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Hi guys,
This is all about developing the Focus S, since we are on our own on this one I thought id start the ball moving but it would be great if others can help, my first target is to try and download as much of the device as possible
Can I promise anything at all? nope
Have I achieved anything yet? well id say 1 step above doing nothing at all, if you can call that progress then yes, there is progress
Is it even possible to do anything? i dunno
Could i brick my device? possibly, i honestly don't know
in short, this is me blindly wondering in the dark with absolutely no direction what so ever!
So what have i done, well, i managed to get the Focus S talking to Qualcomms diagnostic utility, QPST and RevSkills CDMA Workshop
I cant get QXDM to install on Win 8 x64 and im not sure we need that one anyway
it is possible to edit stuff on the phone at a very low level, NOT OS level, it should be possible to download the various images on the phone, but ive yet to have any luck with that, it keeps coming up with "Arm9 fatal error"
ive been able to download and backup various phone settings but this is still outside of the OS#
I can play about with the EFS but there are several folders that i cant get in to yet
So far,both the samsung download mode and the ARM9 (?) download mode IS visible and installes as a com port, but there is no response on that port, i can only get a response within windows when i enable USB diag mode....
i decided not to link to the various tools ive mentioned here, i dont know the legalities of it all so use google, they are all easy to find.
Samsung studio 3 drivers
http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/c...813082717640_Samsung_USB_Driver_Installer.exe
Install it with compability for windows vista.
Samsung Focus info (note that most of this doesn't work, its for the older focus but some does)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=Samsung_Focus
Handy Diagnostic codes
*#7284# - USB Path control (select to change how your phone communicates with your computer)
*#197328640# - The Root Menu (seriously, don't get too cocky, you could bugger up your device)
Samsung USB Download mode
Turn off Device
hold the camera button and the Volume UP
Whilst holding those two push and hold the power button until it vibrates
Samsung Device Hard reset
Turn off Device
hold the camera button and the Volume Down
Whilst holding those two push and hold the power button until it vibrates
Follow on screen instructions
Enable Diagnostic mode and Connect to QPST or other GSM/CDMA software
Download and install the Samsung drivers above
open the diagnostic app and dial code *#7284#
Select Modem,USB Diag
Reboot
When you plug the phone in you should see a COM port install and appear in device manager
load QPST configuration
Click on the Ports Tab then Click add new port
Select your Phone com port
Click OK then select the phone from the list, hit enable
Click on start clients then you can play with a bunch of options
Please note that this is a serious piece of kit, its designed for low level editing, what I mean by that is that it couldn't care less about if it works or not after you finish playing, a couple of other software options to play with are CDMA tools and RevTools both have the potential to paperweight your phone!
NOTE: Zune will not connect and whilst connected to PC you may lose all GSM connectivity whilst connected as well.
Enable FTM (Factory Test Mode)
open Diagnostic app and dial code*#197328640#
select 6 (common)
Select 1 (FTM)
Select 1 (on)
Click return save (it doesn't always persist unless you do)
Hit Back until you back to the main menu then win key to Windows
REBOOT to enable
NOTE: You will lose ability to connect to GSM with this enabled, a reboot is required to enable it after its set and to deactivate it, ive not found a noticeable difference with this on
If im not wrong, WP uses arm v7.
Good luck with this, it would be nice to see a 7.8 ROM on this device before I go buy the ATIV.
tayfelix said:
If im not wrong, WP uses arm v7.
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yes your right, but that's what it says, it reboots in to some sort of QC download mode, QPST is the waiting for it to talk to it which it doesn't do, it just sits there with this error message.
I have been able to backup the Important bits that make the phone work, and I have access to the EFS, I can change all sorts at a very low level but any time I try and download some of the various "partitions" it reboots to this special download mode. because we don't have any form of ROM I thought the first priority should be to see if we can make a backup of it, outside of MS encrypted zune backup I mean
the software is old so perhaps it doenst work with newer hardware, but then it does with android soooo.....
LudoGris said:
Good luck with this, it would be nice to see a 7.8 ROM on this device before I go buy the ATIV.
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don't hold your breath, I still don't really know what im doing, consider this playing.....in a mine field
Hmmm. If this does work. Will it ever work on focus flash/ omnia w? Cuz it got the same spec except different screen sizes
tayfelix said:
Hmmm. If this does work. Will it ever work on focus flash/ omnia w? Cuz it got the same spec except different screen sizes
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That depends what you mean by work, will the focus flash connect to various diagnostic tools? yes probably, will it be possible to download the ROM? maybe, beyond that I haven't got a clue
starting to run out of ideas, I think either the download mode via QPST is disabled or, and more likely, the driver isn't correct, when it enters the arm9 fatal error screen it is still using same driver, the same driver samsungs download mode uses, but both won't talk to QPST unless I enable diagnostic mode within windows phone OS, the prob with that is that it won't then allow access to the file systemSent from my fake Lumia 900 using XDA Windows Phone 7 App
It also have diagnostic tools .
tayfelix said:
It also have diagnostic tools .
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be careful, you can bugger up your device!i will write a more detailed guide later
First things first, you will need to make sure you have the samsung diagnostic tool install
bring up the phone dialer and dial
##634#
you will now see a diagnostic app on your app list, run it and type in
*#7284#that will enable you to change the USB connection mode,select
Modem USB diag
OPTIONAL - Typing in the following code will bring up the diagnostic root menu
#197328640#you can find a full list Here Many of the codes on that list just run functions found in the root menu
Bare in mind that pissing around with some of the things in there will bring about a swift crappy end to your day!
plugging in your your phone at this point will install a Samsung COM driver
next download and install QPST on your computer, run the config part of that, it will ask you to select your phone, you will need to add a com port, it should then list your phone to connect to it
you can then edit the EFS, service/phone settings, download settings
you will need to know your SPC number, mine was already 0000000, there are ways of working out your number if leaving it all at zeros doesnt work.
use the service editor to read the phone settings, it will ask for your SPC, once loaded,you can save those settings to a file, very important ifyou screw something up
Cool, I will try it when I'm free. Hmm what's UR focus s BOOTLOADER, firmware version and diagnostic version ?
tayfelix said:
Cool, I will try it when I'm free. Hmm what's UR focus s BOOTLOADER, firmware version and diagnostic version ?
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as reported in windows phone about screen, note that the Focus S and Omnia 7, has a firmware update that will stop any interop unlocking, i had it installed but it killed my battery life and my phone reception so i took it off, id suspect the bootldt vs will be different between devices, even though they were released at the same time
bootldr 6.5.16.0
firmware 2103.11.10.1 (not the Samsung update that breaks interop)
diagnostic 0923 (not the Samsung update that breaks interop)
Er it's focus, focus s , focus flash/omnia w and omnia 7 that are affected by the freakin update. This is my version from the about info
Firmware: 2424.12.04.1
Bootloader: 6.4.4.0
Diagnostic : 1109
Note : I cant interlop unlock my omnia as Samsung fixed the exploit in the new firmware version
How did u remove the firmware ?
tayfelix said:
Er it's focus, focus s , focus flash/omnia w and omnia 7 that are affected by the freakin update. This is my version from the about info
Firmware: 2424.12.04.1
Bootloader: 6.4.4.0
Diagnostic : 1109
Note : I cant interlop unlock my omnia as Samsung fixed the exploit in the new firmware version
How did u remove the firmware ?
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I made a backup before I installed it
I think we can get an xap of my version of the diagnostic tools, but the firmware update also changes drivers an a few other things, those cant be changed, if we could send custom cabs to the device we are laughing, but we cant, to cab send requires the cab to be signed, and the device would need to have that certificate, which cant be put on whilst its all in use
:S don't think so as diagnostic tool is based on firmware I think.
tayfelix said:
:S don't think so as diagnostic tool is based on firmware I think.
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try this, remove your existing diagnostic app and install this xap
How can u install a xap..
Is your device still unlocked? The Samsung update will stop you applying the unlock but if you had it already installed it will still work, if it is unlocked then use an cap deployed, my link to the wee guide details how to do it, if it's interop unlocked but you can't install an xap deplorer the use the xap deplorer included with the WP SDK
Sent from my Lumia 900 using XDA Windows Phone 7 App
it's ok. I will just wait for someone to be able to unlock the device as I already got the exploit for interlop unlock patched
tayfelix said:
it's ok. I will just wait for someone to be able to unlock the device as I already got the exploit for interlop unlock patched
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well there isn't anyone working on unlocking it as far as I know, so if its going to happen then we need to do it ourselves.
Ive exhausted just about every avenue I can think of getting access to the device, ive been able to dump parts of the RAM but still not the ROM,
EFS is writable but I cant get in to the secure folders. The only way I can think of for getting the ROM is to get it working in one of the two download modes, both will not talk to anything tho, perhaps if I had the commands to copy the ROM I could just send them in the hope it will reply but it sure as hell isn't saying anything to the commands I have sent.
Hmmm. Must there be a exploit? Zzz there's are very little/no hackers having a focus s or a focus flash/omnia w. they all have 1st gen devices I think.
Hello guys,
Is it possible to flash anything to the Redmi 4X Global if the bootloader is locked? Perhaps using fastboot, Mi Flash Tool or some unofficial tool I don't know about? Maybe using the device's IMEI numbers and SN? Just shooting in the dark here.
My situation:
Locked Mi account, credentials unknown. Want to reset.
Details:
A relative of mine works at a store that sells smartphones. Boss rarely bothers sending defective devices for repairs and often gives them to employees instead. A customer brought this device back because some of the pixels on the screen are dead. He said he had performed a factory reset on the phone. They gave him a new one and handed the "defective" one to my relative who noticed the Mi Account Locked thing upon booting. When I got the device yesterday, the battery was dead. I charged it a little bit and when it turned on, it went through the setup normally, I was able to use the device without issues for 30 seconds or so (!), THEN it locked me out! That makes me think that if I let the battery go down to 0 and wait before charging and turning it back on, that will give me enough time to go to developed options and turn on OEM unlock and USB debugging (which needs a SIM card I think for some reason but OK). Then I may be able to unlock it; but that requires a lot of waiting and is unlikely to work anyway.
If you have an FRP locked Samsung phone, you just flash the stock ROM through Odin and it's as good as new. But Xiaomi locks everything down so tightly, there isn't even a download mode (just reboots to system if I choose "download" on the recovery menu)!
Wondering if there's any way to bypass all this? I don't mind the risk of bricking it cause it's useless as it is. Opening the device's back and tinkering is not an obstacle either :good: In all honestly, I understand Xiaomi does this for security (although if Samsung doesn't do it, I'm not sure why Xiaomi even bothers) and it would make me feel better knowing if someone stole my locked Xiaomi phone, they wouldn't be able to use this, but at the moment it's simply frustrating. I also know that officially unlocking the bootloader often doesn't even work, gets stuck or you never get an unlock code (personal experience with broken Xiaomi unlocking system)...
Any info appreciated. Thanks in advance.
i have a bootloader locked redmi x4 and wanted to take its original firmware backup (requires edl-mode) before unlocking/rooting/tinkering the device (i always do this with all my devices), tried every possible solution (except test point) but couldn't succeed.
You can try with deep flash cable or patched fastboot if your x4 has an old firmware...
And as per my knowledge, shorting test points is the only solution for new/updated xiaomi devices to open edl-mode now, only then you can reflash it... Good luck...
if you find any other solution, please share. As currently i have to wait for 3 days before i can unlock my x4...
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So, I Googled the Test Point method and it worked like a charm! :laugh: Thanks for the info!! :good:
Basically you open the phone's back, you unscrew a small metal plate and then you have access to 2 tiny dots, the "test points", which apparently are built exactly for such purposes.
Instructions:
You unplug the battery (and the display I think although once it worked with the display plugged so don't take my word for it), temporarily connect the test points with a pair of tweezers or a paperclip ?, while the test points are connected you plug the phone to the PC and it miraculously shows up in device manager under "ports" as "Qualcomm 9008"! (Qualcomm drivers need to be installed. If it shows up as "diagnostics..." anything, you did something wrong).
The device is flashable in that state, you use XiaoMiFlash to flash a stock ROM (it's a folder that contains a folder named "images". The flash tool doesn't have you selecting specific files to flash, you need to select the whole images folder).
Pictures attached.
Left: the screws you gotta unscrew
Right: the test points and what you need to unplug
PS on opening the back: insert a flat narrow tool (best to have a smartphone repair kit) where the back plate connects with the front part of the phone (NOT where the glass meets the rest of the device). At first it won't go in but be persistent and patient, eventually it it. Wobble it back and forth and go slowly around the whole device the same way, paying attention not to wound the parts under the side buttons. Once you do that, it'll be possible to remove the back with your hands. Don't yank it because you need to carefully unplug the tape connecting the fingerprint sensor to the motherboard first
Or just wait a couple of days when you ask for a unlocked bootloader
Whatever floats your boat
Mister Advance said:
Or just wait a couple of days when you ask for a unlocked bootloader
Whatever floats your boat
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Hi, I don't think you actually read the post. The device I got was completely locked, not just the bootloader. There was no way to remove the Mi account. Since the device does not normally have a download mode, there was no way to flash the stock firmware in order to factory reset it. The only way that I know of now, is what I did and described above
bi11ie said:
Hi, I don't think you actually read the post. The device I got was completely locked, not just the bootloader. There was no way to remove the Mi account. Since the device does not normally have a download mode, there was no way to flash the stock firmware in order to factory reset it. The only way that I know of now, is what I did and described above
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Whoops, sorry read it to fast i gues then yeah xD
I already found it a weird solution to unlock a bootloader
Don't mind me pls
bi11ie said:
So, I Googled the Test Point method and it worked like a charm! :laugh: Thanks for the info!! :good:
Basically you open the phone's back, you unscrew a small metal plate and then you have access to 2 tiny dots, the "test points", which apparently are built exactly for such purposes.
Instructions:
You unplug the battery (and the display I think although once it worked with the display plugged so don't take my word for it), temporarily connect the test points with a pair of tweezers or a paperclip , while the test points are connected you plug the phone to the PC and it miraculously shows up in device manager under "ports" as "Qualcomm 9008"! (Qualcomm drivers need to be installed. If it shows up as "diagnostics..." anything, you did something wrong).
The device is flashable in that state, you use XiaoMiFlash to flash a stock ROM (it's a folder that contains a folder named "images". The flash tool doesn't have you selecting specific files to flash, you need to select the whole images folder).
Pictures attached.
Left: the screws you gotta unscrew
Right: the test points and what you need to unplug
PS on opening the back: insert a flat narrow tool (best to have a smartphone repair kit) where the back plate connects with the front part of the phone (NOT where the glass meets the rest of the device). At first it won't go in but be persistent and patient, eventually it it. Wobble it back and forth and go slowly around the whole device the same way, paying attention not to wound the parts under the side buttons. Once you do that, it'll be possible to remove the back with your hands. Don't yank it because you need to carefully unplug the tape connecting the fingerprint sensor to the motherboard first
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Hi, you were using miui 8 or 9 when you used the test point method?
uts58 said:
Hi, you were using miui 8 or 9 when you used the test point method?
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Oops, forgot to mention..
MIUI 8
I don't think it makes a difference though. The test points are a hardware thing.
Locked bootloader and phone bricked
Hi,
I have a locked redmi 4x device which cannot boot to system. I can only boot to fastboot or to stock recovery. Since the bootloader is locked, I cannot flash TWRP or any rom. I have tried to apply for unlock permissions from xiaomi at http://en.miui.com/unlock/
but the link is greyed out for me. (screenshot attached)
Please let me know if there is a way to unlock my bootloader without the test points method. Thanks.
Your doing correct
Go ahead
Try using the Test Point, i use that to flash my new Redmi 4X from chinese version to global version.
Did it work?
bi11ie said:
Oops, forgot to mention..
MIUI 8
I don't think it makes a difference though. The test points are a hardware thing.
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Thank you man!
fluster84 said:
Hi,
I have a locked redmi 4x device which cannot boot to system. I can only boot to fastboot or to stock recovery. Since the bootloader is locked, I cannot flash TWRP or any rom. I have tried to apply for unlock permissions from xiaomi at http://en.miui.com/unlock/
but the link is greyed out for me. (screenshot attached)
Please let me know if there is a way to unlock my bootloader without the test points method. Thanks.
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Hi, as far as I know, there is no other way. The test points are there exactly for cases like yours and mine, where you need to restore a device to factory defaults. There's no reason not to try it. If you are careful, you won't damage the phone and it won't even show that you opened it.
Hi,
I restored santoni 8.2.8 in EDL mode but bootloader is still locked, did I miss an important step?
best regards
Sorry for pulling an old thread but I was wondering if this solution would work in Redmi Note 3SD as I am facing the same problem i.e. locked bootloader and no option to enter developer options for turning on debugging options
I have the same issue
bi11ie said:
So, I Googled the Test Point method and it worked like a charm! :laugh: Thanks for the info!! :good:
Basically you open the phone's back, you unscrew a small metal plate and then you have access to 2 tiny dots, the "test points", which apparently are built exactly for such purposes.
Instructions:
You unplug the battery (and the display I think although once it worked with the display plugged so don't take my word for it), temporarily connect the test points with a pair of tweezers or a paperclip , while the test points are connected you plug the phone to the PC and it miraculously shows up in device manager under "ports" as "Qualcomm 9008"! (Qualcomm drivers need to be installed. If it shows up as "diagnostics..." anything, you did something wrong).
The device is flashable in that state, you use XiaoMiFlash to flash a stock ROM (it's a folder that contains a folder named "images". The flash tool doesn't have you selecting specific files to flash, you need to select the whole images folder).
Pictures attached.
Left: the screws you gotta unscrew
Right: the test points and what you need to unplug
PS on opening the back: insert a flat narrow tool (best to have a smartphone repair kit) where the back plate connects with the front part of the phone (NOT where the glass meets the rest of the device). At first it won't go in but be persistent and patient, eventually it it. Wobble it back and forth and go slowly around the whole device the same way, paying attention not to wound the parts under the side buttons. Once you do that, it'll be possible to remove the back with your hands. Don't yank it because you need to carefully unplug the tape connecting the fingerprint sensor to the motherboard first
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Hey, so I have the same issue.. Redmi 4x boots into the boot screen all the time.. Bootloader is locked so I can't flash a ROM from Fastboot. I found a solution wherin I require to use a Deep Flash Cable so as to flash a stock ROM. I just ordered one and am planning to try that. Do you think that method would work as well? .... After reading your post I tried opeing up the phone... but one of the screws is so messep up it just isn't unscrewing!
So my question, is the Deep Flash Cable method legit ?
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sambau5 said:
Hey, so I have the same issue.. Redmi 4x boots into the boot screen all the time.. Bootloader is locked so I can't flash a ROM from Fastboot. I found a solution wherin I require to use a Deep Flash Cable so as to flash a stock ROM. I just ordered one and am planning to try that. Do you think that method would work as well? .... After reading your post I tried opeing up the phone... but one of the screws is so messep up it just isn't unscrewing!
So my question, is the Deep Flash Cable method legit ?
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Alrternate method found:
#1 To enter EDL mode (also known as Download mode) :
Make a 'Deep Flash Cable' by short-circuiting the 'Green' and the 'Black' wire inside the USB cable. I would better recommend you to buy a quality thick USB cable from a local store and tell the guy to cut open the cable and solder the green and the black wire to a small switch.
Now, power off your device and yes, make sure it's powered off. (In case the device is not getting powered off, see the images below for disconnecting and reconnecting the battery connector.)
If Windows 10 or 8/8.1, press 'Shift' key while restarting your computer. Now, go to Advanced settings - Startup Settings - Reboot, and if on Windows 7, reboot your PC and press F8 key before the Windows startup icon appears.
Now, select 'Disable Driver Signature Enforcement' from the list.
Connect the cable to your phone and pressing the switch, connect the cable to your PC. Your phone should not show as charging. Being sure that it's not charging, release the switch. You should now see your device recognized as 'Qualcomm QLoader 9008' under Device Manager. Voila ! You are on EDL mode.
Link for making your own Deep Flash cable : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmdrj4uX7gY
#2 To flash official MIUI ROM :
Download the fastboot ROM for your device, and download the latest Mi Flash tool from http://api.bbs.miui.com/url/MiFlash
I would recommend downloading the fastboot ROM with a separate download manager. Internet Download Manger - Recommended (https://www.internetdownloadmanager.com/download.html)
Also install 7Zip and WinRAR from https://ninite.com/
Now, first extract the fastboot ROM file with WinRAR and then re-extract it from the extract folder with 7Zip, and shorten the file names.
Having installed Mi Flash tool along with all its drivers ( I mean the popups asking for installing driver while installing Mi Flash), run it and select 'Clean all' from the bottom-right side.
Click 'Refresh' and it should show as 'COM10' or something similar. Now, click 'Flash'. And yes, that's it.
After successful flash, disconnect it from the cable and boot it up by pressing the Power key until it vibrates and turns on.
Yeah, you DID IT
*Why a download manager ? I had downloaded the file with Chrome and Firefox (without even pausing it), but even after successful flash, the phone does not boots into MIUI. It gets stuck on the MI logo. However, on using a download manager, the boot successfully completes without any hassle. I have used several download manager, but only IDM downloads the file with .tar extension which always and YES, ALWAYS results in successful flash. You can try out a different method but I would recommend you to play safe as my method is FOOLPROOF.
I have try this method before, but unfortunately it doesnt work. When i connecting those 2 pins, there are nothing changed in my device manager. No new hardware founds at all. I Have install these drivers too, no luck
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meltbanana said:
Hi,
I restored santoni 8.2.8 in EDL mode but bootloader is still locked, did I miss an important step?
best regards
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Flahing ROM didn't unlock your bootloader bro. Its just a way to migrate from somehow global rom into dev rom. UBL is kind of different things
Hello
i've bought a used phone, and the device is locked (MIUI10) with the MI account of the first owner. The bootloader is locked.
If i try to flash ROM in EDL mode, is the MI account of the first owner will be delete ??
Thanks
conduisant said:
Hello
i've bought a used phone, and the device is locked (MIUI10) with the MI account of the first owner. The bootloader is locked.
If i try to flash ROM in EDL mode, is the MI account of the first owner will be delete ??
Thanks
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Yes, it should be.
So have I done something that apparently no one else has on XDA.
Hard bricked my Mi9?
I have heard that you cannot go back from Miui 11 to Miui 10 on China based models or try an install a rom with a locked bootloader.
None of those things are the case here as this is a global Mi9 purchased within New Zealand.
None of the usual tricks work. No battery light black screen no input response from buttons.
Appears like a total hard brick an I have no idea why. Does anyone have any suggestions or experience with hard bricked Mi9s that have bricked for no reason after I did standard things an the bootloader was unlocked?
what about edl ? do you already try it?
DJ_Thirtheen said:
what about edl ? do you already try it?
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The idea of unsealing my Mi9 an looking for 2 tiny points to connect does not appeal.
Maybe I could pay a technician to try it
Bryceicle1971 said:
So have I done something that apparently no one else has on XDA.
Hard bricked my Mi9?
I have heard that you cannot go back from Miui 11 to Miui 10 on China based models or try an install a rom with a locked bootloader.
None of those things are the case here as this is a global Mi9 purchased within New Zealand.
None of the usual tricks work. No battery light black screen no input response from buttons.
Appears like a total hard brick an I have no idea why. Does anyone have any suggestions or experience with hard bricked Mi9s that have bricked for no reason after I did standard things an the bootloader was unlocked?
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Connect the charger, hold all the buttons (except the AI one), until you feel the phone vibrate or at least see the battery charging LED blink.
Don't let go after 5-10 seconds, but keep holding for 30+ seconds. See if anything happens.
a while ago i bricked my mi9se (because of lazyiness while flashing wrong android rom version with a wrong twrp without changing twrp version before).
so fastboot or recovery not worked. EDL mode was only enterable with contact/test point method -> opening back, connect the two points, connect usb cable. (you have to look on youtube for the right contact points for mi9).
so i entered EDL mode, but:
you have to have a authorized xiaomi account to flash something, and a special xiaomi tool to do that. no chance to skip that. believe me.
on older xiaomi devices you maybe can flash something on your own in edl mode. not so on newer devices like the mi9se, and presumably also on mi9.
you have to have your phones back removed, and look for somebody on the internet with a authorized xiaomi account. there are some ppl out there, which maybe can unbrick your phone in EDL mode via teamviewer for a charge around 15 to 25 bucks.
MeltdownSpectre said:
Connect the charger, hold all the buttons (except the AI one), until you feel the phone vibrate or at least see the battery charging LED blink.
Don't let go after 5-10 seconds, but keep holding for 30+ seconds. See if anything happens.
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Yes I will try this. Someone else tried something like this an the battery charging light started turning on an off
Bryceicle1971 said:
Yes I will try this. Someone else tried something like this an the battery charging light started turning on an off
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When you connect the phone to the PC , go to control panel and then under device manager, Com ports you should see Port 9008. if so you are in EDL mode. As long as your phone is bound to you ( you have the needed credentials to sign into MiCloud, you should be able to restore your phone.)
I do not have the mi9 Yet. I have a Mi8 and I am considering a Mi9
Try flashing the global fastboot rom for your device.
IMPORTANT >>>>>>> It must be a fastboot images rom and not a regular recovery rom<<<<<<
Use google for the absolute latest build, I spent 30 seconds just now and found this page which as it linked : https://xiaomifirmware.com/roms/download-official-miui-roms-for-xiaomi-mi-9/ You want/NEED the one called " 11.0.3.0 QFAMIXM | Fastboot | Download"
Unpack Rom twice on your desktop, ( Its double compressed, must be unpacked twice.)
Open folder and you will see a folder that is called Images and a series of batch files.
With phone connected and in EDL or fastboot , double click "flashall.bat" Do not choose the file that asks to lock the bootloader , if it exists) This batch file will restore every single partition from the folder called images.
When it is finished the phone will reboot, sign into your wifi, and then Mi Cloud account and begin setup.
Be sure to make a Twrp backup and save it to your desktop.
You are welcome, enjoy your phone.
PS: if this fails you may need to buy a deep flash cable from Amazon, they cost $6 to $20
https://www.amazon.com/Flash-Cable-xiaomi-Models-Engineering/dp/B06ZYG46VZ Another option is using a program called QPST
If this helped you, you are welcome to buy me a beer,via my paypal. If you can afford to do so.
Tried button pushing advice an no luck. Will try this but am pretty sure surgery is probably my best option.
Thanks for trying to help. 11.0.3.0 is an excellent rom an I've had success several times with soft bricks as it bricked in a bootloader loop with the little Xiaomi cartoon thingy.
I might try your suggestion with both my miflash set up an my miflashpro set up ?
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Connect the charger, hold all the buttons (except the AI one), until you feel the phone vibrate or at least see the battery charging LED blink.
Don't let go after 5-10 seconds, but keep holding for 30+ seconds. See if anything happens.
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Thanks mate. Tried 5 times. I'll try other suggestions shared with me
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a while ago i bricked my mi9se (because of lazyiness while flashing wrong android rom version with a wrong twrp without changing twrp version before).
so fastboot or recovery not worked. EDL mode was only enterable with contact/test point method -> opening back, connect the two points, connect usb cable. (you have to look on youtube for the right contact points for mi9).
so i entered EDL mode, but:
you have to have a authorized xiaomi account to flash something, and a special xiaomi tool to do that. no chance to skip that. believe me.
on older xiaomi devices you maybe can flash something on your own in edl mode. not so on newer devices like the mi9se, and presumably also on mi9.
you have to have your phones back removed, and look for somebody on the internet with a authorized xiaomi account. there are some ppl out there, which maybe can unbrick your phone in EDL mode via teamviewer for a charge around 15 to 25 bucks.
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Thanks for the idea bud
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So have I done something that apparently no one else has on XDA.
Hard bricked my Mi9?
I have heard that you cannot go back from Miui 11 to Miui 10 on China based models or try an install a rom with a locked bootloader.
None of those things are the case here as this is a global Mi9 purchased within New Zealand.
None of the usual tricks work. No battery light black screen no input response from buttons.
Appears like a total hard brick an I have no idea why. Does anyone have any suggestions or experience with hard bricked Mi9s that have bricked for no reason after I did standard things an the bootloader was unlocked?
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2 questions. How to get Mi9 in edl mode an what is the com port 9008 listed under in device manager
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Thanks for the idea bud
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I read something a bit before this. I am in the same spot some of you guys are in. Apparently they disabled edl authentication. . . However I am still searching around.
Is there anyone have the latest version of s1tool? (not the 2015)
my phone is in bricked mode (error flashing partition.sin using flashtool), now it is in SOMC Flash Device. using the 2015 version of S1tool tells me that my device is not supported. my phone is on the late-2016 line.
if there's no recent version of s1tool, can you guys tell me the alternative ways to unbrick my phone? (can't send the phone to sony, warrantly expired a long long time ago, can't afford to buy a solder station, box)
thanks. i would gladly donate some money to those who successfully helped me to unbrick my phone. i can't afford another one for now. ?
S2tool, what model?
Uh, i think there is more recent software such as S2tool. Look it up; you also don't state the model of phone so it's hard to provide help.
502so but it has f8131 rom. tried to downgrade to it's factory rom. error at flashtool flashing my created ftf, at partition.sin. now my phone won't boot again.
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Uh, i think there is more recent software such as S2tool. Look it up; you also don't state the model of phone so it's hard to provide help.
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502so but it has f8131 rom. tried to downgrade to it's factory rom. error at flashtool flashing my created ftf, at partition.sin. now my phone won't boot again.
Softbrick or hardbrick? Are you still able to get a response (green or blue led) when plugging it in to a pc via flashmode and/or fastboot?
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Softbrick or hardbrick? Are you still able to get a response (green or blue led) when plugging it in to a pc via flashmode and/or fastboot?
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hardbrick to me. flashmode doesn't work anymore. fastboot still can boot. but it's useless anyway. all flashing/ unlock commands just give me "command not allowed" error. if i ground one of the pins of the phone and disconnect the battery before i connect it to pc, i got SOMC Flash Device in Device Manager. Tried faking it as Qualcomm HS USB Loader 9008 and get QFIL to read partition table. No response and then timeout error. S1tool 19V2015 version (this is the latest i could find on google) just gives me "HARDWARE NOT SUPPORTED" error.
Yeah, I don't think s1tool is compatible with that boad (X performace); try SETool2 ( https://files.setool.net/support/SETool2/ ) & read ( https://support.setool.net/showthread.php?3-UPDATES-AND-NEWS/page666 ).
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Softbrick or hardbrick? Are you still able to get a response (green or blue led) when plugging it in to a pc via flashmode and/or fastboot?
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Yeah, I don't think s1tool is compatible with that boad (X performace); try SETool2 ( https://files.setool.net/support/SETool2/ ) & read ( https://support.setool.net/showthread.php?3-UPDATES-AND-NEWS/page666 ).
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when i launch the tool, it says smartcard not found. doesn't it requires the box? it costs hella more than my phone ?
Are you downloading it from this link ( https://mega.nz/folder/s5knUKJa#JFUJb-9-AJr27vTl_MJ9GQ )? I see another .rar archive named scripts did you unpack it and read the instructions? Btw, is your bootloader unlocked? Don't give up, there is a free version out there. Write on the forum for SE2Tool and see.
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Are you downloading it from this link ( https://mega.nz/folder/s5knUKJa#JFUJb-9-AJr27vTl_MJ9GQ )? I see another .rar archive named scripts did you unpack it and read the instructions? Btw, is your bootloader unlocked? Don't give up, there is a free version out there. Write on the forum for SE2Tool and see.
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no, my bootloader is locked. obviously came from softbank japan. checked it too before flashing.
EDIT:- if i can even use setool, holding down the volume down button while connecting to the computer just end up with blinking green led light on my xperia. the computer doesn't detect it. when i use testpoints, the computer detects as SOMC Flash Device. here's what i did so far to attempt flash using testpoints
1) flashtool method:- not working. mtp error. shows message like "for 2011 device line, make sure to turn off mtp". i can't even boot my phone to go to settings to turn off that thing
2) emma method:- not working. doesn't detect anything
3) s1tool method:- hardware not supported error
4) setool2 using the link you've provided:- smartcard not found. i don't have and can't even afford the box.
5) qfil method:- faked the somc flash device as qualcomm hs usb loader 9008. doesn't work. timeout error.
* before i see the somc flash device, the computer detects it as QUSB_BULK
* i will probably donate some money to someone who can bring my phone back to life again
Try what I posted in the previous reply ( https://mega.nz/folder/s5knUKJa#JFUJb-9-AJr27vTl_MJ9GQ ). There are other scripts you might of missed. I don't see how a smartcard device is needed, though I could be wrong. That should be the correct software to fix boot and unbrick your device. There might be a post on the many pages of the forum that provides SE2Tool to help you find the solution. Are you sure you have the right points, when the light stops blinking that is your indication the board has been put into flash mode. You might have to pack the boot partition into a different format (.ftf) to get it to flash with the software ( https://sony.yt/topic/5324-s1tool-t...l-xperia-qsd8250-msm7227-msm8255-smartphones/ ). Was able to unbrick a docomo Z1C with the suggested method. When you do accomplish the task, write a tutorial for other's.
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Try what I posted in the previous reply ( https://mega.nz/folder/s5knUKJa#JFUJb-9-AJr27vTl_MJ9GQ ). There are other scripts you might of missed. I don't see how a smartcard device is needed, though I could be wrong. That should be the correct software to fix boot and unbrick your device. There might be a post on the many pages of the forum that provides SE2Tool to help you find the solution. Are you sure you have the right points, when the light stops blinking that is your indication the board has been put into flash mode. You might have to pack the boot partition into a different format (.ftf) to get it to flash with the software ( https://sony.yt/topic/5324-s1tool-t...l-xperia-qsd8250-msm7227-msm8255-smartphones/ ). Was able to unbrick a docomo Z1C with the suggested method. When you do accomplish the task, write a tutorial for other's.
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opening setool2 from link provided https://mega.nz/folder/s5knUKJa#JFUJb-9-AJr27vTl_MJ9GQ
same error. smartcard not found. probably needs that expensive box. is there any loader though? to bypass this error?
Write who provided the software on the SE2Tool forum and ask if you are using it correctly; I'm pretty sure you don't need a device to run it and the software should suffice for what you need it to do.
SE2Tool Forum?
Did you write/receive a reply from the software engineers for SE2Tool?
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Did you write/receive a reply from the software engineers for SE2Tool?
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Too bad I couldn't find the SE2Tool forum even it's app. Googling just results in nonsense results. No regarding Sony phones.
The link I provided for the software download is the forum. Write them, someone will help you.
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Are you downloading it from this link ( https://mega.nz/folder/s5knUKJa#JFUJb-9-AJr27vTl_MJ9GQ )? I see another .rar archive named scripts did you unpack it and read the instructions? Btw, is your bootloader unlocked? Don't give up, there is a free version out there. Write on the forum for SE2Tool and see.
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The link I provided for the software download is the forum. Write them, someone will help you.
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Apparently not.
https://support.setool.net/showthre...X-Performance-502SO-Hard-Bricked&goto=newpost
Hello guys, I'll try to explain what happened giving just a few context that may help give me some right direction to recover the user data that were in the phone.
As this thread got longer than I expected, summarising:
Moto G XT1033 drained battery, got into bootloop, only fastboot was working, couldn't get into recovery mode ("boot up failed"). When I tried to replace battery, after power on it's now bricked (as "qhsusb_bulk" in PC). My main goal, save user data (whatsapp folder mainly), to flash and restore Android.
Whole situation detailed, what happened:
I have a Motorola Moto G 16GB Music Edition Dual SIM XT1033 (Music edition) 2014, sold in Brazil. It was working for all these years fine, avoided upgrading Android KitKat from 4.4 because it just worked fine. In past months I noticed the battery holding less and less charge, but as I intended to buy a new phone soon I didn't care.
Unfortunately, couple days ago I heard the sound of notification "low battery... powering off". Then I plugged the charger cable and waited some time, after that, I thought it would just boot up normally, it showed "M" loading screen, with the animation etc, but it went to black screen and loop to loading screen again and again.
I tried to hold power and volume down, it went to fastboot, and when I tried start "recovery mode" but it would just say "boot up failed".
I searched for threads and people who had issue like mine and in fact, I found someone who described exactly the same problem I had, user named @ravibhat here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g/help/moto-g-bootup-problem-recovery-mode-t3122492
While he didn't say he was able to fully flash his smartphone and get it back working, he said he was able to recover all his user data. I was really trying to follow his steps to at least, recover all user data, BUT, before that, my Moto G got hard bricked.
As I have another Moto G XT 1033, the exact same model as this one, but with a working battery, I thought it would be plausible to replace the battery so I could have more safety when fixing the phone, but it didn't work as that. Instead, after I disconnect and reconnect the battery, the Moto G is now hard bricked, as it doesn't boot up anymore, not even holding power + volume buttons, holding for 60s or 120s, none, nada. Rarely, the LED light blink once, nothing more. I connected to PC and it recognized as "qhsusb_bulk", after disconnecting and connecting the phone back to Windows 7, it automatically tried to install drivers and now it would just show "Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader...." in device manager .
Now I have two issues, first, make it come back to state where I could open fastboot. Second, try to dump/save all user data, to then make a total flash/factory reset to see if I can get it working again.
After searching for hard brick and "qhsusb_bulk", I found this thread (https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g/help/how-to-revive-hard-bricked-moto-g-t2833798) and this (https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g/general/guidy-to-unbrick-hard-bricked-moto-g-t3875035) that says it will recover from it, but it didn't mention IF IT WILL compromise or delete all user data. Will it?
I don't want to just go and try a bunch of (possible danger) commands and guides without having some experienced people giving advices on how to perform actions, or even if it's possible to "make some backup" of current situation, "copying whole partition", etc, before installing and flashing anything.
Device INFO:
Android version was 4.4. No Root. Bootloader is LOCKED. No customizations.
ADB Debugging state is unknown, probably it was just the default value.
What I want:
I want to get a copy of all my internal storage data, eg: WhatsApp folder, etc. Better if I could get whole storage image and just flash OS and boot loader to get back as it was...
Trying to flash it in any way that causes data loss would be my last option, but @ravibhat who had same issue few years ago couldn't even get it back working again.
What @ravibhat found out:
He thought bootloader UNLOCK would wipe all internal memory user data, but he did it and still could get all files using TWRP 2.8.x.x.
"To root the phone, I’ll have to UNLOCK the Bootloader."
"ADB can be used to backup using PUSH, PULL (may or may not require Android USB Debugging enabled)": he couldn't get it to work using adb push/pull.
Please, I would really appreciate any help from anybody, also from following users @ravibhat , @lost101 , @Teddy Lo , @Kamin4ri , @oversleeper , @jdawc7 , @sd_shadow , @SahilTech , @liveroy , @bouba148 , @bejunk , @Wolfcity, @skad00sh, @FabioSan.
After searching for hard brick and "qhsusb_bulk", I found this thread (https://forum.xda-developers.com/mot...oto-g-t2833798) and this (https://forum.xda-developers.com/mot...oto-g-t3875035) that says it will recover from it, but it didn't mention IF IT WILL compromise or delete all user data. Will it?
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It should not delete the user data. I'm saying this out of logic though, I've never tested it.
Technically the Motorola qboot utility will ripristinate the bootloader only, without modifying any other area of the memory.
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It should not delete the user data. I'm saying this out of logic though, I've never tested it.
Technically the Motorola qboot utility will ripristinate the bootloader only, without modifying any other area of the memory.
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Thanks @oversleeper, I was a bit afraid because of the "blank-flash.bat" name.. but as I don't know of any other method of beginning this recovery other than unbricking using this qboot bat script, I will end up giving it a chance.
As I said before, Windows 7 auto installed the "Qualcomm HS-USB QLoader 9008" driver as soon as it recognized the "qhsusb_bulk". Do you think I should try to uninstall it and start from step 1 on this guide (https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g/help/how-to-revive-hard-bricked-moto-g-t2833798) installing the "Riff BOX JTAG drivers + Driver Signature Enforcement Overrider"?
Yes, I suggest that you install the driver's as advised in that old thread. Also, you will need to use the right qboot utility, for the right model and version of the bootloader that you have or it won't work. Unfortunately I can't help with that, you will need to search the internet and may luck be with you.