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Huawei Ascend W1 & Windows Phone 8.1 = it works!

Hello all you consumers and developers,
As you may or may not know, everyone trying to update to Windows Phone 8.1 via the Developer Preview got the dreaded 80183309 error, which means "The update was download, but couldn't be opened".
I took a risk and installed the Russian ROM people were talking about at the Microsoft Community and check the post by FedorMaslak - translation required Russian - English) on page 43.
Here is how you do it:
Step one - Flash the ROM using the tools in the forum entry above.
Step two - Download General Distribution Release 2 (GDR2) OTA via phone update
Step three - Download Preview for Developers
Step four - Activate the Preview for Developers and install GDR3.
Step five - Once installed, you will see Update 1/2 installing on your device, this is for preparation for WP8.1
Step six - Check for updates and Windows Phone 8.1 will install!
I have made a video with WP8.1 running on the Huawei Ascend W1, which is available by searching RYANODONNELLUKF on YouTube.
(Sorry, XDA-Developers wouldn't let me post outside links...)

What tool?

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pipelja said:
What tool?
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He probably means the QPST tools found in this thread:
forums(DOT)wpcentral(DOT)com/huawei-ascend-w1/229445-those-who-get-their-w1-market-locked-china(DOT)html

We have too successfully update Huawei W1 OS to Windows Phone 8.1 Preview for Developer.
Examples, and more Info

detheffe RICHARD
Please, can someone give me the rom with wp8.1 for my huawei w1? Becouse it's not possible to install via preview developers.

eni_vol89 said:
Please, can someone give me the rom with wp8.1 for my huawei w1? Becouse it's not possible to install via preview developers.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2686053

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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2686053
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thank you for the link, but i've tried to flash my phone following the steps. The first step it's ok, but when i try to launch the file wp8cruu.exe gives me the following error: "Cannot open device "Qualcomm MMC Storage USB Device" Error 109. So i thought to install directly the 8.1 but for installa this rom i need the .app file of the rom. If do you know a method to install directly the rom without the extension .app, please tell me. Sorry for my english and thank you for the support.

I finally resolved doing the procedure in another computer with windows 8.1 64 bit. Befor i've used windows 7 64bit and in the second step was impossible to continue. Thank you again for the support.

Windows Phone Internals - Unlock bootloader, enable Root Access, create Custom ROM

I am proud to announce the immediate availability of Windows Phone Internals 1.0. This tool allows you to unlock the bootloader of selected Lumia Windows Phone models. After unlocking the bootloader, you can enable Root Access on the phone or create and flash Custom ROM's. I created two video's to demonstrate the features of the tool.
Root Access allows you to load your own homebrew software onto the phone with high privileges. Apps can escape from their sandboxes. The tool can also create backup-images of the phone and access the file-system in Mass Storage mode. The tool supports most versions of Windows Phone 8.1 and Windows 10 Mobile. For a complete list of supported phones and Operating Systems have a look at the Getting Started section of the tool.
The download package also contains an SDK, which helps you to easily access the filesystem and registry on the phone from your own homebrew app.
The tool, SDK and video's are available on my new website:
www.wpinternals.net
Update december 23rd:
Windows Phone Internals version 1.1 is released. It has a fix for the audio-issue when Root Access is enabled and it supports Root Access on the latest Windows 10 Mobile build 10.0.10586.36. You can find the new version of the tool in the Download section on wpinternals.net
It seems there were extra integrity checks for playing media. I fixed this for audio-playback. I will create a generic fix later, but this will work for now. If you already have Root Access and you experience the Audio-issue, just "Enable Root Access" again on the phone.
Update december 29th:
A small update this time. Changes in this version:
Compatibility improvement for Windows 7. In previous versions "Enable Root Access" could result in "Failed to enable Root Access on MainOS".
"Restore bootloader" now uses a different Flashing interface. Previously, when you restored the bootloader, you were forced to do a full flash afterwards. With this new method you can keep your current Windows Phone installation. Remember that you need to disable Root Access before you restore the bootloader.
Many small fixes and tweaks.

FAQ
If your question is not answered here, please watch my instruction video's and read the "Getting started" section in my tool. I spent a lot of time to explain everything. If you have more questions, they are probably already answered there.
Can we run Android on Lumia now?
Why people ask this is beyond me. If you want Android, buy an Android phone. If you still want it, it will be a big challenge. You can remove UEFI, EFIESP, MainOS and Data partitions and then add hboot and other Android partitions. But then you would still need Android drivers for the Lumia components.
Which Lumia's are supported by the tool?
Lumia 520, 521, 525, 620, 625, 720, 820, 920, 925, 928, 1020 and 1320 are supported. These bootloaders can be unlocked.
Which OS versions are supported?
For these OS versions Root Access can be enabled. To enable Root Access, the bootloader must be unlocked first.
8.10.12393.890
8.10.12397.895
8.10.14219.341
8.10.14226.359
8.10.14234.375
8.10.15116.125
8.10.15148.160
10.0.10512.1000
10.0.10536.1004
10.0.10549.4
10.0.10581.0
10.0.10586.11
10.0.10586.36
I will add support for new versions when they get released.
Why are other Lumia's not supported?
Other Lumia's have different CPU architectures. And these come with different bootloaders. Some of my hacks depend on the implementation of these bootloaders. Some of my hacks won't work on different bootloaders. I need to find new hacks for these bootloaders. I will try that, but I can't predict when that is ready. The tool has implemented all the basics. So adding new hacks will be easier.
Why are other brands not supported?
Same reason. Some hacks work different. I will try to add support for other brands. But I don't know when it is ready.
I need Emergency Flash Loaders. Where can I get them?
This search should yield relevant results:
https://www.google.com/search?q=%22lumia%22+%22emergency%22+%22hex%22
I need an Engineering SBL3. Where can I get it?
This search should yield relevant results:
https://www.google.com/search?q=%22engineering+sbl3s%22
You can download a full Engineering ROM or a separate SBL3 file. If you select an FFU file in the tool, the tool will extract the SBL3 from the FFU. SBL3 contains hardware-profiles of the phone and it initializes the hardware. Therefore you should only use an alternative SBL3 if it came from a phone that is at least the same brand and CPU architecture as your phone.
I can't find a matching Engineering SBL3. Can I still unlock my phone?
Yes. The alternative SBL3 is optional. You can still unlock your bootloader and flash Custom ROM's. But you will not have Mass Storage Mode. So you won't be able to enable Root Access directly on the phone or make a full backup-image of the phone. But you can still flash Custom ROM's and enable Root Access on the Custom ROM's. Use the second method from my "Unlock" video.
I unlocked my phone and now my audio is gone. Why?
This is an issue with Root Access in Windows Phone Internals 1.0. Update to Windows Phone Internals 1.1 and then choose "Enable Root Access" again.
Can I SIM-unlock my phone with this tool?
No. SIM-unlock is illegal in some countries. I don't support SIM-unlock.

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Great job @Heathcliff74! The king is back!

Simply amazing! Made a donation to honour your work! Hope other devs use this to push the bounderies of the os!

@Heathcliff74 THX, you are amazing :good: I'll be waiting for support other models (eg X3X series).

Awesome stuff, can't wait to see the potential fruits of this development! Thanks @Heathcliff74

Is possibile to change Lumia PRODUCT CODE too?
Thanks

super big news
Thank you very much my friend

good job but where the find flashing loder .i have ffu of my phone..

is it possible to unlock bootloader in windows 10 mobile.?? i have lumia 525 which is supported but i don't have ffu for windows 10 mobile..if i flash my phone with wp8 ffu ,the is it possible to update my phone to w10 mobile.??need a reply..

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good job but where the find flashing loder .i have ffu of my phone..
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Riyad_ said:
is it possible to unlock bootloader in windows 10 mobile.?? i have lumia 525 which is supported but i don't have ffu for windows 10 mobile..if i flash my phone with wp8 ffu ,the is it possible to update my phone to w10 mobile.??need a reply..
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Download the tool, go to the "Getting started" and read thoroughly. These questions are answered there.
@Riyad_ , the short answer is: Yes, it is possible to update and to Windows 10 Mobile and unlock it. Follow the instructions.

@Riyad_ , the short answer is: Yes, it is possible to update and to Windows 10 Mobile and unlock it. Follow the instructions.[/QUOTE]
ya found my answer. but i have another question. im in now w10m build 10586.if i unlock bootloader then i update my phone to new w10m build(after release) ,the bootloader unlock will remain or not.??
N.B. - in the app u said to disable auto update in phone that's why i m asking.thanks..

thanks heathcliff. great work. :good:

Very very nice Cliff

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Would this make dualbooting Windows 10 Mobile and Android possible on Lumia ?

i think i found a "bug". i am using an lumia 1020 with the newest windows 10 mobile build. the lumia 1020 is at&t branded and sim unlocked, but your software says under phone - info that the sim is stock locked. also i dont think the bootloader unlock or the flash of a custom firmware will with an an branded phone or does it now ?
also, it isnt really important, but you should in your software under getting started maybe link the "windows device recovery tool" instead of the abandoned "lumia software recovery tool". anotherthing: windows startscreen gives me a warning if i start the programm as the publisher of the tool is unknown and chrome warns me too that the downloaded archive from your website could probably be a virus.
other than that: awesome. thanks

Finally! Thank you very much!

Does this mean Android on Lumia coming soon?

Need some perfection to dual boot windows mobile and android

hello, for a week I try to make a dual boot winodws 10 mobile and android, the method I used is like this:
1) I downloaded the rom (android x86 for pc) and i changed the kernel to adopt it for lumia 950.
2) I downloaded the official ROM (windows 10 mobile) I extracted the BCD file and I edit it with easybcd so that it loads autoneogrub0.mbr (which is supposed to start android).
3) replace the BCD file found in windows / boot / efi / bcd with the new file.
4) Copy the rom android.iso and NST / AutoNeoGrubmbr in c:
but after restarting my android rom installation does not start, so I said why not share this work and that other developper helps me perfect this method.

Mehdi008 said:
hello, for a week I try to make a dual boot winodws 10 mobile and android, the method I used is like this:
1) I downloaded the rom (android x86 for pc) and i changed the kernel to adopt it for lumia 950.
2) I downloaded the official ROM (windows 10 mobile) I extracted the BCD file and I edit it with easybcd so that it loads autoneogrub0.mbr (which is supposed to start android).
3) replace the BCD file found in windows / boot / efi / bcd with the new file.
4) Copy the rom android.iso and NST / AutoNeoGrubmbr in c:
but after restarting my android rom installation does not start, so I said why not share this work and that other developper helps me perfect this method.
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While you don't have an unlocked boot loader you surely can't do this .
I don't have time to play with it but maybe W10 ARM Iso for RS4 is a better choice to try .
Because it supports Secure boot so I think it should work without an unlocked boot loader

ngame said:
While you don't have an unlocked boot loader you surely can't do this .
I don't have time to play with it but maybe W10 ARM Iso for RS4 is a better choice to try .
Because it supports Secure boot so I think it should work without an unlocked boot loader
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Thank you it's a good idea, but i don't find the arm version in windows insider just 32 and 64 bits, what version should i download ?

Mehdi008 said:
Thank you it's a good idea, but i don't find the arm version in windows insider just 32 and 64 bits, what version should i download ?
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The link I downloaded it is gone for now unfortunately .
My upload speed is really not good but I will try to upload it tonight .

ngame said:
The link I downloaded it is gone for now unfortunately .
My upload speed is really not good but I will try to upload it tonight .
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thank i have found a download link i will try to boot it today.

ngame said:
The link I downloaded it is gone for now unfortunately .
My upload speed is really not good but I will try to upload it tonight .
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thank you i have found a download link i will try to boot it today.

Lumia 950 boot loop

Hello.
My Lumia 950 dual sim went into boot loop and can't start. It shows Microsoft logo, then blue windows, vibrate once and again Microsoft logo. I tried key combination to hard reset - didn't work.
Then I tried with Windows Device Recovery Tool - it finished instalation, but nothing.
With Windows Phone Image Designer I flashed some ffu file for my phone - also nothing.
Does anyone have some idea how can I recover my phone.
Thanks in advance.

I had a similar problem with my 950XL when it installed a bad ROM sent out by Windows Insiders. After the 10th try or so with the Windows Device Recovery Tool the phone finally took it and I was back in business. If you are still having a problem you could try repeating the method several times. I did it as I had few resources available to me at the time, but it worked.

Thanks for reply.
I tried several times with WDRT, but today I'll keep trying.

Ya, keep trying, as I said it took me at least 10 tries to get it. After each fail I would start the next attempt without stopping. Anyway, good luck with this. They are still nice phones to carry around.

rlydiard said:
Ya, keep trying, as I said it took me at least 10 tries to get it. After each fail I would start the next attempt without stopping. Anyway, good luck with this. They are still nice phones to carry around.
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I spent many hours trying to get my device to fully load into Windows. Eventually, I removed the USB cable (I had been repeatedly trying to solve the issue using the Windows Device Recovery tool), and removed my SD card and my SIM card from the device. To my surprise, soon after I attached the battery and replaced the back cover, the device rebooted and entered the Windows language configuration screen. True, I had to reconfigure many settings, and there was also a problem in restoring from the online backup, but it does seem to work, although I have yet to power down and re-attach the SD card and SIM.
When I went into Phone update I could see that there are updates available - Windows 10 Mobile (10.0.14393.1066). I am hesitant to allow this to download in case it was this update which caused the issue previously.
Do any of you have this update already installed? Is it responsible for the issue we are discussing?
I just checked once again the information shown by the Windows Device Recovery tool. This is what it shows:
Model: Lumia 950 Dual SIM
Firmware version: 01078.00053.16236.35022
Operating system version: 10586.13169
I am rather confused - it says that this is the same version available on the server, and that I have the latest version, yet Windows informs me that Windows 10 Mobile (10.0.14393.1066) is available for download?????
Also, can anyone please tell me where to find the ROM downloaded by the Windows Device Recovery tool in Windows 10x64? I think it might be useful to have this stored as a ROM backup on another drive, in addition to the fact that being quite a large file it is presently taking up far too much space on my C: drive, so I would like to be able to delete it once I have backed it up to another drive.
Thank you.
David

truth57 said:
Also, can anyone please tell me where to find the ROM downloaded by the Windows Device Recovery tool in Windows 10x64? I think it might be useful to have this stored as a ROM backup on another drive, in addition to the fact that being quite a large file it is presently taking up far too much space on my C: drive, so I would like to be able to delete it once I have backed it up to another drive.
Thank you.
David
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There you go.. Follow this and read through it..
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2515453
THis is NOT my guide
Good luck

Bricked Lumia 950XL and Windows Device Recovery Tool EOL

I've bricked 950XL and in the device manger i can see the qualcomm serial device
Now i wanted to download the Windows Device Recovery Tool
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I have no idea how i can recover my phone

mathewm said:
I've bricked 950XL and in the device manger i can see the qualcomm serial device
Now i wanted to download the Windows Device Recovery Tool
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bad news microsoft has finally retired the Windows Device Recovery Tool and the last only method to recover a lumia device
according to this thread in Microsoft forum (In Spanish) and is for the end of support of W10M in 2020
From what I understand there is not an installer that does not use the internet as well as the drivers to be able to recover the device
I quote verbatim what he meant
"I can tell you that the Windows Device Recovery Tool is no longer available for download, nor is it functional on computers that are still installed, due to the end of the life cycle of Windows Phone 8.1 in June 2019 and the end Windows 10 mobile support cycle in June 2020"
Sorry for those bad news but I had an lumia 640xl and in order to test windows rt or windows ARM I need the WDRT for drivers and to downgrade my device to WP8.1

MauriJ2001 said:
bad news microsoft has finally retired the Windows Device Recovery Tool and the last only method to recover a lumia device
according to this thread in Microsoft forum (In Spanish) and is for the end of support of W10M in 2020
From what I understand there is not an installer that does not use the internet as well as the drivers to be able to recover the device
I quote verbatim what he meant
"I can tell you that the Windows Device Recovery Tool is no longer available for download, nor is it functional on computers that are still installed, due to the end of the life cycle of Windows Phone 8.1 in June 2019 and the end Windows 10 mobile support cycle in June 2020"
Sorry for those bad news but I had an lumia 640xl and in order to test windows rt or windows ARM I need the WDRT for drivers and to downgrade my device to WP8.1
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good news.
I could download the file from Microsoft and install it.
The download only worked with my Android Smart Phone (don't know why)
The installation worked too!
Test with the phone i can do in 2 hours

I tried to recover the phone
Possible with instructions
Bricked 950XL
Hi, It seem my 950 is dead brick, when I plug it vibrate, then nothing. No light on sceen, no logo. At least windows seem to recognize an unknow device. To get it back, I tried to follow the tutorial on lumiafirmware website. thor2 -mode...
forum.xda-developers.com
but after the WDRT said... Waiting for reconnection the phone ist no shown anymore in the device manager.
I think now it is completely dead

mathewm said:
I tried to recover the phone
Possible with instructions
Bricked 950XL
Hi, It seem my 950 is dead brick, when I plug it vibrate, then nothing. No light on sceen, no logo. At least windows seem to recognize an unknow device. To get it back, I tried to follow the tutorial on lumiafirmware website. thor2 -mode...
forum.xda-developers.com
but after the WDRT said... Waiting for reconnection the phone ist no shown anymore in the device manager.
I think now it is completely dead
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I think (I'm newbie in Windows mobile development) the phone has a sudden death at this point you can only recover the phone using programming tools or JTAG
Check again if you can enter to download or serial mode and reflash using the Thor2 method or with windows phone internals if not the phone needs to be recovered with JTAG method
This my opinion and can or can't be asserted (based I'm my experience with android phones I didn't see a hard brick on lumia devices)

Did you succeed or do you need further help?
Best regards, Joachim