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[Q] Bricked Phone

I bricked the phone.Anyway, how i did?
1) I flashed B526
2) i edited cust.img but even they are same size, i couldn't copy new to /.cust_backup folder.So i deleted the original one.
3) i thought, i should give a try to Aurora 4.03 from dzo
4) I got into recovery, wiped data, wiped cache, wiped dalvik cache etc.
5) I couldn't install it, anyway then i thought i have to flash B526 again
6) But it stopped around %50 and it said "update failed" but i started the phone, 2 times.
7) With root explorer, i got into /.cust_backup folder but there was only amss.mbn, cust.img with higer size, emmcboot.mbn and boot.img but there wasn't any sign of recovery.img
8) I tried to copy 5.5.0.4 recovery file but there wasn't enough space for it so i deleted cust.img again but after i deleted it, "there isn't enough space" said root explorer nothing changed
9) i deleted amss.mbn, managed to copy recovery.img
10) Restarted phone but then i realized i can't get into recovery mode or start phone normally.
11) Because Huawei blocked bootloader mode, now i have a bricked phone.I tried 5 or 6 times flashing stock rom but update failed again and again
12) Packed up the phone, will send technical support tonight.
- I tried flashing without battery
- I tried mounting with ubuntu
Nothing changed
Any ideas?

Already sent.Thanks, who helped me and who wanna help but couldn't do it

Hi
Space is not enough to flash any ROMs;
Bootloader is locked,you could not edit that sector.
So is there a special ROM that is very small and allows to edit the bootloader?
Here is the MINI ROM: (thread is from anzhi,only copy the download url.)
115,com/file/clyzgmw1
(replace " , " by ". ")
Click the "电信下载“ right besides the red link"VIP ...."
Flash it than edit the bootloader~
NOTICE: I format the whole sector ,and the file including IMEI was missing
'Cause I don't know how to edit recovery or other system files like .mbn,
so just delete the abnormal big file and you would be able to flash any ROM s

shuiyunxingzuo said:
Hi
Space is not enough to flash any ROMs;
Bootloader is locked,you could not edit that sector.
So is there a special ROM that is very small and allows to edit the bootloader?
Here is the MINI ROM: (thread is from anzhi,only copy the download url.)
115,com/file/clyzgmw1
(replace " , " by ". ")
Click the "电信下载“ right besides the red link"VIP ...."
Flash it than edit the bootloader~
NOTICE: I format the whole sector ,and the file including IMEI was missing
'Cause I don't know how to edit recovery or other system files like .mbn,
so just delete the abnormal big file and you would be able to flash any ROM s
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Hi, Thank you for this, gonna try it now
Hope it works.
*EDIT: I'm having a problem downloading this file. It is extremely slow to download and once downloaded it is corrupt. I've tried 3 times now. Any chance anyone who has downloaded could upload it to a European or US host?
Thanks in advance.

shuiyunxingzuo said:
Hi
Space is not enough to flash any ROMs;
Bootloader is locked,you could not edit that sector.
So is there a special ROM that is very small and allows to edit the bootloader?
Here is the MINI ROM: (thread is from anzhi,only copy the download url.)
115,com/file/clyzgmw1
(replace " , " by ". ")
Click the "电信下载“ right besides the red link"VIP ...."
Flash it than edit the bootloader~
NOTICE: I format the whole sector ,and the file including IMEI was missing
'Cause I don't know how to edit recovery or other system files like .mbn,
so just delete the abnormal big file and you would be able to flash any ROM s
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Where were you 3 days ago I have already sent my phone to technical service
xmsnx said:
Hi, Thank you for this, gonna try it now
Hope it works.
*EDIT: I'm having a problem downloading this file. It is extremely slow to download and once downloaded it is corrupt. I've tried 3 times now. Any chance anyone who has downloaded could upload it to a European or US host?
Thanks in advance.
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Here but i think it is for cwm

Thanks, it needs unzipping. In there is a UPDATE.APP file

xmsnx said:
Thanks, it needs unzipping. In there is a UPDATE.APP file
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What?
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Tmp341 said:
What?
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Woohoo, after having a brick on my desk for about 6 weeks, I've finally got my phone up and running again. Even the IMEI didn't mess up
Instructions

xmsnx said:
Woohoo, after having a brick on my desk for about 6 weeks, I've finally got my phone up and running again. Even the IMEI didn't mess up
Instructions
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You couldn't reach bootloader before, could you?

No I couldn't.
Sent from my Galaxy far, far away!

I looked technical service's web site and it shows that my phone is within the warranty I hope it won't change
Update : They say, my phone's motherboard is going to change. They are waiting for it

[Q] How to root ZTE V788D?

I need to root this phone. It has android 2.3.6
I tried searching in google but only CHINESE tutorials came up...
I tried superoneclick, z4root and unlock root. Nothing seems to work for me.
I also tried this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1319257
but I can''t start clockworkmod.
I used root checker to see what files I'm missing and it said su and sudo are not found.
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nevermind. I did it

supermeggs said:
nevermind. I did it
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May I know how to do it? Many thanks.

SOLVED, succesfully root ZTE V788D
I succesfully rooted ZTE V788D. So share the experience. It needs know a little bit chinese. It is here: b bs .malshenz u. co m/read-htm-tid-107055-fpage-2.h tml and it is very easy. (REMIND: I tried on Windows 7 but it doesn't work, it needs Windows XP!!!) 1) download and install drivers drom file V788D驱动, download from page: w w w . zte. co m. cn/cndata/mobile/mobileinfo/201204/t20120405_299693.h tm l (maybe needs reboot) 2) download three programs from post from b b s. malshenzu. c om/read-htm-tid-107055-fpage-2.ht m l , 3)copy root_73356 zip file to SD card. 3) unzip and install MotoHelper_2140_Driver_550, 4) link USB cable 5)unzip and run recovery_V788_v2 , it flash the chinese flasher(if not or if it stops on WO screen, remove battery and reboot and try again, I did it twice. 6) reboot to recovery (sound up and power button) . 7) on chinese screen find 从SD卡选择刷机机包 ,　choose your root_73356 zip file on SD card, enter and it will flash root. 8) reboot 重启,　and that is it, ROOT!

bawei said:
I succesfully rooted ZTE V788D. So share the experience. It needs know a little bit chinese. It is here: b bs .malshenz u. co m/read-htm-tid-107055-fpage-2.h tml and it is very easy. (REMIND: I tried on Windows 7 but it doesn't work, it needs Windows XP!!!) 1) download and install drivers drom file V788D驱动, download from page: w w w . zte. co m. cn/cndata/mobile/mobileinfo/201204/t20120405_299693.h tm l (maybe needs reboot) 2) download three programs from post from b b s. malshenzu. c om/read-htm-tid-107055-fpage-2.ht m l , 3)copy root_73356 zip file to SD card. 3) unzip and install MotoHelper_2140_Driver_550, 4) link USB cable 5)unzip and run recovery_V788_v2 , it flash the chinese flasher(if not or if it stops on WO screen, remove battery and reboot and try again, I did it twice. 6) reboot to recovery (sound up and power button) . 7) on chinese screen find 从SD卡选择刷机机包 ,　choose your root_73356 zip file on SD card, enter and it will flash root. 8) reboot 重启,　and that is it, ROOT!
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thanks this works

Appendix: If you succesfully flash root (or ROM) you can discover that if reboot to recovery, it is back in factory english recovery. If you want upload the chinese recovery flasher to V788D again, it doesn't work. The very simply SOLUTION: 1) after install RE(root explorer) go to /system/ and erase the recovery-from-boot.p file 2) go to system/etc and erase the install-recovery.sh file. 3) on windows XP run the recovery_V788_v2.exe and reflash it again. Reboot phone to recovery and you have got the chinese recovery again ! ! !
Enjoy!

[Guide] Existenz Ultra 2.0.0/2.1.5 Bootloop fix (30/03/2014)

I saw that a lot of people like me are facing bootloop while installing Existenz Ultra 2.0 on Locked Bootloader.
So,I've made a fix for you... Tested 100%...
"Existenz 2.0 fix" is not a flashable zip... It contains some files that need to be replaced
from the original "existenz 2.0" ROM zip by niaboc79.. However,"Existenz 2.1.5 fix" is flashable
Required Tools:
Winrar ( you must do the adding and removing tasks with winrar or this type of software,otherwise
you may face problem)
Files needed:
1. existenz 2 fix by alone_in_dark
2. existenz ultra 2.1.5 fix by alone_in_dark
3. Jb .266 kernel only
Modding Instructions:
1. Make a backup of original "existenz 2.0" rom zip file. (so that,if anything goes wrong..you
don't have to download the main file again)
2. Open the zip file with winrar and delete "META-INF" folder.
3. Delete "bin" and "xbin" folder located in "system" folder. ( Don't delete the whole system folder)
4. Copy those folders from my provided "existenz ultra 2 fix" zip and paste them in original rom zip. (META-INF in
main folder and "bin" and "xbin" under system folder)
5. You are ready to flash the ROM...
6. After installing,don't update from OTA updater... I have provided the "fixed 2.1.5 update" and it is a flashable zip
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Flashing Instruction:
1. Root your JB 4.1.2 and install a recovery
2. In CWM, Wipe "data","cache" and "dalvik"... No need to mount "system"
3. Flash the "Modified existenz 2.0" rom u have just created (Don't turn off or reboot after flashing)
4. Flash "Updated Super SU" from HERE
5. Turn off the device from CWM
6. Flash "JB 266 kernel only" through flashtool...
7. After booting up,Install THIS CWM
8. Install "existenz 2.1.5 update fix" provided
9. Enjoy.... and don't forget to press the thanks button...

Awesome
Bro, finally after a infinite bootloop last night i success by your solution. Thank you so much
I appreciate your help.
Off Topic- Glad to see you are from Bangladesh

arifkpi said:
Bro, finally after a infinite bootloop last night i success by your solution. Thank you so much
I appreciate your help.
Off Topic- Glad to see you are from Bangladesh
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Glad to see u also bro...!!

alone_in_dark said:
Glad to see u also bro...!!
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One little problem. My phone is C5302 but currently everywhere i see C5303(about phone, OTA option, also LTE under Network Mode).
How can i fix this? Flashing baseband, reflash ROM or anyhting similar?
Thanks

arifkpi said:
One little problem. My phone is C5302 but currently everywhere i see C5303(about phone, OTA option, also LTE under Network Mode).
How can i fix this? Flashing baseband, reflash ROM or anyhting similar?
Thanks
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Nope bro...!! It can't be fixed because most of the roms available on xda are based on C5303 LTE... It won't create any problem...!! Mine is also C5302...

big thanks for you mr.alone
i hope you're not alone anymore, especially in the dark
sorry for my bad english.

lucaslexford said:
big thanks for you mr.alone
i hope you're not alone anymore, especially in the dark
sorry for my bad english.
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I m always alone...!!

arifkpi said:
One little problem. My phone is C5302 but currently everywhere i see C5303(about phone, OTA option, also LTE under Network Mode).
How can i fix this? Flashing baseband, reflash ROM or anyhting similar?
Thanks
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Look in the build.prop and change from C5303 to c5302
Gesendet von meinem Xperia SP

thanks for the fix

arifkpi said:
One little problem. My phone is C5302 but currently everywhere i see C5303(about phone, OTA option, also LTE under Network Mode).
How can i fix this? Flashing baseband, reflash ROM or anyhting similar?
Thanks
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You can fix that by the method @joke19 gave, but remember, OTA updater only recognizes C5303 so you won't get the updates unless you change back your device's ID to C5303 in build.prop.
Hope that helps

[Q] Update using Mobile Odin Pro

Hi,
I have a rooted SM-G900F (Galaxy S5).
Today, my phone downloaded an OTA update to go from PDA:G900FXXU1ANG9 CSC:G900FOXX1ANG5 MODEM:G900FXXU1ANG8 to PDA:G900FXXU1ANJ1 CSC:G900FOXX1ANJ1 MODEM:G900FXXU1ANJ1
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The file is an update.zip of about 95Mo in /Cache/Fota.
I thought I should be able to install it with Mobile Odin Pro to not loose Root rights.
But no way, Mobile Odin does not recognize the file from menu "OTA / Update Zip" or from "Open File after copying the file from /Cache/Fota to a folder than Mobile Odin can see.
Message : This is not an OTA / Update Zip file ! ZIP files containing partitions are nor supported. Do you want to extract the ZIP file instead ?
If I click extract, I get : An unknown error occurred during extraction.
So, do I apply this update by clicking on it (see capture) ? will I loose Root Rights ? Or will Mobile Odin Pro detect it and apply it itself preserving Root rights ?
I also downloaded G900FXXU1ANJ1_G900FOXX1ANJ1_G900FXXU1ANJ1_HOME.tar.md5 from Sammobile
So if I apply it with Mobile Odin, will I keep all my applications, contacts, SMS, .... or does it revert to a basic stock ANJ1 rooted rom ?
Regards

nietsab said:
Hi,
I have a rooted SM-G900F (Galaxy S5).
Today, my phone downloaded an OTA update to go from PDA:G900FXXU1ANG9 CSC:G900FOXX1ANG5 MODEM:G900FXXU1ANG8 to PDA:G900FXXU1ANJ1 CSC:G900FOXX1ANJ1 MODEM:G900FXXU1ANJ1
View attachment 2989936
The file is an update.zip of about 95Mo in /Cache/Fota.
I thought I should be able to install it with Mobile Odin Pro to not loose Root rights.
But no way, Mobile Odin does not recognize the file from menu "OTA / Update Zip" or from "Open File after copying the file from /Cache/Fota to a folder than Mobile Odin can see.
Message : This is not an OTA / Update Zip file ! ZIP files containing partitions are nor supported. Do you want to extract the ZIP file instead ?
If I click extract, I get : An unknown error occurred during extraction.
So, do I apply this update by clicking on it (see capture) ? will I loose Root Rights ? Or will Mobile Odin Pro detect it and apply it itself preserving Root rights ?
I also downloaded G900FXXU1ANJ1_G900FOXX1ANJ1_G900FXXU1ANJ1_HOME.tar.md5 from Sammobile
So if I apply it with Mobile Odin, will I keep all my applications, contacts, SMS, .... or does it revert to a basic stock ANJ1 rooted rom ?
Regards
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Just download the whole new rom from Sammobile and flash that with Mobile Odin Pro and delete all OTA, FOTA and Firmware_Update files in /system/app/ and /system/priv-app/. BTW Forget about OTA`s and Kies when you are rooted or you`ll get into trouble.

gee2012 said:
Just download the whole new rom from Sammobile and flash that with Mobile Odin Pro and delete all OTA, FOTA and Firmware_Update files in /system/app/ and /system/priv-app/. BTW Forget about OTA`s and Kies when you are rooted or you`ll get into trouble.
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Thanks
it works well, I think I was just a bit afraid.
Regards

nietsab said:
Thanks
it works well, I think I was just a bit afraid.
Regards
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Great, as long as you know what you`re doing you don`t have to be afraid

Lenovo K3 note, unbrick guide (stock rom installation process)

Required tools:
1. Sp Flash tool mod edit - link removed
2. Drivers mod edit - link removed
3. Firmwares: K50a40mod edit - link removed
Other Varients:mod edit - link removed
4. Windows pc
5. Lenovo K3 Note(ofcorse )
Before doing this, Take Nvram(imei) backup:mod edit - link removed
Download all required files, then unzip.
install drivers, if device not showingin spflash tool(put your pc advanced startup with driver signature enforcement then install drivers)
Stock rom Installation process:
1.Open sp Flash tool.
goto options(located on top left corner)
then select download, in DA DL ALL checksum options tick on both>> USB checksum and Storage checksum(close this window)
2. select scatter-Loading-File from firmware folder.
3. select Download only. (if u select format all+download your imei numbers will be gone)
4. Then click on download button.
5. switch off your mobile, then remove battery and re insert it, then connect
Big right mark will appear after success.
Follow all instructions carefully,
Don't blame me if anything went wrong.
plz download drivers from given link.
use latest spFlashTool.
Press Thanks if my process work.
Thumbs up.:good:

Hi man,
at first I want to thank you, this helped me to unbrick my phone, but ofcourse I did deleted my IMEI, SN and so on.
I know there are few ways how to change it, but none seems to work for me so far. I have the right drivers (v 1.1.13), but not any program is able to connect to my phone except to SP flash tool.
So my question is. Is there any way how to root this version of andriod?
I have already tried Kingroot, RomasteruSU, framaroot and not even MTK Engineering mode was not able to help me change IMEI.
Thanks in advance
M

enterthename said:
Hi man,
at first I want to thank you, this helped me to unbrick my phone, but ofcourse I did deleted my IMEI, SN and so on.
I know there are few ways how to change it, but none seems to work for me so far. I have the right drivers (v 1.1.13), but not any program is able to connect to my phone except to SP flash tool.
So my question is. Is there any way how to root this version of andriod?
I have already tried Kingroot, RomasteruSU, framaroot and not even MTK Engineering mode was not able to help me change IMEI.
Thanks in advance
M
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/k3-note/help/null-invalid-imei-permanent-fix-100-t3472491
follow this tutorial..

panuganties said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/k3-note/help/null-invalid-imei-permanent-fix-100-t3472491
follow this tutorial..
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Hi,
tried to do exactly what is there, but still no luck. I had only APDB before, so I hoped to be successfull this time with MD1_DB.
But what happened. I already had drives and SN writer (2.1504), but downloaded older version (1.1728) anyway. Got into point where phone was connected and in meta mode. The newer version of SN Writer gave me error message pretty fast and calceled meta mode. See SN writers error message img. below.
I have also tried older version, it took bit more time, then it asked me to fill my IMEI for a second time, but ended up with error message again after that. The only thing different was that phone stayed in meta mode. Put second print screen error as well.
Any suggestions?
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enterthename said:
Hi,
tried to do exactly what is there, but still no luck. I had only APDB before, so I hoped to be successfull this time with MD1_DB.
But what happened. I already had drives and SN writer (2.1504), but downloaded older version (1.1728) anyway. Got into point where phone was connected and in meta mode. The newer version of SN Writer gave me error message pretty fast and calceled meta mode. See SN writers error message img. below.
I have also tried older version, it took bit more time, then it asked me to fill my IMEI for a second time, but ended up with error message again after that. The only thing different was that phone stayed in meta mode. Put second print screen error as well.
Any suggestions?
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press and hold volume- and insert usb cable..

thread closed until the download links will be available