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[TOOLKIT][LINUX] Rom Porter

ROM Porter
About the tool:
This tool is based on rishab.raj37's great guide. And makes porting ROMs in few simple clicks. This is made only for linux.
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How to use it:
1. Download the port.sh from here.
2. Place the ROM zips and script in the home directory (~/) (home/username).
3. Now open the terminal and type the following:
Code:
./port.sh
In some cases this might not work so try this:
Code:
bash ~/port.sh
4. Now follow the on-screen instructions and done. :good:
5. You can find your ported ROM in ~/PORT/ directory.
6. Enjoy and press THANKS.
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Note:
If you get stuck on bootloop, try this tool, here.
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Credits:
rishab.raj37- For such a great guide
ME
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Reserved for FAQs

THANKS for the Awesome Tool

Witch program to use for build.prop file to be open?

djkidy123 said:
Witch program to use for build.prop file to be open?
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Notepad++?
Regards
N

In ubuntu??
OK they are open in GEDIT, but i'm getting only blank pages with red line can't open...

Seeing the code, yes it does open in gedit. Sorry.
Regards
N

djkidy123 said:
In ubuntu??
OK they are open in GEDIT, but i'm getting only blank pages with red line can't open...
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Use SciTE .
www.scintilla.org/SciTE.html

karandpr said:
Use SciTE .
www.scintilla.org/SciTE.html
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Thanx, but how to setup script to auto open in this reader?!

djkidy123 said:
Thanx, but how to setup script to auto open in this reader?!
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Open port.sh find and replace gedit with path-to-scite( if its default path, just scite)
Regards
N

So this does not work with gedit at all?
The script keeps trying to extract the rom files into the same exact folder, causing conflicts. Also, when it tries to open the build.prop files it thinks they are in folders named after the ROM zips that are never created. Has anyone gotten this to work yet?

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Abhinav1997 said:
ROM Porter
About the tool:
How to use it:
Note:
Credits:
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Thank you very much for this helpful tool. But th download link does'nt work for me. Could you help me please by giving another link or sending the file in mp.
Thanks again for your help

Is impossible to download from dev host!!!!

[GUIDE] How to root SmartQ ZWatch

You can easily root the SmartQ Z1 (W1) ZWatch by modifying the firmware and updating it to the watch. I don't know of any rooting tool (like framaroot) that does the job on the watch without flashing the firmware.
[CREDIT TO GEEK78]
(1) READ the [HOW TO] in this thread by geek78 who first made a root firmware.
Download his rooted firmware HERE
Extract it with WinZip or similar zip utility - you should see files and folders which include "system"
Go to "system" -> "app". Copy "superuser.apk" to somewhere else in your computer (and remember where it is)
Go to "system" -> "xbin". Copy "su" to somewhere else in your computer (and remember where it is)
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(2) Go to Smartdevice website and download the latest firmware - HERE
Extract it with WinZip or similar zip utility - you should see the same files and folders of (1)
Copy "superuser.apk" and paste it into the "system/app" folder of this unzipped new firmware
Copy "su" and paste it into the "system/xbin" folder of this unzipped new firmware, replacing the original "su" file
[OPTIONAL]
(a) If you want to remove any apps in the original firmware, you can rename them from "xxx.apk" to "xxx.apk.bak" (eg. I don't use Weather sync app (IndroidWeather.apk), Sleep app (SleepAnalysis.apk) and Health app (SmartQWatchHeath.apk)), before the following step
(b) You can also add your own apps into the system/app folder, so that you don't need to install them after updating to the new firmware
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(3) Open WinZip or similar zip utility and navigate to the folder that contains the unzipped firmware files and folders. Highlight all the files and folders ("META-INF", "system", "boot.img", "mbr-xboot.bin", "recovery.img"), and use your zip utility to compress them back into a ZIP file called "update.zip"
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(4) BEFORE FLASHING THIS MODIFIED FIRMWARE, you must follow geek78's steps:
[HOW-TO]
1-Flash the watch with the restore tool from https://hotfile.com/dl/255788947/abfedd9/z1_restore_tool.zip.html (yes, i know, it will format the watch and you will loose everything... but it is needed)
2-Copy the rooted firmware called "update.zip" to the root of the /Sdcard of your watch
3-Start the flash from the watch
4-After the boot you can delete the 2 chinese apps with App Uninstaller
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*** YOUR MUST USE THE RESTORE TOOL TO CLEAN THE WATCH BEFORE FLASHING THE ROOTED VERSION OF A NEW FIRMWARE ***

Thanks bro I already knew this but just wanted to thank you for your time and effort writing these instructions for everyone
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help with restore tool
Hello I have been searching through the forums and got a little help but need more. I am having problems rooting my watch. I dl'd the restore tool, problem is one of the restore tools instructions was to install the driver in a custom path but my comp keeps auto dling the driver and I cant choose the path to install. I run the restore tool and try to boot into restore mode so the tool will recognize it but it wont do anything. What am I doing wrong and do you guys have any solutions for the install path and getting into restore so I can use the tool? Thanks in advance for your time.

techgeek191 said:
Hello I have been searching through the forums and got a little help but need more. I am having problems rooting my watch. I dl'd the restore tool, problem is one of the restore tools instructions was to install the driver in a custom path but my comp keeps auto dling the driver and I cant choose the path to install. I run the restore tool and try to boot into restore mode so the tool will recognize it but it wont do anything. What am I doing wrong and do you guys have any solutions for the install path and getting into restore so I can use the tool? Thanks in advance for your time.
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Try finding the watch in Device Manager and updating the driver manually. The driver is in this folder on Win7 x64: C:\Program Files (x86)\Smartdevices\Z1 Burn Tool\driver\x64

jatkins09 said:
Try finding the watch in Device Manager and updating the driver manually. The driver is in this folder on Win7 x64: C:\Program Files (x86)\Smartdevices\Z1 Burn Tool\driver\x64
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Thanks for your help I tried that and it didn't work sadly. I will just have to try another comp. I have tried going to restore mode with the watch off and with it on .Do you happen to know if i did a factory restore from the watch and then used the rooted 2.2 rom from geek78 if that would work or do i absolutely have to use the restore tool to wipe first?

techgeek191 said:
Thanks for your help I tried that and it didn't work sadly. I will just have to try another comp. I have tried going to restore mode with the watch off and with it on .Do you happen to know if i did a factory restore from the watch and then used the rooted 2.2 rom from geek78 if that would work or do i absolutely have to use the restore tool to wipe first?
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Yes according to geek78, you must use the restore tool everytime you are installing a customized firmware. I guess the reason is that the restore tool wipes everything on the watch, allowing a clean new install.
I had no problem with installing the restore tool. When I uninstall and reinstall the tool, it remembers where the driver was, therefore I could not reproduce your problem. The best way is to try to install it on another computer eg. XP or Win7 32 bit (I heard that the 64 bit gives most problem with drivers).
If this fails, you can try (I have not tested and won't test because it is a hassle to reinstall all the apps!) to wipe the watch in recovery mode (which is really a modified CWM):
(1) You have to trick the watch to reboot into recovery first -
Find ANY file and make a zip from it called "update.zip"
You should test and see if this method works first, therefore download an official firmware from HERE - rename this file "update1.zip" (or anything other that "update.zip").
Connect your watch to your PC and transfer both files to the root of the watch.
On your watch: "About" -> "Firmware upgrade". Upgrade will fail and the watch will reboot in recovery mode.
(2) If you are familiar with CWM, you should know how to wipe user data, cache, dalvik and system. If not:
Use lower button to navigate (you can only go down, but it will circle back to the top) and upper button to execute.
Go to each of these and follow instruction to execute (choose "++++++++++ Go Back ++++++++++" to previous menu for the next item)
"Wipe data/factory reset"
"Wipe cache partition"
"Advanced" -> "Wipe dalvik cache"
"Mounts and storage" -> "format /system"
Then go back to main menu and choose "Apply update from nand" -> "choose zip from nand" -> choose "update1.zip" (or whatever name you gave to the firmware)
OPTION: you can wipe cache and dalvik again after installation (recommended by many modders)
"Reboot system now"
If update of the original firmware is successful, this means you passed the test. Now you can repeat the process using the rooted and modified firmware as "update1.zip".
THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THIS METHOD WILL WORK, but I think it should.

Got it
Ok i finally got it. The 32 bit was the key. Thanks so much for the help. Loving it, gonna root 2.3 and install.

Recovery mode tested and working :good:

Did follow your instructons could not go back after mounts and storage step. With re-boot watch seems to brick. HELP!

Ton.dewaal said:
Did follow your instructons could not go back after mounts and storage step. With re-boot watch seems to brick. HELP!
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What is happening after you format? Is the "go back" option not available? Or is it there, but the buttons no longer navigate?
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"go back" option was available brougth me back to Mount & Strorage. Have ttried restore tool on two window machines (7 & 8) tool won't find watch. I'm bricked!

Ton.dewaal said:
"go back" option was available brougth me back to Mount & Strorage. Have ttried restore tool on two window machines (7 & 8) tool won't find watch. I'm bricked!
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The restore tool has issues with most 64bit machines. If you don't have one, you're best bet is to find a friend or family member that has a running XP system. OR, do you know how to create a dual boot on a pc?
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Thanks for advise, have now 32 bit XP avaialble. Will test this evening Central Europe Time. Fingers Crossed

Installed on 32 bit XP machine restore tool 1.0.0 windows restart: no luck. Tried to install Usb_Boot_Driver.sys but get Installed failed (unsigned) message. Any advise?

Ton.dewaal said:
Installed on 32 bit XP machine restore tool 1.0.0 windows restart: no luck. Tried to install Usb_Boot_Driver.sys but get Installed failed (unsigned) message. Any advise?
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That doesn't sound correct...send me a PM...I will give you the login info to my FTP. I have the latest release of the burn tool in exe format on there...you need to download that.
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I can't root the watch
I tried this method several times but didn't work. after I flashed modified room the watch start OK and I can see superUser icon although the watch still not rooted, because I can't connect using: adb shell su or adb shell root.
I used a v3.5 firmware, please help me someone knows other method to root the z1 watch?
thanks in advance

morbid01 said:
I tried this method several times but didn't work. after I flashed modified room the watch start OK and I can see superUser icon although the watch still not rooted, because I can't connect using: adb shell su or adb shell root.
I used a v3.5 firmware, please help me someone knows other method to root the z1 watch?
thanks in advance
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Download Maja's DJDroid 6.0 rom (v3.5) , its rooted already

Bad links
Can somebody post those Superuser.apk and su binaries? The download link to geek's rom is bogus and is forcing me to download a bunch of junk.
I have the latest Kitkat firmware (3.7) and stock ROM already has su binary thru adb. My question is can I replace those files thru adb without packaging a zip?
Thanks,

Hi!
Does anyone know how to add the remote camera function in 3.7 ROM? The latest ROM that had it appears to be 3.1. I could not find it as an APK, so I think it is somehow else embedded in the ROM.

Help please , price for helpers!

HELLO XDA USERS
i've got a GALAXY S4 SPRINT
Can anyone just tell me how to USE TWRP and mount INTERNAL STORAGE to RECOVER my DELETED FILES :/? i have read somewhere that it is possible to mount INTERNAL STORAGE through TWRP
HELP PLEASE I NEED MY FILES BACK :crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
A MONEY PRICE FOR WHO HELPS ME SOLVE MY PROBLEM

PhillipAmal said:
HELLO XDA USERS
i've got a GALAXY S4 SPRINT
Can anyone just tell me how to USE TWRP and mount INTERNAL STORAGE to RECOVER my DELETED FILES :/? i have read somewhere that it is possible to mount INTERNAL STORAGE through TWRP
HELP PLEASE I NEED MY FILES BACK :crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
A MONEY PRICE FOR WHO HELPS ME SOLVE MY PROBLEM
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TWRP is a recovery kinda like CWM. Flash it and use it like you would use CWM. Nothing fancy about it.

emperorHadrian said:
TWRP is a recovery kinda like CWM. Flash it and use it like you would use CWM. Nothing fancy about it.
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He asked how to mount the internal storage and recover accidently deleted files.
I gave him a solution weeks back, but that is too tough for him to take up..
@Lennyz1988 @MAX 404 @AntaresOne help required here.
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Recover all your files
PhillipAmal said:
HELP PLEASE I NEED MY FILES BACK :crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
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Don't panic
Follow these steps and you'll good.
1. Download this: http://techerrata.com/file/twrp2/jfltespr/openrecovery-twrp-2.8.0.1-jfltespr.tar
2. Download this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1168421
3. Extract the downloaded Odin307.zip anywhere.
4. Open the extracted folder location and open the file "Odin3 v3.07.exe".
5. Now you'll see the ODIN window. Click on the "PDA" button and then select the the "openrecovery-twrp-2.8.0.1-jfltespr.tar" file that you have downloaded in the first step.
6. Turn your phone completely off. And then hold "VOLUME DOWN" + "HOME" + "POWER" and when appear a warning screen, press "VOLUME UP", connect your phone on your computer and wait until it installs all drivers.
7. Press "Start" on ODIN and wait to complete. In the above tabs will appear "RESET" and your phone will reboot.
8. Grab imediately your phone and hold "VOLUME UP" + "HOME" + "POWER" and keep holding and wait until appear a blue 'wallpaper' with the words "TWRP" on it. Great, now don't make anything in these menus, just follow the steps!!
9. Now you must download ADB in order to pull your files to your pc. Download here: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B1S0LCuXCnnmSWh6NGJmSE1BUWc
10. Create a folder in "C:/" called BackupFiles.
11. Now open the CMD window (Press on your keyboard "WINDOWS" + "R", write "cmd" and press "ENTER".)
12. Write in the CMD window: adb pull /sdcard/ "C:/BackupFiles"
13. Wait until it completes all the process and you are done All your files should be in "C:/BackupFiles" folder.
EDIT: If your have trouble in step 13, point to the complete path where ADB was installed, like this: C:/your/adb/install/location/adb.exe pull /sdcard/ "C:/BackupFiles"
Aaaaand.... If you have trouble with the drivers, download these here and install: http://www.mediafire.com/download/uw3z23dqz3y7kgn/Samsung-Usb-Driver-v1.5.45.0.exe

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You can try a guide like this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...de-internal-memory-data-recovery-yes-t1994705
You only need to change this part: "if=/dev/block/mmcblk0" to the block of the internal storage. I don't have time to look it up now which one it is, but maybe @DeepankarS knows which block it is.
This won't help him because he deleted all his files.
Fusseldieb said:
Don't panic
Follow these steps and you'll good.
1. Download this: http://techerrata.com/file/twrp2/jfltespr/openrecovery-twrp-2.8.0.1-jfltespr.tar
2. Download this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1168421
3. Extract the downloaded Odin307.zip anywhere.
4. Open the extracted folder location and open the file "Odin3 v3.07.exe".
5. Now you'll see the ODIN window. Click on the "PDA" button and then select the the "openrecovery-twrp-2.8.0.1-jfltespr.tar" file that you have downloaded in the first step.
6. Turn your phone completely off. And then hold "VOLUME DOWN" + "HOME" + "POWER" and when appear a warning screen, press "VOLUME UP", connect your phone on your computer and wait until it installs all drivers.
7. Press "Start" on ODIN and wait to complete. In the above tabs will appear "RESET" and your phone will reboot.
8. Grab imediately your phone and hold "VOLUME UP" + "HOME" + "POWER" and keep holding and wait until appear a blue 'wallpaper' with the words "TWRP" on it. Great, now don't make anything in these menus, just follow the steps!!
9. Now you must download ADB in order to pull your files to your pc. Download here: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B1S0LCuXCnnmSWh6NGJmSE1BUWc
10. Create a folder in "C:/" called BackupFiles.
11. Now open the CMD window (Press on your keyboard "WINDOWS" + "R", write "cmd" and press "ENTER".)
12. Write in the CMD window: adb pull /sdcard/ "C:/BackupFiles"
13. Wait until it completes all the process and you are done All your files should be in "C:/BackupFiles" folder.
EDIT: If your have trouble in step 13, point to the complete path where ADB was installed, like this: C:/your/adb/install/location/adb.exe pull /sdcard/ "C:/BackupFiles"
Aaaaand.... If you have trouble with the drivers, download these here and install: http://www.mediafire.com/download/uw3z23dqz3y7kgn/Samsung-Usb-Driver-v1.5.45.0.exe
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@Lennyz1988 Earlier I gave him this as a possible solution
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=54722303
Rest it is a task
And block is 26/29
persdata -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p26
userdata -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p29
Bdw would Undelete from playstore work on this type of a phone? (It is a risk as writing anything new would damage the images there)
Can he also try recuva?
I've heard it works. Still not sure.
Edit : It doesnt till you mount internal storage.
And this is the source for mounting internal storage.
External Link but the post is By a XDA member on How to Mount Internal Storage.
@Fusseldieb This helps in recovering the accidently deleted files too? Or just mentioned how to dump the system..........
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DeepankarS said:
@Fusseldieb This helps in recovering the accidently deleted files too? Or just mentioned how to dump the system..........
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He wiped his whole system?
OK, then his files are gone...
This tutorial only shows, how to dump all files.

Fusseldieb said:
He wiped his whole system?
OK, then his files are gone...
This tutorial only shows, how to dump all files.
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Haha he flashed a new stock rom and it reset by itself.
Well no the files haven't gone. You still can recover them by using any windows recovery tool if you manage to mount the internal storage (somehow) and use a data recovery tool like TOKIWA or Panda or Recuva.
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DeepankarS said:
Well no the files haven't gone.
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I know, but it's much effort to recover these. And IF these files could be recovered, it would be totally out of order, all in one folder, probably without their original names :silly:
He could somehow mount the EXT4 system, as described here: http://www.maketecheasier.com/access-linux-ext4-partition-from-windows/
I have done this one day with my cellphone, but I don't remember how.

Fusseldieb said:
I know, but it's ....
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Dual boot windows and linux?
Tell me how did you do this to recover files from your erased android phone.
"If you dual boot your computer with both Windows and Linux, you will discover that while you can access the*Windows NTFS partition from Linux, you won’t be able to access Linux partition from Windows. If you have urgent needs to access Linux Ext4 partition from Windows (without wanting to boot into Linux), here is one tool that can help you."
Read the link that you're sending before posting anything..
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DeepankarS said:
Tell me how...
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Here it's explained: http://mohammadag.xceleo.org/mounting-your-android-devices-internal-storage/
This also meant you could not run recovery software on /sdcard anymore, at least not with MTP.
With a few tweaks, you could, however, do just that!
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Fusseldieb said:
Here it's explained: http://mohammadag.xceleo.org/mounting-your-android-devices-internal-storage/
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See post 7.
Click the external link..and see where you land.
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DeepankarS said:
Click the external link..and see where you land.
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Oh sorry, it's the same link :silly:

Fusseldieb said:
Oh sorry, it's the same link :silly:
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Haha nvm buddy
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I am confused guys here, i have experienced androids and computer, but with these arguments i am kinda lost, help here please, did someone managed to Mount THE INTERNAL STORAGE ?
no matter what Method i will do it!

PhillipAmal said:
I am confused guys here, i have experienced androids and computer, but with these arguments i am kinda lost, help here please, did someone managed to Mount THE INTERNAL STORAGE ?
no matter what Method i will do it!
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Post 7 and Post 11 have your replies..
The steps are not tough if you follow properly.
And do post here if you get stuck somewhere..
We are all here for you..
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DeepankarS said:
Post 7 and Post 11 have your replies..
The steps are not tough if you follow properly.
And do post here if you get stuck somewhere..
We are all here for you..
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First of all thank all of uu
Does Guide mentioned in #5 plus with codes to change #6 will work ?
btw #7 and #11 aren't guides at all

Lennyz1988 said:
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You can try a guide like this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...de-internal-memory-data-recovery-yes-t1994705
You only need to change this part: "if=/dev/block/mmcblk0" to the block of the internal storage. I don't have time to look it up now which one it is, but maybe @DeepankarS knows which block it is.
This won't help him because he deleted all his files.
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Thank u
can u please explain about Cygwin mentioned in steps ? :
Cygwin installed to [c:\cygwin] with pv and util-linux from the repo. Make sure to open Cygwin once to make sure that the /bin folder is created. Also, I made a folder at [c:\cygwin\nexus] to put the exported .RAW file ?

PhillipAmal said:
Thank u
can u please explain about Cygwin mentioned in steps ? :
Cygwin installed to [c:\cygwin] with pv and util-linux from the repo. Make sure to open Cygwin once to make sure that the /bin folder is created. Also, I made a folder at [c:\cygwin\nexus] to put the exported .RAW file ?
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You need to download pv and util-linux seperately from here https://cygwin.com/packages/package_list.html
and put those files in the cygwin map.

LGUP for most International, and Domestic G5s

I have done my best to make sure most of the LG G5s out there will work with LGUP.
DISCLAMER: first and foremost, I take NO responsibilities for the possibility of a bricked phone(none whatsoever). if you brick it, it's YOUR fault, not mine.
ALWAYS BACKUP YOUR DATA BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING
now for the fun bit:
1. Download and extract the LGUP.zip file from here as it contains everything you'll need except the firmwares.
2. To install the drivers for the device, go to the Drivers folder located in LGUP, and select InstallUSB.exe for a 32-bit system, or InstallUSB64.exe for a 64-bit system.
3. Install LGUP_Lab_Frame_Ver_1_11 that is in the LGUP folder
4. Install either the G5x86.reg or the G5x64.reg depending on whether you have a 32 or 64 bit windows installed.
5. Put the "model" folder in the LG Electronics\LGUP folder which will be either in C:\Program Files or C:\Program Files (x86) depending on whether you have a 32 or 64 bit windows installed
6. Put phone in download mode ( Phone off, vol up while plugging in usb from PC), start LGUP
7. Make sure you see a com # and phone model and at the bottom where it says BIN, select it, at which point you should see 3 dot on the right, select it and choose the .tot or .kdz file listed for your device, then hit start and wait for the magic.
Devices supported:
A992
F700K
F700L
F700S
H820
H830
H831
H850
H850TR
H858
H860
H860N
H868
LS992
RS988
US992
VS987
If I have not listed your device, list the exact model name (i.e LGLS992) in the comments below and I will add it for download.
I give creds to autoprime for his good work. If I missed anyone, I am giving you credits and apologizing now for not mentioning you.

Sorry for a questions that may be dumb, but what is this Tool supposed to do?
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Just a program that lets you flash firmware files to the described phone models

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Just a program that lets you flash firmware files to the described phone models
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Any possibility of achieving root with this on locked bootloaders?
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ForgottenSolstace said:
Any possibility of achieving root with this on locked bootloaders?
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From what I understand, as long as the stock firmware is published by LG or the carrier we can inject root.

Veliion said:
From what I understand, as long as the stock firmware is published by LG or the carrier we can inject root.
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This only if the model support the fastboot oem unlock command.
Without an unlocked bootloader is not possible to obtain root on Marshmallow, the only way would be find an exploit.
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A992 in OP is typo.. should be AS992 obviously.
New model you could add:
H820PR
H850K

Thank you!

can i install gapps using this tool？ i have a H868 chinese version, google services are not preinstalled .

Broken Link =(
This is exactly what I needed, but when I attempt to access it, the google drive link is 404'd
Any way we might could convince you to update the info? Thanks so much in advance for your time.
--AmorImpermissus

AmorImpermissus said:
This is exactly what I needed, but when I attempt to access it, the google drive link is 404'd
Any way we might could convince you to update the info? Thanks so much in advance for your time.
--AmorImpermissus
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all in there
https://1drv.ms/f/s!Au9ppCUF0J7lgZpUFNW-cf8ot0EweA

gwolfu said:
all in there
https://1drv.ms/f/s!Au9ppCUF0J7lgZpUFNW-cf8ot0EweA
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Thanks a bunch gwolfu. However, what I really need are the LG<model>_DLL.msi files. Specifically, I need it for the RS988. It was listed in the supported devices at the beginning, but can't find it =(

LGUP not working...
Please help.
LGUP not working
I tried all versions LGUP, drivers installed and still does not work.
I have a LG unit G5 Demo and Windows 7 x64.
Can you advise?
Thank you.

milennium said:
Please help.
LGUP not working
I tried all versions LGUP, drivers installed and still does not work.
I have a LG unit G5 Demo and Windows 7 x64.
Can you advise?
Thank you.
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When you open "Settings" -> "General" tab -> "About phone" -> "Hardware info" what does it have for "Model number?"

Model number: LG-H850

OK looking at the screenshot, I'm wondering if somehow the install got messed up. If you go to:
c:\program files (x86)\LG Electronics\LGUP\Model
What are the contents?
Also, open powershell as an administrator (usually can just type "powershell" from an elevated command prompt) and run this command:
Get-ChildItem -recurse 'HKCU:\Software\LG Electronics\LGUP' | where-object { $_.Property -like "DLL*"}
Then copy/paste the results so I can see them =)
In regedit, go to:
HKCU:\software\LG Electronics\LGUP\Model

Contents is (screen A and B).
Question. They must be unlocked bootloader?
Because my LGG5 be unblocked (Demo Unit).

milennium said:
Contents is (screen A and B).
Question. They must be unlocked bootloader?
Because my LGG5 be unblocked (Demo Unit).
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You should be able to use the LGUP tool regardless of whether or not you have an unlocked bootloader. You may not be able to flash every kind of *.tot file, but whether or not your phone's bootloader is unlocked will have nothing to do with that error you're getting.
What about the output of the powershell command:
Get-ChildItem -recurse 'HKCU:\Software\LG Electronics\LGUP' | where-object { $_.Property -like "DLL*"}
?

Here is the result Powershell command:

milennium said:
Here is the result Powershell command:
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OK, so, do the following, and then try to run LGUP with the phone connected, and let's see if it works:
1. Create a blank notepad file
2. Save it as something like h850.reg to your desktop where you can find it easily.
3. With the file still open in notepad, copy/paste the info below info and then save it again.
4. Close the file, then double-click it from your desktop to import it.
I've also attached it as a *.txt file which you can just change the extension to *.reg if that's easier:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\LG Electronics\LGUP\Model\H850]
"MODEL_NAME"="H850"
"DLL_PATH"="C:\\Program Files (x86)\\LG Electronics\\LGUP\\Model\\H830\\LGUP_H830.dll"
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\LG Electronics\LGUP\Model\LGH850]
"DLL_PATH"="C:\\Program Files (x86)\\LG Electronics\\LGUP\\Model\\H830\\LGUP_H850.dll"
"MODEL_NAME"="LGH850"
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\LG Electronics\LGUP\Model2]
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\LG Electronics\LGUP\Model2\H850]
"DLL_PATH"="C:\\Program Files (x86)\\LG Electronics\\LGUP\\Model\\H830\\LGUP_H850.dll"
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\LG Electronics\LGUP\Model2\LGH850]
"DLL_PATH"="C:\\Program Files (x86)\\LG Electronics\\LGUP\\Model\\H830\\LGUP_H850.dll"

[Guide] Mate 9 Flash Nougat Update Package and Rebrand

Steps:
Prepare and Notice
A. Backup data, it might be restore factory default setting especially using downgrade ROM version.
B. Unlock bootloader before apply manual update, the manual update package bypass auth through modified stock recovery.
C. After update successfully, device might be locked again.
D. Only tested China mate9 with MHA-AL00C00 and MHA-L29C636 ROM.
E. The manual update script use TWRP (Thanks to @Tkkg1994, @OldDroid)
Download Update ZIP
A. Get ROM update link through hwmt.ru. Click "filelist.xml".
B. Observe "update.zip" size, choose more than 1GB file size FULL OTA from previous step. Example MHA-L29C636B158 filelist Link, all three update files and path are in the filelist.xml content.
update.zip: Change URL last "filelist.xml" to "update.zip" download file.
update_data_public.zip: Change URL last "filelist.xml" to "public/update_data_full_public.zip" download file, and rename it to "update_data_public.zip"
update_all_hw.zip: Change URL last "filelist.xml" to "hw/spcseas/update_full_hw_spcseas.zip" download file, and rename it to "update_all_hw.zip"
C. Observe "update.zip" size, choose more than 1GB file size FULL OTA from previous step. Example MHA-AL00C00B167 filelist Link, , all three update files and path are in the filelist.xml content.
update.zip: Change URL last "filelist.xml" to "update.zip" download file.
update_data_public.zip: Change URL last "filelist.xml" to "public/update_data_full_public.zip" download file, and rename it to "update_data_public.zip"
update_all_hw.zip: Change URL last "filelist.xml" to "all/cn/update_full_all_cn.zip" download file, and rename it to "update_all_hw.zip"
Manual Update Package
A. Download Package (Direct uncompress Base, OS, and Model zips without file name as directory.)
(Rebrand thanks to @backb0ne5p1d0r)
(Oeminfo thanks to @5[Strogino])
Base: HWOTA_2017050101_Base.zip
OS:
Windows -> HWOTA_2017050101_Windows.zip
Linux -> HWOTA_2017050101_Linux.zip
Model:
Mate 9 -> HWOTA_2017050101_MHA.zip
Mate 9 Pro -> HWOTA_2017050101_LON.zip [Not Verified]
P10 -> HWOTA_2017050201_VTR.zip [Thanks to @crucky verify]
P10 Plus -> HWOTA_2017050401_VKY.zip
B. Run batch file "update.bat" or "update.sh" for same model update or rebrand with/without sdcard.
C. OEMInfo files are included for selection under rebrand.
D. Rebrand flash twice. Select "Rebrand" update type on the first time, and select "Same model update" on the second time. You may need to do factory default to get all app installed.
E. Follow message steps update should be done.

Hmm. Sound's good.
Are you hacking stock recovery to install everything what you want?
Did you test by self?
Main problem is to manually force update via stock recovery. But if you're using TWRP, so problem is to install full update. TWRP does not have support of special update commands.

Q: Are you hacking stock recovery to install everything what you want?
A: Only bypass auth and some checks. See Prepare and Notice B.
Q: Did you test by self?
A: Yes, see Prepare and Notice E.

mankindtw said:
Q: Are you hacking stock recovery to install everything what you want?
A: Yes, see Prepare and Notice B.
Q: Did you test by self?
A: Yes, see Prepare and Notice E.
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Impressive!
This method can be used to rebrand too (in theory)
I will check soon.

EPIC!
Just used this to update into L29C636B180. It worked perfectly fine. THANK YOU!
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5[Strogino] said:
Impressive!
This method can be used to rebrand too (in theory)
I will check soon.
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I believe so too. (That in theory this should work for rebranding.)
Looking at the batch file, I'd say you're supposed to restore oeminfo while the batch file is showing "D. Connect usb cable before next step.". if you want to rebrand.
Would love to try it. But I've just used this method to update into L29C636B180. Wouldn't want to reset all settings again. So please try it and let us know what happens if you rebrand!
and to the OP, Thank you again! I'm honestly so happy that we finally do not have to use "proprietary" services as someone puts it to update our phones hahah.

5[Strogino] said:
Impressive!
This method can be used to rebrand too (in theory)
I will check soon.
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We are expecting good news.
@mankindtw, @backb0ne5p1d0r are superhero .)
Thank you so much.

Can you download the 3 files needed through FF and then follow your steps?
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JATCHUHAN said:
Can you download the 3 files needed through FF and then follow your steps?
Sent from my MHA-L09 using XDA-Developers Legacy app
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Yes. You can.

How to work with Mate 9 pro ? Thank you.

tom.android said:
How to work with Mate 9 pro ? Thank you.
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Yeah wonder the same since Mate 9 Pro has no sd card storage.
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It worked for me, im updated C636B180. Thanks.

Not too clear on the instructions. Could someone who has already updated with this method please give instructions as to how they updated their phone. Many thanks
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5[Strogino] said:
Impressive!
This method can be used to rebrand too (in theory)
I will check soon.
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I didn't test this method for rebrand.
Only test it after rebrand, because
when you flash oeminfo the phone,
it will be locked. Let's see what I can
do for rebrand.

Mostar088 said:
Yeah wonder the same since Mate 9 Pro has no sd card storage.
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It has no sdcard, but it can use otg usb drive. I guess.
I don't have mate9 pro, so I can't test it.

mankindtw said:
It has no sdcard, but it can use otg usb drive. I guess.
I don't have mate9 pro, so I can't test it.
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Tested with otg, does not find it when phone restart in upgrade mode only when phone is on normaly. Maby i do something wrong?
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Hi, I'm glad to find this new update method, I tried whith L09 rebranded to C636 but I always get the same error "update does'nt found"or something similar.
Cheers!

Mostar088 said:
Tested with otg, does not find it when phone restart in upgrade mode only when phone is on normaly. Maby i do something wrong?
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You need change bat-file and point path where packages located
Originally they are in /sdcard/HWOTA

Peppus said:
Hi, I'm glad to find this new update method, I tried whith L09 rebranded to C636 but I always get the same error "update does'nt found"or something similar.
Cheers!
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Make sure you're putting the file on the external SDcard and not the internal one.

backb0ne5p1d0r said:
Make sure you're putting the file on the external SDcard and not the internal one.
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Yes I did, the 3 zips in the HWOTA folder in the ext sd, but it seems that it doesn't find them. Thanks!

5[Strogino said:
;71962333]You need change bat-file and point path where packages located
Originally they are in /sdcard/HWOTA
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No i mean it does not find the otg storage at all when it is in upgrade mode.
Only when it's powerd on normaly.
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