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[Q] HTC One Mini 2 Demo Unit, any way to remove demo mode?

Hi Guys!
So I got my hands on an HTC One Mini 2 Demo Unit. Don't ask me how or why. (NOT STOLEN!)
I have tried to get rid of the Demo mode app but without success.
This is what I have done:
Unlocked the bootloader
Flashed TWRP
This is what I have tried to do to get rid of the demo mode:
Wiping and factory reset from TWRP. About 1 minute after the phone has booted it autoinstalls the Demo Mode again. Before it does all functions is available etc, after the demo mode is installed some options and functions is disabled.
Rooted, Installed Xposed and module BootManager to stop Demo Mode from booting, no success the demo app still starts upon boot
Tried to uninstall the app with various root uninstallers, they just fail.
Tried wiping ALL partitions etc from TWRP and restored an original HTC One Mini 2 system dump from another thread, same thing. After about one minute the Demo application autoinstalls itself and some functions is diabled and the annoying demo mode starts now and then, and blinkfeed is full of sh*t, demo contacts etc.
After I reboot all settings etc is restored to it's original state.
Any ideas how I can force the phone not to install the demo mode after reset?
Thanks!

Update: Flashing the Cyanogenmod firmware from another thread does not install the demo mode and the phone works as it should. I can call etc. But I only have 3G not 4G, don't know if it has to do with the sim or not (borrowed a nano-sim from a collegues iPhone 5s).
But anyhow I would like to have the HTC firmware instead, any ideas?
Maybe someone has another system dump/ruu/firmware or any of the sort I can try. Perhaps the firmware I tried in the other thread also was a demo-firmware (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55107684&postcount=6)

B3t4 said:
Update: Flashing the Cyanogenmod firmware from another thread does not install the demo mode
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As you probably figured it was an app in the ROM so installing a custom ROM or reverting back to stock will get rid of the problem (as you've already done it)

yourmate said:
As you probably figured it was an app in the ROM so installing a custom ROM or reverting back to stock will get rid of the problem (as you've already done it)
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Thank you for your answer. I have however tried to restore the original ROM and another original dump from this forum but the app installs itself anyway. Any idea where I can get another clean ROM or system dump?

B3t4 said:
Thank you for your answer. I have however tried to restore the original ROM and another original dump from this forum but the app installs itself anyway. Any idea where I can get another clean ROM or system dump?
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I'd unlock it first on htcdev and then root and flash a custom recovery.
Then you'd either flash back to stock or flash a custom ROM.
I hope this helps

yourmate said:
I'd unlock it first on htcdev and then root and flash a custom recovery.
Then you'd either flash back to stock or flash a custom ROM.
I hope this helps
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As stated in the OP I have already unlocked the bootloader and flashed a custom recovery. CyanogenMod works but very buggy build, and either way I would like to have the original ROM or something close to it (Sense). Unfortunately there are no custom roms for this phone yet (other then CM). I have only found one original TWRP dump that I tried but the demo mode installed itself on that dump as well. I don't know why it installed itself on the original rom from this forum... Thanks

B3t4 said:
As stated in the OP I have already unlocked the bootloader and flashed a custom recovery. CyanogenMod works but very buggy build, and either way I would like to have the original ROM or something close to it (Sense). Unfortunately there are no custom roms for this phone yet (other then CM). I have only found one original TWRP dump that I tried but the demo mode installed itself on that dump as well. I don't know why it installed itself on the original rom from this forum... Thanks
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Sorry, my bad.
My understanding is that this is an app so if it's not in the ROM then it cannot run.
There are a few other custom ROM but if you want stock follow this by the letter.

yourmate said:
Sorry, my bad.
My understanding is that this is an app so if it's not in the ROM then it cannot run.
There are a few other custom ROM but if you want stock follow this by the letter.
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Those instructions and ROMs are for the HTC One Mini and not the HTC One Mini 2. Also as far as I know there is no way to get S-OFF on the HTC One Mini 2 yet.

B3t4 said:
Those instructions and ROMs are for the HTC One Mini and not the HTC One Mini 2. Also as far as I know there is no way to get S-OFF on the HTC One Mini 2 yet.
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Mini 2 works the very same way (obviously with its own ROM)
Do some digging

yourmate said:
Mini 2 works the very same way (obviously with its own ROM)
Do some digging
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Thanks! I will give it a try, does not matter if I brick it anyways. My fiance dropped it and broke the glass so I will get a new demo unit.

B3t4 said:
Thanks! I will give it a try, does not matter if I brick it anyways. My fiance dropped it and broke the glass so I will get a new demo unit.
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wow
I've flashed one two weeks ago (although not a demo unit but it was branded) it works OK
Changed several LCDs on Minis but not on Mini 2 yet.
Btw how much are the demo ones?

yourmate said:
wow
I've flashed one two weeks ago (although not a demo unit but it was branded) it works OK
Changed several LCDs on Minis but not on Mini 2 yet.
Btw how much are the demo ones?
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What ROM/Backup did you use?
For me, free but can't tell the source. :good:

B3t4 said:
What ROM/Backup did you use?
For me, free but can't tell the source. :good:
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So why don't you send two over and I'll do it and send you one back?

B3t4 said:
For me, free but can't tell the source. :good:
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yourmate said:
So why don't you send two over and I'll do it and send you one back?
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I've thought so that the conversation will dry out indeed

yourmate said:
I've thought so that the conversation will dry out indeed
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Sorry I don't have permission to do that from my source.
I'll try to get some time over and try your suggestion, will get back with results.

did you have any luck removing the demo apps from the demo device, i also stuck with one

dest1 said:
did you have any luck removing the demo apps from the demo device, i also stuck with one
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Download stock rim flashable via twrp and open it using WinZip or winrar goto system/etc/ and delete '.demo' folder. Then repack and flash, problem solved.

no need for reading the whole thread. in twrp mount preload and by using the twrp file manager navigate to /preload and delete everything you can find inside! do a factory reset and flashing "org" firmware should be done...

hypafly said:
Download stock rim flashable via twrp and open it using WinZip or winrar goto system/etc/ and delete '.demo' folder. Then repack and flash, problem solved.
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I was going to do same thing, but how do you repack ? I mean I packed it with WinRAR, or 7Zip, but they compress the file, or maybe they don't pack it as TWRP format, so TWRP didn't recognise my file. Simply, how do you pack it ?

Ven99 said:
I was going to do same thing, but how do you repack ? I mean I packed it with WinRAR, or 7Zip, but they compress the file, or maybe they don't pack it as TWRP format, so TWRP didn't recognise my file. Simply, how do you pack it ?
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Open the zip file that you want to flash with any zip manager you like, you don't need to extract the files, just navigate to the folder and delete the .demo folder and it will automatically repack it. Close it and copy it to your phone and flash normally. It will work.

Applying Firmware L09C02B128

Hi Guys,
I need a bit of help with my Huawei P9 Plus, which I purchased here in UK Vodafone.
The original firmware on the phone was VIE-L09C02B127.
However I had applied VIE-C900B103 - from one of the guides in this forum and I forgot to backup my oeminfo and custom files, does this mean that they are the still the original files for VIE-L09C02B127 ?
Also can someone help in getting my phone back to VIE-L09C02B128 please. I have got the firmware L09C02B128 from a German site, can someone here able to check it and confirm if it this the same as the UK one ?
I can upload the firmware if someone can tell me how to ?
Thanks in advanced,
Bashy

I would appreciate it if you could upload it thanks (been waiting for B128 in SA and it just doesnt arrive due to our useless carriers), think you can put it in Google drive, Dropbox, Mega etc and then just share the link, thats probably the easiest.
In terms of flashing you need to unroot (via SuperSU) then install stock recovery (if you have twrp installed), then see http://forum.xda-developers.com/p9-...ei-p9-plus-vie-l09-update-app-t3384951/page11 for installing.

Applying firmware L09C09B128
Hi Jostian,
Here is the link https://mega.nz/#!8UsBhQAL!QT67L7uCsjbj0vNXT0vSLbksZRx9znv8aVlje2IvT_o
Also in regard to applying this firmware onto my phone I am not rooted nor I have trwp installed.
So do I just copy the .app file onto my memory card and put it in the dload folder ?
Thanks in advanced.
Bashy
Jostian said:
I would appreciate it if you could upload it thanks (been waiting for B128 in SA and it just doesnt arrive due to our useless carriers), think you can put it in Google drive, Dropbox, Mega etc and then just share the link, thats probably the easiest.
In terms of flashing you need to unroot (via SuperSU) then install stock recovery (if you have twrp installed), then see http://forum.xda-developers.com/p9-...ei-p9-plus-vie-l09-update-app-t3384951/page11 for installing.
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Awesome, many thanks
from my P9 Plus

Jostian said:
Awesome, many thanks
from my P9 Plus
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Hi Jonathan,
Let me know how it goes?
Also I would have custom.bin and oeminfo files changed from L09C09B127 when I flashed the full update too L09C900Bxx ?
If so can you provide me you files please.
Bashy
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA-Developers mobile app

Bash25 said:
Hi Jonathan,
Let me know how it goes?
Also I would have custom.bin and oeminfo files changed from L09C09B127 when I flashed the full update too L09C900Bxx ?
If so can you provide me you files please.
Bashy
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA-Developers mobile app
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not sure if yr custom bin and oem would be different but will try get mine (should not be hard) and upload for you,

Jostian said:
I would appreciate it if you could upload it thanks (been waiting for B128 in SA and it just doesnt arrive due to our useless carriers), think you can put it in Google drive, Dropbox, Mega etc and then just share the link, thats probably the easiest.
In terms of flashing you need to unroot (via SuperSU) then install stock recovery (if you have twrp installed), then see http://forum.xda-developers.com/p9-...ei-p9-plus-vie-l09-update-app-t3384951/page11 for installing.
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Hi Jostian,
I am not root and nor I have twrp installed. However I did the below and my firmware is still showing VIE-L09C900B103;
1) Copied the update file on to my memory card and put in in the dload folder.
2) Restarted the phone, whilst holding down the volume up and down.
3) The phone installed the file from the memory card.
Can you please confirmed how you did it mate step by step.
Thanks,
Bashy

Bash25 said:
Hi Jostian,
I am not root and nor I have twrp installed. However I did the below and my firmware is still showing VIE-L09C900B103;
1) Copied the update file on to my memory card and put in in the dload folder.
2) Restarted the phone, whilst holding down the volume up and down.
3) The phone installed the file from the memory card.
Can you please confirmed how you did it mate step by step.
Thanks,
Bashy
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Hi Bashy, cos you are unrooted your phone will only show new 128 if you install full 128 ROM, dont think you can install update (b128) over b103 and get update to B128 in build number.
Did you try the *#*#2846579#*#* this opens menu options- press "SDCard Upgrade" then "Ok" method (give it a try), I unzipped yr file (6 or 7 files inside) copied these all to the 'dload' folder I created on the ext SD Card, then used the *#*# ..... method to update, the update like yours was successful (completed and I see a bunch of new apps etc.) but I still see B127 in settings/about phone/build number... so not sure why build no. remains B127???
I think the best would be to somehow find the full B128 ROM and flash it or for the B128 update to be put into a flashable (twrp) zip, but because the P9Plus is so new these options not available yet, they will come but it will take a bit of time.

Hi Guys,
the ota update failed on my phone. SO it didn't install any apps just changed the version info so basically It says b128 and cant find any new updates..
I downloaded the b128 voda update from a german site.
How do I install it?
putting the ZIP file into the DL folder and copy the updater.app from it to the DL folder
or
Do I need to extract the contents of the ZIP as well?
Thank you!
Best,
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mR.fR34ky said:
Hi Guys,
the ota update failed on my phone. SO it didn't install any apps just changed the version info so basically It says b128 and cant find any new updates..
I downloaded the b128 voda update from a german site.
How do I install it?
putting the ZIP file into the DL folder and copy the updater.app from it to the DL folder
or
Do I need to extract the contents of the ZIP as well?
Thank you!
Best,
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I've manage to run teh update with the *#*# command but the application didn't install!!!! ((((
DO you guys have any idea?
Thanks a lot!

I got the same thing mate.
Bashy
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA-Developers mobile app

you need to extract the files from the zip, should be 2 files (Update.app and Meta-info) you put those 2 in the dload folder and then use the *#*#.... (project menu to install), remember you must be on stock recovery and phone must not be rooted.

Jostian said:
you need to extract the files from the zip, should be 2 files (Update.app and Meta-info) you put those 2 in the dload folder and then use the *#*#.... (project menu to install), remember you must be on stock recovery and phone must not be rooted.
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Hi Jostian,
Should apply the C432B161?
Bashy
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA-Developers mobile app

That's the one i used yes
Sent from my VIE-L09 using Tapatalk

Jostian said:
That's the one i used yes
Sent from my VIE-L09 using Tapatalk
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Thanks bro. I got my phone updated to L09C432B161.
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Bash25 said:
Thanks bro. I got my phone updated to L09C432B161.
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA-Developers mobile app
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HI Bash25,
Did you just "flash" the c432b161? or unlocked the bootloader, installed custom recovery, rooted, changed oem info etc..???
(I dont have much experience with huawei phones...)
Thanks,
fr34ky

Think you need to do it the long way, don't think the flash will succeed if you just try flash over different variant code
sent from my P9+

Yep. Thanks

mR.fR34ky said:
HI Bash25,
Did you just "flash" the c432b161? or unlocked the bootloader, installed custom recovery, rooted, changed oem info etc..???
(I dont have much experience with huawei phones...)
Thanks,
fr34ky
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Hi mate,
So for the delay in responding back.
My phone was did not have the bootloader unlocked and nor it was rooted.
However I did try to root it to change the 2 files over. But I can't confirm 100% worked.
Only way I would know this these 2 files were correctly updated is to check. I am not sure how too, but if someone can show then this would be great.
Bashy
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA-Developers mobile app

Bash25 said:
Hi mate,
So for the delay in responding back.
My phone was did not have the bootloader unlocked and nor it was rooted.
However I did try to root it to change the 2 files over. But I can't confirm 100% worked.
Only way I would know this these 2 files were correctly updated is to check. I am not sure how too, but if someone can show then this would be great.
Bashy
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Which fw are you on now? Do you need help with something? Since then I figured it out (with some help) how to fix all of the out standing issues..

mR.fR34ky said:
Which fw are you on now? Do you need help with something? Since then I figured it out (with some help) how to fix all of the out standing issues..
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Thanks. I need written instructions on how to change the ro.xxx file in the video is it not very clear.
Currently I am on L09C432B161.
Also how can a verify if my oeminfo and custom files are correctly showing the correct version?
Bashy
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA-Developers mobile app

[Problem] Huawei Theme not really applied

Hi there,
I'm using a Huawei P9+ Vie-L29.
I was tempted to Root it and enjoy a new Rom, I only found RayGlobe ROM which gave access to some settings but was not maintained and were no other custom ROMS, so I went back to Stock and locked bootloader again.
After coming back to stock, the huawei Theme Manager says that is applying the theme but in reality it does not change anything.
I already did a full re flash of the VIE-L29C636B170 software, with no success.
Also tried a full phone reset with no success.
I have seen a forum from Mate 8 with EMUI4.1 with a similar problem and a solution that requires Root, but, since Im in stock now it does not apply for me any more.
Do you have any hint or suggestion?
Thanks in advance.

juanmre said:
Hi there,
I'm using a Huawei P9+ Vie-L29.
I was tempted to Root it and enjoy a new Rom, I only found RayGlobe ROM which gave access to some settings but was not maintained and were no other custom ROMS, so I went back to Stock and locked bootloader again.
After coming back to stock, the huawei Theme Manager says that is applying the theme but in reality it does not change anything.
I already did a full re flash of the VIE-L29C636B170 software, with no success.
Also tried a full phone reset with no success.
I have seen a forum from Mate 8 with EMUI4.1 with a similar problem and a solution that requires Root, but, since Im in stock now it does not apply for me any more.
Do you have any hint or suggestion?
Thanks in advance.
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Yeah, faced similar issue previously. You'll need to root your rom and copy some theme files to the system folder. Then your themes will work. It's like the default theme folders are not there in the system. After that, if you want to unroot, use SuperSU's unroot feature. Let me see if I can find the reference and the file links I found last time later to post it up.

@juanmre, following is the link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-8/general/solve-apply-themes-downloaded-t3318265
I think it is the same link you mentioned.
And yes, unfortunately you will need to root again to solve this theme issue. Then unroot after that.

juanmre said:
Hi there,
I'm using a Huawei P9+ Vie-L29.
I was tempted to Root it and enjoy a new Rom, I only found RayGlobe ROM which gave access to some settings but was not maintained and were no other custom ROMS, so I went back to Stock and locked bootloader again.
After coming back to stock, the huawei Theme Manager says that is applying the theme but in reality it does not change anything.
I already did a full re flash of the VIE-L29C636B170 software, with no success.
Also tried a full phone reset with no success.
I have seen a forum from Mate 8 with EMUI4.1 with a similar problem and a solution that requires Root, but, since Im in stock now it does not apply for me any more.
Do you have any hint or suggestion?
Thanks in advance.
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U need to flash hw folder toghether with stock firmware.
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Mostar088 said:
U need to flash hw folder toghether with stock firmware.
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is there a way to flash that folder without Root or without unlocking the bootloader? I really would like to avoid all that hazzle again.
If not, I will try to do it some time in the weekend.
Thanks anyway.

juanmre said:
is there a way to flash that folder without Root or without unlocking the bootloader? I really would like to avoid all that hazzle again.
If not, I will try to do it some time in the weekend.
Thanks anyway.
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Yes u can, here is a link where u can download it, just put the hw in dload folder toghether with stock firmware and flash.
http://huawei-updates.ru/VIE-L29.html
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Interesting, mostar088.
I would like to try this again when I have time.
Can you advice which specific files to download for VIE-L29C636B170?
For example, I see that there are two links mentioning "hw/default". Do I download all the files with "hw/***"?
Thanks.

prismfire said:
Interesting, mostar088.
I would like to try this again when I have time.
Can you advice which specific files to download for VIE-L29C636B170?
For example, I see that there are two links mentioning "hw/default". Do I download all the files with "hw/***"?
Thanks.
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U can download this so u dont have to download one by one. Its all in one folder.
L29C636 HW
https://mega.nz/#!Usxl3JiC!SKpQ8W0rSKT0Mf3NH2V5XRdkT5bAqm6qR_QQI3sIDr0

Mostar088 said:
U can download this so u dont have to download one by one. Its all in one folder.
L29C636 HW
https://mega.nz/#!Usxl3JiC!SKpQ8W0rSKT0Mf3NH2V5XRdkT5bAqm6qR_QQI3sIDr0
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It works well. I just need to extract the above to the hw folder in the dload folder together with the update.zip and everything works well during the update.

prismfire said:
It works well. I just need to extract the above to the hw folder in the dload folder together with the update.zip and everything works well during the update.
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After rolling back from Android N beta version (which was draining my battery very fast), I faced the same problem with the themes.
So I gave this solution a try again and finally noticed that the "hw" folder is still within another "hw" folder, after fixing it, only one "hw" folder together with the "UPDATE.APP" file, everything worked and I'm able to change themes again. (by the way, it did make a fresh install again, so backup before if you want to try).

juanmre said:
After rolling back from Android N beta version (which was draining my battery very fast), I faced the same problem with the themes.
So I gave this solution a try again and finally noticed that the "hw" folder is still within another "hw" folder, after fixing it, only one "hw" folder together with the "UPDATE.APP" file, everything worked and I'm able to change themes again. (by the way, it did make a fresh install again, so backup before if you want to try).
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are there any HW folder for l29c185?

stuck at honor logo

my mobile is che2-l11 marshmello and rooted with magisk then i separated sd card to ext4 and exfat then download app2sd the problem and the fault is that i link system apps to externel so it restart alone and then go to stuck at honor logo only pls anyone have an idea assist me

Kireto00 said:
my mobile is che2-l11 marshmello and rooted with magisk then i separated sd card to ext4 and exfat then download app2sd the problem and the fault is that i link system apps to externel so it restart alone and then go to stuck at honor logo only pls anyone have an idea assist me
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It might be best to re-install your firmware. Also why did you linked system apps?
Your explanation is bit difficult to understand, could you maybe give a more detailed explanation or would you want step by step guide to help you with rooting and configurating apps2sd? You seem to be having lot of problems with getting apps2sd working as wanted.

keikari said:
It might be best to re-install your firmware. Also why did you linked system apps?
Your explanation is bit difficult to understand, could you maybe give a more detailed explanation or would you want step by step guide to help you with rooting and configurating apps2sd? You seem to be having lot of problems with getting apps2sd working as wanted.
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i am already rooted and have twrp working and i wipe every thing as u say then i do all ur replys but it not working but i do all with marshmello update.app only might i try with kitkat ?? thait marshmello might be corrupt as u say ??

Kireto00 said:
i am already rooted and have twrp working and i wipe every thing as u say then i do all ur replys but it not working but i do all with marshmello update.app only might i try with kitkat ?? thait marshmello might be corrupt as u say ??
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To get past honor logo you need to re-install whole firmware, because most likely system partition has something that prevents boot or boot partition has problem.
I'm using marsmallow and Apps2SD works normally for me. I don't think it matters which version you are using, but getting back to kitkat might be difficult.

keikari said:
To get past honor logo you need to re-install whole firmware, because most likely system partition has something that prevents boot or boot partition has problem.
I'm using marsmallow and Apps2SD works normally for me. I don't think it matters which version you are using, but getting back to kitkat might be difficult.
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u can tell me what i must do now and i will do ........ but i wipe all thing on sd card and system its say no os found as no system found so what i do i think kitkat it will not be difficult because as no system is in software

Kireto00 said:
u can tell me what i must do now and i will do ........ but i wipe all thing on sd card and system its say no os found as no system found so what i do i think kitkat it will not be difficult because as no system is in software
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I've read from somewhere that it isn't as easy as it looks like(though I haven't tested it myself). I think it's because there are partitions which you can't flash in fastboot and the "updateflasher.zip" thread says that method only works on android LP and MM.
I can guide you with apps2sd, but if you root with magisk I can't help if problem is somehow related to it since I have never used it.

keikari said:
I've read from somewhere that it isn't as easy as it looks like(though I haven't tested it myself). I think it's because there are partitions which you can't flash in fastboot and the "updateflasher.zip" thread says that method only works on android LP and MM.
I can guide you with apps2sd, but if you root with magisk I can't help if problem is somehow related to it since I have never used it.
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u mean that u dont know what to do now ??

Kireto00 said:
u mean that u dont know what to do now ??
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No, I meant to say that you should install firmware you want, and any root method you want. And then your device should boot normally.

keikari said:
No, I meant to say that you should install firmware you want, and any root method you want. And then your device should boot normally.
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ok i need the method ??

Kireto00 said:
ok i need the method ??
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Well I prefer this method https://forum.xda-developers.com/p8lite/general/mega-thread-root-unbricking-updating-t3400994 chapter 8 is rootin.
Actually needed steps are:
1. Flash 1.zip
2. Flash SuperSu.zip can be found from here https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/stable-2016-09-01supersu-v2-78-release-t3452703
3. Make sure it says "installing mode system-less" or something similiar.
4. Reboot your phone. It will boot loop once or twice and then works normally.
Then I can help you with apps2sd if you still want.

keikari said:
Well I prefer this method https://forum.xda-developers.com/p8lite/general/mega-thread-root-unbricking-updating-t3400994 chapter 8 is rootin.
Actually needed steps are:
1. Flash 1.zip
2. Flash SuperSu.zip can be found from here https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/stable-2016-09-01supersu-v2-78-release-t3452703
3. Make sure it says "installing mode system-less" or something similiar.
4. Reboot your phone. It will boot loop once or twice and then works normally.
Then I can help you with apps2sd if you still want.
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i am honor 4x this is the first then there is no system for my device i delete it its says no os installed when i boot so i need a method to instal a new frimware not rooting it

Kireto00 said:
i am honor 4x this is the first then there is no system for my device i delete it its says no os installed when i boot so i need a method to instal a new frimware not rooting it
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Oh my bad I thought you already knew about this but here https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-4x/how-to/install-emui-4-1-4x-4c-g-play-g-play-t3515702
You can also use it to install p8lite rom which has EMUI 4.1 if you want. Though you can't use OTG feature then. There seems to be fix posted for it, but it didn't work for me.

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Oh my bad I thought you already knew about this but here https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-4x/how-to/install-emui-4-1-4x-4c-g-play-g-play-t3515702
You can also use it to install p8lite rom which has EMUI 4.1 if you want. Though you can't use OTG feature then. There seems to be fix posted for it, but it didn't work for me.
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i use this method for marshmello and dont work

Kireto00 said:
i use this method for marshmello and dont work
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Can you tell exactly what you did, also which firmware you are installing like b310 or b360. And what error did it gave you. I've used this method a lot to fix my phone when done something wrong and always worked without problem.

keikari said:
Can you tell exactly what you did, also which firmware you are installing like b310 or b360. And what error did it gave you. I've used this method a lot to fix my phone when done something wrong and always worked without problem.
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ok now i separate my sd card as well known then i link system apps so when i restart there is no system to boot to it so it stuck at honor logo so i want a method in a step by step to repair it....the error is
E: could not extract ' meta.inf /com/google/android /update-binary
error installing zip file '/externel -sd / lost.dir / meta.inf zip
with red colour
my base is marshmello

Kireto00 said:
ok now i separate my sd card as well known then i link system apps so when i restart there is no system to boot to it so it stuck at honor logo so i want a method in a step by step to repair it....the error is
E: could not extract ' meta.inf /com/google/android /update-binary
error installing zip file '/externel -sd / lost.dir / meta.inf zip
with red colour
my base is marshmello
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Can you give link to where you downloaded your firmware and which version it was? This is very weird because no one else hasn't has problem like that.

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Can you give link to where you downloaded your firmware and which version it was? This is very weird because no one else hasn't has problem like that.
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the problem he got because the meta-inf folder is corrupt.]

miststudent2011 said:
the problem he got because the meta-inf folder is corrupt.
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I guess he should then try to re-download updateflasher.zip. Right?

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I guess he should then try to re-download updateflasher.zip. Right?
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Yes he should do it.
He was having unstable internet connection previously while he requested my help.

@Kireto00
redownload the zip file from the link i provided now and repeat the process ie.., unpacking and repacking the two zip files and give a try.
I strongly believe that either the zip downloaded is corrupt or while rezipping the file you might have faced the error.

[XT1789-05] Stock OREO Firmware (retbr)

Hey dudes,
since no one ever did this, I uploaded all Oreo Stock (retbr) for or beloved XT1789-05 released so far.
Here are the link:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/emeuwiyaxpqqu56/AABKMNnrmMOwR5S0pBH2d7lWa?dl=0
The folder also contains RSD-lite for Mac and Linux users.
Enjoy.
if you are a Linux or Mac user and don't know how to use RSD, *I'll show you how to do with simple steps.
here we go:
1- Unzip the RSD-lite folder on your desktop;
2- Unzip the firmware zip and copy all files to the RSD folder on your desktop;
3- Open your terminal and go to the RSD-lite folder and connect your cellphone on USB with USB DEBUBBING ON;
4- Type this commands and hit ENTER after every line:
adb reboot bootloader
if you are on Linux;
bash rsd-flash.sh flashfile.xml
if you are on Mac:
./rsd-flash.sh flashfile.xml
press enter to start the flash from terminal
5- Watch for any errors. If no errors at the end of the script then press enter to reboot the device.
Many thanks to @Liboicl for the Linix script and @rootjunky for Mac script.

I'll keep adding the firmware on this folder as soon they pop up .

Does it flash to both slots? If not, this won't prepare the -05 model for AOSP ROMs. The T-Mobile flash all and Sprint ones flash to both slots via .sh or .bat files

Uzephi said:
Does it flash to both slots? If not, this won't prepare the -05 model for AOSP ROMs. The T-Mobile flash all and Sprint ones flash to both slots via .sh or .bat files
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It flash both partitions, the script just compile all fastboot comands

darthxa said:
It flash both partitions, the script just compile all fastboot comands
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So if you do "fastboot --set-active=_b" it will boot to system just fine?

Uzephi said:
So if you do "fastboot --set-active=_b" it will boot to system just fine?
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As soon I get home I'll Test and do do sure

Uzephi said:
So if you do "fastboot --set-active=_b" it will boot to system just fine?
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That's what I got
Perhaps it's because I have patched boot image in system B
But if that helped...

darthxa said:
That's what I got
Perhaps it's because I have patched boot image in system B
But if that helped...
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That happened because the bootloader noticed slot B doesn't have Oreo firmware on it. I'll make a .sh and .bat for you in a couple of days for AOSP from the files in that zip. It will be firmware only, no system or OEM images as it will be for AOSP prep more than back to stock.

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That happened because the bootloader noticed slot B doesn't have Oreo firmware on it. I'll make a .sh and .bat for you in a couple of days for AOSP from the files in that zip. It will be firmware only, no system or OEM images as it will be for AOSP prep more than back to stock.
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Let me ask you, do you know if this particular model is eu version or America version? I'm trying install twrp ....

darthxa said:
Let me ask you, do you know if this particular model is eu version or America version? I'm trying install twrp ....
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Installing twrp shouldn't matter the model. Just boot to twrp and flash the zip, it will edit your current boot image and not mess with any special properties like radio stuff that differ from model to model.

Hello. The new firmware has been released with the March patch NASH_OPXS27.109-34-7_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip. Would you kindly be able to post the link? Thanks!!!

solocchi said:
Hello. The new firmware has been released with the March patch NASH_OPXS27.109-34-7_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip. Would you kindly be able to post the link? Thanks!!!
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Hi, I found it here https://plus.google.com/communities...1/stream/74c3716d-1a33-42b4-a515-63f32f4401e1, specificially in this post https://plus.google.com/111081030652026277798/posts/APCeCosyCX3 just by searching for exactly the filename you provided above with google.

Thanks for the link. I already know it but it doesn't work. I tried again and appear the message: access denied.
If you can download it and share it could be great.

solocchi said:
Thanks for the link. I already know it but it doesn't work. I tried again and appear the message: access denied.
If you can download it and share it could be great.
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it's weird, i've got 2 pc, 1 access denied and download fine for the other

ilovemeow said:
it's weird, i've got 2 pc, 1 access denied and download fine for the other
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I can not with any pc. If you have downloaded the firmware I would ask you kindly to post it. Thank you.

solocchi said:
I can not with any pc. If you have downloaded the firmware I would ask you kindly to post it. Thank you.
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http://myown1gbb2.ddns.net:13955/sharing/sQf3mIAgr
password: MotoZ2ForceXT1789

ilovemeow said:
http://myown1gbb2.ddns.net:13955/sharing/sQf3mIAgr
password: MotoZ2ForceXT1789
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Thanks!!!

darthxa said:
... for our beloved XT1789-05 ...
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I wouldn't go as far as beloved
For me, this is actually the worst Moto phone I've ever owned (and I've owned 4 of them), specially by the price I paid for it... the phone doesn't worth not even half the price.
In fact, this is my last Moto ever, I'm done with Moto/Lenovo or any other Chinese crap for that matter.

Uzephi said:
I'll make a .sh and .bat for you in a couple of days for AOSP from the files in that zip.
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I don't mean to push you or anything, I'm just curious if you were able to make the .bat/.sh file for this version (retbr)?

felipevsw said:
I don't mean to push you or anything, I'm just curious if you were able to make the .bat/.sh file for this version (retbr)?
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My bat file in my thread will only work with official releases from the Motorola Firmware Team (MFT). I.E. with the official firmware and my .bat you will be able to take OTAs again. I cannot guarantee any other zips.