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NOST - Improved Version of OST LA 6.0.4 (v0.6, 02. Mar 2019)

"NOST" - short for "No Service Tool" (or "Nokia Service Tool" but that sounds too official and boring ) is a small hobby project I've been working on in the last couple of days.
It aims to make the service tool for Nokia 8 (and HMD Phones in general) more useable, user-friendly, and straigtforward to use, and after having to test it myself, and also
making a small beta test in the Telegram group for Nokia 8, I feel like posting it here so others can try it out too if they want.
First, to be clear: NOST is not completely my work. It is based on OST LA 6.0.4, which was made by HMD/Foxconn. Unlike the previous OST Patches, NOST does not replace
the executable with a hacked one, but instead wraps it and patches the methods that need patching at runtime. The result is that the changes are completely opensource
and readable by others, while the underlying OST files are not modified at all. I tried to base it on a different (i.e. newer) version of OST, but those are pretty much unpatchable,
at least not with a serious amount of reverse engineering, which brings not only time issues but legal ones as well.
NOST changes a couple of things, compared to the unmodified OST LA:
It removes the need for authentification against HMD/FIH servers (really, shoutout to the one who made the original hack, even though I could not use their code)
Moved the logs folder to the same folder as the application, as opposed to somewhere on the system to make debugging easier
The options for flashing firmware images appear reliable now. (At least for me they only appeared sometimes if not never on the original OST).
Removed one of the options that if it appeared crashed the flashing process ("Check System AP Status")
One user of the Telegram group had issues where OST would crash because it detects an invalid locale setting in Windows. NOST just catches that issue and defaults to english
Removed the "Edit Phone Information" button. It never worked and it's only purpose was to make the "Next" button appear, which works like it should now as well.
NOST refuses to flash your phone if your bootloader isn't unlocked critically. The old OST would just try to flash but never make any progress which confuses inexperienced users.
Perhaps the most important change: NOST allows to flash modified firmware images without the need to extract and modify them by hand.
With the original OST, people who wanted to reflash their phone had to download a firmware bundle, extract and edit it to be able to use it with OST LA 6.0.4, since the newer versions
had unpatchable issues that prevent using them. Repacking the images in a format OST expects wasn't possible either since that enabled some sort of signature algorithm on the modified
images and caused the flashing to fail. NOST solves this problem by allowing the use of a different packaging format. Those binaries still need to be extracted but it is done transparently in
the background without the user having to download any other tools. The formats that can be used in images are .zip and .qlz
.zip Firmwares:
.zip firmware files are simply archives of the (edited) files that would normally be extracted from an .nb0 file. This means, if you extract a .nb0 with the extractor found on XDA, the contents
of the *_unpacked folder it creates should be the contents of your .zip.
.qlz Firmwares:
.qlz files are based on QuickLZ compression, which gives them a small size but also a low decompression time.
The tool to generate them is called exdupe. Generating these images is pretty straigtforward. Assuming you are on windows, download the exdupe
tool from the link above (or take it from the NOST Tools/ folder) and copy it into the folder that contains the unpacked .nb0.
Code:
- exdupe.exe
- <nb0 name>_unpacked/
- <nb0 name>.mlf
- ....
Open a commandline in that folder, and run the following command:
Code:
exdupe.exe <name of the folder to compress> <name of the firmware file>.qlz
You should already see how fast it compresses the firmware folder now. As a reference: Compressing the latest Nokia 8 firmware (about 4GB) takes maybe 30 seconds and yields a 2GB file.
Repacked Firmware Bundles:
I created .qlz images of the May and November firmwares, as well as one of the various Pie Maintainance Releases.
You can find them here: https://tmsp.io/fs/xda/nb1/firmware
I already successfully reverted from December Security Patch to November using NOST, and then updated back using OTA Sideloading without problems.
As always when working with flashing tools, proceed with caution!
How to unlock to critical:
KonikoO said:
For those who wonder how to unlock into critical state :
Reboot into bootloader download mode and execute those commands :
fastboot flash unlock *unlock .bin*
fastboot flashing unlock_critical
Afterwards you should be able to flash provided .qlz with NOST.
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Download:
The actual tool: https://github.com/StollD/NOST/releases
Drivers: https://github.com/StollD/nokia-driver-installer/tree/master/out
Source Code: https://github.com/StollD/NOST
License:
OST LA 6.0.4 is copyrighted by the respective authors. It is not modified permanently.
The custom NOST code is licensed under the GNU General Public License.
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I tried this is working,nice tool.
Thanks dev.

Thank you THMSP! very cool?
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Can flash the May and November update but cannot flash latest Pie with this tool. I flashed Pie but returned back to November update?

Lee Castro said:
Can flash the May and November update but cannot flash latest Pie with this tool. I flashed Pie but returned back to November update?
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Yes, you can revert back from Pie to Oreo using this. What is the issue with Pie for you?

THMSP said:
Yes, you can revert back from Pie to Oreo using this. What is the issue with Pie for you?
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What I mean is if I flash the Pie file you provided I just returned back to Android 8.1 Novemeber update no changes at all. Maybe there something wrong with the Pie file you uploaded. But the rests are all working fine with the tool.

Lee Castro said:
What I mean is if I flash the Pie file you provided I just returned back to Android 8.1 Novemeber update no changes at all. Maybe there something wrong with the Pie file you uploaded. But the rests are all working fine with the tool.
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Thanks for the hint, I will take a look. Probably just derped when pulling partitions and renaming the images (might have worked in my November folder by accident).
EDIT: I repulled the images from Pie (I indeed somehow worked in my November folder when making the image), repackaged them and updated the version in the drive folder. You should now be able to flash Pie. Sorry for the mistake.

THMSP said:
Thanks for the hint, I will take a look. Probably just derped when pulling partitions and renaming the images (might have worked in my November folder by accident).
EDIT: I repulled the images from Pie (I indeed somehow worked in my November folder when making the image), repackaged them and updated the version in the drive folder. You should now be able to flash Pie. Sorry for the mistake.
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Thanks again,This is really a big help.

Wow, this is something we've been all seeking for a long time now ! For those who wonder how to unlock into critical state :
Reboot into bootloader download mode and execute those commands :
fastboot flash unlock *unlock .bin*
fastboot flashing unlock_critical
Afterwards you should be able to flash provided .qlz with NOST.

hey there! wonderful tool to have. Thank u so much

Not working in my laptop say a software need a to update

Blackhacker07 said:
Not working in my laptop say a software need a to update
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If you have dependency issues I would suggest to install OST LA 6.0.4 first, so you get its dependencies, until I can make a proper installer for NOST.

THMSP said:
If you have dependency issues I would suggest to install OST LA 6.0.4 first, so you get its dependencies, until I can make a proper installer for NOST.
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Could you perhaps figure out how to get rid of the unlocked bootloader message?

ironman38102 said:
Could you perhaps figure out how to get rid of the unlocked bootloader message?
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Are you talking about the error message that appears when you press the Next button to start flashing?
If yes, your bootloader needs to be unlocked to critical, then the message won't appear.
If you are unsure if your bootloader is unlocked to critical, do "fastboot oem device-info", it will tell you.
If you mean the message that your phone displays when booting with an unlocked bootloader then sorry, I doubt that's possible (I think it is embedded into the bootloader).

THMSP said:
Are you talking about the error message that appears when you press the Next button to start flashing?
If yes, your bootloader needs to be unlocked to critical, then the message won't appear.
If you are unsure if your bootloader is unlocked to critical, do "fastboot oem device-info", it will tell you.
If you mean the message that your phone displays when booting with an unlocked bootloader then sorry, I doubt that's possible (I think it is embedded into the bootloader).
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Actually its in splash.img that can be dumped. Its the hex editing possibly that might be a problem for someone not familiar with it

How to flash it's says this...

Blackhacker07 said:
How to flash it's says this...
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What do you mean?

KonikoO said:
Wow, this is something we've been all seeking for a long time now ! For those who wonder how to unlock into critical state :
Reboot into bootloader download mode and execute those commands :
fastboot flash unlock *unlock .bin*
fastboot flashing unlock_critical
Afterwards you should be able to flash provided .qlz with NOST.
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Thank you so much for this advice. I wouldn't have ever figured out how to unlock critical on my own and that was the thing that was preventing me from flashing. I tried searching the other OST LA flashing threads as well but this info seemed to have been missing, or then i completely missed it. Thank you so much anyways. If anybody else is trying to figure out why their OST LA or NOST is giving them the se_err_adb_cmd_get_fail_result error, this should help. I just used the unlock.key in place of the *unlock.bin* in your command and it worked.

Can you please upload Oreo December update stock and patched boot image. TIA

Yesterday I noticed that my Pie Image was still not quite useable, since it contained a corrupted system partition.
This seems to have happened because of my Magisk Setup and me only replacing the boot partition image and not uninstalling Magisk completely.
I rebuilt the image, to be fully stock, and also included the latest B07 update that @hikari_calyx uploaded yesterday. You can get it from the drive link in the OP.

[solved] Android 9 - no modifications in oem/OP/...

Hello,
since Android 9, there are no modifications (rename, delete, ect) in oem/OP/... allowed.
ex (https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg...-enable-volte-vowifi-uk-mobile-t3835167/page3)
After reboot, the modifications has been recovered by itself.
Can everybody help?
Have a nice day

flash this boot
boot_20b-magisk-op_disabled-1.img
https://drive.google.com/open?id=12htRoR94XKocVQZ4VWubLPsIgjLf3a8B
or
using hex-redactor open your boot.img and change boot.product.lge.op_verity=1 to boot.product.lge.op_verity=0, save and flash it

Great - it works like a charme. I did it by myself with a simple hex-editor (HxD) :good::good::good:

edit
boot_20d_magisk_op_disabled.img
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=80276083&postcount=12
thanks!!!

help
Can someone help me here pls? https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=80961859&postcount=24

you need to flash respective boot with op dissabled for your especific stock rom
you need open bootloader and caution... you can brick your phone...

Stvn77 said:
you need to flash respective boot with op dissabled for your especific stock rom
you need open bootloader and caution... you can brick your phone...
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I have LG H930DS, which actually didn't suppose to have unlockable bootloader, but i have unlocked it, and magisk root with this tutorial from ChazzMatt: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=76584629&postcount=193 , and because of that having access to /OP/OPEN_AME_DS (oh yes, btw, my phone is H930DS, but have AME software version, which stands for United Arab Emirates, latest oreo, and i don't live in UAE, i'm living in Europe, so folders /OP/OPEN_AME_DS and someone who have europe V30 with folder /OP/OPEN_EU actually have little differences, some files related to ims are missing in my one, and some are different from EU folder). My carrier don't have VoLTE and VoWifi, but it have video calling, so i want somehow to activate ims status to be registered to have video calling. If someone have that OPEN_EU(or any other which you have OPEN_) folder, and have ims registered (check your ims status by dialing *#*#4636#*#* and three dots up right corner), and maybe have video calling in dialer, i would be really thankful if someone send me that OPEN_ folder(like zip) to compare with my OP folder, and maybe send me even build.prop

vo_config.xml
Hi all, i have the following situation:
- I've unlocked an LG V40 EBW with LG unlock;
- Extracted boot_a, boot_b image from latest kdz ( 20f) in a Linux VM
- Installed Magisk Manager, patched boot_a with Magisk Manager
- Booted in ADB from magisk_patched.img
- Installed magisk_patched.img in Magisk Manager on slot 1
I have obtained permanent root on the stock rom.
I'm trying to edit vo_config.xml from /oem/OP/OPEN_EN_DS/config for VoWiFi/VoLTE.
It seems this is mounted on /dev/block/dm-0.
Even if i can write to the file, change permissions etc. , the changes are reset after a reboot.
I have already HEX edited magisk_patched.img "judypn androidboot.product.lge.op_verity=0" and flashed it in ADB and didn't solve my problem.
How could this be done? I'm on Android 9, stock rom ( 20f)
Help would be appreciated.

How To Guide June 20, 2023 TQ3A.230605.010.A1 T-Mobile/MVNOs / June 13, 2023 TQ3A.230605.010 Global - Root Pixel 6 Pro [Raven]

Pixel 6 Pro [Raven]​
Updated May 13, 2023
Note that more than three users have said that 34.0.1 (even May 10, 2023's binary update of 34.0.1) did not work correctly for them. I recommend sticking with 33.0.3 (just below these quotes)
Someone reported it to Google (added a comment about 34.0.1 to the existing 34.0.0 report).
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b0uNz said:
tried to flash the latest build of AncientOS with it, did not work. Back to r33.0.3 and it worked fine
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Aphex13 said:
platform-tools_r34.0.1-windows is not functioning properly. Back to 33.0.3 we go...
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budmannxx said:
Add me to the list of users that had a problem with platform-tools 34.0.1. I got into a bootloop after running flash-all.bat. Downgraded to 33.0.3, reran the new (old) flash-all.bat, and was all good.
Using 34.0.1, the phone never even got to the fastbootd part of the process
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May 10, 2023 binary update of 34.0.1:
Homeboy76 said:
Update
I tested SDK Platform-tools r. 34.0.1 it is not fixed. There are still problems with fastbootd. Use SDK Platform-tools r. 33.0.3
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Namelesswonder said:
Anyone that updated their platform tools and needs to downgrade can use these links.
Windows
https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools_r33.0.3-windows.zip
Mac
https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools_r33.0.3-darwin.zip
Linux
https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools_r33.0.3-linux.zip
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Factory Images for Nexus and Pixel Devices | Google Play services | Google for Developers
developers.google.com
Google Pixel Update
Android Security Bulletins | Android Open Source Project
source.android.com
Regarding Developer Support Android 12 images, see @Lughnasadh's post here.
I am not linking directly to the Developer Support Android 12 images because I don't want them to be confused with Stable Android 12, and since the Developer Support images won't receive any OTAs...ever. They likely also will never be manually updated on the Developer Support images site, so they will forever be stuck with the security patch level they're currently on, which will become further out of date every month. You can Google search Developer Support Android images if you want to find them.
TL;DR regarding the PSA. If you update one slot to Android 13, you can fastboot reboot bootloader after and then fastboot --set-active=other to change slots in order to flash Android 13 to the new slot, but IF you have Android 13 on one slot and still have Android 12 (including Android 12 bootloader) on the other slot and you try to fully boot into Android 12, you will be permanently bricked and have to seek repair from Google. No one has yet found a way to repair this on our own. I will update if there is any progress. At least a small handful, and probably more, people have done this already.
At a minimum, do this first: fastboot flash bootloader --slot all bootloader-devicename-slider-1.2-3456789.img (change the name of the bootloader file to the one for your device), then you *should* be much safer than without doing that first. Also note that the bootloader is NOT the same as boot.img (kernel). The bootloader image file has "bootloader" in the filename.
IF you have already bricked your phone and the screen is blank - there is likely nothing we can do to help. You should seek to get a repair from Google, possibly under warranty.
You CANNOT go back to Android 12 Stable. It *seems* as if you can, but Android 12 will not work 100% correctly after updating to the Android 13 bootloader.
My tiny, early, very mini-review of Android 13 is here.
Note that this is mainly for the officially listed "Unlocked" Pixel 6 Pro, available directly from the Google Store. All of this will also apply to any other (carrier-specific) variant of the Pixel 6 Pro which you can achieve an unlocked bootloader on. This includes T-Mobile and AT&T variants. It's likely Verizon variants will never be able to unlock their bootloader, or if so it will require paying the right person to do so.
Feel free to ask about general questions, but for anything that's specific to your variant, you should use one of the other already existing threads. You'll find Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile-related threads in those respective search results.
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Here there be dragons. I am not responsible for anything at all.
Spoiler: Warnings / FYI
Unlocking or locking the bootloader will wipe the device every single time, so be sure to have your data backed up before doing so, or better yet, just unlock it as soon as you get the device.​
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Keep in mind that unlocking the bootloader or rooting might affect your phone's capability to use banking apps such as Google Pay, your local bank's app, or even the ability to install some apps like NetFlix. See @Pekempy's thread Working SafetyNet with Pixel 6 Pro Android 12​
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If you're going to re-lock the bootloader, make sure the ROM you have on your phone is completely stock (by flashing the latest official firmware) BEFORE re-locking it.​
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There are no negative consequences if you unlock or re-lock the bootloader other than it will wipe your phone, and while unlocked you get a brief screen when you boot the phone telling you (and anyone who sees your phone at the time) that the bootloader is unlocked. You will also continue to receive updates (if you've merely unlocked the bootloader, you can take updates as normal) unlike Samsung, Sony, et cetera, which have permanent major consequences with reduced functionality even if you un-root and re-lock your bootloader. If you're actually rooted (not just bootloader unlocked), you'll have to perform extra steps to manually update each month, and to keep root/re-root.​
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All posts about Google Pay or banking will be reported to be deleted. Please keep this thread on-topic. There are at least one or two other How To Guide threads in this section in which folks discuss how to get around banking app restrictions when you're rooted or just have an unlocked bootloader. See @Pekempy's thread Working SafetyNet with Pixel 6 Pro Android 12
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If users persist in discussing banking apps in this thread, I will have this thread locked and only update this first post when there is new and updated information regarding the subjects of the title of the thread: Unlocking the Pixel 6 Pro bootloader, rooting, and TWRP. See @Pekempy's thread Working SafetyNet with Pixel 6 Pro Android 12
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Honorable mention to @Jawomo's aodNotify - Notification Light / LED for Pixel 6 Pro! (XDA link) / Notification light / LED for Pixel - aodNotify (Play Store link), which in my opinion restores useful functionality missing in most phones these days. It also solves some subjective issues some folks have with AOD (Always On Display), and/or solves/works around the problem where AOD is required for the optical fingerprint reader to work without the screen being on.​
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Check warranty status - *may* reveal if a phone is refurbished, only if the phone was refurbished through Google - thanks to @Alekos for making me aware of the site.
Official Google Pixel Update and Software Repair (reported as of January 23, 2022 to still not be updated for the Pixel 6/Pro yet)
Google's Help Page for Find problem apps by rebooting to safe mode - this can be a lifesaver and keep you from having to do a restore to 100% complete stock or even from having to do a factory reset. This will deactivate all Magisk modules, and they'll remain deactivated even after you boot normally after briefly booting to safe mode. You can reenable the Magisk modules as you wish to try to narrow down the problem if it was caused by a Magisk module. This can even get things working again after a Magisk Module wasn't finished installing and potentially causing a bootloop.
Official Google Pixel Install fingerprint calibration software (also available at the bottom of the Update and Software Repair page above) - I believe this is only helpful if you've replaced the screen
Official Google Android Flash Tool (OEM Unlocking needs to be toggled on - you may not have to manually unlock the bootloader - the "site" will do that on its own)
Lughnasadh said:
OEM unlocking in developer options needs to be toggled on. I don't "believe" you have to actually do the "fastboot flashing unlock" command.
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ADB/Fastboot, Windows Drivers, and unlocking the bootloader (thanks @sidhaarthm for confirming unlocking the bootloader works as intended, be sure to thank him in his post)
You'll need this if you're going to unlock the bootloader on your Pixel 6 Pro: SDK Platform Tools (download links for Windows, Mac, and Linux). Note that you can find links to download the tools elsewhere, but I wouldn't trust them - you never know if they've been modified. Even if the person providing the link didn't do anything intentionally, the tools could be modified without them being aware. Why take a chance of putting your phone security further at risk?
You can alternately use the tools from the SDK Manager, but most of us will want to stick to the basic tools-only without the complications of the full development manager.
For Windows, get Google's drivers here Get the Google USB Driver (ADB will likely work while the phone is fully booted, but if you're like me, you'll need these drivers for after you "adb reboot-bootloader", to be able to use ADB and Fastboot.
Thanks to @96carboard for posting the details of unlocking the bootloader, be sure to thank him in his post. Unlocking or locking the bootloader will wipe the device every single time, so be sure to have your data backed up before doing so, or better yet, just unlock it as soon as you get the device. Keep in mind that unlocking the bootloader or rooting might affect your phone's capability to use banking apps such as Google Pay, or your local bank's app. If you're going to re-lock the bootloader, make sure the ROM you have on your phone is completely stock (by flashing the latest official firmware) BEFORE re-locking it. My experience on my Pixel 1 was that there were no negative consequences if you unlock or re-lock the bootloader other than it will wipe your phone, and while unlocked you get a brief screen when you boot the phone telling you (and anyone who sees your phone at the time) that the bootloader is unlocked. All of this should still be the case. You will also continue to receive updates. Unlike Samsung, Sony, et cetera, which have major consequences with reduced functionality even if you un-root and re-lock your bootloader. If you're actually rooted (not just bootloader unlocked), you'll have to perform extra steps to keep root/re-root.:
The unlock process works like this:
1) Take brand new fresh phone out of box. Do NOT put sim card in it, just power it on (you can put a SIM card if you want, you just don't have to).
2) When it starts harassing you to join Google, hit "skip" and "remind me tomorrow" as applicable until you reach home screen. YOU DO NOT need to plug in a google account.
3) Settings --> About --> Build number. Repeatedly tap it until it says you're a developer.
4) Back --> Network --> WiFi and connect it.
5) Back --> System --> Developer --> OEM unlocking (check), USB debugging (check), plug in USB, authorize on the phone when requested.
Using the Platform Tools previously mentioned in command line/terminal:
6) #
Code:
adb reboot-bootloader
7) #
Code:
fastboot flashing unlock
Now that you've unlocked it, it has been wiped, so repeat 1-4, then disable all the google spyware, and go ahead and start using it while waiting for aosp and root.
Official Instructions for Locking/Unlocking the Bootloader
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roirraW edor ehT said:
Personally, I would always use the official drivers Google provides unless they just don't work for whatever reason: Get the Google USB Driver (this is for Windows). They work for me. They are rarely updated, but they are every once in a great while, sometimes years in-between.
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Alekos said:
I agree with this. be careful using drivers or adb/fastboot tools. Some are fine, but there's no need for it really anymore. Google has made it very easy to install drivers and Platform-Tools (adb/fastboot tool).
Google provides the Fastboot/ADB tool (Platform-Tools) and Google USB Drivers (adb/fastboot interface). This will allow any Pixel to interface with Windows using the fastboot/adb protocol. Official Google USB Driver includes support for both the Fastboot and ADB driver interface. There are 3 main drivers (Fastboot, ADB and MTP/Portable File Transfer). The MTP/Portable File Transfer driver is built-in to Windows 7-11.
Fastboot/ADB Driver Interface - Official Download Link:
When flashing a full image or unlocking your bootloader, the fastboot interface is being used.
First Download official Google USB Drivers (it's a zip file). Extract the zip (important!). Right-click on the android_winusb.inf file and hit install. You can then restart your phone to the Bootloader Screen (hold vol-down while it restarts or turns on). When you plug in your phone, Windows Device Manager will show a new device at the top: Android Device: Android Bootloader Interface.
Using the ADB interface: It's the same driver. Enable USB Debugging on your phone, then plug it in to your computer. A prompt will appear on your phone (to allow USB Debugging). The driver in Device Manager will appear as Android Device: Android Composite ADB interface.
Now you can download and use Platform-Tools to flash an Android Image, OTA or run adb/fastboot commands.
Official Download Page
"Android SDK Platform-Tools is a component for the Android SDK. It includes tools that interface with the Android platform, such as adb, fastboot, and systrace"
It's best to make Platform-Tools available system-wide. Download Platform-Tools from the above link and extract it to your C:\ drive - that way you will have a folder to add to the PATH Environment under Window System Properties Menu, Advanced, Environment Variables, System Variables, PATH (google how to do this, very easy). What this does is allow adb/fastboot commands to be run from anywhere in the system, so you don't have to be in the platform-tools folder to run adb/fastboot commands and flash an Android Image (Official or Android Fork such as ProtonAOSP).
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Rooting-related​
@Az Biker's thread [How To Guide] [Pixel 6 Pro] Easy STEP BY STEP Unlock-Root.​
OR
@V0latyle's thread [How To Guide] Root Pixel 6 Pro with Magisk
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No longer applies - Things that make rooting more complicated on Android 12
@V0latyle posted a new thread with some very important and fascinating information about the increased difficulty to root Android 12: Read this before rooting. Be sure to thank him there.
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A list of the other important guides - be sure to thank the respective OPs
For all relevant guide threads just click the yellow "How To Guide" quick filter above the list of threads in the Pixel 6 Pro section.
Here's the Magisk section of XDA's forums, for rooting. Magisk on GitHub. The most recent Magisk Stable is what's recommended these days.
@sean222's thread Restore WiFi and Cellular Data in Quick Settings (Root Required)
@rickysidhu_'s thread HBM (High Brightness Mode)
@gururoop's thread Probable method to upgrade every month, without wiping data and retaining root
@rickysidhu_'s thread Limit Charge
@Typhus_' thread [MOD][MAGISK][ANDROID 12] Addon Features for Pixel Devices - Pixel 6 Pro Thread
@siavash79's thread [MOD][Xposed+Magisk][Pre-Release] AOSP Mods - System modifications for AOSP-based Android 12+ - a mod that compliments @Typhus_' mod above, and may eventually completely replace it.
@TotallyAnxious' thread [MOD] Collection of "Anxious" Modules for Pixel 6/Pro Series
Every single one of @foobar66's posts.
TWRP (not made for the Pixel 6 Pro yet - will update when it has)
I would guess that this should be the appropriate URL for official TWRP custom recovery for the Pixel 6 Pro, but who knows when/if that will actually be made available, and it may become available unofficially in these forum sections before being made official. I'll adjust this URL as needed. https://twrp.me/google/googlepixel6pro.html.
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Custom kernels for stock ROM(s)
@Freak07's Kirisakura-Kernel for the Pixel 6 Pro (and possibly the Pixel 6)
@DespairFactor's Despair Kernel (I believe also for both the P6P and P6)
@tbalden's CleanSlate Kernel
@acuicultor's Radioactive Kernel
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Factory Images (requires an unlocked bootloader)
It's also handy to have to the full official firmware available, whether it's to recovery from accidents or for actual development. Note the official link to the general Factory Images for Nexus and Pixel Devices page. The following link goes directly to the Pixel 6 Pro (Raven) section: Pixel 6 Pro Factory Images. I prefer to actually bookmark a link to the device listed immediately below the device I want the firmware for, because Google dumbly (in my opinion) puts the latest firmware at the bottom of the list for each particular device, and that ends up making you scroll a lot after a year or two of monthly updates.
Note: You can still get the December 2021 Factory Images and OTA from this thread, if you need them for any reason: Alternate links to December - all full factory images and OTAs available
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Full OTA Images (doesn't require an unlocked bootloader)
Full OTA Images for Nexus and Pixel Devices
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The usefulness of having Verity and Verification enabled (now that it's not needed for root) - post #2 below.
Regarding P6P 5G model numbers and capabilities - post #3 below.
List of all Pixel monthly security bulletins and Play System Updates - post #4 below.
How I root and update (which is identical whether rooting the first time or updating):
Use the latest Magisk Stable (in my case, I keep the app "hidden" / renamed)
Used the full firmware zip, extracted to the same folder as the latest Platform Tools (S:\platform-tools)
Extracted the new boot.img
Copied new boot.img to the phone
Patched the new boot.img with Magisk Stable
Renamed Magisk'd boot.img so I know what version of firmware it's for
Copied the Magisk'd boot.img back to the computer
Disabled all my Magisk Modules
Removed the "-w " from the flash-all.bat
Re-edited the flash-all.bat to verify I saved it with the "-w " taken out
Open a Command Prompt, navigated to S:\platform-tools
adb reboot bootloader
flash-all.bat
Let phone boot, unlock it, check that it's working, allow the update process to finish (gave it five minutes or so)
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash boot kernel.img (renamed Magisk'd boot.img)
fastboot reboot
Unlock, check everything's working
Re-enabled the most basic Magisk Modules which I was sure wouldn't cause a critical issue
Reboot, unlock, made sure everything's working
Back to modding!
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I may append these first four posts with further useful information or links as needed.
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Disabling Verity and Verification isn't required except for use with some custom kernels, but just rooting those custom kernels with the latest Magisk Stable v24.1 or higher should make them not require disabled Verity and Verification anymore.
A reminder that disabling Verity and Verification, at least if you've never disabled them before, will cause you to need to factory reset the device otherwise there will be corruption.
prokiller1199 said:
if you didnt disable before then it is enabled since the beginning. Disabling requires a full wipe.
It will show this image if you try to disable.
You can also verify it using adb shell with:
adb shell
su
avbctl get-verity
avbctl get-verification
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The usefulness of having Verity and Verification enabled (now that it's not needed for root but IS still required for some custom kernels):
jwoegerbauer said:
1. DM-Verity ( VB 1.0 ) verifies /system and /vendor - it was introduced with Android 4.4, modified with Android 7
2. Android Verified Boot ( VB 2.0 aka AVB ) additionally verifies /boot - it was introduced with Android 8, works on Project Treble enabled devices
Both are running a hash on the memory blocks mentioned of your device to ensure the integrity of your software and help prevent rootkits and the like.
If you disable VB 1.0 and/or VB 2.0 your Android device becomes vulnerable to malware of any type: IMO only those do it who do not care about the built-in protection.
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V0latyle said:
Yes - this is covered on Android Source.
The basics:
Android Verified Boot ensures that the boot code is legitimate, by using a boot image "signature" compared to a signature stored in the key registry.
Dm-verity is a method by which the code on the block devices is hashed; this hash is then compared to a reference hash to determine its authenticity before the image is loaded, thereby preventing rootkits from declaring themselves legitimate.
Vbmeta verification is a method of storing those reference hashes to which the generated hashes are compared. This can be and often is used for any critical partition, such as /boot and /system.
These aren't new concepts and indeed have been integral to Android for some time. What is new is how the Android 12 AVB headers were handled.
We still don't know exactly where in the process the problem occurred when trying to run custom boot images with Android 12. I suspect that the issue wasn't custom software itself - after all, you could still flash a custom ROM and run it without issues - but rather, trying to use a modified boot image with otherwise stock Android 12 system. Don't take my word for it, though, because I don't know for sure.
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It has nothing to do with the kernel itself. The anykernel.zip uses magiskboot to "repack" the kernel during the flashing kernel.
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Regarding P6P 5G model numbers and capabilities:
There are three hardware versions:
G8VOU (AU, US); also listed as G8V0U - zero instead of "oh" on some sites, Google shows the former, G8VOU) - has mmWave 5G support
GF5KQ (JP) - has mmWave 5G support
GLUOG (CA, DE, FR, GB, IE, TW) - no mmWave 5G support
For instance, my factory unlocked direct from Google in the United States Pixel 6 Pro 512 GB is a G8VOU. As far as I know, all other variations in each individual phone are controlled by software (which firmware is loaded) and over the internet (which IMEIs are Carrier Unlocked or not, and OEM Unlockable or not).
Check carriers, their 5G networks & their 5G roaming support for Pixel phones. Make sure and choose your country from the drop-down to see the list of carriers beneath.
There's also the section above that Learn which Pixel phones can work with which kinds of 5G.

My personal advice for how to get your device back up and running like you had it previously after a factory reset:
I use Nova Launcher Prime, so I do backups anytime I change my home screen or app drawer/tabs setup, so widgets and app icons and other Nova-specific configurations are easier to restore.
Go to Android Settings and use Settings' search box for Backup. Make sure that your Google account is set up to backup your apps (and app data for the apps that developers have configured to use Google's Backup API). Make sure things are backed up. Note, this doesn't backup the apps themselves, only the list of apps, so only applies to apps installed from the Play Store. As I said in parentheses, developers have to choose to integrate Google's Backup API into their app, and those apps only will get their app data backed up into Google's cloud.
If you're rooted also, then you could use something like Swift Backup to backup to the cloud. I do so, although I still restore as much as possible through Google's backup, and I only restore through Swift on a case-by-case basis, as needed when I discover an app that's tough to set back up doesn't have it's data restored by Google.
If you've used Google Photos to backup your photos to Google's cloud, then hit the button in Google Photos to free up space. This will automatically and only delete your local copies of photos and videos that it's already backed up.
Once that ^ is done, look at your internal storage with your favorite File Manger and see if there's anything left that you want to back up manually, since a factory reset will wipe everything. Copy them to your computer or a flash drive.
When you're just starting the out of the box setup after the reset, when it asks you if you want to use a cable to restore things from an old phone, choose No, and that will lead you to Google's cloud backup where you can choose to restore everything, or you can select what you want to restore.
I think you can figure out the rest.

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If you have any reputable youtube links that you think might be of help as well for complete noobs like me, that would be great.

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If you have any reputable youtube links that you think might be of help as well for complete noobs like me, that would be great.
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This one's kinda long for what it is, and this is for the Pixel 1, but it should be similar for the Pixel 6/Pro. I won't add it to the first post just yet in case there are differences, and I don't want to recommend something I can't actually try on the 6 Pro (since I won't get mine for likely another two days). Unlocking the Bootloader of the Pixel and Pixel XL
Good luck!

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This one's kinda long for what it is, and this is for the Pixel 1, but it should be similar for the Pixel 6/Pro. I won't add it to the first post just yet in case there are differences, and I don't want to recommend something I can't actually try on the 6 Pro (since I won't get mine for likely another two days). Unlocking the Bootloader of the Pixel and Pixel XL
Good luck!
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This is great. I won't be getting mine for a while as well so please come back and update this thread.

dj24 said:
If you have any reputable youtube links that you think might be of help as well for complete noobs like me, that would be great.
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Generally YouTube video guides for software related things aren't particularly helpful, as they can often get outdated very quickly; especially in the early days of a device as they can't be updated when new things are found out.
It would probably be best to carefully read through guides

@sidhaarthm reports here (be sure to thank him on his original post):
Bootloader successfully unlocked. I will just run everything stock for now - this is just so I don't have to wipe the device later after I have completed full setup and transferred all my data.
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This is great. I won't be getting mine for a while as well so please come back and update this thread.
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FYI, I'm reminded by several members in these forums that unlocking the bootloader (the first step before being able to root your Carrier-Unlocked Pixel 6 Pro) wipes the device - so does re-locking it. So I highly recommend unlocking it as the first step when you get the phone, otherwise, you'll have to back up anything that doesn't normally get backed up, and go through the initial setup process again. Not a big deal for some, but would likely not be optimal for a new user.
Instructions for Locking/Unlocking the Bootloader (note that unlocking or locking the bootloader will wipe the device every single time, so be sure to have your data backed up before doing so, or better yet, just unlock it as soon as you get the device).
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roirraW edor ehT said:
FYI, I'm reminded by several members in these forums that unlocking the bootloader (the first step before being able to root your Carrier-Unlocked Pixel 6 Pro) wipes the device - so does re-locking it. So I highly recommend unlocking it as the first step when you get the phone
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This! It's the first thing you should do out of the box if you plan on rooting later.

@V0latyle posted a new thread with some very important and fascinating information about the increased difficulty to root Android 12: Read this before rooting. Be sure to thank him there.

That's great news about Unlocking the bootloader! I'll be doing that first thing to be ready for the future...

Does this mean to say there is no OEM unlocking switch in the developer options screen?

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Does this mean to say there is no OEM unlocking switch in the developer options screen?
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There is, its there and you need to flip it.

The unlock process works like this;
1) Take brand new fresh phone out of box. Do NOT put sim card in it, just power it on.
2) When it starts harassing you to join google, hit "skip" and "remind me tomorrow" as applicable until you reach home screen. YOU DO NOT need to plug in a google account.
3) Settings --> About --> Build number. Tap it until it says you're a developer.
4) Back --> Network --> Wifi and connect it.
5) Back --> System --> Developer --> OEM unlocking (check), USB debugging (check), plug in USB, authorize when requested.
6) # adb reboot-bootloader
7) # fastboot flashing unlock
Now that you've unlocked it, it has been wiped, so repeat 1-4, then disable all the google spyware, and go ahead and start using it while waiting for aosp and root.

Teclast M40 Pro Discoveries

Teclast M40 Pro Discoveries​Various helpful points of knowledge to unlock your bootloader, to root, and use your tablet.
Problem: Where can I obtain the official firmware?
Solution: Teclast Website
Usage: type M1A3 in search
Problem How can I unpack "pac" files?
Solution: Build C utility divinebird / pacextractor
Solution: Download pre built Linux executable pacextractor.zip
Usage: >./pacextractor Firmware.pac
Bash:
git clone https://github.com/divinebird/pacextractor
cd pacextractor
make
Problem: I need tools to flash my device
Solution: Download the latest SPD Upgrade Flash Tool SPD_Upgrade_Tool
Problem: msvcr100.dll missing error in Windows whilst running SPD (Factory/Research/Upgrade) Tools
Solution: Download and install 2010 Visual C++ Distribution
Problem: I want to unlock my bootloader. (Window and Linux kit)
Solution: Download TeclastM40Pro_Unisoc_UnlockTools.zip
Usage: Read readme file.
Problem: How can I remove the dm_verify warning on boot up after unlocking the bootloader?
Untested Solution: digitally sign the vbmeta partition and write it back. See [Tutorial] How to create a custom signed vbmeta.img
Problem: I want to root my device.
Solution: Modify boot.img with Magisk, then sign.
Usage: Upload to your device's download directory, the current boot.img read from your device, or from the same version firmware. Then install Magisk app from here. Use Magisk to patch the boot.img. Sign the partition. Then flash back the signed magisk version of boot.img to "boot_a" partition. Guide to flashing single partition at Hovatek Website
Problem: I need to emergency flash my device?
Solution: Currently only from Windows, use SPD Upgrade Tools to reflash firmware.
Usage: From the tablet powered off, or if boot looping. Hold down the power-button and volume-down for five seconds, release the power-button, and keep the volume-down button still held for another five seconds, then release or release if the detected earlier. Windows and SPD tools should then detect your device to flash.
Problem: I want to improve my Telcast M40 Pro
Solution: List of suggested apps below;
FDroid App Store F-Droid Website
Aurora > via FDroid. App store allowing the direct download from Google Playstore, without your own account.
Lawnchair > via FDroid. Fast open source sophisticated launcher.
AdAway > via FDroid. Removes adverts whilst using apps.
TrackerControl > via FDroid. Manages apps access to internet, and blocks spyware and trackers.
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Problem: I want root mode without the effort of hacking a rom partition.
Solution: For those with World version Teclast M40 Pro device, here is a signed rooted boot partition I created. Read the readme file inside the zip. You will require an unlocked device, windows setup with USB drivers for Teclast, the complete firmware from Teclast website, and SPD Update Tools installed. If you're successful, then on rooting you will need to install Magisk app to get root active. Magisk will reboot once to finalise.
Download : TeclastM40Pro_ROW__v1p0_signedboot_magiskrooted.zip
Download : TeclastM40Pro_ROW__v1p2_signedboot_magiskrooted.zip

SPD Upgrade Tools is closing while trying to flash stock firmware, both with M40 Pro locked and unlocked bootloader. What should i do?

laurorual said:
SPD Upgrade Tools is closing while trying to flash stock firmware, both with M40 Pro locked and unlocked bootloader. What should i do?
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Sorry for replying late. I got no indication of the response. To the problem, I can only suggest getting a different version of SPD or m aking sure your computer system is properly updated. I hope you've already solved the issue!
Maybe you're experiencing, "Problem: msvcr100.dll missing error in Windows whilst running SPD (Factory/Research/Upgrade) Tools" See above for solution.

I've noticed a new ROM for world edition, "M40 Pro(M1A3)_Android 11.0_ROW V1.02_20220525", but not getting any system update options for OTA. People flashing their systems may want the latest firmware!

Thanks to your Magisk file I was able to root my tablet, but when updating to the latest version it goes into bootloop, I have tried updating the original firmware image again, but it also goes into bootloop.
Is there any way to install Magisk modules?
Thanks for your post, it helped me a lot to unlock my tablet.
Edit: My version is the M1A1 firmware V1.03_20210804
Edit 2: Finally, when updating my tablet with the root file that is in the post, it did not allow me to install any Magisk module, the solution is to download version 24.3, and update automatically, without changing to a higher version of Magisk

Glad you worked it out Miny !!! Sorry the warning emails for new posts have been going to a gmail account I no longer use.
Also your hardware maybe different and require it's own unique firmware and boot images. It seems the cracking in similar though.

Some questions:
Do I need to unlock my bootloader in order to be able to get root with magisk?
The tools for unlocking the bootloader uses
Code:
fastboot flashing unlock_bootloader
. My version of fastboot (33.0.3p1-android-tools) doesn't have that command. The included one (0.0.0-09219) does, but I wan't to be careful about running softwar from untrusted sources. Where is that version of fastboot from?
Does any of the steps necessary to get root access delete my data?

Hi there.
I have a m40pro (M1A1) running android 11, do you know if I can install firmware Z3A1 to get android 12? Or will be bricked?
Thanks in advance

rubsbcn said:
I have a m40pro (M1A1) running android 11, do you know if I can install firmware Z3A1 to get android 12? Or will be bricked? Thanks in advance
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To tell you the truth, not sure. Most SoC are impossible or near impossible to brick. They usually allow for an injection or have a read only boot section. Other words you could test. Also research difference in hardware between models, and that may indlicate if something may not work. The kernel/drivers are the improtant aspect.

jorkusjorkus said:
Some questions:
Do I need to unlock my bootloader in order to be able to get root with magisk?
The tools for unlocking the bootloader uses
Code:
fastboot flashing unlock_bootloader
. My version of fastboot (33.0.3p1-android-tools) doesn't have that command. The included one (0.0.0-09219) does, but I wan't to be careful about running softwar from untrusted sources. Where is that version of fastboot from?
Does any of the steps necessary to get root access delete my data?
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What OS are you using? Google is constantly changing Android Studio and the added modules. Then others may build with options removed. Personally I use Archlinux and load up standalone android-tools from the community repository. Currently v33.0.3-3
Try fastboot --help
Your version may have
Code:
fastboot flashing unlock_critical

minyfriki said:
Thanks to your Magisk file I was able to root my tablet, but when updating to the latest version it goes into bootloop, I have tried updating the original firmware image again, but it also goes into bootloop.
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What I found works, is when using SPD Research Tool, load up the firmware.pac and then go into settings and click "Select All Files" and again to unselect, which leaves the default required items.
Then manually change BOOT to the Magisk img. Then click on all VBMETA types, and UBOOT_LOADER (may not be required though). Then flash.
You should get bootable tablet (no looping). Warning: UserData partition is written over.
I'll share my Magisk image for v1.2

e8hffff said:
What OS are you using? Google is constantly changing Android Studio and the added modules. Then others may build with options removed. Personally I use Archlinux and load up standalone android-tools from the community repository. Currently v33.0.3-3
Try fastboot --help
Your version may have
Code:
fastboot flashing unlock_critical
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I'm using the same version as you on the same OS. After some research it seems like unlock_bootloader was removed in this commit from 2018. From what I can tell, unlock_critical does something else (unlock_bootloader runs
Code:
fb_queue_download("unlock_message", data, sz); fb_queue_command("flashing unlock_bootloader", "unlocking bootloader");
while unlock_critical runs
Code:
do_oem_command("flashing", "unlock_critical" and doesn't take the signature argument);
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I'll see if I can compile the older version with the needed command.
What about my other questions?

Issue: Android not starting. I had the infinite restart when plugged in the usb. I tried to reload the installation package (succeeded), but didn't fixed the issue. Battery was not charging yet. When I started the Teclast M40 pro, the logo showed up, but the tablet turned off again.
Solution: I have disassembled the cover, unplugged the 5 pin plug from the battery for half hour and plugged again. When I tried to turn it on, everything was fine.

dougcwb said:
Solution: I have disassembled the cover, unplugged the 5 pin plug from the battery for half hour and plugged again. When I tried to turn it on, everything was fine.
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Wow that's weird Doug. Remember this, if you don't already know, that you can do a cold start by holding down the power button for over 10 seconds, on most devices.
I guess you're running now on rooted tablet !!!

e8hffff said:
Wow that's weird Doug. Remember this, if you don't already know, that you can do a cold start by holding down the power button for over 10 seconds, on most devices.
I guess you're running now on rooted tablet !!!
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I did the installation package process that the Teclast sent me. The last thing they told me to do was keep trying to install the package (wft?). Well, I just open the tablet, unplugged the battery for a while and after that it worked.
Maybe this resolved 2 things:
1-the battery was not properly connected in the first place, so when I plugged the 5 pin to the board it connected as it should.
2- Maybe there is a "memory" in the board attached to the battery that was bricked (or something like that) when I pulled off the plug, this memory was reseted.
BTW, when the tablet came to life again, the battery was at 87%.

Question Problems with the connectivity on Poco F3 LineageOS + Magisk

I using my Poco F3 since a few month with lineageOS and I'm quite happy. The only problem: Wify and mobile data. Most of the time there is an exclamation mark in the topline on the icons for wify and mobile data.
I tried all the normal stuff:
– reboot the mobile phone (which sometimes really works)
– reboot thr router
– check the settings
– swap the sim cards (because sometimes I was only able to call somebody with one of the sim cards
With the last update of lineageOS it seems that the sim cards work again properly for calls, but not for mobile data.
Despite the exclamation marks surfing und emails works fine. I just can't synchronise my calendar via DAVdroid.
Any hint is appreciated.

are you using the recommended firmware version?
i had some issues with sounds with newer firmware versions

Good question.
I didn't change the firmware. How can I check, which version is runing on my device?

Idk how you'd check the firmware version but you could install the latest firmware for your region regardless.
Or if LineageOS recommends a specific FW version, install that instead.
Xiaomifirmware.com is one place where you can find official MIUI ROM versions and Firmware (/vendor).
You can just install it in Recovery, install itself takes a couple of seconds since Firmware is around 100 MB.

Isn't there an official site to download the firmware?

RunnersHai said:
Isn't there an official site to download the firmware?
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xiaomifirmwareupdater.com is a reputable source for official Xiaomi FW and ROMs.
Xiaomi do have a website where you can DL ROMs but it's bad.

Perfect, thx a lot. I will try,if it works. Keep fingers crossed ;-D

Sorry, I don't get any further. I only find complete Roms with 3.1 GB and more. But not a vendor with the code POCO F3 Global - V13.0.3.0.SKHMIXM as mentioned on the website of Lineageos.org (https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/alioth/fw_update). Even the direct link downloads a complete Rom.
And can I install the vendor with my linux computer or should I switch windows and the mi-tool as mentioned on some websites?
Thanks for your help.

Okay, I'm a little bit further. As far as I understood it. I download the whole Rom but install just a few parts via adb. Following the instructions here: https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/alioth/fw_update
I should install the payload-dumper-go to unpack the zip-file of the ROM. But I don't know how to start the programm
I downloaded it from github for Linux, but I don't know how to get any further.

RunnersHai said:
Okay, I'm a little bit further. As far as I understood it. I download the whole Rom but install just a few parts via adb. Following the instructions here: https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/alioth/fw_update
I should install the payload-dumper-go to unpack the zip-file of the ROM. But I don't know how to start the programm
I downloaded it from github for Linux, but I don't know how to get any further.
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You're right. I checked out that website and those links are indeed full Recovery MIUI ROMs, not just firmware.
Those instructions show you how to manually flash just the firmware from a ROM.zip
However, you don't need to do that. Here is a link to just the firmware for that exact ROM:
Xiaomi Firmware Updater
The ultimate script that provides firmware packages for Xiaomi devices.
xiaomifirmwareupdater.com
v13.0.3 seems rather old to me, but if it's their recommendation, then I guess go ahead. After all you simply want these problems to go away.
How to flash:
Simply boot into Recovery and do ADB Sideload
"adb sideload firmware.zip"
If you want to use the Payload Dumper anyway:
In your Linux Machine, open the Payload Dumper folder,
right-click an empty space in the folder, click "Open in Terminal",
type "payload-dumper-go -o . " and drag & drop the MIUI_ROM.zip into the Terminal (this will autofill the path to that ROM),
Hit Enter.
Then, open the created folder where all the extracted partition-images are. Open that folder in Terminal, and do the fastboot commands listed on the LineageOS-website that you linked to me.

Great thanks a lot for your help. New stuff to learn – that's great.
Unfortunately I figured out that the reason for the problems could be a wrong setting in my AFWall+. I will double check that and if it's not the reason, I will follow your instructions. Thanks a lot for your work – awesome.

heres the firmware archive,no need for full rom and fastboot commands
Xiaomi Firmware Updater
The ultimate script that provides firmware packages for Xiaomi devices.
xiaomifirmwareupdater.com