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Hey guys I'm a newbie here and I am probably way over my head but I have an issue. I did something stupid and edited some build props to try to get a game to work. Now when I start my kindle its stuck on "starting applications: updating kindle". Like I said I'm really new to all this rooting stuff and even just android products. I have a jailbroken iPhone 4 and I thought all this we b cool to try. I successfully rooted my kindle fire he 7 a few days back and was having fun with the play store but I got way over my head and now I'm stuck. I need to know how to restore or reset my kindle thru the computer bc it doesn't even turn on.. Oh and by the way I'm really bad with all this adb, recovery, fastboot stuff like I said newbie.. PLEASE HELP
lacoursiere18 said:
Hey guys I'm a newbie here and I am probably way over my head but I have an issue. I did something stupid and edited some build props to try to get a game to work. Now when I start my kindle its stuck on "starting applications: updating kindle". Like I said I'm really new to all this rooting stuff and even just android products. I have a jailbroken iPhone 4 and I thought all this we b cool to try. I successfully rooted my kindle fire he 7 a few days back and was having fun with the play store but I got way over my head and now I'm stuck. I need to know how to restore or reset my kindle thru the computer bc it doesn't even turn on.. Oh and by the way I'm really bad with all this adb, recovery, fastboot stuff like I said newbie.. PLEASE HELP
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You will need to get into fastboot somehow to fix it.
You are new to adb but you had to have had the drivers installed to root, so when you connect it to the computer does it show up in your device manager?
If yes, then you can get into fastboot by opening a cmd prompt where you have access to adb. If you used the qemu root tool then the files you need will be in there.(Or since you will need it anyway, download KFHD Restore tool from here: LINK, you will want v1.2.3, it also has adb files you'll need). To open a cmd prompt from that folder, hold shift and right click on the folder. There should be an option to "open cmd prompt from this location", or something to that affect.
In the cmd prompt use these cmds(press enter between each cmd):
Code:
adb shell
su
reboot bootloader
After you are in fastboot then follow the directions in the Restore Tool post from the link above.
If you can't get into fastboot that way then you will need a factory cable, You can make your own or here is where you can buy one: Factory Cable by Skorpn. I've also heard of people purchasing on amazon but not as quality as Skorpn's
onemeila said:
You will need to get into fastboot somehow to fix it.
You are new to adb but you had to have had the drivers installed to root, so when you connect it to the computer does it show up in your device manager?
If yes, then you can get into fastboot by opening a cmd prompt where you have access to adb. If you used the qemu root tool then the files you need will be in there.(Or since you will need it anyway, download KFHD Restore tool from here: LINK, you will want v1.2.3, it also has adb files you'll need). To open a cmd prompt from that folder, hold shift and right click on the folder. There should be an option to "open cmd prompt from this location", or something to that affect.
In the cmd prompt use these cmds(press enter between each cmd):
Code:
adb shell
su
reboot bootloader
After you are in fastboot then follow the directions in the Restore Tool post from the link above.
If you can't get into fastboot that way then you will need a factory cable, You can make your own or here is where you can buy one: Factory Cable by Skorpn. I've also heard of people purchasing on amazon but not as quality as Skorpn's
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Now when I plugged it in the first time I saw it in the device manager with a yellow triangle and an explantion mark. Yes I was definetly rooted bc I had the google play store and access to a lot. When you say you can open a command prompt where you have access to adb.. what do you mean. Like I said a newbie. I know where command prompt is on my computer but Im not sure about this adb thing. Could you explain step by step Windows XP. And the folder your talking about is the one you provided the link for? Sorry so many ?'s I really appreciae you time.
anybody... PLEASE
You are in the wrong forum. This is for 2nd generation Kindle Fire 2/Kindle Fire HDs, and you obviously have an original 1st generation Kindle Fire.
You need to take a step back for a second and do a little research before you proceed and get a better idea of what's going on. A great place to start is a thread in the Amazon Kindle Fire General forum titled "Kindle Fire for Beginners". It will give you a better understanding of how things work and possibly how to fix it.
Outside of that, there are tools and utilities to help you along the way but in your situation, you really need to understand why your Kindle isn't working properly for them to do you much good.
Oh, and if you're looking for "step-by-step" instructions from someone, it probably won't happen. The information is there, you just have to find it. You wouldn't start working on your car without having the knowledge to do so, therefore why would you try with a technological piece of equipment?
That being said, if you have a question or need help understanding something in particular, I'm sure there will be plenty of people who would be wiling to assist you.
"That's a special kind of stupid. The kind that makes me laugh"
soupmagnet said:
You are in the wrong forum. This is for 2nd generation Kindle Fire 2/Kindle Fire HDs, and you obviously have an original 1st generation Kindle Fire.
You need to take a step back for a second and do a little research before you proceed and get a better idea of what's going on. A great place to start is a thread in the Amazon Kindle Fire General forum titled "Kindle Fire for Beginners". It will give you a better understanding of how things work and possibly how to fix it.
Outside of that, there are tools and utilities to help you along the way but in your situation, you really need to understand why your Kindle isn't working properly for them to do you much good.
Oh, and if you're looking for "step-by-step" instructions from someone, it probably won't happen. The information is there, you just have to find it. You wouldn't start working on your car without having the knowledge to do so, therefore why would you try with a technological piece of equipment?
That being said, if you have a question or need help understanding something in particular, I'm sure there will be plenty of people who would be wiling to assist you.
"That's a special kind of stupid. The kind that makes me laugh"
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Nice quote.. Well at least I know now who not to talk too in this forum. If YOU CAN READ in my origanl post it says I have a Kindle Fire HD 7!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That being said I have done a lot of research on this throughout the day and I am planning on attempting what the origanl replier was talking about. Don't be a ****, life's to short.
lacoursiere18 said:
Nice quote.. Well at least I know now who not to talk too in this forum. If YOU CAN READ in my origanl post it says I have a Kindle Fire HD 7!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That being said I have done a lot of research on this throughout the day and I am planning on attempting what the origanl replier was talking about. Don't be a ****, life's to short.
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Ok i'm going to back up a little bit and appologize for calling you a ****. But, maybe you need re read what you wrote or maybe I took you text out of context. For a newbie on this site, you came accross pretty offensive. But I took your advice and read the Kindle Fire for Begginers and learned quite a bit. I will def have to re read it several times but it helped. So again I apologize and thank you
lacoursiere18 said:
Nice quote.. Well at least I know now who not to talk too in this forum. If YOU CAN READ in my origanl post it says I have a Kindle Fire HD 7!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That being said I have done a lot of research on this throughout the day and I am planning on attempting what the origanl replier was talking about. Don't be a ****, life's to short.
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Yes I did read what you wrote, and you said when you plug the device in, all you see is the "yellow triangle". Typically speaking, the "yellow triangle" is typical of a modified bootloader which can only be found on the original Kindle Fires. It is possible we aren't speaking about the same yellow triangle so I apologize for making the assumption. But when you see as many egregiously ignorant questions I see from new users every day, and the extraordinary number of users that don't know the difference between the different KF devices, you'll see how easy it is to make that mistake.
I've helped a lot of people around here, and my "matter of fact" way of going about it has prevented a lot of unneeded mishaps, so for that, I won't apologize. And if you think I'm a **** for expecting a new user to adhere to the policies and guidelines set forth by XDA and research basic tasks like using the command prompt and ADB, so be it. But the fact still remains, people here are more likely to give you general instructions and expect you to know how to carry them out on your own, than spend the time to write out explicit step-by-step instructions for something that takes more than a few lines of text to explain, and in such a way that someone who knows nothing about it can understand.
Take my advice or don't, but whether you think so or not, I am trying to help by getting you going in the right direction, so you can get your problem solved in a more efficient manner.
soupmagnet said:
Yes I did read what you wrote, and you said when you plug the device in, all you see is the "yellow triangle". Typically speaking, the "yellow triangle" is typical of a modified bootloader which can only be found on the original Kindle Fires. It is possible we aren't speaking about the same yellow triangle so I apologize for making the assumption. But when you see as many egregiously ignorant questions I see from new users every day, and the extraordinary number of users that don't know the difference between the different KF devices, you'll see how easy it is to make that mistake.
I've helped a lot of people around here, and my "matter of fact" way of going about it has prevented a lot of unneeded mishaps, so for that, I won't apologize. And if you think I'm a **** for expecting a new user to adhere to the policies and guidelines set forth by XDA and research basic tasks like using the command prompt and ADB, so be it. But the fact still remains, people here are more likely to give you general instructions and expect you to know how to carry them out on your own, than spend the time to write out explicit step-by-step instructions for something that takes more than a few lines of text to explain, and in such a way that someone who knows nothing about it can understand.
Take my advice or don't, but whether you think so or not, I am trying to help by getting you going in the right direction, so you can get your problem solved in a more efficient manner.
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ok now I am stuck. I have got my adb drivers installed and I believe correctly. I use the cmd prompt to navigate to the folder and execute those commands given. My kindle now has a Fastboot logo, that it nothing else. I went to use the tool in the LINK given and I try option 3? EDIT: ok so I hit option 3 and it went through its thing. It restarted my kindle and it was stuck on the highlighted kindle fire logo forever....
lacoursiere18 said:
ok now I am stuck. I have got my adb drivers installed and I believe correctly. I use the cmd prompt to navigate to the folder and execute those commands given. My kindle now has a Fastboot logo, that it nothing else. I went to use the tool in the LINK given and I try option 3? EDIT: ok so I hit option 3 and it went through its thing. It restarted my kindle and it was stuck on the highlighted kindle fire logo forever....
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Ok i am officially out of luck and knowledge. I truned off my kindle when it was stuck on the highlighted kindle logo. I went to restart and now my computer does not recognize it. I am starting form scracth I deleted everything on my computer I dont know what to do
lacoursiere18 said:
Ok i am officially out of luck and knowledge. I truned off my kindle when it was stuck on the highlighted kindle logo. I went to restart and now my computer does not recognize it. I am starting form scracth I deleted everything on my computer I dont know what to do
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You're still ok, I sent you a PM on what you'll need to do.
fire is upgrading, starting applications stuck
onemeila said:
You're still ok, I sent you a PM on what you'll need to do.
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I have also the similar problem with my hdx 7, it stuck at "fire is upgrading, starting applications", i have tried factory reset, but it proved to be useless. I have talked to Amazon, they ask me to send my hdx back them(without any repayment) and buy a new one. So amazon will not help solve this problem, then do u have a solution pls?
Hi, I recently ran into the same problem with the "fire is upgrading, starting applications" screen and could not solve it yet. First of all let me tell you the facts:
Kindle Fire HD 7 (3rd generation)
FireOS 4.5.5.1 (no update available when checking for update on the Kindel Fire itself)
Developers mode enabled
adb is unauthorized (unfortunately)
OTA was unfortunately on
Rooted with Kingroot
I was playing around with my Kindle and checked out Kingroot and rooted my Kindle with it. Unfortunately I got distracted forgot to disable OTA updates and guess there lies the problem of my misery, i.e. the sudden Kindle Fire update over night with the starting applications message (where the starting applications takes a long time, i.e. never ends). Hence, I can not operate my Kindle Fire, and moreover I cannot access it over adb since the device is unauthorized. Side note, I'm using Linux and OSX and have Win7 in a VM (if there are OS specific solutions/tools for solving my problem). I'm not in possession of a factory cable (also don't have tools to build one). However if someone has a suggestion there it is welcome.
Now to my questions:
Will I need the factory cable?
If not, where should I focus on first?
If yes, any tips and tricks are welcome.
Hope someone can help me here, thanks.
buschko said:
Hi, I recently ran into the same problem with the "fire is upgrading, starting applications" screen and could not solve it yet. First of all let me tell you the facts:
Kindle Fire HD 7 (3rd generation)
FireOS 4.5.5.1 (no update available when checking for update on the Kindel Fire itself)
Developers mode enabled
adb is unauthorized (unfortunately)
OTA was unfortunately on
Rooted with Kingroot
I was playing around with my Kindle and checked out Kingroot and rooted my Kindle with it. Unfortunately I got distracted forgot to disable OTA updates and guess there lies the problem of my misery, i.e. the sudden Kindle Fire update over night with the starting applications message (where the starting applications takes a long time, i.e. never ends). Hence, I can not operate my Kindle Fire, and moreover I cannot access it over adb since the device is unauthorized. Side note, I'm using Linux and OSX and have Win7 in a VM (if there are OS specific solutions/tools for solving my problem). I'm not in possession of a factory cable (also don't have tools to build one). However if someone has a suggestion there it is welcome.
Now to my questions:
Will I need the factory cable?
If not, where should I focus on first?
If yes, any tips and tricks are welcome.
Hope someone can help me here, thanks.
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Short update:
I now have a factory cable but I'm stuck at the moment. My first try was to get TWRP and somehow get into recovery. Thus I started with booting into fastboot with the factory cable and issued
Code:
fastboot -i 0x1949 flash recovery recovery.img
and the command succeeded. Then I wanted to issue:
Code:
fastboot -i 0x1949 oem idme bootmode 5001
however, the command got stuck and nothing happened. I just tried a reboot and after that I was able to issue the command. Thus I started my Kindle again and it shortly flashed and went black. Nothing further. Thus reset and start again. Now it just gets stuck in the grey Kindle Fire screen. If I try to boot into recovery (power + volume down) also nothing happens.
Can anyone give any tips here?
buschko said:
Short update:
I now have a factory cable but I'm stuck at the moment. My first try was to get TWRP and somehow get into recovery. Thus I started with booting into fastboot with the factory cable and issued
Code:
fastboot -i 0x1949 flash recovery recovery.img
and the command succeeded. Then I wanted to issue:
Code:
fastboot -i 0x1949 oem idme bootmode 5001
however, the command got stuck and nothing happened. I just tried a reboot and after that I was able to issue the command. Thus I started my Kindle again and it shortly flashed and went black. Nothing further. Thus reset and start again. Now it just gets stuck in the grey Kindle Fire screen. If I try to boot into recovery (power + volume down) also nothing happens.
Can anyone give any tips here?
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Next update. I switched from my MacBook with OSX to my Desktop with Linux. Now I can issue more than one fastboot command in a row. However I'm stuck again. I issued the following commands:
Code:
fastboot -i 0x1949 oem format
fastboot -i 0x1949 flash boot hijack.img
fastboot -i 0x1949 flash system system.img
fastboot -i 0x1949 continue
Now I wait for the Amazon logo with the orange underline, however, I'm continue to see the fastboot screen. Thus I'm stuck again.
Hence, I just powered off and on again and then I was able to issue fastboot commands again. Continued with
Code:
fastboot -i 0x1949 flash boot recovery.img
fastboot -i 0x1949 oem format
fastboot -i 0x1949 continue
Now the amazon arrow was there. Repeated the last command chain, and I ended up in TWRP.
Hello,
My 3rd gen stock Fire HDX also stuck at "Fire is upgrading..." screen. This thread say there is no solution but looks like you found a way to get TWRP on it. Is this correct? If so, once you get TWRP, you can recover right?
I am on ubuntu14?
When I do a fastboot -i 0x1949 oem format, it just hangs at <waiting for any device>
How to get fastboot to see device, what mode do you boot your HDX to? Do I need to use a fastboot usb cable or will the stock HDX usb cable work?
When I run adb command it show the device D0FCA... unauthorized
Thx
Any clear solution on this problem ?
Stuck on "updating kindle".
My phone has no network and it says no sim card. After further investigation it appears that this is because the IMEI number has just gone, it doesnt exist on the phone. It is standard I have never changed software so have no idea how this could happen. Tried factory reset but nothing works. Any ideas greatly appreciated.
Re flash stock firmware and it should come back
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Flash it to stock.
Root it
Install es explorer or any root explorer
Install hex editor
In es explorer go to efs folder in root
Open nv_data.bin in hex editor
Goto position 00188020 and check. .
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amit.talukdar said:
Flash it to stock.
Root it
Install es explorer or any root explorer
Install hex editor
In es explorer go to efs folder in root
Open nv_data.bin in hex editor
Goto position 00188020 and check. .
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This is still not a Samsung forum.
Sent from my OmniROM-powered LG Optimus 4X HD
Try to pull dev/block/platform/sdhci-tegra.3/by-name/NVA
Open with text editor.
Check if imei is stored.
This partition is recreated on flashing dz/kdz. I am not sure if IMEI is read from here. If you give email i will send you my NVA partition to compare. Don't post it or people will see your IMEI
Sent from my LG-P880 using xda app-developers app
Hi...I have similar problem ...my LG-P880 dont show the IMEI and factory reset is also not working...as per above I have checked in NVA folder it cotains proper IMEI number...so any idea how to fix the situation...? Thanks in advnace...
jigneshandroid said:
Hi...I have similar problem ...my LG-P880 dont show the IMEI and factory reset is also not working...as per above I have checked in NVA folder it cotains proper IMEI number...so any idea how to fix the situation...? Thanks in advnace...
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Try Flashing using either by KDZ or LG Flash tool it might help you,
Try below link for procedure of LG Flash Tool
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2179126
KDZ Method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2069723
Read the steps and understand it properly,
Hit thanks button below,if this help you out
Good Luck:good:
Salman Al-Badgail said:
Try Flashing using either by KDZ or LG Flash tool it might help you,
Try below link for procedure of LG Flash Tool
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2179126
KDZ Method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2069723
Read the steps and understand it properly,
Hit thanks button below,if this help you out
Good Luck:good:
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Thanks for your guidance...I have tried both option but it get stuck in middle somewhere and not able to flash the kdz file.
So at this moment LG Mobile support tools not able to cross 10% in firmware update process and stops due to some error.
With KDZ update tools, same situation....and device can connect to adb terminal no other recovery mode options.
So using adb terminal is there any chances to do some fix ?
I think I have currupted my boot loader during installation of third party recovery software without doing boot loader unlock option.
Please guide or suggest any other try.....
Thanks
jigneshandroid said:
Thanks for your guidance...I have tried both option but it get stuck in middle somewhere and not able to flash the kdz file.
So at this moment LG Mobile support tools not able to cross 10% in firmware update process and stops due to some error.
With KDZ update tools, same situation....and device can connect to adb terminal no other recovery mode options.
So using adb terminal is there any chances to do some fix ?
I think I have currupted my boot loader during installation of third party recovery software without doing boot loader unlock option.
Please guide or suggest any other try.....
Thanks
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How you get into this problem?
Give me your BL - status, Secondly try changing PC. Also let me know what ROM you were using before getting into this problem (Stock/Custom)
Thirdy Party softwares (recovery) like....?
If you just give us info, someone might help you properly. I am just a Junior Member here, helping you out the info i had.
[Edited : Sorry for my English, I am Arabic]
Salman Al-Badgail said:
How you get into this problem?
Give me your BL - status, Secondly try changing PC. Also let me know what ROM you were using before getting into this problem (Stock/Custom)
Thirdy Party softwares (recovery) like....?
If you just give us info, someone might help you properly. I am just a Junior Member here, helping you out the info i had.
[Edited : Sorry for my English, I am Arabic]
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It was happened like......the phone was working ok with latest official updates V20A and suddenly lost the IMEI number so Mobile network also. After some try finally I have done factory reset..but it was not working as expected...some time it has shown IMEI but lost also...tried many time factory reset but not worked...so tried with LG Mobile repair under upgrade and recovery option but it was failing at 10 % everytime. So thought lets intall new ROM so decided to install cyanogonmod so for preparation rooted phone and installed CWM recovery ....as doing all this first time so may be forgot to unlock the bootloader so after installation of CWM recovery phone has not booted and also not going to recovery menu. After that under upgrade mode tried to burn KDZ file using LG mobile support tool but that also not working.
So now the situation is, the can only go in to firmware update mode and some time getting connected to adb terminal.
So now is there any change of BL repair through adb terminal or the only option remain is visit LG support....?
Please guide....
Thanks,
jigneshandroid said:
It was happened like......the phone was working ok with latest official updates V20A and suddenly lost the IMEI number so Mobile network also. After some try finally I have done factory reset..but it was not working as expected...some time it has shown IMEI but lost also...tried many time factory reset but not worked...so tried with LG Mobile repair under upgrade and recovery option but it was failing at 10 % everytime. So thought lets intall new ROM so decided to install cyanogonmod so for preparation rooted phone and installed CWM recovery ....as doing all this first time so may be forgot to unlock the bootloader so after installation of CWM recovery phone has not booted and also not going to recovery menu. After that under upgrade mode tried to burn KDZ file using LG mobile support tool but that also not working.
So now the situation is, the can only go in to firmware update mode and some time getting connected to adb terminal.
So now is there any change of BL repair through adb terminal or the only option remain is visit LG support....?
Please guide....
Thanks,
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Did you check your BL status for now?
3845#*880#
Salman Al-Badgail said:
Did you check your BL status for now?
3845#*880#
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At present phone is not booting so not able run any short cut commands....but before crash it was showing status locked...
I will try as per your message ...will update the results...
Thanks
jigneshandroid said:
At present phone is not booting so not able run any short cut commands....but before crash it was showing status locked...
I will try as per your message ...will update the results...
Thanks
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Great, will be waiting for your answer
Salman Al-Badgail said:
Great, will be waiting for your answer
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I am trying with the links you have provided to flash the ROM, but before I start it...getting problem to keep the device connected to USB port...in device manager on connection it shows connected under Ports but in few seconds it gets disconnected (like timeout)..so exploring how can I keep it connected so that can try the tools once more.
jigneshandroid said:
I am trying with the links you have provided to flash the ROM, but before I start it...getting problem to keep the device connected to USB port...in device manager on connection it shows connected under Ports but in few seconds it gets disconnected (like timeout)..so exploring how can I keep it connected so that can try the tools once more.
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Did you downloaded the files??
Install Drivers and follow the steps properly,
this should work for you to keep connected,
One more thing run drivers and flashtool as administrator, I already PM you.
Still having problems, please let me know.
If your phone is still not booting, I am afraid that you bricked it.
Good Luck
Salman Al-Badgail said:
Did you downloaded the files??
Install Drivers and follow the steps properly,
this should work for you to keep connected,
One more thing run drivers and flashtool as administrator, I already PM you.
Still having problems, please let me know.
If your phone is still not booting, I am afraid that you bricked it.
Good Luck
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I am able connect my device to LGFlashTool on com Port1 but download fails with below log on port1
StartDownload()
Saved result to XML file.
Failure : 207
FAIL
and same thing repeating as software retries the same.
Can somebody guide what is this situation ?
Thanks and best regards,
Jignesh
jigneshandroid said:
I am able connect my device to LGFlashTool on com Port1 but download fails with below log on port1
StartDownload()
Saved result to XML file.
Failure : 207
FAIL
and same thing repeating as software retries the same.
Can somebody guide what is this situation ?
Thanks and best regards,
Jignesh
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Post a screenshot so that anyone could help you.
jigneshandroid said:
I am able connect my device to LGFlashTool on com Port1 but download fails with below log on port1
StartDownload()
Saved result to XML file.
Failure : 207
FAIL
and same thing repeating as software retries the same.
Can somebody guide what is this situation ?
Thanks and best regards,
Jignesh
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2179126
Try using post #7 by RuedasLocas
and read it untill you get it.
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Salman Al-Badgail said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2179126
Try using post #7 by RuedasLocas
and read it untill you get it.
:good:
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OK..thanks I will check this post whether somebody has reported similar problem...do you mean page 7 is it ?
:good:
jigneshandroid said:
OK..thanks I will check this post whether somebody has reported similar problem...do you mean page 7 is it ?
:good:
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Hi,
I am looking for a tablet for HAM radio / Shortwave listeners purposes.
One thing I need is a working OTG interface for attaching USB devices
to that tablet.
I read different/contradictionary informations about whether OTG works
with this tablet I am not sure, whether the tablets, they were talking about
were exactly the one I am on the way to buy.
So:
Does OTG work on a ASUS memopad 7 (ME176CX-1E041A) w/ Android 4.4 ?
And:
I read that Lollipop will install UEFI and will lock me out then, since there is
no rooting method....true?
Thank you very much for any help in advance!
Best regards,
tuxic
tuxic001 said:
Hi,
I am looking for a tablet for HAM radio / Shortwave listeners purposes.
One thing I need is a working OTG interface for attaching USB devices
to that tablet.
I read different/contradictionary informations about whether OTG works
with this tablet I am not sure, whether the tablets, they were talking about
were exactly the one I am on the way to buy.
So:
Does OTG work on a ASUS memopad 7 (ME176CX-1E041A) w/ Android 4.4 ?
And:
I read that Lollipop will install UEFI and will lock me out then, since there is
no rooting method....true?
Thank you very much for any help in advance!
Best regards,
tuxic
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The rooting method for lollipop is only less noob-friendly, but for future I recommend you updating to lollipop. For rooting whether kitkat or lollipop (the better but a bit harder way), take a look at this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/intel-android-devices-root-temp-cwm-t2975096
And OTG works quite good, even thumb drives work natively without some root using workaround.
Mis012 said:
The rooting method for lollipop is only less noob-friendly, but for future I recommend you updating to lollipop. For rooting whether kitkat or lollipop (the better but a bit harder way), take a look at this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/intel-android-devices-root-temp-cwm-t2975096
And OTG works quite good, even thumb drives work natively without some root using workaround.
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Hi Mis012,
thanks a lot for help me to start with all the things.
I want absolutely sure to understand what I am reading in all that tutorials and postings. Are there any "meta"-tutorials, which explain for example all these acronyms and abbreviations like
adb,odin,cvm,twpr,fastboot and a lot more? I want to learn, but what if I even dont understand the abbreviations of the tutorials and howtos? Lost?
Next:
I took a look at the rooting tutorial you linked (THX!) and didnt find my device in the list of supported devices? Out of luck? Or outdated informations? If outdated, how can I be sure, that
it still works?
(This is NO critism in any way, but I dont want "Just another brick in the wall"...
In this forum (or was it androidsforums? dont remember) I read postings of quite a few people who have created paper weights by upgrading to vanilla lollipop...
What are the benefits in comparision to kitkat to take the risk of an update?
Will lollipop fix the battery drain problem in standby of this nice device?
Can I attach a USBtoEthernet device to the usb port an get a net connection instead of using Wifi?
By the way: My ASUS mempad 7 is on the way to me....
Sorry for the bunch of question ... I am driven by a mix of curiosity and anxity...
Best regards and thank you very much for helping a newbie to get the road to
gain knowledge to help others in turn...
tuxic
tuxic001 said:
Hi Mis012,
thanks a lot for help me to start with all the things.
I want absolutely sure to understand what I am reading in all that tutorials and postings. Are there any "meta"-tutorials, which explain for example all these acronyms and abbreviations like
adb,odin,cvm,twpr,fastboot and a lot more? I want to learn, but what if I even dont understand the abbreviations of the tutorials and howtos? Lost?
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adb - android debug bridge, gives you shell access to your device from computer and more. Search for Minimal ADB installer.
odin - Samsung flashing tool, has nothing to do with our tablet.
cwm - clockworkmod. custom recovery.
twrp - teamWin project recovery. has more functions, but refuses to work with our device
fastboot - something like adb, you use it for flashing partitions if you have unlocked bootloader
tuxic001 said:
Next:
I took a look at the rooting tutorial you linked (THX!) and didnt find my device in the list of supported devices? Out of luck? Or outdated informations? If outdated, how can I be sure, that
it still works?
(This is NO critism in any way, but I dont want "Just another brick in the wall"...
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It should be in the supported devices list. It's me176cx. I can say it works.
tuxic001 said:
In this forum (or was it androidsforums? dont remember) I read postings of quite a few people who have created paper weights by upgrading to vanilla lollipop...
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If you soft brick your device like me, you can just return to kitkat, or better go to store and want a rapair. I returned my to the store two days ago, hope they will give me a chance for lollipop. The update should work without problems on a new device.
tuxic001 said:
What are the benefits in comparision to kitkat to take the risk of an update?
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First of all, it is lollipop vs kitkat - you can read on internet about why lollipop is better.
The best part - UEFI. with UEFI, you can install any computer OS (Windows, linux) on this tablet.
tuxic001 said:
Will lollipop fix the battery drain problem in standby of this nice device?
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Maybe. there was some tutorial on xda how to fix it.
tuxic001 said:
Can I attach a USBtoEthernet device to the usb port an get a net connection instead of using Wifi?
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If the OS will support it. I don't know if android can support this.
tuxic001 said:
By the way: My ASUS mempad 7 is on the way to me....
Sorry for the bunch of question ... I am driven by a mix of curiosity and anxity...
Best regards and thank you very much for helping a newbie to get the road to
gain knowledge to help others in turn...
tuxic
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No problem.
DO NOT DO ANYTHING SUSPICIOUS WITH THE DEVICE UNTIL YOU GET LOLLIPOP!
Otherwise, you may end up with lollipop update not working > warranty or kitkat forever
And here are some links you should read (It' not that much of text, it only looks like that
https://www.happyassassin.net/2014/01/25/uefi-boot-how-does-that-actually-work-then/ - the autor should thank me, I recommend this article to everone here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790 - minimal ADB and fastboot (you do not need it for Temp CWM recovery, it includes it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/intel-android-devices-root-temp-cwm-t2975096 - Temp CWM recovery
http://forum.xda-developers.com/memo-pad-7/general/asus-memo-7-me176cx-t2814046 - general thread about this tablet
http://doesn't-exist-yet.sorry/ - I will make a nice step by step guide on how to dual boot lollipop and other OS as soon as I will have my tablet back from service and I will have lollipop so I will have UEFI)
Mis012 said:
adb - android debug bridge, gives you shell access to your device from computer and more. Search for Minimal ADB installer.
odin - Samsung flashing tool, has nothing to do with our tablet.
cwm - clockworkmod. custom recovery.
twrp - teamWin project recovery. has more functions, but refuses to work with our device
fastboot - something like adb, you use it for flashing partitions if you have unlocked bootloader
It should be in the supported devices list. It's me176cx. I can say it works.
If you soft brick your device like me, you can just return to kitkat, or better go to store and want a rapair. I returned my to the store two days ago, hope they will give me a chance for lollipop. The update should work without problems on a new device.
First of all, it is lollipop vs kitkat - you can read on internet about why lollipop is better.
The best part - UEFI. with UEFI, you can install any computer OS (Windows, linux) on this tablet.
Maybe. there was some tutorial on xda how to fix it.
If the OS will support it. I don't know if android can support this.
No problem.
DO NOT DO ANYTHING SUSPICIOUS WITH THE DEVICE UNTIL YOU GET LOLLIPOP!
Otherwise, you may end up with lollipop update not working > warranty or kitkat forever
And here are some links you should read (It' not that much of text, it only looks like that
https://www.happyassassin.net/2014/01/25/uefi-boot-how-does-that-actually-work-then/ - the autor should thank me, I recommend this article to everone here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790 - minimal ADB and fastboot (you do not need it for Temp CWM recovery, it includes it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/intel-android-devices-root-temp-cwm-t2975096 - Temp CWM recovery
http://forum.xda-developers.com/memo-pad-7/general/asus-memo-7-me176cx-t2814046 - general thread about this tablet
http://doesn't-exist-yet.sorry/ - I will make a nice step by step guide on how to dual boot lollipop and other OS as soon as I will have my tablet back from service and I will have lollipop so I will have UEFI)
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Hi Mis012,
OH WHOW! This drives my curiosity up and my anxity DOWN! A BIG THANK YOU for your patience with a newbie (I have some experience with Linux and embedded devices (Beaglebone Black, AriettaG25(both ARM) though).
AND: My ASUS ME176CX has arrieved!!! YEAH!
And...strictly following your advice I just started to do the least suspicious with it: CHARGING! hahahaha!
Question (as you might already have expected :
The first thing I want to do is to lollipop my board.
Unfortunately there are two things to consider: I have to setup WLAN for my PC (yes, I am of the "generation copper" / Gentoo LInux. This will be some effort
but no unbeatable problem.
Next is: I am living in a house with LOT OF RF noise. My shortwave receiver sounds like an lawn mower when switched on indoors (that the reason for buying a mobile
PC to go outside and still have all decoders, frequency lists and informations available).
So I do not trust any broadcasted data stream that much...especially when it comes to firmware updates (IIIIIEEEEEKKKKSS!).
Is there any way to update via good ole files from a sdcard/internal flash in a non hackish, plain and secure way?
Earphone:
There neither a users manual nor Tech Specs inside the box.
And if I will insert an earphone into the earphone jack I may burn the output drivers of the audio chip inside,
if this earphone has a too low impedance. Mine has 14 Ohms.
Question:
What is the output impedance of the audio port?
Does it support a mic on the earphone (four contacts)?
Thank you very much in advance again for helping an old child to walk in new shoes!
Hopefully I will get around the hurdles in the beginning and can start to give answers.
Best regards,
tuxic
tuxic001 said:
Hi Mis012,
OH WHOW! This drives my curiosity up and my anxity DOWN! A BIG THANK YOU for your patience with a newbie (I have some experience with Linux and embedded devices (Beaglebone Black, AriettaG25(both ARM) though).
AND: My ASUS ME176CX has arrieved!!! YEAH!
And...strictly following your advice I just started to do the least suspicious with it: CHARGING! hahahaha!
Question (as you might already have expected :
The first thing I want to do is to lollipop my board.
Unfortunately there are two things to consider: I have to setup WLAN for my PC (yes, I am of the "generation copper" / Gentoo LInux. This will be some effort
but no unbeatable problem.
Next is: I am living in a house with LOT OF RF noise. My shortwave receiver sounds like an lawn mower when switched on indoors (that the reason for buying a mobile
PC to go outside and still have all decoders, frequency lists and informations available).
So I do not trust any broadcasted data stream that much...especially when it comes to firmware updates (IIIIIEEEEEKKKKSS!).
Is there any way to update via good ole files from a sdcard/internal flash in a non hackish, plain and secure way?
Earphone:
There neither a users manual nor Tech Specs inside the box.
And if I will insert an earphone into the earphone jack I may burn the output drivers of the audio chip inside,
if this earphone has a too low impedance. Mine has 14 Ohms.
Question:
What is the output impedance of the audio port?
Does it support a mic on the earphone (four contacts)?
Thank you very much in advance again for helping an old child to walk in new shoes!
Hopefully I will get around the hurdles in the beginning and can start to give answers.
Best regards,
tuxic
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Really don't know anything anout earphones, but I think tablets have some kind of protection, the worst what can happen is you will drain your battery faster, or the sound volume might be lower. Theoreticaly.
About the update: sorry that I didn't mention it, the best what you can do is to download the lollipop firmware from asus support site for this tablet, put it on your sdcard and start it up, then there will be a notification saying somethinhg like "do you wanna update?" You will say that you want and that's it. And you can press thanks if you find my posts helpful, I will feel more like a big boss if I will have more thanks, and it pleases my heart If you need to know anything else, just say You would help us all if you could find someone interested in making cyanogenmod (12.1 would be best) for our device. Just share this link where I write how the locked bootloader can be safely ignored by replacing it with another one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/memo-pad-7/help/me176cxk013-how-cyanogen-mod-t3154917
Mis012 said:
Really don't know anything anout earphones, but I think tablets have some kind of protection, the worst what can happen is you will drain your battery faster, or the sound volume might be lower. Theoreticaly.
About the update: sorry that I didn't mention it, the best what you can do is to download the lollipop firmware from asus support site for this tablet, put it on your sdcard and start it up, then there will be a notification saying somethinhg like "do you wanna update?" You will say that you want and that's it. And you can press thanks if you find my posts helpful, I will feel more like a big boss if I will have more thanks, and it pleases my heart If you need to know anything else, just say You would help us all if you could find someone interested in making cyanogenmod (12.1 would be best) for our device. Just share this link where I write how the locked bootloader can be safely ignored by replacing it with another one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/memo-pad-7/help/me176cxk013-how-cyanogen-mod-t3154917
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THANKS PRESSED! GREAT! I didn't saw that and it is the first forum I visit, which has this feature!
And downloading an update and THAN flashing it, makes me feel a lot more comfortable...WLAN is only "somehow" here...
Here:
http://support.asus.com/Download.aspx?SLanguage=en&m=ASUS+MeMO+Pad+7+(ME176C)
I found 1 firmware item to download:
Version WW_V12.10.1.17 (OS upgradesto Android Lollipop 5.0.1)
Now I am a little confused:
"Download device software and Update SOP (From “Manual” Item)" -- what the [] is a "SOP" ? I cannot find any SOP-Manual (or whatever SOP)
"Only apply to same SKU update, Example: WW->WW, CN->CN, TW->TW." ("SKU"? "WW"? "CN"? "TW"? ???? IEEEEKKKS! All this acronyms!!!
"Userfriendly" is definetly something completly different!
I need support for the ASUS support, I think
...Since I found in my ME176CX a software revision number starting with WW and the firmware also start with WW, I think I am ok.
I still dont know, what SKU is and I didnt find any SOP.
Will it be ok to put UL-K013-WW-12.10.1.17_KK-user.zip (unpacked???) onto my SDcard (where? The root dictionary of the card?) ,
put the SDcard into my tablet, and switch the tablet on (when fully charged) and "follow the instructions" ?
Sorry if doubling questions, but I feel better when asking question a second time than buying a tablet a second time...dont like Pink Floyd
at this point of my life...
Best regards,
tuxic
tuxic001 said:
THANKS PRESSED! GREAT! I didn't saw that and it is the first forum I visit, which has this feature!
And downloading an update and THAN flashing it, makes me feel a lot more comfortable...WLAN is only "somehow" here...
Here:
http://support.asus.com/Download.aspx?SLanguage=en&m=ASUS+MeMO+Pad+7+(ME176C)
I found 1 firmware item to download:
Version WW_V12.10.1.17 (OS upgradesto Android Lollipop 5.0.1)
Now I am a little confused:
"Download device software and Update SOP (From “Manual” Item)" -- what the [] is a "SOP" ? I cannot find any SOP-Manual (or whatever SOP)
"Only apply to same SKU update, Example: WW->WW, CN->CN, TW->TW." ("SKU"? "WW"? "CN"? "TW"? ???? IEEEEKKKS! All this acronyms!!!
"Userfriendly" is definetly something completly different!
I need support for the ASUS support, I think
...Since I found in my ME176CX a software revision number starting with WW and the firmware also start with WW, I think I am ok.
I still dont know, what SKU is and I didnt find any SOP.
Will it be ok to put UL-K013-WW-12.10.1.17_KK-user.zip (unpacked???) onto my SDcard (where? The root dictionary of the card?) ,
put the SDcard into my tablet, and switch the tablet on (when fully charged) and "follow the instructions" ?
Sorry if doubling questions, but I feel better when asking question a second time than buying a tablet a second time...dont like Pink Floyd
at this point of my life...
Best regards,
tuxic
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I think that the description is some weird user-unfriendly way to describe what I said. Just do what I wrote, there should be no problem. I will stay tuned, crossed fingers for you.
Mis012 said:
I think that the description is some weird user-unfriendly way to describe what I said. Just do what I wrote, there should be no problem. I will stay tuned, crossed fingers for you.
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I did it and: I GOT LOLLIPOP! YEAH!
I find you guilty for being the source of this success!
Is there a way to check, whether the update is complete, valid in whole working?
Are there critical points to check (certain applications/functions)?
Best regards,
tuxic
tuxic001 said:
I did it and: I GOT LOLLIPOP! YEAH!
I find you guilty for being the source of this success!
Is there a way to check, whether the update is complete, valid in whole working?
Are there critical points to check (certain applications/functions)?
Best regards,
tuxic
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When you connect keyboard using OTG cable, and press F2 during startup, you should boot into UEFI. Did you encounter any problems with lollipop? Disabling "power saver" option in settings should give you smoother experiance, and solves problem with games playing slow. Anyways, I'm glad I could help. For further info, follow this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/memo-pad-7/general/asus-memo-7-me176cx-t2814046/page256
Mis012 said:
When you connect keyboard using OTG cable, and press F2 during startup, you should boot into UEFI. Did you encounter any problems with lollipop? Disabling "power saver" option in settings should give you smoother experiance, and solves problem with games playing slow. Anyways, I'm glad I could help. For further info, follow this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/memo-pad-7/general/asus-memo-7-me176cx-t2814046/page256
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Hmmm....F2 does not work for me...
I also tried the easter egg...but I got a lollipop, but no game...
Furthermore I cannot connect the ME176CX to my computer in a way that the computer recognized it as storage device...
"Software version" say "5.0" and not "5.0.1" or anything higher. The firmware I downloaded was marked as "5.0.1"
Did I really got a FULL and VALID update?
Best regards,
tuxic
tuxic001 said:
Hmmm....F2 does not work for me...
I also tried the easter egg...but I got a lollipop, but no game...
Furthermore I cannot connect the ME176CX to my computer in a way that the computer recognized it as storage device...
"Software version" say "5.0" and not "5.0.1" or anything higher. The firmware I downloaded was marked as "5.0.1"
Did I really got a FULL and VALID update?
Best regards,
tuxic
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It is 5.0.0 they have mistypen. As for the minigame, touching lollipop will change color, but holding will bring the minigame. Maybe F2 only works with powered hub, didn't try it as my tablet is still in service. Alternatively, you can try this:
1.connect usb keyboard with OTG cable
2.enter stock recovery (while powering on the tablet, hold volume down. In droidboot, select recovery using volume buttons and confirm with power button)
3.on the keyboard press and hold F2
4.select reboot to bootloader
5.on the keyboard press ENTER
steps may vary a bit, this method sounds weird to me but you can try. If it will not work, I will point you at a bit harder method.
Mis012 said:
It is 5.0.0 they have mistypen. As for the minigame, touching lollipop will change color, but holding will bring the minigame. Maybe F2 only works with powered hub, didn't try it as my tablet is still in service. Alternatively, you can try this:
1.connect usb keyboard with OTG cable
2.enter stock recovery (while powering on the tablet, hold volume down. In droidboot, select recovery using volume buttons and confirm with power button)
3.on the keyboard press and hold F2
4.select reboot to bootloader
5.on the keyboard press ENTER
steps may vary a bit, this method sounds weird to me but you can try. If it will not work, I will point you at a bit harder method.
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Hi Mis012,
Ok, got the Lollipop game (just a test, what works -- just to validate my update).
Entered droidboot as a "exercise" only (for getting used to it).
Found my serial number is 012345678012345678 (or similiar counting up).
Does that mean, that someone sold me a refurbished device as a new one? I read of this
kind of "serial number" appearing on devices, which were sent for repair...
Currently I am download&installing (Gentoo installs a wrapper, which one calls to get the whole
thing installed) android_sdk/android_studio to my Linux PC. Oh damn! THAT'S a huge
thing to download...I started 4 hours before and it still downloads (no, I /am/ generation copper,
but I use DSL ... no modem
While that process slowly but surely will fill up my Linux harddisk I was searching for a
GPS app, which DOES NOT LOG me for others, dont read my contacts, and do other, non
purpose related things AND uses openstreetmap (or better: dont use google services),
is able to do all its functions offline and is GPLed.
I testinstalled three...
All claims suspicious rights of accessing for example the microphone.
I deleted all.
Damn!
I think I have to learn A LOT MORE, before feeling halfway comfortable with this kind
of "new world order"
And as always Mis012...thank you very much for your support and patience!
Best regards,
tuxic
PS: Next I will try F2 again...
tuxic001 said:
Hi Mis012,
Ok, got the Lollipop game (just a test, what works -- just to validate my update).
Entered droidboot as a "exercise" only (for getting used to it).
Found my serial number is 012345678012345678 (or similiar counting up).
Does that mean, that someone sold me a refurbished device as a new one? I read of this
kind of "serial number" appearing on devices, which were sent for repair...
Currently I am download&installing (Gentoo installs a wrapper, which one calls to get the whole
thing installed) android_sdk/android_studio to my Linux PC. Oh damn! THAT'S a huge
thing to download...I started 4 hours before and it still downloads (no, I /am/ generation copper,
but I use DSL ... no modem
While that process slowly but surely will fill up my Linux harddisk I was searching for a
GPS app, which DOES NOT LOG me for others, dont read my contacts, and do other, non
purpose related things AND uses openstreetmap (or better: dont use google services),
is able to do all its functions offline and is GPLed.
I testinstalled three...
All claims suspicious rights of accessing for example the microphone.
I deleted all.
Damn!
I think I have to learn A LOT MORE, before feeling halfway comfortable with this kind
of "new world order"
And as always Mis012...thank you very much for your support and patience!
Best regards,
tuxic
PS: Next I will try F2 again...
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I hope you do not install sdk only because of adb, because you can get adb separetely and it has less the 10 MB.
About GPS, it looks like this tablet cannot fix location without being cannected to wi-fi.
About the serial number, it really seems weird, but you should be able to change it to something else if you want to.
And it looks there is a new OTA, I recommend not to install it, maybe it will remove UEFI acess or something. Now, it looks like a fix for lollipop problems some people had, but a lot of them have no problems after freezing the power saver app.
Mis012 said:
I hope you do not install sdk only because of adb, because you can get adb separetely and it has less the 10 MB.
About GPS, it looks like this tablet cannot fix location without being cannected to wi-fi.
About the serial number, it really seems weird, but you should be able to change it to something else if you want to.
And it looks there is a new OTA, I recommend not to install it, maybe it will remove UEFI acess or something. Now, it looks like a fix for lollipop problems some people had, but a lot of them have no problems after freezing the power saver app.
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Hi Mis012,
No, no..(.the SDK is still downloading)...
I install the SDK cause I am curious and may (if TIME and BRAIN allows me) be I can
program something. I am on LINUX here (I mean: my PC is a GENTOO box), so often
tutorials are not that straight forward to read (and helper applications on PC side are
not running here).
GPS is only running when WIFI is connected? Holy CRAP...Google wants to be sure,
that tey are able to track """anonymously"""".
Software "problem"/"feature" which was installed with Lollipop or is it a hardware
restriction? Oh damn...one reason for buying this tablet has gone...
Next update will remove/close UEFI? Will be this the next feature, which I will loose?
But still the nice shiny glass surface will remain...(not without sarcasm... )
IF UEFI will be locked/removed...will we have a chance, to get full control over
this tablet again?
Who is checking for the sanity of this new update?
The droidboot/F2 hack does not work with my keyboard (KBtalking PURE 60).
I could reconnect my IBM model M keyboard of my PC to the tablet, but this
beauty will pull over 100mA through the USBtoPS2 converter....
Better not.
I have an USB hub here...will try that next.
Is there anything I definetly should NOT do, when booted into UEFI?
Will OTAs be available as files later or here or somewhere else?
Do you know of people having such a odd serial number AND have
a proofen new device?
Oh, why oh why one needs to check for everything these days???
Best reagards,
tuxic
tuxic001 said:
GPS is only running when WIFI is connected? Holy CRAP...Google wants to be sure,
that tey are able to track """anonymously"""".
Software "problem"/"feature" which was installed with Lollipop or is it a hardware
restriction? Oh damn...one reason for buying this tablet has gone...
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It's working fine for me without WiFi, tested it last week. I've heard some people reporting problems with the GPS, can't reproduce them personally.
tuxic001 said:
Next update will remove/close UEFI? Will be this the next feature, which I will loose?
But still the nice shiny glass surface will remain...(not without sarcasm... )
IF UEFI will be locked/removed...will we have a chance, to get full control over
this tablet again?
Who is checking for the sanity of this new update?
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I installed the update yesterday, it updated something in the BIOS or UEFI or however that it called, not completely sure if they patched that. I don't have an OTG adapter (?, the micro USB to USB adapter) yet (ordered one already) so can't say if they broke that. Will test once it has arrived.
tuxic001 said:
Will OTAs be available as files later or here or somewhere else?
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You can download the latest OTA update from the link I posted it http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=61926393&postcount=2587 (scroll down a bit, the URL starting with fota.asus.com has the OTA update, can't post the link directly here for some reason) and install it using the temp CWM recovery for example. Not sure if you can also simply copy it to your sdcard, never tried that. Just keep in mind, I don't know what ASUS will do with your UEFI/bootloader with this update, it's generally working fine for me though. If you've disabled power saver in the previous lollipop version there is generally no big reason to update, there were only a few minor changes (I noticed nothing)...
tuxic001 said:
Do you know of people having such a odd serial number AND have
a proofen new device?
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Just checked, I have the same serial number listed there. I don't know but I don't think it's the real serial number so I wouldn't worry about it. I've installed a few updates already and own the device for about a month already so can't tell for sure, but I'm pretty sure I wondered about this serial number already when I got the device a month ago.
tuxic001 said:
Hi Mis012,
No, no..(.the SDK is still downloading)...
I install the SDK cause I am curious and may (if TIME and BRAIN allows me) be I can
program something. I am on LINUX here (I mean: my PC is a GENTOO box), so often
tutorials are not that straight forward to read (and helper applications on PC side are
not running here).
GPS is only running when WIFI is connected? Holy CRAP...Google wants to be sure,
that tey are able to track """anonymously"""".
Software "problem"/"feature" which was installed with Lollipop or is it a hardware
restriction? Oh damn...one reason for buying this tablet has gone...
Next update will remove/close UEFI? Will be this the next feature, which I will loose?
But still the nice shiny glass surface will remain...(not without sarcasm... )
IF UEFI will be locked/removed...will we have a chance, to get full control over
this tablet again?
Who is checking for the sanity of this new update?
The droidboot/F2 hack does not work with my keyboard (KBtalking PURE 60).
I could reconnect my IBM model M keyboard of my PC to the tablet, but this
beauty will pull over 100mA through the USBtoPS2 converter....
Better not.
I have an USB hub here...will try that next.
Is there anything I definetly should NOT do, when booted into UEFI?
Will OTAs be available as files later or here or somewhere else?
Do you know of people having such a odd serial number AND have
a proofen new device?
Oh, why oh why one needs to check for everything these days???
Best reagards,
tuxic
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About the UEFI acces removal I said maybe. Mayba not. But who knows these days?
And about the gps, it dit it on kitkat and someone said it does this on lollipop too. I would recommend booting in windows and trying then, if it will not work then it will never. But GPS apps for windows? Noooo, who would mess up with that? The next step would be Android-x86.
As for the UEFI, here comes the noob-unfriendly variant:
0. root the tablet (may not be needed, I haven't tried)
1. download the efibootmgr compiled for android http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=61108700&postcount=2083
2. place the file from inside the zip somewhere
3. using android termianl app, cd in folder with efibootmgr
4. with help of this file http://linux.dell.com/files/efibootmgr/efibootmgr-0.5.4/efibootmgr.txt set next boot to UEFI setup utility. You will most likely need root.
5. Power off the tablet and power it on again
6. You should be in UEFI setup utility. Now you may be able to browse the menus.
7. You will most likely still need a powered usb hub to connect keyboard and do anything.
I hope I will not need a powered usb hub, I do not have one.
Mis012 said:
About the UEFI acces removal I said maybe. Mayba not. But who knows these days?
And about the gps, it dit it on kitkat and someone said it does this on lollipop too. I would recommend booting in windows and trying then, if it will not work then it will never. But GPS apps for windows? Noooo, who would mess up with that? The next step would be Android-x86.
As for the UEFI, here comes the noob-unfriendly variant:
0. root the tablet (may not be needed, I haven't tried)
1. download the efibootmgr compiled for android http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=61108700&postcount=2083
2. place the file from inside the zip somewhere
3. using android termianl app, cd in folder with efibootmgr
4. with help of this file http://linux.dell.com/files/efibootmgr/efibootmgr-0.5.4/efibootmgr.txt set next boot to UEFI setup utility. You will most likely need root.
5. Power off the tablet and power it on again
6. You should be in UEFI setup utility. Now you may be able to browse the menus.
7. You will most likely still need a powered usb hub to connect keyboard and do anything.
I hope I will not need a powered usb hub, I do not have one.
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Hi Mis012,
UEFI:
Thanks for the deeply-hack-mode-variant!
But I will wait with my experiments until it is clear whether we will still have full access to our beloved ME176CX or not.
Here is a little bit of knowledge, which I can give back:
I had asked on xda-developers whether and how it is possible to mount the tablet as storage device.
Now I found a way to do so on Linux.
You need to install on Linux (this is Gentoo notation...other distros may
have similiar nameings)
dev-lang/go-1.4.2
dev-libs/go-usb-9999
dev-libs/go-fuse-0_p20150422
media-libs/libmtp-1.1.8
On the tablet switch off PTP and switch on MTP.
Connect the device with you Gentoo box and start (as root)
go-mtpfs <mountpunt>
(YES! No device name is required here).
After that the mountpoint contains two directories:
drwxr-xr-x 0 root root 0 1970-01-01 01:00 Internal storage
drwxr-xr-x 0 root root 0 1970-01-01 01:00 SD card
which which is, is obvious.
It is ok, that the command "hangs" ... works as designed.
It stops hanging after the umnount (see below).
Now you can add files into these directories as root.
To umount use (again as root)
umount <mntpoint>
This way there is no need of WiFi transfers or fiddling with this
tiny memory chips.
Best regards,
tuxic
tuxic001 said:
Hi Mis012,
UEFI:
Thanks for the deeply-hack-mode-variant!
But I will wait with my experiments until it is clear whether we will still have full access to our beloved ME176CX or not.
Here is a little bit of knowledge, which I can give back:
I had asked on xda-developers whether and how it is possible to mount the tablet as storage device.
Now I found a way to do so on Linux.
You need to install on Linux (this is Gentoo notation...other distros may
have similiar nameings)
dev-lang/go-1.4.2
dev-libs/go-usb-9999
dev-libs/go-fuse-0_p20150422
media-libs/libmtp-1.1.8
On the tablet switch off PTP and switch on MTP.
Connect the device with you Gentoo box and start (as root)
go-mtpfs <mountpunt>
(YES! No device name is required here).
After that the mountpoint contains two directories:
drwxr-xr-x 0 root root 0 1970-01-01 01:00 Internal storage
drwxr-xr-x 0 root root 0 1970-01-01 01:00 SD card
which which is, is obvious.
It is ok, that the command "hangs" ... works as designed.
It stops hanging after the umnount (see below).
Now you can add files into these directories as root.
To umount use (again as root)
umount <mntpoint>
This way there is no need of WiFi transfers or fiddling with this
tiny memory chips.
Best regards,
tuxic
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On my Arch Linux system with Gnome/Cinnamon and on Linux Mint/Ubuntu (with a few hacks) it is mounting the device automatically without root or any command, I simply connect it to USB and the device is showing up in the file explorer.
cyandro said:
On my Arch Linux system with Gnome/Cinnamon and on Linux Mint/Ubuntu (with a few hacks) it is mounting the device automatically without root or any command, I simply connect it to USB and the device is showing up in the file explorer.
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Yes, there are distros out there, which has setup the udev-rules and mtp-mimic already.
Gentoo leaves all that as a task (and exercise) for the user.
Unfortunately I received no reply to my question how to access the ME176CX via usb storage.
So I found it myself...
Now I know, how it works
By the way: Is there any way to disable this [CENSORED] auto completion and word guessing "feature"
of the build-in keyboard. I disabled all suspicous settings under "Language and Input" -- but it
does not help.
"cat /proc/cpuinfo" will instantly be corrected to "cat /proc/Clinton"
which does not work in this case
For programming and system peeking purposes this is a total NO GO!
Help me please with the settings...I am over 30 !
Best regards,
tuxic
Hello guys, I have a teclast x98 air3 wich I dont know his condition actually.. I'm desesperated because I am stuck in a EFI shell Version screen.
I am a starter in this scene, and I'm lost. First,sorry for my english.
I thinked that my problem was the bios and I used the @ionini tool to flash the c5j8 bios. I did ok, but I am in the same situation, EFI Shell version.
I tried to flash a new bios for teclast air3 (OP @mrchrister) : http://forum.xda-developers.com/x98-air/general/current-best-rom-bios-x98-air-iii-32gb-t3310436 with Mireks tools, I hit 4, then 2, and the CMD shows 'start daemon sucesfully' and nothing happens.....
I tried to flash the @sikke1 rom : http://forum.xda-developers.com/x98-air/development/teclast-x98-air-iii-air-3g-debloated-t3266740
The MFT recognise my tablet, but i have a fail at 23% : failed to execute oemp/tmp/partition.tbl
I have been looking for a solution, and I have discover this :
Exec manual script
Now, that we understand what we are doing, there is the full set of instructions for manually flash the device (exec each of these commands, step by step):
fastboot flash /tmp/partition.tbl partition.tblfastboot oem partition /tmp/partition.tblfastboot erase cachefastboot erase systemfastboot erase datafastboot erase factoryfastboot erase configfastboot erase logsfastboot oem stop_partitioning
fastboot oem start_partitioningfastboot oem wipe ESP
Until here, we was create a new partition definition, and clean each partition.
Now, the script follows with:
fastboot flash fastboot droidboot.imgfastboot flash boot boot.imgfastboot flash recovery recovery.imgfastboot flash system system.imgfastboot continue
And at this point you get your device flashed. for finishing, do this:
fastboot reboot
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But i don't have idea if this is my solution..
I have to say that at the beginning of try methods, the Mirek tools could erase recovery,data,factory,etc...and now don't do. CMD is turning red and shows me as FAILED all the erases.
Im desesperated, I think that @ionini tools changed my bios, because now when I press 'ON' appears teclast and a windows mouse a few seconds before EFI Shell Screen.
And I think that before try @ionini tool, the window mouse didnt appear...
I only want to have 32gbs for windows and a normal BIOS and I don'tk know how to do NOW, because I have a many problems to start to do something, I don't know wich step have to be mi first step in this situation..
Please, everyone who can help me. Thank you in advance, and sorry again for my English.
EDIT1 : I edit to say that in all moment I can entry in DNX MODE, without problems, and comand 'fastboot devices' list my tablet.
EDIT2: The fastboot comands of the quote of this post doesn't work for me...
EDIT3: @Mikha777 Can you help me with EFI SHELL? I have read your post... Can i Change to a 2.05 bios again with a keyboard and doing your tutorial?-->http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62875595&postcount=12835
Any Ideas?
@tecknight And you? : S
ozerec88 said:
Hello guys, I have a teclast x98 air3 wich I dont know his condition actually.. I'm desesperated because I am stuck in a EFI shell Version screen.
I am a starter in this scene, and I'm lost. First,sorry for my english.
I thinked that my problem was the bios and I used the @ionini tool to flash the c5j8 bios. I did ok, but I am in the same situation, EFI Shell version.
I tried to flash a new bios for teclast air3 (OP @mrchrister) : http://forum.xda-developers.com/x98-air/general/current-best-rom-bios-x98-air-iii-32gb-t3310436 with Mireks tools, I hit 4, then 2, and the CMD shows 'start daemon sucesfully' and nothing happens.....
I tried to flash the @sikke1 rom : http://forum.xda-developers.com/x98-air/development/teclast-x98-air-iii-air-3g-debloated-t3266740
The MFT recognise my tablet, but i have a fail at 23% : failed to execute oemp/tmp/partition.tbl
I have been looking for a solution, and I have discover this :
But i don't have idea if this is my solution..
I have to say that at the beginning of try methods, the Mirek tools could erase recovery,data,factory,etc...and now don't do. CMD is turning red and shows me as FAILED all the erases.
Im desesperated, I think that @ionini tools changed my bios, because now when I press 'ON' appears teclast and a windows mouse a few seconds before EFI Shell Screen.
And I think that before try @ionini tool, the window mouse didnt appear...
I only want to have 32gbs for windows and a normal BIOS and I don'tk know how to do NOW, because I have a many problems to start to do something, I don't know wich step have to be mi first step in this situation..
Please, everyone who can help me. Thank you in advance, and sorry again for my English.
EDIT1 : I edit to say that in all moment I can entry in DNX MODE, without problems, and comand 'fastboot devices' list my tablet.
EDIT2: The fastboot comands of the quote of this post doesn't work for me...
EDIT3: @Mikha777 Can you help me with EFI SHELL? I have read your post... Can i Change to a 2.05 bios again with a keyboard and doing your tutorial?-->http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62875595&postcount=12835
Any Ideas?
@tecknight And you? : S
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Since you have an Air III you must use a bios/Firmware that is done for the Air III, 2.05 is made for Air II NOT Air III, not using the right firmware can cause lot of trouble and even brick completely your tablet.
Here's the DUAL Firmware/BIOS for X98 Air III
https://mega.nz/#!V5BCgZYZ!wLQ9meYBb1egSknXI7W60U-0KtzZhO46P1HsXr8blvk
Follow carefully the instructions in my tutorial to flash the firmware in the previous link.
Regards !
Mikha777 said:
Since you have an Air III you must use a bios/Firmware that is done for the Air III, 2.05 is made for Air II NOT Air III, not using the right firmware can cause lot of trouble and even brick completely your tablet.
Here's the DUAL Firmware/BIOS for X98 Air III
https://mega.nz/#!V5BCgZYZ!wLQ9meYBb1egSknXI7W60U-0KtzZhO46P1HsXr8blvk
Follow carefully the instructions in my tutorial to flash the firmware in the previous link.
Regards !
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Thank you, @Mikha777, so you think my tablets its still 'alive'?:victory:
what tutorial exactly? this? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62875595&postcount=12835
What is fparts.txt??
You say ' You connect a USB hub to your tablet and connect a Keyboard to the hub and a USB key with the BIOS file + FPT.efi command and the fparts.txt on the USB Drive.'
I have the bios thank to you, and the fpt.efi is in your post, but where is fparts.txt?
EDIT1 : Sorry, its in the zip, sorry.
What the next step to do after this tutorial? Flash a rom with mirek tool?
Thanks in advance
EDIT2 : @Mikha777 the tablet gives me an error ' Image type IA32 is not supported by this x64 shell'
Whats happens?
ozerec88 said:
Thank you, @Mikha777, so you think my tablets its still 'alive'?:victory:
what tutorial exactly? this? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62875595&postcount=12835
What is fparts.txt??
You say ' You connect a USB hub to your tablet and connect a Keyboard to the hub and a USB key with the BIOS file + FPT.efi command and the fparts.txt on the USB Drive.'
I have the bios thank to you, and the fpt.efi is in your post, but where is fparts.txt?
EDIT1 : Sorry, its in the zip, sorry.
What the next step to do after this tutorial? Flash a rom with mirek tool?
Thanks in advance
EDIT2 : @Mikha777 the tablet gives me an error ' Image type IA32 is not supported by this x64 shell'
Whats happens?
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Ok you're on the right track, you receive the error message because on your X98 Air3 the UEFI shell seem to be 64bit and on the X98 Air II it is 32 bit.
Right now you are using the 32Bit version of FPT so you will have to use the 64bit version of FPT and it should work fine
I put the 64 bit version attached to this reply :angel:
Please let me know if it has worked fine !
Regards :cyclops:
Mikha777 said:
Ok you're on the right track, you receive the error message because on your X98 Air3 the UEFI shell seem to be 64bit and on the X98 Air II it is 32 bit.
Right now you are using the 32Bit version of FPT so you will have to use the 64bit version of FPT and it should work fine
I put the 64 bit version attached to this reply :angel:
Please let me know if it has worked fine !
Regards :cyclops:
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Hello, good Morning!!thanks for the efi64, I have tried before wo go work, and the result is :
'Error 367 : [PFTEFI.efi] Cannot be run on the current platform.
Please contact your vendor
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Whats happens? I dont understand .....its supposed to be that is x64 shell...the tablet told me after..
EDIT2 : @mysteryman2015 Did you have finally resolve your problem? I am reading your posts... Im stuck in the same situation, I think..
ozerec88 said:
Hello, good Morning!!thanks for the efi64, I have tried before wo go work, and the result is :
Whats happens? I dont understand .....its supposed to be that is x64 shell...the tablet told me after..
EDIT2 : @mysteryman2015 Did you have finally resolve your problem? I am reading your posts... Im stuck in the same situation, I think..
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Yep, What happen I think is that the BIOS that you flashed messed with the UEFI framework so that's why those errors IMO.
From there the solution is to order a CH341A Programmer to Flash the bios I sent to you, it's easy to do
It cost less than $10 to order the parts but delivery is slow since it's from China. Look in my signature bellow you will find link to CH341A + Clip on ebay and also a tutorial that I've done to learn how to flash with CH341A with all the files you need. :angel:
Regards
Mikha777 said:
Yep, What happen I think is that the BIOS that you flashed messed with the UEFI framework so that's why those errors IMO.
From there the solution is to order a CH341A Programmer to Flash the bios I sent to you, it's easy to do
It cost less than $10 to order the parts but delivery is slow since it's from China. Look in my signature bellow you will find link to CH341A + Clip on ebay and also a tutorial that I've done to learn how to flash with CH341A with all the files you need. :angel:
Regards
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Im outside this weekend, tomorrow I am going to buy you everything I need.
Im afraid about how dissasembly the teclast. Yesterday I have proved to flash the bios with fastboot and a recovery. img, but nothing happens,apears an error like 'cant boot device handle' or something like that.
Then, I tried to do again your EFI tutorial with a previosly signed (¿you say signed o verified?BIOS with fastboot and md5cc.exe , and when I type 'FPT.efi -f signed_bios' the efi tells me that only will accept signed BIOS , please execute md5cc.exe in your bios to do a......'
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Have a good sunday, @Mikha777.
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ozerec88 said:
Im outside this weekend, tomorrow I am going to buy you everything I need.
Im afraid about how dissasembly the teclast. Yesterday I have proved to flash the bios with fastboot and a recovery. img, but nothing happens,apears an error like 'cant boot device handle' or something like that.
Then, I tried to do again your EFI tutorial with a previosly signed (¿you say signed o verified?BIOS with fastboot and md5cc.exe , and when I type 'FPT.efi -f signed_bios' the efi tells me that only will accept signed BIOS , please execute md5cc.exe in your bios to do a......'
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Have a good sunday, @Mikha777.
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Don't worry it's easy, just take your time and be patient,. :good:
Follow this video to open your Teclast X98: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=841pMJC_QOk
Regards
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@Mikha777 , I think I have succedd flashing a signed Bios with fastboot,can you verify me this?
I upload a photos about my bios (I type 'exit' in EFI SHELL) and I entry in Bios..
Something is strange for me...as you can see, in boot devices I haven't anything, is normal this?
I have tried to boot a Rufus usb with a W10 image but when I press intro in the USB, nothing happens.. and if I choose usb as a first bootable device, when I restart I entry in OS selector screen, with 10 seconds countdown, or the tablet switch off, I select windows and nothing happens...
As I said before, I have a partition.tbl error when I try to flash with MFT, and Im triying to flash a rom with fastboot with fastboot comands:
fastboot oem start_partitioning
fastboot flash /tmp/partition.tbl partition.tbl
fastboot oem partition /tmp/partition.tbl
fastboot format factory
fastboot format system
fastboot format cache
fastboot format config
fastboot format logs
fastboot format data
fastboot oem stop_partitioning
fastboot oem wipe ESP
fastboot oem wipe reserved
fastboot flash ESP esp.img
fastboot flash fastboot droidboot.img
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash system system.img
fastboot continue
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But in the second step I have an error '"unknown partition" & "error: cannot determine image filename for "partition.tbl'.
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@Mikha777 , I think I have succedd flashing a signed Bios with fastboot,can you verify me this?
I upload a photos about my bios (I type 'exit' in EFI SHELL) and I entry in Bios..
Something is strange for me...as you can see, in boot devices I haven't anything, is normal this?
I have tried to boot a Rufus usb with a W10 image but when I press intro in the USB, nothing happens.. and if I choose usb as a first bootable device, when I restart I entry in OS selector screen, with 10 seconds countdown, or the tablet switch off, I select windows and nothing happens...
As I said before, I have a partition.tbl error when I try to flash with MFT, and Im triying to flash a rom with fastboot with fastboot comands:
But in the second step I have an error '"unknown partition" & "error: cannot determine image filename for "partition.tbl'.
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You are on the right track !
You are also very lucky I found the solution for your missing boot/eMMC drive: http://techtablets.com/2015/10/teclast-x98-pro-boot-to-bios-missing-emmc-fix-bios-update/
Try it and let me know how it goes after !
Mikha777 said:
You are on the right track !
You are also very lucky I found the solution for your missing boot/eMMC drive: http://techtablets.com/2015/10/teclast-x98-pro-boot-to-bios-missing-emmc-fix-bios-update/
Try it and let me know how it goes after !
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Oh my god ! @Mikha777
I have read the word file inside the rar and the pictures are the same than mine!!:silly::silly:
You are THE MASTER hahahaha
When I try to flash the @sikke1, I have a partitioning.tbl error, and if I try to flash with fastboot comands, I cant erase neither fastboot, recovery, data,cache..the tablet gives me an error and tells me that its impossible to flash or wipe anything....I think this is the cause, The pc detect the tablet but MFT/Fasboot cant have access to the Emmc.
PD : When I connect the tablet to the charger plug the battery icon an '9c' appears only 2 -3 seconds after dissapear (Its 'normal'?)...and I dont Know never when the tablet is charged, I tell you this because in the tutorial of techtablets say that I need 100%-80% battery...
Goodnight @Mikha777, this is a pic about trying the tutorial, as you can see, with 'afuefi.efi bios.bin /p /b /n /x' the error is Rom image layout detected rom hole is redesigned.
Surfing in webs, I learn about try adding '/l' command like ' afuefi.efi bios.bin /p /b /n /x /l' and the result is '18 - error: Secure flash rom verify fail'
My tablet is crazy:crying:
Maybe My eeprom is write protect?
I have discovered this maybe 'helpful threads' , but I can determine what happens..
https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-GIGABYTE-GA-B75TN-Bios-Unlock
http://techtablets.com/forum/topic/k9c3-cant-update-bios/
PD : I am seeing in techtablets people who use 'Phoneflashtools' to flash a new bios? it's possible?
http://techtablets.com/2015/10/how-to-convert-the-x98-pro-k9c3-to-dual-boot/ (see the second video)
http://techtablets.com/forum/topic/how-to-dualboot-androidwindows-on-k9c3/
YOU DECIDE MY NEXT STEP
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Let me think about it I will come back tomorrow with an Idea to flash the BIOS that repair the eMMC drive
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ozerec88 said:
Goodnight @Mikha777, this is a pic about trying the tutorial, as you can see, with 'afuefi.efi bios.bin /p /b /n /x' the error is Rom image layout detected rom hole is redesigned.
Surfing in webs, I learn about try adding '/l' command like ' afuefi.efi bios.bin /p /b /n /x /l' and the result is '18 - error: Secure flash rom verify fail'
My tablet is crazy:crying:
Maybe My eeprom is write protect?
I have discovered this maybe 'helpful threads' , but I can determine what happens..
https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-GIGABYTE-GA-B75TN-Bios-Unlock
http://techtablets.com/forum/topic/k9c3-cant-update-bios/
PD : I am seeing in techtablets people who use 'Phoneflashtools' to flash a new bios? it's possible?
http://techtablets.com/2015/10/how-to-convert-the-x98-pro-k9c3-to-dual-boot/ (see the second video)
http://techtablets.com/forum/topic/how-to-dualboot-androidwindows-on-k9c3/
YOU DECIDE MY NEXT STEP
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Could you try again with the FPT (EFI Version) utility to flash the New BIOS with the fix for the eMMC ? Let me know the results try the 32bit version first and if it did not work try the 64bit and let me know what happen. I have other ideas if it fail
Just copy the FPT utility on the USB drive to have it available.
Mikha777 said:
Let me think about it I will come back tomorrow with an Idea to flash the BIOS that repair the eMMC drive
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Could you try again with the FPT (EFI Version) utility to flash the New BIOS with the fix for the eMMC ? Let me know the results try the 32bit version first and if it did not work try the 64bit and let me know what happen. I have other ideas if it fail
Just copy the FPT utility on the USB drive to have it available.
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Hello @Mikha777 , first I have tried to flash the bios with fastboot, as the last time, I have signed firs the bios with md5add.exe and then upload to eeprom.
RESULT--> My tablet NOW is Hardbrick...dont switch on. Was my last chance... but I'm not sad.
I'll buy you the clip and the programmer , and I will put him again bios.
It is possible to recover the tablet?
Is there any way to put him with this method the new bios repairing EMMC ?
I'm learning a lot these days, and want to continue learning . I do not give up on my desire to revive it.
What do you think ?
I'm crazy ? haha
ozerec88 said:
Hello @Mikha777 , first I have tried to flash the bios with fastboot, as the last time, I have signed firs the bios with md5add.exe and then upload to eeprom.
RESULT--> My tablet NOW is Hardbrick...dont switch on. Was my last chance... but I'm not sad.
I'll buy you the clip and the programmer , and I will put him again bios.
It is possible to recover the tablet?
Is there any way to put him with this method the new bios repairing EMMC ?
I'm learning a lot these days, and want to continue learning . I do not give up on my desire to revive it.
What do you think ?
I'm crazy ? haha
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Hi,
With the programmer you should succeed at 99% I never see somebody fail till now, just take your time :angel:
The hardest part is to put the clip on the chip correctly, it can take several times to have it right (at least for me) but once the clips is well connected
it's just a matter of minutes to program the Firmware.
I would program the BIOS/Firmware v1.13 to fix the whole thing (eMMC drive not recognized) after that everything should be fine.
Let me know if you have any question !
GL
Mikha777 said:
Hi,
With the programmer you should succeed at 99% I never see somebody fail till now, just take your time :angel:
The hardest part is to put the clip on the chip correctly, it can take several times to have it right (at least for me) but once the clips is well connected
it's just a matter of minutes to program the Firmware.
I would program the BIOS/Firmware v1.13 to fix the whole thing (eMMC drive not recognized) after that everything should be fine.
Let me know if you have any question !
GL
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Hello, @Mikha777 , I cant buy you the clip and CH, because you dont ship to Spain.
I live in Alicante,Spain.
What I have to do? search another seller? I want to buy you, you helped me. Is the least I can do.
ozerec88 said:
Hello, @Mikha777 , I cant buy you the clip and CH, because you dont ship to Spain.
I live in Alicante,Spain.
What I have to do? search another seller? I want to buy you, you helped me. Is the least I can do.
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Don't worry, It's not me the seller, this is just the seller that I bought the CH341, it's not me who sells. :angel:
I put the link just for the convenience since users asked me from where I bought the CH341 and clips.
You can buy from anybody all CH341A programmer are the same, so you can buy from any sellers that ship in Spain. :cyclops:
Mikha777 said:
Don't worry, It's not me the seller, this is just the seller that I bought the CH341, it's not me who sells. :angel:
I put the link just for the convenience since users asked me from where I bought the CH341 and clips.
You can buy from anybody all CH341A programmer are the same, so you can buy from any sellers that ship in Spain. :cyclops:
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Hello @Mikha777 can you verify me this products?
are the same? the things I need? Are from Uk, most cheap than inside Spain and most fast than buy in China.
CH--> http://www.ebay.es/itm/USB-Programa...031663?hash=item542a5d9faf:g:LGsAAOSwQYZWvDCF
CLIP--> http://www.ebay.es/itm/NEW-SOIC8-SO...434099?hash=item3f607843f3:g:qbIAAOxyeZNTV6bP
Do need I a 'plastic tool' to dissasembly the teclast?
Regards.
ozerec88 said:
Hello @Mikha777 can you verify me this products?
are the same? the things I need? Are from Uk, most cheap than inside Spain and most fast than buy in China.
CH--> http://www.ebay.es/itm/USB-Programa...031663?hash=item542a5d9faf:g:LGsAAOSwQYZWvDCF
CLIP--> http://www.ebay.es/itm/NEW-SOIC8-SO...434099?hash=item3f607843f3:g:qbIAAOxyeZNTV6bP
Do need I a 'plastic tool' to dissasembly the teclast?
Regards.
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Yep they are the same
No really tool needed I used "guitar picks" to open the case look here at my post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63335867&postcount=13250 Plastic tools are often to soft and broke easily guitar pic (in nylon) are more tough and lot less expensive and available in different thickness
The trick is just to take your time for the disassembly, if you are to lose patience just take a break and come back later to pursue We don't open case each day so it's normal to have some difficulty but nothing big :angel: If you have any question or difficulties to flash just send me a reply on this thread .
Regards
Mikha777 said:
Yep they are the same
No really tool needed I used "guitar picks" to open the case look here at my post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63335867&postcount=13250 Plastic tools are often to soft and broke easily guitar pic (in nylon) are more tough and lot less expensive and available in different thickness
The trick is just to take your time for the disassembly, if you are to lose patience just take a break and come back later to pursue We don't open case each day so it's normal to have some difficulty but nothing big :angel: If you have any question or difficulties to flash just send me a reply on this thread .
Regards
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Hello @Mikha777 , in ebay the total cost was near 20... dont worth for me. The tablet cost me 70 euros, and if I add 20, its 90, and this tablet cost 110-120 if I buy a new one.
So, finally, I have bought them in Aliexpress.
Programmer-->http://es.aliexpress.com/item/Free-...er-DVD-programmer-router-Nine/1840274214.html
Clip-->http://es.aliexpress.com/item/SOIC8...BIOS-24-25-93-Programmer-YKS/32252236712.html
Can you confirm that are the correct 'tools' ?:laugh:
I paid yet.
Regards!
PD : I know we are talking near a two weeks, tree, to receive the tools, dont mind.
hello,
i tryed to downgrad my KFFOWI fomr 5.3.6.1 with rootjunks downgradding tool. after finished the process it wont turn on...if i plug it into a computer i can hear the usb detection sound and after a few seconds the sound cames again... you have any ideo to get it working?
rmodular said:
hello,
i tryed to downgrad my KFFOWI fomr 5.3.6.1 with rootjunks downgradding tool. after finished the process it wont turn on...if i plug it into a computer i can hear the usb detection sound and after a few seconds the sound cames again... you have any ideo to get it working?
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You need to check it with lsusb, likely stuck in preloader or bootrom. This thread has scripts to unlock and should get you out of it....
https://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/development/unlock-fire-t3899860
You may have to open the device...
Michajin said:
You need to check it with lsusb, likely stuck in preloader or bootrom. This thread has scripts to unlock and should get you out of it....
https://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/development/unlock-fire-t3899860
You may have to open the device...
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a little more information would be super! i have linux on my rasperry pi4 (raspbian) may its possible?
rmodular said:
a little more information would be super! i have linux on my rasperry pi4 (raspbian) may its possible?
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I used a pi3 for unlocking. You can try the unlock bootrom-step.sh and following the directions from the link. Lsusb in terminal should tell you what device it is. I can try and help in and off, but most questions you have are likely answered in that thread.
Michajin said:
I used a pi3 for unlocking. You can try the unlock bootrom-step.sh and following the directions from the link. Lsusb in terminal should tell you what device it is. I can try and help in and off, but most questions you have are likely answered in that thread.
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YES BABY... it worked with the linux script on pi4.... now i have rootjunks slimrom on it.... and i love it!"!!! what you think is the best rom for kffowi
rmodular said:
YES BABY... it worked with the linux script on pi4.... now i have rootjunks slimrom on it.... and i love it!"!!! what you think is the best rom for kffowi
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14.1 lineage with the mods. Android 7.1.2... battery life is decent and apps are getting harder to support 5.1 Android in my opinion