Let me first say that I have read every post I could find on this subject and tried them all with no success. I rooted my Aria using the Ubuntu Live CD so I could use Titanium backup and eventually try different roms. My phone is still using the stock rom. I then installed Titanium backup which reports "your system settings will prevent you from restoring applications. to correct this go to your phone's settings, then in "applications" and tick the "unknown sources" check box."
The unknown sources check box is of course not there because I have not been able to successfully run the code for allowing non-market apps.
From terminal in the Ubuntu Live CD with USB cable connected and set to charge only. I tried and got "remount failed: operation not permitted." at the adb remount step.
Linux Code:
sudo su
adb remount
adb pull /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db settings.db
echo "update secure set value = 1 where name = 'install_non_market_apps';"|sqlite3 ./settings.db
adb push settings.db /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db
adb reboot
I downloaded the android-sdk_r07 and extracted it to my C drive. From a Windows command prompt, I changed to the sdk\tools folder. Adb devices sees the phone but adb remount fails with "remount failed: operation not permitted."
Windows Code:
adb remount
adb pull /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db settings.db
echo update secure set value = 1 where name = 'install_non_market_apps';|sqlite3 settings.db
adb push settings.db /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db
I found a post from attn1 that I have not tried that said:
"Put your phone in recovery mode. Go to advanced>mount system and mount data. Follow steps in post #13 (using the windows or linux code above) in cmd screen and you'll be fine." I am not comfortable in trying this approach as there are not enough specific step details and I don't want brick my phone.
I would really appreciate the correct detailed steps to enable non-market apps using the supplied code either from Windows or the Ubuntu Live CD. Thank you in advance.
You are rooted, so boot into recovery and create a nandroid backup; if something goes wrong when pushing settings.db and you cannot boot, restore your nandroid backup. Then, as attn1 stated, perform the same steps you mention above, but while the phone is in recovery and you have mounted the system and data folders.
winsettr said:
You are rooted, so boot into recovery and create a nandroid backup; if something goes wrong when pushing settings.db and you cannot boot, restore your nandroid backup. Then, as attn1 stated, perform the same steps you mention above, but while the phone is in recovery and you have mounted the system and data folders.
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Thank you winsettr for your post. It looks like running the commands from recovery did indeed work. Titanium backup no longer reports the "your system settings will prevent you from restoring applications. To correct this go to your phone's settings, then in "applications" error.
However, I expected to see the settings\applications unknown sources check box check box and it is not there. I guess I will have to try side-loading an app to confirm that it will work.
I think that gui option would be part of the rom, a part that AT&T has removed... So yeah, see if side- loading works now.
Sent from my Liberty using XDA App
FYI, I am indeed able to side load now from an .apk copied to the sd card. However, I am not able to install from an internet link. Trying to do so generates a "your phone is not authorized" error message.
Until you get a custom rom running, I wouldn't worry too much. Sounds like you can get any app you want (just download internet apps to sd then install). There may be an additional setting in settings.db but that's beyond my knowledge...
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Intro
This is a guide for people who want to make some modifications to config files, or other files, on System partition but do not want to root their phone or install custom recovery in order to keep OTAs and some apps, which don't play nicely with rooted phones, working. Examples of those config mods could be changing DPI or changing volume levels etc, which you would only do once and forget about it.
While root allows you to do those kinds of changes from within android, this methods would require a PC.
If you are familiar with temporary booting into a custom recovery, skip to step 5.
The usual i am not responsible for any of your actions / bricked phones disclaimer applies.
Prerequisites
- A working adb / fastboot environment. Please use Android SDK, if you installed your adb and fastboot using other tools, things might not work, so please just install SDK, install Google USB Driver from SDK manager, install Platform-Tools from SDK manager (should be installed by default) and then add your sdk platform-tools path to your PATH environment variable to have it available in cmd in every path.
- Unlocked bootloader
- TWRP image for you phone (.img) https://twrp.me/devices/huaweinexus6p.html
Follow the [GUIDE] Unlock/Root/Flash for Nexus 6P for that.
Instructions
Here is an example of modifying DPI. I prefer build.prop method of modifying DPI because using the adb wm density command usually caused some issues for me, but modifying via build.prop didn't.
1 - With you phone ON, connect it to the PC and make sure adb is working by running
Code:
adb devices
and making sure that device is listed
2 - Reboot into bootloader. and make sure fastboot is good to go too. Run commands one at a time:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot devices
3 - Place your TWRP image file in some easily accessible folder, for the sake of this example i will use C:\Mods.
4 - Temporary boot into TWRP (we are not flashing it here at all).
Code:
fastboot boot c:\Mods\twrp-2.8.7.0-angler.img
Here is where things may not work. If you don't see your phone boot into TWRP then either your adb / fastboot environment not setup correctly (installed via a tool instead of SDK) or your img file is corrupt.
One thing that works for me when TWRP refuses to boot is to restart cmd and issue the command again this closes and reopens adb/fastboot daemon.
5 - Once TWRP is up on your phone it may display a warning saying "TWRP has detected an unmounted system partition". Swipe to allow modifications at the bottom. This screen may not come up at all.
6 - Go to Mount >>> Tick System >>> Make sure "Only Mount System Read Only" is unticked >>> Press Back button
7 - Back on your PC check if your device is listed
Code:
adb devices
8 - Pull the file you need to modify from system partition to your PC. Please note the direction of the slashes:
Code:
adb pull /system/build.prop c:/Mods
9 - Now you should see build.prop in your c:\Mods folder. Use Notepad++ or something like that to edit the file. Find the line with lcd_density= and change it's value to whatever you need and save the file.
10 - Push the file back to your phone:
Code:
adb push c:/Mods/build.prop /system
11 - Reboot
Code:
adb reboot
12 - Profit.
Hope this will help anyone who is looking to do some mods without installing custom recovery and rooting your phone.
Cheers.
Would this work for adding the tethering bypass line in the build prop?
Yes it will. What's the line again I was looking for it the other day and couldn't find it...
Works are per OP's original post, tested and boosted the headphone volume without a problem.
Headphone path is /system/etc/mixer_paths.xml
So as per OP's example to pull: adb pull /system/etc/mixer_paths.xml c:/Mods
push: adb push c:/Mods/mixer_paths.xml /system/etc
I'm using the OP's "Mods" folder to demonstrate the file path but this may vary on your PC.
Can I use this to push SuperSU / etc to my device without having to permanently flash TWRP?
skrowl said:
Can I use this to push SuperSU / etc to my device without having to permanently flash TWRP?
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You can certainly push the files to system partition and they will retain there after reboot. So if you know which files have to be pushed for SuperSU then give that a go. It shouldn't break anything.
I haven't tried pushing SuperSU files to system partition before so I can't guarantee that OTAs will work after this. The only way to find out is to try it i guess...
Can you run nandroids?
not sure if it's allowed or not.. but with this can i push hosts file onto the phone as well for ad-blocking...?????
I will say thanks now and try it later. These are the type of tweaks I would like to make to my phone. Do you know if changing the DPI cause any stock applications to show up broken like they do on the Samsung phones?
NCguy said:
Can you run nandroids?
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Im not sure what you mean?
rohit25 said:
not sure if it's allowed or not.. but with this can i push hosts file onto the phone as well for ad-blocking...?????
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If it's on the system partition then I yes you can.
locolbd said:
I will say thanks now and try it later. These are the type of tweaks I would like to make to my phone. Do you know if changing the DPI cause any stock applications to show up broken like they do on the Samsung phones?
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I've never had a problem with changing DPI using this method on a nexus phone if that helps.
denk said:
Im not sure what you mean?
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Can you run nandroids backups from TWRP by just booting into it?
okay so after i did this i get the following during boot up
"Your device is corrupt. It can't be trusted and may not work properly". Does this mean i will not get Securty Updates any more? I saw i had an update before i performed this however, now i do not see that update notifications any more.
locolbd said:
okay so after i did this i get the following during boot up
"Your device is corrupt. It can't be trusted and may not work properly". Does this mean i will not get Securty Updates any more? I saw i had an update before i performed this however, now i do not see that update notifications any more.
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I got this too when I flashed MOAB via adb sideload. I'm just wondering if the same warning appears with the adb push method. Also, the file's permissions don't need to be set after adb push?
My main concern is if Android Pay still works with the red triangle warning. Anyone?
FYI Flashing back to stock is no issue for me.
NCguy said:
Can you run nandroids backups from TWRP by just booting into it?
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I think if you get the latest TWRP which supports decryption of data partition (where all your stuff is) you should be able to back it up.
Edit: backup works on nexus 5 with temporary TWRP boot. Sorry I'm still waiting for my 6p to arrive.
locolbd said:
okay so after i did this i get the following during boot up
"Your device is corrupt. It can't be trusted and may not work properly". Does this mean i will not get Securty Updates any more? I saw i had an update before i performed this however, now i do not see that update notifications any more.
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Thanks for trying it out! Sometimes OTA notifications take a little while to come up after reboot. But based on the warning Im afraid that they might be disabled now. It looks like it runs some sort of a check on the system partition to verify its legitimacy. So modifying files would be fine on it using this method but looks like adding them won't work.
TWRP just released their recovery with decryption support so you can just follow the standard procedure or just temporary booting into TWRP and rooting from there which works as well.
denk said:
I think if you get the latest TWRP which supports decryption of data partition (where all your stuff is) you should be able to back it up.
Edit: backup works on nexus 5 with temporary TWRP boot. Sorry I'm still waiting for my 6p to arrive.
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On your Nexus5 I assume you are also unrooted? And have you tried a Nandroid restore, booted TWRP, no root?
NCguy said:
On your Nexus5 I assume you are also unrooted? And have you tried a Nandroid restore, booted TWRP, no root?
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Just ran a restore to test it for you. Works fine as well.
My N5 is unrooted.
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denk said:
Just ran a restore to test it for you. Works fine as well.
My N5 is unrooted.
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Thanks a lot for that. I didn't unlock the bootloader. Ugh. Time to start over. To me nandroids alone make it worth the effort.
Hello,
I recently got a hand on Yuntab K107, ARM MT8752, Android 5.12 Bootloader unlocked. Everything worked fine until factory reset, after that Google play store and other gapps stopped working (play store checking info, then goes black and freezes for a while).
Tablet is rooted from factory by kingroot, I tried finding TWRP/CWM for this tablet to reflash gapps but I failed. I also tried Magic TWRP installer and MTK droid tools. Magic TWRP installer acts like it's working but no results. MTK droid tools refuses to find my device even if i tried every driver possible and cleared wrong drivers with USBDeview.
I also tried flashing gapps manually thru root explorer by unpacking gapps files and matching system file structure also no luck.
Then I backed up the stock recovery and tried flashing few custom TWRP's that some post suggested may work (you guessed it - it didn't work) It just hangs on the first booting screen then it surrenders after a while and reboots back into android.
Do you know about any TWRP/CWM that might work on this tablet or any other way to repair gapps if recovery is not necessary?
Thanks
I also rooted it with kingroot but havnt any custom recovery but i doing some experiment. Let se what it will result
I should be able to compile TWRP for you
I have one of these K107 tablets but it is running Android 7 and so far I have been unable to root it. Because you guys have root you should be able to download adbd Insecure by chainfire and follow this guide to Fetch the boot.img file by Extracting the boot.img directly from the device:
you will first have to determine the (sadly device-specific) path to the storage device where boot.img's content can be retrieved. I know two methods for this:
ls /dev/block/platform/*/by-name/ (where * covers yet another device-specific folder name, chances are it is the only directory below platform/), the exact name to search is also platform dependent but makes usual sense (some examples: boot, LNX (acronym for "Linux")). The files in this directory are actually symbolic links and some people bother to manually go to the target, but I recommend sticking with the higher level name based path which, while longer, remains less error prone. So you will end-up with a path like /dev/block/platform/sdhci-tegra.3/by-name/LNX.
On some (older?) devices, the right device could be found by investigating the output of cat /proc/mtd. If you see the device mtd2 associated to the "boot" label, then you will use the path /dev/mtd2.
Now:
From the phone's developer menu:
Enable debugging on your phone,
Allow root access to ADB (this step applies to phones running CynogenMod, other devices may require some potentially more complex procedure),
Connect it to your computer (and from there to the VM guest if you are running Android tools from within a virtual machine).
If this is not already done, I recommend to manually start the ADB server on the computer's side, this will allow you to directly validate the RSA key on device's side without affecting the behavior of the following ADB commands:
adb start-server
Then switch ADB in root mode:
adb root
Finally, you should be able to directly extract the boot.img file from the device using such command (the source and destination path and names are given as examples, adapt them to your needs and preferences):
adb pull /dev/block/platform/sdhci-tegra.3/by-name/LNX ./boot.img
The command will copy the whole partition, both used and free space, so don't be surprised that the resulting boot.img file will be larger than the original boot.img file coming with the stock ROM .zip file, the content itself remains similar.
Once the transfer is finished, disconnect the phone and don't forget to disable both debugging and root access from the developer menu.
Then upload the boot.img and I will build TWRP and test it on my tablet for you
- Simple and safe installer;
- Installs stock and offers to install Customization Package (optional);
- Can be used to flash other ROMs that use "flash_rom.sh";
- Can be used to fix bricked devices with unlocked bootloader.
DISCLAIMER: You are using the provided files by your own risk, although I have tested the installation I am not responsible for any damage or data lost if you decide to use them.
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Compatible with macOS/Linux (tested on High Sierra and Ubuntu 16.04) or Windows. Requires unlocked bootloader!
The script will check for requirements, and will only continue if everything is fine. If you are on Windows, make sure the drivers are working correctly before starting: open Device Manager and put watch in fastboot mode then check if it is detected correctly, or you can use the provided "checkdrivers_win.cmd" to do this and check if watch's bootloader is unlocked. If you get any errors then probably drivers aren't installed properly, and you should fix this before starting.
PS: If you are on Windows, make sure fastboot driver is working properly using the directions above. If the driver seems to be installed correctly (no question mark on the device) then try disabling or uninstalling your antivirus temporary. Avast is known to cause problems with USB drivers.
Current version installs firmware 2.6.2.0 (WOS2 = Watch OS 2.0) on Pace, and can be used to fix a bricked watch, simply put it in fastboot mode manually *before* starting the script. Make sure you try to do this with a Pace watch or provide the correct ROM in the "rom" folder, otherwise it will brick your device.
PS: During the ROM installation, when watch is in Recovery Mode, it will display a triangle with an exclamation mark and the text "no command", it's expected! Simply follow the instructions provided by the script.
- How to run on Linux
Go to the folder with the uncompressed files in terminal and run "sudo bash amazeflash.command" (Linux requires root access to fastboot), then follow instructions.
- How to run on macOS
Go to the folder with the uncompressed files in Terminal and run "bash amazeflash.command", or simply double-click "amazeflash.command" then follow instructions. PS: Decompress the 7z file with Keka or TheUnarchiver to preserve file permissions.
- How to run on Windows
Go to the folder with the uncompressed files in command prompt and run "amazeflash_win.cmd" or simply double-click "amazeflash_win.cmd" (you may not see the file extension in some cases), then follow instructions.
Use the same procedure if you want to run the custom package installation script after you successfully flashed the ROM, it will prompt to install modded files or revert to stock versions. Be aware the reverting to stock version may not work if you want to apply OTA to update later, it's recommended that you flash stock version again and don't apply the Customization Package.
For more info, please refer to the included "readme.txt" file.
Some remarks:
- Customization Package includes WearSettings, NewWearSport and HuamiWatchFaces with improved support and voice prompts in English.
- If watch is *not* on firmware 2.x yet (it means *any* 1.x firmware) then probably you want to do a factory reset first and then use the installer (it works even if watch shows QR code).
- If watch already have firmware 2.x, then no need to factory reset first a priori...
- On stock ROM in English, the "About" section in Settings causes it to crash, it works in Chinese and if the Customization Package is installed.
- After a Factory Reset, language will revert to Chinese, you can set it back to English with these adb commands (you can use copy and paste, a Windows batch script is provided too):
Code:
adb wait-for-device
adb shell setprop persist.sys.language en
adb shell setprop persist.sys.country US
adb reboot
You can buy me a coffee or cheesecake (please, no beers ), Paypal address for donations: lfomartins[at]aim.com
Or most common cryptocoins here: https://freewallet.org/id/87331be5
PS: there is no fee free option to transfer money to my country, you must use "pay for goods and services". But don't worry, you will only be charged for the amount you send. Thanks!
This was only possible because of the modded recovery image provided by @Neuer_User:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/smartwatch/amazfit/tutorial-unbrick-huami-amazfit-t3547300
In the above post you can find details on how to put Pace or Stratos manually in fastboot mode. It's tricky and very hard to do, but it works.
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Latest Version v1.2 - firmware 2.6.2.0
- Installer will NOT run anymore if root is detected (this can happen if watch has other custom ROMs) and only install via fastboot/recovery (safer).
- amazefls.log now won't be erased every time you run the installer script, but store all flash history for debugging.
Download link:
https://mega.nz/#!9OJ0mIqA!QgnX9f675VbZI9ECx__ScnHtgHTAdRa1fldWtZdVR9U
SHA1SUM: E941FD472C626872707C06065177DC728BA64FB6
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Old versions
v1.1 - * Link removed, please use v1.2 *
SHA1SUM: 0CB3FB554A397B53C1E739586E98C2FF8C1FCE0C
- Updated to firmware 2.6.2.0
- Updated support for EN
Firmware Changelog (translated using Google Translator)
- Added World Cup event reminder function, need to upgrade to the latest mobile phone App, and set a reminder in the live World Cup page
- Added virtual rabbit mode to support running, indoor running, outdoor riding, cross-country running, open in Sports Settings > Motion Control
- Added Heart Rate Interval to Reserve Heart Rate Mode, App> My> My Info> Heart Rate Interval Settings
- Added data items such as sectioning speed and section speed to support running, trail running, walking, outdoor cycling and other sports
- Occurrence of abnormal heart rate output after optimising Bluetooth heartbeat disconnection
- Repair the lock screen second hand display of the third party dial
- Fixed several bugs
Thanks to @Saratoga79 for sharing the system dump! You rock, dude!
v1.01 - * Link removed, please use v1.2 *
SHA1SUM: 47D0777F599586A63D293E592B6770D7FE77982A
- Fixed AmazeCustom installer for both Win and Mac when run separately;
- Moved all scripts to main folder for easier access and simplified maintenance;
- Moved all Windows binaries to pgm folder to simplify future updates;
- Added Windows script to set language to EN (needed after a factory reset/unpair).
v1.0 - * Link removed, please use v1.2 *
SHA1SUM: 64205E4D683B388E8C087FCF49B20FE6FDEA8235
- Initial Release
Thanks to @ingraynieris and @chincheang for testing and @1immortal for support.
Manual Installation
Requirements
- Pace watch (A1602 or A1612);
- Unlocked booloader (unlockamazfit.com - read carefully the warning, doing this will void watch's warranty!);
- adb, fastboot and drivers installed correctly;
- 40% battery or more, read English and pay attention!
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DISCLAIMER: You are using the provided guide by your own risk, although I have tested the commands I am not responsible for any damage or data lost if you decide to use it.
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This is an installation guide, if you have never used adb or fastboot, then please don't try to do this. Commands should be typed in terminal/prompt/whatever you use to do adb commands.
In the end of this guide, you should have a watch with stock WOS2, so OTAs should work. Do not modify any system files if you want to apply future OTA updates, not even get root access, it may break stock updates.
Unpack the compressed 7zip file from the link at some place you have at least 1GB of free space and adb/fastboot access, then change to this directory to begin. Commands below are for Windows, macOS and Linux users should change the backslash ('\') to normal slash ('/'), hit ENTER/RETURN after each line (duh!).
If you are trying to fix a bricked devices, make sure it's in fastboot mode and that the computer detects the device, then start from step #3.
1. Connect the watch to computer using USB cable, then:
Code:
adb devices
2. If you see your device listed, type:
Code:
adb shell reboot bootloader
3. Check if device is recognized correctly (on Windows, open Device Manager and check if you see a device in fastboot mode or similar), then type:
Code:
fastboot getvar all
4. If you see "unlocked: yes", you can continue. Reboot into temporary root/Recovery:
Code:
fastboot boot Amazfit-mod-recovery.img
5. Watch should show a triangle with an exclamation mark, it's in Recovey mode and it's normal, do not panic! Then make sure you have root now:
Code:
adb root
6. Then push files to watch:
Code:
adb push rom\boot.img /data/media/0/
adb push rom\md5s.txt /data/media/0/
adb push rom\system.img /data/media/0/
adb push rom\flash_rom.sh /data/media/0/
If it fails, try:
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adb push rom\boot.img /sdcard/
adb push rom\md5s.txt /sdcard/
adb push rom\system.img /sdcard/
adb push rom\flash_rom.sh /sdcard/
7. Take a deep breath and then (after the first command, you should see a "#" only, indicating root prompt):
Code:
adb shell
cd /data/media/0
sh flash_rom.sh
or use "cd /sdcard" if you have copied the files to this directory instead.
8. Wait until it says "Finished", then type:
Code:
reboot
9. To set English language after booting (stock CN WOS2 has some bugs, i.e. About in settings crash, some watchfaces show Chinese names when screen is locked, etc):
Code:
adb wait-for-device
adb shell setprop persist.sys.language en
adb shell setprop persist.sys.country US
adb reboot
Thanks for your rom, have seen it on fb to great work!
Verstuurd vanaf mijn ONEPLUS A5000 met Tapatalk
Thank you for your great work!
Is it possible to install custom GPS.conf files? Will it break OTA updates?
xaametz said:
Thank you for your great work!
Is it possible to install custom GPS.conf files? Will it break OTA updates?
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You're welcome. I am glad you like it.
Yes, you can install a custom gps.conf the same way you do with any other ROM (root, remount, push, fix permissions, reboot), but my personal experience is that GPS is much better on 2.6.1.0, no need to change anything. I cannot guarantee it will not break OTA, may or may not work as it's not a file that is used in stock firmware, but any modification to /system can cause problems. Anyway, with AmazeROM you can always flash stock later if you need it for future updates.
lfom said:
You're welcome. I am glad you like it.
Yes, you can install a custom gps.conf the same way you do with any other ROM (root, remount, push, fix permissions, reboot), but my personal experience is that GPS is much better on 2.6.1.0, no need to change anything. I cannot guarantee it will not break OTA, may or may not work as it's not a file that is used in stock firmware, but any modification to /system can cause problems. Anyway, with AmazeROM you can always flash stock later if you need it for future updates.
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Thank you. I'll try it without custom config.
Enviado desde mi STF-L09 mediante Tapatalk
Hi,
Minor problem with the script that installs the customised apk's: You seem to have forgotten to replace "adb" with "$adbcmd" and "fastboot" with "$fbcmd".
Thanks for all the effort you have put into the scripts!
R.
Eeg.
superbert1969 said:
Hi,
Minor problem with the script that installs the customised apk's: You seem to have forgotten to replace "adb" with "$adbcmd" and "fastboot" with "$fbcmd".
Thanks for all the effort you have put into the scripts!
R.
Eeg.
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True, thanks for reporting. There is a problem in the Windows installer as well, it doesn't work if you run it without command line arguments, it will be fixed in the next release.
I just made some quick an dirty adaptations in order to get the custom script running. Unfortunately, I'm now stuck with an unwilling fastboot (maybe it's because I'm still on "El Capitan" --> I'm considering upgrading, but first have to make a recent backup).
Though-luck for now, I'm stuck with a watch that has some Chinese notifications (at least for the time being).
superbert1969 said:
I just made some quick an dirty adaptations in order to get the custom script running. Unfortunately, I'm now stuck with an unwilling fastboot (maybe it's because I'm still on "El Capitan" --> I'm considering upgrading, but first have to make a recent backup).
Though-luck for now, I'm stuck with a watch that has some Chinese notifications (at least for the time being).
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I have updated the installers, please check them. I am sorry for the trouble.
Hi,
You don't have to excuse yourself at all...
I just tried the new version, and it works perfectly fine now (even on my Mac).
I really appreciate the effort you're putting into AmazeROM
@lfom: HELP!
Unfortunately this installer crashs my Pace.
In the past I have used PACEfied and PACEficator custom ROM and the installers works always perfect.
But this one fails in some steps but continues and ends with an "ok" and now I see only the "A" logo before the boot animation.
Attached the whole CMD output.
I hope the Pace is not bricked. ADB devices shows the Pace, but no other commands (e.g. "fastboot reboot bootloader") are working.
Got the same problem, it crashed my PACE too, was running PACEficator Project before, now it keep having luncher has stopped error.
Installer stopped on fastboot and unable to boot to recovery anymore
fastboot boot Amazfit-mod-recovery.img
downloading 'boot.img'...
FAILED (remote: ED: The command is not allowed.)
finished. total time: 0.012s
Edit: after search the forums, I unpair and re-pair my PACE and the watch is working now. however, I am not sure should I still install this ROM on my watch anymore.
@Diginix @thomsontam Did you check you have an unlocked bootloader? If yes, you should be able to put watch in fastboot mode and flash the ROM again. It seems that the installer detected root and went ahead with the installation, but the watch crashed and it did not finish. If it's locked and you have a valid serial number, you should be able to unlock it using the same code as before. If not, please contact me via Telegram: http://t.me/lfomartins
@lfom
I had an unlocked bootloader until PACEficator 2.6.0.12. I didn't checked it after update to PACEficator 2.6.1.0
Root was definitely existing and working.
I have my serial nr. and the unlock code.
But what commands should I try now?
This doesn't work:
adb shell reboot bootloader
- exec '/system/bin/sh' failed: No such file or directory (2) -
using port=5555
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My backlight is always on and shows the Amazfit "A". I hope the battery is charging.
@Diginix You have broken file system. You should be able to put the watch in fastboot manually. It is very hard to achieve but it works. Then check if bootloader is unlocked and try to flash it again. If you have problems, contact me on Telegram.
I have no Telegram and need ready for use commands please.
Your checkdrivers_win.cmd doesn't provide any hope.
btw: adb+fastboot was proper installed and works in the past perfect with the installer of other custom roms.
Edit: I will try this steps.
Edit2: My Pace can't be turn off as in the youtube video is shown. It always shows the "A" and backlight is on.
As it seems fastboot isn't reachable. But I will try some different delays at pressing the button and plugin it on PC.
@Diginix checkdrivers_win.cmd is useless now with a bricked device. You can turn the watch off by pressing and holding the button. Keep the watch connected to the computer and then press button again to turn it on, then count up to 4 (more or less) after the screen goes on again and release the button. If you see the battery icon you have released the button too early, if you see the A logo then you released too late. You have to release at the exact time to show the screen with Fastboot and ForceErase, then press button briefly once to enter fastboot. Keep the watch connected to the computer all the time, it's easier this way.
Now I'm in fastboot!
But "fastboot devices" doesn't prompt any device.
What to do with your ROM files?
Hi!
I installed and I'm using adb and fastboot on Mac, it works perfectly adb, but with fastboot it does not detect the clock. But if I try on my OnePlus 6, I detect both adb and fastboot the Mac. How can I do? Thank you
This guide will walk you through deleting your security PIN via several methods. This guide is for those who have forgotten your security PIN and cannot do a Google reset for some reason. Have restored your phone from an old backup that had a different PIN than your current PIN, and now the Android system is completely confused which PIN to use and isn’t accepting any of them.
You should have a custom recovery installed on your phone, or ADB installed on your computer, but that is beyond the scope of this guide as custom recovery installation methods varies by device. Check Appuals for how to install TWRP on your specific device, or how to install ADB on Windows.
There are two situations you may encounter after restoring from a backup that contained a different PIN than the one you are most recently using.
Device Uses Two Different PINs
This will happen when you have a recent boot PIN, and your backup contains an old screen-lock PIN. So now the device will have two different PINs, which may in fact add to overall device security, but be a headache when you need to remember both PINs.
To resolve this you simply need to reset your PIN in the Android settings. Just go to Settings > Security > Screen Lock, and enter a new PIN. It will overwrite the boot PIN and default back to using just one PIN.
The Device Won’t Accept Any PIN
This is where things get frustrating. In certain cases, your phone may accept the boot PIN, but not a screen unlock PIN. For this, we are going to completely delete the files that store your PIN (yes, your PIN is stored in system files that can be deleted – shocking?).
Delete your Android PIN – TWRP Method
Boot your phone into TWRP recovery.
Go to Advanced > File Manager and navigate to /data/system.
Find the files that end in the .key extension and any files that have “locksettings” in the filename. They will typically be (but vary by manufacturer):
Code:
Gatekeeper.password.key
gatekeeper.pattern.key
locksettings.db
locksettings.db-shm
locksettings.db-wal
After you’ve deleted those files, reboot your phone. You will be greeted by a lock screen, but it will not prompt you for any password or PIN. If it does, you did not delete all the necessary files.
Set a new PIN in your security settings!
Delete your Android PIN – ADB Method
Note: This requires a rooted phone and USB debugging enabled. If USB debugging is not enabled and you are locked out of your phone, you need to try and flash a custom recovery such as TWRP, which can also grant an ADB sideloader.
Connect your phone to your computer via USB and launch an ADB terminal.
Type the following commands into the command prompt:
Code:
adb devices
adb shell
cd /data/system
su
rm *.key
rm *.key
adb reboot
Delete your Android PIN – ADB/SQL Method
Note: This is an alternative ADB method for those who have SQLite3 alongside their ADB installation.
Type the following commands into your ADB/SQL terminal:
Code:
adb shell
cd /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases
sqlite3 settings.db
update system set value=0 where name=’lock_pattern_autolock’;
update system set value=0 where name=’lockscreen.lockedoutpermanently’;
.quit
Delete your Android PIN – Flashable Pattern Password Disable.Zip Method
Note: This is for those who have a custom recovery (it doesn’t matter which) installed and want to flash a .zip that will do the work for you.
Download the Pattern Password Disable .zip from here and transfer it to your phone’s SD card.
Reboot into your custom recovery of choice.
Flash the zip and reboot your phone.
I have phone that I am and "owner" user. I've created a user accounts for kids. They used fingerprint to unlock the screen for the user account, but then once the phone asked the PIN to "improve" security, but they forget the pin.. of course. It also looks like the phone switched to FBE (file based encryption) with some OS update. Removing locksettings.db makes the phone unbootable, ale also the owner pin disappears. Is there a way how owner can reset the pin for a user?
I have a root also on this device..