Database Develop

[RECOVERY][MOD][Wildfire][02-Nov-2011] Clockwork 5.0.2.7.111102

First of all, this is not my work. I only compiled it.
This is the usual ClockworkMod recovery, compiled from the CM7 sources with additions/modifications by j_r0dd. What I've done is only to compile it for the HTC Wildfire. For details, check out the link to j_r0dd's original thread for the Nexus S.
The credits go to Koush for the recovery itself and to j_r0dd for the modifications. Can be installed with unrEVOked. Installs and works well according to users in this thread. Off-mode charging works according to t0mas_.
j_r0dd said:
This is based on the latest CM7 source which I modified for myself. I take no credit for the recovery whatsoever, but I will take all the blame for my mods . We all know this is Koush's hard work. Just some things were driving me crazy personally. First was the confirmation menu. I really got sick of scrolling through all those "No"s just to flash something, so i changed it for me personally and just thought I would share. I also created a proper wipe menu. I got sick of some wipes in the main menu and the rest in the "advanced" menu. I made this more Amon_RA like. See the attached screenshot for my changes. That change has led to a few others by me. flash with fastboot or flash_image. THESE ARE NOT IN ROM MANAGER. Also if you have an issue with this take it up with me NOT Koush.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Original Nexus S thread with changelog here.
Download:
recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.7.111102-j_r0dd_mod-buzz.zip
(old) recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.7.111027-j_r0dd_mod-buzz.zip
Change log:
02-Nov-2011 (v5.0.2.7):
Merged 5.0.2.7 sources from CM7 repo again (some bugfixes)
Added option to wipe cache partition and dalvik cache at the same time
27-Oct-2011 (v5.0.2.7):
Merged 5.0.2.7 sources from CM7 repo (support for internal/external sdcard in backup/restore)
07-Oct-2011 (v5.0.2.6):
Rearranged wipe menu to avoid accidental factory wipes
Added "Reboot Bootloader"
Moved SD Card partitioning into a function of its own for both int/ext SD card
Merged 5.0.2.6 sources from CM7 repo
Added a menu choice of ext2/ext3/ext4 when partitioning SD card
25-Sep-2011 (v5.0.2.3):
Updated to j_r0dd's 5.0.2.3 version. Currently no changes made by myself.
17-Jun-2011 (v4.0.0.5):
Moved the "Wipe data/factory reset" to the bottom of the wipe menu to reduce the risk of accidental factory wipes.
19-Jun-2011 (v4.0.0.5):
Added "Reboot bootloader" option in advanced menu.
Added the ext4 modifications kindly supplied by roalex. Needs testing. Please make a proper nandroid backup with a proven working recovery version before trying this.
20-Jun-2011 (v4.0.0.5):
Added "Show log" in the advanced menu. This can help when reporting errors here. Use it.
21-Jun-2011 (v4.0.0.5.z110621):
Reverted and correctly added roalex's ext4 additions.
Modified recovery.fstab for ext4 support on some devices.
23-Jun-2011 (v4.0.0.5.z110623):
Removed NULL ext3 in recovery.fstab to hopefully get ext4 working properly.
06-Jul-2011 (v4.0.0.5.z110706):
Added "Advanced backup". Now you can backup/restore individual partitions.
Some other commits from other devs in github
Changed file limit from 10000 to 50000 in unyaffs. Should help when restoring large data partitions fails.
17-Jul-2011 (v4.0.1.0.110717):
Rebased completely on j_r0dd's 4.0.1.0 source and removed roalex's ext4 additions, as it wasn't working for everyone. Now trying with the original ext4 support which is included in CWM.
20-Jul-2011 (v4.0.1.4.110720):
Bug fixes
Disclaimer
These recoveries are compiled using the latest commits from koush, j_r0dd and others. That means they haven't been thoroughly tested and might have minor/major issues. I take no responsibility for any damages this thing might cause, but most things should work as intended. If you want something guaranteed to work, I think you should stick with one of the older versions.
Source code available here.

Flash like a normal ROM ?

Use it with unrevoked then custom recovery in the menu and use the image file in the zip

If you're testing it, let me know if it works.
Sent from my Nexus S using Tapatalk

does this include off mode charging fix?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1014498

Well my phone was installed and works well ...

t0mas_ said:
does this include off mode charging fix?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1014498
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No idea. It depends on the CM7 3.2.0.0 recovery source code. I didn't change anything, and I'm quite sure j_r0dd didn't touch this.

cse.10100 said:
Well my phone was installed and works well ...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Great! Updating the OP.

thanks, i'll try this out when i find time

one silly question. I use as recovery clockwork 2.xxxx version for a long time now since I first rooted my device with Unrevoked tool. If I flash this new recovery or any other recovery with unrevoked will it create another superuser option that will conflict with the one that was created from the first root?

aggourodolmas said:
one silly question. I use as recovery clockwork 2.xxxx version for a long time now since I first rooted my device with Unrevoked tool. If I flash this new recovery or any other recovery with unrevoked will it create another superuser option that will conflict with the one that was created from the first root?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well, the recovery image itself doesn't touch superuser, but unrevoked will. I belive that you might be downgrading the superuser binary, but (at least for CM7) a reflash with the same zip without wiping anything should restore the superuser binary that was included in your ROM. It should work on other ROMs as well, as long as they're not wiping /data or /sd-ext while flashing for some reason. Make a nandroid backup before you consider flashing this recovery, that's my advice.

Can anyone confirm if this supports off mode charging?

s0ulbl5d3 said:
Can anyone confirm if this supports off mode charging?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Not sure where to look, but maybe one can search for this in some type of changelog for the official cwm repository.

s0ulbl5d3 said:
Can anyone confirm if this supports off mode charging?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
works for me

How can i update this clockwork image,i cant see the image in clockworkmod,i just can see zip files.

rseke said:
How can i update this clockwork image,i cant see the image in clockworkmod,i just can see zip files.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You need to use unrevoked to flash the .img file.

ok but how,what i must to do ?
i cant find step by step manual fot clockworkmod update from img file.

rseke said:
ok but how,what i must to do ?
i cant find step by step manual fot clockworkmod update from img file.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=12548919&postcount=26
Unrevoked 3.14 can be found in the same thread on the first page.

Thanx for fast reply and for help.

I have one problem now,mu super user app not working how can i fix that,i cant enter to superuser app to update su binary,force close.

[STOCK][C6602&C6603][4.2.2] Update to 10.3.A.0.423 [Rooted & XZDualRecovery][LB/UB]

[STOCK][C6602&C6603][4.2.2] Update to 10.3.A.0.423 [Rooted & XZDualRecovery][LB/UB]
Requirements:
Flashtool by @Androxyde
XZDualRecovery 2.5 BETA
Current FW version: 10.1.A.1.350, 10.1.A.1.434, 10.1.1.A.1.253 or 10.1.1.A.1.307 all can be updated!
Special features:
Superuser integrated in system, FULL root, no reboots when remounting /system RW!
XZDualRecovery 2.5 BETA (CWM 6.0.3.2 & TWRP 2.5.0.0) pre-installed;
Tailored FTF to minimize the chance of accidental system wiping!
No need to clear caches!
@shem2409 created a nice youtube video guide to assist you in your work, be sure to check this post for it! Thanks m8!
In the following guide I suggest you use an external SDCard but that's just good practice, you can use your internal storage or even an USB OTG storage device in TWRP if you like to install, that's no problem!... If you are modding and the likes, best is to have an external sdcard, just for safeties sake.
C6602: How to update to 10.3.A.0.423:
NOTE: STICK TO THIS ORDER AND STEPS!!
For C6602: Download C6602.flashable.423.zip (Bittorrent: 686MB) and C6602_10.3.A.0.423-stripped.ftf (15MB), save it somewhere you remember;
Put 'C6602.flashable.423.zip' on (the external) SDcard1;
Put 'C6602_10.3.A.0.423-stripped.ftf' inside the Flashtool/firmwares folder;
Create a backup of your phone in CWM or TWRP and don't forget to backup the contents of 'SDCard0';
Flash 'C6602.flashable.423.zip' in TWRP, do not reboot but go back to the main menu, then go to reboot->power off;
Flash everything in 'C6602_10.3.A.0.423-stripped.ftf';
Reboot to system without clearing (dalvik-/)cache.
C6603: How to update to 10.3.A.0.423:
NOTE: STICK TO THIS ORDER AND STEPS!!
For C6603: Download C6603.flashable.423.zip (Bittorrent: 719MB) and C6603_10.3.A.0.423-stripped.ftf (15MB), save it somewhere you remember;
Put 'C6603.flashable.423.zip' on (the external) SDcard1;
Put 'C6603_10.3.A.0.423-stripped.ftf' inside the Flashtool/firmwares folder;
Create a backup of your phone in CWM or TWRP and don't forget to backup the contents of 'SDCard0';
Flash 'C6603.flashable.423.zip' in TWRP, do not reboot but go back to the main menu, then go to reboot->power off;
Flash everything in 'C6603_10.3.A.0.423-stripped.ftf';
Reboot to system without clearing (dalvik-/)cache.
The first boot will be considerably slower and after a long wait at the boot animation you will see Android optimizing the apps on your phone.
After updating your NFC firmware and some update information has been displayed, all is done!
I have done this myself, using my own method and I have not found any problem yet, again! :fingers-crossed:
Enjoy! :victory:
Known XZDualRecovery Issues:
TWRP Usage warning: It seems TWRP 2.5.0.0 has issues with the internal storage, which seem related to the changes made to support encrypted storage volumes... This means the internal storage sometimes shows up almost empty (just folders) and no files. Try to use CWM when that happens.
Busybox Updater/Installer: If you have XZDualRecovery installed, un-install any Busybox updating app/tool as most if not all of them will install a version of busybox which does not support the lzma compression applets XZDualRecovery depends on. The version installed together with XZDualRecovery is very stable and I have yet to hear anyone complain about it's stability.
How to report errors:
Please, before shouting out "It doesn't work!!1!" or "I lost root!" or even "My phone reboots when remounting /system RW!!" try the following:
Restore a /system ONLY using any means you are familiar with so you can try again.
Root it using [Z][ROOT] DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit.
Install XZDualRecovery and then try to update again using TWRP. This time you can skip the FTF as it has already done it's job.
If it still fails something from there on: LOGS!!.
NOTE: The important ones can be found in /cache/recovery and in /tmp/XZDualRecovery, pack them up and send them to me.
Thank you
Flashable ROM Mutator:
Download AROMA ROM Mutator 0.14
This (former patch package) uses AROMA to create a user friendly menu to choose between updates to be installed.
If you want to switch from SuperSU (default in this ROM) to SuperUser (Be careful, SuperUser is incompatible with 4.2.2!) you can use this to make the change.
If you have the reboot problem when trying to remount /system writable, you can reinstall the superuser app of your preference, it's installation includes the latest patch.
If you are missing /system/bin/chargemon.stock and you want to be able to charge your phone while it's turned off.
Flash using one of the recoveries!
Version 0.13 and upwards is using AROMA 2.70B1 or better, the below warning can be ignored for now. Let me know how it performs!
AROMA Warning: AROMA currently works best in TWRP but even there it has some issues on the Z/ZL. It sometimes does not start up correctly or it has a 'sticky button' issue. It makes it a little less easy to use but this will be fixed in time. It is a combination problem caused by the new hardware and incompatibility with it and the fact the recoveries both have been updated considerably to work on the latest phones, causing issues with some functionality of AROMA.
If it hangs when trying to start, reboot your phone and try again.
If it has the sticky buttons, press the button again to activate.
You can avoid the sticky buttons by pressing them for about half a second (that means not too short and not too long). It will work, it's just showing a bug associated with the latest recoveries.
The Samsung S4, HTC One and One X and the Nexus 4 & 7 show the same issues. For them AROMA sometimes crashes, this is an issue i have not yet observed on the Z/ZL.
Thanks go to @Androxyde for the FTF creation, cheers m8!

nice! so does that mean we dont need to factory wipe before upgrading? I thought if we go across versions (4.1.2 > 4.2.2) you gotta wipe all your stuff first.

After flashing the stripped ftf, the phone doesn't go into recovery. It shows green light, Sony logo and nothing else. Then it just reboot again. Already tried downloaing the file and flashing again. still the same problem.

Ya, I need manual install dual boot to access back to CWM/TWRP then just can install but the preinstall superuser root is not working at all.
Root working back by installing DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit (v15) - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2327472

Is there any reason why the dalvik cache are not wiped in this release process?
Is it simply a speed/optimisation thing, or will it cause issues if it happens?

Comming from PAC... Do i need to install other Stock rom before update or just use the instructions above? thanks.

Ok, so this is what ive done to get this to boot, on existing rom with recovery installed I flashed the .432.zip, obviously it bootlooped, but then flashed the ftf file which got the rom to boot. Then rooted and installed recovery as Andrewtst has linked to above.
Cheers.

Can't download the zip and ftf file, doesnt work, anyone can confirm that? can you reuploading or verify if is everything ok, thx for the work you done.

zanndoth said:
After flashing the stripped ftf, the phone doesn't go into recovery. It shows green light, Sony logo and nothing else. Then it just reboot again. Already tried downloaing the file and flashing again. still the same problem.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I got into the same problem, and cannot get out. Anyone has any advice?

please fix dead links

dopeee said:
nice! so does that mean we dont need to factory wipe before upgrading? I thought if we go across versions (4.1.2 > 4.2.2) you gotta wipe all your stuff first.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I found out with the leak by doomlord that it would be possible to update, no need to wipe, the official update works even better
lysp said:
Is there any reason why the dalvik cache are not wiped in this release process?
Is it simply a speed/optimisation thing, or will it cause issues if it happens?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It's meant as an update process and not wiping anything will make the ROM treat your phone as one that just got updated
Faelz said:
Comming from PAC... Do i need to install other Stock rom before update or just use the instructions above? thanks.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes, you need a stock ROM before you can flash this, I would not recommend updating your phone from PAC...
bungknees said:
Ok, so this is what ive done to get this to boot, on existing rom with recovery installed I flashed the .432.zip, obviously it bootlooped, but then flashed the ftf file which got the rom to boot. Then rooted and installed recovery as Andrewtst has linked to above.
Cheers.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
&
zanndoth said:
After flashing the stripped ftf, the phone doesn't go into recovery. It shows green light, Sony logo and nothing else. Then it just reboot again. Already tried downloaing the file and flashing again. still the same problem.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
&
chuazy said:
I got into the same problem, and cannot get out. Anyone has any advice?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have modified the guide a bit as i should have done before i posted it...
Restore the kernel to anything other then the 4.2.2 one and then try to flash the update package, after flashing the update, re-flash the kernel.
I made one error in my guide: If someone is not using the correct version of XZDualRecovery (2.5 BETA) then you lose recovery when on the 4.2.2 kernel. The correct steps order to prevent this from happening are now in the OP.

please fix dead links

calvinleeabc said:
please fix dead links
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
+1

After flashing this Rom, my data is still at Data/media but not on the default path, what should i do in this case? should i move the data from data/media to new location manually?

calvinleeabc said:
please fix dead links
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
buciupetru said:
Can't download the zip and ftf file, doesnt work, anyone can confirm that? can you reuploading or verify if is everything ok, thx for the work you done.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sorry guys, the server is under a heavy load at the moment... the webserver lost a few workers that ate up much of the cpu time. I've killed them all and restarted the webserver.
IF the problem was caused by that, it's solved now

lethalfriend said:
After flashing this Rom, my data is still at Data/media but not on the default path, what should i do in this case? should i move the data from data/media to new location manually?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No need: /data/media IS the 'new' location.

[NUT] said:
Sorry guys, the server is under a heavy load at the moment... the webserver lost a few workers that ate up much of the cpu time. I've killed them all and restarted the webserver.
IF the problem was caused by that, it's solved now
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
thanks:good:efficient

[NUT] said:
No need: /data/media IS the 'new' location.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
But strangely, my phone isn't detecting the media from the above path, its just showing the pictures form newly created DCIM folder which is on a different location

lethalfriend said:
But strangely, my phone isn't detecting the media from the above path, its just showing the pictures form newly created DCIM folder which is on a different location
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ooh... i now see what you mean... you are correct. I'll patch up the flashable package to do it automatically.
For you, use a file explorer to move the contents (skipping the 0 folder) of /data/media to /data/media/0/. Sorry man, i missed that completely on my phone

server stilll unreachable.

[Q] Installing multiple recoveries

Installed CWM 6.03.6-datamedia recovery to install CM11 (Milaq) 12/24 CM11 ROM build. And then did a nandroid backup and backed up apps and system data with TiBU.
Now I wish to install several other new Kit Kat experimental ROMs (Evervolv and invisiblek) to test how the updated Kernel upgrades are coming along.
To prepare for the Evervolv ROM I installed open-recovery TWRP 2.6.3.0 (Sep12-2013). Was very easy to install TWRP by renaming as uImage.TWRP and copying to /boot. (thanks for the info from nevertells)
But not sure how to install Invisiblek CWM update which supports SE Linux as required by invisiblek ROM.
cwm_selinux_6.0.5.4_datamedia.uImage
I renamed the new recovery as "uImage.cwm_selinux_6.0.5.4_dm" and moved to /boot. And indeed it appears in the moboot menu. But when I select it I observe the following error:
Loading '/boot/uImage.cwm_selinux_6.0.5.4_dm' ... OK
Checking uImage... Invalid Size
I've re-downloaded and re-installed twice and the issue repeats itself.
I do not wish to destroy my existing CWM 6.0.3.6 (non selinux) recovery install.
So is it possible to install the newer CWM recovery so both CWM recovery tools can coexist and be accessible via the moboot menu at the same time?

woodytrain said:
Installed CWM 6.03.6-datamedia recovery to install CM11 (Milaq) 12/24 CM11 ROM build. And then did a nandroid backup and backed up apps and system data with TiBU.
Now I wish to install several other new Kit Kat experimental ROMs (Evervolv and invisiblek) to test how the updated Kernel upgrades are coming along.
To prepare for the Evervolv ROM I installed open-recovery TWRP 2.6.3.0 (Sep12-2013). Was very easy to install TWRP by renaming as uImage.TWRP and copying to /boot. (thanks for the info from nevertells)
But not sure how to install Invisiblek CWM update which supports SE Linux as required by invisiblek ROM.
cwm_selinux_6.0.5.4_datamedia.uImage
I renamed the new recovery as "uImage.cwm_selinux_6.0.5.4_dm" and moved to /boot. And indeed it appears in the moboot menu. But when I select it I observe the following error:
Loading '/boot/uImage.cwm_selinux_6.0.5.4_dm' ... OK
Checking uImage... Invalid Size
I've re-downloaded and re-installed twice and the issue repeats itself.
I do not wish to destroy my existing CWM 6.0.3.6 (non selinux) recovery install.
So is it possible to install the newer CWM recovery so both CWM recovery tools can coexist and be accessible via the moboot menu at the same time?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Your /boot partition does not have enough space for cwm_selinux_6.0.5.4_datamedia.ulmage, and you will need to clean up your /boot partition to make room for it.

goog888 said:
Your /boot partition does not have enough space for cwm_selinux_6.0.5.4_datamedia.ulmage, and you will need to clean up your /boot partition to make room for it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I tried "cwm_selinux_6.0.5.4_datamedia.uImage", but it does not work with uImage.CyanogenMod. It caused this error "Checking uImage. Invalid Size", and I had to restore the backup to fix the issue.
However, I found out that Flemmard's "openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.0-tenderloin-selinux.zip" can work very well with Invisblek's "cm-11-20131227-UNOFFICIAL-tenderloin.zip".
1. You should be able to flash Invisbleh's ROM over Milag's build to get 3.4 kernel.
2. The known black box issue has been fixed.
3. Playing video on YouTube could cause system reboot occasionally.

I have decided to go back to 10.2.
I am waiting for a cm11 release which includes a more stable 3.4 kernel.

Actually "cwm_selinux_6.0.5.4_datamedia.uImage" is functional, after I cleaned up my /boot folder.
And because it supports datamedia, it can restore my cm10.2 backup without any issue.

goog888 said:
Actually "cwm_selinux_6.0.5.4_datamedia.uImage" is functional, after I cleaned up my /boot folder.
And because it supports datamedia, it can restore my cm10.2 backup without any issue.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
How did u clean it up?

Moody66 said:
How did u clean it up?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
My /boot folder didn't have enough space for two different CWM.
You will need to download the free application "Rom Toolbox Lite" from the Store.
First I backed up and removed the original uImage.ClockworkMod (rev 6.0.3.6) from the /boot folder to save 5.8MB.
Then Invisiblek's "cwm_selinux_6.0.5.4_datamedia.uImage" (7.1MB) is renamed to uImage.ClockworkMod and "moved" to /boot folder.

Thanks. Recovery is driving me nuts. So many roms. Each wanting a different recovery. I try to help by testing rooms but I guess I will just stick to one as its to difficult to keep up with them all. Had to Webos doctor several times this week. Back to mom data media for me. Thanks again!

[ROOT][Kernel][TWRP] repack of the stock kernel with dm-verity and SONY RIC off

Changelog:
V5.23 Fix for Android 6 (Freeze on boot logo)
Installation of kcal kernel module for supported kernels. Get the app from https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software-hacking/dev-kcal-advanced-color-control-t3032080
V5.22 Bug in the vendor overlay creation. Existing directories (like /vendor/bin) have not been replicated correctly
V5.21 Fix issue when running on Linux (some CR/LF)
Patch libsepol in bootimg for backwards compatibility with Android 6
V5.20 Support for superuser as an alternative to SuperSU (https://github.com/phhusson/Superuser)
Fix for the missing internal storage link in TWRP
V5.11 Support for Android 7.0
Fix in the overlay layout which could prevent some libraries from loading and cause battery drain
V5.1 Support for Android 7.0
Updated bootimg to deal with Android 7.0 policies
New tool inside bootimg for adding new contexts to binary file contexts
New system overlay layout due to a more restrictive linker in Android 7
V5.0 New system overlay method using the /vendor directory. As this directory is also in the library search path even libraries can be easily replaced without modifying the system partition
System-less SuperSU integration improved (Version 2.76 or higher recommended)
System-less xposed integration (using the standard distribution)
Support for 32.A.0.253
V4.51 Fix for awk script for Linux kernel version detection when running on Linux
V4.5 Fixed adb and mtp file access in TWRP for 32.2.A.0.224
V4.42 Added support for Z2 (Sirius) and TWRP fstab fix for leo and aries (thanks to waleedsq81)
V4.41 Fixed issue with Y/N choice on non-english Windows. Added support for Z3 (leo)
V4.4 Support for Z3+/Z4, Tablet Z2, Tablet Z3 and Tablet Z4 added (Z4 still has an issue with TWRP, but DRM fix works)
SuperSU integration reworked in order to need less SELinux exceptions and to be more secure
All tasks can now be individually selected. Therefore there is no separate DRM only script required
V4.31 Renabled Z5P (satsuki) and Z5C (suzuran) for TWRP and drmfix
V4.3 Support for older Lollipop added
Script execution for Linux fixed
V4.24 Fix for for a bug in SuperSU integration in V4.23
V4.23 Fix for repacking 3rd party kernel (Some permissions were on custom directories were lost)
V4.22 Bugfix for readta (flash_dk reported unit not)
V4.21 Fix for the Linux binary of bootimg
V4.2 Updated TWRP to 3.0.2
V4.1
Fix for WideWine (if you have your device key) Thanks a lot to goofnorf101 for testing
unpackinitfs and makeinitfs in my bootimg tool now maintain date/time of files correctly
Automatic SuperSU installation
V4.0
Fix for older kernels (Lollipop)
Binary for Linux (The older version had the ARM version packaged)
Device is not stored in the kernel image anymore
TWRP updated to version 3.0.1
FAQ - Please read
Is is possible to have root with locked bootloader?
Short answer: no
Long answer: The locked bootloader only boots unmodified kernel packages signed by Sony. The stock kernel only mounts unmodified /system partitions (dm-veritiy) -> No modification without unlocking
So any change to the kernel (like this script) or system partition requires unlocked bootloader
What is dm-verity?
A hash checksum on all blocks of a filesystem in order to verify the integrity
What is Sony RIC?
A protection to avoid mounting the root filesystem or system read/write
What happens if I unlock my bootloader
The device key (TA unit 0x1046b) will be wiped, which deactives everything DRM related. In addition a full wipe of your phone will be perfomed.
So extract your TA partition before with this great tool http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/iovyroot-temp-root-tool-t3349597 from zxz0O0
If you already unlocked the bootloader before, then at least the credentials will be restored, which will reactivate stuff like x-reality and camera de-noise
Why do I need to flash my device key?
Without your device only some functions can be reactivated, like x-reality. Other functions like widevine do not work with out your device key.
How do I enter TWRP recovery?
Restart your phone and press the volume key up as soon as the LED switches to yellow
I want to use a custom kernel with the DRM fix
Just say "N" to all other options. Nevertheless be prepared for problems if the custom kernel does not match your Android version.
What should I do if there is an update to this script?
First check if you really need to run this update by checking the changelog. E.g. if it says binary for Linux fixed and you are using Windows then probably you don't care. If you did not change your Android version then all you have to do is to update the kernel package with fastboot flash boot. If you do not use the automatic SuperSU integration then you have to reinstall SuperSU in TWRP.
This tool repacks an existing kernel package (usually the stock kernel) in order to make it rootable and adds TWRP recovery as well. Version 4 has been succesfully tested with LP and MM.
In particular it adresses the following issues:
DM-Verity: Android is now using dm-verity to verfy the integrity of the system partition. Until you switch it off your phone won't boot after modifying /system
SONY RIC: RIC is blocking the write access to the system partition
DRM Keys: After unlocking the bootloader your device key is wiped, which deactivates some functionaliy. E.g. x-reality, denoise in camera aso.
Recompiling the kernel is not required as only the init ramdisk needs to be modified. You can run these scripts either in Windows or Linux.
Thanks to the excellent work of zxz0O0 you can now backup the TA partition before unlocking the bootloader with this tool http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/iovyroot-temp-root-tool-t3349597
If you managed to backup your TA partition before you unlocked the bootloader then this version will fully reactivate your keys as well. (many thanks to addicted1900 for helping me with the testing)
As there has been some confusion I would like to point out one more time that you cannot run any kernel package which is not signed by Sony without unlocking the bootloader. So this works only with unlocked bootloader.
As it seems that it is not clear to everyone I also want to mention that <...> is a placeholder. E.g. <extracted kernel> means that you should replace it with then name of your extracted kernel, which could be kernel.elf
There was a report that having SuperSU in the system partition installed may lead to a bootloop. Therfore you shoud first install the bootimage created by this script and then install SuperSU afterwards, as it will then use the system-less strategy.
In order to use these scripts you need the kernel boot image of your current version. There two different ways to obtain it:
Method1:
If you have a .ftf image then open it with zip application (7Zip, WinZip, Windows Compressed Folder) and extract kernel.sin. Afterwards use Flashtool -> Tools -> SIN Editor to extract the kernel. You should end up with the boot image with extension .elf.
Method2:
Run your favourite recovery and connect via
Code:
adb -d shell
Now run
Code:
find /dev -name boot
dd if=<output of the find command before> of=/sdcard/kernel.img
Once you have the kernel image you are ready to use the script.
The newest version support superuser as an alternative to SuperSU. This is available open source and can be verified. In order to integrated you need the current superuser.zip from http://superuser.phh.me/superuser.zip and to be install the app afterwards from Google Play (look for superuser phh) or build it yourself from github.
To integrate the kernel part just place superuser.zip in the rootkernel directory.
You can also still use SuperSU, although it is causing a huge battery draining on my Z5 with Android 7.0 If you place SuperSU in the same directory (SuperSU*.zip, case sensitive) then it will be also installed automatically . It did all the tests with 2.76, but newer versions should work as well. Please be aware that you can not update SuperSU within the application. For a newer SuperSU version you need to rerun the script.
If you want to integrate xposed as well just place the distribution for you device and Android version in the same directory. (e.g. xposed-v86-sdk23-arm64.zip). Only support with Android 6.0 (sdk 23) and higher.
xPosed for Android 7.0+ is still not available.
Code:
rootkernel <extracted kernel> boot.img
You are prompted for several choices:
Sony RIC is enabled. Disable?
I prefer not to disable it in order to keep my phone more secure. Unfortunately there are a lot of bad guys in this world and SELinux and RIC still can save us if someone discovers a new kernel exploit.
Sony RIC basically prevents mounting the /system partition for write. You can still modify it in recovery of of course, but if you require write access to /system without entering recovery then you need to disable it.
Install TWRP recovery? Here you should say yes unless you are trying to patch a non-stock kernel, which comes already with a recovery
Install busybox? For security reasons I prefer not to install. In recovery you have it anyway. This choice is only available if you chose install TWRP
Found SuperSU-v....zip. Install? Integrates SuperSU. For this option to show up you have to place the SuperSU package into the same directory with the name SuperSU*.zip (case sensitive)
Found superuser.zip. Install? Integrates superuser. For this option to show up you have to place superuser.zip into the same directory (case sensitive)
# Make su permissive (Permits any action as su)? This only appears if you install superuser. Permissive means you can anything as root, without it is restricted mainly to file operations (sufficient for e.g. Titanium Backup)
Found xposed-v....zip. Install? Integrates xposed system-less. For this option to show up you have to place the xposed for your device and Android version into the same directory. (e.g. xposed-v86-sdk23-arm64.zip)
Install DRM fix? Installs the DRM fix. First it tries to use the device key which you flashed with flash_dk. If it does not exist it uses an alternative method which cannot fix everything (e.g. Widevine will not work, but X-reality, Camera denoise etc. will work)
Now put your phone into fastboot mode (Volume Up + connect USB) and then run:
To test it without actually flashing it:
Code:
fastboot boot boot.img
For flashing it:
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
If you managed to backup for TA partition before then you can reactivate your original device key as follows:
Code:
flash_dk <ta backup image> DK.ftf
Flashing this file with flashtool will write your device key to an alternative unit, from where the drmfix library will pick it up.
This is a one-time task. It will survive a complete reset of the phone or Android system upgrade. The device key has a length of just 16 bytes, so it is correct that the resulting DK.ftf has a size of only aprox. 500 bytes.
If you like my work you can buy me a coffee
Some background information:
There are two main tools involved (for both Android and Windows)
- busybox
Probably everyone knows it
- bootimg
A multicall binary with several tools for unpacking and packing the boot image as well as adapting the SELinux policy. Part of the code is written by me from scratch, some other parts are cherry picked from other projects. I will also provide the source for it. As Windows doesn't have softlinks I modified the tools for unpacking and packing the init ramdisk to write text files with __lnk__ at the end instead.

Would be great if someone shared E6653 stock .200 kernel boot.img or flashable zip so we can try this out

Funkmasterchilla said:
Would be great if someone shared E6653 stock .200 kernel boot.img or flashable zip so we can try this out
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Do you want the kernel.sin of stock . 200?

lordriguez said:
Do you want the kernel.sin of stock . 200?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I am downloading the whole firmware again from xperifirm. Thank you mate !
Edit: Working great! I'll stick to stock kernel now since Androplus' consumes more battery while asleep !
Edit2: I successfully flashed recoveries in command window from my PC but can't access TWRP at boot though, no LED flashing.
Edit3: Ok that's cuz there's no recovery boot script obviously, my bad. That's above my pay grade, if somebody is kind enough to create a stock. 200 with recoveries it'd be much appreciated PM me if so
Edit!: I flashed monx new stock based kernel
Thank you Tobias !

tobias.waldvogel said:
Hi everyone,
as most of you know, even after unlocking the bootloader there are a few more requirements before you can modify the system partition, i.e. install SuperSU, xposed etc.
- Android is now using dm-verity to verfy the integrity of the system partition. Until you switch it off your phone won't boot after modifying /system
- SONY RIC is blocking the write access to the system partition
The good news is, that it is not required to recompile the kernel. It is sufficent to modify the init scripts inside the init ram disk. So you can just stick to the stock kernel.
I created a package which precisely does this job for you. Just run it from TRWP after installing a new Android version
With this you don't have to wait anymore until someone creates the right kernel package for your phone
PS: It leaves a copy of the new boot image in the internal sdcard if you want to save it somewhere. (boot.img) It can be flashed with fastboot if required.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hmm... I don't understand what this zip file do with phone.... Can you explain more primitive for me?!
Is that for recover stock kernel with stock drm keys?! I understand correct?!

zavpasha said:
Hmm... I don't understand what this zip file do with phone.... Can you explain more primitive for me?!
Is that for recover stock kernel with stock drm keys?! I understand correct?!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Before you can start to install thing like SuperSU and xposed you have to change the kernel, otherwise your phone won't boot anymore. In the past you had to wait for someone to come up with a compatible kernel for your phone, now this package just converts your existing kernel.
Regarding the DRM please install the package from the DRM restore thread.

Funkmasterchilla said:
I am downloading the whole firmware again from xperifirm. Thank you mate !
Edit: Working great! I'll stick to stock kernel now since Androplus' consumes more battery while asleep !
Edit2: I successfully flashed recoveries in command window from my PC but can't access TWRP at boot though, no LED flashing.
Edit3: Ok that's cuz there's no recovery boot script obviously, my bad. That's above my pay grade, if somebody is kind enough to create a stock. 200 with recoveries it'd be much appreciated PM me if so
Edit!: I flashed monx new stock based kernel
Thank you Tobias !
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for the feedback. Future versions of this package will add TRWP as well. I am currently working on it.

tobias.waldvogel said:
Thanks for the feedback. Future versions of this package will add TRWP as well. I am currently working on it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
As promised the new package with TWRP is out

tobias.waldvogel said:
As promised the new package with TWRP is out
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Great work thanks ,
How would I go about disabling the vibration for recovery?
Sent from my E6653 using Tapatalk

Well, the script which checks if recovery should be started is bin/init inside the zip. If you don't like the vibrate then just remove the line and run the package again
Gesendet von meinem E6683 mit Tapatalk

huh, so it is possible to have 2 recoveries at the same time? (and why would anyone want 2 recoveries? )

Three Recoveries are als possible
CWM, Phils Touch & TWRP
Sent from my E6653 @ XDA Portal

Sorry for being noob.
I miss my Oneplus one where things were so easy.
After unlocking BL what do i do with this zip.
Is it going to Root my phone and Install TWRP?
Thanks for help.

I flash the v2 and i got bootloop. 4 time red LED and the phone reboot and all over again. What's the problem?

Hi Tobias,
can you please build a v2 for the z5 compact too?
thx
stiffmeister

FakeSmile said:
I flash the v2 and i got bootloop. 4 time red LED and the phone reboot and all over again. What's the problem?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
On which model did you use it and with which firmware version?
If you used flashtool before then you can just flash the kernel one more time (i.e. deselect everything else).

stiffmeister75 said:
Hi Tobias,
can you please build a v2 for the z5 compact too?
thx
stiffmeister
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This should work on Z5 compact with stock kernel as well, without any change.
In case of any issues you can flash the kernel again via flashtool
If it did not work you can pass me the generated boot.img from your interal sdcard for further analysis

hi tobias,
i didn't try the v2, because i thought, that the twrp recovery wouldn't be compatible.
but when you say it's ok, than i'll try it
br
stiffmeister

stiffmeister75 said:
hi tobias,
i didn't try the v2, because i thought, that the twrp recovery wouldn't be compatible.
but when you say it's ok, than i'll try it
br
stiffmeister
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I flashed zombie kernel without making backup of stock kernel, can you share it with me so I can try this method (I doubt it will work on zombie)
ps : I have .200 fw

tobias.waldvogel said:
On which model did you use it and with which firmware version?
If you used flashtool before then you can just flash the kernel one more time (i.e. deselect everything else).
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
E6653 on .200 firmware

Ramdisk Compression Exchanger - systemless SuperSU/root on non-gzipped ramdisks

Some of you might face the next error during systemless SuperSU install:
...
- Decompressing ramdisk
failed
--- Failure, aborting
*************************
IMPORTANT NOTICES
*************************
First reboot may take a
few minutes. It can also
...
This means that the ramdisk of your boot image was compressed in a non gzip format.
Unfortunately SuperSU can only decompress and tweak gzip compressed ramdisks up to now.
However i tried to make a little script that will uncompress your boot image/ramdisk and recompress it to gzip then after flashing SuperSU it recompresses the ramdisk to the original format.
This way one can achieve systemless root temporarily on such devices by installing SuperSU.
Idk maybe it can also be used for Magisk???
Download v1.1 (rce_univ.zip):
http://viid.me/qoESak
in case you face any proglems with the above version, try the old one v1.0 (rce_univ_1.0):
http://viid.me/qir1u5
How to:
Boot into TWRP 3.0.0 or above (never tested below) and install rce_univ.zip before and after SuperSU.zip!
Video: http://viid.me/quIbOi
Consider flashing Chainfire's Boot image signer (in case you get soft bricked after the above steps):
https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...signing-boot-images-android-verified-t3600606
Detailed description in comment nr.3 (https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70428981&postcount=3)
Supported ramdisk compressions:
bzip2, lz4, lzo, lzma, xz
Requirements:
Unlocked bootloader on most newer (marshmallow and lollipop) devices
Don't expect it to be working on every device!
The script is basically fool proof. I mean if anything goes wrong it will promt you and quit.
Then you can simply restore your boot partition (if you didn't forget to back it up) and boot up normally and deal with the non rooted idea...
Also it's not supposed to mess up anything that would cost you a hard brick. Soft brick is only possible if you forget to make backup of your boot image or if you get SuperSU intalled and rec_univ.zip cannot recompress your ramdisk (this is pretty much impossible anyways)
Naturally there are those Samsung and Sony devices with some tricky boot images... idk. Never tested but most likely not gonna work.
Probably there will be many devices on which there are not enough space to decompress and recompress ramdisks/boot images in TWRP.
In comment nr. 2 i will collect the devices that are compatible with this script and the method itself.
If you can't find your device there as i said it's fool proof but you better be careful! You can simply test it by backing up your boot images between each install and with the mount mtp function you put it on PC (you can't quit TWRP during the whole process - i mean during step 2) and with carliv image kitchen (https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/tool-cika-carliv-image-kitchen-android-t3013658) you check if you can unpack them normally.
Or if you don't care so much you just try and the worst case you reflash your framework...
If you are about to post any errors or complains do it the right way:
- attach recovery.log
- describe your device (model name, firmware version, ...)
- attach your boot image you backed up (upload it somewhere and link it)
If you are about to post a succesful attempt of a not yet added device:
- describe your device (model name, firmware version, ...)
- maybe link to its thread
No promises... and no responsibility i take... !!!
Please don't upload it anywhere else just use link to this thread!
I have to say thanks jcadduono for LazyFlasher boot image patcher script i used for the ramdisk compression exchanger and also thanks goes to Chainfire for SuperSU (especially for the boot image finder srcipt which is took from the SuperSU installer).
The xz archiver was used from XZ Utility For Android by Tukaani http://tukaani.org/xz/ - i hope he doesn't mind. Let me know if he does!

Supported devices until now:
Lg K8 - https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-k10/how-to/friendly-root-method-lg-k8-k10-t3531223
Lg K10 - https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-k10/how-to/friendly-root-method-lg-k8-k10-t3531223
Note 4 n910v (7.1.1 rom) https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72491391&postcount=18

Detailed description
Systemless root with SuperSU on devices with non gzip compressed ramdisk bootimage
0. Download rce_univ.zip from here: http://viid.me/qir1u5 and download SuperSU (latest or there are some cases that requires earlier versions): https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/stable-2016-09-01supersu-v2-78-release-t3452703 and put them on your sd card (external sd card is usually necessary since sometimes TWRP cannot decrypt your data partition/internal sd).
1. Unlock your bootloader
1.1. Additional step for those who has no "...device corrupt..." message during every boot up after unlocking bootloader on Marshmallow and some Lollipop devices(*)
- Boot into TWRP
- on the keep system read only? screen of the TWRP let it allow modifications (swipe!)
- reboot to System
- from now on you should have the message at every boot up
2. Boot into TWRP
- cancel decrypt data
- keep system read only
- go to Backup -> Backup your boot image! Maybe it comes handy later.
- go back from backup to install and install rce_univ.zip right after install SuperSUxxx.zip and then rce_univ.zip again.
- do not wipe anything during and after this step, just reboot! (this might take a while and a few bootloops...)
Video guide: http://viid.me/quIbOi
(3.) Verified boot?
In case of soft brick (or if you're sure you need the proper signature in the end of your boot partition - cos your device has verified boot) try flashing Chainfire's Boot image signer as a very last step before rebooting from TWRP:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...signing-boot-images-android-verified-t3600606
(*) on some devices if there is no "device corrupt" message at every boot up after bootloader unlock then anything you do or change in your boot image or system partition your device will not boot up anymore but turning off right after showing you that device corrupt message.
but if you do that trick as written in step 1.1 and that message appears at every boot up then most likely you're goot to go...
You can find some video guides on my thread for the above steps: https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-k10/how-to/friendly-root-method-lg-k8-k10-t3531223
Pricniple of the installer - rce_univ.zip
What the script does:
Install rce_univ.zip before SuperSU:
1. Finds the boot partition (same way as SuperSU)
2. Dumps the boot image and unpacks it
3. Determines the format the ramdisk was compressed in
4. Uncomresses it then recompresses to gzip (so SuperSU can handle it).
5. Repacks the boot image and flashes it back on boot partition
Here is where you install SuperSU
Install rce_univ.zip after SuperSU:
1. Finds the boot partition
2. Dumps the boot image and unpacks it
3. Reads back the original format of the ramdisk compression
4. Uncomresses it then recompresses the ramdisk with the original compression method(so now the device can handle it).
5. Repacks the boot image and flashes it back on boot partition
As about me:
I was not a complete noob when i started it however it took a lot of effort and time. If you care to understand a bit more what it's about and you want to follow my struggling this is where it started (you can click through the threads):
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/supersu-v2-66-installed-lz4-compressed-t3296508

didn't work at samsung galaxy S2, it only have 8Mb space at boot partition. any solution ?
edit i use LineageOS 14.1 (cm 14.1) android 7.1.1

haris1976 said:
didn't work at samsung galaxy S2, it only have 8Mb space at boot partition. any solution ?
edit i use LineageOS 14.1 (cm 14.1) android 7.1.1
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Can attach recovery log? And maybe boot image that you backed up in TWRP

this recovery log

haris1976 said:
this recovery log
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I can not fully open it (no editor can fully load it). Could you zip it and attach compressed or just attach again?

gottlasz said:
Can attach recovery log? And maybe boot image that you backed up in TWRP
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
back up boot from twrp
---------- Post added at 03:23 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:05 PM ----------
gottlasz said:
I can not fully open it (no editor can fully load it). Could you zip it and attach compressed or just attach again?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
maybe tommorow i have bad connection when upload recovery & boot with the zip

haris1976 said:
back up boot from twrp
---------- Post added at 03:23 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:05 PM ----------
maybe tommorow i have bad connection when upload recovery & boot with the zip
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Okay, you can send it in PM if you want...

gottlasz said:
Okay, you can send it in PM if you want...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
recovery & boot

haris1976 said:
this recovery log
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Now i could open the recovery log.
Unfortunately this part means that even if it's a 3.0.2 TWRP something is missing:
"- Found boot partition at: /dev/block/mmcblk0p5- Dumping & unpacking original boot image...WARNING: linker: /tmp/boot_repack/tools/armv7/unpackbootimg: unused DT entry: type 0x6ffffef5 arg 0x560"
Maybe you should try with a newer version of TWRP if there is one.
Or if you follow my older guide which was a manual unpacking and repaking with carliv image kitchen, that could work.
Check my old guide: https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-k10/how-to/twrp-root-lg-k8-k350n-t3475807
Anyways give me until tomorrow, ill take a look at the script maybe i can avoid this error.

gottlasz said:
Now i could open the recovery log.
Unfortunately this part means that even if it's a 3.0.2 TWRP something is missing:
"- Found boot partition at: /dev/block/mmcblk0p5- Dumping & unpacking original boot image...WARNING: linker: /tmp/boot_repack/tools/armv7/unpackbootimg: unused DT entry: type 0x6ffffef5 arg 0x560"
Maybe you should try with a newer version of TWRP if there is one.
Or if you follow my older guide which was a manual unpacking and repaking with carliv image kitchen, that could work.
Check my old guide: https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-k10/how-to/twrp-root-lg-k8-k350n-t3475807
Anyways give me until tomorrow, ill take a look at the script maybe i can avoid this error.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Same error for me on LG K8 4G Vodafone Spain (LGK350n, build MRA58K, MT6735, Android 6.0), i fix it change booting the TWRP image to k350n10f (k8_10f_twrp.img, https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-k10/development/recovery-twrp-3-0-2-lg-k8-k350-mtk-t3517894). It avoid for me" Error: Unpacking boot image failed!- Aborting..."
Works like a charm!!! thanks to gottlasz and XDA group!
sorry for my english

You should recompile all the used binaries as static, that should avoid a lot of issues.
Also, don't bother with older Samsung (everything before S3) and older Sony devices (not really sure until when). These use non-standard boot images that are very tricky to patch without outright recompiling. It can be done - I have done it in the past - but it is a major hassle and very errorprone.

Chainfire said:
You should recompile all the used binaries as static, that should avoid a lot of issues.
Also, don't bother with older Samsung (everything before S3) and older Sony devices (not really sure until when). These use non-standard boot images that are very tricky to patch without outright recompiling. It can be done - I have done it in the past - but it is a major hassle and very errorprone.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thank you Master!
I know about the compiling situation, however the problem is that i did not compile anything since the whole stuff is based on jcadduono's LazyFlasher. He compiled the binaries I only tweaked the script and added some stuff... i don't have the resources to compile. Now i'm collecting static binaries to exchange them in the installer in order to solve these compatibility issues.
Basically i just wanted to help some of those unfortunate as me who has lz4 or other compressed ramdisks and unable to intall SuperSU. Well..., at least a handful of them.

New version is up. A few TWRP related compatibility issues are solved.

gottlasz said:
New version is up. A few TWRP related compatibility issues are solved.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i test the new version but no luck
this is the recovery log

haris1976 said:
i test the new version but no luck
this is the recovery log
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
How far does supersu intaller goes?
I mean can it unpack your boot image?
Install only supersu and make a recovery log please.
I tried to unpack your boot image with carliv image kitchen and no luck...
I think supersu can't even unpack your boot image and then there is no chance to install it. Even if we could change the ramdisk compression...
Are you sure supersu intaller gives you the same error message as it is stated in the OP?
I believe you have a non standard boot image as chainfire talked about.

It works great on 7.1.1 roms on Note 4 n910v. Thanks!