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[FAQ] LG G3 most common questions

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There is more and more new users coming to G3 and most of them have the same questions. This is a small FAQ about most frequent questions. I will update FAQ from time to time with new questions.
If you have any questions please refer to this topic: [HELP THREAD][Noob Friendly] LG G3 | Ask any question
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Q1: How many models are outhere?
Many. HERE is the list so check here.​​
Q2: How do I make an EFS and MODEM backup?
In recovery. Flash TWRP recovery and choose EFS in backup. I would suggest you to make EFS backup before you do anything on the phone.​​
Q3: How do I root my phone?
There are few methods. Choose one that is for your variant. Purple Drake, Stump Root, IOroot.​​
Q4: How do I flash custom recovery?
Download recovery from HERE and flash it with FLASHIFY APP.
Or use ADB command explained HERE.
Besides mentioned recovery you have philz with OG Clockworkmod and TWRP with modem support.​Q5: Where can I find stock firmware image?
You can find it HERE. Just type your IMEI.
Or HERE thanks to hyelton.​Q6: How do I unroot my phone?
Just flash the stock firmware. Follow THIS GUIDE.​​
Q7: How do I enter recovery mode?
Power off the phone. Press Volume down and power button. When you see LG logo, keep holding Volume Down, release Power and quickly press it again.
You will be asked to questions and choose YES on them (do not worry, factory reset will not happen) and congrats, you are in recovery.​​
Q8: What ROM should I download?
Check index HERE. Thanks benkxda.​​
Q9: How do I install a certain ROM?
Make sure it is for your model, download it, place it on phone storage, boot into recovery, do a nandroid backup and then wipe the system. And least press install and choose ROM.​​
Q10: I am on rooted/stock Lollipop. How do I get back to Kitkat?
If you have nandroid backup just flash nandroid backup. Or flash stock firmware and see number 6. question.​Q11: Can I convert one model to another (example: D852 to D855)?
NO! Do not try to do that.​​
Q12: My IMEI disappeared. What should I do?
Restore EFS backup. It is explained HERE.​​
Q13: Where is Flashlight on stock ROM?
There isn't one. Use PowerToggles or some other toggle app.​​
Q14: How to get rid of battery fully charged notification?
See my trick HERE.​​
Q15: How to root stock Lollipop?
You can't. You will have to flash some prerooted Lollipop ROM.​​
Q16: How do I enter Download mode?
Power off the phone. Plug the USB cabel and press and hold Volume Up. Download mode will appear.​​
Q17: Can I get small navigation bar on Lollipop?
Yes you can. Check HERE.​​
Q18: Can I still receive and install an OTA on my rooted device?
If you are on stock ROM there is a chance you will get notification about update but you will not be able to install it successfully. To install it you will have to unroot the device and go back to fully stock.​​Q19: My PC won't connect to the phone by USB, what do I do?
Make sure you have the correct drivers installed and that USB Debugging is enabled. And always try other ports on your PC.​​Q20: My battery is draining fast. What should I do?
Monitor your battery with Gsam Battery Monitor or BetterBatteryStats and Wakelock Detector to find out what is draining your battery. After you find out uninstall or freeze that app/process.​​Q21: How to access camera when screen is off?
Press and hold volume down button (works on stock ROMs only).​​
If you have any questions please refer to this topic: [HELP THREAD][Noob Friendly] LG G3 | Ask any question

Network bar fluctuates & Battery problem
Hi,
Can someone help me with the following problem:
1. My LG G3 model is D855. I facing network bar fluctuating problem. My network bar fluctuates randomly. Sometimes, 2/3/4 bar. mostly i found it on 3/4 bar. how can i get the full netowrk.
2. My battery is draining fast and the phone gets heated if i play games like for 5 min. what should i do?
Thanks in advance

raj3008 said:
Hi,
Can someone help me with the following problem:
1. My LG G3 model is D855. I facing network bar fluctuating problem. My network bar fluctuates randomly. Sometimes, 2/3/4 bar. mostly i found it on 3/4 bar. how can i get the full netowrk.
2. My battery is draining fast and the phone gets heated if i play games like for 5 min. what should i do?
Thanks in advance
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I have the D851, but battery saving functions should be fairly universal.
The signal cannot be fixed as it depends mainly on your location. I find that I never have full bars, but my quality in calls never changes. Keep in mind that battery is actually used up while searching for better signals.
Some things you can do to save battery:
- Turn off Data when not in use (In my opinion, this uses up the most amount of battery).
-- Downloading "GO Battery Saver" can help immensely because this app can turn off certain services like data when your screen turns off. I've been using this app for over two years, and it is quality and highly customizable.
- Turn off Wifi when not in use.
- If you're not using bluetooth or NFC turn it off.
- Turn off auto brightness, and keep it at a reasonable percent when you're using it.
- Go into your display settings and turn off smart functions, LED, and anything else that isn't necessary.
- Another thing you can do is go into your developer settings and change "Dalvik" to "ART". When I did this I found that my phone ran cooler and performed slightly better on battery life.
- The last thing you can do is buy a new battery. Improper charging habits can degrade your battery. When buying one you can also buy one that has more charge. Your stock battery is 3000 mAh, but you can buy one that has more or even double that. You can find cheap ones on eBay, but keep in mind that some of those cheap Chinese ones may have bad chips, which won't affect the life, but may make your readings slightly off. For instance, it might say you have 15% when you have 20%. Calibrating the battery after getting a new one is suggested.
I may have missed something that I usually do, but I hope this helps!

My g3 model is d855.
Just want to know if the phone rooted, then can't get the update frm the update centrK?
Currently, i still using the update centre to update my os to android 5, its consider stock firmware right?
How to know my phone is rooted or not?
Sent from my LG-D855 using xda premium

lyylim said:
My g3 model is d855.
Just want to know if the phone rooted, then can't get the update frm the update centrK?
Currently, i still using the update centre to update my os to android 5, its consider stock firmware right?
How to know my phone is rooted or not?
Sent from my LG-D855 using xda premium
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Download an app called root checker. It will tell you if your phone is rooted. If you are rooted and want to stay rooted do not update. It will remove root and to get it back you'll have to downgrade to the point you're already at. If you're setting a persistent notification you want to get rid of go to your app settings and find Google Services Framework and uncheck the option to allow that app to show notifications.
Sent from my LG-D851

DelBoy said:
Q17: Can I get small navigation bar on Lollipop?
Yes you can. Check HERE.​​
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I'm using moded pack from Crash to get small navigation bar on stock Lillipop from robalm.
Working properly.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934528448

Wow, didnt know moderators made this topic
Cool

Hi,
Q15: How to root stock Lollipop?You can't. You will have to flash some prerooted Lollipop ROM.​
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It's already possible to root stock Lollipop. Some threads (how-to guides), to share:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/guide-root-lg-firmwares-kitkat-lollipop-t3056951
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/guide-root-stock-lolipop-roms-t3050179
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/guide-update-to-lollipop-root-bumpd-twrp-t3048845

topet2k12001 said:
Hi,
It's already possible to root stock Lollipop. Some threads (how-to guides), to share:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/guide-root-lg-firmwares-kitkat-lollipop-t3056951
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/guide-root-stock-lolipop-roms-t3050179
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/guide-update-to-lollipop-root-bumpd-twrp-t3048845
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Yes, I know.
I need to update the OP. In the time when It was written there was no option for that.
Thanks.

It took me some time to figure out, so maybe worth sharing:
[Q]Where the heck is the menu button on my G3?? I REALLY need it in some apps.
[A] Long press the most right home screen button (square on LP) to get to the menu button.

bmszabo said:
It took me some time to figure out, so maybe worth sharing:
[Q]Where the heck is the menu button on my G3?? I REALLY need it in some apps.
[A] Long press the most right home screen button (square on LP) to get to the menu button.
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Sqaure button = recent apps button

DelBoy said:
Sqaure button = recent apps button
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Face palm, read what it says, long press the square button to get menu.

samorgs said:
Face palm, read what it says, long press the square button to get menu.
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I guess you did not get the point.
He did not know the name of sqaure button. Name of square button is "Recent apps button".
Is it clear now?
And yeah, facepalm to you

DelBoy said:
I guess you did not get the point.
He did not know the name of sqaure button. Name of square button is "Recent apps button".
Is it clear now?
And yeah, facepalm to you
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Great topic but from the questions I answered 3 questions are missing
what to do when you have no signal, lte and or WiFi (flash modem)
happens to users when going from lollipop to kitkat and vice versa
What to do when you can't write anything to internal Memory
(the "restore con" command)
happens when flashing lollipop
How to install twrp on lollipop
(downgrading to kitkat bootloader by just flashing it (there is a thread for that somewhere) or by downgrading using an kdz and then rooting installing twrp and updating to Lollipop using a rom)
Asked alot

You can root stock lollipop now can't you? I have, unless I'm misunderstand the question.

suljo94 said:
Great topic but from the questions I answered 3 questions are missing
what to do when you have no signal, lte and or WiFi (flash modem)
happens to users when going from lollipop to kitkat and vice versa
What to do when you can't write anything to internal Memory
(the "restore con" command)
happens when flashing lollipop
How to install twrp on lollipop
(downgrading to kitkat bootloader by just flashing it (there is a thread for that somewhere) or by downgrading using an kdz and then rooting installing twrp and updating to Lollipop using a rom)
Asked alot
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Thanks for the tip.
Mistermoleymole said:
You can root stock lollipop now can't you? I have, unless I'm misunderstand the question.
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Yes, its possible.
FAQ was written in November 2014. Need to update te FAQ

DelBoy said:
I guess you did not get the point.
He did not know the name of sqaure button. Name of square button is "Recent apps button".
Is it clear now?
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Thanks for clearing that up, but at the same time you didn't clarify that on your post. ?
Cheers

Yeah, that one isn't very obvious... Should be useful for many users.
Sent from my LG-D855 using XDA Free mobile app

LG G3 cat 6 accelerometer gyro not working
Hi
My phone was working perfectly until yesterday, I downloaded some apps and then Uninstall them but then I started noticing the rotation wasn't working then I put on auto still not working. Then installed some sensors test and cpu z but all showing not supported or don't even have accelerometer and gyro, not working or stuck is another thing but not competible or don't even have made me think it's a soft problem, that's why did full reset but same results. Put it on safe mode same results. So Idk it's software or hardware that's why came to ask you guys

i have marshmallow 6.0 LG G3 D85230k from canada... so bell or telus (technically virgin mobile but i think those two work as well). but ive been trying for over a week to get ,y phone rooted....i have nothing to back up so its ok on that front, but none of the apps or software seems to be working for me. ive been awake for 5 days trying and watching videos about it...but i cant do anything T_T. literally gonna start crying soon!!!! i just wanna root and then make my Kali phone. (which i dont know how to do either, but at least id be moving on from weeks of trying to root!!!!!) please help <3

Galaxy S4 SPH-L720T -> twrp, root, customrom and kernel(few questions!)

Heyo, lets get started ruining this device even more! See if we can't brick it ey?
Anyways first off the battery is draining like a madman, 1% every 30 seconds or so. The thing is not getting the performance in games that it should be, using other devices with lower end hardware as a reference(1.1ghz quad core, adreno 305, 2gb ram one touch, and 1.2ghz quad core, adreno 306, 1.3gb ram kyocera), it keeps micro-stuttering while browsing chrome and doing basic actions with the UI, also when the battery is draining too(funny, sometimes while I have the charger plugged in and do basic activies such as chrome, youtube, read books, mess with menu settings the battery actually charges instead of deplete, but sometimes, seemingly always now, it depletes just as fast as though it was unplugged).
Anyways I have decided to try and customize the device with the plethora of information on here and all over the web for this device(after doing a lot more "research" of course and laying everything out for myself step by step to try to minimize failure.
First question is how much of a chance is there to brick the device installing TWRP alone? Really want to get that on there before doing anything, then install SuperSU from there with zip flash. And does it matter if I use a .tar or .img version of TWRP to flash with odin? The latest version of TWRP is in .img format and the tutorials I read say to use a .tar.
After that witch should I do try first, custom rom or custom kernel? What custom rom would be best at this point in time(5/13/2016) for this device, 100% compatible and fully tested. Also a kernel(unless overclocking can be unlocked within the custom rom, in witch case less chance of me ****ing up yet another android device).
One last thing, I really hope that even I am successful in doing all of this without ****ing up the phone that it does not turn out to be a fruitless effort, how much performance gains can I expect from all of this, custom rom, debloat after root, set sd as default storage after root(package does not belong to 2000 afterall), and then maybe a slight overclock on the cpu and gpu.
And thats all assuming that one day after getting all of this to work that one day I don't wake up and for no apparent reason boot up the phone and find its bootlooped or something without ever changing anything once all of this is done, I mean if I get the thing working as I would like it to work theres no more reason for me **** with it is there? Also I guess no reason to even have the thing if it aint gonna function how I need it to function right?
Thanks for the help though anyways, if anybody even decides to help me this time in a manner that they are not just "helping" just because the end result ****s me over.
Thanks again.

Oh one other problem I am having with the phone I was hoping a custom rom might fix, my Apps will not register as the correct size in Application manager. A 2gb game is showing up as 50mb total data, and when using "Move to SD Card" it only shows only like 200kb of data on the sd card, it does with with every single app on the phone. I know should not be like this because the last 2 phones I had were able to move every single byte of data from every one of the same exact apps to the SD card without an issue. Plus the application manager not registering the correct app size is just bugging me.

phenom2955 said:
Heyo, lets get started ruining this device even more! See if we can't brick it ey?
Anyways first off the battery is draining like a madman, 1% every 30 seconds or so. The thing is not getting the performance in games that it should be, using other devices with lower end hardware as a reference(1.1ghz quad core, adreno 305, 2gb ram one touch, and 1.2ghz quad core, adreno 306, 1.3gb ram kyocera), it keeps micro-stuttering while browsing chrome and doing basic actions with the UI, also when the battery is draining too(funny, sometimes while I have the charger plugged in and do basic activies such as chrome, youtube, read books, mess with menu settings the battery actually charges instead of deplete, but sometimes, seemingly always now, it depletes just as fast as though it was unplugged).
Anyways I have decided to try and customize the device with the plethora of information on here and all over the web for this device(after doing a lot more "research" of course and laying everything out for myself step by step to try to minimize failure.
First question is how much of a chance is there to brick the device installing TWRP alone? Really want to get that on there before doing anything, then install SuperSU from there with zip flash. And does it matter if I use a .tar or .img version of TWRP to flash with odin? The latest version of TWRP is in .img format and the tutorials I read say to use a .tar.
After that witch should I do try first, custom rom or custom kernel? What custom rom would be best at this point in time(5/13/2016) for this device, 100% compatible and fully tested. Also a kernel(unless overclocking can be unlocked within the custom rom, in witch case less chance of me ****ing up yet another android device).
One last thing, I really hope that even I am successful in doing all of this without ****ing up the phone that it does not turn out to be a fruitless effort, how much performance gains can I expect from all of this, custom rom, debloat after root, set sd as default storage after root(package does not belong to 2000 afterall), and then maybe a slight overclock on the cpu and gpu.
And thats all assuming that one day after getting all of this to work that one day I don't wake up and for no apparent reason boot up the phone and find its bootlooped or something without ever changing anything once all of this is done, I mean if I get the thing working as I would like it to work theres no more reason for me **** with it is there? Also I guess no reason to even have the thing if it aint gonna function how I need it to function right?
Thanks for the help though anyways, if anybody even decides to help me this time in a manner that they are not just "helping" just because the end result ****s me over.
Thanks again.
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Well first it sounds like you need a new battery, I suggest having a couple and an external charger (it's great for gaming, just pop in a new fully charged battery). To install TWRP with Odin you need the tar file. The chance of Helicon with TWRP is almost zero, recovery is always overwritten when you flash a stock tar in Odin. So if something is messed up, just flash the stock tar and you are back to stock, grab it at www.sammobile.com . When you Odin TWRP make sure that you uncheck Auto Reboot in Odin. I would suggest my ROM as it is still being updated every few months, but I am biased. I use my S4 for gaming and this thing can handle PSP emulation when it is tweaked right.
Wicked X is my ROM and it's located here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3115583
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Ok thanks, a little reluctant to install an OS with the name "Wicked" though.
Any ideas why the stock Application Manager is being wacky, done several factory resets. For instance I have installed Fifa 16 about 5 times now just to see if it would fix the data readout in App manager, the Game is at least 1.5gb total data, app manager shows it as about 50-70mb, when using "Move to SD Card" it shows about 700kb of data on sd card.
Whats the deal?
Also before flashing TWRP with odin I have to unlock bootloader or something?

phenom2955 said:
Ok thanks, a little reluctant to install an OS with the name "Wicked" though.
Any ideas why the stock Application Manager is being wacky, done several factory resets. For instance I have installed Fifa 16 about 5 times now just to see if it would fix the data readout in App manager, the Game is at least 1.5gb total data, app manager shows it as about 50-70mb, when using "Move to SD Card" it shows about 700kb of data on sd card.
Whats the deal?
Also before flashing TWRP with odin I have to unlock bootloader or something?
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No, bootloader is already unlocked. I can't tell you on the other without more information. What ROM are you on? Have you done any modifications? Have you Odined a full stock tar?

I bought this phone used on cl. Fully stock not a single mod on it as far as I am aware. The only thing I have done is factory reset.
It seems half the time as well when I Uninstall apps the data stays in misc section of storage manager. I have to go into recovery and clear cache and I get my space back. And misc section of storage manager will be back down to its normal size.
@ your comment about loader. You absolutely certain and no bs that if I attempt to flash something (even just twrp) it ain't gonna fail and go tit's up because I didn't unlock bootloader or something?
Just lost 2 phones already simply from uninstslling gltools after it failed to produce my desired results. Install went fine, but uninstslling rebooted the phones and got one caught in boot loop other just sits on manufacur er logo.
If asked why I was stupid enough to try it a second time I'll say I wasn't 100% sure it was absolutely gltools as the culprit.
Anyways this is the first device I have had with so much support with custom recoveries. Roms and kernels and even access to stock rom files. Would love to successfully apply some good stable/safe/and better running mods than the stock stuff though since I am convinced this hardware should be running better than it currently is!! But not trying anything for a while though till I've read as much as I can at least and have at least a few options for recovery should somehring go wrong.
Don't like being stuck with thumb up my ass stacking bricks, I am no mason.

Nickvanexel said:
I bought this phone used on cl. Fully stock not a single mod on it as far as I am aware. The only thing I have done is factory reset.
It seems half the time as well when I Uninstall apps the data stays in misc section of storage manager. I have to go into recovery and clear cache and I get my space back. And misc section of storage manager will be back down to its normal size.
@ your comment about loader. You absolutely certain and no bs that if I attempt to flash something (even just twrp) it ain't gonna fail and go tit's up because I didn't unlock bootloader or something?
Just lost 2 phones already simply from uninstslling gltools after it failed to produce my desired results. Install went fine, but uninstslling rebooted the phones and got one caught in boot loop other just sits on manufacur er logo.
If asked why I was stupid enough to try it a second time I'll say I wasn't 100% sure it was absolutely gltools as the culprit.
Anyways this is the first device I have had with so much support with custom recoveries. Roms and kernels and even access to stock rom files. Would love to successfully apply some good stable/safe/and better running mods than the stock stuff though since I am convinced this hardware should be running better than it currently is!! But not trying anything for a while though till I've read as much as I can at least and have at least a few options for recovery should somehring go wrong.
Don't like being stuck with thumb up my ass stacking bricks, I am no mason.
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100%, Sprint doesn't lock bootloaders (though Samsung has started to). You may have to turn off the an option in Settings/Security, I think it's called Write Protection, it won't let you Odin anything if it is on.

I have a sprint sph-720T
I installed TWRP using ODIN
then reboot in recovery, put OCTOS-M on to internal memory and wipe the cache davik
install the OCTOS-M from zip file then install GAPPS from zip.
BOOOM! you have a rooted android 6.0.1 ! longer battery life.
EDIT: if you need direct links to the files, just ask.

Mangodreads said:
I have a sprint sph-720T
I installed TWRP using ODIN
then reboot in recovery, put OCTOS-M on to internal memory and wipe the cache davik
install the OCTOS-M from zip file then install GAPPS from zip.
BOOOM! you have a rooted android 6.0.1 ! longer battery life.
EDIT: if you need direct links to the files, just ask.
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Have you had any issues flashing the s4 to 6.0? It would be great if you added direct links. Thanks.

ABERBER1986 said:
Have you had any issues flashing the s4 to 6.0? It would be great if you added direct links. Thanks.
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1. Put the Custom Rom Zip and the GAPPS zip on the phones memory card and then turn off the phone
2. Put the phone in download mode, connect to the computer via usb and run ODIN
Select AP and the select the TWRP recovery file. - Click Start - Once its finished
3. Put the phone in recovery mode - go to wipe, clear cache/davik a few times
go to install and select the Custom Rom Octos 6.0.1 that you put on the phones memory.
install it and then install GAPPS zip right afterwards
once those are installed reboot the phone and you are good.
These links are for user with Sprints galaxy s4 sph-720T ONLY
This is the TWRP recovery
https://dl.twrp.me/jfltespr
This link is to 6.0.1 Custom Rom by OCTOS
https://www.teamoctos.com/download/M_release/jfltespr/OCT-M-R1-6.0.1-20160319-jfltespr.zip
This is a link for GAPPS (google apps, playstore etc) - select the "variant" you want
http://opengapps.org/?arch=arm&api=6.0&variant=micro

Mangodreads said:
1. Put the Custom Rom Zip and the GAPPS zip on the phones memory card and then turn off the phone
2. Put the phone in download mode, connect to the computer via usb and run ODIN
Select AP and the select the TWRP recovery file. - Click Start - Once its finished
3. Put the phone in recovery mode - go to wipe, clear cache/davik a few times
go to install and select the Custom Rom Octos 6.0.1 that you put on the phones memory.
install it and then install GAPPS zip right afterwards
once those are installed reboot the phone and you are good.
These links are for user with Sprints galaxy s4 sph-720T ONLY
This is the TWRP recovery
https://dl.twrp.me/jfltespr
This link is to 6.0.1 Custom Rom by OCTOS
https://www.teamoctos.com/download/M_release/jfltespr/OCT-M-R1-6.0.1-20160319-jfltespr.zip
This is a link for GAPPS (google apps, playstore etc) - select the "variant" you want
http://opengapps.org/?arch=arm&api=6.0&variant=micro
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Please advice which version of twrp you used. Because I am unable to flash thru through odin

bump........

earthworm82 said:
Please advice which version of twrp you used. Because I am unable to flash thru through odin
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The link for teamoctos doesn't seem to work.

vikingjerr said:
The link for teamoctos doesn't seem to work.
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You could just go their thread in the Android Development section[emoji6]

Wicked 10.9
bilgerryan said:
You could just go their thread in the Android Development section[emoji6]
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I just downloaded Wicked 10.9 but am not sure I have all the files needed. In the first page it mentions to load the 720t conversion file and a kernal file.
Later I saw that the kernal file was include. I don't know if I should flash one, two or three files.

vikingjerr said:
I just downloaded Wicked 10.9 but am not sure I have all the files needed. In the first page it mentions to load the 720t conversion file and a kernal file.
Later I saw that the kernal file was include. I don't know if I should flash one, two or three files.
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Three, the v11.0 update last.

ZTE Axon 7, but A2017 or A2017G? Random build, how to update this one?

Hello all, im totally new to all this. Also, i apologize in advance if there is a post about this but i was not able to find it.
So, i bought the ZTE Axon 7 off some guy on eBay UK. I live in the UK and use the 3 (Three) network, popped it in, all is good, use of features, etc, flawless.
Now, i know android Nougat if not Oreo, already is available for the phone, but every time i try to update it, it tells me the software is up to date.
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Looking into it, on the back cover, seems i have the Chinese version of it (A2017)
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But the phone information tells me different? (A2017G)
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With a different build to all the ones i've seen around here... ZTE A2017GV2.0.0B08
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It feels as if the outside does not match the software inside it, if that makes sense.
So have no idea what is what and where to start. Could someone kindly direct me in what to do?
I've always just hit the update button and that would be it, so please be patient with me
Thank you
ps - upgraded from the HTC One M9 to this... In love with the screen and speakers. What an amazing beast!
pps - i don't meant to break the "law" here by bypassing on the links before 10 posts, bit desperate you know... Sorry.

Can't see what you linked but the model is written at the back of the phone a2017 (Chinese), a2017g (global) and a2017u (US).
Edit: Looked at the links you posted, by the looks of it you have the chinese version with the G firmware. Did you bought it used? Maybe the previous owner flashed that firmware themself.
Edit #2: If you want to go back to chinese firmware, try this link. If you want to stay with the G firmware the take a look at this link.

Nicz14 said:
Can't see what you linked but the model is written at the back of the phone a2017 (Chinese), a2017g (global) and a2017u (US).
Edit: Looked at the links you posted, by the looks of it you have the chinese version with the G firmware. Did you bought it used? Maybe the previous owner flashed that firmware themself.
Edit #2: If you want to go back to chinese firmware, try this link. If you want to stay with the G firmware the take a look at this link.
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Thank you for shining some light on me. It is pre-owned, the person i bought it from says also bought it from eBay over a year ago and always used it as it is.
Obviously a year ago, nougat wasn't as popular as it is now.
Have no idea what i'm doing but i'll look at the links you provided and see if i'm brave enough to give it a go or ruin £150 haha (nervous laugh) lol

This is chinese version with installed rom for G model. I think there no able to official update anyhow.
see description:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Int...a72a4a8&transAbTest=ae803_2&priceBeautifyAB=0

svsavic said:
This is chinese version with installed rom for G model. I think there no able to official update anyhow.
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aah crap... wish i looked into all this before i bought the phone. I really like it, but its annoying to know it can be improved and i have no idea what i'm doing.
I downloaded the update there is from their official website, for location of Hong Kong, China (since this is is the chinese model). Phone comes under Axon 7 (open market)
after selecting that, theres only 1 download available from last year and this is it » AXON 7(ZTE A2017G) SD card software package(328540B2634ZTE A2017GV1.0.0B11)
All i have to do is put it into the SD card and follow instructions. (so it normally would be)
Anyone know if this could work or like totally mess it up?
I can always sell it again and get an original G version if its all too risky. Hard to find this phone here in the UK, same cant be said about the Axon 7 mini but who wants that...

JvBoss said:
aah crap... wish i looked into all this before i bought the phone. I really like it, but its annoying to know it can be improved and i have no idea what i'm doing.
I downloaded the update there is from their official website, for location of Hong Kong, China (since this is is the chinese model). Phone comes under Axon 7 (open market)
after selecting that, theres only 1 download available from last year and this is it » AXON 7(ZTE A2017G) SD card software package(328540B2634ZTE A2017GV1.0.0B11)
All i have to do is put it into the SD card and follow instructions. (so it normally would be)
Anyone know if this could work or like totally mess it up?
I can always sell it again and get an original G version if its all too risky. Hard to find this phone here in the UK, same cant be said about the Axon 7 mini but who wants that...
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It will either fail or totally mess it up.
I'll shed some light on this:
Your phone is an A2017 that's been bought on Aliexpress. The sellers installed a modified G ROM to it so that it would have Google apps and all that stuff. If you install an original a2017 ROM you'll have to install the Google apps manually, but it should be the same.
To get it running on original firmware you should use MiFlash with an A2017 package, or EDL tool too. I guess i can help you with that

Choose an username... said:
It will either fail or totally mess it up.
I'll shed some light on this:
Your phone is an A2017 that's been bought on Aliexpress. The sellers installed a modified G ROM to it so that it would have Google apps and all that stuff. If you install an original a2017 ROM you'll have to install the Google apps manually, but it should be the same.
To get it running on original firmware you should use MiFlash with an A2017 package, or EDL tool too. I guess i can help you with that
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So it seems to be the case. Thanks for all the clarifying.
If i was to go ahead and get it running on original firmware (A2017) would it work here in the UK? My guess is that the original wouldnt work here, hence the modified G ROM as you call it, or is this like... the cheapest version of the phone, fake and this is all just an alternative to the real deal?
Either way, if you willing to help or theres a guide for my case, would be much appreciated.
Thanks

JvBoss said:
So it seems to be the case. Thanks for all the clarifying.
If i was to go ahead and get it running on original firmware (A2017) would it work here in the UK? My guess is that the original wouldnt work here, hence the modified G ROM as you call it, or is this like... the cheapest version of the phone, fake and this is all just an alternative to the real deal?
Either way, if you willing to help or theres a guide for my case, would be much appreciated.
Thanks
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none of that is true. If anything, A2017s can be better than G's (6gb/128gb/force touch)...
You'd only have a Chinese system and would have to install GApps. Nothing else would change. Same cell signal, same performance.
Chineses, G's and U's have different modems. You need a specific modem file for your model. G ROMs come with G modems, but you can swap the file with a Chinese modem and flash it. but the safest way to do that is by unlocking the phone

Choose an username... said:
none of that is true. If anything, A2017s can be better than G's (6gb/128gb/force touch)...
You'd only have a Chinese system and would have to install GApps. Nothing else would change. Same cell signal, same performance.
Chineses, G's and U's have different modems. You need a specific modem file for your model. G ROMs come with G modems, but you can swap the file with a Chinese modem and flash it. but the safest way to do that is by unlocking the phone
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Right ok, im with you. Well the phone is factory unlocked. Unless that's not what you referring to.
Like i said i have no idea what i'm doing and no youtube video matches my case to help me out either.
I might just leave it as it is for the sake of it all or sell it. Its frustrating me

JvBoss said:
Right ok, im with you. Well the phone is factory unlocked. Unless that's not what you referring to.
Like i said i have no idea what i'm doing and no youtube video matches my case to help me out either.
I might just leave it as it is for the sake of it all or sell it. Its frustrating me
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installing Nougat or even official Oreo is very easy, you just need to know how to do it. Since they told you it is factory unlocked, what happens when you turn it off and hold Power + Vol UP? Does it enter the stock recovery (mifavor symbol) or TWRP?
I think you'll be using MiFlash for this. I've guided people with your same problem about 3 or 4 times, so lemme go back and see exactly what they did

Choose an username... said:
installing Nougat or even official Oreo is very easy, you just need to know how to do it. Since they told you it is factory unlocked, what happens when you turn it off and hold Power + Vol UP? Does it enter the stock recovery (mifavor symbol) or TWRP?
I think you'll be using MiFlash for this. I've guided people with your same problem about 3 or 4 times, so lemme go back and see exactly what they did
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Ok, if you're willing to help. thanks.
Just turned it off and held power + up vol, it showed that mifavor with a few options at the top left. But when i let go of the buttons, it comes right off it and starts up as it usually would. This normal?

JvBoss said:
Ok, if you're willing to help. thanks.
Just turned it off and held power + up vol, it showed that mifavor with a few options at the top left. But when i let go of the buttons, it comes right off it and starts up as it usually would. This normal?
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it shouldn't, but it doesn't matter. What you have to do is download EDL Tool and one of the packages that are on its thread (one for the A2017 of course, NOT for the G or U!!). After that just set everything up as the thread says and put your phone in EDL mode (Turn it off, cable disconnected. Hold Vol+ and Vol-, and insert the cable, then wait about a sec and release) and install the full edl package. This will wipe everything to oblivion.
Google "edl tool" if you can't find it here in the guides section, it should pop up as an XDA thread made by djkuz
Why are you so sure that your bootloader is unlocked? Did the seller tell you that?

Oblivion? Talking a different language to me haha, i literally know nothing about all these programs and updating phones business.
But if i can I can mount a computer and install all the software it needs, i should be able to do this too.
About bootloader being unlocked... I knew i thought we wasnt on the same page a few posts ago... When I said "factory unlocked" i meant factory unlocked to any network.
Playing with phones has never been a hobby of mine, til I bought this ZTE Axon 7. (starting to regret i didnt go for the HTC 10)

Choose an username... said:
it shouldn't, but it doesn't matter. What you have to do is download EDL Tool and one of the packages that are on its thread (one for the A2017 of course, NOT for the G or U!!). After that just set everything up as the thread says and put your phone in EDL mode (Turn it off, cable disconnected. Hold Vol+ and Vol-, and insert the cable, then wait about a sec and release) and install the full edl package. This will wipe everything to oblivion.
Google "edl tool" if you can't find it here in the guides section, it should pop up as an XDA thread made by djkuz
Why are you so sure that your bootloader is unlocked? Did the seller tell you that?
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Oblivion? Talking a different language to me haha, i literally know nothing about all these programs and updating phones business.
But if i can I can mount a computer and install all the software it needs, i should be able to do this too.
About bootloader being unlocked... I knew i thought we wasnt on the same page a few posts ago... When I said "factory unlocked" i meant factory unlocked to any network.
Playing with phones has never been a hobby of mine, til I bought this ZTE Axon 7. (starting to regret i didnt go for the HTC 10)
PS - really appreciate your input/help so far

JvBoss said:
Oblivion? Talking a different language to me haha, i literally know nothing about all these programs and updating phones business.
But if i can I can mount a computer and install all the software it needs, i should be able to do this too.
About bootloader being unlocked... I knew i thought we wasnt on the same page a few posts ago... When I said "factory unlocked" i meant factory unlocked to any network.
Playing with phones has never been a hobby of mine, til I bought this ZTE Axon 7. (starting to regret i didnt go for the HTC 10)
PS - really appreciate your input/help so far
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lol - no worries. I'll write to you when i get out of work. We'll use MiFlash instead.
When you got to the recovery (you did vol+ and power) , was it all in chinese?

Choose an username... said:
lol - no worries. I'll write to you when i get out of work. We'll use MiFlash instead.
When you got to the recovery (you did vol+ and power) , was it all in chinese?
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Thanks buddy. It was all in english. After doing recovery mode several times this time, it stayed - random. This is how it looks (took few photos of it)
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"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",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Supported API : 3
(at the bottom if that matters)

JvBoss said:
Thanks buddy. It was all in english. After doing recovery mode several times this time, it stayed - random. This is how it looks (took few photos of it)
Supported API : 3
(at the bottom if that matters)
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okay. we'll not use miflash. ?
i can't find the damn a2017 files...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/development/axon-7-edl-tool-flash-backup-restore-t3750759
Go there, download the thingy, extract it and put it in C:\, so that all of the folders are inside a folder. Avoid having a folder inside a folder and then the program (In other words, your path to Flash folder should look like this:
C:/EDLTool/Flash).
Then download the A2017 B17 Nougat package, and put it where the thread tells you to put it (idk if you have to unzip it - just read).
then follow the instructions and run it - it's basically put your phone in EDL -> Flash -> Full

Choose an username... said:
okay. we'll not use miflash.
i can't find the damn a2017 files...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/development/axon-7-edl-tool-flash-backup-restore-t3750759
Go there, download the thingy, extract it and put it in C:\, so that all of the folders are inside a folder. Avoid having a folder inside a folder and then the program (In other words, your path to Flash folder should look like this:
C:/EDLTool/Flash).
Then download the A2017 B17 Nougat package, and put it where the thread tells you to put it (idk if you have to unzip it - just read).
then follow the instructions and run it - it's basically put your phone in EDL -> Flash -> Full
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hah ok. I'm gonna run the process when i get home from work in about 9hours.
In case this fails... Like errors or it dont function properly after. Is there a way round it all?
just so i dont waste £150 (200$)

Fairplay to CAU for guiding you, I'm too drunk / relaxed to help you but...
I bought A7 Chinese version (with 128GB on board) and took me less than 1h to install custom ROM, mostly because I've used my company's W10 laptop.
I find this phone really hard to brick, and community here is great.
It is fantastic phone.

Choose an username... said:
okay. we'll not use miflash.
i can't find the damn a2017 files...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/development/axon-7-edl-tool-flash-backup-restore-t3750759
Go there, download the thingy, extract it and put it in C:\, so that all of the folders are inside a folder. Avoid having a folder inside a folder and then the program (In other words, your path to Flash folder should look like this:
C:/EDLTool/Flash).
Then download the A2017 B17 Nougat package, and put it where the thread tells you to put it (idk if you have to unzip it - just read).
then follow the instructions and run it - it's basically put your phone in EDL -> Flash -> Full
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I been pretty busy only had the time to do it this morning (GMT timezone) and... It worked! Haven't seen much of a difference other than the booting up now shows ZTE with the chinese writing next to it and installed all these chinese apps - any of them worth keeping?
I've tried google play, etc all seems good. The network signal is even stronger now! I never get good signal where i live.
Thanks so much for your help "Choose an username". Very much appreciated

Phone Bricked or Infected - weird artifacts and bootloop (S4 i9505)

MY PROBLEM IS INSANELY RARE AND (propably) HARD TO FIX
Hello!
I've had i9505 for over 4 years now, I had many problems with root, custom rom etc but I always find ways to fix them - not this time!
Since yesterday, I can't boot to the system. It started when I was just in my ES file explorer and suddenly some weird artifacts popped up and I couldn't see anything (its not a physical screen problem!) then my phone turned off itself so now, I'm trying this:
Hikd power button --> *short vibration* --> Samsung S4 logo pops up --> black screen --> again vibration --> ... and again and again. It just loops here.
So I left it for a night hoping that when I wake up it will be finally working again but no, NOW it was stuck on 'SAMSUNG' logo (the one with a blue background). So I pulled out the battery and the phone started restarting again (boot loop).
But there is something new about this situation. Every 2 or 3 restarts there are ARTIFACTS on the screen. For now, I've experienced 3 different ones and I managed to catch one of them with camera (see image below)
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"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",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
There is another one with a blue code in really small size, couldn't catch it fast enough tho.
This is what I have been doing with my phone before all this crap happened:
1. I installed 'Udemy' app from Google Play
2. I installed Modded Google Play via Lucky Patcher
3. I updated Lucky patcher
4. I edited build.prop to make my phone visible as s7, but then i changed it back
I think these artifacts may be caused a virus or just broken system files - I don't know :/
And pretty much that's it. I really want to know what possibly could cause this issue.
Please, everyone, I've always found ways to fix problems without flashing phone, so I believe I can now.
I have access to download mode and TWRP recovery.
But one more thing about TWRP - when I try to copy a file or wipe cache, error message pops up "E: Unable to mount storage". Is it possible, that for the first time ever my phone actually got infected?
If I catch any new artifacts, I will show them here.
I would be grateful for any help at this point, thanks
LOGCAT FILE:
https://pastebin.com/sPDJ0QQP
TWRP RECOVERY FILE:
https://pastebin.com/2Y0Fmew5
//Edit I'm not sure if the images are visible although the links are okay

I tried to enter safe boot by editing persist.sys.safemode file but it didn't work :/

@S4von
I can't see your screenshots in ur post.
You have high chance got infected, why you install Lucky Patcher and Modded Google play? These have high chance to contain malicious stuff. NEVER-EVER use Lucky Patcher again and apps like this.
Try these steps:
Reboot to TWRP Recovery (power button+vol.up+home button) go to Advanced-File Manager-external_sd and delete all folders on ur ext sd card (For example you should delete: Android, .android_secure, LOST.DIR, DCIM, etc) except your personal files/folders.
Now still on TWRP select Wipe-Format Data and type yes-then go back and press-Advanced Wipe-Select Dalvik / ART Cache, System, Data, Internal Storage, Cache and then Swipe to Wipe.
If you have mount errors, go back to TWRP home screen go to Mount-and select the partitions you can't mount. Then try again.
If you still have problems try to flash stock Rom via Odin, if flashed normally but got bootloop - flash TWRP via Odin and wipe everything - then reflash stock Rom via Odin.

Retrial said:
@S4von
I can't see your screenshots in ur post.
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I don't know why these are not working, but I can't post direct links because of junior account :/
https://imgur.com/a/VhSBMvr
https://imgur.com/a/gEyLjgk
I have been using Lucky patcher for 7 years, it's not a virus itself, it helped me a lot - turning off ads, patching or cloning apps etc - its amazing and maaany people use it.
And still, I want to get the best results as possible without deleting data. For example, I had several important notes in my S Note app and I can't lose them, they are too important.

S4von said:
I don't know why these are not working, but I can't post direct links because of junior account :/
https://imgur.com/a/VhSBMvr
https://imgur.com/a/gEyLjgk
I have been using Lucky patcher for 7 years, it's not a virus itself, it helped me a lot - turning off ads, patching or cloning apps etc - its amazing and maaany people use it.
And still, I want to get the best results as possible without deleting data. For example, I had several important notes in my S Note app and I can't lose them, they are too important.
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You can use Adaway to turn off ads. Patching clone apps are not legit and you should avoid it. I will say it once again, never-ever use lucky patcher and apps like this again. You should know that apps like this may contain various of malicious stuff.
At this point you are now, you need to wipe your phone and lose your data.
Btw your TWRP is so old....Download and flash 3.2.3-0 HERE. Then try the steps I told you above.

Retrial said:
You can use Adaway to turn off ads. Patching clone apps are not legit and you should avoid it. I will say it once again, never-ever use lucky patcher and apps like this again. You should know that apps like this may contain various of malicious stuff..
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Well, if you don't mind, please provide evidence that lucky patcher contains malicious stuff because you can save thousands of people actually.
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you dont need to quote last post.

S4von said:
Well, if you don't mind, please provide evidence that lucky patcher contains malicious stuff because you can save thousands of people actually.
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Dude I was trying to help you. You are the one who can't boot your phone not me. Goole Play and Antivirus marked it as Malware. Stay with ur Lucky Patcher :fingers-crossed:
Also let me remid you some of the rules of XDA:
6. Do not post or request warez.
If a piece of software requires you to pay to use it, then pay for it. We do not accept warez nor do we permit members to request, post, promote or describe ways in which warez, cracks, serial codes or other means of avoiding payment, can be obtained or used. This is a site of developers, i.e. the sort of people who create such software. When you cheat a software developer, you cheat us as a community

I'm sorry but may I ask you where did I request warez?

S4von said:
I'm sorry but may I ask you where did I request warez?
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"I have been using Lucky patcher for 7 years, it's not a virus itself, it helped me a lot - turning off ads, patching or cloning apps etc - its amazing and maaany people use it." This is your words.
Rule 6. Do not post or request warez.
If a piece of software requires you to pay to use it, then pay for it. We do not accept warez nor do we permit members to request, post, promote or describe ways in which warez, cracks, serial codes or other means of avoiding payment, can be obtained or used. This is a site of developers, i.e. the sort of people who create such software. When you cheat a software developer, you cheat us as a community.
Read the rule again.
I was triying to help you but you are rude. Sorry

Copy your personal data to your PC, and flash stock ROM.
If it solves the issue, then it's very likely that installing Lucky Patcher caused it.
To try and prove that, follow the exact steps that you performed that lead to the issue and see if it happens again.

But I don't post aka share this program. I don't encourage people to use it either.
All right, thanks for your help, maybe it will help someone else.

MeltdownSpectre said:
Copy your personal data to your PC, and flash stock ROM.
If it solves the issue, then it's very likely that installing Lucky Patcher caused it.
To try and prove that, follow the exact steps that you performed that lead to the issue and see if it happens again.
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But I've had it installed for over 7 years - You may be right, of course, but it just seems impossible to be causing this issue.
Except of that, I've updated messenger and youtube app. Maybe several factors made the system crash and prevent me from booting.
You know, I'm kinda unlucky. 2 weeks ago I installed Peters Jackons King Kong (PC) on Windows 10 and you know what happened? It broke the system, seriously. This game just crashes new windows 10. First PC, now phone.
And just a question, can I install this ROM without any problems here?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...m-stockwiz-stable-mods-stock-09-2019-t3929193
Or should I wipe whole phone first?

S4von said:
But I've had it installed for over 7 years - You may be right, of course, but it just seems impossible to be causing this issue.
Except of that, I've updated messenger and youtube app. Maybe several factors made the system crash and prevent me from booting.
You know, I'm kinda unlucky. 2 weeks ago I installed Peters Jackons King Kong (PC) on Windows 10 and you know what happened? It broke the system, seriously. This game just crashes new windows 10. First PC, now phone.
And just a question, can I install this ROM without any problems here?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...m-stockwiz-stable-mods-stock-09-2019-t3929193
Or should I wipe whole phone first?
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Wipe the whole phone first. Flash stock ROM, then update your TWRP and flash a custom ROM of your choice.

MeltdownSpectre said:
Wipe the whole phone first. Flash stock ROM, then update your TWRP and flash a custom ROM of your choice.
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I flashed ROM I9505XXUHOJ2 and i can't even get into recovery now :/ Only download mode, I tried installing twrp again via odin but still, cant get into recovery.

Any ideas now? I can boot into download mode, but I can SOMETIMES boot into recovery (which isn't twrp).

I wouldn't answer you after your irony attitude but you seem desperate. Take a look on my guides, you need the "clean install from the scratch guide. Read whole the guide and follow the steps there and I guess you will be able to boot your device.

Retrial said:
I wouldn't answer you after your irony attitude but you seem desperate. Take a look on my guides, you need the "clean install from the scratch guide. Read whole the guide and follow the steps there and I guess you will be able to boot your device.
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Nope, its not possible to fix it because its not a software issue.

S4von said:
Nope, its not possible to fix it because its not a software issue.
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You can boot to download mode and to recovery. What else it could be? Hardly believe it is a hardware issue with the description of the problem you gave.

Retrial said:
You can boot to download mode and to recovery. What else it could be? Hardly believe it is a hardware issue with the description of the problem you gave.
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But it is, factory defect and and a few hits on the ground. I don't remember exactly what is causing it, but it has something to do with motherboard.
I can buy another cheap I9505 and just replace its motherboard with mine, but its too much work. Gonna say good bye to my good old friend
//can be locked

S4von said:
But it is, factory defect and and a few hits on the ground. I don't remember exactly what is causing it, but it has something to do with motherboard
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Your whole OP is wrong then.
//can be locked
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I agree.

Huawei P9 lite not starting

Hi, this is my first post here so Hello everyone!
I tried to root P9 lite using below steps:
1. Get unlock code from DC-unlocker.
2. "fastboot oem unlock XXXXXXX..."
3. Phone was reset to factory default sow raw Android 7 was installed.
4. "fastboot boot twrp-3.1.1-0-eva.img" was not working (unknown or forbidden command, don't remember exact message)
5. fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.1.1-0-eva.img
6. After restart with recovery mode still Marshmallow recovery was running so I assumed flash failed.
7. I tried several time put other versions (twrp-3.0.2-0-eva and twrp-3.1.0-0-eva) but if I remember well last one was again installing twrp-3.1.1-0-eva again.
8. As that didn't helped I decided to give up and restore phone to previous state so locked bootloader using SRKToolHuawei-STABLE-V1.3-20160619
9. System restarted and restored to factory default and after running I saw message informing that password is needed to unlock mass storage (or mass memory). There was no onscreen keyboard so no possibility to type anything.
10. Restarted in recovery mode (volume up + power) and tried to recover system from Marshmallow recovery option (using WiFi) but it didn't helped.
11. During next restart I accidentally hold both volume up, down with power so phone tried probably to install system from SSD, but as there was no UPDATE.APP it just stopped at 5%. I left it as it is and after some time (around 5min) phone restarted.
12. Now after restart I see only info that "Your device is booting now...". All key combinations are causing phone restart and same message.
Please advise if there is anything what I can do now.
Will appreciate any help.

After discharging the battery phone started responding properly.
With connected USB cable, volume down and power buttons fastboot&rescue mode is working.
Phone unlocked
FRP unlocked
There is still EMUI recovery in place.
So looks like recovery partition was not replaced and bootloader was not locked again.
I can't tell what is in bootloader now.
System is cleared and can't reinstall it using Marshmallow recovery as it is probably end of maintenance.
My goal is to recover system now and I don't want to root it anymore.
How should I proceed?

JimiLincoln said:
After discharging the battery phone started responding properly.
With connected USB cable, volume down and power buttons fastboot&rescue mode is working.
Phone unlocked
FRP unlocked
There is still EMUI recovery in place.
So looks like recovery partition was not replaced and bootloader was not locked again.
I can't tell what is in bootloader now.
System is cleared and can't reinstall it using Marshmallow recovery as it is probably end of maintenance.
My goal is to recover system now and I don't want to root it anymore.
How should I proceed?
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Hello,
it seemed that android 7 was your latest working OS.
Can you confirm it ?
If yes what was you complete firmware ?
(example: VNS-L31C432B418/VNS-L21C185B392, etc...)
note: 'EVA' stuff is for P9 variant, not P9 lite..
that's why you f***ed your phone...

Thank you Dadditz for your reply.
Dadditz said:
Hello,
it seemed that android 7 was your latest working OS.
Can you confirm it ?
If yes what was you complete firmware ?
(example: VNS-L31C432B418/VNS-L21C185B392, etc...)
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It was 7 installed there for sure. And this is VNZ-L21.
Probably latest possible firmware version but can't be sure about this.
Can it be somehow checked now (guess not but not losing hope )?
Dadditz said:
Hello,
note: 'EVA' stuff is for P9 variant, not P9 lite..
that's why you f***ed your phone...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I took TWRP from here: twrp.me/huawei/huaweip9.html
When I look at devices list there is not P9 lite here: twrp.me/Devices/Huawei/
Which one should I use then?
P.S. sorry for no links or pictures but as new here I can't add them for now.
EDIT: I found TWRP in SRKToolHuawei-STABLE-V1.3-20160619\recovery\p9\p9.zip\twrpp9mm.img.
Guess I should load this one.
What do you think?

JimiLincoln said:
Thank you Dadditz for your reply.
It was 7 installed there for sure. And this is VNZ-L21.
Probably latest possible firmware version but can't be sure about this.
Can it be somehow checked now (guess not but not losing hope )?
I took TWRP from here: twrp.me/huawei/huaweip9.html
When I look at devices list there is not P9 lite here: twrp.me/Devices/Huawei/
Which one should I use then?
P.S. sorry for no links or pictures but as new here I can't add them for now.
EDIT: I found TWRP in SRKToolHuawei-STABLE-V1.3-20160619\recovery\p9\p9.zip\twrpp9mm.img.
Guess I should load this one.
What do you think?
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I don't think firmware can be checked now...
Firmware may depend on where you live...
If you live in Europe it can be a branded one
(ex. vodafone: VNS-L21C02B345/6) or unbranded one(VNS-L21C432B505/6).
You cannot flash one of them if you have the other one.
You have to flash an OEMinfo file...
Anyhow you may try a factory reset first and let's hope it will restore the device.
Boot your phone with vol+and power till the e-recovery appear,
do the reset and report back how it went.
P.S.: P9 lite doesn't have an OFFICIAL TWRP.
Available unofficial versions can be founded searching into P9 lite XDA threads.
P.S.2 : A LITTLE SARCASM...
When you tinker with the phone you're not cooking
a plate of spaghetti with tomato sauce.
As you can see bricks are beyond the corner... and not always they can be solved...
Generally it is always better to ask before do, specially
if you don't know what you're doing ... but ... yes,
phone is yours and you can do anything you want...

Dadditz said:
Firmware may depend on where you live...
If you live in Europe it can be a branded one
(ex. vodafone: VNS-L21C02B345/6) or unbranded one(VNS-L21C432B505/6).
You cannot flash one of them if you have the other one.
You have to flash an OEMinfo file...
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VNS-L21C22B383
Dadditz said:
Anyhow you may try a factory reset first and let's hope it will restore the device.
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I don't have such option in Huawei eRecovery, only 3 below:
Download latest version and recovery
Reboot
Shutdown
When I used first option and connected trough WiFi I got error "Getting package info failed".
I tried that several times previous days but today this phone again surprised me.
After over 24 hours with discharged battery it became even more responsive (or maybe I just treated it different today).
Today I tried Huawei eRecovery again, it tried to download latest version trough WiFi and "Getting package info failed".
After restart I saw recovery wizard.
Went trough it and I got 7.0 working.
There was no screen keyboard but after recovering backup from HiSuite keyboard is was installed.
I'm also missing some other default android applications like file explorer, mirror, voice recorder, calc.
I'm wondering if it wasn't corrupted during my activities (eg "fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.1.1-0-eva.img").
Dadditz said:
P.S.: P9 lite doesn't have an OFFICIAL TWRP.
Available unofficial versions can be founded searching into P9 lite XDA threads.
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Click to collapse
When I mentioned about SRKToolHuawei-STABLE-V1.3-20160619.zip in my previous post it was one from:
forum.xda-developers.com/huawei-p9lite/how-to/guide-unlock-bootloader-twrp-root-t3405701
Would you recommend it?
Dadditz said:
P.S.2 : A LITTLE SARCASM...
When you tinker with the phone you're not cooking
a plate of spaghetti with tomato sauce.
As you can see bricks are beyond the corner... and not always they can be solved...
Generally it is always better to ask before do, specially
if you don't know what you're doing ... but ... yes,
phone is yours and you can do anything you want...
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I fully agree with you.
I was searching for many instruction how to do it properly and my mistake was that I stopped fallowing them at point where I tried to installed manually TWRP.
My general conclusion is that even if system was recovered I'm not sure if everything will be ok.
I was totally surprised how my phone reacted during last days so still everything may happen.
I see also some corruption in restored system as some apps are missing.
Any advise how this could be cleaned?
Maybe I should install this system again from some trusted package like from below topic?
forum.xda-developers.com/huawei-p9lite/development/huawei-p9-lite-firmware-compilations-t3517124
What about unlocked bootloader? Should I leave it with annoying screen during phone startup or lock again?

JimiLincoln said:
VNS-L21C22B383
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This is a good new !!
JimiLincoln said:
I don't have such option in Huawei eRecovery, only 3 below:
Download latest version and recovery
Reboot
Shutdown
When I used first option and connected trough WiFi I got error "Getting package info failed".
I tried that several times previous days but today this phone again surprised me.
After over 24 hours with discharged battery it became even more responsive (or maybe I just treated it different today).
Today I tried Huawei eRecovery again, it tried to download latest version trough WiFi and "Getting package info failed".
After restart I saw recovery wizard.
Went trough it and I got 7.0 working.
There was no screen keyboard but after recovering backup from HiSuite keyboard is was installed.
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Also a good new !!
JimiLincoln said:
I'm also missing some other default android applications like file explorer, mirror, voice recorder, calc.
I'm wondering if it wasn't corrupted during my activities (eg "fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.1.1-0-eva.img").
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Yes, surely.
JimiLincoln said:
When I mentioned about SRKToolHuawei-STABLE-V1.3-20160619.zip in my previous post it was one from:
forum.xda-developers.com/huawei-p9lite/how-to/guide-unlock-bootloader-twrp-root-t3405701
Would you recommend it?
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No, this recovery isn't for nougat (android 7) version.
If you want, you can flash the one you find into HassanMirza01 TWRP thread.
Do not use 3.2.1, instead choose the 3.1.1-1 version, it's the most stable one.
JimiLincoln said:
I fully agree with you.
I was searching for many instruction how to do it properly and my mistake was that I stopped fallowing them at point where I tried to installed manually TWRP.
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I agree too, it happen when process aren't properly followed...
JimiLincoln said:
My general conclusion is that even if system was recovered I'm not sure if everything will be ok.
I was totally surprised how my phone reacted during last days so still everything may happen.
I see also some corruption in restored system as some apps are missing.
Any advise how this could be cleaned?
Maybe I should install this system again from some trusted package like from below topic?
forum.xda-developers.com/huawei-p9lite/development/huawei-p9-lite-firmware-compilations-t3517124
What about unlocked bootloader? Should I leave it with annoying screen during phone startup or lock again?
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Dude,
system can be fully recovered, especially now you're sure about
your latest firmware...
There was a thread with a list of stock apps, but it's been closed
because links are dead...
First thing, eliminate all safeties (fingerprints/pattern/pin)(you can add at the end of process)
You should try to reinstall your current firmware using Firmware Finder app,
download it from the big G store. Use dns/vpn method
and choose VNS-L21C22B383 FULLOTA-MF.
Also all info are inside the app. Using this method
the bootloader will be relocked.
If you wont succeed then i can tell you how to use twrp recovery
providing your stock full firmware.
Cheers

Dadditz said:
No, this recovery isn't for nougat (android 7) version.
If you want, you can flash the one you find into HassanMirza01 TWRP thread.
Do not use 3.2.1, instead choose the 3.1.1-1 version, it's the most stable one.
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Thanks for that info. I will try it in a while when my wife will have new phone.
Dadditz said:
First thing, eliminate all safeties (fingerprints/pattern/pin)(you can add at the end of process)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Done
Dadditz said:
You should try to reinstall your current firmware using Firmware Finder app,
download it from the big G store. Use dns/vpn method
and choose VNS-L21C22B383 FULLOTA-MF.
Also all info are inside the app. Using this method
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I fallowed instructions and choose first VNS-L21C22B383 FULLOTA-MF from the top (each version appear 2 times on this list).
Tried downloading trough DNS but got below message.
"Due to changes in the data exchange protocol between the Huawei server and the device, this function stopped its correct operation, but still works on older software that allows you to upgrade to one of the latest software if it has not already been done."
I tried with all FullOTA-MF versions on the list and same situation for all.
Because no other option I choose Download from last section (Other) and now I have 3 files on my phone:
update.zip
public/update_data_full_public.zip
VNS-L21_polkomtel_pl/update_full_VNS-L21_polkomtel_pl.zip
Should I install them manually?
If yes then how?
Vol+Vol-Power with those files on SD card or by TWRP?
Dadditz said:
the bootloader will be relocked.
If you wont succeed then i can tell you how to use twrp recovery
providing your stock full firmware.
Cheers
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Many thanks for your help so far! Really appreciate that.

JimiLincoln said:
I fallowed instructions and choose first VNS-L21C22B383 FULLOTA-MF from the top
(each version appear 2 times on this list).
Tried downloading trough DNS but got below message.
"Due to changes in the data exchange protocol between the Huawei server and the device, this function stopped its correct operation, but still works on older software that allows you to upgrade to one of the latest software if it has not already been done."
I tried with all FullOTA-MF versions on the list and same situation for all.
Because no other option I choose Download from last section (Other) and now I have 3 files on my phone:
update.zip
public/update_data_full_public.zip
VNS-L21_polkomtel_pl/update_full_VNS-L21_polkomtel_pl.zip
Should I install them manually?
If yes then how?
Vol+Vol-Power with those files on SD card or by TWRP?
Many thanks for your help so far! Really appreciate that.
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Dude, sorry if i wrote this.
I'm pretty sure you done everything correct,
but before attempt using the TWRP it's better if you
try again using Firmware Finder this way...
1 - connect to the internet, open the app, accept the disclaimer;
2 - add your complete firmware (add model) - VNS-L21C22B383;
3 - tap on your firmware;
4 - select the one with fullota-mf;
5 - tap check firmware access;
6 - tap check availability, accept disclaimer;
7 - you should have an 'availability of firmware' popup, tap ok;
8 - go back and tap 'get update through dns';
9 - a popup 'alert' you already faced will apper, tap ok;
10 - a new popup 'select dns method' will appear, tap 'auto',
then tap run vpn service and 'accept' the new connection request popup;
11 - you should now have the running vpn service in the notification panel...;
12 - minimize Firmware Finder;
13 - open settings > tap system updater,
you should find the VNS-L21C22B383 update (check multiple times);
14 - tap on it do download and apply the update;
15 - when the download reach 5%, stop the vpn service and continue doing the process...
It's something like THIS VIDEO.
Let me know...

Hi, your directions as well as movie you provided is giving much more details than application itself.
(In below description I had to use links without https as still I don't have enough posts to make them working.)
Dadditz said:
1 - connect to the internet, open the app, accept the disclaimer;
2 - add your complete firmware (add model) - VNS-L21C22B383;
3 - tap on your firmware;
4 - select the one with fullota-mf
5 - tap check firmware access;
6 - tap check availability, accept disclaimer;
7 - you should have an 'availability of firmware' popup, tap ok;
8 - go back and tap 'get update through dns';
9 - a popup 'alert' you already faced will apper, tap ok;
10 - a new popup 'select dns method' will appear, tap 'auto',
then tap run vpn service and 'accept' the new connection request popup;
11 - you should now have the running vpn service in the notification panel...;
12 - minimize Firmware Finder;
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Done
Dadditz said:
13 - open settings > tap system updater,
you should find the VNS-L21C22B383 update (check multiple times);
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No such option in my Phone. It looks like this
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"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",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
ibb.co/Zf4k0fX
when it should look like this
ibb.co/C0NfpJd
I found it using search menu
ibb.co/SDSYdjR
but when I tap it nothing is happening
Dadditz said:
14 - tap on it do download and apply the update;
15 - when the download reach 5%, stop the vpn service and continue doing the process...
It's something like THIS VIDEO.
Let me know...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I wish I could do that

JimiLincoln said:
Hi, your directions as well as movie you provided is giving much more details than application itself.
(In below description I had to use links without https as still I don't have enough posts to make them working.)
Done
No such option in my firmware finder
ibb.co/DYkBGVH
ibb.co/rsNTvdb
so i tried to proceed without checking.
Done
No such option in my Phone. It looks like this
ibb.co/Zf4k0fX
when it should look like this
ibb.co/C0NfpJd
I found it using search menu
ibb.co/SDSYdjR
but when I tap it nothing is happening
I wish I could do that :
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Thank you for all your feedbacks dude.
Yep, it's clear the firmware is completely f***ed...
Tomorrow i will tell you how to use TWRP
and completely restore the device.

@JimiLincoln
You can restore the exact same rom you had on your smartphone ...
(I'm not sure, it seems it's a sort of firmware branded by vodafone)
but if I can afford, if it were you
i would install the European non-brand version (C432),
without bloatware and should also have the most updated security patch.
Is the phone single or dual sim?
Also, let me know if you want to have all stocks or
have the bootloader unlocked for future manipulations ...

Hello @Dadditz,
Dadditz said:
You can restore the exact same rom you had on your smartphone ...
(I'm not sure, it seems it's a sort of firmware branded by vodafone)
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It is branded by Polkomtel (plus.pl).
Dadditz said:
but if I can afford, if it were you
i would install the European non-brand version (C432),
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European non-brand version would be the best.
Dadditz said:
Is the phone single or dual sim?
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Dual (hybrid)
Dadditz said:
Also, let me know if you want to have all stocks or
have the bootloader unlocked for future manipulations ...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have bootloader unlocked and if future modifications will not erase phone data then we could start with minimal version.
Thanks

JimiLincoln said:
Hello @Dadditz,
It is branded by Polkomtel (plus.pl).
European non-brand version would be the best.
Dual (hybrid)
I have bootloader unlocked and if future modifications will not erase phone data then we could start with minimal version.
Thanks
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You must use a twrp to rebrand your phone.
Download and flash the one i suggested you (3.1.1-1 by HassanMirza01)
When you done, come back for the files and the guide...

TWRP 3.1.1-1 For P9 Lite by HassanMirza01 installed.
I can enter it only by holding Power + Vol Up without USB connected.
When I hold Power + Vol Up with USB connected Huawei eRecovery is launched.
Is it normal?

JimiLincoln said:
TWRP 3.1.1-1 For P9 Lite by HassanMirza01 installed.
I can enter it only by holding Power + Vol Up without USB connected.
When I hold Power + Vol Up with USB connected Huawei eRecovery is launched.
Is it normal?
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Yes, normal, you have both
stock and custom recovery now...
Ok, i will post a list of file you have to download:
1 - HuRUpdater04.zip file (will do the job);
2 - L21C432OEMinfo.zip file (dual sim);
THE FIRMWARE:
3 - update.zip ;
4 - update_data_full_public.zip ;
5 - update_full_VNS-L21_hw_eu.zip ;
Let file 3 the same name, rename file 4 from
update_data_full_public TO update_data_public,
rename file 5 from update_full_VNS-L21_hw_eu TO update_all_hw.
Names must mandatory match the ones I wrote to you, otherwise it won't work.
This is the procedure:
Use your PC, make a folder and rename it L21C432B506.
Copy files 3-4-5 (renamed) and HuRUpdater04.zip file into that folder.
(if you want you can keep the TWRP copying the .img file into that folder too).
Copy the folder into the SD.
Copy the OEMinfo file wherever you want into the SD.
Put the SD into the device...
Reboot into recovery and format DATA
(wipe>advanced wipe>tick data and tap format in the bottom right> type 'yes').
Reboot again recovery and wipe everything except SD
(wipe>advanced wipe>tick everything except sd).
Go in main menu, tap install, find and select OEMinfo file, let it flash...
When finished go in main menu and select REBOOT then Bootloader.
Once booted, connect the phone to your PC and
unlock again the bootloader. (quickly disconnect it from PC)
Device should automatically reboot into the recovery otherwise you can do
holding vol + and power button.
Now tap install, find your L21C432B506 folder,
select (only) HuRUpdater04.zip file and let it flash...
Your device should reboot into the system correctly,
if not (if passes over 15 mins) reboot into the e-recovery and
do a factory reset + wipe cache.
Done !!

Hello Dadditz,
Everything installed and working fine
Only bothering thing is message that device was unlocked and can't be trusted.
I will keep this for now as it may be useful at some point.
Many thanks Dadditz for your great help!!!
I will probably come back to this topic when my wife will have new phone, so I will play more with this P9 lite, customize system and learn more.

JimiLincoln said:
Hello Dadditz,
Everything installed and working fine
Only bothering thing is message that device was unlocked and can't be trusted.
I will keep this for now as it may be useful at some point.
Many thanks Dadditz for your great help!!!
I will probably come back to this topic when my wife will have new phone, so I will play more with this P9 lite, customize system and learn more.
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Amazing polite guy,
i was very pleased to be able to help you, obviously, for what I know ...
It's not a big deal to have that 'annoying' message at boot.
Re-lock the bootloader is the only way to remove it.
You have more than one method:
Flash a previous version of your current firmware
and use Firmware Finder to update to the latest;
or wait untill a new version of your current firmware comes out
and use Firmware Finder to update to;
or use fastboot commands but it's seriously risky;
Keep it as is..
Cheers dude. :highfive:

help
i have a similar problem BUT i can't restart my p9 lite in recovery mode. I tried vol+ & power; vol - & power; vol +, vol - & pwer; only power. The result is always the same: "your device as been unlocked and can't be trusted....... Your device is booting now....". I try also to wait to descharge battery. After descharging, when i connect usb cable to recharge, the smartphone wake on with the same message..... Someone can help me?

Dadditz said:
Amazing polite guy,
i was very pleased to be able to help you, obviously, for what I know ...
It's not a big deal to have that 'annoying' message at boot.
Re-lock the bootloader is the only way to remove it.
You have more than one method:
Flash a previous version of your current firmware
and use Firmware Finder to update to the latest;
or wait untill a new version of your current firmware comes out
and use Firmware Finder to update to;
or use fastboot commands but it's seriously risky;
Keep it as is..
Cheers dude. :highfive:
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Hello Dadditz,
thank you for your warm words.
I can only comment that still being polite is much easier than spending your private time on helping stranger
Also thanks for warning about locking bootloader by fastboot.