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For warranty purposes you can revert to stock jellybean rom. this is the b173 rom which is the only rom available on huaweis website for the g510-200. this is a older rom and has no notification toggles, but power toggles is a very good alternative and much more customizable. hopefully huawei will add the newer b189 rom soon which has toggles.
Step 1: charge your phone to at least 75% if your phone goes flat while upgrading firmware your phone will be bricked!
Step 2: download factory rom http://www.huaweidevice.com/worldwide/downloadCenter.do?method=toDownloadFile&flay=software&softid=NDcxNDM= this is only for the g510-200 phone! DO NOT INSTALL ON G510-100 OR G510-010
Step 3: extract the rom and copy the dload folder to your sdcard
Step 4: shut down phone remove battery for 5 seconds then start phone while holding down volume + and volume - buttons. wait for upgrading firmware to finish it takes approx 2 min phone will reboot when finished and will be like brand new but remember your bootloader is still unlocked!
Step 4: optional. relock bootloader. connect phone in fastboot mode. you must have huawei drivers installed on your pc. fastboot mode = remove battery for 5 seconds start phone while holding volume - when phone freezes on the boot animation you are in fastboot mode. go to start menu in windows and type cmd then right click on cmd and run as administrator. in the cmd box type fastboot devices and you will see a code of about 7 didgets which means you are connected properly and have the correct drivers installed. you can also type fastboot oem get-bootinfo to see if your bootloader is locked or unlocked. now to lock it type fastboot oem lock. done your phone is completely factory stock.
thanks..
but can you know any custom rom for g510-200
Need help Unbrick
hi, i saw your post and tried that and i got an ERROR MESSAGE emmc is read only so itb cannot update.is there another method i can use because my phone is stuck on boot logo
The link takes to the Huawei home page.Could you please update the link for G510-0200 stock rom.
You could have been frustrated with all the features that’s supposed to be in your New Huawei Watch is nowhere to be found. Like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Language Selection are all hidden in the China Stable Rom of the Huawei Watch.
I have talked to the CSR of Huawei in China, they honestly told me that the Wi-Fi certificate for the watch is not yet certified that’s why they cannot unleash it yet but it is embedded inside the watch should future updates allows the Wi-Fi to be used. Regarding the language selection, local China release is locked to Simplified Chinese, whether you like it or not.
If you happen to buy from China or received a gift with a China local release Huawei Watch, here is the guide on how to flash with an English Rom which I have already tested mine on.
Here is the complete guide:
Step 1: Put the Watch to Fastboot Mode
1) Hold down the power button
2) The screen will go black for about 2 seconds and then boot into the Huawei logo. Keep holding down the power button.
3) Wait for the first vibration, release the power button and then immediately give the power button one short press.
Note: If you feel the second vibration, you waited too long to do the release and press. Start over again with Step 1.
Another alternative for Step 1:
1.) Install ADB SETUP V1.3
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_1zjuazXSqbQ0p6NWtvRk9OMzA/edit
2.) Enable ADB and connect to computer
How to Enable ADB:
- Go to About
- Click 5 times on Build Number to access Developer Mode
- Go to Developer Options
- Enable ADB Debugging
3.) Go into command prompt mode
4.) Reboot watch into Fastboot mode using this code:
adb reboot-bootloader
Step 2: Unlock the Bootloader
1.) On command prompt mode, type this command: Fastboot Oem Unlock
2.) accept the prompt on the watch.
Note: If successful, command prompt will say your bootloader is already unlocked.
Step 3: Flashing
Download first the three files before proceeding:
Boot Img: https://mega.nz/#!rgRQHRrb!lgQCvqH-qkuqitPRRXfCad29MdmJ6ynaUHJDr0hjeLM
Recovery Img: https://mega.nz/#!ahgjxA4R!y8Hb0CBVBRwUr0tA3HeFrrqh0ALAiMyqJu0pLsBsAD8
System Img: https://mega.nz/#!2pYVBDpA!wQJT8LDcffk7uxEmrsqna6MKWIODD-FqBO_k4Poml7g
After downloading the three files, lets proceed:
1.) While on Fastboot mode, type this on the command prompt one at a time:
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash system system.img
2.) and then go to recovery and do a wipe data / factory reset.
Congrats! Your done!
Further Reading if you are stuck on flashing System.img
There are some reason beyond my explanation why the system.img cannot be flashed to the watch, here is the workaround:
1.) First of all download the TWRP and fastboot boot it:
TWRP download: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3505656&d=1444766757
Code:
fastboot boot TWRP2.8.7.0-Sturgeon.img
2.) Now your watch is in TWRP and you can no longer use ADB commands, go to your watch and select Advanced, then select ADB Side Load
3.) Going back to command prompt, push the system.img in the sdcard so:
Code:
adb push system.img /sdcard/
4.) Now flash it:
Code:
adb shell dd if=/sdcard/system.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/system
5.) Reboot.
Now you may encounter bootloop after flashing which I did, go back to Step 1 Fastboot mode and select Reboot Recovery, then wipe data and then clear cache, then you are good to go!
This is the most complete guide I can come up with based on my own explorations. Hope this helps.
Where can i find the drivers for this watch.
When i plug this watch into my computer Windows doesn't detect the drivers. I've tried looking on the HuaWei website but there are no downloadable drivers. Any help?
coolcaty said:
Where can i find the drivers for this watch.
When i plug this watch into my computer Windows doesn't detect the drivers. I've tried looking on the HuaWei website but there are no downloadable drivers. Any help?
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Look here : https://m.reddit.com/r/hwatch/comments/3n9ckp/how_to_get_adb_access_over_usb/
"Fastboot Oem Unlock" should be "fastboot oem unlock" otherwise it won't work. Also make sure to have ADB 1.0.32 at least for watches!
hello!
i do all step and complete flash with twrp mode . but when reboot and will go to reboot recovery the watch restart and restart!
sry for weak english!
j.spectator said:
hello!
i do all step and complete flash with twrp mode . but when reboot and will go to reboot recovery the watch restart and restart!
sry for weak english!
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5.) Reboot.
Now you may encounter bootloop after flashing which I did, go back to Step 1 Fastboot mode and select Reboot Recovery, then wipe data and then clear cache, then you are good to go!
Hi, first of all thanks for this awesome guide.
This is the first thing I am looking for after bought a Chinese watch from China.
Manage to go through ONLY I tried key in "fastboot oem unlock' all in small letters.
Then follow the guide instruction to goto recovery to wipe data after successfully go through the other flashing steps smoothly.
This is where I got stuck in infinite looping in Android lying and screen flashing every few seconds. I got panicked after trying multiple times failed to recover from this symptoms for a while.
Until finally manage to pull back to fastboot menu by keep press holding onto the power button. The steps of holding till first vibration then do a quick short press doesnt work.
I am glad that now I am back to normal with the English screen.
Next I will proceed to flash the TWRP and 1.4 update.
Hopefully everything goes smoothly.
Thank you for the guide once again and wish everyone success in updating and Enjoy!
Update: (9:29am)
Did a system update. Before was something like LBC49A, after system update it becomes LBC43B. I suppose this is 1.4 update as the name is the same.
Hence decided not to flash the TWRP recovery for the time being if it can continue auto system update.
Update (9/3/2016):
Sorry, nvr read through all the posts. Was thinking that (LBC43B) was the latest update.
So proceed to flash TWRP recovery then try to update to MEC23L (latest update) but failed to run "adb sideload update.zip"
Every time once enter into Recovery mode, the connection dropped. Then tried to do OTA update by factory reset as suggested but failed (confirmed my location can OTA as one use from same location didi it.)
This morning went back to PC flash back the original Stock Recovery from here.
Restart the watch and goto System Update, receive message "Charge the watch to update to MEC23L"
My thot - OTA only allow with Stock Recovery?
Update done but still cannot sms. ??
Btw, for LBC43B, many functions cannot work properly like sms, call and no sound at all. Thx n Enjoy.
P.S. Using Minimal ADB and Fastboot, PDAnet driver(for watch USB driver), running on Win7, connect via watch USB charge docking station.
help me please
No OS installed! Are you sure you wish to reboot?
This is my problem, I can´t install it-
I send you a private message Richboy234, can you help me please?
richboy324 said:
You could have been frustrated with all the features that’s supposed to be in your New Huawei Watch is nowhere to be found. Like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Language Selection are all hidden in the China Stable Rom of the Huawei Watch.
I have talked to the CSR of Huawei in China, they honestly told me that the Wi-Fi certificate for the watch is not yet certified that’s why they cannot unleash it yet but it is embedded inside the watch should future updates allows the Wi-Fi to be used. Regarding the language selection, local China release is locked to Simplified Chinese, whether you like it or not.
If you happen to buy from China or received a gift with a China local release Huawei Watch, here is the guide on how to flash with an English Rom which I have already tested mine on.
Here is the complete guide:
Step 1: Put the Watch to Fastboot Mode
1) Hold down the power button
2) The screen will go black for about 2 seconds and then boot into the Huawei logo. Keep holding down the power button.
3) Wait for the first vibration, release the power button and then immediately give the power button one short press.
Note: If you feel the second vibration, you waited too long to do the release and press. Start over again with Step 1.
Another alternative for Step 1:
1.) Install ADB SETUP V1.3
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_1zjuazXSqbQ0p6NWtvRk9OMzA/edit
2.) Enable ADB and connect to computer
How to Enable ADB:
- Go to About
- Click 5 times on Build Number to access Developer Mode
- Go to Developer Options
- Enable ADB Debugging
3.) Go into command prompt mode
4.) Reboot watch into Fastboot mode using this code:
adb reboot-bootloader
Step 2: Unlock the Bootloader
1.) On command prompt mode, type this command: Fastboot Oem Unlock
2.) accept the prompt on the watch.
Note: If successful, command prompt will say your bootloader is already unlocked.
Step 3: Flashing
Download first the three files before proceeding:
Boot Img: https://mega.nz/#!rgRQHRrb!lgQCvqH-qkuqitPRRXfCad29MdmJ6ynaUHJDr0hjeLM
Recovery Img: https://mega.nz/#!ahgjxA4R!y8Hb0CBVBRwUr0tA3HeFrrqh0ALAiMyqJu0pLsBsAD8
System Img: https://mega.nz/#!2pYVBDpA!wQJT8LDcffk7uxEmrsqna6MKWIODD-FqBO_k4Poml7g
After downloading the three files, lets proceed:
1.) While on Fastboot mode, type this on the command prompt one at a time:
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash system system.img
2.) and then go to recovery and do a wipe data / factory reset.
Congrats! Your done!
Further Reading if you are stuck on flashing System.img
There are some reason beyond my explanation why the system.img cannot be flashed to the watch, here is the workaround:
1.) First of all download the TWRP and fastboot boot it:
TWRP download: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3505656&d=1444766757
Code:
fastboot boot TWRP2.8.7.0-Sturgeon.img
2.) Now your watch is in TWRP and you can no longer use ADB commands, go to your watch and select Advanced, then select ADB Side Load
3.) Going back to command prompt, push the system.img in the sdcard so:
Code:
adb push system.img /sdcard/
4.) Now flash it:
Code:
adb shell dd if=/sdcard/system.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/system
5.) Reboot.
Now you may encounter bootloop after flashing which I did, go back to Step 1 Fastboot mode and select Reboot Recovery, then wipe data and then clear cache, then you are good to go!
This is the most complete guide I can come up with based on my own explorations. Hope this helps.
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Hi, I have a problem, when I do this :
"select Advanced, then select ADB Side Load" after 4 or 5 minutes processing it saids "failed"
and then I can do this step "adb push system.img /sdcard/"
but not this "adb shell dd if=/sdcard/system.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/system"
Any idea please, thank you.
jbctiong said:
Hi, first of all thanks for this awesome guide.
This is the first thing I am looking for after bought a Chinese watch from China.
Manage to go through ONLY I tried key in "fastboot oem unlock' all in small letters.
Then follow the guide instruction to goto recovery to wipe data after successfully go through the other flashing steps smoothly.
This is where I got stuck in infinite looping in Android lying and screen flashing every few seconds. I got panicked after trying multiple times failed to recover from this symptoms for a while.
Until finally manage to pull back to fastboot menu by keep press holding onto the power button. The steps of holding till first vibration then do a quick short press doesnt work.
I am glad that now I am back to normal with the English screen.
Next I will proceed to flash the TWRP and 1.4 update.
Hopefully everything goes smoothly.
Thank you for the guide once again and wish everyone success in updating and Enjoy!
Update: (9:29am)
Did a system update. Before was something like LBC49A, after system update it becomes LBC43B. I suppose this is 1.4 update as the name is the same.
Hence decided not to flash the TWRP recovery for the time being if it can continue auto system update.
Update (9/3/2016):
Sorry, nvr read through all the posts. Was thinking that (LBC43B) was the latest update.
So proceed to flash TWRP recovery then try to update to MEC23L (latest update) but failed to run "adb sideload update.zip"
Every time once enter into Recovery mode, the connection dropped. Then tried to do OTA update by factory reset as suggested but failed (confirmed my location can OTA as one use from same location didi it.)
This morning went back to PC flash back the original Stock Recovery from here.
Restart the watch and goto System Update, receive message "Charge the watch to update to MEC23L"
My thot - OTA only allow with Stock Recovery?
Update done but still cannot sms. ??
Btw, for LBC43B, many functions cannot work properly like sms, call and no sound at all. Thx n Enjoy.
P.S. Using Minimal ADB and Fastboot, PDAnet driver(for watch USB driver), running on Win7, connect via watch USB charge docking station.
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Hi there
All i know is you can flash the stock rom then update via OTA
mine is running marshmallow already now MEC23L
This is the safer way coz i never tried to flash in the MEC23L
Cheers!
alesramosfj said:
Hi, I have a problem, when I do this :
"select Advanced, then select ADB Side Load" after 4 or 5 minutes processing it saids "failed"
and then I can do this step "adb push system.img /sdcard/"
but not this "adb shell dd if=/sdcard/system.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/system"
Any idea please, thank you.
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I did not encounter this error
did you try the first method before doing the TWRP?
A Problem
Hi. I have a problem. I complete step3. I code command: fastboot oem reboot-recovery . Its Failed. I seclected recovery on watch. But when selecting this plan is faulty. Only flashing screen icon Android. I tried again, but still the same. Can you help me?
h**ps://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0F7_Vdg_eg3Nms3M2oyVmZ1RjA/view?usp=sharing
begioxx said:
Hi. I have a problem. I complete step3. I code command: fastboot oem reboot-recovery . Its Failed. I seclected recovery on watch. But when selecting this plan is faulty. Only flashing screen icon Android. I tried again, but still the same. Can you help me?
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hi there
i think you need to do a further reading on the one after step three
there are chances that you will get stuck in flashing the system image file
there is a workaround.
try it again
hope it helps.
richboy324 said:
I did not encounter this error
did you try the first method before doing the TWRP?
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Hello,
I'm also encountering this error. I did try the first method, and I'm getting stuck on activating ADB Side Load. Any tips?
Hi, there's a problem and i can't mount partition /data and /cache
plz help
Thanks a lot man you are a gem
I in hurry formatted system from twrp and was without OS. very detailed tutorial for beginners with adb. I am back with watch booting fine now
Just a note. I tried doing this while in China without vpn access for my phone. This made it so I couldn't sync up or pair because it kept trying to access google which was blocked. Once I got back to Canada I was able to do everything and update to newest OTA. If you leave it on chinese rom you can use in china and pair with the Android Wear China version app.
alesramosfj said:
No OS installed! Are you sure you wish to reboot?
This is my problem, I can´t install it-
I send you a private message Richboy234, can you help me please?
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Hey, did he ever get back to you? I've got the same thing going on right now.
alesramosfj said:
No OS installed! Are you sure you wish to reboot?
This is my problem, I can´t install it-
I send you a private message Richboy234, can you help me please?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/hua...ock-huawei-watch-t3219596/page11#post66771952
Not sure if he got back to you. I had the same problem, and it involved the system.img that I downloaded from the link above. It wasn't complete for some reason. On this thread attached, it has a zip that has it all. My watch works fine now. I want to thank the OP here for showing me the steps to take. You all ROCK!
I just bricked my phone :crying: :crying:
I wanna get back to the official rom, after trying android P (without make it work).
(the rom is from http://en.miui.com/download-354.html)
But I run the wrong script and take the flash_all_lock.img
And my device is stuck on android 8.1 bootloop (It boot, but i get an animated line loop ...)
Any ideas or tricks before i get it back to warranty ?
Thanks
Unlock bootloader and flash again. You can find a guide to unlock bootloader at the beginning of this guide.
BubuXP said:
Unlock bootloader and flash again. You can find a guide to unlock bootloader at the beginning of this guide.
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But since I flashed the official rom with data whipe, I'm unable to go to dev option and enter OEM Unlocking .... And Fastboot respond me that my device is locked
Seems like my only option left is to boot into EDL mode ...
But seems fastboot oem edl does not work I don't lnow how to handle the problem
droopeur said:
Seems like my only option left is to boot into EDL mode ...
But seems fastboot oem edl does not work I don't lnow how to handle the problem
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Have you tried to switch the active slot?
Try if it boots using
fastboot set_active a
or
fastboot set_active b
If not working, can you enter recovery (power on with Volume up button pressed)?
If you can enter recovery, hold down the power button for 3-5 seconds and then press and release the Volume up button, to make commands appear. Then your only hope is to install the OTA update zip from there (copy the OTA in a microSD card, there is a thread where you can find the link to the OTA zip).
In my opinion, "OEM unlocking" in developer options MUST be always keep active, because incidents like this could happen, and because even without modding, an OTA could go wrong resulting in your same situation.
I was in your same situation (OEM unlocking disabled and then I locked bootloader with a custom ROM installed) with a Nexus 5X.
I don't remember well how I fixed it, but I remember entering in Qualcomm download mode (should be the same EDL mode) and loading a file found after many hours of research in strange forums and sites.
BubuXP said:
Have you tried to switch the active slot?
Try if it boots using
fastboot set_active a
or
fastboot set_active b
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In fact, both work, but my phone still stucked at the bootloader (infinite line animation in both cases).
BubuXP said:
If not working, can you enter recovery (power on with Volume up button pressed)?
If you can enter recovery, hold down the power button for 3-5 seconds and then press and release the Volume up button, to make commands appear. Then your only hope is to install the OTA update zip from there (copy the OTA in a microSD card, there is a thread where you can find the link to the OTA zip).
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Yes I can enter recovery and I have already tried this, but I always end up with the error:
Code:
E: Unknow volume for path [/sideload/package.zip]
Verifying update package...
Update package verification took 17.3 s (result 0)
Installing update...
E:Error il /sideload/package.zip (Status 1)
Installation aborted
BubuXP said:
In my opinion, "OEM unlocking" in developer options MUST be always keep active, because incidents like this could happen, and because even without modding, an OTA could go wrong resulting in your same situation.
I was in your same situation (OEM unlocking disabled and then I locked bootloader with a custom ROM installed) with a Nexus 5X.
I don't remember well how I fixed it, but I remember entering in Qualcomm download mode (should be the same EDL mode) and loading a file found after many hours of research in strange forums and sites.
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Yes of course !
But I revert to stock rom with Mi Flash and I click on Flash all and lock, since the telephone should have been "brand new" it should not have any problems but ...
I have to enter EDL mode, but don't know how to do it since modified fastboot executables does not activate it it just reboot the phone...
Deep flash cable may help but not shure if it works, or I may have to disassemble the device to find EDL pins...
after unlock bootloader type fastboot flashing unlock_critical and flash with miflash tool
LUNARIO said:
after unlock bootloader type fastboot flashing unlock_critical and flash with miflash tool
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But since I can't activate OEM I can't unlock bootloader....
try this http://www.xiaomitool.com/ not sure if it works on our phone but maybe can unlock the bootloader so you can use miflash
Have you sideloaded the zip? I think it's better to copy the OTA zip to microSD than ADB sideload.
droopeur said:
I have to enter EDL mode, but don't know how to do it since modified fastboot executables does not activate it it just reboot the phone...
Deep flash cable may help but not shure if it works, or I may have to disassemble the device to find EDL pins...
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There should be only two methods for entering EDL:
1- request authorization in en.miui.com forum. Sometimes the admins accept requests to give an account one EDL flash permission (but I don't know if it works with AndroidOne devices).
2- finding the test point in the phone's motherboard.
Hi guys,
i tried to install this twrp but it doesnt work...
so i searched on internet and i found another article, i tried to check the current partition and install in another way
for first:
fastboot getvar current-slot
after i do this
fastboot boot_b recovery.img
and then
fastboot set_active b
so nothing to do....but right now my MI A2 lite not boot.
i try again to check my partition but this time i have no replay.
i have unlocked bootloader but i cant go to recovery and i cant boot!!
someone can help me please?
I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM
everything you said is completely simillar to mine. Can someone help us? Or did you already fix it? Please help me i need my phone working.
I have same problem fastboot flash but after that, it started to reboot automatically. The phone was automatically turning off and on. I again did a "clean all and lock" via miflash tool but still now, no result!
I can boot into recovery without having any problem. But when I boo to setup country date....etc, it starts its auto rebooting process,
Any help ?
droopeur said:
But since I can't activate OEM I can't unlock bootloader....
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Same situation here. I am desperate!! Did you solve it?
Isso resolve
steledama said:
Same situation here. I am desperate!! Did you solve it?
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gadgetsfarm.com/download-mi-a2-lite-fastboot-rom-v9-6-4-download/[/url]
How to unbrick?
Hey guys. I bricked my Mi2 Lite as well. Is there any step by step way to unbrick?
had the same problem, was stuck in the bootloop even after I flashed img with MiFlash! NOTE: MY BOOTLOADER WAS UNLOCKED!!! (LUCKLY I DID NOT TRIED FLASH ALL AND UNLOCK!)
headed to this thread
Code:
fastboot flashing unlock
fastboot flashing unlock_critical
did not work, I get error saying FAILED
but after i used
Code:
fastboot oem edl
I went to MiFlash and used "Clean all" option (again note DON'T use "Clean all and lock"!!!). It took around 5 minutes to flash and my notif. light blinked whole the time. After it say "Success" I was able to normaly boot the phone again
Find "Mi A2 Lite toolkit V 1.0.4.2" and use it to flash stock 8.1, it will do all the magic with a few clicks, just don't interrupt it until your phone restarts and you get the "Welcome" screen. After you can do the upgrade to Pie via OTA.
Hi, where i can find MI A2 Lite Tool Kit? i open my device and i can put in EDL mode., my computer detect my pone in EDL mode, but i can not know do.
I like bypass FRP, can anybody help me
Thanks.
mr_techno said:
Find "Mi A2 Lite toolkit V 1.0.4.2" and use it to flash stock 8.1, it will do all the magic with a few clicks, just don't interrupt it until your phone restarts and you get the "Welcome" screen. After you can do the upgrade to Pie via OTA.
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Hi all,
I also had same problem and I just resolve it.
My phone was in bootloop mode after stock rom flashing...
You don't need apply "fastboot oem edl" !
Just be sure your device is unlocked.
Download first stock rom (V9.6.4.0.ODLMIFF Firmware for Mi A2 Lite). If you flash last ROM, it don't work.
Flash it with XiaoMiFlash tool (don't forget to enable "Clean All") in bottom of the tool.
After reboot, you can apply OTA updates.
Enjoy !
Hello!
I try to unlock my bootloader with magisk but it does not work.
I have tried this in the picture and in the other is the result.
What did i do wrong?
Best regards
peter
Hello!
Has nobody an idea?
Best regards
peter
To unlock Bootloader:
adb reboot bootloader
The device will now boot into the bootloader and say
Waiting for fastboot command...
Input the following to unlock the bootloader:
fastboot flashing unlock
You will be prompted on the tablet screen with a warning about unlocking the bootloader.
Press the power button to unlock the bootloader.
The device will reboot and say "Bootloader is unlocked and OS verification is OFF. Device will continue booting in 30 seconds." You will also hear an audible beep. You will then see some spinny stuff. This is the userdata being formatted.
When complete, the device will boot back into the bootloader and say
Waiting for fastboot command...
Boot back into Android by inputting:
fastboot reboot
Your Pixel C will be reset.
Hello!
Thanks for your help. But i see on the pc only the information "< waiting for device >! Nothing else happend.
On the pixel is not "warning" or anything else.
Can anyone help.
Best regards
Peter
Do you have Developer options in Settings?
I not then look it up and do what you need to get it.
Then set "USB debugging"
Yes i have done!
best regards
peter
m+a+r+k said:
Do you have Developer options in Settings?
I not then look it up and do what you need to get it.
Then set "USB debugging"
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I have done developer options done!
But nothing works.
Did anyone have an idea?
Best regards
peter
hello!
I changed the driver!
Now it works
thanks for the help!
best regards
peter
That was about to be my next suggestion
Hello Mark!
Everthing is fine now!
But it is normal that when i start the pixel it need 30sec. bevor it starts and i flash the recovery 3 times but when i start the pixel with "loundness up and power on" there is no recovery menue.
What can i do?
Best regards
peter
11.10.2018 @Mark! Now it works! I found the way for the TWRP. Thanks!
Best regards
peter
There is nothing any one can do about the 30s delay in starting I'm afraid.
I only ever see that when I reflash every month the latest factory image security update so I can live with it.
Flashing TWRP is easy.
Install Custom Recovery:
Input the following:
adb reboot bootloader
The device will now boot into the bootloader and say
Waiting for fastboot command...
With the Pixel C in the Fastboot bootloader and the recovery file in your ADB directory, input the following:
fastboot flash recovery TWRP-3.2.3-0-dragon.img
Immediately reboot to TWRP Recovery by 'Power + Volume down' until screen turns off, keep pressing Volume down to boot into Coreboot Bootloader. Navigate to 'Reboot into Android Recovery' with Volume down and then press Power button to select.
In TWRP when asked for encryption password, type your password.
m+a+r+k said:
There is nothing any one can do about the 30s delay in starting I'm afraid.
I only ever see that when I reflash every month the latest factory image security update so I can live with it.
Flashing TWRP is easy.
Install Custom Recovery:
Input the following:
adb reboot-bootloader
The device will now boot into the bootloader and say
Waiting for fastboot command...
With the Pixel C in the Fastboot bootloader and the recovery file in your ADB directory, input the following:
fastboot flash recovery TWRP-3.2.3-0-dragon.img
Immediately reboot to TWRP Recovery by 'Power + Volume down' until screen turns off, keep pressing Volume down to boot into Coreboot Bootloader. Navigate to 'Reboot into Android Recovery' with Volume down and then press Power button to select.
In TWRP when asked for encryption password, type your password.
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Hello Mark!
If i do this then i am going to "save mode" not to recovery.
I fund no way.
Best regards
peter
I'm not sure I understand.
Are you saying that when you select Power + Volume Down and then 'Reboot into Android Recovery' it goes into Safe Mode?
Does TWRP appear to install OK when you fastboot flash it?
m+a+r+k said:
I'm not sure I understand.
Are you saying that when you select Power + Volume Down and then 'Reboot into Android Recovery' it goes into Safe Mode?
Does TWRP appear to install OK when you fastboot flash it?
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Yes it is!!!
Thats weard!
best regards
peter
Never seen or read about that before.
Flash entire factory image and start again?
m+a+r+k said:
Never seen or read about that before.
Flash entire factory image and start again?
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Hello there @m+a+r+k,
I noticed that your signature indicates that you have a Chrome Pixel C, with Stock Oreo 8.1 rooted. I purchased my Pixel C back in late 2016 and JUST NOW opened the package for the first time ever LOL. What can I say, work has been keeping me extremely busy.
Anyway, as I normally do with my Android devices (Usually before purchasing them), I start looking at how solid is the 'Alternative Dev Community', for things like rooting, custom recovery, custom kernels, custom roms, etc.
After doing some searching and reading, I was beginning to lean towards just rooting and installing the custom recovery but keeping everything stock. Then I saw your signature.
If possible, what advice can you provide me with regarding this tablet and the current 'Alternative Dev' community?
There doesn't appear to be that many choices with Custom ROMs and so forth. Any tips would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance!!
BJ
I'd just root it and install TWRP.
I'm happy with 8.1. Every month I download the new factory image flash system.img, vendor.img and boot.img to update it.
I don't know what your experience of this is, I can put instructions up here if you need them.
I can't believe you had a Pixel C sitting in its box all this time! You were so busy you didn't even have half an hour to unpack it out of curiosity?
m+a+r+k said:
I'd just root it and install TWRP.
I'm happy with 8.1. Every month I download the new factory image flash system.img, vendor.img and boot.img to update it.
I don't know what your experience of this is, I can put instructions up here if you need them.
I can't believe you had a Pixel C sitting in its box all this time! You were so busy you didn't even have half an hour to unpack it out of curiosity?
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Hey there @m+a+r+k,
Yes, if you could please post some instructions, that would be awesome. That way, I don't end up trying to follow outdated material. Also yes...I've been extremely busy even relocated to another State during this time LOL. I even have the following NAS still sitting in the box for the past year, brand-new and unopened: https://www.qnap.com/en-us/product/tvs-473 . Haha I even have the following Firewall waiting for me for the last 6 months: https://www.netgate.com/solutions/pfsense/sg-3100.html.
I haven't even had the chance to update my XDA signature on here LOL
BJ
Apologies if I'm trying to teach you to suck eggs.
I make no promises, this worked for me. I can't be held responsible for any damage (unlikely) caused when attempting this.
You will need the latest (important) adb and fastboot package. You don't need the rest of the SDK Platform Tools.
https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools#download and choose which platform you have. Unpack and copy folder to Program Files (x86) or whatever.
Download latest TWRP from this forum
Download Magisk 17.2 from https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk
Enable developer mode
Go to Settings > About tablet
Tap on "Build Number" 7 times until it says "You are now a developer"
Enable OEM Unlocking
Go to Settings > Developer options
Enable "OEM Unlocking"
Tap on Enable when a disclaimer pops up
Enable USB Debugging (ADB)
Go to Settings > Developer options
Enable "USB debugging"
Tap on OK when prompted with a disclaimer
If the ADB USB driver has been installed, you will see a popup that says "The computer's RSA key fingerprint is: xx:xx:xx:xx(blah blah)"
Check the box next to "Always allow from this computer"
Tap on OK
Unlock Bootloader
Connect Pixel C to PC with USB power cable.
PC should install drivers (fingers crossed).
Open a Command Prompt window so that it points to the SDK Platform Tools folder.
[Type commands in blue]
Type
adb devices
Do you get a response with a number? If not you don't have a connection and drivers may not be installed or USB Debugging enabled. Windows 7 and 10 recognized Pixel C OK for me.
adb reboot bootloader
The device will now boot into the bootloader and say "Waiting for fastboot command..."
Input the following to unlock the bootloader:
fastboot flashing unlock
You will be prompted on the tablet screen with a warning about unlocking the bootloader.
Press the power button to unlock the bootloader.
The device will reboot and say "Bootloader is unlocked and OS verification is OFF. Device will continue booting in 30 seconds." You will also hear an audible beep. You will then see some spinny stuff. This is the userdata being formatted.
When complete, the device will boot back into the bootloader and say "Waiting for fastboot command..."
Boot back into Android by inputting:
fastboot reboot
Your Pixel C will be reset, so you will need to re-enable USB debugging.
Connect to your wireless network, set up your lock screen password and then skip past everything else in the initial setup, as all of this setup info may be wiped again later on.
Enable "USB Debugging" again.
When you are happy copy the Magisk.zip file to Pixel C Downloads folder.
Install Custom Recovery
Input the following:
adb reboot bootloader
The device will now boot into the bootloader and say "Waiting for fastboot command..."
With the Pixel C in the Fastboot bootloader and the TWRP recovery file in your ADB directory, input the following:
fastboot flash recovery TWRP-3.2.1-0-dragon.img <or whatever the name of the TWRP file>
If OK: THIS IS IMPORTANT If you reboot the device back into Android, it will write over the custom recovery with the stock one. Reboot to TWRP Recovery by holding down "Power button + Volume Down button" until screen turns off, keep pressing Volume Down to boot into Coreboot Bootloader. Navigate to "Reboot into Android Recovery" with Volume Down button and then press Power button to select.
You should now boot into TWRP. You'll be asked for encryption password - it is your lock screen password or if no password has been set use "default_password".
You can now play with settings in TWRP (colour, clock etc).
Make a Nandroid Backup.
Install root
In TWRP select Install menu and select the Magisk zip file. Drag the bar to the right. When finished Wipe Caches.
At main menu Reboot to System and set up your Pixel C.
Install Magisk Manager apk.
Install one of the many free Root Checker apps to check all is OK.
Phew...
I've probably missed something...
Thanks to b1ggjoe and gargamon for being my guinea pigs on this script
m+a+r+k said:
Apologies if I'm trying to teach you to suck eggs.
I make no promises, this worked for me. I can't be held responsible for any damage (unlikely) caused when attempting this.
You will need the latest (important) adb and fasttboot package. You don't need the rest of the SDK Platform Tools.
https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools#download and choose which platform you have. Unpack and copy folder to Program Files (x86) or whatever.
Download latest TWRP from this forum
Download Magisk 17.2 from https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk
Enable developer mode
Go to Settings > About tablet
Tap on "Build Number" 7 times until it says "You are now a developer"
Enable OEM Unlocking
Go to Settings > Developer options
Enable "OEM Unlocking"
Tap on Enable when a disclaimer pops up
Enable USB Debugging (ADB)
Go to Settings > Developer options
Enable "USB debugging"
Tap on OK when prompted with a disclaimer
If the ADB USB driver has been installed, you will see a popup that says "The computer's RSA key fingerprint is: xx:xx:xx:xx(blah blah)"
Check the box next to "Always allow from this computer"
Tap on OK
Unlock Bootloader
Open a Command Prompt window so that it points to the SDK Platform Tools folder. [Type commands in blue]
adb devices
Do you get a response with a number? If not you don't have a connection and drivers may not be installed or USB Debugging enabled. Windows 7 and 10 recognized Pixel C OK for me.
adb reboot bootloader
The device will now boot into the bootloader and say "Waiting for fastboot command..."
Input the following to unlock the bootloader:
fastboot flashing unlock
You will be prompted on the tablet screen with a warning about unlocking the bootloader.
Press the power button to unlock the bootloader.
The device will reboot and say "Bootloader is unlocked and OS verification is OFF. Device will continue booting in 30 seconds." You will also hear an audible beep. You will then see some spinny stuff. This is the userdata being formatted.
When complete, the device will boot back into the bootloader and say "Waiting for fastboot command..."
Boot back into Android by inputting:
fastboot reboot
Your Pixel C will be reset, so you will need to re-enable USB debugging.
Connect to your wireless network, set up your lock screen password and then skip past everything else in the initial setup, as all of this setup info may be wiped again later on. Enable "USB Debugging again.
Install Custom Recovery
Input the following:
adb reboot bootloader
The device will now boot into the bootloader and say "Waiting for fastboot command..."
With the Pixel C in the Fastboot bootloader and the TWRP recovery file in your ADB directory, input the following:
fastboot flash recovery TWRP-3.2.1-0-dragon.img <or whatever the name of the TWRP file>
If OK: THIS IS IMPORTANT If you reboot the device back into Android, it will write over the custom recovery with the stock one. Reboot to TWRP Recovery by holding down "Power button + Volume Down button" until screen turns off, keep pressing Volume Down to boot into Coreboot Bootloader. Navigate to "Reboot into Android Recovery" with Volume Down button and then press Power button to select.
You should now boot into TWRP. You'll be asked for encryption password - it is your lock screen password or if not set "default_password".
You can now play with settings in TWRP and Reboot into System and set up your Pixel C.
At some point when you are happy copy the Magisk.zip file to Downloads folder.
Install root
Reboot into recovery
adb reboot recovery
or Reboot to TWRP Recovery by holding down "Power button + Volume Down button" until screen turns off, keep pressing Volume Down to boot into Coreboot Bootloader. Navigate to "Reboot into Android Recovery" with Volume Down button and then press Power button to select.
In TWRP select Install menu and select the Magisk zip file. Drag the bar to the right. When finished Wipe Caches.
At main menu Reboot to System.
Install Magisk Manager apk.
Phew...
I've probably missed something...
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Thank you Sir!!!!!!! Ok, I will try this out this evening right after work...can't wait!!
Thanks again,
BJ
Hi,
My phone is bricked, cause i used twrp temporaly, to install a new rom, but after an unexpected wipe my phone lost OS files so i'm just able to use adb & fastboot with the fastboot mode, so lock & unlock oem principaly. Please help me it's very very important cause i need to use this phone ...
Thanks.
Is your bootloader (still) unlocked and do you have access to fastboot?
Veran125 said:
Is your bootloader (still) unlocked and do you have access to fastboot?
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Yes, bootloader's still unlocked and i have acces to fastboot.
Find "Mi A2 Lite toolkit V 1.0.4.2" and use it to flash stock 8.1, it will do all the magic with a few clicks, just don't interrupt it until your phone restarts and you get the "Welcome" screen. After you can do the upgrade to Pie via OTA.
mr_techno said:
Find "Mi A2 Lite toolkit V 1.0.4.2" and use it to flash stock 8.1, it will do all the magic with a few clicks, just don't interrupt it until your phone restarts and you get the "Welcome" screen. After you can do the upgrade to Pie via OTA.
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Thanks for your magic answer, but i can't find your toolkit, BUT i found this https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi...ol-tool-one-driversunlocktwrpfactory-t3866191. Is it good also ?
You can just get newest fastboot rom, and then flash with Miflash
Veran125 said:
You can just get newest fastboot rom, and then flash with Miflash
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If it was too simply ... I think i did that already, But fastboot room, what do you mean with that ?
I just want, now, to be sure, can i save my phone ? It's not dead ?
Cause it's a very good phone and i don't want to loose it, really.
Nope, it's not dead, even with locked bootloader it wouldn't be. But now that you've got an unlocked bootloader, it's very easy to restore
I'm more happy so, 5 hours ( no fake really ) i search a solution .... SO
I found a global rom without .bat files in this folder so i got an error with Mi Flash Tool .. Tell me more about your idea
What's the error if I may ask?
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What's the error if I may ask?
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Can not found ( don't remember the file name).bat
FamosoFT said:
Hi,
My phone is bricked, cause i used twrp temporaly, to install a new rom, but after an unexpected wipe my phone lost OS files so i'm just able to use adb & fastboot with the fastboot mode, so lock & unlock oem principaly. Please help me it's very very important cause i need to use this phone ...
Thanks.
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-Tente isso:
Download this official rom: https://en.miui.com/download-354.html
Download this Mi Flash Tool: http://api.en.miui.com/url/MiFlashTool
*I'm assuming you already have the ADB drivers installed on your PC
*Remember to check the CLEAN ALL option
-If the above method does not work, do the following:
* It will only work if you do not have TWRP installed, if it is with twrp installed, I recommend reinstalling the original recovery *
1-Turn off the device and press (POWER BUTTON + VOLUME UP). At that point, the android doll will appear and spelled 'NO COMMAND'
2-Press only (POWER BUTTON) and click quickly (VOLUME UP BUTTON). In this screen you will see the recovery options, use the volume buttons to go to the WIPE DATA/FACTORY RESET option, confirm with YES and restart the device.
3- Wait patiently for 3/5 minutes.
-If none of this works and you can still access twrp, I recommend you try installing a GSI rom using this method: https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a2-lite/how-to/guide-functional-twrp-magisk-pie-gsi-t3900119
I recommend this GSI rom (I'm using this now): https://get.resurrectionremix.com/?dir=gsi (choose 'arm64-ab')
This will give you a working system and make it easier to return to stock.
Hope one of these methods helped!
Hi all,
The problem was my PC i had not the .bat files so it couldn't work ...
Thanks @Bruno_Designer for your message, but i hate RROS but you're solution was good
FamosoFT said:
Hi,
My phone is bricked, cause i used twrp temporaly, to install a new rom, but after an unexpected wipe my phone lost OS files so i'm just able to use adb & fastboot with the fastboot mode, so lock & unlock oem principaly. Please help me it's very very important cause i need to use this phone ...
Thanks.
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If u alredy used twrp den u have adb.
U need mi flash tool.
Download any one of the full fastboot roms for Mi A2 Lie below:
9.6.4.0: https://xiaomifirmware.com/download/10399/
9.6.10.0: https://xiaomifirmware.com/download/10867/
10.0.3: https://xiaomifirmware.com/download/11586/
So to revive ur fone, u do dis. Dis was how i did mine.
1. After downloading a rom of choice, u extract on ur pc using winrar, 7zip or izarc. U basically open the archive using any of these software n copy out the folder contained. The name usually starts with "daisy global ...."
2. U open the extracted rom folder. U will see a bunch of files including "flash_all.bat" etc and a folder called "images".
3. Click on the address bar of d rom folder and copy the address. Den open "mi flash tool" and paste d copied address in the mi flash tool address bar n click on refresh.
4. Boot ur phone to fastboot mode, using "power" & "volume down" buttons together.
connect d phone to ur pc via usb cable.
5. Open ur adb folder and open the adb command window.
Type in the following, one after the other n click enter:
" fastboot devices " dis to confirm the adb connection
" fastboot oem edl " dis to enter edl mode. Ur fone led starts blinking at 1sec intervals.
6. Back to mi flash tool, u click on "refresh". After a second ur fone should be seen as a COM port "COM 10"
7. At d bottom right, u shd find 3 options. Selct "clean all". This shd leave ur bootloader unlocked after the process.
8. U click on "flash" button at the top right. All things going well, within 10 mins the process shd be done and u will see "green" indicator with "success".
9. Hold ur fone n press d power botton for 10 secs. Then ur fone shd power up. Give ur fone exactly about 5 mins to come up "look at the clock & dnt assume"
Dis is an edit of others tutorials. But this is exactly how it worked for me. As long as u use any of the 3 roms i linked u.
Unless i use edl mode, it jus doesnt work for me.
Good luck. Leta know how it goes. And pls click thanks if i helped u.
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