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Okay guys, I've been trying to do all of my research and think I've got it pretty well sorted out but just want to verify.
I'm new to android. The last android phone I messed around with was the gf's Droid Eris which I put Froyo on like 3 years ago.
I got my GS4 and was excited to find how easy you can flash custom recoveries with apps from the market. I installed ROM Manager and flashed CWM. I was surprised when it didn't really work and have since done my research to find that ME7 breaks all that. I'm rooted and everything is cool but I'm trying to take the OTA update to MI1.
I know I need to restore the stock recovery, the question is, how? I've found threads for other phones that says you can flash "recovery.img" from the OTA update in the cache folder. I don't see recovery.img. I see a recovery.sh but no recovery.img.
So I found this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2357235&highlight=stock+recovery and downloaded the .zip in the first post. I found a recovery.img file in this tar file. Is this what I need to flash to my phone? If so how? My guess is with Odin? If so is it the PDA slot (everyone always asks which slot)?
I've seen a lot of people say "flash stock me7" but I'd rather not have to do that. I guess I could just flash stock MI1 but once again I'd rather not have to completely wipe the phone, nor do I see why you would have to wipe the whole phone if you can flash recoveries without wiping the phone.
Thank you all for your help. Sorry if there's already a thread for this, if there is please just point me in the right direction. I'm surprised ROM Manager doesn't have some kind of option to "restore recovery" or something like that.
I also see talks of RUU but that looks like an HTC thing? Thanks again.
videogmike said:
Okay guys, I've been trying to do all of my research and think I've got it pretty well sorted out but just want to verify.
I'm new to android. The last android phone I messed around with was the gf's Droid Eris which I put Froyo on like 3 years ago.
I got my GS4 and was excited to find how easy you can flash custom recoveries with apps from the market. I installed ROM Manager and flashed CWM. I was surprised when it didn't really work and have since done my research to find that ME7 breaks all that. I'm rooted and everything is cool but I'm trying to take the OTA update to MI1.
I know I need to restore the stock recovery, the question is, how? I've found threads for other phones that says you can flash "recovery.img" from the OTA update in the cache folder. I don't see recovery.img. I see a recovery.sh but no recovery.img.
So I found this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2357235&highlight=stock+recovery and downloaded the .zip in the first post. I found a recovery.img file in this tar file. Is this what I need to flash to my phone? If so how? My guess is with Odin? If so is it the PDA slot (everyone always asks which slot)?
I've seen a lot of people say "flash stock me7" but I'd rather not have to do that. I guess I could just flash stock MI1 but once again I'd rather not have to completely wipe the phone, nor do I see why you would have to wipe the whole phone if you can flash recoveries without wiping the phone.
Thank you all for your help. Sorry if there's already a thread for this, if there is please just point me in the right direction. I'm surprised ROM Manager doesn't have some kind of option to "restore recovery" or something like that.
I also see talks of RUU but that looks like an HTC thing? Thanks again.
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Maybe this thread can help. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301259
I suppose that would work, but my phone's not bricked and I'm not trying to restore any kind of factory settings. I just want to restore the stock recovery. A lot of people appear to have problems and have to wipe their phones anyway doing that it looks like.
Bump. No one? Really? I'm just looking for someone to confirm whether or not this is correct. At least I didn't just ask the question without doing the research.
videogmike said:
Bump. No one? Really? I'm just looking for someone to confirm whether or not this is correct. At least I didn't just ask the question without doing the research.
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I was rooted so I had to restore stock to get the OTA update. I used the thread that Riker attached below your original message and it worked fine for me. It doesn't matter that your phone is not bricked, this method will Odin flash a stock image onto your device.
Good luck.:good:
Just seems like overkill to flash the entire thing (no wipe or not). Okay, thanks all.
Hello everyone!
I've been very happy with my rooted M9 for the last few months but now a system update message on my screen and I'm trying to figure out what to do about. I seem to recall when I rooted my phone that there could be complications if I install a system update on a rooted phone (like making a Nandroid Backup) but I'm finding scarce information on the topic. Does anyone here have some advice about this?
Rom...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3083799
Firmware...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3073355
Follow the second link above.
You will need to restore the factory system.img using TWRP (exFAT or NTFS for external USB as file is > 4GB).
This puts the modified system (root) back to stock so the update will run successfully.
Flash the original recovery for you system version too.
Then you can accept the OTA and then root the phone again.
Thanks for the responses! I'm still uncertain about a few things so tell me if I have this right.
First I need to restore the factory image. Is that a guy named OJM is talking about on this thread? (http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-one-m9/general/rooting-guide-t3073004)
To restore your clean system backup to accept OTAs, you must use fastboot. If you are S-ON, you must be in download mode.
-copy your clean system.emmc.win to your adb/fastboot folder on your pc
-boot into download mode
-use cmd fastboot flash system system.emmc.win
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In that case, what is a system.emmc.win?
Then I flash the original recovery...what are you refering to when you say "original recovery"?
After that my phone should be locked again and I can go to that second link, download the latest firmware and flash it. And then I can unlock and root my phone again.
Edit: So it looks like someone has made a guide on how to get the OTA updates (if you use the right words in your search). It looks no one done anything with it since May so maybe it still works? http://forum.xda-developers.com/one-m9/general/best-unlocking-bootloader-rooting-guide-t3087354
I would just run the official RUU, it's a one shot process will take care of everything including the radios. Much easier than messing around, just make sure you are S-OFF before you do it. When it's done just flash the latest TWRP and install your rom you will be done.
Sim-X said:
I would just run the official RUU, it's a one shot process will take care of everything including the radios. Much easier than messing around, just make sure you are S-OFF before you do it. When it's done just flash the latest TWRP and install your rom you will be done.
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That was what I ended up doing. Had few bumps on the way but I managed to get everything working. Thanks for the help everyone!
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Sim-X said:
I would just run the official RUU, it's a one shot process will take care of everything including the radios. Much easier than messing around, just make sure you are S-OFF before you do it. When it's done just flash the latest TWRP and install your rom you will be done.
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hi sim I have a question the only thing I got to make sure is that the phone is S-OFF and nothing will happen because I read that also the bootlooder had to be lock again so I'm not sure
I've recently tried to upgrade my venue 3840 to 4.4.4 after unlocking the bl and rooting on 4.4.2 but it seems to be a giant pain in the ***. I've downloaded the system image tried flashing it via fastboot with the line fastboot flash system system.img but of course it complains about max image size and once I do get it going, it gives me command errors. Yes, I've tried redownloading and all, no change. I've even tried creating a rom with the inside of the system image and I believe the problem is my updater binary/script. I was just wondering if I could get any help. The tablet isn't booting because again of course things don't always go as planned. I know I can unbrick or 'go back to stock' with dells way however I really don't feel like redoing my data.
I got the 4.4.4 files from here https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95784891001604343 <- this one includes the system extracted
This one includes the system image and boot img https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95784891001602440
If anyone is able to possibly turn this into a rom or even direct me in the right direction, that'd be greatly appreciated! If not, completely understandable. Thank you for your time!
Or if someone could possibly make a stock wiped back up of 4.4.4 , that'd be great as well!
update: got the tablet to boot with a stock 4.4.2 zip from dell however still looking to be able to update to 4.4.4 if possible, thanks!
And apparently I was able to take out the system and boot in the dell source http://opensource.dell.com/releases/Venue_8_3840_Merrifield/developer-edition/A195/OTA/ and replace it with the 4.4.4 system / boot. I have a bootable 4.4.4 rom. If it's needed for any purposes let me know. Sorry for the basically pointless thread lmao. You'd be amazed at how long it took me to solve this. :silly:
Can you please upload the ROM you created? Was it an AOSP build?
Thanks!
Hi,
Sorry to reply to an old thread. Could you provide some details on what you've done exactly?
I have the same tablet lying around collecting dust since Dell's stock OS is absolute garbage. I am trying to build an AOSP ROM for it just for the sake of experimenting. Could you please help me out?
Thanks for your time.
Hey guys.
I'm trying to update my F1 but since it's rooted, OTA is not happening (it caused my phone to TWRP bootloop) and other's have reported that they had a better working version flashing the update via the SP Flash Tool. So last time I tried using the Flash Tool was a mess getting it to work (because drives and all) so I was hoping someone might have an image of this update that I could flash via TWRP or is there's a way to convert the extracted RAR folder. Thanks for any help.
David C.
mantarkus said:
Hey guys.
I'm trying to update my F1 but since it's rooted, OTA is not happening (it caused my phone to TWRP bootloop) and other's have reported that they had a better working version flashing the update via the SP Flash Tool. So last time I tried using the Flash Tool was a mess getting it to work (because drives and all) so I was hoping someone might have an image of this update that I could flash via TWRP or is there's a way to convert the extracted RAR folder. Thanks for any help.
David C.
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The OTA update may be used in Twrp, with some edits, depending on what all has been changed on phone .
I do not have time this weekend to look at it. But can in few days
***UPDATE***
This can update from version 20190316 only
If you open the update.zip you have from the OTA and replace the 'updater-script' with the one attached here. It should perform the update. Remove the ".txt" from the file name first
I say should , because if you have done significant modifications then that may effect its effectiveness.
@mantarkus
I put together an OTA style zip, that has the same images as sp flash install, with only exception being the preloader. The preloader from stock OTA update is different format to the preloader used in flash tool. ( Assume it has to do with the way it gets intalled ) So I have the preloader from OTA in the zip.
I have not uploaded the zip, or tested it out. Before i use the data to upload it. Let me know if you are interested.
mrmazak said:
@mantarkus
I put together an OTA style zip, that has the same images as sp flash install, with only exception being the preloader. The preloader from stock OTA update is different format to the preloader used in flash tool. ( Assume it has to do with the way it gets intalled ) So I have the preloader from OTA in the zip.
I have not uploaded the zip, or tested it out. Before i use the data to upload it. Let me know if you are interested.
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Hey, thanks a lot. Yes, I am interested. Is this flashable via TWRP?
David C.
mantarkus said:
Hey, thanks a lot. Yes, I am interested. Is this flashable via TWRP?
David C.
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It should be. Have not tested it. So busy lately.
Best option is to use the flash tool, but after I test this, I will uploaded it. But who knows , rumor us, there had been updated every 2 months so far. Maybe new update is out soon anyway
Anyone know if this is working on the normal F1 (Non-play) version? With the minimal differences including same SoC shouldnt it work? Anyone tested?
wtf rip, i refreshed and i landed here somehow (by my own fault probably). Mean't for: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/twrp-twrp-3-3-0-0-umidigi-f1-play-t3933829
flashing this recovery on my non-play if anyone knows. Soz '
Nexus Radical said:
Anyone know if this is working on the normal F1 (Non-play) version? With the minimal differences including same SoC shouldnt it work? Anyone tested?
wtf rip, i refreshed and i landed here somehow (by my own fault probably). Mean't for: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/twrp-twrp-3-3-0-0-umidigi-f1-play-t3933829
flashing this recovery on my non-play if anyone knows. Soz '
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Yes, I have been told it does work for both play and not play. I am using the ported version of that official build , done by "ghost"
Oh right. I did a bit of searching before asking for a link but I did find this
ghost45 said:
New Umidigi f1 recovery 3.3.1 test2 is pubblished.
Test this one if all is corrected...
http://www.mediafire.com/file/1emy4tk1gvnkj96/recovery-twrp-3.3.1_Umidigi_F1_test_2.rar/file
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Will this work fine? I know it's a test version. As long as flashing works properly, decryption and mtp works I guess that's all I need?
Otherwise what would you say is the best available twrp version right now? ?
Decided to create a new thread, since it covers a different topic. I'm trying to create TWRP for the MOQI I7S which has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 710. I've tried various tutorials on porting TWRP, but it ends up with the MOQI being stuck at the boot logo. Is there any way someone can help me, or someone can just port TWRP for me? I have an older firmware which should suffice for making TWRP.
Firmware: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Hne3x3LY1LnKgurlNYK8trr-wHPD1fCD/view
Sorry for the double post but I need a favor from any user with a MOQI I7S. I need to extract files boot_a.bin and boot_b.bin using QFIL, but they need to be as clean as possible, so I can't use mine. It could help me with rooting the device without issues and eventually install TWRP for everyone. PM me if you need help with extracting those files.
Hello. I hope its not too late and you still can do this ? I've got mine i7s near a month ago and before doing anything else I dumped backup from it. Too bad, that for this phone there are no firmwares, so this was my first action for it. I uploaded files you asked as attachments
All this time I use mine device with magisk root without any problems, so, I guess, root through boota is quite safe and stable. I also have uploaded magisk-modified boot, if you'll need it
One thing I want to add: I hadn't succeeded to use QFIL version you'd uploaded. Had succeeded with tool QPST_2.7.496
I hope this will help!
SmashMan4 said:
Decided to create a new thread, since it covers a different topic. I'm trying to create TWRP for the MOQI I7S which has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 710. I've tried various tutorials on porting TWRP, but it ends up with the MOQI being stuck at the boot logo. Is there any way someone can help me, or someone can just port TWRP for me? I have an older firmware which should suffice for making TWRP.
Firmware: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Hne3x3LY1LnKgurlNYK8trr-wHPD1fCD/view
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Hi, I'm looking for the firmware for moqi i7s.
Can you share the file again?It's unavaliable now.
Thanks!
0jmaster0 said:
Hello. I hope its not too late and you still can do this ? I've got mine i7s near a month ago and before doing anything else I dumped backup from it. Too bad, that for this phone there are no firmwares, so this was my first action for it. I uploaded files you asked as attachments
All this time I use mine device with magisk root without any problems, so, I guess, root through boota is quite safe and stable. I also have uploaded magisk-modified boot, if you'll need it
One thing I want to add: I hadn't succeeded to use QFIL version you'd uploaded. Had succeeded with tool QPST_2.7.496
I hope this will help!
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Hi, I'm looking for the firmware for moqi i7s.
Can you share the firmware for this device?
Thanks!
Kasct said:
Hi, I'm looking for the firmware for moqi i7s.
Can you share the firmware for this device?
Thanks!
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Hi. I have uploaded dump of my phone here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h0_6qW3eE5OacfqXazsBHuxPUP7v73az/view?usp=sharing
This archive have all files dumped from phone after buying, except userdata file for now. Despite this file is almost empty, its size is ~60Gb so I can't upload it anywhere.
Also, archive containts png with partitions addresses.
WARNING: as I understand, simple flashing of these files can replace your phone IDs and other serial numbers! In that case phone can not boot at all. If I'm wrong, correct me, please. Hope it'll help
PS: Better try asking manufacturer for the correct firmware files
Hello there anyone abe to upload the firmware files, can't find them anywhere......my i7s is currently a nice paperweight!