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Hello Everyone,
I badly need help on my Huawei Honor U8860 phone. I have recently updated it from 2.3.6 to 4.03 over WIFI and the update went smoothly. So now here is what my phone have:
Kernel Version: 3.0.8-perf-00059-g3a757a2 [email protected] #1
Build Number: U8860IV100R001C00B923SP01
I have not rooted the phone at this time. It was working fine until 2 days ago when I started getting messages on the screen like:
"Unfortunately, 2D Home has stopped"
"Unfortunately, Google Play has stopped"
"Unfortunately, Contacts has stopped"
"Unfortunately, Settings has stopped"
"Unfortunately, Google Play Music has stopped"
"Unfortunately, Browser has stopped"
And so on, and so forth. It seems that all apps and processes have stopped when I try to use them so I literally can't use the phone. I went through several threads here just trying to restore my phone back to a
working state. I tried to do the following in order but without success:
1.) Factory data reset / erase everything - the phone boots to the recovery menu then it formats the /Data, /Cache and /HWUserData then it reboots. After reboot, the phone is back to where it was before the factory data reset with everything in it including downloaded apps.
2.) Manually uninstalled all downloaded apps. Removed screen lock (just to see if phone behavior changes). Then rebooted the phone but after reboot, all the apps are still installed and the screen lock is back as well.
3.) I tried to Force Update with the following official ROMs: B886, B919 and B923 but I always get the message "Update failed" during the update process.
4.) I downloaded the file "recovery-u8860-en.img" so I can replace the "recovery.img" file . Rebooted the phone w/ the pink screen and connected it to my PC but there is no USB mass storage device mounted.
5.) Finally, I tried to root the phone. I enabled USB debugging. I installed the ADB drivers then I downloaded the U8860 root tools and rootexplorer.apk. When I ran the "root-me.cmd", it tried to copy some files to the phone but it failed. The error was "read-only file system".
So it seems that the problem is because of the "read-only filesystem". I does not permit/allow any changes made to the phone. Can you help me restore my phone?
Please.. Can somebody help me on this?
Thanks, clint2rose
clint2rose said:
Please.. Can somebody help me on this?
Thanks, clint2rose
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I still did not find any solution for my problem. I read from this thread that all ICS versions can be downgraded.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1552038&page=232
Is there a way to downgrade from B923 to B919? I think this will solve the problem I'm facing.
clint2rose said:
I still did not find any solution for my problem. I read from this thread that all ICS versions can be downgraded.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1552038&page=232
Is there a way to downgrade from B923 to B919? I think this will solve the problem I'm facing.
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try to back-up some of the data form the partitions that are full on your phone and delete them, maybe afterwards the stock-rom-flashing procedure will work again.
kaefert said:
try to back-up some of the data form the partitions that are full on your phone and delete them, maybe afterwards the stock-rom-flashing procedure will work again.
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thanks for the reply. it did not work. I even formatted the internal SD. Re-run the firmware update but it failed. when i boot the phone, all the contents of the internal SD remains intact. any other suggestion?
I can remember there was some talk of "downgrade patches" to flash before official ROMs if downgrades failed
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=36819830&postcount=2312
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=36117718&postcount=2228
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=35376103&postcount=2104
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34105274&postcount=1865
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32996711&highlight=patch#post32996711
working download linka (just tested them) -->
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4MkDBK_iI-gWEoyaWpEekRXT00/edit
http://www.huaweidevice.com/cn/downloadCenter.do?method=toDownloadFile&flay=software&softid=NDE5Nzg=
kaefert said:
I can remember there was some talk of "downgrade patches" to flash before official ROMs if downgrades failed
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=36819830&postcount=2312
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=36117718&postcount=2228
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=35376103&postcount=2104
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34105274&postcount=1865
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32996711&highlight=patch#post32996711
working download linka (just tested them) -->
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4MkDBK_iI-gWEoyaWpEekRXT00/edit
http://www.huaweidevice.com/cn/downloadCenter.do?method=toDownloadFile&flay=software&softid=NDE5Nzg=
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I downloaded the files from both links. Can you tell me how to flash my current ROM? Because when I tried to use the file like a regular ROM (I created dload folder then put UPDATE.APP in the folder, then ran firmware update.. the update failed)..
clint2rose said:
I downloaded the files from both links. Can you tell me how to flash my current ROM? Because when I tried to use the file like a regular ROM (I created dload folder then put UPDATE.APP in the folder, then ran firmware update.. the update failed)..
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what do you mean by flashing your current ROM? Just like any other stock ROM put the dload folder on the sd-card and start the update procedure either from the settings menu or via the boot-key-combination.
Yes the way you discribed is the correct one for flashing those patches, If those patches also don't work, I'm out of ideas, sorry.
kaefert said:
what do you mean by flashing your current ROM? Just like any other stock ROM put the dload folder on the sd-card and start the update procedure either from the settings menu or via the boot-key-combination.
Yes the way you discribed is the correct one for flashing those patches, If those patches also don't work, I'm out of ideas, sorry.
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Thank you once more for your time. Most of the thread I read regarding these patches often used the phrase" you have to flash the current version of your ROM using the patch"...
And yes I created dload folder, place the UPDATE.APP and put it on the sdcard. I turned off the phone and removed the battery. Then I pressed vol+ vol- and power on/off button. The firmware update went to about 70% installing before displaying update failed.
I guess I will have to bring my phone to a repair center. My only problem is that there is no Huawei service center at my place (I reside here in Saudi Arabia). I got the phone as a free device on a broadband package and the warranty is already expired. I'm a little worried to take the phone to the small mobile repair shops as they might screw up the phone even more. Huawei is not a popular device here unlike iPhone, HTC and Samsung Galaxy.
As I understood that your device is rooted, you should get some custom ROM and try to install it.
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As I understood that your device is rooted, you should get some custom ROM and try to install it.
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No, my device is not rooted. I tried to root it but I get the message "failed to copy file: Read-only file system".
clint2rose said:
No, my device is not rooted. I tried to root it but I get the message "failed to copy file: Read-only file system".
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you don't need to be rooted, you only need to have a custom recovery deployed (which you can either do with root permissions, or by using the pink screen method, but some newer stock roms (you said your on 932 or something? last non-locked working is b919) this has been locked and the device will not boot if the kernel or the recovery image has been manipulated.
I think you will have to find some (huawei-certified!) repair-center, small do-it-all phone-shops probably won't be able to take care of this problem for you.. I'm sorry but I don't see any other solution
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you don't need to be rooted, you only need to have a custom recovery deployed (which you can either do with root permissions, or by using the pink screen method, but some newer stock roms (you said your on 932 or something? last non-locked working is b919) this has been locked and the device will not boot if the kernel or the recovery image has been manipulated.
I think you will have to find some (huawei-certified!) repair-center, small do-it-all phone-shops probably won't be able to take care of this problem for you.. I'm sorry but I don't see any other solution
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Ok. I will try to find a repair-center experienced in Huawei devices. I have one last question if you don't mind. Is it possible to erase everything on the phone? As in completely erase or reformat after which there will not be an operating system on the phone. I read in some threads that this is possible w/ custom recovery but I want to know if it is also possible for phones without the custom recovery. I'm hoping there might be some tool or something..
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Ok. I will try to find a repair-center experienced in Huawei devices. I have one last question if you don't mind. Is it possible to erase everything on the phone? As in completely erase or reformat after which there will not be an operating system on the phone. I read in some threads that this is possible w/ custom recovery but I want to know if it is also possible for phones without the custom recovery. I'm hoping there might be some tool or something..
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Have you find the solution yet? I have the same problem. Somehow my phone system is "locked". I can't install or uninstall app. Some google apps keep showing not responding. Everything changes i made, keep showing up after the phone rebooted.
This was happen a few days after I upgrade to ICS B932SP01 and rooted my phone (to remove original chinese apps).
Luckily i have friend in huawei indonesia. He gave my u8860 to the technical support. But the result was no good.
They try everything, even install my phone with the original GB and always failed.
The last suggestion is change the phone machine, which is as same as buy a new phone.
I really appreciate is someone can help me here...
Thanks
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Nikolay82 said:
Hello. I am fairly new to the XDA forums and I would like to say hello to everyone.
I am looking for someone to help me with the following problem.
I flashed CID to take in any RUU. I've tried many even the USA T-mobile. It worked but had problems using mobile data. Now I use stock european one where version is:1.32.401.17
RUU_HIMA_UHL_L50_SENSE70_HTC_Europe_1.32.401.17_Radio_01.01_U11440261_56.02.50306G_2_F_release_429340_signed_.exe
. I got this version through official RUU. Device is currently S-OFF rooted and has twrp on it.
But now problems are here. I am aware european models got the 5.1 OTA update and I do have it downloaded.
File Says:
OTA_HIMA_UHL_L51_SENSE70_MR_HTC_Europe_2.10.401.1-1.40.401.8_release_444119.zip
Now when I try to update OTA through twrp it doesnt let me. Says something about Err_message. That being said, sideload wont work either. Now my question is, how do I get the OTA to my device? Note; when checking for updates via settings in the phone it says no updates available, regardless of updated airing for a while now. Now i wonder if can update from :1.32.401.17 to 2.10.401.1 with OTA or do I need to update first to 1.40.401.8 (I have 1.40.401.8 flash file).
Please if someone can help me I would thankful. Thanks.
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OTAs can only be used with the stock recovery. I don't recommend doing a stock OTA if you have modded parts of the system. Better to flash a rom through TWRP. You might need to update the firmware as well.
Are you referring to 0PJAMIG*.zip file? in that case i have them plenty and one I need that matches my phone is like missing some files in the zip. Sadly, I can't post the link yet.
Let me explain this better please:
1. I do have RUUs,; RUU_HIMA_UHL_L50_SENSE70_HTC_Europe_1.32.401.17_Radio_01.01_U11440261_56.02.50306G_2_F_release_429340_signed_2_4
2. I do have 0PJAIMG Files as well: 0PJAIMG_HIMA_UHL_L50_SENSE70_HTC_Europe_1.32.401.8_Radio_01.01_U11440261_56.02.50306G_2_F_release_425571_signed_Hboot.zip
3. And I believe I have proper firmware and recoveries for said 0PJAIMG. I have every one of them downloaded for gradual update.
Problem is; I don't have the automatic RUU for version 1.32.401.8, the exe stuff. And I am having hard time installing the 0PJAIMG file on the phone because it gives errors and missing files inside from the looks.
File size of 0PJAIMG is 2gb but content withing the zip is barely 40mb but it says 2gb...
If I am able to get everything related with 1.32.401.8 I could most likely do the all process till latest update.
I am aware I can't post links but for this sake I would like to post it like this: tinyurl[dot]com/m9roms
Just replace "[dot]" with "."
moderator can remove the link however but I need urgent help. If someone can guide me what to I would appreciate it.
I'm in search of firmware for the S4 running 4.3 or 4.4. I haven't gotten this phone yet but verizon is selling it through Walmart on prepaid. I know the firmware isn't gonna be the same as if it was on contract verizon. I have the S3 right now and it's prepaid. Many argued that there wasn't a NF5 firmware but turns out there is and i used it many times to fix soft bricks on the S3 using Odin. So I'm pretty sure the prepaid side of the S4 will have different firmware then one on contract verizon would have. So that being said, does anyone have 4.3,4.4 or even 5.0 firmware they can share that will work with Odin? Not sure if the S4 got the 5.0 update. Just assuming it did. Any help is appreciated!
Anyone? Please?
If no one can then someone at least tell me how it direct me to where I can make a tar or md5 firmware out of adb pulls of the system an stuff?
bjf189 said:
If no one can then someone at least tell me how it direct me to where I can make a tar or md5 firmware out of adb pulls of the system an stuff?
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OK never mind. I need 5.0.1 firmware. Not 4.3 or 4.4. Any help would be great
I can't think of any reason as to why post paid firmware would be different than prepaid. You can use the phone for either.
And you're posting jn the wrong forum, which is probably why nobody is helping you. Because you didn't bother to read the rules before posting.
Try the general section or Android development section. Click the search button and type firmware. I'm sure you'll find it faster than it took you to make all these posts. Good luck
still no help
sob372 said:
I can't think of any reason as to why post paid firmware would be different than prepaid. You can use the phone for either.
And you're posting jn the wrong forum, which is probably why nobody is helping you. Because you didn't bother to read the rules before posting.
Try the general section or Android development section. Click the search button and type firmware. I'm sure you'll find it faster than it took you to make all these posts. Good luck
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still no help
I think what sob372 was saying is the hardware in the phone is the same as the contract so you can just follow the SCH-I545 stuff and it will work.
being that I just got this same phone S4 prepaid used I'll be playing with it to root it, install safestrap and probably downgrade it from Lollipop to Kitkat. So I'll let you know if you don't find more here by searching and I'm sure there are relevant posts if you dig around a bit.
BTW the S4 PP does have a SIM slot.
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BTW the S4 PP does have a SIM slot.
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It just seems really sketchy to do with the contract firmware. Like I get the feeling that if I flash the firmware from contract, I'll lose any cell phone service under prepaid. I just don't want to end up with a big paper weight. The modules could be different. With the S3 I had which was prepaid also. I used safestrap and superlite rom was the best one I got to work with the prepaid version. The system always kept crashing but it would load if I put it under stock an not a rom slot. I had to get the i535pp module to fix the Wi-Fi problem but if I had no service cause of the sim issue then I didn't want it. Also I'm not sure but I think there is no safe strap for the s4 running lollipop. I believe the forum said it would cause bootloops if you tried. Just like you need to deodex for xposed cause of the changes in art
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BTW the S4 PP does have a SIM slot.
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If you can confirm all is in working order with the contract firmware (can't remember what the build is) with the prepaid phone, I'll give it a go.
Update
A member already tried the OC1 postpaid firmware on the prepaid. They said all works but the camera and charging don't work. So that's out of the question
I been looking around on the net and best I've come up with is backing up the firmware. I tried using flash fire to get back ups of every partition. Then I used Odin package creator to try an make a firmware file to use with Odin but when I tried it out in Odin, it stopped at data so I took out my personal data then it stopped at something with number 3 at the end. Can't recall what it was. So if anyone can test more on this to have any luck. Maybe then we can get the firmware out to people in case sammobile decides not to or takes another year to release it
I've been trying a different approach to getting a copy of the OH7 firmware. I've been attempting to use Fiddler4 + the Verizon Wireless Software Upgrade Assistant tool that comes on my phone (Verizon Prepaid Galaxy S4 model SCHI-545KPP) to get a download link to the original rom file... I can't get the bloody link to download with Fiddler or an internet browser, as i get a 403 forbidden error. I'll keep trying, maybe I can find the downloaded file in my temp files while attempting to recover my phone? It will take some time but I'll keep trying.
*update* So I located where the Verizon Wireless Software Upgrade Assistant stores its files (compressed and extracted). The location is C:\Users\[username]\AppData\Roaming\Verizon_AR .
I unfortionally didn't figure this out until after I royally soft bricked my phone. Right now I have a OF1 recovery installed on the phone, and the assistant keeps trying to install the OF1 firmware (and it fails). If anyone could check that folder for the OH7 firmware, or post a backup of the OH7 recovery, you'd be doing me a huge favor. I think we'll have the OH7 firmware after this one way or another.
*edit* This is 100% confirmed now. C:\Users\[username]\AppData\Roaming\Verizon_AR\SCH-I545_I545VRUGOF1_FACTORY\decrypt produced a zip file that is 100% identical to the OF1 firmware zips out there. This decrypt subfolder didn't appear until after the file was completely downloaded, and the Software Repair Assistant had started to try and flash the rom. This data is deleted after the phone completes flashing (or fails to flash). If you select "delete" after this information is downloaded, the encypted rom file is deleted and you must start all over again.
If someone could check that folder who has used the Verizon Wireless Software Upgrade Assistant to recover their phone, using the tool on your phone again and you'll get the decrypt folder... if you zip/rar that folder, we'll finally have the backup files we can post somewhere.
the PP phone uses the same firmware as the normal one that guy that tried it
did something wrong
just flash the OF1 tar via odin and be done with it
TheXev said:
*update* So I located where the Verizon Wireless Software Upgrade Assistant stores its files (compressed and extracted). The location is C:\Users\[username]\AppData\Roaming\Verizon_AR .
I unfortionally didn't figure this out until after I royally soft bricked my phone. Right now I have a OF1 recovery installed on the phone, and the assistant keeps trying to install the OF1 firmware (and it fails). If anyone could check that folder for the OH7 firmware, or post a backup of the OH7 recovery, you'd be doing me a huge favor. I think we'll have the OH7 firmware after this one way or another.
*edit* This is 100% confirmed now. C:\Users\[username]\AppData\Roaming\Verizon_AR\SCH-I545_I545VRUGOF1_FACTORY\decrypt produced a zip file that is 100% identical to the OF1 firmware zips out there. This decrypt subfolder didn't appear until after the file was completely downloaded, and the Software Repair Assistant had started to try and flash the rom. This data is deleted after the phone completes flashing (or fails to flash). If you select "delete" after this information is downloaded, the encypted rom file is deleted and you must start all over again.
If someone could check that folder who has used the Verizon Wireless Software Upgrade Assistant to recover their phone, using the tool on your phone again and you'll get the decrypt folder... if you zip/rar that folder, we'll finally have the backup files we can post somewhere.
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I'm trying out your idea. If i can get the file them I'll upload it. If not, I'll still be able to at least send you a back up of the oh7 recovery. Mines all still stock. Id hate to get stuck with a paperweight until the correct firmware is released. That's why I'm careful lol. The firmware is downloading right now. It says it's a enc4 file though. Maybe just cause its downloading at the moment. I'll just wait an see an I'll let you know
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the PP phone uses the same firmware as the normal one that guy that tried it
did something wrong
just flash the OF1 tar via odin and be done with it
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A few people who used of1 on the pp version had issues. Not one came out with no issues far as i know. So I'd rather be safe then sorry. Not saying your incorrect but I'm just trying to play it safe and careful. Appreciate the input though
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I'm trying out your idea. If i can get the file them I'll upload it. If not, I'll still be able to at least send you a back up of the oh7 recovery. Mines all still stock. Id hate to get stuck with a paperweight until the correct firmware is released. That's why I'm careful lol. The firmware is downloading right now. It says it's a enc4 file though. Maybe just cause its downloading at the moment. I'll just wait an see an I'll let you know
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Yes, while it is downloading it will be a .enc4 file. Even after downloading it will stay like that, but when you got to actually flash the file, it will decrypt and the encrypted version will appear in that /decrypt folder.
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Yes, while it is downloading it will be a .enc4 file. Even after downloading it will stay like that, but when you got to actually flash the file, it will decrypt and the encrypted version will appear in that /decrypt folder.
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so im confused. do i need the encrypted or decrypted file for it to work with odin? i tried changing the file to zip format and open it with winrar after it downloaded in the software but it came up as an unknown archive or damaged. so im not sure what im doing wrong but ill keep trying
UPDATE: i have tried getting the file through verizons handy tool and i did get the decrypted folder along with the unzip folder during it was finishing up repairing my s4. i just copied the file from the decrypted folder and extracted it during the repair. so now im using odin 3.10.7 and testing it out now to see if it will flash successfully. if all goes well, i will make new thread with the firmware link inside it so users dont need to scroll through pages to find the link. first anyone know a good or popular upload storage i can use to upload the firmware to for others to use? i tried uploading onto here but i keep getting a connection timeout
UPDATE 2: ive got it! i made the firmware of OH7! finally. you can go ahead and head over to this thread TheXev. use it and youll be back to stock
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...nt/firmware-release-galaxy-s4-i545pp-t3365371
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so im confused. do i need the encrypted or decrypted file for it to work with odin? i tried changing the file to zip format and open it with winrar after it downloaded in the software but it came up as an unknown archive or damaged. so im not sure what im doing wrong but ill keep trying
UPDATE: i have tried getting the file through verizons handy tool and i did get the decrypted folder along with the unzip folder during it was finishing up repairing my s4. i just copied the file from the decrypted folder and extracted it during the repair. so now im using odin 3.10.7 and testing it out now to see if it will flash successfully. if all goes well, i will make new thread with the firmware link inside it so users dont need to scroll through pages to find the link. first anyone know a good or popular upload storage i can use to upload the firmware to for others to use? i tried uploading onto here but i keep getting a connection timeout
UPDATE 2: ive got it! i made the firmware of OH7! finally. you can go ahead and head over to this thread TheXev. use it and youll be back to stock
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...nt/firmware-release-galaxy-s4-i545pp-t3365371
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Thank you so much. I was close to taking this phone back and not getting another simply because I really need a phone to replace my S3 for tethering soon. But if you got the firmware, I can flash it back to working order, and hopefully get some deodexed roms (that way I can install Xposed framework). Thanks again!
Yes hi, I just got a new Huawei Mediapad M5, and I tried to purchase a code to unlock the bootloader, but they said the firmware on my tablet is too new, and that I would need to downgrade to a firmware from before July 2018 first. But I don't know how to do that, nor where to find the firmware.
I'm good with tablets so I'll be able to do it, but I need to know how to first. Thank you
Okay so quick update, my m5 is the CMR-W09. I downloaded the c432 version of it and unzipped everything, put in in the sd card root folder, and did the power/vol up/vol down button combo and it failed without even starting.
So I tried several other versions of the firmware that I found elsewhere. Trying things several different ways of doing with each one, and no matter what I tried, which was pretty much every version of the way to do this mentioned in the past two months on the bootloader guide thread, and every single one of them got the same failure message, so I seriously do not know what to do. Please help. What am I doing wrong?
Okay so thank you everyone for all the help you've provided, they said sarcastically. But after three days of trying about a hundred different methods, I have officially given up on trying to downgrade the firmware on my tablet.
I've tried so many different methods listed in the guide on this forum, and other methods I found elsewhere.
I tried multiple firmware versions, of both sht and cmr, and none of them have worked.
I've put the dload folder with everything unzipped inside it and that didn't work, I tried with the zips still zipped inside, nope. I tried the dload folder with nothing in it but the update.app file. That is the only time anything happened by the way. It gets to five percent, and then immediately fails, no matter how many times I try, or how many different firmware's I do said method with, it always fails at five percent.
I even spent 17 dollars to join Easy Firmware so I could get one of the firmware versions they had that I couldn't find anywhere else. And same thing.
So I don't know what it is, maybe the firmware that came preinstalled on my tablet is a newer version that doesn't allow downgrading anymore, that's the most likely thing I can think of anyway. But yeah, it ain't happening for me.
So unless anyone has any words of advice, or an idea on what might be going on, please close this thread for me, it's existence is now pointless.
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Okay so thank you everyone for all the help you've provided, they said sarcastically. But after three days of trying about a hundred different methods, I have officially given up on trying to downgrade the firmware on my tablet.
I've tried so many different methods listed in the guide on this forum, and other methods I found elsewhere.
I tried multiple firmware versions, of both sht and cmr, and none of them have worked.
I've put the dload folder with everything unzipped inside it and that didn't work, I tried with the zips still zipped inside, nope. I tried the dload folder with nothing in it but the update.app file. That is the only time anything happened by the way. It gets to five percent, and then immediately fails, no matter how many times I try, or how many different firmware's I do said method with, it always fails at five percent.
I even spent 17 dollars to join Easy Firmware so I could get one of the firmware versions they had that I couldn't find anywhere else. And same thing.
So I don't know what it is, maybe the firmware that came preinstalled on my tablet is a newer version that doesn't allow downgrading anymore, that's the most likely thing I can think of anyway. But yeah, it ain't happening for me.
So unless anyone has any words of advice, or an idea on what might be going on, please close this thread for me, it's existence is now pointless.
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Ive downgraded using the comments on this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/mediapad-m5/how-to/bootloader-unlock-guide-t3781275 and then ive unlocked the bootloader using dc unlocker, to know exacly how to downgrade, read all the comments especially the new of them, do not give it up
Seek and you will be found
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Ive downgraded using the comments on this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/mediapad-m5/how-to/bootloader-unlock-guide-t3781275 and then ive unlocked the bootloader using dc unlocker, to know exacly how to downgrade, read all the comments especially the new of them, do not give it up
Seek and you will be found
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That's the thing though. I have read through every comment in that thread, and tried every single method listed and not a single one works for me.
The furthest it ever gets is 5 percent and then it fails. So I really don't know what's going on with my tablet. I just won't let me downgrade it.
Do you think you can give me a quick play by play on how you did it?
ElsaReyes said:
That's the thing though. I have read through every comment in that thread, and tried every single method listed and not a single one works for me.
The furthest it ever gets is 5 percent and then it fails. So I really don't know what's going on with my tablet. I just won't let me downgrade it.
Do you think you can give me a quick play by play on how you did it?
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Keep in mind that you need to downgrade to the last version of yours(e. G. You are in the. 196 then you should downgrade to the. 195 and then.. 193 and not directly from. 196 to. 193
My device is CMR-W09C432 Which is MediaPad M5 10.8inch Only wifi EU version, ive downloaded the same firmware of my device (only full otas) which is called update.zip,
I unzipped it
Put it in the root of your sdcard in dload folder (first create a folder in your sdcard called dload, then put ONLY update.app inside dload folder)
It is going to be like this dload/Update.app
Reboot and press and hold volume buttons and power button at the same time
Thats it
Plz write to me if you need any further assistance, i will be glad to help you as i was at the same position as yours
THE MAXIMUM POWER said:
Keep in mind that you need to downgrade to the last version of yours(e. G. You are in the. 196 then you should downgrade to the. 195 and then.. 193 and not directly from. 196 to. 193
My device is CMR-W09C432 Which is MediaPad M5 10.8inch Only wifi EU version, ive downloaded the same firmware of my device (only full otas) which is called update.zip,
I unzipped it
Put it in the root of your sdcard in dload folder (first create a folder in your sdcard called dload, then put ONLY update.app inside dload folder)
It is going to be like this dload/Update.app
Reboot and press and hold volume buttons and power button at the same time
Thats it
Plz write to me if you need any further assistance, i will be glad to help you as i was at the same position as yours
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Okay thank you thank you thank you. I haven't yet tried this method as I just saw this message, but it's one I haven't seen before so I'm going to try it and hopefully it'll work. But just have one small question.
My M5 is the CMR-W09C567.
I'm in 190 right now, that's what my tab came as. But using Firmware Finder, the only ones I see before it are 175, 167, and 156. Are those the only ones that came before? Or should I actually be looking for versions like 189, 188 and so on? Just making sure I'm not misunderstanding anything.
ElsaReyes said:
Okay thank you thank you thank you. I haven't yet tried this method as I just saw this message, but it's one I haven't seen before so I'm going to try it and hopefully it'll work. But just have one small question.
My M5 is the CMR-W09C567.
I'm in 190 right now, that's what my tab came as. But using Firmware Finder, the only ones I see before it are 175, 167, and 156. Are those the only ones that came before? Or should I actually be looking for versions like 189, 188 and so on? Just making sure I'm not misunderstanding anything.
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Sorry for my late answer
First download the full ota mf version 175 as the first attachment shows
Second step is to download the update.zip (2 attachment)
Then unzip the update.zip file and copy paste the update.app inside dload folder at the root of your sdcard
hopefully this step is going to work, BUT BE AWARE THAT IF DOWNGRADE WAS SUCCESSFUL, YOU ARE GOING TO LOSE ALL YOUR DATAS SO MAKE A BACKUP BEFORE DOING IT
Then try to use dc unlocker after putting the usb settings to manufacture mode
THE MAXIMUM POWER said:
Sorry for my late answer
First download the full ota mf version 175 as the first attachment shows
Second step is to download the update.zip (2 attachment)
Then unzip the update.zip file and copy paste the update.app inside dload folder at the root of your sdcard
hopefully this step is going to work, BUT BE AWARE THAT IF DOWNGRADE WAS SUCCESSFUL, YOU ARE GOING TO LOSE ALL YOUR DATAS SO MAKE A BACKUP BEFORE DOING IT
Then try to use dc unlocker after putting the usb settings to manufacture mode
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Nah see, it still won't downgrade for me, it doesn't make any sense like I said.
I clicked the full ota version of 175 like you said, and on the page that came up, I clicked the word download, and of the three files that showed up, I choose to download just the update.zip
I unzipped the update.zip file and moved the update.app file into the dload folder on the root of my sd card.
And then I turned off my tablet, and held down the vol up, vol down, and power button all at the same time until the device booted into a screen that just had the EMUI logo.
Several phrases flashed by beneath it, before it said it was installing the update, but the update sticks at 5 percent, and after being stuck like that for several seconds, it just gives up and I'm left with the Software Install Failed screen once again.
I just don't get it. Do I need to have the SD Card formatted a certain way? Can there be no other files on it besides the dload folder and update file? Is there a setting I don't have turned on that I need on??
Small update, I just tried flashing an actual update instead of a downgrade, and the same exact thing happened.
I'm starting to think that I'm doing nothing wrong and in actuality it's a problem with my tablet.
ElsaReyes said:
Small update, I just tried flashing an actual update instead of a downgrade, and the same exact thing happened.
I'm starting to think that I'm doing nothing wrong and in actuality it's a problem with my tablet.
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There is another way to flash, which is should work, download all the 3 files (as the 2 attachment shows) and without unzipping any folder, put them instead of Update.app.
It is going to be like the first attachment (yours should read usa instead of eu)
This method should work
THE MAXIMUM POWER said:
There is another way to flash, which is should work, download all the 3 files (as the 2 attachment shows) and without unzipping any folder, put them instead of Update.app.
It is going to be like the first attachment (yours should read usa instead of eu)
This method should work
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Nope. Now it doesn't even start to install. It just immediately goes Software install failed the second the EMUI logo shows up.
I really think there just might be something very wrong with my tablet, cause something should have worked by now.
ElsaReyes said:
Nope. Now it doesn't even start to install. It just immediately goes Software install failed the second the EMUI logo shows up.
I really think there just might be something very wrong with my tablet, cause something should have worked by now.
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Ive heard about a method from TeamMT which allows you to downgrade even with a locked bootloader, keep in mind that you need to install ONLY the version of hisuite that is in the videos description
Take a look here https://youtu.be/xFCLpgGZEJM
If it did not work, try the dns method which is in FirmwareFinder app, you need to change your router dns in order to get the firmware through eRecovery
THE MAXIMUM POWER said:
Ive heard about a method from TeamMT which allows you to downgrade even with a locked bootloader, keep in mind that you need to install ONLY the version of hisuite that is in the videos description
Take a look here https://youtu.be/xFCLpgGZEJM
If it did not work, try the dns method which is in FirmwareFinder app, you need to change your router dns in order to get the firmware through eRecovery
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Okay I don't know what's going on here, but I downloaded that version of hisuite that it lists. And I followed the instructions on how to connect to it. And it connects, but then immediately disconnects. And then connects again and so on and so on. It just keeps connecting then disconnecting.
I really really really appreciate all the hell your giving me, it means more then you can know, but I'm really starting to believe that there is something wrong with my tablet. One of these methods should have worked by now right?
ElsaReyes said:
Okay I don't know what's going on here, but I downloaded that version of hisuite that it lists. And I followed the instructions on how to connect to it. And it connects, but then immediately disconnects. And then connects again and so on and so on. It just keeps connecting then disconnecting.
I really really really appreciate all the hell your giving me, it means more then you can know, but I'm really starting to believe that there is something wrong with my tablet. One of these methods should have worked by now right?
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I believe that there is not any kind of problems with your device, it is just you might missed something as all m5s are equals except the vendor which has nothing to do with failing downgrade operations.
Try the DNS method from Firmware finder and this should work as it send the choosed firmware to the eRecovery, for more infos choose (Get and update via eRecovery), this method is supposed to work with all EMUIs (3,4,5 and 8)
Write to me if it worked out
THE MAXIMUM POWER said:
I believe that there is not any kind of problems with your device, it is just you might missed something as all m5s are equals except the vendor which has nothing to do with failing downgrade operations.
Try the DNS method from Firmware finder and this should work as it send the choosed firmware to the eRecovery, for more infos choose (Get and update via eRecovery), this method is supposed to work with all EMUIs (3,4,5 and 8)
Write to me if it worked out
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Sorry but nope...
I changed the DNS number in the wifi settings to the one it gives. And still when I start into eRecovery, the only update it offers is the latest and not the one I choose...
ElsaReyes said:
Sorry but nope...
I changed the DNS number in the wifi settings to the one it gives. And still when I start into eRecovery, the only update it offers is the latest and not the one I choose...
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Sorry, i do not have any more infos about this specific situation all i can do is to advice you to reread through the unlock bootloader thread (the one ive sent you before) as i used some advices in the comments section which helped me to do a successful downgrade in order to unlock the bootloader
Try again and again and do not give it up?
THE MAXIMUM POWER said:
Sorry, i do not have any more infos about this specific situation all i can do is to advice you to reread through the unlock bootloader thread (the one ive sent you before) as i used some advices in the comments section which helped me to do a successful downgrade in order to unlock the bootloader
Try again and again and do not give it up
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Thanks for all your help. But honestly I think it'd be best if I just gave up. I don't want to, but clearly the universe does not want me downgrading this stupid thing.. lol
And as I said, already read through that entire thread and followed every bit of advice in it.
ElsaReyes said:
Thanks for all your help. But honestly I think it'd be best if I just gave up. I don't want to, but clearly the universe does not want me downgrading this stupid thing.. lol
And as I said, already read through that entire thread and followed every bit of advice in it.
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Through trial and errors you should be able to do it, try rebranding your device to the European version through funkyhuawei
THE MAXIMUM POWER said:
Through trial and errors you should be able to do it, try rebranding your device to the European version through funkyhuawei
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Just wasted 44 dollars on a pass for the funkyhuawei site and it won't let me rebrand without first being unlocked.
Unlocking my tablet is why I want to downgrade.
Yeah I'm done. I really appreciate all your help, I really do, But I've now spent over 60 dollars trying to get this thing downgraded only to fail every single time, so I'm done.
I got a notification about a new software update, but no matter how much I try, the installation fails.
Is this normal, since I'm rooted? Or am I missing something?
I've rebooted a bunch of times but I still get a "Couldn't install system update" notification.
If I go to the settings, it says "Couldn't update" with "Installation problem" in red letters.
As the title says, the update version is 11.0.2.BE88CF. I've attached a screenshot for reference.
I'll appreciate any help. Thanks in advance.
This also what happened to me.
szophiya said:
I got a notification about a new software update, but no matter how much I try, the installation fails.
Is this normal, since I'm rooted? Or am I missing something?
I've rebooted a bunch of times but I still get a "Couldn't install system update" notification.
If I go to the settings, it says "Couldn't update" with "Installation problem" in red letters.
As the title says, the update version is 11.0.2.BE88CF. I've attached a screenshot for reference.
I'll appreciate any help. Thanks in advance.
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https://android.googleapis.com/packages/ota-api/package/240680600a156993855db4474abfd98e3a9f89a3.zip
That's the link for the 11.0.2 BE88CF zip. It's for TMO devices though. Try performing a local upgrade by downloading that to your phone and moving the zip file to the root directory. Then go back into settings and system updates, press the gear icon on the top right. Click on the 2406...zip file. Hopefully that works.
JazzieBoi said:
https://android.googleapis.com/packages/ota-api/package/240680600a156993855db4474abfd98e3a9f89a3.zip
That's the link for the 11.0.2 BE88CF zip. It's for TMO devices though. Try performing a local upgrade by downloading that to your phone and moving the zip file to the root directory. Then go back into settings and system updates, press the gear icon on the top right. Click on the 2406...zip file. Hopefully that works.
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Thank you for the link. I downloaded the file, but I can't perform the local upgrade because I can't find the gear symbol inside system updates. When I go to system update I still get the screenshot I added earlier.
Also, I still don't know what the problem with the installation is.
Incremental OTA expects stock partitions, so for a rooted phone, you need to follow the OTA survival guide, otherwise update will fail.
Unfortunately there is no local update option for metro, and very limited full ROM availability.
arda99 said:
Incremental OTA expects stock partitions, so for a rooted phone, you need to follow the OTA survival guide, otherwise update will fail.
Unfortunately there is no local update option for metro, and very limited full ROM availability.
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Wow I had no idea metro did that. I knew metro doesn't like unlocked bootloader's and are strict. I will never buy one in my life .
szophiya said:
Thank you for the link. I downloaded the file, but I can't perform the local upgrade because I can't find the gear symbol inside system updates. When I go to system update I still get the screenshot I added earlier.
Also, I still don't know what the problem with the installation is.
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You could try flashing the stock boot.img via fastboot to see if it finishes installing. https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachments/boot-11-0-1-be88cf-img-zip.5399231/
You'll need to reboot to fastboot and then run: fastboot flash boot_a boot-11-0-1-be88cf-img and then fastboot boot_b (img filename). Try rebooting and performing the update then.
Well, quick update on this.
I've given up on updating. Either it's not working or, most likely, I'm doing something wrong which causes the process to fail. Thanks for the help to all who replied, though. I really appreciate it.
Misclicked and did a double post, sorry.
szophiya said:
Well, quick update on this.
I've given up on updating. Either it's not working or, most likely, I'm doing something wrong which causes the process to fail. Thanks for the help to all who replied, though. I really appreciate it.
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Hey, I'm sorry for the late reply but if you really want to upgrade to 11.0.2 maybe try MSM download tool to restore to OxygenOS 10. This will completely format your device though so backup everything including internal storage. https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...l-to-restore-your-device-to-oxygenos.4204445/ Then once you're updated to 11.0.2 you could root again... I normally just unroot my phone update then reroot, but in your case that doesn't seem to be working.
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Hey, I'm sorry for the late reply but if you really want to upgrade to 11.0.2 maybe try MSM download tool to restore to OxygenOS 10. This will completely format your device though so backup everything including internal storage. https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...l-to-restore-your-device-to-oxygenos.4204445/ Then once you're updated to 11.0.2 you could root again... I normally just unroot my phone update then reroot, but in your case that doesn't seem to be working.
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The MSM you provided is for BE86AA and BE89BA, not for BE88CF which is what they need.
As far as I know, no MSM exists for BE88CF: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...8cf-11-0-2-be88cf-rooting-impossible.4367271/