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[REQUEST] recovery/repair image Xperia Play

can someone who has not unlocked their bootloader go through the "repair" process in either one of the software updaters located here
http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/sup...teyourproductsoftware/xperia-play?cc=gb&lc=en
when it downloads the repair image for your phone it will stores it on your computer probably somewhere in this folder
C:\Program Files\Sony Ericsson
or
start>run> %temp%
the file will be ~100mb or more
if someone can download that file and upload it to any media shareing website it would be greatly appreciated
I and we will need this for custom roms, root, and recovery if something goes afoot.
many thanks,
grant
EDIT: just an FYI this is different than the system.img /system dump that is floating around the recovery contains the boot.img, nv.img radio.img and among other things

hi johnsongrantr i just bought an xperia play sim free locked bootloader. I am new to the android front (newbie) been an iphone user for a while, if you explain what i need to do to get the recovery img i am more than happy to help
regards
Jason

C:\ProgramData\Sony Ericsson\Update Engine\db\13740270\blob_fs
is where it will be and it will be called something like: FILE_277919341 and will be 157MB
Just done it but that file cant be opened even with magiciso like other roms can.
there is this as well:
http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/sup...etailed/updateservice/xperia-play?cc=gb&lc=en
interestingly the above software tells you to press the back key before plugging in the usb!

waz000000 said:
C:\ProgramData\Sony Ericsson\Update Engine\db\13740270\blob_fs
is where it will be and it will be called something like: FILE_277919341 and will be 157MB
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that's the file I need
can you zip that folder or upload the file and host it somewhere, I'll have a crack at opening it

NO problem ill stick um on megaupload
gonna take about 40min to upload but it's on its way will post link when done about 180mb at 66Kbps

waz000000 said:
NO problem ill stick um on megaupload
gonna take about 40min to upload but it's on its way will post link when done about 180mb at 66Kbps
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thanks, if you or anyone else is following along at home, universal extractor http://legroom.net/software/uniextract can extract *most* archive files unless it is heavily encrypted... then more digging I must do.
BUT... if that works, how to inject root access to a already compiled boot.img + ram disk have a look at this guide
http://android-dls.com/wiki/index.php?title=HOWTO:_Unpack,_Edit,_and_Re-Pack_Boot_Images
read the whole article but pay attention to the "alternative method" where you modify default.prop and change the line ro.secure=1 to ro.secure=0
that's basically all there is to it. Lets hope we can cleanly extract the contents of that file shall we

Already tried that as well bud just shows me a log file and thats it.
Need to rename it to use uniextract but nothing is accepted it fails on all
I litterly have no idea how we get the image file short of jtagging it!
how did they get it for the arc?

waz000000 said:
Already tried that as well bud just shows me a log file and thats it.
Need to rename it to use uniextract but nothing is accepted it fails on all
I litterly have no idea how we get the image file short of jtagging it!
how did they get it for the arc?
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well I'll just have to look at it then
shouldn't need jtagging, might be able to get an unsecure x10/or arc boot.img to boot enough to pull the info we need, but I don't want to even start messing with that junk yet
was this before or after the source for the arc was released?
http://developer.sonyericsson.com/w.../download/so-01cgingerbread30d279?cc=gb&lc=en
they might have just compiled from source.... sadly, the play doesn't have it's source out yet
EDIT:x10/ or arc

not sure been following the arc threads for a while they havent rooted yet but they are leaps ahead of us we cant make stage 1.
cant get an answer yet as to how they got it, ive posted but waiting on a reply

Originally Posted by waz000000
Guys and gals, where did you get your system.img from over in the play forums we are trying to root as well but we cant seem to figure out how to get our grubby hands on an system.img to work from.
Any help will be met with much kudos.
answer:
Decrypted SEUS firmware. System.sin extracted from .zip and converted to .img using sin2img.
and here is the guide ive found:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=730282
and here as promised are the files:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=5T6KWVB8

waz000000 said:
Originally Posted by waz000000
Guys and gals, where did you get your system.img from over in the play forums we are trying to root as well but we cant seem to figure out how to get our grubby hands on an system.img to work from.
Any help will be met with much kudos.
answer:
Decrypted SEUS firmware. System.sin extracted from .zip and converted to .img using sin2img.
and here is the guide ive found:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=730282
and here as promised are the files:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=5T6KWVB8
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sweet!
your phone is a r800i unbranded correct?

johnsongrantr said:
sweet!
your phone is a r800i unbranded correct?
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yeah GSM model sim free

waz000000 said:
yeah GSM model sim free
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different time zones -0500 here, downloading now, so hopefully I'll bear good tidings in the AM
megaupload download eta 4hrs -_-
time4nap

If you go to "downloads" on top of that page, the sourecode for Gingerbread Xperia (Arc AND Play) are there, the one you link is not Arc. Seems all Xperia (new) is compiled from same source.
johnsongrantr said:
well I'll just have to look at it then
shouldn't need jtagging, might be able to get an unsecure x10/or arc boot.img to boot enough to pull the info we need, but I don't want to even start messing with that junk yet
was this before or after the source for the arc was released?
http://developer.sonyericsson.com/w.../download/so-01cgingerbread30d279?cc=gb&lc=en
they might have just compiled from source.... sadly, the play doesn't have it's source out yet
EDIT:x10/ or arc
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And the source link
http://developer.sonyericsson.com/wportal/devworld/downloads/download/30a2181182tarbz2?cc=gb&lc=en
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA App

blob_fs -> .ftf file

Hi
Can someone say me how i create a .ftf file from my SEUS Backup (blob_fs)?
greetings

King_36 said:
Hi
Can someone say me how i create a .ftf file from my SEUS Backup (blob_fs)?
greetings
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In that folder, take the two biggest files (150MB and 16MB estimated) and copy them inside a folder like on your desktop
Download Bin4ry FlashTool and then go to the second tab in the program and select decrypt and then select the folder you have placed those two files and then after decrypting it will start the bundle which needs some information you put in then OK and you .ftf file will be ready.
quick and dirty explanation.hope it helps
EDIT1: make sure in FlashTool folder under loaders(folder) you have the lt15.sin. If you don't have it I have uploaded it somewhere here if you couldn't find it let me know. This is needed to make the ftf for ARC.

Nimche said:
In that folder, take the two biggest files (150MB and 16MB estimated) and copy them inside a folder like on your desktop
Download Bin4ry FlashTool and then go to the second tab in the program and select decrypt and then select the folder you have placed those two files and then after decrypting it will start the bundle which needs some information you put in then OK and you .ftf file will be ready.
quick and dirty explanation.hope it helps
EDIT1: make sure in FlashTool folder under loaders(folder) you have the lt15.sin. If you don't have it I have uploaded it somewhere here if you couldn't find it let me know. This is needed to make the ftf for ARC.
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Edit: i found this file lt15.sin
greetings

Down load THIS and rename it LT15.sin instead of loader.sin and place it in Flashtool loader folder and you should be set.
regards,
EDIT: actually I have it here uploaded check it out HERE

@Nimche what should i do ? which file should i select?

King_36 said:
@Nimche what should i do ? which file should i select?
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Select all those on the left and move them to the right by clicking that button then fill out the form on top with information ie: LT15i (first) 3.0.A.181(second) and what market it is(on third) base on what your file actually is but before you hit OK make sure that that LT15.sin is in loader folder + on the next step you will select arc (last option)
Good luck

Nimche said:
Select all those on the left and move them to the right by clicking that button then fill out the form on top with information ie: LT15i (first) 3.0.A.181(second) and what market it is(on third) base on what your file actually is but before you hit OK make sure that that LT15.sin is in loader folder + on the next step you will select arc (last option)
Good luck
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Thank you very much @Nimche
You have helped me a lot
greetings King

King_36 said:
Thank you very much @Nimche
You have helped me a lot
greetings King
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Just trying to return what I have learned to the community. This what XDA all about.
Thank you

Problem with choosing the device
Hey! At first want to thank you for your Help
I'm just tryin to create a Stock-Rom and when I come to the point of choosing the Device there actualy is the Arc but the field seems to be an "Or" field and not "Xor"
One of the fields "X10 / X10 Mini / X10 Mini pro / X8" always is chosen. The Arc can't be chosen exclusively.
What to do now?
And two other questions...
1st: The file I'm creating maybe of higher importance for a lot of people in the german Arc community, so I want to be sure that none of my personal data is in the ROM included I am creating... can I ?
2nd: Is it generally necessary or recommended to unlock the bootloader and to Root my new Phone when I am only interested in a clean unbranded OS ? I just want to delete the rubbish my provider treats me to have!

2000saaber said:
Hey! At first want to thank you for your Help
I'm just tryin to create a Stock-Rom and when I come to the point of choosing the Device there actualy is the Arc but the field seems to be an "Or" field and not "Xor"
One of the fields "X10 / X10 Mini / X10 Mini pro / X8" always is chosen. The Arc can't be chosen exclusively.
What to do now?
And two other questions...
1st: The file I'm creating maybe of higher importance for a lot of people in the german Arc community, so I want to be sure that none of my personal data is in the ROM included I am creating... can I ?
2nd: Is it generally necessary or recommended to unlock the bootloader and to Root my new Phone when I am only interested in a clean unbranded OS ? I just want to delete the rubbish my provider treats me to have!
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If there is program issue, you better off contact Androxyde to solve issues with the software.
In order to get the files from blob_fs folder it means that you have already downloaded the files from SE Server and that means there is no user information associated with the file.
If you want to clean junk apps from the ROM pre-installed you have to get root permission to uninstall them and I think @ this moment only way to root is to have unlocked bootloader.

Nimche said:
Select all those on the left and move them to the right by clicking that button then fill out the form on top with information ie: LT15i (first) 3.0.A.181(second) and what market it is(on third) base on what your file actually is but before you hit OK make sure that that LT15.sin is in loader folder + on the next step you will select arc (last option)
Good luck
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I've got this for my T-Mobile UK Arc (and I'm now running Global), but what should I have for the market and does it even matter? I'm not sure whether to have "TMobile", "T-Mobile", "tmobile", etc... any ideas?

Hi guys, this works on a x10 mini? the backup to .tft?

[Q] Droid Pro Update sucks

OK, I tried to update the phone 6 times now.
The normal way always ended with "update not installed".
I tried with the Recovery Mode ... also no luck.
I reset the phone to factory data and tried to update again... also no luck.
It always ended after checking "/system/app/BackupAssistanceClient.apk" ... installation aborted.
The zip file is ok, no problems....
Any hint for me?

These instructions can help and more info about the update.
link
Edit: Link problem
Edit 2: Link been fix

I guess you uninstalled the program BackupAssistanceClient.apk. We must throw back the program. You can take them out of the old firmware http://www.mediafire.com/?4450xiqnxngzq.
You'll need two programs: SBF-ReCalc 1.2.9.1 and Diskinternals Linux_Reader
First you understand the firmware to the code groups. You will need a group number 39.
The second program allows you to get out of the code of the folder system.
To do this:
1. Install and run the prog.
2. Click the menu item Drivers Mount Image.
3. Were 39 group, and click Mount. In the program window will appear system (Linux native Volume 1) with all its contents.
4. Select the desired item and right-click choose Save, and then follow the instructions.
5. That's all you have files you need.
The original manual, and links to programs http://forum.motofan.ru/index.php?showtopic=1727864

Motostigr, you are my hero
You were right. I deleted a few programs and that was the reason for the failed update.
As most of the time the failure is sitting in front of the pc/phone
Thank you!
Maik

Hi, after i get the 2 apk and odex files, what i do to install them into phone ?

edop84 said:
Hi, after i get the 2 apk and odex files, what i do to install them into phone ?
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copied to / system / app /

My problem is that I have 3.8.7 version of droid pro firmware and i restore 2.26 version of apk and odex and they fails, not installing.... ... There is anyone that have this files ? Version 3.8.7 ?

edop84 said:
My problem is that I have 3.8.7 version of droid pro firmware and i restore 2.26 version of apk and odex and they fails, not installing.... ... There is anyone that have this files ? Version 3.8.7 ?
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What files do you want?

motostigr said:
What files do you want?
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/system/app/BackupAssistanceClient.apk
/system/app/BackupAssistanceClient.odex
/system/app/BuaContactAdapter.apk
/system/app/BuaContactAdapter.odex
thaks

edop84 said:
/system/app/BackupAssistanceClient.apk
/system/app/BackupAssistanceClient.odex
/system/app/BuaContactAdapter.apk
/system/app/BuaContactAdapter.odex
thaks
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Remembered that spread all the programs here http://forum.motofan.ru/index.php?s=&showtopic=179231&view=findpost&p=1591178
(see link at the end of post)

motostigr said:
Remembered that spread all the programs here
(see link at the end of post)
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Great !!! !! Thank you so much !!!!

Update Ativ S to the last DFP and last Samsung firmware without BootLoop

Follow the guide in the immage.
Guide from Marass82 from WindowsMania.pl
First download this:
https://www.mediafire.com/?5alhewa553gbgao
You can have:
SO 8.10.14219.341
Firmware 2424.14.9.3
Without BootLoop
After the update revert the registry key to the original value and reboot your Ativ S and all retutn normally
Default values are:
HKLM \ SOFTWARE\Microsoft\MTP
"DataStore" = C:\Data\Users\PUBLIC
HKLM\SYSTEM\Platform\DeviceTargetingInfo
"PhoneManufacturer" = SAMSUNG
HKLM\SYSTEM\Platform\DeviceTargetingInfo
PhoneManufacturerModelName = GT-I8750
You must to revert to default because you have a small icon and keyboard with PhoneManufacturerModelName = RM-937_eu_euro1_970 because is for Lumia 1520 that have a 6" screen

Can you post please the link for the dsm files?
THX

Selkmann said:
Can you post please the link for the dsm files?
THX
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https://www.mediafire.com/?5alhewa553gbgao

Please don't use semi-sketchy third-party sites like MediaFire for small files. XDA allows you to attach files (including ZIPs, even ones much bigger than yours) for download directly on a post, without having to deal the scum that is MediaFire.

When I copy Dsm files I have to delete all existing files before? Or I have to keep them all together the new ones?
Sent from my Ativ S with Tapatalk 2

lukas_ita said:
When I copy Dsm files I have to delete all existing files before? Or I have to keep them all together the new ones?
Sent from my Ativ S with Tapatalk 2
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Replace old file with the new

So I delete all the elder files and copy the new ones?
Sent from my Ativ S with Tapatalk 2

hello,
i tried to follow steps but after changing registry keys and try to copy the dsm files phone tells me it's impossible to copy
this trick needs full fs access?

tyler200298 said:
hello,
i tried to follow steps but after changing registry keys and try to copy the dsm files phone tells me it's impossible to copy
this trick needs full fs access?
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Same problem for me...can someone help us?

lukas_ita said:
Same problem for me...can someone help us?
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Mmmmmm I don't Know, ask to @marass82, For me work probabily without FS access

Ok i edit the registry and replace the file then i search for the update and the phone is downloadig. the phone install the update but i get an error " the update is downloaded but he can not opened 8018830f.
can someone help me????

Mattemoller90 said:
Mmmmmm I don't Know, ask to @marass82, For me work probabily without FS access
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then waiting for marass82 help )

Selkmann said:
Ok i edit the registry and replace the file then i search for the update and the phone is downloadig. the phone install the update but i get an error " the update is downloaded but he can not opened 8018830f.
can someone help me????
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you havn't enough sys space
hard reset cannot free much memory as upgrade need
you have to flash a clean rom and repeat upgrade
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lukas_ita said:
Same problem for me...can someone help us?
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***solved
hard reset the device and then tried to copy dsm files with success
then i got the (in)famous 8018830f error
so i flash gdr2, and repeat all the process again with success

Re-upload rom gdr3 remove errors(8018830f)

marass82 said:
Re-upload rom gdr3 remove errors(8018830f)
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follow all steps several times and comes back also to gdr3 then reupdate
but still on 2424.13.10.1
cortana with italian language on board but notlast firmware

Back from GDR3 CMJ, then set the 000-AT - firmware Samsung wp8.1

[GUIDE]a6020l36 Official Lenovo Andoid 6.0.1 (S155) for others a6020

Hello all a6020a46 users like me.
I have here a way to update the phone to S155, the official Lenovo update for Android M (6.0.1), which is only released in some countries in South America. Although I'm on Brazil, my version is not the a6020l36, but the a6020a46.
It's all pretty simple to do and you can do from any ROM, but I recommend that you be on the last available stock (I made it from AEX 4.1 and had no problems). Everything will be done from a backup made by TWRP
Tutorial:
1- Download the backup here: Android File Host
Or here: MediaFire
2- Unzip somewhere and copy to root of any storage.
p.s. If you have any saved updates, copy the TWRP folder from your mobile phone to somewhere on your PC and delete it before copying TWRP from the update.
3- Enter Recovery mode and make a Full-Wipe (Be careful not to delete the partition where the backup is saved).
4- Go Restore and select the update (1970-06-18--19-03-18 ...) and select ONLY Boot and System. Deselect all and select Boot and System only.
SELECT ONLY BOOT AND SYSTEM!!!!
5- System reboot.
p.s. If the phone takes too long to start, remove the battery for some time and try again, I had to do this.
I hope it works for everyone as it worked for me. It had few changes in the interface, but had many bugs solved. I recommend to test and see for yourself.
None of this would be possible if Aleph Scalioni had not backed up the update for us.
So, thank you very much Aleph Scalioni :highfive:
Forgive me for any mistake

The backup (twrp) work with 6020a40 il have tested but only language brazil, portugues and english.
Possible to have a version with all language ?
Sorry for my bad english i'm french

puntoflo said:
The backup (twrp) work with 6020a40 il have tested but only language brazil, portugues and english.
Possible to have a version with all language ?
Sorry for my bad english i'm french
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Probably not. It is available only in Portuguese, Spanish and English.
Since it was only launched for countries with these languages, and English for being universal (?).

Why lenovo update only a new version for brazil ?
This version work with european models, just ad language and all is good with ...vibe k5

This update is for a6020a46 or A6020I36, in other thread So they say??

Does this work with a6020a40 720p 2gb variant ?

kykemejia said:
This update is for a6020a46 or A6020I36, in other thread So they say??
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[email protected] said:
Does this work with a6020a40 720p 2gb variant ?
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It works on Whirlpool refrigerators also...

nlooooo said:
It works on Whirlpool refrigerators also...
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What does that mean...?

[email protected] said:
What does that mean...?
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That means try and see...

nlooooo said:
It works on Whirlpool refrigerators also...
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And also on my car, sound machine, etc.
Speaking in seriously is only a doubt, becouse into folder is this name:
1970-06-18--19-03-18_A6020l36_S155_170212_LAS

[email protected] said:
Does this work with a6020a40 720p 2gb variant ?
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Yes yes yes it.s my phone too, but all language it's not present
When you select backup twrp, select all but firmware, reboot phone and wait, if your phone not boot ...open batterie and reboot and all is good.

Volte is available here?

Does this method works on a6020a46 3GB variant???
MaxPresi said:
Hello all a6020a46 users like me.
I have here a way to update the phone to S155, the official Lenovo update for Android M (6.0.1), which is only released in some countries in South America. Although I'm on Brazil, my version is not the a6020l36, but the a6020a46.
It's all pretty simple to do and you can do from any ROM, but I recommend that you be on the last available stock (I made it from AEX 4.1 and had no problems). Everything will be done from a backup made by TWRP
Tutorial:
1- Download the backup here: Android File Host
Or here: MediaFire
2- Unzip somewhere and copy to root of any storage.
p.s. If you have any saved updates, copy the TWRP folder from your mobile phone to somewhere on your PC and delete it before copying TWRP from the update.
3- Enter Recovery mode and make a Full-Wipe (Be careful not to delete the partition where the backup is saved).
4- Go Restore and select the update (1970-06-18--19-03-18 ...) and select ONLY Boot and System. Deselect all and select Boot and System only.
SELECT ONLY BOOT AND SYSTEM!!!!
5- System reboot.
p.s. If the phone takes too long to start, remove the battery for some time and try again, I had to do this.
I hope it works for everyone as it worked for me. It had few changes in the interface, but had many bugs solved. I recommend to test and see for yourself.
None of this would be possible if Aleph Scalioni had not backed up the update for us.
So, thank you very much Aleph Scalioni :highfive:
Forgive me for any mistake
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I think your 2nd step is wrong we have to unzip it in the TWRP folder which is under sdcard1 (or sdcard0).....

aakashacjarjee said:
Volte is available here?
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Dhruv7508 said:
Does this method works on a6020a46 3GB variant???
Sent from my K5 Plus using XDA Labs
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I don't know and I have no way to test. If you want to test, tell me if it works.
I think your 2nd step is wrong we have to unzip it in the TWRP folder which is under sdcard1 (or sdcard0).....
Sent from my K5 Plus using XDA Labs
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No, inside the compressed file is the TWRP folder. It should be placed directly on the root of internal or external storage. Putting it inside the TWRP folder you will get TWRP/TWRP/Backup/... and TWRP will not recognize it.

MaxPresi said:
No, inside the compressed file is the TWRP folder. It should be placed directly on the root of internal or external storage. Putting it inside the TWRP folder you will get TWRP/TWRP/Backup/... and TWRP will not recognize it.
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Ok thanks...

I unzip , and copy it to sdcard and internal storage.But when go to TWRP , in tab restore , i cant see anythings. Help me!!

RealEmo said:
I unzip , and copy it to sdcard and internal storage.But when go to TWRP , in tab restore , i cant see anythings. Help me!!
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You need to rename the folder inside the backup to match your phone "serial" (make other backup and copy the code) , so twrp can see the backup.
If this works hit that thanks button:good:
@MaxPresi I think you forgot to mention that this ROM doesn't support VoLTE..

1 . Create a minimal backup
2. Replace the files on your backup (the final folder, where the individual files are) with the files from backup you've downloaded
3. Install ONLY system and boot [installing firmware will result in error]

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Dhruv7508 said:
You need to rename the folder inside the backup to match your phone "serial" (make other backup and copy the code) , so twrp can see the backup
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@MaxPresi I think you forgot to mention that this ROM doesn't support VoLTE..
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Yes, followed this indication and worked for me. :good::good:

Dhruv7508 said:
You need to rename the folder inside the backup to match your phone "serial" (make other backup and copy the code) , so twrp can see the backup
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@MaxPresi I think you forgot to mention that this ROM doesn't support VoLTE..
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Its work!!! Thanks so much, i hope k5 devs can make this is a fully and stable rom for all k5 varians.
P/s in a6020 a40 Dolby Atmos has stopped.