Develop Bugs

Dual Boot HERO

Will it be possible to dual boot hero? Maybe:
1. 1.5 and 2.x rom to choose
2. 1.5, 2.x and a windows mobile (just to try) to choose
Thanks

I have an idea regarding that:
You'll have to modify initrc:
the first thing it has to do is offer a menu (like in recovery), where you choose your ROM
While installing the ROM, all directories are suffixed, for example, system1, etc1
and symlinked at the end of the installation to /system etc...
Second, depending on the rom version, the corresponding directories (system1/system2, etc...) are symlinked to /system, /data, /etc...
THEN initrc proceeds
Which means that all the symlinking part will have to be at the TOP of initrc, just after the PATH declaration.
This is just a concept; I didn't try it.
If you have the time do do so, let us know of the results.

A good approach i suppose, but i'm not able to transform it into a real try... maybe someone can?

adwinp said:
I have an idea regarding that:
You'll have to modify initrc:
the first thing it has to do is offer a menu (like in recovery), where you choose your ROM
While installing the ROM, all directories are suffixed, for example, system1, etc1
and symlinked at the end of the installation to /system etc...
Second, depending on the rom version, the corresponding directories (system1/system2, etc...) are symlinked to /system, /data, /etc...
THEN initrc proceeds
Which means that all the symlinking part will have to be at the TOP of initrc, just after the PATH declaration.
This is just a concept; I didn't try it.
If you have the time do do so, let us know of the results.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This is very interesting, i can try to do this but i have to know 2 things:
1. How to build a Boot Menu
2. How a recovery works when flashing recovery
Do you know where can i find these infos?

i was thining about this the other day, it would be awesome.
And another thing, android can run on windows mobile phones, it would be great to be able to run windows mobile on android

Exit93 said:
This is very interesting, i can try to do this but i have to know 2 things:
1. How to build a Boot Menu
2. How a recovery works when flashing recovery
Do you know where can i find these infos?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The "boot menu" would be a simple shell script nested at the beginning of the global initrc,
mainly taking care of the proper symlinking/mounting

djdavis said:
i was thining about this the other day, it would be awesome.
And another thing, android can run on windows mobile phones, it would be great to be able to run windows mobile on android
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
+1
:d:d:d:d:d:d:d:d

adwinp said:
The "boot menu" would be a simple shell script nested at the beginning of the global initrc,
mainly taking care of the proper symlinking/mounting
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Oh ok,
but i still need to know how a recovery works when flashing, i'll try doing some searches on google
@d3smond
I don't think that winmob is portable on android phones...

Exit93 said:
@d3smond
I don't think that winmob is portable on android phones...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I think I read about major kernal issues required to be sorted out. So possible in theory, in practise less so

Branwen said:
I think I read about major kernal issues required to be sorted out. So possible in theory, in practise less so
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Why? I owned WM devices before and I know that porting a ROM from one device to another is not a problem for cookers (example: port HTC Touch HD ROM to HTC Diamond2) ...
Maybe the kernel/bootloader is the problem... WM drivers are tones out there.

d3sm0nd said:
Why? I owned WM devices before and I know that porting a ROM from one device to another is not a problem for cookers (example: port HTC Touch HD ROM to HTC Diamond2) ...
Maybe the kernel/bootloader is the problem... WM drivers are tones out there.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Kernel is the problem...
Android is open source, WM no...

Just a thought, but i doubt it is posible to do it in initrc becouse of kernel issues but shouldn't it be possible to have 2 kernels built and symlinked and just make a app that let you choose what system to load next boot and make the intirc and kernel symlinks before reboot? I have no experience with android cooking but some old linux knowledge is still in my head i think. Correct me if i'm totally wrong.

me.b said:
Just a thought, but i doubt it is posible to do it in initrc becouse of kernel issues but shouldn't it be possible to have 2 kernels built and symlinked and just make a app that let you choose what system to load next boot and make the intirc and kernel symlinks before reboot? I have no experience with android cooking but some old linux knowledge is still in my head i think. Correct me if i'm totally wrong.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You can make symlink on every boot

Exit93 said:
You can make symlink on every boot
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Even have multiple kernels? Isn't that chosen in the bootloader? (thinking back on lilo and the great 90's =)

sombody heard about Gen.Y DualBOOT its for windows mobile to run android on windows mobile change that some how so it work on android ?

rudgia said:
sombody heard about Gen.Y DualBOOT its for windows mobile to run android on windows mobile change that some how so it work on android ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That rom just start windows mobile and then you can start android through windows mobile using haret, nothing particular....

Exit93 said:
Kernel is the problem...
Android is open source, WM no...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I see...
But OK, how for example manufacturers make their device to work on WM? How HTC developers get a new phone running on WM? Do HTC's developers have the source code?
Sorry if it's a stupid question..

d3sm0nd said:
I see...
But OK, how for example manufacturers make their device to work on WM? How HTC developers get a new phone running on WM? Do HTC's developers have the source code?
Sorry if it's a stupid question..
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Whoa you're confusing me xD
HTC knows how hardware is built so they can write drivers without problems
Android porting on WM is easier because it's booted using haret
So i was wrong, drivers are the problem not the kernel

Exit93 said:
Whoa you're confusing me xD
HTC knows how hardware is built so they can write drivers without problems
Android porting on WM is easier because it's booted using haret
So i was wrong, drivers are the problem not the kernel
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hmm, ok.
There is a emulator called Bochs.. it can emulate WM. Maybe we could run it on Android?
I did a little search on google and found out that someone got Bochs working but it crashed when loading the bios..

How 'bout this....
Maybe instead of playing tricks with symlinks and init.rc and all that.......
Make a boot image that does nothing but ask you "Into which OS would you like to boot?" and that replaces the "boot.img" with the new one you want. Then on each of the boot images (for each OS version), you have one of the commands to flash_image back the "menu" boot image so that the next time the phone power cycles you get prompted. Also, you put a timer in it so that if your phone reboots without you present there's a default (and you don't miss your morning alarm clock or something).

[App]Boot Spash Screen Changer

I postet this App originally in the Android main general section, beacause I am searching for testers on other devices,
but I developed it using our phone so you can give it a try.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42077109
Hi guys, I always wanted to change my Boot Splash Screen (that thing that shows before the Boot Animation)
So i tryed to write a simple app.This will work on every device, how ever I need testers to confirm.
This Application needs Root Access and CWM or TWRP in order to work.
So I didn't manage to get a working conversion from png to rle on the Android platform it self, however I wrote a windows Converter.
Get it :
Please not that this is a pre alpha, so don't be mad if you think it sucks.
There is much more to come but I need to test this feature now to resume developing it.
- alpha 1
Added a server to easily download the Converter to your PC
- Pre-alpha1: https://www.dropbox.com/s/z530xpgaw5cmrfq/pre-alpha-1.apk
- Converter for Windows : https://www.dropbox.com/s/x0sfxwx7deuqquh/PNG-2-RLE.exe
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Instructions :
1. Resize the png file to your screen dimensions
2. place it in the same folder as the executabel Conveter
3. Copy the .rle on your phone
4. Run the App and choose the .rle
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Help :
There is still a lot of work to do.Any help is appreciated.Please pm me.
You can help by :
-making an Icon [the current sucks but I am not good at graphics]
-port the Windows script to linux
-test it and report it back here
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I also added some .rle file I allready made for this device. (they are in the zip.zip attachment).

12alex21 said:
I postet this App originally in the Android main general section, beacause I am searching for testers on other devices,
but I developed it using our phone so you can give it a try.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42077109
I also added some .rle file I allready made for this device. (they are in the zip.zip attachment).
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for making this great app !!
Successfully changed my boot screen !!:good:
Again , thanks !!!!

[Utility] Qualcomm MBN Bootstage file loader for IDA Pro, builds and support

This is a small contribution by me to XDAdevs after a long time. It's an IDA Pro 32bit file loader plugin that loads files such-as sbl1.mbn, sbl2,mbn, sbl3.mbn, aboot.mbn(LK appsboot eg), tz.mbn(TrustZone firmware) and rpm.mbn
Just drag and drop the attached .ldw file into your %idadir%/loaders folder and open your file.
Alpha specific usage Before clicking OK in IDA click "Processor Options"->"Edit ARM Architecture options"-> Select ARMv7A&R. -> OK three times.
Current version: 0.1a
Alpha limitations/bugs:
Does not mark X.509 area, will be added.
Does not set ARM architecture to ARMv7-A&R, will be added.
Does not deterministically identify file type, will be fixed.
Enjoy. Versions for other IDA Pro versions are delivered on request as IDA Pro 6.1 is *ahem* the most common around these days.....
Project will be OPEN SOURCE when at least these 3 issues are resolved.
NOTE to moderators, I have self-reported my thread so it is moved to a more appropriate place, if applicable.

hmm, can you explain a little less technically what this thing is doing ?

saphirrot said:
hmm, can you explain a little less technically what this thing is doing ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This is for hackers mostly. For those, who know what IDA Pro is.

saphirrot said:
hmm, can you explain a little less technically what this thing is doing ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
sorg said:
This is for hackers mostly. For those, who know what IDA Pro is.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
it makes it easier for you to reverse
engineer the bootloader files.
Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk

nice
still needs some work, it overwrites all the other loaders not sure why.It thinks all files are ARM files.but good for an Alpha rel.

zadow said:
nice
still needs some work, it overwrites all the other loaders not sure why.I thinks all files are ARM files.but good for an Alpha rel.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes, that's what I meant by "deterministic file format identification". Since mbn files don't have a magic I am implementing different way of identification. Thank you for the feedback.

OMG thank you! Awesome AWESOME contribution!!!

MemoryController said:
Yes, that's what I meant by "deterministic file format identification". Since mbn files don't have a magic I am implementing different way of identification. Thank you for the feedback.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I am trying to decode my aboot.mbn file and I installed the free version of IDAPro and did as you said. Didn't work.

MemoryController said:
This is a small contribution by me to XDAdevs after a long time. It's an IDA Pro 32bit file loader plugin that loads files such-as sbl1.mbn, sbl2,mbn, sbl3.mbn, aboot.mbn(LK appsboot eg), tz.mbn(TrustZone firmware) and rpm.mbn
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for this, I wondered if you'd consider open sourcing it at this point, or releasing a linux version of the loader.
I'm on Ida 6.6 - linux, and would like to utilize and possibly enhance it.
cheers

wow
Amazinggg !!
thank you very much

I can solve all 3 of the issues I believe. As I have all those solved using a python loader I made. But obviously it would be different in C++.
Sbl1 has a magic number and each partition has a specific flash code word in its header.
You can use sbl1's unique header to deterministically load bootloaders, for example if found not to be sbl1s magic number then parse the flash code word (aka image_id) number from the header and load the specific type of bootloader based on that.
Also you set the type to meta-arm, I believe this is already a function defined in idc coding guide.
You can use the image hdr to parse the certs as well using the relative offsets

Great job!
Thank you for making this helpfull script.

MemoryController said:
Does not mark X.509 area, will be added.
Does not set ARM architecture to ARMv7-A&R, will be added.
Does not deterministically identify file type, will be fixed.
...
Project will be OPEN SOURCE when at least these 3 issues are resolved.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for your contribution, your script is super helpful.
Have you had any luck resolving those 3 issues? Would you mind releasing the source even if you haven't? We're having some troubles with newer aboot images not being fully processed.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64650482&postcount=5

[RECOVERY] TWRP 3.1.1-0 Unofficial

I got bored, so I decided to build the latest TWRP. Big thanks to @negamann303 for his source. I only made minor, mostly theme related, tweaks to it. The only non-theme related tweak that I can remember is that I enabled the flag that enables taking advantage of NEON, so that might result in some speed increases, but I haven't done any tests to confirm that.
Q: Sweet! Does ADB backup work?
A: No. Sorry. If you know how to make it work, please let me know and I will implement it.
Q: Oh. So this is basically the same as the previous version?
A: Pretty much. I imagine it supports a whole bunch of new things that our watch isn't capable of, but who cares. It also features the nag screen that asks if you want to install the official TWRP app, which is useless in this case. You can tell it to stop though.
Q:So why should I bother with this?
A: Because you're a flashaholic that needs to have the latest and greatest thing. Duh.
SOURCE
Device: https://github.com/theSt33v/omni_twrp_device
Kernel: https://github.com/Negamann303/Huawei-W-1.5-2.0
TWRP: https://github.com/minimal-manifest-twrp/platform_manifest_twrp_omni

Does this work with the android 2.0 on the Huewai? Also, is there an img file to flash in fastboot? Thanks.

jnewberry1 said:
Does this work with the android 2.0 on the Huewai? Also, is there an img file to flash in fastboot? Thanks.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It does, and - have you tried downloading the ZIP and checking what's hiding inside?

munky-head said:
It does, and - have you tried downloading the ZIP and checking what's hiding inside?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
LOL. My bad. I just assumed it was a flashable zip. Thank you.

1st of all: Thank you soo much!!!!
How could I theme this?
(also you only build it with a local manifest or do you also have a git, which I could fork for theme testing?)

BIade said:
1st of all: Thank you soo much!!!!
How could I theme this?
(also you only build it with a local manifest or do you also have a git, which I could fork for theme testing?)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sources are posted in the OP. Help yourself. I don't know much about TWRP theming, but I do know that the files you want to modify are found in device/huawei/sturgeon/watch_mdpi. This is the folder that was modified by @negamann303, and by myself to a lesser extent, to get the theme that you see in the version that I built. There is also a watch_mdpi folder in the TWRP source somewhere that contains the default watch theme. TWRP is also capable of themes that can be applied post-build so you don't have to build a new one every time you want it to look different, but I don't know anything about how to make that happen. Search XDA for flashable TWRP themes for examples, but make sure they're for 3.1.0. The theme template has changed a bit from previous versions. Hope that helps!

TheSt33v said:
Sources are posted in the OP. Help yourself. I don't know much about TWRP theming, but I do know that the files you want to modify are found in device/huawei/sturgeon/watch_mdpi. This is the folder that was modified by @negamann303, and by myself to a lesser extent, to get the theme that you see in the version that I built. There is also a watch_mdpi folder in the TWRP source somewhere that contains the default watch theme. TWRP is also capable of themes that can be applied post-build so you don't have to build a new one every time you want it to look different, but I don't know anything about how to make that happen. Search XDA for flashable TWRP themes for examples, but make sure they're for 3.1.0. The theme template has changed a bit from previous versions. Hope that helps!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Worked, thank you very much

Thank you, im really happy now
Cheers
Blade
P.S.: @TheSt33v I changed
Code:
%col1_x_left%
to 50 for some titles, due to the round sceen cutting some header texts in statusbar. (see last screenshot)

BIade said:
Thank you, im really happy now
Cheers
Blade
P.S.: @TheSt33v I changed
Code:
%col1_x_left%
to 50 for some titles, due to the round sceen cutting some header texts in statusbar. (see last screenshot)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sexy. Maybe I'll look into making that an applyable theme for everyone if I find some time. Can you post your watch_mdpi folder?

Looks like 3.1.1 came out today. I'll have to get on that too.

TheSt33v said:
Sexy. Maybe I'll look into making that an applyable theme for everyone if I find some time. Can you post your watch_mdpi folder?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I already did ^^

BIade said:
I already did ^^
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You explained what you did, but I don't see the actual folder uploaded anywhere. It would save me some time if I didn't have to reproduce what you did.

TheSt33v said:
You explained what you did, but I don't see the actual folder uploaded anywhere. It would save me some time if I didn't have to reproduce what you did.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sorry, I meant, I already created a flashable theme-zip. I will share it tonight, when I arrive at home...

BIade said:
Sorry, I meant, I already created a flashable theme-zip. I will share it tonight, when I arrive at home...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I hate to nag you, but could you post that theme when you get a chance? I'd like to see it in person.

@TheSt33v Sorry mate, for the late response. As promised here my theme (Just a WIP, I used a template for the filestructure etc.)

This saves me time from having to do it myself, I can look into removing the nag screen if you haven't figured it out yet
Sent from my SM-G935P using Tapatalk

negamann303 said:
This saves me time from having to do it myself, I can look into removing the nag screen if you haven't figured it out yet
Sent from my SM-G935P using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I forgot it was even there, so I wasn't looking into it. Once you disable it the first time, it's gone for good unless you wipe the device. Let me know if you figure out how to get rid of it though. I'm surprised there isn't just a flag to enable.

Thx, worked as expected and the good thing is : sideload don't must be fall back to the old protocol

Sorry guys first time flash on android wear however i am familiar with android phone flash. Please tell me how to install this?

long.nguyen said:
Sorry guys first time flash on android wear however i am familiar with android phone flash. Please tell me how to install this?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Same as with a phone. Extract the .img file from the zip attached to the post, boot watch in bootloader mode, plug into computer, fastboot flash recovery [path to twrp image file].

[TOOL]SplashInjector[OP5]

SplashInjector​splash injector is a tool created by me based on the work done by @makers_mark . it is a basic command line interface but it gets the job done. it supports all oneplus devices so far except the oneplus x :crying: i can add support once someone gets me the logo.bin file from that device. The tool is pretty simple its based on the work here https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3/themes/mod-splash-screen-image-injector-t3441999 this is where i got this all from. i know it can be kinda hacky and only supports unix systems i think you can get it working by using git bash on windows. In its current state it can decode and encode all oneplus logo.bins (Including the OnePlus 5!) it can also pack flashable zips for you automatically. all you need to do is run the decode option edit the file you want in the output folder. Then you can run the encode command and it will pack it all back up. Then package it with the package command. Once again major credit to @makers_mark he did all the leg work. i just made it a little more friendly. lmk if there is any issues you find
Telegram: @ethanbanker if you need anything contact me here.
Now lets get to it
follow the instructions here located here
https://github.com/ethanbanker2428/SplashInjector
Updates:
1.52: Ok guys im not a windows expert...i barely use it so the tool does support windows now but it cant package files. it does give you all the tools and files you need to package one tho. you can use a tool such as this https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software-hacking/tool-6-feb-android-flashable-zip-t3551772 this update also includes a completely revamped system. lmk about any bugs you find. for windows you need to install and use GIT bash. i also added a update function to easily update the tool. its simple but it works. heres my git again for you guys https://github.com/ethanbanker2428/SplashInjector
WARNING I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANYTHING YOU DO. DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK

Excellent...... working great for OP5
Thanks

biohaz55 said:
Excellent...... working great for OP5
Thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi, I can't get it working on Windows. If I send you a PNG will you make me a zip?

Thanks! Here is the Windows binary and src for logoinjectorv1.52.

makers_mark said:
Thanks! Here is the Windows binary and src for logoinjectorv1.52.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
thanks im gonna rebuild with the newest version and probably work on a windows version tonight :good:

Can you make a captain America one?

can u please make flashable zip i cannot get the method to flash . can u guide me please @bobglaus

freakzapster said:
can u please make flashable zip i cannot get the method to flash . can u guide me please @bobglaus
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
did u use option 3? package? that should make one after you edit the files

bobglaus said:
did u use option 3? package? that should make one after you edit the files
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
actually i dont know to edit files i am new to this thats why i am not understanding

freakzapster said:
actually i dont know to edit files i am new to this thats why i am not understanding
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
click the help option. i feel it explains it pretty well. to edit the png in the output folder use gimp or photoshop

Ok just an update windows support is finished and in the tool now. I'll push probably tomorrow it works and packs and unpacks fine just getting issues with packaging the zips. It corrupts them. Im gonna switch to 7zip and see if that works then I'll push

bobglaus said:
Ok just an update windows support is finished and in the tool now. I'll push probably tomorrow it works and packs and unpacks fine just getting issues with packaging the zips. It corrupts them. Im gonna switch to 7zip and see if that works then I'll push
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Other option is to move the files to the output folder and ask the user to manually zip them, it's available on windows right click menu.
---------
I have a question, what's the BGR option for? I thought it was for op5 display but it only change the color of the pngs, so I switched it for RGB and now my logo looks good.
I share my mod, original was taken from CUSTOM BOOT LOGO PACK FOR OnePlus3.

badtzo said:
Other option is to move the files to the output folder and ask the user to manually zip them, it's available on windows right click menu.
---------
I have a question, what's the BGR option for? I thought it was for op5 display but it only change the color of the pngs, so I switched it for RGB and now my logo looks good.
I share my mod, original was taken from CUSTOM BOOT LOGO PACK FOR OnePlus3.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
bgr does **** up the colors a bit or fixes it. its one of those things where you use it if you need it and you will know if you need it.
also update to anyone else that update will have to wait. im a perfectionist and im revamping the whole thing to alot cleaner code. windows should work tho and the oneplus x will be supported hopefully too

Update: Ok guys im not a windows expert...i barely use it so the tool does support windows now but it cant package files. it does give you all the tools and files you need to package one tho. you can use a tool such as this https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software-hacking/tool-6-feb-android-flashable-zip-t3551772 this update also includes a completely revamped system. lmk about any bugs you find. for windows you need to install and use GIT bash. i also added a update function to easily update the tool. its simple but it works. heres my git again for you guys https://github.com/ethanbanker2428/SplashInjector

bobglaus said:
Update: Ok guys im not a windows expert...i barely use it so the tool does support windows now but it cant package files. it does give you all the tools and files you need to package one tho. you can use a tool such as this https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software-hacking/tool-6-feb-android-flashable-zip-t3551772 this update also includes a completely revamped system. lmk about any bugs you find. for windows you need to install and use GIT bash. i also added a update function to easily update the tool. its simple but it works. heres my git again for you guys https://github.com/ethanbanker2428/SplashInjector
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi, I created the zip but it won't flash in twrp. Is there a compression method to use? Using 7zip.

Bigs1985 said:
Hi, I created the zip but it won't flash in twrp. Is there a compression method to use? Using 7zip.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
use the tool i linked in the post you qouted

bobglaus said:
use the tool i linked in the post you qouted
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I thought it didn't package the zips correctly? Is that fixed?

Bigs1985 said:
I thought it didn't package the zips correctly? Is that fixed?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No this one https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software-hacking/tool-6-feb-android-flashable-zip-t3551772

how can i pull LOGO.bin from my oneplus 5?
when i run:
adb shell dd if=/dev/block/sde17 of=/sdcard/partition/LOGO.bin
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i get this error message:
dd: /dev/block/sde17: Permission denied
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Please help
Thanks

spicemaster said:
how can i pull LOGO.bin from my oneplus 5?
when i run:
i get this error message:
Please help
Thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Of course you need root，The right command is
adb shell su -c dd if xxxx