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Quick rooting question

Just a quick question...
Is the root method that's stickied on the top of the mt4g development page (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=858996).... and the method found on theunlockr.com (http://theunlockr.com/2010/12/10/how-to-gain-permanent-root-and-s-off-on-the-t-mobile-mytouch-4g-htc-glacier/).. essentially the same things?
I tried to follow the method stickied in the development page and was left feeling like an idiot. The unlockr instructions, however, seem to be a bit more dummy friendly.
Any help would be appreciated.. thanks!

Please post questions in Q&A section.

BTW:
Disclaimer/Advice/Humble Opinion:
My advice (without trying to hurt anyone's feelings too much) is DON'T ROOT. I would suggest you familiarize yourself with everything (Linux, ADB, XDA, Google) before diving in head first.
Despite popular belief, having root does NOT in fact make you cooler.
Way too many new users are trying to root because they think it's cool or heard it's cool. Well; it's not cool to be a n00b and attempt root. You need to learn your device first.
If you don't know how to perform a Nandroid backup, or restore a previous ROM backup, flash updates, install custom ROM's, boot into Safe mode, Mount R/W, run shell commands or Terminal Emulator etc, then you should NOT root. You should browse the forums here, read, read and re-read everything until you know it well. Google search related topics. Exhaust all available avenues, then ask questions. After you've executed all of these options you might consider rooting and starting to tinker with your device.
If you don't even know what some of the things are that were mentioned, then you should absolutely NOT root your phone. You will likely brick or screw up your phone and then be right back here begging for help in a new thread most definately created by you out of haste or costing [insert phone manufacturer/carrier here] money by sending your phone back and asking for a replacement simply because you had no idea what you were doing. JMHO
#include <std_disclaimer.h>
/*
* Rooting voids your warranty.
*/

Hmm... two very useless replies.
CB, take a look at how many of the threads posted here in the "General" section are questions. Also, why are you so adamant on having "noobs" not root their phones? What concern is it to you whether someone bricks their own device or not? Isn't that what this forum is for? Did you one day wake up with all the android modding knowledge you have now? I dont think so.. And just because your useless warning thread got stickied up top, doesn't make it a useful thread.
Sorry for the rant.. I just sense that this forum is turning more and more into snobs trying to police what people say or ask for. It's a discussion forum geared toward helping people.. not a country club for snobs trying to remain on their high horses.
/rant.

THis is the method i have used and its very easy to follow...once you do it, it will almost seem to easy, but that is what it is...its very easy to root your phone...follow this guide...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=834225

darkpaniel said:
Hmm... two very useless replies.
First guy, take a look at how many of the threads posted here in the "General" section are questions.
Second guy, why are you so adamant on having "noobs" not root their phones? What concern is it to you whether someone bricks their own device or not? Isn't that what this forum is for? Did you one day wake up with all the android modding knowledge you have now? I dont think so.. And just because your useless warning thread got stickied up top, doesn't make it a useful thread.
Sorry for the rant.. I just sense that this forum is turning more and more into snobs trying to police what people say or ask for. It's a discussion forum geared toward helping people.. not country club for snobs trying to remain on their high horses.
/rant.
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If you read my post carefully you'll notice that it says advice. It is simply an opinion. If you don't like my advice or my opinion why don't you just shut up and move on.
This forum is about helping people. Helping also includes preventing. Preventing people from breaking their device and avoiding a recovery, especially if it can be avoided.
Sent from my OC'd rooted MT4G using XDA app

CBConsultation said:
If you don't like my advice or my opinion why don't you just shut up and move on.
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....or you can just stop trying to be the savior of this forum and offering useless advice that's clearly common sense to people that are on this forum to begin with.
I'm pretty certain that no one here asked for your personal "advice".. and btw, your useless advice was "DON'T ROOT". Now, how does "DON'T ROOT" help in a thread asking for help rooting? Just doesn't make sense. So instead of pretending like you're this high and mighty android god that has so much to offer.. you should just lay low until someone actually asks for your help. Or maybe, you might get lucky and a "noob" will start a thread asking "Should I Root?". Then you can jump in with your then applicable advice of "DON'T ROOT".
Now, moving on. Can anyone else offer any info as to whether the two methods listed above are the same?
Thanks.

darkpaniel said:
I tried to follow the method stickied in the development page and was left feeling like an idiot.
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Enough said.
Please post questions in the Q&A section.

Ha ha @darkpaniel thats funny. Hence why i just come here and read the posts and not bother asking any questions due to the fact that I dont want a dumb response to my question from someone that thinks they are god and knows everything about android.
Which i'm sure like you said they were a noob once as well.
Hope you got the help you needed and good luck with everything.

I'm sorry.. but since when do we have unofficial forum moderators? I wasn't aware of this position until this CBConsultation guy came around.
CB: Here's a scenario for you....
son: dad, I wanna learn to ride bicycle...could you help me?
dad: no, here's my advice.. just walk, don't ride a bicycle, you can fall off and get hurt...
CB, I feel sorry for your (hopefully) unborn children..

Jay21fire said:
Ha ha @darkpaniel thats funny. Hence why i just come here and read the posts and not bother asking any questions due to the fact that I dont want a dumb response to my question from someone that thinks they are god and knows everything about android.
Which i'm sure like you said they were a noob once as well.
Hope you got the help you needed and good luck with everything.
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Thanks, Jay21fire. Could you imagine this forum without all the helpless know-it-all snobs? I was part of the G1 forum before this.. and I don't remember the people there being half as snobby as here. Maybe that's because then.. there werent so many know-it-all snobs, who's only worth is to know everything about android.. who has to come on these forums and rule the internet. Sad, really.
Anyway, I'm sure I'll find the help I'm looking for. As many useless snobs there are on this forum, I know there's even more humble, helpful people.. so I'm not concerned.

ok...i have already posted the link that is pretty much the same as the unlocker link, just from here...they are not the same thing...the first link is more of a deeper root, which would allow for the flashing of roms, that while based on the same phone...may not be tmobile specific, the second link or the link i had posted, is just a plain ol root
can we now stop the bashing since your question has been answered. i dont agree with CBC on the disclaimer, but that doesnt mean im going to start bashing him to no end...just not needed and a waste of a thread

Fair enough.
Thanks for your help. And mods (actual mods), if you wanna go ahead and lock this thread down, please go ahead and do so.

actually, i just read through the unlocker version and its missing a step...you need to install visionary first before you run the script and all that fun stuff...pretty much what your going to do is download and install visionary (you will need to google it and install it via astro file manager or the like since it is not on the market)...install android terminal explorer via the market and the root files from here...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=834225...unzip those files using winrar and place them on the root of your sdcard. after doing all this, run visionary, and do the temp root...once it says it was succussful (takes a little bit), run the script listed in that same thread (steps 3a - 3d...reboot the phone, and run visionary again, but select attempt permaroot...once it reboots go ahead and make sure you have root access...you can easily check this by loading HBOOT, by holding vol down and power til the phone turns on and making sure it says S= OFF, or if you are going to get into flashing ROMS install ROM manager via the market...when you run it, it will say that you got root access or not and allow you to flash clockwork recovery

woldy2 said:
actually, i just read through the unlocker version and its missing a step...you need to install visionary first before you run the script and all that fun stuff...pretty much what your going to do is download and install visionary (you will need to google it and install it via astro file manager or the like since it is not on the market)...install android terminal explorer via the market and the root files from here...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=834225...unzip those files using winrar and place them on the root of your sdcard. after doing all this, run visionary, and do the temp root...once it says it was succussful (takes a little bit), run the script listed in that same thread (steps 3a - 3d...reboot the phone, and run visionary again, but select attempt permaroot...once it reboots go ahead and make sure you have root access...you can easily check this by loading HBOOT, by holding vol down and power til the phone turns on and making sure it says S= OFF, or if you are going to get into flashing ROMS install ROM manager via the market...when you run it, it will say that you got root access or not and allow you to flash clockwork recovery
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See? That's what I'm talking about. Thanks woldy.

darkpaniel said:
CB: Here's a scenario for you....
son: dad, I wanna learn to ride bicycle...could you help me?
dad: no, here's my advice.. just walk, don't ride a bicycle, you can fall off and get hurt...
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Here's a scenario for you....
son wants to learn to ride a bike and doesn't keep the training wheels on because he's in too much of a hurry to look cool. Isn't quite sure how to stop using the hand brakes and rolls out into the street and gets hit by a passing car.
Dad: That'll teach ya son!
You can act like some sort of internet commando all you want. My advice stands and if you don't like it...well; who cares. I help plenty of people. As for people like you, I love watching you complain like a whiny child.
There will always be those kids who want to argue over everything until they get their way. I just get the feeling you're a young kid who always acts out against the grain trying hard to gain attention from those around you in order to make yourself more noticeable.
I am here to help people and if that includes encouraging members to learn first before they do harm to their device then so be it. And if you don't like or agree with said opinion so what. If I can prevent even one person from ruining their phone before they learn how to use it then I accomplished something.
I have a very successful computer/consultation firm so my advice seems to have gotten me and my clients pretty far in life.
Next...

CBConsultation said:
(the son)...rolls out into the street and gets hit by a passing car.
Dad: That'll teach ya son!
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Are you kidding? That's what the dad's response would be in your story?... very disturbing.
CBConsultation said:
I help plenty of people.
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Actually, I was thinking about this.. I was thinking about how many people there could possibly be.. who contemplated rooting their mytouch4g's and came upon your warning thread stickied up top...who read your thread and actually thought to themselves "I've just been delivered by a forum angel! Thank goodness for that thread.. I just saved myself from bricking my brand new phone. What was I thinking to begin with?" Lol.
And then I saw your the link under your avatar to "donate to me"....is that some sort of a joke? Is that supposed to be a mockery of how actual developers accept donations for their work? What have you actually done in this forum.. or others.. what would warrant ANYONE donating ANY sums of money?? I laughed.
Could you imagine.. again... some "noob" coming on this forum.. reading your thread.. thinking "wow, I've just been rescued from a potential hazard. now, where's my credit card, this guy deserves some money"... lol, highly unlikely. So stop fooling yourself.. you're not a mod, you're not a developer. You're just a narcissistic snob who's perception of self importance on this forum is incredibly distorted.
Now, I apologize to everyone for this ongoing bickering between cbc and me. I didn't want to do this, but he just wont leave this thread alone... so I had no choice. Sorry.

LMAO. L0s3r
10 char

Root took me awhile, but I managed to get it with these steps.
1. download visionary, root.zip from the s=on s=off guide. its in the middle of android development section of mytouch 4g.
I had to download Visionary .11 and .14
unzip the root.zip and place the folder on your sd card
After extracting the root file I doubled clicked it and there was another root folder inside which opened to the three files inside including the .sh command so I dragged that over
2. download android terminal emulator from the market
3. go to setting -> application-> turn off fastboot
go to setting -> application-> development -> turn on USB debugging
4. open visionary and click temp root. you will get black screen, dont freak out, give a min (make sure r/w is checked on)
Do this with Visionary .11 NOT .14
5. open android terminal emulator
type in "su" then click entet (without " mark)
it will probably say permission is denied
type in "su" again, then click enter
supper user will pop up asking for permission click "allow"
type in "cd /sdcard/root" then click enter
type in "sh root.sh" then click enter
I couldn't get this command to work until I extracted the compressed file and clicked root, then dragged the root folder over. After typing this command it will say it failed but in a few seconds it will tell you differently, saying to reboot into recovery
give a min or two when it says turn off and go into recovery to check if s is on or off, exit out of emulator
6. turn off the phone, then reboot into hboot by holding volume down and power button
7. it should say S=OFF
now using your volumebutton and power button
navigate to fastboot then reboot
Here is where I installed Visionary .14 and had to click temp root and then permaroot
8. when it reboot go to visionary again and click permenant root
it will reboot your phone
and then I suggest using Rom Manager to download the clockwork recovery and make a backup ASAP.
I installed these apps with astro
and with the root folder it looked like this
compressed root folder > extracted to just the root folder > root folder > three codes/scripts.

hey @darkpaniel honeslty man i would just stop worrying about it, those people are always going to be like that and never change, They just think they are amazing and know everything. I wouldn't waist your time anymore responding to him if people want to root they will root.
I'm over it i have just moved on to other areas to find steps or answers to questions i have

[REF] Guide to the Galaxy S II and Android (04/10/11)

Please suggest any changes, additions etc
Please don't try to hold me responsible if following anything here makes your phone die. Pretty please!
I have been looking through the forums, rom threads etc, and have seen a lot of questions cropping up again and again. Therefore I decided to start this project!
Basically I hope this will become a reference for newbies to get themselves accustomed to android and the galaxy s II! I will try to update it regularly with information about ROMS, Flashing and general android/samsung terminology.
If you think that I have given a wrong definition or think that anything needs clarifying more please tell me! Also, if you think that I should add anything then feel free to suggest.
Here we go...
Contents
1. Rooting
- Rooting your phone
2. Kernels
- Eplanation
- Links
3. Odin
- Guide to using Odin
4. Custom ROMs
- Risk
- Benefits
- AOSP ROMs
5. ClockWorkMod
- Explanation
- How to Backup/NANDroid
- How to Restore
- How to install a ROM using CWM
6. /efs
- What it is
- How to back it up
7. List of Custom ROMs
8. The Forums
9. Glossary
10. To Do list
Rooting​Rooting is the process of getting 'root access'. In a nutshell this means that you can edit the system partition of your phone. The best analogy of this I can think of is if you imagine a tree! The tree you see above the ground is what you can edit on your phone normally, for example you can add music files, edit text files, etc etc. The 'roots' of the tree are the android system files themselves, they are unseen and are not usually meant to be messed with. It can also be seen as the equivelant of having administrator privilages in windows - with them you have better access to your computer.
Rooting voids your warranty! But you can un-root your phone by flashing a 'stock' ROM and Kernel.
Gaining root access however allows us to customise our phones even further, for example you can:
Edit files to create themes
Backup usefull system files
Remove bloatware and unwanted apps
Rooting the Galaxy S II​Rooting the Galaxy S II is, thankfully, easy! Unlike certain other phone manufacturers *cough* HTC *cough* samsung haven't imposed any unnecessary locks on the phone, and so we dont have to hack our phones to pices to be able to root them.
Several guides already exist in the development forum on how to root you phone - it involves a custom kernel:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399 (by Chainfire)
Or, here is the Noobs Guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126522 (capaxdoli)
And an extremely detailed thread from wibbsy:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1246131 (wibbsy)
Superuser and Busybox​Superuser is an app that is present on pretty much all custom ROMs. It allows you to manage 'superuser' rights for your phone, in other words which apps you want to allow to have root access. If you dont have it on your custom ROM then you would want to download it from the market (free). Once you have it downloaded you dont need to do anything! It will warn you when an app wants root access, and ask you to allow once, allow all the time, or never allow. It can also be seen as a firewall for your phone, you can deny access to the root of your system files to apps you dont think should be down there!
Busybox is basically a set of commands that aren't built into android to begin with, but are part of Unix (which android is based on). They add additional functionality for root application to perform their job! To be honest this is all I know about busybox, but it is very useful, and lots of root apps need it, so download it!
Kernels​This brings me along nicely to Kernels! Kernels are basically a bridge between your apps and your hardware. It controls everything that apps send to the processor, and everything the processor sends back.
This, as you can imagine, makes kernels VERY important. On XDA, you might see a kernel posted in the development forums. The are usually identified as [Kernel] in the thread title. You will probably also see more brackets in the title, these identify what modules the developer has added to the kernel, or what features it includes. For example [OC/UV 1.5GHZ]. This means that the kernel will enable the phone to be overlcoked to 1.5GHz, but also means the processor is undervolted (meaning it draws less power from the battery).
For more details look here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=894880 (mroneeyedboh)
And here for more details on 'govenors':
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=843406 (RJackson)
Odin​Odin is a piece of software that allows us to flash anything we want to the phone. The file is attached to the bottom of this post.
It is perfectly safe IF USED CORRECTLY!
This is a general guide for using Odin, take a look at this picture (thanks to screamworks):
To get Odin to connect to your phone, you need to boot into 'download mode' by pressing volume down, home, and power keys at the same time, and connect your phone to your PC via USB.
Everything in red:
NEVER TOUCH
NEVER TOUCH
NEVER TOUCH
NEVER TOUCH
It's that simple! I would be more specific but most Roms, Kernels and CSCs have methods on their respective threads for using Odin with their ROM, so it best to look there.
Wait... (I hear you say...)
Why bother flashing a custom ROM if there is a risk of damaging your phone? Well, they usually come with the following benefits:
- Deodexed, basically allows deeper theming of applications
- Zipaligned, reduce the amount of RAM used when running an application
- Optimisations, meaning that the developer has tweaked the roms system files for bettery speed, battery life and stability
- Quicker Updates, Rom developers will more often then not update their rom to fix bugs FAR quicker then samsung ever will
- Additions, Developers also like to add their own additions to their ROMs, such as themes and applications
The benefits far outweigh the risk!
AOSP​AOSP (Android Open Source Project) ROMs are built from the original android source. They are essentially a 'clean' version of android without any additions from manufacturers (e.g no Touchwiz, Sense, MotoBlur etc...). They are popular mainly because they are so customisable. Here is a list of the three main AOSP build you will find:
'Pure' AOSP
This is a build straight from Google's sources and does not contain any modifications whatsoever, other then those that make it run on the particular device. Here is the AOSP project website for more information:
http://source.android.com/
CyanogenMod
This is an extremely popular AOSP build that provides endless customisation to the user. The builds are fast, stable and reliable, and nearly every android device has a cyanogen mod ROM built for it. It is also popular for its 'nightly' (literally) updates. More information can be found on the Cyanogen website here:
http://www.cyanogenmod.com/
MIUI
MIUI is a chinese rom that has been heavily customised, and is influenced by iOS. Think what would happen if an android phone and an iPhone had a baby... Despite commiting the henious crime of trying to be an iPhone, it does work. MIUI Roms are essentially all about speed and looks, if that is what you are after! Here is the MIUI website for further information:
http://www.miuiandroid.com/
ClockWorkMod (CWM)​
Clockworkmod is a 'custom recovery' made by xda member koush. Every phone had a recovery partition designed so that if the user messes up a ROM installation, they can recover their phone. CWM is a modified recovery installed into the recovery partition that allows advanced control over ROM recovery, installation and much more.
Features of CWM include:
- NANDroid Backup, This allows you to completely back up your existing ROM with all its files, data and apps
- Restore Backup, Restores a previous backup (obviously...)
- ROM installation, Allows you to install a ROM contained inside a flashable .zip file
- Wipe data/Factory reset, completely erases all of your data contacts, apps etc, leaving your phone 'as new'
Amongst others...
How to install CWM​If you have already rooted your phone using the CF-root Kernel, then you already have CWM! If not, then just install the kernel linked to above in the 'how to root your phone' section
How to make a NANDroid backup using CWM​​Backups are important because they allow you to restore your ROM incase flashing goes wrong, or you phone starts playing up and displaying wierd bugs.
To make a backup, you need to boot into CWM recovery (done through the 'cwm' app installed onto your phone when you flash the cf-root kernel). Then, you need to navigate down to 'backup/restore' using the volume keys, and select it using the home key. From here, just click 'backup' and you are all set! Leave your phone make the backup (its takes some time) and then just reboot when it tells you its finished. To restore your backup, do the same but instead of clicking backup, click 'restore' instead. Choose which backup you would like to restore and leave the phone to do its magic. Done.
How to install a ROM using CWM​Installing a ROM using CWM is a lot less hassle then installing via Odin. The ROM developer will specify which method of installing their ROM you can use, but it is usually done by a CWM flashable .zip.
To flash:
1. Boot into CWM as described above
2. Navigate to 'install zip from sd card'
3. Select it, and then navigate to 'install zip from sdcard' again!
4. Select the ROM you downloaded from your sd card
5. Navigate down to yes
6. Let CWM install you new ROM!
Note: The same process applies for flashing a kernel
The /efs folder​The /efs folder is a folder in your phone that contains information specific to YOUR phone, for example your IMEI number, product number, Wireless MAC addresses, and much more. There have been reports of people messing up their /efs folder when unlocking their phone or flashing new ROMs, here is an example from the Nexus S development forum (jump to page 111 to see everyone start to panic):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1034130
Therefore, it is important to make a backup! Instead of just regurgitating guides on the forums already, here is a link to a very good one by Rawat:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1068193 (Rawat)
The easiest way of doing it is by using terminal emulator rather then ADB (unless you have ADB all up and running and are confident with it)
Thank you to Godutch for suggesting this, I was never actually aware of it!
ADB​ADB stands for Android Debug Bridge, and is a useful tool for your device. It has many funtions including:
- Pushing .apks to your phone
- Pushing files to your phone to specific locations
- Rebooting to download and recovery
And I haven't even scratched the surface! It does a lot more trust me...
You will see guides on this forum saying 'this guide assumes you have ADB set up', which you definitely should do! However, there is a downside - it can be horifficaly complicated and fustrating to install for a newcomer to android, you have to mess around with SDKs, EXEs, Drivers, Paths, Yawwnnn....
So I'm going to let an expert describe how to do it! Here's the hard (but proper) way:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=879701 (Captainkrtek and Adrynalyne)
And here's the easy way, all nicely pacaged up for you:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=502010 (VanillaTbone)
I would write a short explanation of ADB installation for you here but it would just confuse you, so im gonna let other people do the work!
Custom Rom List
Well, Swi7chblade has done a far better job at doing a custom Rom list then me so I will give you a link to his instead
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1253665 (Swi7chblade)
Stock ROMs
Intratech has a collection of stock ROMs, Kernels and Radios all compressed up nicely for you. Link is here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Why stock I hear you say? Flashing back a 'stock' ROM usually helps fix random issues you might get whilst switching ROMs, like bootloops. Also, some people prefer the stock experience!
The Forums​
Well, I'm not going to patronise you by telling you how to be nice to people etc, but there is often a lot of confusion with regards to the forum rules:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/announcement.php?a=81 (MikeChannon)
I often see moderators with dangerously high blood pressure stressing the following points in particular:
- Use the search button
- Post in the right forums
- Use the search button
- Don't spam/ Flame
- Use the search button
- No ETAs
- Use the search button
If you have owned a device that is supported by XDA before, or have had a look at other device forums, you may of noticed that the development forums for the GSII are slightly different. They are split into two sections:
- Original Android Development
- Android Development
This is an experiment being done by the moderators of the forum that (regardless of my own opinion) is meant to distinguish between 'original' Roms and 'derivative' Roms. For instance; cyanogenmod is a rom built from AOSP source and has been actively developed with added applications, improvements to code etc etc. It is therefore classified as 'original' and placed into the 'original android development' sub-forum. Roms that either use another Rom as a base or do not have any 'original' components are deemed 'derivative' and are placed into the 'android development' forum. Despite this, I urge you to look in both forums! The both have excellent Roms and just because some are deemed 'original' this does not mean they are superior to those that are not. There is great development going on in both forums
Useful Links
CF-ROOT and CWM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Galaxy S II FAQ:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1065995
Korean Galaxy S II Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1097347
Android Terminology (from the CM Wiki): http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=Terminology
Glossary:
Flash - Put new firmware onto your phone
Firmware - A piece of software
OC - Overclock (the processor)
UC - Underclock (the processor)
Odin - Used to flash new ROMs to yor phone
ROM - a piece of firmware, usually modified by a developer
CWM - ClockWorkMod recovery, a very useful tool used to falsh new roms, kernels etc
Nandroid - A method of backing up your existing 'Rom' with all its apps, data, contacts etc. Done through CWM
.apk - The file type that android apps are contained in. To install just click on it!
AOSP - A ROM built from the original google android source, not a customised version of a manufacturers ROM
CyanogenMod - A very popular, customised, AOSP Rom
TO DO
- CWM
- Finish glossary
- ADB
- Additions to rooting section (superuser, busybox etc)
- How to do a backup via CWM
- Expand ODIN section
- Link to stock ROM list
- Create a 'Custom ROM' list with links to all current custom roms
- Explanation of AOSP (including CM, MIUI)
- Forum etiquette
- Useful links
- Backing up the /efs folder
- Custom boot animations

Nice guide, a few remarks:
root in unix terminology is the same as administrator in window, so rooting a phone means you are getting administrative powers, also rooting your phone voids warranty
maybe some other things could be included: the jig, BACKING UP /efs(this should be the most prominent caption) and adb (+adb frontends like qtadb)

nice post
great for learners like me

godutch said:
Nice guide, a few remarks:
root in unix terminology is the same as administrator in window, so rooting a phone means you are getting administrative powers, also rooting your phone voids warranty
maybe some other things could be included: the jig, BACKING UP /efs(this should be the most prominent caption) and adb (+adb frontends like qtadb)
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Ok thanks for the hints, i will adjust the rooting section accordingly. I'm also going to add a to do list... right now...

Don't forget the /efs directory, if it gets messed up (and sometimes it does) you will loose your phone and data connection permanently and you end up with an expensive Galaxy S mediaplayer. There is no known way to retrieve it and it does get messed up flashing custom roms (many nexus s users now have, well an expensive mediaplayer after flashing a certain rom)

godutch said:
Don't forget the /efs directory, if it gets messed up (and sometimes it does) you will loose your phone and data connection permanently and you end up with an expensive Galaxy S mediaplayer. There is no known way to retrieve it and it does get messed up flashing custom roms (many nexus s users now have, well an expensive mediaplayer after flashing a certain rom)
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Would you be ever so kind as to write me a definition to add? I'm not going to lie I had never heard of this probelm but it does sound important

willk22 said:
Would you be ever so kind as to write me a definition to add? I'm not going to lie I had never heard of this probelm but it does sound important
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you can find a guide here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1068193 I didn't write it, I did read about the problems about what could happen if you screw the /efs directory here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=12874457

How long before the post is ruined by idiots posting help questions in it .
Is their a way to lock it so as not to detract fro0m a very good stickie .
Just look at the FAQ page totally devoid now of being a FAQ .
Backing up EFS see topic Dev in section .
jje

JJEgan said:
How long before the post is ruined by idiots posting help questions in it .
Is their a way to lock it so as not to detract fro0m a very good stickie .
Just look at the FAQ page totally devoid now of being a FAQ .
Backing up EFS see topic Dev in section .
jje
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In the desire dev section there is a reference thread, new suggestions are posted and once in a while the thread is cleaned: all the suggestions are added to the OP and then together with useless posts deleted....

JJEgan said:
How long before the post is ruined by idiots posting help questions in it .
Is their a way to lock it so as not to detract fro0m a very good stickie .
Just look at the FAQ page totally devoid now of being a FAQ .
Backing up EFS see topic Dev in section .
jje
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Well I guess that is something that mabye a moderator can do? It would be a dillema though because I really would like suggestions from the community on how to improve the guide and add suggestions and amendmants... but you are right!

godutch said:
you can find a guide here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1068193 I didn't write it, I did read about the problems about what could happen if you screw the /efs directory here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=12874457
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Thank you, I will add this tommorow!

I've never seen definite evidence that having root voids warrantee.Looking through all the documents it only says things like if you change the software and this causes the problem they won't fix it. I suspect they would still fix a hardware fault. Samsung have given phones to known hackers. It would seem hard for them to argue that rooting invalidates warrantee when they have encouraged it.
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drspikes said:
I've never seen definite evidence that having root voids warrantee.Looking through all the documents it only says things like if you change the software and this causes the problem they won't fix it. I suspect they would still fix a hardware fault. Samsung have given phones to known hackers. It would seem hard for them to argue that rooting invalidates warrantee when they have encouraged it.
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Better safe then sorry!
Plus phones can easily be unrooted.

drspikes said:
I've never seen definite evidence that having root voids warrantee.Looking through all the documents it only says things like if you change the software and this causes the problem they won't fix it. I suspect they would still fix a hardware fault. Samsung have given phones to known hackers. It would seem hard for them to argue that rooting invalidates warrantee when they have encouraged it.
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It's true, I can't find the reference right now but a member called Kalua( he is an official samsung repair center) posted a part of the official service manual which says it voids warranty
http://gathering.tweakers.net/forum/list_category/13
it's very hard to retrieve/find indivual posts though
edit: found it: http://gathering.tweakers.net/forum/view_message/36107694

Could you explain the usb jig please. Isnt the binary clock reset when re rooting? In fact a whole how to re root your gs2 so samsung will never know guide would be great.
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Thanks for this. It's very much appreciated by all noobs to Samsungs. I look forward to future updates
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santiago84 said:
Thanks for this. It's very much appreciated by all noobs to Samsungs. I look forward to future updates
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No problem! I will update everything and continue the 'to do' list as soon as i can...

Very good idea and think this will help a lot of people This will definitely be a good link to send those who are new to the device

drspikes said:
I've never seen definite evidence that having root voids warrantee.Looking through all the documents it only says things like if you change the software and this causes the problem they won't fix it. I suspect they would still fix a hardware fault. Samsung have given phones to known hackers. It would seem hard for them to argue that rooting invalidates warrantee when they have encouraged it.
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No Rooting letter from Samsung .
http://www.samfirmware.com/apps/blog/show/5267754-newsletter-by-samsung-electronics-

This looks really nice, and will be a good ref for many. I even found myself asking lots of these questions in many threads because I'm used to the HTC way of rooting.
A nice little section to add would be a "unroot your device" for people with warranty purposes. This is a question that pops up everywhere.
Keep up the good work!
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All Lumia Devices | Windows Phone 10 on Lumia 735 RM-1038 (SD-Card)

Hi there,
i have figure out the easiest way, to get it work on Lumia 735 RM-1038 device and other Lumia devices
WORKING METHOD, NO CONFUSION
FOCUSING ON LUMIA 735 RM-1038
i suggested to you to have a clean installation using either one of this, Windows Phone Recovery Tool or Lumia Software Recovery Tool
(Flashing/Reformat/Recovery/Whatever)
download this file Mod Edit: Link Removed as it requires registration
follow this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/windows-phone-8/general/tutorial-how-to-windows-phone-10-t3041993
from : Raghulive, (no need to download attachment files from this thread)( No need to install Metro Commander)
BUT don't get confuse till you reach step 4, "(STOP at step 4, don't do anything, just stop)"
4 ) open "Files " App go to 'SD-card/WPSystem ' rename "Apps" folder to "Appx"
Go to Appx Folder open {178ac8a1-6519-4a0b-960c-038393741e96} folder ,
"(STOP at step 4, don't do anything, just stop)"
so continue with this method
follow this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/win...thod-how-to-install-windows-10-phone-t3044746
from : T4ufik_Hidayat
From this line
3.Now open Custom_WPSystem.xap application. At startup you can see “SD Card permissions” as red color. Now click that , browse and select SDcard (just SDCard!) to apply permissions.
4.Now you can see “SD Card Permissions” as green color.
5.After changing SD Card permissions click on browse xap button.
6.Browse and select Custom_pfd.xap from SD card and click Apply XAP Button.
7.After successfully applying custom_pfd tool to preview for developers goto Preview for Developers apps. ( u can see the icon changed)
8.Now your phone is hacked and you can edit registry of your WP8.1.
9.Browse to HKLM\SYSTEM\Platform\DeviceTargettingInfo | you will see green bar as “You can edit here!”
10.Change these values of some this key.
– Change PhoneFirmwareRevision from default to ->>02040.00019.14484.24002 and click the write button.
– Change PhoneManufacturerModelName from default to ->> RM-984_1006 and click the write button.
– Change PhoneOperatorName from default to ->> 000-IN and click the write button.
11. Then, go to windows insider app and Tap “Get preview build”
if you can’t see any build available for your phone, click in ... (the 3 dots icon ) then select sign in with different account > Sign in with Microsoft Account. After that login back with same windows insider account” and then choose the build what you want, you can select “Insider Fast” or “Insider Slow” about what you want to try.
12. Download the update using WiFi!
Thank you.
"HAPPY BRICKING YOUR PHONE as WINDOWS SAID".
we don't care. as long as we get our developer preview. haha
UNFORTUNATELY : i have noticed that the background wallpaper doesn't work, maybe have to change to other model, you may try
DON'T FORGET TO THANK ME

Please don't use crappy, sketchy download sites that push borderline malware and want access to my social network accounts! XDA allows you to attach files, including ZIP archives, directly to your posts. There is no excuse for sending somebody to that atrociously bad excuse for a website. Don't do it again.

below. lol

excuse me sir, which link do you refer to?
some software may detect it, as a malware etc. do you learn the internet?
poor developer perhaps? or maybe you want to promote your site/profile?
do some researches before make any conclusion..
GoodDayToDie said:
Please don't use crappy, sketchy download sites that push borderline malware and want access to my social network accounts! XDA allows you to attach files, including ZIP archives, directly to your posts. There is no excuse for sending somebody to that atrociously bad excuse for a website. Don't do it again.
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Your English is really hard to understand (though probably better than I am at your native language). With that said, the idea of a 60-post user suggesting that I am a "poor developer" and don't know the Internet is... kind of hilarious. I take it you're new around here?
www.4shared.com is (like nearly all of its sort) an extremely sketchy website, full of tracking links and popup advertising. It may not actually be malicious but I wouldn't trust anything downloaded from a site like that unless I had no other choice. It also wants me to sign in, preferably with a social networking site (more tracking!) before letting me download. That is, in a word, unacceptable. In fact, it violates the forum rules:
• Off-site downloads are permitted if the site is non-commercial and does not require registration.
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EDIT: I'd post the file from that link myself, after verifying it to be safe, but I'm not going to sign into that site to do it. If you want people to follow your steps, host the file here on XDA.

Why is One tutorial posted 3-4 times with the same steps and files. I think its clearly mentioned in one of the earlier posts of how this tutorial works. Kids just trying to get some fame here. :/

GoodDayToDie said:
www.4shared.com is (like nearly all of its sort) an extremely sketchy website, full of tracking links and popup advertising. It may not actually be malicious but I wouldn't trust anything downloaded from a site like that unless I had no other choice. It also wants me to sign in, preferably with a social networking site (more tracking!) before letting me download. That is, in a word, unacceptable. In fact, it violates the forum rules:
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^This
Links that require registration are not allowed. I will close this thread and remove your link for now. When you have an alternative link that requires NO registration, I will open the thread and you can and it to the OP.
PM when you have a new link. Thanks,
Darth
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[WINDOWS] [DOWNLOADS] Would we want a Lineage OS Installer?

Hello!
Normally when I come on the XDA forums, I am asking a question, because I end up making a silly mistake in Android. I never like to put out promotional content for attention, and that is surely what I am not doing here, I am simply putting my work out there to see if the community would like it and if we do like, we can begin setting it up for other devices immediately. Now, I am not a skilled programmer at all, but I know SOME Visual Basic with Windows Forum Applications, so I thought "why not give it a shot." I just wanted to say that.
So I made this simple little application called Lineage OS Installer. Now, reading through some of the comments on the Lineage OS Reddit page, some people were asking if there would be an installer for Lineage OS, and there was a good amount of people who did not want one, which makes sense; people should know what they are getting into, and understanding ADB and Fastboot is indeed important. However, sometimes, there is a person who is not involved with ROMS, who is fine with OEM Android, who does not want to use root and what not, however, they want the latest version of android possible for their device, and that was a main point of CyanogenMod; users could get the latest version of android on their phone and tablet when their manufacturer/carrier stopped supporting it. However, the installation can be intimidating, and for the user that I just described earlier, the user who does not want root and what not, that could mean they won't bother attempting to install a custom ROM. However, this application automates the process; all the user needs to do is click some buttons, and press Enter a few times to install LineageOS.
I understand I don't need "permission" to distribute this program, however, I am just asking if the overall community would support the use of this program.
NOTICE: The applicaton may fail to start properly. I am investigating this issue. In the meantime, ensure you have the latest .NET Framerwork([url]https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=55170&desc=dotnet47[/URL]). If that doesn't work, try building from the source ([url]https://github.com/PJBeans/LineageOS-Installer/wiki/How-to-build-from-the-source[/URL])
This is a simple graphical and command-line based installer designed to make it easier to install LineageOS; this program is aimed at beginners. It is not the prettiest program ever, but it still works with my Nexus 7 2013 WiFi just fine
Possible support for flashing root may become available in the future.
If you notice a bug (an issue with the application), please submit it here: https://github.com/PJBeans/Lineage-OS-Installer/issues
Features:
[ADB and Fastboot is required, but NOT included.]
- Instructions for enabling Developer Options, USB Debugging, and OEM Unlocking (if required)
- Embedded browsers to download TWRP, GApps, and LineageOS
- Automatically creates a backup with TWRP.
- Flashes TWRP, LineageOS, and GApps with minimal user interaction; no TWRP interaction required! (The most they really do is confirm they want to unlock the bootloader)
If you have a secondary device that supports LineageOS, perhaps you could try out this program and report your results [in a reply to this thread]! In order to make this as stable as possible, it would require lots of testing, and I do not plan on buying each and every Android phone anytime soon. If you want to test this program, use the prebuilt version, as the Source version may contain undocumented bugs blocking one from their goal. Note that:
- It may screw up your device. No automatic restore process is implemented yet, so make sure to have some sort of recovery tool handy.
- When you report back, please include the version of the program you used (as identified in the Downloads section), along with your device.
- CURRENTLY ONLY FOR NEXUS (AND PROBABLY ONEPLUS) DEVICES! HTC, LG, AND OTHERS THAT REQUIRE A BOOTLOADER UNLOCK SITE OR DEVICES WITH A DIFFERENT INSTALLATION PROCESS ( *cough cough* SAMSUNG) ARE NOT SUPPORTED!!
Screenshots:
Coming Soon
Downloads:
Prebuilt
Prebuilt [VB.NET]: (Version 2.0) https://github.com/PJBeans/LineageOS-Installer/releases (Tested on Nexus 7 2013 WiFi)
CURRENTLY FOR TESTING PURPOSES! - "-development" will be removed in the program once the program is known to be stable.
VB.NET is primarily developed by chompy33 (PJBeans), and C# is primarily developed by Evilarceus. Each branch's source can be found below.
Source
Source: (Version 2.0-development) https://github.com/PJBeans/Lineage-OS-Installer (I encourage absolutely anyone to contribute, even if you would like to make just a minor change!)
Updates:
Past:
UPDATE 1.4.0 and 1.4.1(VB.NET)
(I never published 1.3.0, so here's 1.4.0)
- Scripts have been updated; the user no longer needs to interact with TWRP.
- There is one button to install.
- The script automatically backs up data, cache, and dalvik prior to wiping for installation (no backup before unlocking the bootloader, however)
- (1.4.1) Fix issue with application failing to start (Thanks, @dinesh_redhawk for pointing out this bug that I somehow missed!)
- (1.4.1) Update Installer
UPDATE 1.2.0 (VB.NET)
- User must type "yes" before starting the process to ensure they know to read everything and follow all instructions given.
- Support for GApps
- More messages for user instructions.
- Scripts should be working correctly.
UPDATE 1.1 (VB.NET)
- More Material Design
- 3 step installation (Unlock Bootloader, Flash Recovery, install LineageOS)
- Added a beautiful background image (IMO) of New York City on First Form
Current:
UPDATE 2.0 (VB.NET)
- Check out the release notes on GitHub (Prebuilt Download link)
What is your viewpoint on this? Would you actually want an installer to exist for those who are inexperienced with flashing ROMS?
Sorry for such as long post, and I did not put this in DevDB because it is not directly an Android project.

chompy33 said:
Hi,
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Normally when I come on the XDA forums, I am asking a question, because I end up making a silly mistake in Android. I never like to put out promotional content for attention, and that is surely what I am not doing here, I am simply putting my work out there to see if the community would like it and if we do like, we can begin setting it up for other devices immediately. Now, I am not a skilled programmer at all, but I know SOME Visual Basic with Windows Forum Applications, so I thought "why not give it a shot." I just wanted to say that.
So I made this simple little application called Lineage OS Installer. Now, reading through some of the comments on the Lineage OS Reddit page, some people were asking if there would be an installer for Lineage OS, and there was a good amount of people who did not want one, which makes sense; people should know what they are getting into, and understanding ADB and Fastboot is indeed important. However, sometimes, there is a person who is not involved with ROMS, who is fine with OEM Android, who does not want to use root and what not, however, they want the latest version of android possible for their device, and that was a main point of CyanogenMod; users could get the latest version of android on their phone and tablet when their manufacturer/carrier stopped supporting it. However, the installation can be intimidating, and for the user that I just described earlier, the user who does not want root and what not, that could mean they won't bother attempting to install a custom ROM. However, this application automates the process; all the user needs to do is click some buttons, and press Enter a few times to install Lineage OS.
I understand I don't need "permission" to distribute this program, however, I am just asking if the overall community would support the use of this program.
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This is a simple graphical and command-line based installer to make it easier to install LineageOS; this program is aimed at beginners. It is not the prettiest program ever, but it still works with my Nexus 7 2013 WiFi just fine
I did not add support for flashing google apps (gapps) yet, just because I do not know if we will use the same open-gapps package that was used in CyanogenMod, or if we would switch to something different.
Features:
[ADB and Fastboot is required, but NOT included.]
- Instructions to enabling Developer Options, USB Debugging, and OEM Unlocking (if required)
- a file called setup.bat, that will set up the directory where all the required files live
- Embedded browsers to download TWRP and LineageOS*
- Included script that runs `adb devices` to ensure device is recognized
- Installation script that sets up the device to install Lineage OS, and pushes LineageOS to the device.
- Gives instructions for steps that must be completed on the device (Wiping, flashing, etc.)
The program's installation script is finished; it does its job to install a ROM to a device; it will unlock the bootloader, flash TWRP, and push the lineageos image. (I substituted LineageOS for CyanogenMod 13 while testing). *The only thing unfinished it the embedded browser to download LineageOS.
I would not recommend using it currently as it is still in early development
Downloads:
Prebuilt: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B70zQND1cM1WQVFjYi0yZy1BVnc/view?usp=sharing
Source: https://github.com/PJBeans/Lineage-OS-Installer
I understand that the main focus with LineageOS right now is to set up the website, servers, and images, and I do not want to distract those users. But this is what I would like to ask anyone: Would you actually want an installer to exist for those who are inexperienced with flashing ROMS?
Sorry for such as long post, and I did not put this in DevDB because it is not directly an Android project.
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Ill be honest. This is most dangerous for inexperienced users. If something goes wrong then they have no idea how to fix or find out how to fix it.
If used it would be best suited for someone that does rom testing where they flash multiple times a day, but as you are required to use a pc I really dont see much use for it.
just my thoughts.

zelendel said:
Ill be honest. This is most dangerous for inexperienced users. If something goes wrong then they have no idea how to fix or find out how to fix it.
If used it would be best suited for someone that does rom testing where they flash multiple times a day, but as you are required to use a pc I really dont see much use for it.
just my thoughts.
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Thank you for your reply! I completely see what you mean; an inexperienced user could possibly freak out, perhaps disconnect the device while something was going on. Perhaps I/anyone else who contributes could add a support section clearly marked for troubleshooting, complete with a guide to reflash stock. If I/someone else did this, would that make it more friendly for beginners in your eyes?

chompy33 said:
Thank you for your reply! I completely see what you mean; an inexperienced user could possibly freak out, perhaps disconnect the device while something was going on. Perhaps I/anyone else who contributes could add a support section clearly marked for troubleshooting, complete with a guide to reflash stock. If I/someone else did this, would that make it more friendly for beginners in your eyes?
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Yes that make it more friendly for beginners.

I'd be happy to help this project. I could maybe create a UI for this if all goes well.
Also, you should try learning C# if you already know Visual Basic. It's more widely supported and requires less typing. I can still contribute, since I do know both C# and Visual Basic

I wonder if it would be too much to ask to have this program automatically make a NANDROID backup before starting. Incase an inexperienced user disconnected the device or did something to disrupt the install, and caused a soft brick or similar, the NANDROID backup could be restored, and the user could re-attempt, with no harm done.

evilarceus said:
I'd be happy to help this project. I could maybe create a UI for this if all goes well.
Also, you should try learning C# if you already know Visual Basic. It's more widely supported and requires less typing. I can still contribute, since I do know both C# and Visual Basic
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Thanks! The source is in the original post. The only thing that does not have a UI is the installation (although the current UI is pretty bad) I will try to learn C# as time goes on. If you would like to make part of the program in C#, feel free!

Doofitator said:
I know Visual Basic, and I'd be happy to help with the development of this application, too.
I also wonder if it would be too much to ask to have this program automatically make a NANDROID backup before starting. Incase an inexperienced user disconnected the device or did something to disrupt the install, the NANDROID backup could be restored, and the user could re-attempt, with no harm done.
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Thanks for your reply! The source is above. Creating a NANDROID back is a great idea, perhaps we could create an automatic restore option too.

I am worried by the usage by inexperienced users. They are more prone to panic and destroy their phone, which could lead to a bad name for lineageOS on many forums where they will complain that lineageOS just killed their phone, while they did'nt understand the simplest part of the process.
BUT
This can be a tool very useful for experienced users who serially update phones of their many inexperienced friends.
I am doing just that (with around 50 differents phones to date) with my many friends of friends, and a tool like yours would simplify my job. For the moment, i keep a directory of directorys containing rooter scripts, recoverys, roms, gapps, utilities (adb, fastboot, odin, heindall,...) and have a multi-gigabyte library of those.
A utility who prepare a directory for a phone model, download rom, twrp/cwm, gapps, and do the phone rooting for every phone is a very desired thing, but it is a hell of a project to achieve.
So good luck with your project, and dont hesitate to ask me for help if you need, i would be proud to help you achieve your goal.

mlsoftlaberge said:
I am worried by the usage by inexperienced users. They are more prone to panic and destroy their phone, which could lead to a bad name for lineageOS on many forums where they will complain that lineageOS just killed their phone, while they did'nt understand the simplest part of the process.
BUT
This can be a tool very useful for experienced users who serially update phones of their many inexperienced friends.
I am doing just that (with around 50 differents phones to date) with my many friends of friends, and a tool like yours would simplify my job. For the moment, i keep a directory of directorys containing rooter scripts, recoverys, roms, gapps, utilities (adb, fastboot, odin, heindall,...) and have a multi-gigabyte library of those.
A utility who prepare a directory for a phone model, download rom, twrp/cwm, gapps, and do the phone rooting for every phone is a very desired thing, but it is a hell of a project to achieve.
So good luck with your project, and dont hesitate to ask me for help if you need, i would be proud to help you achieve your goal.
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I see what you mean, and I/other contributors will (hopefully) try to make this process very user friendly, so they won't need to panic. I guess developers could use this if they needed to install the ROM on multiple devices, though currently the installation is kind of slow. I appreciate your response!

chompy33 said:
I see what you mean, and I/other contributors will (hopefully) try to make this process very user friendly, so they won't need to panic. I guess developers could use this if they needed to install the ROM on multiple devices, though currently the installation is kind of slow. I appreciate your response!
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I would suggest that such a tool should be VERY wordy about telling the user what it is doing, and should NEVER suspend its apparent activity.
My experience (and it is commercial experience, with genuine products in the marketplace) is that the user will get nervous, and may do something unfortunate, if they fear that something has gone wrong...and they WILL fear this if there is no obvious activity for a long time...and "long time" might be only a few seconds.
So, to make this tool "safe", it should be continually reassuring the user that it is doing something. There should be a progress bar, that keeps moving. There should also be a text section that keeps updating what is going on. If the operation under way will take awhile, then this text session should (every few seconds) remind the user "I'm still working on this...estimated time to completion is XX seconds" (or some such).
This operation IS dangerous, particularly if the user does something wrong. So keep reassuring the user that everything is fine.

jiml8 said:
I would suggest that such a tool should be VERY wordy about telling the user what it is doing, and should NEVER suspend its apparent activity.
My experience (and it is commercial experience, with genuine products in the marketplace) is that the user will get nervous, and may do something unfortunate, if they fear that something has gone wrong...and they WILL fear this if there is no obvious activity for a long time...and "long time" might be only a few seconds.
So, to make this tool "safe", it should be continually reassuring the user that it is doing something. There should be a progress bar, that keeps moving. There should also be a text section that keeps updating what is going on. If the operation under way will take awhile, then this text session should (every few seconds) remind the user "I'm still working on this...estimated time to completion is XX seconds" (or some such).
This operation IS dangerous, particularly if the user does something wrong. So keep reassuring the user that everything is fine.
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Good idea! Thanks for the suggestion, we will definitely incorporate this.

Two thumbs up for a LineageOS installer, plz develop it
Definitely having a LineageOS installer is a great idea!
Unquestionably, it will permit people who are not experienced with flashing custom roms(which accounts for a lot of people), nor do they have an interest in learning about that(e.g. my mom) to easily get the latest Android build on their Android phone (which may no longer be supported by the OEM; an e.g. AT&T LG G2).

44alexsmith said:
Definitely having a LineageOS installer is a great idea!
Unquestionably, it will permit people who are not experienced with flashing custom roms(which accounts for a lot of people), nor do they have an interest in learning about that(e.g. my mom) to easily get the latest Android build on their Android phone (which may no longer be supported by the OEM; an e.g. AT&T LG G2).
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This is exactly what I am trying to achieve. Provided I/contributors make a stable build by the time a stable build of LineageOS comes out (or at least around there, it's an open source project so there is no official date), it could give LineageOS a reputation of being a very easy ROM to install. Thanks for the reply.

Creating an installer for users who don't event know what's going on from the inside is useless IMO.
If the installer fail to flash they get stuck with a bricked device and don't know what to do.

I added a .gitignore to reduce cloning size and keeping things clean: https://github.com/PJBeans/Lineage-OS-Installer/pull/1
If you want, add me as a collaborator on the GitHub project so I don't have to keep on making pull requests.

p4rot said:
Creating an installer for users who don't event know what's going on from the inside is useless IMO.
If the installer fail to flash they get stuck with a bricked device and don't know what to do.
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Just FYI, I did say earlier that this installer should have an automatic NANDROID backup take place, so phones would be safe if something happened.

Doofitator said:
Just FYI, I did say earlier that this installer should have an automatic NANDROID backup take place, so phones would be safe if something happened.
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We will attempt to add this (or at least guide the user) later on. Thanks for your response!

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I added a .gitignore to reduce cloning size and keeping things clean: https://github.com/PJBeans/Lineage-OS-Installer/pull/1
If you want, add me as a collaborator on the GitHub project so I don't have to keep on making pull requests.
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I set up a live chat on Telegram, the link is on the Repository's Readme. I appreciate your commitment to this project!
I sent an invite at https://github.com/PJBeans/Lineage-OS-Installer/invitations

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We will attempt to add this (or at least guide the user) later on. Thanks for your response!
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If possible, I think making this a mandatory step would be better - we don't want people skipping it and then complaining later.

Unbrick hard bricked Motorola Moto E

This DevDB project and it's related files are by Aravind V. Nair. I'm stating this because so many people are trying to impersonate me. For example, @Balaji Sriram More info: Balaji Sriram impersonating Aravind V. Nair
Most of you are probably facing battery issues. Please check what I have to say regarding that before proceeding. So many people have reported success after fixing the battery issue. Details are available at the bottom of the post
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If your eMMC storage controller is corrupted, no method will work. You need to replace the motherboard. I'm sorry, I can't help you with that.
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Big thanks to @ariel.buszczak for his continuous support in every way he could!
Big thanks to @waulliano for uploading the backup.img for XT1022! Download from here
Please upvote the TWRP time issue on GitHub here: TWRP 3.0.2-0 build to 3.1.1-0 build time miscalculation on so many devices.
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Introduction?
Yes, of course. Hi there!
I have a bricked Motorola Moto E 1st Generation XT1022 condor. I watched so many threads on various forums to try and unbrick, but unfortunately all threads just got abandoned. Hence, I have come up with a DevDB project to try and unbrick Motorola Moto E 1st Generation XT1022 condor if possible. Please note, this project is only for Motorola Moto E 1st Generation XT1022, XT1021 and XT1025 condor. Between, I also have an unbricked working Motorola Moto E 1st Generation XT1022 condor along with the bricked one for test purposes.
This XDA DevDB project is aimed at developers mainly to gather all possible ways to unbrick a hard-bricked Motorola Moto E 1st Generation XT1022 condor, but not restricted to people who want to try their luck at unbricking their Motorola Moto E. Please don't post 3-line request like "my device is bricked, please help" as you will be ignored. If you can't do the research required to provide the right details plus finding the correct files required then, this DevDB project is not for you. The programs, its associated files & threads, etc are NOT going to be being actively developed very soon (July 10th 2017) as I get busy and involved with other things. But the thread remains open for user to post more information, additional files, updates from the public, etc. It's not here for lazy people to scream fix my device, can those type of users please speak to your retailer, cell phone service shop??
I will reiterate again, THIS IS A DEVELOPMENT THREAD AND NOT A REQUEST PAGE FOR "fix my device"
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I haven't stopped working on this. I do update this XDA DevDB and my GitHub repository for the as I get time.
Please go through this DevDB post thoroughly.
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Rules and regulations:
Please click the 'Follow Project' button to get notifications every time I update files or make any other changes instead of asking me manually via PM or in thread replies. I won't reply to unsolicited spam messages. So, DO NOT waste your time crafting them.
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Obey all XDA rules posted here along with CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md posted by me here.
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Please read through this post and also go through the README.MD file on my GitHub repository for this project carefully and thoroughly. They are created for a reason. I won't reply to unsolicited spam messages, tags, quotes, replies, etc. So, DO NOT waste your time crafting.
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Warning: I am in no way responsible for your actions. You are on your own. Please undertake all actions at your own risk.
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Please compress all files before uploading to the cloud after removing personal data. I'm not going to check otherwise.
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Please attach error codes and other additional information is separate files to avoid clutter. I'm NOT going to check otherwise.
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DO NOT share anything from this thread. DO NOT mirror anything without prior permission. I have recently busted so many people who have tried to do so despite my warning and even got them banned.
How can I get in touch with you?
My personal blog (All social media profiles link are available):
About Aravind V. Nair
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Just Search Google for 'Aravind V. Nair' and you can find me.
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My website: Get to know Aravind V. Nair
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XDA: Aravind V. Nair - XDA Developers
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Where can I find the files and instructions?
Please check here: Motorola Moto E XT1022 condor files - GitHub (Aravind V. Nair)
How do I support you?
Hit the thanks button below and the 5-star button above to show your support. Also, you can 'star' and 'watch' my GitHub repository Motorola Moto E XT1022 condor files - GitHub (Aravind V. Nair).
Follow me on social media networking sites if you wish.
Donate to me if you wish by clicking here
What is the goal of this project?
The goal of this project is to gather all possible ways to unbrick a hard bricked Motorola Moto E 1st Generation XT1022 condor. Methods 3, 5, 6, 7 and 8 are perfectly working. Your mileage will vary with other methods. Please don't give up on first try. You need to try a lot of times and test your luck.
What is the proof that this has worked?
I have attached photos to this DevDB post. Please have a look at them.
Will this work for everyone?
As long as you haven't corrupted any of your phone's hardware, you do have chances of unbricking. If the NAND adapter or related parts are not functional, don't even expect to unbrick. A lot of you have tried weird files on the internet, so chances will reduce accordingly.
Where can I find the changelog?
I frequently update and patch things in my GitHub repository as I get time. Be sure to check the changelog here.
How do I find out which bootloader I have?
Sorry, I don't think that's possible when the phone is bricked. I'm not sure though. But definitely, your bootloader version would be the version from your last working stock OS (or custom OS, only if you flashed the motoboot.img or any other equivalent bootloader image).
If fastboot works,
Code:
fastboot getvar all
Can I restore factory aka original firmware if my bootloader is locked?
Yes, you can. However attempting to downgrade to an older version of Android may fail and isn't a good idea. Even with an unlocked bootloader, downgrading cannot be guaranteed. It's also important to be aware that flashing the wrong bootloader (motoboot.img) for your model can have serious consequences. Always identify your model of Moto E and verify the files before flashing.
If you downgrade your phone, it is advised to avoid all OTA updates. These updates can result in a hard-brick (phone will not turn on) if you have a newer bootloader than the one expected. For example, most of you had the Lollipop bootloader, but have downgraded to Android KitKat and thus bricking your phones.
How to disable OTA Updates?
Without root access
Settings > Apps > [swipe left to 'All'] > MotorolaOTA (or Motorola Update Services or something similarly named) > Disable​
With root access
Google Play Store has many apps that will allow you to 'freeze' the OTA Update service. Titanium Backup is a common example.
Alternatively, with a 'root access' file explorer, you can delete or rename the following files:
/system/etc/security/otacerts.zip
/system/priv-app/3c_ota/3c_ota.apk​
These additional files can be removed or renamed: (If you still get an OTA Update notification)
/system/priv-app/3c_checkin/3c_checkin.apk
/system/priv-app/3c_devicemanagement/3c_devicemanagement.apk
/system/priv-app/3c_notification/3c_notification.apk​
I'm a developer or programmer or want to help. Could you please give some reference links?
Yes, of course. All contributions are welcome! Code, documentation, graphics or even design suggestions are welcome; use GitHub to its fullest. Submit pull requests, contribute tutorials or other wiki content -- whatever you have to offer, it would be appreciated!
Please feel free to get in touch with me. I'll always be available even after the deadline. Refer CONTRIBUTING.md on my GitHub repository for reference material and other things.
What are the possible methods of unbricking?
Refer Unbrick methods.md on my GitHub repository.
Where can I download the firmware files?
Check my GitHub README.md file for all files for all models or alterantively Moto E Factory Firmware Images by @lost101
Moto E won't power on. Only white light LED comes up when connecting powers source. Can I charge on AC, etc.
This has nothing to do with clearing cache, recovery and other nonsense. It is just a problem of overly discharged battery when the battery voltage drops below the 3.8 V, which is the minimum voltage of LiPo aka Lithium ion Polymer battery. Unlike other phones, all Motorola devices come with LiPo batteries.
When the battery reaches less than 0%, i.e., less than 3.8 V the phone will not allow it to turn on, as it is harmful for the battery and it might burst. So for these physical security reasons, the phone's adapter chipset/regulator stops the battery from charging. I faced the same problem many times while bricking and unbricking. One thing you could try is to jumpstart the battery by providing excessive power at your own risk, or consider replacing the battery. It is advisable, to never let the battery fall below 10 %. Below 0 %, the internal resistance or rather the impedance of the battery increases to a very very high constant, thus rendering the battery in a 'cannot be charged state'. I won't by trying to fix via firmware as it is very dangerous to charge a battery in such a state. We do not want another bomb apart from the already existing Samsung Galaxy Note 7, do we? :laugh:
Please check your battery voltage using a multimeter or voltmeter and contact me with the same. Please be very careful when removing the battery as Moto E has a loose pin and is easy to break. Caution advised!! For checking using multimeter, set to DC 20 Volts and use the correct input pins. For voltmeter, just use any DC voltmeter having a range of 0-5 Volts.
If the voltage is below 3.8 V, you have to replace the battery. If it is between 3.3 - 3.5 V, you have chances of resurrecting the battery. So try using a above 2 A charger (connecting to laptop won't work as that is just 0.5 A) and leave it like that for about 5 days continuous. Below 3.3 V, please replace the battery. It's not advisable to try and jumpstart.
For the prerequisites, you need a T4 Torx screwdriver and a new Moto E battery. Please buy genuine things. You could have a look at Amazon, Flipkart, eBay, IFIXIT, Snapdeal, etc and also offline stores. Search with the model number of the battery. For XT1022, XT1021 and XT1025, it is Motorola EL40 manufactured by SONY Electronics with a typical mAh of 1980 and minimum of 1860 mAh aka 1860/1980 mAh (min/typ) and 7.1/7.5 Wh (min/typ).
PLEASE DO NOT USE AC TO CHARGE DC BATTERIES DIRECTLY.
You have a high risk of causing serious damage. You might end up killing yourself! Please do not try this. To charge in this manner, you need a bridge rectifier. Noobs, please don't even venture here or think of making it. The battery will not get charged because AC supply changes its polarity after each half cycle. In India, it changes 50 times per second, Brazil 60. Therefore, the battery will be charged in one half cycle and discharged in the next half cycle. So basically, you are damaging the battery due to frequent charging and discharging cycles. Please do not try this!! There is high risk of fire damage and explosion. Those of you who already tried this, please discard the battery immediately to a recycling firm or any other relevant organisation for your country or city. It is not advisable to keep a spoilt battery at home. Using a resistor is not a good idea either as a resistor obeys Ohm's Law which states that the current flowing through any conductor, in this case the battery, is directly proportional to the potential difference across the terminals. So you wouldn't have a steady output. A diode would be preferable. Those who have no clue about these, please do not venture here. I reiterate, I won't be held accountable for any damage caused by you to yourself or your belongings or to anything else.
I was using the Moto E and it suddenly died. What do I do?
Step 1: Open up the phone as I have mentioned earlier. (If you read whatever I have written, you should be knowing what I'm talking about.)
Step 2: Detach the battery. Be very careful not to destroy any internal parts such as the connector which is very fragile.
Step 3: Connect the official charger. (Other chargers didn't work for me always during my testing.)
Step 4: Wait for the screen to say 0% or battery not connected or even if the screen turns on, consider yourself lucky.
Step 5: Attach the battery and reassemble the phone without removing the Moto charger.
Step 6: Go to fastboot, unlock the bootloader and use my fastboot unbrick script for your OS (I have made for Linux, Windows and MacOS). Leave it on charger for a day or two after this.
Step 7: Voila!
This is caused due to undercharging, overcharging or excessive battery drain cycles. In case the phone doesn't power on after connecting battery, check that the EMF of the battery is above 2.9 V with a multimeter as mentioned before.
How to power on Moto E without charger and unbrick?
Safest way is to use the original Motorola charger. As far as I have seen, all the original Motorola chargers have the 4th pin available. For the geeks:
Pin 1: VDD (+5V)
Pin 2: D- (Data-)
Pin 3: D+ (Data+)
Pin 4: ID (ID)
Pin 5: GND (Ground)
The additional pin added to the conventional USB port is the ID pin added to the 4th electrical pin which allows to recognize the device. The technical name is micro USB - B for the one on the charger and mini USB - A for the one on the charger. You can bypass power using this concept. This too is strictly not for noobs.
Errors:
Code:
Preflash validation failed
Buy a new phone. I doubt anyone can help you now...
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Not able to flash GPT / Motoboot
You are not using the right firmware. Try another firmware.
Code:
FAILED (blank-flash: sdl-transfer-image: sdl-hello: invalid HDLC frame)
or
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FAILED (blank-flash: sdl-transfer-image: sdl-hello: error sending packet)
Your bootloader files do not match your bootloader version, use another bootloader.
Code:
Stuck on Opening device: . COM ??
or
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Greeting device for command (Or any other) mode
or
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Switch To FireHose (Or any other) mode
Press and hold power button until detection or until flashing begins.
I'm fed up!! Nothing is working for me!!
Calm down!! Replace your motherboard and/or battery and/or screen, whichever is spoilt. That's the easiest option. But it wouldn't be a good choice to buy new parts now. The phone is quite old. I suggest you buy a new phone instead. That would be a wiser idea. Methods 3, 5, 6, 7 and 8 are perfectly working. Your mileage will vary with other methods. Please don't give up on first try. You need to try a lot of times and test your luck. You are the one who brought your device to this condition. Only you can help yourself.
Does this project have a website?
Yes, a very basic one though. Check here.
Please go through this XDA DevDB main post and my GitHub repository for the same before commenting, messaging or posting.
XDA:DevDB Information
Unbrick hard bricked Motorola Moto E, Tool/Utility for the Moto E
Contributors
aravindvnair99, Thanks for all support!
Source Code: https://github.com/aravindvnair99/Motorola-Moto-E-XT1022-condor-unbrick
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 309
Stable Release Date: 2018-05-29
Current Beta Version: 309
Beta Release Date: 2018-05-29
Created 2017-05-01
Last Updated 2018-05-29

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I am currently getting some SAHARA Port errors I'm trying to install and uninstall drivers and trying.
Will keep updating if it works.
Edit- Fixed SAHARA Port errors but now experiencing different ones.
Edit2- Now experiencing some kind of SAHARA Protocol errors.
Fixed errors guide- If you get any kind of SAHARA Port error then follow this easy guide.
1) First off, delete all the preinstalled drivers
2) disable your machine's driver signature enforcement by doing this -
Click the Start menu and select Settings.
Click Update and Security.
Click on Recovery.
Click Restart now under Advanced Startup.
Click Troubleshoot.
Click Advanced options.
Click Startup Settings.
Click on Restart.
On the Startup Settings screen press 7 or F7 to disable driver signature enforcement.
3) After you enter your machine with driver enforcement disabled, Now go to the folder "Drivers" and extract the Qualcomm drivers and install them.
4) Here comes the tricky part. Now open your "moto e unbrick folder". Provided by @aravindvnair99 at his GitHub page and open the folders patch0.xml , prog_emmc_firehose_8x10 , rawprogram0.xml and copy all the contents into a new folder called "unbrick".
5) Now install the QPST tool. (installer in the unbrick folder provided by @aravindvnair99 at his GitHub.
6) Once you have this installed, go to the location of the installation of Qualcomm--> QPST --> Bin --> and copy this folder we made called "unbrick" into "bin" folder.
7) Now run Qfil.exe file which is located in the "bin" folder as well.
8) Now, plug your moto e with USB to your pc. If any drivers start installing, let them install.
9) Now select the port. Then browse the path for Programmer. For this click browse --> locate to the "unbrick" folder and select on "All files (*.*)" located at the bottom right of the browse window (dropdown).
10) Now select the file "programmer_8x10.mbn" and click ok.
11) Now click on load XML and locate to the "unbrick" folder and select the "rawprogram0.xml" file then another browse box will open and this time select "patch0.xml" and click ok.
12) You are now all set!
13) Finally click the "download" box and watch your phone come alive!
Hope this guide was easy. @aravindvnair99 you can use these instructions for method 1 as they are more elaborated & also it will save up your time so that you wont have to type so much data instructions. Its all up to you! i only wanna help all those people with this 'Dead moto e' problem and show them that there is still hope!
Much love! Hope it helped!
<3
P.S @aravindvnair99 please correct me if i have told anything wrong anywhere.
Edit - The following error still persists for me
20:39:51: ERROR: function: sahara_rx_data:194 Unable to read packet header. Only read 0 bytes.
20:39:51: ERROR: function: sahara_main:854 Sahara protocol error
20:39:51: ERROR: function: main:265 Uploading Image using Sahara protocol failed
EDIT - FIX FOR THE SAHARA ERROR
1) right as you plug in your phone to your pc and hear that sound (when device is plugged in to pc) right away click the download button without any waste of time.

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Happy to see this thread. I also have a bricked Moto E XT1022. After searching in many websites , i found that only flashing emmc using EasyJtag box has sloved the problem. Can you do anything with that flash file which flash the bootloader.

arputhatonyking said:
Happy to see this thread. I also have a bricked Moto E XT1022. After searching in many websites , i found that only flashing emmc using EasyJtag box has sloved the problem. Can you do anything with that flash file which flash the bootloader.
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@arputhatonyking Thanks for the positive response. Sorry to hear that you too have a bricked condor. Yes, for hard bricked only JTag seems to work now. I don't see any other methods. For soft bricked, it is easy to recover. I am trying to find a solution (if possible) using blankflash or any such similar flashing procedures.
Stay tuned as you might be of help to us.

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@arputhatonyking Thanks for the positive response. Sorry to hear that you too have a bricked condor. Yes, for hard bricked only JTag seems to work now. I don't see any other methods. For soft bricked, it is easy to recover. Me and @Balaji Sriram are trying to find a solution (if possible) using blankflash or any such similar flashing procedures.
Stay tuned as you might be of help to us.
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Hope to get a successful one..

i flash emmc backuped from eazy jtag with old riff box 1 but, not enter to fastboot. need read from worked phone and try flash to dead one. i look it to ebay but not find with low price phone/ if find and buy one, i will try read it and post here. i have hard bricked XT1021. it flashed customer from XT1022 firmware, now it dead.

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i flash emmc backuped from eazy jtag with old riff box 1 but, not enter to fastboot. need read from worked phone and try flash to dead one. i look it to ebay but not find with low price phone/ if find and buy one, i will try read it and post here. i have hard bricked XT1021. it flashed customer from XT1022 firmware, now it dead.
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I didn't quite understand what you were trying to say. As far as I understood:
You should have never flashed wrong firmware even though the only difference is the modem files between XT1022 and XT1021. Sure, will wait for your reply. Thanks for your time @VIPER_GE :good:

has XT1021 flashed as XT1022, now it dead. flashed with customer. i try restore with emmc isp flashing with riff box but not work. need try with Z3X easy jtag, not have this one

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has XT1021 flashed as XT1022, now it dead. flashed with customer. i try restore with emmc isp flashing with riff box but not work. need try with Z3X easy jtag, not have this one
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Oh, okay. Now I understand. Thanks a lot for the clarification @VIPER_GE !
Actually, Riff Box is mainly for selected Samsung devices. Apart from those, only for the ancient (first few) Motorola and HTC devices. Z3X I heard works for recent devices. I am not sure though. Give it a try. There was another JTag thing. I don't remember the name now. It works for all devices having Qualcomm chipset. Let me see if I can find or remember it. I'll send you the link. Between, are you a technician or something? Or just another curious one like us?

just another curious one like us

Anyone know how to generate BlankFlash Files

Can anyone just give the method to flash in bootloader
And is the file listed in the thread is enough or need some more things to unbrick

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qf7kG3qnyx0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KRFxtz4h24

Do you guys have jtag ?

i have only FIFF Box 1,

We need RawPatch And Programmer Files for QFIL Flash.

mannu233 said:
Can anyone just give the method to flash in bootloader
And is the file listed in the thread is enough or need some more things to unbrick
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@mannu233 Some more things are required. You can try though with whatever is uploaded. I'm constantly updating the files. I'm working on this day and night. Waiting for @Balaji Sriram to join me soon.

If I replace the "prom_emmc" file in the "blankflash" folder, can I test if flashing works? Thank you!

aravindvnair99 said:
@mannu233 Some more things are required. You can try though with whatever is uploaded. I'm constantly updating the files. I'm working on this day and night. Waiting for @Balaji Sriram to join me soon.
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cAN you please do me a favour that i wanted to know how to use these files i haven't got any clue how to use them
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Can someone list up all files whatever is founded in the thread it would be easy for those who are looking for the files