[Q] Editing firmware update file version info - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Howdy.
Quick question: Where in the .pkg update package is the information on the build and the version of the update? I sort of screwed up my tablet, I can boot into stock recovery but not much more. ADB won't work, and AFAIK nobody knows how to enter fastboot mode on this thing. Hence, I figured that the only way to reinstall the ROM is to trick recovery into installing an update package that's already installed.
The tablet is Fujitsu STYLISTIC M532.
Cheers,
-odd

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Try this possibly will help:
1. Open the encrypted firmware file in the program Hex Editor Neo
2. Mark the first 13 bytes.
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3. Operations >> Bitwise XOR
4. In the resulting window, select as shown in the picture, click OK.
5. After this step, you will see what is the version of the firmware.
6. Change to a newer version and do the step 3 again.
7. Save the file and try flash it.
Or simply to change the required bytes in any hex editor (I think from the pictures you will understand)
I apologize for my English, I hope you understand me.

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Thanks, I'll try that when I get home

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Holy inverse nipple batman it actually worked! You just saved me two hundred euros in repairs. I owe you big time, mate. Thanks!

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Ist es möglich diese fertige Datei zum Download zu bekommen, ich bin mir nicht sicher ob ich es richtig gemacht habe, da ich immer noch kein Update machen kann und gelange immer wieder auf diesen Recovery Modus, wieso hab ich gestern das Update gemacht, was ich heute nirgendwo finden kann. Danke.
Heute hab ich es mal auf Deutsch übersetzt und bin mir nicht sicher ob es funktioniert hat:
Nach dem starten Unfortunality OTACustumisation has stopped?
Danach Costomizing, please wait ...bis jetzt steht es da, wie lange dauert es?

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Madonna62 said:
Ist es möglich diese fertige Datei zum Download zu bekommen, ich bin mir nicht sicher ob ich es richtig gemacht habe, da ich immer noch kein Update machen kann und gelange immer wieder auf diesen Recovery Modus, wieso hab ich gestern das Update gemacht, was ich heute nirgendwo finden kann. Danke.
Heute hab ich es mal auf Deutsch übersetzt und bin mir nicht sicher ob es funktioniert hat:
Nach dem starten Unfortunality OTACustumisation has stopped?
Danach Costomizing, please wait ...bis jetzt steht es da, wie lange dauert es?
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English please !

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I need now the "update_cv_FFFFF.pkg" , please.

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Madonna62 said:
I need now the "update_cv_FFFFF.pkg" , please.
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This? --> http://support.ts.fujitsu.com/content/UpdateM532emea.asp?back=true&lng=COM
Beware that there are different .pkg, you need to go to Settings -> About tablet -> Build number and write here all of it, or else you can brick the tablet.

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I have the CHAGALLF08705.pkg but not the update_cv_FFFFF.pkg, who can I find that? My english is not good.
Copy the file "update_cv_FFFFF.pkg" to the root directory of the MicroSD-Card.
Copy the file of the software image CHAGALLF08705 .pkg to the root directory of the MicroSD-Card.

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Madonna62 said:
I have the CHAGALLF08705.pkg but not the update_cv_FFFFF.pkg, who can I find that? My english is not good.
Copy the file "update_cv_FFFFF.pkg" to the root directory of the MicroSD-Card.
Copy the file of the software image CHAGALLF08705 .pkg to the root directory of the MicroSD-Card.
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yes, the CHAGALLF08705.pkg is the file to update the tablet. HOWEVER, YOU MUST UPDATE THE CORRECT FILE FOR THE TABLET!!!
THERE ARE 3 REGIONS OF THE GLOBE, YOU NEED TO GO TO Settings -> About tablet -> Build number AND PASTE HERE THE BUILD NUMBER!!
I cannot be responsible if you brick/damage your tablet.

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it's not possible to install the CHAGALLF08705 firmware:
recovery
install ...
install sdcard
Finding update package
E: Version check not allow update
E: Cant decrypt /data/sideload/package.zip
Installation aborted.

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Madonna62 said:
it's not possible to install the CHAGALLF08705 firmware:
recovery
install ...
install sdcard
Finding update package
E: Version check not allow update
E: Cant decrypt /data/sideload/package.zip
Installation aborted.
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Have you tried the instructions from PaulMos82 in the previous page? You need to change the version in HEX from CHAGALLF08705 to CHAGALLF08805..

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I think my tablet is bricked:
When I restart the tablet I have:
Unfortunately, OtaCustomization has stopped
Customizing, please wait ...
Recovery System
I have testet it but the same:
install sdcard
Finding update package
E: Version check not allow update
E: Cant decrypt /data/sideload/package.zip
Installation aborted.

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I say again:
1) you need to hex edit the .pkg file (following the instructions on the 1rst post), and increasing the version number.
or...
2) I will make a .pkg file just for you. Since I could not help you to fish, here's the fish: http://rapidshare.com/files/458196214/CHAGALLF08805.pkg
good luck

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Thanks, but I have the same problem:
install sdcard
Finding update package
E: Version check not allow update
E: Cant decrypt /data/sideload/package.zip
Installation aborted.
one question I have
Download the required software package via the following web link:
http://docs.ts.fujitsu.com/dl.aspx?id=a8d8bdc9-59d0-4342-9810-809b095f8882
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but I can' download this software
1. Note: Performing the flash procedure will delete all data on the STYLISTIC M532!
2. Download the ZIP file mentioned on the previous page and extract its contents to a directory on your hard disk.
3. Download the software image of the desired SKU from http://support.ts.fujitsu.com/Download/:
6. Copy the file "update_cv_FFFFF.pkg" to the root directory of the MicroSD-Card.
7. Copy the file of the software image of the desired SKU (e.g. "CHAGALLF06005.pkg") to the root directory of the MicroSD-Card.
17. Use the Volume Up/Down keys to go to update_cv_FFFFF.pkg and the Power Button to select it.
18. After the Flash procedure you will see the Recovery menu again.
19. Now it is possible to flash the software image of the desired SKU.
I need this file update_cv_FFFFF.pkg to tested it, my last chance.
What is worksorder from Fujitsu?

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try this file: --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=36191640&postcount=168

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Maybe that helps -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=36593939&postcount=182

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PaulMos82 said:
Try this possibly will help:
1. Open the encrypted firmware file in the program Hex Editor Neo
2. Mark the first 13 bytes.
3. Operations >> Bitwise XOR
4. In the resulting window, select as shown in the picture, click OK.
5. After this step, you will see what is the version of the firmware.
6. Change to a newer version and do the step 3 again.
7. Save the file and try flash it.
Or simply to change the required bytes in any hex editor (I think from the pictures you will understand)
I apologize for my English, I hope you understand me.
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Hello! I'm new in this forum. I've just registered to ask for your help. Hope you can give it me and thanks in advance. I'm quite desperate now.
I think I had the same problem of the user above. I have upgraded to the newer firmware without success and the tablet only reboots in the recovery mode. I had the factory firmware installed (and I don't know which it was). Now if I try to install the new firmware I only get the "installation aborted" message after a few seconds. What should I do? Do I have to edit the new firmware such as it seems newer to the system? What number of the firmware should I enter? I'm trying to install CHAGALLF14405.pkg
EDIT: I've managed to re-install again the same pkg by editing it. The installation ends (as the first time without any error message) but android always boots into recovery mode. What should I do? Should I use an older image? I have a European model (I don't know it this information is enough).
Impatiently waiting for your reply...
mg

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mrgelo said:
Hello! I'm new in this forum. I've just registered to ask for your help. Hope you can give it me and thanks in advance. I'm quite desperate now.
I think I had the same problem of the user above. I have upgraded to the newer firmware without success and the tablet only reboots in the recovery mode. I had the factory firmware installed (and I don't know which it was). Now if I try to install the new firmware I only get the "installation aborted" message after a few seconds. What should I do? Do I have to edit the new firmware such as it seems newer to the system? What number of the firmware should I enter? I'm trying to install CHAGALLF14405.pkg
EDIT: I've managed to re-install again the same pkg by editing it. The installation ends (as the first time without any error message) but android always boots into recovery mode. What should I do? Should I use an older image? I have a European model (I don't know it this information is enough).
Impatiently waiting for your reply...
mg
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I'm getting the same "Installation Aborted" twice after Installing SDCARD. How did you get rid of it, my Firmware Version is CHAGALLFFFFFF. Does the filename has to reflect the same version as the one inputed in the Hex Editor?

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choliz said:
I'm getting the same "Installation Aborted" twice after Installing SDCARD. How did you get rid of it, my Firmware Version is CHAGALLFFFFFF. Does the filename has to reflect the same version as the one inputed in the Hex Editor?
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Maybe it has to reflect it (that was my idea): in fact I have changed the file name according to the change I've made to the firmware. I didn't get the "Installation Aborted" message but although the installation finished without any error, my devide doesn't work and loop in recovery.
So give it a try and install it again, nothing to lose....
I'm really disappointed with FS, they release some firmware that it's actually not working, and I had an unrooted machine. I'd like to have an older version of a working firmware (european version). Where can I download it? May someone share it?