FlashFire for locked bootloader G4's - G4 General

Hey guys, I just want to start a general discussion about using FlashFire on G4's with locked bootloaders. We have confirmation that we can install the latest Xposed with it. I've also created a standard backup using it (I have not tried restoring yet). I don't see what would prevent us from installing stock based roms with it.
Here's a screen shot of the backup it created. System, data, and boot all appear to the the correct sizes.
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joshw0000 said:
Hey guys, I just want to start a general discussion about using FlashFire on G4's with locked bootloaders. We have confirmation that we can install the latest Xposed with it. I've also created a standard backup using it (I have not tried restoring yet). I don't see what would prevent us from installing stock based roms with it.
Here's a screen shot of the backup it created. System, data, and boot all appear to the the correct sizes.
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Well I think the problem will be this, the app needs to be ran while android is running. If you are restoring the image and it is trying to replace system files it will probably crash at some point resulting in a boot loop. I haven't looked to see how this app works and maybe they have a way but I remember an app a few devs were working on to do the same and he was never able to get it working properly, it would just end up crashing and bootlooping/bricking. If they found a way around that this would be an incredible app!
You can try it out if you want but understand that you will probably softbrick. I highly recommend backing up your current system.img using the guide in the root method we have. That way you can put it in download mode and restore.

Apps like this wont allow flashing system but we should be able to flash a custom recovery, which would allow rom flashing. It depends on software.
I would guess that the stock rom has verification checks for partitions on the phone. We would probably have to do a custom recovery, boot into TWRP, and immediately flash a custom rom without said checks. I think we'll get there eventually but I am waiting on the devs to do their thing.
We have KDZ stock files to flash if things go bad. I am not saying to try it but if anyone feels confident in testing, it should be recoverable if things screw up, but most likely you will brick your phone.

Flashfire boot in a minimalistic os to work there.
You can also use partition flasher to flash system.img, boot.img and so on. To flash system img is no problem with locked boot loader at all. But the device can not boot with twrp installed with an locked Bootloader. The signature is not correct, so softbrick.

player911 said:
Apps like this wont allow flashing system but we should be able to flash a custom recovery, which would allow rom flashing. It depends on software.
I would guess that the stock rom has verification checks for partitions on the phone. We would probably have to do a custom recovery, boot into TWRP, and immediately flash a custom rom without said checks. I think we'll get there eventually but I am waiting on the devs to do their thing.
We have KDZ stock files to flash if things go bad. I am not saying to try it but if anyone feels confident in testing, it should be recoverable if things screw up, but most likely you will brick your phone.
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You're a dev. lol. Anyways, we can flash stock roms with this. As long as it's running a stock kernel, it shouldn't be a problem. A modified kernel would most likely trigger secure boot error.

player911 said:
Apps like this wont allow flashing system but we should be able to flash a custom recovery, which would allow rom flashing. It depends on software.
I would guess that the stock rom has verification checks for partitions on the phone. We would probably have to do a custom recovery, boot into TWRP, and immediately flash a custom rom without said checks. I think we'll get there eventually but I am waiting on the devs to do their thing.
We have KDZ stock files to flash if things go bad. I am not saying to try it but if anyone feels confident in testing, it should be recoverable if things screw up, but most likely you will brick your phone.
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On the contrary. Coming from Samsung, this is how roms are installed on those devices with locked bootloaders. It flashes the system images perfectly working around the Locked boot loader. Just don't try to flash a bootloaders.

I was wondering how the s6 was running Roms. Was it an easy process? And why aren't they doing this on the G4?
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I was wondering how the s6 was running Roms. Was it an easy process? And why aren't they doing this on the G4?
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You probably need a dev to build a package accordingly. Remove kernel and stuff like that. No one wants to be the tester lol. It would be nice to have a tot file just in case instead of that PR that is breaking cameras. (talking aT&T version of course)
I would LOVE to try out an international rom if they can get it to work with our devices but I have a feeling we will only be able to run rom on the same update we have? Maybe not as long as it works with the kernel

Just as an update...I used FlashFire to successfully restore my stock kernel. Granted, there were no modifications, but it worked.
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The more I hear about flashfire the more I like.
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anyone with a stock at&t system want to pull a backup? that would be a good test for the guys running the pr rom. I'll guinee pig it
I did try restoring the 815 system and boot zip last night but I got nothing but force closes and didnt have time to mess with it because I needed my phone today

diedemus said:
anyone with a stock at&t system want to pull a backup? that would be a good test for the guys running the pr rom. I'll guinee pig it
I did try restoring the 815 system and boot zip last night but I got nothing but force closes and didnt have time to mess with it because I needed my phone today
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I would totally do it but I don't want to have to factory wipe my device :-/ Just a pain to set it up again lol, I'm sure someone with more time on their hands can do it. Exciting, hope you can get the 815 working, there may be some changes needed to get everything to work
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diedemus said:
anyone with a stock at&t system want to pull a backup? that would be a good test for the guys running the pr rom. I'll guinee pig it
I did try restoring the 815 system and boot zip last night but I got nothing but force closes and didnt have time to mess with it because I needed my phone today
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looks like you need to try to get this 10f update that fixes touch issues, if we could get that going we will be in paradise unless the fix was in the kernel

diedemus said:
anyone with a stock at&t system want to pull a backup? that would be a good test for the guys running the pr rom. I'll guinee pig it
I did try restoring the 815 system and boot zip last night but I got nothing but force closes and didnt have time to mess with it because I needed my phone today
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Wait, would this image file work? http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-g4/development/root-images-h81010b-h81010e-t3168427 worth a shot. I'm not sure if that is the full system or not

joshuadjohnson22 said:
I would totally do it but I don't want to have to factory wipe my device :-/ Just a pain to set it up again lol, I'm sure someone with more time on their hands can do it. Exciting, hope you can get the 815 working, there may be some changes needed to get everything to work
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No factory reset needed. Just don't include the data and cache partitions in the backup. . Since the system partition is not editable without root it is never changed. When a factory reset is performed all that happens is the data and cache partitions are wiped.
Edit: This is why root survives a factory reset.

CAG-man said:
No factory reset needed. Just don't include the data and cache partitions in the backup. . Since the system partition is not editable without root it is never changed. When a factory reset is performed all that happens is the data and cache partitions are wiped.
Edit: This is why root survives a factory reset.
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ok... I'll trust you. I have xposed installed so you will have to live with it if it made changes to system and the system.prop edit. I will want to send it directly to you first before I post it in case something stays lol PM me (it is backing up now btw)
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CAG-man said:
No factory reset needed. Just don't include the data and cache partitions in the backup. . Since the system partition is not editable without root it is never changed. When a factory reset is performed all that happens is the data and cache partitions are wiped.
Edit: This is why root survives a factory reset.
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also I backed up my system.img file before I rooted it using the adb commands maybe this will be useful too? Let me know.
EDIT: if you do not have the data partition exact won't it just have force closes and boot loops? I just have horrible memories on my G3 where I accidentally wiped data and even after flashing new roms i had force closes.
EDIT AGAIN: Currently uploading, I will PM you and the other requester @diedemus the file here in a minute. keep me posted
EDIT LAST: PM Sent

grabbing it now, we'll see how it goes
*edit 1* First attempt gave me the security error..... on to round 2

diedemus said:
grabbing it now, we'll see how it goes
*edit 1* First attempt gave me the security error..... on to round 2
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Hmm interesting, Fingers crossed, what can you do differently the second time?
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just an update to flashfire... i was able to do a full backup for now. the black screen is a bit scary at first, u dont know if it hangs or not u just have to be patient. now i want to try if xposed will really work. *crossfingers*
edit.. xposed framework works!! finally!
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diedemus said:
grabbing it now, we'll see how it goes
*edit 1* First attempt gave me the security error..... on to round 2
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You're restoring this with FlashFire?
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You're restoring this with FlashFire?
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yeah, it seems to work but we don't know if we can manage flashing a different version of stock yet. He is testing that out. Would love to get someone with 10F to install the app and back up system, data (with a factory wipe) and boot using FlashFire and see if we can get the touchscreen fix.

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OS command delay

Hi,
I recently bought a refurbished Nexus 7 and after creating 4 users and installing some apps on them the tablet started to act strange... e.g. when I open settings and tap any of the category it doesn't open... I need to press back and wait 30 sec or more. The same happens with Google Play when I tap install. Also with all other apps (EXCEPT games). Note: The tablet isn't laggy. I don't know what to do Please help
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Please help !!!!! :crying: This thing is getting worse
Try wiping cache. In recovery preferably.
Okay. And that will erase the temporary files and cache files NOT user data, correct? :fingers-crossed:
You've tried rebooting?
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Yes. The same thing happens. I tried to enter recovery mode to erase the cache but i got the message "no command" and the green Android laying on its back with a red triangle over it. Any opinions?
BTW, on boot a white open padlock appears. That means is rooted? I also installed Root Checker and said that i don't have root acces. If it's rooted then can I unroot? (bcz i'm thinking of a warranty replacement)
The open lock means the boot loader has been unlocked. You still need to install super user, there's instructions posted search for it. Recovery wasn't installed properly. I missed a step my first time and had the same dead android, again is posted in the instructions on rooting and installing cwm.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2150661
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It probably means recovery wasn't installed at all.
SlowCobra96 said:
The open lock means the boot loader has been unlocked. You still need to install super user, there's instructions posted search for it. Recovery wasn't installed properly. I missed a step my first time and had the same dead android, again is posted in the instructions on rooting and installing cwm.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2150661
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Umm, ok.. But, I don't need CMW and Root on my N7. So, there is a way to come back to the original, pure JB 4.2.2 ? To be like a brand new unit? (with NO mods at all)
If you want it completely stock like factory new there is a thread sticky on how to do that as well.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1907796
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Thanks! And what about the recovery mode/'no command' error? ---- The link you gave me will solve this problem as well?
Sorry for n00b questions
bv31top said:
Thanks! And what about the recovery mode/'no command' error? ---- The link you gave me will solve this problem as well?
Sorry for n00b questions
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The problem is that it appears there is no recovery installed thus the no command error. So you need to start with using the knowledge from the first thread I posted to get a recovery installed. From there you can try to wipe cache and dalvik cache then fix permissions. Or just follow the second thread to start completely fresh with a new install of jb 4.2.2.
EDIT: here is a guide for using adb and fast boot. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2225405
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bv31top said:
Umm, ok.. But, I don't need CMW and Root on my N7. So, there is a way to come back to the original, pure JB 4.2.2 ? To be like a brand new unit? (with NO mods at all)
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Gonna lag for sure then.
Rooting's best side effect is being able to tweak and streamline your device to make it as zippy as possible. Never will be as smooth running unrooted stock with no tweaks.
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I did a factory reset and now I made two users and installed around 5 apps. Now it's ok (no more delay). I think the problem is that the RAM/CPU becomes very slow with 4 users and many apps on them. I can only hope 4.3 will be better in managing multi-user devices. Anyway, the open padlock is still there.
Or just follow the second thread to start completely fresh with a new install of jb 4.2.2.
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So, a fresh install with the method you gave me in the 2nd link can fix recovery mode (no command) and lock the bootloader?
Yes or No?
bv31top said:
I did a factory reset and now I made two users and installed around 5 apps. Now it's ok (no more delay). I think the problem is that the RAM/CPU becomes very slow with 4 users and many apps on them. I can only hope 4.3 will be better in managing multi-user devices. Anyway, the open padlock is still there.
So, a fresh install with the method you gave me in the 2nd link can fix recovery mode (no command) and lock the bootloader?
Yes or No?
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Highly recommend you look into MultiROM. Like having multiple operating systems on a PC, you can install how ever many ROMs you want on your device that you will be able to pick which to boot from. There is less lag running different ROMs on there then stock 4.2.2.
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Highly recommend you look into MultiROM. Like having multiple operating systems on a PC, you can install how ever many ROMs you want on your device that you will be able to pick which to boot from. There is less lag running different ROMs on there then stock 4.2.2.
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Interesting...But, I'm not interested in setting up multiple OSs on my N7. At least not now.
Thanks, anyway.
bv31top said:
Interesting...But, I'm not interested in setting up multiple OSs on my N7. At least not now.
Thanks, anyway.
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Why do you prefer to have 4 accounts on 1 ROM? Especially when it is causing you increasingly more trouble? And I am doubtful 4.3 would be a significantly better at "multi-usering".
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Why do you prefer to have 4 accounts on 1 ROM? Especially when it is causing you increasingly more trouble? And I am doubtful 4.3 would be a significantly better at "multi-usering".
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Just hoping U know... I know that it's 90% sure that will run ultra-smooth and problem-free, but I don't want to mess around with rooting, ROMs etc.
Now I'm waiting for @SlowCobra96 to respond to my question cuz his explanation was kinda odd.
One more question: When I tried to clear cache (from the UI because the recovery is f***ed up) I ended up with ~500MB cache from 600MB
Did anybody experience this problem?
bv31top said:
Just hoping U know... I know that it's 90% sure that will run ultra-smooth and problem-free, but I don't want to mess around with rooting, ROMs etc.
Now I'm waiting for @SlowCobra96 to respond to my question cuz his explanation was kinda odd.
One more question: When I tried to clear cache (from the UI because the recovery is f***ed up) I ended up with ~500MB cache from 600MB
Did anybody experience this problem?
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Read the links I included they tell you what they do and how to do it. One is to install cwm and then a new rom if you so choose the other is to make the tablet like the day it came out of the box.
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SlowCobra96 said:
Read the links I included they tell you what they do and how to do it. One is to install cwm and then a new rom if you so choose the other is to make the tablet like the day it came out of the box.
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Ok... I think I will give it a try with the 2nd link.
And the cache problem?

[Q] Odin Flash Failure - Advice Please

I've tried to flash my GT-I9505 using Odin and it's failed (please see screen grab below).
I used "I9505XXUBMH1-PRE-ROOTED-ODEX-FULL" from post 5 of this thread
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2250824
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A few weeks ago, I tried "I9505XXUBMGA-PRE-ROOTED-ODEX-FULL" from the same thread and that failed and locked up my phone.
Which I had to pay to get the phone re-flashed properly.
(I've used the above successfully in the past).
Now, I'm in the same position again with a failed flash and probably paying to have it fixed again.
On the phone itself, the progress bar is only 2mm long. So if I switch it off, it will probably mess everything up.
What should I do now, while it's still connected to the PC and how can I successfully flash it in the future ?
Thank you.
What firmware's currently on the phone ?
MistahBungle said:
What firmware's currently on the phone ?
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It's 4.2.2.
I've managed to get the phone "working" again, by using "I9505XXUAME2-PRE-ROOTED-KNOX".
Which is on the same thread.
But, since I got the phone working again, I can't get WiFi to switch on. Factory reseting via Settings doesn't fix it.
All the ROMs I downloading in the past (MF8, MGA and MH1) with "ODEX" in the title from the same thread don't work.
Odin (any version), says "Not Responding" when I try them and fails to update (using Win 8.1).
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It's 4.2.2.
I've managed to get the phone "working" again, by using "I9505XXUAME2-PRE-ROOTED-KNOX".
Which is on the same thread.
But, since I got the phone working again, I can't get WiFi to switch on. Factory reseting via Settings doesn't fix it.
All the ROMs I downloading in the past (MF8, MGA and MH1) with "ODEX" in the title from the same thread don't work.
Odin (any version), says "Not Responding" when I try them and fails to update (using Win 8.1).
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Try clearing data , cache and dalvik cache from cwm and do a factory reset in cwm
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Try clearing data , cache and dalvik cache from cwm and do a factory reset in cwm
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Sorry, but I've no idea what you're talking about.
Simple instructions, please.
If it's for post 3: If it's the same as powering off the phone and starting it with Vol. up, Home and Power keys and resetting it that way.
That didn't for resetting the phone and the WiFi problem.
If it's for post 1, please ignore.
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Sorry, but I've no idea what you're talking about.
Simple instructions, please.
If it's for post 3: If it's the same as powering off the phone and starting it with Vol. up, Home and Power keys and resetting it that way.
That didn't for resetting the phone and the WiFi problem.
If it's for post 1, please ignore.
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Just to update.
I've lost all sound and I can't play any music or videos, even the Samsung material.
have u flashed a custom-recovery like cwm, Philz or TWRP?
If "clearing data , cache and dalvik cache" are new for you, plz read more about this all.
btmz said:
have u flashed a custom-recovery like cwm, Philz or TWRP?
If "clearing data , cache and dalvik cache" are new for you, plz read more about this all.
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Thanks for the reply.
CWM
I've deleted the cache partition and wipe data/factory rest.
I can't find the "dalvik cache", I've seen a YT video about it, but it's in "advanced settings", which I don't have.
I'm rooted , SuperSU is installed.
delvik cache is under advance option of philz recovery
AND DO INSTALL THE LATEST PHILZ RECOVERY V 6.0.0.1
Clearing cache/Dalvik ain't going to fix your problem. Your sound/WiFi is busted due to that bootloader issue. You need to flash a 'WiFi fix' (non-HLOS modem) to match your current firmware/bootloader. Go to the modem thread (search; easily found) & find a non-HLOS modem to match your current firmware (and I don't mean 4.2.2 or whatever, I mean XXUA, etc, etc)
Thank you for the replies and help.
This is the WiFi Fix page http://d-h.st/users/DjeMBeY/?fld_id=16262#files
But, my current FW isn't listed (ME2), I've tried ME3 and MEA, I think those are the ones before and after ME2 (maybe wrong).
But, they don't work. I've tried them multiple times.
I'm not sure which others to try.
I'm going to pay and hopefully get it fixed today.
But, I'd still like to know how to fix it, for future use.
It will mess up again, when I root it. That is unless I just stick with "I9505XXUAME2-PRE-ROOTED-KNOX" and not try later updated ROMs which have worked in the past).
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0-0-0 said:
I've tried to flash my GT-I9505 using Odin and it's failed (please see screen grab below).
I used "I9505XXUBMH1-PRE-ROOTED-ODEX-FULL" from post 5 of this thread
Code:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2250824
A few weeks ago, I tried "I9505XXUBMGA-PRE-ROOTED-ODEX-FULL" from the same thread and that failed and locked up my phone.
Which I had to pay to get the phone re-flashed properly.
(I've used the above successfully in the past).
Now, I'm in the same position again with a failed flash and probably paying to have it fixed again.
On the phone itself, the progress bar is only 2mm long. So if I switch it off, it will probably mess everything up.
What should I do now, while it's still connected to the PC and how can I successfully flash it in the future ?
Thank you.
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Maybe this helps ya: HERE
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Joku1981 said:
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Maybe this helps ya: HERE
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Thank you.
My phone is currently at the shop, waiting to be fixed.
But, I'll try those.
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Joku1981 said:
Thank you.
My phone is currently at the shop, waiting to be fixed.
But, I'll try those.
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pla report whats happend.
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pla report whats happend.
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I'm due to collect the phone tomorrow, I received info from them today (Geek Squad at Carphone Warehouse, a company based in the UK), saying that it had been fixed.
I'm guessing they reflashed it. But no info was given on what they did.
After I get it back, I think I'll get rid of it and get a HTC One instead.
Using a custom pre rooted ROM, just seems to mess the phone up.
Hopefully there's another way for the HTC. Plus, I shouldn't need to worry about Knox.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=40778466&postcount=4
Download and flash modem for old bootloader and everything will be back to normal
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lazybeard said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=40778466&postcount=4
Download and flash modem for old bootloader and everything will be back to normal
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Thank you.

Backup Apps?

So, I have the S5(Obviously) and I like to play around with which of the ROMS I like best, but my only problem is having to redownload all my Apps. I can backup my contacts and messages easily and restore them, but when I try to backup/restoring my apps, i'm at a loss.
I've tried titanium backup but when I do I move the backups to my External SD Card so they don't get wiped when I flash it with a new ROM, but when I move them back or anything, it just shows nothing. So basically is there something i'm missing or is there another way to backup my apps+appdata so i'm not spending forever trying to redownload some of my apps?
Veru much appreciated and thanks in advance.
Why are you moving your backups? Why not just back them up to your external card?
You are half way there by using titanium backup........
TiBu can make a zip of your backup that can be restored through CWM.......
Done it myself many times.....
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
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BUT.......If you choose to include app data in the backup zip, make sure the version of Android you are restoring it to, is the same as the version that was on your device when you made the backup.....
App data is *usually* OS version SPECIFIC......so it could be the case that the restored data won't 'play nice' with your new ROM if it's based on a different OS version......
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keithross39 said:
BUT.......If you choose to include app data in the backup zip, make sure the version of Android you are restoring it to, is the same as the version that was on your device when you made the backup.....
App data is *usually* OS version SPECIFIC......so it could be the case that the restored data won't 'play nice' with your new ROM if it's based on a different OS version......
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This could work for me, but I don't have the donate version at the moment unfortunately. So is there another way to achieve this?
I didn't know this about android version but that's nice to know. i plan on sticking with Lolipop but i'll be sure to keep this in mind.
Sorry fella......
TiBu is the only app like this I've ever used....it's all I know.....
It was the first root level access app I purchased after rooting my first ever smartphone somewhere way back in the frozen past.....lol
For what it costs it is *the* single most useful app you'll ever buy......
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
Agreed, I bought it like 6 years ago, invaluable.
Check this Web page. .....
http://m.alternativeto.net/software/titanium-backup/
Might be something worth trying......
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
keithross39 said:
Sorry fella......
TiBu is the only app like this I've ever used....it's all I know.....
It was the first root level access app I purchased after rooting my first ever smartphone somewhere way back in the frozen past.....lol
For what it costs it is *the* single most useful app you'll ever buy......
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
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I don't doubt that, and I can probably buy it here next week or so after I gain some funds. SInce it the holidays I kinda went a little overboard on getting gifts. Haha
Ill probably do that though. Thanks for the help.
Just to make sure I got this right, so basically just open TiBu, backup al my aps and such, then run the "Create "update.zip", move it to me external SD card, flash the ROM, and afterwards just re-dl TiBu, and recover it usng the update.zip, correct?
EDIT: Thanks, i'll check out the site.
You don't use TiBu to 'flash' the zip......you use a custom recovery....
I've always used one version or another of CWM, I should think that you can use TWRP instead, but having not used that recovery, I can't say for certain.
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
keithross39 said:
You don't use TiBu to 'flash' the zip......you use a custom recovery....
I've always used one version or another of CWM, I should think that you can use TWRP instead, but having not used that recovery, I can't say for certain.
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
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Oh no, sorry I knew that you didn't use TiBu to flash the zip. xD Sorry, I use FlashFire for that. Shoulda used more detail or explain better last time.
1. Create the Backup
2. Create the Update.zip
3. Backup whatever else I feel I need to on my phone
4. Move it all to my external SD Card
5. Flash the ROM with FlashFire
6. After new ROM is installed and etc, re-download TiBu
7. Then under one of the recovery options, get all the apps from the Update.zip
8. Restore whatever else I backedup onto my External SD card.
9. ??
10. Profit
(9 and 10, couldn't help myself. xD)
Lol.....
In essence, correct......
Point 7 though......
You don't touch the zip.....no extracting or anything like that necessary.....
Simply boot into (custom CWM or TWRP) recovery (this won't work with stock recovery.....or even CM recovery), locate the update zip and flash like you would a ROM zip......nothing else needed......
Edit.....TiBu will be included in the update zip....
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
keithross39 said:
Lol.....
In essence, correct......
Point 7 though......
You don't touch the zip.....no extracting or anything like that necessary.....
Simply boot into (custom CWM or TWRP) recovery (this won't work with stock recovery.....or even CM recovery), locate the update zip and flash like you would a ROM zip......nothing else needed......
Edit.....TiBu will be included in the update zip....
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
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Ooh ok, perfect, makes sense then. Thank you so much for the help.
Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk
Exmix said:
Ooh ok, perfect, makes sense then. Thank you so much for the help.
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In my experience the update.zip hasn't worked for me in flashfire, might be better to just back up your apps to external, and then when you reflash it'll all still be there eon your external so long as you don't wipe it, then you boot and restore them in TiBu, that's what I do on my G900A since there's no recovery...
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Rakuu said:
In my experience the update.zip hasn't worked for me in flashfire, might be better to just back up your apps to external, and then when you reflash it'll all still be there eon your external so long as you don't wipe it, then you boot and restore them in TiBu, that's what I do on my G900A since there's no recovery...
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At the moment FlashFire is my only option since I don't have a recovery either(Atleast I don't think so? If someone could tell me how to check to see if I do or not would be great)
But i'm gonna try on FlashFire at somepoint when I can get the Pro version of TiBu
Exmix said:
At the moment FlashFire is my only option since I don't have a recovery either(Atleast I don't think so? If someone could tell me how to check to see if I do or not would be great)
But i'm gonna try on FlashFire at somepoint when I can get the Pro version of TiBu
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If you are currently running a custom ROM, then at the very least you have CM custom recovery....it is relatively easy to flash CWM or TWRP over the top of this, then you can use the newly installed recovery to flash the update zip......no need for Flashfire at all......
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
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To check which recovery you have, simply power the device off, then press and hold power, volume up and home buttons simultaneously until the phone begins to boot. Release all the keys and you'll be in recovery......
The text at the top of the screen will tell you which recovery you have.....
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
keithross39 said:
If you are currently running a custom ROM, then at the very least you have CM custom recovery....it is relatively easy to flash CWM or TWRP over the top of this, then you can use the newly installed recovery to flash the update zip......no need for Flashfire at all......
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
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To check which recovery you have, simply power the device off, then press and hold power, volume up and home buttons simultaneously until the phone begins to boot. Release all the keys and you'll be in recovery......
The text at the top of the screen will tell you which recovery you have.....
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
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Ah ok. I only ever had to do this on my Nexus 7 tablet and that was Power+Vol Down and when I tried it on this it didn't work and I never really had to need to check, so when I do this I get this:
Code:
Android system recovery <3e>
LRX2IT.G900VVRU2BOG5
Volume up/down to move highlight;
power button to select
reboot system now
apply update from ADP
apply update from external storage
apply update from cache
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
reboot to bootloader
power down
view recovery logs
# MANUAL MODE #
-- Applying Multi-CSC...
Applied the CDC-code : VZW
Successfully applied multi-CSC.
So I should be able to apply the update.zip from this menu from what im understanding, but which option would I choose? :X I assume the "Apply update from external storage".
Also, thank you again so much for the help, you've made this a tremendous learning experience.
Exmix said:
Ah ok. I only ever had to do this on my Nexus 7 tablet and that was Power+Vol Down and when I tried it on this it didn't work and I never really had to need to check, so when I do this I get this:
Code:
Android system recovery <3e>
LRX2IT.G900VVRU2BOG5
Volume up/down to move highlight;
power button to select
reboot system now
apply update from ADP
apply update from external storage
apply update from cache
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
reboot to bootloader
power down
view recovery logs
# MANUAL MODE #
-- Applying Multi-CSC...
Applied the CDC-code : VZW
Successfully applied multi-CSC.
So I should be able to apply the update.zip from this menu from what im understanding, but which option would I choose? :X I assume the "Apply update from external storage".
Also, thank you again so much for the help, you've made this a tremendous learning experience.
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Hey no problem fella......
The text at the top says 3e which means stock recovery.....i'm guessing you are currently running a Samsung firmware....
Unfortunately you cannot flash the update zip from stock recovery.....
It *has* to be a custom recovery which would normally come as part of a custom rom......
Although, a standalone custom recovery can also be flashed on top of a stock firmware......just got to make sure the recovery you flash is compatible with the firmware.....
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
keithross39 said:
Hey no problem fella......
The text at the top says 3e which means stock recovery.....i'm guessing you are currently running a Samsung firmware....
Unfortunately you cannot flash the update zip from stock recovery.....
It *has* to be a custom recovery which would normally come as part of a custom rom......
Although, a standalone custom recovery can also be flashed on top of a stock firmware......just got to make sure the recovery you flash is compatible with the firmware.....
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
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Well i'm running the Phoenix ROM. So do you have any links or Tips on how to get a custom recovery onto mine so I can make this possible?
Like I had mentioned I really enjoy trying out new ROMs and wanna try more I just hate having to re-install all my APPs and such. =\
EDIT: I found this link here and it this seems liek it may work since i'm on the G900V version, but I just want a little confirmation on if this can work before I just jump right in. =P
I have a variant of the device that doesn't have a locked bootloader.....so (fortunately for me) I don't have to jump through the same loops as you do in order to modify my device.....
as a result, I'm not familiar with the processes needed for locked bootloader devices, I also cannot state what will or will not work with any certainty......
Having said that, I've been a member on here for some time, and whenever I've seen mention of Safe strap, it's generally been a positive comment.....speaking as someone who hasn't had to work around a locked bootloader, it would seem to be a good option, but if it were me, I'd be looking for some informed confirmation before I used it.......
Sorry I can't be any more help than that, but I really don't want to hand out advice that bricks somebody else's device.......
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg

Cm-13.1-znh2kas254 ota is out

Hello Guys,
So the cm-13.1-znh2kas254 update is starting to roll out for OPO
No changelogs yet, but i think it's for the July Security Fix
If you can't wait anymore here is the link:
http://builds.cyngn.com/incremental/bacon/cm-bacon-ced5430fc0-to-9f339bddf2-signed.zip
I think you need a stock recovery and unrooted phone to update and also to be on the last CM13.1
PS: My second Thread, please don't be rude haha
EDIT:
about the changelog and Bug Fixes:
https://jira.cyanogenmod.org/projects/BACON/versions/13810
Im getting "system partition has unexpected contents" error. Stock COS13.1, no root nor xposed and CM recovery.
you are sure you're on stock cm-13.1-ZNH2KAS1KN??
Downloading now. Already on stock ZNH2KAS1KN, unrooted, stock recovery.
Will report back once I'm done.
The changelog list is not correct, the fix for Vodafone NZ users getting a roaming issue - is not solved, still have the R on the network icon.
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Flashed ZNH2KAS1KN factory image. Booted into recovery. Applied July OTA. Factory reset.
There's a certain satisfaction that one gets from doing a clean install. [emoji14]
Phone working good so far. Let me restore my data and report back on how it works.
Sent from my SM-G928C
murtaza02 said:
Flashed ZNH2KAS1KN factory image. Booted into recovery. Applied July OTA. Factory reset.
There's a certain satisfaction that one gets from doing a clean install. [emoji14]
Phone working good so far. Let me restore my data and report back on how it works.
Sent from my SM-G928C
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I'm glad i helped ^^
After installing the July update:
1) Boot up time feels way quicker.
2) Smoother animations.
3) What feels like better RAM management, it could also be an effect of the clean install. Apps like Instagram and Tapatalk, launch and load quicker.
4) Twitter App FC's within 10 seconds of it being launched. Tried rebooting. Clearing data. Nothing works.
It's on 25% now. Will charge it up and let you guys know the rest tomorrow.
Sent from my SM-G928C
murtaza02 said:
After installing the July update:
1) Boot up time feels way quicker.
2) Smoother animations.
3) What feels like better RAM management, it could also be an effect of the clean install. Apps like Instagram and Tapatalk, launch and load quicker.
4) Twitter App FC's within 10 seconds of it being launched. Tried rebooting. Clearing data. Nothing works.
It's on 25% now. Will charge it up and let you guys know the rest tomorrow.
Sent from my SM-G928C
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Hi Murtaza - do you use Spotify and Maps at the same time connected to BT? If so, do you hear voice from Maps? I'm having this issue on the June build, 2KAS1KN.
Thanks in advance.
Bangjr said:
Hi Murtaza - do you use Spotify and Maps at the same time connected to BT? If so, do you hear voice from Maps? I'm having this issue on the June build, 2KAS1KN.
Thanks in advance.
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The OPO is my secondary device so I don't use it much. I'll test it out later today though.
Sent from my SM-G928C
Phantogenic said:
The changelog list is not correct, the fix for Vodafone NZ users getting a roaming issue - is not solved, still have the R on the network icon.
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The changelog had only 4 resolved issues yesterday with the roaming one marked as "not resolved". So, it seems to have been changed after the release which is really odd. I suppose it really is unresolved.
murtaza02 said:
Flashed ZNH2KAS1KN factory image. Booted into recovery. Applied July OTA. Factory reset.
There's a certain satisfaction that one gets from doing a clean install. [emoji14]
Phone working good so far. Let me restore my data and report back on how it works.
Sent from my SM-G928C
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I tried doing the same at least 10 times. Clean install through fastboot for S1KN, and then tried to apply OTA through stock recovery, keep getting "system partition has unexpected contents" !!
I tried literally every way possible, re-downloaded the whole fastboot zip, still the same.
devlamania said:
I tried doing the same at least 10 times. Clean install through fastboot for S1KN, and then tried to apply OTA through stock recovery, keep getting "system partition has unexpected contents" !!
I tried literally every way possible, re-downloaded the whole fastboot zip, still the same.
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Apply the OTA how? From internal storage or ADB sideload?
What I did:
Flash S1KN June factory image through Fastboot.
Booted directly into recovery without booting into the ROM.
Chose the ADB Sideload option.
Sideloaded the .JAR OTA file.
It installed fine with no errors.
Factory reset.
Reboot.
Everything works fine.
Sent from my SM-G928C
well I installed yestereday and I lost my network.
murtaza02 said:
Apply the OTA how? From internal storage or ADB sideload?
What I did:
Flash S1KN June factory image through Fastboot.
Booted directly into recovery without booting into the ROM.
Chose the ADB Sideload option.
Sideloaded the .JAR OTA file.
It installed fine with no errors.
Factory reset.
Reboot.
Everything works fine.
Sent from my SM-G928C
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Where did you get .JAR from I got .zip ? Tried with internet download manager yesterday, it was downloading in jar format, but I just renamed it to zip :silly:
So adb sideload <filename>.JAR right ?
And no need to boot into rom after clean flashing fastboot version ?
devlamania said:
Where did you get .JAR from I got .zip ? Tried with internet download manager yesterday, it was downloading in jar format, but I just renamed it to zip :silly:
So adb sideload <filename>.JAR right ?
And no need to boot into rom after clean flashing fastboot version ?
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I downloaded it from the main post of this thread. I thought JAR needed to be extracted or something, but it worked fine just being sideloaded as is. Don't rename it to zip.
I used IDM to download it too.
Flash S1KN, don't boot. Sideload OTA. Wipe and reboot.
Cheers
Sent from my A0001
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I fixed the Twitter problem. Downloaded the latest Beta (v6.50) since the Play Store version (v6.40) would FC immediately after launch.
Works fine now.
Sent from my A0001
murtaza02 said:
I downloaded it from the main post of this thread. I thought JAR needed to be extracted or something, but it worked fine just being sideloaded as is. Don't rename it to zip.
I used IDM to download it too.
Flash S1KN, don't boot. Sideload OTA. Wipe and reboot.
Cheers
Sent from my A0001
---------- Post added at 01:07 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:59 PM ----------
I fixed the Twitter problem. Downloaded the latest Beta (v6.50) since the Play Store version (v6.40) would FC immediately after launch.
Works fine now.
Sent from my A0001
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Finally it did work.
Clean install full version, directly to recovery and pushed the update.
Thanks. Now I can live happily !! :laugh:
I just made a clean install of S1KN and then installed the zip on the first post via stock recovery and all worked i don't understand why many have problems !!
is anyone able to uninstall the Email APP ? while uninstalling , im getting a force close.. and after a reboot the app is back !
dendi said:
is anyone able to uninstall the Email APP ? while uninstalling , im getting a force close.. and after a reboot the app is back !
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Same issue with S1KN, with Cyanogen Onenote pluggin.

Eco S3 wont update after root

Hi guys,
I rooted my s3 successfully, but now cannot install the 19s update. I've tried undoing the root and updating afterwards unsuccessfully. Do you guys have any other things I can try? Do I need to re flash the stock ROM?
Thanks !
Rooting typically breaks OTA updates in my experience. You can try flashing stock + stock recovery and then take the OTA. I'm not 100% sure that'll work, but it should.
Come to think of it, I think it's more twrp that breaks OTAs and not root.
benjmiester said:
Rooting typically breaks OTA updates in my experience. You can try flashing stock + stock recovery and then take the OTA. I'm not 100% sure that'll work, but it should.
Come to think of it, I think it's more twrp that breaks OTAs and not root.
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Darn, I was a moron and didn't back up the stock recovery, so I guess I'm stuck waiting for someone else with an S3 to upload theirs. Oh well, lesson learned!
Thanks!
try flashing the stock recovery from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/le-2/development/leeco-le-2-x526-stock-recovery-t3449208
it's from 16S, but it should work. after that you should be able to install the OTA. no gaurantees though
randomsmash said:
Darn, I was a moron and didn't back up the stock recovery, so I guess I'm stuck waiting for someone else with an S3 to upload theirs. Oh well, lesson learned!
Thanks!
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No prob, it happens. I keep seeing .20 builds on YouTube, that add theme store/more theme support and fingerprint sensor gestures. So I might want to do an OTA soon myself. Let us know if 99's solution works.
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benjmiester said:
No prob, it happens. I keep seeing .20 builds on YouTube, that add theme store/more theme support and fingerprint sensor gestures. So I might want to do an OTA soon myself. Let us know if 99's solution works.
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it wont. i fiddled with my S3 last night and accidently booted TWRP as "read/write", which the OTA can detect as it runs a checksum on the /system partition. if the system partition has EVER been mounted as read/write it changes, and therefore the OTA file will never flash/install. the only way around it is to have someone do a full system image backup from TWRP via a "fastboot boot twrp.img" then selecting to keep TWRP mounted as read only. this also affects all of us on the Pro3 (i have both). it would be wise if we could pull full system images for all US models as there are no full ROM's available
instructions on how to do that are here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69758375&postcount=89
http://forum.xda-developers.com/le-2/help/x522-stock-019s-rom-lost-imei-baseband-t3505356
fixed it.
ExTREmE99 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/le-2/help/x522-stock-019s-rom-lost-imei-baseband-t3505356
fixed it.
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Hey man,
I followed your instructions in your post in that thread, but the modified ota update fails to flash as well, and upon reboot I'm back at my old home screen. Perhaps it was an error on my part throughout the bootloader unlock process; I'm also dumb and didn't know how to boot TWRP into read-only mode (what I did was check the "mount system as read-only" option in the "Mount" menu, don't know if that was right!).
Either way, congrats on getting your phone back to receiving OTAs!
Somebody still have a TWRP untouched system partition might try a dd backup. So we can compare where the different are
rainlake said:
Somebody still have a TWRP untouched system partition might try a dd backup. So we can compare where the different are
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I just got a new phone..let me know what needs to be done to get backup of stock ROM/recovery which can be later flashed to take OTA updates

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