search for two tables in your text editor, should be CpuSetup and Custom
15. In both tables find line 000000E0: xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx 01 xx xx xx
16. Change 01 (BIOS Guard) to 00
17. Copy this GUID 5432122D-D034-49D2-A6DE-65A829EB4C74 and search for two tables in your text editor, should be MeSetup and Custom
18. In both tables find line 00000000: xx 00 xx 00 xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx
19. First number is Local FW Update, second is Me FW Image Re-Flash. Change both to 01
20. Save file with new name AllVarsEdited.txt, then close file and keep it next to "H2OUVE.exe"
21. Now execute CMD command: H2OUVE.exe -sv AllVarsEdited.txt
22. Restart PC
23. Open CMD (Administrator mode) navigate directory where FPTW is located (if you don't have it search in internet)
24. Now backup your current BIOS using command FPTW -d bios.bin -bios
25. Try to flash back your own backup with command FPTW -f bios.bin -bios
26. If you didn't get any errors you are all good to go and flash any bios backup.
In case this doesn't work this wont brick your laptop. Please let me know the outcome so I could look for other protection.
Also this method will definatelly unlock ME region so you can proceed with these tutorials:
https://www.win-raid.com/t596f39-Intel-Management-Engine-Drivers-Firmware-amp-System-Tools.html - Update ME region
https://www.win-raid.com/t1658f39-G...-CS-TXE-Regions-with-Data-Initialization.html - flash cleaned ME region (FPTW command: FPTW -f ME.bin -ME)
Tutorial how to move your unique BIOS data to the BIOS you want to flash:
1. Download HxD hex editor - https://mh-nexus.de/en/downloads.php?product=HxD20 and install
2. Download any BIOS version (size should be 7340032 bytes) you want to flash (search it this thread or reddit or internet)
3. Backup your BIOS FPTW -d bios.bin -bios (size should be identical 7340032 bytes)
4. Open both files in HxD editor and then go to Analysis -> Data comparison -> Compare...
5. New window will open so click OK and both files will be vertically aligned
6. On both files move to offset 3F000 using Search -> goto... (This is where your device serial number is located)
7. On your BIOS file left mouse click at the beginning of offset 3F000 and drag to the end of offset 3F0D0 - totally 14 lines should be selected in blue font, then press ctrl+c
8. On BIOS you want to flash, select same area, then right mouse click and choose Paste Write
9. Just double check if structure is the same after you done paste (number of lines should NOT increase/decrease). Only data should be changed
10. On both files move to offset 490000 using Search -> goto...
11. This is where your WIN key is stored. Copy it from your BIOS to BIOS you will flash. (I haven't test it, but possibility is to insert new OEM Win 10 Home/Pro any language)
12. Save this as a new file
13. Ensure that the file size is the same (7340032 bytes)
14. Cross oneself (lol)
15. Flash using FPTW -f YourBiosName.bin -bios (bios name should be same you used in step 12)
Also please be noted that once you flash someone's else BIOS they most probably will be BIOS locked and XTU disabled - so you will have to perform same steps again.
Disclaimer: As always, BIOS flashing is dangerous procedure! Use it at your own risk!!! I'm not responsible if something goes wrong! But if you already familiar with flashing procedure so there shouldn't be any problems.
Tutorial how to find your Motherboard's serial number and flash into BIOS:
As you have probably noticed you have fake MB S/N 1234567890123456789012. I know because I have it to and everyone else...
To change it:
1. Disassemble your laptop, and find your MB S/N onto battery and write it down somewhere
2. Download this package http://en.inspur.com/eportal/fileDi...ur NF8480M5/NF8480M5_BIOS_3.0.05_20180420.zip
3. Extract it
4. Go to folder NF8480M5_BIOS_3.0.05_20180420\DMI Tool\Windows\ and extract H2OSDE that is all you need from this package, you can delete everything else
5. Open H2OSDE-Wx64.exe
6. Input 3 and press Enter then input 2 and press enter
7. Input s4 (this is string where you should see old serial 1234567890123456789012) and press Enter
8. Add your MB S/N from battery without any "" or other symbols, just number
9. Press enter untill it's changed.
That's all.
Don't ask me for any mods or how to flash on XMAKB3M0P0705 BIOS:
1. By default Mi Air 13 has all features enabled and Pro you have to enable manually. So you're good to go
2. XMAKB3M0P0705 Some day I will experiment with downgrading BIOS to A06 (2016 model) if this will work then I will write tutorial