Backup data from an LG G5 SE (H840) with broken display - LG G5 Questions & Answers

Hi to all,
I need some help from you experts
I've an LG G5 SE (H840) with a broken display.
The touchscreen works, but nothing is displayed (even on boot the LG logo is not seen).
The phone works, because after booting up at 8AM the alarm clock starts I'm able to stop the alarm clock pressing on the display (somewhere).
The phone is covered by warranty, but sending it to repair, I'll lost all my data stored (pics) that are not on the SD card.
If I connect the device to a computer, the device is seen but the content is empty. I need to change it to USB debugging or at least to file/pic transfer, but cannot, because I cannot see anything
I was able to boot into "Download Mode" but have no idea if that helps me in any way.
I've installed the "LG United Mobile Driver" version 3.12.3.0 and now I can see a COM4.
With "LG_Root" (I don't knwo wich version, I've taken it from a thread maybe not about G5) I can see:
Code:
PS D:\Downloads\LG_Root> .\ports.bat
D:\Downloads\LG_Root>reg query HKLM\hardware\devicemap\SERIALCOMM
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\hardware\devicemap\SERIALCOMM
\Device\Serial0 REG_SZ COM1
\Device\LGANDNETMDM0 REG_SZ COM3
\Device\LGANDNETDIAG1 REG_SZ COM4
If I connect to COM4 I cannot send commands:
Code:
PS D:\Downloads\LG_Root> .\Send_Command.exe \\.\Com4
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SPECIAL COMMAND : ENTER, LEAVE
#ls
FAIL
#mkdir /temp/sd /temp/data
FAIL
If I connect to COM3 there are no errors, but no output as well:
Code:
PS D:\Downloads\LG_Root> .\Send_Command.exe \\.\Com3
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SPECIAL COMMAND : ENTER, LEAVE
#id
#ls
#mkdir /temp/sd /temp/data
Is there a way to backup the content before send the device to repair?
Thanks a lot!
Simon

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Sensation ! We have found a method to restore dead Bootloader for Atom Exec

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We have found a method to restore dead Boot for
Atom, Atom Exec, Rover G5, Orsio n725, HP6815 (may be the all 68xx series).
We found JTAG and developed the recovery technology!
FAQ is translating from Russian and will be written.
Autor's Alex_Beda & 1stMASTER
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Manual to restore dead BootLoader
Atom, Atom Exec, Rover G5, Orsio n725, HP6815 (may be the all 68xx series).
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Thanks to ant 125 for useful information
Thanks to Allbest, deniska.75, Borozavr, Erke for moral support.
Symptoms:
The device is not switching on, not entering bootloader.
(most often after the firmware from a memory card)
React to connect charger.
if the battery insert and connect charger, it orage led must be lit .
if the battery remove and connect charger, it orange led must be flashing.
There is only one way for restore bootloader.
Reflashing flash memory in the PXA272 using JTAG.
This procedure consists of two parts.
Hardware (making cable for reflashing) and software (reflashing).
Hardware part:
This pinouts JTAG of Atom Exec, Rover G5, Orsio n725, O2 Atom, O2 Atom Exec
At O2 Atom (not Exec) is the only internal contacts. Located near the Camera button.
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There are contacts inside the device, near the buttons CAMERA,
for access them, you need to open device.
There are contacts from the outside, near the SIM connector.
All contacts is working
For inside contacts need this connector
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc23/alex_beda/raz012.jpg
You can so using connector from floppy drive 5.25”. (autor vic180)
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc23/alex_beda/PICT0267-.jpg
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc23/alex_beda/PICT0262-.jpg
LPT connector for PC
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc23/alex_beda/LPT1.jpg
Cable length of a 35-40 sm
This connector for outside contacts
Result connector from connector for floppy drive 5.25"
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc23/alex_beda/raz1.jpg
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc23/alex_beda/raz3.jpg
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc23/alex_beda/vid2.jpg
for fixation connector need make this
Or other
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc23/alex_beda/kreplenie.jpg
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc23/alex_beda/vidkrepl.jpg
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc23/alex_beda/vidobsh.jpg
Software part.
[url]http://wiki.xda-developers.com/uploads/RepairBootLoader.zip[/URL]
In attached file is the programm JFlashmm,
in the same directory BOOTLOADER from АТОМ ЕХЕС (ebo_a.nb0) from First Firmware,
and driver the giveio needed for working cable.
If you have O2 Atom (not ЕХЕС), it must be in the folder jflash_mm Deleted file ebo_a.nb0,
copyng the file boot.nb0 from O2 Atom firmware in the jflash_mm folder and renaming this file in ebo_a.nb0.
Before connecting LPT connector , you want to press and hold
micro button near to the sim connector.
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc23/alex_beda/knopka.jpg
For example: sticker on the button.
Ground from LPT connector, connecting on ground the device
(using the crocodile connector)
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc23/alex_beda/ground.jpg
Connect cable to LPT port of PC.
Connect charge to the device
Orange LED is blinking.
If LED not blinking,
Check pressed the micro button.
check fixation the button.
Installing the driver giveio from attached file.
Now you can restore BootLoader.
BootLoader needs to be restored in two places.
Need boot flashing to adress 0 and address 3f400.
In folder jflash_mm there is a file start.bat.
Inside this file:
jflashmm pxa27x32 ebo_a.nb0 P 0 PAR
jflashmm pxa27x32 ebo_a.nb0 P 3F40000 PAR
So file ebo_a.nb0 (boot from атом exec) will be flashing in two places,
To adress 0 and adress 3f40000, data send to parallel port.
Execute start.bat, if all right , you correct making cable,
it must detect processor.
If message screen on "file *.DAT not find", press Soft Reset.
the program will ask you «bla-bla-bla» Y/N? Press Y
-------
JFLASH Version 5.01.007
COPYRIGHT (C) 2000 - 2003 Intel Corporation
PLATFORM SELECTION:
Processor= PXA27x
Development System= Mainstone
Data Version= 1.00.002
PXA27x revision ??
Found flash type: 28F256L18B
Unlocking block at address 0
Erasing block at address 0
Unlocking block at address 10000
Erasing block at address 10000
Unlocking block at address 20000
Erasing block at address 20000
Unlocking block at address 30000
Erasing block at address 30000
Unlocking block at address 40000
Erasing block at address 40000
Starting programming
Using BUFFER programming mode...
Writing flash at hex address 3fe80, 99.85% done
Programming done
Starting Verify
Verifying flash at hex address 3ff68, 99.94% done
Verification successful!
------------
So too for the second time in firmware to address 3f4000
You can disconnect charger and cable.
Enter bootloader :
Press Camera button, insert battery and press Soft Reset.
If everything was done correctly, it bootloader is running!!!
Now, as usual (almost)
Connect the device to PC.
Run update firmware for you device.
Must go update firmware.
If all right, it .......
Operation system update, bootloader update,
Running update ExtROM, but, it should freezes at 6 %!!!!
Disconnect usb cable from device, Enter Hard Reset!!!
Device must switch on, calibrating touch screen etc.
Run again update firmware for you device.
© Copyright to Alex_Beda & 1stMASTER​
Also, you might want to list the hardware we need so we can go look for it.
Ultimate Chicken said:
Also, you might want to list the hardware we need so we can go look for it.
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Need 4 resistors 100 Om, LPT connector and
old cable for the floppy drive 5.25 ".
This is a great fine. Once you have finalized this one. Please post it in the WIKI. I have constantly updated it with relevant information for our device.
Coola
thnx for this guys....i didnt flash my atom yet because i was afraid of the boot loader problems i ve read in here.now there is no need to worry
greekfragma said:
Coola
thnx for this guys....i didnt flash my atom yet because i was afraid of the boot loader problems i ve read in here.now there is no need to worry
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The Atom never had a problem with the bootloader. Its the Atom Exec that has it. Also, the solution the common problems with the Atom upgrading has been posted in the Wiki already.
thnx for the fast reply jiggs and sorry for the mis-writing of my post......i have atom exec and i wrote atom just to shorten my post.sorry again for the mess
keep walking mate.u are doing marvelous job in here
oh finally there's solution..i have a dead bootloader o2 ATOM..and service center said i have to replace my BOARD..and it will cost a lot..
keep it up..bro..
thankz..
-=[serialzs]=-
I dont have the O2 Atom and I dont access to the O2 Atom.
The technology will be one, but other pinouts contact (may be)
The time is dancing!!!
Tehnology is working on O2 Atom, O2 Atom Exec, Rover G5, Orsio n725.
TESTED !!!
Nice to hear
See
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Atom
Problems (Read here before posting on Forum):
Dead Boot Loader on O2 Atom, O2 Atom Exec, Rover G5, Orsio n725
Manual to restore dead BootLoader
Atom, Atom Exec, Rover G5, Orsio n725, HP6815 (may be the all 68xx series).
© Copyright to Alex_Beda & 1stMASTER
Thanks to all who helped.
Thanks to Winterice for the technical assistance and moral support.
Thanks to ant 125 for useful information
Thanks to Allbest, deniska.75, Borozavr, Erke for moral support.
Symptoms:
The device is not switching on, not entering bootloader.
(most often after the firmware from a memory card)
React to connect charger.
if the battery insert and connect charger, it orage led must be lit .
if the battery remove and connect charger, it orange led must be flashing.
There is only one way for restore bootloader.
Reflashing flash memory in the PXA272 using JTAG.
This procedure consists of two parts.
Hardware (making cable for reflashing) and software (reflashing).
Hardware part:
This pinouts JTAG of Atom Exec, Rover G5, Orsio n725, O2 Atom, J2 Atom Exec
At O2 Atom (not Exec) is the only internal contacts. Located near the Camera button.
There are contacts inside the device, near the buttons CAMERA,
for access them, you need to open device.
There are contacts from the outside, near the SIM connector.
All contacts is working
For inside contacts need this connector
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc23/alex_beda/raz012.jpg
You can so using connector from floppy drive 5.25”. (autor vic180)
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc23/alex_beda/PICT0267-.jpg
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc23/alex_beda/PICT0262-.jpg
LPT connector for PC
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc23/alex_beda/LPT1.jpg
Cable length of a 35-40 sm
This connector for outside contacts
Result connector from connector for floppy drive 5.25"
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc23/alex_beda/raz1.jpg
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc23/alex_beda/raz3.jpg
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc23/alex_beda/vid2.jpg
for fixation connector need make this
Or other
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc23/alex_beda/kreplenie.jpg
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc23/alex_beda/vidkrepl.jpg
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc23/alex_beda/vidobsh.jpg
Software part.
[url]http://wiki.xda-developers.com/uploads/RepairBootLoader.zip[/URL]
In attached file is the programm JFlashmm,
in the same directory BOOTLOADER from АТОМ ЕХЕС (ebo_a.nb0) from First Firmware,
and driver the giveio needed for working cable.
If you have O2 Atom (not ЕХЕС), it must be in the folder jflash_mm Deleted file ebo_a.nb0,
copyng the fileeboot.nb0 from O2 Atom firmware in the jflash_mm folder and renaming this file in ebo_a.nb0.
Before connecting LPT connector , you want to press and hold
micro button near to the sim connector.
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc23/alex_beda/knopka.jpg
For example: sticker on the button.
Ground from LPT connector, connecting on ground the device
(using the crocodile connector)
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc23/alex_beda/ground.jpg
Connect cable to LPT port of PC.
Connect charge to the device
Orange LED is blinking.
If LED not blinking,
Check pressed the micro button.
check fixation the button.
Installing the driver giveio from attached file.
Now you can restore BootLoader.
BootLoader needs to be restored in two places.
Need boot flashing to adress 0 and address 3f400.
In folder jflash_mm there is a file start.bat.
Inside this file:
jflashmm pxa27x32 ebo_a.nb0 P 0 PAR
jflashmm pxa27x32 ebo_a.nb0 P 3F40000 PAR
So file ebo_a.nb0 (boot from атом exec) will be flashing in two places,
To adress 0 and adress 3f40000, data send to parallel port.
Execute start.bat, if all right , you correct making cable,
it must detect processor.
If message screen on "file *.DAT not find", press Soft Reset.
the program will ask you «bla-bla-bla» Y/N? Press Y
-------
JFLASH Version 5.01.007
COPYRIGHT (C) 2000 - 2003 Intel Corporation
PLATFORM SELECTION:
Processor= PXA27x
Development System= Mainstone
Data Version= 1.00.002
PXA27x revision ??
Found flash type: 28F256L18B
Unlocking block at address 0
Erasing block at address 0
Unlocking block at address 10000
Erasing block at address 10000
Unlocking block at address 20000
Erasing block at address 20000
Unlocking block at address 30000
Erasing block at address 30000
Unlocking block at address 40000
Erasing block at address 40000
Starting programming
Using BUFFER programming mode...
Writing flash at hex address 3fe80, 99.85% done
Programming done
Starting Verify
Verifying flash at hex address 3ff68, 99.94% done
Verification successful!
------------
So too for the second time in firmware to address 3f4000
You can disconnect charger and cable.
Enter bootloader :
Press Camera button, insert battery and press Soft Reset.
If everything was done correctly, it bootloader is running!!!
Now, as usual (almost)
Connect the device to PC.
Run update firmware for you device.
Must go update firmware.
If all right, it .......
Operation system update, bootloader update,
Running update ExtROM, but, it should freezes at 6 %!!!!
Disconnect usb cable from device, Enter Hard Reset!!!
Device must switch on, calibrating touch screen etc.
Run again update firmware for you device.
© Copyright to Alex_Beda & 1stMASTER​
serialzs said:
oh finally there's solution..i have a dead bootloader o2 ATOM..and service center said i have to replace my BOARD..and it will cost a lot..
keep it up..bro..
thankz..
-=[serialzs]=-
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hey brother, i was in the same shoes as yours a few days ago.
had a dead bootloader since i upgraded using SD card...
there is a slight chance you can revive your atom this way (which i revived mine)
unplug the battery for a few days - then when you plug the battery in, observe the power light and the hangup button, see if it has a very quick red flash. if it does, you might be in luck.
now, hold the action button (circle button in the middle) and keep plugging and unplugging the battery in the atom. do the same on the power button and the camera button. mine worked with the action button, and it booted into the bootloader menu again!
now im flashing the original rom in the unit =)
How much can be explained?
My method is available for dead bootloader.
Absolutely dead bootloader.
(full erased, flashing the not correct file etc)
kazuni
You message - offtop and flud.
Read forums.
Read documentations.
You bootloader IS NOT DEAD!
If bootloader is dead, this programm is not correct (or no programm) in the ROM.
Programm not working.
Not enter in bootloader.
Flashing with SD card impossible.
Symptoms:
The device is not switching on, not entering bootloader.
(most often after the firmware from a memory card)
React to connect charger.
if the battery insert and connect charger, it orage led must be lit .
if the battery remove and connect charger, it orange led must be flashing.
There is only one way for restore bootloader.
Reflashing flash memory in the PXA272 using JTAG.
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wow . thanks . although my xda atom never bricked but I'm happy that it will never happend. with your method we never see bricked atom again
alex_beda said:
How much can be explained?
My method is available for dead bootloader.
Absolutely dead bootloader.
(full erased, flashing the not correct file etc)
kazuni
You message - offtop and flud.
- #1 i am not replying your topic, i am merely helping the others and see if my method works.
Read forums.
-duh, who wouldn't read the forum.
Read documentations.
You bootloader IS NOT DEAD!
i didn't say my bootloader is dead or not dead.
If bootloader is dead, this programm is not correct (or no programm) in the ROM.
Programm not working.
Not enter in bootloader.
Flashing with SD card impossible.
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i am just replying another person, if you have not noticed, i specifically quoted his post, not YOUR thread.
kazuni said:
i am just replying another person, if you have not noticed, i specifically quoted his post, not YOUR thread.
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Sorry if you are offended
But your method apply for only not absolutely dead bootloader.
if bootloader is absolutely dead -
Not enter in bootloader.
Flashing with SD card impossible.
Device is dead.
Only replace board in Service center,
or reflashing with JTAG.
Is this applicable to Atom Life? I have tried but I got this error:
C:\Boot\JFlash_MM>start.bat
C:\Boot\JFlash_MM>jflashmm pxa27x32 ebo_a.nb0 N 0 PAR
JFLASH Version 5.01.007
COPYRIGHT (C) 2000 - 2003 Intel Corporation
PLATFORM SELECTION:
Processor= PXA27x
Development System= Mainstone
Data Version= 1.00.001
PXA27x revision ??
Upper and Lower flash memory ID does not match.
You may have a damaged flash memory.
Upper half reads: FFFF
Lower half reads: 0
Failed to read the Flash ID. Retrying 4 more times...
Upper and Lower flash memory ID does not match.
You may have a damaged flash memory.
Upper half reads: 90
Lower half reads: 0
Failed to read the Flash ID. Retrying 3 more times...
Upper and Lower flash memory ID does not match.
You may have a damaged flash memory.
Upper half reads: 90
Lower half reads: 0
Failed to read the Flash ID. Retrying 2 more times...
Upper and Lower flash memory ID does not match.
You may have a damaged flash memory.
Upper half reads: 90
Lower half reads: 0
Failed to read the Flash ID. Retrying 1 more times...
Failed to read the Flash ID. Retrying 0 more times...
Cannot open input file: Flash_0_2_32.dat
This program supports flash devices defined by DAT files
contained in the same directory as the executable program.
If the file cannot be opened, there are four possibilities:
1 - The flash device installed is not supported.
2 - The flash device is a licensed product.
3 - The device ID could not be read, resulting in a poorly
constructed filename. The first numeric value in the
filename is the device ID. Verify this value with the
component specification.
4 - The memory bus is not functional. Check all CPLD and FPGA
devices. Make sure that you are using the correct
platform data file.
Mr. Jiggs... Kabayan. Is there any service center of O2 Atom in the Philippines, my atom life is dead due to SD card upgrade. I am here in KSA where the services is not available. Thanks.
Can I use it for PROPHET!!
alex_beda said:
Sensation !!!!
We have found a method to restore dead Boot for
Atom Exec, Rover G5, Orsio n725, and may be Atom (Atom may be, not tested).
We found JTAG and developed the recovery technology!
FAQ is translating from Russian and will be written.
Autor's Alex_Beda & 1stMASTER
Please wait 1-3 days.
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Hey Buddy
I know its foolish on my part but can I use this method on my o2 Neo --prophet
It does not boot at all.Al that I get when I put it to wall charger is a ORANGE LED which even remains when I remove the Batt..
Soe time again it diapperars.In either cases the area near the USB tends to get very very HOT.
Sometimes I feel it will just bust because of this heat!!
Pls do reply

possible solutions ATRIX error " SVF:105:1:2 "

well tell them that after so much screaming in my room solution for not having the death of my Atrix trying and trying to achieve sarbarlo of the error that I did it "SVF: 105:1:2" clear case of the same mistake that I had: good point we were :::::::::::>
If you let down the volume down button and you get the error on and off the screen:
What I did was just turn on the normal cell and I present some options, with some numbers from 1 to 14 possibly ....
After my cable is connected to the computer normally and opened a command window in windows .....
from there run the following steps:
Remember that you must have a folder with the files: fastboot.exe, adbwinapi and also adbwinusbapi.dll Or search your folder androidsdk, tools
1: Open the command window.
2: Located in the folder where the files are.
3: Run fastboot oem unlock.
4: run fastboot oem unlock # # # # # # # number of device given by the previous command.
5: Wait for the screen says unlocked cell in the upper left.
6: After a long time if not restart remove the battery, reassemble, turn on the cell normally and wait for restart.
NOTE: This will erase everything I had in into your system android and may not work for everyone so that no bad comments beyond that is a false thanks for your attention
Excuse me for my English use google translator
And excuse me if I give false hope that they might not work at all

[Q] How to fix edit of platform.xml gone wrong on Note3 SM-N9005?

I did a search and have found similar threads. However, people seem to have been intelligent and back up stuff or installed recovery apps before screwing around with their phones. I did not.
I have a Samsung Note3. Kit Kat 4.4.2 installed OTA once I had it up and running. I rooted it. However, the version of Kit-kat has a famous issue in that it would not allow apps to write to the SD card. I found a site with manual instructions to edit the platform.xml to overcome this issue. The site is as below:
winaero.com/blog/unlock-external-sd-card-writing-for-all-apps-in-android-4-4-kitkat/
However, something went awry after rebooting. I could not see anything on my SD card and I was unable to edit the platform.xml. A solution seemed to be to flash the ROM (using ODIN 3.07). I did this and currently have Baseband version N9005XXUENB1 and Build Number KOT49H.N9005XXUENB7
However, the still has lots of issues. I can stick in a password on wifi and connect to the network but it does not actually communicate with the internet. The H with up and down arrows appears for 3g connectivitiy but also does not work. Bluetooth does not work. Youtube has stopped working errors are common. I am unable to install any apps as cannot use play store, etc. I have pictures and mp3s on my SD card but gallery comes up empty as does music app. The only "file explorer" I seem to have is "my files" app. It comes up as empty (although it shows Total storage available for both SD memory and device storage as using 25/32 and 22/29 respectively.
I am guessing that flashing the ROM did not remedy the corrupt platform.xml in the permissions folder. I think the folder path was etc/permission/platform.xml although am not an expert with android. I was hoping someone might be able to give me a solution to fix the issue. Preferably a completely fresh and clean wipe type solution. Although as I am a "newbie" the greater the simplicity of the solution the better.
Apologies for the length of this issue!
T
laconical said:
I did a search and have found similar threads. However, people seem to have been intelligent and back up stuff or installed recovery apps before screwing around with their phones. I did not.
I have a Samsung Note3. Kit Kat 4.4.2 installed OTA once I had it up and running. I rooted it. However, the version of Kit-kat has a famous issue in that it would not allow apps to write to the SD card. I found a site with manual instructions to edit the platform.xml to overcome this issue. The site is as below:
winaero.com/blog/unlock-external-sd-card-writing-for-all-apps-in-android-4-4-kitkat/
However, something went awry after rebooting. I could not see anything on my SD card and I was unable to edit the platform.xml. A solution seemed to be to flash the ROM (using ODIN 3.07). I did this and currently have Baseband version N9005XXUENB1 and Build Number KOT49H.N9005XXUENB7
However, the still has lots of issues. I can stick in a password on wifi and connect to the network but it does not actually communicate with the internet. The H with up and down arrows appears for 3g connectivitiy but also does not work. Bluetooth does not work. Youtube has stopped working errors are common. I am unable to install any apps as cannot use play store, etc. I have pictures and mp3s on my SD card but gallery comes up empty as does music app. The only "file explorer" I seem to have is "my files" app. It comes up as empty (although it shows Total storage available for both SD memory and device storage as using 25/32 and 22/29 respectively.
I am guessing that flashing the ROM did not remedy the corrupt platform.xml in the permissions folder. I think the folder path was etc/permission/platform.xml although am not an expert with android. I was hoping someone might be able to give me a solution to fix the issue. Preferably a completely fresh and clean wipe type solution. Although as I am a "newbie" the greater the simplicity of the solution the better.
Apologies for the length of this issue!
T
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Sounds like a bit of a pickle. Since you know that Odin is working and the firmware you have at least flashes correctly, I'd consider installing a custom recovery, backing up EFS folder (and the rom too, just in case there is some weird issue with Odin the 2nd time around) , then wipe everything - /system included. This will make your phone not be able to boot up at all because it will wipe the OS off. Then just boot directly to Download and redo the firmware flash. Something else to consider since you do have the international version, is that some of the firmwares you install might be more carrier or region specific, so there might be a better option to install. I know that there is a some slightly newer version that has NC2 in it as I was trying to fix one of these phones the other day that could not register on any network and ran across that build. Do you remember the build number of the software before you started modding?
Hello. Thanks for the reply.
I am going to ask what are probably very obvious questions but I am a little out of my depth.
1) What does installing a custom recovery involve?
2)How would I backup the EFS directory? When I had ES file explorer I would have been able to try and find it. However, as it is I do not know how to find the directory and back it up. I have connected the phone to a windows laptop and it shows up as note3 but there are no folders or files visible in either the phone or on the card.
3) What is the procedure to "wipe everything"?
I think the final part I know how to do with ODIN. Just go to download boot and load and run odin with the ROM.
I got the BTU ROM is that not for the UK? I tried looking up what NC2 was but did not really find anything the explained what it is.
Thanks again and sorry for the ignorance on my side.
Let's put the custom recovery and all that on the back burner for now.
Was your phone unlocked from the factory or did you get it from a carrier? If from a carrier, which, and is it unlocked now or you are still using it with the original carrier? This one is for Vodaphone http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=27401 but if you are unlocked, it should work anyway, I believe.
Thanks to the people for their replies. I managed to solve the issue as below.
As mentioned previously I had flashed using ODIN and BTU version of N9005XXUENB7. The only other thing that was then required was to enter the recovery (I think power + volume up + home and then release power once samsung name appears). I then selected wipe data/factory. A reboot later and everything was solved.
es0tericcha0s said:
Sounds like a bit of a pickle. Since you know that Odin is working and the firmware you have at least flashes correctly, I'd consider installing a custom recovery, backing up EFS folder (and the rom too, just in case there is some weird issue with Odin the 2nd time around) , then wipe everything - /system included. This will make your phone not be able to boot up at all because it will wipe the OS off. Then just boot directly to Download and redo the firmware flash. Something else to consider since you do have the international version, is that some of the firmwares you install might be more carrier or region specific, so there might be a better option to install. I know that there is a some slightly newer version that has NC2 in it as I was trying to fix one of these phones the other day that could not register on any network and ran across that build. Do you remember the build number of the software before you started modding?
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Hi, The other day i tried to fix the Platform.xml. on my S5. i noticed sometime after that when i move files using the "My files" app, the phone would not refresh the files so that they would show up in gallery, videos etc.. I tried to undo the Media_rw by using SD Maid to find the Platform.xml and Axel to rewrite the Xml. In the platform.xml. i deleted the Media_rw and replaced the old xml with the old (original) one. I rebooted my phone. On swiping to open the screen i noticed alot of apps crashing one after the other. I when back to SD Maid and searched for Platform.xml and opened it with Axel but it said file not found.. i can not use the internet, i cant use most apps, i cant even use the Kies on my computer. I cant save anything to the storage either. I really need help. Odin is the only thing i can use. but i dont know how i can reset the xml files on my phone.. What exactly am i do to?
please
christaph3r said:
Hi, The other day i tried to fix the Platform.xml. on my S5. i noticed sometime after that when i move files using the "My files" app, the phone would not refresh the files so that they would show up in gallery, videos etc.. I tried to undo the Media_rw by using SD Maid to find the Platform.xml and Axel to rewrite the Xml. In the platform.xml. i deleted the Media_rw and replaced the old xml with the old (original) one. I rebooted my phone. On swiping to open the screen i noticed alot of apps crashing one after the other. I when back to SD Maid and searched for Platform.xml and opened it with Axel but it said file not found.. i can not use the internet, i cant use most apps, i cant even use the Kies on my computer. I cant save anything to the storage either. I really need help. Odin is the only thing i can use. but i dont know how i can reset the xml files on my phone.. What exactly am i do to?
please
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Hey, I was wondering if you ever got a fix on this without factory reset. I am having the exact same issue.
Same boat here. Please someone help!
woahs said:
Hey, I was wondering if you ever got a fix on this without factory reset. I am having the exact same issue.
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I am having exact same problem. After editing the platform.xml, my Note 3 is behaving the same way: no access to any storage area (including USB drive), no remote access/online access (even though WIFI and 4G appear to connect just fine), most apps fail with 'Unfortunately ... has stopped' error message, no Google Play...
I really don't want to do a factory reset, but really, does it even help? Is there a way to put the platform.xml back? Is there a way to access the phone via USB cable?
vbcomer said:
I am having exact same problem. After editing the platform.xml, my Note 3 is behaving the same way: no access to any storage area (including USB drive), no remote access/online access (even though WIFI and 4G appear to connect just fine), most apps fail with 'Unfortunately ... has stopped' error message, no Google Play...
I really don't want to do a factory reset, but really, does it even help? Is there a way to put the platform.xml back? Is there a way to access the phone via USB cable?
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Update: I went ahead and successfully install the all-in-one file to the phone via Odin, but it still has the same issues. Can someone give a hint? thanks
FIX!!!
Hi I'm a god at searching(hence the Go)but an Noob(hence the obie) to Dev on Android but a computer techy(in other words I fix computers upgrade ETC.) Now if you followed EXACT instructions you SHOULD have the Backup copy of platform.xml. If not reply and I'll give those instructions.
So I did the same as this post did to get my issue as well but there's a SOLUTION I just found W/o getting rid of your loved files and its easy!
1. Download the ADB also included in The Android SDK by Google (approx. 3XX MB)
2. DOWNLOAD Root Explorer.APK
3. Extract ADB Dev kit( name should be roughly adt-bundle-windows-x86_64-20140702.zip)Note: I prefered it at C:\Android it avoided Name too long error
4. Open CMD Type: cd C:\<location ADB was extracted>\sdk\platform-tools(if you followed my note it will be "C:\Android\adt-bundle-windows-x86_64-20140702\sdk\platform-tools") and press enter... HINT TO COPY PASTE IN CMD RIGHT CLICK SAVES TIME!!!!
5. Install Root Explorer so you can backup your files(if any) I was unlucky having none on the phone but SD storage is ok!
To do this type ADB INSTALL <Location of Root explorer.exe> For standard windows users with default download locations it would be "C:\Users\<USER NAME>\Downloads\Root Explorer v3.1.9.apk" <COPY PASTE
6. Copy the original back to System>ETC>Permissions and overwrite
7. Factory reset!
Links?
sorry guys bt i have the same note 3 and i delete the platform.xml file .....i did a factory reset bt nothing happened ...can u help plz
Re:FIX!
But you have to set the permissions of platform.xml as 0777.Right?
Step 5 how should it works
Android Goobie said:
Hi I'm a god at searching(hence the Go)but an Noob(hence the obie) to Dev on Android but a computer techy(in other words I fix computers upgrade ETC.) Now if you followed EXACT instructions you SHOULD have the Backup copy of platform.xml. If not reply and I'll give those instructions.
So I did the same as this post did to get my issue as well but there's a SOLUTION I just found W/o getting rid of your loved files and its easy!
1. Download the ADB also included in The Android SDK by Google (approx. 3XX MB)
2. DOWNLOAD Root Explorer.APK
3. Extract ADB Dev kit( name should be roughly adt-bundle-windows-x86_64-20140702.zip)Note: I prefered it at C:\Android it avoided Name too long error
4. Open CMD Type: cd C:\<location ADB was extracted>\sdk\platform-tools(if you followed my note it will be "C:\Android\adt-bundle-windows-x86_64-20140702\sdk\platform-tools") and press enter... HINT TO COPY PASTE IN CMD RIGHT CLICK SAVES TIME!!!!
5. Install Root Explorer so you can backup your files(if any) I was unlucky having none on the phone but SD storage is ok!
To do this type ADB INSTALL <Location of Root explorer.exe> For standard windows users with default download locations it would be "C:\Users\<USER NAME>\Downloads\Root Explorer v3.1.9.apk" <COPY PASTE
6. Copy the original back to System>ETC>Permissions and overwrite
7. Factory reset!
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Hi have next message in the install root step could you help me please
Android Debug Bridge version 1.0.31
-a - directs adb to listen on all interfaces for a connection
-d - directs command to the only connected USB device
returns an error if more than one USB device is present.
-e - directs command to the only running emulator.
returns an error if more than one emulator is r
unning.
-s <specific device> - directs command to the device or emulator with
the given
serial number or qualifier. Overrides ANDROID_SERIAL
environment variable.
-p <product name or path> - simple product name like 'sooner', or
a relative/absolute path to a product
out directory like 'out/target/product/sooner'.
If -p is not specified, the ANDROID_PRODUCT_OUT
environment variable is used, which must
be an absolute path.
-H - Name of adb server host (default: localhost)
-P - Port of adb server (default: 5037)
devices [-l] - list all connected devices
('-l' will also list device qualifiers)
connect <host>[:<port>] - connect to a device via TCP/IP
Port 5555 is used by default if no port number
is specified.
disconnect [<host>[:<port>]] - disconnect from a TCP/IP device.
Port 5555 is used by default if no port number
is specified.
Using this command with no additional arguments
will disconnect from all connected TCP/IP devices.
device commands:
adb push [-p] <local> <remote>
- copy file/dir to device
('-p' to display the transfer progress)
adb pull [-p] [-a] <remote> [<local>]
- copy file/dir from device
('-p' to display the transfer progress)
('-a' means copy timestamp and mode) adb sync [ <directory> ] - copy host->device only if changed
(-l means list but don't copy)
(see 'adb help all')
adb shell - run remote shell interactively
adb shell <command> - run remote shell command
adb emu <command> - run emulator console command
adb logcat [ <filter-spec> ] - View device log
adb forward --list - list all forward socket connections.
the format is a list of lines with the followin
g format:
<serial> " " <local> " " <remote> "\n" adb forward <local> <remote> - forward socket connections
forward specs are one of:
tcp:<port>
localabstract:<unix domain socket name>
localreserved:<unix domain socket name>
localfilesystem:<unix domain socket name>
dev:<character device name>
jdwp:<process pid> (remote only) adb forward --no-rebind <local> <remote>
- same as 'adb forward <local> <remote>' but fails
if <local> is already forwarded
adb forward --remove <local> - remove a specific forward socket connection
adb forward --remove-all - remove all forward socket connections
adb jdwp - list PIDs of processes hosting a JDWP transport
adb install [-l] [-r] [-d] [-s] [--algo <algorithm name> --key <hex-encoded ke
y> --iv <hex-encoded iv>] <file>
- push this package file to the device and install it
('-l' means forward-lock the app)
('-r' means reinstall the app, keeping its data)
('-d' means allow version code downgrade)
('-s' means install on SD card instead of inter
nal storage)
('--algo', '--key', and '--iv' mean the file is
encrypted already)
adb uninstall [-k] <package> - remove this app package from the device
('-k' means keep the data and cache directories)
adb bugreport - return all information from the device
that should be included in a bug report.
adb backup [-f <file>] [-apk|-noapk] [-obb|-noobb] [-shared|-noshared] [-all]
[-system|-nosystem] [<packages...>]
- write an archive of the device's data to <file>
.
If no -f option is supplied then the data is written
to "backup.ab" in the current directory.
(-apk|-noapk enable/disable backup of the .apks themselves
in the archive; the default is noapk.)
(-obb|-noobb enable/disable backup of any installed apk expansion
(aka .obb) files associated with each application; the default is noobb.)
(-shared|-noshared enable/disable backup of the device's
shared storage / SD card contents; the default is noshared.)
(-all means to back up all installed applications)
(-system|-nosystem toggles whether -all automatically includes
system applications; the default is to include system apps)
(<packages...> is the list of applications to be backed up. If
the -all or -shared flags are passed, then the package
list is optional. Applications explicitly given on the
command line will be included even if -nosystem would
ordinarily cause them to be omitted.) adb restore <file> - restore device contents from the <file> backup
archive
adb help - show this help message
adb version - show version num
scripting:
adb wait-for-device - block until device is online
adb start-server - ensure that there is a server running
adb kill-server - kill the server if it is running
adb get-state - prints: offline | bootloader | device
adb get-serialno - prints: <serial-number>
adb get-devpath - prints: <device-path>
adb status-window - continuously print device status for a specifie
d device
adb remount - remounts the /system partition on the device re
ad-write
adb reboot [bootloader|recovery] - reboots the device, optionally into the boo
tloader or recovery program
adb reboot-bootloader - reboots the device into the bootloader
adb root - restarts the adbd daemon with root permissions
adb usb - restarts the adbd daemon listening on USB
adb tcpip <port> - restarts the adbd daemon listening on TCP on the specified port
networking:
adb ppp <tty> [parameters] - Run PPP over USB.
Note: you should not automatically start a PPP connection.
<tty> refers to the tty for PPP stream. Eg. dev:/dev/omap_csmi_tty1 [parameters] - Eg. defaultroute debug dump local notty usepeerdns
adb sync notes: adb sync [ <directory> ]
<localdir> can be interpreted in several ways:
- If <directory> is not specified, both /system and /data partitions will be updated.
- If it is "system" or "data", only the corresponding partition is updated.
environmental variables:
ADB_TRACE - Print debug information. A comma separated list of the following values
1 or all, adb, sockets, packets, rwx, usb, sync, sysdeps, transport, jdwp
ANDROID_SERIAL - The serial number to connect to. -s takes priority over this if given.
ANDROID_LOG_TAGS - When used with the logcat option, only these debug tags are printed.

ADB sees device but cannot connect

Hello, I m after some help.
I ve got an Allwinner A20 tv box, it worked fine for a few months then one day, after being on (but idle) for a few hours, I noticed the screen was blank but the light on the front was blue (indicating it was on, red is standby). It would not respond to the remote control or to anything, so I unplugged it and since then it will not boot and the screen is blank, the red light will light up but that is it. I ve eliminated the remote controller not working, but I cant boot the device.
So I ve tried connecting via ADB (with Ubuntu) but I cant get the device to show up after typing "adb devices".
I can get the vendor id and device id and I ve added it and the manufacturer to udev/modeswitch devices, but when I type "sudo usb_modeswitch -v 0x1f3a -p 0xefe8 -S -R -W"
I get the following error:
~/Android/sdk/platform-tools$ sudo usb_modeswitch -v 0x1f3a -p 0xefe8 -S -R -W
Take all parameters from the command line
* usb_modeswitch: handle USB devices with multiple modes
* Version 2.1.1 (C) Josua Dietze 2014
* Based on libusb1/libusbx
! PLEASE REPORT NEW CONFIGURATIONS !
DefaultVendor= 0x1f3a
DefaultProduct= 0xefe8
SierraMode=1
NeedResponse=0
Look for default devices ...
found USB ID 048d:1336
found USB ID 1d6b:0002
found USB ID 19a8:2036
found USB ID 1f3a:efe8
vendor ID matched
product ID matched
found USB ID 1d6b:0001
found USB ID 062a:0102
found USB ID 1d6b:0001
Found devices in default mode (1)
Access device 004 on bus 003
Current configuration number is 1
Use interface number 0
USB description data (for identification)
-------------------------
Manufacturer: not provided
Product: not provided
Serial No.: not provided
-------------------------
Send Sierra control message
Error: Sierra control message failed (error -7). Abort
I ve searched Google for the error code but I cannot find anything.
The device was rooted and USB debugging was on.
Any help would really be appreciated.
Thanks

getting the ADB things to work

hey i try to get the ADB things to work. i was albe to make myself a developer and all i want to do its to change the resolution of my display from 2k to 1080.
if its to hard and i need to root i will wait for i want to damage my worrenty or anything leik that due to it costed to much.
i use a Huawei Mediapad M5 LTE 64Gb tablet.
i use windows 10 pro x64
the error i get when i type ADB this is
Code:
adb : The term 'adb' is not recognized as the name of a cmdlet, function, script file, or operable program. Check the
spelling of the name, or if a path was included, verify that the path is correct and try again.
At line:1 char:1
+ adb
+ ~~~
+ CategoryInfo : ObjectNotFound: (adb:String) [], CommandNotFoundException
+ FullyQualifiedErrorId : CommandNotFoundException
Suggestion [3,General]: The command adb was not found, but does exist in the current location. Windows PowerShell does not load commands from the current location by default. If you trust this command, instead type: ".\adb". See "get-help about_Command_Precedence" for more details.
it seems its not installed but i dont know i tryed some problems from the site and even puged my tablet and put on usb debugging but it dont get up on any list or anything.
thanks for the help.

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