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Guide for SBK1 Install of [Win32/64][Dual Boot] Tubuntu for x3Maniac Thread

This guide was written to provide more specific information for installation instructions than the OP below.
The Tubuntu installer application will not install the updated kernels for SBK1 devices and the manual procedure in post #2 will tell you what you need to do.
OP for Tubutnu by x3maniac
1. Download the newest “tubuntu v0.x.x” without Prime (system.img) or Ubuntu.img as it is written in the OP.
a. This download contains the application, boot.img file, and basic kernels available at the time of this guide needed for installation. There will be updates for kernels specific to an Ubuntu image as the developer is able to work on them. Check for new downloads and posts.
b. The download also contains drivers and installation for APX mode located using the “Other” tab in the application.
c. This download does NOT contain the Linux operating system nor the Android ROM.​2. Extract all the files in “tubuntu v0.x.x” to a Tubuntu folder wherever you wish. 7-Zip is the zip program of choice but any others should work fine.
3. Download Prime ROM [stock hc w/ root](system.img)
a. This download is the system.img that contains a root enabled Android ROM.​4. Extract the system.img file from this download.
a. Copy this file to the \images directory. The images directory is a sub folder of the TF-101 Ubuntu Installer application that you extracted in step 2.​5. Download the Ubuntu image of your choice.
a. Currently there are 2 Lubuntu downloads. Read the bullets and determine which one you want.​6. Extract the image file of this download and place it in the \images directory. Rename this file to ubuntu.img.
7. Open the TF-101 Ubuntu Installer application.
8. Connect your usb cable to the TF-101 and the computer.
a. Shut down the tablet.​9. Enter APX mode by holding the volume up button first, then hold the power button until you hear the usb sound from the computer.
a. Your screen will be black and the TF-101 Ubuntu Installer application will light up green and say APX Detected if you correctly entered APX mode.​10. Change the dropdown to SBK 1 located directly below the green APX Detected text.
11. Click on the Flash tab.
a. Select Android/Ubuntu and then hit Flash.
b. Android is the primary boot option here.​12. You will see an install log in the right of the application. Mine takes about 15 minutes or so but you will know you are finished when you see the Android ROM load as well as the red text APX NOT Detected (in case your screen is off when you come back).
13. Proceed with setting up Android. DO NOT reboot or power off before the initial Android set up is complete.
14. Once completed and you wish to enter Lubuntu, power off the TF-101 and hold down volume down first and then power. You will see your screen say hit volume up in 5 seconds for recovery. Hit volume up within 5 seconds and it should boot your Linux graphical desktop environment.

Instructions for installing new kernels for SBK1.
1. In your Tubuntu installation directories, locate transformer.bct and bootloader.bin.
a. Copy these 2 files to the \bins directory of the Tubuntu installation application.​2. Download the updated kernel from the OP.
a. Extract the .img file into the \bins directory of the installation application. You do not need to rename it because the command you enter in step 3 part b indicates the name of the kernel file.​3. Open a command prompt to the directory of \bins for the Tubuntu installer application.
a. Type this command and hit enter: wheelie -1 -o 0x300d8011 --bl bootloader.bin -c transformer.bct
b. Type this command and hit enter: nvflash -r --download 6 whatever_the_kernel_filename_is.img
c. The filename is the name of the kernel you extracted and copied into the \bins directory. This name can really be anything so long as the command you enter reflects that filename.​4. After the copy completes you will be back at the command prompt.
a. Type this command and hit enter: nvflash -r --go​5. Your tablet will reboot after the nvflash mode is exited and depending on your configuration it will boot to Android. Boot to Linux now.
6. Download the supplemental kernel file to the root of your filesystem That is the / directory.
a. Open terminal and type this and press enter: sudo wget http://novaspirit.com/tubuntu/kernel_sup.tar.gz /
b. Then type this command and press enter: sudo tar zxvf /kernel_sup.tar.gz
c. This supplemental is installing modules and drivers to the appropriate locations.
d. Reboot.​7. Please understand names of files especially the kernels and updates will change periodically. The commands and methods of extracting have not changed at this point so substitute the appropriate filename and you should be good to go.

For SBK1 devices, the installation of a custom Android ROM using recovery is very similar to updating the kernel instructions in the post above.
Instructions for installing custom ROM's for SBK1 with Lubuntu installed.
1. In your Tubuntu installation directories, locate transformer.bct and bootloader.bin.
a. Copy these 2 files to the \bins directory of the Tubuntu installation application.​3. Copy the file cwrrecovery.img to the \bins folder.
a. You should be able to substitute a newer recovery file than what comes with the Tubuntu installation application.​2. Download the zip file of the custom Android ROM you wish to install.
a. Copy it to either your Internal SD card or External SD card. Depending on the recovery version you flash you may not be able to use your Internal SD card.​3. Open a command prompt to the directory of \bins for the Tubuntu installer application.
a. Type this command and hit enter: wheelie -1 -o 0x300d8011 --bl bootloader.bin -c transformer.bct
b. Type this command and hit enter: nvflash -r --download 5 cwrrecovery(orwhateverfilenameyourrecoveryis).img
c. The filename cwrrecovery.img is the name of the recovery that comes with the installer application. Please substitute appropriately if you are going to flash a different recovery application. You can also use TWRP just use the appropriate .img file name.​4. After the copy completes you will be back at the command prompt.
a. Type this command and hit enter: nvflash -r --go​5. Your tablet will reboot after the nvflash mode is exited and depending on your configuration it will boot to Android.
a. Now you want to boot to the Android recovery. Do that by powering off the tablet and booting like normal into recovery mode. This should be volume down and power. Hit volume up when prompted to do so. Flash your ROM according to the ROM owner's instructions. I recommend to complete your ROM's installation set up before proceeding to step 6.​6. You must now flash your Tubuntu Linux kernel back or you will not be able to boot into Linux. Follow the instructions again from the \bins directory using the command prompt and putting your tablet back into APX mode which is volume up and the power button until the Tubutnu installation application shows green for APX Detected.
a. Type this command and hit enter: wheelie -1 -o 0x300d8011 --bl bootloader.bin -c transformer.bct
b. Type this command and hit enter: nvflash -r --download 5 whatever_the_kernel_filename_is.img
c. Type this command and hit enter: nvflash -r --go​7. You should now be back into your Android ROM again. From here simply power off and boot into recovery using volume down and power. Then hit volume up when it says to on the screen. If Linux boots without issue then you have successfully reinstalled your kernel.

I did exactly what's in the post. With Tubuntu 0.4.7, Prime ROM, Lubuntu V1.1-rc1 (12.10) and the *updated kernel 12/10/2012* (without supplements)
But after Android initial boot, I reboot but it doesn't finish booting Android. It stops here:
http://i50.tinypic.com/2zswdw3.jpg
Anything I can do to fix this? Android does boot properly, but Lubuntu doesn't
If anyone knows how to fix this with only Ubuntu (and without Android) then that is fine too..
TomTcom said:
This guide was written to provide more specific information for newcomers.
The Tubuntu installer application will not install the updated kernels for SBK1 devices and the manual procedure in post #2 will tell you what you need to do.
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sainthout said:
I did exactly what's in the post. With Tubuntu 0.4.7, Prime ROM, Lubuntu V1.1-rc1 (12.10) and the *updated kernel 12/10/2012* (without supplements)
But after Android initial boot, I reboot but it doesn't finish booting Android. It stops here:
http://i50.tinypic.com/2zswdw3.jpg
Anything I can do to fix this? Android does boot properly, but Lubuntu doesn't
If anyone knows how to fix this with only Ubuntu (and without Android) then that is fine too..
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0.4.7 fixes the issue with sbk1 and you don't have to do it with these instructions anymore.
However I did try the newer kernel and got stuck at the same spot you did using my instructions just before the 0.4.7 was uploaded. Go to the original thread and post the issue there.

Thanks for the quick reply! Will post the issues

Outdated Thread But Valid Information
This thread is now outdated. X3Maniac has updated his Tubuntu installation application (0.4.7) to fix the issues with installing kernels and recoveries for SBK1 devices.
The information in this thread is still valid for behind the scenes and you can still use the wheelie and nvflash as standalone items if you wish to do something with your device outside the scope of the main thread.
Thanks for all the thanks from users!

Found a bug with 0.4.7. It's possible the tab may not reboot into Prime automatically with this version. When the dev has time it will get updated. If it doesn't reboot and the Tubuntu application says everything is done, manually hold power and let it reboot to Prime to finish installation.

question..
TomTcom said:
This guide was written to provide more specific information for newcomers.
The Tubuntu installer application will not install the updated kernels for SBK1 devices and the manual procedure in post #2 will tell you what you need to do.
1. Download the newest “tubuntu v0.x.x” without Prime (system.img) or Ubuntu.img as it is written in the OP.
a. This download contains the application, boot.img file, and basic kernels available at the time of this guide needed for installation. There will be updates for kernels specific to an Ubuntu image as the developer is able to work on them. Check for new downloads and posts.
b. The download also contains drivers and installation for APX mode located using the “Other” tab in the application.
c. This download does NOT contain the Linux operating system nor the Android ROM.​2. Extract all the files in “tubuntu v0.x.x” to a Tubuntu folder wherever you wish. 7-Zip is the zip program of choice but any others should work fine.
3. Download Prime ROM [stock hc w/ root](system.img)
a. This download is the system.img that contains a root enabled Android ROM.​4. Extract the system.img file from this download.
a. Copy this file to the \images directory. The images directory is a sub folder of the TF-101 Ubuntu Installer application that you extracted in step 2.​5. Download the Ubuntu image of your choice.
a. Currently there are 2 Lubuntu downloads. Read the bullets and determine which one you want.​6. Extract the image file of this download and place it in the \images directory. Rename this file to ubuntu.img.
7. Open the TF-101 Ubuntu Installer application.
8. Connect your usb cable to the TF-101 and the computer.
a. Shut down the tablet.​9. Enter APX mode by holding the volume up button first, then hold the power button until you hear the usb sound from the computer.
a. Your screen will be black and the TF-101 Ubuntu Installer application will light up green and say APX Detected if you correctly entered APX mode.​10. Change the dropdown to SBK 1 located directly below the green APX Detected text.
11. Click on the Flash tab.
a. Select Android/Ubuntu and then hit Flash.
b. Android is the primary boot option here.​12. You will see an install log in the right of the application. Mine takes about 15 minutes or so but you will know you are finished when you see the Android ROM load as well as the red text APX NOT Detected (in case your screen is off when you come back).
13. Proceed with setting up Android. DO NOT reboot or power off before the initial Android set up is complete.
14. Once completed and you wish to enter Lubuntu, power off the TF-101 and hold down volume down first and then power. You will see your screen say hit volume up in 5 seconds for recovery. Hit volume up within 5 seconds and it should boot your Linux graphical desktop environment.
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i just succeeded dual booting into ubunto.the prime rom just booted...can i install eos jb rom and still dual boot to ubuntu? thanks in advanced

Yes you can. You will need an updated recovery .img file that supports jb. You temporarily flash the new recovery boot into it then install the new rom. See my post on installing updated android roms. Its the third one I think.

oh sorry for the silly question,,i got it now thanks a lot.. nice job

Hi there,
First off, thanks for the tutorial and hard work!
I've been able to successfully install Lubuntu v1.2 and Lubuntu V1.1-rc1 but I've run into issues with both that I'm hoping you can help me with.
When I installed v1.2, my wireless adapter didn't work and I wasn't able to copy any files (kept saying I was out of space, probably a mounting issue).
When I installed v1.1-rc1, things seemed to work well (wireless worked) but when I tried to upgrade the kernel to 3.1 following the instructions, my mouse pad stopped working and so did my wireless adapter again. I saw that there is a way to fix the mouse pad but it seemed to require an internet connection. Any idea what I did wrong or how to fix the wireless on either v1.2 or on v1.1-rc1 with the 3.1 kernel?
Thanks!

You're welcome.
To solve the space issue, open terminal and execute this command: sudo resize2fs /dev/mmcblk0p8
The wireless adapter isn't working because the 3.1 kernel is not stable. Do Not Use It.
Get this from the OP:
Kernels
#470 Controlling your CPU for stability
Stable kernels (use with care for OC version)
[extreme]
2.6.36 - [cpu 1.6 ghz] [gpu 400mhz] - download
benchmarks - blowfish score 30
glxgear - 70 fps
Then get the supplement from the OP:
kernel supplement - 2.6.36.4-1210.zip
extract and copy the kernel suppliment to /lib/modules/

TomTcom said:
You're welcome.
To solve the space issue, open terminal and execute this command: sudo resize2fs /dev/mmcblk0p8
The wireless adapter isn't working because the 3.1 kernel is not stable. Do Not Use It.
Get this from the OP:
Kernels
#470 Controlling your CPU for stability
Stable kernels (use with care for OC version)
[extreme]
2.6.36 - [cpu 1.6 ghz] [gpu 400mhz] - download
benchmarks - blowfish score 30
glxgear - 70 fps
Then get the supplement from the OP:
kernel supplement - 2.6.36.4-1210.zip
extract and copy the kernel suppliment to /lib/modules/
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Awesome, works like a charm. Thanks again!

Not sure if I'm the only one experiencing this, but every now and again whenever i click anywhere it thinks I'm trying to move a file (shows the little file icon when I move the mouse). Is this a known bug or just something in my settings I need to change?
Thanks!
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I also just found that my sound stopped working. It was working before when I used the instructions from the original post (using alsamixer) but I guess somewhere along the way of me messing around I broke it. Here is the error output when I try to play an mp3 in mplayer:
Code:
==========================================================================
Requested audio codec family [mpg123] (afm=mpg123) not available.
Enable it at compilation.
Opening audio decoder: [ffmpeg] FFmpeg/libavcodec audio decoders
AUDIO: 44100 Hz, 2 ch, floatle, 128.0 kbit/4.54% (ratio: 16000->352800)
Selected audio codec: [ffmp3float] afm: ffmpeg (FFmpeg MPEG layer-3 audio)
==========================================================================
Assertion 'pthread_mutex_unlock(&m->mutex) == 0' failed at pulsecore/mutex-posix.c:108, function pa_mutex_unlock(). Aborting.
MPlayer interrupted by signal 6 in module: ao2_init
I've tried searching for a solution but still no luck. I've also tried other players and they don't work either. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!

Treizy said:
Not sure if I'm the only one experiencing this, but every now and again whenever i click anywhere it thinks I'm trying to move a file (shows the little file icon when I move the mouse). Is this a known bug or just something in my settings I need to change?
Thanks!
---------- Post added at 12:40 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:19 PM ----------
I also just found that my sound stopped working. It was working before when I used the instructions from the original post (using alsamixer) but I guess somewhere along the way of me messing around I broke it. Here is the error output when I try to play an mp3 in mplayer:
Code:
==========================================================================
Requested audio codec family [mpg123] (afm=mpg123) not available.
Enable it at compilation.
Opening audio decoder: [ffmpeg] FFmpeg/libavcodec audio decoders
AUDIO: 44100 Hz, 2 ch, floatle, 128.0 kbit/4.54% (ratio: 16000->352800)
Selected audio codec: [ffmp3float] afm: ffmpeg (FFmpeg MPEG layer-3 audio)
==========================================================================
Assertion 'pthread_mutex_unlock(&m->mutex) == 0' failed at pulsecore/mutex-posix.c:108, function pa_mutex_unlock(). Aborting.
MPlayer interrupted by signal 6 in module: ao2_init
I've tried searching for a solution but still no luck. I've also tried other players and they don't work either. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
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See KingZaks post for sound settings. It's in the op and his signature.
The clicking shouldn't do that every time. Did you extract the supplemental zip and are you using the 1.2-1.6ghz kernels?

Hmm, I'm thinking of installing fresh to see if things get fixed. Is there a way to do that without touching the Android partition? I don't want to have to reflash EOS and what not. Do I just not include the Prime img in the images folder?
Thanks!

A Terribly Confused Noob!
Hello:
I am terribly confused and I hope that someone can help me to understand a few things! I am sorry if I don't understand all the links but they seem to go round and round. Right no I have no less that 25 tabs open trying to figure out the first step.
So, to my first question (probably the first of many): This guide was written to help "newcomers", of which I am definitely one. But, right under that statement comes the statement "The Tubuntu installer application will not install the updated kernels for SBK1 devices and the manual procedure in post #2 will tell you what you need to do." Does that mean I'm actually supposed to start at Post #2? But Post #2 assumes I already have "Tubuntu installation directories", which I don't have so I can't locate the two files.
I am attempting to be a user of Ubuntu on my Transformer, not a developer - I take my hat off to all of you that have put your Transformers in harm's way developing the techniques and software that I want to use, but the instructions are terribly confusing for someone not familiar with all of the terms!
Any help would be most appreciated and I thank you in advance.
Sparky

TheArtfulDodger said:
Hello:
I am terribly confused and I hope that someone can help me to understand a few things! I am sorry if I don't understand all the links but they seem to go round and round. Right no I have no less that 25 tabs open trying to figure out the first step.
So, to my first question (probably the first of many): This guide was written to help "newcomers", of which I am definitely one. But, right under that statement comes the statement "The Tubuntu installer application will not install the updated kernels for SBK1 devices and the manual procedure in post #2 will tell you what you need to do." Does that mean I'm actually supposed to start at Post #2? But Post #2 assumes I already have "Tubuntu installation directories", which I don't have so I can't locate the two files.
I am attempting to be a user of Ubuntu on my Transformer, not a developer - I take my hat off to all of you that have put your Transformers in harm's way developing the techniques and software that I want to use, but the instructions are terribly confusing for someone not familiar with all of the terms!
Any help would be most appreciated and I thank you in advance.
Sparky
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Hey Sparky, there's no more active development on this just so you are aware. That means you can make your own images for newer Linux builds if you wish but things such as hardware acceleration and kernels will not be updated.
In step 1 of my guide you are going to the OP link by the dev who made the Windows based Tubuntu application.
Go to where you see these links:
tubuntu v0.4.7 [1mb] Executable ONLY - download v0.4.2b and replace the tubuntu.exe with this one
download v0.4.7 (jan, 3 2013)
tubuntu v0.4.6beta [1mb] Executable ONLY - download v0.4.2b and replace the tubuntu.exe with this one
download v0.4.6b (dec, 10 2012)
tubuntu v0.4.2beta [78mb] without Prime(system.img) or ubuntu.img
download v0.4.2b (dec, 7 2012)
tubuntu v0.3alpha [57mb] without Prime(system.img) or ubuntu.img
download v0.3a
Prime ROM[stock hc w/ root](system.img)
download
Download tubuntu v0.4.2beta (78mb).
Download tubuntu v0.4.7 (1mb).
Extract the files to whatever location on your Windows machine.
The 1mb file is a replacement of tubuntu.exe file. So just copy/paste and overwrite that file on your Windows machine.
Do you know how to put your tablet in APX mode? If not, you open tubuntu.exe (you might need .net 4.0 Microsoft framework to run the tubuntu.exe). With the tablet off and usb connected to your windows machine, hold volume up and power. The application tubuntu.exe should have a green indicator that it's connected. Change the dropdown to sbk1.
From there you can choose how you want to flash, such as android as the default boot and linux as the secondary boot.

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[Guide For Beginners] - How To Root, Update, Tweak, and Fix Honor 7

Huawei Honor 7
– Complete Guide For Beginners –
Optimized For (PLK-L01)
Updating | Rooting | Tweaking | Fixing
​
In this guide, you will learn the following:
Part I - How to install the latest full ROM for Huawei Honor (PLK-L01).
Part II - How to root Huawei Honor 7.
Part III - How to fix bootloops if things did not go as expected.
Part IV - The most used adb commands.
Part V - The most used fastboot commands.
Part VI - How to change the default boot animation.
Part VII - How to change the default splash screen.
Appendix A - Honor 7 Key Combinations Summary.
Appendix B - How to update Huawei Honor 7 from (B100) to (B180).
Appendix C - Available Custom ROM(s).
Appendix D - Extra Resources.
Appendix E - All Important Downloads.
Notes & Credits:
This guide is written for the absolute beginners who had hard times reading other tutorials on this forum that explains the same set of topics.
This guide is primary written for Microsoft Windows users. Many sections though can be applied to other operating systems.
There are other great guides on this forum that teaches the same stuff but not in a very detailed beginner-friendly way. Special credits go to @piskr for his guide on this topic.
Additional credits go to @DigiGoon and @sminki for their contribution on fixing and updating this guide.
Special credits go to @Ziolek67 and @Kostyan_nsk for their original posts on the splash screen topics.
Special thanks to the Labinator team for their support throughout this guide.
If you have something to add or improve on this guide, please reply to this post and we will be more than happy to update it.
Warning: No one is responsible for what happens to your device while attempting to follow the below guide. Create backups before every section and know the risks before starting out.
Part I - How To Install The Latest Full ROM For The Model (PLK-L01)​
Step 1: Download the latest full ROM for Honor 7 from the below link:
http://www.modaco.com/forums/topic/375942-roms-honor-7-stock-rom-images/
Step 2: Extract the (.zip) file and copy the "UPDATE.app" file to your (dload) folder in your external SD card.
Step 3: Make sure the current recovery that is installed is the default stock one and not a custom recovery like TWRP. If you have TWRP installed, make sure to flash the stock recovery before you attempt the update process.
Step 4: Turn off your phone, then press both the Volume Up + Volume Down + Power Key. Then release the power key as soon as you see the initial splash screen.
Step 5: The Huawei eRecovery will start and will update your device from the "UPDATE.app" file that you had placed in your (dload) folder automatically.
Part II - How To Root Huawei Honor 7​
Stage 1 – Unlock The Bootloader
Part 1.1 – Getting The Unlock Password
Step 1: Login by clicking here.
Step 2: Click on “Unlock Bootloader”.
Step 3: Accept the unlocking agreement.
Step 4: Fill up the unlock password form as follows:
Product: Smartphone.
Model: (e.g. PLK-L01)
Product Serial Number: Settings -> Status -> Serial Number - > (e.g. H8WDU15814000010)
Product IMEI/MEID (IMEI 1): Settings -> Status -> IMEI1 -> (e.g. 867898020305536)
Product ID: Open the dial up and type: *#*#1357946#*#* -> (e.g. 88429554)
Verification Code: Type the Captcha.
Step 5: Press submit and obtain the unlocking password in red (e.g. 1078018121593242).
Step 6: Store the code obtained in step 5 somewhere safe.
Part 1.2 – Preparations
Step 6: Download and install the latest version of the "15 Seconds ADB Installer”. You can find the download link at >
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48915118#post48915118
Step 7: Download and install the latest version of “HiSuite – Android Smart Device Manager”.
You can find the download link at >
http://consumer.huawei.com/minisite/HiSuite_en/
Step 8: Enable the “Developer options” by going to:
Settings -> About Phone -> Build Number
Tap on the build number 10 times quickly. A message must appear alerting you that the developer mode has been enabled.
Go to the “Developer options” and enable “USB debugging”.​
Part 1.3 – Booting into Fastboot Mode
Step 9: Power the phone off.
Step 10: Boot the phone into “fastboot mode” by pressing the below keys.
[Volume Down] + [Tap on Power Button]. You can release the power button as soon as you see the initial splash screen.​
Note 1: You must enter the fastboot mode directly after pressing the above keys.
Note 2: In case (Step 10) did not work, then turn off your phone again then insert the USB cable and connect it with your computer. After that, press the same combination mentioned above for 10 seconds. Note 3: You can also boot into the fastboot mode using the following command >​
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
​
Step 11: Connect your phone with your PC. Use a USB cable to connect your phone with your computer while your phone is in the fastboot mode.
Step 12: Open your “Command Prompt (cmd)” and type >
Code:
fastboot devices
Note: The second command must show that your device is in fastboot mode.​
Part 1.4 – Perform The Unlock Command
Step 13: Perform the unlock command > fastboot oem unlock ***, where *** is the 16 characters unlock code.
Code:
fastboot oem unlock 1078018121593242
Note: You need of course to replace "1078018121593242" with your unique 16 characters unlock code.
Step 14: Wait for the phone to get unlocked. It will automatically restart if you have entered the correct code.
Step 15: Test if the phone is successfully unlocked by entering the following command >
Code:
fastboot oem get-bootinfo
Case 1: If you have got the message of “Bootloader Lock State: UNLOCKED”, then your phone has been successfully unlocked.
Case 2: If you have got the message of “Bootloader Lock State: LOCKED”, then your phone is still locked.​
Note: if you want to re-lock the phone, please check this thread for more details on that. Thanks to @sminki for posting that up and highlighting this point.​
Stage 2 – Install Custom Recovery
Step 16: Open your command prompt, and navigate to the right directory where your recovery image file is located. You can do that using this command:
Navigate to the right directory:
[“Directory Letter”]:
Examples: D:, C:, or E:
Navigate to the right folder:
cd [“Full Path Of Directory”]
Example: cd /Users/User1
​
Step 17: Test if your device is detected by typing the following command while you are in the bootloader mode:
Code:
fastboot devices
​ > If you got the right messages that your device is properly connected, then you can proceed to step 18.
​
Step 18: Type the following command to flash the recovery image (TWRP). The recovery image is in English and you can download it from this link. Make sure to download it and place it in the right directory before typing the below command line.
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
​ After the completion of that, simply reboot your device using the following command >
Code:
fastboot reboot
Note: “recovery.img” is the name of the TWRP recovery image. You need to replace this name with the name of your recovery image (e.g. twrp-3.0.2-0-plank.img).​
Stage 3 – Root The Device
Step 19: Download the latest SuperSU version from this link and place it on your hard disk then copy it to your phone. You can copy the file from your computer to your device using this command >
Code:
adb push SuperSU-vX.zip /sdcard/
​Note 1: You must be in the right directory of the “SuperSU” file or else the above command will not work.
Note 2: You must replace "SuperSU-vX" with the right name of your SuperSU file (e.g. BETA-SuperSU-v2.71-20160331103524.zip)​
Step 20: When the process of flashing the recovery is done, reboot your device into the recovery mode using the following command >
Code:
adb reboot recovery
​
Step 21: After finishing step 20 successfully, your phone would have been booted into the recovery mode. You will be able to see the TWRP home screen. From there, click on the “Install” option then navigate to your /sdcard/ directory where you have copied or pushed your "SuperSU-vX.zip" file.
Step 22: Find the "SuperSU-vX.zip" file and install it.
Step 23: Navigate back to the home page of TWRP then click on the “Reboot” button in order to boot into the system.
Step 24: Double check if your device has been rooted successfully by testing it using one of those root checker applications. There are many of them around the Google Play store.
Part III - Useful ADB Commands​
Code:
adb devices
adb reboot
adb reboot bootloader
adb reboot recovery
adb push [source] [destination]
adb pull [source] [destination]
adb backup
adb shell
Part IV - Useful Fastboot Commands​
Code:
fastboot devices
fastboot reboot
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot boot recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash [Partition] [Image]
fastboot oem unlock [Unlock Code]
fastboot oem relock [Relock Code]
Note: Use your favorite search engine to search the above commands and learn more about them.
Part V - How To Fix Bootloops​
Breaking out of bootloops depends on your device state and what kind of problem you are having. In this section, we are going to focus on the popular case where you can’t access neither the system nor the recovery partitions.
Step 1: Turn off the phone.
Step 2: Press the following buttons:
[Volume Down] + [Tap on Power Button]. You can release the power button as soon as you see the initial splash screen.
Step 3: Head to your computer and download and install the following tool:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2433454
Step 4: Download the latest complete update file (B121) or (B330b) depending on which system you had installed before the bootloop problem. You can download it from:
http://www.modaco.com/forums/topic/375942-roms-honor-7-stock-rom-images-updates-121115-b140/
Then, extract it and get its UPDATE.app file.
Step 5: Use the Huawei Update Extractor to extract the (BOOT.img), (SYSTEM.img), (RECOVERY.img), (CACHE.img), (CUST.img), and (USERDATA.img) from the UPDATE.app file that you have extracted from Step 4.
Step 6: Open your command prompt, and navigate to the right directory where you have extracted the image files. Use the “cd” and “..” commands to do so.
Step 7: Type the following commands and execute them one by one >
Code:
fastboot flash boot BOOT.img
fastboot flash system SYSTEM.img
fastboot flash recovery RECOVERY.img
fastboot flash cache CACHE.img
fastboot flash cust CUST.img
​
Step 8: You can also erase the user data if you like by typing and executing the following >
Code:
fastboot flash userdata USERDATA.img
​
Step 9: Reboot your device using the following command >
Code:
fastboot reboot
​
Step 10: You must be able to boot successfully into the system.
Step 11: After booting successfully, apply again the steps mentioned in Part I.
Important Note 1: If the "fastboot flash" is reporting "FAILED <remote: command not allowed>", you need to unlock your device again even if the bootloader is stating that your device has already been unlocked.
Important Note 2: When breaking out of bootloops or frozen splash screens, you need always to flash the right partitions that match up with the previous partitions that you had installed on your system before the occurrence of the bootloop.
Part VI - How To Change The Boot Animation​
Step 1: Root Your Device.
Step 2: Create a full Nandroid backup.
Step 3: Create your own animation or download one online. Note that you need the resolution to be (1080 x 1920 pixels). It should not last more than 10-12 seconds at most.
Step 5: Your animation files must be compressed and renamed as: “bootanimation.zip”.
Step 6: Change the permissions of your .zip file to (rw-r-r).
Step 7' - (In case you are running Android 5.x): Navigate to /Cust/Preinstalled/Public/Media and backup the original “bootanimation.zip” file somewhere safe on your hard drive or sdcard.
Step 7'' - (In case you are running Android 6.x): Navigate to /system/etc/media and backup the original “bootanimation.zip” file somewhere safe on your hard drive or sdcard.
Step 8' - (In case you are running Android 5.x): Copy your newly created bootanimation.zip file to the directory /Cust/Preinstalled/Public/Media and replace the original file.
Step 8'' - (In case you are running Android 6.x): Copy your newly created bootanimation.zip file to the directory /system/etc/media and replace the original file.
Step 9: Reboot and check up your new boot animation.
My original post of this section is available at: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63828825&postcount=2
Part VII - How To Change The Splash Screen​
Requirements:
Your device must be rooted. Follow the steps in Part II in case you have not rooted your device yet.
You must have downloaded and installed the latest version of the "15 Seconds ADB Installer”.
You can find the download link at: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48915118#post48915118
You need to make a complete backup or a nandroid backup before starting up. You can create a nandroid backup using the custom recovery of TWRP.
Steps:
Turn on your device and connect it to your computer then open the command prompt or your terminal as an administrator.
Make sure your computer can read the data on your phone and all the drivers are installed properly.
Make sure the following command is returning the name of your device:
Code:
adb devices
Save your "oeminfo" to your SDCard:
Code:
adb shell su -c "dd if=/dev/block/platform/hi_mci.0/by-name/oeminfo of=/sdcard/oeminfo"
Download this zip file and extract it to your desktop or any location of your choice.
From your opened command prompt, navigate to the extracted zip folder that you have downloaded in Step 5. Use the "cd" command to do that.
Create your new splash screen logo as follows:
Step 1: Open your Adobe Photoshop and create a new file that has the following parameters
Width: 1080 pixels
Height: 1920 pixels
Resolution: 72 pixels/inch
Color Mode: RGB Color, 8-bit
Step 2: After creating your new image, save it as follows:
Extension: *.bmp
From the "Advanced Options", select R5 G6 B5 from the 16-bit depth options.
Save your newly created image in Step 7, in the same folder that you have extracted in Step 5.
From your command prompt, type the following command:
Code:
OEM_logo.exe oeminfo your_logo.bmp
Replace "your_logo.bmp" with the name of your logo.
The above command will create a new oeminfo for you that has your new logo. It will also replace the old one in the same folder.
Copy your newly created oeminfo to your sdcard by typing the following command:
Code:
adb push oeminfo /sdcard/oeminfo
Copy your oeminfo from your sdcard to the right partition on your device:
Code:
adb shell su -c "dd bs=32768 if=/sdcard/oeminfo of=/dev/block/platform/hi_mci.0/by-name/oeminfo"
Reboot your device and check the new splash screen.
Note: The original post of this section can be found at this link.
Credits: Special credits goes to @DigiGoon, @sminki, @Ziolek67, and @Kostyan_nsk for their amazing contribution in writing, testing, and adjusting on the original post of this section of the guide.
Appendix A - Honor 7 Key Combinations Summary​
[Without Plugging The Device]:
Volume Down + Tap Power Button -> Normal Boot.
Volume Up + Tap Power Button -> Recovery Mode (e.g. TWRP).
Both Volume Buttons + Tap Power Button -> Flash (dload) Image From External MicroSD Card.
[While Connecting The Device To Your Computer]
Volume Down + Power On -> Fastboot Mode - (Tip: You can exit from this mode with a long power button press).
Volume Up + Power On -> Huawei eRecovery.
Both Volume Buttons + Power On -> Flash Image via HiSuite.
Appendix B - How To Update From B100 to B180
For The Model (PLK-L01)​
Important Note: Please update your device before rooting it. You will lose your root access if you attempt to update after rooting your device.
Step 1: Download the latest stock ROM for Honor 7 from the below link:
http://www.modaco.com/forums/topic/375942-roms-honor-7-stock-rom-images/
Step 2: Download the B121 EMUI 3.1 update package.
Step 3: Download the B180 incremental update package (B121 to B180).
Step 4: Extract the B121 update zip file and get the UPDATE.app file from it.
Step 5: Copy the UPDATE.app file from your computer to the /sdcard/dload/ directory.
Step 6: Launch your device and go to: Settings -> Updater -> Menu -> Local Update and choose the UPDATE.app file.
Step 7: Install the update and wait until it reboots again. Check if the update is working successfully.
Step 8: Copy the B180 (B121 to B180) incremental update zip file from your computer to the /sdcard/dload/ directory.
Step 9: Make sure the name of your update zip file is “update.zip”.
Step 10: Apply the update by going to: Settings -> Updater -> Menu -> Local Update and choosing the update.zip file.
Step 11: Install the update and wait until it reboots again. Check if the update is working successfully.
Step 12: Delete the update.zip file from your /sdcard/dload/ directory.
Appendix C - Available Custom ROM(s)​
r3 - Custom Rom Starter Template: http://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-7/development/r1-custom-rom-starter-template-honor-7-t3337901
r2 - MoDaCo Custom Kernel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-7/development/kernel-r1-modaco-custom-kernel-t3365909
MoDaCo Custom Rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-7/development/r1-custom-rom-starter-template-honor-7-t3337901
YodaRom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-7/development/rom-6-0-x-yodarom-v1-0-mm-rooted-ads-t3338179
DigiRom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-7/development/rom-digirom-gpe-v1-t3365391
H7T Rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-7/development/rom-codename-h7t-t3396002
You can view all available custom ROM(s) at: http://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-7/development
Appendix D - Extra Resources​
How to build your own kernel for Honor 7: http://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-7/general/guide-how-to-build-kernel-honor-7-t3363894
Honor 7 Multi-Tool: http://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-7/general/honor-7-multi-tool-t3281176
Spectrum Pure Theme: http://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-7/themes-apps/theme-spectrum-pure-base-theme-t3321234
Appendix E - All Important Downloads​
All Stock ROMs and OTA Updates: http://www.modaco.com/forums/topic/...ck-rom-images-updated-1st-april-2016-plk-l01/
The Latest Version Of "TWRP": https://dl.twrp.me/plank/
The Latest Version Of "SuperSU": https://download.chainfire.eu/supersu
The Latest Version Of "15 Seconds ADB Installer": http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48915118#post48915118
The Latest Version Of "Huawei Update Extractor": http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2433454
Access the "Huawei Bootloader Unlocker": https://hwid5.vmall.com/oauth2/portal/cloud_login.jsp

Awesome and very helpful guide @kenshiwara

Thank you for this guide.
If I understand, we can update if twrp is installed?
Envoyé de mon Nexus 5

No offence but this is just @piskr 's thread re-typed with some serious errors added to it.
Did you try "fastboot oem relock"? I started a thread on that, it doesn't work.
Did you try any of the "fastboot erase" commands? As when I tried it wouldn't - "Command not allowed"
The Huawei extract tool doesn't get the names of the images on the current full ROMS (tested on B121 and a few of the Chinese ROMS) it doesn't have the mappings for these. However it has worked with incremental patches..
Extracting the files and only flashing a few like system will leave you with and inconsistent device (if from different versions). Those 20+ files have a reason - modem, sensorhub, trustfirmware, teeos (whatever that is!), etc.. There are actually something like 40 block devices on the H7 (/dev/block/platform/hi_mci.0/by-name/). To run an official update on that system would almost certainly result in failure. (I have tried)
..and flashing a whole system doesn't fix a boot-loop. That's flashing the whole system, it goes away because whatever was causing it has been deleted/wiped. If that's the idea, better off flashing Huawei's recovery and doing a full UPDATE.APP of B100 / B121 and moving up.
Oh and just one more minor thing - holding the power button isn't required, turn the phone on and hold either down (with usb data connected) for boot-loader, or up for recovery
Sorry... I know you mean well, however posting things in good faith is dangerous. Especially in a guide aimed at beginners.

sminki said:
No offence but this is just @piskr 's thread re-typed with some serious errors added to it.
Did you try "fastboot oem relock"? I started a thread on that, it doesn't work.
Did you try any of the "fastboot erase" commands? As when I tried it wouldn't - "Command not allowed"
The Huawei extract tool doesn't get the names of the images on the current full ROMS (tested on B121 and a few of the Chinese ROMS) it doesn't have the mappings for these. However it has worked with incremental patches..
Extracting the files and only flashing a few like system will leave you with and inconsistent device (if from different versions). Those 20+ files have a reason - modem, sensorhub, trustfirmware, teeos (whatever that is!), etc.. There are actually something like 40 block devices on the H7 (/dev/block/platform/hi_mci.0/by-name/). To run an official update on that system would almost certainly result in failure. (I have tried)
..and flashing a whole system doesn't fix a boot-loop. That's flashing the whole system, it goes away because whatever was causing it has been deleted/wiped. If that's the idea, better off flashing Huawei's recovery and doing a full UPDATE.APP of B100 / B121 and moving up.
Oh and just one more minor thing - holding the power button isn't required, turn the phone on and hold either down (with usb data connected) for boot-loader, or up for recovery
Sorry... I know you mean well, however posting things in good faith is dangerous. Especially in a guide aimed at beginners.
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Thank you for your comments and notes. It is great to see your contribution up there.
This was actually my personal guide that i wrote to help myself around while operating on this device (PLK-L01). Based on your comments, there are several sections that require fixing. Would you mind taking the time to re-write those sections in a step-by-step fashion in order to update the guide?
You disagree with the section of "How to fix the bootloop when you can't access neither the system nor the recovery partitions". My solution - which worked for me - was to erase and flash the main partitions. Still though, if you have a better method, please share it with the whole community in a step-by-step fashion. Everyone will be grateful.
We mainly need the following:
1. How to re-lock the phone if the command of "fastboot oem relock" is not working on some models?
2. How to break out of bootloops if we can't access the system or the recovery partitions? (and flashing the main partitions from fastboot is not a stable solution in your opinion).
If you can provide a detailed step-by-step guides addressing the above two points, i would surely be more than happy to update them in the guide. Please note that the above guide is mostly tested on PLK-L01. Please, always mention your model number when writing your notes.
Thanks again for sharing your results with the community and hope you can send us a better version on the above sections based on your findings.

Freebob94 said:
Thank you for this guide.
If I understand, we can update if twrp is installed?
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TWRP is not required at all if you are just updating. You should root your device after applying all the updates rather than before.
Thank you for comment!

sminki said:
Did you try "fastboot oem relock"? I started a thread on that, it doesn't work.
Did you try any of the "fastboot erase" commands? As when I tried it wouldn't - "Command not allowed"
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Well me and @kenshiwara both tried it after stucking in bootloop and those commands worked like a charm

kenshiwara said:
Thank you for your comments and notes. It is great to see your contribution up there.
Thanks again for sharing your results with the community.
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I'm glad you too my reply as intended and not just an angry rant!
DigiGoon said:
Well me and @kenshiwara both tried it after stucking in bootloop and those commands worked like a charm
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Guessing by your location, you have the Indian single sim version?

sminki said:
I'm glad you too my reply as intended and not just an angry rant!
Guessing by your location, you have the Indian single sim version?
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No, I have European model PLK-L01, thanks to @kenshiwara
---------- Post added at 07:48 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:46 PM ----------
sminki said:
I'm glad you too my reply as intended and not just an angry rant!
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LOL, yeah, some people or developers would have taken it as angry rant but we all are here to learn and help each other.

OK, well I also have an EU PLK-L01 with unlocked bootloader. I re-tested the following today to confirm my initial findings:
fastboot oem get-bootinfo
Code:
...
[COLOR="Green"][B](bootloader) unlocked[/B][/COLOR]
OKAY [ 0.000s]
finished. total time: 0.000s
fastboot erase system
Code:
erasing 'system'...
[COLOR="Red"][B]FAILED (remote: Command not allowed)[/B][/COLOR]
finished. total time: 0.000s
fastboot erase userdata
Code:
erasing 'userdata'...
[COLOR="Red"][B]FAILED (remote: Command not allowed)[/B][/COLOR]
finished. total time: 0.000s
fastboot -w
Code:
Erase successful, but not automatically formatting.
[B]Can't determine partition type.[/B]
[COLOR="Red"][B]FAILED (remote: Command not allowed)[/B][/COLOR]
Erase successful, but not automatically formatting.
[B]Can't determine partition type.[/B]
[COLOR="Red"][B]FAILED (remote: Command not allowed)[/B][/COLOR]
erasing 'userdata'...
[COLOR="Red"][B]FAILED (remote: Command not allowed)[/B][/COLOR]
finished. total time: 0.000s
This was the same for any of the B1xx firmwares.
DigiGoon said:
Well me and @kenshiwara both tried it after stucking in bootloop and those commands worked like a charm
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You locked the bootloader to fix boot-loop? That's a bad idea!

sminki said:
You locked the bootloader to fix boot-loop? That's a bad idea!
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Never locked it, just flashed SYSTEM.img by executing
Code:
fastboot flash system SYSTEM.IMG
and it worked.

DigiGoon said:
Never locked it, just flashed SYSTEM.img by executing
Code:
fastboot flash system SYSTEM.IMG
and it worked.
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Well, in post #7 you wrote this:
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However, your answer above says otherwise. Erase and flash are not the same thing
One of my main criticisms on the original post was that fastboot erase doesn't work, I went a long way to back this up in post #10

sminki said:
Well, in post #7 you wrote this:
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However, your answer above says otherwise. Erase and flash are not the same thing
One of my main criticisms on the original post was that fastboot erase doesn't work, I went a long way to back this up in post #10
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Sorry, that was my mistake but I never erased the partition, directly flashed it

DigiGoon said:
Sorry, that was my mistake but I never erased the partition, directly flashed it
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Cool thanks. I can sleep easy now :highfive:

sminki said:
Cool thanks. I can sleep easy now :highfive:
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I have updated the original thread highlighting your comments while fixing it according to our latest tests. Please read it up again and inform us if you have anything else to improve on it.
Out of 500 views, only you decided to take few minutes and help in improving this guide. Thank you for your time and know that your support will be appreciated by all the community of XDA-Developers.

Hi there beautiful people.
I'm getting some error updating after installing tw recovery.
Code:
Checking MD5 file...
Skipping MD5 check: no MD5 file found
file_getprop: failed to start
E:Error executing updater binary in zip '/external_sd/dload/update.zip
E:Error installing zip file '/external_sd/dload/update.zip
Now backupping, i'm going to try to flash the zip (i'ts a stupid thing?).
Edit: Did not work either. Cannot update using twrp; the update app reboots directly in the custom recovery.
Currently on B121, it already had it. PLK-L01 europe.
Also, do you really think Haweii will public codes? I'm not so optimistic.

Smokehrbar88 said:
Hi there beautiful people.
I'm getting some error updating after installing tw recovery.
Code:
Checking MD5 file...
Skipping MD5 check: no MD5 file found
file_getprop: failed to start
E:Error executing updater binary in zip '/external_sd/dload/update.zip
E:Error installing zip file '/external_sd/dload/update.zip
Now backupping, i'm going to try to flash the zip (i'ts a stupid thing?).
Currently on B121, it already had it. PLK-L01 europe.
Also, do you really think Haweii will public codes? I'm not so optimistic.
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If that update.zip is from Huawei it won't work in TWRP.
You need Huawei recovery to install Huawei updates.

sminki said:
If that update.zip is from Huawei it won't work in TWRP.
You need Huawei recovery to install Huawei updates.
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Indeed, it sounds pretty logic. So i should revert the stock recovery, update and then reinstall twrp.
Can I do it simply pushing trough adb? And where should I find the recovery.img?
Thanks for the help.

Smokehrbar88 said:
Indeed, it sounds pretty logic. So i should revert the stock recovery, update and then reinstall twrp.
Can I do it simply pushing trough adb? And where should I find the recovery.img?
Thanks for the help.
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You have to extract them from the UPDATE.APP file!
I've done the work for you.. B121 recovery attached
Unizp, then
Code:
fastboot flash recovery B121_recovery.img
(like you did with twrp)
Then put TWRP back on.
I forgot to add - if the system partition is altered (su) then the official update may well fail..

sminki said:
I've done the work for you.. B121 recovery attached
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I was downloading the full rom myself, but my internet speed is so slow. My savior, thank you. I hope to not bother you again with my low-tier noob problems.

*UPDATED**UNLOCK TOOL (4-2019) for ALL Versions of BLU R1-HD

BLU R1-HD bootloader unlock script tool, and TWRP install tool.
Download is a zip file, unpack it to somewhere you will remember. Run the dirty-cow-tool.bat // mtk-su-tool.bat
The included files and folders are set to hidden, in effort to keep them safe from accidental delete.
Must have adb+fastboot + drivers installed and setup prior to using tool
Easiest method to install adb + fastboot on windows is with "15 second adb + fastboot install TOOL"
LINK==>ADB+FASTBOOT
It is for windows
In linux :
"sudo apt-get install android-tools-adb"
"sudo apt-get install android-tools-fastboot" Some fastboot commands were missing when i used this one ie "fastboot flashing get_unlock_ability"
"sudo apt-get install fastboot" worked better when I tried. ( i used that command as a check before doing the unlock, so it was needed only for that check)
Using Tool
On Windows?
Unzip the downloaded file to a new folder, open new
folder and click on "dirty-cow-tool.bat". // "mtk-su-tool.bat"
Do the steps in order (1-2-3-4) to be unlocked, then
Step (5) to get to second page where step (1) is root
The rest is optional
On Linux?
Unzip downloaded file to new folder folder .
Open folder. Then open R1-Linux-tool-v2 folder
Open terminal from that folder and type
" . R1-HD-TOOL.sh "
Same order of steps (1,2,3,4) step (5) for extra
Steps (1 on second menu) for superSU root.
Second menu steps (2,3,4,5,6,7,8) are optional.
**Linux Note**
The tool uses "fastboot flashing get_unlock_ability" as one of the methods to check before doing the unlock.
The version of fastboot that installed with "apt-get install android-tools-fastboot" did not recognize
this command. But "apt-get install fastboot" updated some version and then the command was recognized.
******OTHER NOTES****
--- this has been mentioned in the general thread and the modified v17 thread, but It has come up again so I wanted to make note of it.----
--- The newest blu versions (V7.4.2 and V17) Have made changes to "toolbox" and this effects things like "adaway" and "titanium backup"
--- The suggested fix is to install busy-box. I have had success with the version from play store, some prefer to use f-droid version. Either one will do. Install it and open the app. From in the app you need to do an install.
CHANGE LOG
V1:. Initial release : removed
V2:. : fixed typos preventing proper function
V3:.: switch file verification to md5 check instead of "ls-l" comparison.
V4: current version: add extras page, add SU flash, de-bloat script, Added Fm Radio, Added pre-loader roll back
V5: Fixed wrong loop "goto" line that made preloader rollback do "MTK_BLU Debloat v2" instead
V6: Added manual pause to script for mods that need recovery (Extra's 5) . Added redundent recovery flash command .
Few reports of recovery "not Sticking" and needed to run the flash commands manually one by one. Maybe the redundent
flash will make it survive. If still having problem with recovery "staying install" try manually flashing
here is link to the steps needed. FLASH RECOVERY
V7 Improved logs Added line to make batch run as sub-process so if error occurs , will not close
V7.1 : Updated the fm radio install zip and include the needed selinux mode changer app
V8: fixed dependency of needing to be unzipped to location w/o spaces in name. (when used from location with spaces, tool used to fail to push needed files).
.. added more time to allow dirtycow to "spawn" its root shell. Recent testing has shown sometimes it takes longer than the 60 seconds allowed in the script. Now it is looped 3 times.
V9 Added full path to abd push lines for recovery flash files. included fastboot.exe file to address some version issue where user s version would not output text file I coded into script for a verification ( included file is called by script, no need to do anything different with it)
V10: Moved zip file to included folder to help preserve locations when unpacked, added device check before running tool; So tool not used on wrong device, Rearranged order of operations on extra's page. (recovery installed options) Push files while in android before rebooting to recovery( should improve reliability for multiple reports of not automatically installing options for some)
******I have received some reports that some devices are reporting "ro.build.product =R1_HD and not "BLU_R1_HD" like mine, so the added device check is blocking tool from starting If this happens to you , you can make edit to the .bat file like below.
Change this line
Code:
:next_check
find "BLU_R1_HD" "%~dp0workingproduct.txt"
To this
Code:
:next_check
find "R1_HD" "%~dp0workingproduct.txt"
it is line #23
V11: Updated device model verification lines
MTK-SU: Replaced all dirty-cow part with New MTK-SU binary(elf) from @diplomatic
source
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Credits to @Diplomatic for his work on the Mtk_su that I used used to make this tool work again after Dirty-Cow was patched.
DOWNLOAD LINK
Preferred to use the Downloads tab of this thread.
Archived downloads on android file host also == link
XDA:DevDB Information
R1-HD Dirty-cow Unlock Tool, Tool/Utility for the BLU R1 HD
Contributors
mrmazak, vampirefo for his recovery, lopestom for his recovery, emc2cube for his debloat zips, christianrodher for his dirtycow method,
Source Code: https://github.com/mrmazakblu/DirtyCow-R1_HD
Version Information
Status: Testing
Current Stable Version: V11
Stable Release Date: 2017-04-11
Current Beta Version: MTK-SU
Beta Release Date: 2019-04-14
Created 2017-02-22
Last Updated 2019-04-18

Reserved
Items planed to be addressed in next release:
--Add few more file integrity checks to the extra's page
--Add copy log to clipboard option so it is easier to post log entry if needed-------*********----already-_added to github copy of batch file
--Add a verification step that checks what recovery is installed( to prevent trying to do steps on extra's page with stock recovery)
--Possibly move to a "fastboot boot recovery" instead of "adb reboot recovery" for the same reason as above
--Add wget or similar to the extra's items so initial "TOOL" size is smaller (not that 40-50MB is big, but to some it may be )
--Add additional "selinux mode changer apk" for fm radio install rather than just the note that says it needs to be found.

Reserved

Works great on OEM 6.6, thanks for the tool!

So I got the one-click-root.sh done, maybe. Can some linux users go over it, make sure I didn't do anything stupid? I don't exactly have a device to check it with atm, and I am not pro with scripting, barely novice, so it is a pretty basic conversion of the batch file. Still, it might work . Just would like a few eyes on first.
https://github.com/theredbaron1834/Scripts/blob/master/one-click-root.sh
Also, I looked at dirty-cow-tool.bat. However, wow, more an advanced batch file, and I am not sure what the first half does, so not sure how to convert . However, it seems if anyone does get it, the eqiv of goto for linux is funtions. simple cheatsheet:
Code:
function stuff {
echo "this stuff is run via the function"
{
stuff #goes to stuff and runs function

theredbaron1834 said:
So I got the one-click-root.sh done, maybe. Can some linux users go over it, make sure I didn't do anything stupid? I don't exactly have a device to check it with atm, and I am not pro with scripting, barely novice, so it is a pretty basic conversion of the batch file. Still, it might work . Just would like a few eyes on first.
https://github.com/theredbaron1834/Scripts/blob/master/one-click-root.sh
Also, I looked at dirty-cow-tool.bat. However, wow, more an advanced batch file, and I am not sure what the first half does, so not sure how to convert . However, it seems if anyone does get it, the eqiv of goto for linux is funtions. simple cheatsheet:
Code:
function stuff {
echo "this stuff is run via the function"
{
stuff #goes to stuff and runs function
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thank you for your input.
As far as the begining of the batch, It is adding a few folders to the "path" variable so help ensure the "adb push" commands find the files it is trying to push. Then it sets some folder "flags" to hidden so that the files the batch needs don't get accidentally moved or changed. Then the large section with mostly "echo" that is to set up the "simulated" G.U.I.
The lines of just "::::::::::" are simply used to help with reading the batch file. i use them to seperate functions. They are not needed.
The lines with only 2 "::" are standard windows comment / remark line entries
The lines with 1 ":" are the beginning line of the loop/ function == the line that "goto *" searches for

Does Works to unlock 7.4.2?

khyr said:
Does Works to unlock 7.4.2?
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It is supposed to. It is the same base codes used from original script, and that one was confirmed to work. I Do not have first hand use of V7.4.2 so it is only confirmed through other users.
The dirty-cow being used has been patched by google in Dec but blu has not rolled out the patch. So there is no reason for it not to work.

edit:
I have the linux version ready.
-the first step, (ADB Push) is ready. including md5 file checks
-step 2 is ready= running dirty-cow with md5 check before final writing to mmcblk device
-step 3 is ready unlocking bootloader = including check if unlock is done, but need to fix the "unlock_adility" check
I can make to file to compare and grep the line needed, but cannot "sed" the extra information or do a > < comparison
-step 4 is ready .--flash twrp
Finished 90% of tool.
still need to tweek the log feature.
I ran tests on the lop back to menu and test ran
1. push files for dirty-cow and md5 check . then made push fail to verify the check method was valid ==pass
2. run dirty cow commands and md5 verification on resulting file. ==pass
3.unlock bootloader --- I ran it (needed to fake the already unlocked check) it works == pass
4 . flash twrp --installed both version i have, both install fine ===pass
5 extra menus -- ran . install su-----debloat---rebloat--- add fm radio--- preloader roll back =====all pass
(bootloader roll back needs manual intervention to re-enter fastboot during the boot loop that is unavoidable)
6. instruction ====not written yet
7. exit yes it closes == pass
8. logs --- needs completeing

I just loaded this on my OTA updated 7.4.2 device. I would note that the batch file does not actually create the /sdcard/Download folder so you might need to go into the terminal and actually create this on your sdcard... also worth noting that this batch file **requires** an sd card in the device to do any of the loads in the "5" menu.

torchredfrc said:
I just loaded this on my OTA updated 7.4.2 device. I would note that the batch file does not actually create the /sdcard/Download folder so you might need to go into the terminal and actually create this on your sdcard... also worth noting that this batch file **requires** an sd card in the device to do any of the loads in the "5" menu.
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no it does not.
the /sdcard is the internal memory and the Download folder is already there.
you might be having issues but the folder is already part of normal system

mrmazak said:
no it does not.
the /sdcard is the internal memory and the Download folder is already there.
you might be having issues but the folder is already part of normal system
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Fair enough, my restore didn't have /sdcard/Download and I made an assumption that /sdcard was my mounted card. Thanks for the insight.

OOPS
found typo on V4 of tool. batch files sets variables for "return", from loop functions. And two returns were set to same label9, so if you had tried to do extra's menu option #8. "ROLL Back Preloader" , instead it was running option # 5. " MTK_BLU Debloat v2"
fixed and still reading and re-reading to search for errors.
This looks bad.
The reason I put together this tool was I felt it was important to make a way to minimize the problems usually associated with android modifications. By making "typo's" a thing of the past, and I found them in my own script.
re-posted V5 combined with linux V2--

torchredfrc said:
I just loaded this on my OTA updated 7.4.2 device. I would note that the batch file does not actually create the /sdcard/Download folder so you might need to go into the terminal and actually create this on your sdcard... also worth noting that this batch file **requires** an sd card in the device to do any of the loads in the "5" menu.
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I'm a total noob, and I'd like to know how to proceed with the supersu and all the other parts of step 5. Thank you

gabriel986 said:
I'm a total noob, and I'd like to know how to proceed with the supersu and all the other parts of step 5. Thank you
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Ok. After you have completed upto twrp install. You can do the options on #5. It is all programed and automatic. What is does is put zip files onto the phone and reboots phone into recovery, then recovery installs them.

mrmazak said:
Ok. After you have completed upto twrp install. You can do the options on #5. It is all programed and automatic. What is does is put zip files onto the phone and reboots phone into recovery, then recovery installs them.
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I get up to the recovery installation, but then I can not access such recovery on the phone, If I turn it on with power+vol up, it takes me to the default factory recovery by blu.
And If I try to the super su step with the phone on, it resets it, and get it to the screen with the dead android, while the script just shows the ADB DETECTED message.
In case it's needed, my R1 HD is running on
BLU_R0010UU_V7.4.2_GENERIC 09-11-2016 13:38

gabriel986 said:
I get up to the recovery installation, but then I can not access such recovery on the phone, If I turn it on with power+vol up, it takes me to the default factory recovery by blu.
And If I try to the super su step with the phone on, it resets it, and get it to the screen with the dead android, while the script just shows the ADB DETECTED message.
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You missed a step in the process.
As tool finishes the recovery install it comes to a "pause" in the script, you need to hold the volume up button on phone "before" pressing button on pc keyboard to continue.
If phone does a normal reboot at this point then the system will replace the newly installed recovery with the stock one.
Giving you the situation you have now.
This step I cannot control, you must press volume button on phone to get the boot menu, and directly boot into recovery to ensure that the install sticks.

mrmazak said:
You missed a step in the process.
As tool finishes the recovery install it comes to a "pause" in the script, you need to hold the volume up button on phone "before" pressing button on pc keyboard to continue.
If phone does a normal reboot at this point then the system will replace the newly installed recovery with the stock one.
Giving you the situation you have now.
This step I cannot control, you must press volume button on phone to get the boot menu, and directly boot into recovery to ensure that the install sticks.
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trying again....
for how long should I press the volume up key?

gabriel986 said:
trying again....
for how long should I press the volume up key?
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When tool says Hold button , keep it held. Then continue the script. Phone should reboot to the boot menu. Then let go of volume
Some phones do not accept the fastboot reboot command, on those phones need to hold power to shut off. Then volume and power together to come on, release power when screen come on

mrmazak said:
When tool says Hold button , keep it held. Then continue the script. Phone should reboot to the boot menu. Then let go of volume
Some phones do not accept the fastboot reboot command, on those phones need to hold power to shut off. Then volume and power together to come on, release power when screen come on
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ok.. trying again
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gabriel986 said:
trying again....
for how long should I press the volume up key?
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it beat me!
I get stuck in that part of the process, If anyone uploads a video to check what i'm doing wrong, I'll be grateful.

[SCRIPT] PhoenixOS Installer for Debian based Linux

Hello I've Created installer script for PhoenixOS with help of grub installer script taken from remixos deb package file.
I am not responsible for anything that may happen to your PC/Laptop/Tab as a result of installing and using this script. you do so at your own risk and take the responsibility upon yourself.
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Note: Backup your custom.cfg file if you are dual booting with other os if not then proceed further.
custom.cfg should be in /boot/grub/custom.cfg if EFI install then /boot/efi/EFI/yourdistroname/custom.cfg
p7zip-full should be installed its need for extracting ISO file.
Script should be placed where desired files or ISO is present.
--> This is tested and working fine in kde neon lts on MBR and GPT disks & EFI is not tested as I don't have that installation so it should work.
--> Other then Debian based distros IDK if my script works on them or not, so please test it yourself and inform.
--> If your home folder is defined on other disk or partition please add insmod part_gpt insmod ext2 OR insmod part_msdos insmod ext2 according to disk partition table to grub entry in custom.cfg
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Features
Path defined root and home only.
Method defined FILES and ISO & EXE only.
Has Uninstall options.
Data folder is created in os folder
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Make script executable
Code:
chmod +x PhoenixOS-Installer-Linux
Then Run
Code:
./PhoenixOS-Installer-Linux

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Not enough information. Please elaborate on the installation procedure itself. On Ubuntu of course it should install to sda2. I chose the path /dev/sda2/ then used .iso for the install method, and then upon trying to do the install using option 2 it simply keeps bringing me back to the menu where choices 1-4 are present.
I actually got PhoenixOS to install using the USB method, however I cannot find a working boot sequence for GRUB bootloader. I'm kind of at a loss for finding a way to easily switch between Ubuntu and PhoenixOS.

Deucalion29710 said:
Not enough information. Please elaborate on the installation procedure itself. On Ubuntu of course it should install sda2. I chose the path /dev/sda2/ then used .iso for the install method, and then upon trying to do the install using option 2 it simply keeps bringing me back to the menu where choices 1-4 are present.
I actually got PhoenixOS to install using the USB method, however, I cannot find a working boot sequence for GRUB bootloader. I'm kind of at a loss for finding a way to easily switch between Ubuntu and PhoenixOS.[/QUOTES]
I got this done by making different partitions. Sounds like a no-brainer, but it works. My main OS is MacOSX, then I made different partitions of FAT32s using Disk Utility, I created them all in different sizes (to prevent confusion). After that, I just install the other OS one by one (Phoenix will always be the last). And, I made some extra partitions during Linux installation (just in case) and deleted them after.
As for the Phoenix post, Thank you
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It does not work...
I have placed the script and the iso file in the same home directory, chdir in that place but the script does nothing ... It asks for sudo and the it does not create any directorys.
To complicated to debug for me....
EDIT:
I have managed to install it in home / iso mode
I had to edit the generated schipt for modifying GRUB. It was copiing the whole script and not stopping at EOF ?!

It works great
Setup;
1 - Download Phonix OS ISO image on Phonix OS web site
2 - Create a folder with any name
3 - Copy the Iso file to this folder and extract the PhoenixOS-Installer-Linux.zip file to this folder
4 - Open the terminal and go to the folder you created
5 - Now run "chmod +x PhoenixOS-Installer-Linux" and "./PhoenixOS-Installer-Linux" command
6 - The script will run
7 - Select "Select Path & Method"
8 - Type "home" for path and press enter
9 - Type "iso" for method and press enter
10 - Select "Install Rom" and follow the steps
11 - Run the "sudo update-grub" command using the terminal when the process is finished
12 - Restart the computer and select Phoenix Os
I'm sorry for my bad english

bycoder said:
Setup;
1 - Download Phonix OS ISO image on Phonix OS web site
2 - Create a folder with any name
3 - Copy the Iso file to this folder and extract the PhoenixOS-Installer-Linux.zip file to this folder
4 - Open the terminal and go to the folder you created
5 - Now run "chmod +x PhoenixOS-Installer-Linux" and "./PhoenixOS-Installer-Linux" command
6 - The script will run
7 - Select "Select Path & Method"
8 - Type "home" for path and press enter
9 - Type "iso" for method and press enter
10 - Select "Install Rom" and follow the steps
11 - Run the "sudo update-grub" command using the terminal when the process is finished
12 - Restart the computer and select Phoenix Os
I'm sorry for my bad english
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it works but when i try to boot it stucks at command shell. any idea ?

Searching TWRP for the SM-A515F

Hi,
I would like install at the Samsung SM-A515F the Lineage OS and the TWRP. I found only TWRP for the SM-A50. And the flashing dose not work for this phone.
I has try it with Heimdall and Odin.
The recovery I had downloaed from this Page:
https://www.droidthunder.com/install-twrp-recovery-on-galaxy-a51/
Need help or better information, if there exist an TWRP and lineage for this device.
Regards tiptel170

No need to flash twrp,u can flash aosp rom or even gsi with the help of odin only.Go to s10 page

sankhauaa said:
No need to flash twrp,u can flash aosp rom or even gsi with the help of odin only.Go to s10 page
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s 10 page? which one is that? can u please provide the link?

Go here for odin flash method without twrp

sankhauaa said:
No need to flash twrp,u can flash aosp rom or even gsi with the help of odin only.Go to s10 page
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sankhauaa said:
Go here for odin flash method without twrp
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so does this method work for lineage os on A515F too?

After the long searching in the web, I found this:
A515F-TWRP
Link: https://firmware.gem-flash.com
After paying, you can download this TRWP. No idea, if this works. Maybe some one, will be use it.

ibtsam3301 said:
so does this method work for lineage os on A515F too?
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I m not tried. But someone in this a51 group tried.Its working. But not so easy .
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tiptel170 said:
After the long searching in the web, I found this:
A515F-TWRP
Link: https://firmware.gem-flash.com
After paying, you can download this TRWP. No idea, if this works. Maybe some one, will be use it.
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Don't pay.Its fake

tiptel170 said:
After the long searching in the web, I found this:
A515F-TWRP
Link: https://firmware.gem-flash.com
After paying, you can download this TRWP. No idea, if this works. Maybe some one, will be use it.
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of course it would be fake

How can I open the img-files in the Linux desktop?

Found here this link, for the Magisk in the A515F:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...w-to-root-samsung-a51-sm-a515f-t4032389/page2

I'll found this:
1. https://www.androlite.com/2020/01/twrp-root-samsung-galaxy-a51.html
2. https://appslova.com/install-twrp-on-samsung-galaxy-a51/
This links look likes good, because, my phone will not start or the heimdall goes into the error (likes in de page one, the screenshots ).

I found this, and I used basic from this page: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=82241115&postcount=70
My first steps to install the lineage os 17 on the SM-A515F
Lineage: https://sourceforge.net/projects/andyyan-gsi/
All commands in the linux terminal, the path please use your own paths you like it!
Unpack lineage****.xz:
unxz lineage*.xz
1) Extract the AP_file.tar.md5 from your firmware.zip file using 7zip
2) Extract the super.img.lz4 file from the AP_file.tar.md5 file using 7zip
3) Put super.img.lz4 file in LZ4 folder and run in CMD the command
lz4 -d super.img.lz4 superLZ4.img
4) Put superLZ4.img file in Simg2img folder and run in CMD the command
chmod 777 ~/bin/otatools/bin/simg2img
~/bin/otatools/bin/simg2img superLZ4.img superSIMG.img
In Linux OR Bash shell:
1) Put superSIMG.img in otatools/bin folder and extract it in Linux terminal using the command
chomd 777 ~/bin/otatools/bin/lpunpack
~/bin/otatools/bin/lpunpack --slot=0 superSIMG.img ~/1
2) Put, in the folder where you extracted superSIMG.img, the GSI file you downloaded and rename it to system.img. Now you should have odm.img, system.img, vendor.img and product.img files in the same folder.
You may also need to delete/remane the original system.img file before renaming the GSI file.
3) Now you’re going to make a brand new super.img file containing all 4 files of the previous step. This is a critical and tricky step. Run Linux terminal and type:
chomd 777 ~/bin/otatools/bin/lpmake
~/bin/otatools/bin/lpmake ~/bin/otatools/bin/lpmake --metadata-size 65536 --super-name super --metadata-slots 2 --device super:4294967296 --group main:4293513600 --partition system:readonly:1959841792:main --image system=./system.img --partition vendor:readonly:680239104:main --image vendor=./vendor.img --partition odm:readonly:4349952:main --image odm=./odm.img --sparse --output ./super.img
4) Make an tar file:
tar -H ustar -c super.img > lineageos17.1_SMA515F.tar
5) Goto Windows -> Odin -> AP, put the file lineageos17.1_SMA515F.tar in to the AP-slot -> Start
This is what I has done:
But, by the compiling, I got this error:
Code:
lpmake I 07-15 20:18:20 92568 92568 builder.cpp:1012] [liblp]Partition system will resize from 0 bytes to 1959841792 bytes
lpmake I 07-15 20:18:20 92568 92568 builder.cpp:1012] [liblp]Partition vendor will resize from 0 bytes to 680239104 bytes
lpmake I 07-15 20:18:20 92568 92568 builder.cpp:1012] [liblp]Partition odm will resize from 0 bytes to 4349952 bytes
Invalid sparse file format at header magic
Invalid sparse file format at header magic
And the phone is into the boot-loop, it will not starting the system.
Any help please...

Update:
System requirements:
- Fedora 32 with current kernel
- VirtualBox 6.1 with USB support
- Windows 7
- ODIN 3.14
Enable Root:
I) On mobile phone
1. carry out firmware update
1.1 Set up device, WITHOUT Google Accounts, WITHOUT security settings, set up WLAN only
1.2 Settings -> Phone info -> Software information -> Build number (press 7x )
1.3 Settings -> developer option -> enable OEM unlocking and USB debugging
2. copy the files from the root directory to the external SD card
2.1 Install MagiskManager
2.2 Starting MagiskManager
2.3 Installing Magisk Select
II) In the Fedora area
3. unpack the boot.img from the AP***.tar, on the PC
3.1 lz4 -d boot.img.lz4 boot.img
3.2 Copy the boot.img to the SD card from the phone
4. patching the boot.img in MagikMager
4.1 Select the boot.img, wait until "Done" appears.
4.2 Then copy the magisk_patch.img to the workstation (Fedora)
5.1 Rename the original boot.img to boot_original.img
5.2 renaming magisk_patch.img to boot.img
5.3 Transfer the new boot.img to the PC for the ODIN or HEIMDALL
5.4 Convert the boot.img to boot.tar: tar -H ustar -c boot.img > boot.tar (here for ODIN)
III) Virtual environment Win7
6.1 Copy the boot.tar from the Fedora workstation to the Odin directory of Win7
6.2 Open the boot.tar in the AP slot, Auto Reboot must be off
6.3 Press Vol + & Vol - simultaneously and plug in the USB cable (On SM-A515F), then click on "Start" in the ODIN.
IV) On the Mobile Phone
7.1 If ready, restart with Vol - & Hold PWR for more than 7 sec
7.2 Putting the device into recovery mode (switch off, press vol up and pwr simultaneously, Samsunglog appears, release pwr again)
7.3 Wipe your data: Wiped data/factury reset
Note: Device makes a boot loop for the first time - is normal. The first start takes quite long, be patient!
7.4 Settings -> Phone info -> Software information -> Build number (press 7x )
7.5 Settings -> Developer option -> Enable OEM unlock, USB debugging and system auto update to OFF
7.6 Installing and starting MagiskManger
The device will restart once!
Check it: Whether root is present
Fedora workstation:
Call Terminal, enter adb shell followed by su
If everything went well, the MagiskManager should answer the phone and ask for authorization.
These steps works well with the firmware: SM-A515F R58N60BLPAZ
Where are the exactly steps for installing the TWRP?
I has installed the TWRP-10.0(A51).zip with the heimdall and the phone will not booting. And I'm not entering the TWRP. And finally I has reinstalled the revcovery.img (heimdall) from the APxxxx.zip file, and the phone starting normally.
All things with the AOSP10 etc, I has tried and the other steps for an alternative system will not work on this phone.
Thanks God, the root is now working. And I have to work with the ugly Samsung system.

tiptel170 said:
Update:
System requirements:
- Fedora 32 with current kernel
- VirtualBox 6.1 with USB support
- Windows 7
- ODIN 3.14
Enable Root:
I) On mobile phone
1. carry out firmware update
1.1 Set up device, WITHOUT Google Accounts, WITHOUT security settings, set up WLAN only
1.2 Settings -> Phone info -> Software information -> Build number (press 7x )
1.3 Settings -> developer option -> enable OEM unlocking and USB debugging
2. copy the files from the root directory to the external SD card
2.1 Install MagiskManager
2.2 Starting MagiskManager
2.3 Installing Magisk Select
II) In the Fedora area
3. unpack the boot.img from the AP***.tar, on the PC
3.1 lz4 -d boot.img.lz4 boot.img
3.2 Copy the boot.img to the SD card from the phone
4. patching the boot.img in MagikMager
4.1 Select the boot.img, wait until "Done" appears.
4.2 Then copy the magisk_patch.img to the workstation (Fedora)
5.1 Rename the original boot.img to boot_original.img
5.2 renaming magisk_patch.img to boot.img
5.3 Transfer the new boot.img to the PC for the ODIN or HEIMDALL
5.4 Convert the boot.img to boot.tar: tar -H ustar -c boot.img > boot.tar (here for ODIN)
III) Virtual environment Win7
6.1 Copy the boot.tar from the Fedora workstation to the Odin directory of Win7
6.2 Open the boot.tar in the AP slot, Auto Reboot must be off
6.3 Press Vol + & Vol - simultaneously and plug in the USB cable (On SM-A515F), then click on "Start" in the ODIN.
IV) On the Mobile Phone
7.1 If ready, restart with Vol - & Hold PWR for more than 7 sec
7.2 Putting the device into recovery mode (switch off, press vol up and pwr simultaneously, Samsunglog appears, release pwr again)
7.3 Wipe your data: Wiped data/factury reset
Note: Device makes a boot loop for the first time - is normal. The first start takes quite long, be patient!
7.4 Settings -> Phone info -> Software information -> Build number (press 7x )
7.5 Settings -> Developer option -> Enable OEM unlock, USB debugging and system auto update to OFF
7.6 Installing and starting MagiskManger
The device will restart once!
Check it: Whether root is present
Fedora workstation:
Call Terminal, enter adb shell followed by su
If everything went well, the MagiskManager should answer the phone and ask for authorization.
These steps works well with the firmware: SM-A515F R58N60BLPAZ
Where are the exactly steps for installing the TWRP?
I has installed the TWRP-10.0(A51).zip with the heimdall and the phone will not booting. And I'm not entering the TWRP. And finally I has reinstalled the revcovery.img (heimdall) from the APxxxx.zip file, and the phone starting normally.
All things with the AOSP10 etc, I has tried and the other steps for an alternative system will not work on this phone.
Thanks God, the root is now working. And I have to work with the ugly Samsung system.
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It is work ???

GreggBorowski said:
It is work ???
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These steps works well with the firmware: SM-A515F R58N60BLPAZ
Where are the exactly steps for installing the TWRP?
I has installed the TWRP-10.0(A51).zip with the heimdall and the phone will not booting. And I'm not entering the TWRP. And finally I has reinstalled the revcovery.img (heimdall) from the APxxxx.zip file, and the phone starting normally.
All things with the AOSP10 etc, I has tried and the other steps for an alternative system will not work on this phone.
Thanks God, the root is now working. And I have to work with the ugly Samsung system.

sankhauaa said:
I m not tried. But someone in this a51 group tried.Its working. But not so easy .
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Don't pay.Its fake
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sar please send me a51 group

Mehran` said:
sar please send me a51 group
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Go to s10 page

sankhauaa said:
Go here for odin flash method without twrp
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Not working. I has done step by step in this guide.

ibtsam3301 said:
so does this method work for lineage os on A515F too?
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No. Withe manipulation from the vbmeta.img, the system is unwilling to start. It gos in to the bootloader, with error-codes. Like in first thread I describe. Olny the SAMSUNG original system works with the kernel modification for the MagiskManager.
I saw black for the future, there will be exist an custom rom for this device.

I have no idea, what can I do for this device. But I use and spend a lot of time for modification, without an good result. Has anyone an idea what can I do? But it look likes, it has an great secure system intern for not using an customer rom. This is my intention.