Would really like to reduce my system partition from 2.5GB to 1.2GB, cache from 2GB to 1GB and remove the 500MB preload altogether. Is there a PIT file anywhere that covers this or how can I create it myself?
Thanks
Not possible.
Lennyz1988 said:
Not possible.
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Why?
Because you can only flash signed .pit files. Thus only Samsung can create them.
Lennyz1988 said:
Because you can only flash signed .pit files. Thus only Samsung can create them.
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A shame, cheers
Lennyz1988 said:
Because you can only flash signed .pit files. Thus only Samsung can create them.
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I am not saying that you are lying, i simply try to understand!
If what you are saying is true, what about this guys:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gala...y-app-t2538947
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gala...n-rid-t2353551
I have played with those files and i experienced a few until i choose one that suits me, and all are working fine.
So it is true or is not true what you say...!?
Robotu said:
I am not saying that you are lying, i simply try to understand!
If what you are saying is true, what about this guys:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gala...y-app-t2538947
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gala...n-rid-t2353551
I have played with those files and i experienced a few until i choose one that suits me, and all are working fine.
So it is true or is not true what you say...!?
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You've messed those links up. Are you saying you've managed to repartition the S4?
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stokesd3 said:
You've messed those links up. Are you saying you've managed to repartition the S4?
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Man, i did not mess nothing!
It was just an example, an example that fits only in the context quoted by me in the message... )))
Robotu said:
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Man, i did not mess nothing!
It was just an example, an example that fits only in the context quoted by me in the message... )))
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Lost me, sorry... but will take that as a no
stokesd3 said:
Lost me, sorry... but will take that as a no
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No man, but i would like to find a way... The partitions map in i9505 is so ****ed up, and i don't understand how come nobody manage to do anything about this, and those links are just as examples that this is very possible...
Robotu said:
No man, but i would like to find a way... The partitions map in i9505 is so ****ed up, and i don't understand how come nobody manage to do anything about this, and those links are just as examples that this is very possible...
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Again, the links don't work dude. Would seem Samsung added an extra layer of security with the signings which you can't get around on the S4. I have no reason to disbelieve it as no one has done it lol
stokesd3 said:
Again, the links don't work dude. Would seem Samsung added an extra layer of security with the signings which you can't get around on the S4. I have no reason to disbelieve it as no one has done it lol
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...es/mod-partition-internal-memory-app-t2538947
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...t/guide-enlarge-datafs-partition-rid-t2353551
Sorry man, the links are for the Galaxy S2 i9100, and when you said i messed them up i thought... you know, here we are talking about S4.
Galaxy S2: system partition 500 mb, now 1 gb; preload partition 500 mb, now 8mb; data partition 2 gb, now 6 gb but it can also be 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 gb, they have theme all pits, and i tried theme all
Robotu said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...es/mod-partition-internal-memory-app-t2538947
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...t/guide-enlarge-datafs-partition-rid-t2353551
Sorry man, the links are for the Galaxy S2 i9100, and when you said i messed them up i thought... you know, here we are talking about S4.
Galaxy S2: system partition 500 mb, now 1 gb; preload partition 500 mb, now 8mb; data partition 2 gb, now 6 gb but it can also be 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 gb, they have theme all pits, and i tried theme all
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No worries. I did suspect that, hence I threw S4 in there to confirm. I9505 model as per thread title. I used to do it with no problems on my old S2.
Related
I personally have semi-bricked my phone (SGS) a considerable amount of times and each time i got this message E: Can't mount /dev/block/stl10 (invalid Argument) Error. Then i got very frustrated and found a fix. So here is how I fixed it. This might work on the Original Galaxy tab
Things you are going to need:
1. Odin (any version) maybe Heimdall haven't tested yet
2. dbdata.rfs.tar (included in post)
3. semi-bricked phone
Flash with repartition off i repeat do not flash with it on. sometimes works with repartition.also pit is not needed put file in pda in odin
After you are finished rejoice and tell me how happy you are in the comments and how you found my thread
P.s if i helped don't forget to donate so i can buy pizza. and also hit the thank's button and rate this thread for me
I think this post gave me a headache...
xpirozx said:
I think this post gave me a headache...
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To the OP, your phone was not BRICKED, but Semi-bricked
OT...
Is it just me or i always thought "brick" or "bricked" was a phone beyond repair.
I hate that this word have been taken out of it context.
/qsec
qsec said:
OT...
Is it just me or i always thought "brick" or "bricked" was a phone beyond repair.
I hate that this word have been taken out of it context.
/qsec
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Just posted the same remark =)
qsec said:
OT...
Is it just me or i always thought "brick" or "bricked" was a phone beyond repair.
I hate that this word have been taken out of it context.
/qsec
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no more says bricked now says semi sorry was writing fast and forgot
Do You Have To Use Capital Letters In Every First Letter Of Word?
It is pain to read..
If you remove all these offending fonts, big size and colour, your topic could draw some interest...
Anyone who wants to go back to a Stock Rom from a modded 2.2.1 Rom needs to first flash a Stock 2.1 Rom. Check my ConvergeROM thread for instructions.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App
xpirozx said:
I think this post gave me a headache...
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my eyes!... my eyes... are burning....
a good information indeed, but man... those fonts sizes and colours are a bit overboard
AllGamer said:
my eyes!... my eyes... are burning....
a good information indeed, but man... those fonts sizes and colours are a bit overboard
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jonny_ftm said:
If you remove all these offending fonts, big size and colour, your topic could draw some interest...
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DjAbu said:
Do You Have To Use Capital Letters In Every First Letter Of Word?
It is pain to read..
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Thanks for the constructive criticism i have changed it now just thought that bright
colours were nice sorry
good job, much better now
i'm sure this will help a lot of people that bricked their phone with that error
good info, already had that problem but i solved in a more timed way, your way is faster
I had the same problem once also. I ended up flashing jpu package from samfirmware with repartition ect. I was then able to flash back to my stock firmware, jl2. Good to know there are other methods in case of another disaster.
Great thread, added to favorites.
Sent from my GT - I9000M running seeARMS' custom UGJL2 ROM using XDA Premium App.
Hey man I tried this and now the phone doesn't turn on. Just sits there with a black screen. No response to 3-button combo either. Any ideas?
Samsung SCH-1500 (fascinate) running EB01 Froyo with SC 2.8.
When I try to flash using ODIN, it gives me:
Can't open the specified file. (Line: 1455)
it failed. How do I fix this? I really need to know, thanks
By the way, both SCH-1500 and the internation version have the same way of storing files, so it doesnt matter im on fascinate
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=953339
Soft-bricked may be the correct term, either way I would always recommend flashing with a full/low level rom that contains csc,pda,modem + repartion with PIT.
royalgok said:
Hey man I tried this and now the phone doesn't turn on. Just sits there with a black screen. No response to 3-button combo either. Any ideas?
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Managed to fix it by flashing JPU. Do NOT tick repartition while flashing dbdata.rfs. that's what got me into this issue. Also, .pit is not needed.
Meatmuppet said:
Samsung SCH-1500 (fascinate) running EB01 Froyo with SC 2.8.
When I try to flash using ODIN, it gives me:
Can't open the specified file. (Line: 1455)
it failed. How do I fix this? I really need to know, thanks
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royalgok said:
Managed to fix it by flashing JPU. Do NOT tick repartition while flashing dbdata.rfs. that's what got me into this issue. Also, .pit is not needed.
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sorry i didnt make it clear
Can you explain to me what this is referring to (CWR: 5/445/5) and how i can make this happen on my hd2. I got a new phone and haven't been using my hd2 for about 4 months. just picked it up the other day and now i can't get any 3.0 or 3.5 roms to load up. they all get stuck on the load screen. Never had an issue before now. thanks.
cwsmall said:
Can you explain to me what this is referring to (CWR: 5/445/5) and how i can make this happen on my hd2. I got a new phone and haven't been using my hd2 for about 4 months. just picked it up the other day and now i can't get any 3.0 or 3.5 roms to load up. they all get stuck on the load screen. Never had an issue before now. thanks.
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you need a clockwork mod partition of 445 mb with a 5 mb partition size. if you download the handy program called hd2 toolkit the process is very easy. enjoy
Thanks for helping me get this beast up and running again
Sent from my LG-P999 using XDA Premium App
seanyuan62 said:
you need a clockwork mod partition of 445 mb with a 5 mb partition size. if you download the handy program called hd2 toolkit the process is very easy. enjoy
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Hey out of curiosity, is the System ya always gonna be 5? (Sorry I meant the 1st number in the parition for example 5/170/5). I havent ever seeing it being changed when looking at the dev threads in roms.
faol1n said:
Hey out of curiosity, is the System ya always gonna be 5? (Sorry I meant the 1st number in the parition for example 5/170/5). I havent ever seeing it being changed when looking at the dev threads in roms.
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First one is boot partition (and I dont think it will change) system is second one (that's why it always change)
faol1n said:
Hey out of curiosity, is the System ya always gonna be 5? (Sorry I meant the 1st number in the parition for example 5/170/5). I havent ever seeing it being changed when looking at the dev threads in roms.
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the boot partition normally is 5meg but i have seen larger on some roms
Richy99 said:
the boot partition normally is 5meg but i have seen larger on some roms
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Thanks a lot! That cleared the questions on my mind
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Marvlesz said:
First one is boot partition (and I dont think it will change) system is second one (that's why it always change)
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Thanks for the clarification!
basically its
5meg boot partition for the boot files
445meg for the main rom files
5meg cache although this number can vary and some roms require a 44meg cache partition
i don't understand much about android but is the swap of space not priorty NO1 for most of you users? i've got 30 gb's of OBB and DATA storage and Internal storage is not enough...can't just someone make a script please? I've bought the S5 just a few days ago and am suprised that there is not a mod for this storage issue....Thanks in advance bro's :good:
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fffft said:
Asking nicely might get you further than being strident. Or you could even do a search of the forum. If you had, you would have found that several people have already done that.
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i'm sorry for the misunderstanding, i wasn't trying to be strident
and yes i've searched but couldn't find anything...
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fffft said:
What keywords did you search with?
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galaxy s5 swap
galaxy s5 Ext2int
using the "search all forums" option
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i see there are no SM-T3300NU roms but i did make one in (Cygwin) kitchen on windows 7 ultimate 64bit but i'm still scared to flash it because it is my first rom ive made and i just bought this device and its sooo cool im trying to reach out to others and get some advice on what i should do to see if this rom works or if someone like to try it.
It is a pre-rooted rom with busybox and i made it from the devices firmware (NK1) im also reaching out to devs too because im trying to learn to make roms and apps and i think im doing a great job so far but i guess i need a bit of a push perhaps a mentor or tutor of some sort please if you have any input or help for what im doing here please leave a comment in this tread TY in advance
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I just realized i put this in the wrong area i meant to put it in the general discussion area and im not sure how to delete it from here so i can move it to the right place if someone can let me know that too that would be great ty and sorry.
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https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9AsH1UN4cOTNjVyZ2l3bW9jdVU&authuser=0
dont be scared - flash the ****!
if you leave the bootloader untouched, it cant get bricked.
sub77 said:
dont be scared - flash the ****!
if you leave the bootloader untouched, it cant get bricked.
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LOL!!
what exaclty is the bootloader? and how can i check if i did leave it untouched?
sry still in training
btw can you maybe look at the rom i made and tell me what ya think if you know about these things?
mrdreamers said:
LOL!!
what exaclty is the bootloader? and how can i check if i did leave it untouched?
sry still in training
btw can you maybe look at the rom i made and tell me what ya think if you know about these things?
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I forget exactly what the bootloader file was called but your zipped rom should contain boot.img and a few folders like system, bla bla bla. To make sure, be sure that in your updater script, contains the correct mounting points/partition points so the zip rom can flash the stuff into the right areas. As long none of those mounting/partition stuff isn't leading to the bootloader. I would ask an Dev regarding those mounting points. I assume you ran this through a kitchen correct?
-DUHA
upload it so we can test it
if you wanna help lol
Dude..., Dude ?!? Dude ?!?!?!?!
sm-t330nu bootloader is @
/dev/block/mmcblk0p3 sbl1
[i think] xD
there is no way you could possibly overwrite that with any rom build/mod , unless of course you are
a world class dummy. And since there are no dummies anywhere on XDA [ ... EVER !!! ] :silly:
There's no need to worry right ?????????
m
IT's FINALLY SPRING !!!
DUHAsianSKILLZ said:
I forget exactly what the bootloader file was called but your zipped rom should contain boot.img and a few folders like system, bla bla bla. To make sure, be sure that in your updater script, contains the correct mounting points/partition points so the zip rom can flash the stuff into the right areas. As long none of those mounting/partition stuff isn't leading to the bootloader. I would ask an Dev regarding those mounting points. I assume you ran this through a kitchen correct?
-DUHA
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yes i used Cygwin kitchen in dos on windows 7 ultimate 64bit and ty for the info.
emoboy (Official Name!) said:
upload it so we can test it
if you wanna help lol
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how do i upload the rom here?
it be the first time ive uploaded a rom here
moonbutt74 said:
Dude..., Dude ?!? Dude ?!?!?!?!
sm-t330nu bootloader is @
/dev/block/mmcblk0p3 sbl1
[i think] xD
there is no way you could possibly overwrite that with any rom build/mod , unless of course you are
a world class dummy. And since there are no dummies anywhere on XDA [ ... EVER !!! ] :silly:
There's no need to worry right ?????????
m
IT FINALLY SPRING !!!
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hey moon you think you might take a look at it?
and ill check the path you and DUHAsianSKILLZ gave me but he says i need to know the mounting points how do i go by doing that or getting those?
mrdreamers said:
how do i upload the rom here?
it be the first time ive uploaded a rom here
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588 posts since 2009 and you dont know how to upload a file?????????
omg
mrdreamers said:
hey moon you think you might take a look at it?
and ill check the path you and DUHAsianSKILLZ gave me but he says i need to know the mounting points how do i go by doing that or getting those?
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M,
create an account at androidfilehost and apply for developer status so you
can upload there, or upload it to google drive or mega. I'd need to see what it
is you are actually working on. @sub77 makes a good point, if you won't
test out your own work then why get into it? You would be well served, as emoboy
does a lousy job of getting across, to suspend further question and do more
reading, reading, reading, especially my posts for a wonderful mix of lame humour,
dumb questions, insightful remarks, astute observations, bad spelling, and even
worse language in some situations ! xD
emoboy (Official Name!) said:
588 posts since 2009 and you dont know how to upload a file?????????
omg
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Kid, your 15, i'd think confusion goes with the territory. Be snarky if you must, but, be helpful
while your at it. Savvy?
m
BTW this thread belongs in q&a.
@mrdreamers if you want......send me the updater-script and your partition layout (via PM or on my hangouts.....its my email in my profile) and I'll take a look at it.
emoboy (Official Name!) said:
588 posts since 2009 and you dont know how to upload a file?????????
omg
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i should have explained i do know how but its just when i do it it crashes and says web page not available, any ideas why it does this?
g_ding84 said:
@mrdreamers if you want......send me the updater-script and your partition layout (via PM or on my hangouts.....its my email in my profile) and I'll take a look at it.
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Kool! TY sooo much!!
can you tell me where in the rom i would find these?
Update: found updater-script
looking for the other right now.
mrdreamers said:
i should have explained i do know how but its just when i do it it crashes and says web page not available, any ideas why it does this?
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I would imagine because the filesize is too big, XDA has filesize limits for different file types, and I can't imagine an entire rom zip being smaller than the cut-off. Moonbutt74 is right (protip, he always is and even on the rare occasions he isn't he's still much cleverer than you or me), upload it to android file host (you do have to request developer status, but they should approve it within like an hour or two max iirc) or google drive if you're really too impatient to wait for android file host
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i should have explained i do know how but its just when i do it it crashes and says web page not available, any ideas why it does this?
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plz f*** me and click on upload and choose the file you want to upload on your google drive account... thats it !!! lol
thisisapoorusernamechoice said:
I would imagine because the filesize is too big, XDA has filesize limits for different file types, and I can't imagine an entire rom zip being smaller than the cut-off. Moonbutt74 is right (protip, he always is and even on the rare occasions he isn't he's still much cleverer than you or me), upload it to android file host (you do have to request developer status, but they should approve it within like an hour or two max iirc) or google drive if you're really too impatient to wait for android file host
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TY for that , how do i request dev status?
mrdreamers said:
TY for that , how do i request dev status?
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Assuming you've already made an account and are logged into it, there is a drop-down menu on the upper right-hand corner of the page that should say, "Hey, <yourusername>" Click it and select settings. The fourth setting down under user settings > my preferences should be called "request developer/upload access", that's the one you're after
emoboy (Official Name!) said:
plz f*** me and click on upload and choose the file you want to upload on your google drive account... thats it !!! lol
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im uploading it now on my google drive
how do i link it to this thread when it's done uploading?
also before i do i need to get dev status right?
but i need to find out how to request that as well.
mrdreamers said:
im uploading it now on my google drive
how do i link it to this thread when it's done uploading?
also before i do i need to get dev status right?
but i need to find out how to request that as well.
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You need dev status for android file host, not google drive. When making posts use the Insert Link button to link to your upload links. Any file uploaded to your google drive that you allowed to be shared with the public should have its own URL. Any file you upload to android file host will definitely be given its own url. You can copy/paste that url into Insert Link into your post/thread
So I decided to run a quick backup of the phone system files with TWRP and I noticed that it has a system_image.emmc.win file that are 6GB in size. My question is this. Is this a complete image of the phone's base setup so when things go south we can use this file to go back to? Or is it something else??
swehes said:
So I decided to run a quick backup of the phone system files with TWRP and I noticed that it has a system_image.emmc.win file that are 6GB in size. My question is this. Is this a complete image of the phone's base setup so when things go south we can use this file to go back to? Or is it something else??
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Can you share your backup with me? I just brink my phone and really need to install the system again. I think a lot of people are also having the same problems as me.
warofhero said:
Can you share your backup with me? I just brink my phone and really need to install the system again. I think a lot of people are also having the same problems as me.
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What files do you need? The big base image is 6GB big.
swehes said:
What files do you need? The big base image is 6GB big.
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I think I found some backups that was posted by jcadduono, https://idlekernel.com/flash-tools/firmware/ailsa_ii_A2017U/B20/
I see a lot of backups which one should I use to reinstall the OS? DO i need to install them all or just system.img only?
To the best of my knownledge, you don't want or need that system.img in your backups. I know on my nexus 6p you don't use it. big waste of space. Perhaps something a dev needs???
Barsky said:
To the best of my knownledge, you don't want or need that system.img in your backups. I know on my nexus 6p you don't use it. big waste of space. Perhaps something a dev needs???
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I would think that big image file would be the image used for a factory reset with all the program, system file and such so they can just reset it quick and easy. And if that is the case, wouldn't that be what is needed by the devs?
swehes said:
I would think that big image file would be the image used for a factory reset with all the program, system file and such so they can just reset it quick and easy. And if that is the case, wouldn't that be what is needed by the devs?
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Hmm the files that I just downloaded are not working. It gives errors maybe I did something wrong.
Can you send me your system image 6 GB file? Thank you
warofhero said:
Hmm the files that I just downloaded are not working. It gives errors maybe I did something wrong.
Can you send me your system image 6 GB file? Thank you
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I'm uploading it to my dropbox right now. It is estimated to take about 5 hrs.
swehes said:
I'm uploading it to my dropbox right now. It is estimated to take about 5 hrs.
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Thank You so much
warofhero said:
Thank You so much
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I'm currently over my quota so I hope this one works
HERE
People should not mess around with things they don't know how to fix... why did you even attempt to do any mods and not have a clue how to do a restore?
swehes said:
I'm currently over my quota so I hope this one works
HERE
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Thank you. You are the best.
Updated: Work great, I got my phone working again. Thank You very much. I really appreciate your help especially the time you took to upload this huge file. Thank You again.
warofhero said:
Thank you. You are the best.
Updated: Work great, I got my phone working again. Thank You very much. I really appreciate your help especially the time you took to upload this huge file. Thank You again.
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Out of Curiosity. Was it an image of b20_boot? or was it the factory image?
swehes said:
Out of Curiosity. Was it an image of b20_boot? or was it the factory image?
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YES, It is an image of B20. Thank you bro.
nickcaper said:
People should not mess around with things they don't know how to fix... why did you even attempt to do any mods and not have a clue how to do a restore?
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That's not how it went down. He inadvertently wiped system. And he did know how to fix it, he just didn't have the resource that he needed at hand and was asking for it. What, you've never made a misstep while working on something?
Always thank those who are helpful...and just ignore those who aren't.
tdgillihan said:
That's not how it went down. He inadvertently wiped system. And he did know how to fix it, he just didn't have the resource that he needed at hand and was asking for it. What, you've never made a misstep while working on something?
Always thank those who are helpful...and just ignore those who aren't.
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sure we all make mistakes but ... he dont have any way to flash the phone back as of now. I have yet to see the tool released to re-flash the phones original rom in case the phone gets bricked.
swehes said:
I'm currently over my quota so I hope this one works
HERE
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You don't happen to still have this file around? Was it captured after a bootloader unlock or using tenfar's method?
jkuczera said:
You don't happen to still have this file around? Was it captured after a bootloader unlock or using tenfar's method?
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I do have the file. However my dropbox cancelled my public shares due to excessive traffic.
swehes said:
I do have the file. However my dropbox cancelled my public shares due to excessive traffic.
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I'm pretty surprised that such an important file isn't already widely available. I expected easy unlocking/rooting and custom ROMs at this point. Has this phone not been available for a while now in the US? What's holding everything back?
Anyway, if you could somehow make that file available again I'm sure I wouldn't be the only grateful one.
swehes said:
I do have the file. However my dropbox cancelled my public shares due to excessive traffic.
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Any other place you can upload it to? It might be the only way for the bootloader unlocked group to get future updates (if it was captured without b20_boot).