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Tested and works (thanks jnl) I'm posting a link to CG61.img for easy loading extracted from 1FF-olympus_hktw-userdebug-2.3.4-4.5.2A-5_OLH-3-110614-test-keys-Retail-05.sbf
Download moto-fastboot for your os from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1138092
CG61.img Link - MD5 = 9151fca5183b85953d7afed83364802a
https://www.rapidshare.com/files/4119742271/CG61.img
Steps I followed on OSX:
Download CG61.img (placed in same directory as moto-fastboot)
Place your device in fastboot mode via the volume-down then volume-up procedure and verify it exists with ./moto-fastboot devices
./moto-fastboot flash webtop CG61.img
./moto-fastboot reboot
You might have to reboot the device 2X after this is complete before the webtop option shows up when docked
----=== NO NEED TO FOLLOW THE BELOW STEPS UNLESS YOU EXTRACT FROM THE SBF ===----
Below is from JNL:
Since I have the lapdock and did not want to revert to Froyo, I thought I'd give a more detailed explanation than the hint I worked from to re-enable webtop (with firefox 4.0.1!):
Download the leaked HK/TW sbf file and the 'sbf_flash' for linux (I did this under 32-bit ubuntu).
use sbf_flash -x 1FF-olympus_hktw...sbf
This will extract a collection of .img files.
Place your device in fastboot mode via the volume-down then volume-up procedure and verify it exists with:
sudo ./moto-fastboot32 devices
Then:
sudo ./moto-fastboot32 flash webtop CG61.img
This will run a 3-step flashing process. Once completed, do:
sudo ./moto-fastboot32 reboot
Voila. Webtop works and actually seems faster.
Hope this helps.
mburlingame said:
Steps I followed:
Download CG61.img
./moto-fastboot devices
./moto-fastboot flash webtop CG61.img
./moto-fastboot reboot
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actually, just to clarify... is that in cmd on windows you're talking about? Where do we put the CG61.img?
s1mpd1ddy said:
actually, just to clarify... is that in cmd on windows you're talking about? Where do we put the CG61.img?
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I ran this from OSX using the commands I listed jnl ran it from 32-bit ubuntu it looks like via the commands he posted
I placed the image in the same directory as moto-fastboot
Looking at the commands, it is for Linux. Get a Ubuntu LiveCD, very useful tool to have around.
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sifon187 said:
Looking at the commands, it is for Linux. Get a Ubuntu LiveCD, very useful tool to have around.
Sent from my MB860 using XDA App
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I am guessing this should work in Windows as well I am currently installing Windows 7 under VMware Fusion on my mac to confirm.
confirmed I could run this from Windows and did not get any errors back so performing this via the windows moto-fastboot should work as expected
Updated CG61.img link from DropBox to RapidShare due to DropBox shutting the link down due to excessive downloads (according to them)
So, I did the 1st step and nothing happened.
Do I have to do the 2nd step? If yes, where I find "sbf_linux" and "1FF-olympus_hktw...sbf"?
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So, I did the 1st step and nothing happened.
Do I have to do the 2nd step? If yes, where I find "sbf_linux" and "1FF-olympus_hktw...sbf"?
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You only need to follow the first section (Download the img file and download moto-fastboot for your os)
Are you saying that after you download the img and run moto-fastboot devices you do not see your device listed?
Can you post exactly whats happening when you run moto-fastboot devices then try to load the image on your device via moto-fastboot flash webtop CG61.img (make sure CG61.img is in your moto-fastboot directory)
So, I did everything again, and it´s still doesnt working.
No one errors appears. But when a plug phone on lapdock, doenst show the webtop´s option. when I execute them, appears an error: "This app Webtop.... has stopped unexpctedly..."
My log:
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So, I did everything again, and it´s still doesnt working.
No one errors appears. But when a plug phone on lapdock, doenst show the webtop´s option. when I execute them, appears an error: "This app Webtop.... has stopped unexpctedly..."
My log:
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Are you running the HKTW 2.3.4 image? ( Image from the following thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15020775&postcount=2 )
Yes! I do!
It isnt correct?
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Yes! I do!
It isnt correct?
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Hmm yes that is correct - Can you tell me what OS you are using? maybe try another USB port I will do an md5 checksum on the file and post it maybe a bad download?
MD5 = 9151fca5183b85953d7afed83364802a
Did everything correct... Pretty damn sure. Phone won't even power up now.
Pull battery, plug back in usb cable, get green light, it goes out. Got it to fire up once with no sim.
F*ck !
EDIT: Dumb ass. Don't know how battery drained like a MF. Powered up in wall jack.
So, I´m using Windows 7 32.
I tried another port, tried new flash and nothing.. I´still having the same error when I execute webtop.
:/
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So, I´m using Windows 7 32.
I tried another port, tried new flash and nothing.. I´still having the same error when I execute webtop.
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Hmm I have not been able to duplicate this issue - Can you confirm the MD5 checksum? Has anyone else seen this issue with Windows 7 and trying to flash this?
does this fix multimedia dock too? i dont get clock option when my phone is on the dock.
So, I tried on Ubuntu and doenst change anything. I still havent the webdock.
I have the clock issue too. When I plug on lapdock, the clock doenst fit on horizontal position.
Does this work with hdmi cable without any dock?
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Does this work with hdmi cable without any dock?
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No this requires the Media Dock or the Laptop dock in order to work
Any chance to get the Debian 0.2.5 Webtop back?
Cheers
First, please forgive me if this is posted in the wrong section. It seemed most appropriate.
Second, I take no credit for anything here except for writing the .bat file here used to do the work, as well as assembling the files as per the original post.
All credit goes to djmwj and his article found here:
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/8722-lenovo-ideapad-k1-rooting-guide-messy/
As the title states, it was very messy. The OP figured out how to make it go, but it was a bit fuzzy to follow. So, I thought I'd help folks out a bit and clean things up.
So, I took the instructions presented in the OP, and condensed them into one download with one .bat that does everything from start to finish, minus installing the respective drivers for ADB and NVFlash. However, the drivers are included in the download.
Instructions:
1. Extract K1Root.rar to the directory of your choosing.
2. Connect your tablet to your PC with the USB cable.
3. With your tablet off, press POWER+VOL_UP+VOL_DOWN until the screen turns on, but displays only black.
4. Windows should detect the device, but not install drivers.
5. Go into device manager, select the APX device, choose update drivers, and install the drivers from the aptly named NVFlash_Drivers folder.
6. Open up the NVFLASH_HOME folder and run the file K1Flash.bat
7. Make your desired choices when prompted, and enjoy.
Notes (PLEASE READ BEFORE USING):
THERE MAY BE BUGS! I used it on my own stuff before releasing, and all of the essential components work as they should, however, there may possibly be a minor hiccup somewhere in the script. This should not damage anything. If you have doubts, you're welcome to examine the .bat and check it for yourself.
Please be gentle. I am not a full-time developer. I just wrote this to help make the process simpler for people.
The OP suggests you download and read the partition table, and then name the backup files based on that. This script names the backup files based on the flash.cfg script referenced in the OP, which is what controls the flashes used anyway. So, there shouldn't be any irregularities, however, I can't speak for every device on the planet.
This does NOT use the latest OTA updates. The rooted files being flashed are the default ones from the original download. You can easily adapt this to any files generated from the latest OTA files by simply dropping them in the NVFLASH_HOME file.
To install the SU properly, you have to install ADB drivers midway through the script. There's probably a way around this, but I didn't find it to be too inconvenient.
The ADB drivers are also located in the NVFLASH_HOME folder. Just do like you did when installing drivers in step #5, but instead point to NVFLASH_HOME.
Um...um...
That should be it. Obviously, use at your own risk. Let me know if there are problems with the script, and I will fix them.
Oh, and party on, Wayne.
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=AG10XE25
EDIT:
Attached is an updated .bat file which fixes a few errors in the original script, plus adds more userability. Just extract to the NVFLASH_HOME folder and run.
digitalhigh said:
First, please forgive me if this is posted in the wrong section. It seemed most appropriate.
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You may want to change the title to Ideapad K1, I don't know if this will work for the Thinkpad tablet.
Thanks for this, I just picked up this tablet ($250 at staples) and was worrying about having to tackle linux and "compiling" just to be able to get hulu.com working. You're a lifesaver.
gallahad2000 said:
You may want to change the title to Ideapad K1, I don't know if this will work for the Thinkpad tablet.
Thanks for this, I just picked up this tablet ($250 at staples) and was worrying about having to tackle linux and "compiling" just to be able to get hulu.com working. You're a lifesaver.
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Wow. Yeah, I'm pretty sure the key used is just for the Ideapad. Thanks for pointing that out. My dumb a$$ must've blanked out and just used the group name when posting.
And just to be fair, the original poster does include everything needed to do stuff in windows as well - it's just very hard to discern from the post.
question
Is anyone working on a custom ROM for this tablet? I am hopeing that there will be at least a few custom roms available at some point in the near future.
jfkerekes said:
Is anyone working on a custom ROM for this tablet? I am hopeing that there will be at least a few custom roms available at some point in the near future.
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We need to be able to root and unlock the bootloader first.
Does the root method work on the 121211 update?
Or is there a way to flash back to the older firmware?
the OTA update 12 12 11.... seems to be update.zip style with no .img files inside. just loose files like normal rom updates. doesnt seeem like you can drop the files in as suggested. or i have the wrong OTA....
oh and is this for LINUX as the OP or work in windows too??
Hi, I was wondering, is this procedure works for the Lenovo ThinkPad 1838-25U? I'm thinking to buy it to give a test ride, i sold my Transformer 101 to buy the Prime but it seems like Asus is taking vacations on the delivery shipments. Is this a good tablet? or is better to wait for another version?
READ THE POST
IDEApad not THINKpad. no it wont work.
First of all- thank you so much for creating this script! I have been putting off rooting this device due to the "messy" nature of the original post.
I was hoping you could help me troubleshoot, I have tried both the new K1 root application and the original .bat file. I know the drivers are working because the script makes it as far as creating and formatting partitions and successfully pushes the bootlooder.bin but then:
bootloader.bin sent successfully
file not found: recovery.img
failed executing command 2147483647 NvError 0x4
command failure: create failed
I've tried everything I can think of... any ideas?
Thanks again.
I found problem.
after root done follow step. I cannot factory reset and update any ota.
anyone can help me ?
taiz said:
I found problem.
after root done follow step. I cannot factory reset and update any ota.
anyone can help me ?
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Yes you have to roll-back to 04 stock and then apply the OTA's
Backup of the stock lenovo .apks!
File 1:http://www.mediafire.com/?r7iskr3wrfx4u01
File 2:http://www.mediafire.com/?fymdv9e9kmj332s
File 3:http://www.mediafire.com/?w33k205ej4fpbcl
A big thanks to Khanning who was nice enough to walk me through the adb commands and bear with me when I couldn't get adb over usb to work.
This may fix your issues http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21309379&postcount=50
Can someone help I used this and I installed drivers from the drivers folder fine ....I ran option 1 fine and it said completed but said something about nvflash error make sure drivers are installed ....but on my tablet it said phone update success ....when I try option three to flash image it just stays at nvflash started and goes no further and when I try to install Su it won't connect adb , probably cause adb drivers wouldnt install ....any advice ....device is booting and seems stock ....it did not wipe my files either
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maek_it_happen said:
Can someone help I used this and I installed drivers from the drivers folder fine ....I ran option 1 fine and it said completed but said something about nvflash error make sure drivers are installed ....but on my tablet it said phone update success ....when I try option three to flash image it just stays at nvflash started and goes no further and when I try to install Su it won't connect adb , probably cause adb drivers wouldnt install ....any advice ....device is booting and seems stock ....it did not wipe my files either
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It means you are not in APX mode. Read the PDF and follow the instructions for installing the APX drivers. This should fix your issues.http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...9&postcount=50
I just completed step 3 flashing the image went fine up to bootloader .bin sent successfully ...then it says
File not found recovery.img
Failed executing command 2147473647 Nverror 0x4
Command failure : create failed
Edit the link u posted is not working and the drivers are installed
Edit 2 I just downloaded ur v2 root tool in ur other thread ....for some reason ur flash me Command actualy went past the recovery img error I was having with this tool .... But yours is flawless
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maek_it_happen said:
Edit 2 I just downloaded ur v2 root tool in ur other thread ....for some reason ur flash me Command actualy went past the recovery img error I was having with this tool .... But yours is flawless
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Glad to hear it worked for you.
TD
I recently got this device and looking for a way to root this device without having to roll back to the factory default rom and then having to update again using OTA.
Question, am I in luck, is that at all possible or do I have to really rollback and reinstall everything again?
Thanks!
Sent from my K1 using Tapatalk
Anyone have the root? Megaupload is down forever.
How to restore your Kindle Fire 2
Notes
Using the backup.sh from kinfauns that I modded because the partition table for the KF2 is not the same as the HD.
I attached the new backup.sh for the KF2 on this post.
Links
Restoration tool
I developed a Recovery Tool based of the one onemeila created for the KFHD.
This will restore your boot/recover partitions (good for if you are gonna mess with the Bootloader Crack)
Restore your system.img to a Deodexed Rooted 10.2.1 Software. I have stripped ALOT of Kindle Apps from this backup.
Erase userdata & cache cleanup should be done when restoring.
Credits
Kinfauns for the original backup.sh
Onemeila for his original Recovery Tool for the KFHD
Special thanks
verygreen, hashcode, and fattire for answering my endless and noobish questions and saying there HAS to be a way.
And all those who have offered to help me get a 10.2.1 system.img for the KF2
Enjoy!
Additional Info
The post here contains the partition table for the KF2.
How I did it:
Due to the raw system.img being too big for fastboot to flash back to the KF2 I had to make the raw image
a sparse image file using help found in this post.
Mount the raw system.img (created and extracted from the system.img.gz using the backup.sh)
Code:
mkdir sys
sudo mount -t ext4 -o loop system.img sys/
Create a new flashable(sparse) system image.
Code:
sudo ./make_ext4fs -s -l 929038336 -a system new_system.img sys/
sudo umount sys
rm -fr sys
With that all said and done I was able to flash the sparse system.img to my KF2 and restore it!
It was bricked big time!!!!
I was getting messages saying the google link wasn't working.
I uploaded to dev-host and updated this version to 10.2.3 with root.
http://d-h.st/Pv3
Awesome! Glad to hear you got this working and thanks for posting!
Looks like I need to bust out the soldering iron and build myself a factory cable to get into fastboot mode. Using your backup image I think I have an idea on how to create a rooted 10.2.3 image, but I'm not very confident it will work.
I think i'll have some free time next week, so time to get a CM10 repo/original KF device tree setup on my linux system as a starting point.
Nice work
Sent from my KFOT using xda premium
I got 10.2.3 working and rooted.
I am going to pull a new system image for restore later tonight.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda app-developers app
Sorry guys. I didn't get the image of 10.2.3 yet. But try this method for root:
This is how i got root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35156970
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root 10.2.3
where is it at exactly was hard to find the root method...please help this device is boring without root and gapps
bodi524 said:
Sorry guys. I didn't get the image of 10.2.3 yet. But try this method for root:
This is how i got root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35156970
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda app-developers app
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I'm in....
Hi bodi524....
I can't download the Recovery Tool, it keeps opening as i should read it, not download it
bodi524 said:
I developed a Recovery Tool based of the one onemeila created for the KFHD.
This will restore your boot/recover partitions (good for if you are gonna mess with the Bootloader Crack)
Restore your system.img to a Deodexed Rooted 10.2.1 Software. I have stripped ALOT of Kindle Apps from this backup.
Erase userdata & cache cleanup should be done when restoring.
Google Docs Link - removed from quote.
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bodi524 said:
All those who have offered to help me get a 10.2.1 system.img for the KindFire2
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I'm all in - what can I do to help...?
bodi524 said:
I'm off to working on the bootloader crack...hopefully the KF2 will be unlocked and have CM10 soon!
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Looking forward to it - Get me out of the Amazon world
bodi524 said:
After much trouble figuring out how to backup and restore the KindleFire2 I have made a breakthru!!!
The restore of a KF2 is now a GO!
I developed a Recovery Tool based of the one onemeila created for the KFHD.
This will restore your boot/recover partitions (good for if you are gonna mess with the Bootloader Crack)
Restore your system.img to a Deodexed Rooted 10.2.1 Software. I have stripped ALOT of Kindle Apps from this backup.
Erase userdata & cache cleanup should be done when restoring.
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When Launching the "SR Tool.bat" on Windows 7 X64-bit it is not recognizing the device in fastboot. I tried replacing the adb.exe, fastboot.exe files you included and that was no help. Any ideas?
Am I right in thinking that this will recover a KF2 that has the red triangle. I used Rom Toolbox to change the RAM settings, set the SD boost and change the font. When it rebooted I got the red triangle. Rebooting and pushing the power button 5 times reboots to the red triangle again.
Wondering if I should try this or just contact Amazon.
EDIT: The kindle didn't even register on my PC any more. adb devices doesn't list anything anymore either so I think it's truly gone. I think 4 days is a record for me.
Sent using my Jelly fingers.
chronicfathead said:
Am I right in thinking that this will recover a KF2 that has the red triangle. I used Rom Toolbox to change the RAM settings, set the SD boost and change the font. When it rebooted I got the red triangle. Rebooting and pushing the power button 5 times reboots to the red triangle again.
Wondering if I should try this or just contact Amazon.
EDIT: The kindle didn't even register on my PC any more. adb devices doesn't list anything anymore either so I think it's truly gone. I think 4 days is a record for me.
Sent using my Jelly fingers.
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Factory cable?
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Work this on Windows?
Alin1997 said:
Work this on Windows?
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Not for me.
Sent from my myTouch_4G_Slide using xda premium
Thanks for making this tut. Yesterday I couldn't figure out how to flash my system back because It was too big. This method worked.
Been looking for instructions on how to use the backup.sh, and I finally found them. Follow the instructions here to use the backup.sh located in the first post of this thread. DO NOT USE the backup.sh listed on the linked post.
Use this Backup.sh file: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1544517&d=1354900827
Follow the backup info here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32636163&postcount=1
None of my work, just thought it would help to make it easier to find.
The first time I ran the script, I could only see 4 zipped files. I copied those off and then ran the script again. The second time I couldn't see any files in the kindlebackups folder when using my PC, but I could see all the backups using ES File Manager. I ended up copying them to the downloads folder, and then I could see them from my PC.
This works great but the op could use some organization. Took me a good while to Find the file but once I got it worked like a charm.
MisterSir69 said:
This works great but the op could use some organization. Took me a good while to Find the file but once I got it worked like a charm.
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ima fix that. I'm going to re-write this post. No idea if the OP will use my revision, but I did it for FMKilo and Powerpoint45 so far.
As a side note, if anyone else posts a main dev topic and wants me to do the layout and whatnot, let me know and I will. I don't mind doing it and making things clear for people since I have the time to do so
iytrix said:
ima fix that. I'm going to re-write this post. No idea if the OP will use my revision, but I did it for FMKilo and Powerpoint45 so far.
As a side note, if anyone else posts a main dev topic and wants me to do the layout and whatnot, let me know and I will. I don't mind doing it and making things clear for people since I have the time to do so
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lol, actually working at work...
fmkilo said:
lol, actually working at work...
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Pfffffffft. I actually may have to start doing that sadly. I could still re-write 2-3 posts a day though (4 days a week while I'm at work) so even if we got a bunch of devs and I re-wrote all the posts, still do-able haha. Today or this weekend I want to get a bunch of color codes so I can get nice themes going for people. Yours is red, PPT teal/blue, and this one is purple but I think it would need neat to have each dev having their own color scheme. Maybe I'm just odd though.
iytrix said:
Pfffffffft. I actually may have to start doing that sadly. I could still re-write 2-3 posts a day though (4 days a week while I'm at work) so even if we got a bunch of devs and I re-wrote all the posts, still do-able haha. Today or this weekend I want to get a bunch of color codes so I can get nice themes going for people. Yours is red, PPT teal/blue, and this one is purple but I think it would need neat to have each dev having their own color scheme. Maybe I'm just odd though.
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sounds good to me...
I hated to always have a whole android library installed so here is a protable ADB version. (only 10mb including the drivers)
Steps:
1. Download (http://d-h.st/k70)
2. Unzip.
3. Install driver (Driver version from: 30-01-2014)
4. CMD to the folder and run ADB
Driver problems?
Follow this topic:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2513339 (thanks 1wayjonny)
Thanks for this! It's cool that the kit you linked supports the big three platforms as well.
You mentioned going to the thread you linked at the bottom of your post if you need drivers, but there appear to be drivers bundled with it.
Melamunna said:
Thanks for this! It's cool that the kit you linked supports the big three platforms as well.
You mentioned going to the thread you linked at the bottom of your post if you need drivers, but there appear to be drivers bundled with it.
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Yea ignor those just some test stuff I was working on (also don't try the boot.img)
gkillerx said:
Yea ignor those just some test stuff I was working on (also don't try the boot.img)
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Do you want a ZIP without the boot.img and drivers?
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Do you want a ZIP without the boot.img and drivers?
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No need to. I will make an all in one portable package for the nexus 5 give me a sec.
Updated first post.
Thanks mods for placing this is the right section
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
Can I use this tool with any Android version (eg 4.4, 5.1)? With any ROM (Stock, CyanogenMod, Carbon etc…)?
Drivers apart, can I use this tool with any devices?
Nice one mate, thank you!
Hi mates, please help.
I have just update my girlfriends HTC One M7.
It was a 4.2 Android version from ARHD. I didn't notice that I needed to update Recovery in order to run new ROMs and now is looping in HTC logos.
The problem is that Fastboot isn't working with Windows 8.1 (I've been hours trying different drivers).
ADB is working right, but I can not install RECOVERY.IMG throught recovery or sideload.
I was thinking in installing through sideload an old ROM that works with my Recovery but I can not find any.
¿Any other solution?
¿A factory reset will work?
Thanks,
I'm in a hurry, i'm leaving soon and i do not like to let her with a brick mobile.
SergiNS said:
Hi mates, please help.
I have just update my girlfriends HTC One M7.
It was a 4.2 Android version from ARHD. I didn't notice that I needed to update Recovery in order to run new ROMs and now is looping in HTC logos.
The problem is that Fastboot isn't working with Windows 8.1 (I've been hours trying different drivers).
ADB is working right, but I can not install RECOVERY.IMG throught recovery or sideload.
I was thinking in installing through sideload an old ROM that works with my Recovery but I can not find any.
¿Any other solution?
¿A factory reset will work?
Thanks,
I'm in a hurry, i'm leaving soon and i do not like to let her with a brick mobile.
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Win 8.1 does not work with lower hboots. You should try a Win 7 computer or Linux on USB.
HOW TO USE LINUX FOR FASTBOOT & ADB VIA USB
This guide originally posted by @Danny201281
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54272479&postcount=219Linux is your friend; if your drivers are not working the chances of getting them working again without the phone booting are slim. But Linux doesn't need drivers to talk to your device.
Go here: http://www.pendrivelinux.com/ and download Universal USB Installer – Easy as 1 2 3
Then go here: http://releases.ubuntu.com/12.04/ and download Ubuntu from the first link at the top that says PC (Intel x86) desktop CD
Then use these files to create a bootable Linux USB drive with at least a 2 GB persistent file for storing files. You'll also probably need to change your boot settings in the computers bios to boot from USB.
MOVING YOUR FILES TO UBUNTU
Once booted you should be at a screen with options to "Try Ubuntu” or "Install Ubuntu". We don’t need to Install anything so just choose "Try Ubuntu" and the computer will boot to the Ubuntu Desktop (If you get a popup saying "system has encountered an error" or something similar just cancel and ignore it, it should have no effect on what we need to do as it is due to missing Linux OS updates we don’t need). On the left of the screen you'll see the Dock. Open the orange folder icon near the top this is the Home folder. It’s where we need to put any files we need to work with such as a rom.zip you want to push to the device or recovery.img files for flashing.
To get your files here is a simple drag and drop process. In the top left of the Home folder you'll see the drive structure of you pc under devices. Choose your PCs hard drive and Right-Click then" Open in a new window". Locate your .zip or .img files and drag them into the home folder. Now wait for the copy process to complete and rename them for easier typing later, e.g., rom.zip, firmware.zip or recovery.img etc.
USING ADB AND FASTBOOT
First you need to install adb fastboot; this is easy just 3 commands in the terminal. Thanks to Webupd8 team.
Code:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:nilarimogard/webupd8
Code:
sudo apt-get update
Code:
sudo apt-get install android-tools-adb android-tools-fastboot
Make sure your connected to the internet and press Ctrl+Alt+T to open the terminal then type or copy and paste the above commands one at a time waiting for each to complete their output. It may seem to have stopped at times but be patient when the prompt returns to normal enter the next command and when there all done you’re ready to use adb and fastboot.
Once you've moved all the files you need to the home folder that’s it you’re ready to go. Close everything down on the desktop (optional) and press Ctrl+Alt+T this will open the terminal now connect your phone with the USB cable. All fastboot commands need to have the "sudo" prefix added at the start, e.g.
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img becomes sudo fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot devices becomes sudo fastboot devices
However, adb should work basically the same as on windows. If you do have problems with normal adb commands adding “sudo” can help here as well.
If you get "no permissions ?????????" when trying to use adb, type:
Code:
killall adb
Disconnect the phone for a few seconds, then reconnect and type:
Code:
sudo adb devices
adb should now work as normal without the sudo prefix.
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majmoz said:
Win 8.1 does not work with lower hboots. You should try a Win 7 computer or Linux on USB.
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¿Isn't just easier to flash an old ROM that doesn't need TWRP 2.6 or higher?
I'm not used into Linux
Thanks a lot, please give any alternative you know.
SergiNS said:
¿Isn't just easier to flash an old ROM that doesn't need TWRP 2.6 or higher?
I'm not used into Linux
Thanks a lot, please give any alternative you know.
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Yes, if you can find an older ROM that doesn't require an updated custom recovery. However, you wanted to update your girlfriends ROM and in order to do that you will need the newer custom recovery!
The other option, if you can find a newer RUU you could flash that and possibly Win 8.1 will work with the higher hboot.
Personally, Linux is not that difficult and if you follow the instructions posted you will not have an issue.
majmoz said:
Yes, if you can find an older ROM that doesn't require an updated custom recovery. However, you wanted to update your girlfriends ROM and in order to do that you will need the newer custom recovery!
The other option, if you can find a newer RUU you could flash that and possibly Win 8.1 will work with the higher hboot.
Personally, Linux is not that difficult and if you follow the instructions posted you will not have an issue.
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I'm installing it on a pendrive right now.
Hope is easy.
Is taking time "Creating a persistent File"
As it seems, I can get files from HDD from Ubuntu isn't it?
Thanks
SergiNS said:
I'm installing it on a pendrive right now.
Hope is easy.
Is taking time "Creating a persistent File"
As it seems, I can get files from HDD from Ubuntu isn't it?
Thanks
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Yes you will be able to access files on your pc's harddrive from the Linux pendrive. But it's better to copy them to the Linux home folder as in my guide before flashing. This is why you need the persistent file. It's like a Virtual Hard drive on your usb stick
Otherwise it will complicate flashing with long file paths needed for the adb and fastboot commands.
Just follow my mini guide and you'll be fine
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Danny201281 said:
Yes you will be able to access files on your pc's harddrive from the Linux pendrive. But it's better to copy them to the Linux home folder as in my guide before flashing. This is why you need the persistent file. It's like a Virtual Hard drive on your usb stick
Otherwise it will complicate flashing with long file paths needed for the adb and fastboot commands.
Just follow my mini guide and you'll be fine
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Thanks a lot mate.
Right now is all done.
I will keep Ubuntu in my pendrive, it can help me in many ways.
Thanks for the guide and for the quick answers.
Always a pleasure to be in this forum.
SergiNS said:
Thanks a lot mate.
Right now is all done.
I will keep Ubuntu in my pendrive, it can help me in many ways.
Thanks for the guide and for the quick answers.
Always a pleasure to be in this forum.
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Your welcome. Glad it got you out of trouble, Linux ain't so scary eh! [emoji12]
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