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[HOWTO] Delete system apps

There is many of you that asks how to remove this and that preinstallaed apps in different ROM
When a developer put apps in system/app it can not be removed so easy.
But if you have RomManager or fakeflash´s update.zip there is a other way.
I have attached a zip fil that contains a ordinare ROM installation script that only contains delete and copy.
Download file and unzip on your computer and take a look in the folders
data/app
META-INF/com/google/android/update-script
system/app
If your only wish is to remove a systemapp
edit the file update-script (textfile)
and add line with the filename of what you want to remove:
(example)
delete SYSTEM:app/unwanted.apk
delete SYSTEM:app/unwanted.odex
If you want to install some apps put them in system/app for not installable
and data/app for apps that can be removed as usual
rezip folders and install zip with RomManager NO WIPE!!
cm6 azures you will get a error because not same structure for data/app
never mind just select reboot. Delete will work anyway.
Sometimes there will be .so files in system/libs too. They are little more difficult to know which to remove so that demands more knowledge of the app.
Use for instance Astro filemanager or Estrong to look in system/app for correct filename to delete
Script work even if *.odex not exist.
The fact that when you zip folders it will not be signed so file will not work with adb recovery
Googleapps filenames:
CarHomeGoogle.apk, CarHomeLauncher.apk, com.amazon.mp3.apk,
Facebook.apk, GenieWidget.apk, Gmail.apk, GoogleBackupTransport.apk,
GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.apk, GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk,
GoogleFeedback.apk, GoogleGoggles.apk, GooglePartnerSetup.apk, GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk, GoogleServicesFramework.apk, googlevoice.apk,
HtcCopyright.apk, HtcEmailPolicy.apk, HtcSettings.apk, kickback.apk, LatinImeGoogle.apk, LatinImeTutorial.apk, Maps.apk, MarketUpdater.apk, MediaUploader.apk, NetworkLocation.apk, OneTimeInitializer.apk, PassionQuickOffice.apk, SetupWizard.apk, soundback.apk, Street.apk, Talk.apk, talkback.apk, Twitter.apk, Vending.apk, VoiceSearch.apk, YouTube.apk, QuickSearchBox.apk, Provision.apk
Other apps:
ADWLauncher.apk, Gallery3D.apk
but filename may be different depending of ROM
Mainpart must exist for using phone normally
Hope that this help to remove "non-removable" systemapps in future.
/Snakehult

Good guide.
via Legend using XDA-app

Thanks snakehult - great guide and very useful!!
snakehult said:
(example)
delete SYSTEM:app/unwanted.apk
delete SYSTEM:app/unwanted.odex
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It may be worth explaining how people:
- can find out the name of the app they want to remove;
- how they know whether to add the suffix of *.apk or *.odex, or both;
Thanks again for your efforts!

c_man said:
Thanks snakehult - great guide and very useful!!
It may be worth explaining how people:
- can find out the name of the app they want to remove;
- how they know whether to add the suffix of *.apk or *.odex, or both;
Thanks again for your efforts!
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Yes you can use some regular filemanager such Astro or Estrongs and look in system/app
Always delete both, script work even if odex file is missing

c_man said:
It may be worth explaining how people:
- can find out the name of the app they want to remove;
- how they know whether to add the suffix of *.apk or *.odex, or both;
Thanks again for your efforts!
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cool guide!
anyway you have to detect the filename of the apps this way:
enter the recovery mode (in modaco-root-r4: recovery-windows.bat)
now type:
adb shell
mount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
ls -l /system/app
(this will give you the list of system apps, with space usage)
you have to delete both .apk and .odex files (the latter may not exist)
I use to delete the bigger ringtones too, the list is given by
ls -l /system/media/audio/ringtones
it is safe to delete, after you setup the google accounts (ie after first boot):
HTCSetup*
com.htc.Setup*
Stock*
HtcFoot*
NewsRead*

wow its working......thanks dude........
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http://android.modaco.com/content/h...apps-from-the-htc-desire-with-adb-in-windows/
Simple guide from MoDaCo

That must be the hardest way to remove apps i guess Have you seen "modaco guide"? All you have to do is reboot your phone in to recovery mode and type 2-3 commands in ADB. Simple as that.
Thanks anyway for your efforts

Many way för same thing
But with a custom-made zipfile you always remove/install favourite apps without adb. And quick modify new ROM install.
Sent from my Legend using XDA App

Hello,
Good guide.
The Legend may be rooted to do this?
I am a newbie.
Thanks.

bobstar_fr said:
Hello,
Good guide.
The Legend may be rooted to do this?
I am a newbie.
Thanks.
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As I see it, no use to do much in the dev forum without an rooted Phone

hey guys, thanks for bringing this up. i just tried modaco site method and i deleted stock and its widget only. the internal storage shot from 113 mb to 122 mb and ram from 42 to 134 mb !
what else can i delete

Learners Lisence said:
hey guys, thanks for bringing this up. i just tried modaco site method and i deleted stock and its widget only. the internal storage shot from 113 mb to 122 mb and ram from 42 to 134 mb !
what else can i delete
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Just delete what you will never use and....no regret

thank you cryshop for your expert advise
i tried deleting Innovation.mp3 by this script -
adb-windows shell rm /system/media/audio/ringtones/Innovation.mp3
said file not found even though its listed.
whats my mistake ?
i will try snakehults method also but later.
thanks

im trying to use modaco's method but what is the green recovery menu?
i dont understand i go in fastboot then recovery and then?thank you
edit done im stupid

Learners Lisence said:
thank you cryshop for your expert advise
i tried deleting Innovation.mp3 by this script -
adb-windows shell rm /system/media/audio/ringtones/Innovation.mp3
said file not found even though its listed.
whats my mistake ?
i will try snakehults method also but later.
thanks
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Hmm, did you forget a slash or a letter in the command? because I tried and I could actually delete it.
@kdma : install ROM Manager from the Market, and there is an option inside the app : Reboot into Recovery (easiest way to get into recovery mod)

I also deleted /system/etc/clock* and saved some space again
(of course I don't need Htc clock widgets)

cryshop said:
Hmm, did you forget a slash or a letter in the command? because I tried and I could actually delete it.
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cryshop, i was typing in the wrong directory
Ps - snakehults's appfixer is real delight ! smooooth.
except that my winzip is a trial version and legend dont recognize winrar files.
I was wondering how i got such good figures for change in space and ram the first time. i havent since then. my legend just likes the rebooting involved coz i dont use task killers anymore. and maybe i deleted more than just stock the first time

Will this work with android 2.2 on Hero?
Hey I've been looking all over for something like this. I downloaded the zip, added the lines
delete SYSTEM:app/mms.apk
delete SYSTEM:app/mms.odex
delete SYSTEM:app/email.apk
delete SYSTEM:app/email.odex
and rezipped it.
I used Rom Manager and selected install rom from SD card. It rebooted, seemed to execute the zip. But the original email and mms apps are still installed. What am i doing wrong?

kdma said:
im trying to use modaco's method but what is the green recovery menu?
i dont understand i go in fastboot then recovery and then?thank you
edit done im stupid
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The first thing you should do is download the required zip file from modaco (I'm a new user of xda and is not permitted to post outside links here. You may easily find that post "24/May r4 - HTC Legend rooting guide - Now with 1.31.x" in android.madaco.com)
I think many of us rooted the device followed the instructions of Paul. So that file might be already in your hands.
Fastboot and then recovery, as you have done before. Run Recovery-linux.sh (or Recovery-windows.bat, if you use Windows) in a terminal window - your device shall be at the green recovery screen.
Open another terminal window and enter:
./adb-linux shell mount /system
and then you can push, pull or rm file. For example,
./adb-linux shell rm /system/app/Calculator.apk
./adb-linux push abc.so /system/lib
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I didn't notice you have already solved the problem, when I compiled this post. It is no longer useful.

[Theme] Kalagas Mixed Theme for FROYO 2.2 Special Edition RC1

Ported theme originally created by Kalagas for Milestone. So all credit and thanks go to him for giving me permission to port it.
Some parts of the theme may be from other themes but I've had them that long I can't remember who created them so if the creators recognise them I apologise in advance and hope you don't mind me using them in this theme. If this is breaking any rules I apologise and understand if you have to remove this theme but I would be grateful if you could let me know who I need to ask for permission to post this theme.
Screenshots here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=823130
DOWNLOADS
THEME
Kalagas_Mixed_Froyo_2.2_Special_RC1-signed.zip
WALLPAPER
wallpaper.zip (This is not an install zip file. Unzip it and copy to an image folder on your SD card).
LAUNCHER PRO
LauncherPro-0.8.1.1.apk (Remove any existing Launcher Pro's installed on phone before installing (Settings will be lost but it's the only way I can get it to work)).
CM THEME
Kalagas_Mixed.zip (Unzip and copy Kalagas_Mixed.xml file to "/sdcard/CMTheme/").
ALWAYS DO A NANDROID BACKUP BEFORE INSTALLING.

Hooooo, I love you XD
Thanks for this port, nice job !
Work on Special Edition and RC1

Awesome thanks for this it looks the dogs
Sent from my HTC Hero using Tapatalk

Awesome theme, very good work! I have it installed yesterday and this one looks great. Thanks

Any reason why this wont work on my phone,
Im running FROYO_2.2_Special_Edition_RC1 (updated 2010-11-03)
MAybe im being dull, but i did a full wipe of everything, and it just keeps looping in whilest booting
Thanks Steve
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Not working on my phone either.
Looks like no Launcher even though I updated launcher pro
Im running FROYO_2.2_Special_Edition_RC1 (updated 2010-11-03) too

Yep i worked out my problem.
AND YES YOU ALL CAN CALL ME DULL
I clicked the link to go look at the pictures, and downloaded the theme from there. Which is for a diffrent rom
Still can not get the Launcher Pro theme to flash. Any advice people please
Cheers Steve

big_sw2000 said:
Yep i worked out my problem.
AND YES YOU ALL CAN CALL ME DULL
I clicked the link to go look at the pictures, and downloaded the theme from there. Which is for a diffrent rom
Still can not get the Launcher Pro theme to flash. Any advice people please
Cheers Steve
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You need to completely remove Launcher Pro then install the launcher pro apk file. It's an apk file not an install zip so you need to copy it to your SD card then use whatever file browser your using and install the apk.

Goose247 said:
You need to completely remove Launcher Pro then install the launcher pro apk file. It's an apk file not an install zip so you need to copy it to your SD card then use whatever file browser your using and install the apk.
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Thank for the help
But not able to work out how to install it, as its a zip folder on my sd card.
I have tried a few file browser programs. But not sure what to do next
Cheers Steve

big_sw2000 said:
Thank for the help
But not able to work out how to install it, as its a zip folder on my sd card.
I have tried a few file browser programs. But not sure what to do next
Cheers Steve
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If your downloading LauncherPro-0.8.1.1.apk it is an apk file, it can be opened with compression software so the icon might look like a zip file but it's not.
Try it this way if you have adb installed on your computer
Open the Command prompt window for ADB. Copy LauncherPro-0.8.1.1.apk to "android-sdk-windows\tools" folder.
Type
adb remount
adb shell rm /system/app/*Launcher*
adb push LauncherPro-0.8.1.1.apk /system/app
exit
Reboot phone.

Goose247 said:
If your downloading LauncherPro-0.8.1.1.apk it is an apk file, it can be opened with compression software so the icon might look like a zip file but it's not.
Try it this way if you have adb installed on your computer
Open the Command prompt window for ADB. Copy LauncherPro-0.8.1.1.apk to "android-sdk-windows\tools" folder.
Type
adb remount
adb shell rm /system/app/*Launcher*
adb push LauncherPro-0.8.1.1.apk /system/app
exit
Reboot phone.
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I have downlaoded your link, and the file many times. And it id deffently a zip file not apk file.
LauncherPro-0.8.1.1.zip is the file name

big_sw2000 said:
I have downlaoded your link, and the file many times. And it id deffently a zip file not apk file.
LauncherPro-0.8.1.1.zip is the file name
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Don't know what your downloading but I've checked and double checked and it's definately an apk file.
I've attached the file that I just downloaded from the link

Goose247 said:
Don't know what your downloading but I've checked and double checked and it's definately an apk file.
I've attached the file that I just downloaded from the link
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Not to sure what was happing, but you link worked great.
Not sure why i kept getting a zip file.
Thanks for the help
Steve

big_sw2000 said:
Not to sure what was happing, but you link worked great.
Not sure why i kept getting a zip file.
Thanks for the help
Steve
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Maybe the "save as file type" somehow changed to .zip instead of .apk
Glad you got it working though

FROYO_2.2_Special_Edition_RC1_update1 (updated 2010-12-03
When I install this theme on FROYO_2.2_Special_Edition_RC1_update1 (updated 2010-12-03) rom, my phone keeps rebooting in the boot process.
How is that and can it be fixed, e new version maybe? I like this theme very much and would like to continue using it...Thanks!

Don't know if its just me but the theme link is dead...

NueKaede said:
Don't know if its just me but the theme link is dead...
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Yes, for me too the links are unavaillable.

Re uploud Kalagas_Mixed_Froyo_2.2_Special_RC1-signed
the links is death ... no files ....
Are You looking for vlacleod.com/downloads/Kalagas_Mixed_Froyo_2.2_Special_RC1-signed the file is not on the server

[Root] on V20B_CIS&V20O_DEU

V20B (CIS)
V20O (DEU)

Root on V20B
information deleted

I used google translator and that's the result of the post above:
All items are strictly in the order do not jump over them and keep the sequence!
Spoiler (+ / -) (I advise you to read before flashing)
to the root of drive C:
Two. Download Attachment SmartFlashTool_External.rar (1.18 MB) Number of downloads: 37
and extract the root of drive C:
3. Download Attachment Superuser.zip (611.2 KB) Number of downloads: 51
and put ( no need to unpack ) File on the SD-card phone
4. Turn off the phone.
Five. We hold the Volume Up (+) and insert the USB cable one end into the computer, the other into the phone
6. We will have the text of S / W Upgrade Please wait while upgrading ...
Spoiler (+ / -)
7. Run the file B_SmartFlashTool_Extern.exe
Eight. Go to the tab ROM copy D / L
9. Select the two files that you extracted from the archive [PATCHED] BIN_LGP970AT-00-V20a-CIS-XXX-JAN-06-2012 +0.7 z
10. Check:
Spoiler (+ / -)
11. Click the Start button
12. Go to the process of the firmware, go to drink coffee \ tea shorter depart away from your computer to your phone
13. When you sign Download Comlete! Go to the phone
Spoiler (+ / -)
14. On the phone, we see the regime Recovery (touch it, the management of a finger)
15. Select install zip from sdcard
16. Then choose zip from sdcard
17. Prolistyvayem and choose Superuser.zip
18. Prolistyvayem and select Yes - Install SuperUser.zip
19. Select + + + + Go back + + + +
20. Choose wipe data / factory reset
21. Prolistyvayem and select Yes - delete all user data
22. Then reboot system now
That's it! Phone is loaded, if you do it right!
As a result, we have a firmware with the Root-V20A human touch and Recovery! Thank you all and good luck to you in the firmware!
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Dont exactly know, what it does, but as far as I get it, it roots the device and installs CWM touch.
Credits go to poster, if it is successful.

Hey, thanks for posting here. Here is v20b : http://www.lgmobiles.com/gsm/download/P970 V20B(Gingerbread Version).rar
We don't have it for N version. I saw the russian forum and wanted to ask you about howvyou managed to root v20a before this method.
Sent from my LG-P970 using XDA App

this method is working just v20a(attachment patched bin file) right?
Where how I convert .kdz to .bin file?

I know russian very well.So i shortly translate all procedure done here.
They patched original 20A bin file , changing system recovery.img with clocworkmod recovery.img touch version.
Download 20A.bin extract it,and put somewhere in your computer.
and below there is a CWM flashable superuser.zip.
Download it and put to your Sd kart.Do not extract.
Then simply flash that patched 20A bin file with smart flash procedure posted here from radkor
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1448803
After finished flashing with smartflash tool go to cwm recovery and install superuser.zip
and you get rooted original 20A ginger.
Nice option for flashing and rooting
but we do not have 20N bin file yet.
we have only indian version 20B bin file, redpik posted it above

Thread moved
Unless it's a ROM or kernel you've created yourself, this doesn't belong in Development.

Doesn't SmartFlash auto erases all user data (factory reset at first boot)?

Okey... Maybe, tomorrow I will be a version (.bin) V20N
Sorry for my English

Kraaz said:
I know russian very well.So i shortly translate all procedure done here.
They patched original 20A bin file , changing system recovery.img with clocworkmod recovery.img touch version.
Download 20A.bin extract it,and put somewhere in your computer.
and below there is a CWM flashable superuser.zip.
Download it and put to your Sd kart.Do not extract.
Then simply flash that patched 20A bin file with smart flash procedure posted here from radkor
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1448803
After finished flashing with smartflash tool go to cwm recovery and install superuser.zip
and you get rooted original 20A ginger.
Nice option for flashing and rooting
but we do not have 20N bin file yet.
we have only indian version 20B bin file, redpik posted it above
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Ok. Let me try to understand this. They replace "system recovery.img" which is reside in the original rom bin file with "cwm recovery.img" (where to get this file?) and then flash it using smartflash tool. So after reset by smartflah, cwm is already in the phone installed. Then all is easy, proceed to install superuser.zip, etc..etc.zip.
How is it possible to obtain root by inserting cwm in the rom while cwm itself require root to run? Also, what's the "system recovery.img" that got replaced. Is it important?
Please investigate more. Need more info on how "patching" is done too. I don't understand russian.
Sent from my LG-P970 using XDA App

SnegovikRZN said:
Okey... Maybe, tomorrow I will be a version (.bin) V20N
Sorry for my English
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Can you help to make one for v20b? The link post above by redpik contain bin file for v20b. If succeed, we're going to have the 1st v20b rooted. Hell yeah!
Sent from my LG-P970 using XDA App

adxgrave said:
Ok. Let me try to understand this. They replace "system recovery.img" which is reside in the original rom bin file with "cwm recovery.img" (where to get this file?) and then flash it using smartflash tool. So after reset by smartflah, cwm is already in the phone installed. Then all is easy, proceed to install superuser.zip, etc..etc.zip.
How is it possible to obtain root by inserting cwm in the rom while cwm itself require root to run? Also, what's the "system recovery.img" that got replaced. Is it important?
Please investigate more. Need more info on how "patching" is done too. I don't understand russian.
Sent from my LG-P970 using XDA App
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I guess you need to investigate more how android works. Flashing recovery image with the whole system in a bin file makes cmw part of the "original" firmware so,like recovery that only can erase all this one can read/write in the system files. Sounds normal. I read on Samsung forums that they get root for latest versions by flashing a patched odin file and then a su zip. I will try it
Sent from my LG-P970 using XDA App

adxgrave said:
Can you help to make one for v20b? The link post above by redpik contain bin file for v20b. If succeed, we're going to have the 1st v20b rooted. Hell yeah!
Sent from my LG-P970 using XDA App
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Since Telcel's v20a is is just out, its going to be pretty good news if it works.

mihaiolimpiu said:
Doesn't SmartFlash auto erases all user data (factory reset at first boot)?
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Yes it does.

Redpik said:
I guess you need to investigate more how android works. Flashing recovery image with the whole system in a bin file makes cmw part of the "original" firmware so,like recovery that only can erase all this one can read/write in the system files. Sounds normal. I read on Samsung forums that they get root for latest versions by flashing a patched odin file and then a su zip. I will try it
Sent from my LG-P970 using XDA App
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Then we can say that this is universal method as long as cwm can be patch into the rom. Finding exploit is not necessary anymore. So, what's the function of the file replaced in the rom. Is it the original lg recovery method which is not available anymore if this we use this method?
Thanks for the explanation, I wonder why it hasn't be use before, maybe because lack of rom file in bin format?
Edit: downloading rom in your link, pls post how to proceed if you get hold of it.
Sent from my LG-P970 using XDA App

adxgrave said:
Then we can say that this is universal method as long as cwm can be patch into the rom. Finding exploit is not necessary anymore. So, what's the function of the file replaced in the rom. Is it the original lg recovery method which is not available anymore if this we use this method?
Thanks for the explanation, I wonder why it hasn't be use before, maybe because lack of rom file in bin format?
Edit: downloading rom in your link, pls post how to proceed if you get hold of it.
Sent from my LG-P970 using XDA App
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The problem is that we don;t know how to extract .bin files and modify the content. Just the first post has the good link I posted the stock v20B so he would patch it

Redpik said:
The problem is that we don;t know how to extract .bin files and modify the content. Just the first post has the good link I posted the stock v20B so he would patch it
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to get the files out of a kdz: grab them while someone is using the KDZ program to update their phone. The files are extracted and put into "C:\ProgramData\LGMOBILEAX\Phone" but as soon as the program detects no phone the entire directory is blown away. Too fast to grab the files. So either you update for real (in which case you have the time to grab the files) or you create a symbolic link between the C:\ProgramData\LGMOBILEAX\Phone folder and another folder you create say name it C:\test. What happens is that files get extracted and then \phone folder deleted when no phone is detected but the files remain on the \test folder. So you get your files which are a "model.dll" file (in p970 case i guess something like lgp970.dll) and a .wdb file which is the firmware. How to proceed though to tinker further with the .wdb file so as to get bin file and baseband still elludes me

I bet our rom cooker knew how to unpack and repack. So, anyone?
Sent from my LG-P970 using XDA App

jimakos29 said:
to get the files out of a kdz: grab them while someone is using the KDZ program to update their phone. The files are extracted and put into "C:\ProgramData\LGMOBILEAX\Phone" but as soon as the program detects no phone the entire directory is blown away. Too fast to grab the files. So either you update for real (in which case you have the time to grab the files) or you create a symbolic link between the C:\ProgramData\LGMOBILEAX\Phone folder and another folder you create say name it C:\test. What happens is that files get extracted and then \phone folder deleted when no phone is detected but the files remain on the \test folder. So you get your files which are a "model.dll" file (in p970 case i guess something like lgp970.dll) and a .wdb file which is the firmware. How to proceed though to tinker further with the .wdb file so as to get bin file and baseband still elludes me
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update: doing some research and it seems to extract the bin files you need lgutils and the .dll file you get from the kdz extraction but I am not at home to look into it any further.

Stable ROOT METHOD found!
You don't need this, disabling LG MODEM DEVICE under modems makes UNLOCKROOT work on every firmware! TESTED on 20N german version!
Disabling LG MODEM DEVICE under modems makes UNLOCKROOT work on every firmware! TESTED on 20N german version!
Here is the proof
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22195743&postcount=417
Here are the drivers I used:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22196019&postcount=21
I used Windows 7 32 bit, the original poster used Win7 64 bit...

[SOLVED] Baseband Problems !!>>Thanks to leather.face and golden-guy<<!!

PROBLEM:​Hi all,
I have had a problem with my Baseband version (XXXX) for a couple of months now.
I have posted a thread before about the same problem.
I thought I found the solution by flashing the stock ROM for my S3 mini, but there's still something that's not working.
So the problem is:
I can make Calls and send text messages on stock ROM ONLY. My mobile data is not working..
It also says: Baseband: XXXX
When I install a custom ROM (doesn't matter which one), I will not be able to make calls, send text message or use mobile data anymore. When I try to make a call it says: No Signal.
To make clear what I just said:
Stock ROM:
Calls & SMS: Working
Mobile Data: Not working
Any custom ROM:
Calls & SMS: Not working
Mobile Data: Not working
I don't know why Calls and SMS are only working on Stock ROM. (Baseband: XXXX).
I'm currently having stock rom, otherwise my phone is kind of useless.
How did this happen to me:
I have had this problem since I wiped everything in 'Mounts and Storage' in Clockworkmod Recovery.
I know this was really a stupid action.
But this can't be undone, so that's why I'm asking for help here.
I would really like to have mobile data back at first.
And it would also be nice if I can install custom ROMS again. (I don't like the laggy Stock ROM...)
Thanks for help in advance!
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EDIT:
SOLUTION:​
This worked for me, hopefully it will work for you as well!
1) Root your S3 Mini. (If you hadn't rooted it already)
Download a pre-rooted stock rom from: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2122548
2) Download from the attached files ''Root Explorer v.3.1.4.apk'' and install it.
3) Download ''modemfs.tar'' from attached files below.
4) Extract the file, then copy the extracted file to your device. (Put it on internal or external storage, it doesn't matter).
5) Open Root Explorer, go to the ''modemfs'' file you have just put on your device.
6) Copy the ''modemfs'' folder and go to your root tab. Find the old ''modemfs'' folder and click on ''paste''.
If it promps to merge, click yes.
7) Now reboot device and your baseband should work properly.

Hi ... I found this thread and a other user wrote in a other thread this:
Hi. I had same problem with xxxx Baseband. I added NV.dat in my phone, and everything works perfect.
Check this topic to fix xxxx Baseband.
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Have you a GT-I8190 or a nfc device?
Regards leather.face

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leather.face said:
Hi ... I found this thread and a other user wrote in a other thread this:
Have you a GT-I8190 or a nfc device?
Regards leather.face
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Hi leather.face,
Thanks for your reply.
I downloaded the file and tried to paste it, but it didnt work: Permission denied.
Do I need to root my phone first?
I don't have the folders PERM and PROT, should I create them?
Do I have to flash nv.dat? Or copy and paste?
What should I exactly do?
I have a GT-I8190 device.

danielsinnema said:
Hi leather.face,
Thanks for your reply.
I downloaded the file and tried to paste it, but it didnt work: Permission denied.
Do I need to root my phone first?
I don't have the folders PERM and PROT, should I create them?
Do I have to flash nv.dat? What should I exactly do?
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Hi ... Ahhh okay you have not a pre-rooted stock rom on your device?! Okay ... You must flash a pre-rooted stock rom on your device and then ... You can extracted the NV.rar under this thread ... And you have flash before a rooted stock rom ... You have then also the right root permissions for the NV.DAT from the NV.rar ... Sorry for my english but I hope you understand what I mean?!
Regards leather.face
PS: But I'm not sure if it works on your device ... I mean this method! I use only pre-rooted stock roms on my S3 Minis.

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leather.face said:
Hi ... Ahhh okay you have not a pre-rooted stock rom on your device?! Okay ... You must flash a pre-rooted stock rom on your device and then ... You can extracted the NV.rar under this thread ... And you have flash before a rooted stock rom ... You have then also the right root permissions for the NV.DAT from the NV.rar ... Sorry for my english but I hope you understand what I mean?!
Regards leather.face
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OK thanks,
I will try to find a pre-rooted stock ROM.
I found a list with pre-rooted stock ROMS: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2122548
I'm currently downloading I8190XXAMG4 4.1.2 (OXX multi-csc, PDA: I8190XXAMG4, CSC: I8190OXXAMH1) (thanks to tys0n) (This one had the same CSC).
I don't really know what I'm doing now exactly.
Once the download has finished I will flash the pre-rooted stock ROM.
I will install ES file explorer and hopefully I can give it root acces.
Then I will try to paste 'NV.dat' file into /modemfs/PERM/PROT
When I go into the folder modemfs, I dont see the folders 'PERM' and 'PROT', will that be a problem?
Do I have to create these folders?
Please help, I'm desperate..
By the way, I fully understood what you said, don't feel sorry for your English.
I'm glad someone is trying to help me.
If anyone else has other solutions, feel free to post!
Greetz,
Daniel

danielsinnema said:
OK thanks,
I will try to find a pre-rooted stock ROM.
I found a list with pre-rooted stock ROMS: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2122548
I'm currently downloading I8190XXAMG4 4.1.2 (OXX multi-csc, PDA: I8190XXAMG4, CSC: I8190OXXAMH1) (thanks to tys0n) (This one had the same CSC).
I don't really know what I'm doing now exactly.
Once the download has finished I will flash the pre-rooted stock ROM.
I will install ES file explorer and hopefully I can give it root acces.
Then I will try to paste 'NV.dat' file into /modemfs/PERM/PROT
When I go into the folder modemfs, I dont see the folders 'PERM' and 'PROT', will that be a problem?
Do I have to create these folders?
Please help, I'm desperate..
By the way, I fully understood what you said, don't feel sorry for your English.
I'm glad someone is trying to help me.
If anyone else has other solutions, feel free to post!
Greetz,
Daniel
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Hi ... Your list with pre-rooted stock roms is okay ... I'm using the same page! I search the /modemfs/PERM/PROT folder on my nfc device with the root explorer and in this folder is the NV.DAT file ... But I have two more files in the /PERM/PROT folder and I'm not sure if you need the third files in the /PERM/PROT folder ... I still have the LABEP.CFG and the PPVALUES.DAT file in the /PERM/PROT folder!
Please make this:
1/ flash your pre-rooted stock rom via Odin and then,
2/ install a root file manager, no matter what, then
3/ search the /modemfs/PERM/PROT/ folder and you should not find this folder on your device then create manually the
4/ PERM and
5/ PROT folder with this permissions:
Code:
rwxr-xr-x
6/ the NV.DAT file in the PROT folder have this permissions:
Code:
rw-r-r
7/ You must then set the permissions manually!
8/ Is this okay for you? I wish you good luck!
Regards leather.face

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leather.face said:
Hi ... Your list with pre-rooted stock roms is okay ... I'm using the same page! I search the /modemfs/PERM/PROT folder on my nfc device with the root explorer and in this folder is the NV.DAT file ... But I have two more files in the /PERM/PROT folder and I'm not sure if you need the third files in the /PERM/PROT folder ... I still have the LABEP.CFG and the PPVALUES.DAT file in the /PERM/PROT folder!
Please make this:
1/ flash your pre-rooted stock rom via Odin and then,
2/ install a root file manager, no matter what, then
3/ search the /modemfs/PERM/PROT/ folder and you should not find this folder on your device then create manually the
4/ PERM and
5/ PROT folder with this permissions:
Code:
rwxr-xr-x
6/ the NV.DAT file in the PROT folder have this permissions:
Code:
rw-r-r
7/ You must then set the permissions manually!
8/ Is this okay for you? I wish you good luck!
Regards leather.face
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Hi leather.face,
The pre-rooted stock rom has just finished downloading.
Which file manager is the best? Which one should I use? ES file explorer is OK?
I don't know how to set the permissions manually. Could you please tell me more detailed how to set permissions?
I only know how to create the folder, I dont know how to set permissions.
Thanks in advance!
I'm going to flash the pre-rooted stock rom now.

danielsinnema said:
Hi leather.face,
The pre-rooted stock rom has just finished downloading.
Which file manager is the best? Which one should I use? ES file explorer is OK?
I don't know how to set the permissions manually. Could you please tell me more detailed how to set permissions?
I only know how to create the folder, I dont know how to set permissions.
Thanks in advance!
I'm going to flash the pre-rooted stock rom now.
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Hi ... My favourite root file manager is the root explorer ... But you can also use a different file manager ... Your question is good ... I don't know how to set the permissions manually ... With the root explorer I set the permissions as follows:
1/ I have a taskbar on the bottom bar and I type the + icon then
2/ I create a new folder and then,
3/ I press and hold on the folder ... I mean the new created folder and then,
4/ I can set manually my permissions for all folders that I like!
Greetz leather.
PS: I think the wipe in the TWRP or CWM Recovery is the ground for the folders lost on your device!
Edit: And how it looks on your device?

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leather.face said:
hi ... My favourite root file manager is the root explorer ... But you can also use a different file manager ... Your question is good ... I don't know how to set the permissions manually ... With the root explorer i set the permissions as follows:
1/ i have a taskbar on the bottom bar and i type the + icon then
2/ i create a new folder and then,
3/ i press and hold on the folder ... I mean the new created folder and then,
4/ i can set manually my permissions for all folders that i like!
Greetz leather.
Ps: I think the wipe in the twrp or cwm recovery is the ground for the folders lost on your device!
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I have mobile data now, im testing.
brb
thanks

danielsinnema said:
I have mobile data now, im testing.
brb
thanks
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Hi ... Has it really works??? Yes? I`m also happy for you and congratulation for your mobile data!!! I`m happy ... Is your problem thus done???
Best regards,
leather.face
Edit: You have to pay me but nothing ... I would be happy when you press under my posts the thanks button!
Greetz

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leather.face said:
Hi ... Has it really works??? Yes? I`m also happy for you and congratulation for your mobile data!!! I`m happy ... Is your problem thus done???
Best regards,
leather.face
Edit: You have to pay me but nothing ... I would be happy when you press under my posts the thanks button!
Greetz
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On stock ROM: Everything is working!
I will now test if it also works on custom roms.
I can't tell you how thankfull I am right now!
Thanks mate, you have really made my day!
I dont have to pay? That's very kind of you! Of course I will press the thanks button under all your posts!

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leather.face said:
Hi ... Has it really works??? Yes? I`m also happy for you and congratulation for your mobile data!!! I`m happy ... Is your problem thus done???
Best regards,
leather.face
Edit: You have to pay me but nothing ... I would be happy when you press under my posts the thanks button!
Greetz
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Well, on stock rom EVERYTHING works!
But on a custom rom (cyanogenmod 11) I can not make calls, send text messages or on mobile data.
So the problem isn't fully solved.
I would really like to have custom roms again, because I don't like touchwizz from Samsung.
I understand if you don't have a solution for this, but if you have, please tell me!
Thanks in advance!

danielsinnema said:
On stock ROM: Everything is working!
I will now test if it also works on custom roms.
I can't tell you how thankfull I am right now!
Thanks mate, you have really made my day!
I dont have to pay? That's very kind of you! Of course I will press the thanks button under all your posts!
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Hi ... I`m very very happy for you and I am glad that everything to works under the stock rom ... I`m happy for you and as I said you have to pay me anything ... If I can help then I am happy I wish you good luck for testing with the custom roms ... I will soon go offline. Have a nice evening.
Regards leather.face

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leather.face said:
Hi ... I`m very very happy for you and I am glad that everything to works under the stock rom ... I`m happy for you and as I said you have to pay me anything ... If I can help then I am happy I wish you good luck for testing with the custom roms ... I will soon go offline. Have a nice evening.
Regards leather.face
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Have a good night! Sleep Well!
I hope you or someone else could help me solving the problems with custom roms.
Bye!
Greetz,
Daniel

danielsinnema said:
Have a good night! Sleep Well!
I hope you or someone else could help me solving the problems with custom roms.
Bye!
Greetz,
Daniel
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Have you in the /PERM/PROT/ folder also third files??? I mean the LABEP.CFG, NV.DAT and the PPVALUES.DAT file ... I have this third files in the /PERM/PROT/ folder on my nfc device ... Perhaps this is why but I do not know exactly ...
Greetz leather.

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leather.face said:
Have you in the /PERM/PROT/ folder also third files??? I mean the LABEP.CFG, NV.DAT and the PPVALUES.DAT file ... I have this third files in the /PERM/PROT/ folder on my nfc device ... Perhaps this is why but I do not know exactly ...
Greetz leather.
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Hi,
I didn´t expect you would reply after you said you would sleep, so I´m sorry for responding lately.
Yes, I also see the other files, so I´m not missing files in these folders I think.
I think I´m missing files in other folders.
It seems that stock rom has... I don´t know how to explain... It has a file for ´signal for calls and sms´ integrated.
It is something that custom roms don´t have from itself.
I´m trying to find out what files I´m missing, actually I´m not even sure if that´s the problem.
Before I wiped everything at mounts and storage I never had this problem.
So that´s why I now think it´s a file that´s missing.
If you or someone else have other ideas, please tell me!
Thanks in advance!
Greetz, Daniel.

danielsinnema said:
If you or someone else have other ideas, please tell me!
Thanks in advance!
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Hey,
I created an archive of my modemfs folder, copy this onto your device and extract on root level. It will overwrite your current modemfs folder with the one from the archive. No mobile data issues for me at all - I am using CM 10.2 on I8190 S3 Mini.
Do it with the "Terminal Emulator" app:
- Grant root perms by issuing: "su"
- Go to root folder level: "cd /"
- Enter the following command: "tar -xzvf /path/to/archive/modemfs.tar.gz" Obviously, this "/path/to/archive" has to be replaced with the actual location where you have placed the archive.
Good luck! :fingers-crossed:

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golden-guy said:
Hey,
I created an archive of my modemfs folder, copy this onto your device and extract on root level. It will overwrite your current modemfs folder with the one from the archive. No mobile data issues for me at all - I am using CM 10.2 on I8190 S3 Mini.
Do it with the "Terminal Emulator" app:
- Grant root perms by issuing: "su"
- Go to root folder level: "cd /"
- Enter the following command: "tar -xzvf /path/to/archive/modemfs.tar.gz" Obviously, this "/path/to/archive" has to be replaced with the actual location where you have placed the archive.
Good luck! :fingers-crossed:
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I will try now, thanks.
I'll come with an edit when tested.
Question: Where should I put modemfs.tar.gz on my device?
And.. How will terminal emulator find that file?
Wouldn't it be easier to copy and replace using root explorer?
Greetz, Daniel

danielsinnema said:
I will try now, thanks.
I'll come with an edit when tested.
Question: Where should I put modemfs.tar.gz on my device?
And.. How will terminal emulator find that file?
Wouldn't it be easier to copy and replace using root explorer?
Greetz, Daniel
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Whatever works out best for you, mate. You can put the file on the sdcard anywhere, just make sure that you go to root level before extracting the archive as otherwise it will just create this folder within the folder you are currently in.
Edit: You could of course also extract this folder anywhere and afterwards copy it as root user over to "/" - it really does not make any big difference...

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golden-guy said:
Whatever works out best for you, mate. You can put the file on the sdcard anywhere, just make sure that you go to root level before extracting the archive as otherwise it will just create this folder within the folder you are currently in.
Edit: You could of course also extract this folder anywhere and afterwards copy it as root user over to "/" - it really does not make any big difference...
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Thank you so much for you help mate!
Now the problem has been fully solved!
I was just missing some files, that's it.
THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Converting L09 to UL00

Hi,
I followed the instructions to convert L09 to Middle Eastern & North and South Africa version and it all worked well for me, but I'm wondering how do I convert to Chinese version? Can anyone help with some information?
Like do i just need to edit the build.prop and have the correct regions update.app file? or is something else necessary.
Thanks in advance
Gavin

brumgav said:
Hi,
I followed the instructions to convert L09 to Middle Eastern & North and South Africa version and it all worked well for me, but I'm wondering how do I convert to Chinese version? Can anyone help with some information?
Like do i just need to edit the build.prop and have the correct regions update.app file? or is something else necessary.
Thanks in advance
Gavin
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So I managed to convert to Chinese version. This is how I did it.
While fresh in the memory, instructions on how to change the region+ firmware to UL00
What do you need (links in 004's original post earlier in the thread or here:
1. Firmware UL00-C433B114 (Middle East, North and South Africa)
2. The oeminfo.img program to change the locale (45.69 KB) Anti-Virus may or complain, so disable it)
3. Mounted on the phone ES Explorer (Solid or Root Explorer will not work !!!)
4. You need a copy of your existing ROM versions recovery.img. You can get this using the Huawei ROM extractor tool.
What to do:
1. Flash TWRP Recovery through Fastboot (Bootloader must be unlocked)
2..Get Root (install SuperSU.zip through TWRP), reboot.
3. Install and enable root in settings of ES Explorer and go to the folder /dev/block/platform/hi_mci.0/by-name/
4. Copy oeminfo file and transfer it to your computer
5. On your computer, unpack the oeminfo.exe program from the RAR. Put your oeminfo file in the same folder.
6. Rename oeminfo in oeminfo.img
7. Run oeminfo.img.exe and type hw / meafnaf replacing dualcu / cn - click apply
8. Rename oeminfo.img back to oeminfo and copy to your mobile phone
9. Replace the original file in the phone to change (overwrite)
10. Go to the phone / system / and open the file build.prop
11. Find the line ro.build.displey.id = change your version to "=" CRR-UL00C433B000 and save changes
EDIT ?: These steps (10/11) MUST be completed or it will not allow you to update later with new regions ROM
12. Extract the new ROM file on your computer with the firmware.
13. Copy dload folder with the Update.app file and copy it to the phone's internal memory or MicroSD card
14. Flash back stock recovery from your existing ROM (use the extractor tool if needed). You can do this now or at the end before flashing but you must remove TWRP and ROOT before attempting to flash new rom.
15. On the phone go Settings - Update.
16. Select Menu - Local update
I then ensured Google Play was installed.
After doing this, flashed TWRP again and Rooted the phone, I then edited the oeminfo file using the above method, changing the attribute back to "dualcu/cn". After this I edited the build.prop to using the above method but this time I changed "ro.build.display.id=CRR-UL00C00B131".
I then removed root and flashed the original Huawei recovery, and then rebooted and went to update settings. I searched for update and a new file was found however a modified system was detected so it offered to download a full version which was the B160 build. This downloaded and then updated and now I have CRR-UL00C00B160 version

Whats the advantage of this Version?

There are more updates to the Chinese version..they are on build B160 whereas UK still on build B144.
Some other features like dual SIM should work however I haven't tested this.
Other things like build in virus scanner, permissions manager and also the ability to set the date of your mobile data plan to help keep track of data usage and allowance.
Pressure sensitive screen is also featured although not yet used in any apps but maybe it will be enabled soon by Huawei

brumgav said:
So I managed to convert to Chinese version. This is how I did it.
While fresh in the memory, instructions on how to change the region+ firmware to UL00
What do you need (links in 004's original post earlier in the thread or here:
1. Firmware UL00-C433B114 (Middle East, North and South Africa)
2. The oeminfo.img program to change the locale (45.69 KB) Anti-Virus may or complain, so disable it)
3. Mounted on the phone ES Explorer (Solid or Root Explorer will not work !!!)
4. You need a copy of your existing ROM versions recovery.img. You can get this using the Huawei ROM extractor tool.
What to do:
1. Flash TWRP Recovery through Fastboot (Bootloader must be unlocked)
2..Get Root (install SuperSU.zip through TWRP), reboot.
3. Install and enable root in settings of ES Explorer and go to the folder /dev/block/platform/hi_mci.0/by-name/
4. Copy oeminfo file and transfer it to your computer
5. On your computer, unpack the oeminfo.exe program from the RAR. Put your oeminfo file in the same folder.
6. Rename oeminfo in oeminfo.img
7. Run oeminfo.img.exe and type hw / meafnaf replacing dualcu / cn - click apply
8. Rename oeminfo.img back to oeminfo and copy to your mobile phone
9. Replace the original file in the phone to change (overwrite)
10. Go to the phone / system / and open the file build.prop
11. Find the line ro.build.displey.id = change your version to "=" CRR-UL00C433B000 and save changes
EDIT ?: These steps (10/11) MUST be completed or it will not allow you to update later with new regions ROM
12. Extract the new ROM file on your computer with the firmware.
13. Copy dload folder with the Update.app file and copy it to the phone's internal memory or MicroSD card
14. Flash back stock recovery from your existing ROM (use the extractor tool if needed). You can do this now or at the end before flashing but you must remove TWRP and ROOT before attempting to flash new rom.
15. On the phone go Settings - Update.
16. Select Menu - Local update
I then ensured Google Play was installed.
After doing this, flashed TWRP again and Rooted the phone, I then edited the oeminfo file using the above method, changing the attribute back to "dualcu/cn". After this I edited the build.prop to using the above method but this time I changed "ro.build.display.id=CRR-UL00C00B131".
I then removed root and flashed the original Huawei recovery, and then rebooted and went to update settings. I searched for update and a new file was found however a modified system was detected so it offered to download a full version which was the B160 build. This downloaded and then updated and now I have CRR-UL00C00B160 version
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Hello, could you please tell me why do you write (type) in step 11. CRR-UL00C433B000 instead of CRR-UL00C433B114? Thanks for your answer.

MoritzSu said:
Hello, could you please tell me why do you write (type) in step 11. CRR-UL00C433B000 instead of CRR-UL00C433B114? Thanks for your answer.
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you need to set your build.id to B000 so you can update to B114 with an full update package in the EMUI Update app

Tuerkay said:
you need to set your build.id to B000 so you can update to B114 with an full update package in the EMUI Update app
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Thanks for your soon answer. To say the truth, i have just completed the process. Unfortunately, i wrote (in my case) CRR-L09C432B114 instead of CRR-L09C432B000; my device ist just running with this B114 Rom. I was running the B119 Rom before, what should i do now in order to receive the updates?

MoritzSu said:
Thanks for your soon answer. To say the truth, i have just completed the process. Unfortunately, i wrote (in my case) CRR-L09C432B114 instead of CRR-L09C432B000; my device ist just running with this B114 Rom. I was running the B119 Rom before, what should i do now in order to receive the updates?
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if you have changed your localization ( the "Cxxx" part) then you won´t receive any updates. You have to manualy update via Update.APP files.
Your IMEI is linked to you Build/Localization. This way, Huawei makes sure that every phone receives the right update file. If you change one of both, you won´t receive OTA updates anymore, since the update system can´t assign the "right" update file.

Anyone can confirm the dual sim function work after this procedure?? This I want a dual sim active dfsa

it does not, EU Mate S does not have dual-dim hardware

brumgav said:
7. Run oeminfo.img.exe and type hw / meafnaf replacing dualcu / cn - click apply
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Anybody know, where to get this information from?
if I want to change to any other region where can I find the correct information for the OEMINFO.IMG?

Sventastic said:
Anybody know, where to get this information from?
if I want to change to any other region where can I find the correct information for the OEMINFO.IMG?
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Sorry I don't know

Please share file oeminfo Dual Sim CRR-UL00 any region (hw/meafnaf or dualcu/cn)