[GUIDE] How to get service official firmware for your region - Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General

[GUIDE] How to get service official firmware for your region - Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General

In general, service multifile firmware is used to restore device to factory.
This idea isn't mine, taken from this thread of 4pda forum. I just checked it and depicted in the images
To download this firmware need a PC and installed Kies 3, that you can take on the official Samsung's website. And still need a serial number. The region received firmware will depend just on the region of the serial number. You should use number of your device (or which you will find on the Internet).
Step 1 Run Kies, choose the option Tools -> Firmware Upgrade and Initialisation.
Step 2 Enter the name for the device -> OK.
Step 3 Enter the serial number.
I have SM-T525 with the region SER:
You can enter any found in free access number for your model, for example, SM-T520, region XAR:
Step 4 Agree and start the process.
Step 5 Appears a message describing the firmware. Click OK to continue. I draw your attention that the composition of the firmware may vary. Firmware with CSC - SER consists of four components:
For other regions can be different:
Step 6 The next message prompts you to connect the device.
Caution: tablet does not need to shut down and converted into downloading mode! Connect as it is, in normal mode. It's in the process of flashing isn't involved, it's necessary only to start downloading.
Step 7 Preparation.
Step 8 Click Start upgrade.
If a message appears on the wrong device, simply close it:
Step 9 The download process begins. The duration depends on speed of your connection and size of firmware.
Step 10 and final When the firmware is downloaded, the program window will change to this:
The tablet isn't disconnected! Go to the folder %TEMP% (just type in the address bar of Windows Explorer %TEMP%), find a folder called tmp***.tmp.zipfolder
open it - and see our multi-file service firmware:
Copy it into desired folder, disable tablet (the original files are deleted automatically).
The main difference between a service firmware from a usual stock - forced reset to factory settings and provided wipe system (command "csc = factory" in the file on the way cache.img/recovery/command; for regular firmware it looks like "csc = home"). CSC file contains PIT-file to force the file system layout verification.
Caution! Service firmware produces wipe user data:
- removes section USERDATA and recreate it with the factory settings;
- removes SD-CARD partition and recreate it with the factory settings (format Internal sd-card).
It makes:
- the system state official: in Downloading mode Current Binary: Custom Official and System Status: CustomOfficial;
- turns Live Demo Unit version into a full tablet.
Good luck in getting wonderful firmware!

@ViAlexSt in one of the screenshots, the serial number hasn't been erased.
Maybe it is real data from your own device that you want to erase..

guanellaluigi said:
the serial number hasn't been erased
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thank you for your worry, but all right: I found this number by search Google. Сan be found them with a dozen freely available.

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official jellybean 4.1.1 for the galaxy s3

hi guys just thought id let you all know that samsung has officially released jellybean 4.1.1 for the galaxy s3 in poland !!!
those of you that are patiently waiting for this update wait now more.
How to Update Galaxy S3 to Official XXDLIB Android 4.1 Firmware
[Important] If you flash this firmware over a custom ROM or a Galaxy S3 from another country than Poland, you might need to wipe the data on the phone to make the firmware boot up properly <<< (i did not wipe my data and it flashed perfectly
To be sure you do not lose any data, backup your Apps and important data — bookmarks, contacts, SMS, APNs (internet settings), etc. This Android backup guide would help you. The SD card contents are always safe, so there is no need to back up those. Only backup apps and personal data.
NOTE: Don’t forget to at least note down your network’s APN settings, which are required to make mobile data work. Go into Settings » More » Mobile Networks, click on the APN that is in use, then note down the setting for each field. While APN settings should be automatically restored from network, you can enter them manually if needed to make mobile data work. You can also find your APN details → here.
Download and install the software Kies on your computer, which will install the necessary drivers for the phone.
Download Kies
You can also download the drivers directly — download from here: 32 bit (x86) Windows | 64-bit (x64) Windows
Download the firmware.
Download XXDLIB | Alternate Link | Filename: GT-I9300_XEO_1_20120922093900_w8pdod73hi.zip
Extract the GT-I9300_XEO_1_20120922093900_w8pdod73hi.zip file on the computer to obtain a file named I9300XXDLIB_I9300OXFDLI1_I9300XXDLIB_HOME.tar.md5 (ignore the file named SS_DL.dll).
Download the Odin PC software. If you are new to this, Odin is what is used to flash stuff – firmware, kernels, etc. – on Samsung phones. We’ll use Odin to flash the firmware file obtained in step 4.
Download Odin3 v3.04 | Filename: Odin3_v3.04.zip
Extract the contents of the Odin3_v3.04.zip file to a folder on your computer.
Now, turn off your Galaxy S3 and wait for it to shut down completely.
Then, put the phone into download mode. To do so, press and hold these keys together: Volume Down + Home + Power till the screen turns on. Then press Volume Up to enter download mode.
Open Odin by double-clicking on the Odin3 v3.04.exe file obtained in step 6 after extracting Odin3_v3.04.zip.
Important! Connect your phone to PC now. You should get the message “Added !!” under Odin’s message box in the bottom left.
If you don’t get this message, make sure you installed drivers correctly (using Kies or directly) as given in step 2. If it still doesn’t work, try changing to another USB port on the computer and also use the USB ports on the back if you have a desktop PC.
Click on the PDA button in Odin, then browse to and select the I9300XXDLIB_I9300OXFDLI1_I9300XXDLIB_HOME.tar.md5 file obtained in step 4 above.
Important! Do not make any other changes in Odin !!!. Leave all other options as they are. Make sure Re-Partition check box is not selected.
Now, click the Start button to start flashing the firmware on your phone. When the flashing is complete and is successful, you’ll get a PASS message (with green background) in the left-most box at the very top of the Odin, and the phone will automatically reboot. When you see the Samsung logo, you can safely unplug the cable.
IF you have any questions or you get stuck let me know

Sigh...
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium

Omg really!!!!! Wow thanks!!! What's your PayPal I want to send a donation for this amazing find...
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium

Jeez wrong forum old news wrong information .
Over excited 11 poster i guess.
Reported .
RULES
Only the following topics are allowed in the DEVELOPMENT area:
[DEV] - Development for any projects or Apps.
[ROM] - Custom ROMs.
[KERNEL] - Custom Kernels.
[MOD] - Hack & Modifications for the phone. (See below for more details)
[FIX] - Fixes for known issues & bugs.
[R&D] - Research & Development for Devs only, when gathering data for a new projects.
Note: If you are unsure where your new topic should go, then please post it in General.
jje

Moved to general and closed
1) repost
2) development section is not the right place for this sort of thing.

[OFFICIAL] Japanese SGS III (SC-03E) Rooting, ROMs, Kernels & Guides

DISCLAIMER: You will be flashing your phone at your own risk. You are solely responsible for anything you do to your phone, so make sure you are well informed and well prepared before deciding to flash or install anything on your device.
The purpose of this thread is to provide a 'reference site' for anything related to ROMs and kernels, be it original stock, modified stock or custom images for the Samsung Galaxy S III Japanese versions, starting with model SC-03E.
All comments and feedback are welcome and appreciated.
Reminders:
After flashing a new ROM image, it is highly recommended to perform a cache wipe and factory reset. Please avoid posting about problems repeatedly which can be easily solved by this procedure.
If you find that someone has been helpful in assisting you, then please do not shy away from hitting the THANKS button below their post; this is the preferred action instead of creating a new post just to show your gratitude
BEFORE ASKING HOW TO DO SOMETHING, READ THIS GUIDE
Some questions are being asked over and over again in this thread without bothering to read through it or looking for the answer here in the OP. Especially for the 'lazy' ones among us, we'll attempt to make a new and fresh, additional, reference pointer right here at the top of the very first post. Please consider taking a look at @lparryU's guide BEFORE posting your next question.
"How-to: Root, Unlock, Enable Osaifu Keitai/Felica, CWM, cook & flash custom ROM for SC-03E"
PIT File
Use this PIT file when flashing with Odin, and ONLY if you have scr*wed up your default partitioning scheme due to specifying an incorrect one during a previous flash. Normally there is NO NEED to specify a PIT file when flashing with Odin!
m3.pit (SC-03E)
Factory Firmware (stock)
samsung-updates.com and www.sammobile.com host some of the stock images.
Due to hotfile.com's demise, and my limited storage and bandwidth resources in my mediafire subscription, stock images will be available on demand only. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Pre Rooted stock ROMs
(Flashing the following ROM components will trigger the custom binary counter)
All the rooters contain a sample debloat script as well. it is located in the file /preload/Proxyme/debloat.sample. If your /sdcard already has an older debloat script in /sdcard/Proxyme/debloat.sh, it will not be overwritten by the rooter (in case you made changes to it for an older rom). So to be sure of using the most recent script for the targeted version of the firmware check the version in the /preload/Proxyme location. As a reminder, you can execute the debloat script (or any other one) from within Proxyme WITHOUT enabling SU, because it will always run in an environment with elevated privileges.
Jelly Bean 4.3
SC03EOMUBNH2 (Proxyme) (Build Date 2014-08-19)
This zip archive contains an Odin flashable file. It is not the complete stock image, so you MUST have OMUBNH2 already running on your phone or you will need to download it from the above reference sites, which carry complete stock firmware images, and flash it before continuing with this file. Instructions are included.
mediafire
uploaded.net
torrent, mirror2
(Flashing these ROMs will NOT trigger the custom binary counter)
Jelly Bean 4.3
XXUENE4 GT-I9305 Based (Proxyme) (Build Date 2014-05-16)
This image will clear data/cache implicitly upon initial boot, so backup your stuff before flashing
This one includes the Samsung Chinese IME with support for full screen handwriting and the QUERTY layout with extra row of numerical keys at the top
torrent, mirror1, mirror2
mega.co.nz
uploaded.net
SC03EOMUBND2 (Proxyme) (Build Date 2014-04-02)
This image will not clear data, but please consider wiping data/cache manually before posting about issues not related to Proxyme
mega.co.nz
torrent, mirror1, mirror2
(Unpack the .tar.md5 file from any one of the following (multipart) zip archive and flash with Odin)
SC03EOMUBND2_PROXYME20140419.z01
SC03EOMUBND2_PROXYME20140419.zip
Jelly Bean 4.1.2
MI4 GT-I9305(TGY) Based (Build Date 2013-09-26)
Rooting instructions are displayed in RootInfo app
Wipe Data/Cache if you are experiencing problems.
Display Languages: English(UK/US), Chinese(Trad/Simpl) and Korean
Input: Samsung Chinese IME (English/Chinese-TW/Chinese-HK/Chinese/Korean), Standard Samsung IME (en_GB;en_US;az;ca;cs;da;de;et;es;eu;el;fr;gl;ka;hr;it;is;kk;lv;lt;hu;nb;nl;pl;pt;ru;ro;fi;sr;sk;sl;sv;tr;uk;ko;hy;bg;zh_CN)
mediafire (unpack tar.md5 file from this multipart zip archive and flash with Odin)
MR8 GT-I9305(TNL) Based (Build Date 2013-09-26)
Rooting instructions are displayed in RootInfo app
Wipe Data/Cache if you are experiencing problems.
Display Languages: (en_GB;en_US;en_AU;en_IE;en_NZ;en_ZA;ko_KR;de_AT;de_CH;de_DE;fr_FR;fr_CH;bg_BG;cs_CZ;da_DK;el_GR;es_ES;et_EE;fi_FI;ga_IE;hr_HR;hu_HU;is_IS;it_IT;lt_LT;lv_LV;mk_MK;nb_NO;nl_NL;nl_BE;pl_PL;pt_PT;ro_RO;sr_RS;sv_SE;tr_TR;ca_ES;eu_ES;gl_ES;kk_KZ;ru_RU;sk_SK; sl_SI; uk_UA; uz_UZ; az_AZ; hy_AM; ka_GE; es_US; pt_BR; ar_AE;zh_CN;zh_TW;ja_JP)
Input: Samsung Chinese IME (English/Chinese-TW/Chinese-HK/Chinese/Korean), Standard Samsung IME (en_GB;en_US;az;ca;cs;da;de;et;es;eu;el;fr;gl;ka;hr;it;is;kk;lv;lt;hu;nb;nl;pl;pt;ru;ro;fi;sr;sk;sl;sv;tr;uk;ko;hy;bg)
mediafire (unpack tar.md5 file from this multipart zip archive and flash with Odin)
MG3 GT-I9305(SFR) Based (Build Date 2013-07-31)
To toggle root/unroot, boot the phone and then press VolumeUp/VolumeDown/Power simultaneously for a brief moment.
This toggle only works if you enable Settings->Developer Options->USB Debugging
Data and cache are wiped, so backup your data prior to flashing with Odin.
Display Languages: (en_GB;en_US;en_AU;en_IE;en_NZ;en_ZA;ko_KR;de_AT;de_CH;de_DE;fr_FR;fr_CH;bg_BG;cs_CZ;da_DK;el_GR;es_ES;et_EE;fi_FI;ga_IE;hr_HR;hu_HU;is_IS;it_IT;lt_LT;lv_LV;mk_MK;nb_NO;nl_NL;nl_BE;pl_PL;pt_PT;ro_RO;sr_RS;sv_SE;tr_TR;ca_ES;eu_ES;gl_ES;kk_KZ;ru_RU;sk_SK; sl_SI; uk_UA; uz_UZ;az_AZ; hy_AM; ka_GE;es_US; pt_BR; ar_AE)
Input: Samsung Chinese IME (English/Chinese-TW/Chinese-HK/Chinese/Korean), Standard Samsung IME (en_GB;en_US;az;ca;cs;da;de;et;es;eu;el;fr;gl;ka;hr;it;is;kk;lv;lt;hu;nb;nl;pl;pt;ru;ro;fi;sr;sk;sl;sv;tr;uk;ko;hy;bg)
mediafire (unpack tar.md5 file from this multipart zip archive and flash with Odin)
Jelly Bean 4.1.1
SC03EOMAMJ4 ( 2013-10-18 )
Depending on what's running on your phone currently, you may have to consider performing a manual factory reset and wipe the cache and data partitions.
Rooting Instructions:
Default state is - not rooted - Proxyme has been included in this rom,
Proxyme offers live su binary control, and without the need to 'root' the phone, you have...
- SSH server with virtually unlimited user accounts, configurable with specific UID, GID, home directory and shell,
- execution of scripts with elevated privileges (sample debloating script included),
- tag along scripts for root ON and root OFF actions,
- busybox switch
(Unpack the .tar.md5 file from any one of the following zip archive and flash with Odin)
torrent - full stock root ready (Proxyme)
Uploaded.net - full stock root ready (Proxyme)
MF1 (Build Date 2013-06-10)
To toggle root/unroot, boot the phone and then press VolumeUp/VolumeDown/Power simultaneously for a brief moment.
This toggle only works if you enable Settings->Developer Options->USB Debugging
mediafire (unpack tar.md5 file from this multi-part zip archive and flash with Odin)
MC3 (Build Date 2013-03-18)
Courtesy aki0306...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38739961&postcount=8
MB1 (Build Date 2013-02-08)
To toggle root/unroot, boot the phone and then press VolumeUp/VolumeDown/Power simultaneously for a brief moment.
This toggle only works if you enable Settings->Developer Options->USB Debugging
Chainfire's SuperSU has been included for your convenience.
hotfile - link dead (unpack tar.md5 file from this zip archive and flash with Odin)
.
Courtesy aki0306...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38739961&postcount=8
MA6 (Build Date 2013-01-24)
Courtesy aki0306...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38739961&postcount=8
Custom ROMs
(Flashing these ROMs COULD (and usually will) trigger the custom counter)
Probam Rom
Go to this post... and this post... Courtesy @sasbudi
Slimbean 4.3 NTT Docomo SC-03E
Go to this post... Courtesy @majidkhan
Carbon 4.2.2 for NTT Docomo SC-03E
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45164630&postcount=550 Courtesy @majidkhan
PACman (Paranoid AOKP CyanogenMod) 4.2.2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=43996579&postcount=489 Courtesy @Edgrr000
CyanogenMod
Instructions for flashing CM10.1 Courtesy @lparryU
Getting CM10 to work on SC-03E with Osaifu-keitai... Courtesy @FlyingFlipFlop and @lparryU
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42076531&postcount=313
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42076531&postcount=302
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42094976&postcount=303
rXTREME.v10.0
Link to post Courtesy @Edgrr000
KBC Developers github wiki
Contains everything everyone in here needs, Samsung custom kernel, with visible hidden partition for using triangle away on stock rooted,
and having all Japanese things working too. And the cm10.1 links. Its in Japanese but easily translated. (courtesy of @Robobob1221)
https://github.com/kbc-developers/release/wiki
Paranoid Android (GT-I9305)
Link to post Courtesy @Edgrr000
Misc
How to Convert ROMs for the SC-03E By @DroidZombie
Japanized Rom Tool By @LeathSeraph
http://lt.imobile.com.cn/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=10282917
Hints & Tips
Follow this trail...

SC-03E Hints & Tips
Hints & Tips
Guides.. with several links and specifically for unlocking your phone with the proper ROM (has the LK5 modem which is the go to for unlocking and working with other carriers), and instructions to do just about everything you need to get done with this phone
How to Convert ROMs for the SC-03E (By @DroidZombie)
Instructions for flashing CyanogenMod ROMs (By @lparryU)
Unlocking
Unlocking Guide - Courtesy of XDA member @majin
Yet Another Unlocking Guide
Custom Binary Counter
.Reset Guide .By @majin
Tethering
Tethering Guide By @majin
How to change Tethering preset APN By @majin
Change Roaming Status
Reference post By @majin
Proxyme Rooting
Proxyme Guide
Fixing Lost IMEI
How to repair your SC-03E's IMEI number and restore its network connection
Miscellaneous
SC-03E Dial Pad Codes

SC-03E Docomo S3 LTE - Just Another Unlocking Guide
This (sim) unlocking guide has been primarily inspired by the very comprehensive guide initially written and posted by @majin in his post.
WARNING: This unlock procedure will automatically wipe the phone's cache and data partitions, effectively performing a factory reset; you are strongly advised to backup your data prior to executing this guide.
Prerequisites:
Windows PC running Odin3 in an administrator account (tested with Odin3 v3.07)
USB cable to connect phone to PC (preferably original cable for reliability)
Internet access to download firmware image(s)
Google account to access Play Store
The following list outlines the required steps in order to successfully unlock your SC-03E:
If you have data on the phone, which is of any importance to you, then I highly recommend that you make appropriate backups first
If present, remove the sim card and sdcard (there's no need to have a Docomo sim card for this procedure to work)
Download this stock firmware image, which is based on MB1 and includes the appropriate modem component to assist in wiping the NV stored network locking data structures. In addition, this firmware image is root-ready; meaning that you can toggle root mode by pressing VolumeUp/VolumeDown/Power button combination briefly to switch modes.
Initiate Odin Download mode on the SC-03E (Turn the phone off, then simultaneously press VolumeDown/Home/Power buttons until the Download Mode splash screen appears and requires you to press VolumeUp to continue or VolumeDown to cancel if you find yourself suddenly struck by an overwhelming feeling of stage-fright)
Unpack the SC03EOMAMB1_LK5MDM.tar.md5 firmware image from the above-mentioned/downloaded zip archive and flash the file with Odin3 (specify the image file in Odin's PDA section)
As soon as Odin completes the flashing process, it will instruct the phone to reset; be patient while the phone starts up, because it will require more time to setup and configure itself after a factory reset.
If you have reached this step, then we're assuming the phone has booted successfully and you are presented with the configuration wizard. You need to at least enter your Google account credentials in order to access the Play Store.
Install the (free) ServiceMode Shortcut app (author: KABASOFT) from the Play Store.
Another (paid) option is the ShowServiceMode For Galaxy LTE app (author: Jaken's Laboratory).
Start the service mode app and tap the ServiceMode option, which will in turn fire up the ServiceMode main menu
Select [1]UMTS->[1]DEBUG SCREEN->[8]PHONE CONTROL->[6]NETWORK LOCK->[3]PERSO SHA256 OFF
Now use the phone's android menu soft button to select Back in the popup menu to return to the NETWORK LOCK menu
Tap [4]NW LOCK NV DATA INITIALLIZ and wait for about a minute before returning to the NETWORK LOCK menu; when you tap this option again, it should state PERSO_NV_INIT is SUCCESSFUL
You may now power off the phone to insert a sim card from your favorite telco operator and restart the phone
From this point onward, it is possible to flash any other firmware image without affecting the unlocked state
Enjoy!

SC-03E Dial Pad Codes
This list is most probably not complete. Please post or send a PM if you know about codes not listed here, your input will be highly appreciated!
*#0*# ........................... Hardware Testing
*#06# .......................... Show IMEI number
*#0011# ....................... GSM Status Information
*#0228# ....................... Battery Status
*#0782# ....................... RTCTimeRead (Show Time)
*#1111# ....................... ServiceMode - READ FTA SW VERSION
*#1234# ....................... Show Software Version
*#2222# ....................... ServiceMode - READ FTA HW VERSION
*#2663# ....................... Touch Screen/Key Firmware Update
*#7284# ....................... PhoneUtil - UART & USB Configuration
*#7353# ....................... Quick Test
*#7594# ....................... Factory Mode - Shutdown Configuration
*#9090# ....................... ServiceMode - DIAG CONFIG
*#9900# ....................... SysDump
*#34971539# ................ Camera Firmware Check

IMEI Repair Procedure
How to repair your SC-03E's IMEI number and restore its network connection.
Keywords: IMEI: null/null Unknown + Baseband: Unknown + no connection with QPST + no IMEI backup + phone signal lost
Disclaimer
This procedure is intended to be applied in a last resort scenario only. You must check thoroughly what the actual cause is for your phone having lost its imei number. It may very well be merely due to an incompatibility issue between the baseband code and the efs version, and thus easily fixed by flashing a proper modem component. Writing to partitions in your phone's internal storage device, re-partitioning it, flashing with the Odin tool or operating the QPST Qualcomm engineering tool carries many risks, which include hard-bricking the phone. You are solely responsible for anything you do to your phone and by carrying out the steps detailed in this procedure, you are agreeing to accept all responsibility for any and all outcome of the procedure, even if you end up with an expensive door-stop.
Try This First
Before panicking and diving into this procedure to perform all of its steps, note that your specific problem/case might not require such an extensive procedure. There could very well be a much simpler solution for your case, so I strongly advise you to put some effort into diagnosing your problem properly (best as you can given the resources you have at your disposal) BEFORE continuing.
I will be adding topics to this section based on the feedback we get, which will hopefully help everyone to improve diagnostics and find out if there are quicker/better way to solve any specific case.
BASEBAND UNKNOWN (Courtesy of @majin)
About the devices with "BASEBAND UNKNOWN" not recognized by QSPT, for first users should try with one of these:
1) enter *#9090# and check if "[2] DM/DUN over HSIC (*)" is selected, then to try to use QSPT to fix/restore the IMEI/EFS-folder, (if users have some old working backup too).
3) Try to use EFS Professional Suite to restore the right permissions on the NV files.
4) Use "Qualcomm NV Tools" (included in "EFS Professional Suite") to write directly their IMEI and to do some other test.
If they can't anything of that, then they really need to make all the "Chinese steps".
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Introduction
This procedure is based on the following two posts, which are identical content-wise, and may be from the same individual. Credit goes to user xt890612 of forum site bbs.shendu.com and user softbank_1001 of forum site bbs.91dongji.com. Special thanks to xda member @majin for the find/input/feedback and having tested the procedure on his SC-03E.
- bbs.91dongji.com
- bbs.shendu.com
The issues we will attempt to resolve are:
IMEI corrupt or 0
Baseband Unknown status
QPST does not recognize the phone
What to Expect
If the procedure has been followed correctly and applied successfully, then take note of the following points.
IMEI restored
Network connection restored
Device serial number not the same as your original one (we will try to resolve this in the future)
No SIM network lock (Do not apply this procedure if you only want to SIM unlock a device with no issues)
You should be feeling happy, so please lookup the sources mentioned above and thank them
Preparations & Prerequisites
You will need the following tools and files, so please check each item in the list below and make sure you have them ready before commencing with the first step of the procedure.
An SC-03E which can at the very least boot into Odin Download Mode (soft-bricked). If the bootloader is corrupt, you will need some kind of JTAG service to revive the phone, because this procedure will not help your case.
Windows PC
Odin v3 (preferably Odin3 v3.09 or v3.07) - Google is your best friend
Google QPST.2.7.378.zip and download this Qualcomm engineering tool. Install it on the PC.
ADB tool/program. ADB, Android Debug Bridge, is included with Google’s Android SDK.
Hex editor. Google 'Hex editor' and download your preferred or favourite variant. Try HexEdit.exe.
Download SC-03E_IMEI-REPAIR.ZIP (mirror, torrent) and unpack the files in this archive to a work directory
Download one of the pre-rooted or root ready rom images, which are still functional/bootable on your phone, from the OP/reference post (this item is only required if your phone does not boot into Android at all, even after resetting it, and is not rooted)
Step 1 - Flash a Bootable Rooted ROM Image
If your phone currently has firmware, which boots properly and can give you root access, then skip this step. If not, then use Odin to flash the rooted image you have downloaded earlier. Consider resetting the phone afterwards by entering recovery mode to clear data and cache.
Step 2 - Enable USB Debugging
Enable USB debugging by setting the checkmark in the following option in settings:
Settings->Developer options->USB Debugging
Step 3 - Connect the Phone
If necessary, wait for all PC drivers to install and initialize.
Step 4 - Prepare Phone Internal Storage
Copy all 15 mmcblk* files, which were unpacked from the SC-03E_IMEI-REPAIR.ZIP zip archive earlier, to the phone's internal sd card after connecting it to the PC. The files must be located in the root of folder /sdcard.
It is important that you consider verifying data integrity of the mmcblk* files you have copied to the phone. Root Browser is recommended and can assist in this process. The following list consists of the MD5 checksums generated for the files in the SC-03E_IMEI-REPAIR.ZIP zip archive.
b5cfa9d6c8febd618f91ac2843d50a1c *mmcblk0p1
30fd6dfc09a70c8bcf345dc8c9e2781a *mmcblk0p10
c71fb4dfba643299159b97c6065fdb54 *mmcblk0p11
95557d70252c9b0af3f95a2244cd93ab *mmcblk0p12
e35b35efb73dd8320bdae08ec463372c *mmcblk0p13
31bc9037b092df1abbcf7550938d553d *mmcblk0p14
96995b58d4cbf6aaa9041b4f00c7f6ae *mmcblk0p15
b5cfa9d6c8febd618f91ac2843d50a1c *mmcblk0p2
dbad1316e91f5dcf0b89ad3e456f3bf8 *mmcblk0p3
713a67b9605c02f6cdd0346dfa1cab1e *mmcblk0p4
130715b90924c2394e1acd758059dd90 *mmcblk0p5
4029a1de061c375547aa3096a14562dc *mmcblk0p6
67bb0d7fbec2e250c5e2bd75dd9816f3 *mmcblk0p7
9e4a4230f51545ffd352cb7988f4bc9f *mmcblk0p8
edc27dbf0cc8b29df3ba31e21b552a98 *mmcblk0p9
4459508535b3c064f6afc6d1c6119b9e *sc03e.qcn
Step 5 - ADB
Now open a cmd window and start the ADB tool by typing the following command at the cmd prompt, followed by the enter key. In many cases, you will first have to cd (change directory) to the directory where the adb.exe program is located (hint, if you've installed the Android SDK, look for the location where it was installed and search its subdirectories for adb.exe):
>adb shell
If the shell in the adb session starts successfully, the following prompt is presented:
[email protected]:/ $
Type su followed by the enter key to get root access. If the $ sign in the prompt does not change in a # sign, then you have no access to root and you should revert back to step 1 to make sure you have a rooted firmware image on the phone.
[email protected]:/ $su <enter>
[email protected]:/ #
Step 6 - Restore Partitions
This step must be taken with great caution. You will be directly writing to partitions in the internal storage device and a mistake can end in disaster. Copy the following lines, each terminated by the enter key to initiate the command. Note that the lines with mmcblk0p10 to p14 can take a long (5 minutes or more) time to complete, so be patient.
dd if=/sdcard/mmcblk0p1 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p1 <enter>
dd if=/sdcard/mmcblk0p2 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p2 <enter>
dd if=/sdcard/mmcblk0p3 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p3 <enter>
dd if=/sdcard/mmcblk0p4 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p4 <enter>
dd if=/sdcard/mmcblk0p5 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p5 <enter>
dd if=/sdcard/mmcblk0p6 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p6 <enter>
dd if=/sdcard/mmcblk0p7 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p7 <enter>
dd if=/sdcard/mmcblk0p8 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p8 <enter>
dd if=/sdcard/mmcblk0p9 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p9 <enter>
dd if=/sdcard/mmcblk0p10 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p10 <enter>
dd if=/sdcard/mmcblk0p11 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p11 <enter>
dd if=/sdcard/mmcblk0p12 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p12 <enter>
dd if=/sdcard/mmcblk0p13 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p13 <enter>
dd if=/sdcard/mmcblk0p14 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p14 <enter>
dd if=/sdcard/mmcblk0p15 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p15 <enter>
Close the cmd window and restart the phone. If the phone does not boot into Android (could be bootlooping due to incompatible data elements), then perform a reset in recovery mode by wiping data and cache.
At this point you should confirm that the baseband has been restored in settings.
Step 7 - Restoring IMEI
Get ready to make changes to the sc03e.qcn file, which was unpacked from the
SC-03E_IMEI-REPAIR.ZIP zip archive earlier, using the hex editor.
Load the sc03e.qcn file in a hex editor and search for the following hexadecimal byte value sequence:
08 0A 21 43 65 87 09 21 43
The file contains two instances of the sequence as is shown above. Both sequences must be changed to your IMEI number and the way it is done is outlined below.
Note that when searching for the above sequence, in most hex editors you are supposed to also specify the search type, whether it be a text search or byte (binary search. You want the latter type.
Start with looking up your device's IMEI number. It is printed on the label in the battery compartment and on a label or sticker on the original box, if you still have it. The IMEI number consists of 15 digits, so please write it on a sheet of paper in order to help you visually 'construct' a hexadecimal sequence, which in turn can be used to update both instances of the abovementioned sequence in the file. This sequence has three fixed nibble values, which must remain unchanged in the final sequence. The following sample shows x's in the sequence which represent the part to be initialised to your IMEI number. The fixed (constant) parts are the 08 and the A in xA.
08 xA xx xx xx xx xx xx xx
In order to correctly fit your 15 digit IMEI number into the sequence, use the following guide to construct it. Here, we use the dummy IMEI number 012345678901234 for reference only.
...0..12.34.56.78.90.12.34 (IMEI number to convert)
08.0A.21.43.65.87.09.21.43 (byte sequence to be constructed)
As you can see, the first digit of the IMEI number is paired with the A of the second byte in the sequence; it is placed left of the A, thus becoming the most significant nibble of the byte. The remaining digits are paired to form 7 groups in order, where each pair's digits are swapped as is shown above.
When you have finished changing the two instances of the search sequence to reflect your IMEI number, save the sc03e.qcn file, exit from the hex editor and move on to the next step.
Step 8 - Restore Configuration From QCN File
Enter the following string in the stock phone dialpad:
*#7284#
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Immediately after entering the trailing # sign, as is shown in the above image, the service mode screen shown in the next image will appear.
Tap on the Qualcomm USB Settings button to display the list of USB options you can choose from. This is shown in the next image.
Select the RNDIS + DM + MODEM option followed by tapping the OK button to return to the previous screen. Now use the back button to return to the dialpad.
Next, enter the following string in the stock phone dialpad to enter the DIAG CONFIG service mode screen:
*#9090#
Immediately after entering the trailing # sign, as is shown in the above image, the service mode screen shown in the next image will appear.
Select the [2]DM/DUN over HSIC (*) option. Note that the phone will immediately reboot as soon as you tap on this option in order for it to take effect.
Let's start the QPST Configuration program in Windows and select the Ports tab to add the new port, which has been assigned to the phone's USB communication protocol. Make sure to select the port with label USB/QC Diagnostic before clicking on the OK button.
If the port has been correctly initialised and selected, SURF9615 (0) should be displayed in the Phone column of the Ports tab, as is shown in the image below.
Finally, select the Start Clients menu and navigate to the QPST Software Download item to start its corresponding program.
In the QPST Software Download program, select the Restore tab and then specify the path to the qcn file which you have edited earlier. Hit the Start button to start uploading the new configuration file to the phone. After the upload is done, reboot the phone and check the IMEI number to verify everything went ok.
Finalizing
Enter the following string in the stock phone dialpad:
*#7284#
The service mode screen appears, so again, tap on the Qualcomm USB Settings button to display the list of USB options you can choose from. To restore the default USB settings, select the RNDIS + DM + MODEM option followed by tapping the OK button to return to the previous screen. Now use the back button to return to the dialpad, or hit the home button to continue using the phone normally.
That's it...enjoy your phone!
Notes & Feedback
Serial Number (Courtesy of @majin)
About the wrong Serial Number, [between step 6 and 7] if users have still on board the Chinese Rooted ROM (or if they flashed any other correct Rooted ROM), they can easily edit the file "\efs\FactoryApp\serial_no" by the phone itself (status is 1000:0000 rwxr--r-- 744)
Then they can flash any other favorite ROM [anyway, to make all easier, I suggest some 4.1 ROM, same as the Chinese one.]
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hey i cant posting outside url
error message
"To prevent spam on the XDA forums, ALL new users prevented from posting outside links in their messages. After approximately 10 posts, you will be able to post outside links. Thank you for understanding!"

aki0306 said:
hey i cant posting outside url
error message
"To prevent spam on the XDA forums, ALL new users prevented from posting outside links in their messages. After approximately 10 posts, you will be able to post outside links. Thank you for understanding!"
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8 more posts to go and you're in. Why don't you head over to this thread and see if you can contribute or give feedback to any of the queries from other members. Once you get into a dialog or discussion, you'll hit that magic 10 easy.
Your message to davidcsv was also relayed to that thread, and it would help to introduce yourself to the group and gain some 'trust' wrt your firmware images.

---------- Post added 5th March 2013 at 12:46 AM ---------- Previous post was 4th March 2013 at 11:58 PM ----------
MB1 Root Rom JB4.1.1
MA6 Root Rom JB4.1.1
MC3 Root Rom Android File Host JB4.1.1
★MC3 Rom no need rename but need flash stock MC3 Rom before flash root Rom
how to flash
flash from odin
1.flash stock rom
ex if u wanna flash MB1 root, u have to flash MB1 stock Rom before flash Root Rom
2.into recovery, wipe/factory reset
3.unzip Root Rom and rename file
★you guys have to rename file when unzip root Rom★
ex SC03E-ROOTED-system_MB1.tar.md5
　　　　　　　　　　　　　↓
　　SC03E-ROOTED-system.tar.md5
4.Flash Root Rom from odin
5.boot
6.installe Supersu or Superuser on play store
cation MB1 & MA6 Root Rom is "same name of file"
thx for kbc-developers
hv fun guys!!!!
---------- Post added at 12:51 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:46 AM ----------
Custom Rom Link
jump to china forum
this Rom on MA6 Rom

damn.. didn't know this thread existed.
I will link this to the first post in my thread and have it closed.
if you could close my thread so all the talk can go here, it would be much more beneficial/easy to keep track of things.
---------- Post added at 02:01 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:46 PM ----------
I can confirm that the root method worked for MB1...
LETS GET THE PARTY STARTED! Seriously, I am having a drink afterwork!

lol,trying with my phone.
update result soon.
my phone is rooted now.
but still waiting for custom one that removed needless app.
"Get PIT for mapping" <-------is this dangerous?

Thank you aki0306..
Already rooted my phone..
Is there any ways to install cwm on sc03e?

skylinerxz said:
Thank you aki0306..
Already rooted my phone..
Is there any ways to install cwm on sc03e?
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I was just going to ask this...

didoka_702 said:
lol,trying with my phone.
update result soon.
my phone is rooted now.
but still waiting for custom one that removed needless app.
"Get PIT for mapping" <-------is this dangerous?
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Get PIT for mapping is harmless, because the flashing process with Odin is just getting the current partitioning configuration as is stored in the phone. Just stay away from the PIT options in Odin (PC).
Why don't you just remove unwanted system apps with Titanium Backup?

skylinerxz said:
Thank you aki0306..
Already rooted my phone..
Is there any ways to install cwm on sc03e?
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Do you mean one of the CWM recovery flavors or the Android builds (like for example CM 10.x)?

davidcsv said:
Do you mean one of the CWM recovery flavors or the Android builds (like for example CM 10.x)?
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i would like CM10.x ! + CWM recovery flavors!
you got a lab rat available for this!

davidcsv said:
Get PIT for mapping is harmless, because the flashing process with Odin is just getting the current partitioning configuration as is stored in the phone. Just stay away from the PIT options in Odin (PC).
Why don't you just remove unwanted system apps with Titanium Backup?
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sorry.already did that with tianium backup but still not edit my post.

IparryU said:
i would like CM10.x ! + CWM recovery flavors!
you got a lab rat available for this!
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Who wants to try CWM Touch recovery? It is embedded in the latest upload of the MB1 stock root ready firmware image. The links are available in the original post in the pre-rooted stock ROMs section.
The procedure is as usual, flash with Odin (PC). Then, when your phone has booted into Samsung's stock Android, at any moment press VolumeUp/VolumeDown/Power at the same time and only briefly. This should root the phone (install su binary) and install the CWM Touch recovery... I say 'should' because I have only been able to test this procedure on my Korean version of the S3; in this case, CWM's recovery has been adapted for the SC-03E. There's no visual or audio confirmation when you've pressed those three buttons, so check with your favorite root-requiring app or with the included SuperSU app.
IF rooting works with this image, then the difference with the one presented by aki0306/kbc-developers is that theirs will always root the phone during startup; meaning you have the convenience of always starting up in a rooted environment. This mechanism will only root it when you need it (three button press detailed above); I'm still assuming that when you reboot, each time su (root) is removed by Docomo's security measures in the boot environment... if you want no root then reboot. As soon as someone can confirm whether this new mechanism works, I can turn it into a toggle kind of switch, so you can root and unroot without having to restart the phone.

davidcsv said:
Who wants to try CWM Touch recovery? It is embedded in the latest upload of the MB1 stock root ready firmware image. The links are available in the original post in the pre-rooted stock ROMs section.
The procedure is as usual, flash with Odin (PC). Then, when your phone has booted into Samsung's stock Android, at any moment press VolumeUp/VolumeDown/Power at the same time and only briefly. This should root the phone (install su binary) and install the CWM Touch recovery... I say 'should' because I have only been able to test this procedure on my Korean version of the S3; in this case, CWM's recovery has been adapted for the SC-03E. There's no visual or audio confirmation when you've pressed those three buttons, so check with your favorite root-requiring app or with the included SuperSU app.
IF rooting works with this image, then the difference with the one presented by aki0306/kbc-developers is that theirs will always root the phone during startup; meaning you have the convenience of always starting up in a rooted environment. This mechanism will only root it when you need it (three button press detailed above); I'm still assuming that when you reboot, each time su (root) is removed by Docomo's security measures in the boot environment... if you want no root then reboot. As soon as someone can confirm whether this new mechanism works, I can turn it into a toggle kind of switch, so you can root and unroot without having to restart the phone.
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just finish custom my phone today @@
ill try this one tomorrow
and i have already backed up my phone with
+back all user data and app with titanium back up
+back up efs folder using root explorer
+back up QCN file using EFS pro by this thread
any process i need to do after this?

didoka_702 said:
just finish custom my phone today @@
ill try this one tomorrow
and i have already backed up my phone with
+back all user data and app with titanium back up
+back up efs folder using root explorer
+back up QCN file using EFS pro by this thread
any process i need to do after this?
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That should cover it
I use Whatsapp, so I always make a seperate backup of its database folder as well (folder /mnt/sdcard/WhatsApp)... it contains the message history and all the media that's been sent over.

so i test this one recently and here is MY result (i usually hold up down volume first and then press power button)
+first time:check with Supersu.it said cannot install SuperSU cause of SU binary is not installed.
+restart and try again,this time i installed Titanium back up.and its said that the phone isnt rooted
+restart and try again,no worked
+and at the 5th 6th time everytime i try to press volume up down power to install Su binary,the phone restart.
//so its my result.anyone esle?
//and couldnt get to recovery mode :| now i back to aki rom till the new one came out.

[GUIDE] Updated KIW-L24 UNLOCK/RECOVERY/ROOT

I've noticed since I've followed the thread the days prior to my device arriving many have struggled to follow the current guides available. I am not responsible for your inability to read, bricked, or internally explosions on devices.
Step 1:
Go to your desktop and create a new folder I labeled mine 'KIWISDK' but you can call it whatever you want. This is where you will store all files during this process so you can easily access them.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Step 2:
Create and save a blank Wordpad/Word document into the newly created folder on the desktop title it 'bootloadercode'
Step 3:
Assuming you're not android developers or have the massive android SDK on your computers you need to download and install adb and fastboot from here.
Go ahead and put the installer in that folder just for safe keeping, run the exe to natively install adb/fastboot from anywhere on your PC. We will use this a few steps later.
Step 4:
Prior to unlocking your bootloader we have to do a few things first. Go ahead and power on your phone and go through the initial setup process.
You can use the following link (corrected from all the other ones) to create a new Huawei account (click register for free below the login. This website can be found here
Once you've created a user ID you can use this same link to access the bootloader unlock page later.
Step 5:
Once your device is fully initialized go to settings>about phone
click the build number 7 times as shown above. It will display a toast notification that you are now a developer.
press the back button (2) up from the about phone area of the settings you will now see
file:///C:/Users/Jesse/Desktop/developeroptions.png
Be sure that the 'developer options', 'enable OEM unlock' and 'USB debugging' toggles are in the on position.
Step 6:
Open the Huawei website posted in step 4. Login and accept the terms.
On your device go to the dialer and type the following into the keypad:
*#*#1357946#*#* Open the bootloadercode document we created in step 2 and record this number here, leave the word pad open to record the unlock code created on the Huawei website.
With the website open,
Carefully go to About Phone> After you select smart phone and type your model number KIW-L24 into the website open your about Phone>Status enter your Serial number and IMEI number (if your IMEI 1 number doesnt work, try again with your IMEI 2 number. Make sure you have all numbers and letters in this step complete with accuracy. DOUBLE AND TRIPLE CHECK.
Product Identification is the number located on the wordpad/word document copy and past it into this area. Generate the unlock code after typing in the pin.
Copy and paste the generated number onto the wordpad document for future reference and save the wordpad document.
Step 7:
Download TWRP revovery from here
Download the 3.0.2.0 version and save it to your folder you created in step 1
Download SuperSU from here
Save it into the folder on your desktop.
Download opengapps here
Save which ever version you choose to your desktop file (I go with Nano and Micro) Be sure to select the ARM64 and android 6.0 versions.
Also at this time download your favorite custom rom from the ROM/Kernel portion of our website and store it in that file (be sure to check if it needs gapps flashed along with it) if it is a CM based ROM it has to have the gapps either way I always like to keep a gapps zip on my SD card.
Step 8:
Plug your phone into your computer, open your external SD card drag and drop the superSU zip, Open Gapps Zip, and rom if you selected one for future access.
open a command prompt (cmd from Cortana or runcmd in earlier versions of windows.
type the following:
adb reboot bootloader
Your phone should reboot with a white screen, once it has type the following:
fastboot oem unlock 5019482736699543
(these are the numbers the website generated for your specific Identification# copy and paste from the wordpad document 'bootloadercode' It is the 16 digit long code.
Your device will factory reset do not unplug the device until complete.
unplug the device and redo the initial setup. Once complete repeat step 5 to enable USB debugging
Step 9:
Plug the device back into your computer, open the cmd prompt window and type
adb reboot bootloader
FLASHING CUSTOM RECOVERY:
locate the twrp-3.0.2-0-kiwi.img we placed in the folder on your desktop
to ensure you dont misstype anything in the command prompt type:
fastboot flash recovery then drag and drop the twrp-3.0.2-0.img file from the desktop folder to the cmd prompt
It will look something like this:
fastboot flash recovery C:\Users\Name\Desktop\KIWISDK\twrp-3.0.2-0-kiwi.img
**BE SURE THERE IS A SPACE BETWEEN recovery and C:\**
Hit enter.
Once complete type:
fastboot reboot
Step 10:
Let your phone fully reboot, once rebooted Power off your phone.
NANDROID BACKUP - THE MOST IMPORTANT STEP
1) With the phone off hold volume up , the while holding volume up press and hold the power button. You will see the boot logo come up hold for about 2 seconds more and release ( just to ensure )
2)Your phone will boot into TWRP Recovery
3) PRIOR TO FLASHING ANYTHING: Click Backup
Select your External SD card to backup too.
Swipe to backup.
once the STOCK ROM is backed, you can flash the superSU zip from your sd card rooting the stock rom, be sure to wipe cache/dalvik before rebooting.
If you choose to flash a custom rom you placed on your SD card: once stock is backed up:
1. Go to wipe and swipe to wipe stock
2. hit back and go to install
3. select the ROM file you wish to flash
4. select the gapps file
5. you can include SU even if rom is already rooted
wipe cache/dalvik and then reboot. Happy flashing!

will update screenshots and pics soon
this is a holding place

Thanks for this guide. I created an account but for the past 3 days I get the sorry, the server is busy..... Message on every phone and browser I've tried. I tried 3 phones, 7 browsers a windows laptop and an iPad and iPhone they all give me the same silly message after I hit the agree button to the unlock terms and conditions.
What have I done to screw up such an easy process?

954wrecker said:
Thanks for this guide. I created an account but for the past 3 days I get the sorry, the server is busy..... Message on every phone and browser I've tried. I tried 3 phones, 7 browsers a windows laptop and an iPad and iPhone they all give me the same silly message after I hit the agree button to the unlock terms and conditions.
What have I done to screw up such an easy process?
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Did you try the link I provided?

Wow you are a genius, I wonder why all the others look exactly the same yet only yours works?

954wrecker said:
Wow you are a genius, I wonder why all the others look exactly the same yet only yours works?
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Was merely trying to delute the guide to a step by step process leaving out no details for people not familiar with root.

954wrecker said:
Wow you are a genius, I wonder why all the others look exactly the same yet only yours works?
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Did the link work for you? I fixed some link issues in my html link I hope it works as flawlessly for everyone as it did myself.

The page looked the exact same when I agreed to the huge list of terms, but yours took me to the correct place to get the unlock code instead if the servers are busy page. Thanks for the help

Stuck on stock for 3 days really makes the non stock ROMs 10000% smoother! That emui is a trainwreck, it's going to be impossible to go back to that mess.

kobos311 said:
I've noticed since I've followed the thread the days prior to my device arriving many have struggled to follow the current guides available. I am not responsible for your inability to read, bricked, or internally explosions on devices.
Step 1:
Go to your desktop and create a new folder I labeled mine 'KIWISDK' but you can call it whatever you want. This is where you will store all files during this process so you can easily access them.
Step 2:
Create and save a blank Wordpad/Word document into the newly created folder on the desktop title it 'bootloadercode'
Step 3:
Assuming you're not android developers or have the massive android SDK on your computers you need to download and install adb and fastboot from here.
Go ahead and put the installer in that folder just for safe keeping, run the exe to natively install adb/fastboot from anywhere on your PC. We will use this a few steps later.
Step 4:
Prior to unlocking your bootloader we have to do a few things first. Go ahead and power on your phone and go through the initial setup process.
You can use the following link (corrected from all the other ones) to create a new Huawei account (click register for free below the login. This website can be found here
Once you've created a user ID you can use this same link to access the bootloader unlock page later.
Step 5:
Once your device is fully initialized go to settings>about phone
click the build number 7 times as shown above. It will display a toast notification that you are now a developer.
press the back button (2) up from the about phone area of the settings you will now see
file:///C:/Users/Jesse/Desktop/developeroptions.png
Be sure that the 'developer options', 'enable OEM unlock' and 'USB debugging' toggles are in the on position.
Step 6:
Open the Huawei website posted in step 4. Login and accept the terms.
On your device go to the dialer and type the following into the keypad:
*#*#1357946#*#* Open the bootloadercode document we created in step 2 and record this number here, leave the word pad open to record the unlock code created on the Huawei website.
With the website open,
Carefully go to About Phone> After you select smart phone and type your model number KIW-L24 into the website open your about Phone>Status enter your Serial number and IMEI number (if your IMEI 1 number doesnt work, try again with your IMEI 2 number. Make sure you have all numbers and letters in this step complete with accuracy. DOUBLE AND TRIPLE CHECK.
Product Identification is the number located on the wordpad/word document copy and past it into this area. Generate the unlock code after typing in the pin.
Copy and paste the generated number onto the wordpad document for future reference and save the wordpad document.
Step 7:
Download TWRP revovery from here
Download the 3.0.2.0 version and save it to your folder you created in step 1
Download SuperSU from here
Save it into the folder on your desktop.
Download opengapps here
Save which ever version you choose to your desktop file (I go with Nano and Micro) Be sure to select the ARM64 and android 6.0 versions.
Also at this time download your favorite custom rom from the ROM/Kernel portion of our website and store it in that file (be sure to check if it needs gapps flashed along with it) if it is a CM based ROM it has to have the gapps either way I always like to keep a gapps zip on my SD card.
Step 8:
Plug your phone into your computer, open your external SD card drag and drop the superSU zip, Open Gapps Zip, and rom if you selected one for future access.
open a command prompt (cmd from Cortana or runcmd in earlier versions of windows.
type the following:
adb reboot bootloader
Your phone should reboot with a white screen, once it has type the following:
fastboot oem unlock 5019482736699543
(these are the numbers the website generated for your specific Identification# copy and paste from the wordpad document 'bootloadercode' It is the 16 digit long code.
Your device will factory reset do not unplug the device until complete.
unplug the device and redo the initial setup. Once complete repeat step 5 to enable USB debugging
Step 9:
Plug the device back into your computer, open the cmd prompt window and type
adb reboot bootloader
FLASHING CUSTOM RECOVERY:
locate the twrp-3.0.2-0-kiwi.img we placed in the folder on your desktop
to ensure you dont misstype anything in the command prompt type:
fastboot flash recovery then drag and drop the twrp-3.0.2-0.img file from the desktop folder to the cmd prompt
It will look something like this:
fastboot flash recovery C:\Users\Name\Desktop\KIWISDK\twrp-3.0.2-0-kiwi.img
**BE SURE THERE IS A SPACE BETWEEN recovery and C:\**
Hit enter.
Once complete type:
fastboot reboot
Step 10:
Let your phone fully reboot, once rebooted Power off your phone.
NANDROID BACKUP - THE MOST IMPORTANT STEP
1) With the phone off hold volume up , the while holding volume up press and hold the power button. You will see the boot logo come up hold for about 2 seconds more and release ( just to ensure )
2)Your phone will boot into TWRP Recovery
3) PRIOR TO FLASHING ANYTHING: Click Backup
Select your External SD card to backup too.
Swipe to backup.
once the STOCK ROM is backed, you can flash the superSU zip from your sd card rooting the stock rom, be sure to wipe cache/dalvik before rebooting.
If you choose to flash a custom rom you placed on your SD card: once stock is backed up:
1. Go to wipe and swipe to wipe stock
2. hit back and go to install
3. select the ROM file you wish to flash
4. select the gapps file
5. you can include SU even if rom is already rooted
wipe cache/dalvik and then reboot. Happy flashing!
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My PC finds the adb device before I type "adb reboot bootloader" but once in fastboot, it wont find it. How can I fix that?

It's already been found (on the first part) just type fastboot oem unlock fastboot and adb go hand in hand.
Remember once your bootloader is unlocked you will have to go through the initialization process and toggle developer options on again

AsapJuno said:
My PC finds the adb device before I type "adb reboot bootloader" but once in fastboot, it wont find it. How can I fix that?
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Please follow the guide as stated.dont deviate thank you.

definitely tried that. Wouldn't be commenting if I didn't. Can you help

Pin Code Telephone # no longer works
I've tried a few days to get the PIN code with * # * # 1357946 # * # * however the number no longer works. Is there a new tele # or an alternate way to unlock the bootloader ?
error msg:
Connection problem or invalid MMI code

Mine worked 2 days ago. So clearly the code works fine check your about phone settings and make sure you have an imei 1 and an imei 2

AsapJuno said:
definitely tried that. Wouldn't be commenting if I didn't. Can you help
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ASAP Juno, it's already detected your device via adb adb/fastboot are linked just type the commands don't worry about checking fastboot.

any other methods for retrieving the pin code ?
jusdef said:
Pin Code Telephone # no longer works
I've tried a few days to get the PIN code with * # * # 1357946 # * # * however the number no longer works. Is there a new tele # or an alternate way to unlock the bootloader ?
error msg:
Connection problem or invalid MMI cod
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kobos311 said:
Mine worked 2 days ago. So clearly the code works fine check your about phone settings and make sure you have an imei 1 and an imei 2
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I have both imei's and actually tried with a two different sim cards...AT&T and Google Fi.
I get the same error message since Saturday night., 7/16/16
Does anyone know of any other methods for retrieving the pin code ?

jusdef said:
I have both imei's and actually tried with a two different sim cards...AT&T and Google Fi.
I get the same error message since Saturday night., 7/16/16
Does anyone know of any other methods for retrieving the pin code ?
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Let me be more clear, not the ones on the box, you need the digital file backed up via nandroid which originally you said you didn't have? The numbers on the box won't help

So when I install SuperSU, wipe, and reboot... it boots back into twrp

kobos311 said:
Mine worked 2 days ago. So clearly the code works fine check your about phone settings and make sure you have an imei 1 and an imei 2
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kobos311 said:
Let me be more clear, not the ones on the box, you need the digital file backed up via nandroid which originally you said you didn't have? The numbers on the box won't help
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Wrong user, I didnt say I did not have imei's and I can't do a Nandroid backup if my phone isnt rooted. I'm trying to unlock my bootloader so I can take the steps to root and install TWRP. Huwai site will not let me submit the request without the pin #.

[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] HTC One M9 any model from Stock to Android 12

[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] HTC One M9 from Stock to Android 12
[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] HTC One M9 any model from Stock to Android 12
This detailed step-by-step guide helps you transform your HTC One M9 (any model) to a powerful one with Android 12.
Make sure you have the HTC One M9 model, in Android, go to Settings > About > Phone identity and check Model number.
### FM Radio doesn't work with Android 11.
Models supported:
- Himauhl (Europe WWE | GSM | MID 0PJA10000)
- Himaul or Himaulatt (AT&T, Developer Edition, Unlocked | GSM | MID OPJA11000)
- Himaultmus (T-Mobile | GSM | MID OPJA12000), not sure you can get Android 7
- Himauhl (Chunghwa Telecom | GSM | MID 0PJA13000)
- Himawhl (Sprint | CDMA | MID OPJA20000)
Himawl (Verizon | CDMA | MID OPJA30000) is not guaranteed, see: https://forum.xda-developers.com/f/verizon-htc-one-m9.4125/
* MID = Model ID
CHANGELOG
v1. Initial release
1) DOWNLOAD
- djibe HTC One M9 pack : https://bit.ly/djibe-onem9-pack
(includes HTC USB Drivers, recovery TWRP 3.6.2_9-0 for all M9, Magisk Root, adb, fastboot.exe and htc_fastboot.exe).
Unzip the djibe folder from the zip on root folder of C:\ drive.
- ROM for Himaul or Himawl: Unofficial LineageOS 18.1: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/rom-11-0-0-himaul-himawl-lineageos-18-1-unofficial.4199175/unread
Download latest build here: https://mirror.codebucket.de/claymore1297/LineageOS/18.1/hima
Android 12.1 / LOS 19.1 is WIP (no telephony yet): https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/rom-12-1-0-himaul-himawl-lineageos-19-1-unofficial.4378803/unread
Or you can use AICP 17.1 right below
- ROM Android 12 for other Hima models: Android Ice Cold Project Official 17.1: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/rom-12-1-0-hima-android-ice-cold-project-17-1-unofficial.4399865/
Download latest build here: https://dwnld.aicp-rom.com/
### Localisation (GPS) must stay turned ON to get Telephony
Or try crDroid 7.12
- NikGapps-SL ARM64 Core or Basic: https://sourceforge.net/projects/nikgapps/files/Releases/NikGapps-SL/
- Charge phone to 100%
- 8+ GB MicroSD card formatted in FAT32
- Copy ROM + Google Apps +/- Magisk root zipfiles without unzipping content. Insert microSD in phone.
WARNING. This tutorial uses Microsoft Windows.
WARNING. Warranty is now void.
WARNING. Read carefully the sentences starting with ###.
2) BACKUP DATA AND INSTALL DRIVERS
Disable Antivirus.
Install drivers from my pack:
right click on HTCDriver.exe > click on Run as administrator and continue the setup.
Connect HTC One (while phone on) to PC, let drivers install.
In Windows explorer, HTC One should be available.
### If not make sure phone connection is in File transfer mode (see Android notifications).
### Phone is still not visible in Windows Explorer ? See fix at end of tutorial.
Collect all personal photos, videos, etc ... and backup these on PC.
Use an app like Backupyourmobile/SMS Backup & Resotre to backup texts, contacts, etc.
Check that backup is located on microSD card.
Then copy the backup on your PC.
Disconnect phone.
### If your phone is Simlocked/carrier locked/Network locked, don't go further.
Visit official website of your network carrier (or call their support) to retrieve your desimlock code.
Ask them for details on how to remove simlock.
How do I know my phone is simlocked ? When you insert a SIM card from another operator, network is inaccessible.
Only a stock ROM can remove simlock.
To go back from custom ROM to stock, see dedicated section at the end of tutorial.
2) KNOW YOUR MODEL
Shutdown phone.
Start in fastboot mode: hold Power + Volume- until it vibrates and release both buttons.
Wait until hTC download mode shows up.
On mine I see:
SECURITY: *** UNLOCKED ***
model: htc_himawhl
CID-11111111
SECURITY UNLOCKED means S-OFF for SECURITY-OFF, otherwise S-ON. With S-ON you can upgrade firmwares but cannot use previous versions.
3) UPGRADE TO LATEST OFFICIAL ROM
In Android, go to Settings > About > Software information.
Android version is 7 and HTC Sense version is 8.0.
If Android is already 7, go to next chapter.
But before, search for IMEI and note this number somewhere safe (we never know).
Otherwise, we need to flash suitable stock Android 7 Nougat firmware, depending on your model.
In Settings > About > Software information, note down Software version (in case of future error).
For me it is 3.41.651.4 (651 is the SKU part, meaning Sprint US ROM).
See Sneakyghost's and Behold_this' SKU-, CID- and MID-List: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10H7RftecZZKb5tT2zpShfYNFAfSe-imhhqtVfeMPVDA/edit?pli=1#gid=0
Now tap on More > tap 7 times on Build number. It unlocks Developer options.
Go back to Settings menu, you can see the new Developer options menu.
Tap on it, accept the warning.
Switch ON USB debugging option.
Connect phone, a message appears on phone : Allow USB debugging?
check Always allow and confirm by tapping on OK.
But before upgrading to Android 7 Nougat, you need the latest Android 6 official ROM available for your model.
- Himaul or Himaulatt: RUU_HIMA_UL_M60_SENSE70_ATT_MR_NA_Gen_Unlock_3.35.617.16.exe
- Himaultmus, not sure you can get Android 7: http://downloadmirror.co/android/29Ri/RUU_HIMA_UL_M60_SENSE70_TMUS_MR_TMOUS_3.39.531.7.exe
- Himawhl: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=334967 or https://downloadmirror.co/1KrL/RUU_HIMA_WHL_M60_SENSE70_SPCS_MR_Sprint_WWE_3.41.651.21.exe
- Himawl: http://downloadmirror.co/android/29...0105_CNV_1.26_002_release_469809_signed_1.zip
RUU*.exe: launch installer, connect phone (from within Android started or in Download mode) and follow executable steps.
Wait during flash.
After reboot, you have access to HTC software updates.
Go to Settings > System updates > HTC software update > CHECK NOW
Install available updates.
Repeat after each update until update 4.x is fetched.
Here you go with Android 7.
### I succeeded with Sprint model, tell us here if you experience problems with other models.
### Flash a RUU in *.zip format
### Copy RUU zipfile to microSD card and insert in phone. Shutdown phone.
### Start in fastboot mode: hold Power + Volume- until it vibrates and release both buttons.
### Use Volume- to Reboot to Bootloader. Confirm with Power.
### Use Volume- to BOOT TO RECOVERY MODE. Confirm with Power.
### Once in recovery, use Volume- to: Apply update from SD card
### Use Volume to select RUU zipfile
### Wait during flash
4) UNLOCK BOOTLOADER
Save IMEI, go to Settings > About > Phone identity > IMEI (15 digits).
In Settings > About > Software information > More.
Tap 7 times on Build number. It unlocks Developer options.
Go back to Settings menu, you can see the new Developer options menu.
Tap on it, accept the warning.
Check ON OEM unlocking and USB debugging options.
Go to Settings > Security > Screen lock > None
Go to Settings > Storage > Phone storage, scroll down and make sure Phone storage encryption is unchecked.
Now, open a Windows command on my "flash" folder (hold Shift + right click on folder -> Open a windows command here).
Or type cmd in Windows address bar and hit enter to launch a Command prompt in actual folder.
Enter command :
Code:
adb devices
, confirm by pressing Enter.
Command returns :
Code:
List of devices attached
HT53****** device
### If no device is found, uninstall and reinstall properly the drivers while antivirus is off. Or see fix at the end of this tuto.
### Or start fresh on another PC.
Now type :
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Phone restarts in Fastboot mode. Wait till phone screen is blank in fastboot mode.
Use volume keys to switch to Download mode !!!
### With HTC One M9, fastboot commands have to be sent from Download mode (took me hours to figure it out, thanks @DigiGoon).
Type :
Code:
fastboot devices
Command returns :
Code:
HT53**** fastboot
### You may have to fix drivers again (see fix at the end of tuto)
Type :
Code:
fastboot oem get_identifier_token
, confirm by pressing Enter.
Command returns multiple lines.
Select with your mouse all the lines from
Code:
<<<< Identifier Token Start >>>>
(included)
to the line
Code:
<<<<< Identifier token end >>>>>
(included).
Now on keyboard copy (Ctrl + C combo), then open Notepad.
In Notepad, paste those lines (Ctrl + V combo).
Now manually remove all the (bootloader) strings from each line.
Your notepad should now look like this :
<<<< Identifier Token Start >>>>
37A5DBF4FE5F0D9F4425E54AA91AFDBF
2A20E9C67C3BB4FAE60263F76BDEC6AC
847BF9FFB11DAEA4AB88AC8710435449
9BC12E93DF4C54FFE3D064C4C810C49A
2CDAF2E0CD3A164FED4A568CB0FD2AC6
C01AA991733D949C00987062D691DE91
8AA1C97CEBC3ACE83FECE75A1D03CE72
62414C7DC36A73AFCBF433E1EBE2EDC7
E272F73309632D3EF8C86E472B65E8EF
37E46B52FE3F94FC69D1854CA3DE6F48
C3E10001B233A70B1EAF35134F51FCC6
353E0CC98534E6E60A241A7063D0BE2F
A5B752E75C1C47E6F739BDBE67D024DA
3292A14278247557632639802722A86C
E61424F7666AE085AA9905096FEED1AD
5ECBBD867544E95ABDDA277690B8CB55
<<<<< Identifier Token End >>>>>
Now visit this website: https://www.htcdev.com/bootloader/
Register on the site. Confirm registration with your email.
In the select menu, choose HTC One M9, click Begin Unlock Bootloader button.
Agree to legal terms.
Next page, go to the bottom and click continue to step 5.
In the bottom of this page, in the lower textarea "My Device Identifier Token",
copy and paste the multiple lines you just edited (my example is just above).
Click Submit.
HTC tells you: Token Submitted Successfully!
Open your mailbox (associated to your HTC account).
Copy the Unlock_code.bin file attached to email in my "flash" folder you unzipped.
In Windows command, type:
Code:
fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin
, confirm with Enter.
Command should return:
Code:
Device is unlocked
4) FLASH TWRP RECOVERY
Using the same Windows command prompt, enter:
Code:
fastboot devices
to make sure phone is still available.
Then
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.6.2_9-0-hima.img
Command returns :
Code:
finished. total time: x.xxxs
Now enter:
Code:
fastboot reboot-bootloader
Press Volume- to navigate to BOOT TO RECOVERY MODE, and confirm with Power button.
Phone reboots to TWRP recovery (with red message alert).
5) BACKUP STOCK SYSTEM
In TWRP, check Never show this screen and Swipe to Allow Modifications.
You land on TWRP Home screen.
Always make a backup of your stock system. We never know when a weird bug will decapitate the system.
Go to Backup menu, select all partitions and Backup to microSD card (Select Storage button).
Backup the generated TWRP folder content from your microSD card to PC.
6) WIPE PARTITIONS
Back to Home menu, go to Wipe > Format data, type yes and confirm with bottom righ icon.
Go to Wipe > Advanced wipe.
Select Dalvik / ART Cache, Cache, System, Data, Internal Storage then Swipe to Wipe, go back to Wipe menu.
### Don't wipe SDcard
Got ot Reboot > Recovery
7) FLASH ROM AND GAPPS +/- ROOT/MAGISK
Back to Home screen, tap on Install > choose aicp*.zip
(if you don't see the files, tap on Select Storage and make sure Micro SDCard is active)
then Add more Zips -> open_gapps*.zip,
then Swipe to confirm Flash.
Wait for operation to end (can be long).
### To flash Magisk, go to Reboot > Recovery and flash Magisk after reboot.
We need to format Data once more to remove an encryption that took me time to figure out.
Go back to Wipe one more > Format Data > yes
When format complete, tap on Reboot system
Wait during long first boot.
Setup Android.
8) You can use Backupyourmobile to restore data,
use GPS Status & Toolbox app to enhance GPS fix.
That's it.
Enjoy,
djibe
THANKS to TWRP team, AICP team, All M9 contributors.
You can find all my tutorials at: https://github.com/djibe/Android-tutorials
##################################################
## Unlock bootloader without Unlock key from HTCDev
See: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...loader-without-htcdev-s-off-required.3092036/
## Seek help for your model:
- Sprint: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...tc-one-m9-4-27-651-4-updated-4-13-17.3073355/
## Change 4G/LTE region
Edit build.prop
Reboot to recovery > Mount > select System
adb devices
adb root
adb remount
adb pull /system/build.prop
Edit with Notepad++
add ro.telephony.default_network=20
save file
adb push build.prop /system/build.prop
adb shell chmod 644 /system/build.prop

djibe89 said:
Himaultmus (T-Mobile | GSM | MID OPJA12000), not sure you can get Android 7
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What is the "not sure" based on?

mmortal03 said:
What is the "not sure" based on?
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Hi,
I didn't find a RUU for this model during a quick search.
Do you know more about an official firmware ?

djibe89 said:
Hi,
I didn't find a RUU for this model during a quick search.
Do you know more about an official firmware ?
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I don't own this model, but I believe the T-Mobile Nougat firmware is: 0PJAIMG_HIMA_UL_N70_SENSE80_TMUS_MR_TMOUS_4.27.531.6_Radio_01.01_U114401021_126.03.70206G_2_F_release_497408_signed_2_4.zip

mmortal03 said:
I don't own this model, but I believe the T-Mobile Nougat firmware is: 0PJAIMG_HIMA_UL_N70_SENSE80_TMUS_MR_TMOUS_4.27.531.6_Radio_01.01_U114401021_126.03.70206G_2_F_release_497408_signed_2_4.zip
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Himaul is the International model isn't it ?
I'll dig deeper.
Thx for asking.
Struggling with Verizon model exhausted me

djibe89 said:
Himaul is the International model isn't it ?
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I believe himaul can refer to a couple of U.S. variants, the AT&T and the T-Mobile. The AT&T variant appends 'att' to the end, and the T-Mobile may append 'tmus' (but I don't have a T-Mobile variant in front of me to verify this).

Hello, I just bought a One M9 model htc_himawhl, and I would like to install android 12 on it.
The device is S-OFF and the bootloader indicate "Software status: Official" and "LOCKED".
I have a few questions about your tutorial.
What advantages we get when we unlock the bootloader ? I installed TWRP 3.7 yesterday, I suppose I can install any custom rom no ?
You didn't gives htc_himawhl compatible Android 12 rom, which one can work with in the list you given ?
I had an HTC U Ultra before this phone (which is now dead...), the process was much more easier because it was an international model. :/
Thanks in advance for your answer !

SofianeLasri said:
Hello, I just bought a One M9 model htc_himawhl, and I would like to install android 12 on it.
The device is S-OFF and the bootloader indicate "Software status: Official" and "LOCKED".
I have a few questions about your tutorial.
What advantages we get when we unlock the bootloader ? I installed TWRP 3.7 yesterday, I suppose I can install any custom rom no ?
You didn't gives htc_himawhl compatible Android 12 rom, which one can work with in the list you given ?
I had an HTC U Ultra before this phone (which is now dead...), the process was much more easier because it was an international model. :/
Thanks in advance for your answer !
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Hi, normaly you need to unlock bootloader to boot a custom ROM.
To find a suitable ROM you should read the Sprint model section of XDA

@SofianeLasri , if you need VoLTE in your country/with your carrier, unfortunately, none of the recent custom ROMs for this phone have VoLTE/IMS registration working. It is being worked on, but there are no guarantees. You should read and follow the following thread for details/updates on this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...ce-cold-project-17-1-official.4399865/page-12

What a shame, I buy a phone that I think is known on the custom rom scene, and I come across an abandoned operator model...

SofianeLasri said:
What a shame, I buy a phone that I think is known on the custom rom scene, and I come across an abandoned operator model...
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Custom models are pain for obsolescence

[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] Huawei Honor 5X from Stock to Android 10

[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] Huawei Honor 5X from Stock to Android 10
[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] Huawei Honor 5X (kiwi) from Stock to Android 10 / LineageOS 17.1 in 2023
Complete guide to install Android 10 on your Huawei Honor 5X.
This tutorial only applies to this model, to check the correct version:
in Android, go to Settings > About phone > Model number, make sure it is one of these models:
- KIW-L24
- KIW-L22
- KIW-L21 (Qualcomm Snapdragon)
Not 100% sure for following models:
- KIW-L23
- KIW-AL10
- KIW-AL20
- KIW-CL00
- KIW-UL00
- KIW-TL00
- KIW-TL00H
- KII-L05
- KII-L22
- KII-L21
I wrote tis tutorial with KIW-L21.
See all my tutorials at https://github.com/djibe/Android-tutorials
Netflix and Disney+ are working.
CHANGELOG
v1. Initial release
1) WHAT YOU NEED
- djibe Honor 5X pack: https://bit.ly/honor5xdjibepack or https://anonfiles.com/EfHbPev2z2/djibe_Honor_5X_pack_zip or
(Contains TWRP Recovery 3.4.0-0 + Magisk root + Huawei USB drivers x32/64 + fastboot + cited files for root)
+ ROM LineageOS Unofficial 17.1: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/rom-10-0-lineageos-17-1-unofficial-for-honor-5x.4212671/
Download latest build here: https://mega.nz/file/tbUliQ7Q#7f7Byu1QuuYNkojPnu5MDevPyCx6oMxXxQsjgjciCsE
+ BitGApps ARM64 10: https://github.com/BiTGApps/BiTGApps-Release/releases
+/- extra apps: https://bitgapps.github.io/addon/ARM64.html
+ a microSD card formatted in FAT32: copy ROM, GApps (+ Magisk). Insert it in phone
+ Charge phone to 100%
2) INSTALL DRIVERS
Install Huawei USB drivers.
Then plug phone to PC and let the install go on.
3) BACKUP YOUR DATA
When your phone is connected to Windows, search for all .jpg, .mp3, .mp4 files on your phone and make copies on your PC.
Then, with your Google Account (Whatsapp and co) or an app like Backupyourmobile, backup all your SMS, MMS, contacts.
Make sure the backup is located on microSD card.
4) UNLOCK BOOTLOADER
Update your Honor 5X to the latest official Android 6 Marshmallow (MM).
In Android, go to Settings > Updater. Make sure you have latest version.
Go to Settings > About phone.
Tap 7 times on Build number to unlock Developer options.
Go to Settings > Developer options.
Switch ON "Enable OEM unlock" and "USB debugging".
You must pay to unlock bootloader as Huawei closed the official website.
List of services offering unlock codes for money:
- DC Unlocker ($4 + VAT): https://www.dc-unlocker.com/supported_models_1/huawei_phones
- MinistryOfSolutions ($4): https://ministryofsolutions.com/huawei-bootloader-unlock-paid-service-html
Follow steps to get a paid unlock code. Here are the steps for DC Unlocker.
Go to DC Unlocker website: https://www.dc-unlocker.com/supported_models_1/huawei_phones
Download latest Client for Windows and install it.
On phone, launch Dial pad and type: *#*#2846579#*#*
ProjectMenu opens.
Go to Background Settings > USB Port Settings > select Manufacture Mode and Close.
### If you restart phone before the end of the process, you have to do this again.
Connect Honor 5X to PC.
Go to Windows Device Manager.
In the Modems section, Android Adapter Modem is listed.
In the Ports section, Android Adapter PCUI (COMn) is listed.
### If not, you must check USB drivers installation again.
Launch DC Unlocker.
- Select manufacturer: Huawei phones
- Select model: Auto detect (or Huawei Qualcomm Android phone)
Click magnyfying glass button.
DC Unlocker returns:
Code:
Found Applications port COM3
Found Diagnostics port COM5
Found Phone : HUAWEIKIW-L21
Model : Huawei Qualcomm Android phone
IMEI : xxx
Serial NR. : xxx
Firmware : xxx
Hardware ver. : HL3KIWMAD
Now go to DC Unlocker shop: https://www.dc-unlocker.com/buy
You need 4 credits ($4) for operation 24: Huawei Qualcomm Read Bootloader Code (up to Android 8)
Set subscription as:
Item: New user account
User name: YOUR CHOICE
Credits: 4
I used Credit card.
Note down purchase informations, we will need these in DC Unlocker.
Back to DC Unlocker.
Go to Server panel.
Fill User name and Password with data from your receipt.
Click Check login.
Go to Unlocking section and click Read bootloader code button.
DC Unlocker returns:
Code:
Reading bootloader code...
Bootloader code : xxx
Note down Bootloader code carefuly.
On phone, launch Dial pad again and type: *#*#2846579#*#*
ProjectMenu opens.
Go to Background Settings > USB Port Settings > select Google Mode and Close.
Go to my djibe/flash folder.
In the address bar, type cmd and confirm with keyboard Enter key.
Enter command:
Code:
adb devices
Authorize USB debugging from phone.
Enter command again (use arrow up key to print last command):
Code:
adb devices
Command returns
Code:
List of devices attached
W6HDU16325009900 device
Then:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Phone switches to white screen in FASTBOOT&RESCUE MODE.
To check that fastboot USB drivers are OK, type:
Code:
fastboot devices
### If command doesn't print a line like: 516b3414 fastboot, you have to fix USB drivers.
Now enter THE command:
Code:
fastboot oem unlock FILL_WITH_YOUR_UNLOCK_CODE
Confirm with enter and wait a moment ... till success is confirmed :
"(bootloader) Unlock success , the device will reboot and factory reset
OKAY [ 0.046s]
Finished. Total time: 0.046s".
Keep Windows command opened and let phone reset Android.
4) FLASH RECOVERY
Configure Android rapidly.
Unplug phone and replug USB.
Go to Settings > About phone.
Tap 7 times on Build number to unlock Developer options.
Go to Settings > Developer options.
Switch ON "Enable OEM unlock" and "USB debugging".
Back to Windows command, type:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Twice to authorize USB debugging from phone again.
Now that you are back to bootloader, enter:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.4.0-0-kiwi.img
Confirm with Enter.
Terminal confirms : "Finished. Total time: 2.711s".
And now:
Code:
fastboot boot twrp-3.4.0-0-kiwi.img
### If phone goes in a bootloop, disconnect phone and force shutdown holding Power button.
Welcome to TWRP 3.4 recovery.
TWRP asks for Keep System Read Only ? Swipe to Allow Modifications.
### You don't see this warning screen? Then you'll get "TWRP unable to mount storage" while trying to wipe partitions.
### > in TWRP, go to Reboot > Recovery so Recovery will refresh and popup the partition writing privilege.
In TWRP home screen, go to Wipe > Format data.
This will remove encryption.
Type yes and confirm to format partition.
Go to Reboot > Recovery.
Back to TWRP, go straight to Backup menu.
Select Boot, Data, System, Custom, OEMinfo, EFS and Firmware partitions.
Tap on Select Storage and set Micro SD card.
Swipe to Backup and wait during backup.
### If MicroSD card is too small. Backup on data partition and after backup has ended, go to Mount and connect phone to PC to retrieve TWRP backup folder.
### Store this backup (aka nandroid backup) somewhere safe before going further.
5) WIPE PARTITIONS
Go to Wipe > Advanced Wipe and check Cache, Data, Internal Storage, System and Swipe to Wipe.
6) FLASH ROM, BITGAPPS +/- MAGISK
Back to TWRP Home menu. Then tap on Install > select Storage MicroSD > choose lineage*.zip,
(if you don't see the files, tap on Select Storage and make sure Micro SDCard is active).
then Add more Zips > BiTGApps*.zip,
Optional: Add Magisk*.zip
then Swipe to confirm Flash.
Wait for operation to end.
Then tap Wipe cache/dalvik, swipe to confirm,
then Reboot System.
Android 10 is installed !
Wait for the phone to boot during 10 minutes.
7) ROOT WITH MAGISK (OPTIONAL)
### Only if you flashed Magisk via TWRP recovery
Do not connect to Android account.
Magisk root starts with Android.
You can manage permissions and extra modules with Magisk Manager app.
Open Files app > Install Magisk.apk.
Then in Magisk goto Settings > Hide magisk app and give it a name, switch Zygisk option ON.
Go to Modules Tab > Install from Storage: MagiskHidePropsConfig and safetynet.
Go to Developer options to disable Android debugging (ADB).
Reboot phone.
You can use yasnac app to check Safetynet passes.
Then with Files App: install netflix and disney+ if needed.
10) OTHER APPS
- You can use GPS Status & Toolbox for faster GPS fix.
- Developer options
Settings > About phone.
Tap 7 times on build number.
Back to Settings > System > Advanced > Developer options
Select USB Configuration > set MTP
Set Windows animation scale, Transition animation scale and Animator duration scale to .5x
That's it.
Enjoy ;-)
djibe
Thanks: @BadDaemon, LineageOS team, TWRP team, BitGapps team, TopJohnWu (Magisk)

Thanks for this updated tutorial. I might be like a lot of others who only recently purchased this smartphone. I think they cost a little more now then the $34.95 I paid a month ago.
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I originally purchased to I could try the freemobile SIM, but unfortunately it requires VOLTE. I also tried T-Mobile data only SIMS with it, but they seem to be shut down as I am still using the stock image.
I opted to use Ministry of Solutions as it was only $4 and DC seems to require the user to go through a process and Ministry of Solutions pretty much does all the work. The process just required me to do the following:
Go to their website and pay $4 via paypal for the service,
Contact them to let them know you paid for the service and schedule a time to get it done. I just used email.
Install teamviewer and provide the access information for them to access your system remotely.
Be available to configure the phone so they can do their work.
Wait for them to get done with the process and provide the unlock code for you.
The unlock code will also be included on paypal upon completion of their work.
So far I have only unlocked the bootlader and installed TWRP and will finish the process when I have time. I am just happy to have noticed that this tutorial is up to date and has links to all the resources needed to do the upgrade.

Hi @comm-ents, thanks for sharing.
I would not let anyone come on my computer but it is nice to have this alternative.
This phone is still damn cool, even though Honor closed their unlock site.

djibe89 said:
Hi @comm-ents, thanks for sharing.
I would not let anyone come on my computer but it is nice to have this alternative.
This phone is still damn cool, even though Honor closed their unlock site.
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I wasn't too concerned as I currently use Linux Mint for work and Windows mostly for playing games so there isn't much there to compromise. I will be using them again if needed as they only did what was needed to get the code. I am pretty sure that a copy of Windows installed in Virtualbox would also work for increased security.
Just be aware that most compromised information isn't done while you're watching but behind the scenes so you're always taking a risk when connected to a remote site.
I suppose not having to pay $4 to get the unlock code would be nice, but it is just $4 to get even more benefits out of a very inexpensive dual SIM phone. Maybe if I am lucky it will be even more useful once I replace the Stock ROM with something a bit more up to date.

I am not able to install the lineage rom as I just get an error.
updater process ended with error 7 with my KIW-L24. I also tried to remove the assert lines as some instructions suggest should be done and it looks like the install went ok, but It ends up in a boot loop.
After trying the process twice just in case I made a mistake, I found that but removing the assert lines from the file, the install seems to complete, but I am no longer able to use TWRP from the phone as the touch screen doesn't work any more and Lineage doesn't boot either.
The only reason I can think of that the install doesn't work is because there is something that is different about the phone I have like it is a newer revision. It seems that the partition sizes might be different and when I remove the assert lines the install just writes to a partition that is too small to hold the data and it ends up overwriting itself so it is basically corrupted in the process. Just a theory, but I haven't had any luck with anything but the stock firmware.

comm-ents said:
I am not able to install the lineage rom as I just get an error.
updater process ended with error 7 with my KIW-L24. I also tried to remove the assert lines as some instructions suggest should be done and it looks like the install went ok, but It ends up in a boot loop.
After trying the process twice just in case I made a mistake, I found that but removing the assert lines from the file, the install seems to complete, but I am no longer able to use TWRP from the phone as the touch screen doesn't work any more and Lineage doesn't boot either.
The only reason I can think of that the install doesn't work is because there is something that is different about the phone I have like it is a newer revision. It seems that the partition sizes might be different and when I remove the assert lines the install just writes to a partition that is too small to hold the data and it ends up overwriting itself so it is basically corrupted in the process. Just a theory, but I haven't had any luck with anything but the stock firmware.
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Sure of your model ?
Info about kiwi | LineageOS Wiki
wiki.lineageos.org

djibe89 said:
Sure of your model ?
Info about kiwi | LineageOS Wiki
wiki.lineageos.org
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Yep. Model number KIW-L24.

comm-ents said:
Yep. Model number KIW-L24.
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Format Data
Wipe all partitions
Reboot recovery
Flash
Leads to Error 7 ?

djibe89 said:
Format Data
Wipe all partitions
Reboot recovery
Flash
Leads to Error 7
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Yes.
The first issue is that when I try to format Data I get: Unable to wipe '/data' -- unknown file system 'auto' Unable to format to remove encryption. I found a suggestion to format the /data partition manually from adb shell which works.
The Lineage from wasn't the only Install I the error 7 with though as ResurrectionRemix-M-v5.7.4-20161220-kiwi also gave the same error 7.
Now the touch screen isn't working again in TWRP because I accidentally installed the wrong version of Lineage. with the assert lines removed. It would be nice to know how I can do a restore from the command line, but the TWRP command line guide isn't much help. It is just too much of a PITA that once I can get stock back on it I will just sell it while I'm ahead.

Sometimes you have to manually reformat.
Go to Wipe > Advanced wipe > Cache > Change partition
Too bad you didn't succeed

I was able to unlock the boot loader and still have a rooted phone. What I had hoped to do is use it with a T-Mobile data only plan and a SIM from FreeMobile provides a few hundred minutes a month for free.
I don't know why I get the Error 7, but you can't just remove the assert lines as the install might seem to have worked, but that is only because it just proceeds to install even though there might be something wrong and the install just messes up the phone.
I am still using the phone right now to test as a hotspot. The real reason that SIM didn't work in the phone is because of something on T-Mobiles end so it actually works in the phone now and since it is rooted I can make other changes that actually allow it to work as hotspot without limitations.
I should be able to find another dual SIM phone that can be rooted, but I am not sure there is anything that also supports Volte.

Is there otherway to unlock bootloader without paying 4 dollar. My country has restriction. i cant pay.

neysariy said:
Is there otherway to unlock bootloader without paying 4 dollar. My country has restriction. i cant pay.
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No way.
Or tell us if a miracle happened

In djibe Honor 5X pack, you said it contains Huawei USB drivers x32/64 but i didnt found it. Only driver that worked is:
Support area | files.dc-unlocker.com
files.dc-unlocker.com
Please add to your pack if you forgot that

In my phone there is not "unlock oem" option. What shoud i do. It that important?

Dc unlocker say error conection to server. I dont know why.

I'll dig into it. Thx

This guy in telegram can unlock bootloader of huawei phones very fast @fullkade_huawei_support

neysariy said:
In djibe Honor 5X pack, you said it contains Huawei USB drivers x32/64 but i didnt found it. Only driver that worked is:
Support area | files.dc-unlocker.com
files.dc-unlocker.com
Please add to your pack if you forgot that
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Pack updated with USB drivers. Sorry for that

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