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HTC Desire C unlocking bootloader problem

Hey all...I can see myself getting into this Android scene pretty fast. My HTC Desire C is my first Android and it has been great, but I feel the need to mod it and root. At least...
So...I'm following this root guide for HTC Desire C. But before I can root I need to unlock the bootloader through htcdev..
On the site, they don't have the Desire C listed so I go to "All other supported devices" in the drop down.
I have followed the steps multiple times and keep getting stuck on step 8. When I enter "fastboot oem get_identifier_token" into the command line it will hang on <Waiting for device> and does nothing. No block of text comes.
If it makes a difference I have fastboot enabled and usb debugging enabled...but aren't those only relevant when the phone is booted? Not sure...
None of the one click programs have worked for me, theyre mostly for older phones if Im correct. But they do identify my phone as HTC Desire C or HTC Golf. But still don't work.
I hope this is the right forum. I couldn't find a Rooting forum here for this phone, hope to see one soon!
Its a great economy class phone with that Android potential.
Any members have experience with getting the bootloader unlocked wanna help? :highfive:
Thanks for reading and if you have to move this post sorry Mods but I couldn't find the right section.
Matt

pockrunk said:
I have followed the steps multiple times and keep getting stuck on step 8. When I enter "fastboot oem get_identifier_token" into the command line it will hang on <Waiting for device> and does nothing. No block of text comes.
If it makes a difference I have fastboot enabled and usb debugging enabled...but aren't those only relevant when the phone is booted? Not sure...
None of the one click programs have worked for me, theyre mostly for older phones if Im correct. But they do identify my phone as HTC Desire C or HTC Golf. But still don't work.
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I have tried several times, until it finally worked. It happend to me, that pressing the powerbutton while you get this message worked for me.
I am stuck later, as I tried different CWM, but in every case the phone reboots while doing an nandroid backup... - So my phone is rooted (it is my third android device). I can use CWM, but I can't do a backup within CWM.
Edit: Got my issue solved by formating data in CWM.

There's no need to use such large text for your entire post. Please use regular font size from now on, thanks.

Just set the Desire c in the Bootloader.
Power off ---> hold down volume+power on ---> plug the USB cabel from smartphone to PC.
Done.
Now try this again, u'll get the message.

cant unlock my bootloader
Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
C:\Documents and Settings\maxrisk>prompt: cd c:\a\tools
: cd c:\a\tools>fastboot oem get_identifier_token
'oem' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
: cd c:\a\tools
hboot-1.31.0000
radio-1.10.90.15
i cant get ahead of this step i have tried many time still it shows the same thing
thanks

deathcursed said:
Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
C:\Documents and Settings\maxrisk>prompt: cd c:\a\tools
: cd c:\a\tools>fastboot oem get_identifier_token
'oem' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
: cd c:\a\tools
hboot-1.31.0000
radio-1.10.90.15
i cant get ahead of this step i have tried many time still it shows the same thing
thanks
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I had this too ........... using opera browser
out of desperation I tried my backup browser chrome and it worked fine.
did the missuses phone a few months later used opera , foobar again
switched to chrome and it worked
I don't know if it's the browser or the security settings i have on opera( I use it as its always seemed far more secure , with 0 pop ups etc)
hope this helps
rich

whoamigriffiths said:
I had this too ........... using opera browser
out of desperation I tried my backup browser chrome and it worked fine.
did the missuses phone a few months later used opera , foobar again
switched to chrome and it worked
I don't know if it's the browser or the security settings i have on opera( I use it as its always seemed far more secure , with 0 pop ups etc)
hope this helps
rich
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but im using chrome on my pc and the stock browser in phone
can u plz explain it
thanks

deathcursed said:
but im using chrome on my pc and the stock browser in phone
can u plz explain it
thanks
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hopefully one of the guys with more knowledge will jump in and help

whoamigriffiths said:
hopefully one of the guys with more knowledge will jump in and help
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thanks

Hi deathcursed, maybe you can try posting it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1947613
Or, if you have the chance, try a different OS.

[HELP] I'm lost in the adb world

So my htc one has been a piece of a useless aluminum for the past 4 months when I lost access to recovery.
I have a windows 8.1 computer and no USB 3.0
My htc one does not boot it stays stuck on the htc logo until battery drains. I used to have a recovery image that I was able to access but now every time I try to reboot to recovery it snaps out of it and it reboots again. I CAN go to the bootloader but my computer won't communicate with the device so I can flash a new recovery.
Please ask me if I was unclear about anything but most of all, I need your professional advise please.
I want my htc to come back to life

Ninlour said:
So my htc one has been a piece of a useless aluminum for the past 4 months when I lost access to recovery.
I have a windows 8.1 computer and no USB 3.0
My htc one does not boot it stays stuck on the htc logo until battery drains. I used to have a recovery image that I was able to access but now every time I try to reboot to recovery it snaps out of it and it reboots again. I CAN go to the bootloader but my computer won't communicate with the device so I can flash a new recovery.
Please ask me if I was unclear about anything but most of all, I need your professional advise please.
I want my htc to come back to life
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I used the Driver Hack here .. i have no problems with adb/fastboot on windows 8.1
here's the file and instructions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2500592&d=1389122072
HTML Code:
I repeat this is a REALLY DIRTY solution that may harm your system, personal data, hardware and/or cat.
Here are the steps:
0. Have a Linux or Windows LiveCD just in case something goes wrong
1. Download and extract files from attachment
2. Navigate to the folder corresponding to your system version (x86 = 32-bit, x64 = 64 bit)
3. Right-click franken-usb.bat and click "Run as Administrator"
5. Wait for it to finish and reboot the system. If everything went fine, you will boot your system successfully
6. Install ADB/Fastboot drivers just like on Windows 8
7. Connect your phone in Fastboot mode to your USB 2.0 port and check if it works
8. Enjoy and wait for official fix
How does it work:
It's not any kind of magic - it just replaces Windows 8.1's usbhub.sys and usbport.sys with Windows 8's ones.
Old files don't check for BOS descriptor so Fastboot can work.
Script updated - it should now actually copy the files but please double check if files were copied to C:\Windows\system32\Drivers!
Hope it helps you!
Regards!
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you may also need these drivers
http://www.mediafire.com/download/j55vk6qbbr6250c/HTCDriver_4.8.0.002.exe

Oh dear lord IT WORKED!! I can't thank you enough !!!

Ninlour said:
Oh dear lord IT WORKED!! I can't thank you enough !!!
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Yes sir .. your welcome

Teclast X80 Pro (E3E6) Dual OS (Win10/Android 5.0): Remove Windows

Hey guys. Sorry to bother you in the X98 section, but since there's no section for the X80 yet and maybe the devices have some similarities, I hope it's ok.
The tablet worked fine, but to remove any possible bloatware under Windows or Android, I reset Windows. Somehow the device must have crashed (low battery?) and now I can't boot to Windows anymore (black screen and / or boot loop). Of course I made no backup / recovery disk. Android still works fine and I still get into BIOS / UEFI.
I tried reinstalling Windows via OTG with USB stick. I got to the point where I can choose a partition. Problem is, there are lots of partitions (Android, recovery, System and so on). I located the Windows partition, formatted / deleted it and tried to reinstall Windows on this partition. Just the exact way I would do it on a PC. Somehow it won't install on this partition. The error message says something about "the partitions are not in the recommended order. Further information for installation on GPT-volumes..." (I don't know the exact English phrasing because everything is in German). I chose "continue anyway". Then I get the message that "the EFI-system is not formatted in NTFS. Format the partition to FAT32 and start install procedure again". I press ok and get back to Windows Setup (Install now).
I also tried different repair and recovery options. One time I got error code 0xC0000034. Funny thing is, Windows still seems to be there because while trying to repair / recover I tried to load some drivers and could see the hard drives and folders under Windows.
I tried downloading the original roms here: http://pan.baidu.com/s/1qYEa8gc
You need a Baidu account for the larger files and after days and days I gave up to create such an account as it seems to work only with a mainland China number. There's an option for oversea mobiles but that's not working. I tried a QQ-account, but Baidu wants to link with it and you need that telephone number again. So apparently there's no way to get the original files that way.
I found some stuff here: http://www.needrom.com/download/teclast-x80-pro-dualboot/ but that's only a tutorial file in Chinese and some flash programms / drivers (also got them from Baidu - smaller files are possible to download without an account).
Long story short: I guess recovering Windows 10 is too much effort, so I want to make the tablet Android only and of course want to use the whole capacity for Android. I found a thread on reddit about removing Windows on the X98: https://www.reddit.com/r/teclast/comments/479eua/teclast_x89_how_to_remove_windows_10/
But I have no idea which partitions are definitely needed for Android and which ones I can safely delete. I found a partition map here: http://wheresmykeyboard.com/2015/08/teclast-x98-air-64gb-dual-boot-default-partition-map/ but that doesn't help me that much because they look different.
Attached you will find a photo of all the partitions on my device. I guess there are some which were created during the failed Windows installation because I had about 20 GB free space and now only 17.7 GB.
So is there anybody out there who knows if it's possible to remove Windows completely and which partitions I have to delete?

Did you ever figure this out? I just bought an X80 Pro and was thinking of doing something similar since I plan on making it an android-only tablet.

Deathgazer said:
Did you ever figure this out? I just bought an X80 Pro and was thinking of doing something similar since I plan on making it an android-only tablet.
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Hi. Sorry for the late replay. Yes, I figured it out and my X80 Pro is now running Android-only with 32 GB. In the end, it wasn't that hard but a long way to success.

metalaxi said:
Hi. Sorry for the late replay. Yes, I figured it out and my X80 Pro is now running Android-only with 32 GB. In the end, it wasn't that hard but a long way to success.
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Please do describe how you achieved Android-only with 32 GB memory
Cheers

metalaxi said:
Hi. Sorry for the late replay. Yes, I figured it out and my X80 Pro is now running Android-only with 32 GB. In the end, it wasn't that hard but a long way to success.
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Yes please tell us how metalaxi , it'll be much appreciated.:good:

Ok, guys. Since some of you are asking how I did it, I'm going to try to explain it. It's kinda embarrassing that I don't remember the exact way but I hope it helps somehow. I used the tutorial from this site: http://techtablets.com/forum/topic/x80-plus-android-os-only/#login
Even though it's supposed to be for the Plus model, it also worked on the Pro. Btw, the guy Alex in that thread is me .
You can download all the files from my Google Drive here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BxEFqy4Rt9w_cnh3VG9ySk5sOHM
You need
- Android5.1 Upgrade Tool.rar
- X80 Pro (E3E6)- Dual OS - Android5.1-V1.04 Firmware.rar
- gpt.rar (Credit goes to Allember @techtablets-forum; hope it's ok to spread the file)
First you have to install the flash tool. Unrar the firmware and replace the gpt.bin. Then flash the firmware by checking BLANK.
Problem is that when I did all that, my Windows was already crushed and wasn't working anymore. I can't remember anymore if I erased the Windows partitions or any others beforehand. If you're not interested in Windows anymore, just flash it without changing or erasing any of the partitions. I guess by replacing the gpt-file, you do all that automatically.
I hope this somehow helps you. Feel free to ask for more help.
Have a good night!

metalaxi said:
Ok, guys. Since some of you are asking how I did it, I'm going to try to explain it. It's kinda embarrassing that I don't remember the exact way but I hope it helps somehow. I used the tutorial from this site: http://techtablets.com/forum/topic/x80-plus-android-os-only/#login
Even though it's supposed to be for the Plus model, it also worked on the Pro. Btw, the guy Alex in that thread is me .
You can download all the files from my Google Drive here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BxEFqy4Rt9w_cnh3VG9ySk5sOHM
You need
- Android5.1 Upgrade Tool.rar
- X80 Pro (E3E6)- Dual OS - Android5.1-V1.04 Firmware.rar
- gpt.rar (Credit goes to Allember @techtablets-forum; hope it's ok to spread the file)
First you have to install the flash tool. Unrar the firmware and replace the gpt.bin. Then flash the firmware by checking BLANK.
Problem is that when I did all that, my Windows was already crushed and wasn't working anymore. I can't remember anymore if I erased the Windows partitions or any others beforehand. If you're not interested in Windows anymore, just flash it without changing or erasing any of the partitions. I guess by replacing the gpt-file, you do all that automatically.
I hope this somehow helps you. Feel free to ask for more help.
Have a good night!
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Hi @metalaxi. Do you think its possible to like "reverse" and use the same files to remove Android instead and maintain the Windows 10? Appreciate to hear from you. Thanks!

Do we have to change the gpt before doing what you said in your PDF? Or I have just to follow your PDF?

Hi guys, got mine a few months and want to get rid of the Windows part, but the instructions are insufficient for a joker like me.....
1. Download the firmware, its 4 parts of rar being zipped together
2. flash the firmware HOW?!?!?! I have no Idea...... please give us some closer instructions.

reycharlesconrad said:
Hi @metalaxi. Do you think its possible to like "reverse" and use the same files to remove Android instead and maintain the Windows 10? Appreciate to hear from you. Thanks!
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Sorry, I can't answer that sufficent enough. As far as I know, you can just delete all partitions except the ones from Windows. Then format the unallocated space and merge it with the one from Windows. No guarantee!

dirkzelf said:
Hi guys, got mine a few months and want to get rid of the Windows part, but the instructions are insufficient for a joker like me.....
1. Download the firmware, its 4 parts of rar being zipped together
2. flash the firmware HOW?!?!?! I have no Idea...... please give us some closer instructions.
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1. Which 4 parts do you mean?
2. To flash any firmware, you need to install all the upgrade tools:
IntelAndroidDrvSetup1.5.0
iSocUSB-Driver-Setup-1.2.0
PhoneFlashTool_5.3.4.0_internal_win32

metalaxi said:
1. Which 4 parts do you mean?
2. To flash any firmware, you need to install all the upgrade tools:
IntelAndroidDrvSetup1.5.0
iSocUSB-Driver-Setup-1.2.0
PhoneFlashTool_5.3.4.0_internal_win32
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it's too long ago, so I don't know what I exactly did there, but since there was no reply for a long time, I just took a shot and worked out well, now I have an Android only tablet.
I just got lucky I guess....

partition help
Hi, please help.
I have x80pro e3e8
I managed to erase a complete disk partition.
You are trying to revive again, fail.
installed here:
iSocUSB-Driver-Setup-1.2.0
IntelAndroidDrvSetup1.5.0
PhoneFlashTool_5.3.4.0_internal_win32
downloaded here:
Firmware (20161020_SZ)
Tablet joined and tried to flash.
* failed - failed loadet.efi
Please help. I can not download from Baidu
* If I use phoneFlasTool and flash a blank disc - Create Flash partition and dual boot and replace recovery?
What to do with an empty disc?
Thanks for any advice

It is not so hard. By mine it was only trial and error. Installiert all drivers an go in the bootloader with three Finger method. Go two levels up and go into bootloader. Then connect to PC and look in Intel flashing tool if connection is reconiced correctly. Select the downloaded file and select flash. Thats it. Device will reboot and you are ready to go.

theone0987654321 said:
It is not so hard. By mine it was only trial and error. Installiert all drivers an go in the bootloader with three Finger method. Go two levels up and go into bootloader. Then connect to PC and look in Intel flashing tool if connection is reconiced correctly. Select the downloaded file and select flash. Thats it. Device will reboot and you are ready to go.
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Thank you for the advice. That's right, I did it was marked. I found a reason. rom file was saved on desktop, and had a long name (as I downloaded it) It must copy the file to C've renamed the firmware. Everything went alright. I downloaded and used the GPT files for resizing disk and now goes all right. Thank you for responding to my question.

hi, I have problem while flashing.
Phone flash tool always gives ERROR
Automatic reboot is not supported on this device, please reboot the device manually
ERROR : [Port 0/1/4] Failed to reboot the device
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Any idea what to do? I followed all the steps, tried many times, still same problem. And it's not possible to reboot device manually, because then it lose connection with PC

Restock OS Without Android
Hi there.
I have to restock my Device, but the Intel Flash Tool does not recognize my Device.
I cannot boot into Android to turn on USB-Debugging or go into fastboot mode
How do i flash my device without any OS installed?
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affe2000 said:
Hi there.
I have to restock my Device, but the Intel Flash Tool does not recognize my Device.
I cannot boot into Android to turn on USB-Debugging or go into fastboot mode
How do i flash my device without any OS installed?
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Ok, got it working... dnx fastboot mode is there

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hello guys by accident i deleted windows 10, how can i reinstall them? i dont have the windows 10 icon in the dual boot select i only see the android icon

mike mike baby said:
hello guys by accident i deleted windows 10, how can i reinstall them? i dont have the windows 10 icon in the dual boot select i only see the android icon
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Straightforward if you can obtain a USB stick capable of storing over 7GB (some 8GB sticks may not); USB hub (ideally a powered hub); USB keyboard; OTG cable.
1) Obtain the Windows files of the correct firmware. The procedure outlined here is for E6E9 firmware, but other firmware will be similar. Download the circa 6.5GB E6E9 firmware Windows files from https://yadi.sk/d/XEvRsoiD3Q4vKX or https://mega.nz/#F!I0AXGR5C!YiNFkZL9DIvzepH28qAjEQ (or from appropriate source for your firmware version).
Decompress the downloads as required to obtain six folders and two files.
2) Format the stick to FAT32.
3) Name the stick WINPE (five uppercase characters).
4) Copy the previously mentioned folders and files to the USB stick.
5) Plug USB stick and USB keyboard into hub; plug hub into OTG cable; plug OTG cable into tablet whilst the tablet is off.
6) Turn on tablet and immediately start tapping << Delete >> key on USB keyboard. This should open the UEFI config section prior to Android boot option. If the tablet displays the Android boot option, turn off the tablet, wait a few seconds, then turn on and start tapping << Delete >> key on USB keyboard again.
7) When in UEFI, touch the title menu option of << Save and Exit >> and look in the << Boot Override >> section for the name of your USB stick, then touch the name of your USB stick. The screen will immediately go blank as the tablet starts to boot from the USB stick.
8) After a few minutes, a numerically display of progress will be displayed in a CMD window.
9) After reaching 100% and nearing completion of the overall installation, the tablet will prompt for acceptance, so accept that prompt.
10) The setup will run a few final operations for a few seconds, then automatically reboot.
11) Done.
You will be prompted to complete the OOBE on each Windows boot until you complete OOBE.

{NOOB} trying to get rid of google starting from scratch

Hi all..
I've been reading the forum here for a few days , trying to follow the instructions to install modpunk's LINEAGE 17.1 for my Sony Xperia compact XZ 1. I' ve recently switched for IOS, I'm a quite total noob in programming and Android, but not totally bad at understanding and following instructions Thank for your help.
For what I've read here i need to fulfill some operations : (I'm on mac OC 10.11 and latest build 47.2.A.11.228
- Put the latest xperia stock firmware on my phone (DONE)
- Unlock Developers mode , USB debug and OEM unlock ) ( DONE)
- Unlock the Bootloader , via the Sony.developers instructions ( HARDLY DONE but not sure)
- Save / Backup DRM keys ( UNDONE)
-Install ADB and Fastboot tools ( DONE but unable to get ADB DEVICES command functioning, event with the phone connected in fastboot mode (blue led / black screen)
-use Terminal and ADB / Fastboot to flash TRWP ( Problems getting Terminal to work; I get "-bash: adb: command not found" or Fastboot ("-bash: fastboot: command not found") (UNDONE , big problems using ADB and Fastboot, trying to learn TERMINAL commands)
- use TWRP recovery for make a full backup of my device "in case of" (UNDONE)
- Flash the Lineage OS and workaround the possible DRM, camera and gps issues
Am I on a good To-Do list ? Can i have more detailed informations here for a step by step starting ( how to get ADB / Fastboot tools working / back up DRM) Thanks a lot for your help, I know it's a shame but I've really tryed to follow the instructions here an there, and stay blocked at the FASTBOOT "adb devices " " fastboot" command not working
Thx and have a nice day
EDIT : https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=78255334&postcount=382 I'l begin with this full pdf guide but is this ok to start with the .228 last firmware or do i have to downgrade ? Tx

seven hole said:
Hi all..
Am I on a good To-Do list ? Can i have more detailed informations here for a step by step starting ( how to get ADB / Fastboot tools working / back up DRM) Thanks a lot for your help, I know it's a shame but I've really tryed to follow the instructions here an there, and stay blocked at the FASTBOOT "adb devices " " fastboot" command not working
Thx and have a nice day
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You need to start here first if you wish to backup your DRM keys - https://forum.xda-developers.com/xp...devonly-exploits-temp-root-to-backup-t3795510
This should help you with ADB and Fastboot on a Mac - https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1917237
Everything else then should fall into place.

Thx a lot i 'm gonna investigate this !
SXUsr said:
You need to start here first if you wish to backup your DRM keys - https://forum.xda-developers.com/xp...devonly-exploits-temp-root-to-backup-t3795510
This should help you with ADB and Fastboot on a Mac - https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1917237
Everything else then should fall into place.
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SXUsr said:
/showthread.php?t=1917237[/url]
Everything else then should fall into place.
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Tx Mister the Adb fastboot part seems to work !!! I can now talk with my phone thx a lot
I'm know trying to get the DRM with the thread you mention.. Do I need another tool to backup the DRM or it's all with adb ?
Thanks a lot

seven hole said:
Do I need another tool to backup the DRM or it's all with adb ?
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All ADB.

SXUsr said:
You need to start here first if you wish to backup your DRM keys - https://forum.xda-developers.com/xp...devonly-exploits-temp-root-to-backup-t3795510
This should help you with ADB and Fastboot on a Mac - https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1917237
Everything else then should fall into place.
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Sorry again it seems that I need to flash an older firmware on my phone to save DRM keys... But the newsflasher procedure is'nt available on MAc os... I' guess I would try to flash it manually ?

seven hole said:
Sorry again it seems that I need to flash an older firmware on my phone to save DRM keys... But the newsflasher procedure is'nt available on MAc os... I' guess I would try to flash it manually ?
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Use the Flashtool instead.

SXUsr said:
Use the Flashtool instead.
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Unfortunately the latest version of Flashtool (Androxyde) from flashtool.net doesnt work .. The .dmg file doesn't mount. Looks like a corrupted download .... Gonna find a pc and newsflasher Thanks for your help SxUser.

seven hole said:
Thanks for your help SxUser.
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No problem. :good:

EDIT : Downgrade succesful with other firmware (47.1.A.8.49_CE1 ) proposed by @j4nn
Continuing the process.
Hello all :8) I'm still trying to save Drm keys of the XZ1c .. i got a windows 7 working, all drivers and flashing drivers installed... Adb commands responding . I try to downgrade to get the renotools working and save the DRM keys
- Debug mode and OEM unlock allowed on the phone with the ultimate .228 firmware.
But Newsflasher 20 stop installing the 47.1.A.2324_CE1 firmware (from the link in the @j4nn 's detailed instructions in the thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xp...devonly-exploits-temp-root-to-backup-t3795510 )
- I've put the newsflasher app and tools in the root dir of the Firmware as said in the newsflasher instructions.
- I've unzipped the" partition.zip" , getting a "partition" folder in the same dir
Then start newsflasher (after installing Gordon Gate flashing drivers) with phone on "flash" mode (green light after volume down button + usb cable plug
Skipping all optional options as i read in the "newsflasher thread". i copy the log down there/
Ii can' succeed to flash the firmware ... With luck, the phone continue booting on .228 firmware after this...
-OTHER ASPECT then the @j4nn thread says i should remove the "persist" files from folder to keep attestation keys
But i don't have exactly that file in the firmware folder, but a persist X-FLASH-ALL-C93B.sin file . does it mean i should let it in the folder, or is this an equivalent ?
Thanks for your help and sorry for being such a noob at every step
I put the newsflasher log down here
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newflasher.exe v20 by Munjeni @ 2017/2019
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Determining available free space by GetDiskFreeSpaceEx:
Available space to caller = 175778 MB
Total space on current drive = 238372 MB
Free space on drive = 175778 MB
Optional step! Type 'y' and press ENTER if you need GordonGate flash driver, or
type 'n' to skip.
This creates GordonGate.7z archive in the same dir with newflasher.exe!
n
Device path: \\?\usb#vid_0fce&pid_b00b#5&9bdca0a&0&4#{a5dcbf10-6530-11d2-901f-00
c04fb951ed}
Class Description: Contr¶leurs de bus USB
Device Instance Id: USB\VID_0FCE&PID_B00B\5&9BDCA0A&0&4
Optional step! Type 'y' and press ENTER if you want dump trim area, or type 'n'
and press ENTER to skip.
Do in mind this doesn't dump drm key since sake authentifiction is need for that
!
n
Optional step! Type 'y' and press ENTER if you need to flash bootloader,bluetoot
h,dsp,modem,rdimage to booth a,b slots, or type 'n' to skip.
By default it is NOT flashed to booth slots, do on your own risk!
n
Product: G8441
Version: 0.4-SONY-0.31
Bootloader version: 1306-5035_X_Boot_MSM8998_LA2.0_P_114
Baseband version: 1307-7511_47.2.A.11.228
Serialno: BH906JGU9E
Secure: yes
Loader version: XFL-MSM8998-N-47
Phone ID: 0000:35835408206189
Device ID: 97CEE2D2
Platform ID: 2005E0E1
Max download size: 104857600
Sector size: 4096
Rooting status: ROOTABLE
Ufs info: SKhynix,H28U62301AMR,D003
Emmc info: FAILEmmc-info not supported
Default security: ON
Keystore counter: 2
Security state: 162509AE6B4B54D487F2496DDC4D4B6C6747A73B
Sake root: D159
S1 root: S1_Root_e69c
Root key hash: C30DEC2471CEA311E6918657367B51068A39583BBF89FD68B379BCD5A709AB1B
Slot count: 0
Current slot: F
Device is put now in flash mode.
Repartitioning...
partition_delivery.xml not exist in partition folder or no partition folder.
Processing partition-image-LUN0_X-FLASH-ALL-C93B.sin
- setting up infflate...
- infflating, please wait...
- infflate returned: 0
- gzpipe: ok.
- gunziped ok.
- Extracting from partition-image-LUN0_X-FLASH-ALL-C93B.sin
- Extracting signature 0.cms
- Uploading signature C:\Users\moi\Desktop\xperia\G8441_47.1.A.2.324_CE1\partit
ion\0.cms
signature:0000053e
OKAY.
- Extracting sparse chunk 0.000
- Uploading sparse chunk C:\Users\moi\Desktop\xperia\G8441_47.1.A.2.324_CE1\par
tition\0.000
download:00006000
OKAY.
Repartition:0
OKAY.
- End of partition-image-LUN0_X-FLASH-ALL-C93B.sin
Processing partition-image-LUN1_X-FLASH-ALL-C93B.sin
- setting up infflate...
- infflating, please wait...
- infflate returned: 0
- gzpipe: ok.
- gunziped ok.
- Extracting from partition-image-LUN1_X-FLASH-ALL-C93B.sin
- Extracting signature 1.cms
- Uploading signature C:\Users\moi\Desktop\xperia\G8441_47.1.A.2.324_CE1\partit
ion\1.cms
signature:0000053e
OKAY.
- Extracting sparse chunk 1.000
- Uploading sparse chunk C:\Users\moi\Desktop\xperia\G8441_47.1.A.2.324_CE1\par
tition\1.000
download:00006000
OKAY.
Repartition:1
OKAY.
- End of partition-image-LUN1_X-FLASH-ALL-C93B.sin
Processing partition-image-LUN2_X-FLASH-ALL-C93B.sin
- setting up infflate...
- infflating, please wait...
- infflate returned: 0
- gzpipe: ok.
- gunziped ok.
- Extracting from partition-image-LUN2_X-FLASH-ALL-C93B.sin
- Extracting signature 2.cms
- Uploading signature C:\Users\moi\Desktop\xperia\G8441_47.1.A.2.324_CE1\partit
ion\2.cms
signature:0000053e
OKAY.
- Extracting sparse chunk 2.000
- Uploading sparse chunk C:\Users\moi\Desktop\xperia\G8441_47.1.A.2.324_CE1\par
tition\2.000
download:00006000
OKAY.
Repartition:2
OKAY.
- End of partition-image-LUN2_X-FLASH-ALL-C93B.sin
Processing .sin files...
Using existing folder flash_session
Processing ._adspso_X-FLASH-ALL-C93B.sin
- Extracting from ._adspso_X-FLASH-ALL-C93B.sin
- Checksum failure
Device is put now out of flash mode.
Sent command: Sync
End. You can disconnect your device when you close newflasher.exe

seven hole said:
But i don't have exactly that file in the firmware folder, but a persist X-FLASH-ALL-C93B.sin file . does it mean i should let it in the folder, or is this an equivalent ?
....
I put the newsflasher log down here
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Processing partition-image-LUN0_X-FLASH-ALL-C93B.sin
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If you're using newflasher, then you need to remove the persist.sin file, as you don't have one, along with the above underlined, I'm guessing you've downloaded XZ1 FW and not XZ1C, as I've never seen LUN0_ whenever I've flashed FW.

After saving DRm, unlock bootloader, restore TA partition, I have two problems :
- Battery charge indicator says 20 % , even if I fully charged the battery...
- Battery health test says I have to change battery ( beforee downgrading it said good state)
And I have two unprovsioned keys , but the Android key that says "provisioned" ( screenshot1 ) ,
the three keys l provisioned before bootloader unlock and drm restore ( screenshot 2) .
now i'll try to fix this. thanx for all the support i got or any hint.

SXUsr said:
If you're using newflasher, then you need to remove the persist.sin file, as you don't have one, along with the above underlined, I'm guessing you've downloaded XZ1 FW and not XZ1C, as I've never seen LUN0_ whenever I've flashed FW.
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Thanx SxUser, sorry i did'nt see your answer until now it should be the good reason , it got it better with flashing other firmware (8.49) .
Now I'm askingt me if I need to hide bootloader if I want to put Lineage 17.1 on it
Thanks for your support, c u soon

seven hole said:
Thanx SxUser, sorry i did'nt see your answer until now it should be the good reason , it got it better with flashing other firmware (8.49) .
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Was going to say, I've never encountered that issue before.
seven hole said:
Now I'm askingt me if I need to hide bootloader if I want to put Lineage 17.1 on it
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No, hide bootloader kernels are for stock, Lineage has it's own kernel.

SXUsr said:
Was going to say, I've never encountered that issue before.
No, hide bootloader kernels are for stock, Lineage has it's own kernel.
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For the battery issue it's look like it happend this night, I let it charge after downgrade successful, and this morning, it was with camera on , black screen cause lens on a table, and battery indicator to 20 % ... hope the lineage flash will make it better.
Cheers and thanks again and again SxUsr !! now let's move to the TWRP / LOS struggle

Battery problem fixed by several reboots . fine !

Succeed to install LINEAGE 17 !! Wonderful OS ... 3 days of hard learning to manage it Would like to say big big thanks to @SXUsr for his help @j4nn @modpunk for their precious release and detailed instructions , !! Glad to join this community ... now I can stop spamming this pro forum with my beginnings. Bye (until next question, maybe

This is exactly what I want to do, too. However I am more keen on Lineage 16 which should be more stable than 17. What do you think?
I would like to have a fully functional secondary phone without google services.
And bu the way why do I need to backup the DRM keys if I heard that with Android 9 or above the camera still works on custom roms? Sorry if it is not true, I not always visit the forums.

TheArt. said:
This is exactly what I want to do, too. However I am more keen on Lineage 16 which should be more stable than 17. What do you think?
I would like to have a fully functional secondary phone without google services.
And bu the way why do I need to backup the DRM keys if I heard that with Android 9 or above the camera still works on custom roms? Sorry if it is not true, I not always visit the forums.
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I am rocking Lineage OS 17.1 and it is quite stable, but 16 still had up to date security patches so it's really up to your preference in Android flavors. Although I believe GPS is better in 16.
About the DRM, that is correct. It is not needed for Lineage OS as it is fixed by the ROM. It is just in case you ever want to switch back to the stock rom and want a working camera. The process is not hard and only takes a couple minutes.
I personally followed the PDF guide in this post:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=78255334&postcount=382
It had screenshots and all the steps written down so it's quite easy to follow.
Hope this helps!

TheArt. said:
This is exactly what I want to do, too. However I am more keen on Lineage 16 which should be more stable than 17. What do you think?
I would like to have a fully functional secondary phone without google services.
And bu the way why do I need to backup the DRM keys if I heard that with Android 9 or above the camera still works on custom roms? Sorry if it is not true, I not always visit the forums.
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While LOS 17 has come a far way and is quite stable, I still prefer LOS 16, which seems to perform better for me. I also prefer Pie over Android 10.

*TUTORIAL* Install MacOS Monterey on Unsupported MacBooks

Hi
Here we go again
Lets install Monterey on Unsupported Devices
Disclaimer
I am not responsible if things on your end go downhill
Only use this method if your MacBook is not up to par with Monterey specifications
Prerequisites
MacOS Monterey Bootable USB
16GB USB
( Look at my other posts if you do not have the "Bootable USB" )
​SETUP​​
1. We need to download micropatcher from GitHub.. ( MicroPatcher Download )
2. Plug your boot-able MacOS Monterey USB Drive into the computer
3. Open up mac terminal and type sudo
4. Open up the micropatcher folder and drag and drop the ( Install-SetVars.sh ) file into the terminal and then you need to drag and drop the ( USB with Monterey boot drive ) on the desktop into the terminal and press enter key...
5. Once that finished, go back into the micropatcher folder, find ( Micropatcher.sh ) file, drag and drop into the terminal, and then drag and drop the USB on the desktop into the terminal again and press enter.
6. When that is finished, quit terminal and eject USB, and power off Mac.​
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INSTALLATION SECTION​​
7. Now we are ready to install, Plug USB into mac, power on, and hold option key while the computer boots up.
8. Select EFI Boot and press enter key... Your Mac will shut down, power on again and press option key again while booting
9. Now select Install MacOS 12 and press enter.
10. Select Language and press arrow key
11. Click on Disk Utility and press continue.
12. Click on view (top left) and select show all devices
13. Now select the drive you want Mac OS 12 to install to and erase with the following parameters
Name- Macintosh HD
Format- APFS
Scheme- GUID Partition Map
Erase and click on done, then close disk utility.
14. Click on Install MacOS 12 and continue... Continue with the installer... Select Macintosh HD and continue...
MacOS Monterey Is being Installed Your Mac will restart Several times
Once Installed, continue with the initial setup until you reach the home screen
15. Now you will need to change the USB Stick name to Install macOS Big Sur
16. Open terminal window and type sudo, then open up USB and drag and drop ( patch-kexts.sh ) file into the terminal, press enter key, and type your password.
17. Once this has finished inside the terminal, YOU HAVE TO RESTART YOUR MAC​
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We are done here
Till next time
Cheers
​

Really thanks!!!!
Gone try it as soon as I can and let you know how things went!

#mcl said:
Really thanks!!!!
Gone try it as soon as I can and let you know how things went!
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Ok awesome. Just make sure you follow each step carefully

Ok, will be very careful

Hey!
Finally I decided to upgrade , and I am pretty happy for doing that. Even though I didn't expect this now animations are way faster, and Safari is so much faster. On big sur it lagged so much that I couldn't even use it.
However there is feature that I was hoping to be able to use but got unfortunately discover it just isn't available.
I would really like to have low power mode on my Mac, but it just doesn't appear any where in the OS.
What I found on the web is that it only works on early 2016 models and later.
Would it be possible for you to add a patch so they Mac thinks it's form 2016 so low power mode is available?
I think that way it should work but maybe you have a better idea...

Hey!
So I decided to install macOS Monterey on a 15" MacbookPro with dual graphics(in this case, I have the GT 750M).
I followed the other's guide you made and everything works great.
However as soon as I reboot into the USB, during the boot, the apple logo and progress bar glitches out and become tiny. This persists when I get into Monterey recovery everything is sill tiny.
Anyway I tried to continue and it seems to install the OS, however when it ends the installation, the boot screen never ends, it get stuck and I know the installation is complete because I can hear Macos voiceOver function, saying how to use if I need, but on screen I only see the loading bar and the apple logo. I tried restarting and nothing.
I also return to Big sur and then re do everything, got the same result.
Any help is welcome, and thanks in advance!

#mcl said:
Hey!
So I decided to install macOS Monterey on a 15" MacbookPro with dual graphics(in this case, I have the GT 750M).
I followed the other's guide you made and everything works great.
However as soon as I reboot into the USB, during the boot, the apple logo and progress bar glitches out and become tiny. This persists when I get into Monterey recovery everything is sill tiny.
Anyway I tried to continue and it seems to install the OS, however when it ends the installation, the boot screen never ends, it get stuck and I know the installation is complete because I can hear Macos voiceOver function, saying how to use if I need, but on screen I only see the loading bar and the apple logo. I tried restarting and nothing.
I also return to Big sur and then re do everything, got the same result.
Any help is welcome, and thanks in advance!
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Well, I got to say I havent seen this happen before... its probably something to do with graphic divers compatability. I will do some research and see if I can find a fix for you.

Nameless Foe said:
Well, I got to say I havent seen this happen before... its probably something to do with graphic divers compatability. I will do some research and see if I can find a fix for you.
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Ok thanks in advance for your time

#mcl said:
Ok thanks in advance for your time
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No worries

Hey!
So finally the issue is finally fixed.
I tried to install Monterey using OpenCore legacy pacher and got the same result, however, it turns out I didn't see the warning when installing Monterey on this Mac(11,3). As it turns out when the installation is done you need to reboot in safe mode so the Mac don't use the Nvidia card.
Though, now with the latest version of OpenCore ( 0.4.7), it fixes that issue(on 0.4.6 you would have to reboot on safe mode).
Now when the installation is done it reboots it just and just works out of the box, and it automatically patches the system so you are able to use the Nvidia card without having to do extra steps.
So if anyone is interested in Installing Monterey on an unsupported Mac, visit their webpage, as everything is well documented, easy to follow and has an extensive list of supported devices.

Thanks for the news. When this guide was uploaded, this was the one of the earliest ways to get Monterey on unsupported devices