Hi,
I have bought an Ascend P6 (my first Android phone, so I have started to learn using tutorials and XDA). I have only:
- updated the firmware from B606 to B125 international
- rooted the device
Now I would like to install Xposed, but first I'd like to make a backup of the smartphone on the SD card using a Recovery. Here on XDA I have found CWM (but at the moment, as I understood, it can't backup/restore) and TWRP. This one works only with B118CN and B120CN. What does "CN" mean?
In your opinion, what should I do to make a backup (more or less) safely?
I am still not very familiar with some terms and practices, so please explain every step
Thank you for your time and patience!
CN means that they are Chinese firmware and they come with unlocked bootloader, which is required in order to flash twrp. But check here how you can unlock BL on any firmware: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2666116
Good luck and welcome to the android world!
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Ok, so I have to use adb to unlock the bootloader. I found some guides on this forum, but I ask you: do I only have to install Huawei Hi Suite and adb/fastboot tools? Or also Android SDK? Is there a specific procedure for P6? I didn't find it.
I read in the thread linked above that the factory reset should not happen, but in that case (Murphy's law)... what would happen? Is there a risk of "bricking" the phone? I just made a backup with the Huawei "internal" tool (under MGMT folder) and I don't know what I could lose while unlocking the bootloader. I still have a little confusion in my head
And btw.. thank you!
UPDATE: I installed Android SDK and Huawei PC Suite. I entered fastboot mode and used the command "fastboot oem unlock UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU" to unlock the bootloader. Then I rebooted the phone (fastboot reboot).
Now I want to install TWRP. Please confirm me these steps:
- I have to download twrp_2_6_3_3_recovery.img (where do I have to put it?)
- via adb commands, I have to enter fastboot mode and use the command "fastboot flash recovery twrp_2_6_3_3_recovery.img"
Then? Just reboot the phone?
Check this thread (if you already didn't): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2636231
Put the .img file into the adb folder
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It worked, I installed TWRP but when i boot in it, the phone starts vibrating and I can't use it.
Should I install Kitkat beta and then downgrade again in B125? Both via local update, right?
After that should I flash TWRP again?
Hmmm, try to reflash twrp?
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I read that I'm not the only one with this problem... but I couldn't find a solution for now.
I don't know if re-flashing TWRP would solve this. When I boot in TWRP I see the menu, but the phone vibrates and the screen does not respond correctly to my taps. Luckily, if I press Power + Vol up + Vol down the phone reboots in normal mode!
Install TWRP on KK Beta... Safest method.
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lootjelo said:
Install TWRP on KK Beta... Safest method.
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Ok, so I have to:
- update to Kitkat beta via "local update"
- flash TWRP again
Then I will be able to "local update" again to B125, am I right?
Thank you!
No, for local update you need stock recovery.
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lootjelo said:
No, for local update you need stock recovery.
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Ok. Can I use the "Stock_Recovery_B118.zip" linked in the TWRP OP? Or when can I find B125 stock recovery?
After that, are the steps I wrote before correct?
You can use the B118 one Install the recovery through adb, use local update to update to kk beta, then flash twrp for kk through adb, then you can make a backup If you need to stay on B125: update to kitkat beta, then use local update (NOT 3 button method) to install B125. Your bootloader will still be unlocked and not encrypted. I think you can flash TWRP then, too, although I'm NOT 100% sure
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lootjelo said:
You can use the B118 one Install the recovery through adb, use local update to update to kk beta, then flash twrp for kk through adb, then you can make a backup If you need to stay on B125: update to kitkat beta, then use local update (NOT 3 button method) to install B125. Your bootloader will still be unlocked and not encrypted. I think you can flash TWRP then, too, although I'm NOT 100% sure
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Ok, I installed the stock recovery and it worked! now I'll see if install Kitkat beta and keep it or go back to B125... I'm afraid that B125 and TWRP will continue to give me the "vibrating" error. Anyway, thank you for your help!
No problem! Glad I could help
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I got this Huawei from China market, it's P6-U06 and running Chinese B113SP02, I'm looking for a best way to make it International and update to B125>B132>KitKat. Problem is there is no option for local update, only OTA but it is says "device up to date" Also I got bootloader unlocked and TWRP 2.7.0.0 installed from
new and there is no root for a moment.
Please see pictures for more details
I it's actually running a custom ROM because atx is a dev team from china so. It don't look like a fake copy.
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I it's actually running a custom ROM because atx is a dev team from china so. It don't look like a fake copy.
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Thanks I know it's no fake. The question is how to update to official kitkat if there is no "local update" option. Also I'm not sure where to find a stock recovery to force update.app file.
Recently I've successfully installed JB 4.2.2 and it seems good http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2570602. I can live with it,
but how to get official kitkat on my device?
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Thanks I know it's no fake. The question is how to update to official kitkat if there is no "local update" option. Also I'm not sure where to find a stock recovery to force update.app file.
Recently I've successfully installed JB 4.2.2 and it seems good http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2570602. I can live with it,
but how to get official kitkat on my device?
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Root your phone,download b.513 rom repacked by oxalis and flashed true twrp.
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When you want to use stock recovery than go to TWRP 2.6.3.3 for jelly bean and there should be an stock recovery for B118 this you can flash. After that you can flash the update.app for B132 and from there you can flash B512 which is the newest international firmware, if you want Chinese firmware you can update to B508.
thanks guys I will try both ways and will report
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thanks guys I will try both ways and will report
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That's weird. I've flashed B118 stock recovery, full wiped and forced update.app but failed, I've tried B125 and B132. Update.app has been placed in my sd memory card /dload/. For now I'm on JB custom rom with stock recovery.
Maybe because I'm on custom rom based on B120, I have no idea
SOLVED
To any one having same problem as me. Flash B118 Stock Recovery (via bootloader and fastboot commands) Download P6 Unicom EMUI2.0 from here http://dl.vmall.com/c01l4l4a2y#, unpack and copy dload folder to your memory card and install from "locale update" or force update from recovery by pressing power+volume-volume when phone is off. Next, download B132 International and make update the same way as before (update.app in dload folder). Last step, download B512 official international kitkat and again unzip and use "local update". Just remember to delete old update.app in dload folder. If you experiencing any issues, just do factory reset for fresh install. As my phone is P6-U06, I don't know if it will works for others.
Just please notice: after B132 update I've had message "android process media has stopped" and had to factory reset before update to B512 KK.
so best Idea make a backup of all your important things before you do anything.
I hope it will help to somebody else.
Hi.
Sorry to bump this, but, Osstis, how did you get your bootloader unlocked? Is it necessary to have it unlocked in order install another firmware via local update? Mine is locked, I checked. I'm running a Chinese firmware (B508) and Google Play Store force closes everytime I open it, I've tried almost everything I could find online to get it fixed but nothing works.
I want to install B512 on my P6, too. I understand that I need to install a B1xx firmware first, but I'm not sure if I need to unlock the bootloader to do it. If anyone can shed some light on this it would be greatly appreciated. I rooted my phone through the one-click methods found online, those software say my phone is rooted but the app Root Checker Basic says its not, how can I be sure?. No custom recovery installed.
Thanks.
try to get your phone in bootloader mode via adb (adb reboot bootloader)..
there type "fastboot oem unlock UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU" (16*U)..
this worked for me (coming from intl b125 locked)..
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Adrianrff said:
Hi.
Sorry to bump this, but, Osstis, how did you get your bootloader unlocked? Is it necessary to have it unlocked in order install another firmware via local update? Mine is locked, I checked. I'm running a Chinese firmware (B508) and Google Play Store force closes everytime I open it, I've tried almost everything I could find online to get it fixed but nothing works.
I want to install B512 on my P6, too. I understand that I need to install a B1xx firmware first, but I'm not sure if I need to unlock the bootloader to do it. If anyone can shed some light on this it would be greatly appreciated. I rooted my phone through the one-click methods found online, those software say my phone is rooted but the app Root Checker Basic says its not, how can I be sure?. No custom recovery installed.
Thanks.
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If you are running B508 then tou should alredy have unlocked bootloader and you can install the B512 without a problem.
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blueIBI said:
try to get your phone in bootloader mode via adb (adb reboot bootloader)..
there type "fastboot oem unlock UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU" (16*U)..
this worked for me (coming from intl b125 locked)..
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Thanks, bluelBl, I'll give that a try then.
EDIT: Didn't work. Any ideas?
what did you to get to the bootloader?
by key (power and volume) or by adb?
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blueIBI said:
what did you to get to the bootloader?
by key (power and volume) or by adb?
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adb.
Does that make any difference?
no..i dont think so..
but i think you missed to load the bootloader at first with the cmd "adb reboot bootloader"..
then "fastboot oem unlock UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU"
this is what i did with the b125 when i got my phone..
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blueIBI said:
no..i dont think so..
but i think you missed to load the bootloader at first with the cmd "adb reboot bootloader"..
then "fastboot oem unlock UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU"
this is what i did with the b125 when i got my phone..
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Isn't "adb reboot bootloader" simply the command to boot into bootloader? That's the first command I entered. If hadn't, I wouldn't have been able to enter "fastboot oem unlock UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU". Would I? I might be wrong
I am spending 2 days to rescure my phone, because I am stucked in Stock recovery without ROM and "Huawei SD card update fail"... I would be really happy any help, because it is useless at this moment. Also I want to know how can I put it in fastboot?
maticex said:
I am spending 2 days to rescure my phone, because I am stucked in Stock recovery without ROM and "Huawei SD card update fail"... I would be really happy any help, because it is useless at this moment. Also I want to know how can I put it in fastboot?
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Guide for fastboot is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2636231
Updates will not work if you extracted directly from internal to sd card. May work if you put the .zip or .rar on your sd card, and then extract it and update the normal way. Not 100% sure about that though! Good luck :fingers-crossed:
alfiewn said:
Guide for fastboot is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2636231
Updates will not work if you extracted directly from internal to sd card. May work if you put the .zip or .rar on your sd card, and then extract it and update the normal way. Not 100% sure about that though! Good luck :fingers-crossed:
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Yeah I know, but somehow I can't accsess fastboot from recovery? I tought there is way to come in fastboot mode with hardware keys?
Can you explain what do you think because I don't know exactly what do you mean? I tried with dload method
maticex said:
Yeah I know, but somehow I can't accsess fastboot from recovery? I tought there is way to come in fastboot mode with hardware keys?
Can you explain what do you think because I don't know exactly what do you mean? I tried with dload method
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You have to use a PC to get into fastboot, i followed the guide without problems.
What i said before might not be correct in your case so i wouldnt worry about it, sorry!
alfiewn said:
You have to use a PC to get into fastboot, i followed the guide without problems.
What i said before might not be correct in your case so i wouldnt worry about it, sorry!
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When I am in recovery and type adb devices command there aren't any devices showing, so I really have no idea what to do.
Since you have stock recovery maybe you should try updating from a sd card, bevause if had situations when that helps.
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tileeq said:
Since you have stock recovery maybe you should try updating from a sd card, bevause if had situations when that helps.
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When I try i got Sd card update fail, but i don't have idea why. Because I put update.app in dload folder and I really don't have idea what could be wrong
which recovery did you flash?
which FW do you want to install?
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blueIBI said:
which recovery did you flash?
which FW do you want to install?
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I think that B510 I'm 95% sure, oR maby B506
I wanted B634 but now I don't care I just want my phone working
the easiest way is that you reflash the b510..then do a factory reset and then flash through force update method the b634..(when you have the stock recovery - shouldnt matter which Version as long as it is a kitkat one :b510 -b513 or cn version b508 or lower).
after flashing do a factory reset again and then prepare your phone as you like..
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blueIBI said:
the easiest way is that you reflash the b510..then do a factory reset and then flash through force update method the b634..(when you have the stock recovery - shouldnt matter which Version as long as it is a kitkat one :b510 -b513 or cn version b508 or lower).
after flashing do a factory reset again and then prepare your phone as you like..
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How can I reflash B510? I don't have any rom installed, and B510 is in zip, so how can I flash zip with stock recovery? Also there is always Sd card update fail and I don't know why...
maticex said:
How can I reflash B510? I don't have any rom installed, and B510 is in zip, so how can I flash zip with stock recovery? Also there is always Sd card update fail and I don't know why...
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Try to get the stock recovery from the other firmwares B511, B512, B513. I had an issue that the update failed on the B512 with B510 stock recovery, flashed B512 recovery and it worked perfectly.
taaeem said:
Try to get the stock recovery from the other firmwares B511, B512, B513. I had an issue that the update failed on the B512 with B510 stock recovery, flashed B512 recovery and it worked perfectly.
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I will try but I cant get in fastboot because I can't select USB debugging without rom, is there any other way? because computer otherwise doesn't show my device in adb
i have chinese huawei p6 S-UO6 WITH ANDROID FOR 4.4.2, problem with da phone is that it cant take me to recovery mode or anywhere when i press either power button with volume down, or up.. it just stack until i reboot it again.
second problem is that i cant root the phone although i tried most of ways of rooting this phone
For recovery modevyou need to press all three buttons at once for 10 seconds.
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I tried that too, but still it just stuck on the first chinese on display
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1. Did you unlock bootloader?
2. Reflash recovery via fastboot.
How?
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Install HiSuite (it will install drivers for your device), ADB on your PC.
Unlock bootloader if you did not.
Extract recovery image from your actual firmware, using Huawei Update Extractor.
Flash recovery via fastboot by the command "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img"
You can find in this forum how to accomplish every step.
Kostyan_nsk said:
Install HiSuite (it will install drivers for your device), ADB on your PC.
Unlock bootloader if you did not.
Extract recovery image from your actual firmware, using Huawei Update Extractor.
Flash recovery via fastboot by the command "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img"
You can find in this forum how to accomplish every step.
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huawei p6s seems to have a rollback action even when you are rooted.
You cannot delete any system app because they are restored when you restart your phone. In addition, you cannot edit build.prop, as you are not allowed to save the file. Do you know Kostyan_nsk what we should do to change permissions?
P.S. I have rooted the phone and I have flashed TWRP.
rs06085 said:
huawei p6s seems to have a rollback action even when you are rooted.
You cannot delete any system app because they are restored when you restart your phone. In addition, you cannot edit build.prop, as you are not allowed to save the file. Do you know Kostyan_nsk what we should do to change permissions?
P.S. I have rooted the phone and I have flashed TWRP.
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Search for 'set_immutable.list'.
You can easily delete it in TWRP by built-in file manager.
By the way, what TWRP did you install?
Kostyan_nsk said:
Search for 'set_immutable.list'.
You can easily delete it in TWRP by built-in file manager.
By the way, what TWRP did you install?
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TWRP recovery 2.8.1.0
And another question: Do you know how can I remove China telecom logo when the phone boots??
rs06085 said:
TWRP recovery 2.8.1.0
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For P6S?
Where did you get it? )
rs06085 said:
And another question: Do you know how can I remove China telecom logo when the phone boots??
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Unpack archive in ADB folder and run OEM_logo.cmd
Or follow these steps http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=57212321&postcount=17
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For P6S?
Where did you get it? )
Unpack archive in ADB folder and run OEM_logo.cmd
Or follow these steps http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=57212321&postcount=17
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thank you very much!!the main problem of this phone is that there is little support in the forums..
unfortunately in recovery mode I can't find immutable_list and when I find it through Root Explorer I can't delete it because it's protected.
P.S. Everything I find for this phone is through Google Translate, as in english there is no information
rs06085 said:
thank you very much!!the main problem of this phone is that there is little support in the forums..
unfortunately in recovery mode I can't find immutable_list and when I find it through Root Explorer I can't delete it because it's protected.
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First mount 'System' partition in TWRP and then go to /system directory in TWRP File Manager.
rs06085 said:
P.S. Everything I find for this phone is through Google Translate, as in english there is no information
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I'm just curious is it my build of TWRP or not?
Kostyan_nsk said:
First mount 'System' partition in TWRP and then go to /system directory in TWRP File Manager.
I'm just curious is it my build of TWRP or not?
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Do you write in 4pda.ru?? You have ported TWRP for P6S? Really thanks!!
maybe I have done something wrong and my root is not permanent. Everytime I reboot phone set_immutable.list recovers!!
rs06085 said:
Do you write in 4pda.ru?? You have ported TWRP for P6S? Really thanks!!
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You're welcome
rs06085 said:
maybe I have done something wrong and my root is not permanent. Everytime I reboot phone set_immutable.list recovers!!
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Try to do as written here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/asc...fx-drivers-t2880913/post55569089#post55569089
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You're welcome
Try to do as written here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/asc...fx-drivers-t2880913/post55569089#post55569089
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I'm done with this phone. I tried all methods but it seems that the root is temporary. Everytime I reboot phone /system returns to it's initial state. Again thanks for your help. Next time I'll stay away from Huawei.
You just did something wrong...
Kostyan_nsk said:
You just did something wrong...
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Do you have any idea? I tried the method with emulator and even though I delete "set_immutable.list", when I restart the phone guess it's back.
Try to unroot and then root again with other app. Vroot or Kingo root for example.
you can make it tool kk.zip
Now this HUAWEI P6 S-U06 does not even respond to formating and hard reset option in setting menu, it is just sticking on restating and stays on those. Thinese words..
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Hi,
i have now B708 Repack NeoArnet.V3 rom
and i wand to root, so i will be able to use more local.
how can i flash TWRP recovery?
i saw this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2636231
but its write there "Your phone needs to be on either KitKat Beta, B118CN or B120CN"
how can i do that?
Thanks
eliavav1 said:
Hi,
i have now B708 Repack NeoArnet.V3 rom
and i wand to root, so i will be able to use more local.
how can i flash TWRP recovery?
i saw this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2636231
but its write there "Your phone needs to be on either KitKat Beta, B118CN or B120CN"
how can i do that?
Thanks
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Download that twrp img and make sure you have installed last drivers.
After that follow those commands
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash recovery "recoveryname.img"
fastboot reboot
And you are done.
This "recoveryname.img" is twrp recovery name,put it without quotes.
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Hi,
Just to make sure,
You are sure that i can do it when my p6 have b708 rom?
And not KitKat Beta, B118CN or B120CN?
I never flash recovery to my p6 before.
Or, there is another way to get root?
Thank again
eliavav1 said:
Hi,
Just to make sure,
You are sure that i can do it when my p6 have b708 rom?
And not KitKat Beta, B118CN or B120CN?
I never flash recovery to my p6 before.
Or, there is another way to get root?
Thank again
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Only way to root B707/708/709 is with TWRP. Just follow that instructions and don't worry
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Work perfectly,
Thanks a lot.
Hello guys. I'm android newbie .
I wanna install B708 EMUI 3.0. I have B520 now. My huawei p6 is rooted. I have TWRP. I put update.app to dload folder. When I'm trying to update it by "local update" from phone menu, phone is asking me about reboot. I'm clicking YES, and then I have TWRP menu. So i can't update it. Could you give me instructions how to do that?
Anyway, is it possible to root B708?
I think you will need to use rom that is compatable with TWRP. The huawei firmware won't install unless you have the stock recovery on your phone. I am on stock 708 I rooted with king root.
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wards5150 said:
I think you will need to use rom that is compatable with TWRP. The huawei firmware won't install unless you have the stock recovery on your phone. I am on stock 708 I rooted with king root.
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What is the easiest way to return to stock recovery in my case?
Not sure never been on TWRP. Are you sure you have it installed. You should be able to install stock recovery as a zip file from TWRP.
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If you have TWRP. I'd install the 709 repack from oxalis. Can be downloaded from p6 development thread. Put it in a folder boot into TWRP and install from there. Make sure you read all the threads so you don't have any problems.
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You could use Minimal ADB and fastboot from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790 (just google for commands)
But I think it's possible with twrp as well. Just put the zip file on your SD card, go to 'install' in twrp and choose your stock ROM.zip on external SD (after the usual wiping).
I think that if you have b520 then you could get a repack of 708 or the oxalis one and install that over twrp. The problem lies in the version of twrp, before 3(not 100% sure which version) twrp can't update through an .img file, but can update though a .zip file. A zip file usually is a modified repack of the original firmware. However if you are determined to install a stock 708(which to my understanding there's none, cause 708 was ported backwards) you should switch to a stock recovery and then update through that by following the procedure you followed .
About rooting 708 not sure but i rooted 709 by oxalis with root genius.