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We have the Ava-Froyo 2.2 ROM with stock kernel (I think).
We got the source for the new kernel and re-compiled it with a flag we need.
We are trying to flash the kernel using "fastboot zimage c:\zImage" and "fastboot kernel c:\zImage" but neither work. We keep getting sending 'zimage'... OKAY then writing 'zimage'... FAILED (remote: not allowed)
We can't figure it out.
I ran unrevoked3 latest and set S-OFF and bootloader confirms it is S-OFF.
Why can't I write to flash/kernel??
How else can I flash a custom kernel?
I have ClockWork Mod 2.5.0.1 installed.
I only found one thing which said something about unrevoked's method makes you lose some of the advanced fastboot functions????
You can flash kernels from the clockwork recovery just like you would flash a rom. Just do it after you flash the rom of choice.
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OK, but it looks like I can't just drop zImage on the SD and get CWM to flash it. It looks like I have to put it in an update.zip or something. Any ideas how to make one for my new zImage file?
Any other thoughts on how I could fastboot flash zimage w/out it complaining of out of memory or whatever?
Thanks in advance!!
why in the world are you doing it this way? simply create a flashable zip and flash it like you would a ROM
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why in the world are you doing it this way? simply create a flashable zip and flash it like you would a ROM
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+1 I agree with this guy. just create a flashable zip and voila.
Is this how you guys do that?
Step 7 - http://forum.androidcentral.com/htc...how-build-your-own-kernel-package-source.html
1. You probably don't have the eng bootloader that allows you to use fastboot.
2. Get any custom kernel in zip package, open it, delete everything you don't need and insert your zimage where the custom kernels zimage is. Keep the "kernel" and "META" directory and just replace your zimage in the kernel directory in the zip.
At the risk of sounding like an I ass I have to ask, how do you not know how to use fastboot or make an update.zip yet you managed to recompile the kernel? That one just goes over my head.
Well I didn't recompile the kernel, BUT I have re/compiled kernels for ~16 years so I know that part pretty well.
I just expected fastboot to work. I think my comment about unrEVOked borking fastboot is accurate then if you agree about the Eng loader.
I will grab a kernel zip and put that in. I saw these kernel scripts in one of them so I was thinking it is a lot of work to make that put, but what should my kernel script look like or do I really need one (this is in the .zip I update)..
IPvFletch said:
Well I didn't recompile the kernel, BUT I have re/compiled kernels for ~16 years so I know that part pretty well.
I just expected fastboot to work. I think my comment about about unrEVOked borking fastboot is accurate then if you agree and the eng loader.
I will grab a kernel zip and put that in. I saw these kernel scripts in one of them so I was thinking it is a lot of work to make that put, but what should my kernel script look like or do I really need one (this is in the .zip I update)..
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I said it was at the risk of sounding like an ass and at least you came through and said you have re/compiled kernels before.
ENG bootloader would be my best guess as to why your fastboot is not working. I rooted with unrevo.forever and my fastboot works AFTER I replaced the bootloader.
If you use a zip package from a custom kernel like netarchy or kingklick the script is already there along with the scripts needed to install the kernel. You just have to place your zimage where that kernels zimage is and the scripts handle everything.
EDIT: I didn't make the zip but it should help you in the "write" direction (pun intended).
Examine the contents and the updater-script file.
How did you replace the bootloader after?
Ok so I got the HTC stock kernel 3.26 zip and I pulled out boot.img and replaced it with my zImage file renamed to boot.img. The update-script looks like it has no other major dependencies, the module is in the zip still, that stock one is Ok for me.
Code:
assert compatible_with("0.2") == "true"
show_progress 0.1 0
format BOOT:
copy_dir PACKAGE:system SYSTEM:
set_perm_recursive 0 0 0755 0755 SYSTEM:lib/modules
write_raw_image PACKAGE:boot.img BOOT:
show_progress 0.1 0
So.... here goes (via CWM Recovery)...
Crap what did I do wrong. It won't boot now, it goes into bootloader all the time.
Here's the zip I just tried...
IPvFletch said:
Crap what did I do wrong. It won't boot now, it goes into bootloader all the time.
Here's the zip I just tried...
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Check my last post before this. You're problem is you tried to install it as a boot.img file and the boot.img file holds the system image as well as the kernel.
To install a kernel alone it has to be a zimage file and installed differently.
I pushed the original htc-froyo-stock-kernel-signed.zip kernel update just now and it is booting again.
Gonna guess something to do with the signed zip yet unsigned kernel boot.img?
How can I fix my zip with my new zImage?
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Check my last post before this. You're problem is you tried to install it as a boot.img file and the boot.img file holds the system image as well as the kernel.
To install a kernel alone it has to be a zimage file and installed differently.
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OK I kind of thought that but didn't know. I know boot.img is the whole boot partition not just the kernel image. doh. :]
Ok back to YOUR/koush kernel installer .zip...
The update-script has no mention of zImage though, so do I need to do more than just dump my zImage into this zip? EDIT: Guess so got error 6 it aborted.
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OK I kind of thought that but didn't know. I know boot.img is the whole boot partition not just the kernel image. doh. :]
Ok back to YOUR/koush kernel installer .zip...
The update-script has no mention of zImage though, so do I need to do more than just dump my zImage into this zip? EDIT: Guess so got error 6 it aborted.
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Check the updater-script. You will see what happens in the process.
If anything, send me your files and I can test install them onto my system.
OK so it dumps system and kernel into temp folders. For kernel it goes through the entire folder and sets perms 4 of the 5 files (excluding zImage) and then runs dump_image. This I guess is smart enough to pick up zImage and dumps it all into a new boot.img. Then eventually it runs mkbootimg which takes zImage and the new boot image ramdisk and creates a new shell. Then it runs that shell.
I don't see why it fails though. I didn't put any modules in there but it looks like it doesn't need me to. I already have the latest versions of those kernel module files anyways.
lovethyEVO: Post 11, thanks!
So if I understand correctly, in post 11 you renamed the zimage to boot.img?
Just making sure so I know how to test it.
LOL oh yes that is that zip HAHA sorry.
No go through zip. Gave me status error 6 and because I use fastboot mostly I'm not sure how to correct it.
Flashed it through fastboot:
fastboot flash boot zImage.img = FAILED <remote: image error! <BootMagic check fail>
fastboot flash system zImage.img = OK but stuck at splash screen which I expected.
But now you have a general idea of what's going. It's possibly your kernel and maybe not just the zip file.
Can someone just put this zImage in a kernel flash zip for me? I will try later as well but clearly I'm not good at this.. :]
The zImage is in a .zip file attached. Thanks!
So I could use some assistance from the devs here
I'm trying to create my own ROM. I have little coding experience, but I'm doing some themeing work and using kitchen. I'm having a few issues:
I'm trying to replace the built in kernel with tiny's 12/1 kernel. I extracted the kernel from the boot.img and replaced the zImage and the extra lib it needed, but it shows up as Oct. 14 build of the kernel. What am I doing wrong?
Also, whenever I try flashing the ROM, it works fine, but when I hit the back button to go to CWM main menu, it gives me errors.
Can't mount E:\Cache (something else, will get it in a bit)
Could it be an updater-script error? I'm trying to include the Ext4all mod in it, could that cause it?
In themeing, I changed system_ui.apk, framework_res.apk and com.htc.resources.apk and now my top status bar won't show. No notifications, no dropdown, nothing.
Any help on any of this stuff would be greatly appreciated. I'm trying to learn from all this and want to fix these thigns up.
I can help .
1. That is way to complicated lol for adding a kernel. Just take your rom (Minus kernel), flash kernel, and then pull the boot.img using "adb pull /dev/mtd/mtd2 boot.img-from-phone", and look in your cd'd folder for the boot.img. Just include it in your rom.
2. Flash your rom, then go to advanced, then click report error. Look on your SD for clockworkmod/recovery.log. PM or post it to me. I'll take a look. Also send me your updater-script.
3. How did you decompile the apk? If you used apktool, you need to put the Meta-inf folder and AndroidManifest.xml from the original apk's in the new ones. Then you should be good.
If you need any help, just let me know
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I can help .
1. That is way to complicated lol for adding a kernel. Just take your rom (Minus kernel), flash kernel, and then pull the boot.img using "adb pull /dev/mtd/mtd2 boot.img-from-phone", and look in your cd'd folder for the boot.img. Just include it in your rom.
2. Flash your rom, then go to advanced, then click report error. Look on your SD for clockworkmod/recovery.log. PM or post it to me. I'll take a look. Also send me your updater-script.
3. How did you decompile the apk? If you used apktool, you need to put the Meta-inf folder and AndroidManifest.xml from the original apk's in the new ones. Then you should be good.
If you need any help, just let me know
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Thank you so much. Trying to include the Ext mod isn't working out so I'll just list that separately. All I have left to do is theme it, wish me luck!
I was successfully constructed a kernel file (zImage).How to convert as boot.img,.I am a beginner.Thank you! My phone is Vision!came to China, my English is poor.Forgive me for using the google translation!
To start, I would suggest taking apart a few zip files that flash kernels to see how they are put together. After you unzip, you can unpack the boot.img with bootunpack (google for it). This will show you how it all goes together and you can insert your own.
To repack the kernel, you'll need mkbootimg.
https://github.com/AndroidRoot/BootTools
This thread is a classic- on the TF the blob.LNX is the same as the boot.img
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1193737
gee one said:
To start, I would suggest taking apart a few zip files that flash kernels to see how they are put together. After you unzip, you can unpack the boot.img with bootunpack (google for it). This will show you how it all goes together and you can insert your own.
To repack the kernel, you'll need mkbootimg.
https://github.com/AndroidRoot/BootTools
This thread is a classic- on the TF the blob.LNX is the same as the boot.img
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1193737
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My English is so bad. Pain.
hello ,
how can i remove starting verizon logo??? and i don,t want any other logos,
i just need like stock samsung boot, for note 4
remember i have not .zip file in media folder
Mr Hassan said:
hello ,
how can i remove starting verizon logo??? and i don,t want any other logos,
i just need like stock samsung boot, for note 4
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You can use a app like this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tkstudio.sboot to change boot animation or some ROMS like jasmine rom 7.0 have the original samsung logo boot sequence, for the app to work you need root and read carefully before doing anything. Hope this helps.
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You can use a app like this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tkstudio.sboot to change boot animation or some ROMS like jasmine rom 7.0 have the original samsung logo boot sequence, for the app to work you need root and read carefully before doing anything. Hope this helps.
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thanks brother for reply i fixed this problem, now i,m in another project , i successfully extract the system,img,ext file,,,,now i edited somethings,
now i want to create again in same file, img,ext4
have you any idea about it?
Mr Hassan said:
thanks brother for reply i fixed this problem, now i,m in another project , i successfully extract the system,img,ext file,,,,now i edited somethings,
now i want to create again in same file, img,ext4
have you any idea about it?
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Well if you mean like accessing and editing system files I'm not how to do edit them but I know that you can use a app like root explore: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.speedsoftware.explorer that's the free version the paid one is $3.99 in the US. With that you can move and add files to system folder you can edit permission of files and things of that nature.
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Well if you mean like accessing and editing system files I'm not how to do edit them but I know that you can use a app like root explore: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.speedsoftware.explorer that's the free version the paid one is $3.99 in the US. With that you can move and add files to system folder you can edit permission of files and things of that nature.
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ok brother thanks alot,
but i,m talking about stock rom, i already extracted and edit now its need to repack again
Mr Hassan said:
ok brother thanks alot,
but i,m talking about stock rom, i already extracted and edit now its need to repack again
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Ah ok, so I found these two threads related to the subject one is for repackaging ODIN files if your using a Samsung: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2549712&page=5 and the other is a general tutorial on custom roms https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2195858 Also this article covers mostly everything about creating and installing ROMS http://lazydroid.com/2011/03/howto-repack-and-sign-rom-image-update-zip-files/ I hope this information helps I do not know much about creating or repackaging roms
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Ah ok, so I found these two threads related to the subject one is for repackaging ODIN files if your using a Samsung: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2549712&page=5 and the other is a general tutorial on custom roms https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2195858 Also this article covers mostly everything about creating and installing ROMS http://lazydroid.com/2011/03/howto-repack-and-sign-rom-image-update-zip-files/ I hope this information helps I do not know much about creating or repackaging roms
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ok again thanks,
i,m in samsung note 4 , and i found lot of threads to repack but not success, coz i,m counfuse about where i start?
and how, is that need just system folder or all file like hidden ,cache etc etc
Mr Hassan said:
ok again thanks,
i,m in samsung note 4 , and i found lot of threads to repack but not success, coz i,m counfuse about where i start?
and how, is that need just system folder or all file like hidden ,cache etc etc
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Well system file is where all the data and software is at basically everything visible on the phone. Maybe this article could help it deals with modifying samsung rom and flashing it. If you want to read more on it here's the link: http://android.stackexchange.com/questions/85703/modifying-samsung-rom-and-flashing-it-on-a-device if you wanted to remove apps or add custom apps to your phone you would modify system file.
But what I thought was important was this;
(I did not write this thread)
< "You should be able to use an archive program on PC and recompress to .tar, .gz, and others. Dont forget to re-sign the archive. Keep a copy of your untouched ROM until you have the modified ROM tested and running.
The ROMs are signed with a signature. When repacking if they don't get signed they will fail in flashing. This link will help explain it.
So basically after downloading the firmware you have to rename it so you can extract the files, change them as you need, recompress them again and re-sign them, so you can flash them using Odin." >
This thread was dealing with modifying CM rom;
< "There are multiple solutions available:
Re-Zip the Image
Advantage: You do it once, and can use the resulting image for multiple devices. That's what I did with CM7.2 for my Milestone 2. Easy enough to do:
create a temporary (empty) folder
unzip the zip file to it
remove unwanted *.apk files from /system/apps (be careful of what you remove, of course)
zip up the directory contents again
Using a graphical ZIP manager (like WinZip or the like), steps would be even easier:
open the zip file with the archive manager
remove the unwanted .apk files
if the ZIP manager requires it, save the manipulated zip
Manually cleanup after flashing, using the shell
This is what ce4 recommended in the comments. It requires you using a terminal emulator on your device:
Flash the image as-is
remove superfluous stuff from the system partition by hand (like rm /system/big/junk/example.mp4)
Manually cleanup after flashing, using other tools
Almost the same as the previous method, but a bit more user-friendly. Disadvantage: this won't do for superflous ringtones and the like:
Flash the image as-is
Use a tool like Titanium Backup or Root Uninstaller to remove unwanted system apps" >
Edit: this link explains the signature of the file: (from google) https://code.google.com/archive/p/zip-signer/
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Well system file is where all the data and software is at basically everything visible on the phone. Maybe this article could
Edit: this link explains the signature of the file: (from google) https://code.google.com/archive/p/zip-signer/
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yes brother i want to remove some apps,. in system
even some edits in bulid prop
and after repack it for odin , thats it,
i create zip and trying to install the via twrp, during installation in end its give some error like this
setup finish with error 7 etc etc
so i reboot ,.....its reboot normal but after boot base band is unknown
i,m working on verizon devise.
in very simple words i,m trying to create rom without verizon apps and some more edits
and that all work in stock rom
Mr Hassan said:
yes brother i want to remove some apps,. in system
even some edits in bulid prop
and after repack it for odin , thats it,
i create zip and trying to install the via twrp, during installation in end its give some error like this
setup finish with error 7 etc etc
so i reboot ,.....its reboot normal but after boot base band is unknown
i,m working on verizon devise.
in very simple words i,m trying to create rom without verizon apps and some more edits
and that all work in stock rom
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Ok so I may have found a solution for you it requires a pc and to download a program. You'll need your rom and any apps you would like to insert into it. The program is as simple as right click and delete for any apps you want to remove. The program is made by a developer on XDA named "_Logie" here's the link to the Web page: http://m.tech.firstpost.com/news-analysis/how-to-add-or-remove-apps-from-a-custom-rom-101986.html and the link to the program is on there or here's the direct link: http://www.solidfiles.com/d/da2dd6335d/
This program compiles the ROM into a .zip if you have TWRP recovery you could do a backup of your previous rom before flashing your current one because you'll have to completely wipe every main partition before flashing new rom to ensure you don't run into problems
Edit: backup system, data, and cache because those are the ones you'll need to wipe also before wiping them just in case I would remove any password that locks your phone because if you try to flash a new rom and fails and your left with the recovery file it'll mess up the password, fingerprints will be forget and backup password will be unchangeable and will require a factory reset to be able to change it.
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Who its looking cool. I'll try tomorrow
But for now brother i want to know its remove the apps. OK and what about bulid.prop? I need to edit it also. And after edit i don't want root anymore .after edit i need in tar format
I know you think I'm made but i know it's possible
Mr Hassan said:
Who its looking cool. I'll try tomorrow
But for now brother i want to know its remove the apps. OK and what about bulid.prop? I need to edit it also. And after edit i don't want root anymore .after edit i need in tar format
I know you think I'm made but i know it's possible
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For build.prop maybe this app could help https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.apps.build.prop.editor sorry for lack of knowledge on this subject I've never had to repack a rom before.
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For build.prop maybe this app could help https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.apps.build.prop.editor sorry for lack of knowledge on this subject I've never had to repack a rom before.
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Ok apps done
Bulid done
Now final thing need . repack in ext4 format
I'll check these things tomorrow
-spektor- said:
For build.prop maybe this app could help https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.apps.build.prop.editor sorry for lack of knowledge on this subject I've never had to repack a rom before.
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brother did you found anything for repack ext4 img?
Mr Hassan said:
brother did you found anything for repack ext4 img?
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Have you tried this guide? https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1588461
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Have you tried this guide? https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1588461
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yes but its for linux , and for window 99% unsuccessfully rates , have you try in window ? this ?
now i,m in next step if you have the time so kindly share your experience
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help/repack-img-giving-error-odin-invalid-t3577719
Hmmmmm ? I think you want to change the boot animation (white Verizon logo red background? ) if so your gonna need to either need to flash a pre-made zip with Flashfire (can't seem to get it to apply from twrp) or your gonna need to manually copy into the appropriate directory (mount system directory r/w copy then change permissions of the file you copied to 644 and reboot) presumably with a root explorer though doable from terminal
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Ok so I may have found a solution for you it requires a pc and to download a program. You'll need your rom and any apps you would like to insert into it. The program is as simple as right click and delete for any apps you want to remove. The program is made by a developer on XDA named "_Logie" here's the link to the Web page: http://m.tech.firstpost.com/news-analysis/how-to-add-or-remove-apps-from-a-custom-rom-101986.html and the link to the program is on there or here's the direct link: http://www.solidfiles.com/d/da2dd6335d/
This program compiles the ROM into a .zip if you have TWRP recovery you could do a backup of your previous rom before flashing your current one because you'll have to completely wipe every main partition before flashing new rom to ensure you don't run into problems
Edit: backup system, data, and cache because those are the ones you'll need to wipe also before wiping them just in case I would remove any password that locks your phone because if you try to flash a new rom and fails and your left with the recovery file it'll mess up the password, fingerprints will be forget and backup password will be unchangeable and will require a factory reset to be able to change it.
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Try flashing with flasfire enabling the option mount system r/w and use common paths (probably not necessary but won't hurt) I have had difficulty getting anything other than ROM and gapps to apply from twrp but flashfire seems to work . I'm thinking its due to the fact that flashfire flashes after boot loader and then resets prior to os load.
Hi Guys,
For some reasons, my kernel got updated without any change from me, not sure how this is possible.
Now, because of that, I lost root, is there a quick way to restore root (magisk) ?
Thanks in advance !
Yep. Just download the matching factory image zip for your currently installed build of Android. Then, extract the boot.img file, copy it over to your phone, patch it within the Magisk app and it will spit out a patched boot.img file into your "Download" folder. Next, copy that patched boot.img file back to your computer and flash that patched boot file using fastboot.
That may look like a lot of different steps, however, the process usually takes less time than it has taken me to type this comment, haha. Enjoy your root access =)