I was wondering if anyone has been able to pull the partition files for kitkat? I ask because I've seen people get their phone stuck in fastboot mode and being able to flash the proper image files will help fix their probs, however the only image files I know of are for JB. I would do it myself if I knew how....
simon_lefisch said:
I was wondering if anyone has been able to pull the partition files for kitkat? I ask because I've seen people get their phone stuck in fastboot mode and being able to flash the proper image files will help fix their probs, however the only image files I know of are for JB. I would do it myself if I knew how....
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what about http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2600575 ?
6ril1 said:
what about http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2600575 ?
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Nice, I'll look into that later today. Thank you for the link [emoji106][emoji2]
6ril1 said:
what about http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2600575 ?
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Nice, I'll look into that later today. Thank you for the link [emoji106][emoji2]
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even though that should work for getting stock partitions it doesn't give them to you in .img except for the system/userdata&cache partitions so you would only be able to fastboot flash those three partitions, all other partitions are in .bin format and unless there is a way to convert them to .img(I haven't found a working method yet) than they won't work
XxZombiePikachu said:
even though that should work for getting stock partitions it doesn't give them to you in .img except for the system/userdata&cache partitions so you would only be able to fastboot flash those three partitions, all other partitions are in .bin format and unless there is a way to convert them to .img(I haven't found a working method yet) than they won't work
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Hmm....interesting. I did not know that. Maybe I'll ask one of the devs and see if they have a solution to that. Thanks for the tip.
simon_lefisch said:
Hmm....interesting. I did not know that. Maybe I'll ask one of the devs and see if they have a solution to that. Thanks for the tip.
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yea unless you had used the tool before(I use it quite often) its not information available to public, if you figure something out keep us posted
XxZombiePikachu said:
even though that should work for getting stock partitions it doesn't give them to you in .img except for the system/userdata&cache partitions so you would only be able to fastboot flash those three partitions, all other partitions are in .bin format and unless there is a way to convert them to .img(I haven't found a working method yet) than they won't work
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Sorry fot the noob question but renaming them with img ext doesn't work ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52391245&postcount=35
6ril1 said:
Sorry fot the noob question but renaming them with img ext doesn't work ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52391245&postcount=35
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never actually tried, but it could work(if bender says it does than it should) somebody would just need to test that theory with all the partitions, but it still doesn't allow me to explore the persist.bin renamed to .img(that contains the rct check I want to do some test with it)
XxZombiePikachu said:
yea unless you had used the tool before(I use it quite often) its not information available to public, if you figure something out keep us posted
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So I was able to pull all the partitions for the Verizon variant (VS980). They are currently in in .bin format. Not sure if I should change them to .img tho. Haven't tested any of the files yet so on looking to see if anyone is brave enough to try lol.
simon_lefisch said:
So I was able to pull all the partitions for the Verizon variant (VS980). They are currently in in .bin format. Not sure if I should change them to .img tho. Haven't tested any of the files yet so on looking to see if anyone is brave enough to try lol.
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Using the tool mentioned earlier you can get the system into a .img, so that you an tinker with it/I already tried with the persist.bin and rename to persist.img worked but I haven't tested anything else since I've been working on other things, otherwise anything you need to know let me know and I can test on my side
Sent from my potato d800
XxZombiePikachu said:
Using the tool mentioned earlier you can get the system into a .img, so that you an tinker with it/I already tried with the persist.bin and rename to persist.img worked but I haven't tested anything else since I've been working on other things, otherwise anything you need to know let me know and I can test on my side
Sent from my potato d800
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can someone who has not unlocked their bootloader go through the "repair" process in either one of the software updaters located here
http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/sup...teyourproductsoftware/xperia-play?cc=gb&lc=en
when it downloads the repair image for your phone it will stores it on your computer probably somewhere in this folder
C:\Program Files\Sony Ericsson
or
start>run> %temp%
the file will be ~100mb or more
if someone can download that file and upload it to any media shareing website it would be greatly appreciated
I and we will need this for custom roms, root, and recovery if something goes afoot.
many thanks,
grant
EDIT: just an FYI this is different than the system.img /system dump that is floating around the recovery contains the boot.img, nv.img radio.img and among other things
hi johnsongrantr i just bought an xperia play sim free locked bootloader. I am new to the android front (newbie) been an iphone user for a while, if you explain what i need to do to get the recovery img i am more than happy to help
regards
Jason
C:\ProgramData\Sony Ericsson\Update Engine\db\13740270\blob_fs
is where it will be and it will be called something like: FILE_277919341 and will be 157MB
Just done it but that file cant be opened even with magiciso like other roms can.
there is this as well:
http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/sup...etailed/updateservice/xperia-play?cc=gb&lc=en
interestingly the above software tells you to press the back key before plugging in the usb!
waz000000 said:
C:\ProgramData\Sony Ericsson\Update Engine\db\13740270\blob_fs
is where it will be and it will be called something like: FILE_277919341 and will be 157MB
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that's the file I need
can you zip that folder or upload the file and host it somewhere, I'll have a crack at opening it
NO problem ill stick um on megaupload
gonna take about 40min to upload but it's on its way will post link when done about 180mb at 66Kbps
waz000000 said:
NO problem ill stick um on megaupload
gonna take about 40min to upload but it's on its way will post link when done about 180mb at 66Kbps
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thanks, if you or anyone else is following along at home, universal extractor http://legroom.net/software/uniextract can extract *most* archive files unless it is heavily encrypted... then more digging I must do.
BUT... if that works, how to inject root access to a already compiled boot.img + ram disk have a look at this guide
http://android-dls.com/wiki/index.php?title=HOWTO:_Unpack,_Edit,_and_Re-Pack_Boot_Images
read the whole article but pay attention to the "alternative method" where you modify default.prop and change the line ro.secure=1 to ro.secure=0
that's basically all there is to it. Lets hope we can cleanly extract the contents of that file shall we
Already tried that as well bud just shows me a log file and thats it.
Need to rename it to use uniextract but nothing is accepted it fails on all
I litterly have no idea how we get the image file short of jtagging it!
how did they get it for the arc?
waz000000 said:
Already tried that as well bud just shows me a log file and thats it.
Need to rename it to use uniextract but nothing is accepted it fails on all
I litterly have no idea how we get the image file short of jtagging it!
how did they get it for the arc?
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well I'll just have to look at it then
shouldn't need jtagging, might be able to get an unsecure x10/or arc boot.img to boot enough to pull the info we need, but I don't want to even start messing with that junk yet
was this before or after the source for the arc was released?
http://developer.sonyericsson.com/w.../download/so-01cgingerbread30d279?cc=gb&lc=en
they might have just compiled from source.... sadly, the play doesn't have it's source out yet
EDIT:x10/ or arc
not sure been following the arc threads for a while they havent rooted yet but they are leaps ahead of us we cant make stage 1.
cant get an answer yet as to how they got it, ive posted but waiting on a reply
Originally Posted by waz000000
Guys and gals, where did you get your system.img from over in the play forums we are trying to root as well but we cant seem to figure out how to get our grubby hands on an system.img to work from.
Any help will be met with much kudos.
answer:
Decrypted SEUS firmware. System.sin extracted from .zip and converted to .img using sin2img.
and here is the guide ive found:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=730282
and here as promised are the files:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=5T6KWVB8
waz000000 said:
Originally Posted by waz000000
Guys and gals, where did you get your system.img from over in the play forums we are trying to root as well but we cant seem to figure out how to get our grubby hands on an system.img to work from.
Any help will be met with much kudos.
answer:
Decrypted SEUS firmware. System.sin extracted from .zip and converted to .img using sin2img.
and here is the guide ive found:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=730282
and here as promised are the files:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=5T6KWVB8
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sweet!
your phone is a r800i unbranded correct?
johnsongrantr said:
sweet!
your phone is a r800i unbranded correct?
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yeah GSM model sim free
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yeah GSM model sim free
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different time zones -0500 here, downloading now, so hopefully I'll bear good tidings in the AM
megaupload download eta 4hrs -_-
time4nap
If you go to "downloads" on top of that page, the sourecode for Gingerbread Xperia (Arc AND Play) are there, the one you link is not Arc. Seems all Xperia (new) is compiled from same source.
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well I'll just have to look at it then
shouldn't need jtagging, might be able to get an unsecure x10/or arc boot.img to boot enough to pull the info we need, but I don't want to even start messing with that junk yet
was this before or after the source for the arc was released?
http://developer.sonyericsson.com/w.../download/so-01cgingerbread30d279?cc=gb&lc=en
they might have just compiled from source.... sadly, the play doesn't have it's source out yet
EDIT:x10/ or arc
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Sent from my Nexus S using XDA App
And the source link
http://developer.sonyericsson.com/wportal/devworld/downloads/download/30a2181182tarbz2?cc=gb&lc=en
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA App
Help, I have in my samsung galaxy y accidentally deleted the contents of /mnt/.lfs because I wanted to replace in logo.jpeg via android commander, but then when it was rejected, the whole content has been deleted.
Now I do not dare turn off my galaxy y.
(luckily I still have a backup on my computer from the content)
[Q] How can I restore the content without flash with odin / heimdall
Thanks in advance
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Help, I have in my samsung galaxy y accidentally deleted the contents of /mnt/.lfs because I wanted to replace in logo.jpeg via android commander, but then when it was rejected, the whole content has been deleted.
Now I do not dare turn off my galaxy y.
(luckily I still have a backup on my computer from the content)
[Q] How can I restore the content without flash with odin / heimdall
Thanks in advance
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you can try to push the contents from a custom or stock rom
deathnotice01 said:
you can try to push the contents from a custom or stock rom
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i have a backup from content, but with root explorer with root i cant copy it (failed)
superboom said:
i have a backup from content, but with root explorer with root i cant copy it (failed)
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try Android Debugging Bridge- adb push command,
or airdroid via wireless
@deathnotice: do you know what .lfs content is?
1. I can't with adb (doesnt know the mount command) (pessimisions denied)
2. I know the content, i've the backup on my mashine
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@deathnotice: do you know what .lfs content is?
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correct me if im wrong but based in my observations,
it is the bootscreen or recovery?
i was asking him...not you
his advice are lil bit vague. it seems that he didn't know what is it. well...no one ever messed up their .lfs partition before. no one could help you with any workin advices. as far as I know the partition is non-modifiable. is it the content gone or the lfs folder gone?
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correct me if im wrong but based in my observations,
it is the bootscreen or recovery?
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if you already know what it is, then you should remember that part was stored inside the kernel ramdisk and cannot modified by any means except kernel customization. sorry, but it's a lil bit unpleasant to see such random advice like above one.
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i was asking him...not you
his advice are lil bit vague. it seems that he didn't know what is it. well...no one ever messed up their .lfs partition before. no one could help you with any workin advices. as far as I know the partition is non-modifiable. is it the content gone or the lfs folder gone?
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if you already know what it is, then you should remember that part was stored inside the kernel ramdisk and cannot modified by any means except kernel customization. sorry, but it's a lil bit unpleasant to see such random advice like above one.
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sorry but my knowledge in linux based systems is limited,
and how can a partition which enables deletion of files not able to restore files in the same partition,
at least that's what i know,
can a installation of a kernel work?
out of something random i think LFS means linux-from-scratch?
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correct me if im wrong but based in my observations,
it is the bootscreen or recovery?
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bootscreen
EDIT:
Airdroid says the .lfs folder is gone...
Root explorer lite says, the content is gone but it says it modifited on Jan 01, 1970 01:00:00 AM (Y2K bug?)
EDIT2: Can I entry the Download mode when the jigusb_dl_flag was in .lfs?
well...if we didn't have the knowledge to answer a question, it will be better if we didn't answer that. or else, he will confused by our answer or make us looks stupid. honestly, I didn't even know what lfs partition is. it seems that you know it better than me (lol).
back to the topic...I don't know what it is but lfs partition is locked and cannot modified without certain program. that's what they told to me about our device hidden partition. if the folder is gone, it could be simply accidentally unmounted. after reboot you'll get it again under /mnt
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well...if we didn't have the knowledge to answer a question, it will be better if we didn't answer that. or else, he will confused by our answer or make us looks stupid. honestly, I didn't even know what lfs partition is. it seems that you know it better than me (lol).
back to the topic...I don't know what it is but lfs partition is locked and cannot modified without certain program. that's what they told to me about our device hidden partition. if the folder is gone, it could be simply accidentally unmounted. after reboot you'll get it again under /mnt
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It works!!!
Reboot your phone. Then go to root explorer then it goes ba k because it is from kernel not frm phone.
Hello
When you try to modify that partition...all images will be gone....
As sir kurotsugi said its kernel issue....
Just reboot your phone you will see all the files again
You have to reboot your phone to see those files again
Globally recognised and certified NOOB
Simple answers..
Someone with knowledge on kernel hack that part and u already know who is the person..
Only change kernel or change hacking file with original (on kernel of course) can solve the problem..
I have a rooted d800, running HellFire ROM. Ive looked and have yet to find a way to make and or install different boot animations, please help.
GearHead88 said:
I have a rooted d800, running HellFire ROM. Ive looked and have yet to find a way to make and or install different boot animations, please help.
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you can use this test zip I made to flash the bootanimation(unzip it, place the bootanimation inside system/media/ and then rezip)
you can use bootanimation factory to add the loops to the bootanimation, the rest is up to you
XxZombiePikachu said:
you can use this test zip I made to flash the bootanimation(unzip it, place the bootanimation inside system/media/ and then rezip)
you can use bootanimation factory to add the loops to the bootanimation, the rest is up to you
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Thanks a lot, any idea how to wrote the .txt file? Like what I'd need I understand the part 0,1,etc. And the resolution I just don't know what else or exactly how to write. Or would it be easier to use the factory?
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Thanks a lot, any idea how to wrote the .txt file? Like what I'd need I understand the part 0,1,etc. And the resolution I just don't know what else or exactly how to write. Or would it be easier to use the factory?
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I I know that part 0 is the folder, 1 is usually the loops for the folder and the other number I don't remember; the resolution of the pictures is at the top, and next to it is usually the fps but I prefer to use the factory because this way it never fails
Sent from my potato powered LG G3 D800
XxZombiePikachu said:
I I know that part 0 is the folder, 1 is usually the loops for the folder and the other number I don't remember; the resolution of the pictures is at the top, and next to it is usually the fps but I prefer to use the factory because this way it never fails
Sent from my potato powered LG G3 D800
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Thanks again, I was going to start making some test animations and see how it goes. Does the factory break an.gif file down into individual .PNG?
GearHead88 said:
Thanks again, I was going to start making some test animations and see how it goes. Does the factory break an.gif file down into individual .PNG?
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it has option to create boot from .gif files but I haven't had the chance to test yet
XxZombiePikachu said:
it has option to create boot from .gif files but I haven't had the chance to test yet
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Alright thanks again. I'm going to start unzipping ROMs and putting my Owen pics and sounds in to see what does. Idk what the teams would think of me posting their work with asteitc customizing inside though lol
GearHead88 said:
Alright thanks again. I'm going to start unzipping ROMs and putting my Owen pics and sounds in to see what does. Idk what the teams would think of me posting their work with asteitc customizing inside though lol
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it's against xda to use other peoples work without permission, just saying
XxZombiePikachu said:
it's against xda to use other peoples work without permission, just saying
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I meant with consent, until then just personal use
(Solved):
How extract system.Img.ext4 to get system apps from stock firmware????
I tried ext4unpacker and sgstoext4 but I failed.
Yeah I tried that too but I think since Lollipop it doesn't work on Windows. So I guess Linux is the only option here. But please let me know if you come across one such software for Windows.
ithehappy said:
Yeah I tried that too but I think since Lollipop it doesn't work on Windows. So I guess Linux is the only option here. But please let me know if you come across one such software for Windows.
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Sure I will tell if I find a solution......
Please tell if someone know the solution.............
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Yeah I tried that too but I think since Lollipop it doesn't work on Windows. So I guess Linux is the only option here. But please let me know if you come across one such software for Windows.
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ithehappy I found the solution. Use this app. Very easy to use. I unpacked note 4 910f stock firmware using this.
First extract and get system.Img. ext4
Then rename it as system.Img
Copy file to the sofware folder and run extractor.bat thats all. ......
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help/extract-dat-marshmallow-lollipop-easily-t3334117
Hi guys!
I had an Essential phone before, but switch to a Pixel 2 XL. VoLTE was working before, but not anymore. So I started digging to get the VoLTE working with a bypass. I need someone to make an export of the /vendor/ folder, where certain .mbn files are stored. They contain certain provider related data which may get VoLTE working, in my case for a dutch provider.
So if you are rooted you could help me out!
Using any root explorer, copy the /vendor/ from the root to your sd card. Zip this folder and upload it to a Google Drive or something. Much obliged!
Thanks alot!
trantium said:
Hi guys!
I had an Essential phone before, but switch to a Pixel 2 XL. VoLTE was working before, but not anymore. So I started digging to get the VoLTE working with a bypass. I need someone to make an export of the /vendor/ folder, where certain .mbn files are stored. They contain certain provider related data which may get VoLTE working, in my case for a dutch provider.
So if you are rooted you could help me out!
Using any root explorer, copy the /vendor/ from the root to your sd card. Zip this folder and upload it to a Google Drive or something. Much obliged!
Thanks alot!
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Or you could download the fastboot images from Essential?
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Or you could download the fastboot images from Essential?
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Believe me, I tried. The vendor folder (I think) gets populated once the Essential has been powered on once. I extracted literally everything I could to find these .mbn files. No luck.
trantium said:
Believe me, I tried. The vendor folder (I think) gets populated once the Essential has been powered on once. I extracted literally everything I could to find these .mbn files. No luck.
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gimme a sec, ill up it, also what vendor month?
aer0zer0 said:
gimme a sec, ill up it, also what vendor month?
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No more bricks... Ok?
I doubt you'll buy a 3rd phone :silly:
rignfool said:
No more bricks... Ok?
I doubt you'll buy a 3rd phone :silly:
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Lol,I completely forgot. I have the images broke down in kitchen. I just wanna know which version? Sept?
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Lol,I completely forgot. I have the images broke down in kitchen. I just wanna know which version? Sept?
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September is fine! It doesn't matter really
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=1322778262904007292
all yours @trantium
aer0zer0 said:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=1322778262904007292
all yours @trantium
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Thanks alot mate!
aer0zer0 said:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=1322778262904007292
all yours @trantium
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Ah damn it, the mbn folder is not there. I guess it gets generated once the device has been booted once.
Do you have any idea where I can find the mcfg_sw.mbn file? :fingers-crossed:
trantium said:
Ah damn it, the mbn folder is not there. I guess it gets generated once the device has been booted once.
Do you have any idea where I can find the mcfg_sw.mbn file? :fingers-crossed:
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Mbn file isn't something you would find there. Mbn is an image file for low level flashing in fast boot.
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Mbn file isn't something you would find there. Mbn is an image file for low level flashing in fast boot.
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That is weird, then how does Essential get their mcfg_sw.mbn files for its lte network configuration? In a Pixel, there is a /vendor/mbn/mcfg/* folder containing provider configurations from almost all providers in the world.
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That is weird, then how does Essential get their mcfg_sw.mbn files for its lte network configuration? In a Pixel, there is a /vendor/mbn/mcfg/* folder containing provider configurations from almost all providers in the world.
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No idea, I don't see anything like that in vendor. @jacksummers thoughts
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Mbn file isn't something you would find there. Mbn is an image file for low level flashing in fast boot.
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No idea, I don't see anything like that in vendor. @jacksummers thoughts
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It doesn't either in the Pixel, but after flashing and booting for or inserting a sim card for the first time makes it appear.
I don't know how this is possible, are you able to make a .mbn search inside other folders?
Since it's system-as-root I just wildcarded .mbn, nothing
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No idea, I don't see anything like that in vendor. @jacksummers thoughts
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Essential uses a compatibility matrix. Xml for a lot of the network stuff as far as i know and embedded deep in what we would call the device tree.so with the compatibility matrix they set the bools and its just true or false. Oh and in the manifest.. with each vendor img it seems they are simplifying it too, so probably the thing u are referencing is in there just as something else. Theres always a multitude of ways to hardcode something. If it was me i would hardcode it in the device tree source files and set it with bools. It allows for easy changes. And easier readability.
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Essential uses a compatibility matrix. Xml for a lot of the network stuff as far as i know and embedded deep in what we would call the device tree.so with the compatibility matrix they set the bools and its just true or false. Oh and in the manifest.. with each vendor img it seems they are simplifying it too, so probably the thing u are referencing is in there just as something else. Theres always a multitude of ways to hardcode something. If it was me i would hardcode it in the device tree source files and set it with bools. It allows for easy changes. And easier readability.
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Thanks for the explaination. An example .mbn file can be found here: http://www.renovate-ice.com/svn/leedroid-11/trunk/system/vendor/mbn/mcfg/configs/mcfg_sw/generic/
Just browse inside the folders and you will bump to a mcfg_sw.mbn file eventually.
Any idea how to get something like this from the Essential?