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[FIX] fix hard brick / qhsub_bulk after bad flash / cm12 flash from 5.1

First of all:Remember:im just making a thread, all of this wasn´t possible if not for @ccfries(He works at motorola, and sent the files to shamu´s device tree repo)
and @Casper34
See: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59562745&postcount=9 and https://android-review.googlesource.com/#/c/143010/
Requirements:
Motorola Drivers:
http://storage.googleapis.com/tetheredupgrades/MotorolaDeviceManager_2.5.4.exe
Qualcomm Drivers:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=631288&d=1308601930
Optional: If having issues use:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2263822
Unbrick Stuff:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/8783ohne2mufiwc/Nexus6Unbrick.rar?dl=0
or
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwduAK2l37Oaa1BQZncwaEpNb1E/view?usp=sharing
Factory Images for Nexus 6(needs to be 5.1)
https://dl.google.com/dl/android/aosp/shamu-lmy47d-factory-6c44d402.tgz
or via RSD Lite
http://motofirmware.center/files/file/1069-shamu-lmy47e-release-keys-subsidy-default-cfcxmlzip/
FASTBOOT AND ADB NEEDS TO BE ALREADY SETTED UP
Pre Requirements:
- Disable driver signature checking
Windows 7:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4RwaI4mn6Y
Windows 8:
https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorial...abling-signed-driver-enforcement-on-windows-8
Windows 8.1:
http://www.howtogeek.com/167723/how...8.1-so-that-you-can-install-unsigned-drivers/
- Install the drivers:
Go to device manager, Unknown devices, double click qhusb_bulk, install driver, select location and select where you extracted the drivers.
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- Next you should extract both zip files (Unbrick and factory images)
- Then Connect your nexus 6 on your computer (now should appear as Qualcomm HS-USB QD-Loader 9008 under "COM PORTS"):
- Open the Unbrick folder and run blank-flash.bat:
- Flash Stock factory images: (Problems see #2)
Your phone should show up on the computer as fastboot.Just flash stock factory images. (Motorola via "RSD Lite" or Google one should do the trick).
Thanks:
@ccfries(HUGE Thanks to him, turns out he is the one who made the commit with the necessary files, props to him!)
@Casper34 (Huge help with his working nexus 6)
@bitdomo (helped me a lot, and i got some images from another thread of his)

Problems that may occur during or after:
Stuck at waiting for device
Check if drivers are installed correctly and restart pc
Check if you have an updated fastboot
THESE TWO ARE THE MAIN REASON OF PROBLEMS (mostly outdated fastboot)
-Drivers
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2263822
http://storage.googleapis.com/tetheredupgrades/MotorolaDeviceManager_2.5.4.exe
Fastboot:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790
Problems while flashing factory images:
ccfries said:
First, fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
Then flash the other images.
If you just bricked by downgrading bootloader, the persist and modem calibration should still be happily where it was when you started.
This won't help you if you're stuck with Allow OEM Unlock. Be careful locking on 5.1. There's accurate information elsewhere in the forum on that.
-Chris
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PS:
ccfries said:
If you lock, it clears the setting by design, so you can't lock and unlock without booting up and checking the box.
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Wifi / Bluetooh dosen´t work:
See http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59561966&postcount=3
No IMEI / No Signal
Restore EFS Backup

If wifi/bt/camera dosen´t work Then probably your /persist got somehow corrupted. (Post Under construction)
For a fix:
Flash a custom recovery, and open a terminal with the phone booted to it
run
umount /persist
mkdir /persist
mount /dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/persist /persist
#e2fsck /dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/persist
you will be propmpted to check / repair errors, keep pressing enter for each that it appears
then run
umount /perist
and reboot phone

Wow! Very nice. I bet you just saved some poor guys from getting yelled at from wifey. Good job and thanks for helping the community. :highfive:

wow indeed!

jayharper08 said:
Wow! Very nice. I bet you just saved some poor guys from getting yelled at from wifey. Good job and thanks for helping the community. :highfive:
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simms22 said:
wow indeed!
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Thanks to both, thankfully cm already merged a check for the bootloader, but i hope this can fix phones that are already bricked for people who cant use warranty (outside area, on a trip, etc).
Oh yeah, or in the case of my friend, his mom

This needs stickied
Sent from my Nexus 6 using XDA Free mobile app

@opssemnik
No worries, glad to help out!
Sent from my Nexus 6

opssemnik said:
@ccfries(Huge thanks for him, for finding an un merged commit that had the partition layout)!.
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I authored the commit this afternoon so finding it was pretty easy. :good:

ccfries said:
I authored the commit this afternoon so finding it was pretty easy. :good:
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Oh no wait, I DIDN´T SEE THE AUTHOR LOL.
may i ask was it hard for you to get the permission to post? afaik these files are proprietary (aside from the paritition table) or aren´t they?.
also can i ask you something a bit more offtopic?
i noticied the nexus 6 works directly with QPST (at least it can communicate with it)
but some other devices (like the nexus 5) can´t, its something that qualcomm or the manufacturer decide / make?
Once again ,props to you and motorola!
Never thought of an oem doing that, even more that the bricks can only be achieved when messing with things you shouldnt be :good::good::good:

Erm, don't mind me asking one question.
How do you back up your efs if your phone is bricked?

So I thought I would rid myself of no Xposed or CM12 on 5.1 (LMY47D) by going back to 5.0.1 and flashing CM12 again from an older nightly I had downloaded already....I think we all know what happened.
I managed to get through it all and have the blank-flash boot loader screen up but I get hung up on <waiting for device> when trying to flash factory image (LMY45D). The boot loader shows as locked and as a result I am unable to flash a factory image. Hopefully I am not breaking any rules or anything by posting this here but this is the error I am getting when running the flash-all.sh:
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'bootloader' (3807 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.131s]
writing 'bootloader'...
(bootloader) Motoboot: Unknown partition name
(bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.181s
rebooting into bootloader...
OKAY [ 0.001s]
finished. total time: 0.001s
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'radio' (85422 KB)...
OKAY [ 2.769s]
writing 'radio'...
(bootloader) Motoboot: Unknown partition name
(bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 2.772s
rebooting into bootloader...
OKAY [ 0.001s]
finished. total time: 0.001s
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
archive does not contain 'boot.sig'
archive does not contain 'recovery.sig'
fastboot(665,0xa03911d4) malloc: *** mach_vm_map(size=1779851264) failed (error code=3)
*** error: can't allocate region
*** set a breakpoint in malloc_error_break to debug
failed to allocate 1778070480 bytes
error: update package missing system.img​
and when I try to run em unlock:
fastboot oem unlock
...
(bootloader) Check 'Allow OEM Unlock' in Developer Options.
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.002s​

Looks good. Does this only help the CM12 people or does it override the "enable OEM Unlock" people too?

serdaj said:
(bootloader) Motoboot: Unknown partition name
(bootloader) Preflash validation failed
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First, fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
Then, fastboot reboot-bootloader
Then flash the other images.
If you just bricked by downgrading bootloader, the persist and modem calibration should still be happily where it was when you started.
This won't help you if you're stuck with Allow OEM Unlock. Be careful locking on 5.1. There's accurate information elsewhere in the forum on that.
-Chris

Damn, wish this was on here last week. Had to send my N6 off to repair centre for this as I thought it was a gonner. Fault diagnosed as 'Electrical issue - Replacement required'. Replacement is coming tomorrow hopefully. Will bookmark this, thanks.

Delboyd12 said:
Damn, wish this was on here last week. Had to send my N6 off to repair centre for this as I thought it was a gonner. Fault diagnosed as 'Electrical issue - Replacement required'. Replacement is coming tomorrow hopefully. Will bookmark this, thanks.
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That was when he started this.... After many bricks. I know a lot of people RMAed their phones, but this can still help others!

ccfries said:
This won't help you if you're stuck with Allow OEM Unlock. Be careful locking on 5.1.
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It would be helpful if the OP would add this to his first post.

@opssemnik Great Job can you please help me to do so with my HTC One M8 ?
i had the same problem " qualcomm hs-usb qdloader 9008 "
Thanks

bradputt said:
Erm, don't mind me asking one question.
How do you back up your efs if your phone is bricked?
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Restore he wrote
Shamu/Hammerhead/Flounder Dkwhq www.jsand.dk

Please can someone help me?
I am stuck in the bootloader, which is locked. I can't boot the phone up. I am trying to flash stock images but nothing is happening. Just booting to the bootloader every time.
I can detect my device using fastboot devices, but every time I try and write an img it fails, because the bootloader's locked! Argh!
Thanks in advance,
Tom

DFU and fastboot. Brick Axon 7 A2017

I cant enter adb. only something like fastboot (bootloader) . also can start like ZTE Handset Diagnostic Interface(DFU)
can you help me? nothing works
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C:\adb> adb devices
List of devices attached
C:\adb>fastboot devices
2a47d296 fastboot
C:\adb>fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.0.3-1-ailsa_ii.img
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'recovery' (13536 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.316s]
writing 'recovery'...
FAILED (remote: unknown command)
finished. total time: 0.331s

I HAVE THE SAME ISSUE!(A2017G) SOMEONE HELP! :crying:

You're not bricked, you're just down ATM. If you can get into bootloader or EDL mode you're fine. Just gotta put some work in. First, you've probably got a bootloader that doesn't allow fastboot commands. (the reason why you're getting the unknown command error). You need to flash that via EDL if you don't want to downgrade/unlock your bootloader. There is SOOOO much to read out there that with a little searching and reading you'll be up in no time. This toolkit is a good place to start looking. https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/development/tool-axon7toolkit-t3573108

nolimit78 said:
You're not bricked, you're just down ATM. If you can get into bootloader or EDL mode you're fine. Just gotta put some work in. First, you've probably got a bootloader that doesn't allow fastboot commands. (the reason why you're getting the unknown command error). You need to flash that via EDL if you don't want to downgrade/unlock your bootloader. There is SOOOO much to read out there that with a little searching and reading you'll be up in no time. This toolkit is a good place to start looking. https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/development/tool-axon7toolkit-t3573108
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Hey, I CAN use Fastboot commands. but i cant get to recovery mode even tho i flash it. my bootloader is unlocked. please help!! i am stuck

Well with the error message you posted, "unknown command" means that you're on the wrong bootloader. You have two methods to install TWRP. Bootloader or EDL. If you want to do it via bootloader you need to load the B20 bootloader and that'll allow for the fastboot flash recovery "name of img file".img command. If you're wanting to use EDL you'll need to use a tool to force the recovery image.

nolimit78 said:
You're not bricked, you're just down ATM. If you can get into bootloader or EDL mode you're fine. Just gotta put some work in. First, you've probably got a bootloader that doesn't allow fastboot commands. (the reason why you're getting the unknown command error). You need to flash that via EDL if you don't want to downgrade/unlock your bootloader. There is SOOOO much to read out there that with a little searching and reading you'll be up in no time. This toolkit is a good place to start looking. https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/development/tool-axon7toolkit-t3573108
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fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.0.3-1-ailsa_ii.img
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'recovery' (13536 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.316s]
writing 'recovery'...
FAILED (remote: unknown command)
finished. total time: 0.331s
I cant go to edl. Only DFU.
C:\adb>fastboot oem device-info
...
FAILED (remote: unknown command)
finished. total time: 0.034s
FAILED to all commands in fastboot

nolimit78 said:
Well with the error message you posted, "unknown command" means that you're on the wrong bootloader. You have two methods to install TWRP. Bootloader or EDL. If you want to do it via bootloader you need to load the B20 bootloader and that'll allow for the fastboot flash recovery "name of img file".img command. If you're wanting to use EDL you'll need to use a tool to force the recovery image.
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Check This;;
:\Users\Bumthimble\Desktop\ADB>fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'recovery' (17917 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.424s]
writing 'recovery'...
OKAY [ 0.141s]
finished. total time: 0.565s
I get this but when i try to boot into recovery, it boots into fastboot mode. Help

Ok that means that both of you are using the G model. If you're able to get to your bootloader try using the tool that I linked above. I have the U model so I can't relate with some of your issues but I believe that if you can reach the bootloader the tool can help. Have you tried manually booting to EDL?

nolimit78 said:
Ok that means that both of you are using the G model. If you're able to get to your bootloader try using the tool that I linked above. I have the U model so I can't relate with some of your issues but I believe that if you can reach the bootloader the tool can help. Have you tried manually booting to EDL?
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I did. but it doesnt boot into EDL ever. I dont know why, i doesnt recognise its commands

nolimit78 said:
Ok that means that both of you are using the G model. If you're able to get to your bootloader try using the tool that I linked above. I have the U model so I can't relate with some of your issues but I believe that if you can reach the bootloader the tool can help. Have you tried manually booting to EDL?
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I have China version. I cant manually booti to EDL. it booting in DFU

i can only boot it to fastboot

See this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/help/edl-twrp-stuck-fastboot-luck-t3569879

don't work.
ZTE Handset Diagnostic Interface(DFU)
with handmade deepflash cable
if I connect with a closed cable, it blinks the symbol of charging(empty battery with the lightning bolt) several times and boot in DFU

fatax said:
don't work.
ZTE Handset Diagnostic Interface(DFU)
with handmade deepflash cable
if I connect with a closed cable, it blinks the symbol of charging(empty battery with the lightning bolt) several times and boot in DFU
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I have exactly the same issue.
And 2 weeks already. Can't find any solution. Searched all the internet.
There is no solution so far.
Have to wait untill someone will create a flashtool for DFU mode for Snapdragon 820.

Vick78 said:
I have exactly the same issue.
And 2 weeks already. Can't find any solution. Searched all the internet.
There is no solution so far.
Have to wait untill someone will create a flashtool for DFU mode for Snapdragon 820.
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I gave the phone to a service center (unofficial) they will try to flash the phone directly to memory

fastboot still locked. they can not do anything

fatax said:
fastboot still locked. they can not do anything
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that's a sad news. did they say anything?
what do they need to fix?

Vick78 said:
that's a sad news. did they say anything?
what do they need to fix?
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I do not know, but my acquaintance with 4pda wrote: Hello. It's JOY NEWS! We HAVE RISE ONE BRICK! So wait soon we will lay out the instruction how to raise. The phone will have to be dismantled.

I have now the same problem how did you solved the problem? Or is there generaly any solution?

cybertronixx said:
I have now the same problem how did you solved the problem? Or is there generaly any solution?
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Did you search on the forum before bumping a year-old thread?
So far there are 2 DFU guides, mine is the latest. (Google "dfu unbrick"). Though you might want to try an EDL cable before doing the process on the guide. Just use MiFlash or EDL Tool along with the cable, and you might fix it.

Noob can't unlock bootloader

Hi folks,
I just received my Essential Phone, purchased through amazon. As you recall, the Essential Phone was rumored to have an unlocked bootloader. This was confirmed by @essential confirming that it will, in a tweet.
However, this is not what I'm experiencing with the phone.
After powering it up and playing around a bit, I enabled USB debugging and linked it to my computer, where I have the latest (as of today) android platform tools installed. I rebooted to fastboot and tried to issue "fastboot oem unlock", as I did with my previous phone, a nexus 6p. However, it seems "oem" is no longer a valid subcommand of fastboot; it has been renamed to "flashing unlock", along with some other new-to-me commands:
Code:
$ fastboot --help
usage: fastboot [ <option> ] <command>
commands:
.....
flashing lock Locks the device. Prevents flashing.
flashing unlock Unlocks the device. Allows flashing
any partition except
bootloader-related partitions.
flashing lock_critical Prevents flashing bootloader-related
partitions.
flashing unlock_critical Enables flashing bootloader-related
partitions.
flashing get_unlock_ability Queries bootloader to see if the
device is unlocked.
flashing get_unlock_bootloader_nonce Queries the bootloader to get the
unlock nonce.
flashing unlock_bootloader <request> Issue unlock bootloader using request.
flashing lock_bootloader Locks the bootloader to prevent
bootloader version rollback.
The "flashing unlock" command looks interesting. Let's try that:
Code:
$ fastboot flashing unlock
...
FAILED (remote: Flashing Unlock is not allowed
)
finished. total time: 0.003s
Hmmm... I don't like the look of that. Well, let's see what "get_unlock_ability" says:
Code:
$ fastboot flashing get_unlock_ability
...
(bootloader) get_unlock_ability: 0
OKAY [ 0.000s]
finished. total time: 0.000s
Ok, that looks bad too. Let's try those other new commands and see if we can get anywhere...
Code:
$ fastboot flashing unlock_critical
...
FAILED (remote: Flashing Unlock is not allowed
)
finished. total time: 0.002s
Nope.
Code:
$ fastboot flashing get_unlock_bootloader_nonce
...
FAILED (remote: unknown command)
finished. total time: 0.000s
Double nope.
Well that's not encouraging. I don't claim to be any sort of expert in regards to unlocking phones, but I can't find any other methods using these tools, and Essential's docs aren't any help. I've contact their phone support but haven't heard back after about an hour. (They use some ridiculous system where you schedule a callback... Not happy.)
So, I'm feeling pretty upset. Let's be clear here:
Essential said this:
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But shipped a product with this:
Code:
$ fastboot flashing get_unlock_ability
...
(bootloader) get_unlock_ability: 0
OKAY [ 0.000s]
finished. total time: 0.000s

Did you turn on the allow unlocking toggle in developer options?

tw1tch175 said:
Did you turn on the allow unlocking toggle in developer options?
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Thanks, that did the trick

xMopx said:
Thanks, that did the trick
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So ...wich are the right steps and command d to unlock the bootloader?
thx

mastercut said:
So ...wich are the right steps and command d to unlock the bootloader?
thx
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1) Check the box next to OEM Unlockable.
2) Then reboot your phone to fastboot
3) In a command prompt within the adb folder: type -> fastboot flashing unlock
4) Use the volume button to click yes when prompted.
Cheers

frhoward said:
1) Check the box next to OEM Unlockable.
2) Then reboot your phone to fastboot
3) In a command prompt within the adb folder: type -> fastboot flashing unlock
4) Use the volume button to click yes when prompted.
Cheers
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I've tried all of these steps and once I get to the fastboot flashing unlock step my cmd prompt just hangs at waiting for device and I never get the option for "Yes." Instead I have Start, Recovery, Power off, etc.
What am I doing wrong?

DenverDroid said:
I've tried all of these steps and once I get to the fastboot flashing unlock step my cmd prompt just hangs at waiting for device and I never get the option for "Yes." Instead I have Start, Recovery, Power off, etc.
What am I doing wrong?
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First in fastboot type "fastboot devices" if a string of numbers answers it is ok otherwise you need fastboot driver ....have you cheked?

Hi guys, I have an issue with unlocking the bootloader. fastboot devices returns the device ID, but flashing unlock gives me failed, unknown command error. I cannot get it working. Any ideas?
/edit: changing PC's helped

Essential Phone stuck in Start up screen with Locked Bootloader
My Essential Phone is frozen at boot up screen while trying to Update the latest Android P Beta 3 ... I restarted the phone on promoting to do so after downloading the update and now I'm here stuck with boot up screen.
Boot loader: Locked
Please let me know if there is a way around this to get it back up !!
Pleaseeeee....
Thanks in advance!!

[email protected] said:
My Essential Phone is frozen at boot up screen while trying to Update the latest Android P Beta 3 ... I restarted the phone on promoting to do so after downloading the update and now I'm here stuck with boot up screen.
Boot loader: Locked
Please let me know if there is a way around this to get it back up !!
Pleaseeeee....
Thanks in advance!!
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If you've already waited for some time to pass, i would let it go dead, then plugin and allow it to power up on its own. I've only had limited success with this though. Other options are goto into recovery mode and factory reset.

wrecklesswun said:
If you've already waited for some time to pass, i would let it go dead, then plugin and allow it to power up on its own. I've only had limited success with this though. Other options are goto into recovery mode and factory reset.
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Yeah, I had such instances too in the past. But no luck this time...
My OEM locking is not switched on and I'm unable to sideload the OTA or Rest the phone to factory.

[guide] root le x626

First, Unlock Bootloader
Install TWRP for Le X626
Download Magisk or SuperSU
Put Magisk or SuperSU in internal storage
Reboot to TWRP
Install from zip
Choose Magisk (Recommended) or SuperSU
Reboot
source : tickernel.tk

Can you please post something similar for rooting Le2 X526 model?
I would like to install Magisk instead of supersu as I have heard the former is better.

How to install TWRP for x626 according to the site the OP recommends.
From the same website, only without the adlinks. No guarantees from me, if you go through the instructions from the OP you will end up getting the same information.
– Make sure your Bootloader is Unlocked, if you don’t know how to Unlock the Bootloader then please go to here and Unlock the Bootloader of your Device.
– Download the Latest TWRP Recovery Image from https://dbr.ee/TKKC
– Reboot into Fastboot/Bootloader Mode.
– Run The Following Command from a Command Prompt in the Same Folder in which you downloaded the TWRP Recovery Image (Change twrp le x626.img to recovery.img):
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot boot recovery.img
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onlytanmoy said:
Can you please post something similar for rooting Le2 X526 model?
I would like to install Magisk instead of supersu as I have heard the former is better.
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I can't, because it's have different chipset

okay, thanks for your response and clarification...cheers to that.

Hello,
I followed the instructions but I get this error message while install twrp, anyone have any ideas please?
C:\Users\Administrator\Downloads\fastboot>fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
target reported max download size of 134217728 bytes
sending ‘recovery’ (20480 KB)…
OKAY [ 9.809s]
writing ‘recovery’…
(bootloader) Fastboot oem devices is lock
(bootloader) Start unlock flow
(bootloader) Unlock Pass…continue to fastboot
OKAY [ 36.298s]
finished. total time: 53.258s
C:\Users\Administrator\Downloads\fastboot>fastboot boot recovery.img
downloading ‘boot.img’…
OKAY [ 7.198s]
booting…
(bootloader) Fastboot oem devices is unlock
(bootloader) Fastboot oem devices is unlock
(bootloader) Start lock flow
(bootloader) Lock Pass…continue to fastboot
FAILED (status read failed (Invalid argument))
finished. total time: 40.336s
C:\Users\Administrator\Downloads\fastboot>

tomfoley said:
Hello,
I followed the instructions but I get this error message while install twrp, anyone have any ideas please?
C:\Users\Administrator\Downloads\fastboot>fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
target reported max download size of 134217728 bytes
sending ‘recovery’ (20480 KB)…
OKAY [ 9.809s]
writing ‘recovery’…
(bootloader) Fastboot oem devices is lock
(bootloader) Start unlock flow
(bootloader) Unlock Pass…continue to fastboot
OKAY [ 36.298s]
finished. total time: 53.258s
C:\Users\Administrator\Downloads\fastboot>fastboot boot recovery.img
downloading ‘boot.img’…
OKAY [ 7.198s]
booting…
(bootloader) Fastboot oem devices is unlock
(bootloader) Fastboot oem devices is unlock
(bootloader) Start lock flow
(bootloader) Lock Pass…continue to fastboot
FAILED (status read failed (Invalid argument))
finished. total time: 40.336s
C:\Users\Administrator\Downloads\fastboot>
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Unlock bootloader first
What rom do u use?

Hi Tickernel, and thank you for replying
I unlocked the bootloader as per Step 1 above and that completed successfully.
Moving on to Step 2 I got the recovery image following your links which led me to 'twrp le x626.img' (20MB), which I renamed to recovery.img.
There are two commands to execute in step 2, the first went ok, the second did not succeed
tickernel said:
Unlock bootloader first
What rom do u use?
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tickernel said:
Unlock bootloader first
What rom do u use?
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tomfoley said:
Please see screenshot...
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Have u tried boot to recovery?
Press vol up + power

Hi again Tickernel and thank you for your patience
I haven't tried boot to recovery, what would I need to do exactly? I'd need an update.zip file right? Any one in particular??

tomfoley said:
Hi again Tickernel and thank you for your patience
I haven't tried boot to recovery, what would I need to do exactly? I'd need an update.zip file right? Any one in particular??
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After you flash the twrp, then boot into recovery by pressing vol up + power
You don't need update.zip

Hi Tickernel, so you're suggesting recovery in the sense of a total erasing of all apps and data? I'm willing to do it, but will make certain I have a backup first . Just want to confirm that this is what you think needs to be done.

tomfoley said:
Hi Tickernel, so you're suggesting recovery in the sense of a total erasing of all apps and data? I'm willing to do it, but will make certain I have a backup first . Just want to confirm that this is what you think needs to be done.
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I'm not suggesting to erase all your data, i'm just suggesting after you flash the twrp but don't straight go to recovery then press vol up + power. That's it

Glad I asked My issue is it will not flash TWRP. It fails on the step 'fastboot boot recovery.img'

tomfoley said:
Glad I asked My issue is it will not flash TWRP. It fails on the step 'fastboot boot recovery.img'
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Command 'fastboot boot recovery.img' is going boot to twrp. If you fail to do that, then just press vol up + power

Progress!! I switched to loading TWRP from a Windows OS to a Linux one and Fastboot completed without error. I have yet to complete the remainder of the steps but will do as soon as I get a chance. I'll report back. Thanks again Tickernel, looking forward to having a rooted device soon !

tomfoley said:
Progress!! I switched to loading TWRP from a Windows OS to a Linux one and Fastboot completed without error. I have yet to complete the remainder of the steps but will do as soon as I get a chance. I'll report back. Thanks again Tickernel, looking forward to having a rooted device soon !
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Yeah, you're welcome

Don't suppose kingroot or similar works? I'm very lazy lol

I also have this problem were it fails in "fastboot boot recovery.img" but not in commanding "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img"
what to do?? :crying:
thanks for the help

How to unlock a Moto G7 xt1962-6

I rebooted my G7 into fastboot to wipe the cache and I got stuck in it. I wasn't trying to load a new image or replace anything. When I try any option (Start, Restart Bootloader, Recovery mode, Factory Mode, etc) it fails with the following message in the log:
Code:
SSM: Android image rollback: 8.9
failed to validate boot image
ERROR: Failed to pass validation, backup to fastboot
Boot up failed
So, I downloaded adb/fastboot, got the drivers installed, and tried to download the latest image from https:__mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/river/official/RETEU/ and then tried to flash it.
When I try to replace boot.img:
Code:
C:\temp\moto-g7-firmware> fastboot flash boot boot.img
(bootloader) is-logical:boot_a: not found
Sending 'boot_a' (32768 KB) OKAY [ 0.990s]
Writing 'boot_a' (bootloader) Image boot failed validation
(bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote: '')
fastboot: error: Command failed
Well, that's probably because I didn't unlock my bootloader first? I didn't know I'd be doing this. Maybe there's a stock boot image that wouldn't cause me problems?
I tried to unlock my bootloader. I got my boot key but when I run:
Code:
C:\temp\moto-g7-firmware> fastboot oem unlock XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
(bootloader) Check 'Allow OEM Unlock' in Android Settings > Developer
(bootloader) Options
OKAY [ 0.021s]
Finished. Total time: 0.027s
Well, this sucks. I can't get into the phone to get to the Android Settings menu. I feel stuck. Does anybody have any ideas for me?

rsshilli said:
I rebooted my G7 into fastboot to wipe the cache and I got stuck in it. I wasn't trying to load a new image or replace anything. When I try any option (Start, Restart Bootloader, Recovery mode, Factory Mode, etc) it fails with the following message in the log:
Code:
SSM: Android image rollback: 8.9
failed to validate boot image
ERROR: Failed to pass validation, backup to fastboot
Boot up failed
So, I downloaded adb/fastboot, got the drivers installed, and tried to download the latest image from https:__mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/river/official/RETEU/ and then tried to flash it.
When I try to replace boot.img:
Code:
C:\temp\moto-g7-firmware> fastboot flash boot boot.img
(bootloader) is-logical:boot_a: not found
Sending 'boot_a' (32768 KB) OKAY [ 0.990s]
Writing 'boot_a' (bootloader) Image boot failed validation
(bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote: '')
fastboot: error: Command failed
Well, that's probably because I didn't unlock my bootloader first? I didn't know I'd be doing this. Maybe there's a stock boot image that wouldn't cause me problems?
I tried to unlock my bootloader. I got my boot key but when I run:
Code:
C:\temp\moto-g7-firmware> fastboot oem unlock XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
(bootloader) Check 'Allow OEM Unlock' in Android Settings > Developer
(bootloader) Options
OKAY [ 0.021s]
Finished. Total time: 0.027s
Well, this sucks. I can't get into the phone to get to the Android Settings menu. I feel stuck. Does anybody have any ideas for me?
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/general/general/update-moto-lenovo-moto-smart-assistant-t3951714/

Thank you for the response. Unfortunately, LMSA doesn't work either . It says "This device isn't supported". I have no idea why not.
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rsshilli said:
Thank you for the response. Unfortunately, LMSA doesn't work either . It says "This device isn't supported". I have no idea why not.
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It seems that your USB debugging or OEM unlock toggle was un-ticked.
Do you have recovery available to format/reset device?
RSDLite doesn't work with your model?

Negative
Nope. I can't seem to get RSD Lite to work on Windows 10 to recognize my phone .

rsshilli said:
Nope. I can't seem to get RSD Lite to work on Windows 10 to recognize my phone .
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It is possible to flash the stock firmware while the bootloader is locked.
BUT: You can't only flash a single image, like the boot.img. You must execute the whole fastboot commands in the same order as you can find in the flashfile.xml inside the firmware.zip!!
I don't know why, but only single commands do not work.
BEFORE TRYING THIS: Make sure you flash the correct firmware! IT MUST be the same build as currently installed!! No RETAIL version or an older build version!

Well, that's weird
Huh. I tried LMSA tonight again just for fun and it worked fine this time. It found the image, downloaded it, and reflashed the phone to factory settings. Yay! I'm back in. I tried it many times before. I know my firmware updated on the phone a few days before this happened. I guess I just needed to wait for a bit. Thank you everybody.
Ryan

WoKoschekk said:
It is possible to flash the stock firmware while the bootloader is locked.
BUT: You can't only flash a single image, like the boot.img. You must execute the whole fastboot commands in the same order as you can find in the flashfile.xml inside the firmware.zip!!
I don't know why, but only single commands do not work.
BEFORE TRYING THIS: Make sure you flash the correct firmware! IT MUST be the same build as currently installed!! No RETAIL version or an older build version!
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For next time, how does one find the exact firmware needed? I could never figure that out.

rsshilli said:
For next time, how does one find the exact firmware needed? I could never figure that out.
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Code:
fastboot getvar all