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How to use Android Emulator to test custom ROMs

Al Credits Goes TO Perceval from Hyrule
Perceval from Hyrule said:
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Hello there,
here is a new tutorial I'm sure you'll like. As usual it took me LOTS of work to get all info and make this to work, so now I share it with you and show how to run custom ROMs within Android SDK Emulator.
Please note it's mainly for XPERIA X10, but process is the same for other Android-powered devices. It will show you the process for Linux.
1. Download the latest Android SDK.
2. Open the archive, and copy the folder android-sdk-linux-x86 to a safe place. You can also rename it to an easier name. Example : I placed it in ~/Home and renamed it androidsdk.
3. Go to the SDK folder, then in the folder Tools/. Double-click on Android and choose Run.
4. Go to Available packages, and choose to install (choose at your will !)
Android SDK Tools, revision 8
Android SDK Platform-tools, revision 1
SDK Platform Android {VERSION(S) YOU WANT} (!) You need at least one Platform. For X10, you can download 1.6, 2.1. You can also add 2.2, 2.3.
Once it's done, close the window.
5. Download Xperia X10 add-on for SDK. (?) Read the PDF add-on guide, it is helpful !
Copy the folder (from the archive) XPERIA-X10_r1 inside the folder add-ons of your Android SDK folder ({androidsdk}/add-ons/).
6. Run terminal, go to your Android SDK folder, then in tools folder, and run
Code:
./android list target
.
Note the id number of the Android you want to develop (ie for me, Android 2.3 is
Code:
id: 3 or "android-9"
). (?) You might also want to note the name ("android-X") as it might be useful later.
7. Now, create AVD (a profile for emulator). Usual command (assuming you are INSIDE the /tools/ folder !) is
Code:
android create avd -n NAMEYOUWANT -t {ID}
So, for us, it will be
Code:
./android create avd -n myx10 -t 3
8. To generate the AVD, you will be prompted several info. Type these for Xperia X10 :
Create custom hardware profile : yes
SD Card support : yes
Asbstracted LCD density : 160 (correct if I'm wrong ?)
DPad support : no (?)
Accelerometer : yes
Max camera pixels (H) : 3264
Cache partition size : 66 (?)
Audio playback : yes
Trackball : no (?)
Max cam pixels (V) : 2448
Camera support : yes
Battery support : yes
Touch screen : yes
Audio record : yes
GPS : yes
Cache partition : yes
Keyboard : no
heap size : 32
RAM : 280
GSM Modem : yes
(?) I recommend you to create one profile for each Android version you want to run (so : you just have to change the ID, and create same profile). If you don't, you won't be able to run custom ROMs using other versions of Android (ie your AVD profile is 2.3 and you run a 2.1 custom ROM).
9. Done ! Take your custom ROM (downloaded, compiled... In this case, files are in {YourAndroidRepoFolder}/out/target/product/generic/. It comes with about 3 files, including a file called system.img. Copy this file into the folder (hidden) .android/myx10{In fact, the name you've chosen earlier "NAMEYOUWANT"}.avd/
10. Run terminal, go to Android SDK folder/tools/ (if you didn't close your current terminal, you're already in and run this command to run emulator WITH your custom ROM :
Code:
./emulator -avd myx10{again the "NAMEYOUWANT" you've chosen before}
Wait and enjoy !
(?) First boot is long - it's NORMAL. Just like on a real device, the OS will be cached and will work faster and faster.
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8. To generate the AVD, you will be prompted several info. Type these for Xperia X10 :
Create custom hardware profile : yes
SD Card support : yes
Asbstracted LCD density : 240
DPad support : no
Accelerometer : yes
Max camera pixels (H) : 3264
Cache partition size : 100
Audio playback : yes
Trackball : no
Max cam pixels (V) : 2448
Camera support : yes
Battery support : yes
Touch screen : yes
Audio record : yes
GPS : yes
Cache partition : yes
Keyboard : no
heap size : 64
RAM : 403
GSM Modem : yes

works with the LG O2X roms?

sjcunha said:
works with the LG O2X roms?
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hasn't been tried yet

[TOOL] Optimus Toolkit 6 in 1 v1.1.1 | P990-Linux|Root-Flash-Backup-Ap/KDZ Toolkit

Optimus Toolkit 6 in 1 v-1.1.1 - Linux
​
After a few month programming here you have this 6 in 1, we say that it is the counterpart in Linux of the "All in one", though it seems.
In you program have included 6 applications essential for the day-to-day management of Optimus, partitions with the new LG-ICS configuration or the former LG-GB.
Backup/restore of the whole system, and also of the SDs, both internal and external, and stores them in ZIP format.
The program includes:
Uncompress KDZ
Unpacking AP
Backup
Restore
Flash ROM (NVflash)
Rooted
Three languages, Spanish, English and German, I hope that it will soon translate into French, Italian and Portuguese
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An example of use:
You have a ROM format KDZ and does not the Windows program rather than failing, because well, you copy the kdz within the kdz_folder folder, run the Optimus_Toolkit 6 in 1 and choose option 1- UnPack KDZ.
After a few seconds you have the AP and CP files to Flash with Smartflash. Oh, that doesn't want to boot windows?, no problem, use option 2.- UnPack AP, and then option 4.-Flash ROM for flashing by NVflash ROM KDZ just unpack.
But before Flash want do a backup of the system, as with the 3.- Backup/Restore option, this is in Optitool 2, backup/restore DATA, SYSTEM, etc.
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The operation is very intuitive, just follow the instructions on screen.
The program does many things, and others will in the future.
I hope that you go reporting if you detect a fault.
Changelog
V-1.1.1
- Support for German language, thanks to Cupacabra - in this version you can change language from the main menu
V-1.1.0
- Support for any language. I have included a language file that you can go adding translations to other languages - error correction. -Added you fixing of current route to run on MAC (by drag0njoe) - the only language menu exits the first runs, the language selected is memorised.
V-1.0.2 R
- UnPack KDZ - now is can copy more than one KDZ within kdz_folder/, the program will create a menu with the KDZ that is inside the folder. - Added limits so that an opcionque can not be pressed does not exist. - Automatically adapts to options with one or two figures.
- Flash ROM - remodelling of the Flash ROM menu and correction of minor errors
V-1.0.2
- Menu flasher - Two new options, [5] Flash RECOVERs and [9] Flash KERNELs. - Alternative kernels copied them to kernel folder / and the recoverys to the recovery folder. - The program will detect the kernels and recoverys withi
V-1.0.1
- Correction on menu flashing, by drag0njoe
- Added flashing Kernel, by drag0njoe
V-1.0 stable
- Fixed bug when unpacking AP
- Fixed bug when unpacking KDZ
- Fixed bug in detection of ROM
- English version, corrected spelling errors.
- Revamped graphic look.
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CREDITS
• [email protected] introduced the 'LGExtract.exe'. the encrypyted/compressed kdz can be extracted/decrypted to AP.bin/CP.fls by LGExtract.exe
• AP.bin extractor (win32/linux)
• xonar_ made BIN/FLS extractor
and release source
• (original Java version by xonar_)
• (win32 C port by navossoc)
• [TOOL] LGExtract 0.2.1 by navossoc
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DOWNLOAD
Optimus_Toolkit_6-in-1_V-1.1.1.tar.gz - 25.64 MB

Nice bro,
It's good to have another alternative toolkit for linux users.

New version corrected, improved and stable

Thanks for your work and collection, as a regular linux user it's very useful for me.
I have some recommendations which are might be improve the linux users experience.
I suggest you to use some kind of compression which is takes care about the extended *nix attributes, like the executable bit. For example, the 7zip and the tar.gz will be perfect.
But if you feel better, that's no problem using the proprietary rar format, in this case I have to execute these commands:
Code:
chmod +x scripts/*.sh
chmod +x tools/7za
chmod +x tools/adb_linux
chmod +x tools/adb_mac
chmod +x tools/cabextract
chmod +x tools/extract
chmod +x tools/nvflash
Or, if you think you can implement such a thing like these into your menu.
Not a big problem, just an idea how to make your work more user friendly.
The other, which is also just a minor thing, in the tools/flash_en.sh I found that in the Opti nvflash command line there is a tools/fastboot.bin, which is not corrected to the fastbootICS.bin file, so the nvflash of course does not work with.
Lastly, please consider about integrate the recovery from pengus (CWM non-touch) and tonyp (CWM touch and TWRP soon), and to implement the kernel flashing only (ex. for the kernel testers). I attached my version of your flash_en.sh with Flash ROM option 8 (because I am successfully stucked on boot with a new kernel ).
Thank you for your work!

excellent useful tool!

drag0njoe said:
Thanks for your work and collection, as a regular linux user it's very useful for me.
I have some recommendations which are might be improve the linux users experience.
I suggest you to use some kind of compression which is takes care about the extended *nix attributes, like the executable bit. For example, the 7zip and the tar.gz will be perfect.
But if you feel better, that's no problem using the proprietary rar format, in this case I have to execute these commands:
Code:
chmod +x scripts/*.sh
chmod +x tools/7za
chmod +x tools/adb_linux
chmod +x tools/adb_mac
chmod +x tools/cabextract
chmod +x tools/extract
chmod +x tools/nvflash
Or, if you think you can implement such a thing like these into your menu.
Not a big problem, just an idea how to make your work more user friendly.
The other, which is also just a minor thing, in the tools/flash_en.sh I found that in the Opti nvflash command line there is a tools/fastboot.bin, which is not corrected to the fastbootICS.bin file, so the nvflash of course does not work with.
Lastly, please consider about integrate the recovery from pengus (CWM non-touch) and tonyp (CWM touch and TWRP soon), and to implement the kernel flashing only (ex. for the kernel testers). I attached my version of your flash_en.sh with Flash ROM option 8 (because I am successfully stucked on boot with a new kernel ).
Thank you for your work!
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I will take into account the compression, I will use the native tar.gz.
On line 101 of your flash_en.sh it refers to tools/recovery_ics-20121230.img
That recovery is that?
I'm hoping to TWRP, is a recovery which I like very much, I tried to adapt it to ICS based on modifications made by Stefan in the CWM, but I only got a tremendous brick ), is that something different from CWM works
If you think of any suggestions, they will be well received.

Stefan Gündhör said:
excellent useful tool!
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Blessed are the eyes that you read

Homero2 said:
I will take into account the compression, I will use the native tar.gz.
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Thank you! Maybe the newer Linux users also like it.
Homero2 said:
On line 101 of your flash_en.sh it refers to tools/recovery_ics-20121230.img
That recovery is that?
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Yes, this is the latest recovery from pengus77, I am using his ROM, so I think this one is better for me.
Homero2 said:
I'm hoping to TWRP, is a recovery which I like very much, I tried to adapt it to ICS based on modifications made by Stefan in the CWM, but I only got a tremendous brick ), is that something different from CWM works
If you think of any suggestions, they will be well received.
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I tried it too, the result was useless, so I really understand you
Maybe sooner or later somebody has some time to make it for the ICS layout too.
Thank you again for your excellent work, it is really useful for me!

NEW V-1.0.2
- Menu flasher - Two new options, [5] Flash RECOVERs and [9] Flash KERNELs. - Alternative kernels copied them to kernel folder / and the recoverys to the recovery folder. - The program will detect the kernels and recoverys withi

Can't get it working.
Tried running it on a mac but it ends with an End of process after selecting a language:
Escoja una opción/Type an option: [1-2,X]2/Users/ruslanmirsalihov/Desktop/Toolkit_ICS-Root_Stock-v-1.0_by_Homero/root: line 18: tools/en.sh: No such file or directory
logout
On ubuntu it says it was unable to determine my phone.
Any help?

If the "unable to determine my phone" means that when you start the flashing process you get "Nvflash started" "USB device not found" in Ubuntu, I think the problem is that you using wrong cable, or you not plug the phone into the USB while both of the volume keys pressed. Please provide exact error message and the exact menu option you used in order to get your problem solved.
About the mac you need to start Terminal from Utilities and start the script from here.
Or, alternatively, I attached a fixed menu which is working with double-click, just download and replace it your menu file with the attached one (there is a new function which doing the same thing, cd'ing into the script directory, so I just made nearly nothing, but working in linux and mac, and should working in cygwin too.)
But note that, in mac you cannot use the flashing options because of AFAIK there is no nvflash for mac. But you can use the others, such as the rooting and the back up with ADB is working.

This function (fixpath). Should we put it in the script, or just on the menu?

New version 1.1.0, with support for multiple languages, the languages are included in a separate script file.
The program memorizes the selected language, and the language menu will not appear any more

New version, with new options and I think and hope that all errors are corrected.

THanks
At last playing with my android P990 without boot Windows thanks !!!

Does this work with the P880 (Optimus 4X) as well, or is it specific to the P990?

nevermind.......

Phew, search how to nvflash!!!
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SuperSkill said:
Phew, search how to nvflash!!!
Sent from my LG-E610 using xda premium
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Newbie here trying to flash my o2x however I am not able to enter APX mode I guess. I've removed the battery and I hold down the volume up/down and plug into USB but nothing appears.. it just says no USB devices were found? Anyone else have this issue, not sure what I am missing here but pretty hard to do anything if device is not recognized. thanks.

archish said:
Newbie here trying to flash my o2x however I am not able to enter APX mode I guess. I've removed the battery and I hold down the volume up/down and plug into USB but nothing appears.. it just says no USB devices were found? Anyone else have this issue, not sure what I am missing here but pretty hard to do anything if device is not recognized. thanks.
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Try the all in one tool kit by spyrosk
It has the menu for installing the drivers which you need
Install the apx drivers
Sent from my LG-P990 using xda premium

[Tool](s5570I)ROM Tools v2 : Kernel Extractor, BML15 image extractor

ROM Tools v2 ​
Version 2 BETA
v2b (Officially v2)
Linux Script
by iamareebjamal
Automated Android script for extracting boot.img and bml15 partition​
My PC has issues so I can't use it to build mods and scripts, also, I have a very slow internet connection. That's why I don't upload my ROMs. Provided, I build EACH and EVERY one of my mod on my mobile, including those long scripts with repeating commands and making it easy for other guys to use, I could've just created a script with two commands which rendered error if used incorrectly, but I make it noob proof in every way possible so that there are minimum errors from your side and if something gets wrong, you know what it is. Even uploading 5 mb of mod makes it very difficult as I have to reupload if it fails. Writing scripts on mobile is not easy, you'll know if you have done it, it takes hours. Also, these colorful and easy guides are also made on mobile by writing BB codes ONE BY ONE by hand.
I am telling you because a person day before yesterday posted my Amazing Sounds Mod in another forum without my permission. However, he has removed it now. My work is fully open sourced for you to learn and make your own mods. But taking part of my work and posting as yours is not appreciated.
The MOST you can give me is love, prayers and Thanks
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Out of the time I was absent from XDA(13 hours ) , I was searching for a method of extracting the kernel from your ROM
Imagine, you want to extract boot.img from your ROM but don't know what to do, you don't have internet to download the stock or custom kernel or simply want to extract it?
I did not find anything except the solution of Android Kitchen but what if you want to do it on your android?
As a bi product of this search, I got a lot of knowledge about the partitions used by Android system and the blocks that define them.
I also got basic knowledge about Linux Scripting.
So, I created this script that backs up your boot.img and bml15.img partitions.​
​ boot.img - kernel of your device
bootextractorv2.sh - Backs up your kernel
bml15.img - IMEI partition
bml15extractorv2.sh - Backs up your IMEI partition
Note:- SGY Toolbox also backs up and restores bml15_EFS.img. And that also with a nice user interface, I just created this mod, because I wanted to but I recommend newbies to use SGY Toolbox for backing up IMEI
However, I found no tool able to backup the kernel, so it may be very useful for some members
ChangeLog
Code:
*More Interactive
*More Intelligent
*Added Option to create Odin Flashable Tar package for kernel
*More Convinient
Requirements :​
Root Acess
Busybox
Android device
Hands
Terminal Emulator or Script Manager
(Script Manager recommended)​
Instructions​
Script Manager Method (Easy):-
1. Download Script Manager.
2.Download desired script and place it on sdcard.
3. Open Script Manager and enable browse as root.
4. Go to the downloaded script and click on the green android icon(root) in the pop up window.
5. Click on Run. Follow Instructions and enjoy
Terminal Emulator Method (Hard):
1. Download Terminal Emulator.
2. Download desired script and place it in the root of the sdcard.
(You can place it anywhere else but the directory should not have spaces and you will have to change the commands accordingly)
3. Open Terminal Emulator and type (After every command you have to press enter)
Code:
su
And Grant Root Access
Then, type
Code:
sh /sdcard/bootextractorv2.sh
or
Code:
sh /sdcard/bml15extractorv2.sh
according to the the script you want to run
4. Now, follow the instructions on screen and enjoy
Download bootextractorv2.sh
Download bml15extractorv2.sh​
Credits :
Miscellaneous Google search posts showing how to write Linux Script
Me for writing the script
Rafael.Baugis for source
Ryuinferno for guide

Getting an error while trying to back up /extract bml15.img
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Man
Its only for s5570i

iamareebjamal said:
Man
Its only for s5570i
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Yup tried on my bros s5570i
I have s5570 he has s5570i so the problems with his....
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hsay said:
Yup tried on my bros s5570i
I have s5570 he has s5570i so the problems with his....
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Does SGY Toolbox work on that device?
If it works
This should also work

iamareebjamal said:
Does SGY Toolbox work on that device?
If it works
This should also work
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No i tried each and every way ti backup his and mine efs unfortunately always failure anyway thanks......
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abhimortal6 said:
Got Broken Screen ??
Need To Backup Data or Still Want To Use Your Phone As a Zombie Machine??
Here's The Solution.
Now Fully Control Your Zombie Android's Touch Screen Without Installing Crappy APK.
Or Configuring Your PC Network To Work It Out.
Debugging Must Be On In Order To Use This
Directions To Control Broken Screen. Please Read Very Carefully.
Download .zip Given Below
Extract .zip
Double Click On "RUNME.bat"
Yes That's it ....!
Note : Java Is Required To Run This Program.
For Windows
For Android 2.2+
Download
For Android 4.0+
Download
For Mac/Linux
For Android 2.2+
Download
For Android 4.0+
Download
Mac/Linux Users : Start adb Manually
Hey Don't Forget To Hit Thanks
More Info.
Whats This Program?
Its Android Screen Cast Developed By Unknown Developer Very Long Ago.
But Android Screen Cast Was OutDated And Very Buggy
But After Hours of Tweaking With Source . I Managed To Work It On Latest Java
Bugs Fixed
Issue Fixed Causing Error In Java7+
Android 4.0+ Support Added
Standalone Jar (Still Needs To Run ADB Before Jar Execution)
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You don't bring anything new except ADB supplied in ZIP
It's simple copy of https://code.google.com/p/androidscreencast/ project (and developers are pointed there)
And even don't open sources...

xSAVIKx said:
You don't bring anything new except ADB supplied in ZIP
It's simple copy of https://code.google.com/p/androidscreencast/ project (and developers are pointed there)
And even don't open sources...
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*HATER*
Do You Even Read!!

abhimortal6 said:
Got Broken Screen ??
Need To Backup Data or Still Want To Use Your Phone As a Zombie Machine??
Here's The Solution.
Now Fully Control Your Zombie Android's Touch Screen Without Installing Crappy APK.
Or Configuring Your PC Network To Work It Out.
Debugging Must Be On In Order To Use This
Directions To Control Broken Screen. Please Read Very Carefully.
Download .zip Given Below
Extract .zip
Double Click On "RUNME.bat"
Yes That's it ....!
Note : Java Is Required To Run This Program.
For Windows
For Android 2.2+
Download
For Android 4.0+
Download
For Mac/Linux
For Android 2.2+
Download
For Android 4.0+
Download
Mac/Linux Users : Start adb Manually
Hey Don't Forget To Hit Thanks
More Info.
Whats This Program?
Its Android Screen Cast Developed By Unknown Developer Very Long Ago.
But Android Screen Cast Was OutDated And Very Buggy
But After Hours of Tweaking With Source . I Managed To Work It On Latest Java
Bugs Fixed
Issue Fixed Causing Error In Java7+
Android 4.0+ Support Added
Standalone Jar (Still Needs To Run ADB Before Jar Execution)
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Hi ^^
i can see my Oneplus One with KK 4.4 but i can't control it with my Windows 8 with Java 8.45. I'm root.
Any idea?
Thx in advance ^^

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SO... This happened... Secure Boot Error Code 1003 MODIFIED!!!

So, I wanted to go back to stock, after trying multiple steps listed here in XDA-dev, and multiple youtube videos and webpages. I will list the erros bellow :
LgUP - "unknown device"... I been having issues with this software since I first attempt to run it. I tried on 2 different computers and have the same issue. Installed the DLL first (like many suggested ) then LGUP and nothing
Flashtools14 - I get the .kdz and attempt to do either "normal" or "CSE" . after comes another window, stating the progress, do not disconnect the phone .. blah blah. After going thru that it stops at 9 % and nothing happens.
After couple of weeks, I thought that if Relocking the bootloader i would be able to go into the "factory Reset" with out booting from TWRP and going back to stock..*stupid move*, and so I did... And here we are with error 1003 MODIFIED
I been looking for answers in order to fix this issue, but they go to the same path... using LGUP or FLASHtools in which both dont work with me
I have this phone
LG G4 H811 Tmobile
Now im trying to see if i can conver a KDZ into a TOT since that process I also know.
If somebody have another method please let me know!
I cant go into recovery since I keep getting the error. pretty much I have a paper weight.

An3ru said:
So, I wanted to go back to stock, after trying multiple steps listed here in XDA-dev, and multiple youtube videos and webpages. I will list the erros bellow :
LgUP - "unknown device"... I been having issues with this software since I first attempt to run it. I tried on 2 different computers and have the same issue. Installed the DLL first (like many suggested ) then LGUP and nothing
Flashtools14 - I get the .kdz and attempt to do either "normal" or "CSE" . after comes another window, stating the progress, do not disconnect the phone .. blah blah. After going thru that it stops at 9 % and nothing happens.
After couple of weeks, I thought that if Relocking the bootloader i would be able to go into the "factory Reset" with out booting from TWRP and going back to stock..*stupid move*, and so I did... And here we are with error 1003 MODIFIED
I been looking for answers in order to fix this issue, but they go to the same path... using LGUP or FLASHtools in which both dont work with me
I have this phone
LG G4 H811 Tmobile
Now im trying to see if i can conver a KDZ into a TOT since that process I also know.
If somebody have another method please let me know!
I cant go into recovery since I keep getting the error. pretty much I have a paper weight.
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can you try this file place in c: programfiles /lge/lgup/model
ther error you got am not sure what it is this is for LGUP to recognize your phone.

raptorddd said:
can you try this file place in c: programfiles /lge/lgup/model
ther error you got am not sure what it is this is for LGUP to recognize your phone.
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Hey Raptorddd
we read each other again, i did put those files in the C:/programFiles(x86)/LGelectronics/LGUP/model
Fire up LGUP and still have the same issue Model " uknonw " COM Ports [ COM41, GENESIS]

An3ru said:
Hey Raptorddd
we read each other again, i did put those files in the C:/programFiles(x86)/LGelectronics/LGUP/model
Fire up LGUP and still have the same issue Model " uknonw " COM Ports [ COM41, GENESIS]
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have done a search with that specific error see if someone fix it. ?

raptorddd said:
have done a search with that specific error see if someone fix it. ?
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Wich error you mean, the one in LGUP or The modified 1003?, Yes i have done research on both errors, but nothing seems to work.

An3ru said:
Wich error you mean, the one in LGUP or The modified 1003?, Yes i have done research on both errors, but nothing seems to work.
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sorry i have no idea. maybe pos in thread go back to stock.

So if I understood you correctly you still have download mode?
Then it can be fixed.
If you want I can guide you through..
For this you need any Linux or best would be if just using FWUL ( http://tinyurl.com/FWULatXDA ).
I recommend to use the persistent mode version so your settings and installations survive a reboot / shutdown.
instructions:
Boot FWUL, choose language & login
Download the KDZ file you want to flash (we need to know the path later e.g. /home/android/Downloads/)
Open the folder LG
Connect device in download mode to the PC
Double click "LG laf NG" icon
Type in the new opened terminal:
sudo python2 auth.py
[*]sudo python2 partitions.py --list
If this lists your partitions then we can proceed with flashing.
Download my brand new kdz manager tool into FWUL: (right click and save as)
When you are not using the persistent mode of FWUL: plug in a big USB stick (e.g. 32 GB or more) into FWUL and extract the attached file there
When you are using the persistent mode of FWUL: just extract it in your download folder
You need to know the full path so best is copying the path from the file manager (e.g. /home/android/Downloads/ ) or leave the file manager open there
Open another terminal (black little icon in the panel)
cd and directly behind this paste the path you copied (e.g. cd /home/android/Downloads/ )
press ENTER
bash kdzmanager.sh -x FILLINFULLPATH-TO-DOWNLOADED-KDZ
(e.g. bash kdzmanager.sh -x /home/android/Downloads/h811blablubb.kdz)
once finished type:
bash kdzmanager.sh --test --flash extracteddz/
(just like this as "extracteddz" is the path generated by the kdzmanager)
This will just test flashing and not actually flash. Let me know the results of this (copy & paste output)
if you can't wait the next step would be actually flashing ofc:
WARNING: by default the kdzmanager will not overwrite userdata (which would be like a factory reset) and I would recommend to leave it out always and better choose the LG factory reset menu (after flashing completed) if required. If you still want to flash it use --with-userdata as a parameter (can take a loooong time then btw).
bash kdzmanager.sh --flash extracteddz/
sfX
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steadfasterX said:
So if I understood you correctly you still have download mode?
Then it can be fixed.
If you want I can guide you through..
For this you need Linux or best would be if to just use FWUL ( http://tinyurl.com/FWULatXDA ). I recommend to use the persistent mode version so your settings and installations survive a reboot / shutdown.
First instructions:
Boot FWUL, choose language & login
Download the KDZ file you want to flash
Open the folder LG
Connect device in download mode to the PC
Double click "LG laf NG" icon
Type in the new opened terminal:
sudo python2 auth.py
sudo python2 partitions.py --list
If this lists your partitions then we can proceed with the flashing.
I have to go to now but will go on tomorrow with the rest of the instructions if you want to go this way..
sfX
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Sure man i will do this and try to instal linux or go into your guide. One questions, which version of linux i need !?. I did a quick read on your post, is quite alot information to take, but i will try it!!!
Edit. I was able to download virtual box with extensions. Plug in my lg g4 and make sure that it read it. Double click on LG laf (auth) - * there is no LG laf NG* - termina opens, open new terminal type first command, ask for password - password is different than the ones mentioned in the OP - error : Python2: cant open file 'auth.py' : [Errno 2]\ No such file or directory

An3ru said:
Sure man i will do this and try to instal linux or go into your guide. One questions, which version of linux i need !?. I did a quick read on your post, is quite alot information to take, but i will try it!!!
Edit. I was able to download virtual box with extensions. Plug in my lg g4 and make sure that it read it. Double click on LG laf (auth) - * there is no LG laf NG* - termina opens, open new terminal type first command, ask for password - password is different than the ones mentioned in the OP - error : Python2: cant open file 'auth.py' : [Errno 2]\ No such file or directory
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use his FWUL dont use linux use that one he provided. also please hit the thanks buttonto my friend steadfsterx.. on lower part right hand side..:good:

raptorddd said:
use his FWUL dont use linux use that one he provided. also please hit the thanks buttonto my friend steadfsterx.. on lower part right hand side..:good:
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Hey Raptorddd
yeah I use the program he suggest me, im just waiting on him, also thank you for the help! I appreciate it

An3ru said:
Hey Raptorddd
yeah I use the program he suggest me, im just waiting on him, also thank you for the help! I appreciate it
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It seems you havent downloaded the latest FWUL version v2.0? In v1 there is no LG laf NG.. But we can use that FWUL version as well. it's just very very outdated
If you want to have the best FWUL experience use v2.0 and download the persistent mode version of FWUL (it's the ZIP) and read the FAQ to make the persistent mode available in VirtualBox!
This combo is fantastic
I come back in about 3 hours to complete the guide...
sfX
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steadfasterX said:
It seems you havent downloaded the latest FWUL version v2.0? In v1 there is no LG laf NG.. But we can use that FWUL version as well. it's just very very outdated
If you want to have the best FWUL experience use v2.0 and download the persistent mode version of FWUL (it's the ZIP) and read the FAQ to make the persistent mode available in VirtualBox!
This combo is fantastic
I come back in about 3 hours to complete the guide...
sfX
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Oh yeah, the main download server was a lil confusing but i was able to download it, i will be out. But i will be reading the FAQ and the new set of instructions!!!!

An3ru said:
Oh yeah, the main download server was a lil confusing but i was able to download it, i will be out. But i will be reading the FAQ and the new set of instructions!!!!
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sorry for any confusion but thx for reporting. I have updated the OP to point to the new versions more clearly.
will come back asap
OK here you go: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=73756863&postcount=7
let me know how it goes

steadfasterX said:
So if I understood you correctly you still have download mode?
Then it can be fixed.
If you want I can guide you through..
For this you need any Linux or best would be if just using FWUL ( http://tinyurl.com/FWULatXDA ).
I recommend to use the persistent mode version so your settings and installations survive a reboot / shutdown.
instructions:
Boot FWUL, choose language & login
Download the KDZ file you want to flash (we need to know the path later e.g. /home/android/Downloads/)
Open the folder LG
Connect device in download mode to the PC
Double click "LG laf NG" icon
Type in the new opened terminal:
sudo python2 auth.py
[*]sudo python2 partitions.py --list
If this lists your partitions then we can proceed with flashing.
Download my brand new kdz manager tool into FWUL: (right click and save as)
When you are not using the persistent mode of FWUL: plug in a big USB stick (e.g. 32 GB or more) into FWUL and extract the attached file there
When you are using the persistent mode of FWUL: just extract it in your download folder
You need to know the full path so best is copying the path from the file manager (e.g. /home/android/Downloads/ ) or leave the file manager open there
Open another terminal (black little icon in the panel)
cd and directly behind this paste the path you copied (e.g. cd /home/android/Downloads/ )
press ENTER
bash kdzmanager.sh -x FILLINFULLPATH-TO-DOWNLOADED-KDZ
(e.g. bash kdzextract.sh -x /home/android/Downloads/h811blablubb.kdz)
once finished type:
bash kdzmanager.sh --test --flash extracteddz/
(just like this as "extracteddz" is the path generated by the kdzmanager)
This will just test flashing and not actually flash. Let me know the results of this (copy & paste output)
if you can't wait the next step would be actually flashing ofc:
WARNING: by default the kdzmanager will not overwrite userdata (which would be like a factory reset) and I would recommend to leave it out always and better choose the LG factory reset menu (after flashing completed) if required. If you still want to flash it use --with-userdata as a parameter (can take a loooong time then btw).
bash kdzmanager.sh --flash extracteddz/
sfX
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Hey steadfasterX, I download version 2 of the FWUL and still have the same error. as Sudo not found. Am I doing something wrong?! o.o

An3ru said:
Hey steadfasterX, I download version 2 of the FWUL and still have the same error. as Sudo not found. Am I doing something wrong?! o.o
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you double clicked "LG laf NG" icon ? in this terminal u have to type the auth command
consider to come into IRC instead (channel carbon-user on freenode)
or just by clicking this link: http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=Carbon-user
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Saw something a few posts back about virtualbox or vmware...
FWIW, Historically, virtualized Linux Guests don't do so well with USB. I've always had to install it natively or use a LiveUSB distro with persistence.

barcodelinux said:
Saw something a few posts back about virtualbox or vmware...
FWIW, Historically, virtualized Linux Guests don't do so well with USB. I've always had to install it natively or use a LiveUSB distro with persistence.
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VirtualBox plus FWUL works like a charm.
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steadfasterX said:
Download my brand new kdz manager tool into FWUL: (right click and save as)
When you are not using the persistent mode of FWUL: plug in a big USB stick (e.g. 32 GB or more) into FWUL and extract the attached file there
When you are using the persistent mode of FWUL: just extract it in your download folder
You need to know the full path so best is copying the path from the file manager (e.g. /home/android/Downloads/ ) or leave the file manager open there
Open another terminal (black little icon in the panel)
cd and directly behind this paste the path you copied (e.g. cd /home/android/Downloads/ )
press ENTER
bash kdzmanager.sh -x FILLINFULLPATH-TO-DOWNLOADED-KDZ
(e.g. bash kdzmanager.sh -x /home/android/Downloads/h811blablubb.kdz)
once finished type:
bash kdzmanager.sh --test --flash extracteddz/
(just like this as "extracteddz" is the path generated by the kdzmanager)
This will just test flashing and not actually flash. Let me know the results of this (copy & paste output)
if you can't wait the next step would be actually flashing ofc:
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Your tool is far better than this one because your tool has extracted many such partitions of LG G4 H811 20o KDZ which that tool didn't. E.g. PERSISTENT, DEVINFO, MODEMST1, MODEMST2, DRM etc.

rizkhan999 said:
Your tool is far better than this one because your tool has extracted many such partitions of LG G4 H811 20o KDZ which that tool didn't. E.g. PERSISTENT, DEVINFO, MODEMST1, MODEMST2, DRM etc.
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yea thx!!
and just checkout my new signature
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steadfasterX said:
yea thx!!
and just checkout my new signature
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Well. Yet another PhD thesis :good:. There is one thing that I couldn't understand though. At one place you mentioned that Hint: not wiping userdata can occur in a bootloop while at the other place you said WARNING: by default the kdzmanager will not overwrite userdata. Does it mean that flashing can cause bootloop if kdzmanager is used with default options?
Secondly, does it also support TOTs as LGUP does?