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Dear developers,
I have deleted (by mistake) program Launcer from my Smartphone and now it is not going to load. When I turn on it, there is only symbol of IDEOS. After a minute symbol starting to twinkle, but system not loading.
Could you please tell me how can I return to original firmware?
I hope someone will be able to support me.
If the launcher is the problem, you can just install another, or push again the original from a rom via adb. I assume that the device is rooted(I think you cannot delete a system app if isn´t). If you can connect to pc, then possibly you can install a launcher from huawei' s suite(I´m not sure because I don' t use windows and I haven't try this app) or from a android file manager like QtADB, Android commander or Droid Explorer. You can also install it only with adb via windows command prompt:
http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/google-android/articles/37151.aspx
And maybe, if wifi is enabled and connected, you can just install a launcher from market via pc' s web browser:
https://market.android.com/
The Modaco wiki has a list of original firmwares, but no link to Huawei works anymore. However, it is possible to download the latest China Unicom firmware - which does contain english language support. That should at least get you started.
As a new user I can't post links yet, but it is easy to find if you look for u8800 software, and then switch to Chinese.
Put the extracted directory (dload) on an sd card, in the top/root, put it in the phone and then hold volume down and power on.
Note, this will blow everything away to start from scratch so make sure it is what you want. In addition everything will be in Chinese so you need to be able to navigate to the settings to set it to English.
Better ideas? I am a noob myself so no guarantees...
I have unrooted it before to delete some trial games. And deleted Launcher by mistake.
I can't connect via usb now.
I'm afraid if I upgrade firmware, I have less memory because old one will not be deleted. Or maybe I'm wrong?
No, you're not gonna have less memory.
Did you tried to wipe to factory defaults from recovery mode(power button and vol+)?
You will not have less space because an original firware will format everything from boot partition, system and data... Basically , it will give you original software and status like it came from factory ... Like the other user said, jut find it, extract it , put the dload directory to the root of you sd card and hold volume down and start up the phone ... You will see a progress bar and when it is finished , the phone will restart itself, you will have to wait longer due to the creation of new files and there you go
vladislavnm said:
I have unrooted it before to delete some trial games. And deleted Launcher by mistake.
I can't connect via usb now.
I'm afraid if I upgrade firmware, I have less memory because old one will not be deleted. Or maybe I'm wrong?
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Install recovery first, then you can connect your device to PC using recovery. If you have friend that have X5, copy the launcher. Else, just install Custom ROM.
The old one will be removed if you install custom ROM. If I'm not wrong.
Recovery.
Unplug USB, turn off your phone, press and hold vol + and -, then press power. Hold those three buttons until it turned on and the screen is purple-pink.
Backup all image data(copy). The rest is in the link.
Sorry for my English. Hope you understand what I write..
dancer_69 said:
No, you're not gonna have less memory.
Did you tried to wipe to factory defaults from recovery mode(power button and vol+)?
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You are magician. it works now.
hmmm... but there is no launcher application - no workspace available. it doesn't want to load as before. strange.
upgrade don't work too. It is cycle repeating of step1/2.
I just tested and found that you can copy the missing apk from bootloader mode. In this mode(power + vol- + vol+ buttons), when connected to pc via usb cable all partitions of device mounted(at least this happens on linux). So, you can navigate to system partition on /system/app folder and copy there the missing launcher' s apk file. You can find this file on a custom' s rom(or on an official' s rooted rom like modaco's roms) update.zip file. It's on system/app folder. I tested this on linux and I could(not as normal but as root user though) copy or delete files from there.
dancer_69, thank you for your support. At my side when I connect via bootmode, there is only flashdrive is visible.
It's really strange that it is not going to upgrade.
I'm able to apply sdcard:update.zip. So maybe if to put this application inside of the card, it could install. but I don't know how to do it.
I finded apk file and tried to install it but it don't receive file because it hasn't some certificate. ???
I think you have 3 options here.
1. flash an official rom(you put the dload folder of rom's zip file on root of sdcard and boot to bootloader mode. The update starts automatic)
2. Use a linux system(maybe a livecd) to access the other partitions.
3. Try to reroot the device from pc, via superoneclick app(you can find it here), so to have access to system again.
but I haven't access to installation program area. nothing!
I have only ability by pressing (vol + and on) to choose install update.zip from flash card.
so.
1. when I runned new firmware from dload it didn't install. it was cycling at first level (1/2)
2. linux is good idea. but I'm not sure that it's will be profitable. maybe I have turned off access to partitions inside of phone
3. I can't install superoneclick as I'm not able to install any application.
I hope we are closer to some geniously idea. I have bought phone yesterday and we haven't service center in our city. So, I need to buy the other one.
This is not so serious problem, it' s not hardware, it´ software related. And I think you cannot turn off access so easy.
The superoneclick is a pc application. You don't need to install something on device(if I remember well, because I use it once before a long time). You can try it.
And you can try linux too.
I don't think that this is a problem that only service can solve it.
What firmware you tried? Try another one. And better try to find the one that you device has(if you know it)
Thank you for positive opinion.
1. Will try to change firmware as you said. Try 2 more firmware from Huawei.
2. Superoneclick needs approval from phone, today night I wasn't able to run it.
3. I'll try Linux too.
dancer_69 said:
This is not so serious problem, it' s not hardware, it´ software related. And I think you cannot turn off access so easy.
The superoneclick is a pc application. You don't need to install something on device(if I remember well, because I use it once before a long time). You can try it.
And you can try linux too.
I don't think that this is a problem that only service can solve it.
What firmware you tried? Try another one. And better try to find the one that you device has(if you know it)
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Thank you very much for your excellent support. It's work now after trying of other firmware. Everything is excellent now.
I only noticed that battery is no very capacitive.
Please, send me your paypal account, I want to donate you a little.
Putting the sob story behind, I pulled this Bravo out of the closet and really miss some of the more advanced android features, so here I am.
Reading through the forums I think I need a ROM with at least Android 2.3.x. Stability is key, and I need everything to work (use camera everyday), so cutting edge ROMs are out for me.
Being a total noob, can someone advise which ROM is current, and point to some directions/links that worked for you? There is an abundance of information, and I have information overload.
So far, I rooted with superoneclick. Being a noob, that was a milestone! lol.
Thanks
Kilbert said:
Putting the sob story behind, I pulled this Bravo out of the closet and really miss some of the more advanced android features, so here I am.
Reading through the forums I think I need a ROM with at least Android 2.3.x. Stability is key, and I need everything to work (use camera everyday), so cutting edge ROMs are out for me.
Being a total noob, can someone advise which ROM is current, and point to some directions/links that worked for you? There is an abundance of information, and I have information overload.
So far, I rooted with superoneclick. Being a noob, that was a milestone! lol.
Thanks
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That's a good start. What you need to do next is install 2ndinit recovery using the app to do so. Found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1032212 I'm using the latest version and it works just fine.
But before that, you may want to install titanium backup to back up all of your apps.
For roms, my suggestion is to start with skeevy420's cm7 kang, which runs android 2.3.7. It's stable, really fast, and reliable. It's my current and every day rom. It's found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1755200 There are plenty of rom flashing tutorials out there if you do a little searching. Good luck! If you have any questions, just ask.
This may seem like a noobish question, but how do you install 2ndinit?
I downloaded SndInitDefy_2.3.apk - (4.16 MB)
Do I put it on the SD card?
Do I need a root explorer?
Gapp?
Thanks
JOhn
Check "allow applications from unknown sources" in settings. Put the .apk on the SD card, open a file explorer and select it to install the app. Then follow the instructions on the thread.
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Kilbert said:
This may seem like a noobish question, but how do you install 2ndinit?
I downloaded SndInitDefy_2.3.apk - (4.16 MB)
Do I put it on the SD card?
Do I need a root explorer?
Gapp?
Thanks
JOhn
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You might have to download the bravo sideload enabler from the market first.
Pardon the novel....
EDIT: This is the step by step that worked for me, a totally novice user. Compiled from all over these forums, and this thread. Thanks to Dr. Orange and Skeevy420 for helping me when I was totally stuck. I also suggest using directory Aa as suggested in skeevy420's post below, & having a full charge battery.
First, thanks for helping me. Pardon the wall of text, here is my plan (compiled from many places), I have completed up to and including step 14. I want to make sure I am on the correct path. I feel good until 18. I browsed the .zip archive of the kang download, I do not see the " gapp. file. "Where do I get it from? Thanks.
1) Factory reformat phone:
From the main home screen
tap menu
tap Settings
tap Privacy
tap Factory data reset
tap Reset phone
tap Erase everything. Confirm
2) On boot disable Motoblur by:
Press menu key (4 squares in lower left corner) and hold until keyboard pops up.
tap ?123
* tap ALT
* tap ABC
* tap e
* tap 123
* tap ALT
* tap ABC
* tap e
* tap b
* tap l
* tap u
* tap r
* tap o
* tap f
* tap f
3) Turn on USB debug
From the main home screen
* * * tap Applications
* * * tap Development
* * * tap USB Debugging (make green check)
4) Download/install Bravo drivers
http://www.motorola.com
5) Download/install superoneclick:
http://shortfuse.org/?page_id=2
6) Next connect phone via USB port with the computer
7) From Notifications pane on phone, change USB mode from Motorla Phone Portal (default) to USB mass storage.
8) In superoneclick:
Click Root button.
Phone will reboot twice.
You need wait for a while while the process completes.
9) Click Allow Non Market Apps:
Success is when you see a "1" value after checking NMA #1 & 2? (I assume - as this is where mine stopped for 1 1/2 hrs)
10) Verify @ Froyo (2.2.x):
Tap Settings
Tap About Phone
Want to see: Android Version 2.2.x
11) Download 2init & Gingerbread apps
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1032212
http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-gb-20110828-signed.zip
12) Download Kang
http://www.mediafire.com/?s531o2ikkbquakd
13) Place files on SD card. [CM-7.2-Kang-2012-07-13.zip] [gapps-gb-20110828-signed] & [SndinitDefy 2.3.apk]
Use windows explorer/Dolphin to copy (I made a directory called ROM with kang/gapps & another 2init)
Connect via usb
Put the .apk & .zip on the SD card in correct directories,
Disconnect USB
14) Install 2 init:
Check that "allow applications from unknown sources" is on in settings.
Use phone file manager to browse where you put sndinint (in 13 above) and select sndinit to install the app.
Find app in phones installed apps list
read instructions, install
Green light will be on, but will turn off after a while.
15) (Re)boot into 2ndInit recovery by
make sure the usb unplugged from computer .
Shut-down/reboot.
While booting watch for blue led to flash during boot, hit volume down once it flashes blue.(about 8-10 seconds in)
If done properly, you will see 2ndinit menu.
16) From 2ndinit menu:
Select Recovery
Select Custom Recovery
Select Wipe Data and Factory Reset
Select Yes -- delete all user data
Go to "Install zip from sdcard"
Choose zip from sdcard
Locate the zip and select it*
Select Yes
Go to "Install zip from sdcard"
Locate Gapps and select it
Select Yes
Select Go Back
Select Reboot -- You're done and using a custom rom
reboot takes a while- do not give up.
Make sure to wipe cache as well on 16. Sometimes it causes problems if you don't.
Here's the link for the gapps you'll need for CM7.
http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-gb-20110828-signed.zip
To save posts, I'll start on an updated CM7 tomorrow. There's been brown-outs and thunderstorms lately and one happed to happen as I was updating two weeks ago and the power outage wiped my android build partition; so I just shut my pc down and have only been on for maybe 30 minutes in the past two weeks. I don't want to risk damaging my 8 year old pc due to crappy weather combined with an over used power grid during 105F temps. Hope ya'll understand.
Luckily the temps down to around 95F and the power hasn't cut out for two days. Still hot and humid, but much better than the past few weeks. I normally don't say this, but I hope Louisiana or Texas gets slammed with a hurricane so we can get some good rain here in Arkansas.
I am on step 15. I can boot into 2ndinit.
SO close. Thanks a lot guys!
I am confused now. Do I choose Boot> 2nd init now? and reboot? or something else?
Will I then be able to see the wipe menus?
Kilbert said:
I am on step 15. I can boot into 2ndinit.
SO close. Thanks a lot guys!
I am confused now. Do I choose Boot> 2nd init now? and reboot? or something else?
Will I then be able to see the wipe menus?
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Once your in the 2nd-Init bootmenu, do this.
Select Recovery
Select Custom Recovery
Select Wipe Data and Factory Reset
Select Yes -- delete all user data
Go to "Install zip from sdcard"
Choose zip from sdcard
Locate the zip and select it*
Select Yes
Go to "Install zip from sdcard"
Locate Gapps and select it
Select Yes
Reboot -- You're done and using a custom rom
*I put all my zips in a folder called "Aa". "Aa" happens to be the first folder on my sdcard and its less wear on the volume rocker than to find the zips when they're in places like Downloads or as a single file on the root directory of the card. Its also faster since you can access all you're zips in a literal second (flash hundreds of roms and you'll see what I mean).
THANKS! WOOOHOOO! 1 more ? please?
ITS ALIVE!!!!
THANKS skeevy420 & Dr. Orange for your time explaining this to a noob. I never expected to get this level of help from a developer forum.
If I can get one more answer- How do I enable or obtain the voice recognition keyboard that I used in my old phone? (I have a VERY difficult time typing)
Thanks
Kilbert said:
ITS ALIVE!!!!
THANKS skeevy420 & Dr. Orange for your time explaining this to a noob. I never expected to get this level of help from a developer forum.
If I can get one more answer- How do I enable or obtain the voice recognition keyboard that I used in my old phone? (I have a VERY difficult time typing)
Thanks
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Try downloading voice search from the market. It might add the microphone button to your keyboard. I'm not certain though.
Kilbert said:
ITS ALIVE!!!!
THANKS skeevy420 & Dr. Orange for your time explaining this to a noob. I never expected to get this level of help from a developer forum.
If I can get one more answer- How do I enable or obtain the voice recognition keyboard that I used in my old phone? (I have a VERY difficult time typing)
Thanks
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Definitely install Google voice search, but try installing an aftermarket keyboard. I use swiftkey 3, works amazing on the small bravo screen and it has build in voice typing.
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SD cared swap?
Google voice keyboard is working, and I will try that alternative keyboard thanks,
Does anyone know how difficult it is to swap sd cards? I forgot to put my large sd in, and have a small 2gb in there now.
Do I just put the card in, format it, and put the roms back on?
thansk
avr-Illithian said:
Definitely install Google voice search, but try installing an aftermarket keyboard. I use swiftkey 3, works amazing on the small bravo screen and it has build in voice typing.
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+1 for SwiftKey 3. I got it on the 10 year anniversary for $0.10 usd. It's amazing. There's a swiftkey free, which would basically convince you to purchase the full version.
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Kilbert said:
Google voice keyboard is working, and I will try that alternative keyboard thanks,
Does anyone know how difficult it is to swap sd cards? I forgot to put my large sd in, and have a small 2gb in there now.
Do I just put the card in, format it, and put the roms back on?
thansk
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You can use your computer and just copy the contents from one card and paste it on the other with no issues. You might need an sd card adapter for the other microsd card you'll be copying the data to. I've done this twice from the stock 2gb card to a 4gb, then to a 16gb. It's nice that it is so simple, as it shoulf be.
Just did the copy from one sd to another- worked perfectly.
I used "show hidden files" so I was sure to get everything.
Thank you!
Kilbert said:
Just did the copy from one sd to another- worked perfectly.
I used "show hidden files" so I was sure to get everything.
Thank you!
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I had a Bravo, it was my first Android.
I think it's time to flash the little thing!
Thank you so much for the comprehensive to do list. I flashed my note, so I have some exposure, but your list should def help me stay on track. Thank you once again!
It should work fine, I edited it after I completed each step (so others could follow it- including me if I needed to at a later time). The only step that left me with a huge question was #9- allow non market apps. The software did not give any indication it was completed or successful.
These guys in the thread (Skeevy420, Dr. Orange, avr-Illithian) really helped me out when I had issues. The reading and conflicting information/dead links etc.. was overwhelming.
Good Luck. I am really happy with the new ROM. I have had no issues with it.
Hey guys, I have good news for you all. I sat down these days and tried all kinds of exploits and one, normally for the Asus Transformer Prime really works!
Debugfs automated root from sparkym3 provided me full root access to my device. Its simple to use and does all stuff automatic
So it enables Users of the Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet to finally root their device, even if you had it updated to ICS. As you all know, this was not possible before, but after I ran through almost all exploits running anywhere for ICS, I found this one working like a charm.
Have fun!
WARNING!
If you dont know the slightest bit of Windows or Linux shell and never did more than USE the device, be warned... If you kill it, its dead!
emuandco said:
Hey guys, I have good news for you all. I sat down these days and tried all kinds of exploits and one, normally for the Asus Transformer Prime really works!
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I confirm it works perfectly. ICS TPT _A400_03_0070_0132_US :good:
God, this is so wonderful. CWM works, Koshu's CM10 JB Firmware, too. I LOVE THE DEVICE AGAIN!
Great news! Who might have thought that a working exploit is already out there?
This is wonderful news, a friend of mine recently lost root after he had to send his TPT in for repair and got a new board already updated to ICS.
FANTASTIC - worked on UK running OTA 3.5
Booyah! Thanks Emuandco for your diligence!
Thank you. Had lost hope of root for ICS. My TPT may finally be the tablet I paid for.
22 hours and 5 badly needed factory resets were worth it ^^
Thanks a lot :good: :good: :good:
I just rooted my ThinkPad (WE version). Works like a charm.
emuandco said:
Hey guys, I have good news for you all. I sat down these days and tried all kinds of exploits and one, normally for the Asus Transformer Prime really works!
Debugfs automated root from sparkym3 provided me full root access to my device. Its simple to use and does all stuff automatic
So it enables Users of the Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet to finally root their device, even if you had it updated to ICS. As you all know, this was not possible before, but after I ran through almost all exploits running anywhere for ICS, I found this one working like a charm.
Have fun!
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wonderful!!!
Thanks a lot!!!
Just tried and it worked!!!
after some trouble installing the adb drivers it worked fine on my WE tablet..finally, awesome, thanks
Amazing how much of a difference having root on this tablet makes.:good:
Stylus and Pressure Sensitivity
Been waiting a long time for this. I had one question that I can't seem to find the answer to. I use my TPT for sketching, allot, it's why I bought the tablet. I was wondering, if I root and then upgrade to Jelly Bean, will I lose stylus and pressure sensitivity?
Can someone post the steps to get this working starting from a clean OTA 4.0.3 rom? I just started messing with the TPT. What boot options are there? I see the hold-down-rotate-and-power boot which looks like what is needed for nvflash, but I can't seem to get any other bootloaders booting here. The debugfs script seems to want to talk to a recovery boot, yes? How do I boot into recovery mode?
Sorry for the TPT newbie questions. Is there a wiki someplace with all the boot modes and other info?
First, load this one: LINK
Its the Driver needed for the TPT to communicate with the PC over ADB protocol.
Go to your TPT Settings below inside Developer Options and check USB Debugging. Attach to your PC and hand the new unknown Device in Device manager the loaded ADB Driver. Then download and unzip everything from the Exploit into a directory; then run RootDebugfs.bat from that directory. This should do it for the rooting of the Stock Firmware. You can verify it by getting "Root Checker" from Play Store. If its green, next load this one: LINK and this one LINK. Its the ClockWorkMod aka modded Recovery Mode making it possible to flash unsigned Updates and making nice Full Backups and the JB Firmware itself.
Install this way from a windows console bein inside the folder where the adb.exe from the exploit is, Step one is making a backup of your previous Recovery Mode for future reverting if you want to do so. Step two is the actual install. You need to copy the loaded recovery.img from the CWM thread to the SD in your TPT, same goes for the JB ZIP File and maybe the 3G Patch for the 3G Card you might have.
BE SURE ALL FILES ARE COPIED ON THE SD AND ITS INSIDE THE TPT AGAIN!
Code:
adb shell
su
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p1 of=/mnt/external_sd/orig_recovery.img
mount -o rw,remount /system
mv /system/etc/install-recovery.sh /system/etc/install-recovery.sh.backup
dd if=/mnt/external_sd/recovery.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p1
exit
exit
This should be enough. Now reboot and while the Lenovo mini Logo shows up, push Vol UP rapidly. This should boot up CWM6, our modded recover Mode. Here Vol UP is upwards, Vol DOWN is downwards and ON/OFF is Enter. First thing, DO A FULL BACKUP TO EXTERNAL SD in "backup and restore", "backup" !!! Then let it do a "wipe data/factory reset", then select "install zip from sdcard" and in there "choose zip from external sdcard". Choose the CM10 JB ZIP first, then the 3G Patch for your Card.
Reboot and youre done.
i have updated to the latest ota and i am not rooted.. A400_03_0070_0132_US
when i run it and choose option 1 the window automatically closes after like 2 seconds
am i supposed to use the asus drivers or what? if anyone can please help...
Somebody buy that man a beer.!!!!!!
Yankies77 - right click on RootDebugfs.bat and choose 'Run as Administrator'
You may get a different result.
pwstein said:
Yankies77 - right click on RootDebugfs.bat and choose 'Run as Administrator'
You may get a different result.
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I have already tried that doesn't work. when in cmd i write adb devices it shows the device is connected
i have put it to transfer files and MTP settings with unknown sources and debugging on ..when i run the .bat file
after the *demon started successfully* it suddenly closes after which nothing happens..what do you think is wrong?
Open a CMD prompt and run the bat file from there. then show us the output of the script please.
AAND be sure that theres not any adb.exe coming from the system path variable, like in system32 or syswow64. kill these
Code:
/*
*
* Your warranty is now void.
*
* I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
* thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
* do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM
* before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
* you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
*
*/
IMPORTANT: Read the ENTIRE instructions set before starting, make sure you know what you are getting into. I have been as straight forward as possible with my instructions to assist noobs with the procedure.
Mission Statement
The purpose of this post is to combine the following 4 guides, in an easy to read manner to help people get from a stock Note 4 Version running 6.0.1 to a fully rooted Note 4 running CM13.0
Guides Referenced and Summarized:
[Guide] A noob's guide to Perm Root & TWRP on Verizon Note 4 Retail 5.1.1 (BPA1) http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-verizon/general/guide-noobs-guide-to-perm-root-twrp-t3360883
[HOWTO] Bootloader Unlock and Upgrade to Marshmallow [N910V] http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...t/howto-bootloader-unlock-upgrade-to-t3398144
(no title, sub post #1403, describes going from CPD1 to Jasmine with CPF3 and Firmware/Kernel Patch) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=67481370&postcount=1403
[ROM] [6.0.1] [UNOFFICIAL] CyanogenMod 13.0 [Jul 24, 2016] http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-verizon/development/cyanogenmod-t3253973
I will use large chunks from some of these guides, skip some parts not necessary and/or extrapolate/modify on the instructions given within.
Thankx & Achnologments
Main Contributors (I plagiarized, quoted, or sourced)
Robots_Never_Die
hsbadr
Tech Support
BickNasty
Feel like I missed you, it wasn't intentional....PM me and I'll consider adding you, if I feel you actually contributed in some way or I copied your work.
Satisfied Customers (Did my method work for you? Post a reply and let us know, I'll add you to the list)
jwp1299 - 1 hour
Viper-Link
keviinese - 1.5 hours
pfcland - 1.5 hours
Required Apps (Google Play) All Free
Search for and install these apps
eMMC Brickbug Check (free)
Required Downloads (note on version numbers: version numbers I specify are ones available at the time I wrote this guide. For most tool grab the newest version, such as Odin/ADB)
NOTICE Total size of Downloads is approximately 7 GB, some of the links may be slow! Time required may vary due to your network speeds, and luck with speeds from file hosts. (expect several hours)
ADB – minimal_adb_fastboot_v1.4.0_setup.exe
Odin - newest version (3.12.3 at time of writing)
Kingroot - Grab latest stable version, only grab NewKingroot(XXXXX).apk
Samsung USB drivers (windows) - newest version
Bootloader Unlock - samsung_unlock_n4-fix
TWRP - twrp-3.0.2-0-trltevzw.tar.md5
N910VVRU2BPA1_N910VVZW2BPA1_VZW.tar.md5
N910VVRU2BPA1_N910VVRU2CPD1_FullFirmware.tar.md5 (Alternate Torrent if slow: Torrent started by pfcland)
JasmineROM_v7.0_N910VVRU2CPF3.7z
N910VVRU2CPF3_PartialFirmware_PatechedKernel.tar.m d5.7z
Gapps For ARM SDK23 (Android 6.0) (mini version is recommended)
UNOFFICIAL CyanogenMod 13.0 Builds for Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910V) (grab newest from top)
Xposed framework for ARM SDK 23 (NOTE: Grab both the xposed23.zip and XposedInstaller****.apk)
XPosed is OPTIONAL, but there are a lot of rooted apps that use the XPosed framework to get more control over your phone. Such as hiding mock locations for example.
NOTE: Internet is REQUIRED for KingRoot to function (grants temporary root, so ADP commands can be executed to unlock bootloader), at one point WiFi will NOT function but internet is still required. So a valid SIM with internet is required (Verizon will definitely work, others might[/] work)
NOTE: The entire installation will take an estimated 1-2 hours. (Not including time spent downloading) All steps are MANDATORY, do not SKIP anything....You've been warned
Install eMMC Brickbug Check (free) on your phone, and RUN IT. Your CID MUST start with 15. If it doesn't I can't help you, and this guide is not for you.
Install the Samsung USB drivers on your windows PC
Backup your phone, if you don't know how.....google it...And learn how, you will want to backup frequently. Every time you get to a point you can boot up into Android, backup...it's safer for you...I will not remind you again, this is on your head.
Disable Encryption on your phone, both the SD card and Device
Disable Samsung Phone Lockout. YOU MUST DO THIS OR ELSE!!!! (Settings > Security > Reactivation Lock)
Do 2 factory resets on your phone, one after another (hold volume up, home button, power when starting to enter recovery mode where you can reset phone). Not required but if you don't, you'll spend an extra hour or two doing this because Kingroot will crash/fail more often.
Boot up your phone in Download Mode (hold volume down, home button, power)
Open Odin3, Click the AP button and select the file N910VVRU2BPA1_N910VVZW2BPA1_VZW.tar.md5, once it checks it, goto options and make sure the Re-Partition is NOT selected. Now click start to flash and downgrade to Android 5.1.1.
Turn on your phone, and let it boot up.
Skip everything possible when setting up your phone. Don't even put in a google account, not necessary
Goto Setings and set the following
Settings > Security > Reactivation Lock = Disabled (EXTREMELY IMPORTANT, VERIFY)
Settings > Security > Unkown Sources = Enabled
Settings > Developer Options > USB debugging = Enabled
Developer options are unlocked by going to Settings > About Phone. Find "Build Number", and start clicking it till you get a message that Developer Options have been unlocked (about 10 clicks I believe, never counted).
Settings > Developer Options > Verify App via USB = Enabled (should be by default, CHECK)
Settings > Lock Screen = None
Settings > Display > Turn off Display = 10 Minutes
Plug your phone into your computer via USB, copy the NewKingroot****.apk to your download directory (samsung-sm-N910V\Phone\Download)
Install ADB onto your Windows PC. Select an easy directory such as c:\ADB
Copy the following file directly into the ADB directory
samsung_unlock_n4-fix
Open up command line interface. Hold windows key & press R key for run, type in "cmd" press enter. Will open a terminal window for you. Type the following commands:
cd\
cd adb (or whatever you named your directory where you installed ADB)
adb devices
This should return a list of devices you have connected, something like:
Code:
List of devices attached
SerialNum device
If no devices are displayed, check you have the Samsung USB drivers installed properly.
Type the following command
adb push samsung_unlock_n4-fix /data/local/tmp/
Got an error? check your spelling (or copy/paste from me), check you put the file into the ADB directory (not just a link), your phone must be on and screen not locked and check you have usb debugging enabled.
BTW: Do NOT CLOSE the window unless I instruct you to!
Install Kingroot on your phone, which you previously moved into your downloads folder, you can find it via My Files app that comes with phone.
Now run KingRoot. Flip down to the bottom and click "Try It", it will run some quick test then give you a button to try to root your phone.
Wait...Wait...Do not worry if your phone restarts, it will go back into KingRoot automatically on reboot. Just sit back and wait, it may fail multiple times and you may have to re-run Kingroot. Just keep trying . Once it succeeds you must do the following IMMEDIATELY AND AS FAST AS POSSIBLE. Kingroot is HIGHLY UNSTABLE.
On the windows PC, back in the command window you left open. Start Typing.
adb shell
su
cd /data/local/tmp/
chmod 777 samsung_unlock_n4-fix
chown root.root samsung_unlock_n4-fix
./samsung_unlock_n4-fix
After the last command it may prompt you to type yes, do so immediately. it won't write on the screen but type yes anyway for it to continue. Once it's done it should automatically start to reboot your phone. Unplug it and pull the battery, wait 5 seconds, put battery back in and plug the phone back in.
This was the initial setup for unlocking your bootloader, you now have to run it AGAIN so turn your phone back on. Repeat steps 22-24, after the 2nd time PULL OUT YOUR SD CARD BEFORE TURNING ON YOUR PHONE
Congratulations you now have an unlocked bootloader, you can close the command window on your PC.
The SD card has a restore point for your phone prior to removing your bootlock. Save it if you want, or plug into your phone and format the 18mb partition you are able to. You must format it on a PC before you can use it again in a phone!!!! Will shut your phone off immediately if you put the SD in without formatting that 18mb partition.
Now reboot your phone into download mode (hold volume down, home and power buttons when turning on)
Open Odin App on your PC, Click the "AP" button and select the file twrp-3.0.2-0-trltevzw.tar.md5 (which you downloaded earlier). Once it does it's check, verify that re-partition is NOT selected in options. Now click start to flash twrp bootloader.
Your phone will restart, re-enter download mode. If you missed it pull cable/battery and try again.
Now extract and flash N910VVRU2BPA1_N910VVRU2CPD1_FullFirmware.tar.md5 via Odin, same as you did with twrp. VERIFY THAT RE-PARTITION IS NOT SELECTED IN OPTIONS.
Boot up in recovery mode (hold volume up, home and power when turning on) (note: no longer TWRP since you flashed firmware, will look different again)
"Wipe data/factory reset ", then reboot your phone.
Now repeat steps 9-12 (NewKingRoot should still be in your downloads, but verify anyway) (NOTICE: wifi will NOT work with the CPD1 firmware, but Verizon internet should in case you need internet for some reason, wifi will restore later in guide - Other internet from other providers MIGHT work with proper APN settings)
Install a clean SD card into the phone.
Now repeat steps 15-25. This time you should only need to run the samsung_unlock_n4-fix file once to break your boot. This is what it typically says on successful bootloader unlock: (if you got this message, pull the battery, cable and SD card.)
Code:
[email protected]:/ # cd /data/local/tmp/
[email protected]:/ # chmod 777 samsung_unlock_n4-fix <
[email protected]:/ # ./samsung_unlock_n4-fix
============================== samdunk unlock 0.0.1 ==============================
NOTE 3 BETA UNLOCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!
this application comes with NO WARRANTY (express or implied)
this binary may not be rehosted, repackaged, one-clicked, etc.
there is no support provided for this application
this application has been tested on the Verizon Galaxy S5 only
it may work on the AT&T Galaxy S5, and possibly other similar Galaxy devices
there are no compatibility checks, do your research first
if run on an incompatible phone, it will likely permanently ruin the device
we STRONGLY advise against running any binary not obtained from the official source
official source is available at http://github.com/beaups/SamsungCID
SD card is required, all data on the SD card will be destroyed
changing to this developer CID may have other implications
the psn derived from the CID may be used for critical services
changing this psn may cause unexpected behavior or loss of services
continue at your own risk, you've been warned
aboot dev signature research credit to ryanbg
http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=766721
eMMC vulnerability, exploit, and the code you are running by beaups (sean beaupre)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=711482
Do you understand the implications of these warnings?
(Yes/No)
[+] CID at boot time is/was: 150100523231384d4100657e54fc1200
[+] dev CID matching, proceeding to unlock
[+] backing up loaders, this will take a few minutes
[+] loaders successfully backed up
[+] success! powering off device, hopefully its not bricked!
Now boot back into download mode
Flash TWRP via Odin again (I'm summarizing greatly now, as you should by now understand this kind of shorthand)
Ok, now boot up into TWRP recovery mode (vol up, home, power)
Navigate through TWRP menus to create a Backup. Click Backup Button, and swipe to create backup. (this is just so that it creates the directory structure on your phone)
Click the Reboot System button, skip all the setup you can again. (DO NOT INSTALL SUPERSU!!! will cause bootloop)
Extract the "JasmineROM_v7.0_N910VVRU2CPF3.7z" file it will create a directory called "JasmineROM_v7.0_N910VVRU2CPF3".
Plug USB into phone and to computer. Copy the JasmineROM_v7.0_N910VVRU2CPF3 folder into \Internal storage\TWRP\BACKUPS\Phone SN\
Reboot into TWRP recovery
Click the Restore button (DONT start the restore yet!!!), and check that your JasmineROM is listed as a recovery option. (don't recover YET) If it's not there you copied it into the wrong directy, try again before proceeding.
Go back to the main menu, Click the Wipe button. Click the 'Advanced Wipe' button, and wipe the following cache/dalvik/system/data
Go back to Restore (from 2 steps ago) and run the JasmineROM_v7.0_N910VVRU2CPF3 recovery, return to main menu afterwards
Go to wipe, and wipe the cache/dalvik only this time.
Reboot into download mode
Flash the N910VVRU2CPF3_PartialFirmware_PatechedKernel.tar.m d5.7z file via Odin
Reboot the system, this will take a LONG TIME. WAIT for it. (if reboot takes >10 min, pull battery and restart)
Once it boots up, skip all the setup again. Copy the CM13, Gapps and XPosed (both zip and apk) to your downloads. Don't unzip anything, not necessary.
Now reboot into recovery go to WIPE and do a factory reset by swiping.
Then goto Install (still in recovery) and install CM13, then Install Gapps.
Reboot your phone, this time you are setting up properly reboot will take a while to optimize your apps depending on Gapps version used. So do all your setup as you want your phone setup. Once that's done, restart the phone in recovery. (if reboot takes > 5 min, pull battery and restart)
Install via TWRP the XPossed.zip file.
Reboot your phone, once on. Navigate via My Files, to downloads and install XPosed.apk
CONGRATULATIONS. You now have a fully Unlocked, Rooted Note 4 Verizon with CryanogenMod 13.0 installed and XPosed Installed.
Suggested Apps
Kernel Auditor [ROOT], will allow you to adjust kernel settings. Such as CPU clock speeds and thermal throttling, if your phone is too hot.
Note: About ROOT[/], you will have root once you finish this guide. But it is disabled by default, you can enable root in developer options (no reboot required when changing). Unlock your developer options again, and scroll down you will see an option to enable/disable root. This allows you to keep turn off during normal use, and only enable it when you need to install an app that requires root. You can always just leave it on all the time, that is your choice.
Note: Some apps on Google PlayStore will become unavailable due to incompatibility (according to google, HA). Such as YouTube Music, you will no longer be able to install it through the store. But you can install it by using an APK site, such as APK Downloader. On this site you find the app you want on play.google.com, copy the HTTP link and put it into the APK Downloader and it will generate a direct download link to the APK file. Copy onto your phone and sideload (ie. install) through file explorer. I don't endorse them, they are just one of many places you can get APK files.
Change Log
7/28/2016
Another success story :good:
Added note about how root works in CM 13.0
Corrected Step 34
Minor text adjustments, for clarification
Made note that wifi doesn't work with CDP1 flash
Added note that you MUST HAVE a valid sim card with internet access for step 35! KingRoot requires internet to function, and Wifi will NOT WORK after flashing CPD1 firmware (incomparable drivers).
Added another note about internet at the top of the instructions, to make sure people are aware.
7/27/2016
Added Bicknasty to the Contributors list - helped resolve issues I had with CM 13.0 kernel & modem.
Added a note to downloads section regarding total size of files downloaded and expected time.
Re-wrote steps 40-48 to make it easier to understand. Adding some steps and explaining in more detail.
Added note at the top to read ALL the instructions once before starting
Added note with the estimated time to perform all the steps
Added note suggesting Kernel Auditor app, and made reference to the fact that some apps on playstore will NOT install from playstore. Suggested APK Downloader for apps not available from store
Added a Success Story Section
Added note on how to enable developer options
Any faster source for N910VVRU2BPA1_N910VVRU2CPD1_FullFirmware.tar.md5
jwp1299 said:
Any faster source for N910VVRU2BPA1_N910VVRU2CPD1_FullFirmware.tar.md5
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Probably, but that's the only one I know which is a free download that I'd trust.
JacekRing said:
Probably, but that's the only one I know which is a free download that I'd trust.
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Alright, still works just a little long. Thanks so much for the guide, working great so far!
jwp1299 said:
Alright, still works just a little long. Thanks so much for the guide, working great so far!
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How far are you now?
And let me know when you finish, critique my guide. If parts weren't clear enough let me know.
And finally if you run into any issues let me know.
Great guide (I honestly haven't read it, it's too long but it looks thorough, and I know you were annoyed with the tedious process), glad I was able to help you figure things out!
Bicknasty said:
Great guide (I honestly haven't read it, it's too long but it looks thorough, and I know you were annoyed with the tedious process), glad I was able to help you figure things out!
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Yea I do appreciate the help Bicknasty. I'll add you to contributors list later as helping with cyanogen issues I was having.
Bicknasty said:
Great guide (I honestly haven't read it, it's too long but it looks thorough, and I know you were annoyed with the tedious process), glad I was able to help you figure things out!
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You know it wasn't so much that it annoyed me it's that there was no concrete guide telling me what to do. It's a thread here, a post there to do a specific thing but they aren't coordinated in a logical way for users to easily find.
Alright ignore what I said before this edit, I just skipped a step.
I must say though, steps 41-43 are very confusing. What is the ROM folder?
jwp1299 said:
Alright ignore what I said before this edit, I just skipped a step.
I must say though, steps 41-43 are very confusing. What is the ROM folder?
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The ROM folder I'm referring too is the folder inside the Jasmine zip file. I only reference it so people wouldn't try to take just the files inside the folder which is inside the zip file. Lol yea that's confusing....I'll think about how to rewrite those and make adjustments in a couple hours to make it clearer.
But basically when you extract the Jasmine zip file it creates a folder with files in it. Copy the whole folder not just the files to where it makes your recovery folders.
JacekRing said:
The ROM folder I'm referring too is the folder inside the Jasmine zip file. I only reference it so people wouldn't try to take just the files inside the folder which is inside the zip file. Lol yea that's confusing....I'll think about how to rewrite those and make adjustments in a couple hours to make it clearer.
But basically when you extract the Jasmine zip file it creates a folder with files in it. Copy the whole folder not just the files to where it makes your recovery folders.
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Okay, awesome. Also I think the TWRP part could be explained a little clearer.
Other than that, 100%
oh also, at the start I would say to read the entire thing before starting, and give a warning that downloads will take like 4 hrs
jwp1299 said:
Okay, awesome. Also I think the TWRP part could be explained a little clearer.
Other than that, 100%
oh also, at the start I would say to read the entire thing before starting, and give a warning that downloads will take like 4 hrs
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Lol yea, didn't think to mention reading the whole thing first. To me that's a given I always read everything before starting. I'll add a note to read everything.
As to download time, well it is like what 12 gigs in total? Basically 4 full versions of the Android OS at 2 gigs reach plus all the extras.
I'll try to see if I can't explain the twrp recovery of Jasmine better. Only reason you need to do Jasmine is for the 6.0.1 device drivers (such as modem).
jwp1299 said:
Okay, awesome. Also I think the TWRP part could be explained a little clearer.
Other than that, 100%
oh also, at the start I would say to read the entire thing before starting, and give a warning that downloads will take like 4 hrs
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I've modified the guide appropriately, to resolve all of the issues (I think) you mentioned. And to make some steps easier to understand and follow.
I also added a recommended app on the bottom, and mentioned a site you can use to get PlayStore apps which will now list as incompatible with our phones.
Finally, question: Did you succeed using this Guide? Just curious if everything is working as expected after following my guide. I wrote the thing from memory, after spending 3 days rooting my phone and figuring everything out from various sources. Hopefully this saves people some time where they don't have to piece a dozen sources together to figure out how to do it. I only mentioned the main 4 I referenced, but there were other lessons learned from various places that aren't covered in those posts.
JacekRing said:
I've modified the guide appropriately, to resolve all of the issues (I think) you mentioned. And to make some steps easier to understand and follow.
I also added a recommended app on the bottom, and mentioned a site you can use to get PlayStore apps which will now list as incompatible with our phones.
Finally, question: Did you succeed using this Guide? Just curious if everything is working as expected after following my guide. I wrote the thing from memory, after spending 3 days rooting my phone and figuring everything out from various sources. Hopefully this saves people some time where they don't have to piece a dozen sources together to figure out how to do it. I only mentioned the main 4 I referenced, but there were other lessons learned from various places that aren't covered in those posts.
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I was quite successful with the root. Even though I messed up a few times (skipping steps), it all works out and now it's working lovely. It only took an hour of actual work, plus a lot of download time because of slow hosts.
Thanks so much for the guide, the only issue was with the slow hosts, and that's hardly your fault. I do wonder if maybe setting up a torrent of the heavier files might help though.
Edit: I will say, this is a wonderfully tedious root effort.
jwp1299 said:
I was quite successful with the root. Even though I messed up a few times (skipping steps), it all works out and now it's working lovely. It only took an hour of actual work, plus a lot of download time because of slow hosts.
Thanks so much for the guide, the only issue was with the slow hosts, and that's hardly your fault. I do wonder if maybe setting up a torrent of the heavier files might help though.
Edit: I will say, this is a wonderfully tedious root effort.
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An hour..........I spent 2 hours watching kingroot try and root my damb phone, LOL because I didn't wipe before trying to get temporary root the first time you use it (before I read in a post that wiping twice will make it MUCH more successful). Took me 10+ hours of actual work to get my phone rooted and CM 13.0 setup, because I didn't have steps to follow, LMAO. Made it up as I went.
As to the Torrent, I'd be the only one sharing and my upload speeds are not that great. maybe 500 kbps, I live in a rural area. At least my download speed is 40 mbps.
And it is hellofa tedious root for the Note 4, I haven't seen any other phone as crazy tedious to root.
Edit: Mind if I add a 'success story' section and add you to it?
JacekRing said:
An hour..........I spent 2 hours watching kingroot try and root my damb phone, LOL because I didn't wipe before trying to get temporary root the first time you use it (before I read in a post that wiping twice will make it MUCH more successful). Took me 10+ hours of actual work to get my phone rooted and CM 13.0 setup, because I didn't have steps to follow, LMAO. Made it up as I went.
As to the Torrent, I'd be the only one sharing and my upload speeds are not that great. maybe 500 kbps, I live in a rural area. At least my download speed is 40 mbps.
And it is hellofa tedious root for the Note 4, I haven't seen any other phone as crazy tedious to root.
Edit: Mind if I add a 'success story' section and add you to it?
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Oh of course, go ahead and add me.
Also, if you do end up making a torrent, i'd be happy to help seed at least for a while. I have pretty good upload and no data caps or anything so it would probably help a bit (anything is faster than that 100 kbps that xda was giving)
You called N910VVRU2BPA1_N910VVZW2BPA1_VZW.zip, "N910VVRU2BPA1 Full Firmware". Which kinda got me confused, (maybe its just me trying to do this at 1 am >_>) but might want to edit that. Other then that Iv'e had a pretty easy time following this guide. Thanks! (still doing it fyi, I got an infinite bootloop, so figured I messed up somewhere after reflashing TWRP, now im starting from scratch.)
I have a Very weird problem , I followed your instructions correctly i was on step 25 did exactly what you said pulled the unpluged the USB and pulled the battery and and waited 5 seconds and put the battery back in and rebooted the phone only problem is now it is stuck in a boot loop of the image Samsung galaxy note 4 and just keeps rebooting . I haved tryed doing a factory reset and wiping cache and reinstalling 5.1..1 via odin and it is still doing the boot loop i am not sure what i did wrong or what to do . I know its not hard brick because i can get into recovery and download but just wont boot the past the Samsung not 4 logo
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Ok so i went and wiped and factory rest like 10 times and now it got past the screen So that is a relief lol
Viper-Link said:
You called N910VVRU2BPA1_N910VVZW2BPA1_VZW.zip, "N910VVRU2BPA1 Full Firmware". Which kinda got me confused, (maybe its just me trying to do this at 1 am >_>) but might want to edit that. Other then that Iv'e had a pretty easy time following this guide. Thanks! (still doing it fyi, I got an infinite bootloop, so figured I messed up somewhere after reflashing TWRP, now im starting from scratch.)
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Not sure what to tell you viper as not enough info. Hope you figured it out...
pfcland said:
I have a Very weird problem , I followed your instructions correctly i was on step 25 did exactly what you said pulled the unpluged the USB and pulled the battery and and waited 5 seconds and put the battery back in and rebooted the phone only problem is now it is stuck in a boot loop of the image Samsung galaxy note 4 and just keeps rebooting . I haved tryed doing a factory reset and wiping cache and reinstalling 5.1..1 via odin and it is still doing the boot loop i am not sure what i did wrong or what to do . I know its not hard brick because i can get into recovery and download but just wont boot the past the Samsung not 4 logo
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Ok so i went and wiped and factory rest like 10 times and now it got past the screen So that is a relief lol
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Was this after the first time you inputted the adb commands our second? Make sure you pull the SD card after the second time, as it will cause reboots after the second time until you reformat the SD card on your PC. Size will be wrong on PC but size will fix when you reformat the SD card a second time on your phone.
Edit it creates like 20 partitions on the ad card when you do adb, it creates a backup of your phone os.
[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] HTC One M7 Stock to Android 11 / LineageOS 18.1
[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] HTC One M7 any version (m7, m7ul, m7spr, m7vzw) stock to Android 11 R / LineageOS 18.1
This detailed step-by-step guide helps you transform your HTC One M7 (any version) to a powerful one with Android 11.
Make sure you have the One M7 model, in Android, go to Settings > About phone and check the model.
CHANGELOG
v8. Upgrade to Android 11, improve readability, update pack
v7. Updated pack with MagiskManager 8.0.7 and Magisk 21.4
v6. Infos in case of Simlock
v5. Moved to Android 10 thanks to @tarkzim, updated pack with Magisk 20.4
v4. Moving to Android 9. I was wrong in v3 ;- Thx @tarkzim), good for all M7 versions
v3. Reverted back to Android 7.1. No stable ROM for Android 8 or 9 (and will never be)
v2. Tutorial updated for Android 8.1 Oreo, updated pack with TWRP 3.3.1-0
v1. Initial release
1) DOWNLOAD
- djibe HTC One M7 pack (44.3 Mo) v2 : http://bit.ly/djibe-onem7-v1
(includes HTC drivers, recovery TWRP 3.6.1_9-0 for all m7 by Xeno1, Magisk Root 23 adb & fastboot.exe).
Unzip the djibe folder from the zip on root folder of C: drive.
- ROM Unofficial Lineage OS 18.1 for M7: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/rom-11-0-unofficial-m7-all-lineageos-18-1-stable.4454219/
Download latest build for M7 here: https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=334598&sort_by=date&sort_dir=DESC
+ BitGApps ARM 11 v1.4+: https://github.com/BiTGApps/BiTGApps-Release/releases/
+ Charge phone to 100 %
WARNING. This tutorial uses Microsoft Windows.
WARNING. Warranty is now void.
WARNING. Read carefully the sentences starting with ###.
2) BACKUP DATA AND INSTALL DRIVERS
Disable Antivirus.
Install drivers from my pack:
right click on HTCDriver.exe -> click on Run as administrator and continue the setup.
Then install HTC_BMP_USB_Driver_x64.msi (or *_x86 if you have a 32bits Windows edition).
### Install doesn't work ? Try these drivers for Win10 : https://htcusbdriver.com/download/htc-usb-driver-v4-02-0-001
Now go to my folder flash, and right click the adb 15seconds installer > Run as administrator.
During install, every time the command asks you a confirmation, enter Y and confirm with Enter.
Connect HTC One (while phone on) to PC, let drivers install.
In Windows explorer, HTC One should be available.
### If not make sure phone connection is in File transfer mode (see Android notifications).
Collect all personal photos, videos, etc ... and copy these on PC.
Use an app like Backupyourmobile to backup texts, contacts, etc.
Check that backup is located on microSD card.
Then copy the backup on your PC.
Disconnect phone.
### If your phone is Simlocked/carrier locked/Network locked, don't go further.
Visit official website of your network carrier (or call their support) to retrieve your desimlock code.
Ask them for details on how to remove simlock.
How do I know my phone is simlocked ? When you insert a SIM card from another operator, network is not accessible.
Only a stock ROM can remove simlock.
To go back from custom ROM to stock in 1 zipfile flash, follow this tutorial: https://tcg96.github.io/m7gurureset
3) UNLOCK BOOTLOADER
In Android, go to Settings > About > Software information > More.
Tap 7 times on Build number. It unlocks Developer options.
Go back to the About menu, you can see the new Developer options menu.
Tap on it, accept the warning.
Toggle on the USB debugging option.
Connect phone, a message appears on phone : Allow USB debugging?
check Always allow and confirm by tapping on OK.
Now, open a Windows command on my "flash" folder (hold Shift + right click on folder -> Open a windows command here).
### Then navigate to my flash folder (if it is on desktop) with this command :
Code:
cd /d C:\djibe\flash
Enter command :
Code:
adb devices
, confirm by pressing Enter.
Command returns :
Code:
List of devices attached
HT35****** device
### If no device is found, uninstall and reinstall properly the drivers while antivirus is off.
### Or start fresh on another PC.
Now type :
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Authorize ADB commands on phone.
Phone restarts in Fastboot mode. Wait till phone screen is blank in fastboot mode.
Type :
Code:
fastboot devices
Command returns :
Code:
HT35**** fastboot
Type :
Code:
fastboot oem get_identifier_token
, confirm by pressing Enter.
Command returns multiple lines.
Select with your mouse all the lines from
Code:
<<<< Identifier Token Start >>>>
(included)
to the line
Code:
<<<<< Identifier token end >>>>>
(included).
Now on keyboard copy (Ctrl + C combo), then open Notepad.
In Notepad, paste those lines (Ctrl + V combo).
Now manually remove all the (bootloader) strings from each line.
Your notepad should now look like this :
<<<< Identifier Token Start >>>>
37A5DBF4FE5F0D9F4425E54AA91AFDBF
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Now visit this website : https://www.htcdev.com/bootloader/
Register on the site. Confirm registration with your email.
In the select menu, chose HTC One (M7), click Begin unlock Bootloader button.
Agree to legal terms.
Next page, go to the bottom and click continue to step 5.
In the bottom of this page, in the lower textarea "My Device Identifier Token",
copy and paste the multiple lines you just edited (my example is just above).
Click Submit.
HTC tells you : Token Submitted Successfully.
Open your mailbox (associated to your HTC account).
Copy the Unlock_code.bin file attached to email in my "flash" folder you unzipped.
In Windows command, type :
Code:
fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin
, confirm with Enter.
Command should return :
Code:
unlock token check successfully
Back to phone, press Volume+ to select "Yes, unlock bootloader", then Power button to confirm flash.
Now wait while phone is going to Factory reset.
Don't let Android restart by holding both Power + Volume- to enter bootloader immediately.
FASTBOOT menu is overlined in red.
4) FLASH TWRP RECOVERY
Using the same Windows command prompt, enter :
Code:
fastboot devices
to make sure phone is still available.
Then
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.6.1_9-0-m7univ.img
Command returns :
Code:
finished. total time: x.xxxxs
##€ If it fails, tries with a Windows Powershell shell.
Now on phone, press Volume- to select Bootloader, confirm with Power button.
You are back to the booloader screen (UNLOCKED is written on top line), press Volume- to navigate to RECOVERY, and confirm with Power button.
Phone reboots in TWRP recovery.
5) WIPE PARTITIONS
In TWRP, check Never show this screen and Swipe to Allow Modifications.
You land on TWRP Home screen.
Go to Wipe > Advanced wipe.
Select Dalvik, Cache, System, Data, Internal Storage then Swipe to Wipe, go back to Wipe menu.
6) FLASH ROM, GAPPS AND ROOT (OPTIONNAL)
We first have to get our zips on the phone.
Still on TWRP Home screen, tap on Mount > deselect all partitions except Data, then connect phone to PC.
In Windows Explorer, you can see MTP Device, copy the zips of ROM, GApps, Magisk + Magisk Manager right in the Internal Storage folder.
Tap on Disable MTP once copy is finished.
Then back to Home screen, tap on Install > choose lineage*.zip,
(if you don't see the files, tap on Select Storage and make sure Micro SDCard is active)
then Add more Zips -> Magisk*.zip,
then Add more Zips -> bitgapps*.zip,
then Swipe to confirm Flash.
Wait for operation to end (can be long).
When completed successfully, tap on Reboot.
Tap on Do not install when TWRP asks for the app install.
Wait during long first boot.
Setup Android.
7) You can use Backupyourmobile to restore data,
use GPS Status & Toolbox app to enhance GPS fix.
That's it.
Enjoy,
djibe
THANKS --------------
Teams of : TWRP, LineageOS team, tarkzim, zsoerenm, alray, ., Flyhalf205, icxj1, R1ghtC, gimmeitorilltell, All M7/MSM8960 contributors.
Just my 2 cents
Just my 2 cents if it can help
djibe89 said:
- a microSD card (FAT32 format). Copy the zips of ROM, GApps, addonsu and deviceid*.apk (both in my pack) on the root folder of microSD, then insert it in phone.
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The M7 is not equipped with a mircoSD card slot, only a virtual /sdcard (symlink to /data/media/0) ... So they'll either have to adb sideload or adb push the files to internal memory which is pointless at this stage since it will be wiped during bootloader unlock. Or drag n drop the files using mtp from twrp once it's installed on the phone.
3 ) UNLOCK BOOTLOADER
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Now wait while phone is going to Factory reset.
Setup Android again on next boot.
4 ) FLASH RECOVERY
Now re-enable USB debugging in Android.
Using the same Windows command prompt, type
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
again.
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You could save a lot of time just force rebooting to bootloader (power + vol down) right after BL unlock/factory reset are completed so you don't have to setup the system you're going to wipe 2 steps later. USB debug anyway isn't required to fastboot flash recovery so it's not like booting back in system is mandatory before flashing recovery.
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@alray : Thank you so much for help.
I'm lazy with baby waking up every night and did some awful copy-paste.
I correct all these right now.
Thanks.
I would highly recommend to use the official downloads of twrp, HTC drivers, roms and so on, you uploaded these files to your google drive and there is stuff in it nobody will ever need. And nobody knows if those files are in original condition. Strange thats the third time this year someone tries to get users to use their stuff (for a five years old device) there are already a lot of guides out there and several thousand people did it several thousand times without problems. Also you wrote that this would be official lineage but its unofficial, and for that there is already a thread here. The other two threads got deleted by mods because they tried to get users to use files from unknown suspects sources. Use android file host and maybe tell in los thread where those files are stored, whats the source and who made it.
saturday_night said:
I would highly recommend to use the official downloads of twrp, HTC drivers, roms and so on, you uploaded these files to your google drive and there is stuff in it nobody will ever need. And nobody knows if those files are in original condition. Strange thats the third time this year someone tries to get users to use their stuff (for a five years old device) there are already a lot of guides out there and several thousand people did it several thousand times without problems. Also you wrote that this would be official lineage but its unofficial, and for that there is already a thread here. The other two threads got deleted by mods because they tried to get users to use files from unknown suspects sources. Use android file host and maybe tell in los thread where those files are stored, whats the source and who made it.
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Because you are a senior member you know where to download everything.
But everyone is not like you.
So I tried to compile a ready-to-go pack for the newcomers, like I did for many devices by know.
This allows noobs to profit from custom ROMs and don't keep it esoteric.
Like you say, many downloads are just hacks, so I tried to bundle lowest size safe files.
saturday_night said:
I would highly recommend to use the official downloads of twrp, HTC drivers, roms and so on, you uploaded these files to your google drive and there is stuff in it nobody will ever need. And nobody knows if those files are in original condition. Strange thats the third time this year someone tries to get users to use their stuff (for a five years old device) there are already a lot of guides out there and several thousand people did it several thousand times without problems. Also you wrote that this would be official lineage but its unofficial, and for that there is already a thread here. The other two threads got deleted by mods because they tried to get users to use files from unknown suspects sources. Use android file host and maybe tell in los thread where those files are stored, whats the source and who made it.
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For the official LOS ROM, tell LOS to store official builds. As they don't do it anymore, we must rely on personnal builds.
A lot of guides out there ? Made extensive search for cracking this phone, never found a step by step one.
Five year old device ? Still so good once unleashed. Custom ROMs are for these devices isn't it ?
@djibe89 Might be useful to point out in your opening post that the 20180420 build has DT2W enabled, but I'd like feedback from people with a functional battery if it makes their device reboot or not, similar to issues reported in the original kernel thread. I suspect my battery is on its way out. The 20180416 build is completely stock upstream LineageOS, no DT2W.
Thanks for the credit .
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@djibe89 Might be useful to point out in your opening post that the 20180420 build has DT2W enabled, but I'd like feedback from people with a functional battery if it makes their device reboot or not, similar to issues reported in the original kernel thread. I suspect my battery is on its way out. The 20180416 build is completely stock upstream LineageOS, no DT2W.
Thanks for the credit .
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Thanks for your explanations.
Any trouble following this tutorial guys ? How to enhence it ?
802D device supported?
M.Z.F said:
802D device supported?
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Hi, no idea, does your model has another model name/code ?
djibe89 said:
Hi, no idea, does your model has another model name/code ?
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Model name & code like?
PRI Version= 4.22_001
PRL Version = 10012
Getting this message: Updater process ended with ERROR: 7 Error installing zip file '/sdcard/lineage-14.1-20180520-UNOFFICIAL-m7.zip'
any help would be appreciated, thank you
I have tried all the custom roms mentioned above i.e. lineage os , Xenonhd and slim7. But non of them installed. It always shows error either this is not for your device , this device is cdwg or unable to mount. Please give me a link for custom rom for my device that is htc one 802d cdwg
Rafay106 said:
I have tried all the custom roms mentioned above i.e. lineage os , Xenonhd and slim7. But non of them installed. It always shows error either this is not for your device , this device is cdwg or unable to mount. Please give me a link for custom rom for my device that is htc one 802d cdwg
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All the custom roms mentioned above are NOT for your phone variant.There were almost no development for the 802 branch at the peak of it's popularity and I didn't see anything new for this variant in the past 2 years or so. I wouldn't expect a 7.1 roms for this variant...
Maybe you'll have better luck searching on Asian forums
skovatov said:
Getting this message: Updater process ended with ERROR: 7 Error installing zip file '/sdcard/lineage-14.1-20180520-UNOFFICIAL-m7.zip'
any help would be appreciated, thank you
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Here you have answer:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2522762
---------- Post added at 05:30 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:20 PM ----------
Hi.
After installing Android 7.1 Google Pay stop working on my phone. I have torn on NFC communication but terminal don't read my card from app. I don't turn on access to root. Any aidia how to solve this issue?
I have an M7 that I would like to update Android on however the above is a bit over my head. I have seen other sites and video showing this to only take a few minutes and not requiring a PC. Am I missing something? I just don't quite understand the process of it all.
Bazooka said:
I have an M7 that I would like to update Android on however the above is a bit over my head. I have seen other sites and video showing this to only take a few minutes and not requiring a PC. Am I missing something? I just don't quite understand the process of it all.
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Flashing without a PC can be done but not recommended. If something goes wrong (and thrust me, it happens pretty often) you'll be stuck with a bootlooping phone.
The guide at post #1 is all you need, what part exactly do you have problem understanding?
alray said:
Flashing without a PC can be done but not recommended. If something goes wrong (and thrust me, it happens pretty often) you'll be stuck with a bootlooping phone.
The guide at post #1 is all you need, what part exactly do you have problem understanding?
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Thanks for that. I tried to go through it nice and slow making sure I understood each step. I got to where I needed to open a command window on the "flash" folder to which I must have powershell(?) installed as it gave me that option. After inputting 'adb devices' it listed a device but stated it was offline. This is where I am stuck as the steps after this do not work.
drivers win10
Hi, I have a basic ask. Do you know where to get Win 10 drivers? I can't run the installer HTCDriver_4.2.0.001 on my Windows 10 (version 1803).
It gives me the error: The driver installer is not supported for your operating system. Thanks for your help.