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[Q] Need Unlocking Help -Rooting with a Mac/Online Codes Not Working

Yes, I searched. I have a GS2 Locked to Virgin Mobile in Canada.
First off, I have a mac, so the whole rooting/unlocking thing seems to be impossible as ODIN and the other programs are all .exe's.
I tried buying a code online and they said they couldn't unlock it and most others sites don't like the phone as compatible.
What are my options here?
Thanks all.

Borrow a real computer.

to root use this to flash the correct kernel from here
to unlock
I have used Heimdall and it works

I'm struggling here. heimdall doesn't read .tar. I extract the tar and I just get an zimage and nothing more.
It seemed simpler on Odin, but I'm lost on this.

Take tar or the zimage and put it in the kernel slot and hit flash, it's less picky about the file type.
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I appreciate the help, but it's not that simple. It says firmware.xml is missing when I put it under the load package tab under firmware.
When I put it under the flash tab, it says not a valid PIT type. These are the only two places I can select a file.
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veyka said:
to root use this to flash the correct kernel from here
to unlock
I have used Heimdall and it works
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could you verify that you have managed to flash with latest version of Heimdall? i have tried everything with beta2, 1.3 and it simply refused to work. i just used a pc to update to latest version, and i have no files to flash to test (it's been one day and if something happens i have to reintsall everything again), so if you could verify this, or teach me a trick or two to get it to work, it will be much appreciated

FWIW, I loaded 1.1 and it was not compatible. 1.2 looked the same as 1.3 for me.

SGS2 has only been supported from version 1.2 onwards, maybe try the newest 1.3 that's just been released.
I have never used it apart from on windows, it looks like you may need to give it a pit before it will do anything.
You should be able to find it in an official rom, when I get home in 4-5 hours ill have a look at it.
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The screen looks like the ones I posted on 1.3.

Then you will need a pit from a stock rom, might try reading the faq
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HOWTO: flashing via Heimdall Suite 1.3.0
1) put your phone into download mode
2) connect to pc
3) load Heimdall GUI
4) click Utility tab
5) click detect device (if it detected goto 6, if not install drivers which should come with Heimdall)
6) click save as under "download pit", save it somewhere easy to find with a name like SGS2 (no need to add .pit)
7) hit download
8) phone will reboot, put back into download mode
9) click "flash" tab
10) click "browse" near the top and select your pit you saved earlier
11) on the righthand side there is a window saying "Partitions(files)" click "add" below it
12) select "kernel" on the lefthand side below "partition details"
13) click Browse below "partition details", select the kernel you want
It should now look like the attached pic
If it does, hit Start, and it should flash

i think problem with mac is still there :
although i have yet to try flash a ROM or parts of it, to see if it could successfully flash it.
EDIT: nope, it does not work , still the same error

Same issue here.
6) click save as under "download pit", save it somewhere easy to find with a name like SGS2 (no need to add .pit)
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What I am selecting here? It asks you to DL something.
8) phone will reboot, put back into download mode
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Phone just gets attached error - nothing further.

How to Reset Samsung Foucs

Folks,
I got a new Samsung focus (Re 1.3) yesterday , followed a tutorial from youtube to install custom rom. Everything went good , like installing MAGLDR and later reset and installing ROM. After installing ROM, the guy told that teh SAMSUNG logo appears for a long time and we have to poweroff by removing the battery. I did the same but nothing was working on my mobile. It starts booting shows samsung screen and stucks at the following screenshot, i tried to connect it to laptop as it showed in screenshot,but even hours dint helped anything. Now i can only see the download mode , not even the format mode. I searched how to reset to factory setting, but nothing was found useful. I found two posts one with instructions and files are corrupted, one post with files but no instructions. please help me with this.
​Thanks,
WY.
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Flash a stock rom from here (UCJK2 for Focus revision 1.3 / UCJK3 for 1.4).
Here's a flash tutorial.

Thank you very much for your help.. but some reason my mobile was not detected in the loader..everything was green but Start button is disabled and the mobile was not shown in the ports section.
Some how i am able to start it in format mode cancel and it went to magldr cmd..installed everything and this time works perfect.
Appreciate your help but i still dint get why start button was disable.

whatyaar said:
Thank you very much for your help.. but some reason my mobile was not detected in the loader..everything was green but Start button is disabled and the mobile was not shown in the ports section.
Some how i am able to start it in format mode cancel and it went to magldr cmd..installed everything and this time works perfect.
Appreciate your help but i still dint get why start button was disable.
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To "green" the port in the flasher, unplug the USB from your comp, wait about 2-3 seconds and plug it back. Just before flashing (after all are loaded).

As EnderPsp said u should always start the downloader first and then connect the phone in download mode.

i tried either way.. first attempt i connected mobile after loading the files as said in tutorial.. but start button was disabled and the mobile is not shown in ports section of the flasher..but it was shown clearly in system bar that mobile is connected and even safe remove was showing the mobile name. sorry to ask so many questions, its just in case it will be very useful for others in future.. thank you very much for your valuable replies.

whatyaar said:
i tried either way.. first attempt i connected mobile after loading the files as said in tutorial.. but start button was disabled and the mobile is not shown in ports section of the flasher..but it was shown clearly in system bar that mobile is connected and even safe remove was showing the mobile name. sorry to ask so many questions, its just in case it will be very useful for others in future.. thank you very much for your valuable replies.
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Try it in another computer, one that has as less apps as possible.

How to flash a rom on jiayu s3

I'm a newbie in flashing roms, it will be very helpful some one to do a full tutorial of most of the ways for flashing rom for example =>flashing a custom rom, upgrading, downgrading , recovery, going from KK to lolipop, for people like me it will be extremely useful and to have full forum we needed more treads , this will be great start!

Download the desired rom.
Download the latest flash tool: I can not post links yet
Run the file of Flash_tool.exe in the tool folder
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1.Run Flash Tool，click Scatter –loading to choose the file of Scatter in the rom，and then click D or double click the file
2.Click “Download Only”，to choose“Firmware-upgrade”
To check DA DL
Click options-----download----Check DA DL All with checksum
Click download
Then turn off the phone and connect to the computer, then it will download to the phone

Bangsat86 said:
Download the desired rom.
Download the latest flash tool: I can not post links yet
Run the file of Flash_tool.exe in the tool folder
1.Run Flash Tool，click Scatter –loading to choose the file of Scatter in the rom，and then click D or double click the file
2.Click “Download Only”，to choose“Firmware-upgrade”
To check DA DL
Click options-----download----Check DA DL All with checksum
Click download
Then turn off the phone and connect to the computer, then it will download to the phone
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Most of the roms for jiayu s3 can be found here... http://www.needrom.com/category/jiayu/s3-jiayu/ Thanks for helping!
Sp-Flash tools=> https://yadi.sk/d/3niZ3G1Ye9QR9

Thanks for the info above, is there a tool or set of instructions that can be followed on a mac?

Don't know man sry..!
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scatter.txt
Bangsat86 said:
Download the desired rom.
Download the latest flash tool: I can not post links yet
Run the file of Flash_tool.exe in the tool folder
1.Run Flash Tool，click Scatter –loading to choose the file of Scatter in the rom，and then click D or double click the file
2.Click “Download Only”，to choose“Firmware-upgrade”
To check DA DL
Click options-----download----Check DA DL All with checksum
Click download
Then turn off the phone and connect to the computer, then it will download to the phone
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Hello,
when i click on "scatter loading" i don't get a file with scatter.txt.
Can you help me out please?
Thanks,
Alex

Problem with program
iOceanAlex said:
Hello,
when i click on "scatter loading" i don't get a file with scatter.txt.
Can you help me out please?
Thanks,
Alex
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When flashing my smartphone I get an error (S_DA_EMMC_FLASH_NOT_FOUND)

Can I copy the scatter.txt from RC5 to whichever ROM i want as long as it is for the same phone? Basically I have the RC5 but I experienced that the battery is horrible so I wanted to try a different newer OS. Somehow there is an error installing via TWRP the other roms I have in zip but flashtool works fine. These files do not have a scatter-file though.

Thank`s for the instructions
I will thank for the instruction, because I breaked my phone while trying to flash madOS 8.1.0 (update from april). Before my Jiayu S3 basic (16 GB, 2 GB) worked fine with madOS 8.1 from 2017-12-30. I surely made a big mistake, therefore the phone was dead - no reaction any more.
I found this solution to flash back the stock rom 5.1.1 with twrp. Phone is alive and works.
I think, I have done a big mistake, because all trials to flash madOS 8.1 from april ended with boot into TWRP. I tried flashing to madOS for a long time, isn`t possible any more. Maybe also my old phone has a failure.
Therefore I have to thank for Your excellent work. Thanks.

Hi!
I'm trying to flash my S3Adv. (3GB RAM, Kitkat, TWRP 2.8.4.0) with madOS_8.1.0_s3_h560_20180422.zip, but, the "Zip signature verification failed". Before, the MD5 sum is checked and matches. I also checked the file with "zip -T" on my Linux machine and it reports "OK". When the "Zip file signature verification" is turned off, TWRP reports "error executing updater binary in zip ..." What's going wrong? Anybody here who can help?
Thanks in advance
Frank
Nearby: I wiped system, dalvik, cache and data.
Solution:
- Install Flash Tool
- Flash Android 5.1.1 (RC5_S3_16GB.zip)
- Start 5.1.1 to do a basic configuration
- Boot into TWRP recovery which was included in RC5
- Install twrp_20180417.img
- Boot into TWRP recovery
- Install madOS_8.1.0_s3_h560_20180422.zip
(a full wipe is, may be, necessary, but, I don't know, when the full wipe should be done within my procedure - I did it earlier)

Nexus 4 Stuck In Download Mode

Hie my nexus 4 stuck in download mode
I Hope a vedio tutorial helps lot it saves many bricked phones
when i just connect to a charger or pc just it enters download mode and icon says
donot unplug untill process is completed
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i tried following tutorial
Flashing using LGNPST
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-4/general/tutorial-how-to-unbrick-n4-t2347060
there links were dead so ive found another thread from
http://4pda.ru/forum/lofiversion/index.php?t400241-650.html
i have following files:
LGNPST from :
https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=...989DD7AAE2FA7A70!643&parId=root&action=locate
Flashable bin file using LGNPST From :
https://yadi.sk/d/v_vjNh0JmF3cr
i had no problems with drivers
i installed them using :
driver folder inside LGNPST.zip
i followed following steps in the installation:
1) Install lg usb drivers from lg.com, lg.com -> support -> mobile phones -> optimus g
done
2) Install LGNPST_ACG_v2.2.3_lan_version.msi
done
3) Install LGNPST_GenericModels_Ver_5_0_12_0.msi
done
4) Install LGNPST_Components_Ver_5_0_12_0.msi
done
5) Copy and replace LGNPST_ACG.exe to lgnpst folder under program files
done
6) Copy both dll's to same lgnpst folder in program file
moved models folder(inside LGNPST.ZIP) to LGElectronics directory as folllows
C: \ the LG Electronics has \ LGNPST \ Models \ LGNPST_LS970.dll"
there my dll is located.
7) open cmd as admin
done
8) run regsvr32 c:\path\to\lgnpst\folder\LGLS970_20120926_LGFLASHv141.dll
im confused here
when i add this im having error dll failed to load make sure binary is stored in specific path.......specific module cannot be found
9) Download .tot file for you're phone
done i have it
10) rename .tot to .bin
done
11) Open LGNPST
done
12) Select 970 dll and .bin file
my device is connected and i have some other dll to be selected
and not LGNPST_LS970.dll
i did added bin file fine
13) Start
ERROR
Finished within a second

When not connected to a USB cable, are you able to enter fastboot mode?

Im not able to go fastboot mode
audit13 said:
When not connected to a USB cable, are you able to enter fastboot mode?
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i just have download mode available :/
and that do comes without any manual actions
just giving power to mobile boots to download mode
both in cases of charging and pc connectivity

Have you tried using the LG mobile upgrade tool: http://www.lg.com/ca_en/support/mobile-support ?
It might help for the Nexus 4 as I had an LG G2 that was stuck in download mode after incorrectly flashing a recovery and ROM.

not helpful
ive installed it says software is upto date

ive installed it says software is upto date
audit13 said:
Have you tried using the LG mobile upgrade tool: http://www.lg.com/ca_en/support/mobile-support ?
It might help for the Nexus 4 as I had an LG G2 that was stuck in download mode after incorrectly flashing a recovery and ROM.
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it just installed usb drivers

Looks like the bootloader and image is missing from the phone.

nexus download mode
HOLD DOWN THE POWER BUTTON FOR 10 SECONDS THIS SHOULD WORK
Download mode is for installing ROMs/kernels/and programs to the device.
You can safely reset the phone if you are not writing anything to it (which generally requires being connected to your computer via usb). When it says do not unplug or disconnect until process is complete it is referring to the ROM writing process, which it sounds like you haven't initiated.
You likely entered it by holding a certain key combination while powering on the phone.

Need stock firmware for Sharp Aquos M1 (FS8001)

my Sharp Aquos M1 (FS8001) is not opening as some handy travel software is install , i want to root and change its firmware ...
need help.
can anyone provide me stock firmware, rom
even i cannot on usb debugging
pls help

Do you know the IMEI/barcode number of the phone? It's normally 10 digits beginning with a 3. I can use it to find the firmware for you.

superscooby said:
Do you know the IMEI/barcode number of the phone? It's normally 10 digits beginning with a 3. I can use it to find the firmware for you.
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imei 3561120715589457
s/n - MS1GLMA720701854

the phone is a sharp m1 fs8001
i have the same problem... any one can help me find a stock room ? thanks .

hello
i found this site :
http://guideroot.net/sharp-m1-download-the-firmware-android-8-0-o/#lollipop
i downloaded all firmware from this site, but i get error when writing each of them.
maybe others will be more lucky !

same problem handy travel software handy locked ?

Sharp fs8001
My Sharp Aquos M1 (FS8001) is not opening as some handy travel software is installed
need help.
Please I need your help

How many of these phones do you have?
The company has collapsed and there are lots of these phones out there now.
I have the ROM + flashing tool used by the Handy company to flash back to Android.
Proof:
{
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"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
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Not sure if I should upload the ROM for free.

HandyPhone said:
How many of these phones do you have?
The company has collapsed and there are lots of these phones out there now.
I have the ROM + flashing tool used by the Handy company to flash back to Android.
Proof:
Not sure if I should upload the ROM for free.
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I have one, could you please help me?

SOLVED.
Here's the ROM and flashing tool I used: mega.nz/#F!bWBnhYQb!BjHVHTxJRYwYMCB8id7M7w
This is the instructions I followed: androidmtk.com/flash-stock-rom-using-smart-phone-flash-tool
I got android up and running fine, however the IMEI's are missing when and it does not connect to network when I put in a sim.
At the bottom of the previous guide it says there is another guide to load the IMEI's on. Here's the link to that guide: androidmtk.com/use-sn-write-tool
I got stuck on Step 9 as I don't have the AP and MD files. I tried a bunch of files I could find through Google but nothing gave me the pass.
So I found an alternative way to get the IMEI by extracting the MD file from this guide: Youtube.com/watch?v=N6i7Zln1rCE and then loading it through Maui META (this guide forum.hovatek.com/thread-12328.html
Now the IMEI is there and I have signal but mobile data does not work.
I hope this helps you. Please let me know if it works for you or if you found any other way to get it working completely. I need some help getting the mobile data working myself so any tips would be greatly appreciated.

Actually the problem was my simcard wasn't detecting the network properly so I just had to manually input the APN.
Here is the file I used with Maui META (with this guide forum.hovatek.com/thread-12328.html) to load the IMEIs onto the phone: mega.nz/#!eGwiiCQB!ZqHYbc8Y11R6HVa87Wr1k-dOeYk2I10U9MDIzGRchF0
still having a nvram warning: err = 0x10 error on the wifi but seems to work fine!
Enjoy

HandyPhone said:
SOLVED.
Here's the ROM and flashing tool I used: mega.nz/#F!bWBnhYQb!BjHVHTxJRYwYMCB8id7M7w
This is the instructions I followed: androidmtk.com/flash-stock-rom-using-smart-phone-flash-tool
I got android up and running fine, however the IMEI's are missing when and it does not connect to network when I put in a sim.
At the bottom of the previous guide it says there is another guide to load the IMEI's on. Here's the link to that guide: androidmtk.com/use-sn-write-tool
I got stuck on Step 9 as I don't have the AP and MD files. I tried a bunch of files I could find through Google but nothing gave me the pass.
So I found an alternative way to get the IMEI by extracting the MD file from this guide: Youtube.com/watch?v=N6i7Zln1rCE and then loading it through Maui META (this guide forum.hovatek.com/thread-12328.html
Now the IMEI is there and I have signal but mobile data does not work.
I hope this helps you. Please let me know if it works for you or if you found any other way to get it working completely. I need some help getting the mobile data working myself so any tips would be greatly appreciated.
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Oh, previous I encountered a problem of "PMT changed for the ROM, it must be downloaded". But it is easily to fix, just click the "Format" tab, and format it, the problem will be fixed.
And the problem of invalid IMEI, after I put new SIM card into the phone, the problem will be fixed. Thank you very much for you help!

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Gimana cara pasang twrp di sharp m1, mohon pencerahannya master