[Q] What would you expect, in a good Toolbox?? - Samsung Galaxy Nexus

Hey guys!!
I'm developing a Root Helper (See my signature)
Now I want you, to decide, would you think, would enrichen my Root Helper...
Or, tell me; what do expect, from a good toolbox (My Root Helper...)
What would make you more eager, to use it?
Additions:​
I've taken some notes, and I think all of your ideas are good
And, here is another question: You wanted me, to explain, what which tool does, right?
Well, how would you prefer it? As a messagebox, before the program starts; or as a dialog, that pops up, whilst the program is running?
Or; should I put it as a tooltip?
The choice is your!!! The more you "vote" for whichever option, the higher the chance, I will add that to the program

familyguy59 said:
Hey guys!!
I'm developing a Root Helper (See my signature)
Now I want you, to decide, would you think, would enrichen my Root Helper...
Or, tell me; what do expect, from a good toolbox (My Root Helper...)
What would make you more eager, to use it?
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Multiple recovery options
Easy for n00b use (packages drivers in and uninstalls drivers that cause problems)
Automatic updates for the toolbox
Install Rom of choice or one with easy download from the toolbox
Kernel Options - Advanced user only disclaimer
md5 checker
Obviously backup and restore - maybe works tightly with backup and pulls new backups when the phone is connected to store on pc (just in case)
Radio updater - Radio of choice
That's all I have for now, just a few ideas that might make it pretty extensive.

thacounty said:
Multiple recovery options
Easy for n00b use (packages drivers in and uninstalls drivers that cause problems)
Automatic updates for the toolbox
Install Rom of choice or one with easy download from the toolbox
Kernel Options - Advanced user only disclaimer
md5 checker
Obviously backup and restore - maybe works tightly with backup and pulls new backups when the phone is connected to store on pc (just in case)
Radio updater - Radio of choice
That's all I have for now, just a few ideas that might make it pretty extensive.
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Easy for n00b use (packages drivers in and uninstalls drivers that cause problems) -> Have got that done
Automatic updates for the toolbox -> Working on that ^^
Install Rom of choice or one with easy download from the toolbox -> Got that, too
Kernel Options - Advanced user only disclaimer -> It's a good idea, and would fit perfectly, to the ADB shell options ^^
Obviously backup and restore - maybe works tightly with backup and pulls new backups when the phone is connected to store on pc (just in case) -> That was pretty much, the first thing, I put in, in both versions ^^
Radio updater - Radio of choice -> Also, a very good idea
Thanks, for the answer It's very much appreciated!! ^^

familyguy59 said:
Easy for n00b use (packages drivers in and uninstalls drivers that cause problems) -> Have got that done
Automatic updates for the toolbox -> Working on that ^^
Install Rom of choice or one with easy download from the toolbox -> Got that, too
Kernel Options - Advanced user only disclaimer -> It's a good idea, and would fit perfectly, to the ADB shell options ^^
Obviously backup and restore - maybe works tightly with backup and pulls new backups when the phone is connected to store on pc (just in case) -> That was pretty much, the first thing, I put in, in both versions ^^
Radio updater - Radio of choice -> Also, a very good idea
Thanks, for the answer It's very much appreciated!! ^^
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Awesome, guess I should have read through what you had first! Looks like its going to be a great toolbox!

thacounty said:
Awesome, guess I should have read through what you had first! Looks like its going to be a great toolbox!
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Well, I'm hoping, that it will keep getting better, and better ^^
And, this is one of my priorities; always ask the consumer

What I would like to see in a toolbox is this:
When you click on an option, say, "unlock bootloader" for example, I would like the toolbox to produce a pop-up describing how this is being done, something like: "This option reboots your device into fastboot mode (which you can do yourself by holding volume up and volume down and then pressing and holding power), and then issues the following command from a command prompt: fastboot oem unlock. This will produce a prompt on your device which you will have to accept or decline." etc. etc.
I would like to see this for everything option available in a toolbox, e.g., flashing a ROM, flashing a kernel, wiping, etc., etc..
This is the only way that we help people learn anything. If we just made everything 1-click, with no explanations, we are breeding ignorance, lack of knowledge, lack of troubleshooting ability, and lack of desire to learn... and a proliferation of "OMG I haz briked my fone" threads.

I agree with efrant. It should be informative and educational as well as functional. Possibly, though, to make it less annoying, make the popups appear only on first use of each of the commands. Also, perhaps make an option to just show all the information at once on demand.

FredFS456 said:
I agree with efrant. It should be informative and educational as well as functional. Possibly, though, to make it less annoying, make the popups appear only on first use of each of the commands. Also, perhaps make an option to just show all the information at once on demand.
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Well, in my opinion, there is explanation, enough. But that is probably just a personal matter. There are options, to wipe, flash etc...
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA

efrant said:
What I would like to see in a toolbox is this:
When you click on an option, say, "unlock bootloader" for example, I would like the toolbox to produce a pop-up describing how this is being done, something like: "This option reboots your device into fastboot mode (which you can do yourself by holding volume up and volume down and then pressing and holding power), and then issues the following command from a command prompt: fastboot oem unlock. This will produce a prompt on your device which you will have to accept or decline." etc. etc.
I would like to see this for everything option available in a toolbox, e.g., flashing a ROM, flashing a kernel, wiping, etc., etc..
This is the only way that we help people learn anything. If we just made everything 1-click, with no explanations, we are breeding ignorance, lack of knowledge, lack of troubleshooting ability, and lack of desire to learn... and a proliferation of "OMG I haz briked my fone" threads.
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Basically this. Some guide that pops up and tells step by step what the manual commands are. 1clicks perpetuate noobs, redundant threads and nerd rage.
zippity doo da.

Multiple recovery options
Easy for n00b use (packages drivers in and uninstalls drivers that cause problems)
Automatic updates for the toolbox
Install Rom of choice or one with easy download from the toolbox
Kernel Options - Advanced user only disclaimer
md5 checker
Obviously backup and restore - maybe works tightly with backup and pulls new backups when the phone is connected to store on pc (just in case)
Radio updater - Radio of choice
That's all I have for now, just a few ideas that might make it pretty extensive.[/QUOTE]
All of the above plus the option to relock bootloader and restore the phone using a stock image incase it needs to be returned for warranty

niallmcg said:
Multiple recovery options
Easy for n00b use (packages drivers in and uninstalls drivers that cause problems)
Automatic updates for the toolbox
Install Rom of choice or one with easy download from the toolbox
Kernel Options - Advanced user only disclaimer
md5 checker
Obviously backup and restore - maybe works tightly with backup and pulls new backups when the phone is connected to store on pc (just in case)
Radio updater - Radio of choice
That's all I have for now, just a few ideas that might make it pretty extensive.
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All of the above plus the option to relock bootloader and restore the phone using a stock image incase it needs to be returned for warranty[/QUOTE]
Dang dude. He will need a toolkit for the toolkit. And a crew. Lol.
zippity doo da.

EFS backup and restore for those that may be scared of adb and/or lazy.
Since this is a "Samsung" phone, EFS is (too) easily borked for random/inexplicable reasons.

fail safe file manager to copy files to your phone. I've had a couple of times where I thought I transfered gapps over and then realized as i was flashing a rom it was not there. luckily I was able to boot the phone and then transfer the file and do recovery again.

Flukester69 said:
fail safe file manager to copy files to your phone. I've had a couple of times where I thought I transfered gapps over and then realized as i was flashing a rom it was not there. luckily I was able to boot the phone and then transfer the file and do recovery again.
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FWIW you can transfer files to your phone via adb when you're in recovery.

mudferret said:
FWIW you can transfer files to your phone via adb when you're in recovery.
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True. I don't like using adb though.

mudferret said:
FWIW you can transfer files to your phone via adb when you're in recovery.
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What ever happened to being able to mount storage device to PC in recovery? That is missed.

thacounty said:
What ever happened to being able to mount storage device to PC in recovery? That is missed.
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The Galaxy Nexus does not support USB Mass Storage mode.

Ok. So I got many options, to add
But, @rbiter is right ^^ I'll need a toolbox, for the "toolbox" xD
But no worrys. I'll get it sorted!!

First off I agree with the comments above about extra help menus to guide each step for n00bs. My idea for a toolkit add on if it is even possable, is to be able to customize the themes on different ROMs.. Like to change all ics blue to green or red.. There are more ROMs now that have been blacked out/inverted but the choices of themes are limited..

XtreemDroid said:
First off I agree with the comments above about extra help menus to guide each step for n00bs. My idea for a toolkit add on if it is even possable, is to be able to customize the themes on different ROMs.. Like to change all ics blue to green or red.. There are more ROMs now that have been blacked out/inverted but the choices of themes are limited..
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Well, there are help menus, for ADB and fastboot ^^
It's easy for n00bs...
I've added fastboot and ADB commands (ADB/fastboot help menus...)
But I'm still waiting for the answer, to my question...

Related

[GSM + CDMA]Beatsleigher's Root Helper. Getting root access, has never been easier!!!

NOTE: I DO NOT HAVE WINDOWS, AT THE MOMENT! THE DEVELOPEMENT HAS STOPPED TEMPORARILY!! I'M SORRY FOR THIS!
Welcome to the original thread, of Beatsleigher's Root Helper!!​
This program is completely free, with no Xtra options for donators...
What this program will do:​Well this program is designed for beginners, and advanced users.
Beginners, can learn, about flashing. And learn, what to do, to get a custom ROM running...
Advanced users & pros, have a few more options, they can flash their ROMs, even some advanced options, like RadioOptions (If you know, what that is).
If you need to setup ADB drivers, then follow the steps, in the ADB -> Help menu!!
List of features:​Several Reboot options,
Backup/Restore
Unlock bootloader (fastboot)
Relock bootloader (fastboot)
Root (ADB+fastboot)
Flash recovery (fastboot)
All-in-one solutions (Some new ones, again ^^)
Using a complete GUI!
Very explicit detailing of what the program is currently doing!
Install drivers - (USB + ADB/fastboot drivers)
List of ROMs/kernels
Help menus
Install apps, as user apps.
Install apps, as system apps.
Push files, to SD.
Flash ROMs.
Flash stock ROM.
Context menus!!
And much, much more!
What's to expect:​In-program E-Mail subscription, to get notified about updates.
User experience program…
More updates
Requirements::[/CENTER]
This program requires following, to run:
.net framework +Ver. 3.5 (SP1)
.net framework 3.5 Client Profile
.net framework 4.0 Client Profile
Windows Installer ver. 3.1 & 4.5
It uses just over 30 MB of RAM (Excluding the scripts) on average.
CPU usage is at 5% at the moment
If RAM usage goes over 90%, the program WILL shut down... (Not the computer)
ADB is the ONLY background process, used by BRH (The only 3rd party process)
FAQ:​Q:When installing the drivers, why do I need to change my system configuration?
A:You need to configure your machine, to notice the device, but to leave it alone, instead of looking for, and downloading drivers for it. This just confuses the computer, meaning you can't do anything in the bootloader, because Windows Update doesn't yet have the needed drivers...
Q: Why have you gone over to making a GUI? The batch files, were just fine...
A: I'm going over to making a GUI, because it is easier to use, less work. And I have the option, to just, drag & drop a button, write two lines of code, to make the button functional and then it's just a matter of creating the batch file, converting it to an EXE. Easy as pie. Whereas, with the batch files, to create one more option, you have to write 6 lines of code, then the batch file, and then half of the stuff doesn't work properly, because you didn't debug... If you know, what I mean...
Q: Why are there so many files???
A: This program needs so many files, so it can perform different processes/options/tasks
. But it isn't hard, to find out, what file, does which job
Q: Why is there only a version for windows??
A: I am working on a version, for Mac users, but it will take some time. I'm glad to be nearly finished, with the Windows version
Q: I want to donate to you, but you won't allow it. Why?
A: I don't accept any donations, because I only wrote the program to flash files on to your phone... I don't want to take credit for things, that other people did.
Instead of trying to donate to me, donate to chainfire, ChainsDD, and Kousik Dutta; for creating such brilliant recoverys, Apps (like superuser and ROM Manager) and ROMs...
BTW: If you really want to donate (which you won't ), you can send me some albums ^^ I need house music, to work.. And all my songs/albums have been listened dead -.-
Q: Do you mind if I use this program for commercial use, and post videos(tutorials) on Youtube?
A: As long as you DO NOT create mirrors, and let me know, I'm not that fussed... But then please post the link of the video to me, so that I can tell you if I like the way you did it, or not.
Q: When are you gonna stop talking about things, that don't interrest anyone (the FAQ)??
A: Now, but still thx for reading, other good questions will be posted here, aswell...
Thanks:​Many thanks to Kouschik Dutta for creating the recoveries for near-to all Android phones. Yo the man!
And not to forget the awsome app: ROM Manager ^^
Thanks to my good friend Accendare (baddinski), for creating the splashscreen. I appreciate it much
Thanks to Google, for creating the AOSP, for the great developers, to create even greater ROMs, for us!
Also, thanks to Google, for buying Android, and making suh a (rather) bug-free OS!!
If I forgot anyone, please let me know immediatly!!
Downloads:​
If you want to flash stock firmware, you will need to install this. This contains all the neccessary files/folders you need:
GSM: to be downloaded, by clicking this...
CDMA: to be downloaded here...
Current version (From the 28.03.2012 02:58 GMT +!) is 2.6.5.5.
There are some new and juicy features, that have come in this update. Especially, for those fellow developers So, give this a try, if you're not too busy ^^ Download here
Before updating, please run this...
Fulll release!! Version 3.0.0.8!!
It's an ISO image. I'll provide a link, to power ISO, should you not have an Image-mounting software, on your computer… If you have Windows 8 CP, you do NOT Need this…
Well, I hope, you will enjoy this new version!!
Download: Beatslei9gher's Root Helper_Install_CD Power ISO 5
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If you want to see more, download it
Installer:​The installer will install to your C:\ drive. Some older scripts, are still working with "%homedrive%" so, to make sure, that everything is working, please make sure, that your homedrive is your C:\ drive. Or, if you have a seperate C:\ drive (like me), copy a copy, of the "Beatsleigher_root_helper" folder, to your homedrive. Then it should do the trick. By the tiome, the program is released properly (full) all scripts should be working with "C:\".
Should you have NOT got a C:\ drive, because your homedrive is named differently/you deleted the C:\ partition, see: installation help.
Requests:​If you have any requestes (features, etc.), please PM me, or send me an E-Mail!!
Please read!!:​
Befor moaning, that there are not enough ROMs/kernels, remember, since 2.6D ALPHA, you can flash both kernels & ROMs via ADB & fastboot!
Download, and see for yourself
Changelog:
Verison 3.0.0.8 (Full release):
All scripts were re-written...
A few changes...
Full release(!!!)
Version 2.6.5.7 (BETA) [Minor 3]
Working context menus!! (On selected forms)
And that was really about it.
Version 2.6.5.5 (BETA) [Minor 2]:
Added some juicy developer features! (Using the ADB shell)
A few options, for n00bs, are in there, aswell...
Added options, to the ADB menu.
Added a complete new form. (Dev. options)
Added a few more scripts. Making the update zise about 6MB, on your HDD
Removed some buggy code.
When navigating, from ADB menu to Dev. Menu, ADB menu closes, but can be re-opened from the "File" menu.
Dev. menu has also got CPU/RAM usage detector!
Download, for more changelog
Version 2.6.5.4 (BETA) [Minor]:
Working progressbars(!!!)
Added CPU/RAM usage detection.
ADB menu has got a makeover.
Added option to enable/disable CPU/RAM usage detection in fastboot menu...
Fixed bug in ADB help menu.
Cleansed the code (again)
I probably forgot the rest, or just find out, for yourself
Version 2.6.5.3 (BETA):
Removed bug that caused phone crash, whilst prompting device name.
Cleansed the code.
Removed two un-used forms.
Repaired the menustripbutton.
Added scripts, to update package.
Removed other scripts, from update package.
Compressed some, of the files (drivers, executables)
Using traditional installer, again.
Installation path set to: C:\Beatsleigher_root_helper\
Version 2.6.5.2 (BETA):
Fastboot menu fully working.
Fastboot help menu, is popping up/has been created, though it has no content.
ADB help menu is working/all buttons have a task.
Some unneeded code has been removed.
A complete list of ROMs & kernels is present (CDMA + GSM).
No change in the IE engine...
All messages giving a tone/sound.
Options have ben added to the ADB menu.
New all-in-one solutions for ADB menu.
Scripts have been edited, for more friendliness
More tooltips.
Progressbars still not working ( )
Maximization has been disabled in ALL windows.
Better usage of RAM, whilst opening other exe - files
Version 2.6.5.1 (BETA)
Added update check-support.
Changed file hoster to mediafire (updates coming from there)
Added ADB reboot options.
Fastboot reboot options working.
Added (hidden) features.
Using a proper installer.
Can be installed anywhere on HDD, will work anyway
Two packages are to be downloaded, not one. This ensures, that updates are working, as planned.
(Hidden features will be released, when version is 2.6.5.3 (next update) )
Version: 2.6 D:
Everything you see, down the bottom is working.
You can now flash a recovery via fastboot menu!!
Kernel and ROMs, I have decided, to take them back out. They were a bit buggy...
The size of the EXE itself, has gone up to, ca. 2.4 MB.
Option to flash stock ROM (LTE + GSM) has been enabled, for fastboot.
Looks a bit more friendly
Icons have been added!
You'll have to find the rest out, yourself
Version 2.6C:
ADB menu has been carried on. You are now able to flash a kernel (LTE & GSM)
It will open the Explorer for you, when you need to copy the file!!
LTE menu is finally working!! It had problems opening, due to a minor type-error.
Though the LTE menu is working, you will only be able to use one button, in about an hour. Once I've completed doing the ADB menu...
(See: "What's to expect", for more info's on what's coming!!)
Version 2.6:
New GUI!
Complete new code.
In-program help.
Direct link to thread.
Seperate fastboot and ADB menus!
More explicit details...
Removed the music, that pops up, upon start. (To many house haters )
All batch files converted to executables... (This prevents tampering with the code)
Fully compatible with 64x machines. Doesn't use as much RAM, but therefore shows up as a process.
Installation help:​
Not much can go wrong, when install9ing this program.
Mostly, the reasons, of failure, to use this program, are due to:
Not having a C:\ drive.
Not copying a copy of the root folder, to hamedrive, if C:\ is not the homedrive, of your windows machine.
Tutorial 1:
Problem: I installed the program, but my homedrive is not C:\. I installed to C:\, but I can't use half of the program.
Well, first of all; sorry, for this. I could of said this earlier... I forgot to edit the scripts, to use ONLY the C:\ drive, so it useshalf the C:\ drive, and half your homedrive. But, that's why I posted this tutorial.
It's quick & easy ^^
Tutorial:
Install the program, to your C:\ drive. Close the installer, and re-open it.
Once back in the installer, set the installation path to your homedrive (Where Windows is installed).
Install to that directory, and done
It should now work ^_^
Tutorial 2:
Problem, I don't have a C:\ drive, and the ROM-Full/Less version, isn't available for download... What to do??
This is also no problem!! With a few, simple clicks of your mouse, we will fix this minor problem
Tutorial:
Type following key-combination, on your keyboard; START(WIN)+R.
The "Run" prompt should now pop up.
In the RUN prompt, type: "diskmgmt.msc" and it enter.
Once the disk manager pops up, shrink your homedrive(or, if you have unalocated disk space, which is 3GB or more, right click on that)
Shrink your homedrive, about 3GB. If you can, allocate more space, because you will need quite some space, because of stock ROMs/custom ROMs/kernels and backups.
To shrink, right-click on the partition and select "Shrink Volume". Enter this amount, to shrink: 3072 MB, that should be 3GB. Like I said, feel free to allocate more space.
Now you should see a black field. This is unallocated disk space. Right click on this space and select" Create simple partition" Make sure, you create the exact space, you shrunk, other wise, you will have some unallocated space, on your HDD and this can cause problems, if unnoticed.
Name the partition : C:. Wait, for the Diskman. to create the partition (can take up to 5 Minutes, for that amount of space, depending on size of HDD, CPU clock speed and amount of RAM).
Now, just install Beatsleigher's Root Helper to your C:\ drive and again, to your homedrive. Done! You can now use Beatsleigher's Root Helper.
If you should notice any other problems, please let me know, so I can solve them.
EULA:​Please read the EULA, should you not have, during installation. Or, you are interested in installing the prgram.
There is vital information, in this text document!
Some misc. text​
Hmm... I'm at the end of my stream of thoughts...
Now, I'm asking YOU!
Please tell me, what would you like me, to add to this program.
Don't forget, if you like this program, and you are happy, to recommend it. Don't be shy, post your thanks, and a comment or two. Hit the thanks button. Even if you are dissatisfied, just post a comment, and I'll try and do it better.
If you are a junior member, send me a PM, and I'll post it for you
I'll ask again;
I know, I'm not that well known, and I know, I've done mistakes (ROM-Full version)
But, I'm trying to make this program, a better enviroment, for everybody. Please, would you give it at least a try, instead of just ignoring this...
NOTE: Short term for: Beatslleigher's Root Helper: "BRH"!!
To prevent confusion, in future!
Well, I mentioned there will be a working version on Linux, right? Well, I only just found out a few days ago, that you can use wine to emulate Windows... :O Well, there you are! It works pretty much fine, but then a agin, there will be a few bugs, so I'll get on to that...
Sorry for not updating this thread, for such a long time... I'm using UBuntu, and I've got quite a lott to do, as the schoolyear is coming to it's end
News, tips & tricks!!
News:​
IMPORTANT:
Verizon has just released their version, of the GNex...
Beatsleigher's Root Helper, will be one of the first, to provide their images, for recovery... Other than that, everything will be the same!! I'm updating the files, right now!!!
New concept:Beatsleigher's Root Helper, is written and hosted by one person: me. I have been working hard, and have noticed, that I need to change the concept. Instead of being big, and cluttery. It is now small and efficient. Like a car manufacturer, I am working hard, on producing a very small, but powerfull piece of technology (in this case, virtual technology). And, instead of relying on the user, to type everything, this new version, needs only a few clicks of a button. As an example, the first version, which used a lot of RAM, and waisted processes, used up (with all ROMs/kernels/bootanims) over 1 GB. Now, you can download the ROMs, you wish and kernels, and just flash them, with the click of a button. The best thing is, all of the data, I provide version 2.xx with, the size comes out, at a maximum of 300-350 MB of disk space. (Counting both CDMA & GSM stock ROMs).
Beta has been released!!:After a few weeks of hard work, I can finally say: "I'm almost done!"
It took 4 weeks, 3 Albums, 5 DVDs, 5 Gigs of HDD space, and lot's of testing.
But now, It's nearly done, and I'm proud of it.
This project will NEVER be abandoned. (Unless the GNex gets boring, at some point in time)
It brings a lot of new features with it, including working help menus.
This is also a new part, of the concept, keep it in BETA, untill EVERYTHING works. Of course, I will keep it updated and will constantly change it, to make it better, and easier to use.
If you like it, you may also advertise!! (Just a tip. I also have competition...)
Askng for help?!:Yes, I'm asking you, for help.
After all my hard work. It seems, noone is downloading it...
That's why, I need you, to post requests, and suggest things
I think, it's important, for me to know, what YOU really want, in this program.
Don't be shy, just post your opinion, and suggest someti=hing, to make it better
And if this, doesn't help, I will probably close this thread, and leave this program, as it is, and start other projects, for other phone's, like: HTC devices.
I shall then declare this program as final. This is not giving up, it's you not giving it a chance... But anyways, back to the point: I need you, to tell me your oppinion!!!
Google has done it again!:
After some time, on 4.0.2 (Stock), Google has released the stock version, of 4.0.4, for it's flagship devices (Motorola Xoom WiFi, for some reason, aswell..)
I am currently downloading the factory image, and will be creating an installer, so you can enjoy the joys, of 4.0.4!
So, again, another thing, to look forward to, when using this program!!
Windows metro style app!:After the nearly complete nervous breakdown, of my computer, I have decided, to install Windows 8 Cons. preview.
Whilst installing the new OS, I was downloading the SDK, VS 2011, and decided, because Windows 8 will be available, next month, I shall start creating this program, also as a Metro-styled app.
I, however, have decided, to keep the style secret, and keep on developing, and as soon, as Windows 8 is officially released, I shall also release the new program. If, however, you are lucky, I will have enough time, to work on this new project, and release it in a week, or so
But, as I said it depends, on whether, this program get's downloaded a bit more, or not, and if I am quick enough, on deving this...
Having trouble, with Wndows 8?Well, I have found a solution, to all your ADB/fastboot problems...
Interested? Click here...
The thread contains all info, you need, to install and configure the ADB drivers, on Windows 8...
If you have a problem, please let me know, by either: Answering the thread, sending me a PM, or post your problem here...
New cooperation!!: Because so many of you, are wanting more kernels and ROMs, I have decided, to cooperate, with sonicxml This means, there will be an option, for you, to flash his kernel img, via fastboot. This means, there is one less step, in the al-in-one procedure!!
So, I'm thanking him, for accepting my request
CDMA issues I've come to notice, that some people, are having issues, with their CDMA devices...
This will be fixed, in the next update, release will be, in a few days. I'm very sorry, that this has happened, whilst testing, I didn't have any problems, what so ever...
But, because I guaranteed you, that I will fix ANY and EVERY bug, that you/I can find, I've already started, on a new and better flasher, for 4.0.2 stock flashers...
These will be hosted on my FTP server, in future, so the program can download the files, itself... So that shouldn't be a problem.
Should you have any more problems, please let me know, IMMEDIATLY, because, there is no point, in me updating, uploading the files, and literally half an hour, after release, someone tells me, that they're having problems, for a few days...
So, please. Tell me, I'm always happy to help. That's what I'm here for
Info's on updates...​
All-in-one fix: Well, it looks like I've managed to fix the all-in-one problem... It seems, that there was an error, whilst in recovery. Added the feature; it flashes an insecure boot image... This allows the recovery, to stay put, and it grants the ADB remount access... This means, you are as close to stock, as possible, but you are fully rooted...
You shouldn't trust Windows. Period. I dont really get why you say scripting is harder on Linux though.
Batch files are nice, allows one to see what will be done. I would prefer them over a binary, but then again, I dont use Windows.
May the force be with you.
bk
bk201doesntexist said:
You shouldn't trust Windows. Period. I dont really get why you say scripting is harder on Linux though.
Batch files are nice, allows one to see what will be done. I would prefer them over a binary, but then again, I dont use Windows.
May the force be with you.
bk
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Thx for the force
I said it's harder scripting for Linux, because I'm a noob, when it comes to Linux/Unix... I only just found out, that Linux has the drivers for my laptop a few days ago And I'm used to Windows, that's why I said it.
Is it possible to provide a version without rom to have a good size? 400Mb is big.
Thanks for the time you spent in this project
imfloflo said:
Is it possible to provide a version without rom to have a good size? 400Mb is big.
Thanks for the time you spent in this project
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Currently working on it I'm just removing some scripts
To all size lovers!
The size has gone down, to under 60 MB.
I'm trying, to keep it under 80MB...
Thanks, for using Beatsleigher's Root Helper!!
Facebook page now open!!
Hey guys, I've created a FB page, for Q&A as well as the Q&A Thread, in the Q&A section (thx imfloflo)
There are also a few other things, which might interest you! So give it a looksee, it's not done yet, it will also take a while, because I'm busy with school and my root helper...
But, here's the link^^ Beatsleigher's Facebook page!
Info on 2.6 ALPHA (GUI version)
Please read!
This builds are only alphas. As most of you know, alphas are very buggy... I'm doing my best, on keeping them bug-free, so please don't complain about them not working properly... Some menus also haven't been taken care of, I know. If you are looking for the version, that works best (at the moment), take/download the ROM-Less 1.2.7 version.
Why did I jump from 1.2.x to 2.6?
There have been many unreleased version, during the batch period. Well, they weren't unreleased as that, they weremore or less kept for private use, because it was too big, to upload/for you to download. So I kept it on my HDD & USB flash drive.
Info on 2.6B ALPHA
ABTextBox1.Visible = FalsDB menu working properly. All buttons have got their purpose. All linken with an "OpenFileDialog" so you can flash like that. You just choose the file you want, open it and click on "push". The same goes for ROMs. Fastboot menu is planned to work in 2.6C or D.
BTW; have you noticed, that the size of everything has shrunk, again? Well, guess what, it will start to rise, soon. Why? The program you asked for is nearly 2 MB :O
Well, I hope you had fun reading, and I also hope, you know, why the updates are taking so long
Ok, the beta will be delayed, again.
I'm currently busy, and not near home...
I'm currently writing a EULA. So, please read it. It will prevent lots of miss understandings... It's not drastically big, nor hard to understand. It will be uploaded, as a txt file, and provided in the next update package. ...
I guess, the update will be released at about 18:00 o'clock GMT +1.
Who care's how I sent IT?
Hey familyguy59!
Thanks for pointing me to your thread, I've installed the helper...I've selected all in one, unlocked and booted the phone in to CWM recovery - the one screen instruction is saying to apply the zip? I think ive missed a step - I'm not sure what zip! I haven't copied one across to the phone!
Any help would be great.
My goal is to flash 4.04 (stock) to the phone.
I have superuser on the phone now...(so it must be rooted right?)
Sorry for my lack of knowledge!
HSKalay said:
Hey familyguy59!
Thanks for pointing me to your thread, I've installed the helper...I've selected all in one, unlocked and booted the phone in to CWM recovery - the one screen instruction is saying to apply the zip? I think ive missed a step - I'm not sure what zip! I haven't copied one across to the phone!
Any help would be great.
My goal is to flash 4.04 (stock) to the phone.
I have superuser on the phone now...(so it must be rooted right?)
Sorry for my lack of knowledge!
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Well, once you have entered the CWM recovery-program, you should see an option, named: "install zip from sdcard". Once there select: "choose zip from sdcard", and on the SD, you should notice a zip called "su". Install that. That's what's ment with "Apply zip"
But, as you have got superuser, you should have done everything right .
And, it's no problem, your lack of knowledge I'm happy to help everyone, who asks. Should you not have root (no superuser prompts), use the other all-in-one option That should then do the trick.
Now, to installing stock 4.0.4. You can download the zip, and then install via ROM Manager, it should also be present, on your device.
Make sure, though, to create a backup.
Thanks for using Beatsleigher's Root Helper It's very much appreciated
familyguy59 said:
Well, once you have entered the CWM recovery-program, you should see an option, named: "install zip from sdcard". Once there select: "choose zip from sdcard", and on the SD, you should notice a zip called "su". Install that. That's what's ment with "Apply zip"
But, as you have got superuser, you should have done everything right .
And, it's no problem, your lack of knowledge I'm happy to help everyone, who asks. Should you not have root (no superuser prompts), use the other all-in-one option That should then do the trick.
Now, to installing stock 4.0.4. You can download the zip, and then install via ROM Manager, it should also be present, on your device.
Make sure, though, to create a backup.
Thanks for using Beatsleigher's Root Helper It's very much appreciated
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Thanks for the swift reply!
Is there any way for me to get back in to clockwork (the touch recovery) via the phone alone? When I've tried it (vol up + down + pwr) then recovery...it seems to be the stock one (droid lying down, with red triangle)
I'm installing rom manager now though!
HSKalay said:
Thanks for the swift reply!
Is there any way for me to get back in to clockwork (the touch recovery) via the phone alone? When I've tried it (vol up + down + pwr) then recovery...it seems to be the stock one (droid lying down, with red triangle)
I'm installing rom manager now though!
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Hmm... It seems, you didn't flash via ROM Manager, or worse, it didn't install onto your phone. I'll get onto that, as soon, as I've got my computer up and running again (The one I'm currenly using, is not mine...).
Well, as soon, as you have flashed via CWM, just choose "Flash recovery" from the fastboot menu, this should then give you the Touch-enabled version.
As I said; once the recovery has been flashed, via CWM, you should be able to access it, by the app, and using VOL UP+DWN and PWR...
No prob, by the way. I always try to reply ASAP.
HSKalay said:
Hey familyguy59!
Thanks for pointing me to your thread, I've installed the helper...I've selected all in one, unlocked and booted the phone in to CWM recovery - the one screen instruction is saying to apply the zip? I think ive missed a step - I'm not sure what zip! I haven't copied one across to the phone!
Any help would be great.
My goal is to flash 4.04 (stock) to the phone.
I have superuser on the phone now...(so it must be rooted right?)
Sorry for my lack of knowledge!
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Oh, yes. I forgot to mention: The program pushes the zip file automaticly, to your SD, to make the whole process, as comfortable, as possible
familyguy59 said:
Hmm... It seems, you didn't flash via ROM Manager, or worse, it didn't install onto your phone. I'll get onto that, as soon, as I've got my computer up and running again (The one I'm currenly using, is not mine...).
Well, as soon, as you have flashed via CWM, just choose "Flash recovery" from the fastboot menu, this should then give you the Touch-enabled version.
As I said; once the recovery has been flashed, via CWM, you should be able to access it, by the app, and using VOL UP+DWN and PWR...
No prob, by the way. I always try to reply ASAP.
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It's weird because, I have flashed CWM via the app on the phone, and the flashed the touch version...but still doesn't show up when I manually get in to recovery. But via the app it enters the touch recovery.
sorry, your thread is going a little off topic now!
HSKalay said:
It's weird because, I have flashed CWM via the app on the phone, and the flashed the touch version...but still doesn't show up when I manually get in to recovery. But via the app it enters the touch recovery.
sorry, your thread is going a little off topic now!
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Yes, that is indeed strange. It could however just be a bug.
If you want to try, you could flash the recovery via BRH, and see if there's a difference.
familyguy59 said:
Yes, that is indeed strange. It could however just be a bug.
If you want to try, you could flash the recovery via BRH, and see if there's a difference.
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BRH...sorry what is that?
HSKalay said:
BRH...sorry what is that?
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Short term, for: Beatsleigher's Root Helper
familyguy59 said:
Short term, for: Beatsleigher's Root Helper
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ha, I should of known that
You wouldn't happen to have a link handy, to the cwm rom i can flash? (or know where i can find it on my machine?!)
*edit its ok, i found it! it was under fastboot...i was in adb
* Second edit, nah, still didn't work.
i'm leaving it for now, don't wanna mess the phone up. I'll blank everything and start again one day.

[HOWTO] Easy Root Instructions (Sprint or T-Mobile) [Updated 24 June 2012]

First off, let me say that I did not develop this schtuff and all thanks should go to those that did. Special thanks to noobnl (his thread here), mskip and TeamEpic for all their work.
A note about these instructions:
They're long and may seem a little daunting to those that aren't experienced. Please don't let that deter you as they've been written to be as simple and easy to follow as is reasonably possible assuming you can work a Windows PC and extract a zip file.
==> If you encounter problems with these instructions, please check the FAQ in the post following this one. <==
For video instructions (courtesy of qbking77) scroll to the bottom of this post.
General Disclaimer:
Use these tools and this guide at your own risk. Doing these things wrong/improperly/etc. has the ability to completely ruin your device and YOU assume all risk and responsibility if that happens.
Also note that rooting WILL violate the manufacturers warranty on the device making it ineligible for warranty repair. If you have insurance on the device however, they MAY still replace it for the cost of your deductible.
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Non-ADB Root instructions (Windows Only):
First, the non-dangerous, standard user stuff:
Download and install the Samsung USB drivers from Samsung's website: http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/c...nt_L710_GSIII_Samsung_USB_Driver_v1_4_6_0.exe
Turn on Debugging on your Phone
Open Settings
Select "Developer options" in the System section
Check the box for "USB Debugging"
Press "OK" to confirm.
Plug you phone up to your computer using the USB cable and allow the drivers to install.
Download CMW_SuperUser_v3.07.zip from the bottom of this post
I recommend making yourself a nice little GS3 folder in your downloads folder for all this stuff so it's easy to find
DO NOT UNZIP!!
Copy CMW_SuperUser_v3.07.zip on to the Root of your GS3s INTERNAL storage (if you put it into a folder, you may have a hard time finding it later, but that's on you).
DO NOT UNZIP!!
Unplug your phone
Power off your phone
Now, this is the part that can BRICK your phone so follow ALL instructions CAREFULLY!!
Download Odin3-v3.04 from the bottom of this post
Extract Odin3-v3.04 into it's own folder somewhere where you can easily find it.
Download clockworkmod.tar from the bottom of this post to somewhere you can easily find it.
Reboot your phone into download mode
Hold down Volume Down, Home and then the Power button until the Warning!! message is displayed
Press Volume Up to continue.
Your phone should now be in download mode, displaying a green Android and say Downloading. If it is not, power off your phone by holding down the power button and then try to get into Download mode again. Do NOT progress until you have done so.
Go into the folder you extracted Odin3 into and run Odin3 v3.04.exe (you may have to Right-Clik => Run as Administrator)
Connect your phone to your computer via USB. Drivers may install again; if this happens, allow them to finish before progressing.
In Odin, the COM box all the way to the left should turn blue and it should say Added!! in the Message area.
Click on PDA and in the Open window that pops up navigate to and open the clockworkmod.TAR file you downloaded earlier
Verify that Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time are checked
Click Start. Once the process is completed you device should automatically reboot and there will be a green PASS! box in the upper left of the window. You can then close Odin.
Power off your device and boot into Recovery mode
To boot into Recovery mode: Hold down Volume Up, Home and then the Power button until the device begins to power on then release all 3.
You'll know you're in recover mode when it says "CWM-based Recovery" at the top of the screen
Install CMW_SuperUser_v3.07.zip that you copied onto your internal memory
Navigating ClockWorkMod Recovery: Use the Volume Up and Down rocker to change the highlighted option and the Home button to select an option. The Back softkey works, but will not be lit and will take you back one screen.
Installing a zip:
Select "Install zip from sdcard" (Yes, I know it's on the internal storage.)
Select "Choose zip from sdcard"
Select the zip you want to install; in this case CWM_SuperUser_v3.0.7.zip
Select "Yes" to begin installing
Once the process has completed use the Back arrow to get back to the main recovery screen (Remember: it works, but it's not lit) and select "reboot system now." Once your device boots up you should now be 'Rooted,' but there's still a few more things to be done
Install BusyBox. There are actually several ways to do this, but the BusyBox app in the Google Play Market is quick and easy.
Install BusyBox (this is a link to the online verison of the Google Play store. You can actually follow this link and install it from there and it will get pushed to your phone. Alternatively, just search for BusyBox in the Google Play store and it should be the first app in the search results from author Stephen (Stericson))
Open BusyBox Free from your App Drawer
Allow it Root access when it prompts you
Tap the red "X" to close the dialog window that pops up
Allow BusyBox to scan you phone
Tap "Install" to install BusyBox and make the necessary file changes.
Update your Binaries.
Open the Superuser App from the App Drawer
Get into settings (the wrench icon in the upper right of the screen)
Select Su binary under the General section towards the bottom of the list
Select Update
Your device is now rooted and all set.
How to video (YouTube): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Soapch0c5U
Thanks again to qbking77 for the instructions video!
P.S. If you are a developer or I have used some of your material and/or you feel you should be credited, please let me know and I will update this post.
Frequently Asked Questions
This FAQ is in the works as more questions roll in so I'll do my best to keep it updated.
Q: Odin failed! What do I do!?
A: Try plugging your USB cable into a different USB port on your computer and/or try a different USB cable (Odin's picky about the cable). The drivers may install again; if so, wait for them to finish. After that, verify that the device shows as Added in Odin again and click start again. If that still fails, try unchecking F. Reset Time box and removing any MicroSD card you have in the device, plug the device into (yet another) USB port and try again.
Q: Will these instructions work for other US (LTE) versions of the GS3?
A: I have not personally tested this method on any other versions of the GS3 but uoY_redruM and carrrnuttt (and others) have confirmed that this method works for the T-Mobile version as well. It should in theory also work for the AT&T and Verizon versions, though that's unconfirmed at this point.
Q: Ok, so I've got Root. What now?
A: That's entirely up to you. Root allows a near endless amount of customizatoin, but some of the most commonly sought after benefits of Root are these:
Root Only applications. These allow you to simply do more with your phone or tweak the way it functions. Some that I personally recommend are:
Titanium Backup and its Pro Key => For making backups of your apps, app data and system data and uninstalling or freezing Bloatware.
Quick Boot => For booting drectily to recovery or Download Mode (listed as Bootloader in the App)
Removing Bloatware => I recommend Titanium Backup for this
Loading custom ROMs. There aren't many floating around just yet, but I expect that'll change soon as the ball gets rolling.
Excellent write-up. Thanks. Now can we install custom roms from other forums or do we have to specifically wait for any to come up here.
Great write up! very easy and simple
daniel06gt said:
Excellent write-up. Thanks. Now can we install custom roms from other forums or do we have to specifically wait for any to come up here.
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You should wait for any specific Sprint Galaxy S3 ROMs that get posted if you want to ROM your phone. I'm sure some will be popping up by the end of the weekend so I wouldn't expect that you'll have to wait too long
Excellent write up, though I don't see the difference in methods; maybe because I speed read it but if you follow noobnl's method, you basically do the same thing, minus the adb to set the permissions, though if you install busybox, its the same goal. Again great because some people are afraid of adb.
Very nice work... I'll get a how to video going very soon!
(repost, sorry)
Great write-up! Thanks for taking the time to do this.
Thanks for writing this up!
teh roxxorz said:
Excellent write up, though I don't see the difference in methods; maybe because I speed read it but if you follow noobnl's method, you basically do the same thing, minus the adb to set the permissions, though if you install busybox, its the same goal. Again great because some people are afraid of adb.
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Yes, this and noobl's method are pretty much the same, the main reason for this post is to put the method into an easy-to-read step-by-step format that's easy for beginners to follow. Remember, we were all beginners at some point
I come from HTC so Odin is new to me, this guide is little more friendly than noobl's method. Although either would suffice this is just pretty clearly laid out.
Look forward to root.
Very nice and simple
Thank you. Now let the games begin....
cypher_zero said:
[...]Remember, we were all beginners at some point
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While I expect a fair amount of carry-overs from Sprint Epic's and Epic Touch's, I also expect a large influx of excited users who haven't used a Galaxy S phone before.
:highfive:
How to video is done! Just have to compile and upload it
qbking77 said:
How to video is done! Just have to compile and upload it
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Always on the ball qbking77 gotta add galaxy s 3 to your signature now =)
teh roxxorz said:
Excellent write up, though I don't see the difference in methods; maybe because I speed read it but if you follow noobnl's method, you basically do the same thing, minus the adb to set the permissions, though if you install busybox, its the same goal. Again great because some people are afraid of adb.
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I hate adb that shiit is tedious LOL
tj.iscool said:
I hate adb that shiit is tedious LOL
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You can always script a bat file or two, saves always rewriting commands.
tj.iscool said:
I hate adb that shiit is tedious LOL
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I actually prefer adb over one click roots.
Something about seeing what your doing and sense of accomplishment lol
cypher_zero said:
Yes, this and noobl's method are pretty much the same, the main reason for this post is to put the method into an easy-to-read step-by-step format that's easy for beginners to follow. Remember, we were all beginners at some point
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No qualms there, just making sure I didn't miss anything. Though you are right, it may be hard for a beginner to follow noob's more experienced cut throat guide. Kudos.

Help with GNex Toolkit 7.6

Hey.
I come from the Rogers forums. The reason I am making this thread here is because I went over the thread multiple times, including the min-guide and the video-guide for GSM Nexus.
However, myself, as well as a few others, have been having a bit of a problem doing this because it just seems too overwhelming (and complicated) for us, and we were wondering if there is a possibility of getting a "layman's terms" sort of tips, hinters, etc. for it, especially when it comes to backing user data up (like sync accounts, contacts, etc.), and whatnot.
Thanks in advance.
Sorry if I come off as a noob/newb/n00b/whatever. I am a Multimedia student, not a developer or programmer, so I am not familiar at all with Linux programming.
AdelaisAer said:
Hey.
I come from the Rogers forums. The reason I am making this thread here is because I went over the thread multiple times, including the min-guide and the video-guide for GSM Nexus.
However, myself, as well as a few others, have been having a bit of a problem doing this because it just seems too overwhelming (and complicated) for us, and we were wondering if there is a possibility of getting a "layman's terms" sort of tips, hinters, etc. for it, especially when it comes to backing user data up (like sync accounts, contacts, etc.), and whatnot.
Thanks in advance.
Sorry if I come off as a noob/newb/n00b/whatever. I am a Multimedia student, not a developer or programmer, so I am not familiar at all with Linux programming.
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Its probably better to ask a single particular question when you get stuck, What you have asked is very general.
Go as far as you can with the tool kit and when you have a problem give as much detail as you can so someone can help you.
Tool kits can be fast and easy but you won't learn anything and when you have a bit of trouble its all panic stations.
It's better to learn adb/fastboot, try this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1529058
gpfnzl said:
Its probably better to ask a single particular question when you get stuck, What you have asked is very general.
Go as far as you can with the tool kit and when you have a problem give as much detail as you can so someone can help you.
Tool kits can be fast and easy but you won't learn anything and when you have a bit of trouble its all panic stations.
It's better to learn adb/fastboot, try this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1529058
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Oh. Sorry about that. Well, my main question is how to back user data up using the toolkit. I see options for applications and nandroid and stuff, but I don't see userdata such as contacts, sync accounts, etc. The most important stuff.
That's my main concern first and foremost. Also, I'm checking the guide right now; thanks.
I've just checked the tool kit briefly and don't see an option for what you want to do.
How ever:
contacts will sinc to your google account. On your phone go into
settings>accounts and sync>select your google account and check sync contacts.
"Titanium backup" can save accounts, wifi and alot of other stuff.
gpfnzl said:
I've just checked the tool kit briefly and don't see an option for what you want to do.
How ever:
contacts will sinc to your google account. On your phone go into
settings>accounts and sync>select your google account and check sync contacts.
"Titanium backup" can save accounts, wifi and alot of other stuff.
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Ah. Alright, contacts, browser, and Google+ are now synced. In terms of user data, what would I really need to back up? I mean, if I flash, I can just redownload Google+, sign in, sync, and get my contacts back and browser data back, right?
EDIT: Also, it says that we need to locate the rom, which has to be .zip. I downloaded it from the Google Developers website, where they have factory images, but they are all .tgz. Is that fine?
EDIT2: Also, under ADB Mode, it never shows my phone's serial, so I can't do backups. :S I have Windows 7 64 bit. Fastboot mode shows the serial, though.
AdelaisAer said:
Ah. Alright, contacts, browser, and Google+ are now synced. In terms of user data, what would I really need to back up? I mean, if I flash, I can just redownload Google+, sign in, sync, and get my contacts back and browser data back, right?
EDIT: Also, it says that we need to locate the rom, which has to be .zip. I downloaded it from the Google Developers website, where they have factory images, but they are all .tgz. Is that fine?
EDIT2: Also, under ADB Mode, it never shows my phone's serial, so I can't do backups. :S I have Windows 7 64 bit. Fastboot mode shows the serial, though.
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I sync contacts, browser, calendar and gmail with google.
Apps with there user data I save with titanium backup so they can be restored to how they where with the last rom.
The paid version has batch mode so you can do them all at once. After installing a new rom you will have to down load titanium backup again, open it and then restore all your apps.
Factory image: will return your phone to out of the box stock. I personally find stock a bit boring and not so user friendly. Custom roms can be personalized, and the UI easier to use. But thats personal preference.
I have AOKP build 40 that can be down loaded from the xda GNEX development page. use .ZIP roms only
you need to unlock your phone
root
install clockworkmod recovery. the flashing of a new rom is done with clockworkmodrecovery
No serial?
on your PC, go into the"android-sdk-windows" folder, then the "platform-tools folder" and open a command prompt window (shift+right click in the folder then select open command window here)
type in
adb devices
if your serial number does not show up, reinstall the samsung drivers.
gpfnzl said:
I sync contacts, browser, calendar and gmail with google.
Apps with there user data I save with titanium backup so they can be restored to how they where with the last rom.
The paid version has batch mode so you can do them all at once. After installing a new rom you will have to down load titanium backup again, open it and then restore all your apps.
Factory image: will return your phone to out of the box stock. I personally find stock a bit boring and not so user friendly. Custom roms can be personalized, and the UI easier to use. But thats personal preference.
I have AOKP build 40 that can be down loaded from the xda GNEX development page. use .ZIP roms only
you need to unlock your phone
root
install clockworkmod recovery. the flashing of a new rom is done with clockworkmodrecovery
No serial?
on your PC, go into the"android-sdk-windows" folder, then the "platform-tools folder" and open a command prompt window (shift+right click in the folder then select open command window here)
type in
adb devices
if your serial number does not show up, reinstall the samsung drivers.
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For the rom, can I extract the tgz and re-extract it as a zip?
For the serial/adb stuff - I can't find that folder; where is it supposed to be? Also, do I unlock my phone after this or before? Also how? @[email protected] I totally got lost...
AdelaisAer said:
For the rom, can I extract the tgz and re-extract it as a zip?
For the serial/adb stuff - I can't find that folder; where is it supposed to be? Also, do I unlock my phone after this or before? Also how? @[email protected] I totally got lost...
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I've never tried the .tgz to .zip so i can't give a accurate opinion.
Have you installed SDK from the guide? or you can google search it and down load it.
It should be in
C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools
Titanium backup is only available to root users, so no good for you at the moment.
you can back up apps to google
settings>backup and restore but ive never done it that way, and dont know how well it works.
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gpfnzl said:
I've never tried the .tgz to .zip so i can't give a accurate opinion.
Have you installed SDK from the guide? or you can google search it and down load it.
It should be in
C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools
Titanium backup is only available to root users, so no good for you at the moment.
you can back up apps to google
settings>backup and restore but ive never done it that way, and dont know how well it works.
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back your sd card up to PC, from memory i think the unlock part wipes your phone
gpfnzl said:
I've never tried the .tgz to .zip so i can't give a accurate opinion.
Have you installed SDK from the guide? or you can google search it and down load it.
It should be in
C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools
Titanium backup is only available to root users, so no good for you at the moment.
you can back up apps to google
settings>backup and restore but ive never done it that way, and dont know how well it works.
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Oh. Well, I downloaded it from the Google Developers (official) website, and they don't offer it in any other file-type. :S I can look it up on Google and see if anyone else says anything about it.
Wait, what? I didn't see SDK in the guide. o___o;
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EDIT:
Okay, let's try again. xD
-I have GNex Toolkit 7.6.
-I installed it.
-I used option 1. to install drivers.
-Fastboot mode works fine. Serial displays.
-ADB mode doesn't (no serial). Apparently, as you say, I need SDK? Didn't see SDK anywhere in the guide, or the video, or the Toolkit software.
ALSO, decided to open the .TGZ file up (that I got from here: https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images), and here are two screenshots:
http://i49.tinypic.com/2rzb30h.png
http://i47.tinypic.com/96dqo3.png
I tried following this thread and you seem to be talking about two different things. The factory images you downloaded from Google developers, or the .tgz file is what you would use to restore your phone to the factory state, also the state I believe your phone is currently in. Unzipping the appropriate tgz file for your phone will yield the radios and another zip file that will be flashed to restore - do not unzip that file.
As far as your confusion with the android sdk, is your phone currently still locked? It sounds like it is. When I learned to customize my phone I did everything the long way without using a kit - which I highly recommend. That way you not only learn much more, but you'll be able to answer most of the questions you have on your own. Unlocking your phone, fast boot mode, the android platform tools folder, etc have to be properly configured before you can flash anything. You can also do all this via Windows/command prompt, Linux isn't necessary, it's just easier in some respects, ie driver installation and such.
I really would recommend some more research before you jump in and start playing with system/root files.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda app-developers app
ttahatt said:
I tried following this thread and you seem to be talking about two different things. The factory images you downloaded from Google developers, or the .tgz file is what you would use to restore your phone to the factory state, also the state I believe your phone is currently in. Unzipping the appropriate tgz file for your phone will yield the radios and another zip file that will be flashed to restore - do not unzip that file.
As far as your confusion with the android sdk, is your phone currently still locked? It sounds like it is. When I learned to customize my phone I did everything the long way without using a kit - which I highly recommend. That way you not only learn much more, but you'll be able to answer most of the questions you have on your own. Unlocking your phone, fast boot mode, the android platform tools folder, etc have to be properly configured before you can flash anything. You can also do all this via Windows/command prompt, Linux isn't necessary, it's just easier in some respects, ie driver installation and such.
I really would recommend some more research before you jump in and start playing with system/root files.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda app-developers app
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Oh. Derp. Well, I edited my post before yours, and I saw it has two images in it (one of them is radio) and a zip file. So yeah, I guess that contributed a lot to my confusion.
Also, I think my phone is still locked. I have done literally nothing to it yet.
Also, I want to flash it because it's currently in a Rogers/Samsung-type OS, where updates aren't pushed because it takes them months to get the A-Okay, for whatever reason. I want to flash it to the Google-line so I can get regular updates without waiting. :S
AdelaisAer said:
Oh. Well, I downloaded it from the Google Developers (official) website, and they don't offer it in any other file-type. :S I can look it up on Google and see if anyone else says anything about it.
Wait, what? I didn't see SDK in the guide. o___o;
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EDIT:
Okay, let's try again. xD
-I have GNex Toolkit 7.6.
-I installed it.
-I used option 1. to install drivers.
-Fastboot mode works fine. Serial displays.
-ADB mode doesn't (no serial). Apparently, as you say, I need SDK? Didn't see SDK anywhere in the guide, or the video, or the Toolkit software.
ALSO, decided to open the .TGZ file up (that I got from here: https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images), and here are two screenshots:
http://i49.tinypic.com/2rzb30h.png
http://i47.tinypic.com/96dqo3.png
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LOL i'm starting to see the confusion :s
skd is for manual input, better for you in the long run.
You want to use the tool kit to unlock,root & flash CWM? the sdk install is not needed.
If using the tool kit and you have selected your device type and can see your serial number....
you just need to select from the list what you want to do. there is a choice to do all = the one click method available in the list of options.
the only other thing to do is to have your phone in the right mode, either android or adb.
Is your goal to be able to flash new roms/kernels/radio?
Plug your phone in to pc....reboot your phone into fastboot (vol+/vol- and power) see if drivers install (should see bottom right hand side of computer)
gpfnzl said:
LOL i'm starting to see the confusion :s
skd is for manual input, better for you in the long run.
You want to use the tool kit to unlock,root & flash CWM? the sdk install is not needed.
If using the tool kit and you have selected your device type and can see your serial number....
you just need to select from the list what you want to do. there is a choice to do all = the one click method available in the list of options.
the only other thing to do is to have your phone in the right mode, either android or adb.
Is your goal to be able to flash new roms/kernels/radio?
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My goal is to back my contacts and app data up, and then flash my phone with the new factory os that I got from Google Developer. :S But this whole guide is ajfkjsdkjfksjfkwejfkjsdkjfakw. Also, sorry for ranting. >___<;
See, if Samsung had just pushed updates to Canadian Android phones in the first place like normal people, I wouldn't be here. But instead, they hold onto updates until they (and Rogers) can stamp their names all over it and then takes a few more months just to approve it a second time, for whatever reason. :S
Instead, I have to come here, try to do this whole thing, and then install that factory Google-line OS so I can get regular updates.
Go look in the Rogers community forums - nothing but threads complaining about it. I'm one of very few who actually came to a forum like this.
OP, have a read of the "flash" link in my signature.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
efrant said:
OP, have a read of the "flash" link in my signature.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
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Alright, will do.
Also, sorry if my replies get a bit slow now - eating.
EDIT: Ugh, this is getting reaaly confusing now. o-o; Especially the part where you make a backup of the phone build. @[email protected];
When I get home,
If you haven't found a solution,
I will install ToolKit 7.6 and try to do what you are trying to do, then walk you through it.
gpfnzl said:
When I get home,
If you haven't found a solution,
I will install ToolKit 7.6 and try to do what you are trying to do, then walk you through it.
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Alright. Thank you. :3
So far, I synced my contacts, browser, etc. up with my Google+ account, so that's backed up, and I can go into fastboot no problem and have the toolkit detect it.
I just wanna make sure that there's nothing else that needs backing up (if there is, then what do I backup, and how?), and then just flash my phone with the new 4.1.1, and be done.
Also, thank you so much for actually putting up with me. A lot of people would normally be rather mean/hateful towards new-comers like me, so thank you.
EDIT: Why must this be so complicated... @[email protected] Curse you, Samsung.
Just for the hell of it, back up your SD card.
We all need a bit of help getting started.
Good luck.
gpfnzl said:
Just for the hell of it, back up your SD card.
We all need a bit of help getting started.
Good luck.
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Er, how do? o-o;
Plug your phone into your PC
open *my computer* select the *galaxy nexus*, select *internal storage* and copy every thing to your computer.
unlock your lock screen on the phone or your computer wont see the internal storage

Rooting Every Spreadtrum SC6820/SC8810 phones ! (1.5)

Hello,
In this thread I will teach you every method I had to use to root any Spreadtrum devices, Starting with the riskless ones to the reckless ones.
I have to warn you that the last root method (using ResearchDownload to load a modified system.img) may be dangerous ! (because of possible partition table changes)
The others methods are pretty safe, don't be afraid by them if you do exactly what I wrote.
Theses processors are also named SP6820 and SP8810, it's exactly the same processor, it's just some misnaming from Chinese sellers.
Theses methods do work on the newest Spreadtrum CPUs, like the SC7710 (the 3G WCDMA model), and the more powerful SC8825/SC6825 (dual core).
Why buying a Spreadtrum based phone ?
They are really cheap, and they work amazingly well ! They can play some games and emulators very well, that's unexpected for such low end devices (50$ or less)
They usually only have 256MB of RAM but despite that, they still runs well ! (I tested a lot of games and some 3D games are working flawlessly, pretty amazing) - I discovered that they are using zram (or other swap methods) to provide more RAM by compressing it when needed. That's pretty neat and really helps with such a small amount of RAM !
They are very good as a portable multimedia device, to read mails, browsing the web, play some games, mp3, videos.
As a 2G phone they are competent, but the 2G modem is not as good as the one in MTK processors. (It takes longer to load something in the same conditions)
Boot very fast, and have decent battery life. (3-4 hours of video out of a 1200 mAh battery - 5-6 hours out of a 1800 mAh)
Why you should not ?
Not true anymore, but they were extremely difficult to root in some cases.
They don't seem to be well tested ... You can have a microphone so quiet nobody will be able to ear you. But it's easy to fix as you can see here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38731407
They don't have any form of usable 3G support. (except the SC7710 who have WCDMA 850/2100 compatibility)
They usually have only 256MB of RAM again. So that can be a problem when you are, for example, using Opera Mobile Classic with more than 3 tabs. And make the transition between apps longer.
SC6820 and SC8810 model are all using Android 2.x, even if some are marketed as Android 4.0 phone (very big and blatant lie !)
They usually use android 2.3, but some are only Android 2.2 phones ! (The fake Android 4.0.3 for instance is usually only android 2.2)
SC6825 and SC8825 seems to only have a (real this time) Android 4.0.3 firmware. 4.1 are better is often advertised, but it's again ... lies ... Android 4.0 is not really suitable for phones with only 256 MB of RAM, so SC6825/8825 phones are pretty rough on the edges. Using more than one tab on the default web browser is asking for troubles for example.
They all use the MocorDroid Firmware. It's some kind of fork of Android that use NON-Standards and sometime buggy Launchers and they often use alternative keyboards like Go Keyboard which is kind of a bad choice considering the RAM and ROM constraints on theses devices ...
The only difference between the SC6820 and the SC8810 is the support for the Chinese form of 3G.
If you don't live in china, that means this two processors are essentially the same. (Don't trust sellers, the 8810 is NOT WCDMA "3G" compatible)
Some phones with the fake Android 4.0.3 based on 2.3.5 will brick themselves nearly 2 months after you first used it. It's a really weird behavior of this early Spreadtrum firmware. So if you have this firmware, just do whatever it takes to root it, make a backup and install CWM as soon as possible to be able to recover from this possible breakage. It's only a problem with a fraction of Spreadtrum phones, but you will be very happy if you have installed CWM before encountering it ^^ (applicable only if you bought one in 2012)
A lot of fakery in the Spreadtrum scene. For example fake MTK6515/MTK6572 phones that are in fact just SC6820/SC6825 phones with a firmware modified to lie its processor ID to populars android benchmarking tools like Antutu Benchmark.
If you are searching for a 512MB RAM phone, you'd better go for an MTK(6575/6572 or better) Phone. As you will never find a real 512MB Spreadtrum phone in the jungle of lies you are looking at ...
On all model with 2.3.5 based firmware (SC6820 and SC8810 essentially), you can have a lot of problems with the SIM card detection on some sim cards. For example I can't call somebody with mine, but I can answer a call or send/receive SMS ... Very weird bug ...
This bug seems to be related on the type a sim card you have. With some their is no problem at all.
I can confirm that it's working flawlessly on SC6825 and 8825 based phones with the real 4.0.3 based firmware.
Why rooting it ?
Because a lot of them come with a lot of sh*tty softwares, including the bad launcher and keyboard.
Because they can come with a "Virus" that can send SMS messages to china (so you have to pay for unwanted international SMS cost)
I myself have this Virus on one of my phones, as of now, I haven't noticed anything unusual. Just the useless, unkillable com.android.caivs.app process eating 15 MB of RAM doing nothing. (It is a significant waste of ram on such devices)
(As of now I only seen this malware on Feiteng devices - You can share your experience with this thing down bellow)
More about CAIVS here: http://web.archive.org/web/20110812021151/http://www.cseed.cn/chinese/news/portfolio2.htm
That virus was on most of the earliest Spreadtrum phones but don't seem to be a worry nowadays. But I haven't tried any new Feiteng devices. They were so poor in quality that I will never buy feiteng again so find it by yourselves if you feel adventurous xD
How-to do that ?!
If you are lucky you will be able to root your phone by traditional means.
If you are not, you can root them by manually adding the root utilities to the ROM.
I will describe every methods that you should try in order of difficulty and risks.
Before doing any of that, go to the android setting -> applications -> Development -> Check USB Debugging.
Universal Root utilities
Theses methods are safe, and the second one is, as of now, working on every Spreadtrum phones flawlessly !
1.1 - Z4Root
Just try z4root !
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833953
z4root is a little tool to root Android 2.2 and sometime work on 2.3
It's known to work on devices with the fake Android 4.0.3 based on 2.2 and MocorDroid 2.2.2
It may work on more of them, just try, there is no risks at all.
Make sure you have at least 50 MB of available space on the /data partition before trying this. (not the SDCard, the Applications Space)
Try a temporary root to see if it works, then you can do the permanent root.
You will maybe have to try it 2 or 3 times before it works.
Even if it doesn't work, reboot the phone after this. Because it can eat your battery while running in the backgroung if it fails.
1.2 - vRoot
vRoot is a chinese tool to root many devices !
It's proved to work very well with Spreadtrum (and MTK) devices. I used it successfully on a lot of Spreadtrum devices, even the most recent ones (SC8825).
You only need a Windows Computer (I personally use it on Windows 7 32bits).
Then download it from here: http://www.mgyun.com/en/getvroot
Install it and then open it.
As of now you only need to plug your USB cable to your computer, and then click on the Root button. (you don't need to do anything else, don't touch your phone)
Once it's done and the phone rebooted you will be rooted !
The root app is some kind of custom chinese one, but it's working properly.
Don't try to replace it with SuperSU as SuperSU don't seem to work properly on Spreadtrum devices.
If you want to understand what the root app is saying, try to set the language on your device to English.
2 - Custom Firmware Flash
Please never use any custom firmware available in .pac file format ! Or at least, don't use them before doing a full backup of your current firmware !
Feiteng A7100 (only if you have the mt6515_c910_ht_en_4.0_v01 rom/firmware on it !!! If not, don't touch it, you will end up with a brick ! Or screen reversed, or other strange bugs): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2149396
If you have a Feiteng A7100 I really recommend NOT TO USE this rom ! Why ? Because it only works on a fraction of A7100, newer releases of the same phone don't use the same firmware. With this tutorial here, you can root your A7100 easily and way safer. Please go to "4-" on this tutorial to know how to root your A7100.
If you append to find some others Custom roms for spreadtrum devices, or are making one, please send me a PM, I will link them here.
3 - Fastboot to the rescue !
If every fast, simple and secure methods are not working, then this will be difficult my friend !
3.1 - Find Fasboot
First, let check if we have fastboot in your phone !
Fastboot is a little tool inside the bootloader. It's here to help you flash the firmware.
Not every Spreatrum phones have it, so let's check if you are lucky !
You can access it by powering on the phone up while holding a key.
First power off your phone.
Then hold some button like volume+
while pressing this button, press and hold down the power button.
Keep holding the two buttons until the screen light up.
You should now have something on your screen. Maybe a system diagnostic tool (a menu with a set of system tests, that's totally useless) or maybe the recovery mode (a screen with a warning sign, and now your phone is stuck here until you pull out the battery) or, and that means victory, a screen that says "Fastboot".
If you are not on fastboot, but are on the Recovery or the System Test, turn the phone off again and try another button press at boot time exactly like I said before.
This time, try the Home button if you have one, or the Volume-.
You should also try buttons combinations. Like volume up and down at the same time. Home + vol Up, etc and maybe the 3 at the same time ...
(if you just boot as if nothing was pressed, you maybe have to unplug the battery, wait for a while and put it back before powering the phone on. Theses things are also not working when the usb/charging cable is plugged in - if some keys combinations are not doing anything, it's perfectly fine, it means they don't trigger any hidden boot mode)
If nothing bring fastboot up, you have to use the Spreadtrum Debug tool "ResearchDownload" ...
So Skip to "4-" ! ^^
3.2 - Install the drivers
If you append to find Fastboot, we will have to install the PC part of it !
Like every android phone, you have to install adb and his drivers to access the Android Debug Bridge.
You can find them and learn how they work here: http://dottech.org/21534/how-to-ins...ows-computer-for-use-with-your-android-phone/
On Ubuntu or Debian Linux you just have to install them that way:
Code:
sudo apt-get install android-tools-adb android-tools-fastboot
You also have to install the phone drivers if you are using Windows:
ADB Drivers: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?c5nf3rlhxmxhu4x
Debug Drivers: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?2tyg0k2xp3ejgyg
Mirror: http://www.mediafire.com/?o9km8vl287ev24j
Then you will have to tell adb what phone to use. By that I mean adding the PCI ID to a text file to tell adb that this peripheral is compatible.
The Spreadtrum PCI ID is 0x1782
add this line to "Your user directory/.android/adb_usb.ini"
Code:
0x1782
3.3 - Using fastboot to load CWM (Clockwork Mod)
CWM work on some of theses Spreadtrum devices, most of the time, the screen is reversed, but it works !
On some phone, you will be presented with a blank screen, but CWM will work ... That will just be very difficult to navigate ... (don't bother and use another method if you append to be in this boat)
Here are the recovery images available for Spreadtrum device to my knowledge:
* http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?u6uyignmdcpillt - extracted from a random SC6820 that I don't remember
* http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?bosnfcq9n65mtc5 - i9270+
* http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?xem49dy5dh99ml0 - 5830, S5830, Q5830, Q206 and GT-N9300 (maybe more)
* http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?adfwq6b5268qb58 - S9300 (SC6820A S3 Clone)
* http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?y2f7aaan4b00l1m - Feiteng GT-A7100 and probably more Feiteng devices.
* http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?lg7m6v49efzpnjk - 6500-TV or S560
* http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?6xn977jjsuusjan - N9300 (I9300 Clone)
* http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?d68wc334qn47tdd - S930 or N8820
If your device is not listed or the one for your device doesn't work, try them all, even if your phone is SC6820 and the recovery was made for SC8810, if none are working, we will have to flash the entire system partition, which is a lot more difficult and dangerous ...
Flashing CWM to the phone:
Linux Only: Initialize ADB:
Code:
sudo adb kill-server
sudo adb start-server
Boot your phone in fastboot mode.
Be sure your device shows up:
Code:
fastboot devices
if your device show up, it's time to flash
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
It's flashed ! Let's reboot now.
Code:
fastboot reboot
Start on CWM, if it works, you can start to root the phone !
Download this patch: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?131nsw87afzwb5v
Put it on the root of your SD Card.
Now you will have to boot on CWM, he is on the same key combination than the old useless recovery was. (Most of the time Volume- and Power)
You can also try this command with adb:
Code:
adb reboot recovery
Now it's the perfect time to do a full backup of your firmware with CWM, so please do so, that can come in handy. (please go to the end of this tutorial after rooting your phone to know how to make a FULL backup. CWM will only make a partial one.)
choose apply update.zip
Choose the file you have put on your sd card before
Apply it then reboot.
This update.zip have pushed everything needed to root your phone in the right place, you should be rooted now !
If you have an error like:"Can't mount /sdcard" you may have to try with another SD Card and be sure your SD Card if formated as Fat32.
3.4 - Using Fastboot to load a modified system partition image
Please follow the instructions down bellow on how to "5 - Create a rooted system partition image"
When you have done your Rooted system partition image, flash it like that:
Code:
sudo fastboot devices
#if your device show up, it's time to flash
Code:
sudo fastboot flash system system.img
#It's flashed ... Now let's reboot with all the apprehension of the world
Code:
sudo fastboot reboot
If it boots (should boot), you will be up and rooting !
4 - Spreadtrum ResearchDownload tool to the rescue !
First, if you have fastboot, use fastboot ! It's simple, more reliable, faster. It's bottomline better !
If you don't have fastboot or can't figure out how to bring him up on your phone despite trying for about an hour. This tool will most likely work.
First, you should use Windows XP 32bits. Even real XP or in virtualbox.
It might work on windows 7 32 bits and 64 bits but you will have to tweak the system to allow installation of non signed devices drivers ...
ResearchDownload work as this:
First you start the Channelserver - This thing is here to make a bridge between the tools and the driver.
Then you start ResearchDownload.
Now you can make a full firmware flash (you should not !! It's a terrible idea !) or flash a single partition. But to do that, unfortunately, you should have a compatible set of fdl files.
Finding them on google is impossible, you have to extract them from your full firmware .pac file.
If you can't find your firmware on the Internet, you will have to try every single one you can find from others firmwares. I gathered all the fdl files I could find in a single package, so it won't be that difficult.
It's highly probable that you will find one that will work with your phone. This thing have to boot the phone and flash the Nand Flash chip. I'm pretty sure there is not a lot of different ways to do this on a single processor.
I really don't know the risks of using a wrong fdl set. But we haven't seen any risks at all yet. Some will work on your phone, others will just do nothing. You will just have to try every single one until one work.
I named the folders with the names of the phones I know working with theses. So it will be easier to find the good one. (A7100, 6500-TV, 5830, Q206 and S930 users will feel very lucky ^^)
4.1 - Learn how ResearchDownload Work
First you have to install the drivers, you can find them here:
ADB Drivers: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?c5nf3rlhxmxhu4x
Debug Drivers: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?2tyg0k2xp3ejgyg
Then you have to plug your phone to your computer with your micro usb cable. Your phone have to be powered on.
Be sure every pieces of hardware are detected and installed correctly.
As you can see, this phone is not just detected as an ADB device, or as a mass storage device.
It actually have an internal serial port to usb adapter !
In other words that means this processor provide a way to flash his nand very easily even if it is fully bricked. It's a rare and pretty good feature you don't see that often. In fact, most of the time you have to solder a real serial port yourself on the phone motherboard, then have to use a Serial to USB adapter to have this level of access to the hardware.
So yes, back to tutorial.
Now you will have to unplug your phone and turn it off.
You have to download the debug tools, you can download them here: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?rngukh111vqfr8h
First you have to start the channel server, you will have to disable your firewall for this app, it's because this tool use a network protocol to communicate with the other tools.
Then open ResearchDownload.
ResearchDownload is a weird flashing utility, it can open a .pac firmware file and can make a .pac out of .img files. You also can flash .img files and that's what we will do. But unfortunately it can't make a full backup ... So be careful !
The cog logo is here to let you open a .pac file. We don't need that as we probably don't have it.
The "two cogs logo" let you configure the flash utility.
Click on this to bring a new window.
On the download settings window, click on select product then choose your type of phone. (SC8810 or SC6820, it doesn't really matters if you take the wrong one out of those two.)
Then uncheck "Select All Files" as you don't have any of theses.
You can see FDL1 and FDL2 are still checked, and you don't have those files ...
As they are needed to start the Flash utility, we will have to find them.
I came across only 3 different FDL1 files, but for theses FDL1 it seems every phone have his own FDL2.
You will have to find the ones that work for you.
Here is an archive of nearly every FDLs available: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?c6q2gxobccv32oj
Choose one FDL1, and one FDL2 located in the same folder. (you can choose a File with a right click on the FileName blank space in front of FDL1)
Click on OK.
Then click on the "Play button" saying start download.
It may show some warning, it's not a problem.
Now, press Volume Down on your phone, then you have to plug it on the USB Port, still holding the button.
You can release the button when the flash begins.
You may have to press an other button than Volume-. Some phones are reported to use the Home Button instead.
You may also have to remove, wait a while, and reinsert the battery before holding volume- or after the flashing procedure to be able to start the phone.
If ResearchDownload shows you an error or timeout, try another set of FDLs Files. Keep trying until you find one pair that work !
If it works the flashing process should start right away. Just a millisecond after Windows have detected and initialized the device when you plugged it.
When you have the right FDLs, you can go to the next step, flashing something useful ^^ (we haven't flashed anything as of now, just been searching for a compatible flashing bios)
If your working FDLs folder does not have the name of your phone, please tell me what phone you have and what FDLs you used so I can rename them.
4.2 - Using ResearchDownload to load CWM (Clockwork Mod)
Do exactly as said before, but check the "Recovery" checkbox on Download Settings. and choose one of theses CWM images:
* http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?y2f7aaan4b00l1m - Feiteng GT-A7100 and probably more Feiteng devices.
* http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?lg7m6v49efzpnjk - 6500-TV or S560
* http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?6xn977jjsuusjan - N9300 (I9300 Clone)
* http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?d68wc334qn47tdd - S930 or N8820
* http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?xem49dy5dh99ml0 - 5830, S5830, Q5830, Q206 and GT-N9300 (maybe more)
* http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?bdl1qr7orsj4ebr - extracted from a random SC6820 that I don't remember
* http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?6g1t6057p6c8wpt - i9720+
* http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?adfwq6b5268qb58 - S9300 (SC6820A S3 Clone)
When you flashed one successfully, try to boot on recovery (Usually by holding Volume- while holding the power button until the screen light up).
If your device is not listed or the one for your device doesn't work, try them all, even if your phone is SC6820 and the recovery was made for SC8810, if none are working, we will have to flash the entire system partition, which is a lot more difficult and dangerous ...
Download this patch: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?131nsw87afzwb5v
Put it on the root of your SD Card.
Now you will have to boot on CWM, remember, he is on the same key combination than the old useless recovery was.
You can also try this command with adb:
Code:
adb reboot recovery
Now it's the perfect time to do a full backup of your firmware with CWM, so please do so, that can come in handy. (please go to the end of this tutorial after rooting your phone to know how to make a FULL backup. CWM will only make a partial one.)
choose apply update.zip
Choose the file you have put on your sd card before
Apply it then reboot.
This update.zip have pushed everything needed to root your phone in the right place, you should be rooted now !
If you have an error like:"Can't mount /sdcard" you may have to try with another SD Card and be sure your SD Card if formated as Fat32.
4.3 - Using ResearchDownload to load a modified system partition image
Now we are in deep **** ! This can be tedious ... You will need to drink a lot of coffee, then you will probably pull your hair off, but it's possible to root every single Spreadtrum devices this way !
Please follow the instructions down bellow on how to "5 - Create a rooted system partition image"
When you have done your Rooted system partition image, reboot on Windows, then flash it like that:
Do exactly as said on the paragraph on how ResearchDownload works, but check the "System" checkbox on Download Settings, and choose your modified system.img file to flash it on the device.
As it is still not tested at all, you will have to pray some kind of Spreadtrum God and hope it will be successful ...
The first boot after the flash can be very VERY long. It's perfectly normal.
After the flash is done, please make a full backup (see bellow how you can do that), so I can make a Clockwork recovery partition working with your phone.
You may need to flush your data partition with CWM to avoid some crazy bugs after the flash. You will have theses bugs because of the partitions realignment that might occurs as a result of using a slightly different FDL set as the manufacturer.
Don't even try to do a factory settings reset before installing CWM, as I don't know what monster can lie ahead if you do a factory reset without any working recovery installed
(If your phone doesn't boot after the flash, it is possible to flush the data and cache partition with ResearchDownload. I will explain it, if needed !)
5 - Create a rooted system partition image
Please always try the CWM method first ! There is no risks at all to destroy your phone if the recovery is not working. Here we are making a new system image to flash on the system partition, this partition contain the Android operating system. I will try to explain everything as good as I can, but if you make a mistake, if you don't read my warnings, you can brick your phone very easily !
That will be difficult ... And you will have to use a Linux computer, or Linux in Virtualbox, or in a Live CD, basically you will need Linux somewhere on your computer ^^
Why ? Because we will have to preserve unix permissions on an extracted tar archive ! Trust me, you will probably brick your phone if you do that on windows ...
#Install ADB
Code:
sudo apt-get install android-tools-adb android-tools-fastboot
#Configure ADB
Code:
mkdir ~/.android
Code:
echo 0x1782 > ~/.android/adb_usb.ini
#Start the ADB server
Code:
sudo adb kill-server
sudo adb start-server
#Just let's check just in case if your device is already rooted
Code:
adb shell su -c id
Possible answers:
uid = 0 (root) gid = 0 (root) - your phone is already rooted ! (if you haven't noticed it, it's because superuser.apk is not installed, so just push it and install it via ADB and you are rooted !)
SU: Permission denied - You are not rooted ... Good luck then !
#Now we will backup the system partition !
Code:
adb shell tar -cf /mnt/sdcard/system.tar system
Please pay attention to the errors !
There will be missing files, and we will have to add theses by ourselves after the backup to pretend to have a full backup.
Here is the archive for the known missing files: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?fm1z5ujc75bg268
If you have more than theses:
Code:
tar: can not open 'system/etc/dbus.conf': Permission denied
tar: can not open 'system/etc/bluetooth/audio.conf': Permission denied
tar: can not open 'system/etc/bluetooth/auto_pairing.conf': Permission denied
tar: can not open 'system/etc/bluetooth/input.conf': Permission denied
tar: can not open 'system/etc/bluetooth/main.conf': Permission denied
tar: system/lost+found: Permission denied
tar: Error exit delayed from previous errors
Then you should just give up, or tell me so I can send you the missing files.
Note: Lost+found is not important, it's just a folder automatically created by Linux to collect any corrupt files.
#Now we will pull this nearly full backup to our computer. Please keep it preciously somewhere secure.
Code:
adb pull /mnt/sdcard/system.tar
#Warning, theses next steps have to be made ONLY on Linux on an ext2/3/4 partition ! Please never attempts to do this on Windows or On Linux on a FAT32 partition.
#untar the archive
Code:
sudo tar -xvpf system.tar
#now we will restore the files we have not been able to backup.
#Download this archive if you haven't done this before: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?fm1z5ujc75bg268
#Then extract it on the same folder as you extracted your system.tar file with this command:
Code:
sudo tar -xvpf btdbus.tar
#Now it's time to add the root utilities, you can download them from here: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?v69nm172heos17o
Code:
sudo tar -xvpf root.tar
sudo cp Superuser.apk system/app/Superuser.apk
sudo install -m 06755 su system/xbin/su
#Now we will get rid of this virus ! (the file name can be something else. Like caivs.apk, or some random numbers at the end)
Code:
sudo rm system/app/eyuSales_20121116.apk
#And now you will have to make a flashable system image with this tool, included in the root.tar archive
Code:
sudo ./mkyaffs system system.img
#Now you can reboot your phone in fastboot or use researchdownload to flash your new System image.
6 - Do a full nand backup
Here is how to do a full nand backup of your beloved Spreadtrum: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39270468
7 - Don't forget to remove to caivs Virus
When you are rooted, you can remove the Virus or any preinstalled apps using Link2SD.
I suggest you to remove everything you have preinstalled if it is available on the Google Play Store (except the keyboard or the launcher !!!). For example if you have an old version of ES File Explorer on your phone preventing you from updating it, you can remove it safely, then install the updated version from the the Play Store.
Never try to remove something that you don't know what it is !
For the Launcher or keyboard. You can remove them only if you installed a new one on the System partition and tested it successfully !
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I want to thanks every peoples at http://forum.china-iphone.ru and Yekdall for being one of the first to type something in English about spreadtrum firmware modding !
Data missing?
First of all, thanks a lot for tutorial! Unluckily there is missing the data that i should copy back into the tar and then the img-file. Could you upload the btdbus.tar and the root.tar?
Thanks again, have a nice day!
keulepeter said:
First of all, thanks a lot for tutorial! Unluckily there is missing the data that i should copy back into the tar and then the img-file. Could you upload the btdbus.tar and the root.tar?
Thanks again, have a nice day!
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I'm uploading them right now ^^
By the way, what phone are you rooting ? I will try to make a "compatibility list", so I need the model number, and the brand name if any.
Good luck !
EDIT: I added the missing links
Are the sc8810 and sp8810 the same processors?
lynnox said:
Are the sc8810 and sp8810 the same processors?
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Yes exactly the same, just a different way to name it.
ElectronikHeart said:
3 recovery images are available for Spreadtrum device to my knowledge:
1 http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?u6uyignmdcpillt
2 http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?bosnfcq9n65mtc5
3 http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?xem49dy5dh99ml0
Try them all, if none are working, we will have to do that the other way ...
Download this patch: """"""Link missing as of now, I have to upload it"""""""
Put it on the root of your SD Card.
Now you will have to boot on CWM, he is on the same key combination than the old useless recovery was.
choose apply a update.zip
Choose the file you have put on your sd card before
Apply it then reboot.
This update.zip have pushed everything needed to root your phone in the right place, you should be rooted now !
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patch pls. (update.zip)
I'll try to load CWM even though at the moment I can only get into recovery. I have the exact same model as H_Bler's which is why I've been focusing more on his thread. From your description on how to access fastboot, I assume that it's the diagnostic mode when UpVol + Pwr is pressed. I never saw anything that said fastboot. The only thing unusual when I was going through the menus was I always got an error when I try the 4th or 5th option. Unfortunately, I can't really try it again because I can't access it anymore. That goes without saying the I can't work with IMG files as well.
5 - Spreadtrum ResearchDownload tool to the rescue !
Now we are in deep **** ! This is not tested as of now ... So come help me ! You will need to drink a lot of coffee, then you will probably pull your hair off, but we will know if it's possible to root every single Spreadtrum devices !
5.1 - Using ResearchDownload to load CWM (Clockwork Mod)
5.2 - Using ResearchDownload to load a modified system partition image
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Something to look forward too.
I want to thanks every peoples at http://forum.china-iphone.ru and Yekdall for being one of the first to type something in English about spreadtrum firmware modding !
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I've also been going here. I even tried 3 of the ROMs but I always get the verification failed message. I know it might be too much, but exact links for the thread would really be much appreciated (to be honest, I can't even remember exactly where I got the ROMs. All I remember is that the thread had a lot of collapsible trees.
ElectronikHeart said:
I'm uploading them right now ^^
By the way, what phone are you rooting ? I will try to make a "compatibility list", so I need the model number, and the brand name if any.
Good luck !
EDIT: I added the missing links
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If and when I get my phone fixed/replaced. I'll try your method first. =P
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[Lot of things ...]
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Well the thing you have when you push up and power is the system test menu. It's located on the android system partition. It's not fastboot.
Fastboot should be something that says "Fastboot" in red letter, or something else unusual.
If you have not fastboot you should use Spreadtrum Researchdownload to flash your phone, I will write the tutorial about it soon.
I really can't link you the thread on the russian forum, first because it will probably confuse you, and also because it's spread everywhere on so many threads it's unbelievable ... That's why I'm doing this centralization work for you ^^
I will post a list of ROMS for recovery purpose. Your phone seem to be bricked. I don't know how you've done it (I really want to know what you phone is and how you've bricked it, that will help me to write the warnings necessary to avoid such cases).
I have 14 roms for Spreadtrum devices, maybe one will work for your phone.
I just want to know what your phone is ^^ Please tell the name of your phone on your posts everyone and if you know how to find it, the exact name of your firmware.
PS: I will upload the patch soon, I'm just searching for a file hosting service that will keep it up and not erasing it 2 hours after I uploaded it ^^
EDIT: Link to the update.zip for rooting you device via CWM added.
Tutorial updated: Spreadtrum debug tools method added.
It may now be possible to root even Spreadtrum devices without Fastboot mode available.
Please feel free to tell me if it works !
ElectronikHeart said:
Tutorial updated: Spreadtrum debug tools method added.
It may now be possible to root even Spreadtrum devices without Fastboot mode available.
Please feel free to tell me if it works !
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need help
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Dear Spreadtrum Master!
Please, can you help me with this problem:
I have a Star I8160 phone with Spreadtrum 6820 and 256 MB ROM. It seems, that everything is working fine, the ROM and the phone is fast, and cool. But when i try to use the phone as a phone, i talk to the phone, and the others just only hearing pieces of my sentences. Sometimes the phone is very-very silent, i need to shout for the others to hear. I thought, that this is a microphone problem, so i replaced the microphone. But nothing changed. I had 2 phones from this type, and both produces the same fault, so i think maybe the problem will be with the ROM. What do you think, is it possible? If so, can i replace my normal rom, which is DM_BASE_12A_w12.43 (sc6820_modem) 11-02-2012?
question
Hi ElectronikHeart, i need help
I have a feiteng a7100, and i flash a rom with ResearchDownload.exe, in the flash operations tab i choose the option to erase all flash. Now i have a brick phone. Do you have a copy of nv.bin? Do you know how to recover from it? how can i reflash nand?
thanks
gtxphoenix said:
Dear Spreadtrum Master!
But when i try to use the phone as a phone, i talk to the phone, and the others just only hearing pieces of my sentences. Sometimes the phone is very-very silent, i need to shout for the others to hear. I thought, that this is a microphone problem, so i replaced the microphone. But nothing changed. I had 2 phones from this type, and both produces the same fault,
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The Master hasn't been in the past few days so I'll try to answer your issue as best I can.
Usually, the phones are designed for a specific region/country. It's possible that your ROM was built for a different one. How sure are you that the ROM which you are replacing it with will work for you? (I assume that you have a backup and you know how to load ROMs) Also, you might want to try editing the build.prop it increase/maximize reception.
To be honest, this is actually a complicated approach. From what you said, it seems that you've made other troubleshooting steps on your own. Since you really did not mention all of them I'm basing my response on what you said.
Let's try to stick to the basics first. Why did you replace the microphone in the first place? If the same issue happens with 2 other phones from this type, I don't think the mic is the problem. Also, does this mean that you can hear them fine, but they have a hard time hearing you? Have you tried using the stock sound recorder on your phone? Is it also choppy? Have you tried using Skype? You don't really have to call anyone, you just need to make a test call.
When using the device as a phone (eg. making calls, sending SMS, MMS, or connecting to the internet using EDGE or 3G), you're actually relying mostly on your carrier/service provider. How many signal bars do you get? The easiest way to test signal related issues would be by using a different SIM or using a different phone. (When you try a different phone, I suggest using a GSM one - the ones that can only make calls or do SMS.) It's highly possible that there's already something wrong with your SIM.
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jmss said:
Hi ElectronikHeart, i need help
I have a feiteng a7100, and i flash a rom with ResearchDownload.exe, in the flash operations tab i choose the option to erase all flash. Now i have a brick phone. Do you have a copy of nv.bin? Do you know how to recover from it? how can i reflash nand?
thanks
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ElectronikHeart hasn't checked in the past few days, so I hope you don't mind me butting in.
When you say brick, does it mean that you don't even have recovery mode? If you don't, try to see if you can put CWM. Once successful, you can try to use the A7100 ROM if your original one was a mt6515_c910_ht_en_4.0_v01 rom using the update.zip
jvrey5 said:
The Master hasn't been in the past few days so I'll try to answer your issue as best I can.
Usually, the phones are designed for a specific region/country. It's possible that your ROM was built for a different one. How sure are you that the ROM which you are replacing it with will work for you? (I assume that you have a backup and you know how to load ROMs) Also, you might want to try editing the build.prop it increase/maximize reception.
To be honest, this is actually a complicated approach. From what you said, it seems that you've made other troubleshooting steps on your own. Since you really did not mention all of them I'm basing my response on what you said.
Let's try to stick to the basics first. Why did you replace the microphone in the first place? If the same issue happens with 2 other phones from this type, I don't think the mic is the problem. Also, does this mean that you can hear them fine, but they have a hard time hearing you? Have you tried using the stock sound recorder on your phone? Is it also choppy? Have you tried using Skype? You don't really have to call anyone, you just need to make a test call.
When using the device as a phone (eg. making calls, sending SMS, MMS, or connecting to the internet using EDGE or 3G), you're actually relying mostly on your carrier/service provider. How many signal bars do you get? The easiest way to test signal related issues would be by using a different SIM or using a different phone. (When you try a different phone, I suggest using a GSM one - the ones that can only make calls or do SMS.) It's highly possible that there's already something wrong with your SIM.
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ElectronikHeart hasn't checked in the past few days, so I hope you don't mind me butting in.
When you say brick, does it mean that you don't even have recovery mode? If you don't, try to see if you can put CWM. Once successful, you can try to use the A7100 ROM if your original one was a mt6515_c910_ht_en_4.0_v01 rom using the update.zip
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I dont have recovery mode, the phone doesnt turn on. I already try to put CWN but it doesnt work. I need nv.bin file for sc6820a for rewrite nand flash.
jmss said:
I dont have recovery mode, the phone doesnt turn on. I already try to put CWN but it doesnt work. I need nv.bin file for sc6820a for rewrite nand flash.
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Now we really need the Master
gtxphoenix said:
Dear Spreadtrum Master!
Please, can you help me with this problem:
I have a Star I8160 phone with Spreadtrum 6820 and 256 MB ROM. It seems, that everything is working fine, the ROM and the phone is fast, and cool. But when i try to use the phone as a phone, i talk to the phone, and the others just only hearing pieces of my sentences. Sometimes the phone is very-very silent, i need to shout for the others to hear. I thought, that this is a microphone problem, so i replaced the microphone. But nothing changed. I had 2 phones from this type, and both produces the same fault, so i think maybe the problem will be with the ROM. What do you think, is it possible? If so, can i replace my normal rom, which is DM_BASE_12A_w12.43 (sc6820_modem) 11-02-2012?
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Hi,
I had the same problem with one of mine. You just have to use a diagnostic tool from Spreadtrum and adjust the microphone amplification level. I will start a thread on that subject and link it there.
It seems to be a very common problem with Spreadtrum phones, but it is, most of the time, very easy to fix.
edit: here is the link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38731407
WARNING: Don't ever flash if you don't have a working copy of the original firmware somewhere (a complete backup that you have tested your ability to flash back) The first step to do a complete backup, if the manufacturer don't want to send you the firmware, is to successfully root your firmware)
Don't flash if you have a microphone problem, nothing good will happen, this problem is not firmware related AT ALL.
jmss said:
Hi ElectronikHeart, i need help
I have a feiteng a7100, and i flash a rom with ResearchDownload.exe, in the flash operations tab i choose the option to erase all flash. Now i have a brick phone. Do you have a copy of nv.bin? Do you know how to recover from it? how can i reflash nand?
thanks
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Oh god ! Why have you checked that option ^^
I may be able to dump my nv.bin file from the a7100 I just bought. (If I recall correctly, the nv.bin contain the imei so I will have to edit it to use your imei instead, imei are written in the battery compartment)
Can you try flashing it a second time entirely, It's possible that your uboot partition (what manage the early time boot operations), is not flashed properly.
Even without the nv partition you phone should be able to boot android, you will just not be able to use the phone as a phone. (make a call and everything)
Try with a better micro usb cable, Chinese ones can be very cheap and corrupt data on the way to the phone.
If your phone is still able to flash using ReasearchDownload that is.
Re: 4.5 - Do a full nand backup and help me make you a new CWM recovery
ElectronikHeart said:
4.5 - Do a full nand backup and help me make you a new CWM recovery
Please if you have rooted your phone using this method, and can't use the CWM method, that mean I can do a CWM that work on your device !
Now that you are rooted, you can make a full backup of your phone with ADB !
#open adb shell:
Code:
adb shell
Code:
I still have to explain this if someone needs it
Then send me you boot.img file and I will send you a recovery.img that you can flash to your recovery partition.
That will help new users to root a lot faster the same phone as you, and will make your life easier is you have to restore a backup.
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I have also the same kind of chinese android phone, having a model # S930 with the same cpu chipset SP8810 (aka. samsung galaxy s3 clone), i've successfully rooted my chinese android phone, and installed some very usable apps like link2sd & titanium backup pro, i want also to have a full backup of my phone using your methods & ideas, can you help me? where can i find my boot.img so that you can make me my recovery image for my phone? my phone don't have any compatible clockworkmod recovery, but it have a native recovery mode option which work on an update.zip or fastboot....i hope you can help me make my phone recovery image with a rooted features... Thanks!
earl22online said:
where can i find my boot.img so that you can make me my recovery image for my phone?
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So, you already have tested every recovery already posted ?
To make a backup of your boot.img, you will have to do a full backup manually using the Android shell. I will make a tutorial about this, and link it here.
It's pretty easy as you already rooted your phone.
When you have your backup I will, post a recovery.img file suitable to your phone.
Please keep an eye to this post. I will post the tutorial very soon.
ElectronikHeart said:
Oh god ! Why have you checked that option ^^
I may be able to dump my nv.bin file from the a7100 I just bought. (If I recall correctly, the nv.bin contain the imei so I will have to edit it to use your imei instead, imei are written in the battery compartment)
Can you try flashing it a second time entirely, It's possible that your uboot partition (what manage the early time boot operations), is not flashed properly.
Even without the nv partition you phone should be able to boot android, you will just not be able to use the phone as a phone. (make a call and everything)
Try with a better micro usb cable, Chinese ones can be very cheap and corrupt data on the way to the phone.
If your phone is still able to flash using ReasearchDownload that is.
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I already try with tree micro usb cables. when i try to flash with researchDownload it failed at nvitem (after FDL2).
can you post a link to your nv.bin to test it ?
jmss said:
I already try with tree micro usb cables. when i try to flash with researchDownload it failed at nvitem (after FDL2).
can you post a link to your nv.bin to test it ?
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I just bought my A7100, so you will need to wait 2 weeks for me to dump it. Maybe you should try asking to the guy who have made the rooted rom for the A7100 ?
I will, none the less, make a full backup of my phone as soon as I receive it.

f*cked up phone

first of all i want to say that I almost know nothing about rooting and stuff.
I rooted my phone with the all-in-one toolkit and actually didn't know what I was doing. I was just clicking next and did what the screen told me to do. Everything went great and i had no problems until know. I downloaded and flashed the venom dotview tweak but it didn't work and the normal dot view which I reinstalled also didnt work so I decided to do a recovery from the settings app. it was really stupid to do that beacause my softkeys and statusbar are gone know and the flashed apps are still there. Is there a way to have my phone like it was when I bought it? I don't need a root anymore, I just want my phone getting to work normal.
Thanks
CrankyPants said:
first of all i want to say that I almost know nothing about rooting and stuff.
I rooted my phone with the all-in-one toolkit and actually didn't know what I was doing. I was just clicking next and did what the screen told me to do. Everything went great and i had no problems until know. I downloaded and flashed the venom dotview tweak but it didn't work and the normal dot view which I reinstalled also didnt work so I decided to do a recovery from the settings app. it was really stupid to do that beacause my softkeys and statusbar are gone know and the flashed apps are still there. Is there a way to have my phone like it was when I bought it? I don't need a root anymore, I just want my phone getting to work normal.
Thanks
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Restore you stock ROM nandroid. Look for it in here COLLECTION of Stock backup's seeing as you really didn't bother to provide us with the relevant and more important information such as the CID and Main software version you were on before you decided to mess your phone up and I doubt you made a backup of your device before doing it.
Is your phone still recognized by a pc?
If so, just load another ROM on your sd card.. Wipe everything and flash through recovery. You'll lose all your data, but your phone will be back.
Since you are new to this - CONGRATS! You just learned the most important rule of flashing. Always make a backup first!
Good luck man. It's an easy fix.
I guess I will be the "bad guy" but why are you messing with your phone when you have no clue what you are doing?
Everyone starts somewhere. Im sure we all learned a lot of what we know now by making lots of stupid mistakes. This logic rings true for life... not just phones.
lucas.scott said:
Is your phone still recognized by a pc?
If so, just load another ROM on your sd card.. Wipe everything and flash through recovery. You'll lose all your data, but your phone will be back.
Since you are new to this - CONGRATS! You just learned the most important rule of flashing. Always make a backup first!
Good luck man. It's an easy fix.
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yes and no, my pc sees him but the phone folder is empty en htc manager gives an error. any idee how to put a rom on the phone?
CrankyPants said:
yes and no, my pc sees him but the phone folder is empty en htc manager gives an error. any idee how to put a rom on the phone?
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Unlock bootloader,install a custom recovery via adb then download a custom rom of your choice then move it to ext/internal sd.you may use otg.Then go to the custom recovery(TWRP/Cwm/philz) wipe then install zip through the location.
Jyotirdeb said:
Unlock bootloader,install a custom recovery via adb then download a custom rom of your choice then move it to ext/internal sd.you may use otg.Then go to the custom recovery(TWRP/Cwm/philz) wipe then install zip through the location.
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How to install a custom recovery via adb and what is adb?
sorry I don't know anything
CrankyPants said:
How to install a custom recovery via adb and what is adb?
sorry I don't know anything
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This is why you shouldn't use all in one toolkits, you don't learn anything like that and if you're not willing to learn then you probably shouldn't mess around with these things in the first place, expect others to then fix the problems for you. I'm not trying to be mean here, just stating fact.
Download the Android SDK
After downloading, extract the .zip file. Then go into folder inside the sdk folder you'll find a folder named "platform-tools" right click that folder and copy it on your desktop(Ease of access). Inside that platform-tools folder you'll find the applications adb and fastboot.
Download HTC Sync Manager in order to install the drivers(If you haven't done so already and just to be sure).
Download custom recovery, either Philz CWM Recovery or TWRP Recovery . Place the downloaded .img recovery file inside the platform-tools folder.
Make sure your phone has USB-Debugging enabled, if you don't have developer mode on phone. Go to Settings > About > Software Information > More > Tap 7times on Build Number. This will enable developer options. Go back to Settings and scroll down to Developer Options, open it and enable USB Debugging.
Connect your phone to the PC, make sure to accept any prompts that might appear on the phone then inside the platform-tools folder, hold shift then right click, then select "Open Command prompt here". Type adb devices if adb picks up your device it'll show you your devices serial number. Next type adb reboot bootloader to boot into bootloader mode then type fastboot devices again just to make sure the device is connected and being picked up by the prompt. Type fastboot flash recovery name_of_recovery_you_downloaded.img MAKE SURE you type in the correct name for the recovery, exactly the same!!!
When it's done, flash ROM of your choice.
I'm a beginner too, but I learnt loads from watching videos from a channel called Sakitech on YouTube. I watched them over a few times to understand the process before doing anything.
Unlook bootloader:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEVSfwXsx-c&index=3&list=PLRt6ru-Tz2f4tMLvv9wm9yyiW9mTeVIGA
Turn S-Off:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--Hlms1BuPg&list=PLRt6ru-Tz2f4tMLvv9wm9yyiW9mTeVIGA&index=4
Install a custom recovery and root your phone
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuHFcGvUjwA&feature=youtu.be
Install a custom rom:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4KeVs5axtM
Remember to backup before you put your phone under serious surgery!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eda67mn-oXc
Hope this helps.
leongwengheng said:
I'm a beginner too, but I learnt loads from watching videos from a channel called Sakitech on YouTube. I watched them over a few times to understand the process before doing anything.
Unlook bootloader:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEVSfwXsx-c&index=3&list=PLRt6ru-Tz2f4tMLvv9wm9yyiW9mTeVIGA
Turn S-Off:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--Hlms1BuPg&list=PLRt6ru-Tz2f4tMLvv9wm9yyiW9mTeVIGA&index=4
Install a custom recovery and root your phone
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuHFcGvUjwA&feature=youtu.be
Install a custom rom:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4KeVs5axtM
Remember to backup before you put your phone under serious surgery!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eda67mn-oXc
Hope this helps.
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Good choice on the videos, these days reading is a bit to tedious for most people. Heck, they don't even read "STOP" on the STOP signs anymore, just drive straight past
I have a super short attention span so I need YouTube to learn anything in life lol.
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leongwengheng said:
I have a super short attention span so I need YouTube to learn anything in life lol.
Sent from my HTC One_M8 using XDA Free mobile app
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Good luck at school then and later on in your job
Lucky boy having such a commited community here. You could've quite easily ended up with a £600 paper weight. Might want to show some appreciation to everyone holding your hand through a process that you should've read about before doing anything. Must admit, I did like the 'I just kept hitting next without knowing what I was doing', that's probably the best thing I've read lol lol.
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BerndM14 said:
This is why you shouldn't use all in one toolkits, you don't learn anything like that and if you're not willing to learn then you probably shouldn't mess around with these things in the first place, expect others to then fix the problems for you. I'm not trying to be mean here, just stating fact.
Download the Android SDK
After downloading, extract the .zip file. Then go into folder inside the sdk folder you'll find a folder named "platform-tools" right click that folder and copy it on your desktop(Ease of access). Inside that platform-tools folder you'll find the applications adb and fastboot.
Download HTC Sync Manager in order to install the drivers(If you haven't done so already and just to be sure).
Download custom recovery, either Philz CWM Recovery or TWRP Recovery . Place the downloaded .img recovery file inside the platform-tools folder.
Make sure your phone has USB-Debugging enabled, if you don't have developer mode on phone. Go to Settings > About > Software Information > More > Tap 7times on Build Number. This will enable developer options. Go back to Settings and scroll down to Developer Options, open it and enable USB Debugging.
Connect your phone to the PC, make sure to accept any prompts that might appear on the phone then inside the platform-tools folder, hold shift then right click, then select "Open Command prompt here". Type adb devices if adb picks up your device it'll show you your devices serial number. Next type adb reboot bootloader to boot into bootloader mode then type fastboot devices again just to make sure the device is connected and being picked up by the prompt. Type fastboot flash recovery name_of_recovery_you_downloaded.img MAKE SURE you type in the correct name for the recovery, exactly the same!!!
When it's done, flash ROM of your choice.
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I have one problem. Since I don't have the notification bar anymore, the phone doesn't notificate me. How will I get the USB notification to work?
CrankyPants said:
I have one problem. Since I don't have the notification bar anymore, the phone doesn't notificate me. How will I get the USB notification to work?
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If there's a pop up it'll show on screen, have you tried the adb devices command to see if your phone gets picked up?
Out of curiousity though, when you used the toolkit didn't you have to enable USB Debugging anyway? I'm not familiar with the toolkit, don't use it myself...? If you already enabled it then it's fine, as long as adb devices picks up your device then you're good to go.
BerndM14 said:
If there's a pop up it'll show on screen, have you tried the adb devices command to see if your phone gets picked up?
Out of curiousity though, when you used the toolkit didn't you have to enable USB Debugging anyway? I'm not familiar with the toolkit, don't use it myself...? If you already enabled it then it's fine, as long as adb devices picks up your device then you're good to go.
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My device is already wiped so I have no configurations anymore.
I have no softkeys and no statusbar anymore since I recovered my phone with the settings app. So no statusbar means no pop-ups.
The adb devices command sees my device in the list of devices but next to it, it says 'offline'. when normaly it has to say 'device'.
CrankyPants said:
My device is already wiped so I have no configurations anymore.
I have no softkeys and no statusbar anymore since I recovered my phone with the settings app. So no statusbar means no pop-ups.
The adb devices command sees my device in the list of devices but next to it, it says 'offline'. when normaly it has to say 'device'.
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You see it's supposed to throw a small pop up on the screen of the phone where it wants you to accept the RSA key to connect it to PC. It doesn't have anything to do with the softkeys or the notification bar on the top, it's supposed to be on the screen. I take it you probably can't even get into app drawer anymore in order to go to settings. Doesn't give any pop up on the screen... I think you really did f*** up your device
Did you use Hasoon2000's all in one toolkit? If so you probably had to have flashed a custom recovery, it's like the very next thing to do after you unlock bootloader?
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You see it's supposed to throw a small pop up on the screen of the phone where it wants you to accept the RSA key to connect it to PC. It doesn't have anything to do with the softkeys or the notification bar on the top, it's supposed to be on the screen. I take it you probably can't even get into app drawer anymore in order to go to settings. Doesn't give any pop up on the screen... I think you really did f*** up your device
Did you use Hasoon2000's all in one toolkit? If so you probably had to have flashed a custom recovery, it's like the very next thing to do after you unlock bootloader?
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les us assume he is in stock.So he should have a stock recovery.now Boot into fastboot get the details fastboot getvar all.you will find the mid of your choice.download international fw's ruu open the zip there will be an android-info.txt file.edit the file with your mid(change 0P6B10000 to 0P6BXXXXX) where XXXXX represents your mid.then flash the ruu via recovery.Since he connects his device adb will at least detect it (i hope).
Also open toolkit on the right side it is written "next flash a recovery". Connect your phone and simply select twrp and press flash recovery.this should do it.For more details ask hasoon.
Jyotirdeb said:
les us assume he is in stock.So he should have a stock recovery.now Boot into fastboot get the details fastboot getvar all.you will find the mid of your choice.download international fw's ruu open the zip there will be an android-info.txt file.edit the file with your mid(change 0P6B10000 to 0P6BXXXXX) where XXXXX represents your mid.then flash the ruu via recovery.Since he connects his device adb will at least detect it (i hope).
Also open toolkit on the right side it is written "next flash a recovery". Connect your phone and simply select twrp and press flash recovery.this should do it.For more details ask hasoon.
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To get getvar all you'll need fastboot commands, will fastboot commands even work if he MIGHT not have enabled USB Debugging or for that matter haven't accepted the RSA key?
That's why I asked about the recovery as well though. I saw that on hasoon's toolkit the flashing of a custom recovery was like the next step on the process which means that this guy should at least have a custom recovery already installed.

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