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I'm very happy to announce, that a developer raidzero from rootzwiki forum, has made us a fully working recovery for Samsung Galaxy w i8150!
You can download it from here:
DOWNLOAD
TEMPORARY LINK .... USE THIS IF FIRST ONE DOESN'T WORK
THANKS TO andynroid FOR PROVIDING LINKS!
Flashing recovery is very simple, all you need is root access on your phone, and adb on computer. You just copy downloaded recovery on internal sdcard. Then disconect phone from copmuter. Make sure that USB debugging is on. Now connect it again but don't connect phone memory (computer shouldn't see sdcard and internal memory in Windows explorer), open command prompt and got directory where adb is installed, now enter this:
Code:
adb shell
$su
#dd if=/sdcard/RZR-2.1.4-ancora-rec.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p13
This is all. Now turn off phone and turnd it on like this: hold Volume Up + Home + Power button, when Samsung sign appears relese power button but still hold other two, until recovery is loaded. Bamm you are in, and ready to flash something, or backup ! Expolre the recovery, it has a lot of options, you can even choose what color of menus you want .
I would like to thanks raidzero again for all his effort he made! And also big thanks to arco68,for much need informations he provided!
We can now expect, that when developing his recovery and adding new goodies, this recovery will follow others!
great news!! Thanks for your effort!
Has anyone had a chance to test the Recovery?
Will this work on the Samsung Exhibit II?
thanks mate.downloading now. just in case it needs to be recovered. after this we would see custom roms developed by our developers here..
klingel_One said:
great news!! Thanks for your effort!
Has anyone had a chance to test the Recovery?
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I've tested it and it works
radgoos said:
Will this work on the Samsung Exhibit II?
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I wouldn't bet that this will work on Exibith II cause every phone has different partitions.
after giving me the command you said to me reacts to: permission denied.. Whi?
lipanz said:
thanks mate.downloading now. just in case it needs to be recovered. after this we would see custom roms developed by our developers here..
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Definitely...BTW can anyone adv us the rooting method Odin or....
can you show me a screen when you give the command adb?
when I try to restart the device in recovery restarts continuously and never give me the recovery menu
qzem said:
I'm very happy to announce, that a developer raidzero from rootzwiki forum, has made us a fully working recovery for Samsung Galaxy w i8150!
You can download it from here:
www.rzdroid.com/ftp/recovery/gingerbread/2.1.4/RZR-2.1.4-ancora-rec.img
Flashing recovery is very simple, all you need is root access on your phone, and adb on computer. You just copy downloaded recovery on internal sdcard. Then disconect phone from copmuter. Make sure that USB debugging is on. Now connect it again but don't connect phone memory (computer shouldn't see sdcard and internal memory in Windows explorer), open command prompt and got directory where adb is installed, now enter this:
Code:
adb shell
$su
#dd if=/sdcard/RZR-2.1.4-ancora-rec.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p13
This is all. Now turn off phone and turnd it on like this: hold Volume Up + Home + Power button, when Samsung sign appears relese power button but still hold other two, until recovery is loaded. Bamm you are in, and ready to flash something, or backup ! Expolre the recovery, it has a lot of options, you can even choose what color of menus you want .
I would like to thanks raidzero again for all his effort he made! And also big thanks to arco68,for much need informations he provided!
We can now expect, that when developing his recovery and adding new goodies, this recovery will follow others!
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Thanks again, will try this ASAP, just a few questions:
Is /dev/block/mmcblk0p13 the Recovery partition??
Is it been overwritten by the dd if.......of??
Should the original stock recovery?? be backed-up/saved first??
Is there an MD5 or anything to check file integrity:
This could be used on the Device: Android File Verifier
Can the procedure be done using Terminal Emulator on the phone?
Do I need to have stock ROM for it to work?
snake873 said:
after giving me the command you said to me reacts to: permission denied.. Whi?
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There are two possible reasons for this either you didn't run su command first, or you don't have rooted phone.
irishpancake said:
Thanks again, will try this ASAP, just a few questions:
Is /dev/block/mmcblk0p13 the Recovery partition??
Is it been overwritten by the dd if.......of??
Should the original stock recovery?? be backed-up/saved first??
Is there an MD5 or anything to check file integrity:
This could be used on the Device: Android File Verifier
Can the procedure be done using Terminal Emulator on the phone?
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1. Yes /dev/block/mmcblk0p13 is recovery partition
2. It is gonna be overwritten with costum one.
3. You can back it up that you reverse dd command. Or I can upload original recovery.
4. There isn't MD5 cause noone made it , you only need MD5 file if you would like to flash this via Odin.
nakTT said:
Do I need to have stock ROM for it to work?
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Do you know any custom rom for our phone ? But no it is not rom related.
snake873 said:
can you show me a screen when you give the command adb?
when I try to restart the device in recovery restarts continuously and never give me the recovery menu
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What screen? From computer or phone? Your phone need to be turned on and booted in android when running dd command.
qzem said:
There are two possible reasons for this either you didn't run su command first, or you don't have rooted phone.
1. Yes /dev/block/mmcblk0p13 is recovery partition
2. It is gonna be overwritten with costum one.
3. You can back it up that you reverse dd command. Or I can upload original recovery.
4. There isn't MD5 cause noone made it , you only need MD5 file if you would like to flash this via Odin.
Do you know any custom rom for our phone ? But no it is not rom related.
What screen? From computer or phone? Your phone need to be turned on and booted in android when running dd command.
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From computer
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ahahaha ok ok I did thank you very much for your patience
qzem......top marks for your persistence
qzem said:
There are two possible reasons for this either you didn't run su command first, or you don't have rooted phone.
1. Yes /dev/block/mmcblk0p13 is recovery partition
2. It is gonna be overwritten with costum one.
3. You can back it up that you reverse dd command. Or I can upload original recovery.
4. There isn't MD5 cause noone made it , you only need MD5 file if you would like to flash this via Odin.
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Thanks, gotta learn ODIN first,
btw, thanks for the ODIN d/l........installed it, but still unsure how to proceed???
I have latest Kies installed on my laptop, any reason why you do not use it?? It appears to allow back-ups and restores, also new firmware d/l.
As I am new to Samsung, and also ODIN, but does using ODIN have advantages over Kies, and is it safer to upgrade new f/w with ODIN or Kies, do you lose root, or anything else??
BTW, on the MD5 thing, for the RZR-2.1.4-ancora-rec.img
I used MD5 Checksum Tool from http://www.novirusthanks.org/product/md5-checksum-tool/
to generate the MD5.
File: RZR-2.1.4-ancora-rec.img
Size: 5230592 bytes
Publisher: Unknown
Checksum (MD5): 3b9cc641aa898910b5bad911bd38f675
*File generated by MD5 Checksum Tool*
http://www.novirusthanks.org
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I just think it is good security practice to check file integrity before applying on your device, as many things can happen, like data corruption, while transferring file from download on Laptop to SD card, and best to check file on device SD or Internal Storage with AFV against MD5 generated at source.........
which I did not check at source, but I am just illustrating for example!!
[BTW, lots of MD5's on rzdroid.com recovery ftp site, here, but not sure of our .img file
The above MD5 is what I got from the d/l file
Thanks again, I saw your stuff with raidzero on rootzwiki.........
top marks for your persistence, and a good result for all i8150 owners.
irishpancake said:
Thanks, gotta learn ODIN first,
btw, thanks for the ODIN d/l........installed it, but still unsure how to proceed???
I have latest Kies installed on my laptop, any reason why you do not use it?? It appears to allow back-ups and restores, also new firmware d/l.
As I am new to Samsung, and also ODIN, but does using ODIN have advantages over Kies, and is it safer to upgrade new f/w with ODIN or Kies, do you lose root, or anything else??
BTW, on the MD5 thing, for the RZR-2.1.4-ancora-rec.img
I used MD5 Checksum Tool from http://www.novirusthanks.org/product/md5-checksum-tool/
to generate the MD5.
I just think it is good security practice to check file integrity before applying on your device, as many things can happen, like data corruption, while transferring file from download on Laptop to SD card, and best to check file on device SD or Internal Storage with AFV against MD5 generated at source.........
which I did not check at source, but I am just illustrating for example!!
[BTW, lots of MD5's on rzdroid.com recovery ftp site, here, but not sure of our .img file
The above MD5 is what I got from the d/l file
Thanks again, I saw your stuff with raidzero on rootzwiki.........
top marks for your persistence, and a good result for all i8150 owners.
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Well I really don't know that is better to use Kies or Odin. If you want official and (what is supposed to be tested) firmware, tha you better use Kies (but well even with kies your phone could get bricked, I've learned that from one user here ). If you want to flash latest firmware, which sometimes is not availible on all the countries, and you can't get it from Kies fast enaught, than I suggest odin is the choice. I prefere Odin, cause I don't like official stuff .
To use Odin is very simple. You need to turn on phone with Volume Down + Home + Power. When you are prompt (on hte phone),wether to conutioue od cancle, you connect phone and computer with USB cable, and choose contuinu, now you are in download mode. Then all you have to do, to choos proper .ops file (button OPS) in odin, an proper firmware (usually you choos that under One Package button, if you have one package in tar.md5), then you wait for chekcking md5. When is checked you just click Start, and wait for stuff to happen.
Don't forget that there is a possabiltiy that something might go wrong with flashing, but it is not that big one. I suggest, that you first made full nandorid backup with recovery, if something goes wrong, you can boot you phone in recovery and restore it totaly. And one more suggestin when flashing, do it with latop(if possible), so that you have battery and power cable plugged in laptop, if electricyty goes out, that you still have battery to run laptop.
And thanks for the support you guys are showing to me, since I'm not a developer. I try really hard, to get people that are willing to help us developing better roms for our phone !
qzem said:
There are two possible reasons for this either you
Do you know any custom rom for our phone ? But no it is not rom related.
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Spot on. I just need to know if it is ROM related (that I need a ROM file on my PC).
Thanks for the reply.
Hey there, just a noob question:
Where are adb drivers installed? I'm working under Windows 7.
I tried to google this and ended up here /developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
and downloaded the first two files, but I'm unsure what to do now. Thanks in advance!
Hey qzem,
Am I right, that the adb driver should be installed, when i first installed Kies?
Is your Guide How-To Install the recovery also working on my mac? I think so, or am I wrong?
Perhaps you already figured by now, I'm new to Android!
There is one more thing i can't seem to figure out:
In foreseeable future, there are hopefully some nice custom roms for the Galaxy W. Do I have to install recovery everytime i flash a new Rom? Or is it like a bios, that has nothing to do with the actual Android System?
Thanks for your help in advance
fender90 said:
Hey there, just a noob question:
Where are adb drivers installed? I'm working under Windows 7.
I tried to google this and ended up here /developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
and downloaded the first two files, but I'm unsure what to do now. Thanks in advance!
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For adb, you need to download Android SDK from here. Download zip file and extract it somwhere. Than go in folder where you have extract it and run SDK Manager, from there you will install adb rivers and everything else. When you are done (it could take a while, to download and install everything), open Command promnt and follow the instrucions I've wrote in first post.
klingel_One said:
Hey qzem,
Am I right, that the adb driver should be installed, when i first installed Kies?
Is your Guide How-To Install the recovery also working on my mac? I think so, or am I wrong?
Perhaps you already figured by now, I'm new to Android!
There is one more thing i can't seem to figure out:
In foreseeable future, there are hopefully some nice custom roms for the Galaxy W. Do I have to install recovery everytime i flash a new Rom? Or is it like a bios, that has nothing to do with the actual Android System?
Thanks for your help in advance
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The same goes for mac users, there is also Android SDK for mac. You can install Kies before this, but you need both because kies includes drivers for this phone exactly. As far as recoverey goes, if it is not included in ROM, which you flash, I think you'll need to install it again. I hope that developers will include recovery in their roms.
Thanks so far qzem,
It seems like theres someone in your Cyanogenom-Forum-Post qzem, who is trying and willing to help making a custom rom. But he seeks for som guidance!
Perhaps someone with experience like, arco can take him under his wings!
Hi there,
i would like to thank you. Everything works like a charm.
Did the flash, tried the recovery.. and uaaaahhhh....
...i forgot to backup the original recovery!
can someone please, please upload it to somewhere??
thx.
Zetup-EXe
So, many of you probably faced the issue, when you tried to restore your CWM backup, that the recovery says MD5 mistmach, and will do nothing. The problem is now solved, and was solved, so I'm not the one, who made thing possible, I'm just porting this to the V.
So, the problem (in my iterations at least) are based on the /cache/ cannot be mounted error, which is common in the V. For why is that, I simply don't have a clue, but it is present. Because of this, the backup won't be full, and thus, the md5 image won't be made for the recovery, so cannot be recovered as is.
But happily you can make an md5 image from the backup yourself, and thus recover your backup.
WARNING!
I'm no dev, just someone, that knows linux.
If you follow this path, you do it on your own. I'm not responsible for bricked devices, lost data or whatsoever, including the future the past and the present.
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There are three ways for you, to make an md5 sum of the img files, the good and the bad one and also the quoted one:
One (the good)
For this, you will need adb, root, and a working android. Yo don't have it? Here you go.
Go to the directory, were you have adb (or have extracted adb.exe, suggested c:\htc\), then plug in your phone (just for charge, no data connection), open terminal (syntax: cmd) then type in:
adb shell
this will get you to the phone's terminal
if you have # at the end of the line, you are good to go, if not, then type su
The syntaxes needed:
cd /sdcard/clockworkmod/backup/{recovery_timestamped_directory} <- this is from your backup, so you need to fill in appropirate data
md5sum *img > nandroid.md5
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This will make an md5 image with the name that cwm acknowledges.
Two (the bad one)
So, you'we fired your ROM, cannot even boot, but cwm comes in. Than this is for you. There are programs (e.g. total commander) which can make md5 images. So if you have your backup folder, just go into it (sd card reader is preferred). You will see something like this in it:
.android_secure.vfat.tar
boot.img
data.ext4.tar
{nandroid.md5}
recovery.img
system.ext4.tar
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sidenote:
If you have the nandroid.md5 and you cannot recover, don't try to recover from it!!!
The image itself is corrup, you have no luck, try RUU. (you can recover if you delete the md5 and create a new, but it is not really recommended)
1.
So, there are 2 .img files, highlight them in totalcommander. go to file->create checksum files
2.
tick in md5, then ok
3.
No, you're not done
open the md5 file in text editor, and remove the * 's from before the file names.
4.
Rename the file to nandroid.md5
5.
Now you're done, go to cwm, then recover.
Three (the quoted one)
Also on the 2nd page you will find an alternative solution for the problem which can help you if you have got busybox installed on your device.
The solution resembles the One type of fix, so with quotes here's the one (thanx for Meeshka for it).
Meeshka said:
For those who keep getting "md5sum not found" both in adb and in android terminql on device:
try instead
# busybox md5sum *img > nandroid.md5
worked for me
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If I helped, don't hesitate to push the Thanks button.
Thanks... a very useful guide. Bookmarked
WORKED!!! Tho I'm from a different device the first (adb) method saved my AOKP backup!!! Daysaver I'd say!!
I keep getting "md5sum: not found"
Put this in the general android section as it works across most devices. ..
Sent from my One V
Nevell said:
I keep getting "md5sum: not found"
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if you send me the 2 img files i can create an appropirate md5 image of them, but send the one you did, so I can guess what the problem is.
send them to the email of my usr here, or in pm. and mainly, the md5 image has the name "nandroid.md5" like small caption all the way, even the md5? If it is there where it must, it must work, ad absurd it will be "wrong checksum error", but that is another version.
General android section has this, I have learned this from there, but it had only 1st option, and was "discovered" when cwm had generated wrong md5s, the V, in the V the problem is a tad bit different, but the solution is the same.
I fixed it in adb
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Nevell said:
I fixed it in adb
Sent from my SPH-L710 using xda premium
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Can you explain what did you do to fix md5sum: not found error??
please i need it!
thatsgamer said:
Can you explain what did you do to fix md5sum: not found error??
please i need it!
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Just created an md5sum manualy from the img files with the name of nandroid.md5, because on the V the recovery doesn't creates them because of cache mount problem.
The recovery process will end in an error message, because cache cannot be recovered, but the main thing will be recovered this way.
i have one x and i can't put sdcard in to card reader because one x dose not have sd card... and i cant fix it whit first solution because i cant acces my phone
haky1988 said:
i have one x and i can't put sdcard in to card reader because one x dose not have sd card... and i cant fix it whit first solution because i cant acces my phone
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See : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32248108&postcount=7
unfortunately none of the methods described in the first post have worked for me, at the first one i got an "unable to write, source is read-only" error, and the second one failed from the first try
after almost giving up and beginning to deal with the idea of loosing my backups, i found this topic and in 10 secs it got the job done, now i'm back on my latest cwm backup
CWM showing different versions
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maranello69 said:
unfortunately none of the methods described in the first post have worked for me, at the first one i got an "unable to write, source is read-only" error, and the second one failed from the first try
after almost giving up and beginning to deal with the idea of loosing my backups, i found this topic and in 10 secs it got the job done, now i'm back on my latest cwm backup
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You do know that the first method is exactly like the one you linked right?
Aside that, I'm happy that the community could help you out
Loir can u help me. I can't locate the boot.img inside the downloads for cyanogen mod u provided. Forgive me but can you post a directory to this kernel file? Tks
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Thank you so much. You saved my phone.
For those who keep getting "md5sum not found" both in adb and in android terminql on device:
try instead
# busybox md5sum *img > nandroid.md5
worked for me
no * 's
Ken-Shi_Kun said:
So, many of you probably faced the issue, when you tried to restore your CWM backup, that the recovery says MD5 mistmach, and will do nothing. The problem is now solved, and was solved, so I'm not the one, who made thing possible, I'm just porting this to the V.
So, the problem (in my iterations at least) are based on the /cache/ cannot be mounted error, which is common in the V. For why is that, I simply don't have a clue, but it is present. Because of this, the backup won't be full, and thus, the md5 image won't be made for the recovery, so cannot be recovered as is.
But happily you can make an md5 image from the backup yourself, and thus recover your backup.
There are two ways for you, to make an md5 sum of the img files, the good and the bad one:
One (the good)
For this, you will need adb, root, and a working android. Yo don't have it? Here you go.
Go to the directory, were you have adb (or have extracted adb.exe, suggested c:\htc\), then plug in your phone (just for charge, no data connection), open terminal (syntax: cmd) then type in:
adb shell
this will get you to the phone's terminal
if you have # at the end of the line, you are good to go, if not, then type su
The syntaxes needed:
This will make an md5 image with the name that cwm acknowledges.
Two (the bad one)
So, you'we fired your ROM, cannot even boot, but cwm comes in. Than this is for you. There are programs (e.g. total commander) which can make md5 images. So if you have your backup folder, just go into it (sd card reader is preferred). You will see something like this in it:
sidenote:
If you have the nandroid.md5 and you cannot recover, don't try to recover from it!!!
The image itself is corrup, you have no luck, try RUU. (you can recover if you delete the md5 and create a new, but it is not really recommended)
1.
So, there are 2 .img files, highlight them in totalcommander. go to file->create checksum files
2.
tick in md5, then ok
3.
No, you're not done
open the md5 file in text editor, and remove the * 's from before the file names.
4.
Rename the file to nandroid.md5
5.
Now you're done, go to cwm, then recover.
If I helped, don't hesitate to push the Thanks button.
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in 3. it says to remove the * *'s, but i don't see any, so i was wondering should i leave that be or if im doing something wrong.
Beastben13 said:
in 3. it says to remove the * *'s, but i don't see any, so i was wondering should i leave that be or if im doing something wrong.
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I have done the thing with a legacy tcmd, so there is a probability, that they have modified the md5sum algorithm, so if you don't se the stars don't panic. (also it should do the trick even with stars in the file, but wanted to be sure at the time I wrote the post)
plz provide touch recovery for karbon a9+ plz and ther is bugs in cwm recovery 5.0.2.8 plz
Motorola Defy Mini XT320/XT321 all-in-one script/utility
I've ported mattlgroff's DROIDRAZR all-in-one Script to the Motorola Defy Mini XT320/XT321. This will make life easier and it will do it for you.
Make sure you have fastboot mode if not please refer to this guide for fastboot but there is a fastboot checker in option 6 but it won't install fastboot for you.
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=36199694&postcount=3
Options available:
1. Root your Motorola Defy Mini XT320/XT321
2. Install 2nd-init/TWRP Recovery
3. Overclock installation
4. Unroot Device
5. Wipe Data/Factory Reset
6. Fastboot checker.
7. Exit Utility
Instructions:
NEW PACKAGE & instructions
1. Download the EXE file at http://www.mediafire.com/?c81fnrtrki65e9i
2. Double click on the exe.
3. Choose an option by entering a number from 1 to 7
OLD PACKAGE & instructions
1. Download package at [REMOVED OLD LINK]
Please Download the fixed package at http://www.mediafire.com/?krxtemrthsz5ier
EXE Version: http://www.mediafire.com/?0kwmx4whjj1ua8c
2. Extract the zip file making sure all the files are in the same place.
3. Click on the batch file named 'DefyMiniUtility.bat'
4. Choose an option by entering a number from 1 to 7.
Credits to:
- Bernd.Defy for overclock module and Guitwo2 for init.d script
- Guitwo2 and jkkk88 for TWRP and aweosomeabhjeet for 2nd-init
- DoOMLoRD for unroot script
- Mattlgroff for the original DROID RAZR all-in-one script
If anyone knows if I missed a member for the credits, please PM me. Thanks
Make sure press thanks if it works
Guys please don't repost it as your own work, otherwise I'll report it and you will get banned from XDA.
NOTE: If you have previously used the old EXE to install TWRP then please remove the old folders by using these instructions using cmd before using updated exe to install TWRP;
1.
Code:
adb shell
2.
Code:
su
3.
Code:
mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock11 /system
4.
Code:
rm -R /system/bootmenu
Then use the updated exe to install TWRP.
NOTE: If you don't like TWRP, you can download Guitwo2's Permanent CWM at http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1875373&d=1365682716
Temporary CWM Recovery: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1875299&d=1365680458
2nd-init does NOT work in CWM Recovery
Thanks to @Guitwo2 for CWM Recovery.
Instructions on how to install Permanent CWM Recovery:
1. Make sure stericson-busybox is installed
2. Put XT320_bootmenuV2.zip in the root of your sdcard
3. Reboot into fastboot mode by typing this command in cmd:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
4. Then type this command in cmd:
Code:
fastboot boot recovery.img
5. Then use volume keys to navigate and power button to select option. Select install zip from sdcard, then select XT320_bootmenuV2.zip and select yes to install the zip file
6. Then reboot device by selecting reboot device now.
CWM 6 has a bug where it asks you to 'disable recovery flash' when you select reboot system now make sure you select NO or you will soft brick your device.
Changelog:
-v2 No need to mount /sdcard in CWM Recovery. Fixed TWRP installation issues.
-v2.0.1 Released an .exe version of script, to simplify installation
-v2.0.1.1 Fixed bootmenu.zip
This can install a custom recovery?
This can install a custom recovery?
Thank you
The root process worked for me. Now i can install link2sd and set up a swap partition.
I cant install TWRP and i think the reason is that the bat was having some problem to send that bootmenu.tar file to my sd card. I tried to send that file myself before starting the entire process and it didnt worked.
I took a picture of the error i'm getting . Thank you again, i was really mad about that low internal space xD
same problem... someone can fix it? please
fca.sjc said:
The root process worked for me. Now i can install link2sd and set up a swap partition.
I cant install TWRP and i think the reason is that the bat was having some problem to send that bootmenu.tar file to my sd card. I tried to send that file myself before starting the entire process and it didnt worked.
I took a picture of the error i'm getting . Thank you again, i was really mad about that low internal space xD
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sfoot13 said:
same problem... someone can fix it? please
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Ok, I've made a fixed script here. The error was that the sdcard is a directory so it will refuse to push files into it.
Here's the updated script below. Just put the .bat file in the same place as the other files.
Thanks
rootdefyxt320 said:
Ok, I've made a fixed script here. The error was that the sdcard is a directory so it will refuse to push files into it.
Here's the updated script below. Just put the .bat file in the same place as the other files.
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Ty for the quickly answer.
Btw, my gsm network wasnt working after the root process. If the same thing happens to someone else, just do a master reset and it will work again.
pull command is working now
That sdcard copy part is working now. The TWRP process is still not working for me. I tried to do myself the commands using the adb interface and when i use the command to intall the tar, i got the message 'tar: no space left on device" . I hope you can help me with that and i'm sorry about all this questions xD .
fca.sjc said:
That sdcard copy part is working now. The TWRP process is still not working for me. I tried to do myself the commands using the adb interface and when i use the command to intall the tar, i got the message 'tar: no space left on device" . I hope you can help me with that and i'm sorry about all this questions xD .
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You must have more than 5MB free in your /system partition. Please move your apps to the /flex partition or delete the useless apps in /system.
rootdefyxt320 said:
You must have more than 5MB free in your /system partition. Please move your apps to the /flex partition or delete the useless apps in /system.
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Thank u so much to everyone who make it possible xD
(can i do now a overclock to 720 without problems?)
sfoot13 said:
Thank u so much to everyone who make it possible xD
(can i do now a overclock to 720 without problems?)
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Yes but it sometimes gets unstable so you should overclock to 700MHz which is the highest I got without reboots. pll2_l_val=73 gives you 700MHz.
rootdefyxt320 said:
Yes but it sometimes gets unstable so you should overclock to 700MHz which is the highest I got without reboots. pll2_l_val=73 gives you 700MHz.
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Thank u so much and TWRP doesn't work xD i have 8.5 mb free on system but it can't create the folders on bootmenu
sfoot13 said:
Thank u so much and TWRP doesn't work xD i have 8.5 mb free on system but it can't create the folders on bootmenu
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I've released an .exe version of my script. This should work now .
Link: http://www.mediafire.com/?0kwmx4whjj1ua8c
Thank u bro and sorry but i can't overclock it to 700 =/
i installed TWRP but it doesn't work and when i turn on my mobile it freezes on home screen :/ is a mess.... it's possible install it via recovery (temportal CWM)?
OFF TOPIC.
Congrats on your well deserved mention on the portal.
sfoot13 said:
i installed TWRP but it doesn't work and when i turn on my mobile it freezes on home screen :/ is a mess.... it's possible install it via recovery (temportal CWM)?
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It worked for others but in your situation the only thing I can advise is to do a data wipe and relfash SBF file. Just go to Guitwo2's there to install permanent CWM.
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2229233
rootdefyxt320 said:
It worked for others but in your situation the only thing I can advise is to do a data wipe and relfash SBF file. Just go to Guitwo2's there to install permanent CWM.
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2229233
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:good: Working! Thank u so much, now i have CWM working on my defy mini, i'm really thankful, thanks again
Hi, it's me again... i have a new trouble
i installed the xt320_bootmenu.zip (from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2229233) the first time that i rebooted works fine, but the on the second reboot it doesn't work, then i went to data to check if test.log was there and here's the problem... no test.log...
init.d was working fine until that i did it, i guess that my phone have troubles making work init.d
some solution for this annoying guy? thanks in advance!
sfoot13 said:
Hi, it's me again... i have a new trouble
i installed the xt320_bootmenu.zip (from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2229233) the first time that i rebooted works fine, but the on the second reboot it doesn't work, then i went to data to check if test.log was there and here's the problem... no test.log...
init.d was working fine until that i did it, i guess that my phone have troubles making work init.d
some solution for this annoying guy? thanks in advance!
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Looks like 97bootmenu deleted itself, please reinstall the CWM zip again and it should work.
Note to forum managers: Please make it a Sticky Thread, It should help to all users and there is no use for this tutorial if it is in page 3
Hello XDA Users,
I think some people here know who I am, so I will jump on the "Introduction of myself" for now.
Recently, I have faced many questions & problem of fake IMEI, of damaged EFS folder. So I made a little experiment on my device(GN2).
First, I backuped my EFS folder in 2 types - one is .img and the second is tar.gz.
Then, I deleted my EFS folder using ES Root Explorer. Which made my device to be on somethine called "Permanent Safe Mode" - You can not get out untill you fix your EFS folder and change some values.
This is permanent safe mode:
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After I did my "research" I have managed to make several methods to backup & restore EFS, which should make your life easier and better.
First of all, Disclaimer:
I'm not responsible for any damage caused by using these methods, all methods tested by me, so it should work on your device too.
This is for I9500 Only!!!!!!!
Let's continue.
What you must have:
Latest base with latest modem and latest kernel - very important since in the latest versions samsung prevented the option to install old modems/kernels, so if you install old kernell/modem it can show you wrong IMEI.
Rooted device with the latest Super User
Latest busybox
CWM / PhilZ Recovery
Terminal Emulator
Root explorer - Can be ES File Explorer with working root option or just a root explorer from the market
A working EFS backup(In order to restore it...)
Time & Patient.
Important Notes:
When installing XWUBMG5, several people suffered from Fake IMEI. This is because the new firmware messed up your EFS folder, which means that you can not restore EFS backup until you are on older version, recommended is XXUBMG9(right to 05/08/2013)
Some custom roms include modem installation in their rom installer. Due to modem flashing in recovery, some devices might get Fake IMEI. My recommendation is before even starting to use this guide, please try to install the latest modem via odin from this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2192025
You will find at least one method that works on your device, so don't give up after one method.
Note II & S4 has the same EFS partition (mmcblk0p3), All methods were checked by me on my Note II and fully work. So it should work on S4 too. At least 90% of them
Read all guide and pay attention to all small details.
Backup methods
Method 1 - .img backup
First method, is an automatic backup/restore software.
Special thanks to A.S._id for his software.
Original thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2430177&nocache=1&styleid=19
The software:
A.S._id said:
SAMSUNG_I9500_EFS_BACKUP_RESTORE_AUTOMATIC
Instructions:
! Need for backup Root access, debugging USB and busybox
1. Extract from the zip and run. Bat file
2. Is okay to your PC and follow the menu
Automatically create a text file of all the parameters of the device at the time of the copy
Automatic backup of efs:
* Odin flash file. Tar.md5,
* raw.img
* Tar.gz archive
Automatic naming of files and backup archive version of the firmware
Restore to choose from archives and backup images
Automatic start of Odin and the transition to the flashing mode when selecting Odin Restore
DOWNLOAD
Thanks to:
shoma_81, tester99,
For help and assist in the creation of tool
p.s. * Deposit assured recovery - to have the device firmware version corresponding to the backup copy
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Method 2 - .img backup
Method number 2 will create you efs.img backup on your internal sd. After that you can copy it to your computer.
What you have to do is this:
Open terminal emulator
Write the following:
Code:
su
Then click enter. It will ask for super user permission, give it permissions.
Then write:
Code:
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p3 of=/sdcard/efs.img bs=4096
Then click enter.
When it finishes, check if you have efs.img on your phone memory. If so, copy it to comupter, if not, you did something wrong try again.
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Method 3 - .tar.gz backup
This method will compress your efs folder into tar.gz file. This method is the same as choosing backup EFS folder in my rom(PhoeniX ROM)/Omega/Wanam/etc.
A tar.gz backup should look like this(On some devices there might be more files, but this picture was taken from Note II N7100 backup and it fully works):
What you have to do is this:
Download this and copy it to your device:
http://d-h.st/f4I
Reboot into recovery
Flash the zip
Reboot your device.
Connect your device to your pc, and copy the backup in "efs_backup" folder.
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Restore methods
Now the fun begins
You will have to restore your backup when you have one or more of the folowing problem:
Fake IMEI (usually 004999010640000) or "null" IMEI
Blinking SIM card icon on the top tray… ETC
Unable to unlock your SIM card using your PIN
Fake Serial Number (usually 0000000) or "null" Serial
Unable to register to the network (usually comes with Fake IMEI & Fake Serial so check them.)
Attention please,
If you are 100% that your EFS folder is damaged and you have a working EFS backup with the right IMEI number, my recommendation is this:
With root explorer, go to your efs folder and delete all files inside
Long press on power button will turn off your device.
Then turn on the device, you will be in "Permanent Safe Mode".
Continue to one of the following methods.
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Method 1 - restore .img backup
First method, is an automatic backup/restore software.
Special thanks to A.S._id for his software.
Original thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2430177&nocache=1&styleid=19
The software:
A.S._id said:
SAMSUNG_I9500_EFS_BACKUP_RESTORE_AUTOMATIC
Instructions:
! Need for backup Root access, debugging USB and busybox
1. Extract from the zip and run. Bat file
2. Is okay to your PC and follow the menu
Automatically create a text file of all the parameters of the device at the time of the copy
Automatic backup of efs:
* Odin flash file. Tar.md5,
* raw.img
* Tar.gz archive
Automatic naming of files and backup archive version of the firmware
Restore to choose from archives and backup images
Automatic start of Odin and the transition to the flashing mode when selecting Odin Restore
DOWNLOAD
Thanks to:
shoma_81, tester99,
For help and assist in the creation of tool
p.s. * Deposit assured recovery - to have the device firmware version corresponding to the backup copy
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Method 2 - Restore .img backup
Method number 2 will restore your efs.img backup from your internal sd.
What you have to do is this:
Put your efs.img on your phone memory(not external sd card!) in the main memory, not inside folder.
Open terminal emulator
Write the following:
Code:
su
Then click enter. It will ask for super user permission, give it permissions.
Then write:
Code:
dd if=/sdcard/efs.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p3 bs=4096
Then click enter.
Now, reboot your device. If you still don't have IMEI/You are still in Safe Mod, reboot again.
In the second reboot, the bootanimation might stuck and the device will reboot automatically again. Don't worry, it is ok because it installs your efs.img.
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Method 3 - restore .tar.gz backup
This method will restore .tar.gz backup.
A tar.gz backup should look like this(On some devices there might be more files, but this picture was taken from Note II N7100 backup and it fully works):
If you have like this, continue to the guide:
Create on your Phone Memory(Not Extrenal sd!!) a folder called "efsbackup"(without quotes)
Copy all files & folders from the EFS backup into "efsbackup" folder(The files are like in the picture)
Download this script & copy it to your device:
http://d-h.st/XcL
Reboot into recovery
Go to mount section and click on(Very important!):
Mount /efs
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Now install the script you have downloaded.
After it finishes, reboot.
Now everything should be fixed, of course if your backup is 100% ok.
If it doesn't work, try method 4.
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Method 4 - restore .tar.gz backup
This method will restore .tar.gz backup.
A tar.gz backup should look like this(On some devices there might be more files, but this picture was taked from Note II N7100 backup and it fully works):
If you have like this, continue to the guide:
Create on your Phone Memory(Not Extrenal sd!!) a folder called "efsbackup"(without quotes)
Copy all files & folders from the EFS backup into "efsbackup" folder(The files are like in the picture)
Using root explorer, go to "efsbackup folder, select all files & folders there, and click Copy.
Still in root explorer, go to "efs" folder of your device(It is located where all main folders like data, system, etc.).
In "efs" folder, click paste. It will ask you if you want to replace your files, select replace to all files(So all your files from "efsbackup" folder will be in "efs" folder)
Now open terminal emulator
Write the following:
Code:
su
Then click enter. It will ask for super user permission, give it permissions.
Now write:
Code:
busybox chown 1001:1001 /efs/nv_data.bin
Then click enter.
Now write:
Code:
busybox chmod 06755 /efs/nv_data.bin
Then click enter.
Reboot device. Now everything should work.
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Exit "Permanent Safe Mode"
When you in "Permanent Safe Mode" situation, it means that your EFS folder is broken.
If you succeeded in restoring your IMEI and you still stuck in this Safe Mode, use this guide:
Method 1
Open root explorer.
Navigate to /efs/FactoryApp/
Open "factorymode" file as Text and edit it:
Change this:
Code:
OFF
To:
Code:
ON
Open "keystr" file as Text and edit it:
Change this:
Code:
OFF
To:
Code:
ON
Reboot device.
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Method 2
Open Terminal emulator
Write the following:
Code:
su
Then click enter. It will ask for super user permission, give it permissions.
Write the following & click enter:
Code:
rm /efs/FactoryApp/keystr
Write the following & click enter:
Code:
rm /efs/FactoryApp/factorymode
Write the following & click enter:
Code:
echo -n ON >> /efs/FactoryApp/keystr
Write the following & click enter:
Code:
echo -n ON >> /efs/FactoryApp/factorymode
Write the following & click enter:
Code:
chown 1000.1000 /efs/FactoryApp/keystr
Write the following & click enter:
Code:
chown 1000.1000 /efs/FactoryApp/factorymode
Write the following & click enter:
Code:
chmod 0744 /efs/FactoryApp/keystr
Write the following & click enter:
Code:
chmod 0744 /efs/FactoryApp/factorymode
Reboot your device
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This is all I can do for you friends, Worked alot on these methods to give you the best information.
Each method was tested by me and fully works.
If this helped you please press the "Thanks" button.
If you like & appreciate my work please consider a donation!
Credits:
shnizlon
Candanga
A.S._id
dhiru1602
UtkarshGupta
P.M If you think that I forgot you
XDA:DevDB Information
Backup & Restore EFS + Get out from Permanent Safe mode I9500, a Tool/Utility for the Samsung Galaxy S 4
Contributors
tamirda
Version Information
Status: Stable
Created 2013-09-05
Last Updated 2013-09-05
Awesome my friend 5 stars hit, I will link you in my post.
I hope people read in detail and take precautions
Hugs
Sent from my GT-I9500
Crash 1976 said:
Awesome my friend 5 stars hit, I will link you in my post.
I hope people read in detail and take precautions
Hugs
Sent from my GT-I9500
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Thank you my friend,
In my note II I did like 20 backups before I deleted my EFS folder around 20 times ahah.
People should be aware that samsung is trying to mess up our devices.
Thank you Tarmida, This is the best userful topic ever for my S4 :good:. This will saving many lives of XDA member :good:
Excellent my friend tamirda! :good:
regards!
5 stars! and sticky please!
great topic and guide tamir.5 stars from me :thumbup: will help me a lot if i get stuck with any prob like before arghhhh
Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk 2
galza said:
great topic and guide tamir.5 stars from me :thumbup: will help me a lot if i get stuck with any prob like before arghhhh
Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk 2
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I am happy to help you any time
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Excellent my friend tamirda! :good:
regards!
5 stars! and sticky please!
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Thank you friend!
bafknight said:
Thank you Tarmida, This is the best userful topic ever for my S4 :good:. This will saving many lives of XDA member :good:
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Thank you friend, and yes this can be very useful for alot of users.
Sent from my GT-N7100 using xda app-developers app
@tamirda
Hi I'm using crash rom 5.5
I made full wipe and flash MG5
By odin and now I have fake imei
I restore crash rom 5.5 backup from cwm and the problem still exsist
I don't make EFS backup before
How to fix it ?
Sent From my i9500 With Crash Rom
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ادعوا لي بالتوفيق في امتحاناتي
wish me good luck for my exams
AL_IRAQI said:
@tamirda
Hi I'm using crash rom 5.5
I made full wipe and flash MG5
By odin and now I have fake imei
I restore crash rom 5.5 backup from cwm and the problem still exsist
I don't make EFS backup before
How to fix it ?
Sent From my i9500 With Crash Rom
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ادعوا لي بالتوفيق في امتحاناتي
wish me good luck for my exams
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Hello,
It seems that crash backuped your Fake IMEI.
Something that I thing it might help, helped for some other, download latest modem from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2192025
install it as a Phone in Odin.
it is importand to mark phone, and flash via odin.
Then try..
If you don't have any other backup, I think you might have to use your warranty.
When I backup the rom I forget my phone in flight mode maybe this the reason why I lost my imei ?
And my baseband now is
I9500DDUBMF8
+Edit
I found these in my internal storage
The First One From Crash Rom 5.0
And The Second From Stock MG5 Where I have fake imei
Sent From my i9500 With Crash Rom
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ادعوا لي بالتوفيق في امتحاناتي
wish me good luck for my exams
AL_IRAQI said:
When I backup the rom I forget my phone in flight mode maybe this the reason why I lost my imei ?
And my baseband now is
I9500DDUBMF8
Sent From my i9500 With Crash Rom
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ادعوا لي بالتوفيق في امتحاناتي
wish me good luck for my exams
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I don't think there is connection between these two.
Downlaod this:
http://d-h.st/esG
Open odin, Select Phone, select the modem's tar, connect phoen and flash.
After that check if you have IMEI.
If not, Try to install stock XXUBMG9 or XXUBMG5 - If you had MG5 before, it seems that you can not downgrade your phone, so try to install MG5.
If after MG5 there is still no IMEI,
Flash again as Phone via odin this modem:
http://d-h.st/Xxk
If still there is no IMEI, try to restore your current EFS backup.(Make sure you have Root and busybox and all I asked in the main thread)
If after that no IMEI,
Restore to stock and use warranty( make a story that you woke up one morning and you couldn't conect to your network, and you tried to mnake factory reset and still it didn't help)
Good luck
tamirda said:
I don't think there is connection between these two.
Downlaod this:
http://d-h.st/esG
Open odin, Select Phone, select the modem's tar, connect phoen and flash.
After that check if you have IMEI.
If not, Try to install stock XXUBMG9 or XXUBMG5 - If you had MG5 before, it seems that you can not downgrade your phone, so try to install MG5.
If after MG5 there is still no IMEI,
Flash again as Phone via odin this modem:
http://d-h.st/Xxk
If still there is no IMEI, try to restore your current EFS backup.(Make sure you have Root and busybox and all I asked in the main thread)
If after that no IMEI,
Restore to stock and use warranty( make a story that you woke up one morning and you couldn't conect to your network, and you tried to mnake factory reset and still it didn't help)
Good luck
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Thanks I'll Try These Method
If not working I'll use my warranty
EDIT
I directly flash I9500_UBUBMG9_MODEM
And know it's work fine with me
I Should Try it before ask sorry for that
this is the first time I have this problem
Thank you very much
Sent From my i9500 With Crash Rom
AL_IRAQI said:
Thanks I'll Try These Method
If not working I'll use my warranty
EDIT
I directly flash I9500_UBUBMG9_MODEM
And know it's work fine with me
I Should Try it before ask sorry for that
this is the first time I have this problem
Thank you very much
Sent From my i9500 With Crash Rom
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Hi mate,
First of all,
I am more than happy that I helped you.
Second, this is ok to ask questions, that is why I am here.
Now backup at leat 5 times your EFS .img & tar.gz.
Enjoy!
tamirda said:
Hi mate,
First of all,
I am more than happy that I helped you.
Second, this is ok to ask questions, that is why I am here.
Now backup at leat 5 times your EFS .img & tar.gz.
Enjoy!
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I backup 3 times with every method
Thanks
Sent From my i9500 With Crash Rom
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ادعوا لي بالتوفيق في امتحاناتي
wish me good luck for my exams
Awesome guide.
Burned up whole weekend over the issue and now fixed my issue following the guide.
Cannot thank you enough man!
Regards,
Pdash
pdash79 said:
Awesome guide.
Burned up whole weekend over the issue and now fixed my issue following the guide.
Cannot thank you enough man!
Regards,
Pdash
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I am happy to help & hear that you succeed in restoring IMEI.
Sent from my GT-N7100 using xda app-developers app
I read your post, all most the method use terminal emulator, so what is that ?, and can you give me link of that ?
thanks you very much
daogiahieu said:
I read your post, all most the method use terminal emulator, so what is that ?, and can you give me link of that ?
thanks you very much
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Linux command line shell on Android. Here's it, mate https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jackpal.androidterm&hl=vi
Thanxs @tamirda
I could see everyday a new post related to messed up EFS folder.
It would surely help people out
Anyhow i had already backed up mine using the EFS professional Software. Is it enough or should i backup using your methods also?
manu44 said:
Thanxs @tamirda
I could see everyday a new post related to messed up EFS folder.
It would surely help people out
Anyhow i had already backed up mine using the EFS professional Software. Is it enough or should i backup using your methods also?
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I think it is enough, depands on your feeling
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY NEGATIVE IMPACTS OR CONSEQUENCES ON YOUR PHONE IF YOU SO CHOOSE TO USE THIS GUIDE.
This is primarily for D802 users. However, people with other variants have had some issues and asked for help, so I have added some files here to help them as well.
PREREQUESITES
1) You must be rooted.
2) Then download one of the following files:
2.6.3.3
IMG
Download the D802 img file here.
Download the AT&T img file here.
Download the VZW img file here.
AUTO
Download the automated D802 file here.
Download the automated AT&T file here.
Download the automated VZW file here.
ZIP
Download the ZIP if flashing from a different TWRP version, or CWM: D802, AT&T, VZW
NOTE: If USB-OTG does not seem to be working on TWRP 2.6.3.3, please revert to 2.6.3.2. if this feature is needed.
Themes - Samurai Champloo
Download the theme itself here.
Download the Flashable ZIP of the theme here.
Download the Flashable D802 TWRP 2.6.3.3 and theme here.
2.6.3.2
Download the D802 img file here, or the latest official software F320K img file here.
Download the automated D802 file here, or the latest automated official software F320K file here.
Download the ZIP if flashing from a different TWRP version, or CWM: D802, F320K, TMO, VZW
INSTALLATION
Auto-Method
1) Extract the contents of the RAR file.
2) Double-click "Install.bat".
3) Prompt will open, click any button to proceed.
4) RSA Fingerprint message will appear on the phone (accept).
5) After installation procedure, type "y" and press enter to reboot into recovery!
1st Manual Method: Initiate ADB and use the following code.
Code:
[COLOR="DarkOrange"]REPLACE "XXX" WITH THE ACTUAL IMG NAME! DO NOT TYPE THE ORANGE WRITING![/COLOR]
adb push XXX.img /data/local/tmp/XXX.img
adb shell
[COLOR="DarkOrange"]IF YOU DONT SEE A # prompt, type su to get it.[/COLOR]
cd /data/local/tmp
dd if=/data/local/tmp/XXX.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/recovery
[COLOR="DarkOrange"]Be sure to replace "data/local/tmp" with the actual place your img is stored.[/COLOR]
exit
adb reboot recovery
2nd Manual Method: Place the img on your phone, then use a terminal emulator app with the following code.
Code:
[COLOR="DarkOrange"]REPLACE "XXX" WITH THE ACTUAL IMG NAME! DO NOT TYPE THE ORANGE WRITING![/COLOR]
su
dd if=/data/local/tmp/XXX.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/recovery
[COLOR="DarkOrange"](Be sure to replace "data/local/tmp" with the actual place your img is stored.)[/COLOR]
Optional Method: If you want to run some safety checks first, use loki [method here as first option].
INSTALL THEME MANUALLY
1) Connect your phone to your PC.
2) Go into your "internal storage" (internal SD card).
3) Find and open the TWRP folder.
4) Add a folder called "theme".
5) Place the ui.zip into the "theme" folder.
ENTER RECOVERY
Method 1: Hold the power button + volume down button until the LG image appears. Once it does let go of the buttons then immediately push and hold them again until recovery boots.
NOTE: The method above will arrive at the "hard reset" area, but when choosing hard reset, it will take you to TWRP (without actually resetting).
Method 2: Download the free app "Rebooter" from Google Play. If you have root, you will be able to select to reboot into recovery (among other options).
SLOW WIPE CACHE FIX
1) Once in TWRP, go into Settings.
2) Check off the box, "Use rm -rf instead of formatting."
3) Go back and now go into Wipe.
4) Wipe Cache (or another option with wiping cache).
Credit: Credit goes to Dees_Troy and wolfgart, djrbliss who made all recoveries for this phone possible, WACOMalt for his steps, and thecubed for his auto-install code.
USB-OTG
To access USB-OTG devices, go into the desired area (Install, Backup, or Restore). Select "Internal Storage" at the top. Press your USB-OTG device. It may take a second to show as selected on the screen. Once selected, press OK.
If your device does not show up, you can first try going to Mount and check off the USB-OTG box. If it doesn't allow you to check the box, then it doesn't support that device.
NOTE: It may not work with OTG cables and USB devices...
MISC.
Folder Name - There is an "issue" with the date and time [1970]. This issue is reflected in the backup folder names. There are two options to change a backup folder name:
Go into recovery and select Restore. Select the folder you wish to rename. There should now be an option to change the backup folder name.
Go into your TWRP folder by connecting to a PC or using a file explorer and change the backup folder name.
Time Zone - The time zone may be wrong but can be changed in Settings.
SUPPORT
Please check previous posts to see if your question has been answered prior to posting (there is a good chance it has).
Please always include with whether you are rooted or not.
Please always include the variant you are using.
Please always include the method you used.
Please always explain what happened in as much detail as possible.
Anything else that may be relevant.
Otherwise, you might have to wait for others to help you...
now for the mods and custom roms (hopefully kernels too)!!!! Thanks bros!
Thank you for all built hardwork. Was waiting for this.
-LG G2
Thank
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Thank you ! Flash successfull on my D802.
But when I want to wipe cache + dalvik cache, it stay on "wipe cache", it's normal issue ?
When I used Wipe Cache it took a long time to finish.
Ok thank you
Like 10 minutes or more ?
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I don't recall the exact time, but I would say at least 10 minutes.
Heatshiver said:
I don't recall the exact time, but I would say at least 10 minutes.
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I have the same. But its not 10min. It is one min. Maximum two.
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cosmique said:
I have the same. But its not 10min. It is one min. Maximum two.
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I've noticed the time changing for certain things. One restore I did took nearly 30 minutes! I did restore after that took less than 10. As long as it works, that's all that matters! :good:
I'm on a Recovery Loop. Selected Reboot > System and it keeps rebooting to TWRP.
Used Flashify btw.
m0ngstr0us said:
I'm on a Recovery Loop. Selected Reboot > System and it keeps rebooting to TWRP.
Used Flashify btw.
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Did you have a recovery before this installed? If so, what recovery? Did you have a good WiFi connection when you downloaded the file (i.e @home, @restaurant, etc.)? Did you try any other methods before flashify?
This should be fixable in either case. If you have a backup from before, I suggest restoring. If not, then you may have to follow this guide to unbrick your phone.
Oddly enough, I'll be in Singapore tomorrow, but I won't be able to reply until late night.
Works perfectly. Thanks!
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Heatshiver said:
Did you have a recovery before this installed? If so, what recovery? Did you have a good WiFi connection when you downloaded the file (i.e @home, @restaurant, etc.)? Did you try any other methods before flashify?
This should be fixable in either case. If you have a backup from before, I suggest restoring. If not, then you may have to follow this guide to unbrick your phone.
Oddly enough, I'll be in Singapore tomorrow, but I won't be able to reply until late night.
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Heya! Restoring as we speak. Home networks pretty stable.
Currently downloading the firmware. I can see that the system was not mounted on TWRP. Hence the Recovery bootloop.
Jumped from the Samsung era, gosh I didnt know LG doesnt have much support.
Once back up, bahhh imma just remain stock till more Devs pops up.
Cheers man.
m0ngstr0us said:
Heya! Restoring as we speak. Home networks pretty stable.
Currently downloading the firmware. I can see that the system was not mounted on TWRP. Hence the Recovery bootloop.
Jumped from the Samsung era, gosh I didnt know LG doesnt have much support.
Once back up, bahhh imma just remain stock till more Devs pops up.
Cheers man.
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Feel free to try CWM, it's much easier to install, and also has a touch-interface.
Heatshiver said:
Feel free to try CWM, it's much easier to install, and also has a touch-interface.
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I need sleeppppp ~ T.T Lol! Its 1:14am here man. Getting up at 6am later. Prolly another round (with CWM) over the weekends!
I travel to the airport in 4 hours, no rest for the wicked!
Heatshiver said:
I travel to the airport in 4 hours, no rest for the wicked!
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Just want to check the link is still up, as i'm getting a dead page on the file.
Edit: Ignore the above, i couldnt get online at all. Rebooted and now all ok. Used Flashify to backup original and then flash TWRP.
Thanks
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can i use this method to upgrade from twrp 2.6.3 to 2.6.3.2 ?
j_h3000 said:
can i use this method to upgrade from twrp 2.6.3 to 2.6.3.2 ?
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Yes. I have done so.