The guys over at the Sony Cross-Device forums wrote this up to unlock all bands on Qualcomm boards. Theoretically, it could work on this device too right?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2871269
olokos said:
You do everything here at your own risk. I take no responsibility for any broken devices/sdcards/your house going down on fire and everything else.
PLEASE DO NOT MIRROR THESE FILES!
Requirements:
root
ability to use mouse and keyboard
terminal emulator on your phone
What do you get for doing this?
Propably you'll be able to use a lot more bands than before. Most likely your phone will work on every place in the world now.
C6903
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1. Download this zip http://d-h.st/0Me
2. Extract it and install QPST from that zip
3. Open the caller app and type in *#*#8778#*#* (it should go off the screen after you type in the last symbol "*"
4. Connect your phone to your PC
5. Open ADB console
6. Type in these commands:
Code:
adb shell
su
setprop persist.usb.eng 1
7. Turn off USB Debugging, Disconnect your phone from the PC
8. Wait about 10 seconds (don't have to be exact, just let it all disconnect in the PC) and turn USB Debugging back on
10. Connect it back to the PC. It should try to install drivers. Wait until it fails to install all of them.
11. Open device manager - you will see your device model a few times. Go to details tab. Scroll down a single time on that tab. You will see MI_0x there.
12. Go through those devices until you find MI_04 under the second drop down position.
13. Select "update driver" for this device and install the htc driver from the zip.
14. Press start button and navigate to QPST -> QPST Configuration
15. Go back to device manager -> modems -> HTC
16. Find "COM*" in my case it was "COM3". It might be different for you.
17. In QPST Configuration click on "Add new port" and in "Port" type in your "COM*". In my case It's "COM3" in there. In Port label it could be anyting u want. In my case I used a Z1 so I typed IN "Z1".
18. It should look like this now.
19. Navigate to QPST/bin and open RV_NV_Manager.exe
20. press on settings -> Comport and choose your COM port.
21. Press on file -> read from phone
22. Wait patiently until it is finished. Now pay attention!
23. Go to line 1877, click it and copy the decimal number on the right side of a programme. right click - copy
24. Go to the place where you extracted the zip from the first step and start mzTool
25. On the left side you will see "Input radix" - press decimal there.
26. On the right side you will see "RF BC CONFIG" paste your previously copied number from the RV_NV_Manager.exe there.
27. You will see now what bands are you able to use on the bottom of the app in "Bit information"
28. Switch tab to "Band Preference (NV Value)"
29. In there select all GSM bands and WCDMA bands. This place is really a field of testing. In my case (C6903 LTE) I selected all of GSM and WCDMA. I wouldn't suggest you to do anyting else in here unless you know what your'e doing. Let me know if you got something interesting in there.
30. After you're done choosing what bands do you want - copy decimal number from the bottom right
31. Remove all commas from that number ( "," ) so it would be just a bunch of numbers without anything else.
32. Open RV_NV_Manager.exe from the point you left it (step 23) and paste your new number without commas "," there.
33. Press on write NV and then press on file ->write changed NV to the phone.
34. Open up the terminal emulator on your phone and write there this:
Code:
su
setprop persist.usb.eng 0
35. Reboot the device and hope you'll have the reception. If you do, hooray!
36. Type in *#*#SERVICE#*#* (*#*#7378423#*#*) to see your new bands that your phone can use!
If your phone can't boot then flash stock FTF to your device and you should have your reception back!
Enjoy!
I wanted to mention that I'm just the guy that was interested in this and the person that actually made it possible is @BlackSoulxxx all thanks go to him! He's the guy that did it! Please thank him in the second post!
Tested on: ZU, Z1,SP
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If you're using qualcomm chip then it's worth to try
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fffft said:
Related thread for Samsung S5
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regards,
I've been trying to open the UMTS band VIII, for my Galaxy S5 T-Mobile without any progress, My Galaxy now has the Version 4 of the Phoenix ROM with its own kernel, update the Baseband to G900TUVU1BNH5, the Kernel is 3.4.0 Kernel Ver 2.0 PhoeniX and the number of compilation is KOT49H.G900FXXU1ANH6, install the latest drivers from Samsung and use both Windows 7 and Windows XP (both with Administrator permissions), also use QXDM (Version: 03.12.714) and QPST (Version: 2.7 Build 362), using the code * # 0808 # Access the USB menu and select RNDIS + DM + MODEM, the problem is when I use QXDM to edit the Nvitem 1877, I first write a "0" to enable writing and then write the decimal value to enable the band VIII (562950069289856) I do the same for NVitem 2954 I put a "0" and I write the decimal value (131072) and so far so good then I press the button "write", and the program writes the values to the phone, this I know, because without restart the phone, close the QXDM and QPST, disconnect the phone, then connect again, and run back both Programs and seeking the NVitem edited and there appear the values that putted but when I reboot the phone these returned to their initial values as if they had been edited never .
I know several have done so, even I known a Senior Member (fffft) who was the first posting and helped me with this issue initially, but for reasons that someone plagiarized his material, he decided to close the post where he was helping me.
anyone can help me with this particular? I have changed several kernels (AOSP), and even several ROMs, I used the original Samsung Cable and microUSB generic one.
I've even tried using other NV editors with the same result.
I need to open the band because in my country is where my service provider offers HSDPA + whe the LTE coverage it's no supported
Thanks in advance
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OK, I bought a Evo Flashed to Metro PCS from someone. I simply did *228 and was able to activate the phone. When you activate like this, you wont get MMS and Internet working, just talk and text. Can i get this working myself? IF so what steps do I take?
wow thanks for the help
Metro pcs flashing hope this helps
rwalkerfla said:
OK, I bought a Evo Flashed to Metro PCS from someone. I simply did *228 and was able to activate the phone. When you activate like this, you wont get MMS and Internet working, just talk and text. Can i get this working myself? IF so what steps do I take?
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1. Make sure you have all the drivers need for the phone.
USB Drivers Download
USB Drivers for rooting
DIAG Driver Download
64bit drivers
32bit drivers
2. Make sure your phone is rooted
2.3.3 root click here
revolutionary.io
Please make sure to insert the beta key at it before installing it.
Beta key will appear once you click the download button.
2.2 root click here
3. Once successfully rooted next step is to download the software needed. I will add links as they are needed.
4. Ok before this flashing process starts you have to get call and text on your phone. One way is to go to a corporate metro store and second one you know those who need second way.
5. Assuming that you have your phone rooted you need to download this rom and then copy it to root of your sdcard.
Download Custom MetroPCS ROM here
6. Install above rom from recovery. To get to recovery mode turn off your evo. Press and hold the volume down key and press the power key. From the hboot menu using volume key goto recovery and press the power key. You should be in recovery menu. click wipe data and also click wipe cache. Click install zip from sdcard and look for file you copied to sdcard.
After installation is done reboot the phone, first boot will take longer time.
Download and install this app MslReader. Easy way is to copy it to sdcard and then using astro file manager install it.
Once installed open the app on your phone and read your MSL Code.
7. Install QPST (Click here to download) and install it.
Follow it to get the internet fixed
1. Go to your phones dialer and dial ##3424#
2. Plug in your phone to the computer
3. Go To Device Manager and there should be a unknown device
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4. Right Click on The unknown device and Click on Update Driver Software
5. Click on the 2nd Option
6. Browse to the folder where you downloaded the drivers
7. Let It Install
8. Once It Installs, depending If Your system is 32 Bit Windows xp through 7 or Windows Vista or 7 64 Bit the place where you'll see the port will be different.
For 32 Bit, In Device Manager Check under communication Port and you'll see
the port for your device
For 64 bit, In Device Manager check under Modems and right click on the HTC Modem and go to properties. Go to the modem tab and you'll see your port there
1. Now Open Up QPST Configuration
2. Click On Add New Port
3. Uncheck the box that says Show Serial etc etc
4. This is what it should look like after you add port
5. Go To Start Clients and click on Service Programming
6. This will pop up just hit ok
7. This Is the next window that will come up
8. Click on Read from Phone and enter your SPC Code (This was the code found in the MSL Reader app, usually its 000000)
9. Once it reads the contents from your phone, there will be a check box on the right side that says SPC Change Available. Check the box and change your the area that says Service Programing to 6 Zero's. Don't hit write just yet
10. Go to roam tab click browse and choose metro prl.
11. Go To the Display Tab and Change It To MetroPCS
12. Go To The M.I.P. Tab and copy the settings in my picture and be sure to set it to SIMPLE IP! Right now its set to MOB+Simple IP on stock HTC Phones
13. Now Click on the profile 0 and hit edit
Copy all the settings that are displayed in my picture. In NAI and Tethered NAI type (Your10DigitPhone#)@mymetropcs.com. In HA Shared Secret and AAA Shared Secret click on enter text string and type "metropcs" without the quotes in lowercase.
14. Now do the exact same thing for Profile 1.
15. Go To the PPP Config Tab Now and copy all the settings displayed in the Screenshots
16. Still while in the PPP Config Tab go to UM Section and copy the settings exactly
Now for Tethered Nai and User ID type in your
(your10digitPhone#)@mymetropcs.com
For you password go to this website and type in your MEID or ESN in the box labeled "Calculate." Once you calculate your password(it will be called MetroPCS MSL) enter into your password box. You may find this on the top of QPST Service programming window. If you look at the pictures its the numbers located on top that are blurred out.
17. One You Have finished in the UM Section of the PPP Config tab go to the AN Tab copy the setting listed in the Screenshot.
This Time you cant enter anything in the tethered nai but in USER ID enter once again (your10digitphone#)@mymetropcs.com and the same MSL password you used before in the last tab.
18. One Finished Hit Write to Phone. Your phone will reboot after its done. If You Get an Error don't worry just ignore it and reboot your phone.
Background
Back in the day when every computer connecting to the internet was using a modem and dial-up link, you could also use the modem to dial from your computer to any phone number using dialer.exe. This was great because you didn't have to leave your keyboard and could use your pc speakers and microphone to make a call. This made me wondering if it would be possible to use my mobile phone (in my case the Samsung Galaxy Note II) to act as a modem to make phone calls. I have looked over some forums and managed to get this working. Since it took me a while, I made this thread so other people can replicate.
Before we begin
These steps were successful using:
Samsung Galaxy Note II (Android version: 4.4.2) and Windows 7 (64-bit)
Steps
Connect phone to pc as a modem
Install phone as a modem in Windows
Make a phone call
Step 1: Connect phone to pc as a modem
Enable Developer Options menu
On your phone go to "Settings", "More", "About phone".
Locate "Build number" and tab it a few times. You will get a notification that the Developer Options menu is enabled.
Enable USB debugging
On your phone go to "Settings", "More", "Developer Options"
Locate and enable "USB-debugging"
Enable USB to act as a modem
On your phone go to Phone and dial *#7284# (including the asterisk and hash). The Phone Util service mode will appear.
Under "USB" select "MODEM" and press "SAVE and RESET". Your phone will now reset.
Connect your phone to your pc using an USB cable
If your phone isn't already connected to your pc, now is the time...
Step 2: Install phone as a modem in Windows
I have used this thread to enable the modem under Windows: [REF][XMM] Infineon FlashTool & Comneon 7 CDCs Driver by E:V:A. This might also be helpful to install the drivers for other phones.
Detecting hardware
When your device has reset and is connected to your pc Windows will detect the new hardware, but will probably not find any drivers. There will be 7 CDC's listed as new hardware and one Comneon USB device.
Download drivers
The drivers for the Comneon modem can be found here: DRIVERS___WMC_comneon_3.33.0.exe - 694.68 KB
Or for the brave the direct download link: http://fs1.d-h.st/download/00111/55i/DRIVERS___WMC_comneon_3.33.0.exe
Install drivers
Install the drivers using administrative privileges. After installation the modem should be found and installed correctly. The following devices should be listed in Device Manager
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Step 3: Make a phone call
Phone and modem
In Windows go to Control Panel and search for "modem". Click on "Phone and Modem". If you haven't set a location before, add one now.
Go to tab "Modems", your device's modem should be located here. Select it and click "Properties". Go to the tab "Diagnostics" and click "Query Modem" if you get a response (e.g. not a blank response) your device's modem is correctly installed. Close all windows.
Phone Dialer
Press Start, Run (or Windows key + R) and start dialer.exe, located in the system32 directory: %windir%\system32\dialer.exe.
In Phone Dialer go to the "Tools" menu and select "Connect using".
Under "Line" select the modem we just installed. Click "Line Properties" and set the "Port speed" to "115200" (this step is not really required).
Now we are ready to make a call. Type in any Phone Number and the Phone Dialer will start the call. The "Call Status" will pop-up. Do not press any of the buttons unless you want to hang up.
Tips & Tricks
You still have to use the phone's speaker and mic to actually communicate. To use the computer's speakers and microphone I use a bluetooth dongle to let the computer act as a bluetooth headset for my phone. Not every bluetooth dongle is capable of this feature, you need one with a headset profile (HSP). The Konig Micro Bluetooth USB 4.0 Dongle has this profile and I use it to turn my pc into a headset.
You can also make calls from Windows using Outlook. Go to "Contacts" and right click any contact and select "Call". You can also make a phone call to any number by selecting "Call" under "More" in the ribbon of "Contacts".
Using Hyper Terminal it is also possible to receive incoming phone calls. You can connect to the COM port that is used by the modem (the used COM port is located in the properties of the modem). When connected to the COM port you can answer a call by typing the command ATA followed by Enter.
Final words
Any comments are greatly appreciated, since this is my first ever post. Also if you have similar successful implementations, feel free to comment so I can add these to the list. Thank you for reading and special thanks to E:V:A for submitting his useful post on where to find the modem drivers.
Great job... but it would have been easier to use speaker phone mode on the phone
Use MyPhoneExplorer...
You can call, sms, install apps, access data, call logs any many more...
No need to do any setting, just keep USB Debugging On....
You can even connect mobile wireless also thru wifi...
Nice work OP!
Another easy way to do this is to install MightyText. But then you're entrusting all your data to a third party.
Nice trick but a difficult one.
Did you ever ask yourself the question ... "But Why?"
Hello Guys! Yesterday I was experimenting with my Yureka and accidently I lost IMEI of my phone. I searched YuPlayGod as well as XDA. There are some methods to recover/restore/change IMEI but unfortunately they are not working or they are too difficult to follow for a normal user. I kept searching for the solution and finally came to this. This work is not mine and the credit goes to the respective authors. I just have wrote this tutorial for the reference!
Beware: Changing IMEI is illegal. This tutorial is for those who are having their valid IMEI and have accidently lost during flashing or recoving from a brick. Please refer to your country law for the same.
**Although this tutorial is fully tested as I just have recovered my IMEI, yet I take no responsibility if something wrong happens with your device.**
Difficulty level: Easy
Things Required:
A PC or a laptop with windows as the Operating System, ADB driver installed
Qualcomm USB Composite Device 901D Driver (Link Given)
CKT Qwrite_Writer Tool (Link Given)
2 valid IMEIs to write. Refer to the box or bill for IMEI. It must be there
Your Yureka and a USB data cable
Step 1
Assuming your Yu is rooted. If not, Root it. Enable USB debugging. Install Terminal Emulator and type in the following commands in sequence
$ su
# setprop sys.usb.config diag,adb
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This basically enables USB Diag mode of your phone. Now connect your phone to PC. You would see something like “Installing device driver software” which would fail eventually. Don't worry! We are about to install the Driver.
Step 2
Extract Qualcomm USB Composite Device 901D Driver at a easy to reach location and install it. There is no executable to install. You will have to install it manually using the Device Manager. See Post 2 for instruction.
Step 3
Assuming you have done the previous 2 Steps. Now the original task begins. Extract CKT Qwrite_Writer Tool to any easy to reach location and run an executable “Qwrite_Writer.exe”. You should see the following window.
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The left side is to write the IMEI, Right side is to Read.
In left side, IMEI_1 : Enter your first IMEI and check the checkbox associated with it.
In left side IMEI_2: Enter your second IMEI and check the checkbox associated with it.
** Leave other things as it is. Do not touch any other setting as you may mess with it **
Now Click the start button at the Right side of the Message Box. And voila! You got your IMEI back :laugh: :good:
Downloads:
Qualcomm USB Composite Device 901D Driver: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=385035244224398036
CKT Qwrite_Writer Tool: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=673368273298918104
Credit:
To the original authors of the respective stuffs.
How to install Qualcomm USB Composite Device 901D Driver
How to install Qualcomm USB Composite Device 901D Driver
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After enabling USB Diag Mode, connect your phone to PC/Laptop. Go to Control Panel and Open Device Manager. In Device Manager you will see your phone in Other Devices section. As AO5510 in my condition. Right click it and chose “Update driver software”. Then “browse my computer for driver software”. Then “Let me pick a list of device driver on my computer”. Then Next > Have Disk > Browse > and browse to the folder where you extracted the Qualcomm USB Composite Device 901D Driver. You would see a file named “htcser.inf”. Select that file and hit Ok and then follow the On-Screen-Process to finish the installation.
androidfilehost.com/?fid=385035244224398035 (IMEI WRITER SOFTWARE) this given link is not working . please update it soon.
rohitjaiswal said:
androidfilehost.com/?fid=385035244224398035 (IMEI WRITER SOFTWARE) this given link is not working . please update it soon.
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Link updated in OP
Link not working
itsdroid said:
Link updated in OP
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CKT Qwrite_Writer Tool: fid=673368273298918104
not working 404 error
it worked...thanks
Hi folks! Today i'll bring you a guide to enabling all the basebands in qualcomm manufactured phones, focused in Moto Z Play.
Since a lot of us got the Chinese version of this phone, i have been reading a lot of people complaining about signal problems and that's cause the MZP CN comes with band 800 only. Now i made this guide to show you how to enable the base bands in our phones (and other Qualcomm phones, so feel free to share it).
First of all, you have to get all the things to work, these are:
USB Cable of your phone
A working PC with Windows
QPST and mztool software
QDLoader HS-USB Drivers
I have uploaded the QPST with MZTool and the Drivers for your convenience, since this software have the capability to modify the imei, i can't upload directly to xda.
QPST is here
Drivers are here
Well, first of all, we have to make a backup of our radio partition, if something goes wrong or if you lost your imei in the future, etc.
For doing this we will have to turn off your phone, then start it in bootloader mode (vol down and power), and then scroll to "QCOM" and press power.
Then you have to plug the cable to your computer and install the Drivers and the QPST Software, if you had installed previously don't worry, just wait 'till the PC recognize the phone and install it, it should look like this
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After installing the device drivers, you should start saving the backup, for doing this, open program QFIL in the QPST folder in Start menu of your computer, then going to Tools tab and selecting "Backup/Restore QCN" option like this
Then select the folder to read/write the .qcn file (this will be the backup, so you can change the filename and the destiny folder).
Later open RF NV Manager, but first of all, you must close QFIL and open QPST Configuration program from the QPST Start Menu Folder, then open RFNV Manager (if this last one doesn't come up in the QPST Start folder, don't panic, just search for it in bin folder at QPST install folder and open the program from there)
In RF NV search for tab Setting > Comport, and in the drop down menu look for the COM port that matches with the one in the QPST Config program or the one in Windows Device Manager, then select from tab File > Read from Phone, and wait 'till it finishes. After this, scroll down in the items left box to number 1877, this is were the basebands are written, click on this and a number should appear at the right box like this
Then open mzTool and select on "Band Preference" tab the basebands you want to enable, then look for the decimal number in the right lower part and write it on RF NV, then select 'Write NV' box upper from the box you entered the code, click this a couple times just to be sure it's done
Then reboot your phone on normal startup, open the dialer and press *#*#4636#*#* to open the testing menu, and then select the phone info menu, then in the scroll down (the vertical three dots) select the radio you want to use, and that's all!
Attach files to your post or reupload files to zippyshare please. Google removed them.
Mike
Seriously we can get the Droid version and it work as unlocked?
Can it enable AT&T LTE bands on Chinese version?
Is there any way for me to use a baseband version after which i might be able to enable Volte which is not working on my rom. I am on darkness redefined rom.
i posted the similar method for enabling bands
it does display all bands supported. but actually it doesn't
i think all bands working unless mod the radio file
same tutorial in mzp thread of)'enabling dual sim in single sim device' ?
QPST link is dead.
Anyone confirm this is working? Could we upgrade to Droid MZ2 Play and enable other bands?
Hi! May I ask about the same tutorial for Moto G5S Plus (XT1804) to extend the LTE bands with the European ones? (I have Indian phone).
MZP CN comes with band 800 only
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What does this mean? I have the RETCN variant and I'm currently connected to LTE. My operator supports LTE bands B3 and B40.
Update: just tested with Network Signal Guru and my ohone is connected to Band 07 (2600) so that one is supported too. Am I missing something?
xt1635-02 on verizon
Is it possible to use this tutorial to bring my xt1635-02 to verizon? Would I have to flash the verizon xt1635-01 rom with RSD Lite?
Hello!!
Thank you so much for your manual, it is great
do you know where i can find QPST for this purpose?
Note to staff: I'm new to XDA, so I'm sorry if this guide is posted in the wrong place or if it's inadequate. Please PM me if there are problems with it.
Note to users: I am NOT responsible if the restore process damages your phone. You are doing this at your own risk. Be sure to follow the steps carefully.
In this guide, I will share the best method of backing up your phone to your PC.
Recently I flashed a stock firmware on my SM-J730F and debloated it. Somehow I managed to soft-brick the device after a few weeks and I had to re-flash the firmware, and debloat it all over again. I found out a good method of backing up my entire phone so that I don't have to do that again. I will share that method with you guys.
This works with any phone, not just the J7.
Requirements:
1. Any phone
2. PC
3. An USB cable
4. ADB - Download Here
5. Root Access - Guide on how to root SM-J730F here || Other Phones - If your device is rooted, continue. If not, please leave.
6. FlashFire App - Install Here
Instructions:
1. Have your USB cable near you;
2. Download FlashFire from the link above;
3. Enable USB Debugging from Settings -> Developer Options;
4. Download the ADB from the link above, and extract everything inside the archive to C:\ADB (create a new folder);
5. Connect your USB cable from your phone to your PC - if you get an access request on your phone from your PC's fingerprint, accept it;
6. Open a Command Prompt and type: cd C:\ADB
7. Type adb devices in the command prompt to confirm that it detects your phone; you should get something like this:
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"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
8. Now open FlashFire on your phone and grant it root access;
9. Tap on the plus sign and tap on Backup:
10. Select Full - All Partitions:
11. On this screen, DO NOT select the partitions that have "(protected bootloader partition)" or "(protected partition)" under them; they might cause the restore process to be unstable:
(TIP: There are more partitions if you scroll down on the list of partitions. Just be careful not to select the protected one. Everything else, select.)
12. After that tap on the V button at the top right of the window, and now just scroll to the bottom of the page and tap on FLASH:
13. Your phone is going to reboot now. DO NOT intrerrupt this process, and DO NOT disconnect the USB cable.
14. Once your phone has rebooted, a list of files will start to load, and you will see FlashFire at the top of the screen. On the bottom, the last line should be this:
Start: adb backup go -f filename.zip
This means that FlashFire is waiting for your input from the Command Prompt on your PC.
15. If you see that line, then go on your PC, go into the Command Prompt and type the following command to start the backup process:
adb backup go -f backup.zip
16. Press Enter and the backup process will start on your phone. Wait until it is complete. Your phone will reboot when it's done.
And that's it!
You should have a Backup.zip file in your C:/ADB folder. The size of the file depends on how much data you have on your phone.
Congrats; You have created a full backup of your phone.
Below is a tutorial on how to restore the backup that you have just created.
1. Open ADB on your PC and verify if your device is detected, as I've explained above;
2. Open FlashFire, tap on the plus sign and tap on Restore:
3. On the window that opened select Restore from ADB:
4. Select all the partitions (except the protected partitions) (there are more if you scroll down), and then tap on the V sign at the top right:
5. Tap on the FLASH button and wait for your phone to reboot:
6. Once it's rebooted to that screen with two lines, you should see something like this:
7. Now type the following command into the Command Prompt on your PC:
adb push backup.zip /restore
8. Press Enter and wait for the restore process to finish. Your phone will reboot and hopefully everything is how it should have been when you backed up the phone.
And that's it! You're done restoring the backup.
I hope this guide has helped you; if it did hit the "Thanks!" button at the bottom right of this post, more guides about rooting the J7 and unbricking it available now..
And again, this is my first legit post on this site, so I'm sorry if something is wrong. Please leave constructive criticism, and don't be immature if you have a problem. Thanks
I tried backing my phone up and after step #13, nothing happened? Help please? It just rebooted.
hello i want to know that can i backup my phone (only rom and its update) without root if yes pls tell me...