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[TOOL] Lx Multi Tool v1.3.2 [WIN/LIN/MAC][Unlock/Recovery/Stock/Kernel/More]

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It has LINUX/UNIX and MAC support!
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Due to the fact that there is another tool for Android called Android Multi Tools, I decided to rename this one to Lx Multi Tool, future releases will go under this name.
Features: ​Fastboot
- Unlock/Lock Bootloader
- Flash Recovery Menu (you can choose and add recoveries) - TWRP 2.8.7.1 Included
- Flash any partition (Flashing submenu)
- Flash full Stock images (you can choose and add images)
- Erase partitions (you can choose which of the partitions)
- Reboot (you can choose again...)
Adb
- Sideload .zip files (you can choose and add .zip files) - SuperSU v2.65 (Systemless!) included
- Backup (you can choose the name and place for your backup)
- Restore (you can choose your backup)
- Version (it just shows the version of your adb binaries) - platform-tools 23.1 included
- Logs (DMESG and Logcat)
- Screenshots (you can directly take screenshots to your PC with no Root)
- Reboot (lots of choices)
Others
- Refresh and delete files/folders from menus (Right click or key F5 and Del)
- Open tool folders from the menus (to add your own kernel/stock image/recovery/sideload zip files)
- Tab key support for easier keyboard navigation
- Tool-tips for all buttons
- Check for updates
- Link to xda-thread (here)
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Download links: ​Windows x86|x64 - Linux x64 - MAC x64
All released versions can be found here.
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[ROOT] Use SuperSU 2.62 or higher from here systemless for 6.0.1 and above.​
Known bugs/limitations: ​ - For partition Flashing, it is recommended(mandatory?) to do a reboot-bootloader if you want to flash multiple partitions one after the other. (according to the Google flashing scripts) (Implemented in 1.2.1)
- For return to stock, the tool will be stuck after your phone successfully boots, you need to reboot to fastboot again in order to flash the Radio and finish the full return to stock. (Fixed in 1.2.0)​
Changelog: ​
Check the changelog for each release here.
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Tutorials/FAQ: ​
Q: How do I get in bootloader/fastboot mode?
Turn off the phone and turn it on by using Volume down + Power key.
Q: How do I check for updates in your tool?
Follow the instructions in the screen below.
Q: Where can I find the device driver to install it for windows?
Click here, download the driver and run the setup.
Q: How do I root my stock phone?
- Unlock bootloader.
- Flash recovery.
- Use SuperSU 2.62 systemless or higher from here.
(Usually the latest version upon tool release is included in the Sideload folder of the tool, you can either sideload it or copy it to recovery and flash it manually)
Q: I get an error "Cannot open file" on MAC, what should I do?
Open the terminal, go to your application path and paste this command:
Code:
chmod +x LxMultiTool.app/contents/macos/*
Q: What do I need to do in order to be in Fastboot or in ADB mode.
Fastboot mode will be detected only while being in bootloader.
ADB mode will be detected from Recovery (custom) and actual ROM with USB debugging active.
Refresh button needs to be used in order to check for what mode you are in.
Q: Are there any other software that I need to install in order to run this tool?
On Windows and MAC everything is bundled, so nothing needs to be installed, just run.
On Linux you need to install from your package manager libQt5Core, libQt5Widgets, libQt5Gui, libQt5Network.
If it's not enough, use ldd LxMultiTool in terminal to find out what you're missing from your environment.
Q: I have an yellow/orange/red text screen during boot, what's that?
When you unlock you usually get the Orange screen and it's normal, but if you really want to know what's this about, give a reading to this.
Q: Hey, my device is not detected, why?
On windows, you need to manually install the USB drivers, they are not included and probably they won't be included in this tool.
Also, make sure you click the connection Refresh button after connecting the device to your PC.
Q: What do i need to do in order to install a custom ROM?
1. Unlock Bootloader.
2. Flash a custom recovery of your choice.
3. Flash an insecure kernel (boot).
4. Flash custom ROM with no problems via recovery.
All those things are found and can be done via this tool.
Q: Hi, i just downloaded this tool, how do i use it?
First, extract the folder somewhere.
After that, run LxMultiTool.exe on windows by double clicking it, LxMultiTool on linux and the same on mac.
Q: Do I need android-sdk installed or something else?
No! This tool uses it's own supplied binaries for adb and fastboot, if you have android-sdk installed it will be ignored anyways.
This tool is fully portable and stand-alone.
Q: I get an error while trying to unlock the bootloader -> FAILED(remote: oem unlock is not allowed), what now?
Starting with Android 5.0, you need to enable Bootloader Unlocking from the developer settings, in order to do that, follow these steps:
- Enable Developer options
- Enable USB Debugging
- Look for the ‘OEM Unlock’ Option and toggle it.
Q: How do I use the return to stock feature?
First download the latest package from here, then extract the contents (there is an archive in the archive) untill you get the a folder like angler-mda89d
that contains the images, that folder needs to be copied in the /Data/StockPackages folder in order to be visible.
Easier steps -> Get your device in bootloader -> Start the tool -> Hit refresh -> go to Stock -> hit open folder -> copy the extracted folder with the name angler-xxxxxx in there, hit F5 or Right-click + Refresh -> you should see the folder in there like in the following screenshot. Thanks @ursa08 for the screenie.
Q: How do I enable Developer options?
- Launch the Settings
- Scroll Down and Tap on About Phone(or About Device)
- Locate the Build Number Section
- Tap on the Build Number Option 7 Times
- Go Back to the Main Settings Page
- Scroll Down and Tap on Developer Options
Q: Hi, i just bought a phone what should i do now?
Well, you firstly need to unlock your bootloader...
Q: What is logcat?
Well, you can pretty much use google for that answer, but to put it short, is that thingy that tells you what is happening behind the scenes of your phone.
It is usually used for debugging and entertaiment(?).
When you report an error/bug to somebody, it will be a blessing to provide a logcat (logfile)!
Q: What is a Custom Recovery and why do i need one?
A custom recovery is that thingy that let's you flash .zip files, use your logic and you wil get it why you need one.
Q:There are others guides/tutorials out there, should i check them instead of this?
If you manage to get things done using this one, no, otherwise yes, note that some could be outdated...
Q:What is sideload and how do I use it?
Sideload is a function from adb that let's you flash a zip file while in recovery directly from your PC.
Please note that you need to be in sideload mode on your recovery before doing this.
To enter sideload mode, in TWRP go to Advanced -> ADB Sideload -> Swipe to sideload​
Sources: ​The official and original repository can be found here.​
Bug reports/Feature requests: ​If you have any bug, or you consider a feature to be a must-have, please use the issue functionality on github for more traceability here.​
Licensing: ​Please note that this tool is open source and released under GPL v3 licence which can be read here.
Make sure you understand at least the short version of the license that's provided in the tool before using it or before contributing/forking and other related stuff.​
Tech and stuff: ​Some additional marketing for stuff used in this tool
Qt - An awesome cross-platform IDE
Vmware - For letting me test this tool on all platforms (Linux and MAC).
Icons8 - A nice platform for good-looking FREE icons. (Big thanks!)
UnixUtils - For the sed utility for Windows.
AndroidFileHost - For the awesome file-management platform for developers.​
Donations: ​Even though this tool is provided free of charge, full open-source, donations are very welcome to support the future development of this tool and to buy me a beer while coding future improvements on it.
This section will also include the hall of fame for donors, as well as on the github repository.
Special thanks for donations:
- @john7760
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Disclaimer:​I will not be responsible for smashed screens, bricked phones or any other things that you can accuse me of, i've done this tool to help people, use it at your own risk and consider giving a THANKS if you use it and like it.​Please consider leaving some feedback, what to improve, what could be done better, what annoys you, it really helps me improve the tool.
Also, to avoid useless threads on general, Q&A or useless posts, please read the FAQ section upside, it's like a Mini-Guide!

I tried to make a backup but it kept on giving an error; oups something went wrong, could not open *path to backup*.
I thought it may be a permission issue, so checked the app had full permissions and granted it admin access too, still didn't work sadly. This is all using Windows 10 x64.

Dodgexander said:
I tried to make a backup but it kept on giving an error; oups something went wrong, could not open *path to backup*.
I thought it may be a permission issue, so checked the app had full permissions and granted it admin access too, still didn't work sadly. This is all using Windows 10 x64.
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It's a bug of the platform tools used in the package, the latest version of platform-tools should work. I will try to update it today.
Edit: Fixed in 1.3.1

New update with some fixes that should have been implemented a long time ago...
- Fixed Sideload flashing
- Enabled Recovery rebooting
- Fixed open folder for Stock menu

[HOW TO]Guideline / Install MTK drivers / How to Root / Flash a Rom / IMEI Restore

In this Thread i will explain how to set up MTK drivers and Flashtools.
Guideline:
Post #1 : Set up MTK drivers in Windows 8 / 8.1 / 10
Post #2 : Use Flashtools for MTK Devices
Post #3 : How to Flash Custom Roms / Roms download Guide / How to Root Stock Rom
Post #4 : Windows 10 MTK Drivers installation ( just in case post #1 dont work )
Post #5 : Lost IMEI Backup​
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How to Install MTK drivers in Windows 8 / 8.1 / 10
what we need:
MTK Vcom Preloader Driver 2.0
Download : https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24438995911977169
First thing we need is to Disable the Signed Driver verification on Windows :
To disable driver signature verification, we’re going to need to get into the Troubleshooting options from the boot manager.
The easiest way to bring this screen up is using this secret trick.
Hold down the SHIFT key while you click Restart.
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Once your computer has rebooted you will be able to choose the Troubleshoot option.
Then head into Advanced options.
Then Startup Settings.
Since we are modifying boot time configuration settings, you will need to restart your Computer one last time.
After restarting your computer a second time,
choose Disable driver signature enforcement from the list by typing the number 7 on your keyboard.
That’s all there is to it. Your PC will then reboot and you will be able to install unsigned drivers.
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Now its Time to open SP_Driver_v2.0.zip and start the DriverInstall.exe
it will open the install prompt . Press okay and dont change the installation path
Code:
C: // program files / Mediatek / Driver Package
during the installation it will start the verification window security.
Click on Install this driver software anyway
There will be an Error Message . - We Ignore it !
-Now Open your Device Manager and leave it open.
-Power Off your Phone and connect it with your Pc.
-you will see Under ports ( COM & LPT ) a Preloader unknown device
right click on there and click on Driver update/installation.
-Choose manually search for drivers
-Browse to C:// program files / Mediatek / Driver Package and apply.
-If all went good you have successfully installed the MTK Vcom Drivers. :good:
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How to Use Flashtools
i use SP_Flash_Tool_Windows_v5.1520.00.000 and never had a problem with it.
Its for most all MTK Phones and for all Elephone Devices
Download Link: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24438995911977217
- Extract the Flashtool zip folder to your Desktop
- Click flash_tool.exe to open the Tool
- You will see two "folder buttons" Download agent and Scatter-loading
- Into Download agent place the MTK_AllInOne_DA.bin file .
its in your Flashtools folder
- Into Scatter-loading place the Scatter.txt
All Stock Roms / Custom Recoverys have one Scatter.txt in their Zip files.
- Make sure that every partition is checked
-IMPORTANT NOW, Flashing Part-
-Power Off your Device!
-Press on the Download Button!
-Connect your Device with PC and wait until all is flashed
-you will see a Green Mark when all is done
-Disconnect your Device and press Power button to Reboot.
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How to Install Custom Roms
You don't need to root your phone to use Custom Roms like
Eragon Rom
or
Nexus Rom
because within installation it will get root with SuperSU
P.s: if you run into a problem e.g Bootloop . (newest Rom dont work well with our Custom Roms , related to its Partition.Img)
You could Flash the Stock ROM 02150725 to solve it
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1. Place the Rom.Zip into your Internal or External Sdcard
2. If you are on Stock Rom just Flash a Custom Recovery
Best Recovery without any bug is Philz v2 but you can also use Twrp Recovery
3. Hold Vol+ and Power simultaneously
you will get into the Bootloader Menu
4. Navigate with Vol+ to Recovery and apply with Vol-
5. In Recovery perform a Fullwipe , wipe System , Data , Cache , Dalvik
(In Philz Recovery wipe "clean to install a new rom"
In TWRP Recovery Wipe /advanced Wipe /wipe System,Data,Cache,dalvik)
6. Install the Rom.Zip located in your Sdcard
7. Reboot
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Custom Roms and Stock Roms
Eragon Rom - http://forum.xda-developers.com/elephone-p8000/development/rom-06-9-eragon-1-0-android-5-1-t3195007
Nexus Rom - http://forum.xda-developers.com/elephone-p8000/development/rom-nexus-t3235626
CyanogenMod 12.1 - http://forum.xda-developers.com/elephone-p8000/orig-development/rom-cyanogenmod-12-1-p8000-t3259022
Flyme - http://bbs.elephone.hk/thread-8682-1-1.html#.VuQ3WYQrHIU flash via Flashtools
Vibe - http://bbs.elephone.hk/thread-8192-1-1.html Flash via Flashtools
Emui - http://forum.xda-developers.com/ele...-emui-v3-1-lite-04-02-2016-android-5-t3309296
Stock Roms
2015.07.25 - http://bbs.elephone.hk/thread-6536-1-4.html#.VuQ3C4QrHIU
2015.08.15 - http://bbs.elephone.hk/thread-7096-1-4.html#.VuQ3DoQrHIU
2015.09.07 - http://bbs.elephone.hk/thread-7743-1-2.html#.VuQ3QYQrHIU
2015.10.14 - http://bbs.elephone.hk/thread-8751-1-2.html#.VuQ3K4QrHIU
2015.11.05 - http://bbs.elephone.hk/thread-9163-1-2.html#.VuQ3NYQrHIU
2015.12.03 - http://bbs.elephone.hk/thread-9415-1-1.html#.VuQ3UYQrHIU
2016.02.17 - http://bbs.elephone.hk/thread-9898-1-1.html#.VuQ3SYQrHIU
Custom Recoverys
Philz v2: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347838441
Twrp 2.8.7.0 : https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982086997788 thx hanuma
Twrp 3.0.0.0 : https://mega.nz/#!wZM01byD!JTkRCVaJoxm5YmE2sFQBB2e1wnDIYo1AWAetqY8e60o thx hanuma
SuperSU root
Thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053
100% bug free Supersu v.2.46.zip
https://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU/
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How to Root Stock Rom
-If you want to Root your prefered Stock Rom
-Place SuperSU into your Sdcard
-Flash a Custom Recovery with Flashtools and its Scatter.txt
-Hold Vol+ and Power to get into Bootloader Menu
-Navigate with Vol+ and apply Recovery with Vol-
-Flash Supersu.zip
-Reboot​

Windows 10 MTK VCOM USB Drivers for 32 & 64 bit + Driver install tutorial
To determine the version of Windows 10 that you have (32 bit or 64 bit):
- Right-click on Start then click on System
- In the System window that opens, in System section, you will find your version of Windows next to System type
To disable Windows 10 64 bit driver signature enforcement:
- On your 64 bit Windows 10 desktop click on Start then on Settings
- Click on Update & security then in the left pane click on Recovery
- Under Advanced startup click on Restart now button
- Click on Troubleshoot then on Advanced options
- Click on Startup Settings then on Restart button
- The computer will restart with the Startup Settings screen
- To disable the driver signature enforcement until next restart press on number key 7 or F7 on your keyboard.
- After restart you can proceed with the unsigned MTK drivers installation for your 64 bit Windows
- After you install the unsigned drivers, to use them again in the future, you have to repeat this procedure
To install the MTK VCOM USB Drivers on 32 & 64 bit Windows 10:
- Download the drivers *.zip archive and extract the folder from inside on to the desktop:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982087012126
Right-click on Start then click on Device Manager
In the Device Manager Window click on the first item – your computer name
Click on Action then Add legacy hardware
On the Welcome to the Add hardware Wizard window click on Next button
Select Install the hardware that I manually select from a list (Advanced) and then click on Next button
Click on Show All Devices then on Next button
In the Add Hardware window click on Have Disk… button
In the Install From Disk windows click on Browse… button
In the next window – Locate file – browse for the folder that you have extracted on the desktop at the beginning
Select the version of the driver according to your Windows 10 version – x64 for 64 bit and x86 for 32 bit and click Open button
Click the OK button to load the driver
From the list of drivers select MTK USB Port and click on Next button
If a red warning window will open, click on Install this driver software anyway
This action will add the following drivers in to the operating system:
- MediaTek DA USB VCOM Port
- MediaTek PreLoader USB VCOM Port – for transferring the firmware to your device
- MTK USB DEBUG Port
- MTK USB Modem Port
- MTK USB port – for transfering PreLoader to your device (and recovery in case of bad or corrupt firmware)
Now we need to remove the device that we have installed but leave the drivers in the operating system.
To do that, in the Device Manager window we expand Ports (COM & LPT) section
Right-click and click Uninstall on the MTK USB Port
- In the Confirm Device Uninstall window make sure that the box Delete the driver software for this device is empty
- You need to leave the drivers in the operating system and only remove the device that you added
- Click on the OK button to finalise
Now, when you will connect your turned off MTK device to the Windows 10 computer by USB, the device will be recognized either trough a MediaTek Preloader USB VCOM Port interface or as a MTK USB port if it is bricked or it has bad/corrupt firmware. The SP Flash Tool will be able to transfer the firmware to your device trough this interfaces. Make sure you connect the device after you press the Download button in SP Flash Tool, as the communication interface will only be alive for 2 seconds if no data is being sent.
Download SP Flash Tool v3 & v5 – Latest versions:
http://laurentiumihet.ro/technology/download-sp-flash-tool-v3-v5-latest-versions/
TUT found here : http://laurentiumihet.ro/technology...-for-32-64-bit-drivers-installation-tutorial/
cheers​

Lost IMEI Restore
A common problem many face in their phone is loss of IMEI no. This is results in no network detection by your phone. U can come to know you have lost your IMEI by checking Settings->About phone->Phone information. There under IMEI section you won’t be finding your mobile IMEI numbers displayed.
Don’t worry you can restore your IMEI’s. Just follow this guide and you will be able to restore your IMEI. I will split the tutorial into two parts.
BACKING IMEI :
-First step before performing all these things is that your phone should be rooted.
When your phone is in normal state with everything functioning install Root explorer and navigate to the below location
Code:
>ROOT>DATA>NVRAM>MD>NVRAM>NVD_IMEI>MP0B_001
-Now copy this MP0b_001 file to your SD card or PC whichever place you feel the file we be safer.
-Now download MTK Droid tools .
-Now extract the zip file and open the MTK droid tools exe file.
-Now in your phone turn on USB Debugging by going to Settings->About phone-> Developer options and there turn on USB debugging.
-Now connect your phone and MTK droid tools should be able to detect your phone. U should see a window like this appearing after your
phone has been detected.
-Now press the ROOT button present in lower right corner. When it asks Supersu grant in your mobile click allow. After MTK droid gets
access u should see a green colour box appearing in the lower left corner which means u have correctly granted access to MTK droid.
-Now click on the IMEI/Nvram tab. A window should open and click backup NVRAM and MTK droid tools would take a backup of NVram in
its folder.
RESTORING IMEI :
-Now when you lose IMEI first try this method. Now take the MPDB_001 file which you took backup at the first step and navigate through
Root explorer to this location ->ROOT->DATA->NVRAM->MD->NVRAM->NVD_IMEI.
-Now paste that file and replace the one present there. Set the permissions for that file as RWER-ER-E. Now reboot your phone and you
should be able to get your IMEI back.
If you still haven’t got IMEI open MTK droid tools and connect your phone and press ROOT again and give MTK droid tools root access.
-Now click on IMEI/Nvram tab and select Restore option and restore the NVram backup which you took earlier. Now reboot your phone and
you should be able to get your IMEI.
Extreme method :
-After performing all the above if you haven’t still got IMEI. Now switch off your phone and open SP Tools and connect your phone.
Click on format and format your whole phone. ( This wipes whole of the phone including NVram region ).
-Now flash stock ROM through SP Tools and after it completes start up your phone. ( Don’t be surprised. Your IMEI will still be in lost state
only ). Now root your phone.
-After successful rooting now connect your phone to MTK Droid tools and again press ROOT button and grant root access to MTK Droid
tools. Now click on IMEI/NVram tab.
-Now as you see in the image above you can see two boxes IMEI1 and IMEI 2. Now enter your device IMEI numbers manually in those two
boxes.( You can get your IMEI no’s from your phone box ). Now click replace IMEI. Now reboot your phone and you should be definitely able
to get your IMEI restored.
MTK DROID TOOLS LINK : https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24438995911972546
found: http://www.androiddevs.net/restoring-lost-imei-mtk-phone/​

Beautiful @skeleton1911
What a gread job!
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Thanks for this great work.
And for all the Linux Users out there. SPFlashtool also work perfekt with x86-64 Linux distros.
The most anoying point and greatest drawback is, that with newer Ubuntu based distros like Mint, since 14.04, the builtin modem-manager don't like Mediatek, so you have to blacklist Mediatek in the udev rules.
How this will done, is written in that great tutorial by Miss Montage.
Cheers
The direct link for Tapatalk Users: http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/rooting-roms/tutorial-how-to-setup-spflashtoollinux-t3160802

jknarf said:
Thanks for this great work.
And for all the Linux Users out there. SPFlashtool also work perfekt with x86-64 Linux distros.
The most anoying point and greatest drawback is, that with newer Ubuntu based distros like Mint, since 14.04, the builtin modem-manager don't like Mediatek, so you have to blacklist Mediataek in the udev rules.
How this will done, is written in that great tutorial by Miss Montage.
Cheers
The direct link for Tapatalk Users: http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/rooting-roms/tutorial-how-to-setup-spflashtoollinux-t3160802
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arnicika said:
Beautiful @skeleton1911
What a gread job!
Gesendet von meinem Elephone P8000 mit Tapatalk
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thank you very much

This should be pinned!

BlueFlame4 said:
This should be pinned!
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Already done
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A German Translation for #1 and #2 is available there: http://www.android-hilfe.de/thema/a...n-und-anwenden-unter-windows-8-8-1-10.759025/

skeleton1911 said:
Lost IMEI Restore
RESTORING IMEI :
-Now when you lose IMEI first try this method. Now take the MPDB_001 file which you took backup at the first step and navigate through
Root explorer to this location ->ROOT->DATA->NVRAM->MD->NVRAM->NVD_IMEI.
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Please note neither the name of the IMEI file nor its position seem to be constant, but may vary from one Stock ROM version to another.
In my case (Stock Rom version 20151203) it took me some time to find a file named "MP0B_001" within the following location:
/nvdata/md/NVRAM/NVD_IMEI
Maybe the easiest way to find the IMEI file is to search for the keyword "NVD_IMEI" within some root file manager as this does not seem to change.

@skeleton1911 I'm having problems with MTK DROID TOOLS, it won't detect my elephone p8000.
I was wondering can you help me with this?

Rav3r1 said:
@skeleton1911 I'm having problems with MTK DROID TOOLS, it won't detect my elephone p8000.
I was wondering can you help me with this?
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you want to restore your imei?
do this: it just takes a minute
You can solve your imei problem with this "MTK Engineering Mode" from playstore.
You open the app and go to: MTK Settings, Connectivity, CDS Information, Radio Information, Phone 1.
Here you have at the top "AT+". here you complete to >>AT+EGMR=1,7,"123456789012345"<<, of course with your imei, which ist standing on the akku-cover.
Then, very important: You have to put in a space after "AT+", so it looks like >>AT+ EGMR=1,7,"123456789012345"<<
Click "SEND AT COMMAND". Thats it.
For the second imei do the same with >>AT+ EGMR=1,10,"123456789012345"<<

In Lost IMEI Restore part of tutorial MtkDroidTools v2.5.3.zip link to infected file. PLEASE REMOVE or change to https://androiddatahost.com/cj8vrp
SHA256: 40fe0934c24b17bc49e9b96c24c873fc5c4e0744ee31c8c5193c50168ee43839
File name: MtkDroidTools v2.5.3.zip
Detection ratio: 32 / 52
Analysis date: 2016-12-15 22:42:21 UTC ( 2 days, 1 hour ago )
virustotal.com/en/file/40fe0934c24b17bc49e9b96c24c873fc5c4e0744ee31c8c5193c50168ee43839/analysis/

@skeleton1911
I believe that first post need a big refresh.
The new All-In-One Mediatek driver don't need to disable driver signing. and contain both USB ADB and USB preloader driver for Mediatek chips
For the Flashtool version (Windows/Linux) there is a specific thread where you can redirect all user to get latest version of Flashtool program.

How To Guide Flash TCL Firmware TPST Tool / Includes links to Official FW

(I can not take credit for this, copied from their site- however) see links for official flashing tools & directions and here are complete firmware links to official firmware:​
FIRMWARE
Ottawa 3CI1.tctbin (9.1G) - (Android 11)
https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1J3zggbcb2ZLLsYEE9ktK6dEM4DyOVHEd&export=download
5E2Y_DPP5.tctbin (7.5G) - (Android 12)
Google Drive - Virus scan warning
drive.google.com
TOOLS
Android_USB_Driver_Q_9.16.1.28_2016_04_01_All_in_One_Setup.rar
T810_Model_DLL_Setup_v0.0.3.msi
TPST_Frame setup V1.8.0.msi
_______________________________________________________________​​TPST Tool User Guide​Catalog
TPST Tool User Guide 1
1. Introduction 1
1.1 Purpose 1
1.2 Intro 1
2. Install 1
2.1 Install USB Driver 1
2.2 Install TPST 4
2.3 Install model 6
3. Steps to Flash Software 8
3.1 Run TPST 8
3.2 Refurbish the software ( Refurbish function will erase user data) 9
1. Introduction
1.1 Purpose​This user guide describes the operations of upgrade functions about TPST.
Please trust all warnings from antivirus software if any.
1.2 Intro​TPST is applied to equipment management system on PC application terminal, and take charge of connecting mobile phone terminal equipment to do software updating.
2. Install​Before upgrade, please prepare the following tools
Android_USB_Driver_Q_9.16.1.28_2016_04_01_All_in_One_Setup.rar
T810_Model_DLL_Setup_v0.0.3.msi
TPST_Frame setup V1.8.0.msi
2.1 Install USB Driver​(1) Download, Unzip and open the Driver : Android_USB_Driver_Q_9.16.1.28_2016_04_01_All_in_One_Setup.rar: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BvhOiiKwJf5MXHyHl2YIK5jvHXRMvpjb/view?usp=sharing
(2) Operates as follows:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
2.2 Install TPST​(1) download the TPST_Frame setup V1.8.0.msi to local:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NQD-ByfddHMbzYJrwXGBkXCR7FP2yWyd/view?usp=sharing
(2 )Open the TPST_Frame setup V1.8. 0.msi and operates as follows:
(3) All the installation files and logs are record in the path C:\Program Files (x86)\TCT\TPST\Tool.
2.3 Install model​(1) Open the T810_Model_DLL_Setup_v0.0.3.msi:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fzjdoDJGKxtM2kTrEl3WPFj9tSgexGS3/view?usp=sharing
(2 )Operates as follows:
(3) All the T810 model information are stored in the path C:\Program Files (x86)\TCT\TPST\Model\T810
3. Steps to Flash Software​3.1 Run TPST​(1) Click windows “Start” button to enter start menu, and then find TPST shortcut as below figure, or open the TPST in desktop screen.
(2) Click “Load ” menu and select the mode T810 to load it, ex Figure1
Figure 1
Refurbish the software ( Refurbish function will erase user data)​
Power off device. Switch to Download mode(made Device in power off status, long press Vol + and Vol – at same time and plug USB cable, when See warning screen, loose Vol- to switch to download mode) Tool will detect the COM port.
Click “Refurbish” button in the TPST tool to enter the feature. Then click “Browse” button, it will pop up a window, you can select a SW file to download.
In the “Select Software image file” screen, you can view catalog items on the left ,click the file you want to download, then click “OK” button, the file will be selected.
Select “XML LOG”, it can print a log file when you flash the software. Click “Browse” You can select a new xml log directory to save it.
(5)Click “Start Refurbish” button
(6)Wait a few minutes, you can see as follows, Download success.
Note：TPST to support download SW to multiple devices at same time， Suggested connect less than 7 devices to download at same time.

Hi, i ve flashed android 12 beta 3 but now i can't return back to android 11. I ve follow the guide same procedure as per android 12 but After flashing stabile android 11 i can enter only in fastboot .

how did you guys even get android 12? it says my phone is corrupted

yeah unfortunately my phone is now bricked. followed the instructions that tcl provided to upgrade to android 12 and now it says the phone is corrupted

dieudeglace said:
yeah unfortunately my phone is now bricked. followed the instructions that tcl provided to upgrade to android 12 and now it says the phone is corrupted
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Did you try the beta 3?

Whatever the beta was on their website, if you have some sort of other version I'll take it.

dieudeglace said:
Whatever the beta was on their website, if you have some sort of other version I'll take it.
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404
www.tcl.com

Jamesblondca said:
404
www.tcl.com
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Pay attention to the CU number, thats how I got mine stuck on beta 3
but at least it works, jsut dont know if it will ever get upgraded.

I still tried it and I still cannot load into anything. I think I forgot to enable usb debug tho as fastboot fails to do anything, even something as simple as switching slots

o.class.jav said:
(I can not take credit for this, copied from their site- however) see links for official flashing tools & directions and here are complete firmware links to official firmware:​
FIRMWARE
Ottawa 3CI1.tctbin (9.1G) - (Android 11)
https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1J3zggbcb2ZLLsYEE9ktK6dEM4DyOVHEd&export=download
5E2Y_DPP5.tctbin (7.5G) - (Android 12)
Google Drive - Virus scan warning
drive.google.com
TOOLS
Android_USB_Driver_Q_9.16.1.28_2016_04_01_All_in_One_Setup.rar
T810_Model_DLL_Setup_v0.0.3.msi
TPST_Frame setup V1.8.0.msi
_______________________________________________________________​​TPST Tool User Guide​Catalog
TPST Tool User Guide 1
1. Introduction 1
1.1 Purpose 1
1.2 Intro 1
2. Install 1
2.1 Install USB Driver 1
2.2 Install TPST 4
2.3 Install model 6
3. Steps to Flash Software 8
3.1 Run TPST 8
3.2 Refurbish the software ( Refurbish function will erase user data) 9
1. Introduction
1.1 Purpose​This user guide describes the operations of upgrade functions about TPST.
Please trust all warnings from antivirus software if any.
1.2 Intro​TPST is applied to equipment management system on PC application terminal, and take charge of connecting mobile phone terminal equipment to do software updating.
2. Install​Before upgrade, please prepare the following tools
Android_USB_Driver_Q_9.16.1.28_2016_04_01_All_in_One_Setup.rar
T810_Model_DLL_Setup_v0.0.3.msi
TPST_Frame setup V1.8.0.msi
2.1 Install USB Driver​(1) Download, Unzip and open the Driver : Android_USB_Driver_Q_9.16.1.28_2016_04_01_All_in_One_Setup.rar: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BvhOiiKwJf5MXHyHl2YIK5jvHXRMvpjb/view?usp=sharing
(2) Operates as follows:
2.2 Install TPST​(1) download the TPST_Frame setup V1.8.0.msi to local:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NQD-ByfddHMbzYJrwXGBkXCR7FP2yWyd/view?usp=sharing
(2 )Open the TPST_Frame setup V1.8. 0.msi and operates as follows:
(3) All the installation files and logs are record in the path C:\Program Files (x86)\TCT\TPST\Tool.
2.3 Install model​(1) Open the T810_Model_DLL_Setup_v0.0.3.msi:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fzjdoDJGKxtM2kTrEl3WPFj9tSgexGS3/view?usp=sharing
(2 )Operates as follows:
(3) All the T810 model information are stored in the path C:\Program Files (x86)\TCT\TPST\Model\T810
3. Steps to Flash Software​3.1 Run TPST​(1) Click windows “Start” button to enter start menu, and then find TPST shortcut as below figure, or open the TPST in desktop screen.
(2) Click “Load ” menu and select the mode T810 to load it, ex Figure1
Figure 1
Refurbish the software ( Refurbish function will erase user data)​
Power off device. Switch to Download mode(made Device in power off status, long press Vol + and Vol – at same time and plug USB cable, when See warning screen, loose Vol- to switch to download mode) Tool will detect the COM port.
Click “Refurbish” button in the TPST tool to enter the feature. Then click “Browse” button, it will pop up a window, you can select a SW file to download.
In the “Select Software image file” screen, you can view catalog items on the left ,click the file you want to download, then click “OK” button, the file will be selected.
Select “XML LOG”, it can print a log file when you flash the software. Click “Browse” You can select a new xml log directory to save it.
(5)Click “Start Refurbish” button
(6)Wait a few minutes, you can see as follows, Download success.
Note：TPST to support download SW to multiple devices at same time， Suggested connect less than 7 devices to download at same time.
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Why doesn't it show me a log line in my tpst ???

line two create xlm log is not seen on my pc why can it happen??

I know this is the TCL 20 section, but I see the screen shot has T799H... do you happen to actually have the T799H driver MSI?

Hello, I can't find the brush bag of t810h

你好，我在官网找不到t810h的刷包，然后T810刷包转砖

dieudeglace said:
I still tried it and I still cannot load into anything. I think I forgot to enable usb debug tho as fastboot fails to do anything, even something as simple as switching slots
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Does it say so?

xer. said:
Hello, I can't find the brush bag of t810h
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bro not brush bag but rom，it means刷书包hhh

MU.Eu said:
Does it say so?
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MU.Eu said:
Does it say so?
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Are you sure you had the correct model phone? Or it could have been a corrupted download. DM me your email address and ill share my sharepoint files with you.

o.class.jav said:
Are you sure you had the correct model phone? Or it could have been a corrupted download. DM me your email address and ill share my sharepoint files with you.
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Also- these links still work...
Ottawa 3CI1.tctbin (9.1G) - (Android 11)
https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1J3zggbcb2ZLLsYEE9ktK6dEM4DyOVHEd&export=download
5E2Y_DPP5.tctbin (7.5G) - (Android 12)

o.class.jav said:
Also- these links still work...
Ottawa 3CI1.tctbin (9.1G) - (Android 11)
https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1J3zggbcb2ZLLsYEE9ktK6dEM4DyOVHEd&export=download
5E2Y_DPP5.tctbin (7.5G) - (Android 12)
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Also, all of the tool downloads work still in this post. Download the tools- use the Android 12 ROM and follow the instructions. You can restore your phone.

How To Guide Backup full firmware(ROM) of any MediaTek device using MTK client| Oppo reno6 5G | MT6877

Hello Guys,
Many times we encounter a situation where we need to do some software update, flash custom ROM, install stock ROM etc, so it is advisable to take full firmware/ROM backup of your device. If required then you can flash this backup to restore your device.
We will use MTK client Github tool for this backup process and using same tool we can flash the backup firmware.
This method has been tested on OPPO Reno6 5G which is powered by MediaTek MT6877 chip. Backup size was approx 12 GB. Using this method you can backup firmware of any other supported MediaTek chip in this tool. In this method I don't backup userdata because this tool backups entire partition size irrespective of actual data stored.
Step1: Pre-requisite -Installing required drivers and doing setup
Install MediaTek driver.
Install python(during installation of python please select "install for all user" from customization and tick add path to system variable).
install usbdk.
download extarct Mtk client tool.
go to folder where you extract mtk client
View attachment 5541629
open cmd here and run below command
cd mtkclient
pip3 install -r requirements.txt
Windows+10_MTK+VCOM+USB+Preloader+Drivers.zip | by karimovic44 for Generic Device/Other
Download GApps, Roms, Kernels, Themes, Firmware, and more. Free file hosting for all Android developers.
androidfilehost.com
Download Python
The official home of the Python Programming Language
www.python.org
GitHub - bkerler/mtkclient: MTK reverse engineering and flash tool
MTK reverse engineering and flash tool. Contribute to bkerler/mtkclient development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
Releases · daynix/UsbDk
Usb Drivers Development Kit for Windows. Contribute to daynix/UsbDk development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
Step2: Create a new folder/directory in your computer to store the backup files.
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"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Step3: Run full firmware backup
In cmd run command below, please skip userdata partition only because of very huge size.
python mtk rl --skip userdata "<full path to store the backup files>"
Once all the partitions dumped it will show message "All dumped partitions success"
During backup process it will dump the device preloader, this file is very important so, please keep this file safely. this file may require in future.
Step3: Reboot the phone
Once backup is done, you can restart your phone by pressing vol up and power button together for 30 sec.
Step4: How to Restore (if required)
Backup process might have created approximately 58 files but we do not need to flash all those files.
We only need to flash below files, so create a new folder and copy all these 33 files from original backup to your newly created folder.
audio_dsp.bin
boot.bin
cam_vpu1.bin
cam_vpu2.bin
cam_vpu3.bin
cdt_engineering.bin
dpm_1.bin
dpm_2.bin
dtbo.bin
gpt_backup.bin
gpt_main.bin
gz1.bin
gz2.bin
lk.bin
lk2.bin
logo.bin
mcupm_1.bin
mcupm_2.bin
md1img.bin
oplusreserve2.bin
pi_img.bin
recovery.bin
scp1.bin
scp2.bin
spmfw.bin
sspm_1.bin
sspm_2.bin
super.bin
tee1.bin
tee2.bin
vbmeta.bin
vbmeta_system.bin
vbmeta_vendor.bin
open cmd and type below command
python mtk wl "<full path where 33 files are stored>"
Backup should be restored on same device from which it was taken else device may brick.
Thanks and Regards
Nand,

thanks a lot why only 33 files restored ?

Please please, i have a question. can i use that firmware on oppo reno4 z 5G, has a model CPH2065
if not where i can find one for my device?
please i have oppo reno4 z 5G and model number CPH2065

jason__ said:
Please please, i have a question. can i use that firmware on oppo reno4 z 5G, has a model CPH2065
if not where i can find one for my device?
please i have oppo reno4 z 5G and model number CPH2065
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No. you can NOT use.

Nand kumar said:
No. you can NOT use.
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please where can i find fireware for my model. i searched everywhere and i can't find it.

jason__ said:
please where can i find fireware for my model. i searched everywhere and i can't find it.
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Try this. I think You need to buy unlock tool license to flash the firmware. Search unlock tool.net in google.
https://oppostockrom.com/oppo-reno-4-z-5g-cph2065

Nand kumar said:
Try this. I think You need to buy unlock tool license to flash the firmware. Search unlock tool.net in google.
https://oppostockrom.com/oppo-reno-4-z-5g-cph2065
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is it country neutral? what does that PU stand for?
i appreciate your time so much for trying to help me out.

jason__ said:
is it country neutral? what does that PU stand for?
i appreciate your time so much for trying to help me out.
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Firmware size is 8 gb so I think it support all countries. You will get drop down list to select country while flashing. Download and extract and see if it has ofp file

okay sir, i'll get back to you when it's downloaded.

Nand kumar said:
Firmware size is 8 gb so I think it support all countries. You will get drop down list to select country while flashing. Download and extract and see if it has ofp file
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Sorry for being late sir.
Yeah it has that file. but i installed realme flash, and some drivers were available in the package. then when i try to fastboot my phone (down volume key + power key) i find that my phone is not accessible.
i download every possible driver that i could find online and nothing.
also, when i try to fastboot my phone, i enter recovery mode. are they the same?
Please help me.

jason__ said:
Sorry for being late sir.
Yeah it has that file. but i installed realme flash, and some drivers were available in the package. then when i try to fastboot my phone (down volume key + power key) i find that my phone is not accessible.
i download every possible driver that i could find online and nothing.
also, when i try to fastboot my phone, i enter recovery mode. are they the same?
Please help me.
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i think you need to enter EDL mode aka download mode and not fastboot for that tool...

Nand kumar said:
Hello Guys,
Many times we encounter a situation where we need to do some software update, flash custom ROM, install stock ROM etc, so it is advisable to take full firmware/ROM backup of your device. If required then you can flash this backup to restore your device.
We will use MTK client Github tool for this backup process and using same tool we can flash the backup firmware.
This method has been tested on OPPO Reno6 5G which is powered by MediaTek MT6877 chip. Backup size was approx 12 GB. Using this method you can backup firmware of any other supported MediaTek chip in this tool. In this method I don't backup userdata because this tool backups entire partition size irrespective of actual data stored.
Step1: Pre-requisite -Installing required drivers and doing setup
Install MediaTek driver.
Install python(during installation of python please select "install for all user" from customization and tick add path to system variable).
install usbdk.
download extarct Mtk client tool.
go to folder where you extract mtk client
View attachment 5541629
open cmd here and run below command
cd mtkclient
pip3 install -r requirements.txt
Windows+10_MTK+VCOM+USB+Preloader+Drivers.zip | by karimovic44 for Generic Device/Other
Download GApps, Roms, Kernels, Themes, Firmware, and more. Free file hosting for all Android developers.
androidfilehost.com
Download Python
The official home of the Python Programming Language
www.python.org
GitHub - bkerler/mtkclient: MTK reverse engineering and flash tool
MTK reverse engineering and flash tool. Contribute to bkerler/mtkclient development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
Releases · daynix/UsbDk
Usb Drivers Development Kit for Windows. Contribute to daynix/UsbDk development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
Step2: Create a new folder/directory in your computer to store the backup files.
View attachment 5543511
Step3: Run full firmware backup
In cmd run command below, please skip userdata partition only because of very huge size.
python mtk rl --skip userdata "<full path to store the backup files>"
View attachment 5543497
View attachment 5543501
Once all the partitions dumped it will show message "All dumped partitions success"
During backup process it will dump the device preloader, this file is very important so, please keep this file safely. this file may require in future.
Step3: Reboot the phone
Once backup is done, you can restart your phone by pressing vol up and power button together for 30 sec.
Step4: How to Restore (if required)
Backup process might have created approximately 58 files but we do not need to flash all those files.
We only need to flash below files, so create a new folder and copy all these 33 files from original backup to your newly created folder.
audio_dsp.bin
boot.bin
cam_vpu1.bin
cam_vpu2.bin
cam_vpu3.bin
cdt_engineering.bin
dpm_1.bin
dpm_2.bin
dtbo.bin
gpt_backup.bin
gpt_main.bin
gz1.bin
gz2.bin
lk.bin
lk2.bin
logo.bin
mcupm_1.bin
mcupm_2.bin
md1img.bin
oplusreserve2.bin
pi_img.bin
recovery.bin
scp1.bin
scp2.bin
spmfw.bin
sspm_1.bin
sspm_2.bin
super.bin
tee1.bin
tee2.bin
vbmeta.bin
vbmeta_system.bin
vbmeta_vendor.bin
open cmd and type below command
python mtk wl "<full path where 33 files are stored>"
Backup should be restored on same device from which it was taken else device may brick.
Thanks and Regards
Nand,
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Can I ask how much time will it take to backup without userdata

hi i want this backup

idk why but my hanshake keeps failing.
i installed drivers as mentioned,but no coms showing up on device manager.
i think that when we install all drivers it usually shows like mtk device in devmgr,but it doesnt.
also i cant go to preloader mode easily.when i switch off phone and connect usb,it automatically turns back on.
why does it keep failing please help.are there any other methods for backup.like using sp flashtool.
pls help someone.

mohdsha said:
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idk why but my hanshake keeps failing.
i installed drivers as mentioned,but no coms showing up on device manager.
View attachment 5695881
i think that when we install all drivers it usually shows like mtk device in devmgr,but it doesnt.
also i cant go to preloader mode easily.when i switch off phone and connect usb,it automatically turns back on.
why does it keep failing please help.are there any other methods for backup.like using sp flashtool.
pls help someone.
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ihave the same issue, did you find any solution to going into preloading?

mamomia said:
ihave the same issue, did you find any solution to going into preloading?
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no bro.. im still trying .. i use a 5a cable..maybe we need og cable to coonect.idk i will try some troubleshooting.if successfull ,i will let you know.

Nand kumar said:
python mtk wl "<full path where 33 files are stored>"
Backup should be restored on same device from which it was taken else device may brick.
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can a backup of the 33 files be applied to a new device which is exactly the same model without bricking it? (ie. a rom transfer to create a clone onto second device)

Hello and thank you so much for your guide. I was able to get everything setup for the most part, but I am held up by two problems, I'm sure they are simple but I would appreciate any help if anyone knows the answer.
Problem number one, is the correct vcom driver, the preloader one as shown in this
Spoiler: PIC
Or should I be using another?
My other question is, what is the correct terminology for what we are trying to achieve by getting the phone to register in the MTK client? Like, are we trying to get it to "boot into preloader mode"?
Spoiler: PIC
I am unable to get my phone to register or show in device manager or with the mtk client, to get it to post into the "preloader" mode. Since I do not know how to adequately describe what I am trying to do, I am having a hard time even searching on google for more help. If anyone can give me any help in grammer google search or direct knowledge on this simple part i would appreciate it

The answer to the driver question is to install all of them not just one. This discussion on reddit has some comments which go into more discussion of the bootrom protection and other github repos to achieve this. So to answer my main question about the phone not being detected by the MTK client it seems there is one more step for myself and other folks in this condition.
Spoiler: show link
https://www.reddit.com/r/androidroot/comments/wj6zrv
This guide explains how the MTK devices load the preloader. It is only up for 1 second apparently
Spoiler: show link
https://www.reddit.com/r/Smartphoneforensics/comments/xwd562

thanks a lot!!!! i have installed easily mtk client on garuda linux, and works very well (used for restore stook boot and solve a bootloop that seems impossible to solve). this guide is what i'm searching from some week. a way to do a full backup of my phone, userdata included
my suggestion for install mtkclient and other android tool is switch to garuda linux. if you try linux, you will never use windows again. garuda app manager with chaotic-aur have all software that you need. try to believe

Oukitel WP17 [Root][GSI ARM64 A/B Treble-Enabled]

WP17 is a rugged phone with Infrared Night Vision Camera, Helio G95 8GB+128GB 6.78“FHD+ 90Hz 64MP Triple Camera+16MP Selfie 8300mAh Android 11 Global Version.
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Bought me a Oukitel WP17, but couldn't find much information about this phone.
So I'm going to post info here for everyone to see and participate in how to flash, root and update the phone.

Update:
Using the MTK-bypass Small utility to disable bootrom protection(sla and daa).
According to this Exploit, this MT6785 Oukitel WP17 is fully unlocked, and should be flashable:
Windows10:
[2022-10-13 02:45:23.376773] Found device = 0e8d:0003
[2022-10-13 02:45:23.766358] Device hw code: 0x813
[2022-10-13 02:45:23.776413] Device hw sub code: 0x8a00
[2022-10-13 02:45:23.786386] Device hw version: 0xca00
[2022-10-13 02:45:23.796588] Device sw version: 0x0
[2022-10-13 02:45:23.806536] Device secure boot: False
[2022-10-13 02:45:23.816739] Device serial link authorization: False
[2022-10-13 02:45:23.816739] Device download agent authorization: False
[2022-10-13 02:45:23.836660] Disabling watchdog timer
[2022-10-13 02:45:23.846734] Insecure device, sending payload using send_da
[2022-10-13 02:45:23.896695] Found send_dword, dumping bootrom to bootrom_813.bin
Linux:
[2022-10-13 09:15:03.350097] Found port = /dev/ttyACM0
[2022-10-13 09:15:03.423994] Device hw code: 0x813
[2022-10-13 09:15:03.425119] Device hw sub code: 0x8a00
[2022-10-13 09:15:03.425523] Device hw version: 0xca00
[2022-10-13 09:15:03.425902] Device sw version: 0x0
[2022-10-13 09:15:03.426248] Device secure boot: False
[2022-10-13 09:15:03.426595] Device serial link authorization: False
[2022-10-13 09:15:03.426923] Device download agent authorization: False
However, flashing this phone in any Sp flash tool, is ending up in:
ERROR : STATUS_SEC_PUBK_AUTH_MISMATCH_N (0xC002001B)
​The PUBK_AUTH part of this error message, is the Authorization for flashing Signed/verified image files. In the Oukitel WP17 firmware folder, downloaded from Oukitel Downlod Center, are their only certain files marked as verified.img, and now after testing in Sp flash tool, loading ALL non-verified files, you can flash these files to the phone without problems.
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Stock Oukitel Android 11 recovery​
Let's fix this phone​Download these files:​Oukitel WP17 firmware: ASW2100YJ_2201_T2046
Python 6.3.1
Mediatek VCOM, CDC, USB Serial & Smartwatch Drivers
UsbDk_Brom-mode
MTKClient
Flash_Tool_v5.2028
Computer with internet
But before we can start, we need to format the phone, to delete all old configurations and settings.
1. Start by extracting the firmware file to your desktop. Now open up the MTKClient zip file and drag all files to your firmware folder.
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2. Now you Install all needed drivers: Mediatek VCOM, CDC, USB / UsbDk_Brom-mode.
3. Extract the Flash_Tool to your desktop and open the flash_tool.exe.
ONLY check the UNverified files. We will flash the verified files later. Click on the Download button when you're done. Take your dead phone and connect it to the computer with the USB cable. Hold down Volume+ Volume- and power-button together, hold the buttons until the flashing start.
Once you have flashed the UN-verified files to your phone, we start the process of flashing the verified files.
4. Now we need access to the verified files. open a prompt in the firmware.
To do that, go to the start menu and type CMD.
4. Right-click and copy the address and paste it in the prompt window.
​5. Now we have to configure MTKClient to be able to communicate with the phone.
Past in these commands one at a time in to the promt window.
Code:
python setup.py install
pip3 install -r requirements.txt
6. And now finally after you have set up the environment in python.
The flashing of the verified files to you phone can begin. copy and paste in the hole commands.
Code:
python mtk w md1img,spmfw,scp1,scp2,sspm_1,sspm_2,cam_vpu1,cam_vpu2,cam_vpu3,gz1,gz2,lk,lk2,logo,dtbo,tee1,tee2 md1img-verified.img,spmfw-verified.img,scp-verified.img,scp-verified.img,sspm-verified.img,sspm-verified.img,cam_vpu1-verified.img,cam_vpu2-verified.img,cam_vpu3-verified.img,gz-verified.img,gz-verified.img,lk-verified.img,lk-verified.img,logo-verified.bin,dtbo-verified.img,tee-verified.img,tee-verified.img
​Press Enter,
On the phone: Hold down Volume+ Volume- and power-button together, hold the buttons until the flashing start. Sit back and wait
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​Your phone will end up like this after boot.
Done ....
Now Update your phone by Android update service by going in to 'Settings / System and update phone.
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-- IMEI Restore --​
After formatting the phone. I use ModemMETA tool to restore my IMEI.
​Select the “Smart Phone” option from “Platform Type” section. Same as , select “USB” option from “PORT” section.
Press the Connect button in Modem METAtool. Hold down the Volume+ Volume- and power buttons at the same time while plugging in the USB cable. Meta tool will detect the device and it will start to load Boot file, karnel port etc. You can see all the process in “Connection Stages” section.
After completing the configuration process, you will be able to see “Connect” message at the bottom of the tool.
Now click on “Load DB”. “Load Database file from target”.
Now click on search box and select IMEI download option from drop down menu.
A new IMEI window will pop up in front of you.
Type in yor IMEI : and hit on “Write” button from same window.
ILLEGAL to Creating your own: 12345.12345.1234
if everything went well, it looks like this.​
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Update:
Easy rooting with Magisk ......​
This will Unlock your bootloader!.
Unlocking your bootloader will send your phone in to a emergency state, and delete all personal data on the device. Back up everything that is important to you, before proceeding with rooting your phone -
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Download and extract AA - Install Android to your desktop. Turn off your phone and enter 'fastboot mode'. Connect your phone to the computer and open AA - Install ROOT.dat.
​Install Magisk25.
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-- WARNING --​Thinking of upgrading to Android 12 / Android 13 ?​
The camera drivers found in the Android 11 version your phone was shipped with -​Are NOT in the Android 11 version from the Oukitel Download Center !.​You will brake your 64MP Camera if you flash GSI ore the version from Download Center .​
Although I copied all the files required to restore the camera, which you can find below in a zip file -
Are the drivers in all other roms and GSI's to control the camera missing.
--FM drivers are located in kernel. Most other oem drivers are in vendor. And the definitions are in system
​However, there is an easy fix for this, and that is to make a backup of your working phone firmware before you start installing other versions of Android, so that you can always restore your phone from this backup, with the correct drivers and get a fully functional phone again.
​Dump/extract/backup your Oukitel WP17 firmware.​It is ALWAYS a good practice to backup your firmware. Any phones sooner or later will have issues and since you don't have a copy to restore yor phone, you will spend money sending it in for repair which sometimes costs more than the phone is worth. There are many ways to make a copy of your phone's firmware. search on the internet or use this simple guide:
All the files you need can be found under this video​
And to everyone who already broken their phone and is now looking for a way to restore their phone. Have I already ordered a new WP17 that I will create a firmware backup of, and make available for you and a manual for how to restore. I will keep you updated on that, but it takes a long time to get things shipped from China these days.
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Android 12 / 13 on Oukitel WP17 -​I created a small script that quickly installs Android 12 and 13 on your phone.
Get rid of the pesky red text on the screen.
​Android 12 ...​
​Android 13 ...​
​To begin with, you need to decide which version of Android you want on your phone.
To help you on your way, I suggest you check out the link below. It's important that you choose the ARM64 AB version.
Generic System Image (GSI) list
Notes about tinkering with Android Project Treble. Contribute to phhusson/treble_experimentations development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
In this example, let's say you want to install Spark OS Android 13.
​Go to the download page and select the latest version.
1. Extract Android 13 from the downloaded file to your desktop.
2. Rename the file to GSI.img
3. Download and extract AA - Install Android to your desktop
4. Move the GSI.img file to the install folder.
​Double-click on AA - Install Android.
Turn off your phone.
Press and hold Volume+ Power and Ptt button until you get to the bootloader menu.
Select Fastboot mode.
​Connect your USB cable to your phone, Look at your phone, and press Volume+ button 2 times when prompted to start. That's all. Sit back and relax for a couple of minutes.
​The installation script will install your chosen Android version and reboot the phone when everything is done. After boot install Magisk25.
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Udate:
I have created a new lk.img file to remove the 'Orange State' Warning during boot of Android.
The file is added to the installation scripts.

Hi,
I've just intalled SparkOS (the same file you show in the tutorial) on my WP17.
The default camera has been replaced and now I can't use the triple camera or infrared.
I was wondering if you knew how to install/flash the NightVision Camera_Oukitel WP17.zip back onto the phone. Or maybe where to put the files?
Best regards, picipi.
PS: keep on the great work!

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No. Sorry, not yet. The problem is the drivers for the camera. The Android version your phone is shipped with has these drivers pre-installed. As I wrote before, if you flash GSI or other versions of android, these drivers are not included, and you will have problems with your camera.
This forum is aimed primarily at those who have had problems with their phone and need help getting their phone to a working condition for calling and normal daily operation. However the NightVision Camera can be partly fixt by installing the default camera app.
It's important for EVERYONE with Android 11 stock firmware, to extract a copy of the firmware as a backup, before flashing other GSI roms. And share a link here on the forum, so others can restore their phones to.
There are many ways to do this. Find a method that suits you best:
pull Stock Android Firmware - Google Search
Perhaps this one for Windows users:
How to use SP Flash tool to backup Mediatek firmware
Update: I suggest you use Wwr tool + SP flash tool for the dump instead of SP Flash tool alone as you can proceed without first having the scatter file and using MTK Droid Tools (which is now outdated
www.hovatek.com
PS..
When you extract you firmware. DO NOT copy the USERDATA partition!, this partition can hold up to 20-40 gigabits of your old useless user data, of you using your phone on a daily bases.
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--- BlissOS Android 13 and lightning fast ---​
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This rom has the bare minimum of needed apps, no bloatware and lightning fast.
highly recommended and fit's the Oukitel WP17 spec perfectly.
Download the rom here:
BlissOSv16.0-arm64-bgN-slim-Unofficial​
1. Extract Android 13 from the downloaded file to your desktop.
2. Rename the file to GSI.img
3. Download and extract AA - Install Android to your desktop
4. Move the GSI.img file to the install folder.
Enjoy ...

If you choose to go back to stock rom, and you have formatted the phone to flash GSI, is the precise partition deleted, and you end up with missing google key / Red txt on the top of your phone.
Here is the file you flash to get rid of that Red txt…
Code:
fastboot flash persist persist.img
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Update:
Some users reported it doesn't work for them.
For me it did the trick, but it doesn't work for everyone.
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Hey, thank you so much, got my WP17 working again but now I don't have IMEI and I'm getting a watermark saying "No google key and tee key" any ideas how to fix this ?

JustNabus said:
Hey, thank you so much, got my WP17 working again but now I don't have IMEI and I'm getting a watermark saying "No google key and tee key" any ideas how to fix this ?
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The IMEI fix: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...rm64-a-b-treble-enabled.4504207/post-87571063
Working on a solution for the "No google key and tee key".
Don't forget to update the Android system for camera fix.
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SwedishForenger said:
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The IMEI fix: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...rm64-a-b-treble-enabled.4504207/post-87571063
Working on a solution for the "No google key and tee key".
Don't forget to update the Android system for camera fix.
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I forgot to say that I don't have any backup on my IMEI and I've no idea where the box is. Is there any other way to get it ? I've sent an email to Oukitel but no answer so far

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Yes. just copy and paste these numbers. Ore just scramble the numbers around.
IMEI 1: 35524555061532
IMEI 2: 35524555061573
​If you don't want to use these IMEI numbers, you can just take the IMEI number under the battery from one of your old phones you already have lying around. it doesn't matter how old they are, even an old Nokia from 1990 works perfectly fine.
_______________________________________________________________________________________​Disclaimer​Editing or changing the serial number or IMEI of your device is illegal in some countries.
I take no responsibility for your actions. This is for educational purposes only.
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To remove the Red txt "No google key and tee key".​Some people have sent me a pm and say that flashing persist.img didn't work for them.
Try this instead:
Code:
adb devices
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.mediatek.engineermode
Reboot the phone.
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noob here, can you create a youtube video on how to install a custom rom to this phone?

dalelad said:
noob here, can you create a youtube video on how to install a custom rom to this phone?
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It's not relay necessary.
There are only 4 small simple steps to perform, the Installer does everything else for you.
Oukitel WP17 [Root][GSI ARM64 A/B Treble-Enabled]
WP17 is a rugged phone with Infrared Night Vision Camera, Helio G95 8GB+128GB 6.78“FHD+ 90Hz 64MP Triple Camera+16MP Selfie 8300mAh Android 11 Global Version. Bought me a Oukitel WP17, but couldn't find much information about this phone. So...
forum.xda-developers.com
It's important for EVERYONE with Android 11 stock firmware, to extract a copy of the firmware as a backup, before flashing other GSI roms. And share a link here on the forum, so others can restore their phones to.
There are many ways to do this. Find a method that suits you best:
pull Stock Android Firmware - Google Search
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