Hi
As I struggled a bit, here's how to root the HTC One M8 Dual SIM.
Disclaimer
As always, if you **** your phone up, it's not my fault. Don't blame me. Further, I will not answer any questions about this. Please help yourself.
Please use the "Thanks" ( :good: ) button if you just want to say "Thank you" or "Great" or "I wanna marry you".
Prerequisites
HTC One M8 Dual SIM (m8_dugl)
A complete backup of your phone! (e.g. with titanium backup)
fastboot installed
USB Cable
Some time (do not hurry!)
htc DEV UNLOCK (http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader/unlock-instructions)
Warning
Make sure you have a "m8_dugl" device:
Reboot your device to the bootloader (POWER+VOLUME_UP until the screen blacks out, then POWER+VOLUME_DOWN). If it reads there something different than "m8_dugl", then this guide is not for you!
Steps
Download the custom recovery "TWRP" from here: https://s.basketbuild.com/devs/Captain_Throwback/One (M8)/ALL/Recovery (See hint below)
Download "UPDATE-SuperSU-vX.XX.zip" from here: http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu
Copy "UPDATE-SuperSU-vX.XX.zip" to you phone's internal SD
--> Until now no harm has been done to you device but DEV UNLOCK. So this would also be a good time to do a BACKUP! #JustSaying
Open a command prompt and navigate to your fastboot executable.
Put your phone into fastboot mode: POWER+VOLUME_UP until the screen blacks out, then press POWER+VOLUME_DOWN. You see some options soon. Use the volume buttons to navigate, the power button to perform the selected action. Select FASTBOOT and press the POWER button.
Connect you phone to the PC
Type "./fastboot boot path/to/where/you/saved/TWRP_Recovery_x.x.x.x_M8_CPTB.img"
If boot does not work, you can flash the recovery to your phone. But remember: When you do a stock update, you must revert back to a stock recovery!
Do flash the custom recovert, type "./fastboot flash recovery path/to/where/you/saved/TWRP_Recovery_x.x.x.x_M8_CPTB.img"
Touch "Install"
Select the "UPDATE-SuperSU-vX.XX.zip" file
Swipe to start
Touch Reboot System.
You're phone should be rooted.
** Hint **
If the newest TWRP does not work, try a different one.
If none of them work, try the official one: http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/225
If the official TWRP does not work for you, you can try the following one, but it's rather old: http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc...al-sim-european-version-t2816991/post54258731
****
Cheers,
Chris
PS: @donmarkoni provided some resources that might be useful to you. See his post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56134225&postcount=12
Changelog:
[2015-01-18] Updated parts that do not work anymore. Made version numbers generic.
[2014-10-20] a) I have been hinted that the official TWRP should work for the m8_dugl as well. b) The current version of SuperSU is v2.14 and works well. c) @donmarkoni provided some more resources worth mentioning.
cimnine said:
Hi
As I struggled a bit, here's how to root the HTC One M8 Dual SIM.
Disclaimer
As always, if you **** your phone up, it's not my fault. Don't blame me. Further, I will not answer any questions about this. Please help yourself.
Prerequisites
HTC One M8 Dual SIM (m8_dugl)
fastboot installed
USB Cable
Some time (do not hurry!)
htc DEV UNLOCK (http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader/unlock-instructions)
Note: Reboot your device to the bootloader (POWER+VOLUME_UP until the screen blacks out, then POWER+VOLUME_DOWN). If it reads there something different than "m8_dugl", then this guide is not for you!
Steps
Download the custom recovery from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc...al-sim-european-version-t2816991/post54258731 (It must be made for the m8_dugl, the 'normal' m8 recoveries from TWRP/CWM do not work (yet)!)
Download "UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.02.zip" from here: http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu
Copy "UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.02.zip" to you phone's internal SD
Open a command prompt and navigate to your fastboot executable.
Put your phone into fastboot mode: POWER+VOLUME_UP until the screen blacks out, then POWER+VOLUME_DOWN. Now you see some options. Use the volume buttons to navigate, the power button to perform the selected action. (Just select FASTBOOT and press the POWER button.)
Connect you phone to the PC
Type "./fastboot boot path/to/where/you/saved/m8-dual-twrp.img"
--> Until now no harm has been done to you device but DEV UNLOCK. So this would also be a good time to do a BACKUP! #JustSaying
Touch "Install"
Select the "UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.02.zip" file
Swipe to start
Touch Reboot System.
You should be rooted.
I did not test that yet, but this method should not prevent you from receiving OTAs. But I won't vouch for that.
Cheers,
Chris
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Thank you Chris,
step by step guides are always helpful, as the answer a lot of questions about the whole procedure. So I´m at least rooted now. Let´s see if OTA´s will work, but they can also be installed via adb. I prefer having a custom recovery for installs and making backups from data, so this solution is the one I need (and always used before btw).
Thank you !
Guido
thanks alot i hope xda opening section for us HTC-M8 Dual Sim Owners
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guidogsbn said:
Thank you Chris,
step by step guides are always helpful, as the answer a lot of questions about the whole procedure. So I´m at least rooted now. Let´s see if OTA´s will work, but they can also be installed via adb. I prefer having a custom recovery for installs and making backups from data, so this solution is the one I need (and always used before btw).
Thank you !
Guido
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Hi
I hope you will tell us if the OTA will work.
By the way, do you know of unlocking the bootloader with HTC Dev create any issue for the future OTA?
Cheers
TBH
Sent from my HTC One_M8 dual sim using Tapatalk
thebighunt said:
Hi
I hope you will tell us if the OTA will work.
By the way, do you know of unlocking the bootloader with HTC Dev create any issue for the future OTA?
Cheers
TBH
Sent from my HTC One_M8 dual sim using Tapatalk
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With re-locked bootloader and stock recovery OTA will work:good:
guidogsbn said:
With re-locked bootloader and stock recovery OTA will work:good:
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Thanks
I'm still with the stock recovery
TBH
Sent from my HTC One_M8 dual sim using Tapatalk
Stuck in a boot loop
Hi,
thanks for the guide and it worked perectly. No problems all day long after rooting the phone.
But since this morning I am stuck in a boot loop! Already tried factory reset, that works at first, after the phone is loading some updates, it is running into a boot loop
Is there anything I can do?
Rgds
Volker
Edit: Updated SuperSu, Works again...
m8 update ?
any1 knows if we are ever gonna get updates like regular m8 ? , i am still waiting on the root thing hoping they will update ,
any1 have any information or should i go ahead and root ? , is the performance better after rooting and removing all that bloatware or no significant difference ?
last question plz , does xposed module work with this phone and sense 6 toolbox use in android revolution hd rom ?
i tried asking million times here and and htc and called them and chatted online with them and all says they have no information and only 1 source ( august-sept ) under testing ,, so thats why i am asking plz if any1 knows anything , or can u advice me what to do ?!! cuz my phone sucks compared to my friends regular updated stock m8 in every aspect , sound , performance , battery , benchmarks , ......etc
aymanzz said:
any1 knows if we are ever gonna get updates like regular m8 ? , i am still waiting on the root thing hoping they will update ,
any1 have any information or should i go ahead and root ? , is the performance better after rooting and removing all that bloatware or no significant difference ?
last question plz , does xposed module work with this phone and sense 6 toolbox use in android revolution hd rom ?
i tried asking million times here and and htc and called them and chatted online with them and all says they have no information and only 1 source ( august-sept ) under testing ,, so thats why i am asking plz if any1 knows anything , or can u advice me what to do ?!! cuz my phone sucks compared to my friends regular updated stock m8 in every aspect , sound , performance , battery , benchmarks , ......etc
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I read somewhere that our dual sim should get directly Android L and until then no update. Xposed module, sense 6 and Wanam Xsense are working good, of course u need to be rooted
FYI - You might want to update this guide to point to the official TWRP for M8 now that it supports Dual SIM.
cimnine said:
Hi
As I struggled a bit, here's how to root the HTC One M8 Dual SIM.
...
Cheers,
Chris
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@cimnine, I'll leave these links here for you to put in the OP and for the other guys to have at hand:
0P6BIMG_M8_DUGL_K44_SENSE60_HTC_Europe_1.45.401.12_R_Radio_1.18.30306251.05G_30.57.306251.00L_release_381655_combined_signed.zip 1.40 GB
2014-07-26--03-35-20 KOT49H release-keys.zip 1.45 GB
M8_dugl_preload.zip 89.5 MB
m8_dugl_stock_recovery_1.45.401.12.img 13.6 MB
0P6BIMG_M8_TWRP_Recovery_2.8.0.5_CPTB 12.50 MB Thanks to @Captain_Throwback
OTA_M8_DUGL_K444_SENSE60_MR_HTC_Europe_3.33.401.6-1.45.401.12_R_release_3986927s90q9xyzwqo8q8g.zip
Cheers!
donmarkoni said:
@cimnine, I'll leave these links here for you to put in the OP and for the other guys to have at hand:
0P6BIMG_M8_DUGL_K44_SENSE60_HTC_Europe_1.45.401.12_R_Radio_1.18.30306251.05G_30.57.306251.00L_release_381655_combined_signed.zip 1.40 GB
2014-07-26--03-35-20 KOT49H release-keys.zip 1.45 GB
M8_dugl_preload.zip 89.5 MB
m8_dugl_stock_recovery_1.45.401.12.img 13.6 MB
0P6BIMG_M8_TWRP_Recovery_2.8.0.5_CPTB 12.50 MB Thanks to @Captain_Throwback
Cheers!
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No need to post my TWRP here - the official one works fine.
Captain_Throwback said:
No need to post my TWRP here - the official one works fine.
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OK, I will remove if you want me to, but most of the credit goes to you for unified TWRP, working MTP and UMS.
donmarkoni said:
@cimnine, I'll leave these links here for you to put in the OP and for the other guys to have at hand:
0P6BIMG_M8_DUGL_K44_SENSE60_HTC_Europe_1.45.401.12_R_Radio_1.18.30306251.05G_30.57.306251.00L_release_381655_combined_signed.zip 1.40 GB
2014-07-26--03-35-20 KOT49H release-keys.zip 1.45 GB
M8_dugl_preload.zip 89.5 MB
m8_dugl_stock_recovery_1.45.401.12.img 13.6 MB
0P6BIMG_M8_TWRP_Recovery_2.8.0.5_CPTB 12.50 MB Thanks to @Captain_Throwback
Cheers!
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@donmarkoni: i posted this question in the stock recovery thread but got no reply...
i have downloaded the mega file 0P6BIMG_M8_DUGL_K44_SENSE60_HTC_Europe_1.45.401.12_R_Ra.... 2 times before and tried winzip, 7-zip and winrar but zip file is corrupt. is this a new file? i cant see an md5 or sha. size of my download from windows properties is 1,506,353,851 bytes.
have you checked the file?
the '2014-07-26--03-35-20 KOT49H release-keys.zip' is a clean TWRP backup?
i have made my own backup by temp installing TWRP 2.8 so can also confirm that works (thanks again Captain_Throwback)
any sign of an original RUU yet?
Stepp said:
I read somewhere that our dual sim should get directly Android L and until then no update. Xposed module, sense 6 and Wanam Xsense are working good, of course u need to be rooted
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See that table from http://android-revolution-hd.blogspot.ch/2014/10/htc-devices-to-receive-android-50.html
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guidogsbn said:
With re-locked bootloader and stock recovery OTA will work:good:
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That's why I usually don't install the recovery but only boot it. We'll see in Spring 2015 if it works, it seems that we won't get an update any sooner.
PS: Can some moderator remove the 5 Minutes Wait restriction from my account? I'm not exactly new to XDA, am I?
gazzacbr said:
@donmarkoni: i posted this question in the stock recovery thread but got no reply...
i have downloaded the mega file 0P6BIMG_M8_DUGL_K44_SENSE60_HTC_Europe_1.45.401.12_R_Ra.... 2 times before and tried winzip, 7-zip and winrar but zip file is corrupt. is this a new file? i cant see an md5 or sha. size of my download from windows properties is 1,506,353,851 bytes.
have you checked the file?
the '2014-07-26--03-35-20 KOT49H release-keys.zip' is a clean TWRP backup?
i have made my own backup by temp installing TWRP 2.8 so can also confirm that works (thanks again Captain_Throwback)
any sign of an original RUU yet?
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0P6BIMG_M8_DUGL_K44_SENSE60_HTC_Europe_1.45.401.12.....signed.zip is a encrypted signed zip, as the file name suggests. It does work, as you can see here. All other files are good too. That's all I can say about it, as I don't have that phone, I was just helping.
cimnine said:
That's why I usually don't install the recovery but only boot it. We'll see in Spring 2015 if it works, it seems that we won't get an update any sooner.
PS: Can some moderator remove the 5 Minutes Wait restriction from my account? I'm not exactly new to XDA, am I?
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Maybe earlier with 4.4.4 as LLabTooFer4 posted on twitter :
LlabTooFeR @LlabTooFeR 30. Sep.
M8 Dual SIM users don't be disappointed not getting 4.4.3, you will get 4.4.4 before the end of October
:good:
donmarkoni;...encrypted signed zip...That's all I can say about it said:
Ok, thanks for info. Looks like at least one user had success with it so i will keep it in a safe place
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Related
The procedure is quite simple.
Step 1.
Download the following tools:
Cyanogen Mod 7.1 for Xperia X8 (code named Shakira)
FlashTool
FXP030 kernel (2.6.29)
Step 2.
Step 2.1
Follow the guide located here to unlock your bootloader, do this before continuing with the rest of this guide it is important to have your stock firmware rooted for this step.
Step 2.2
Unzip flashtool to its own folder e.g. /Flashtool/.
Unzip FXP030 kernel to the Flashtool/firmwares/ folder - the directory should look like this:
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"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Step 3.
Step 3.1
Open Flashtool and click on the 'Flash' button, select the FXP firmware from the list on the left hand side and click OK.
Step 3.2
Follow the on screen instructions.
Step 4.
Copy the update-cm-7.1.0-X8-signed.zip to the root of your MicroSD Card as shown below. (Please note that you can do this using a MicroSD Card reader OR your USB cable.
If you do not have a card reader then switch your phone on after flashing the FXP kernel and when you see the FreeXperia logo, repeatedly press the Back button until CWM loads. Once CWM has loaded scroll down to the Mounts and Storage menu. Once on the mounts and Storage menu scoll down to mount USB Storage and copy the update-cm-7.1.0-X8-signed.zip file to the root of the SD card.
Step 5.
Load CWM via the method described in Step 4 and select 'Install Zip from SD card.' then select 'Choose Zip from sdcard' and select the update-cm-7.1.0-X8-signed.zip that you copied over to the root of the SDCard in the previous step, Select the yes option using the volume buttons and let CWM work its witchcraft.
Step 6.
Go back to the main menu of CWM and select 'wipe data/factory reset'.
Next from the main menu of CWM select 'wipe cache partition'.
Finally from the main menu of CWM select 'Advanced' and 'wipe dalvik cache.
Optional
If you want the google apps installed you can download them here. To install them perform Step 4 through to Step 5 and instead of copying 'update-cm-7.1.0-X8-signed.zip' to the root of your sdcard, copy gapps-gb-20110613-signed.zip instead. All instructions in Step 4 and Step 5 that state you should use 'update-cm-7.1.0-X8-signed.zip' should use the file 'gapps-gb-20110613-signed.zip' instead.
Notes:
I'm having issues with the networking with this custom firmware, specifically the network (3G or WiFi) seems to 'drop' after any amount of small usage. If I use a Browser or the Market place for a short amount of time, they simply end up unable to load any pages whilst android reports that wifi/3g signal strengths are full. I tested the connectivity using ping commands from terminal and pings are succesfull. I'm unsure where the issue lies. I suspect however the issue is in the FXP Kernel, some people have reported using FXP 028 Kernel resolves the issues but I've been unable to find them.
Anyway I hope this helps people who are confused as to how to install this.
Credits:
Thanks to Paschalis for correcting an error in my wording.
Thanks go to dbts25 for pointing out mistakes and un-neccessary steps in the guide, sincethen the guide has been edited to be easier to follow and less convoluted.
Thanks go to rav3n_pl for the revised bootloader bundled with the kernel.
Vanilla is the AOSP, Android Open Source Project..
You mean stock, right?
Btw this kernel has wifi issues?
Tried many kernels, and wifi wont open with none of them..
Paschalis said:
Vanilla is the AOSP, Android Open Source Project..
You mean stock, right?
Btw this kernel has wifi issues?
Tried many kernels, and wifi wont open with none of them..
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Ah Yes, I mean stock. It's 2:34am... That's my excuse haha, between university and sleep deprivation the mistakes keep mounting hehe. Thanks for pointing that out anyways.
And yes, it seems this kernel has issues with data connectivity, and call volume as well for some odd reason. It boggles the mind as to why it's been labelled 'stable'. Stable usually means it's solid and won't fall over and die, plus data connectivity on an android handset is really a critical feature, if it is buggy the custom firmware should not be labelled as stable.
It really need custom kernel?
Hehe.. Same university thing here, only difference here its 4:40, and got lesson at 8:30..
On my other phone, CM is beta and not Official yet, and its working perfectly, except 2 special features they didnt port yet, from stock rom..
If you find the 28 kernel, post it, until they release the 31!
Thanks!
EL_BELLACO said:
It really need custom kernel?
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Yes, if you don't use a custom firmware it will get stuck in a boot loop and be unable to boot.
Paschalis said:
Hehe.. Same university thing here, only difference here its 4:40, and got lesson at 8:30..
On my other phone, CM is beta and not Official yet, and its working perfectly, except 2 special features they didnt port yet, from stock rom..
If you find the 28 kernel, post it, until they release the 31!
Thanks!
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If I come across it I will, I'll edit my guide to feature it as a work around for connectivity issues for people in the meantime, if it works correctly.
I've got to admit though, issues aside - it is amazing what the open source community is capable of creating. CM 7.1 looks absolutely fantastic, I love the boot animation.
I have tried FXP028, FXP030 and the one that is included with the CM7.1 release, i'm having network problems with all of them.
termin8tor said:
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Step 5.
Turn your phone on and repeatedly press the back button until you are displayed with the CWM menu. On this menu select 'install zip from sdcard' and then choose the 'choose zip from sdcard' select the cyanogenmod file you downloaded and let it do its thing.
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In step 5 you forgot one thing:
Flash Google Apps. You can find it here: http://cmw.22aaf3.com/gapps/gapps-gb-20110613-signed.zip
Step 2 is unnecessary, because CWM Recovery is built-in FXP Kernel so you don't need to install it.
poisike said:
I have tried FXP028, FXP030 and the one that is included with the CM7.1 release, i'm having network problems with all of them.
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Can you please share the FXP028 kernel?
has any of you tried the dx kernel yet? with cynanogen mod 7.1
No workie. Rom+kernel need match.
An I wrote it that way:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18364335&postcount=1879
dbts25 said:
In step 5 you forgot one thing:
Flash Google Apps. You can find it here: http://cmw.22aaf3.com/gapps/gapps-gb-20110613-signed.zip
Step 2 is unnecessary, because CWM Recovery is built-in FXP Kernel so you don't need to install it.
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I've edited the guide to eliminate that pointless step in the original guide version, thankyou for pointing it out!
Additionally the google apps step has been added to the end of the tutorial.
tonks22 said:
has any of you tried the dx kernel yet? with cynanogen mod 7.1
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Unfortunately the rom will not boot with the DX kernel, I tried it myself and it gets stuck in a boot loop.
rav3n_pl said:
No workie. Rom+kernel need match.
An I wrote it that way:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18364335&postcount=1879
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I have included the correct kernel for the official cyanogenmod 7.1 rom and slipstreamed your edited loader into the kernel package for peoples convenience. Thanks for linking me to your post!
Hope this helps people!
It seems that this Rom and kernel [cm7] doesn't work.When i flash the kernel my SD is not recognized.And if i uninstall the kernel and try to flash the rom...i get a biiiiigg eror
i hope that they will also make a ROM that is compatible with stock kernel so that it will be easy to install... im having second thought of unlocking my bootloader because of this:
Before I start I must emphasise the fact that meddling with the bootloader is highly dangerous and will result in a hard brick if you don't follow proper instructions. Then, you will have to go and repair your phone by sending it to SE . I am not responsible if your phone dies on you because you didn't follow instructions or you screwed up somehow. I must also mention that this will probably void your warranty (rooting already probably voided it though) and that there is NO WAY to relock bootloader as of now.
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i know they can make one because they are great programmer...
if you have bought your phone unlocked, things are pretty simple..
That tutorial, should be writtenmore clearly/easy..
Cos in fact its not too dificult..
Sent from my MB860 using XDA App
Paschalis said:
if you have bought your phone unlocked, things are pretty simple..
That tutorial, should be writtenmore clearly/easy..
Cos in fact its not too dificult..
Sent from my MB860 using XDA App
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yes i bought my phone from SE and its already unlocked... i think i'll try it when this ROM will be released as a completely working ginger without bugs...
i find this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254225
as very informative but confusing tutorial... is there any other short and simple tutorial here??
mikel_0004 said:
yes i bought my phone from SE and its already unlocked... i think i'll try it when this ROM will be released as a completely working ginger without bugs...
i find this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254225
as very informative but confusing tutorial... is there any other short and simple tutorial here??
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There:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17656148&postcount=1
Can it be installed WITHOUT unlocking the bootloader?
Thanks
thu001 said:
Can it be installed WITHOUT unlocking the bootloader?
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I`m not 100% sure that cm71 rom will work on stock kernel...
When I flashed it under installed CM7 it stuck on bootanimation. Mybe full wipe? Not tried.
Hello
I installed on my Xperia X8 CM7.1 (I had version 2.1 of Android root), but it does not work the WiFi network and the 3G connection is disconnected, it did not work properly Market (having installed the GAPPS). My question, is there any way to get back to my terminal to android 2.1? I did a Back up of my system, but in trying to restore from CWM mistake I make, I guess it is for the kernel.
Hi everybody welcome to my tutorial about Flashing with Flashtool. This thread is for those who want to reflash their device back to Sony Stock. See below for last details about this thread and the last build by Sony.
Note: I DO NOT OWN THIS DEVICE ANYMORE. PICTURES ARE REMOVED FROM MY DROPBOX AND THUS NOT VISEBLE. FOR NOW JUST RELY ON THE EXPLANATION PLEASE. ANY QUESTION CAN BE ASKED HERE. I DO NOT RESPOND TO TECHMAIL!
Created: 23-02-2014
Updated: 05-07-2014
Latest Android build released by Sony: 12.1.A.1.205
Let's begin shall we.. We shall!
First you need to download the correct ftf file for your device/operator or needs. This can be done here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2311964 In there you can share and download firmware files in .ftf format..
You alsol need a program called Flashtool. You can download this here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746
For Windows 8 and 8.1 users I also recommend you to read this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2095087 Microsoft has enhanced the security in Windows 8/8.1 and Windows won't install proper signed drivers.
When you are done with that you need to move your downloaded firmware file to the proper location for flashtool to be found:
C:\Flashtool\Firmwares
After that you are good to go, just remember the following:
Bootloader locked? If not you wont have BE2/OTA/PCC etc (for unlocking and relocking: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2354721 )
I've made backups of my important files that are stored on my phone?
Battery at atleast 50%?
I have patience?
I got something to do meanwhile?
The last two things are very important
Let's get started:
1: Open Flashtool:
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"lightbox_close": "Close",
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Flashtool(.exe) for 32Bits systems and Flashtool64(.exe) for 64Bits systems
2: Press the Lightningbolt picture and select Flashmode
This will give another screen.
3: Select the downloaded ftf. (In this case 2.254)
Make sure that all the wipes are checked and the others are unchecked. This is to prevent any bootloops or other problems after downgrading.
4: Press Flash and the next two lines will be added to the flashtool log
The files are being prepared and checked. Have a bit of patience please.
5: Turn off your phone and turn it back on into Flashmode
After this the process will start.
After flashing you can disconnect your phone and boot it up.
Via Flashtool you can also reset your system after. For example:
You are running the latest ExistenZe ROM from our beloved Niaboc79 and you want to go back to stock for a reason WITHOUT losing data! Just flash the last Stock ROM and untick the following boxes:
Untick DATA and APPSLOG!! But keep CACHE to wipe the /cache (is the same as a wipe cache via CWM).
FAQ
- My Phone wont stay into flashmode
> Turn it off, wait a few minutes and turn it back into flashmode
- Flashtool wont recognise my phone
> Make sure you have the proper drivers installed. See C://Flashtool/Drivers
- Flashing failed
> Problem depends on the error code given by Flashtool. Post the problem here and perhaps we can help
- Got a bootloop
> Reflash again
- Even after reflash I got into a bootloop
> Turn off your phone via the small button behind the batterycover and wait a few minutes. Then try again. If that doesnt work you need to flash again.
- Booting takes ages
> This is normal. The entire cache needs to be rebuild. Patience my dear..
- After flashing and booting my phone is laggy.
> Reboot device and wait a bit. The phone needs to fully reset and boot itself. Have some patience dear.
- Do I need to unlock my bootloader to use flashtool
> NO!
- Can I unlock my bootloader with flashtool?
> NO!
- Can I relock my bootloader with flashtool?
> Yes
> Reserved by me
downgrade to root?
first, thanks! Very nice guide. I'm new to the experia world, my previous phone was a Desire S.
I have a question:
I have a problem with all stock roms with the mediaserver process. It is always running while I listen to music (which is a lot of time) and drains a lot of battery (up to 65%). Though I use poweramp player which is totally independent of the process (own library and decoder). On my Desire S on CM11 I don't have the issue this is why I want to move to a custom rom. I'm on 4.3 now (was hoping this would fix the issue) and want to root and full backup with keys for warranty purposes and then move to a custom rom.
Is it right that I have to downgrade first, since there is no root for 4.3 yet? If yes, what ROM? I have a C5303 and don't know what version I had previously. I bought it in Switzerland without SIMlock or any branding. Is there a way I can find out what my previous version was or can I basically just use any generic C5303 version?
Would you recommend 12.0.A.1.284 in order to be able to use DoomLords rootkit: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42701183#post42701183 ?
It's just that I don't know if I ever was on this version, also regarding warranty...
I know, many questions, but I just reached a point where I don't seem to get further without asking. Hope someone can clarify some of them.
Thanks in advance!
EDIT: And also I was wondering: In the picture says flashmode is reached by pressing the back button while connection, but there are softkeys. Is it not done with volume down?
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Small changes.. @ moderators Is it possible this can become a sticky?
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+1 for a sticky!
Nice done!
TheMorpheus said:
+1 for a sticky!
Nice done!
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after flashing done
i have to turn on phone & make usb debugging & unknown source option check
but whenever i am going to boot it again reboot after colour bootscreen
i had tried number of times flashing again & again
i am attaching my flashtool log file also
Azhar
According to the log you attached everything went fine. So I dont understand the problem.
Perhaps an idea to redownload it? Sometimes it wont work properly because the ftf file is somewhat damaged..
I have to relock the bootloader before restore?
Edit
No, it's not needed!
reflashig stock rom
Thanks for this nice guide. Im having a lot of issues with the 4.3 rom.
I flashed via SUS, editing build.prop to let the phone detect the new version, because my phone is carrier locked, and they didnt released the update yet.
I have a lot of lag, and I must force reset lots of times, so I want to make a clean install, because last time I only updated.
So my question is, if I do a factory reset, my build.prop is going to change to the original file (Orange's rom) or ill keep with my modified file? (Stock center Europe)
What do you recommend to me? If I reflash a stock European ftf via flashtool, I'll have the stock's build.prop, and I'll receive those Ota updates without problem?
Thanks for your work!
No if you have a TA backup you need to reflash your ROM and Restore TA partition
mrjraider said:
No if you have a TA backup you need to reflash your ROM and Restore TA partition
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I don't have the backup, because my phone has the bootloader locked, and the only thing I have done is root and editing build.prop to be able to upgrade to European 4.3. Everything is working for me, track id and BE. (btw I have a backup of my build.prop in the computer)
I only want to do a fresh install of 4.3, not my carriers rom, because is on 4.1.2
So can I reflash any Stock 4.3 rom? The rom has it's own build.prop?
Thanks for your help Mrjraider
diolo said:
I don't have the backup, because my phone has the bootloader locked, and the only thing I have done is root and editing build.prop to be able to upgrade to European 4.3. Everything is working for me, track id and BE. (btw I have a backup of my build.prop in the computer)
I only want to do a fresh install of 4.3, not my carriers rom, because is on 4.1.2
So can I reflash any Stock 4.3 rom? The rom has it's own build.prop?
Thanks for your help Mrjraider
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Yes you can. Simply download the ftf file and follow the steps in the OP
Hi mrjraider,
Many thanks for the guide!
A quick question. I am now in 4.3, bootloader locked. If I downgrade to 4.1.2 (.254 for example) my bootloader is still locked, correct?
Thanks!
Yes
I want to go back to stock from AOSP ROM and I don't know what's the right .ftf file for 12.1.A.0.266 but I think I know the right file for 12.0.A.2.254 (German branded C5303) (I'm from Germany ). If I would flash the 12.0.A.2.254 .ftf file would the Update Center show me the 4.3 OTA update and everything would work like on stock before? And would I lose root even with Voodoo OTA RootKeeper and the option enabled to try keeping Superuser access in SuperSU?
You need to look in the thread I linked to. There you can find many FTF files.
mrjraider said:
You need to look in the thread I linked to. There you can find many FTF files.
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I know I already looked there but I'm not sure which one is right, because I didn't see a generic one for all C5303 and I don't want do have a foreign branding
Edit: found it, sorry
Gesendet von meinem Sony Xperia SP C5303
hey bro, am looking for Sony C5303_12.0.A.2.254 tft generic global or CE version also UK version ,am unable to find them . I have being searching xda and a found a link that is broken,so please if any one can help.Thanks in advance.:fingers-crossed:
desmond462 said:
hey bro, am looking for Sony C5303_12.0.A.2.254 tft generic global or CE version also UK version ,am unable to find them . I have being searching xda and a found a link that is broken,so please if any one can help.Thanks in advance.:fingers-crossed:
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Do not ask for ftf files in here. There is a proper thread for this
Normaly I would help but the chances of getting an older update is decreasing every day since the update of Sony has rolled out a few weeks ago
Well done ! Rollback firmware 4.3 to 4.1
Hi guys ! thanks for guide. I got successfull revert my phone from update 266 to 254.
hi sir, i'm on .254 rooted and just want to go back to stock because i want to update it to 4.3, is it the safest way? if so, what will happen to my apps like greenify, Titanium backup, and those apps that was already transferred to sd card? should i have to uninstall these aps? does it have remaining unwiped data to be cleaned if flashing the stock rom?
thank you..
KatAutoRoot
This method uses a modified stock boot.img for the Galaxy K Zoom C115
that will root automatically the current /system in place without flashing a new system image.
Download: http://downloads.timduru.org/android/kzoom/root/Tim_KZoom_KatAutoRootV3.zip
What you get:
- Stock kernel 3.4.39-1837070
- Root + SuperSu apk
- sysrw/sysro
- addblocker (/etc/hosts)
- init.d support
- microSD card write fix for non system applications (modified platform.xml)
The good thing with this new method is that it will also auto-reroot the system if su disappears.
So for example you can flash a new official stock system.img and then on the 1st boot it will root it again automatically, no need to do anything else.
(as long as you don't flash another boot.img of course)
What you need:
- Computer with Odin working (Tested with V3.09)*
- File from above.
How to root:
- Unzip the file on the computer with odin ( you get a .tar.md5 file)
- Shutdown mobile
- Start mobile in odin mode*
(push *together: volume down + home + power, * when confirmation screen appears, push *vol up to confirm)
- Launch Odin
- Connect phone by USB *(Odin will display *"Added", if it works and com port should be listed)
- In Odin options you only need Autoreboot checked
- Click on AP choose the *.tar.md5 unzipped previously
- Wait that odin checks the file (can take a few seconds and odin can freeze during that time, just wait)
- Click on Start
Odin will flash the image and reboot
If you are having wifi password issues, to make sure it works let it boot fully once after flashing, then reboot
(you might have to reenter your wifi password the 1st time you flash)
Happy rooting !
As usual, use at your own risk
Credits:
- Dan Pollock for the original ad-blocker file http://someonewhocares.org/hosts/
- ChainFire for SuperSU
timduru said:
Download: http://downloads.timduru.org/android/kzoom/root/Tim_KZoom_PermaRootV2.zip
It contains a modified stock boot.img for the Galaxy K Zoom
that will root automatically the current /system in place without flashing a new system image.
Happy rooting !
As usual, use at your own risk
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Fantastic! Thanks for this, much appreciated
Hi Timduru!
What are the advantages of this method compared to the first one? I rooted with the first method and all is working very good but i'd like to know the differencies!
Sent from my rooted, deodexed, zipaligned, busyboxed, Knox free Galaxy S5 Zoom with stock kernel and Xposed-modded stock ROM.
livio80 said:
Hi Timduru!
What are the advantages of this method compared to the first one? I rooted with the first method and all is working very good but i'd like to know the differencies!
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This one will not flash a system.img , but root your current /system in place.
it will also auto-reroot if you update the system and lose su
That also makes it a smaller download, only a few MBs compared to almost a GB before
If you already used the 1st method you don't need to flash this one.
But will be easier to use this one after the next update in that case.
timduru said:
This one will not flash a system.img , but root your current /system in place.
it will also auto-reroot if you update the system and lose su
That also makes it a smaller download, only a few MBs compared to almost a GB before
If you already used the 1st method you don't need to flash this one.
But will be easier to use this one after the next update in that case.
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I tried the original method of rooting and it worked without any noticeable issue. Then I read your post about possible kernel conflicts, so I re-rooted with your latest method (didn't want to try the French version in case of potential problems in the future) However, after this re-rooting, I could not update the SU binaries using the normal method, after each attempt it disabled my SIM card which was a worry, but after 2-3 attempts I tried the CWM/TWRP method to update the binaries and that worked oddly enough. Since then everything appears to be working 100% OK.
The main thing is I have my ad blocking, Titanium Backup and most importantly SD card access for my apps!
Thanks again
apprentice said:
However, after this re-rooting, I could not update the SU binaries using the normal method, after each attempt it disabled my SIM card which was a worry, but after 2-3 attempts I tried the CWM/TWRP method to update the binaries and that worked oddly enough. Since then everything appears to be working 100% OK.
The main thing is I have my ad blocking, Titanium Backup and most importantly SD card access for my apps!
Thanks again
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Yeah, if you had an already rooted system by a different method before,
the thing to do before flashing this one is to cleanup the previous /system/xbin/su or reflash a stock system.img
otherwise it will not reinstall.
Updating through recovery like you did is fine too.
New version V3
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Download: http://downloads.timduru.org/android/kzoom/root/Tim_KZoom_KatAutoRootV3.zip
ChangeLog:
- Add busybox to /sbin/
- Fix SecureStorage errors (wifi passwords might not get stored properly)
To make sure it works, after flashing let it boot fully once, then reboot (you might have to reenter your wifi password the 1st time you flash)
Thanks a LOT!
That was what I am waiting for so long since I selled my rooted S4 Zoom to get the K Zoom!
:laugh::good:
Thank you for this, had my Zoom for a few days and was frustrated not to be able to restore some backed up apps
Just a question, since the device now shows status as "custom", how would you go about un-rooting so you can restore using Samsung Kies if needed?
LususNaturae said:
Thank you for this, had my Zoom for a few days and was frustrated not to be able to restore some backed up apps
Just a question, since the device now shows status as "custom", how would you go about un-rooting so you can restore using Samsung Kies if needed?
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Same as above but you'd use the official firmware zip,
open the file and just leave the boot.img and system.img
and flash that.
Sooooo glad to hear this. thx man.
the problem is there're various versions of k zoom.
currently 2 model in china. c1116 for china unicom wcdma only. c1158 for china mobile td-scdma. not to mention c115 for many other markets.
is this method suit for all model, or some of them. if so, which model you guys successfully tested?
will test on my c1116 next week. but if anyone can provide their details, will be a great help.
again, great work, it's been a life saver since my ****ty carrier simply deleted any google service and had to stick to whatever bone he throws.
Still WiFi issues...
timduru said:
Download: http://downloads.timduru.org/android/kzoom/root/Tim_KZoom_KatAutoRootV3.zip
ChangeLog:
- Add busybox to /sbin/
- Fix SecureStorage errors (wifi passwords might not get stored properly)
To make sure it works, after flashing let it boot fully once, then reboot (you might have to reenter your wifi password the 1st time you flash)
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I tried it the first time with the autorootV3, not any older versions before, but it forgets all WiFi passwords...
it says "authetification error" -> I type it in again -> Wifi off and later on = still the same error...
Should I flash your Kernel for the K Zoom to fix this or is there an other way to fix it?
Thanks in advance!:good:
Gerome
btecsm said:
I tried it the first time with the autorootV3, not any older versions before, but it forgets all WiFi passwords...
it says "authetification error" -> I type it in again -> Wifi off and later on = still the same error...
Should I flash your Kernel for the K Zoom to fix this or is there an other way to fix it?
Thanks in advance!:good:
Gerome
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did you reboot once ?
anarchycn said:
Sooooo glad to hear this. thx man.
the problem is there're various versions of k zoom.
currently 2 model in china. c1116 for china unicom wcdma only. c1158 for china mobile td-scdma. not to mention c115 for many other markets.
is this method suit for all model, or some of them. if so, which model you guys successfully tested?
will test on my c1116 next week. but if anyone can provide their details, will be a great help.
again, great work, it's been a life saver since my ****ty carrier simply deleted any google service and had to stick to whatever bone he throws.
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it's based on C115 kernel, so yeah better not flash on another model I'd say.
Reboot does not help...
timduru said:
did you reboot once ?
I had rebootet serveral times now, but the problem resists...
(sorry for my bad english, I am german...)
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btecsm said:
I had rebootet serveral times now, but the problem resists...
(sorry for my bad english, I am german...)
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Try to long push on the network and click on forget.
reboot
then try again.
Try also to go to applications => ALL => Security Storage
click on force stop + clear data
Clear data?
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Clear data?
Sent from my SM-N9005 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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yeah , but looks like it it's greyed in your capture, so it doesn't have data.
ChangeLog:
- Add busybox to /sbin/
- Fix SecureStorage errors (wifi passwords might not get stored properly)
To make sure it works, after flashing let it boot fully once, then reboot (you might have to re-enter your WiFi password the 1st time you flash)
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Thank god, I was getting very stressed that my WiFi was not auto connecting and I tried various things to correct it. Came here to find a solution and voilà! Now all working on re-booting. Thanks for the update!!
I tried everything as described, refreshed the whole stock rom and flashed your kernel...
This doesn't helped...
Nothing more to loose, before I make an full wipe, I decided to freeze and than deinstalled the Security store.
Immediately after that, I turn Wifi off and later on...
Wifi works like a charm now!
Do I have to reinstall the secure store?
For what is it, when it stores my passwords for my Wifi connections?!?
Confused ?
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Somehow the problem resists for other networks...
To my 2nd home network it connects as usual and for my other network it does not reconnect...
It seems like it doesn't save any new passwords...
But for one it Works?
Can someone please tell me what to do?
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---------- Post added at 06:02 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:44 PM ----------
Sorry for the much posts here...
But now I have an new solution :
I now have frozen wssyncmlnps and it stores new Networks with passwords!
I also deinstalled DS Battery Saver 3.0
Hope that this useful program is not responsible for my problems...
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PLEASE HIT THANKS IF THIS WORKS FOR YOU
ok guys i got permanent root there is one pre qualification you will need to accomplish this you must be on software version LS775ZV3 currently this is the only version that can get temp root from kingroot which is what you will need to start this process. ok so if your one of the lucky ones that have that software version and didnt update go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/one-click-root-tool-android-2-x-5-0-t3107461 and download the latest version of kingroot which i believe is 4.9.6 install it and run it and get temp root, after you verify that your phone is rooted what we need to do now is replace kingroot with super su without rebooting the phone a softboot is ok the temp root will stick with a softboot your going to have to go to the link and follow the guide there to replace kingroot with super su using terminal emulator http://forum.xda-developers.com/a310/general/how-to-remove-replace-kingroot-kinguser-t3308989 . so after you follow that guide kingroot will be gone and super su is now on your phone. super su will ask you to update the su binary make sure to use the normal option, after you press that button it will start to update but will fail so what your going to have to do next is install (Root) FlashFire to install the su binary update manually which can be found here https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.flash&hl=en and the su binary zip file can be found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053 . i recommend the stable version, download that zip and put it at the root of your internal memory after you do that and install FlashFire on your phone its time to get down to business open FlashFire when it asks for root permission make sure to grant it after that hit the + symbol then press the button that says "flash zip or ota" when it opens it will show the content of your internal memory locate the su binary zip file that you put there earlier and press it to load it up to flash, make sure the only thing checked is the "mount/system read/ write" and hit the check mark to ok it then hit the wipe button and make sure the only two things checked are the "Dalvik cache" and the "Cache partition" hit the check mark to ok it. after that scroll down to the very bottom and hit the flash button after that it will start to flash the updated su binary and then it will reboot and i know it seems scary but the red notification light will stay on until it reboots all the way and there will be red text that pops up and says boot verification fail it scared the hell out of me i thought i bricked my phone again anyway give it a minute or two to boot and once its done and boots into android you have a fully rooted LG Stylo 2 like i said i have the boost variant not sure about the other versions but these steps are pretty universal on any android device also just so i don't get blamed do this at your own risk im not responsible for you messing your phone up but it worked for me perfectly i have restarted my phone normally a hundred times and root is there every time anyways enjoy im not much of a developer so please don't ask me about custom recoveries or custom roms i don't do that but now that we have root maybe a developer might come in and help or something.
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I can verify that xposed-v86-sdk23-arm works on this phone I flashed in FlashFire. This is the correct version here http://dl-xda.xposed.info/framework/sdk23/arm/xposed-v86-sdk23-arm.zip and here is the installer for your phone http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3383776&d=1435601440
Reserved
damn I have version 4 not 3 ugh!!!!!
Hangs on black screen
After I hit the flash button in flashfire it gets to the loading screen and then after that it hangs at a black screen
Slayer1822 Jr said:
After I hit the flash button in flashfire it gets to the loading screen and then after that it hangs at a black screen
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when you remove the battery and restart the phone is it able to boot back into android? not sure why it would hang just follow the steps to a T it should work, this is the exact same way they rooted the kindle fire 7 5th gen with blocked bootloaders as well that is why I said its pretty universal and not device specific but if your phone is fine just reboot and retry.
DirtyPISTOLA said:
when you remove the battery and restart the phone is it able to boot back into android? not sure why it would hang just follow the steps to a T it should work, this is the exact same way they rooted the kindle fire 7 5th gen with blocked bootloaders as well that is why I said its pretty universal and not device specific but if your phone is fine just reboot and retry.
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I've rebooted and retried multiple times over and always have the same issue. My phone has always had the red writing when you first power it up, ever since I rooted it with KingRoot anyways. Is there anyway to get it back to 100% stock? Would that help? And when I say 100% stock I mean above and beyond wiping it
Slayer1822 Jr said:
I've rebooted and retried multiple times over and always have the same issue. My phone has always had the red writing when you first power it up, ever since I rooted it with KingRoot anyways. Is there anyway to get it back to 100% stock? Would that help? And when I say 100% stock I mean above and beyond wiping it
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Not until someone puts the kdz file online for us to flash so far I haven't found one but I'll post when and if I do.
Slayer1822 Jr said:
After I hit the flash button in flashfire it gets to the loading screen and then after that it hangs at a black screen
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You must be getting some error message on the black screen. It usually fails if the framework is incorrect.
Slayer1822 Jr said:
I've rebooted and retried multiple times over and always have the same issue. My phone has always had the red writing when you first power it up, ever since I rooted it with KingRoot anyways. Is there anyway to get it back to 100% stock? Would that help? And when I say 100% stock I mean above and beyond wiping it
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Make sure your phone isn't Version 4. If it is....then that's probably your issue. This method only works for Version 3 not 4
JOKERx2 said:
Make sure your phone isn't Version 4. If it is....then that's probably your issue. This method only works for Version 3 not 4
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I have version 3
Slayer1822 Jr said:
I have version 3
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Hhhhhmmmm......I would say to put all your info that doesn't expose you up on here so people know of your issue. Speak to an admin or the OP and see what info they would require to be posted. Every article I've read so far has been positive when it comes to V3 on Boost variant of Stylo 2. Unfortunately I have V4; so I'm patiently waiting.
Silly Me.
(This method Of Permanent Root works :angel: ,But I Was expermenting..)I Soft Bricked My Lg Stylo 2 Boost Varient,But I managed To Flash A Foreign Recovery.img (Twrp) That works Just enough for me to debug My Phone Long story short...i have a corrupted Boot.img And I Need To replace it with A Working One..The Only Problem is That I Dont Have a Boot.Img Of "Lg Stylo 2 BoostVarient {lss75)" If Some One has this Phone Could they Download "Partitions Backup & Restore" From the playstore* and backup boot.img ...and Post It Or send It.
-GOD- said:
(This method Of Permanent Root works :angel: ,But I Was expermenting..)I Soft Bricked My Lg Stylo 2 Boost Varient,But I managed To Flash A Foreign Recovery.img (Twrp) That works Just enough for me to debug My Phone Long story short...i have a corrupted Boot.img And I Need To replace it with A Working One..The Only Problem is That I Dont Have a Boot.Img Of "Lg Stylo 2 BoostVarient {lss75)" If Some One has this Phone Could they Download "Partitions Backup & Restore" From the playstore* and backup boot.img ...and Post It Or send It.
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I have a system dump from my ls775,
I might be able to help with that but stuck at work for the night.
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-GOD- said:
(This method Of Permanent Root works :angel: ,But I Was expermenting..)I Soft Bricked My Lg Stylo 2 Boost Varient,But I managed To Flash A Foreign Recovery.img (Twrp) That works Just enough for me to debug My Phone Long story short...i have a corrupted Boot.img And I Need To replace it with A Working One..The Only Problem is That I Dont Have a Boot.Img Of "Lg Stylo 2 BoostVarient {lss75)" If Some One has this Phone Could they Download "Partitions Backup & Restore" From the playstore* and backup boot.img ...and Post It Or send It.
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Can you post that version of twrp how well does it work can you boot into it
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Can you post that version of twrp how well does it work can you boot into it
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Hello Friend :victory:,And Yes It Boots;But The *Touch Screen Does Not Work* and sometimes It Can Boot up with half Of The dIsplay Meaning Youll Only Be able To See Half Of Twrp But that does Not matter since *Touchscreen Does Not work* . ,The Only reason I flashed It Is Because Lg Stylo 2 original Recovery.img Could Not Allow me to Access Adb Normally It Only Lets You Use The Option "Update using Adb" Which Only Allowed Sideload.....The T.W.R.P Only allows You To Do Adb Commands etc adb shell....Also The T.W.R.P Is From A similar Phone Called ((( "LG G Stylo" <H631>))) I Recommand Googleing It Before Installing,. ---> https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347823826 ((Also If Some One Figures Out how To Obitain The stock recovery.img Of "Lg Stylo Lss75" Then I Could Do this,Well anyone --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwMFBuCY-5k #Dont Forget To Flash This Twrp In FastBoot Mode Or You Can Use An App called flashfly#
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jesful2011 said:
I have a system dump from my ls775,
I might be able to help with that but stuck at work for the night.
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Thanks Man When You Get The chance.. If I Un Soft Brick My Self Then This Should UnBrick Some Lss75 Owners To!
I have pulled the stock recovery.IMG https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4Gofg_yEN9-NHNsQ0ZHVEcwQlU/view?usp=docslist_api
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Hello Friend :victory:,And Yes It Boots;But The *Touch Screen Does Not Work* and sometimes It Can Boot up with half Of The dIsplay Meaning Youll Only Be able To See Half Of Twrp But that does Not matter since *Touchscreen Does Not work* . ,The Only reason I flashed It Is Because Lg Stylo 2 original Recovery.img Could Not Allow me to Access Adb Normally It Only Lets You Use The Option "Update using Adb" Which Only Allowed Sideload.....The T.W.R.P Only allows You To Do Adb Commands etc adb shell....Also The T.W.R.P Is From A similar Phone Called ((( "LG G Stylo" <H631>))) I Recommand Googleing It Before Installing,. ---> https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347823826 ((Also If Some One Figures Out how To Obitain The stock recovery.img Of "Lg Stylo Lss75" Then I Could Do this,Well anyone --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwMFBuCY-5k #Dont Forget To Flash This Twrp In FastBoot Mode Or You Can Use An App called flashfly#
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Thanks Man When You Get The chance.. If I Un Soft Brick My Self Then This Should UnBrick Some Lss75 Owners To!
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I have pulled the stock recovery.IMG https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4Gofg_yEN9-NHNsQ0ZHVEcwQlU/view?usp=docslist_api
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I have pulled the stock recovery.IMG https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4Gofg_yEN9-NHNsQ0ZHVEcwQlU/view?usp=docslist_api
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Thank You Man,I Have Made A Working T.W.R.P.img , Its The best That I can Do (Stablity Ok I Have Not Found Any Issues As Of Yet..) :silly: :angel: Amen ! For Lg Stylo 2 Lss75. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4Gofg_yEN9-Z2hqNFZEUHBzNk0/view?pref=2&pli=1
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Thank You Man,I Have Made A Working T.W.R.P.img , Its The best That I can Do (Stablity Ok I Have Not Found Any Issues As Of Yet..) :silly: :angel: Amen ! For Lg Stylo 2 Lss75. https://uploadfiles.io/68a65 Yes The Link Is Bad But I Plan To Put It On Android File Host When They Accept me as Dev.. . Or Could you Guys Do it For me The Link Will Last 30 days.
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Here i uploaded it to my Google drive feel free to use the link as your own I'll keep it up for a long time for you https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4Gofg_yEN9-Z2hqNFZEUHBzNk0/view?usp=drivesdk so have you tested this on your phone it's 100% working?
This thread is for Lenovo Vibe P1 and NOT for P1m
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*I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards, thermonuclear war.
First of all im just a user, who want to help others, i am NOT the maker/creator of these files.
Root and first TWRP recovery:
This method will work if your phone is on latest rom / S288 / maybe its work on older rom, BUT i dont test it.
1. You need download Lenovo driver and install it.
2. Get the QFIL/QPST and install it too.
3. Download the P1a42_S288... zip and unzip to your desktop.
4.Go in your Developer options /Tap 7 times build number/ and allow OEM unlock and USB debugging.
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5. You need download Supersu and put it in your INTERNAL storage root folder.
6.Shut down your device / phone/, press Volume + and connect to the pc via USB
7. Your windows give sounds for a new device, u go in Device manager /and in QFIL too/ and u will see the qualcomm hs-usb qdloader 9008.
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8.Open your QFIL and press the first BROWSE and choose prog_emmc_firehose_8936.mbn from the unzipped folder.
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9. Choose Load xml and choose rawprogram0_aboot+twpr and then patch0.
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10. Press the blue Download button and it will start.
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11. That is not all!!! Your phone will reboot BUT u need to press 3/ i mean volume + , - and power / button for 10 second if it start reboot, or your phone will reboot in Android, and u will get again stock recovery.
12.A If you havent TWRP u need start it again from step 6.
12.B If you have TWRP swipe the trigger to right and confirm the first ask.
13. Go to install and search your Supersu and flash it.
14. Wipe your dalvick cache and normal cache and reboot your phone.
15. The first reboot will take a long time / 10 minute was for me / dont restart, let it work.
16. If you do everything good, have now a ROOTED phone.
P1C72/C58 root method if u are on vibeUI rom.
You have to do the same like the top one, but u have to download this one
And use rawprogram-flashj_rec instead of rawprogram0_aboot+twpr
If it work for you, please hit the Thanks button or send me a beer via paypal.
Very good English not bad at all, anyway when you do the first part does that mean TWRP is only temporary ? and the second part makes TWRP permanent what is the third part for ?
karlzberg said:
Very good English not bad at all, anyway when you do the first part does that mean TWRP is only temporary ? and the second part makes TWRP permanent what is the third part for ?
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1. make a permanent twrp, u can root your phone with this twrp / and supersu/ for use stock rooted rom.
2. and 3. is for custom roms, with the 1. twrp u cant flash custom roms, thats why u need this twrps, one is a chinese twrp and one is kyo's recovery what i use every time.
. I already have done part one from the other thread but this is good to know thank you.
@suryavamsi6
I have a P1 c72, if I flash P1a42_S288... zip , will NFC work? I have a sensor for glucose, freestyle libre, working with NFC so this is an important point for me. Regards
MOBUTU90 said:
I have a P1 c72, if I flash P1a42_S288... zip , will NFC work? I have a sensor for glucose, freestyle libre, working with NFC so this is an important point for me. Regards
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If i know it right, yes thats work perfectly for my friend.
I have a p1c58 (2gb ram 16 gb storage) bought from China. Is this procedure suitable for p1c58 too? Thanks
coolman7 said:
I have a p1c58 (2gb ram 16 gb storage) bought from China. Is this procedure suitable for p1c58 too? Thanks
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Didnt tried, but the cpu and something are same, so u can try it.
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Didnt tried, but the cpu and something are same, so u can try it.
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Is there any risk to damage or brick the phone?
Thanks
coolman7 said:
Is there any risk to damage or brick the phone?
Thanks
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Yes it can, but on forums u csn search some backup rom
[ROM][7.1.1]Android Ice Cold Project 12.1
Hey Guys, I have got a big problem here. I had installed the latest release dated 28th Jan (link given by one of the developers). I had upgraded my TWRP to 3.0.2-0 then i installed the rom zip and the gapps zip. At first time it booted up normally without any bugs and all. However after next boot onwards i started getting many background app crashes so i decided to revert back to the TWRP backup which i had made on newly upgraded TWRP just before installing this rom. I had taken backup and then wiped everything to install.
After i restored with no errors i am stuck in boot loop. I mobile restarts and then holds on the boot animation and the vibrates and restarts again. This happens endlessly. I tried to re-wipe everything and restore but it didn't help. I tried to wipe everything and reinstall this rom again but now mobile turns up upto aicp boot animation and the screen turns off and only blue led indication comes on.
I have tried almost everything in laslt 24 hours but no way did anything. Am still stuck at endless bootloop.
This is all that i tried.
1. I tried to flash ROM S288 using QFIL : bootloop
2. I tried to flash ROM S285 using QFIL: bootloop
3. I tried to change partition from ext4 to fat and then back to ext4 for system and data and then restore twrp backup : Bootloop
4. I tried to change partition from ext4 to fat and then back to ext4 for system and data and then install aicp installable zip with gapps :stuck after boot animation with screen off and blue led on.
5. I erased all the partitions and formated all internal partitions as signle ext4 file system (29GB size) and then download stock rom with stock recovery using QFIL. : Bootloop.
There is only way i can stop bootloop and that is i force it to boot in recovery mode (stock/twrp). In either of the recovery mode it boots up and works normally. But irreespective of any rom i try to install it always ends up in bootloop. There is something that it is looking for just after boot animation which it is not able to find after boot animation and hence it boots again. I am not sure what it is looking for so i tried to erase every partition and restore that by downloading stock rom using qfil both lolipop and marshmallow version but still no use.
Please guys tell me what can be done now. its been over 24 hrs am struggling and i guess i already did everything i knew. Now i need your help.
Hey guys a new query here. Your expert opinion is required.
Check this attached screenshot.
I have range of both the networks. IMEI is also my original IMEI. But baseband is unknown. I remember baseband had some value. Why is it unknown now. Any idea?
Is there anything abnormal to worry or shall I ignore it?
Can anyone get me downloaded this p1c72 Vibe UI rom file from chinese website https://pan.baidu.com/s/1qXyzyX2. Please if anyone can please reply.
mity_dev said:
Can anyone get me downloaded this p1c72 Vibe UI rom file from chinese website https://pan.baidu.com/s/1qXyzyX2. Please if anyone can please reply.
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http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic
Translate this Russian language and look for vibe ui. What you are looking for is there.
Hey Guys
Today i have intentionally hard bricked my own Lenovo Vibe P1 (P1a42) just to demonstrate you all how to recover the dead (hard bricked) qualcomm devices.
This process is more or less same for all the qualcomm devices. In some devices other steps may be needed where you will have to wipe entire ROM space and make a single partition of ExFAT format.
https://youtu.be/ZU1vu5diGsE
Well i have tried to make the video in such a way that i include more or less everything possible. Please bare with me.
Further Readings and reference:
http://www.droidsavvy.com/unbrick-qualcomm-mobiles/
https://www.leakite.com/2016/06/revised-how-to-unbrick-qualcomm-android.html
can u please tell me which zip i have to download for putting in QFIL the link provided is having 7 downloads
[email protected] said:
can u please tell me which zip i have to download for putting in QFIL the link provided is having 7 downloads
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P1a42_S288_160721_ROW_RAW_QFIL
Starchm said:
P1a42_S288_160721_ROW_RAW_QFIL
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thanks , i have another problem i cant understand the steps after 11 can anybody explain them to me better .
11. That is not all!!! Your phone will reboot BUT u need to press 3/ i mean volume + , - and power / button for 10 second if it start reboot, or your phone will reboot in Android, and u will get again stock recovery.
12.A If you havent TWRP u need start it again from step 6.
12.B If you have TWRP swipe the trigger to right and confirm the first ask.
13. Go to install and search your Supersu and flash it.
14. Wipe your dalvick cache and normal cache and reboot your phone.
15. The first reboot will take a long time / 10 minute was for me / dont restart, let it work.
16. If you do everything good, have now a ROOTED phone.
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lenovo vibe p1a42 with s288 row root device on ubuntu
Please anybody help in rooting my device lenovo vibe p1a42 with s288 row on ubuntu os
Thanks,
Sampath