I am from India and I exchanged my iPhone 4S for a Moto X 2014 just this evening wanting to try my hands on the Android experience.
I do not know what the seller did to this phone but I now have two issues. I tried to call the seller immediately after I noticed these problems when I came home but the number is switched off. Shame on him!
After Google'ing I found this forum for android support so I hope posting the problems here would give me some solution
Problem #1: Every time when I boot my phone, it has the warning screen which says "Warning unlocked bootloader".
Problem #2: The warning went off and landed me on the home screen. I connected to my WiFi and saw that there is a software update. I downloaded it and chose to install it. It kept rebooting for 4-5 times and then said "System Update - Failed".
Can anyone please be patient enough to give me step by step solution with download links to get my Moto X2 back in shape as how it was out of the box?
I googled a lot for the keywords "relock bootloader moto x 2014", "unroot moto x 2014" and plenty of links with different download links came up. I do not know which one to trust. I am not dumb and I can easily follow instructions. So, please anyone wanna help?
If the OTA (software update) is failing, maybe it's because the firmware you have was installed via custom recovery, not stock, or even the firmware is custom too, that's why you get a bootloop if you try to install the update.
Can you post a screenshot of your "About phone"? (Settings>About phone).
Nek0x90 said:
If the OTA (software update) is failing, maybe it's because the firmware you have was installed via custom recovery, not stock, or even the firmware is custom too, that's why you get a bootloop if you try to install the update.
Can you post a screenshot of your "About phone"? (Settings>About phone).
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Thank you for the reply. Attached the screenshot.
i64.tinypic.com/2nu3asn.png
I fiddled around to find out how to get into the Fastboot mode... and I observed something weird there..
AP Fastboot Flash Mode (S)
60.16 (sha-#some checksum number key with date 2015-04-02 and time#
CPU: MSM8974AC EA1.1
eMMC: 2048MB Samsung RV=07 PV=0B TY=57
Battery OK
Device i UNLOCKED. Status Code: 3
Software status: Official
I mean Seriously? I see the word Samsung in a Moto phone? I so regret buying from this seller... too much for a first Android phone :crying:
Well I also managed to Google more and installed the device drivers and the Fastboot software in my Windows PC.
Booted my device in fastboot mode and issues the below commands:
fastboot devices
#my device was shown#
fastboot oem lock
#told me to use the command with begin#
fastboot oem lock begin
#Said something like the image is ready#
Nothing happened then though. I powered on my device and I still see that warning. Still the software update is failing. :crying::crying::crying:
You don't need to unlock your bootloader, it is already unlocked, that's why the bootloader says that the "Device is unlocked", but also says your firmware is stock (Status software official).
If your firmware is stock, I don't know why its failing to apply the update, maybe is because your phone has a custom recovery. Try to enter into that option in the bootloader and see what happens.
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You don't need to unlock your bootloader, it is already unlocked, that's why the bootloader says that the "Device is unlocked", but also says your firmware is stock (Status software official).
If your firmware is stock, I don't know why its failing to apply the update, maybe is because your phone has a custom recovery. Try to enter into that option in the bootloader and see what happens.
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I am not trying to unlock my bootloader. I am trying to restore it back to the "out of the box" state. I mean I want to lock it and I want it to be in the state how it usually is when bought from the store.
Ok... I google'd how to go into the recovery mode and found this link (teamandroid.com/2015/01/08/enter-recovery-mode-moto-x/).
I followed those steps:
1. Turn OFF your phone.
2. Press and hold the Volume Down button for 2-5 seconds. While holding the Volume Down button, press the Power Button for 1-2 seconds and release.
3. I used the Volume down key to highlight "Recovery" and clicked on the power button to select it.
4. My screen went off. I mean the light gone.
Then I had to press and hold the power on button, it booted my phone with that warning unlocked bootloader message.
What am I doing wrong?
UPDATE:
I did a fastboot, connected phone to PC and issued the below command from PC and get below error:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>adb reboot recovery
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
error: device '(null)' not found
UPDATE 2:
I enabled the developers option (by tapping on the Build number multiple times)
So, I installed an app called MobileUncle Tools.
I then opened the app from my mobile and clicked on "Reboot into recover".
It says "Please root your Android first".
OK.. so looks like the phone is not rooted - which is good.
Only the bootloader is unlocked. All I need to figure out is - re-lock my bootloader and make the system update go through successfully.
Any help please?
You must unlock the Developer Options in your phone, and then activate the debugger mode to be able to use adb commands like "adb reboot recovery".
In the About phone menu in settings, press five times the option of "Build number", then the Developer options in settings will be available. Navigate to that menu and activate the Android debugging option, then you should be able to use adb from a command window in your PC.
EDIT: Also, you have to press the up volume button in the bootloader to choose an option, not the power button.
Having the bootloader unlocked doesn't affect system updates via OTA or anything if your firmware and recovery are stock. Your firmware seems to be stock, so there's no problem with it, but I'm not sure about your recovery.
Nek0x90 said:
You must unlock the Developer Options in your phone, and then activate the debugger mode to be able to use adb commands like "adb reboot recovery".
In the About phone menu in settings, press five times the option of "Build number", then the Developer options in settings will be available. Navigate to that menu and activate the Android debugging option, then you should be able to use adb from a command window in your PC.
EDIT: Also, you have to press the up volume button in the bootloader to choose an option, not the power button.
Having the bootloader unlocked doesn't affect system updates via OTA or anything if your firmware and recovery are stock. Your firmware seems to be stock, so there's no problem with it, but I'm not sure about your recovery.
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I have one question for you:
What do you mean by "Your firmware seems to be stock, so there's no problem with it, but I'm not sure about your recovery".
My understanding is - you are saying my stock firmware is intact because it said Official in the fastboot screen. Right?
Ok... now back to the recovery check... I think I did it.
1. I went in the fastboot mode
2. Used volume down key to scroll down to Recovery option (2nd option)
3. Pressed Volume up key to select it
4. The phone rebooted (The white screen "warning unlocked bootloader" message was displayed this time too)
5. I saw a dead android symbol with the word "No command."
6. I pressed Power and Volume Up key. I saw the recovery screen I guess. There were many options - Wipe data, Wipe Cache, Install from SD, etc.
What do I need to check there?
EDIT:
Ok I noted this number from there:
Android system recovery <3e>
LPE23.32-25.1
followed by the options
reboot system now
apply update from sdcard
etc.
I think this is what has happened:
Google says "LPE23.32-25.1" is the Android 5.1 Lollipop update (v23.16.1, build LPE23.32-25.1)
However, the current Android version on my device "About" screen is 4.4.4
The OTA system update, my device telling me about is Android 5.0 Lollipop version: 22.21.19.en.EU (which is a lower version than my recovery's version)
My menu options look all white and after google'ing I realize that it has Android L's menu. Please see the screenshot i65.tinypic.com/14l4mmb.png
Could that be that reason? What can I do t rectify it?
1) You most likely will want to keep your bootloader unlocked, since it'll give you more freedom to deal with roms and flashing. It won't affect taking OTAs, in fact, I've just taken the 6.0 OTA and my bootloader is unlocked.
2) Don't worry about the Unlocked Bootloader Message. That can be fixed by flashing the correct logo.bin file.
3) If your device is in KitKat (4.4.4) but your bootloader is from Lollipop (5.0 or 5.1), DON'T TAKE THE OTA. There's one post here saying that it'll cause a hardbrick. Your solution will be to manually flash the correct firmware or use RSD Lite.
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1) You most likely will want to keep your bootloader unlocked, since it'll give you more freedom to deal with roms and flashing. It won't affect taking OTAs, in fact, I've just taken the 6.0 OTA and my bootloader is unlocked.
2) Don't worry about the Unlocked Bootloader Message. That can be fixed by flashing the correct logo.bin file.
3) If your device is in KitKat (4.4.4) but your bootloader is from Lollipop (5.0 or 5.1), DON'T TAKE THE OTA. There's one post here saying that it'll cause a hardbrick. Your solution will be to manually flash the correct firmware or use RSD Lite.
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THANK YOU SO MUCH for clearing that point 1 and 2. That is a relief!
Point #3 - "Your solution will be to manually flash the correct firmware or use RSD Lite."
What do I flash? OTA 5.1 (because my bootloader is from 5.1) or OTA 22.21.19.en.EU (because that is what I see in my phone's Software Update Available screen.
Where do I download those OTA files?
How do I flash using RSDLite? Any guide?
Thank you!
UPDATE:
Found the guide forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2231249
I only need to know what I version I need to flash AND where can I download it from. Please?
Best option is flashing the entire firmware of your phone variant using RSDLite. The firmware you're looking for (based on what Google says) is VICTARA_RETEU_XT1092_5.1_LPE23.32-25.3
Can you confirm this? If it's correct, then the firmware is in this folder (Firmwares 5.1 stagefright solved): https://mega.nz/#F!ow8igZRL!Z7vmN8GOpez2bVMYDvEKkg
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Best option is flashing the entire firmware of your phone variant using RSDLite. The firmware you're looking for (based on what Google says) is VICTARA_RETEU_XT1092_5.1_LPE23.32-25.3
Can you confirm this? If it's correct, then the firmware is in this folder (Firmwares 5.1 stagefright solved): https://mega.nz/#F!ow8igZRL!Z7vmN8GOpez2bVMYDvEKkg
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My recovery screen showed LPE23.32-25.1
So there is just the last number change... the download link you gave is for the version ending with .3 where my recovery shows .1
That should not be a problem, or should it?
Flower07 said:
My recovery screen showed LPE23.32-25.1
So there is just the last number change... the download link you gave is for the version ending with .3 where my recovery shows .1
That should not be a problem, or should it?
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No it's not a problem. This will give you the latest version with the stagefright patch.
Sent from my XT1095 using Tapatalk
It is .3 because it has the stagefright patch, the .1 version doesn't have that patch but both of them are basically the same, so there's no problem if you flash one or another.
After searching in many places for a clear tutorial to convert a Single SIM Huawei P8 Lite 2017 and having to resort to Non-English Forums trying to make heads and tails of the google translation, bricking my device in process and eventually (with sheer determination) successfully enabling Dual SIM, I feel this tutorial will be of use to many who are not programmers and have little knowledge in customisations. You will need to obtain the Bootloader Unlock code from Huawei website before commencing. There are many tutorials available hence I have not included this procedure in this tutorial. Unlocked bootloader is a pre-requisite although Root is not.
Note: My device was Sim Free (not network locked). Whether this works on a locked phone, I have no idea. If anyone does try on a network locked device, please leave a comment.
Disclaimer: You use this guide at your own risk. I take no responsibility for any damage caused to your device or bricking your device while following this tutorial.
1./ Download and use these files and insert an SD Card into the device.
2/. Enable USB Debugging (safer) and OEM Unlock (for FRP) from settings, developer options
3/. Power off device
4/ Put device in fastboot mode by holding Volume Down Key and plug in USB Cable
5/. Unlock bootloader using ADB:
fastboot oem unlock (whatever your unlock code is without brackets)On the device, highlight yes using volume up key and select with power key. Unlocking the bootloader allows installation of custom recovery. (The device may do an automatic factory reset).
6/. With device off, put the device back in fastboot mode as per step 4
7/. Install TWRP using ADB:
fastboot flash recovery twrp.imgDisconnect USB cable (important). Hold volume up key and power button simultaneously to get out of fastboot and into TWRP Recover (you will see a ‘this device has been unlocked and can’t be trusted” message). Keep holding those two keys until you are in TWRP Recovery. Custom recovery will allow installations of the necessary files required for this procedure.
Note: Do not at any point relock the bootloader whilst custom recovery is installed. Relocking bootloader with non-stock recovery will brick your device. I learnt this the hard way.
8/. In TWRP make a backup. This will also make directories on the SD card for where we will put the back up files off the dual sim firmware PRA-LX1C432B100. If backup fails, it should not be an issue as we always have the back up from the dual sim device in worst case scenario.
9/. Unzip the contents of PRA-LX1C432B100.zip to the directory of where the backup folder on the SD Card was made by TWRP in the previous step. The folder where to unzip should look something like this:
ROOT/TWRP/BACKUPS/57U7N19247022751 (or whatever your device’s serial number is)10/. In TWRP, Restore the B100 Backup (previously unzipped) by selecting Storage, MicroSD card as backup file location.
11/. Recovering the PRA-LX1C432B100 backup interferes with bootloader. With device switched off, repeat step 4 and enter fastboot again. It will show that bootloader is unlocked however this is not the case. Repeat step 5 and unlock the bootloader again.
12/. Get into fastboot (step 4) and Install Stock recovery using ADB:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img13/. With USB cable disconnected (important), hold down volume up key and power button simultaneously to enter stock recovery. Wipe cache partition and data/factory reset.
14/. Once Factory reset is complete, start and setup device. Update through settings, updater to the latest firmware version. It may first update B110 Firmware before it installs the latest Firmware. For this reason, you may have to update your device twice.
15/. Once update is complete, Restart device back into fastboot (step 4) and using ADB:
fastboot oem relock (whatever your unlock code is)This will relock your bootloader and reset the device once again. You should now have Stock Dual SIM Firmware version PRA-LX1C432B1XX. Your device will have your original IMEI and another IMEI with zeros. It is important to note that calls will not come through one sim if the other sim is on a call. Neither will you know about it as there will be no miss call logs.
Note: During the procedure, if you did somehow manage to brick your device or fastboot, then allow the battery to run totally flat. Could take all day if the battery was fully charged. Once drained, charge it up a little and the hold volume down key and plug in the USB cable. This should then allow you to boot back into fastboot mode. Unlock bootloader again and do what you have to do. This may take more than one try.
APP TWIN
To enable APP Twin, root your device (files included) and change the following lines in build.prop using JRummy Root Browser Classic (or any other root browsers). You will also need busybox installed.
fw.max_users=1 to 2
fw.show_multiuserui=0 to 1
ro.config.hw_support_clone_app=false to trueNote: App twin will only work as long as boot.img is not reverted back to stock after rooting. I observed flashing stock recovery afterwards still keeps App Twin.
File: PRA-LX1_Dual_SIM.rar
Hello,
tried that on my side, thanks very much for the tutorial it worked almost perfectly,
I have the dual sim option, i can insert 2 sim and have the dual sim option, but I can’t use both at the same time: if I’m on sim 1 i can text and call with it but cannot do it with the second sim. same thing if I switch to SIM2 i cant text or call with sim 1.
any similar cases?
Hi, Im kinda new to this bootloader thingy. What happen is, i updated the razer phone 2 to Pie, but notice wifi and sim card cant be detect. Even factory reset fails. So i thought of flashing new image on it. KINDA easy on my oneplus, but im not sure where I gone wrong on this razer phone 2, i accidentally unlock the bootloader. NOW the problem is HOW to relock it back? i been follow all youtube and guides all over the place but still fails.
The state of device atm, cannot be boot into Download Mode. Everytime I plug in usb c from Windows, it will boot into unlock bootloader warning page, and continue boot into the homescreen. testing the adbtools, fastboot also to no avail. Can anyone help and guide me how to relocking it back? Maybe i type wrongly on cmd or maybe other android steps not similar to razer one etc....:crying:help much appreciated.
Hold volume down while turning on. Then fastboot flashing lock.
the stock usb doesnt send things correctly in BL mode, https://www.amazon.com/Blackweb-3-Foot-Charge-Cable-Connector/dp/B07SG7P3KZ/ worked for me. with the correct usb cable you should be able to perform the lock commands correctly. can you give us more detail of what you tried on this phone so we know if we need to provide you additional information?
https://developer.razer.com/razer-phone-dev-tools/general-instructions/
"Locking the Bootloader
Locking the bootloader is recommended for security reasons. Some applications will not work with an unlocked bootloader.
Start the Phone in Download Mode with one of the following methods:
Using the adb tool: With the Phone powered on, execute: adb reboot bootloader Enter Download Mode:
Plug in a USB cable to connect your Razer Phone to your computer, Power Off the Phone, then turn it on and immediately press and hold the Volume Down button until “Download Mode” appears on screen.
Lock the critical partitions of the Bootloader first by running this command: fastboot flashing lock_critical
Your Razer Phone will show you a confirmation screen. Use the Volume Up/Volume Down buttons for navigation, and press the Power button to select. Your Phone will reboot."
I can't seem to enter download mode. All I have is fastboot mode and the option to either reboot, close the phone or enter recovery mode. I would really like to lock the bootloader, but I can't seem to be able to detect my phone on my PC even though I installed the fastboot driver.
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I can't seem to enter download mode. All I have is fastboot mode and the option to either reboot, close the phone or enter recovery mode. I would really like to lock the bootloader, but I can't seem to be able to detect my phone on my PC even though I installed the fastboot driver.
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You must use a USB 2.0 port. The RP2 isn't detected by fastboot when connected to a 3/3.1 port.
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You must use a USB 2.0 port. The RP2 isn't detected by fastboot when connected to a 3/3.1 port.
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I tried this, but to no avail. I tried with 2 cables I had and it keeps telling me < waiting for device > when I enter this command; fastboot flashing lock_critical
The_Vinlander said:
I tried this, but to no avail. I tried with 2 cables I had and it keeps telling me < waiting for device > when I enter this command; fastboot flashing lock_critical
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You need to go into your device manager and select [ android bootloader interface ] while in fastboot
The purpose of this thread is to have one post with links to all of the following guides:
Unlock Bootloader by @mingkee
TWRP Recovery by @Magendanz
Custom ROM Nexus Stock by @Magendanz - current release is SM-T510 only
Custom ROM LineageOS 16.0 by @Magendanz - SM-T510 only
All credit to @Magendanz and @mingkee for those.
Below are my own observations which supplement but do not replace the guides above. The original posts includes important information not quoted below. You need to read the relevant guides above (depending on what you want to do), and you may get some additional benefit from reading my thoughts below before following the guides above.
***Contents
Overview
Downloads
Buttons
Unlock Bootloader
Rooting
How to use Odin
***OverviewTo root your device you need to first install the TWRP recovery. @Magendanz includes TWRP in his ROMs, so you have two options, TWRP without custom ROM, or TWRP with custom ROM.
To be able to install a ROM or recovery you first need to unlock your bootloader.
WARNING - take note of the kernel version of the custom ROM or TWRP you intend to use, e.g. T510XXU2ASI4. Newer bootloader releases will sometimes prevent downgrading, so if you flash a firmware/ROM/TWRP with a later kernel version you may not be able to flash your desired custom ROM without problems, or flashing an older version than you are currently running may trigger anti-rollback mechanisms. Magendanz suggests matching the version exactly.
There are then two paths:
Original ROM:
Read the TWRP instructions
Download any zip you plan to flash (install) from TWRP (e.g. Multi-disable and Magisk) and save to your sdcard. Internal memory will be wiped (formatted) as a necessary step in installing TWRP (if you follow the instructions correctly). Note that the folder /sdcard is part of the devices internal memory, your actual sdcard data can be found in something like /storage/ABCD-1234 in Android, or external_sd in TWRP.
Unlock Bootloader - Click to see original post:
Disclaimer: your tablet warranty will void. Proceed with your own risk
Warning: your personal data, except on external SD card or USB drive, will be wiped during the process!
Prerequisite:
Host PC installed Samsung Smart Switch
USB C cable
Your tablet battery should be 70% or higher and you have done data backup
OEM Unlock enabled
1. About tablet
2. Software version
3. Hit Build Number few times
4. Enable USB Debugging
5. Allow your host computer
6. If you don't see OEM Unlocking, wait for 7 days or do the following trick
https://www.xda-developers.com/fix-m...galaxy-note-8/
Are you ready? Let's do it.
1. Turn your tablet off and disconnect USB cable
2. Press and hold both volume up and down buttons and connect to host computer
3. You should see factory reset screen, but this time you should see one more option. Press and hold volume up to unlock the bootloader.
4. If you see a warning screen on boot, the bootloader is unlocked.
Install TWRP recovery .tar.md5 file via Odin by following the TWRP instructions.
Click to see instructions from the TWRP OP -
From OEM stock firmware:
Unlock bootloader
Hold Vol Up & Vol Down buttons during restart to enter Download mode
Install TWRP to AP with Odin
Hold Power & Vol Up buttons during restart to enter TWRP recovery
Install latest Multidisabler from TWRP
Wipe->Format Data
Reboot to system
From existing TWRP install: (No need for data wipe.)
Hold Power & Vol Up during restart to enter TWRP recovery
Tap Install, select your update (.zip) file, and then swipe to install
Reboot to system
[Optional] Install Magisk to get root - see Rooting section below
Don't forget to install Multi-disabler before doing Format Data! (as described in the guide) - In TWRP tap Install then select the Multi-disabler zip file.
Custom ROM [Allow several hours for the custom ROM download]:
Read the custom ROM instructions: Nexus Stock / LineageOS 16.0
Download any zip you plan to flash (install) from TWRP (e.g. Magisk) and save to your sdcard. Internal memory will be wiped as a necessary step in installing TWRP (if you follow the instructions correctly). Note that the folder /sdcard is part of the devices internal memory, your actual sdcard data can be found in something like /storage/ABCD-1234 in Android, or external_sd in TWRP.
Unlock Bootloader - Click to see original post:
Disclaimer: your tablet warranty will void. Proceed with your own risk
Warning: your personal data, except on external SD card or USB drive, will be wiped during the process!
Prerequisite:
Host PC installed Samsung Smart Switch
USB C cable
Your tablet battery should be 70% or higher and you have done data backup
OEM Unlock enabled
1. About tablet
2. Software version
3. Hit Build Number few times
4. Enable USB Debugging
5. Allow your host computer
6. If you don't see OEM Unlocking, wait for 7 days or do the following trick
https://www.xda-developers.com/fix-m...galaxy-note-8/
Are you ready? Let's do it.
1. Turn your tablet off and disconnect USB cable
2. Press and hold both volume up and down buttons and connect to host computer
3. You should see factory reset screen, but this time you should see one more option. Press and hold volume up to unlock the bootloader.
4. If you see a warning screen on boot, the bootloader is unlocked.
Install custom ROM .tar.md5 file (which includes TWRP) via Odin, by following the custom ROM instructions.
Click for instructions from OP for Nexus Stock -
Unlock bootloader
Hold Vol Up & Vol Down buttons during restart to enter Download mode
Install custom ROM tarball (.tar.md5 file) to AP with Odin
When TWRP launches, wipe data if installing for first time. (Not necessary for incremental upgrades.)
Reboot to system
Click for instructions from OP for LineageOS 16.0 -
Unlock bootloader
Hold Vol Up & Vol Down buttons during restart to enter Download mode
Install custom ROM to AP with Odin
When TWRP launches, wipe data if installing for first time. (Not necessary for incremental upgrades.)
Reboot to system
Note that "wipe data" means Wipe -> Format Data
[Optional] Install Magisk to get root - see Rooting section below
Dirty flash: If you had installed the custom ROM previously and are now updating to a newer version then all you need to do is use Odin to flash the latest tar.md5 file. It will enter TWRP after the flash, no need to Format Data, just reboot to system. Alternatively if the ROM developer provides a flashable zip, you can update with TWRP.
Some users have reported getting stuck on the boot animation after a dirty flash, I don't know if that still happens with the latest versions of @Magendanz's ROMs. If it does the solution is to boot into recovery and flash Multi-disabler.
For TWRP versions before v3.3.1-5 you MUST format the encrypted data partition after flashing TWRP or TWRP will hang on the splash screen. For later versions of TWRP you should format the encrypted data partition after flashing TWRP so that TWRP can access the data partition.
You can use TWRP to flash zip files, e.g. to install newer versions of TWRP itself, or custom ROM zips, as follows:
1. Download the zip file
2. Boot into Recovery
3. Install -> Select the TWRP zip file
4. Reboot to System
You *cannot* use TWRP to flash tar.md5 files, and you must use Odin at least once to get TWRP installed in the first place.
***DownloadsYou may not need ALL of these downloads, this is just a handy list of some of the downloads mentioned in the guides
Samsung Smart Switch (for USB drivers)
Magisk - Download Latest Stable zip file to flash in TWRP (see Rooting below) and Latest Magisk Manager to install as an app
Odin
Multi-disabler (required by TWRP only tar.md5)
Firmwares SM-T510 SM-T515 - allow several hours, at least, for the firmware downloads to complete
WARNING - take note of the kernel version of the custom ROM you intend to use, e.g. T510XXU2ASI4 and your current version (Settings | About tablet). Newer bootloader releases will sometimes prevent downgrading, so if you flash a firmware with a later kernel version you may not be able to flash your desired custom ROM without problems, or flashing an older version than you are currently running may trigger anti-rollback mechanisms. Magendanz suggests matching the version exactly.
***Buttons
Power On: Hold the Power button for 3 seconds
Boot to Recovery (Before unlocking bootloader) Power On and Press and hold Power and Volume Up until you see Recovery running.
Boot to Recovery (After unlocking bootloader) Power On and then press Power and Volume Up as soon as you see the unlocked bootloader warning. No need to hold.
Boot to Download: Press and hold Volume Up and Volume Down and connect to computer with USB cable.
***Unlock BootloaderRead the Unlock Bootloader Guide FIRSTClick to see Unlock Bootloader original post...
Disclaimer: your tablet warranty will void. Proceed with your own risk
Warning: your personal data, except on external SD card or USB drive, will be wiped during the process!
Prerequisite:
Host PC installed Samsung Smart Switch
USB C cable
Your tablet battery should be 70% or higher and you have done data backup
OEM Unlock enabled
1. About tablet
2. Software version
3. Hit Build Number few times
4. Enable USB Debugging
5. Allow your host computer
6. If you don't see OEM Unlocking, wait for 7 days or do the following trick
https://www.xda-developers.com/fix-m...galaxy-note-8/
Are you ready? Let's do it.
1. Turn your tablet off and disconnect USB cable
2. Press and hold both volume up and down buttons and connect to host computer
3. You should see factory reset screen, but this time you should see one more option. Press and hold volume up to unlock the bootloader.
4. If you see a warning screen on boot, the bootloader is unlocked.
After unlocking the bootloader every time you turn the device on a warning about the bootloader being unlocked will appear for ten seconds, unless you dismiss it by pressing the power button.
If you are holding the Power button and Volume Up to boot into recovery this warning screen will flash on and off briefly, at which point you can stop holding down the buttons. Recovery will start a few seconds later.
***RootingRoot can be achieved by flashing Magisk in TWRP (you also need to install the Magisk Manager app). From Magisk 19.3 onwards there is no longer a need to use Magisk Manager to patch a tar.md5 file or anything like that.
You can even install Magisk the first time TWRP runs after flashing one of @Magendanz's tar.md5 files in Odin.
To do so follow @Magendanz's guide up to the point where you have Factory Reset/Wiped Data in TWRP then:
1. Reboot to Recovery
2. Install -> Select the Magisk zip file
3. Reboot to System
4. Install Magisk Manager
Otherwise you can start by installing the Magisk Manager app at any time.
Note: You will need to re-install Magisk after a TWRP update.
***How to use OdinOdin is a Windows tool for firmware flashing on Samsung devices via USB. Odin can be used to flash firmware, kernels, recoveries or ROMs to your device.
* Firmware zip (or rar) files need to be extracted and then install via Odin. Flashable zip files (e.g. new versions of TWRP or custom ROMs) can only be flashed from TWRP, not Odin, though you need to flash a TWRP tar.md5 file using Odin in the first place *
Preparing the device
Charge the device to at least 80%.
Bootloader unlocked
In developer options, turn USB debugging on. Click on Build number in Settings several times until you see the toast notification "You are now a developer". Go to Developer Options and turn on the USB debugging option.
- In the stock ROM Build number can be found here: Settings | About Tablet | Software Information and the "Developer Options" menu item appears below About Tablet in the main Settings screen.
- The locations may be different in custom ROMs. In the Nexus based ROM the locations are Settings | About phone for Build number, and System | Advanced for Developer options
Turn off the phone, hold down the Volumn Up and Volume Down buttons and connect the device to the computer with a USB cable (preferably the cable that came with the device). A warning will appear saying "A custom OS can cause critical problems in phone and installed applications".
Press the Volume Up button briefly to continue.
The device is now in Download mode.
Install Odin version 3.13.3.
When you run it a dialog will pop up in English and Chinese. Click OK.
The Odin window looks like this:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Above ID:COM on the left is the progress bar, below ID:COM is the connection indicator which changes colour (and shows the COM id) when your device is connected in Download mode.
Below that is the "Log" tab which gives verbose output showing what's happening. Normally you will not need to go near the Option or Pit tabs.
There are four buttons in the middle of the screen corresponding to the types of file that you can flash: BL (boot loader), AP (Application Processor, PDA), CP (Core Processor, phone/modem), CSC (Consumer Software Customization)
Depending on what you are flashing you will need to load one or more files. To load each file type click on the corresponding button and select the file to be flashed.
Odin will show the following in the "Log" while the file is being processed:
Code:
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5
<OSM> Check MD5... Do not unplug the cable...
<OSM> Please wait...
For AP_ files this can take some time, during which the button will remain greyed out. When the file has loaded the "Log" will say:
Code:
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Successfully...
<OSM> Leaving CS...
... the button will be enabled again, the text field beside the button will be filled with the fullpath of the selected file, and the checkbox next to the button ticked.
@Magendanz's TWRP and ROM files are both single files flashed to AP, so just click the AP button and the select the tar.md5 file.
If you are flashing firmware ( e.g. https://samfrew.com/model/SM-T510/ ) unzip the download into separate files and load each with the correspong button. The filenames begin with BL_..., AL_... etc so you'll know which is which.
There will be both a CSC_ and HOME_CSC_ file. You could flash HOME_CSC_ to keep your device's settings and data but normally you should use CSC_ for a clean install. If you have an SM-T515 then you'll have a CP_ file too, but if you have a SM-T510 then your firmware will not have a CP_ file because that's for the phone (SM-T510 is wifi only), so just leave CP alone, only load BL, AP and CSC.
Verify that your device is connected in download mode. The box below ID:COM should show the COM id of the connected device and there should be a line in the "log" saying something like <ID:0/008> Added!!
Click Start to flash the selected files. DO NOT UNPLUG THE CABLE UNTIL THE PROCESS IS COMPLETE. You can follow the progress in Odin and on the Download screen on your device. To flash a ROM or firmware will take several minutes.
If you are flashing one of @Magendanz's tar.md5 files then your device will reboot into TWRP once the install is complete. At that point continue following @Magendanz's guide.
Note: You will need to turn on USB debugging again after flashing firmware, or a clean install of a ROM, before you can use Odin to flash again. Also check that OEM unlock is still turned on.
Hi,
Please help, my tablet SM-T515 got stuck at: teamwin Recovery Project 3.3.1-1 ...blue with black/gray screen, at boot. I can't do anything, it keeps on looping to this screen. If I try to do a Power+VolumeDown it resets the tablet but I can't do anything else, nor entering in Download mode or shut it down. I have no idea how to fix it. Can anyone give me some hints, please ?! PS: I wanted to root it...I might have downloaded on the tablet with ODIN some weird TWRP (I didn't found this post before starting the process from some weird site ... ).
Please, help me,
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@DdDnt The difficulty in rebooting into Download mode is timing. After triggering a reboot by holding Power+VolumeDown for 7 seconds you need to immediately switch to holding Vol Up + Vol Down then connect the cable.
Alternatively you can wait for the battery to run out, then you can press and hold volume buttons and connect. Should get you into Download mode.
The next steps are
Flash stock firmware via Odin
Reboot into system and turn on USB debugging again in Developer options, verify that OEM unlock is still set
Flash TWRP or Custom ROM via Odin
MossyTC said:
@DdDnt The difficulty in rebooting into Download mode is timing. After triggering a reboot by holding Power+VolumeDown for 7 seconds you need to immediately switch to holding Vol Up + Vol Down then connect the cable.
Alternatively you can wait for the battery to run out, then you can press and hold volume buttons and connect. Should get you into Download mode.
The next steps are
Flash stock firmware via Odin
Reboot into system and turn on USB debugging again in Developer options, verify that OEM unlock is still set
Flash TWRP or Custom ROM via Odin
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Hey, first of all thanks for the nice guide. I followed it to flash Nexus ROM for my T515 but I messed up the tablet and ended up in the emergency recovery mode. No biggie though, I have flashed back to original stock ROM but I can't seem to find OEM unlock option now in my developer settings (the tablet is still unlocked though, I have to use my power key while turning on to skip the warning screen)
So basically, now I can't figure out why I can't flash the nexus rom but was able to flash official firmware and why I don't have OEM unlock option in my developer settings.
Also, I made a clean install of Windows 10, downloaded the good drivers and used my best type C cord and plugged it directly into the motherboard and not into the front I/O panel, and still no luck with the nexus ROM.
P.S. I'm tagging @Magendanz, just in case you find it interesting how odin refuses to flash your Nexus rom. If you want to, I could test the nexus rom on the latest T515 firmware, perhaps the fw refuses to go below the current version I'm on?
P.P.S : added Odin output
Code:
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<ID:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1303)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> Total Binary size: 3048 M
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/003> boot.img
<ID:0/003> param.bin
<ID:0/003> product.img
<ID:0/003> FAIL!
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Download mode screen spits out Only official released binaries are allowed to be flashed so I guess it is a matter of bootloader unlocking after all?
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@fpozar There are two problems that I know of that can cause a FAIL on the product.img line in Odin -
USB debugging not turned on
Incomplete boot loader unlock
Looks like option 2.
As Magendanz has said elsewhere -
Did you reboot with the USB cable inserted holding Vol Up & Vol Down to get the light blue Warning screen and then long press Vol Up to finish unlocking bootloader? A short press, rebooting to bootloader from stock recovery, or adb reboot bootloader in debugging mode won't cut it.
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Update: More from Magendanz, on missing OEM unlock option:
This is what the VaultKeeper "feature" does. You've got to open Developer Options with internet connectivity for it not to automatically undo your efforts to unlock.
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So connect to wifi before doing the Developer options thing, then try the bootloader thing.
MossyTC said:
@fpozar There are two problems that I know of that can cause a FAIL on the product.img line in Odin -
USB debugging not turned on
Incomplete boot loader unlock
Looks like option 2.
As Magendanz has said elsewhere -
Update: More from Magendanz, on missing OEM unlock option:
So connect to wifi before doing the Developer options thing, then try the bootloader thing.
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Yes, I have done the light blue screen long press step.
Now I've held vol buttons while starting the tablet and chose the short click step (the long click step only leads me to locking bootloader again) and entered a bit different looking download mode (the same one you get by using recovery to enter bootloader, but with a bit more colorful text on the sides), but to no avail, the flashing didn't go through and only lead me to emergency recovery. And again, flashing stock worked.
Secondly, OEM trick worked for me, it appeared when I connected to my home network and made it that oem unlock was greyed out and said "oem unlocked".
Tommorrow I'll try to lock the bootloader and unlock it again. It's really weird though because the blue screen part was done correctly it seems (because long pressing leads me to locking).
Bootloader screenshot when entered by volume + and - combination
I'm a bit confused on what I've been doing wrong and where to proceed from here. These are the steps I've done on my most recent try:
1) Downloaded:
- Samsung Smart Switch
- TWRP 3.3.1.5 .tar.md5
- Magisk (Latest Magisk Manager)
- Odin
- Firmware T510 (XAR-T510XXU1ASEF-20190605151710.zip)
- Multi-disabler
2) Followed Unlock Bootloader from mingkee
3) Installed TWRP recovery via Odin
4) Rebooted back into stock ROM
5) Installed Magisk.apk
6) Using Magisk Manager > Selected AP_T510XXU1ASEF_CL15874928_QB23938566_REV02_user_low_ship_meta_OS9.tar.md5
7) That gave me magisk_patched.tar which I moved over to my desktop
8) Boot back into download mode
9) Flash the magisk_patched under AP, TWRP under BL, and HOME_CSC under CSC
10) Then Odin said it failed
Honestly I was pretty confused by the steps going from guide to guide so I'm not sure where I went wrong.
Also I'm not sure where I'm suppose to be flashing multi-disabler. The guide just said don't forget to install it but I'm not sure at which step I should be installing it via TWRP.
Any help would be appreciated.
Edit:
I tried again going with just steps from [GUIDE]Comprehensive T510 root guide.
I unlocked bootloader > patched the AP file I downloaded > Tried flashing the AP file only using Odin and it gave me an error:
"Only official released binaries are allowed to be flashed"
@Orite I'm sorry that I haven't been clearer, but I did say to read the relevant guides and read my thoughts below.
In the OP I said
Root can be achieved by flashing Magisk in TWRP (you also need to install the Magisk Manager app). There is no longer a need to use Magisk Manager to patch a tar.md5 file or anything like that.
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Full details in the Rooting section in the OP.
You should have been following the TWRP Recovery guide for installing TWRP which clearly states at what point to install Multi-disabler.
If you can boot into TWRP you can flash the Multi-disabler zip file. Tap Install then select the zip file. That should fix the problem of not being able to flash via Odin, though you don't need Odin to install Magisk.
Update : So today I've reunlocked bootloader again and still got stuck at product.img step. Again, this is all on fresh windows and Odin works on original firmware.
This time, the error message displayed on my tablet is :
SYSTEM REV. CHECK FAIL. DEVICE:2 BINARY:1 (PRODUCT)
I can only assume this is some anti rollback feature similar to what happens on LG devices when you try to flash software older than what you're currently at.
I guess now we wait for dev's confirmation and if anyone else has something smart to say please feel free to join the discussion. I would try and download older official firmware and try to flash nexus while on something older, but my network connection is kinda unstable and it takes hours to download without a paid account.
Just to avoid questions, my method of unlocking followed exactly the link in the OP and method of flashing was following the mini guide on Nexus rom's OP.
EDIT : For all the T515 users, it seems odin isn't allowed (by some security features) to downgrade bootloader, and since Nexus ROM is based on May update for T515, anyone on updates newer than May can't flash the ROM. I found the answer on Galaxy s9 forums so that might be untrue for our device, but I didn't see many of us T515 users talking about custom roms so that might be it, and the error code makes sense.
Thanks again @MossyTC for trying to help
@fpozar
Magendanz doesn't explicitly say so in his OPs, but in some of his posts he does suggest matching the kernel versions.
magendanz said:
Well, TWRP is going to use a custom kernel based on the latest kernel source release, which as of yesterday is T510XXU2ASI4. The custom recovery uses this, but it will also substitute a new boot partition with the custom kernel so that Knox boot security features are disabled and you can still boot to system. I'd think the goal would be to match them as closely as possible. That said, often newer bootloader releases will prevent downgrading, so it's not entirely without risk to use the newest release. The safest bet is to always match the version exactly.
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Anyway it looks like you're stuck with stock until there's a newer t515 custom ROM.
Thank you. I was finally able to figure it out with your response.
Hi, I have seem to messed up my process somehow, this tutorial seems kind of out of place.
When i try moving the multidisabler to my phone, it looks like all my folders and files are encrypted inside twrp and from the mounted drive on my pc.
I tried installing multidisabler using an OTG which worked on twrps side, i then rebooted and launched into OEM. after restarting from OEM android, i now receive a message when trying to do anything involving turning on my tablet "Only Official Release Binary Aloud" I cant do anything with it now. It just Shows that msg and the samsung logo, and then goes away, never booting, never entering recovery.
I tried to google this and it came up with something about knox, which i know nothing about. I really hope i didn't just brick my device.
Does unlocking Bootloader on the T510 change Widevine from L1 to L3? This is my only hestitation to bootloader unlock and root
trashbag1 said:
this tutorial seems kind of out of place.
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This isn't really a tutorial, more like additional information to help you follow the guides linked in the OP.
When i try moving the multidisabler to my phone, it looks like all my folders and files are encrypted inside twrp and from the mounted drive on my pc.
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You're internal data is encrypted by default by Android, but the version of TWRP we're using can't handle encryption. We get around that by disabling encryption by wiping the data partition as one of the first things we do when TWRP starts up, as per the instructions in Magendanz's threads. Ideally you should have the Multi-disabler zip on your sdcard before flashing TWRP. I have amended the instructions above to suggest as much.
I tried installing multidisabler using an OTG which worked on twrps side, i then rebooted and launched into OEM. after restarting from OEM android, i now receive a message when trying to do anything involving turning on my tablet "Only Official Release Binary Aloud" I cant do anything with it now. It just Shows that msg and the samsung logo, and then goes away, never booting, never entering recovery.
I tried to google this and it came up with something about knox, which i know nothing about. I really hope i didn't just brick my device.
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Is your device an SM-T515? You may be having the same problem as @fpozar.
Can you get into Download mode again?
tomdot said:
Does unlocking Bootloader on the T510 change Widevine from L1 to L3? This is my only hestitation to bootloader unlock and root
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I don't know what will affect Widevine.
I think the bootloader can be relocked, but I can't check right now.
The bootloader *can* be locked, I know as I've done it yesterday. In fact, it can be relocked and renlocked as many times as you want. To lock it follow the guide to unlocking but when you enter the light blue menu, holding vol up will lead you to locking and reseting your tab
another guide? lol pretty soon will b only guide threads in here lol
fpozar said:
The bootloader *can* be locked, I know as I've done it yesterday. In fact, it can be relocked and renlocked as many times as you want. To lock it follow the guide to unlocking but when you enter the light blue menu, holding vol up will lead you to locking and reseting your tab
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"And resetting". That's the problem. You can't relock without resetting and having to start over from scratch.
elliwigy said:
another guide? lol pretty soon will b only guide threads in here lol
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Yeah, well there are about twelve Galaxy Series A models and the geniuses at xda put them all in one bucket, so lots of Guides in the Guides, News & Discussion section, lots of ROMs in ROMs, Kernels & Recoveries, etc.
Hi Guys,
My MI-A2 is stuck in bootloop ( When I turn on my phone it shows its Android One logo and then it shutdown itself ).
In my phone, I didn't turn on any USB Debugging or and OEM unlocking. and now it is possible as the phone is not starting.
I am able to access fastboot and recovery options
I tried to do factoryReset the device from the recovery option but it is just wiping the data.
here are the following things which I have tried with fastboot.
- I tried to unlock the fastboot with MiFlashUnlock but it stops at 99% and gives me the error of unable to verify the device,
- flashing the Stock ROM isn't working with MiFlashTool. giving random errors.
- tried changing the drive partition. it gives error to unlock the device first.
- tried tried to flash TWRP but it also gives me the error of unlocking the device first.
Almost every command of Fastboot is giving me some kind of error
But I am able to access the ADB Sideload from the recovery option.
- I tried to load the April OTA update from ADB Sidelode. The update is Successfully installed. But the device is still in bootloop.
Saving User data is not my priority. I just want the device to be working anyhow. As per my assumption, Fastboot is not an option for me unless it unlocked. I think something from the ADB sideload can be done.
Any help will be appreciated.
Is it a Guide?
Oh, now, its a Great News!
Please delete this post from this forum.
As I have already wrote to you, questions should go to "Questions and Answers" forum.
And as I have already wrote to you, Search works here, and if you've used it, you'd get answers (in mentioned above forum):
1. MiA2 having A/B slots architecture, - is supposed to recover to the other slot X when OTA corrupts ROM is slot Y, - after numerous boot attempts.
2. In case you have tampered phone with try-and-see operations without knowing what you were doing - the only way to recover phone is: TEST Point / EDL. Search these keywords in this forum for appropriate Guide.
try the "fastboot continue" command
dillu12 said:
Hi Guys,
My MI-A2 is stuck in bootloop ( When I turn on my phone it shows its Android One logo and then it shutdown itself ).
In my phone, I didn't turn on any USB Debugging or and OEM unlocking. and now it is possible as the phone is not starting.
I am able to access fastboot and recovery options
I tried to do factoryReset the device from the recovery option but it is just wiping the data.
here are the following things which I have tried with fastboot.
- I tried to unlock the fastboot with MiFlashUnlock but it stops at 99% and gives me the error of unable to verify the device,
- flashing the Stock ROM isn't working with MiFlashTool. giving random errors.
- tried changing the drive partition. it gives error to unlock the device first.
- tried tried to flash TWRP but it also gives me the error of unlocking the device first.
Almost every command of Fastboot is giving me some kind of error
But I am able to access the ADB Sideload from the recovery option.
- I tried to load the April OTA update from ADB Sidelode. The update is Successfully installed. But the device is still in bootloop.
Saving User data is not my priority. I just want the device to be working anyhow. As per my assumption, Fastboot is not an option for me unless it unlocked. I think something from the ADB sideload can be done.
Any help will be appreciated.
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you need to flash the phone in edl mode
**just be careful there is a timeout ..when you put it into edl you need miflash and rom.loaded
*** download a stock fastboot stable pie for jasmine
**** unzip amd select revelant xml from within miflash
*****on phone manually boot to fastboot mode with buttons
****** run command "fastboot oem.edl"
*******device will boot to black screen ... immediately go to miflash and press the button to start flashing
___BE CAREFUL__ select clear all tick box at bottom of miflash screen
this should be enough to rescue your device regardless of what you've done or whether you unlocked bootloader or not