UPDATE (03th FEB 2013) This will wipe your internal storage (/data) but not your SD Card!
UPDATE (06th JAN 2013) : VIDEO TUTORIAL ADDED CLICK HERE
UPDATE:
IF the driver prompt does not show up
Press the windows key + r > and type "devmgmt.msc" and then press enter
Then find some sort of S1 Fastboot or android device in the list.
Right click it and press update driver
Browse > Fastboot and ADB Package > Drviers > X86 or X64 (32bit? or 64bit?) > usbwin > android_usb.inf
Also make sure you type the IMEI in correctly, if u unsure if it is unlocked or not try flashing a kernel via fastboot
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OK so i was looking around for a easy to use guide i could refer someone to and couldn't find one so i decided to create 1.
With this method you wont need to download the android SDK and instead can download a small package of files that i will upload. this saves around 1-2GB of bandwidth.
Firstly we should confirm your phone can be unlocked. To check if your phone can be rooted (most likely if it is not branded to 3, Vodafone etc then it can be)
Go to the phone dialer
Tap*#*#7378423#*#* then a service menu should pop up,
Tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. if it says boot loader unlock allowed then you are good to go.
if it says not allowed or no then you will need to pay to have the boot loader unlocked.
Now we need to get your IMEI to do this type in the dialer *#06# another window will appear with your IMEI number write this down somewhere as you will need it later.
OK so now that you know your phone BL can be unlocked we will need to download and extract these files
ADB and Fastboot Package - http://db.tt/B5vG1yn
Now we can begin. Turn of your phone. once the phone is off press and hold the search button while pluggin in the usb lead. the led at the top of the phone will be lit up BLUE. your computer should prompt you to install drivers for the new device if it does then select 'install manually' and browse to the location of the drivers, depending on your system architecture (X86 or X64) select the appropriate folder it should then install the drivers if you get any prompts about unsinged driver just install any way.
if something doesn't happen like it is suppose to please reply here or pm me.
Next we need to go to sony ericsson's bootloader unlock site read through to confirm you understand what your doing then click continue.
Click "yes i'm sure"
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
ok now check both boxes and press i accept
now we need to fill in these fields (IMEI is the number you wrote down earlier if it doesn't work remove the last number and try again)
Press submit and you will see your Unlock Key copy it for later.
Finally after installing the drivers we will need to run the software called fastboot now to make it easier for you guys i have included a simple bat file which will load CMD at the correct location. so load run_me.bat and make sure the BLUE LED on your phone is still on. if it is then type this in to the new cmd window.
Code:
fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY
replacing KEY with your key. for example
Code:
fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0x726802F75671552D
your phone should now be unlocked. check my next guide on how to install custom recoveries, kernels and most importantly Android 4.0 (ICS)
Source: http://cyanlabs.co.uk/tutorials/unlock-play-bootloader
Thanks, but sadly mine says BL Unlock: No :/
If I pay for the unlock what happens then? Does somebody do it for me?
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IrishStuff09 said:
Thanks, but sadly mine says BL Unlock: No :/
If I pay for the unlock what happens then? Does somebody do it for me?
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hi yes but i cant remember who that is. maybe some1 will comment back on here saying. he is trusted member of XDA who has unlocked loads of peoples but forgot his name :S
His name is Alejandrissimo, contact him on unlock-bootloader.com to get it unlocked.
jasb92 said:
His name is Alejandrissimo, contact him on unlock-bootloader.com to get it unlocked.
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yep him although the site isnt working.
EDIT: yes it is just really slowly
How does he do it?
TeamViewer??
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IrishStuff09 said:
How does he do it?
TeamViewer??
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yep. if i remember correctly he teamviewers with you, you have to put a paperclip on some test point on your phone, he uses some software which he has to pay for and then does some weird stuff and its done. that whats i read at least.
Nice clear and short guide, and you can see nicely how easy it is for the xperia play to achieve a unlocked bootloader in comparrison to other devices.
Isn't this supposed to go into the general section though?
fma965 said:
OK so i was looking around for a easy to use guide i could refer someone to and couldn't find one so i decided to create 1.
With this method you wont need to download the android SDK and instead can download a small package of files that i will upload. this saves around 1-2GB of bandwidth.
Firstly we should confirm your phone can be unlocked. To check if your phone can be rooted (most likely if it is not branded to 3, Vodafone etc then it can be)
Go to the phone dialer
Tap*#*#7378423#*#* then a service menu should pop up,
Tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. if it says boot loader unlock allowed then you are good to go.
if it says not allowed or no then you will need to pay to have the boot loader unlocked.
Now we need to get your IMEI to do this type in the dialer *#06# another window will appear with your IMEI number write this down somewhere as you will need it later.
OK so now that you know your phone BL can be unlocked we will need to download and extract these files
ADB and Fastboot Package - http://db.tt/B5vG1yn
Now we can begin. Turn of your phone. once the phone is off press and hold the search button while pluggin in the usb lead. the led at the top of the phone will be lit up BLUE. your computer should prompt you to install drivers for the new device if it does then select 'install manually' and browse to the location of the drivers, depending on your system architecture (X86 or X64) select the appropriate folder it should then install the drivers if you get any prompts about unsinged driver just install any way.
if something doesn't happen like it is suppose to please reply here or pm me.
Next we need to go to sony ericsson's bootloader unlock site read through to confirm you understand what your doing then click continue.
Click "yes i'm sure"
ok now check both boxes and press i accept
now we need to fill in these fields (IMEI is the number you wrote down earlier if it doesn't work remove the last number and try again)
Press submit and you will see your Unlock Key copy it for later.
Finally after installing the drivers we will need to run the software called fastboot now to make it easier for you guys i have included a simple bat file which will load CMD at the correct location. so load run_me.bat and make sure the BLUE LED on your phone is still on. if it is then type this in to the new cmd window.
Code:
fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY
replacing KEY with your key. for example
Code:
fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0x726802F75671552D
your phone should now be unlocked. check my next guide on how to install custom recoveries, kernels and most importantly Android 4.0 (ICS)
Source: http://forgottencoders.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=36
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i did a nandroid back up before unlocking my r800i and when im done unlocking i did restored my backup....is my BL still unlocked or it is locked again because of the restoration?....by the way +1 to you for making and effort the noobs...
d_zen said:
Nice clear and short guide, and you can see nicely how easy it is for the xperia play to achieve a unlocked bootloader in comparrison to other devices.
Isn't this supposed to go into the general section though?
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Tbh it should prob be in either dev,apps & themes or general! Mod move it if you fell the same
GP18376A95 said:
i did a nandroid back up before unlocking my r800i and when im done unlocking i did restored my backup....is my BL still unlocked or it is locked again because of the restoration?....by the way +1 to you for making and effort the noobs...
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Still unlocked also please press the thanks button rather than saying thanks
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fma965 said:
Tbh it should prob be in either dev,apps & themes or general! Mod move it if you fell the same
Still unlocked also please press the thanks button rather than saying thanks
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i just did before downloading your package...thanks again
GP18376A95 said:
i just did before downloading your package...thanks again
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My bad
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Edit: nvm.
Sent from my R800x using XDA
Moved to general.
Please reply if you found this helpful.
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When I Tap Service info > Configuration there is no rooting status option. Does that mean I have to pay? thanks.
baari21 said:
When I Tap Service info > Configuration there is no rooting status option. Does that mean I have to pay? thanks.
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Awesome thread, one note that cdma aka xperia play branded with Verizon will absolutely have to get their bootloder unlocked with Alejandrissimo's help. My touchscreen broke on mine so I'm waiting on bestbuy to give me a new one 1st thing I'm gona do is unlock it.
cj360 said:
Awesome thread, one note that cdma aka xperia play branded with Verizon will absolutely have to get their bootloder unlocked with Alejandrissimo's help. My touchscreen broke on mine so I'm waiting on bestbuy to give me a new one 1st thing I'm gona do is unlock it.
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thanks. it does say R800i in the title.
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Thanks, downloading.....
spinoza23 said:
Thanks, downloading.....
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thanks don't forget to press thanks button if you haven't already.
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Hi all! This is a tool I made that will bypass your need to downgrade from 2.11.605.9 or .19 to get S-OFF. It uses the fre3vo exploit by TeamWin/Agrabren and the Revolutionary tool. I take no credit for this method.
Thank Agrabren here.
Thank the revolutionary team at Revolutionary.io
*I am NOT responsible for any bricked devices*
*Rooting voids your warranty! If you do not know that by now, you probably need to research more before you root*
This means that you will not have to deal with large files, and you will not lose any data.
Happy rooting!
*If you have any PG05IMG.zip files on your sdcard, remove them first!*
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File: Goo-inside.me Downloads - Downloading DowngradeBypass.zip
MD5 is on download page.
Mirror: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/61129367/DowngradeBypass.zip
MD5: BCD3A6982E819400E87CED8CFA6D3FB7
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All you do is download this, unzip it (very important!), and run the RUN-ME.bat. Just make sure to read and follow all directions in the program carefully.
Please copy and paste the beta code for Revolutionary when that step comes along (I tell you how in the tool), because if it gets put in wrong you will need to manually start Revolutionary from the support_files folder.
========= FULL TEXT TUTORIAL! =========
1. Download the file. Check the MD5sum of it. (If you do not know how, download this, open it, paste in the MD5sum that is above, click browse and select the zip file. If it is green, continue. If it is red, redownload the file and start over.)
2. Uninstall Droid Explorer if you have it. If you have any PG05IMG.zip files on your sdcard, remove them. Plug in your phone, set it to charge only (Through the notification menu on your phone), Go to Settings > Applications > Development and make sure to select "Stay Awake" and "USB Debugging" and hit OK on the popup if there is one. Keep the screen on during the process.
3. Right click on the .zip file, and then click extract.
This window will pop up.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Make sure "Show extracted files when complete" is checked, and hit extract.
4. Now a folder will pop up. In that folder, double click RUN-ME.bat.
5. A window will pop up. It should say something like "*Daemon not running. starting it now* *Daemon started successfully*"
If it says something like "*Failed to start daemon* adb server didn't ACK", you need to uninstall HTC Sync or other syncing software (EasyTether, PDAnet, etc.) then restart the tool.
5. You will now be at a menu. If this is your first time rooting, you probably do not have the fastboot drivers installed, so enter N and press enter. (If you do have them installed, enter Y and skip to step 8.)
6. Wait for the driver window to close. It will take awhile. (The big window, not the small one)
7. Click back on the tool window and press enter.
8. It should now find your device. If not, try rebooting your phone and computer and retrying.
9. Then it should say:
-Getting root with fre3vo, thanks TeamWin!
-This will take a minute.
There will be some static-y lines going across your phone's screen. This is normal.
10. After a few minutes, it should finish and say:
-Success!
-Restarting adb...
*daemon not running. starting it now*
*daemon started successfully*
-Putting superuser files on your sdcard...
[some random numbers here]
-Starting Revolutionary and the Website....
And then the window will close.
If not, and it says root unsecessful, then try pulling your phone battery and running again.
11. 11. At this point, a textbox pops up. Once you close it there will be another one. Keep the first one open until you get your beta key (After step 13).
12. The website revolutionary.io and one or two other black boxes will also pop up. If only the website pops up, and no revolutionary window, open the support_files folder and double click revolutionary.exe. If there are two revolutionary windows, you can close one.
13.On the revolutionary website, please scroll down to Download for Windows. Click that button, then cancel the download. Enter your phone's information in the prompts that pop up. The info you need is in the text boxes.
14. Click "Generate Key".
15. Once you do that, copy your beta key from the website, then paste it into the Revolutionary window. To paste it, right click the title bar of the Revolutionary window then click edit then click paste.
16. Press enter on the Revolutionary window.
17.It should say something like:
Code:
Root acquired!
Sending in Caroline...
Cleaning up...
Rebooting to fastboot...
When life gives you lemons, don't make lemonade. Make life take the lemons back!
Waiting for fastboot...
Rebooting to fastboot (Once moar...)
SUCCESS - Life gave us lemons, we didn't make lemonade!
Do you want to download (Internet connection required) and flash ClockworkMod Reocvery? [Y/n]
18. Press Y and press enter.
19. Now it should say:
Code:
Downloading recovery for your phone (mecha)... Done.
Flashing recovery over fastboot...SUCCESS!
Then the window will close.
20. Now, using volume buttons to navigate and power to select, select bootloader.
21. Wait a few seconds, and then select recovery.
22. Your phone will now go to CWM recovery and automatically flash superuser.
23. Reboot your phone and you're rooted.
24. Enjoy!
I think its awesome that someone did this but this method seems way more complicated than doing it the other way. Maybe its just because you spelled out every step though hehe.
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disconnecktie said:
I think its awesome that someone did this but this method seems way more complicated than doing it the other way. Maybe its just because you spelled out every step though hehe.
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Yeah that's why ;P
These are pretty much the only instructions needed
All you do is download this, unzip it (very important!), and run the RUN-ME.bat. Just make sure to read and follow all directions in the program carefully.
Please copy and paste the beta code for Revolutionary when that step comes along (I tell you how in the tool), because if it gets put in wrong you will need to manually start Revolutionary from the support_files folder.
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It's not really hard at all, I just wanted to give people something to go by
Yea I figured that. It makes the actual task of rooting seem a lot longer when you put it all to words like you did.
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disconnecktie said:
Yea I figured that. It makes the actual task of rooting seem a lot longer when you put it all to words like you did.
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my original posts in other forums didn't have it, but I got a lot of questions so i decided to add it
I have two replacement Thunderbolts arriving today, and I plan to give this tool a whirl. I'll report back when I'm finished.
I was thinking of writing a tool like this, but I'm *so* glad I don't have to now!
I'm the type of coder who will spend hours trying to automate a process that would take only a few minutes if done manually
This def works.
Sent from my ADR6400L using XDA
Maybe someone here can help me out in this thread? It's about the Unroot tool... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1639830&page=2
Is it doing that when you do adb devices?
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disconnecktie said:
Is it doing that when you do adb devices?
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I figured out the problem. Thanks though. I'll be rooting my new 'bolt as soon as the one I'm sending back is unrooted so there may be more questions headed your way. Thanks in advance.
Does it work for software version #2.11.605.9?
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This worked, thanks very much!!!!
Used this method to root my first thunderbolt. Had to get a replacement. The replacement had the .19 build on it. This method does not work on the new build. Its says failed to find root. Help please?
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dblkspecial said:
Used this method to root my first thunderbolt. Had to get a replacement. The replacement had the .19 build on it. This method does not work on the new build. Its says failed to find root. Help please?
Sent from my ADR6400L using XDA
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Nevermind. I figured it out. All I did was take the stock rom from the unroot tool flashed via bootloader then ran the downgrade bypass tool n am now rooted again
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dblkspecial said:
Used this method to root my first thunderbolt. Had to get a replacement. The replacement had the .19 build on it. This method does not work on the new build. Its says failed to find root. Help please?
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It worked for me
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Double tested yesterday, this does work with 2.11.605.19
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worked perfectly, had to unroot cause i thought i was gonna send it in for warranty exchange, but i ended up fixing the issue in nonrooted state, now i used this to go back to root on .19 and flawless. thanks a bunch for ur work!
HTCDEV
If I have my phone unlocked using the HTCdev method do I have yo relock?
zbergmark said:
If I have my phone unlocked using the HTCdev method do I have yo relock?
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yes you should
I had broken the screen on the Nexus 4 and after a daylong nightmare of pursuading LG and Google that my phone should be repaired in my native USA rather than Australia (the phone I got from Google had a model number for the international market rather than the US market), they finally let me send it in to a US facility to get it repaired. I now received the phone back with the screen repaired (took exactly 14 days and $140).
But when I start the phone it goes into a strange debug screen. After pressing the power button for a some time I get to another, more standard looking screen. But the buttons on the bottom are completely missing (no home, return, or widgets buttons). From there I can only access the settings widget in the top right corner of the screen. When I go into settings I get the following info:
Model Number: Full Jellybean on Mako
Android version: 4.2
Build number:
full_mako-userdebug 4.2 LGEP19
eng.seungju24.choi.20121114.105751 test-keys
Also lots of debug apps seem to be installed, although I have not managed to get to the main screen to actually execute anything.
It seems that LG has replaced the standard OS with another (maybe debug or testing) build that does not work properly on the final consumer
product.
Does anyone have any suggestions? I am concerned that if I try to deal with LG I will be without a phone for another 2 weeks, and based on the
experiences so far I am not convinced that I will not have any further problems.
Thanks!
RWTX
I would suggest you download the factory android 4.2.1 image and flash that. That way you'll have your android os setup like brand new.
1. The firmware(s) can be found on this page :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1745781
2. Instructions on how to flash stuff to and on your phone can be found anywhere, but I prefer to use this for it's simplicity and step by step instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766475
On the screenshot posted by the OP, you can also see the option to flash stock. It's pretty easy to do if you follow the instructions. Also make sure you follow the driver installation procedure in the program.
No! Please upload that firmware to the web!
Post some pictures of it. We're all curious to see what it is. This is a Dev forum anyway
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Welcome to the forum. Thread moved. Please make sure you post all questions here in Q&A in future.
Thanks
AvRS
Thanks. Can I find instructions somewhere of how to do the firmware upload?
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Here some pictures.
First view
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Then moves to
Phone info screen
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upload that baseband!! :laugh: :good:
This's gonna be good ...subbed
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daddioj said:
upload that baseband!! :laugh: :good:
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I am totally new this. What does basedband mean?
How do I do that upload?
RWTX said:
I am totally new this. What does basedband mean?
How do I do that upload?
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I don't know either, maybe PM one of the Devs here. If its something of value i would assume they should be glad to help.
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Holy wow... That's the ICS boot animation! We've got something good going oh here
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RWTX said:
I had broken the screen on the Nexus 4 and after a daylong nightmare of pursuading LG and Google that my phone should be repaired in my native USA rather than Australia (the phone I got from Google had a model number for the international market rather than the US market), they finally let me send it in to a US facility to get it repaired. I now received the phone back with the screen repaired (took exactly 14 days and $140).
But when I start the phone it goes into a strange debug screen. After pressing the power button for a some time I get to another, more standard looking screen. But the buttons on the bottom are completely missing (no home, return, or widgets buttons). From there I can only access the settings widget in the top right corner of the screen. When I go into settings I get the following info:
Model Number: Full Jellybean on Mako
Android version: 4.2
Build number:
full_mako-userdebug 4.2 LGEP19
eng.seungju24.choi.20121114.105751 test-keys
Also lots of debug apps seem to be installed, although I have not managed to get to the main screen to actually execute anything.
It seems that LG has replaced the standard OS with another (maybe debug or testing) build that does not work properly on the final consumer
product.
Does anyone have any suggestions? I am concerned that if I try to deal with LG I will be without a phone for another 2 weeks, and based on the
experiences so far I am not convinced that I will not have any further problems.
Thanks!
RWTX
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Dude upload this to the web before you flash back to factory. This is gold to the devs...
Edit: Lol I see u all already told him this as I read the rest of the thread. U are right kcls this is the ICS boot animation.
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Plz upload this we would all love to see what this is
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Someone please tell him how to do it?
I fail to see how this is "gold"? Yes it is the ICS boot animation, and possibly a different baseband, but what exactly would this achieve? We already have the easiest phone to bootloader unlock and root, what good does this do? I can see if maybe this was an HTC phone that was S-Off with an ENG hboot it would be valuable for S-Off.. but it's not..
It's a debug rom, it may contain useful debug tools from LG that arnt available in release roms.
That and some of us just like collecting "official" roms, please upload if you can OP
Worse come to worse, I'm sure there is a developer here that would pay shipping both ways, of you could hold out a week
I am curious if the phone is " Rooted" ( of course it is if it's a developer ROM) bit I would like to know what the boot loader lists.
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RWTX said:
I am totally new this. What does basedband mean?
How do I do that upload?
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Someone get this man the tools to get the images of this off his phone ASAP!!
Do you have windows or OSX?
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Not sure if anyone knows if there's a new version of ADBRecovery or if this would still work for him. Download the Android SDK (http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html and USB Drivers if you're in windows), then do this:
Make a nandroid backup:
1. download ADB Recovery -> ADBrecovery v6-1.zip
2. copy the content of the ZIP to your SDCARD (there should be a "recovery" folder and an "update.zip" file, you need to copy both to the root of your SDCARD)
3. download the Android SDK -> Android SDK | Android Developers
4. extract the Android SDK to a folder of your choice
5. on your phone go to "Settings -> Applications -> Development" and select "USB debugging"
6. turn off your phone and start it by holding the camera and power button (a /!\ sign should appear - if it doesn't you're doing it wrong or you have the newest bootloader and should power up the phone using the "X" key on your physical keyboard together with the power button)
7. after you get the /!\ sign press the volume up and camera button
8. from the menu select "apply update.zip" (you can move around using the d-pad and confirm your selection with the d-pad)
9. after the update.zip loads you should be at a similar screen with a bit of extra info on it
10. connect your phone to your PC using the USB cable
11. open the console on your computer (Start -> Run -> cmd)
12. navigate to where you extracted your Android SDK and then navigate to the "tools" directory inside the Android SDK dir
13. write the following commands
Code:
adb shell
nandroid-mobile.sh --backup
It should then ask you for a name for your backup. You can leave it blank or write something of your choice
14. after the backup is done, you can "exit" the adb shell and restart your phone
NOTE: If you need to restore your nandroid backup, just replace the "backup" from step 13 with "restore" and select the name of your backup.
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Getting the baseband/radio:
Just a quick guide for those who want to extract/pull radio img file from their Nexus Phone.
So, basically, here is what you need to do.
1, conncet via adb
2, Type "su" without the "", just SU, 2 letters.
3, Allow superuser with it.
4, Type "dd if=/dev/mtd/mtd5 of=/sdcard/radio.img" without the "", just those letters in the "..."
5, It should take a few second to copy the file to your sdcard and it will mention that it is successful.
6, When it mention succesfully copied, go to your sdcard with USB MOUNT to your computer.
7, You will find a file name "radio.img"
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Seems this guide, if not properly followed will cause a (soft)brick. Also there are more up to date guides.
[how to]change your MID without the eng bootloader
[TOOL] MID change without ENG HBOOT | Aroma GUI
In the interests of all users the guide is hidden, below.
If you wish to follow it go ahead. If you brick your handset, you were warned.
FIRST OF ALL THANKS AND CREDITS GOES TO THE FOLLOWING XDA MEMBERS
@fnoji111 for working on the ENG HBOOT in the Droid DNA forum
@Argumentation for creating the flashable zip that I used for this tuttorial
@daddioj for doing the leap of faith and used the ENG HBOOT on his device which lead me to writing this tutorial
NOTE: I created this tutorial because HTC One has different variants. After reading mike1986. article on HTC One variants I realized why I can't install OTA updates with my model ID (MID). Now since we have S-OFF I wanted to get updates from the UK. But since I have a different MID to the UK version, I can't install OTA updates. And this is the only solution I found to work at this time. So I hope it will help people who wants to change their MID
VIDEO LINK AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST
REQUIREMENTS:
1: S-OFF
2: KNOWLEDGE OF ADB COMMANDS
3: PATIENCE
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU PAY ATTENTION TO EVERY STEP ON THIS TUTORIAL
***** I WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE IF YOU BRICK YOUR PHONE*****
STEP 1:
Make sure you don't have HTC Sync Manager installed, if you do uninstall it!! Also make sure you have HTC drivers installed!
Step 2:
Go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38180376&postcount=6 and download the Argumentation's zip file
Step 3:
After downloading the PL83IMG.zip you will need to edit the android-info-txt inside. Please see sample picture below:
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Now you have to place the zip file in C:\Android SDK\sdk\platform-tools folder. I know some people don't have the same directory as I have so this is just an example. Just make sure you place in the platform-tools folder.
Step 5:
Now connect your HTC One (MAKE SURE YOUR DEVICE HAS PLENTY OF CHARGE) to your PC and start a command prompt in the "platform-tools" folder. The quickest way to do this is (see picture below):
Step 6:
When you start your command prompt follow the steps in the picture below. PLEASE BE PATIENT!! After flashing the ENG HBOOT your HTC One will not boot up but you'll just get a gray spotted screen. Your device is not bricked. You can still use adb commands to write the model ID and CID even with a gray screen. WHEN REBOOTING HOLD DOWN POWER BUTTON FOR A FEW SECONDS. You might have to press and hold power button and volume down button when rebooting your phone.
NOTE: When you run the RUU and it says "waiting for bootloader" you will need to restart your phone manually by holding down the power button for a few seconds until it reboots. EACH TIME (does it twice) the RUU says "WAITING FOR BOOTLOADER" you will need to restart the phone manually
You will not lose S-OFF and still have unlocked bootloader. I suggest that backup all important stuff before doing this I hope it helps.
If the mods feels that this doesn't belong here, please feel free to remove it. Thanks.
Here's a short video that shows how I changed my MID (model ID) on my HTC One
Just a side note: better to edit all kind of text with notepad++.
1) It formats text better (not just one single line)
2) It keeps Unix coding if needed
EDIT 05.12.2013 by the request of user @alray
THIS METHOD WILL NOT WORK USING WINDOWS 8.1
After flashing ENG hboot, Windows 8.1 won't detect the device and fastboot won't work, so you can't change MID and execute the RUU. (win 8.1 drivers issue).
I'll give this a go shortly
The warning on step six makes no sense
Does it automatically reboot after flashing the zip or what
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tyler1234567 said:
The warning on step six makes no sense
Does it automatically reboot after flashing the zip or what
Sent from my HTC One using xda app-developers app
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Which warning? Like it states in the last picture when you flash the ENG HBOOT it will get stuck at 3/4 of a way in the status bar. You will need to restart the phone yourself. Then you will get a gray screen and won't be able to see anything. You might think it's bricked but it's not. You just have to proceed with adb command to write the MID and then another adb command to write the CID.
Once you have changed the MID and CID. You may have to reboot your phone and then run the RUU even when it's only a gray screen you see. The RUU will flash back the proper HBOOT and you will see the RUU screen (black screen with HTC logo). Just be patient and wait until the RUU is finished its operation. And that is it.
I will make a video when I get home to assure people that this mod works.
Don't know why you started two threads like this? But you have one in General and this one in Development.
But it doesn't belong in Development.
shadowboy23 said:
Which warning? Like it states in the last picture when you flash the ENG HBOOT it will get stuck at 3/4 of a way in the status bar. You will need to restart the phone yourself. Then you will get a gray screen and won't be able to see anything. You might think it's bricked but it's not. You just have to proceed with adb command to write the MID and then another adb command to write the CID.
Once you have changed the MID and CID. You may have to reboot your phone and then run the RUU even when it's only a gray screen you see. The RUU will flash back the proper HBOOT and you will see the RUU screen (black screen with HTC logo). Just be patient and wait until the RUU is finished its operation. And that is it.
I will make a video when I get home to assure people that this mod works.
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Oh ok I got ya. Didn't see that before.
Xstop said:
Don't know why you started two threads like this? But you have one in General and this one in Development.
But it doesn't belong in Development.
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If it doesn't belong here then the mods can delete that is fine by me.
EDIT:
Just sent a message to one mod so he can delete this thread if it doesn't belong here.
thank you very much it worked like a charm just changed a tmous mid so far so good waiting to install ota
Xstop said:
Don't know why you started two threads like this? But you have one in General and this one in Development.
But it doesn't belong in Development.
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False. How is this not developement. And if this isn't developement then neither is the cid thread, or all the stock rom threads.
shadowboy23 said:
If it doesn't belong here then the mods can delete that is fine by me.
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No harm, just easier to follow one thread since I am interested in this.
I converted my ATT One to the Dev Edition (hoping that nothing ATT is on m phone now except service), easy since both have the same MID but will be doing this for the PN0710000 soon.
Thank you for the tutorial. :good:
so to make sure i just put the same info from the YOUR text file picture in the one i downloaded ?
CheesyNutz said:
so to make sure i just put the same info from the YOUR text file picture in the one i downloaded ?
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Which one? Do you mean the "android-info-txt"? If that's what you meant then you have to put in your current model ID, CID and ROM version..If it's the same as mine then you just copy what is written in the first picture. Just remember that Argumentation's zip file is intended for Droi DNA but all you have to edit id the "android-info-txt" and you don't have to touch the HBOOT.nb0.
A video lesson would be perfect
Tried to do something, but adb is not for me, I guess...
It would be perfect to change from carrier to free uk version..
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A video lesson would be perfect
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Uploading now, will post it in the OP when finished. The video is not a tutorial of some sort but more of a guide. It just shows you the process of actually flashing the ENG HBOOT and what I typed using adb/fastboot commands.
shadowboy23 said:
Uploading now, will post it in the OP when finished. The video is not a tutorial of some sort but more of a guide. It just shows you the process of actually flashing the ENG HBOOT and what I typed using adb/fastboot commands.
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It's perfect will it include only the procedure of changing mid/cid, or maybe it will also include the beginning of downloading and setting up s-off? it would be great, because i didn't find how to get and use adb correctly...
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darenas said:
It's perfect will it include only the procedure of changing mid/cid, or maybe it will also include the beginning of downloading and setting up s-off? it would be great, because i didn't find how to get and use adb correctly...
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I see already.
darenas said:
It's perfect will it include only the procedure of changing mid/cid, or maybe it will also include the beginning of downloading and setting up s-off? it would be great, because i didn't find how to get and use adb correctly..
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Well my phone has S-OFF and have a unlocked bootloader. S-OFF is a MUST! You will see in the video very clearly what I type in adb/fastboot so I'm pretty sure people can work it out.
Video link is up! It is at the bottom of the OP. I hope it helps people.
Done with OTA :thumbup:
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For HTCDEV unlocked devices :
Phiber2000 said:
Unlocked devices via HTCdev need to be prepared via Option 'h' in main menu.
This will do the downgrade too.
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As you know, the AAHK has expired and is no longer being developed by the author and there is no official support more!
For this reason, there is now Phiber's 2000 AAHK2, which has already grown according to your wishes and will continue to grow.
The original script was adapted, bugs were fixed, and unnecessary things were removed and slightly the HBOOT was modified.This should also work with Unlocked DHDs by HTCDEV.
Code:
#include
/*
* Your warranty is now void.
*
* I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards
* YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
*/
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The Requirements:
-PC with Windows XP, Windows 7 or (Windows 8)
-Charged battery at least 75%
-Original HTC USB Cable
-Make sure that the USB cable and the USB port of your phone and PC are in order (loose contact)
-Use USB2.0 port on the back of a PC ( Don't use an USB 3.0 port or USB Hub )
-If you use a laptop please charge the battery and use the Charger.
- original ROM
Original boot image ( this is not the HBOOT)
original Recovery
Formatted SD card (AFAT32 4KB sector size)from one of the following brands:
Samsung
SanDisk
Patriot Memory
ADATA
CAUTION: If you use an incompatible SD card, the HBOOT will not working. Android also now no longer boots. This fix is expensive and risky!
Among others the following brands lead to a soft-brick: Agfa, Hama, Trascend, No Name
-Enable USB-DEBUGGING : Settings » Applications » Development » USB debugging
-Connection Type "Charge Only": Settings » Connect to PC » Default connection type » Charge only
-HBoot-Status: *** LOCKED *** or *** LOCKED (OOW) *** or *** RELOCKED *** , or without lock status displayed
When the mode of the bootloader is "ENG S-OFF", the LOCK status does NOT play a role!
Instructions:
Install HTC Drivers v4.0.1.001
Extrackt AAHK2
Start The script with Administrator Rights (aahk2.cmd)
In the main menu "1" and confirm.
Follow the instructions on the PC strictly.
If a downgrade was necessary, the procedure must be repeated. (If you dont know you have to downgrade or not, use the script it will tell you if you need it or not)
Flash the current, (modified by Phiber2000) HTC image to prevent later problems with GPS/WiFi and sound (see FAQ).
Optional: Finally, copy a Custom ROM on the SD card and flash in recovery.
Downloads:
HTC Driver v4.0.1.001(only if you had'nt installed already driver)
AAHK2 v2.15 - Mirror
HTC WWE 3.12.405.1 with ROOT - GPS FIX(Radio: 12.65.60.29/26.14.04.28 M) (HBoot-Image) - Mirror
Required RUU images are requested by the script: (In original Thread are more mirrors)
PD98IMG DOWNLOAD LINKS
MEGA:
PD98IMG-GB1.zip
PD98IMG-GB2.zip
PD98IMG-GB3.zip
PD98IMG-GB4.zip
PD98IMG-GB5.zip
PD98IMG-GB6.zip
PD98IMG-GB7.zip
PD98IMG-GB8.zip
PD98IMG-GB9.zip
FAQ:
How do I get into the HBOOT loader and which version do I have?
-Disable Fast boot: Settings »Power» Fast boot
-Switch off you phone
-Hold "Volume Down" and "Power" button
-Once the HBOOT loader appears, release the keys
-In the upper part of green written is now available the relevant information:
-0(evtl. rosarote Zeile)Lock-Status
1 ACE PVT...HBoot-Loader Modus & Security Flag
2 HBoot-...HBoot-Loader Version
3 MICROP-...not relevant
4 TOUCH PANEL-...not relevant
5 RADIO-...RADIO-Image Version
6 ...not relevant
How do I get to FASTBOOT mode?
-Start HBOOT loader (see above)
- Navigate with the volume keys to "FASTBOOT"
-Confirm by pressing the Power button
Which CID I have ?
-Start FASTBOOT mode (see above)
-On the PC, open existing Android SDK in CMD
-Type "fastboot getvar all"
-In the line "INFOcidnum ..." is now your current CID. (8 digits)
CAUTION: Apps like CID GETTER don't work properly. Because the App asks the Build.Prop and everybody could change the build.prop.
How do I install after successfully rooting the latest ROM from HTC(modified by Phiber)? (This also fixes problems with GPS/Wifi/Soumd on custom ROMs!)
-Unzip the "RUU_Ace_Sense30_S_HTC_WWE_3.12.405.1_Radio_12.65.6 0.29_26.14.04.28_M_release_225512_rooted.zip"
-Copy the "PD98IMG.zip" as a single file on the SD card
-Start HBOOT loader and wait few seconds
-Confirm query with "Volume Up"
-After successfully flashing confirm the query with "Power"
-Remove the SD card
-Let android boot
-Insert SD card
-Delete the "PD98IMG.zip" from the SD card
Credits:
Hyuh
attn1
shad0wf0x
Anthony1s
Revskills
Genepoole
Phiber2000
Donation:PAYPAL LINK
If you want to help Phiber2000 to continue his work please donate to him ! The support takes also much time on Android-Hilfe.de
What to do next?
Read some FAQs and sticky Threads
Update the Recovery
Make a Nandroid/Backup
Install a Custom Rom {DHD Development List: ROMs, Kernels, and More}
Great but the download link i would mirror as it currently stands there is no free download slots at all so no one can download the file. Just a heads up. Use Mega if possible.
Yep but i think Phiber2000 dont wants it. So we cant mirror it.
Well Phiber2000 will find easily that people will not download the file then. Putting it on a host that has no free download slots from time to time where there is something like Mega where there is no free user slot limit is stupid. Its upto the OP all i was doing was stating a issue. I don't need AHHK i have my own way of doing the same thing from work i have done with a fellow member on here.
Ok i will ask Phiber2000
"I don't need AHHK i have my own way of doing the same thing from work i have done with a fellow member on here. "
I am interested in your work. Could tell me something more (PN)?
Its basically like AAHK using the same source but was scripted a different way. It used the same files but had more options on the recovery.img's and was also a two batch file system.
Only Difference was the Hboot after says AHHK and OP's just says Unlocked.
I asked Phiber and He said that he doesnt want mirrors. Nobody is forced to download AAHK2. If somebody is feeling sick because oft the download speed then its his personal problem.
3498BoyZ said:
I asked Phiber and He said that he doesnt want mirrors. Nobody is forced to download AAHK2. If somebody is feeling sick because oft the download speed then its his personal problem.
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you can't even get to the part where you download it.that's a 100% chance that it won't be used.
Which is what i said but everyone to there own.
Yup, can't download, therefore I find this thread useless...
ilans93 said:
Yup, can't download, therefore I find this thread useless...
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No free slots for free users! Hmm.. mods pls close this thread lol.
On the serious note, for someone who really really want to s-off their dhd, just use aahk. Even though it is no longer supported, if you really knows what you are doing, s-off is easily achieved. The documentation is PERFECT and all the FAQ is provided. Although the file is no longer in attn1 server, you can still download it from this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2193681 (READ THIS THOROUGHLY)
For someone who actually not confident to do this but still want to try custom rom, unlocking bootloader will be a better choice. So, ask yourself what do you really want and how is your comprehension skills. :cyclops:
Why are here all against the DL Link. If there arent any Slots then just wait. You could be some more thankful
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Because we can't use it... If the dev would make a mirror, then we would be thankful. Here, it's all about sharing.
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If Phiber2000 dont want mirror then i cant uplaod it on a other site
You have just wait some minutes/hours/days then you can download it.
You and I have to respect Phibers descion
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yumm91 said:
No free slots for free users! Hmm.. mods pls close this thread lol.
On the serious note, for someone who really really want to s-off their dhd, just use aahk. Even though it is no longer supported, if you really knows what you are doing, s-off is easily achieved. The documentation is PERFECT and all the FAQ is provided. Although the file is no longer in attn1 server, you can still download it from this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2193681 (READ THIS THOROUGHLY)
For someone who actually not confident to do this but still want to try custom rom, unlocking bootloader will be a better choice. So, ask yourself what do you really want and how is your comprehension skills. :cyclops:
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AAHK destroyed my friends DHD!
AAHK is only for skilled people!
AAHK2 is for Noobs and skilled people AND IT WILL NOT BRICK YOUR DEVICE
EDIT: THE FILES WERE MIRRORED
I was asked to test the free download links on this.
I was begining to think it was true that there are actually no Free download slots. I tried many times over several minutes and every time it said no free download slots. BUT after some minutes of clicking the "return to download link" it did actually give me free slots for all the downloads.
Not ideal, but it does seem possible to get a free download.
Mike
Thnks and as I said the files were mirrored to uploaded because of the problem with share-online
aahk was also made for noobs, but people were too dumb to read the freaking manual. that's mostly the reason why attn1 closed the door for aahk. the aahk wouldn't brick your device unless there was some human error involved.
also if anyone has the file i can mirror it.
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pitastrudl said:
aahk was also made for noobs, but people were too dumb to read the freaking manual. that's mostly the reason why attn1 closed the door for aahk. the aahk wouldn't brick your device unless there was some human error involved.
also if anyone has the file i can mirror it.
Sent from my S4 GT-I9505
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I have finally managed to get the file and I could also mirror it, but the dev said that we can't mirror it...
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Just to be sure... @3498BoyZ Am I supposed to download all 9 PD98IMGx.zip, unzip them and zip them back together as one, or am I supposed to download only one? -that's a bit unclear to me...
[/COLOR]Just to be sure... @3498BoyZ Am I supposed to download all 9 PD98IMGx.zip, unzip them and zip them back together as one, or am I supposed to download only one? -that's a bit unclear to me...
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No just Start then aahk2.cmd and follow the points. It will tell you which file From the 9 you will need
[email protected] from my Mobile [email protected]!
Hello everyone,
Today I am releasing a tool I have developed around mtkclient to bootloader unlock and carrier unlock the LG Stylo 6.
The carrier unlock has not been released yet, i am putting the finishing touches on it. For now i have rebranded the app as MTK Goodies, and it supports an easy bootloader unlock.
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Simply follow the driver installation for the windows section of mtkclient.
The tool relies on a prepackaged setup that has mtkclient and SPFlash tool bundled together, i have a 7z hosted here.
Download that and extract its contents to a folder named mtkclient, this folder should reside alongside Stylo6MTKGoodies.exe.
If you dowload the Release 7z from here or the github page, it will already come with this folder included. You only need to download this separately if you are building from the source.
Keep in mind that this is a very early release, so it does have some threading bugs I've still gotta work out. But for the most part, it will run just fine as long as you don't run commands over and over like i did during my testing.
Another thing to note is that after the carrier unlock, the partition erase will power off the device, the same as running mtk reset afterwards, so no need to press Reboot device.
If the program crashes while running a command, kill it with task manager and look for 2 processes, python.exe and flash_tool.exe if either of those and running, kill them. Then restart the app and everything should work fine. The app uses both python to run mtkclient and spflash tool to do some preconnect function to allow mtkclient to force brom. So sometimes if it crashes one or both of those processes wont get killed in the code.
Any questions, help or support or questions, feel free to ask.
Hope everyone finds this as useful as i will, enjoy!
https://github.com/mastercodeon314/Stylo6MTKGoodies
UPDATE 10/5/22:
The carrier unlock feature is now here! I reuploaded the release zips, and now everyone is free to carrier unlock their stylo 6.
As a bonus, this method can work on some select other mtk devices as well, a generic carrier unlock if you will.
PLEASE backup your device using mtkclient (a full rom backup) before trying this, as to have a fall back incase things go wrong, happy modding!
TODO
Package 7z of bundled mtkclient + spflashtool into app to auto extract on execute.
So I'm order to determine what I need to backup from the device before the carrier unlock, I need help with this. My Stylo 6 was originally a metro phone, but I accidentally converted it to TMobile, and its carrier values are messed up.
If you have a Stylo 6 that can connect to it's original carrier still, and is preferably stock, you'd be of serious help here.
I need to compare the IMEI, nt code, and various other bits of information with what they are after the carrier unlock.
I'm particularly interested in the IMEI, and NT code.
Mastercodeon said:
So I'm order to determine what I need to backup from the device before the carrier unlock, I need help with this. My Stylo 6 was originally a metro phone, but I accidentally converted it to TMobile, and its carrier values are messed up.
If you have a Stylo 6 that can connect to it's original carrier still, and is preferably stock, you'd be of serious help here.
I need to compare the IMEI, nt code, and various other bits of information with what they are after the carrier unlock.
I'm particularly interested in the IMEI, and NT code.
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i have an stock inactive t mobile stylo6 i would like to unlock how could i get the nedded information for you as i tried your method
[email protected] said:
i have an stock inactive t mobile stylo6 i would like to unlock how could i get the nedded information for you as i tried your method
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Well is your device still carrier locked? I'd need it to still be locked, and be able to connect to the original carrier (for you, TMobile).
Just hold off for me for a bit, cause I have to write up a script that will get the needed information from the device. I'll be comparing the NT code, IMEI, and other values I get from the phone before and after you run the carrier unlock.
[email protected] said:
i have an stock inactive t mobile stylo6 i would like to unlock how could i get the nedded information for you as i tried your method
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Also, you mentioned you tried my method, how did the program work? Did it connect with mtkclient at all? Haven't used it outside of my laptop or phone, haven't had any use feedback yet.
Mastercodeon said:
Well is your device still carrier locked? I'd need it to still be locked, and be able to connect to the original carrier (for you, TMobile).
Just hold off for me for a bit, cause I have to write up a script that will get the needed information from the device. I'll be comparing the NT code, IMEI, and other values I get from the phone before and after you run the carrier unlock.
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yes it is still carrier locked but has no service currently. i could very easily activate again if it would help. I will wait to try your method untill your ready if you would like.
[email protected] said:
yes it is still carrier locked but has no service currently. i could very easily activate again if it would help. I will wait to try your method untill your ready if you would like.
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Yes, reactivate it, and I'll get with you tonight on getting checking the values. I gotta write up the script to dump all the information I need.
Here's the lastest I've got so far.
I have confirmed that the carrier unlock will indeed erase or change the devices IMEI, this issue will be fixed here soon in the next release.
For the time being, I will be deleting the release zips from here, and GitHub.
If you have the older release, please DO NOT run the carrier unlock operation if you do not have your original IMEI written down somewhere and know how to restore it to your phone.
Thank you all for your patience, all good things must come to those who wait, and this is a good thing, it's just coming.
The changes I have to make to get the carrier unlock finished are pretty pale in comparison to how much work it was to get this far, so the wait isn't much longer.
can i get the carrier unlock script please? i have my imei written down, i know how to restore it.
guero.lurias said:
can i get the carrier unlock script please? i have my imei written down, i know how to restore it.
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I DMed you
Mastercodeon said:
Here's the lastest I've got so far.
I have confirmed that the carrier unlock will indeed erase or change the devices IMEI, this issue will be fixed here soon in the next release.
For the time being, I will be deleting the release zips from here, and GitHub.
If you have the older release, please DO NOT run the carrier unlock operation if you do not have your original IMEI written down somewhere and know how to restore it to your phone.
Thank you all for your patience, all good things must come to those who wait, and this is a good thing, it's just coming.
The changes I have to make to get the carrier unlock finished are pretty pale in comparison to how much work it was to get this far, so the wait isn't much longer.
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I need the script link i have my IMEI written
Mastercodeon said:
So I'm order to determine what I need to backup from the device before the carrier unlock, I need help with this. My Stylo 6 was originally a metro phone, but I accidentally converted it to TMobile, and its carrier values are messed up.
If you have a Stylo 6 that can connect to it's original carrier still, and is preferably stock, you'd be of serious help here.
I need to compare the IMEI, nt code, and various other bits of information with what they are after the carrier unlock.
I'm particularly interested in the IMEI, and NT code.
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How do you convert it from MetroPcs to Tmobile?
Please tell my how i can convert carrier
mohabsi said:
How do you convert it from MetroPcs to Tmobile?
Please tell my how i can convert carrier
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That I'm not sure of yet
could you please share the carrier unlock script?
Hi everyone, sorry for such a long wait, but i have finally released the carrier unlock feature for MTK Goodies!
Check out the release section on the repo here: https://github.com/mastercodeon314/Stylo6MTKGoodies
Please make sure you have the proper drivers that mtk client needs for this to work. Thank you all for your patience, enjoy!
Mastercodeon said:
Hello everyone,
Today I am releasing a tool I have developed around mtkclient to bootloader unlock and carrier unlock the LG Stylo 6.
The carrier unlock has not been released yet, i am putting the finishing touches on it. For now i have rebranded the app as MTK Goodies, and it supports an easy bootloader unlock.
Simply follow the driver installation for the windows section of mtkclient.
The tool relies on a prepackaged setup that has mtkclient and SPFlash tool bundled together, i have a 7z hosted here.
Download that and extract its contents to a folder named mtkclient, this folder should reside alongside Stylo6MTKGoodies.exe.
If you dowload the Release 7z from here or the github page, it will already come with this folder included. You only need to download this separately if you are building from the source.
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Keep in mind that this is a very early release, so it does have some threading bugs I've still gotta work out. But for the most part, it will run just fine as long as you don't run commands over and over like i did during my testing.
Another thing to note is that after the carrier unlock, the partition erase will power off the device, the same as running mtk reset afterwards, so no need to press Reboot device.
If the program crashes while running a command, kill it with task manager and look for 2 processes, python.exe and flash_tool.exe if either of those and running, kill them. Then restart the app and everything should work fine. The app uses both python to run mtkclient and spflash tool to do some preconnect function to allow mtkclient to force brom. So sometimes if it crashes one or both of those processes wont get killed in the code.
Any questions, help or support or questions, feel free to ask.
Hope everyone finds this as useful as i will, enjoy!
https://github.com/mastercodeon314/Stylo6MTKGoodies
UPDATE 10/5/22:
The carrier unlock feature is now here! I reuploaded the release zips, and now everyone is free to carrier unlock their stylo 6.
As a bonus, this method can work on some select other mtk devices as well, a generic carrier unlock if you will.
PLEASE backup your device using mtkclient (a full rom backup) before trying this, as to have a fall back incase things go wrong, happy modding!
TODO
Package 7z of bundled mtkclient + spflashtool into app to auto extract on exec
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Mastercodeon said:
Hello everyone,
Today I am releasing a tool I have developed around mtkclient to bootloader unlock and carrier unlock the LG Stylo 6.
The carrier unlock has not been released yet, i am putting the finishing touches on it. For now i have rebranded the app as MTK Goodies, and it supports an easy bootloader unlock.
Simply follow the driver installation for the windows section of mtkclient.
The tool relies on a prepackaged setup that has mtkclient and SPFlash tool bundled together, i have a 7z hosted here.
Download that and extract its contents to a folder named mtkclient, this folder should reside alongside Stylo6MTKGoodies.exe.
If you dowload the Release 7z from here or the github page, it will already come with this folder included. You only need to download this separately if you are building from the source.
View attachment 5568077
Keep in mind that this is a very early release, so it does have some threading bugs I've still gotta work out. But for the most part, it will run just fine as long as you don't run commands over and over like i did during my testing.
Another thing to note is that after the carrier unlock, the partition erase will power off the device, the same as running mtk reset afterwards, so no need to press Reboot device.
If the program crashes while running a command, kill it with task manager and look for 2 processes, python.exe and flash_tool.exe if either of those and running, kill them. Then restart the app and everything should work fine. The app uses both python to run mtkclient and spflash tool to do some preconnect function to allow mtkclient to force brom. So sometimes if it crashes one or both of those processes wont get killed in the code.
Any questions, help or support or questions, feel free to ask.
Hope everyone finds this as useful as i will, enjoy!
https://github.com/mastercodeon314/Stylo6MTKGoodies
UPDATE 10/5/22:
The carrier unlock feature is now here! I reuploaded the release zips, and now everyone is free to carrier unlock their stylo 6.
As a bonus, this method can work on some select other mtk devices as well, a generic carrier unlock if you will.
PLEASE backup your device using mtkclient (a full rom backup) before trying this, as to have a fall back incase things go wrong, happy modding!
TODO
Package 7z of bundled mtkclient + spflashtool into app to auto extract on execute.
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So this is the root method as well? What roms are compatible,does it have everything needed to root?
Knox-jack said:
So this is the root method as well? What roms are compatible,does it have everything needed to root?
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No, this tool does not root the device for you, it only carrier unlocks and bootloader unlocks the device. You can use the Magisk app to root the device, just follow the steps Magisk outlines. As for what roms are compatible, I don't know. I know some people have gotten android 13 as a GSI to work on the Stylo 6, but it was reported to be very laggy. You can join the bootloader lock smiths and ask about roms in the Stylo 6 channel.
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How do I run this program???
Where are the .exe files?
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No, this tool does not root the device for you, it only carrier unlocks and bootloader unlocks the device. You can use the Magisk app to root the device, just follow the steps Magisk outlines. As for what roms are compatible, I don't know. I know some people have gotten android 13 as a GSI to work on the Stylo 6, but it was reported to be very laggy. You can join the bootloader lock smiths and ask about roms in the Stylo 6 channel.
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Could you please share a new link to the Discord?