need help sourcing files/roms/etc - G1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I have just got a HTC Drram G1, its on rogers (American network), but its unlocked to any sim i was sold it from the uk, not sure if this helps with firmware guessing its different for us and uk versions, having a hard time sourcing anything for this phone, lots of links are dead, i am currently on android 1.5, all rooting links are dead, links to reoveries are dead too, does anyone have links to any files or could anyone upload and please?

I did some digging around on my old back up drive. I have found some HTC Dream ROMs. I have ICS and Gingerbread custom ROMs. I have sadly lost the custom recovery img. If there's a way to pull the custom recovery that I have on the phone, I would do that. I would hate to have these files die and in turn have a piece of history die. I will upload the files I have to Androidfilehost or other long term file hosting service and hopfully have these files live on.
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https://goo.gl/8d5ZgM
These are all the files I have, I wish you luck.

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[GUIDE] Unbricking SamsungGalaxyMini

credits to those who found this out in other units
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i have found a solution for this problem
by reading other units solutions (even if it's posted everywhere, i just want to share this)
this thing will solve the:
E: can't open /cache/recovery/log
E: can't mount /cache/recovery/last_log
and others
unbricking steps:
- remove sim card, and sdcard
- remove battery for even less than 30-20 seconds
- hold volume down, home key and power button simultaneously and put the battery, it will go directly to Download Menu
- open ODIN and DO NOT USE ONE PACKAGE, set the files, i used XXKPI with the 4 files, CSC, APBOOT, MODEM and CODE. dont use the ONE PACKAGE in this kind of flashing. i tested it but nothing happen so i used the other option.
- flash it, wait and done! back to normal.
i thought i should bring this up to the samsung center for the warranty
though i tried other options and experimenting
whew
thanks be to GOD.
Maybe post all the 4 files for all of us?
Luckily, I don't have my device bricked... yet.
yes, u should post a few of screens
sir sevenfolds. what is the difference between the onepackage and yun split package in 4 parts
ahmish said:
sir sevenfolds. what is the difference between the onepackage and yun split package in 4 parts
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One packages contains all the needed files at a single tar or md5 file while using separate packages you use different tar for PHONE, PDA, CSC, BOOT in Odin... There is not much difference these file are also included in the one package zip file.
Bull **** ! This doesnt work ...this tutorial only for soft brick
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I tried every single thing after bricking my phone with ROM manager. Ended up giving my phone to the service center....Even they couldnt fix it. Now they r replacing the mother board...9 days over and I havent received my phone back...
same thing happened to mate, luckily the Samsung guys replaced under warranty, checkout my posts they might be of some use.
chemicalrage said:
Bull **** ! This doesnt work ...this tutorial only for soft brick
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I tried every single thing after bricking my phone with ROM manager. Ended up giving my phone to the service center....Even they couldnt fix it. Now they r replacing the mother board...9 days over and I havent received my phone back...
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until now, nothing we can do for hard-brick without special tools
chemicalrage said:
Bull **** ! This doesnt work ...this tutorial only for soft brick
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I tried every single thing after bricking my phone with ROM manager. Ended up giving my phone to the service center....Even they couldnt fix it. Now they r replacing the mother board...9 days over and I havent received my phone back...
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Good for you!!hahaha
Sent from my GT-S5570 using xda premium

D958 back to stock with KITKAT.... rejoice

Lot of us root our 4.2.2 and flashed a freedom recovery and were very happy until we come to know the fact that we cannot update to Kitkat any more.
some successfully flashed the KDZ in a normal flash way but others were the victims of CDC serial driver.
that was the HISTORY
Lets catch the ear from the other way round.
this is a TOT flash method which says bye bye to cdc driver
i'm going to share the link of the guy who did all the hard work i'm only the contributing some of my efforts here.
the link
http://www.lgbbs.net/thread-3-1-1.html
this link will give a detail tutorial. if you allready flashed all the drivers, do not do it again.
you can download the TOT file from here
https://mega.co.nz/#!7wBnkCKR!zT19XISIhlrP3-ZN24TF5RFeFVOt1vOlOHdPl-lYE4o
DLL file is attached in the post.
LG Flashtool 2014 sometimes becomes headache to find on the net. good news! file attached follow the installing instructions
https://www.dropbox.com/s/da13ysxmhikxpdc/LGFlashTool_1.8.1.1023.zip?dl=0
those unfortunate you can't get into download mode, somehow have to fix that first. no download mode, no flash.
Happy flashing guys of D958 varient.
ENJOY KITKAT
other varients who are struggling with 4.2.2 JB, try and get your TOT file
it should be something like this. cut past the file link in google and see if you can find your download
http://www.vungoc-mobile.com/index.php/section-blog/53-use
PS: copy both dll and tot file in
c:/lg/flashtool folder
Where to put that dll?
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Ok thx
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Can someone send here a pic of good download mode please
[/COLOR]Can someone send here a pic of good download mode please[/QUOTE]
there is no good download mode or bad download mode. simply download mode
switch off the mobile, keep volume up pressed and put the usb cable untill download mode appears.
Thank you for tutorial
Why couldn't you take updates? Is it just the D958?
please re share tot file
Hi, I am happy to see that discussions about Flex are not dead! I am one of the unfortunate guys who have got no more download, no more recovery. I understood that the only way to fix it is to force the phone into an almost-bricked state by shorting some pins, then to deal directly within the internal sdcard. Is there anybody who can teach me WHAT to short? A photo with be great.
Tot file
Tot file
Please give me a link
All links are not working

Bootloader unlock theory 2

I possibly found that the lg g4 can connect a serial console when in fast-boot and android with limited access, and that the boot-loader is based on little kernel
codeaurora.org/blogs/little-kernel-based-android-bootloader
It may be possible to connect uart via serial and map out how the bootrom loads the sbl and (aboot (bootloader))and possibly find a way to unlock the boot-loader
newandroidbook.com/Articles/aboot.html
so far acessing fastboot with a nuked laf partition only specific fastboot commands work. can not get oem-id or reboot/continue via fastboot
console=
/dev/tty
/dev/ttyHS0
/dev/ttyHSL0
/dev/ttyHSL1
gefiltefish1478 said:
I possibly found that the lg g4 can connect a serial console when in fast-boot and android with limited access, and that the boot-loader is based on little kernel
codeaurora.org/blogs/little-kernel-based-android-bootloader
It may be possible to connect uart via serial and map out how the bootrom loads the sbl and (aboot (bootloader))and possibly find a way to unlock the boot-loader
newandroidbook.com/Articles/aboot.html
so far acessing fastboot with a nuked laf partition only specific fastboot commands work. can not get oem-id or reboot/continue via fastboot
console=
/dev/tty
/dev/ttyHS0
/dev/ttyHSL0
/dev/ttyHSL1
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Try posting this in here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/help/unlock-technical-steps-to-make-unlocked-t3165391
Or even the general G4 forum; the audience appears bigger and you'll probably be able to get more brains taking a look at this!
It's quite interesting.
Dude, I was literally coming here to see if anyone had tried anything like USB serial console the way you'd do with like a raspberry pi or a more recent thin client and found this thread with the search feature.
I'm glad to see that it does, in fact, work. I was about to pitch the theory, but it seems you've not only arrived at the same theory, but have tried it yourself. +thanks for posting the results dude. Much appreciated. Hopefully this will lead to some kind of progress otherwise I'm just going to use an upgrade to get something else and sell my G4. I'm really getting tired of the total lack of ROMs. This isn't 2008 where only a couple carriers have Android phones and the developer base is tiny. What company thinks it's SMART to create only one model that can have the bootloader unlocked and then NOT make that model available on all carriers at the off-contract price?!
I'm guessing there is no way to edit the LK, and implement these changes to re enable fastboot commands without it throwing some type of error due to the fact of it not being signed? -
To selectively enable any fastbootcommand on user/production build, add the command as shown below:
File: bootable/bootloader/lk/app/aboot/aboot.c
Function: void aboot_fastboot_register_commands(void)
structfastboot_cmd_desccmd_list[] = {
/* By default the enabled list is empty. */
{““, NULL},
/* move commands enclosed within the below ifndefto here
* if they need to be enabled in user build.
*/
#ifndefDISABLE_FASTBOOT_CMDS
/* Register the following commands only for non-user builds */
{“flash:”, cmd_flash},
{“erase:”, cmd_erase},
{“boot”, cmd_boot},
{“continue”, cmd_continue},
{“reboot”, cmd_reboot},
{“reboot-bootloader”, cmd_reboot_bootloader},
{“oemunlock”, cmd_oem_unlock},
{“oemlock”, cmd_oem_lock},
{“oemverified”, cmd_oem_verified},
{“oemdevice-info”, cmd_oem_devinfo},
{“oemenable-charger-screen”, cmd_oem_enable_charger_screen},
{“oemdisable-charger-screen”, cmd_oem_disable_charger_screen},
{“oem-select-display-panel”, cmd_oem_select_display_panel},
#endif
};
Can we flash aboot of H811 to LS991 ?
Tctien342 said:
Can we flash aboot of H811 to LS991 ?
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Nope i already asked that one
bump
TheMadScientist420 said:
bump
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Any chance this will work? http://www.droidviews.com/unlock-bootloader-twrp-root-lg-v20/
When typed " id" in terminal i got similar results to what is shown in instructions.. Im on ls991zvf..
lowkeyst4tus said:
Any chance this will work? http://www.droidviews.com/unlock-bootloader-twrp-root-lg-v20/
When typed " id" in terminal i got similar results to what is shown in instructions.. Im on ls991zvf..
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only prob is still oh never mind i do have a twrp lol i forgot kernals wouldnt be same we would need i thing the debug bootloader for ls991 which i actally read the other day on something trying to find us one.
in theory a debug or engineering bl should overite a qfuse in a way kinda thing device model specific but firmware versions usually dont matter or at least the few ive messed with on samsungs.
im in no way a dev but if someone could possibly mod one of the debug bls for us then yes may be possible because if im not mistaken the v20s are locked as tight as ours arent they`
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lowkeyst4tus said:
Any chance this will work? http://www.droidviews.com/unlock-bootloader-twrp-root-lg-v20/
When typed " id" in terminal i got similar results to what is shown in instructions.. Im on ls991zvf..
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my g4 may be dying very soon i chucked it pretty hard the other day enough to crack the mother board near the noise cancelling mic and earpiece. destrotyed rear camera. bent the lcd and mother board in a bad kinda way . i might be down tonight to try it with v20s bootloader for the hell of it.
i had a spare lcd with a busted gorilla glass i put back on it lol 4 screen on my g4.
u gonna be around about 8 pm eastern time tonight ima dl most of the files now and when my kids goto bed we can try this with mine of coarse im not out anything if i hard brick and itll give me a reason to find a method to un hardbrick. i got alll thi .bins and firmware extractors if i need to make new boot images. i run cdma workshop qpst dfs all thge good old software i made my own ls991 .dll for old lg flashtool
plus my octobox came in finnaly with jtag
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im dling the v20 rom and going to attempt to rplace the system and stuff with my rooted zv6 system i got a couple ideas up my sleave on this one
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/development/ls997vs995h910-dirtysanta-bootloader-t3519410
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screw it i aint got nothing goin on now im goin for it
TheMadScientist420 said:
only prob is still oh never mind i do have a twrp lol i forgot kernals wouldnt be same we would need i thing the debug bootloader for ls991 which i actally read the other day on something trying to find us one.
in theory a debug or engineering bl should overite a qfuse in a way kinda thing device model specific but firmware versions usually dont matter or at least the few ive messed with on samsungs.
im in no way a dev but if someone could possibly mod one of the debug bls for us then yes may be possible because if im not mistaken the v20s are locked as tight as ours arent they`
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my g4 may be dying very soon i chucked it pretty hard the other day enough to crack the mother board near the noise cancelling mic and earpiece. destrotyed rear camera. bent the lcd and mother board in a bad kinda way . i might be down tonight to try it with v20s bootloader for the hell of it.
i had a spare lcd with a busted gorilla glass i put back on it lol 4 screen on my g4.
u gonna be around about 8 pm eastern time tonight ima dl most of the files now and when my kids goto bed we can try this with mine of coarse im not out anything if i hard brick and itll give me a reason to find a method to un hardbrick. i got alll thi .bins and firmware extractors if i need to make new boot images. i run cdma workshop qpst dfs all thge good old software i made my own ls991 .dll for old lg flashtool
plus my octobox came in finnaly with jtag
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im dling the v20 rom and going to attempt to rplace the system and stuff with my rooted zv6 system i got a couple ideas up my sleave on this one
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/development/ls997vs995h910-dirtysanta-bootloader-t3519410
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screw it i aint got nothing goin on now im goin for it
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Yes i will be around.. I hope you have success.. I like the sprint variant for alot of reasons.. I think the octobox might do dumps to..
lowkeyst4tus said:
Yes i will be around.. I hope you have success.. I like the sprint variant for alot of reasons.. I think the octobox might do dumps to..
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i think it does too
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gefiltefish1478 said:
I possibly found that the lg g4 can connect a serial console when in fast-boot and android with limited access, and that the boot-loader is based on little kernel
codeaurora.org/blogs/little-kernel-based-android-bootloader
It may be possible to connect uart via serial and map out how the bootrom loads the sbl and (aboot (bootloader))and possibly find a way to unlock the boot-loader
newandroidbook.com/Articles/aboot.html
so far acessing fastboot with a nuked laf partition only specific fastboot commands work. can not get oem-id or reboot/continue via fastboot
console=
/dev/tty
/dev/ttyHS0
/dev/ttyHSL0
/dev/ttyHSL1
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Hey man u still around
I flashed one of the boot images on mine with. Twrp. And of coarse secure boot erroors so i have to restore and retwrp
TheMadScientist420 said:
I flashed one of the boot images on mine with. Twrp. And of coarse secure boot erroors so i have to restore and retwrp
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Have you tried the octopus box bootloader unlock?
lowkeyst4tus said:
Have you tried the octopus box bootloader unlock?
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no
i didnt even know it could
Yea after you mentioned you had one, i spent hours looking up what it can do.. It sim unlock, bootloader unlock, repair imei, hardbrick.. Who knows what else.. The cheapest one i found was $100..
lowkeyst4tus said:
Yea after you mentioned you had one, i spent hours looking up what it can do.. It sim unlock, bootloader unlock, repair imei, hardbrick.. Who knows what else.. The cheapest one i found was $100..
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**** i spent 259. I got it for iemi repairs. And hard brick fix for g4 and a couple old htcs i have.
TheMadScientist420 said:
**** i spent 259. I got it for iemi repairs. And hard brick fix for g4 and a couple old htcs i have.
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Im working on getting it.. Expensive but worth every penny.. As far as using it to unlock the bootloader, ive seen it done just by clicking the option in the software that should have came with it.. Ive seen it work with 3rd party jtaging software..
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Im gonna try calling Sprint today and asking for a bootloader unlock..
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TheMadScientist420 said:
**** i spent 259. I got it for iemi repairs. And hard brick fix for g4 and a couple old htcs i have.
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Can this work via lg flash tool to convert say a ls991 to h811? Is there any special ools needed like octopus box?
I dont think we can cross flash to811. Ive tried askin that one may be possible with box but doibtfull
And sprint wont unlock bl. Only lg can. They would have to basicly give u the signature to sign ure own images. Unless they offer unlock when nougats released
TheMadScientist420 said:
I dont think we can cross flash to811. Ive tried askin that one may be possible with box but doibtfull
And sprint wont unlock bl. Only lg can. They would have to basicly give u the signature to sign ure own images. Unless they offer unlock when nougats released
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http://forums.easy-firmware.com/showthread.php?9084-Convert-lg-tot
U gotta pay for the files. And thats the only site claims it can be done tht i see
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lowkeyst4tus said:
http://forums.easy-firmware.com/showthread.php?9084-Convert-lg-tot
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Yea i signed up for that site a long time ago. And its a pay site. Cant find that tot any where else and not a garanty

[TOOL] 6T MsmDownloadTool v4.0.59 (OOS v9.0.13)

This tool can be used to revive a bricked OP6T and remove the 'Device is corrupt' error message on boot.
Contains the latest MsmDownloadTool v4.0.59 and OOS v9.0.13 which is compatible with International and McLaren editions.
OOS v9.0.11 can also be used to convert a T-Mobile model into a fully fledged International model, more info here.
Make sure that your phone is switched off.
Open device manager on your Windows PC.
Press and hold the Volume Up & Volume Down buttons then connect to your PC using your data cable.
Once the device is connected to your Windows PC, check if the phone is being recognized (Other > QUSB_BULK or Ports > Qualcomm).
If showing as Other > QUSB_BULK either wait for Windows to install the Qualcomm driver or download one of the drivers below and install.
Run MsmDownloadTool V4.0 and click Start.
NOTE: This will completely wipe your device and relock your bootloader.
Downloads
6T MsmDownloadTool v4.0.59 (OOS v9.0.13)
6T MsmDownloadTool v4.0.58 (OOS v9.0.12)
6T MsmDownloadTool v4.0.58 (OOS v9.0.11)
6T MsmDownloadTool v4.0.58 (OOS v9.0.6)
6T MsmDownloadTool v4.0.58 (OOS v9.0.5)
Driver
Alternative driver
Shameless plugs - OP referral link for any peops that would like $20/£20/€20 discount: OnePlus or PayPal donation link: PayPal.
Wow nice. Now to test this on T-Mobile!! Let the flashing commence
Don't think this is a good idea; from what has been communicated the Modem for T-Mobile is different or has a different signature; you might end up with a brick. We we obviously won't find out unless we try. The problem is... you don't have an image to re-flash the T-Mobile version, so you might have to send it in.
im tempted to run this today on the tmobile model. how high is the risk of hard brick? will it leave me without fastboot if it doesnt work?
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dreinulldrei said:
Don't think this is a good idea; from what has been communicated the Modem for T-Mobile is different or has a different signature; you might end up with a brick. We we obviously won't find out unless we try. The problem is... you don't have an image to re-flash the T-Mobile version, so you might have to send it in.
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apparently the flash to 9.0.5 in the other thread overwrites the modem anyway. its the criticals that dont overwrite. worst case im within my 14 days still, can alwasy return
dreinulldrei said:
Don't think this is a good idea; from what has been communicated the Modem for T-Mobile is different or has a different signature; you might end up with a brick. We we obviously won't find out unless we try. The problem is... you don't have an image to re-flash the T-Mobile version, so you might have to send it in.
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I thought someone did dump a stock Tmo 9.0 out here?
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https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=11410963190603845445
SourPower said:
I thought someone did dump a stock Tmo 9.0 out here?
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https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=11410963190603845445
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Yep, if a Dev can chime in that I won't be left with a hard brick and will be able to go back to TMobile firm atleastsr I'll jump. The only thing holding me back is that sim unlock and unlock bin. I don't wanna go thru that again if have to exchange.
SourPower said:
I thought someone did dump a stock Tmo 9.0 out here?
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https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=11410963190603845445
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It's not how this tool works. A raw dump doesn't equal a flashable fastboot dump doesn't equal a msmdownloadtool ops file.
Edit: apparently you can't use the not equals symbol. I wrote a lengthy reply and it's gone. I'll write a shorter version.
My assumption is there is no version for the T-Mobile, but this will work for a full conversion. OP support will most likely not use this on the T-Mobile version and it's why we had to void our warranty when we unlocked the bootloader. They probably defer you to T-Mobile if you brick your phone. Now that being said, I bet this tool works just fine on the T-Mobile version and will turn it into a full international device capable of OTA updates and everything.
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strictlyphat said:
Yep, if a Dev can chime in that I won't be left with a hard brick and will be able to go back to TMobile firm atleastsr I'll jump. The only thing holding me back is that sim unlock and unlock bin. I don't wanna go thru that again if have to exchange.
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One of three things will happen.
One, it will recognize it as the wrong device and won't flash at all.
Two, it will flash and you'll have a hard brick.
Three, it will flash and you'll have a fully converted International version.
If you have to return it to TMobile, you shouldn't have any issues returning it. A dead device is a dead device, the reps don't care. Also getting your new one unlocked should be no issue as all since you already had your first device unlocked. Just tell support that. Your device was unlocked and you had to RMA it. They will SIM unlock no problem. You will still have to wait 7 days for the unlock bin.
hartleyshc said:
It's not how this tool works. A raw dump doesn't equal a flashable fastboot dump doesn't equal a msmdownloadtool ops file.
Edit: apparently you can't use the not equals symbol. I wrote a lengthy reply and it's gone. I'll write a shorter version.
My assumption is there is no version for the T-Mobile, but this will work for a full conversion. OP support will most likely not use this on the T-Mobile version and it's why we had to void our warranty when we unlocked the bootloader. They probably defer you to T-Mobile if you brick your phone. Now that being said, I bet this tool works just fine on the T-Mobile version and will turn it into a full international device capable of OTA updates and everything.
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Screw it. I'm gonna do this soon. Will report back
hartleyshc said:
It's not how this tool works. A raw dump doesn't equal a flashable fastboot dump doesn't equal a msmdownloadtool ops file.
Edit: apparently you can't use the not equals symbol. I wrote a lengthy reply and it's gone. I'll write a shorter version.
My assumption is there is no version for the T-Mobile, but this will work for a full conversion. OP support will most likely not use this on the T-Mobile version and it's why we had to void our warranty when we unlocked the bootloader. They probably defer you to T-Mobile if you brick your phone. Now that being said, I bet this tool works just fine on the T-Mobile version and will turn it into a full international device capable of OTA updates and everything.
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One of three things will happen.
One, it will recognize it as the wrong device and won't flash as at.
Two, it will flash and you'll have a hard brick.
Three, it will flash and you'll have a fully converted International version.
If you have to return it to TMobile, you shouldn't have any issues returning it. A dead device is a dead device, the reps don't care. Also getting your new one unlocked should be no issue as all since you already had your first device unlocked. Just tell support that. Your device was unlocked and you had to RMA it. They will SIM unlock no problem. You will still have to wait 7 days for the unlock bin.
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Wanna find out? I'll probably test in a few, lol.
hartleyshc said:
It's not how this tool works. A raw dump doesn't equal a flashable fastboot dump doesn't equal a msmdownloadtool ops file.
Edit: apparently you can't use the not equals symbol. I wrote a lengthy reply and it's gone. I'll write a shorter version.
My assumption is there is no version for the T-Mobile, but this will work for a full conversion. OP support will most likely not use this on the T-Mobile version and it's why we had to void our warranty when we unlocked the bootloader. They probably defer you to T-Mobile if you brick your phone. Now that being said, I bet this tool works just fine on the T-Mobile version and will turn it into a full international device capable of OTA updates and everything.
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One of three things will happen.
One, it will recognize it as the wrong device and won't flash as at.
Two, it will flash and you'll have a hard brick.
Three, it will flash and you'll have a fully converted International version.
If you have to return it to TMobile, you shouldn't have any issues returning it. A dead device is a dead device, the reps don't care. Also getting your new one unlocked should be no issue as all since you already had your first device unlocked. Just tell support that. Your device was unlocked and you had to RMA it. They will SIM unlock no problem. You will still have to wait 7 days for the unlock bin.
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Cuz I'm assuming it's the same as Samsung. One hardware multiple softwares.
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Dark Nightmare said:
Wanna find out? I'll probably test in a few, lol.
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Dude I will owe you one. Ur much braver than I. If my son falls asleep I'm trying to. PLEASE LET ME KNOW. And please let me buy u a beer lmfao
strictlyphat said:
Screw it. I'm gonna do this soon. Will report back
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Guess I'll wait on your results...
Dark Nightmare said:
Guess I'll wait on your results...
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I'm.having doubts man. Lol. What's your input. How likely I hard brick?
strictlyphat said:
I'm.having doubts man. Lol. What's your input. How likely I hard brick?
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Since this will flash criticals, very likely, don't worry, my download is almost complete, I'll test it since my 6T is my spare device.
Dark Nightmare said:
Since this will flash criticals, very likely, don't worry, my download is almost complete, I'll test it since my 6T is my spare device.
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Ah u r king. I had a backup iPhone til my daughter destroyed hers.
strictlyphat said:
Ah u r king. I had a backup iPhone til my daughter destroyed hers.
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it fails, they do have a signature difference after all, I'm thinking we have to flash criticals/persist before this would work...maybe.
Dark Nightmare said:
it fails, they do have a signature difference after all, I'm thinking we have to flash criticals/persist before this would work...maybe.[/QUOTE
oof that sucks. thanks again
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Safe flashing to anyone taking the plunge!
Dark Nightmare said:
it fails, they do have a signature difference after all, I'm thinking we have to flash criticals/persist before this would work...maybe.
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tried it for good measure, same error
iaTa said:
This tool can be used to revive a bricked OP6T and remove the 'Device is corrupt' error message on boot.
Contains the latest MsmDownloadTool v4.0.58 and OOS v9.0.5 and is compatible with the non T-mobile international models (T-mobile compatibility currently unknown).
Make sure that your phone is switched off.
Open device manager on your Windows PC.
Press and hold the Volume Up & Volume Down buttons then connect to your PC using your data cable.
Once the device is connected to your Windows PC, check if the phone is being recognized (Other > QUSB_BULK or Ports > Qualcomm).
If showing as Other > QUSB_BULK either wait for Windows to install the Qualcomm driver or download the driver below and install.
Run MsmDownloadTool V4.0_factory.exe and click Start.
NOTE: This will completely wipe your device and relock your bootloader.
Downloads
MsmDownloadTool: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=11410963190603846961
Driver: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347798730
Shameless plug - my OP referral link for any peops that would like $20/£20/€20 discount: https://www.oneplus.com/invite#EC5BZVULJDUUO22
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Oh my God you just saved my life brother. Thank you so much.
Dark Nightmare said:
it fails, they do have a signature difference after all, I'm thinking we have to flash criticals/persist before this would work...maybe.
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Sad days... Appreciate the risks you've taken tho!!

After trying to install twrp and root, can't do anything with phone

I'm new to all of this so I tried to follow a tutorial I just found online. The tutorial was on the androidexplained website.
I followed everything and at the end the phone turned on and I was going through the set up. But it got stuck on the looking for updates part. I tried restarting the phone and now it won't even turn on. It only shows a message that says "Only official released binaries are allowed to be flashed.
I can access download mode by holding down the vol. down and bixby buttons and plugging the usb cable into a pc, but I can't do anything after that. I tried redoing the thing with odin again, but it shows "Fail".
Please help.
Yes I got this problem with me .. you can install the official rom then twrp and then a custom rom ,, i tried to root my phone with out lose the os but it could not
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The official ROM consists of 4 files of 3 GB size I think
abood.mhd said:
Yes I got this problem with me .. you can install the official rom then twrp and then a custom rom ,, i tried to root my phone with out lose the os but it could not
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The official ROM consists of 4 files of 3 GB size I think
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If it's not hard, could you give me a few links and clear cut steps to do this? Or can I just google official rom and get it? I would really appreciate it. Thanks!
go and download the firmware on the sammobile website....
Endent said:
I'm new to all of this so I tried to follow a tutorial I just found online. The tutorial was on the androidexplained website.
I followed everything and at the end the phone turned on and I was going through the set up. But it got stuck on the looking for updates part. I tried restarting the phone and now it won't even turn on. It only shows a message that says "Only official released binaries are allowed to be flashed.
I can access download mode by holding down the vol. down and bixby buttons and plugging the usb cable into a pc, but I can't do anything after that. I tried redoing the thing with odin again, but it shows "Fail".
Please help.
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you should search on xda instead of on random sites.
1- learn to differentiate the different note 9 models
2- once you have learned this skill, apply the appropriate fix:
2.a-either flash back stock if you are on a north americian model
2.b-continue rooting process accordingly by following the Dr. ketan root oem fix in the guides section of this forum if you are on an international variant.
2.c-if you have a Chinese or south American version, head on over to the snapdragon rom development section.
how to achieve the above is all documented. just search and read the available info on xda.
Thanks for the help everyone, I downloaded the official ROM and flashed it with odin and my phone's working perfectly fine!

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