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Sorry to all but I just don't have the time to maintain this thread like I used to
You can check out http://forum.gizmolord.com/android-modding/pantech-burst-quick-guides/ as that seems to be a pretty nice arrangement of Burst stuff.
If anyone wants to use the guides I wrote up in a different thread, please feel free to do so.
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I did not develop any of the following root, CWM, or Stock ROMs. I just wrote up the instructions and am using this thread to organize current and hopefully future development to make it easier to locate needed files and instructions to use the files.
No need to thank me. Thank those that really deserve it, the devs
Thanks!: jcase, Attn1, IOMonster, and any others I may have missed
Let me know if there is any suggestions to improve the instructions or if something is not clear, if there is something I may have missed, or especially if there is someone else that should be thanked.
*Note: My computer is Windows 7 64bit, directories will be different on 32bit Windows. I have no idea how to do this on Linux but if someone does know how, please feel free to add instructions to this thread or PM me the instructions and I will edit my post to include them and will acknowledge that you wrote them.
*I am not responsible nor are any of the devs responsible for any lost data or bricked devices. Follow at your own risk and be sure to Back up your data before doing anything.
Prep Work
Setup Pantech Burst drivers on Windows computer
1-Download and install Pantech PC Suite
2-Launch Pantech PC Suite and update if it asks. When PC Suite is fully updated, plug phone into computer until device is recognized.
Alternative: Download and Install Drivers with [USB_Driver]PSMN_Install_V1_1_0_0.exe (Mirror)
*Note: I have not used this method so I am not sure if it works
Setup Windows computer so you can send commands to phone
1-Download and install Java Development Kit from http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html
2-Download and install Android SDK from developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
2-Start SDK Manager and check the box next to “Android SDK Platform-tools” and install package.
Setting up Linux for ADB to recognize Pantech Burst *Thanks jackattack79
[HOW-TO] using fastboot on mac os X *Thanks aed0101 for the how to
Setup phone so it can receive commands from computer
Go to settings > Applications > Development > turn on USB Debugging
Root & CWM
FOR GINGERBREAD
Root phone
1-Download prestoroot.img (mirror) and save it to “C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools”
2-Now open your command line and navigate it to “C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools” folder
3-Run the following command
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
4-When the bootloader screen shows up on your phone then wait a few seconds to make sure your phone is recognized by the computer then run the following command
Code:
fastboot boot prestoroot.img
5-After phone reboots itself, shut the phone down and turn it back on again.
6-When the phone boots up this time, download Superuser from Google Play
Install ClockWorkMod
1-Download cwm-5.0.2.7-presto.img (mirror) and save it to “C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools”
2-Now open your command line and navigate it to “C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools” folder
3-Run the following command
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
4-When the bootloader screen shows up on your phone then wait a few seconds to make sure your phone is recognized by the computer then run the following commands
Code:
fastboot flash recovery cwm-5.0.2.7-presto.img
fastboot reboot
5-To access CWM, hold the volume down button while powering device on
6-To use CWM, Volume up and down will scroll up and down and Power button will select
FOR ICE CREAM SANDWICH
CWM & Root
UnRoot (Revert back to stock)
FOR GINGERBREAD May not work if you have updated to ICS. I have not tried. Let me know if you do try though
*You will need both Stock ROM and Stock Recovery to apply OTA update when/if they are released
**Restoring these will most likely wipe your data so be sure to backup first!!!
Restore stock ROM with CWM
1-Download one of the following zipped backup:
Presto-GRJ90_11282011.zip (mirror) (original firmware)
JUUS03122012.zip (mirror) (1st stock update)
JUUS06252012.zip (mirror) (2nd stock update, newest)
2-extract zip to the "/sdcard/external_sd/clockworkmod/backup/"*
3-If you have CWM installed on phone, boot into CWM and skip to step 7*
4-If you don't have CWM installed, Download cwm-5.0.2.7-presto.img (mirror) and save it to “C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools”
5-open your command line and navigate it to “C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools” folder
6-Run the following commands
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot boot cwm-5.0.2.7-presto.img
7-backup and restore > restore > select backup to restore > Yes – Restore
8-You may need to do a “wipe data/factory reset”, “wipe cache partition”, and Wipe Dalvik Cache” to get OTA updates that AT&T/Pantech push out.
9-reboot system now
Stock recovery
*Recovering to Stock ROM via CWM does not restore Stock recovery. Here is how to restore Stock Recovery.
1-Download recovery.img (mirror) and save it to “C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools”
2-Now open your command line and navigate it to “C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools” folder
3-Run the following command
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
4-When the bootloader screen shows up on your phone then wait a few seconds to make sure your phone is recognized by the computer then run the following commands
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot reboot
Alternative method for stock JUUS03122012 and Recovery:
1-Download PANTECH_PRESTO_BIN_JUUS03122012.pdl (mirror)
2-Download P9070_Download_Tool_v3.3.zip (mirror) and extract it
3-Boot phone into Emergency Download Mode - With device off, press and hold power + Volume Up + Volume Down
4-Execute P9070_Download.exe
5-Select “Open File” and select the PANTECH_PRESTO_BIN_JUUS03122012.pdl file
6-Select “Reload File”
7-Select Download
8-Just select the default location for the XML log file
*I had to do this twice as it failed the first time and the second time it was successfull
FOR ICE CREAM SANDWICH
Burst's Upgrade to ICS (mirror)
Customization
Burst's Upgrade to ICS (mirror)
ROMs
Gizmolord
CM9 ROM - Still a lot not working on it but it does boot which is awesome. Looks like we should thank jznomoney for building this ROM and whoever leaked this ROM. *Install via CWM using the "Install zip from storage" option. May want to do a full wipe and a dalvik wipe before booting into it.
MODs
[MOD] HULU Flash Hack - Flashex - Thanks NoSudo
[MOD] Pantech Burst - Native Hotspot/Tethering Enabled (Root) - Thanks lost_
[APK] Seeder entropy generator to provide significant lag reduction
Customizing
UOT Kitchen: You will need framework-res.apk and SystemUI.apk from your phone
Check for Stock Updates more than once a day
Settings > Manage Applications > All > AT&T software update > Clear data > OK
Go back to Settings > AT&T software update > Back > AT&T software update > Check for update
Partition List for the Burst - Thanks to Davepmer
mmcblk0p1 /firmware
mmcblk0p8 /boot
mmcblk0p13 /system
mmcblk0p14 /data
mmcblk0p15 /persist
mmcblk0p16 /cache
mmcblk0p17 /tombstones
mmcblk0p18 /recovery
mmcblk0p19 /etc/firmware/misc_mdm
mmcblk0p27 /mnt/sdcard
mmcblk1p1 /mnt/sdcard/external_sd
Cool Apps
Sony Panaramic Beta Cam app (verfied works with Pantech Burst because I've been playing with it making cubicle views all day )
Holo Launcher (for those who want the ICS launcher now!)
Burst Related Links
Pantech Burst Love, Anyone? Anyone?
Pantech Burst Essentials (You are here now)
Pantech Burst Port in Progress
Cyanogen-presto
FYI guys the JUUS03122012.zip file seems to be corrupt-there's no way to open it as a zip (I tried with 7-zip as well as windows explorer on multiple downloads). Does anybody have a working version of this file since Pantech isn't pushing it out?
tekdemon said:
FYI guys the JUUS03122012.zip file seems to be corrupt-there's no way to open it as a zip (I tried with 7-zip as well as windows explorer on multiple downloads). Does anybody have a working version of this file since Pantech isn't pushing it out?
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I re-uploaded it. Give it a try now.
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kagedws6 said:
Presto-GRJ90_11282011.zip is corrupt
Found this on Jcase's profile. its 200+mb and the file dropbox had was only 160mb
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OK, that is fixed now. I uploaded all the files through a web browser and that way seems to corrupt the files. I uploaded all the files through the drop box client on my computer now so they should all be working.
I also cleaned up the unrooting section and added the cwm backup for the latest update that was pushed out.
marcusmarcus said:
OK, that is fixed now. I uploaded all the files through a web browser and that way seems to corrupt the files. I uploaded all the files through the drop box client on my computer now so they should all be working.
I also cleaned up the unrooting section and added the cwm backup for the latest update that was pushed out.
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I went ahead and pointed the similar consolidated thread I started to this one because yours is done way cleaner and its more up to date
Is it possible to root the latest room JUUS06252012 with PrestoRoot.img ?
tangbunna said:
Is it possible to root the latest room JUUS06252012 with PrestoRoot.img ?
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yes. after you root you will need to reboot once more for it to show the correct kernel version.
Shared with Rootzwiki hoping to drum up some more support for our phone
kagedws6 said:
Shared with Rootzwiki hoping to drum up some more support for our phone
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Great! The more places we can get information posted, the more interest we can hopefully get for this phone. I pretty much stick to XDA. If anyone else knows any other sites, feel free to quote these instructions or link to these ones.
I noticed that the cm9 file under the ROMS link was updated 4 days ago, any major changes yo those version? Also, thank you to all who is making this possible.
marcusmarcus said:
Root phone
1-Download prestoroot.img and save it to “C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools”
2-Now open your command line and navigate it to “C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools” folder
3-Run the following command
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
4-When the bootloader screen shows up on your phone then wait a few seconds to make sure your phone is recognized by the computer then run the following command
Code:
fastboot boot prestoroot.img
5-After phone reboots itself, shut the phone down and turn it back on again.
6-When the phone boots up this time, download Superuser from Google Play
Install ClockWorkMod
1-Download cwm-5.0.2.7-presto.img and save it to “C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools”
2-Now open your command line and navigate it to “C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools” folder
3-Run the following command
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
4-When the bootloader screen shows up on your phone then wait a few seconds to make sure your phone is recognized by the computer then run the following commands
Code:
fastboot flash recovery cwm-5.0.2.7-presto.img
fastboot reboot
5-To access CWM, hold the volume down button while powering device on
6-To use CWM, Volume up and down will scroll up and down and Power button will select
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5-After phone reboots itself, shut the phone down and turn it back on again.
Since people are already in the command line you might as well just place a command for "adb reboot" here.
Great job with this post by the way. Just a suggestion for people new to all of this. Not to mention, the more they work from the command line the more they will become comfortable with it.
Just a warning. By flashing a full PDL file you are risking to brick your device in case something goes wrong, as PDL file flashes bootloader and radio.
Use it only if nothing else works.
Got native HotSpot enabled.
Related
So, I am probably getting a new eris tomorrow,s othat means I could root my phone which got me thinking, could someone make a tutorial on how to load a custom ROM (with a mac) on to my eris
This is ripped from Ivan's tutorial with OS X steps added.
Index:
I: Gaining root: an unlocked hboot
II: Prerequisites: Tools to flash
III: Flashing a rooted/modded recovery
IV: Flashing a custom ROM (rooted version of leaked 2.1 ROM)
I: Gaining root
An unlocked hboot will allows us to flash in a modified IMG ROM signed with test keys as supposed to requiring an official ROM from HTC. This will open us to be able to flash a modified recovery.
1. Download this file: PB00IMG.zip (md5: 63eacc5ede3b179f95dc22d8ef585f94)
2. Place PB00IMG.zip onto the root directory of your sdcard.
3. Power down your phone.
4. Hold Volume Down while you Power On. This should bring you to a screen saying "HBOOT" and some other stuff. Wait for it to load the image, and it will say Push Activate. Push the trackball button to continue. The process will take around 5-10 minutes. The first time your phone boots up it will take a lot longer than normal.
II: Prerequisites - Android SDK - These instructions are for Windows XP. You must adapt them to your version of Windows.
First we must install the Android SDK as it has the tools we need for both this walkthrough as well as to make your life in the Android world easier.
1. Visit the Android SDK site.
2. Visit the Java site and download the latest Java JDK.
3. Extract the Android SDK zip file into your root folder.
4. Go to the Tools folder and double click on android.
5. Click on Settings and check the box to force HTTP instead of HTTPS.
6. Choose to download the newest sdk platform (ver. 7 I believe).
7. Enable your phone's USB debugging mode: Settings > Applications > Development > check USB Debugging
8. Connect your phone via USB to your Mac.
III: Flashing a Custom Recovery
Flashing a custom recovery will make your life easier when flashing ROMs in the future.
1. Download this file: Recovery.zip
2. Extract file contents to your \tools\ directory of your Android SDK.
3. Open up terminal and go to your tools directory, and execute these commands:
* cd [location of your tools folder... drag and drop it]
* adb shell mount -o rw,remount /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
* adb push recovery.img /sdcard
* adb push flash_image /system/bin
* adb shell chmod 755 /system/bin/flash_image
* adb shell flash_image recovery /sdcard/recovery.img
4. Success! You now have a recovery partition installed on your phone. You can access it by running "adb shell reboot recovery" or by powering off your phone, holding "Volume Up + Power On"
IV: Flashing a custom ROM
1. Download the Rooted 2.1 v0.8T2 zip file.
2. Copy the WHOLE zip file to the root directory of your SD card. (You can enable USB-MS enable from your shiny new recovery to mount your phone as a USB Mass Storage device.)
3. Choose Wipe. Choose data/factory Reset (In the stock ROM, the dalvik is stored in the data and you don't have an EXT partition... yet.)
4. Choose Flash zip from sdcard. Find the eris_0_3.zip file.
5. Wait until it shows as complete and choose reboot system now.
I did this from memory, so forgive me if it's not 100%.
Its basically the same thing for mac, if not easier since you don't have to worry about drivers.
Just download the sdk for mac, and then when doing commands just add "./" before them like
./adb shell
http://www.thefuzz4.net/home/AndroidPhones/Eris/HowToRootYourHTCEris.aspx
^^ that has some information about how to do it on mac.
Just remember for mac you don't have to worry about drivers.
Thanks stopxstart will definitely try when I get my new eris
## All credit given to sanix from gfan forum ##
=======================NOTICE=================================
All your current settings and apps will be gone after flashing a ROOT rom, only the content within Internal SD will be kept, so backup somewhere first.
If you must keep your current apps and settings.. read post #12
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You need a Linux environment to do the following... (read #2 if you know windows only)
1. First of All, download the latest ROM from Huawei official site..
http://www.huaweidevice.com/worldwide/technicaIndex.do?method=gotoProductSupport&productId=3779&tb=0
2. Unzip it, you'll have a folder "dload"
3. Extract the file" system.img.ext4" from the Update.zip
4. Copy the "system.img.ext4" into your Linux Environment..
5. mount the image file like these...
#mkdir /mnt/tmp
#mount -o loop system.img.ext4 /mnt/tmp
6. put the "superuser" binary into the path /mnt/tmp/xbin
#cp su /mnt/tmp/xbin
7. Assgin the correct permission to the su binary
#chmod 6755 /mnt/tmp/xbin/su
8. Unmount the path and copy the system.img.ext4 into the original Update.zip
#umount /mnt/tmp
9. Put the "dload" folder into the root directory of a Micro-SD
10. Power Up your mediapad, when it vibrates, press and hold Volume Down until you see the Android icon, and it will try to flash the new ROM.
11. After everything is done, Look for Super User from Market, you'll see.
Huawei MediaPad Root, skipping Linux Steps..
The whole thread is here... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=19931693
=======================NOTICE=================================
All your current settings and apps will be gone after flashing a ROOT rom, only the content within Internal SD will be kept, so backup somewhere first.
If you must keep your current apps and settings.. read post #12
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1. Download the latest ROM from Huawei official site..
http://www.huaweidevice.com/worldwid...ctId=3779&tb=0
2. Download a "system.img.ext4" file which already contain the su binary
OLD: http://www.multiupload.com/0WPLQILCGH (114.73MB) (from ROM dated 26 Nov 2011)
NEW: http://www.multiupload.com/OV7QJ27TGT (118.26MB) (from ROM dated 9 JAN 2012 )
!!! ALL I did to these files was putting the su binary, nothing else I have modify.
!!! If you still feel unsafe, just follow how I did in post #1 by yourself
3. Replace the "system.img.ext4" file in update.zip from Huawei with the one you downloaded in step 2.
4. Copy the "dload" folder into the root directionary of the micro-SD
the folder should contain "unlmt.cfg" and "update.zip"
5. Power off your mediapad, insert the micro-SD then Power ON again.
6. Follow the screen, when it finish.. remove the micro-SD
7. Look for the SuperUser app from android market, DONE.
You have the latest ROM with root now.
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Alternate TRICKY METHOD:
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Flashing only the "system.img.ext4" into your mediapad directly via fastboot would kept your current DATA and Apps untouched.
NOT recommended for production, as Huawei updates things other than the system, so flashing only the "system.img.ext4" may lose those updates !
BUT this method could give you a chance to make a backup via titanium before flashing the new ROM completely.
To activate fastboot mode of mediapad..
1. Power OFF, and connect your mediapad to your Computer with USB cable.
2. Power ON the mediapad with Volume Up button pressed and hold until your computer sense it. (install the correct driver..)
3. Put all fastboot files(attached below as zip) and the "system.img.ext4" in the same folder.
4. Open up a DOS promp, go to the path you have those files and type...
fastboot flash system system.img.ext4
5. Check your mediapad, when it done reboot your mediapad.. DONE
If you found this thread useful, please click Thanks..
although I do not know what's the use of thanks meter
With root access, do you know if it causes any problems to uninstall some bloatware (i.e, blockbuster app, Lets Golf 2, Blio, Qello, etc)?
Also, are there any ROMs available for the Springboard/mediapad?
some tips:
1) some distribution of linux may have "read-only filesystem" problem when cp su to mounted system.img.ext4. try it on older linux kernel distribution.
fedora16,ubuntu 11,mint 12.. have this problem.but fedora13,mint 10 is ok.
squide said:
The whole thread is here... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=19931693
For lazy guys..
Here's the product of all the linux steps...
http://www.multiupload.com/0WPLQILCGH (114.73MB)
(I was using the official ROM dated 26 November..
and Put the su binary Together the superuser app into the system directory.
nothing else I have done to the ROM..)
Flash the system.img.ext4 into your mediapad directly via fastboot
to activate the fastboot mode of mediapad..
1. Connect your mediapad to your Computer with USB cable
2. Power up the mediapad with Volume Up button press and hold until your computer sense it and install the correct driver for it.
3. Direct flash your mediapad like this..
fastboot flash system.img.ext4
then, reboot your mediapad..
you'll have your current user apps un-touched, while you have the latest system. enjoy~!
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Hui, thank you very much for this. I think there's something missing in the command. Is it "fastboot flash system system.img.ext4"?
regards,
bitabones said:
Hui, thank you very much for this. I think there's something missing in the command. Is it "fastboot flash system system.img.ext4"?
regards,
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copy dload folder with update.zip(include system.img.ext4) to external sd card to update firmware is ok too.
ABout the rooting methrd in windows
Dear Sir -Thanks Meter 0
Im just a new comer for these kind android tablet... i buy huawei mediyapad and i need to root it,............ i canto understand windows steps and if you can plz Gide me step by step...
my e mail adders is [email protected]
plz im looking forward quick replay....
Rooting Media Pad - Windows
Hello,
I try to follow the guide using Windows, it doesnt work, can you double check and repost it, maybe if possible, with screen shot as well...
Thanks in advance, all the best...
I am new in rooting too and i was looking for some tutors on youtube but i didnt find anything.. so i please you dear sir can you help me how to root Mediapad s7 ? Step by step? My e-mail is [email protected] thx alot!
squide said:
For lazy guys..
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Please make SU image with 016 firmware
Thanks!
already done for c232b16
chk this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21277303&postcount=33
thanks to jipjoy
MediaPad root and keeping APPs and Settings
TRICKY METHOD to keep current Apps and Settings.
For important data, please copy it out of your mediapad before continues...
==========
How it works
==========
Flashing only the "system.img.ext4" would update your system path
and keeping your current apps and settings untouch.
Backup your apps and settings after you gain root access.
Flash again the whole root ROM after the backup.
Restore all stuffs after the 2nd Flash.
============
Steps to Follow
============
1a. Download a "system.img.ext4" file which already contain the su binary
OLD: http://www.multiupload.com/0WPLQILCGH (114.73MB) (from ROM dated 26 Nov 2011)
NEW: http://www.multiupload.com/OV7QJ27TGT (118.26MB) (from ROM dated 9 JAN 2012 )
OR
1b. Make your own "system.img.ext4" file like post #1 mentioned.
2. Activate fastboot mode of mediapad by
Power OFF, and connect your mediapad to your Computer with USB cable.
2. Power ON the mediapad with Volume Up button pressed and hold until your computer sense it. (install the correct driver..)
3. Put all fastboot files(attached below as zip) and the "system.img.ext4" in the same folder.
4. Open up a DOS promp, go to the path you have those files and type...
fastboot flash system system.img.ext4
5. Check your mediapad, when it done reboot your mediapad..
6. Install SuperUser app from market, install Titanium Backup.
7. Make full backup in titanium, all those backup files will be kept in Internal SD, which it will not be touched when flashing the 2nd time.
8. Download the latest ROM from Huawei official site..
http://www.huaweidevice.com/worldwide/technicaIndex.do?method=gotoProductSupport&productId=3779&tb=0
9. Replace the "system.img.ext4" file in update.zip from Huawei with the one you downloaded/made in step 1.
10. Copy the "dload" folder into the root directionary of the micro-SD
the folder should contain "unlmt.cfg" and "update.zip"
11. Power off your mediapad, insert the micro-SD then Power ON again.
12. Follow the screen, when it finish.. remove the micro-SD
13. Look for the SuperUser app and Titanium backup from android market again.
14. RESTORE everything from the Titanium backup
(!! make sure you have selected "RESTORE", not BACKUP, it's easy to mix up!!)
15. You have now the complete updated and rooted system together with your previous apps and settings.
I would appreciate you're patient enough to go through all these steps..
if you like this post, please click THANK YOU
although I still don't know what's the use for that thanks meter..
After checking the time stamp and file size of all files inside the ROM dated 21 JAN 2012
I confirm the ROM dated 21 JAN 2012 is identical to the ROM dated 9 JAN 2012
If you have already flashed the 9 JAN 2012, you're already using the latest version.
Directory where to copy dload looks like this? SD/root/dload.... ??? I have no root direcotry on my external micro sd card... so?
9945 said:
Directory where to copy dload looks like this? SD/root/dload.... ??? I have no root direcotry on my external micro sd card... so?
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i.e. the root directory of C drive is "C:\"
got that?
Does anyone know why Ubuntu 11 mounts the system.img.ext4 in a strange form of rw ? I've been over this again and again. I've run up Linux Mint 10 on usb and mounted it successfully but it makes no sense that Ubuntu does the same. There must be something odd with the newer linux kernel causing this problem but nobody seems to know why. It seems crazy to have to run up an old OS just to mess about with an ext4 filesystem.
Any ideas ????
Does it support *loop device* ???
9945 said:
Does it support *loop device* ???
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Yes of course
squide said:
TRICKY METHOD to keep current Apps and Settings.
For important data, please copy it out of your mediapad before continues...
==========
How it works
==========
Flashing only the "system.img.ext4" would update your system path
and keeping your current apps and settings untouch.
Backup your apps and settings after you gain root access.
Flash again the whole root ROM after the backup.
Restore all stuffs after the 2nd Flash.
============
Steps to Follow
============
1a. Download a "system.img.ext4" file which already contain the su binary
OLD: http://www.multiupload.com/0WPLQILCGH (114.73MB) (from ROM dated 26 Nov 2011)
NEW: http://www.multiupload.com/OV7QJ27TGT (118.26MB) (from ROM dated 9 JAN 2012 )
OR
1b. Make your own "system.img.ext4" file like post #1 mentioned.
2. Activate fastboot mode of mediapad by
Power OFF, and connect your mediapad to your Computer with USB cable.
2. Power ON the mediapad with Volume Up button pressed and hold until your computer sense it. (install the correct driver..)
3. Put all fastboot files(attached below as zip) and the "system.img.ext4" in the same folder.
4. Open up a DOS promp, go to the path you have those files and type...
fastboot flash system system.img.ext4
5. Check your mediapad, when it done reboot your mediapad..
6. Install SuperUser app from market, install Titanium Backup.
7. Make full backup in titanium, all those backup files will be kept in Internal SD, which it will not be touched when flashing the 2nd time.
8. Download the latest ROM from Huawei official site..
http://www.huaweidevice.com/worldwide/technicaIndex.do?method=gotoProductSupport&productId=3779&tb=0
9. Replace the "system.img.ext4" file in update.zip from Huawei with the one you downloaded/made in step 1.
10. Copy the "dload" folder into the root directionary of the micro-SD
the folder should contain "unlmt.cfg" and "update.zip"
11. Power off your mediapad, insert the micro-SD then Power ON again.
12. Follow the screen, when it finish.. remove the micro-SD
13. Look for the SuperUser app and Titanium backup from android market again.
14. RESTORE everything from the Titanium backup
(!! make sure you have selected "RESTORE", not BACKUP, it's easy to mix up!!)
15. You have now the complete updated and rooted system together with your previous apps and settings.
I would appreciate you're patient enough to go through all these steps..
if you like this post, please click THANK YOU
although I still don't know what's the use for that thanks meter..
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Thanks for this great tutorial.
Followed your instruction`s step by step and it work.
I can't press the "thank you" button yet.
Thanks again.
Sent from my HUAWEI MediaPad using xda premium
Golok said:
already done for c232b16
chk this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21277303&postcount=33
thanks to jipjoy
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Hi everyone
The link is not working anymore.
The multiupload link neither.
Cheers
Pato
I am very new to the android world, seeing as I am a recent iOS convert. However, I am still struggling with all the terminology and technicalities of android and require assistance (perhaps a lot! :cyclops.
I have managed to root my G2 (VERIZON MODEL) but am stuck there. I do not know how to install CWM or TWRP, nor install any custom ROMs like CM or Gummy.
So will anyone be kind enough to guide me through the process? Thank you.
P.S.
I have searched through the threads in this forum regarding installing custom ROMs and am still confused.
from this thread here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2449670
first download twrp for your device, http://techerrata.com/file/twrp2/g2vzw/openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.3-g2vzw.zip
plug the phone to the computer, make sure u have usb debugging on in developer settings of phone
since you are already rooted, place that file recovery img to the IOROOT folder.
once done, rename the recovery file to recovery.img
one done, CONTROL + SHIFT + RIGHT CLICK, OPEN COMMAND PROMPT HERE
then type this
adb push recovery.img /data/local/tmp/recovery.img
adb shell
(IF YOU DONT SEE A # prompt on your phone, type su in the command prompt to get it then allow it on phone. once thats done then contine onto next step blow.)
cd /data/local/tmp
dd if=/data/local/tmp/recovery.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/recovery
exit
adb reboot recovery
once its complet just reboot the phone and you should have twrp installed!
once twrp is installed, you can dl the verizon version of paranoid android here
http://downloads.codefi.re/houstonn/kitkat/G2/PA/vs980/pa_g2-4.0-ALPHA-20131205-vs980.zip
and
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23252070760973599
dl the file, drag the files to the phone, dont place into any folder though.
to install, go to the ioroot folder again, control shift right click open prompt again, type adb reboot recovery
phone should reboot to recovery, go to settings, then select USE RM-F instead of formatting, then go to wipe, advance, select dalvik cache, system, data, and cache. IMPORTANT DO NOT SELECT INTERNAL STORAGE!!!
then swipe to wipe
then go to install then install the paranoid android download first, once its installed, hit the back button on the botom right, then install the GAPPS, then reboot the device your done.
Or you could just download the recovery.img that u choose, and flash it using the app called "Flashify". Easiest way by far and works perfectly for me everytime, using both TWRP and CWM whenever I need.
Once you have that done, installing a ROM such as GUMMY is fairly simple since it usually has the instructions right there in the OP of the thread. Pretty straightforward.
expertzero1 said:
from this thread here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2449670
first download twrp for your device, http://techerrata.com/file/twrp2/g2vzw/openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.3-g2vzw.zip
plug the phone to the computer, make sure u have usb debugging on in developer settings of phone
since you are already rooted, place that file recovery img to the IOROOT folder.
once done, rename the recovery file to recovery.img
one done, CONTROL + SHIFT + RIGHT CLICK, OPEN COMMAND PROMPT HERE
then type this
adb push recovery.img /data/local/tmp/recovery.img
adb shell
(IF YOU DONT SEE A # prompt on your phone, type su in the command prompt to get it then allow it on phone. once thats done then contine onto next step blow.)
cd /data/local/tmp
dd if=/data/local/tmp/recovery.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/recovery
exit
adb reboot recovery
once its complet just reboot the phone and you should have twrp installed!
once twrp is installed, you can dl the verizon version of paranoid android here
http://downloads.codefi.re/houstonn/kitkat/G2/PA/vs980/pa_g2-4.0-ALPHA-20131205-vs980.zip
and
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23252070760973599
dl the file, drag the files to the phone, dont place into any folder though.
to install, go to the ioroot folder again, control shift right click open prompt again, type adb reboot recovery
phone should reboot to recovery, go to settings, then select USE RM-F instead of formatting, then go to wipe, advance, select dalvik cache, system, data, and cache. IMPORTANT DO NOT SELECT INTERNAL STORAGE!!!
then swipe to wipe
then go to install then install the paranoid android download first, once its installed, hit the back button on the botom right, then install the GAPPS, then reboot the device your done.
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So I take it that I put the "ioroot10" file into my phone over the USB, then extract the files of the TWRP file, then place the extracted TWRP file inside of the ioroot10 file? Also, I did the control+shift+right click, but there is not OPEN COMMAND PROMPT option. Sorry for all the questions..
dlee96 said:
So I take it that I put the "ioroot10" file into my phone over the USB, then extract the files of the TWRP file, then place the extracted TWRP file inside of the ioroot10 file? Also, I did the control+shift+right click, but there is not OPEN COMMAND PROMPT option. Sorry for all the questions..
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no, you place the recovery.img to the ioroot10 folder, ioroot10 stays on your computer.
control + shift + right click = open command window here
Just use flashify its free n so much easier
the definition of open: “mkdir android ; cd android ; repo init -u git:// android.git.kernel.org/platform/manifest.git ; repo sync ; make" gansta mic drop
Hi Guys,
I'm hoping someone can help me here with unbricking my daughters Nabi 2 tablet.
The long story short is that I've tried to update to the latest OTA with TWRP 2.3.3.0 (Nabi 1.9.37) and gapps installed in the past (in order to have google play services).
After downloading the OTA and successfull file verification it booted into TWRP mode and this is when things went wrong...
As I wasn't sure about how to even leave the TWRP mode I have hit few things by accident (I think one of them asked me if I want to wipe my ROM and I said YES + when I was after that trying to reboot the tablet it gave me a warning saying something like "you have no OS installed - are you sure to reboot?).
Now, of course due to my stupid actions it doesn't work - stuck on Nabi boot logo and when I try to pres Volume+ and Power together it gives me the screen with 4 options to choose from (Boot Normally, Fastboot Protocol, Recovery Kernel, Forced Recovery) but I still can't select/move the highlighted item. All what I'm able to do now is to power it off by holding the power button pressed for couple seconds.
Based on your experience here - is there anything that can be done or is it a "real brick" and we need to buy something new for her?
Thank you for any suggestions.
Hi,
I managed to boot into TWRP somehow...
Could someone please direct me how I can re-flash it with a Nabi 2 UK OS (and where I can source the file from if possible at all)?
Cheers,
T1000
termostat1000 said:
Hi,
I managed to boot into TWRP somehow...
Could someone please direct me how I can re-flash it with a Nabi 2 UK OS (and where I can source the file from if possible at all)?
Cheers,
T1000
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Try sections 9 and 10. http://forum.xda-developers.com/nabi-2/general/nabi-information-t3229119
Hi,
Using NabiLab I managed to load stock 1.9.37 through TWRP.
At the moment tablet will start, let me through the initial setup wizard and go into normal mode from when it was new (no Google services available).
When I try to install gapps (TWRP mode) using NabiLab it goes into endless boot loop showing just a splash screen of the screen lock and reloads again.
I tried also bringing it more to factory condition but it is not recognised in NabiLab when android is fully booted (even though PC can see it). I tried different drivers but without too much luck. When in TWRP mode it comes up as Alcatel ADB Device and when adroid is booted it comes up as a storage device rather than ADB.
I feel I'm pretty close but I need just a hint how to solve it finally without bricking it for real...
Cheers
T
termostat1000 said:
Hi,
Using NabiLab I managed to load stock 1.9.37 through TWRP.
At the moment tablet will start, let me through the initial setup wizard and go into normal mode from when it was new (no Google services available).
When I try to install gapps (TWRP mode) using NabiLab it goes into endless boot loop showing just a splash screen of the screen lock and reloads again.
I tried also bringing it more to factory condition but it is not recognised in NabiLab when android is fully booted (even though PC can see it). I tried different drivers but without too much luck. When in TWRP mode it comes up as Alcatel ADB Device and when adroid is booted it comes up as a storage device rather than ADB.
I feel I'm pretty close but I need just a hint how to solve it finally without bricking it for real...
Cheers
T
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Pretty hard to brick a Nabi2.
Why did you choose 1.9.37? Isn't the latest 2.3.2 and already has Gapps?
When in Android do you have ADB turned on in Developer options?
Is this the procedure you used?
a) Download the ROM for your device in section 10
b) Boot to TWRP (see above for instructions)
c) Do a backup of just the boot partition in TWRP.
- Click Restore tab
- Just check "boot" and nothing else.
- Swipe to Backup
d) Eject the external SD from the tablet and place in the computer
- Note: You should unmount the card from the mount tab in TWRP before ejecting it. (Uncheck the box next to external SD)
e) Connect the SD card to you computer
f) On the SD card navigate to the folder TWRP/BACKUPS/XXXX. XXX is a serial number unique to your Nabi.
g) Make a new folder and call in whatever you want. So it should now look like TWRP/BACKUPS/XXX/yourfolder
h) Unzip the ROM file you downloaded in to the "yourfolder" you created above. The files should look like ext4.system.win, emmc.boot.win, ext.addon.win, etc. Inside the the "yourfolder" directory.
i) Download the bootloader zip for your device from section 10
j) Copy it to the external SD in a location you will remember. This will be for the bootloader update.
k) Eject the SD card from your computer (safely eject it)
l) Install SD card in Nabi
- After inserted in tablet go to TWRP mount tab and check the box to mount the SD card
m) Go to restore tab, and find the backup under the "yourfolder" you made and unzipped the files to.
n) You should be able to select boot, system, and addon and skip the others.
o) If everything restores then go to TWRP install tab, find the bootloader.zip you downloaded and install it.
p) Reboot
Code:
[U][B]Nabi2 Original United Kingdom (NABI-NV7A-UK)[/B][/U]
Version 2.3.2[URL="https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982087011751"] Download[/URL]
ROM Mirror[URL="http://www.nabtabhacks.com/downloads/232UKstock.zip"] Download[/URL]
Bootloader [URL="https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982087013995"] Download[/URL]
aicjofs said:
Pretty hard to brick a Nabi2.
Why did you choose 1.9.37? Isn't the latest 2.3.2 and already has Gapps?
When in Android do you have ADB turned on in Developer options?
Is this the procedure you used?
a) Download the ROM for your device in section 10
b) Boot to TWRP (see above for instructions)
c) Do a backup of just the boot partition in TWRP.
- Click Restore tab
- Just check "boot" and nothing else.
- Swipe to Backup
d) Eject the external SD from the tablet and place in the computer
- Note: You should unmount the card from the mount tab in TWRP before ejecting it. (Uncheck the box next to external SD)
e) Connect the SD card to you computer
f) On the SD card navigate to the folder TWRP/BACKUPS/XXXX. XXX is a serial number unique to your Nabi.
g) Make a new folder and call in whatever you want. So it should now look like TWRP/BACKUPS/XXX/yourfolder
h) Unzip the ROM file you downloaded in to the "yourfolder" you created above. The files should look like ext4.system.win, emmc.boot.win, ext.addon.win, etc. Inside the the "yourfolder" directory.
i) Download the bootloader zip for your device from section 10
j) Copy it to the external SD in a location you will remember. This will be for the bootloader update.
k) Eject the SD card from your computer (safely eject it)
l) Install SD card in Nabi
- After inserted in tablet go to TWRP mount tab and check the box to mount the SD card
m) Go to restore tab, and find the backup under the "yourfolder" you made and unzipped the files to.
n) You should be able to select boot, system, and addon and skip the others.
o) If everything restores then go to TWRP install tab, find the bootloader.zip you downloaded and install it.
p) Reboot
Code:
[U][B]Nabi2 Original United Kingdom (NABI-NV7A-UK)[/B][/U]
Version 2.3.2[URL="https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982087011751"] Download[/URL]
ROM Mirror[URL="http://www.nabtabhacks.com/downloads/232UKstock.zip"] Download[/URL]
Bootloader [URL="https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982087013995"] Download[/URL]
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Hi aicjofs,
I followed the steps above except step c which I haven't done.
So it looked good with the NabiLab built in 1.9.37 and it seemed to load fine with my TWRP 2.3.3.0 but it was hgoing into this endless boot loop after trying to install gapps. BTW I went for 1.9.37 as it came with NabiLab and turned right.
After your reply I've donwloaded the 232UK stock rom and bootloader. Copied both onto SD card - at that stage it would let me do a restore directly from the SD card so I've copied the 232UK rom into internal memory. Restore process went OK and at the end I've installed its dedicated bootloader...
Right now the situation is that I can only boot into TWRP but restore doesn't show any available roms (both internal or external memory) even though there is backup folder on the SD card.
What worries me the most is when I go to advanced / file manager / sdcard (internal memory) in TWRP mode it doesn't show any files or folders there. When I try to dipslpay tablet information in NabiLab it shows the external SD card properties properly (capacity/free space) but on the internal memory it says "Size df:KB Free can'tKB used find".
Does it mean it has wiped all the internal memory down to zero? Would this be the reason for recovery no being able to identify the roms on external SD card too?
Looking at the log in TWRP mode it is filled with entries like
E:Unable to mount '/data'
E:Unable to mount '/cache'
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/last_install
E:Can't open (No such file or directory)
What a pain is this thing, honestly...
termostat1000 said:
Hi aicjofs,
I followed the steps above except step c which I haven't done.
So it looked good with the NabiLab built in 1.9.37 and it seemed to load fine with my TWRP 2.3.3.0 but it was hgoing into this endless boot loop after trying to install gapps. BTW I went for 1.9.37 as it came with NabiLab and turned right.
After your reply I've donwloaded the 232UK stock rom and bootloader. Copied both onto SD card - at that stage it would let me do a restore directly from the SD card so I've copied the 232UK rom into internal memory. Restore process went OK and at the end I've installed its dedicated bootloader...
Right now the situation is that I can only boot into TWRP but restore doesn't show any available roms (both internal or external memory) even though there is backup folder on the SD card.
What worries me the most is when I go to advanced / file manager / sdcard (internal memory) in TWRP mode it doesn't show any files or folders there. When I try to dipslpay tablet information in NabiLab it shows the external SD card properties properly (capacity/free space) but on the internal memory it says "Size df:KB Free can'tKB used find".
Does it mean it has wiped all the internal memory down to zero? Would this be the reason for recovery no being able to identify the roms on external SD card too?
Looking at the log in TWRP mode it is filled with entries like
E:Unable to mount '/data'
E:Unable to mount '/cache'
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/last_install
E:Can't open (No such file or directory)
What a pain is this thing, honestly...
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My fault. I forgot to tell you once you update the bootloader you need to use TWRP for Jellybean, you are still using TWRP for Ice Cream Sandwich .
Code:
[B][U]Nabi2 Original (NABI-NV7A)[/U][/B]
Ice Cream Sandwich TWRP 2.6.3[URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2586828&d=1392743412"] Download[/URL]
Jellybean TWRP 2.8.5[URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3211498&d=1426404068"] Download[/URL]
KitKat TWRP 2.8.7[URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3473994&d=1442276115"] Download[/URL]
Discussion Thread [URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2074501"]Link[/URL]
At that point you can try to restore the 2.3.2 ROM again. Or try the 2.2 ROM http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50341726&postcount=85
aicjofs said:
My fault. I forgot to tell you once you update the bootloader you need to use TWRP for Jellybean, you are still using TWRP for Ice Cream Sandwich .
Code:
[B][U]Nabi2 Original (NABI-NV7A)[/U][/B]
Ice Cream Sandwich TWRP 2.6.3[URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2586828&d=1392743412"] Download[/URL]
Jellybean TWRP 2.8.5[URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3211498&d=1426404068"] Download[/URL]
KitKat TWRP 2.8.7[URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3473994&d=1442276115"] Download[/URL]
Discussion Thread [URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2074501"]Link[/URL]
At that point you can try to restore the 2.3.2 ROM again. Or try the 2.2 ROM http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50341726&postcount=85
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Forgive me please but I'm not entirely sure how to load this TWRP 2.8.5 for JellyBean on it with TWRP 2.3.3.0 in place..
Cheers
termostat1000 said:
Forgive me please but I'm not entirely sure how to load this TWRP 2.8.5 for JellyBean on it with TWRP 2.3.3.0 in place..
Cheers
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You will need to use fastboot to load it. If you have a nabilab folder it already has fastboot available. So using the procedure below you couldn't download the ZIP file I linked in post above. Extract the from the zip the recovery.img or twrp-recovery.img and put it in the nabilab folder. (Im puling the procedure from http://forum.xda-developers.com/nabi-2/general/nabi-information-t3229119 )
1) To load TWRP we will be in the fastboot operational mode(see section 3)
Device powered off:
-Depending on device press and hold the power and vol - keys OR power and vol + key. Some will boot straight to recovery, and others will come to the "bootloader" screen. We want the bootloader.
-To enter fastboot use vol+ and vol- to highlight and select fastboot protocol. (Device will need to be plugged in to computer and fastboot driver installed before the screen will change)
Device powered on:
-Use ADB and execute from the command line:
Code:
adb reboot-bootloader
2) USB plugged in and Fastboot/Bootoader Driver loaded(see section 4) verify with windows device manager if needed.
3) Download the TWRP zip file for your device from TWRP list below(see section 8)
4) Extract the file to the location your are running your command prompt(see section 6)
-The file will be called twrp-recovery.img or recovery.img
5) Depending on the name of the file in step 4, load TWRP by typing at the command prompt:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
or
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp-recovery.img
aicjofs said:
You will need to use fastboot to load it. If you have a nabilab folder it already has fastboot available. So using the procedure below you couldn't download the ZIP file I linked in post above. Extract the from the zip the recovery.img or twrp-recovery.img and put it in the nabilab folder. (Im puling the procedure from http://forum.xda-developers.com/nabi-2/general/nabi-information-t3229119 )
1) To load TWRP we will be in the fastboot operational mode(see section 3)
Device powered off:
-Depending on device press and hold the power and vol - keys OR power and vol + key. Some will boot straight to recovery, and others will come to the "bootloader" screen. We want the bootloader.
-To enter fastboot use vol+ and vol- to highlight and select fastboot protocol. (Device will need to be plugged in to computer and fastboot driver installed before the screen will change)
Device powered on:
-Use ADB and execute from the command line:
Code:
adb reboot-bootloader
2) USB plugged in and Fastboot/Bootoader Driver loaded(see section 4) verify with windows device manager if needed.
3) Download the TWRP zip file for your device from TWRP list below(see section 8)
4) Extract the file to the location your are running your command prompt(see section 6)
-The file will be called twrp-recovery.img or recovery.img
5) Depending on the name of the file in step 4, load TWRP by typing at the command prompt:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
or
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp-recovery.img
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Hi,
Thank you very much for your help but it clearly looks that this is way beyond my knowledge on how to use all of these fastboot, command, adb and so on...
I regret I ever touched the thing at all.
So there is absolutely no easy way - command line is a must from where I am right now?
termostat1000 said:
Hi,
Thank you very much for your help but it clearly looks that this is way beyond my knowledge on how to use all of these fastboot, command, adb and so on...
I regret I ever touched the thing at all.
So there is absolutely no easy way - command line is a must from where I am right now?
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Its not a must but easiest to try and walk you through. Which version of Nabilab are you using? You could move some files around and still use Nabilab. Up to you which way to go forward. I'll try and help.
aicjofs said:
Its not a must but easiest to try and walk you through. Which version of Nabilab are you using? You could move some files around and still use Nabilab. Up to you which way to go forward. I'll try and help.
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Hi,
I'm not so much afraid of copy/paste for cmd... the biggest fear is that I don't know anything about ADB, fasboot etc. So when your instruction in previous post says use ADB and I purely don't know what it means.
I think if the option is there I'd like to ask if you could help with restoring it with Nabilab.
Thanks a million for your help!
T
termostat1000 said:
Hi,
I'm not so much afraid of copy/paste for cmd... the biggest fear is that I don't know anything about ADB, fasboot etc. So when your instruction in previous post says use ADB and I purely don't know what it means.
I think if the option is there I'd like to ask if you could help with restoring it with Nabilab.
Thanks a million for your help!
T
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Which version of Nabilab are you using? Is it the commandline version. Black window, where you have to use keyboard to make selections?
aicjofs said:
Which version of Nabilab are you using? Is it the commandline version. Black window, where you have to use keyboard to make selections?
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Hi,
I'm using Nabilab ver 2 - black windows with keyboard made selections.
termostat1000 said:
Hi,
I'm using Nabilab ver 2 - black windows with keyboard made selections.
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Find the Nabilab folder on your computer. Open the "recovery" folder. Then open the "stock" folder. Inside it there is recovery.img file. Rename it to recoverystock.img.
You downloaded the twrp-recovery-JBNV7AUS.zip from a few posts back. Extract the twrp-recovery.img file and put it in the stock folder. Now rename the twrp-recovery.img file to recovery.img.
Now boot the tablet to TWRP recovery(the one that isn't working) and run Nabilab. Select 4 Install recoveries. Then 4 instal stock recovery. Then reboot in to recovery and see if you have the 2.8.5 recovery
aicjofs said:
Find the Nabilab folder on your computer. Open the "recovery" folder. Then open the "stock" folder. Inside it there is recovery.img file. Rename it to recoverystock.img.
You downloaded the twrp-recovery-JBNV7AUS.zip from a few posts back. Extract the twrp-recovery.img file and put it in the stock folder. Now rename the twrp-recovery.img file to recovery.img.
Now boot the tablet to TWRP recovery(the one that isn't working) and run Nabilab. Select 4 Install recoveries. Then 4 instal stock recovery. Then reboot in to recovery and see if you have the 2.8.5 recovery
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Great!
Your trick worked fine and now I can see TWRP 2.8.5.0 and I have problems with drivers - keeps failing to recognize the tablet.
I'll work on the driver issue or is there something I should know about it with TWRP 2.8.5.0 lodaed?
What is my next step from here as Android is still stuck on Nabi logo (no motion) and I'm afraid to do anything in case I create even bigger mess than I already have
I also noticed when I try to shut it down from inside TWRP it asks me a question if I want to root the tablet (Install super SU) - is it something I should do and at what stage?
Thanks!
T
termostat1000 said:
Great!
Your trick worked fine and now I can see TWRP 2.8.5.0 and I have problems with drivers - keeps failing to recognize the tablet.
I'll work on the driver issue or is there something I should know about it with TWRP 2.8.5.0 lodaed?
What is my next step from here as Android is still stuck on Nabi logo (no motion) and I'm afraid to do anything in case I create even bigger mess than I already have
I also noticed when I try to shut it down from inside TWRP it asks me a question if I want to root the tablet (Install super SU) - is it something I should do and at what stage?
Thanks!
T
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If you can see the files again now with the correct TWRP. You can try to restore the 2.3.2 ROM again. Or maybe try the procedure from post #5 with the 2.2 ROM I linked to in post #7. You don't have to do the bootloader install anymore so skip that step. Installing root doesn't matter, you can choose to install or not.
aicjofs said:
If you can see the files again now with the correct TWRP. You can try to restore the 2.3.2 ROM again. Or maybe try the procedure from post #5 with the 2.2 ROM I linked to in post #7. You don't have to do the bootloader install anymore so skip that step. Installing root doesn't matter, you can choose to install or not.
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You're a STAR!
All happy working as new with 232UK ROM and bootloader loaded with your instructions.
I'd never get this sorted without your specialized help.
If I only could I'd send you something just to say Thank You...
T - Happy Dad of Amelia
termostat1000 said:
You're a STAR!
All happy working as new with 232UK ROM and bootloader loaded with your instructions.
I'd never get this sorted without your specialized help.
If I only could I'd send you something just to say Thank You...
T - Happy Dad of Amelia
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Your thanks is enough Glad we got it sorted and a happy kid!
Alright, so I screwed up my watch a few days ago and it ended up not getting past the splash screen and going straight to recovery. Thanks to @z0mghii, I was able to get a TWRP backup of the system, boot, and data. I replaced this backup with my own so none of his data (if possible) could be taken advantage of. However, after flashing it, I was still unable to boot up. Here are the steps I took in order to get everything back to working order. Keep in mind this is for WREN, the small version. Some steps may be unnecessary.
1. Boot to TWRP
2. Go to advanced wipe
3. Wipe everything
4. Go to the link below and download the TWRP Backup
5. Create a backup of a small partition (like boot) on your watch to create the folder.
6. Plug watch into PC while in TWRP
7. Go to the watch's internal storage
8. Go to the TWRP folder
9. Go to the subfolder
10. Paste the downloaded backup folder into this folder, this should be with the one you created earlier
11. Restore this backup on your watch, be sure to check all the boxes
12. Reboot to the bootloader
13. Install ADB if you haven't already, I recommend the 15 second one
14. While the watch is in the bootloader and it is plugged in, type the following commands
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase misc
fastboot reboot
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B_HUnwYIrFskUW10UDZ0dXdHQzg (You might have to download each item and put them in a folder instead, unless I'm oblivious to something, sorry )
After this, your watch should boot up, then power back down, then boot back up again. This will be followed up by the boot animation and go to the welcome screen.
If any of you guys could provide me with the latest stock rom version TWRP backup or a stock recovery.img, it would be greatly appreciated. (Unless June patch is the latest). The recovery would be great no matter what. Getting the stock recovery can be done by typing the following commands into the command prompt on a PC. Hopefully they work. It should be copied onto the /sdcard.
Via adb shell (make sure ADB debugging is on in developer options, then type adb shell in CMD on PC) type: cat/proc/mtd and press enter
You will see which is recovery partition and then type: dd if=/dev/mtd/mtd1 of=/sdcard/recovery.img (note that mtd1 you must replace with number which is recovery partition)
I hope I helped somebody with this. Again, huge thanks to @z0mghii for making this possible. I'm sorry for bad formatting.
I'm really new to this. I'm also by no means a developer/hardcore android person. These commands were all taken from google. I take 0 responsibility for your device being ruined. This is just what worked for me.
Reserved
HOLY CRAP IT WORKED!! You just don't know how much this means to me, words can't express!
cland216 said:
HOLY CRAP IT WORKED!! You just don't know how much this means to me, words can't express!
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Hell yeah. Glad I could help somebody! I've been wanting to give back to the wonderful XDA community for a while as a long time lurker. Also, I'm hoping to get a newer version of the stock rom and a stock recovery.img so you can go back to 100% factory stock for an OTA. I'm pretty proud of myself (being noobish) figuring this out.
Thanks a lot!! My watch was kept in a drawer because it was useless and it has now returned to life, I just have a problem restoring the recovery, the command to locate the recovery folder do not work me, have any idea how located the recovery folder?
klaudio_tv said:
Thanks a lot!! My watch was kept in a drawer because it was useless and it has now returned to life, I just have a problem restoring the recovery, the command to locate the recovery folder do not work me, have any idea how located the recovery folder?
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Are you referring to "extracting" the recovery img? You only need to do it if you're running the stock recovery.
If so, I think I have screwed the command. Make sure you're in adb shell (in recovery on the watch) and then type "cat /proc/mtd" (with the space in front of cat) without the quotes in order to locate the recovery partition.
You will see which is recovery partition and then type: dd if=/dev/mtd/mtd1 of=/sdcard/recovery.img (note that mtd1 you must replace with number which is recovery partition)
Hopefully this works
Hi, my watch now works well, but I was not able to install updates, when I try to install updates from the watch, watch reboots and go to TWRP recovery. Anyone knows how install the updates?
klaudio_tv said:
Hi, my watch now works well, but I was not able to install updates, when I try to install updates from the watch, watch reboots and go to TWRP recovery. Anyone knows how install the updates?
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Since the OP helped me, here's my chance to give back..
By no means do I know what hell I'm doing, but I know enough to be dangerous. If you're ready to live dangerously, follow these steps (which worked for me):
1. Go into TWRP on the watch and connect it usb to your computer. Using TWRP file manager, copy the update.zip from CACHE to sdcard\Download.
2. On the computer, browse to Zenwatch internal memory Downloads folder and copy the update.zip file to your computer.
3. Unzip the file on your computer using 7zip.
4. Navigate to \META-INF\com\google\android\ and look for updater-script.
5. Edit updater-script in Notepad++.
6. Delete the lines starting with getprop. This turned out to be lines 2 thru 5.
7. Delete the lines starting with apply_patch_check. This turned out to be lines 10 thru 176
8. Save changes to updater-script then in Windows Explorer highlight all of the files and folders that you unzipped, right-click them and click on 7zip --> Add to update.zip
9. Copy the new update.zip to the Zenwatch internal memory, Downloads folder, overwriting the original update.zip
10. Flash the update.zip file with TWRP.
11. Reboot TWRP to Bootloader.
12. On your computer, goto adb folder where you have fastboot files, and using command prompt type:
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase misc
fastboot reboot
These steps worked as I was stuck on the June 1, 2016 Android security patch on my Wren Zenwatch. These steps helped me get to the September 1, 2016 security patch.
I managed to update my watch to the September 1 security patch using Cland216's method. But I am unable to update further using the method above. Does anyone have any info on how to update further? Or has any zip files to flash?
If we could get someone to upload the watches stock recovery that would solve all issues.....Why has noone done this for this model yet?
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I'm unable to create a backup file
5. Create a backup of a small partition (like boot) on your watch to create the folder.
6. Plug watch into PC while in TWRP
TWRP :
Could not mount /data
When I try to mount /data , I unable to /data
HOLY ****
Dude.. Let me just say...
YOU ARE THE ****ING ABSOLUTE BEST.
I am now going to make a backup, and save it to my computer, google drive, dropbox, icloud, and every other ****in place I can to make sure this never happens again. Thank you!!!!
Nicholas6706 said:
Alright, so I screwed up my watch a few days ago and it ended up not getting past the splash screen and going straight to recovery. Thanks to @z0mghii, I was able to get a TWRP backup of the system, boot, and data. I replaced this backup with my own so none of his data (if possible) could be taken advantage of. However, after flashing it, I was still unable to boot up. Here are the steps I took in order to get everything back to working order. Keep in mind this is for WREN, the small version. Some steps may be unnecessary.
1. Boot to TWRP
2. Go to advanced wipe
3. Wipe everything
4. Go to the link below and download the TWRP Backup
5. Create a backup of a small partition (like boot) on your watch to create the folder.
6. Plug watch into PC while in TWRP
7. Go to the watch's internal storage
8. Go to the TWRP folder
9. Go to the subfolder
10. Paste the downloaded backup folder into this folder, this should be with the one you created earlier
11. Restore this backup on your watch, be sure to check all the boxes
12. Reboot to the bootloader
13. Install ADB if you haven't already, I recommend the 15 second one
14. While the watch is in the bootloader and it is plugged in, type the following commands
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase misc
fastboot reboot
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B_HUnwYIrFskUW10UDZ0dXdHQzg (You might have to download each item and put them in a folder instead, unless I'm oblivious to something, sorry )
After this, your watch should boot up, then power back down, then boot back up again. This will be followed up by the boot animation and go to the welcome screen.
If any of you guys could provide me with the latest stock rom version TWRP backup or a stock recovery.img, it would be greatly appreciated. (Unless June patch is the latest). The recovery would be great no matter what. Getting the stock recovery can be done by typing the following commands into the command prompt on a PC. Hopefully they work. It should be copied onto the /sdcard.
Via adb shell (make sure ADB debugging is on in developer options, then type adb shell in CMD on PC) type: cat/proc/mtd and press enter
You will see which is recovery partition and then type: dd if=/dev/mtd/mtd1 of=/sdcard/recovery.img (note that mtd1 you must replace with number which is recovery partition)
I hope I helped somebody with this. Again, huge thanks to @z0mghii for making this possible. I'm sorry for bad formatting.
I'm really new to this. I'm also by no means a developer/hardcore android person. These commands were all taken from google. I take 0 responsibility for your device being ruined. This is just what worked for me.
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I spoke just a bit too soon, now it is hanging on that animation with the 4 dots. Any suggestions?
NEVERMIND, I AM UP AND RUNNING!! WOOHOOOO