I can't find any firmware for this device, anywhere. Maybe it was a mistake to buy it.
My main motivation is getting rid of all GApps. I'd build my own out of someone else's source, but have no idea what kinds of problems there are nor how to fix them.
If only I could put Linux on this phone.
Quantumstate said:
I can't find any firmware for this device, anywhere. Maybe it was a mistake to buy it.
My main motivation is getting rid of all GApps. I'd build my own out of someone else's source, but have no idea what kinds of problems there are nor how to fix them.
If only I could put Linux on this phone.
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Give it time. https://dumps.tadiphone.dev/dumps?filter=Tonga
Android 12 update is rolling out as we speak.
Doesn't 12 prevent rooting, or mandate Gapps, or some other onerous restrictions?
I don't understand how to install this. Has anyone tried it?
Quantumstate said:
Doesn't 12 prevent rooting, or mandate Gapps, or some other onerous restrictions?
I don't understand how to install this. Has anyone tried it?
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Honestly Android 12 as a whole is a much more fluid OS and it works much better than previous Android releases. Don't try to install it without doing a lot of reading first. You're probably just better off doing some reading while you wait on the update over the air, it should be coming any day now.
I just don+'t want anything G**gle. And I suspect that is what's coming down the pipe.
Idk what to do with this pile o' files.
Yeah, this looks a little fruity to me. Like Chinese intel.
Code:
[B]/vendor/etc/fstb.cfg[/B]
cent.tmgp.sgame 2 60-60 30-30
com.ak.mi 2 60-60 30-30
tencent.tmgp.ak 2 60-60 30-30
om.netease.hyxd 2 60-60 30-30
tencent.tmgp.cf 2 60-60 30-30
m.tencent.cldts 2 60-60 30-30
gp.yongyong.zjz 2 60-60 30-30
.ANMP.GloftA8HM 1 30-30
com.netease.zjz 2 60-60 30-30
ssassin.pirates 1 60-30
MainThread-UE4 2 60-60 30-30
s.AndroidAnimal 1 60-60
ndroidAnimal.qq 1 60-60
I have been researching this tongo.
Motorola g power 2022 is near to can't do, without major surgery. Linux nethunter is available with termux.
Yeedatoy said:
Android 12 update is rolling out as we speak.
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Never came to mine. I finally decommissioned it last week in favor of a Samsung.
lolinet mirrors - firmware, software, iso etc.
lolinet mirrors - powered by h5ai
mirrors.lolinet.com
this is RETUS channel is retail us .. if you backup in the directory you can get all others
this appears to be an official repository, i was able to use the boot.img with magisk and root
voice is being transcribed .. lock screen has giant numbers on it
ext2 sd card can't be mounted (the insanity)
had to ask moto for unlock code. had to wait 12 hours to receive reply, it went to spam folder (all previous did not)
oem unlock was not an option . had to factory reset (using software of the OS itself, i did one with recovery and it did not unlock it....)
but wait .. it didn't unlock right away.. i had to unlock developer settings.. then go into developer settings... then TURN OFF DEVELOPER SETTINGS .. and OEM UNLOCK suddenly was selectable .. I CLICKED IT..
fastboot flash vbmeta --disable-verity --disable-verification vbmeta.img
i hear not doing this will boot loop, i just did it
and that command can only be entered in fastboot, not fastbootd
this was a 'factory unlocked' phone purchased from target
Hi i had the same problem myself do not worry i have the firmware. After not finding the firmware in a single place spending hours on end. I decided to use the recovery tool and download it. at Motorola Recovery and Smart Assistant . But i understand most people don't like to download software to download a file. As a Gnu/Linux user i had to use the virtual machine to get the software and do all the tedious USB connecting then found out USB doesn't work on Linux on Vbox so i had to download some mod. Anyway i just decided to spend 4 hours uploading the stock ROM to google drive. So i will i will reply to this thread later once its done but for now i just have the boot.img for version TONGA_G_S3RQS32.20_42_10_2_subsidy_DEFAULT_regulatory_DEFAULT_cid50_CFC.xml so i will give you this version of the Moto G Power 2022 ROM
here is the boot.img i will come back later with the full ROM
boot.img
drive.google.com
Md5 Checksum: b5ad45b1fe2a7b543f3ec9bc9375eecd
sha1 Checksum: e872cebeef457d2232300e88d3de5c8095615a82
Edit i am back and have the full firmware for the Moto G power 2022
TONGA_G_S3RQS32.20_42_10_2_subsidy_DEFAULT_regulatory_DEFAULT_cid50_CFC.xml.zip
drive.google.com
Md5 Checksum 176646cd318cd5dfadaf1e7188226254
sha1 Checksum 1d7a7ad82802fd51b23e08817b585429ff4575d3
lolinet mirrors - firmware, software, iso etc.
lolinet mirrors - powered by h5ai
mirrors.lolinet.com
Official firmware packages for all retail and carrier variants of the Moto G Power (2022). This link includes Android 11 & 12 builds. All firmwares originated from Motorola's software support server.
If it's unlocked, (9) [GUIDE][ROOT] Motorola Moto G Power (2022)(Tonga) XT2165-5 (RETUS) Rooting Guide | XDA Forums (xda-developers.com) seems possibly useful for OP. (Mine is locked, so this isn't useful for me!)
Or maybe I can. I'm confused. Motorola G Power (2022) (TONGA) | Page 4 | XDA Forums (xda-developers.com) seems to indicate I can root and use an alt firmware. ?!
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I am putting this together because, after three weeks of study and four days of full-time work I have finally pulled together the information needed to do this. I will also offer a lead on how to make your phone a Development phone. Sorry, no pictures or vids for the kids, just solid useful information.
You will start with an XT910 or XT912 which is locked to a carrier somewhere in the world. To unlock you must buy an unlock code from one of the sellers on eBay. This will cost from 49 cents to 5 dollars, depending on your phone. I assumed that all the sellers could get all the codes, so I bought the cheapest one and sent him my IMEI. He responded that he does not do Motorola and refunded my 49 cents. So I found a seller who does the XT910, and bought his cheapest auction (for an Atria unlock code). He responded that I had bought the wrong auction as I have an XT910. So I ended up having to buy his XT910 unlock auction and got the code. Now the phone will work with any GSM carrier in the world.
Next is the firmware. I knew the phone is running Gingerbread because in Settings|AboutPhone it said the Android version is 2.3.6. I wanted to upgrade to Ice Cream Sandwich (4.0.4) or higher, and to the MIUI ROM which I've used happily for a year. I went through the (scattered) RSD insctructions to flash ICS, but it always failed on the first file. I finally discovered that the RSD method does not work with many phones at v2.3.6, so I went to an alternative method developed by kholk, which I'll describe here. This method will work when others fail.
The first thing to know is that I'm a Linux type, but kholk also offers a Windows method which I have not tested. His Linux script has a few bugs, which I have corrected in the script attached hereto. Also his Linux fastboot binary is an older version which can not handle the larger image sizes we have now, so I have attached hereto a newer one which the source code was recently leaked from Motorola;
The next thing to know is that when posts mention "Fastboot files" they mean the ROM image files which are divided so they can be installed with the fastboot executable. OTA files are not the same, nor are they desirable. I gather that an OTA file is installed -after- the fastboot files, and provide an incremental upgrade.
Stock and ICS fastboot image files for our phone are here:
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/umts_spyder/list.php
I am in Seattle, WA, and I bought my phone on eBay locked to Rogers Canada. So I and my phone are in the North American region. My stock Rogers is 'Rogers Canada' Gingerbread v2.3.6:
Rogers_XT910_SignedLATAM_167-SLC-M33.1_P042_A014_CFC_1FF_fastboot.xml.zip
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/umt...-SLC-M33.1_P042_A014_CFC_1FF_fastboot.xml.zip
My Rogers ICS is 'Unknown Carrier' Ice Cream Sandwich v4.0.4:
6.7.2-180_SLC-35_R02_SIGNLATAM_SPYDERICSROGERS_P012_A012_HWp2b_CFC_fastboot.xml.zip
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/umt...CSROGERS_P012_A012_HWp2b_CFC_fastboot.xml.zip
North American users, use these. If you're in Europe you want the Central Europe image, ninth from the bottom, for ICS.
It's important to understand that the software you have in the phone at the moment, is "signed" for your specific region of the world. So you can not install a European image to a Canadian phone -- it will fail with "Preflash validation failure". The individual files you unzip from the image zip file will be transferred to their specific locations in the phone, -after- signatures are checked, to make sure you have files for the correct region.
So, choose your image file from the above list, unzip the image file, and put the fastboot executable and script in that resulting directory. I have modified the attached script to work for the Rogers images, basically by adding a couple files which were missing in the original script.
Side Bar: In the file list above, you will also find Development images, and if the fastboot executable could be rigged to ignore signatures, you could install the Dev image and voila, have yourself a development phone! The fastboot source code is available, so maybe some talented coder could make that (dangerous) change. This is dangerous because a n00b could flash a Euro image on his Canadian phone and it wouldn't work. (This error is easily reversable by flashing the right image) Comment by Vatazhka: The signature check is implemented in the bootloader. Unauthorized image gives preflash validation error and causes the bootloader to stop booting with an appropriate message. Moreover, the bootloader can't be unlocked as it lacks support for appropriate fastboot commands. The only way to get around these restrictions is to get a Motorola-signed version of a bootloader which doesn't implement checks, which luckily happened to Atrix guys (Clueless Motorola employees put it into a regular SBF, which was subsequently leaked.).
- Make sure your phone is --fully charged-- or else it could run out of battery and leave you with an expensive brick. Comment by Vatazhka: There are $6 cables to repair bricked devices with no juice left on eBay. Been there, done that It's the standard USB data cable with two pins shorted and ideally should also include a resistor to bring voltage from 5 V supplied by USB down to 3.8 V as supplied by the battery.
- Put the phone in fastboot mode by turning off, then holding Vol+- and power on. Select Fastboot and Vol+.
- Connect the -original- USB cable (some USB cables do not have data lines, only power, and you must have data lines for this) and connect to
your computer. On the phone Fastboot screen it should say "Connected" at the bottom.
- On the Linux computer in a Terminal window, cd to the image directory and # ./FlashLNX.sh It should flash away with no errors. The phone will
reboot and you'll get the Android with rotating polyhedral heart; it will reboot a couple more times and you have ICS!
- Root the phone.
- If you have an XT910, for Recovery you want BootMenu Manager, and if an XT912 you want SafeStrap. Install from the Market. You MUST NOT jump the gun and try to install BMM or SS to Gingerbread. It will brick you. Get up to ICS, then lay down your recovery. Comment by Vatazhka: Not true. SS2 and SS3 can be installed to both XT910 and XT912 (just be sure to install the correct SS2 variant). Developer of BMM actually owns an XT909, which is similar to XT912, and uses BMM on it. Simply choose the one which works with a given firmware (Hopefully this will be solved soon, so you could install whichever suits you, not the firmware.). One caveat: If you intend to try or install MIUI, it WILL NOT WORK with SafeStrap. You need BMM (which includes CWM) for MIUI.
- Now flash whatever image you want.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1792955
I like MIUI:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756659
- If you ever want to go back to stock, just use the above process and flash GB 2.3.6.
Comment by Vatazhka: This is usually not possible. Most ICS updates bump some of the partition version counters which are stored in the "partition table", which doesn't allow you to go back. You can forget about resetting it - there is a digital signature (eFuse as well?) on guard again. You can only flash partition images with version number which is not lower than embedded in the "partition table".
I'm also not sure about this fastboot update stuff, but I may have used different fastboot variants which haven't had implemented this.
- If you install MIUI directly to the first slot by rebooting to Custom Recovery and installing zip, you will lose Custom Recovery when done so it needs to be reinstalled. The newer MIUIs do not come with GApps (this Play) so you have to get them here:
http://www.miuiandroid.com/community/forums/miui-weekly-rom-releases.103/
... and get BMM here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1720351
Since I don't have phone service yet I downloaded these to my PeeCee, put them on a microSD card and popped them into the phone. Install BMM with File Manager, and use it to reboot to Custom Recovery to install GApps. Then I used Titanium Backup to remove all G**gle apps except for Play, Framework, and one or two others. (I don't trust the Greatest Data Mining Operation In The History Of The World) Speaking of which, I always install DroidWall and only allow the minimum apps to access The Internets.
Then I used BMM to install CM10 JB to the second slot, just for fun. So now I have dual-boot! MIUI and CM10. Either one can be set to default. Caution though, for the zip you will install to the second slot you must convert it, as per the link above. The resulting file will begin with BM, and -that- is the one you will install. At the same time you can add GApps to be installed right after the ROM. You can -name- your two bootable OS' like this: BMM|BootMenuSettings then tap the very name and a cursor will come up. Delete and rename; Mine are MIUI 2.10.19 ICS and CM10 16.56.44 JB.
MIUI is already rooted, always.
One pleasant surprise in all this is that the new ICS MIUI Backup app does recognize old GB MIUI Backup savesets. I had to install Android Terminal and cp -r them over by hand, but it did restore all my old logs, SMS, apps, etc, thankfully.. I notice that the new MIUI Backup offers Encryption! Well, this really means that you are enabling backups to their "Cloud". In Red China. Where they can pore over your contacts, texts, logs, calls, and friends at their leisure. Encryption? Pshaw. ('shared key') Velly ingenirous.
Recommended apps: DroidWall, AdFree, Snowstorm, RadarNOW!
Some additional tips:
To reboot the phone and put it in FASTBOOT mode.
# adb reboot bootloader
To reboot the phone and put it in RECOVERY mode. Still need to push Vol up + Vol down to use the stock recovery.
# adb reboot recovery
For normal reboot
# adb reboot
For OTA updates (normally not needed), try
# fastboot update ota_update.zip
If low battery and not flashed:
1. Connect your phone using ORIGINAL USB cable to to ORIGINAL wall charger
2. Press and hold both Vol+ and Vol- buttons at the same time and then press and hold Power button until bootloader menu appears with Normal boot already highlighted
3. Use Vol- to highlight BP Tools and press Vol+ to select it
4. Screen with red M will appear followed by a screen with the battery and number undeneath showing how much charge your battery has now which means phone is now in the battery charge only mode
5. Wait for a battery to charge which should take over 3 hours
CAUTION: This method will FAIL if you have not completely flashed the system image. When your battery gets down to about 1/3, fastboot will refuse to flash images and you'll be screwed. There is no way to charge it unless it's booted. If you get in this predicament like I was, put your phone on a hot item, like a laptop power brick, and pray it recovers the battery enough to flash at least system and boot images. Flash them manually (copying lines in the script) if you have to.
Much gratitude to kholk, eval-, and to Jack'O who got me through this.
Well done dude.
Sent from my XT910 using xda premium
Thanks for your help and support Jack'O.
This thread already has 248 views in its first hour of life, LOL.
Wow, that's one comprehensive guide. Just a few corrections:
Side Bar: In the file list above, you will also find Development images, and if the fastboot executable could be rigged to ignore signatures, you could install the Dev image and voila, have yourself a development phone! The fastboot source code is available, so maybe some talented coder could make that (dangerous) change. This is dangerous because a n00b could flash a Euro image on his Canadian phone and it wouldn't work. (This error is easily reversable by flashing the right image)
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The signature check is implemented in the bootloader. Unauthorized image gives preflash validation error and causes the bootloader to stop booting with an appropriate message. Moreover, the bootloader can't be unlocked as it lacks support for appropriate fastboot commands. The only way to get around these restrictions is to get a Motorola-signed version of a bootloader which doesn't implement checks, which luckily happened to Atrix guys (Clueless Motorola employees put it into a regular SBF, which was subsequently leaked.).
- Make sure your phone is --fully charged-- or else it could run out of battery and leave you with an expensive brick.
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There are $6 cables to repair bricked devices with no juice left on eBay. Been there, done that It's the standard USB data cable with two pins shorted and ideally should also include a resistor to bring voltage from 5 V supplied by USB down to 3.8 V as supplied by the battery.
- If you have an XT910, for Recovery you want BootMenu Manager, and if an XT912 you want SafeStrap. Install from the Market. You MUST NOT jump the gun and try to install BMM or SS to Gingerbread. It will brick you. Get up to ICS, then lay down your recovery.
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Not true. SS2 and SS3 can be installed to both XT910 and XT912 (just be sure to install the correct SS2 variant). Developer of BMM actually owns an XT909, which is similar to XT912, and uses BMM on it. Simply choose the one which works with a given firmware (Hopefully this will be solved soon, so you could install whichever suits you, not the firmware.).
- If you ever want to go back to stock, just use the above process and flash GB 2.3.6.
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This is usually not possible. Most ICS updates bump some of the partition version counters which are stored in the "partition table", which doesn't allow you to go back. You can forget about resetting it - there is a digital signature (eFuse as well?) on guard again. You can only flash partition images with version number which is not lower than embedded in the "partition table".
I'm also not sure about this fastboot update stuff, but I may have used different fastboot variants which haven't had implemented this.
Sent from my XT910
Thanks Vatazhka, I've added your remarks.
So what carrier are you going to use it with? Prepaid of some sort?
Sent from my XT912 using xda app-developers app
N, TMobile USA. It was locked to Rogers Canada but I unlocked it. It's working great. Been with TMo for seven years, and this time I asked them for a credit to buy the phone. (Last contract renewal I got $100 for the Nexus One) They wouldn't give me cash, but put me on a new "Value" plan with unlimited everything and $25 less than I've been paying, for $64/mo. Saving $25/mo over two years works out to alot more than the $280 I paid for the phone.
Here in Seattle we have HSPA+ and I've got fast internet. Supposed to have LTE next year, but HSPA+ is fine. TMo is moving everything to 1900MHz as fast as they can for iPhone compatibility, so we benefit.
Voice quality on this phone is far better than any HTC. The screen is so large I'm not used to it. Concerned that when I sit down I'll crack it in my back pocket, or it will slip out.
MIUI only allows 4x5 icons on the screen and I think I could use 5x7 so I've posted a request on miuiandroid.com.
Thanks
i want to upgrade my just bought vzn razr xt912 to ics and want to use as gsm phone here in india
can anyone help
which ICS ota file should choose from the list mentioned at the OP
and how to proceed.
regards
Get the one for Verizon Droid RAZR XT912.
Sent using a touch screen
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Hey guys, Newbie to Droid only .. but still a newbie. I can script kiddie and have been Jailbreaking apple products for years. Even using a "RAM LOADER" to get in using SSH and PuTTY on Apple.
HOURS and hours of research here and other forums. Even in-depth coding, changing kernals, etc. But I do NOT understand the basics.
i.e. What tools? What device will accept?
HERES What I have::Rooted phone (Kingroot) verified root with other apps and "downloader screen"
SU loaded
TWRP failed to load several Times. Just the app twrp.
It is "rooted". The downloader screen verifys that. (USB in Vol+)
It is vers 5
It is recognized by win 10 as LG LS660 I used LG Drivers from here NOT the CSHp one.
The battery will NOT charge. It is 40%.
so in short, I used KINGROOT with no GSM chip, as it was a dedicated phone for stereo and streaming! I used the "GAMERS" version which was heavily loaded with DIALER trojans. Being a "noob didn't know that.
After 3 months of seeing it dialing out to foreign phone numbers, I got sick of it and loaded FLASHIFY.
Ran Flashify
Loaded the boot.img for v4 ((the one mentioned here in the zip) the LS660 has the vers 5 update, or was a vers 5 already. Not sure .
ANYWAY i SUCESSFULLY FLASHED THE BOOT.IMG and Flashify asked if I wanted to Flash anything else? I typed N. and here I am. Yes I should've loaded the new or old FW at that time, but I did not. Phone rebooted and all I get is an LG logo greyed out and half battery charge display.
What app do I use to flash the OEM Stock FW, how to do it?
and do I need the vers 5 BOOTloader or can I use the v4 provided here.
In the end I intend to flash to the CM vers 6 from someone here.
I know this is an easy answer, and I will feel stupid, but PLEASE explain it to me.
Version 4 stock, or vers 5 stock, or vers 6 CM is what I need. I have The Files !!
I just need some kindness, some guidance. I have been here before when I set it up and had 20+ posts but long since forgot the username much less the password or emails used to set up acct. sigh
I will "ROOT" it properly, with FULL ROOT per the Guide here. I just need stock back!
btw: I tried the OTA recovery sd it is vers 5, and will restore vers 5, (and unroot) but OTA Official RECOVERY failed due to low battery charge = 40%.
SORRY FOR THE LONG POST !!!
*** UPDATE ***
btw2 I have all the files and apps for many Bootloader issues for many devices so I don't need links just simple answers what to use. I have downloaded and installed Android Studio and all SDK's. Adbinstaller,etc etc.
I have LG Fash too but have no idea WHAT to Flash.
ALL APPS are installed and working well
The OTA failed because the battery wont charge. stays at 40%.
ANY Suggestions EXPERTs ???
The adb fails to locate the device
The computer see's with the ding, but does NOT see in the MyComputer.
The RECOVERY (Pwr and VOL-) does work.
Can I load the Stock Recovery.img onto a sd card and "Update from SD Card"?
Do I have to reload the bootloader?
THANKS IN ADVANCE to ALL REPLYs !!
modmine
modmine said:
Hey guys, Newbie to Droid only .. but still a newbie. I can script kiddie and have been Jailbreaking apple products for years. Even using a "RAM LOADER" to get in using SSH and PuTTY on Apple.
HOURS and hours of research here and other forums. Even in-depth coding, changing kernals, etc. But I do NOT understand the basics.
i.e. What tools? What device will accept?
HERES What I have::
Rooted phone (Kingroot) verified root with other apps and "downloader screen"
SU loaded
TWRP failed to load several Times. Just the app twrp.
It is "rooted". The downloader screen verifys that. (USB in Vol+)
It is vers 5
It is recognized by win 10 as LG LS660 I used LG Drivers from here NOT the CSHp one.
The battery will NOT charge. It is 40%.
so in short, I used KINGROOT with no GSM chip, as it was a dedicated phone for stereo and streaming! I used the "GAMERS" version which was heavily loaded with DIALER trojans. Being a "noob didn't know that.
After 3 months of seeing it dialing out to foreign phone numbers, I got sick of it and loaded FLASHIFY.
Ran Flashify
Loaded the boot.img for v4 ((the one mentioned here in the zip) the LS660 has the vers 5 update, or was a vers 5 already. Not sure .
ANYWAY i SUCESSFULLY FLASHED THE BOOT.IMG and Flashify asked if I wanted to Flash anything else? I typed N. and here I am. Yes I should've loaded the new or old FW at that time, but I did not. Phone rebooted and all I get is an LG logo greyed out and half battery charge display.
What app do I use to flash the OEM Stock FW, how to do it?
and do I need the vers 5 BOOTloader or can I use the v4 provided here.
In the end I intend to flash to the CM vers 6 from someone here.
I know this is an easy answer, and I will feel stupid, but PLEASE explain it to me.
Version 4 stock, or vers 5 stock, or vers 6 CM is what I need. I have The Files !!
I just need some kindness, some guidance. I have been here before when I set it up and had 20+ posts but long since forgot the username much less the password or emails used to set up acct. sigh
I will "ROOT" it properly, with FULL ROOT per the Guide here. I just need stock back!
btw: I tried the OTA recovery sd it is vers 5, and will restore vers 5, (and unroot) but OTA Official RECOVERY failed due to low battery charge = 40%.
SORRY FOR THE LONG POST !!!
*** UPDATE ***
btw2 I have all the files and apps for many Bootloader issues for many devices so I don't need links just simple answers what to use. I have downloaded and installed Android Studio and all SDK's. Adbinstaller,etc etc.
I have LG Fash too but have no idea WHAT to Flash.
ALL APPS are installed and working well
The OTA failed because the battery wont charge. stays at 40%.
ANY Suggestions EXPERTs ???
The adb fails to locate the device
The computer see's with the ding, but does NOT see in the MyComputer.
The RECOVERY (Pwr and VOL-) does work.
Can I load the Stock Recovery.img onto a sd card and "Update from SD Card"?
Do I have to reload the bootloader?
THANKS IN ADVANCE to ALL REPLYs !!
modmine
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Do you have a copy of the ota update zip last one is good.
Sent from my SM-J727T1 using XDA Labs
Hello XDA Forums,
I have been a guest on the website for a while now when looking for android knowledge and I usually grasp a good amount of whatever I am trying to accomplish. However, the issue I am currently having I feel is considered IMPOSSIBLE to fix and I want to confirm that by this community.
Phone: Blu
Model: NEO XL N110U
Android build version: 6.0
Custom build version (It’s a stock a downloaded, ill explain in a sec)” BLU_N110U_V10_GENERIC_MARSHMALLOW 05-08-2016 16:30
What happened is that about a year ago or so I updated the android version from lollipop to marshmallow using the OTA update (which is the wireless update). Worst decision ever as I found out that this update gave me 4 specific viruses that sends my information over to a Chinese server. Here are links on the virus:
https://www.droid-life.com/2016/11/15/blu-security/
https://blog.malwarebytes.com/cybercrime/2016/11/mobile-menace-monday-adups-old-and-new/
https://android.gadgethacks.com/new...be-affected-by-adups-chinese-spyware-0175014/
With this problem, I thought “I can just root my device and delete the files… right”? I never rooted a device before, but I have jail broken iphones, modded psps, and ds so I felt like this would be easy……Turns out its impossible if you already updated to that wireless update with marshellow. I also tried unlocking bootloader and that failed super hard as well! Here is what I tried:
1. Tried Kingroot app – failed
2. Tried kingroot on pC – failed
3. Went into developer options and enabled usb debugging and oem unlocking to TRY and unlock the bootloader. – that part worked……HOWEVER
4. Went into the recovery and choice reboot to bootloader. Then connected my Blu phone to my PC, went into Command prompt and typed, “fastboot oem unlock” (I believe I had to download fastboot and adb tools first). – This was painful for me. It gave me the option to unlock the bootloader using the up and down volume buttons. I need to press “Volume up” on my phone to confirm the OEM unlock……..HOWEVER THAT HAS BEEN COMPLETELY DISABLED. The buttons work, but when I need to confirm the oem unlock, it doesn’t allow me to do this. THIS I BELIEVE HAS BEEN PURPOSELY DONE.
5. I downloaded a stock version of my phone’s rom but at a lower android number (5.1) and tried to flash it to the phone using SP Flash tools. – Failed. It would stay illuminated black and the intro sound would come on but I wouldn’t see anything. I looked into that and I believe that is because there is something called version binding where if I update the version build, I can’t downgrade to use the same exploit.
6. Since the phone was bricked, I wanted to try to bring it back to life by downloading the stock rom for my phone at the same virus build version I’m at now and flash it to the phone. – It worked with viruses and all.
7. I Then thought, “Can’t I use open the rom file and delete the viruses I want, then flash it to the phone?” So I tried that by using mtk extractor which allowed me to open the system.img file for the stock rom which contains the android data. From there I went into the apps folder and deleted the 4 virus apps. Then I packaged the system.img back together into one file and then used that system.img when I used sp flash tool to flash the rom onto the phone. – It was stuck on the logo……I can still access the recovery fine and still doesn’t allow me to oem unlock.
This is where I have given up. At this point, I feel like I would need to learn more about the system.img file and what it looks for in the beginning. I just want to fool it into booting without those apps. I know there is something stopping it from booting because when I go into the recovery part and select the option to do a “root integrity check” it tells me those specific apps are missing. Is there any way to change the root integrity check to not look for those apps?
So I know this a lot of information but I need to write this down for all the steps I toke. I hope that this thread can help anyone with a Blu Neo XL device come to some information. If I can confirm from this forum that there is nothing that can be done. I feel then a law suit with Blu is in order and everyone should throw out there compromised phones. I have seen numerous other posts on this subject and so far NO ONE HAS ANSWERED EVEN ONCE. One pore guy had to keep bumping his thread of months until he gave up; atleast tell me its not possible! Here are the link I saw on this from here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help/tried-to-root-sort-blu-neo-xl-t3559702
Here are my main questions:
Is it possible to access the root (either via pc with command prompt or linux with terminal or even on the device itself) without rooting or unlocking the bootloader (since both seem to be impossible).
Can you extract a system.img file, modify it, then put it back to get together to flash it to a device without unlocking bootloader?
Infact can you modify any part of the rom or .imgs and flash it to spflash tools? (Or maybe I was doing wrong?)
Is there anyway to figure out how to modify the tamper bit if I have to find a way to get around the virus bug on my device that doesn’t allow me to use the “Volume up” button to confirm that I want to unlock the bootloader? (I’m not even sure if this phone has that, I just saw that for this oneplus and thought maybe it can be on all phones in a different way?) Here is a link on that-
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/development/mod-reset-unlock-tamper-bit-t2820912
The goal is get rid of the virus that sends my data back to Chinese servers. Also, the goal is to get an answer from the community here to put this to rest.
If you need any information on this or want me to upload anything please let me know.
Thank you for your time!
Bump as I need hope.
I understand people may not have this phone but I need some sort of reply to confirm that this isn't possible. I want this thread to be the first post anyone sees if they type in "Blu Neo XL" for rooting purposes.
Even if anyone that has a phone that is similar that is affected, that would be anyone who has:
R1 HD
Energy X Plus 2
Studio Touch
Advance 4.0 L2
Neo XL
Energy Diamond
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Waited around for awhile but now its time be obnoxious. I will bump my other thread as well and just start hi-jacking other threads until mods ban me or someone answers me for once.
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bump again and again and ****ing again!
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Also, I got a Moto G5S Plus instead finally. It toke me awhile to save the money because I don't make much but atleast I have phone that isn't sending my data over to china.....or maybe it still is sending my data who knows where. Either way, Bump.
Hey man, I didnt read through your entire post. But can't you just downgrade the version to one that is possible to root?
Or you can also get another phone that does have root as an option. Also, I don't think you should bump your own threads. Just wait it out, or ask in other threads for help.
Edit: Oh Man, I didn't even notice someone responded to this! Awesome.
It says in the rules to ask here. So I decided to ask here espcially since this phone doesn't have its own dedicated forum. I got a new phone about a month ago and its pretty good so far.
This is more of a lost cause but I bring this up just in cause other people get affected. I believe the Blu company had to pay the Justice department for this so they got away with it and thats no big deal now of days. lol
erickkg said:
Hey man, I didnt read through your entire post. But can't you just downgrade the version to one that is possible to root?
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Also for those of you out there suffering, the above statement is not possible because the newer versions of Android OS have "version binding" so downgrading to an OS that is lower that way you upgraded to wont allow the phone to get pass the bios or whatever the android bios recovery start name is. (I don't remember right now) Even if you mod the recovery or bios file.
So here it is almost a year later from you writing this post and I have found myself in the same predicament you were once in and was hoping there was answers somewhere, but from the looks of it I am guessing I'm better off just breaking this phone in half and getting myself a new, virus free, root-able phone. Am I correct?
Disclaimer: By attempting any of the processes listed in this thread you accept full responsibility for your actions. I will not be held responsible if your device stops working, catches fire, or turns into a hipster and claims to have been modified before it was cool.
Hi everyone, similar to the previous threads for
OP3, OP3T, OP5, OP5T, OP6, OP6T, OP7, OP7PRO, regular OP7T, T-Mobile OP7T, regular OP7TPRO, T-Mobile OP7TPro 5G, regular OP8, T-Mobile OP8 and OP8Pro here are the EDL packages (also known as MSM tools or unbrick tools) that can revive a bricked OnePlus Nord.
You can also rollback your phone to a previous release of OOS with them if for some reason you would like to go back to an older firmware
You can download the following versions:
AC01AA tools (global firmware):
ANDROID 10:
OOS 10.5.2
OOS 10.5.3
OOS 10.5.4
OOS 10.5.5
OOS 10.5.7
OOS 10.5.8
OOS 10.5.9
OOS 10.5.10
OOS 10.5.11
Mirror for first and last MSMs: https://onepluscommunityserver.com/
AC01BA tools (european firmware):
ANDROID 10:
OOS 10.5.2
OOS 10.5.3
OOS 10.5.4
OOS 10.5.7
OOS 10.5.8
OOS 10.5.9
OOS 10.5.10
OOS 10.5.11
Mirror for first and last MSMs: https://onepluscommunityserver.com/
AC01DA tools (indian firmware):
ANDROID 10:
OOS 10.5.2
OOS 10.5.3
OOS 10.5.4
OOS 10.5.7
OOS 10.5.8
OOS 10.5.9
OOS 10.5.10
OOS 10.5.11
Mirror for first and last MSMs: https://onepluscommunityserver.com/
Warning:
As this happened on OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro Pro, it is advised to take backup of /persist partition before crossflashing (eg going from European to Indian build) as fingerprint reader may give an error related to enrollment issue. You can do so by using dd if=/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/persist of=/sdcard/persist.img (you must have root access, see https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-nord/how-to/guide-how-to-root-oneplus-nord-t4139411 for that) and moving it to your computer/cloud.
Instructions:
Launch MsmDownloadTool V4.0.exe.
On the login prompt select "Other" in the dropdown menu and click on Next.
Wait a few seconds until main window shows up.
Click on Target button and select O2 while using global tool or India while using indian tool or EU when using european tool.
Press Start button (this is done so that device will be "captured" automatically by tool instead of going back to normal boot after 10 seconds)
Power your device off.
Let it cool down for one minute.
Maintain volume up and volume down keys for at least 40 seconds to get into Qualcomm EDL mode.
Plug your device to your computer using stock OnePlus cable. (You may let volume keys go once done.)
Wait ~300 seconds.
Enjoy your brand new device.
FAQ:
Does this work on Mac or on Linux?
Unfortunately no, tool is Windows only. You should need at least Windows 7.
Why is my antivirus freaking out when unzipping the archive or running the tool?
In an effort to protect reverse engineering from being done (and by extension prevent conversion process like it was done on 6T and 7Pro), OnePlus now use VM Protect V3 in their MSM tools. As this tries to detect debug environment, this is seen as malicious behaviour by some antivirus.
My device isn't detected
Go to device manager and make sure your phone shows up as QDLOADER 9008.
If it shows up as QHUSB_BULK, it means Qualcomm driver wasn't installed automatically by Windows Update. Download the latest one from Microsoft website at http://download.windowsupdate.com/c..._fba473728483260906ba044af3c063e309e6259d.cab (source https://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/Search.aspx?q=qualcomm hs usb 9008 ) and install it manually by right clicking on QHUSB_BULK and selecting "Update driver software" and "Browse my computer for driver software" to where you downloaded CAB file.
MSM tool is stuck on "Param pre-processing"
Ensure you're using the Qualcomm drivers linked above.
MSM tool is stuck on "Sahara communication failed"
Unplug your phone, get in fastboot mode, turn off phone, wait 15 secondes and get back in Qualcomm EDL mode. You can also try using a USB 2.0 port instead of a 3.0 one.
What is SMT Download mode?
Just don't try to unlock that mode, it will wipe your IMEI and your Widevine certificate if you use it.
How can I fix "SMT config not found" error?
Please refer to https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=83448961&postcount=61, all credits to @Shadow12347 for finding it out.
Credits:
@Lord Ace for testing 10.5.2 Indian tool on his device.
OnePlus for the device and OS
Related: [OnePlus Nord][ROM][OTA][Oxygen OS] Repo of Oxygen OS Builds
It worked for me,
After unlocking and locking bootloader and ended with corrupted device on locked bootloader
This method helped to solve it.
Thank You
Big thank you!
Thank you very much, just what I'm looking for
Thanks a lot
Good stuff man. Appreciate it!
Does anyone have a persist.img for Global firmware.
I have a different issue which I'd like to try resolve with persist.img
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-nord/help/nv-backup-warning-t4148599
Big thanks, fixed my semibricked Nord, time to try an GSI again
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@ Some_Random_Username
I have a NVBackupUI(thread here) error msg that refuses to go away.
I have used your guide to reflash OOS 10.5.2 but the error message is still there.
Do you by any chance have any idea on a way to resolve this?
norder said:
@ Some_Random_Username
I have a NVBackupUI(thread here) error msg that refuses to go away.
I have used your guide to reflash OOS 10.5.2 but the error message is still there.
Do you by any chance have any idea on a way to resolve this?
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How you got this error..
And is this affecting your phone functionality?
cultofluna said:
How you got this error..
And is this affecting your phone functionality?
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This is a brand new set and I first noticed it after I set up my phone. The usual data transfers, reinstalling apps etc. But now, it will not go away. Im thinking it's like that out of the box, just that I did not notice it earlier.
So far I have not had any issues functionality wise and my local OP support tells me to ignore it and a future update will fix it. They're not sure of the cause either and could not fix it.
This message keeps coming back even after multiple factory resets + a ROM reflash. I'm trying to rule out a hardware issue.
I did notice that this app is one of those that you remove when you debloat your OP set. I'm sure it would go away if I did that but if theres an underlying issue I might just be setting myself up for a catastrophic failure in future.
Hi, my friend really messed up with his phone. Phone currently have encrypted data partition. Problem is that msmtool doesn't detect phone at all, also device manager doesn't show it while its in msmtool. Anything he can do?
norder said:
This is a brand new set and I first noticed it after I set up my phone. The usual data transfers, reinstalling apps etc. But now, it will not go away. Im thinking it's like that out of the box, just that I did not notice it earlier.
So far I have not had any issues functionality wise and my local OP support tells me to ignore it and a future update will fix it. They're not sure of the cause either and could not fix it.
This message keeps coming back even after multiple factory resets + a ROM reflash. I'm trying to rule out a hardware issue.
I did notice that this app is one of those that you remove when you debloat your OP set. I'm sure it would go away if I did that but if theres an underlying issue I might just be setting myself up for a catastrophic failure in future.
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norder said:
@ Some_Random_Username
I have a NVBackupUI(thread here) error msg that refuses to go away.
I have used your guide to reflash OOS 10.5.2 but the error message is still there.
Do you by any chance have any idea on a way to resolve this?
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Unfortunately no idea, MSM tool in upgrade mode doesn't touch to NV items.
Either wait a new OOS build after 10.5.4 or RMA your device.
skayii said:
Hi, my friend really messed up with his phone. Phone currently have encrypted data partition. Problem is that msmtool doesn't detect phone at all, also device manager doesn't show it while its in msmtool. Anything he can do?
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Make sure his device is off before trying to get in Qualcomm HS-USB 9008 mode, that was something we ran into during testing.
Also as a sidenote encryption state of the phone doesn't matter to use this tool.
Thanks a lot for the unbrick tool!
Some_Random_Username said:
Unfortunately no idea, MSM tool in upgrade mode doesn't touch to NV items.
Either wait a new OOS build after 10.5.4 or RMA your device.
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Understood. Thank you
Works great thanks a lot for the links i had to install the driver and your post was well made to avoid me any hassles
By the way, it re-locks the bootloader
@ Some_Random_Username
can you tell me how you got this tool?
i could try getting the tool with oxygen os 10.55
thanks for this.
Is there any way to unbrick my hard bricked Motorola Edge 20 fusion?
I tried to flash stock rom via lmsa tool and it failed.
Whenever it is connected to pc / is charging, only response is the white led blinking light.
It is also not detected by pc too.
Edit : Changed the board under warranty and is working fine!!
I don't have a solution but... it's been 11 days now. Have you had any luck getting this device to work?
Asking 'cause I own one and plan to root it.
If you are able to power your device into the bootloader (usually to hold power button and a volume key when powering on), and you are able to scroll down to "unlock bootloader", that will then allow your device to be able to post into fastboot mode.
You will just need the fastboot drivers from google https://developer.android.com/studio/run/win-usb installed on your pc, then you will be able to send fastboot commands to your device.
Your options at this stage would be to find the stock images for your device, or just download TWRP and Lineage.
LineageOS Downloads
download.lineageos.org
Motorola Moto Edge
Disclaimer:Team Win strives to provide a quality product. However, it is your decision to install our software on your device. Team Win takes no ...
twrp.me
This video below is for the Shield, but the process is all the same for android, minus how you power into the bootloader.
The shieldroot tools will not work for phones, but you can dl them and ammend the code to flash your OS.
This video will just teach how to unlock the bootloader, how to install the fastboot driver, and some TWRP knowledge if you are unfamiliar. Starting it at 1:08 would skip the shield stuff
sinandredemption said:
I don't have a solution but... it's been 11 days now. Have you had any luck getting this device to work?
Asking 'cause I own one and plan to root it.
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Changed the phones board on warranty and is working fine now.
I just came to know that edge 20 lite and edge 20 fusion have different hardware. Mine's edge 20 fusion(Indian variant) and I accidently flashed lites rom which resulted in hardbricking the phone. I searched for edge 20 fusions rom and it is nowhere to be found. The Motorola's flashing software (lmsa) also downloaded the wrong rom for my phone as both the phones model number are same. So I recommend you to wait a bit longer if you have edge 20 fusion.
jenneh said:
If you are able to power your device into the bootloader (usually to hold power button and a volume key when powering on), and you are able to scroll down to "unlock bootloader", that will then allow your device to be able to post into fastboot mode.
You will just need the fastboot drivers from google https://developer.android.com/studio/run/win-usb installed on your pc, then you will be able to send fastboot commands to your device.
Your options at this stage would be to find the stock images for your device, or just download TWRP and Lineage.
LineageOS Downloads
download.lineageos.org
Motorola Moto Edge
Disclaimer:Team Win strives to provide a quality product. However, it is your decision to install our software on your device. Team Win takes no ...
twrp.me
This video below is for the Shield, but the process is all the same for android, minus how you power into the bootloader.
The shieldroot tools will not work for phones, but you can dl them and ammend the code to flash your OS.
This video will just teach how to unlock the bootloader, how to install the fastboot driver, and some TWRP knowledge if you are unfamiliar. Starting it at 1:08 would skip the shield stuff
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Thank you very much for your help but my phone is working fine now!!. I hope this post will help others.
As for my phone, It was totally a hard brick and the only solution to it was to change the phones board.
Whoa, thanks for the heads-up! There should be a separate forum thread for Edge 20 Fusion since it runs different hardware.
BDW, if you don't mind answering, how is the Motorola warranty and service in India? Did they charge you for the replacement? Was it a good experience?
sinandredemption said:
Whoa, thanks for the heads-up! There should be a separate forum thread for Edge 20 Fusion since it runs different hardware.
BDW, if you don't mind answering, how is the Motorola warranty and service in India? Did they charge you for the replacement? Was it a good experience?
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The service is good. If the phone is under warranty, then there is nothing to worry. I've got my phone repaired completely free of cost.
Albert pallam said:
I just came to know that edge 20 lite and edge 20 fusion have different hardware. Mine's edge 20 fusion(Indian variant) and I accidently flashed lites rom which resulted in hardbricking the phone. I searched for edge 20 fusions rom and it is nowhere to be found. The Motorola's flashing software (lmsa) also downloaded the wrong rom for my phone as both the phones model number are same. So I recommend you to wait a bit longer if you have edge 20 fusion.
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i just recently purchased an edge 20 fusion (australian variant) and am currently in the 3 day waiting period for OEM unlocking to become available.
i'm still mostly a novice at all of this, however hopefully someone can confirm for me or correct me:
does unlocking the bootloader, and then rooting the phone (install magisk, etc.) not require a rom? do i only need a rom if i want to change from the factory stock (+updates) rom i currently have?
or do i need a rom in order to get magisk working properly, and pass safety net, etc. too?
Albert pallam said:
Changed the phones board on warranty and is working fine now.
I just came to know that edge 20 lite and edge 20 fusion have different hardware. Mine's edge 20 fusion(Indian variant) and I accidently flashed lites rom which resulted in hardbricking the phone. I searched for edge 20 fusions rom and it is nowhere to be found. The Motorola's flashing software (lmsa) also downloaded the wrong rom for my phone as both the phones model number are same. So I recommend you to wait a bit longer if you have edge 20 fusion.
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I also have a fusion, I've used lmsa to download the stock rom but I can't tell if it's for the moto edge 20 lite or for the fusion. How can you tell?
sinandredemption said:
Whoa, thanks for the heads-up! There should be a separate forum thread for Edge 20 Fusion since it runs different hardware.
BDW, if you don't mind answering, how is the Motorola warranty and service in India? Did they charge you for the replacement? Was it a good experience?
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Agree, I'm trying to figure out who can we request a dedicated forum for the Fusion version.