WARNING: IF YOU ARE NOT GOING TO START FROM STEP 1 AND FOLLOW EACH STEP EXACTLY HOW I HAVE WROTE IT THEN YOU WILL FAIL. THIS METHOD WORKS IF YOU CAN FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS.
IF YOU DID NOT RESTORE YOUR PHONE AND FOLLOW EACH STEP EXACTLY HOW I LISTED BELOW THEN DO NOT SAY THIS DOESN'T WORK FOR YOU.
Step 1. Follow @evilpotatoman 's guide below to restore your phone to MJ5 FIRST
Guide:
1) Download and install Heimdall from here for windows. You'll need this and this to avoid missing .dll file errors
2) Download the following files:
MI9_fix.img.ext4
sec_csc.zip
2400258.zip
Put sec_csc.zip and 2400258.zip on your external SD card
3) Download and install the MJ5 partitions. Use Odin to flash these files (match the file names with the different upload slots)AP_N900AUCUBMJ5.zipBL_N900AUCUBMJ5.zipCP_N900AUCUBMJ5.zipHLTE_USA_ATT_32G.pit
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4) Now is the time to use Heimdall.
Reboot into Download Mode once Odin finishes.
Install the vcredist packages downloaded from step 1.
unzip the heimdall .zip file to c:/
go to c:/Heimdall Suite/Drivers and click on zadig.exe
click the middle menu button to select "Show All Devices"
from the dropdown, select MSM8960
click the "install driver" button.
you should see a success message
5) Navigate on your computer to c:/Heimdall Suite/ and open heimdall-frontend.exe.
IMPORTANT -- Go to the Utilities tab and click the "Detect" button
Go to the Flash tab on Heimdall, click Browse and select the HLTE_USA_ATT_32G.pit file downloaded from step 3
Click the 'add' button, then next to 'partition name' select system from the dropdown.
click the Browse button underneath the dropdown, and select the MI9_fix.img.ext4 image you downloaded from step 2.
6) Click Start. ***I usually check the 'No Reboot' box to prepare for booting into recovery
7) Heimdall and your Note will report a bad flash at around 95% -- but don't worry -- your system.img got uploaded Reboot directly into recovery mode.
8) Once in recovery, select "Choose update from external" in the recovery, and select the sec_csc.zip you downloaded earlier (did you remember to put that file on your external SD card?). This will install the CSC files and run the preload checkin so you don't FC all over the place
9) IMPORTANT--After flashing the sec_csc, the Note will reboot.
Try to catch it in time to reboot BACK into recovery
Once in recovery, select "Choose update from external" in the recovery, and select the 2400258.zip you downloaded earlier.
END OF MJ5 RESTORE GUIDE - CONTINUE BELOW
Step 2. YOU ARE NOW ON MJ5 BE SURE TO DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL THE NB4 OTA UPDATE BEFORE CONTINUING!!!
Step 3. When you're finished the restore guide to MJ5 and updated to NB4 then delete any other files used from the restore guide so you don't mix them up and download the following 2 files:
1- Miata KitKat Fix v1
2- KitKat Ota ZipStep 4. Extract the Miata_KK_Fix_1.0.zip to the root of your BOTH your phone storage and your sd card. (make sure they are not in any folders!!!)
Step 5. Once both files in the Miata_KK_Fix_1.0.zip are extracted and copied to both your phone and the sd card... then reboot the phone.
VERY IMPORTANT TO REBOOT NOW
Step 6. Pick one of the follow options...
(Option A) - Wipes phone - I recommend this method
1. Rename 2400258.zip to update.zip and copy to EXTERNAL STORAGE (aka sd card)
UNPLUG USB CABLE BEFORE CONTINUING
2. Reboot into RECOVERY MODE (volume up + home) and select "Apply Update from external storage" and select your update.zip
3. It should start the update process and finish successfully! Enjoy!
If you made it this far and it fails or gives you an error then you did something wrong. Start from step 1 restoring your phone to MJ5
(Option B) - Doesn't wipe phone
1. You are going to need an ADB Side loader and it can be found here.
2. Extract to directory C:\Mini-SDK
3. Rename 2400258.zip to update. (DO NOT NAME UPDATE.ZIP, JUST "update".)
4. Place "UPDATE" into the same folder as your ADB C:\Mini-SDK
5. Hold shift and right click in the folder to "Open command window here"
6. Reboot your phone into RECOVERY MODE (volume up + home)
7. Select "Apply update from ADB"
8. Plug phone into usb on PC
9. In your command window type "adb sideload update" without quotes and enjoy!
If you made it this far and it fails or gives you an error then you did something wrong. Start from step 1 restoring your phone to MJ5
(Option C) - Untested
1. Settings, General, About, Software Update, Check for updates...
2. Download and install update
If you made it this far and it fails or gives you an error then you did something wrong. Start from step 1 restoring your phone to MJ5
Thanks @opsmgr3774 for the donation!
Thanks @Ciberious42 and @evilpotatoman and anyone else I forgot.
Q&A
1. Is this safe?
Yes it's using the same exploit from Root De La Vega to run a script that replaces the bad file that is stopping the OTA from installing.
What the script does:
Code:
mount -o rw,remount /system
rm /system/bin/mobicore-presetup.sh
cp /sdcard/mobicore-presetup.sh /system/bin
rm /sdcard/rldv.sh
2. It doesn't work for me!!!
Try it again from the very beginning and read step by step, slowly. Make sure you didn't miss anything! Download the files again also.
mazdamiata210 said:
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Im sure people would be a little more willing to try this is there was a little more info here.
What are these files fixing when flashed, how do i know that these good/ok files to flash that will not brick my device? Because you said it should work. Not nit picking or even saying that it doesnt work. BUT more info on what this is would be beneficial to everyone.
the2rrell said:
Im sure people would be a little more willing to try this is there was a little more info here.
What are these files fixing when flashed, how do i know that these good/ok files to flash that will not brick my device? Because you said it should work. Not nit picking or even saying that it doesnt work. BUT more info on what this is would be beneficial to everyone.
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Well you're not flashing anything that isn't safe considering they're all the same files from different threads (that are safe) except for the script file in the miata fix zip that I made.
mazdamiata210 said:
Well you're not flashing anything that isn't safe considering they're all the same files from different threads (that are safe) except for the script file in the miata fix zip that I made.
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Yes i understand have used the Evilpotato mans process. I was reffering to the miata Fix. Just want to know what we are flashing. I am not a dev i dont know how to look at a file and see if it will work/harm a phone.
the2rrell said:
Yes i understand have used the Evilpotato mans process. I was reffering to the miata Fix. Just want to know what we are flashing. I am not a dev i dont know how to look at a file and see if it will work/harm a phone.
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It can't harm anything do not worry. If you followed this guide exactly it will work. Worst case scenario is that you will have to start over again. All it does is copy the missing file back onto the phone so it no longer fails at 27% it's a simple 3 line script you can open it in notepad and see what it's doing if you like.
I hope that posting this is not bad form, as I don't mean to sound skeptical of the OP....
Has anyone tried this method and had success?
TeldenW said:
I hope that posting this is not bad form, as I don't mean to sound skeptical of the OP....
Has anyone tried this method and had success?
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Yes! Me! Lol it's completely safe
This fix is failing. Error appears that the device is not using NB4 update.
mazdamiata210 said:
It can't harm anything do not worry. If you followed this guide exactly it will work. Worst case scenario is that you will have to start over again. All it does is copy the missing file back onto the phone so it no longer fails at 27% it's a simple 3 line script you can open it in notepad and see what it's doing if you like.
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thats all that i think most people will need to know just add that to the OP. the more info the better. if it will help people with the update then hey people need to be here testing/using this method.
TheChefSLC said:
This fix is failing. Error appears that the device is not using NB4 update.
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Whoops I forgot to mention to take the ota update for nb4 before continuing! Sorry I'm running on 0 sleep... Try it again and after the mj5 restore update to nb4... then continue from step 2
mazdamiata210 said:
Whoops I forgot to mention to take the ota update for nb4 before continuing! Sorry I'm running on 0 sleep... Try it again and after the mj5 restore update to nb4... then continue from step 2
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Indeed
after MJ5 restore, I was able to run the RDLV script in order to replace the system file needed, Then I ran the OTA update from recovery for NB4, Upon reboot, I was then able to install the KK update NC2
TheChefSLC said:
Indeed
after MJ5 restore, I was able to run the RDLV script in order to replace the system file needed, Then I ran the OTA update from recovery for NB4, Upon reboot, I was then able to install the KK update NC2
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How do you run the script?
opsmgr3774 said:
How do you run the script?
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It is part of the OP, the RDLV.sh file that you copy to the root of the internal storage. This is a script file that will replace the other .sh file on your system partition.
opsmgr3774 said:
How do you run the script?
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When you finish the mj5 restore and update to nb4... As long as the miata fix files are on your internal memory and you reboot the script will run
mazdamiata210 said:
When you finish the mj5 restore and update to nb4... As long as the miata fix files are on your internal memory and you reboot the script will run
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Thank you. I had done everything but the nb4 update and it failed so I of course panicked, then noticed TheChefSLC said they "ran" the script and wondered if I had missed a step. It's all squared away and fully updated now. It worked. Hooray.
This deserves a news page recommendation
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
I am getting a temporary error when trying to download the miata_kitkat fix. new link please
EDIT...It is working now. THanks
I can confirm this works. I just did it and I am now on 4.4.2 NC2. Thanks!!
This worked for me...
But I did have to use "(Option B) - Doesn't wipe phone", Option A did not work.
Now to wait for root...
Related
Thanks to AlphaRev Team we can now S-Off the Aria(Removes Security Flag)
**This is for any Aria either shipped with or upgraded to 2.2.2 Firmware**
For an alternative guide check out post #84 by zervic in THIS Thread
Requirements you must have:
*All Drivers installed on Windows PC (See Aria Superthread)
*Aria S/W v2.2.2 (either from the Update RUU or Factory Shipped)
***WARNING*** Installing the Aria Update RUU will format the phone. Any info not backed up will be lost. SD Card is not affected
---If you have ClockworkMod installed you can make a Nandroid backup which can be restored later
*HBOOT 1.02 (installs with the Update RUU)
Difficulty Level= Medium/Some experience required
How To S-Off
-If you have s/w version 2.1 or Custom ROM follow installation instructions for Un-Rooting in the Aria Superthread
if needed: Download ATT Aria Shipping ROM 2.2.2
1- Make sure USB Debugging is checked in Applications/Development
2- Go to Revolutionary Website and click "Download For Windows". a form will pop up which we will fill out later
3- Save file to PC and keep web page open
4- Plug in phone with data cable then run downloaded program Alpharevx.exe
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5- Take note of where it reads "Enter Beta Key [Serial: your personal serial ]
5- On AlphaRev website fill in the short form with your info including the alphanumeric serial given from the program (case sensative)
6- Click "Generate Key" and copy the beta key into the AlphaRev.exe program (case sensative) and press Enter
Congrats!! you should now have S-Off. If fail, check the alphanumeric serial and key for accuracy
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Install Clockwork Recovery
Download CWM 2.5.0.1 OR CWM 2.5.1.7 Off-Mode(no annoying recovery screen while charging)
Download Android Flasher
1- Extract Clockwork Recovery.zip to folder
2- Connect Phone with data cable then Run Android Flasher
3- Check box "Recovery" and click Begin
4- Navigate to Clockwork Recovery folder extracted earlier and select "Recovery.img" click Open
Once complete the phone will boot into recovery
If you made a Nandroid backup before running AlphaRevX it can now be restored
NOTE: you may also install CWM using ADB command, but this is much quicker
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How To Install Superuser Permissions
Three options to aquire this:
1- Restore your Nandroid backup from CWM Recovery
2- Install a Custom ROM which includes SU
3- Follow the steps below to add SU to the Stock 2.2.2 ROM
Newer SU 3.0.6 Signed
-Older SU 2.3.6.1
-Copy SU_2361.zip to SD Card
-Boot into CWM Recovery
-Select Install Zip file from SD
-Select Choose Zip File
-Select SU-2.3.6.1-ef-signed.zip and confirm install
-Reboot and you now have SU in the App Drawer
Enjoy!! and please support the Dev's that make this possible
Thanks for creating a guide.
zedbra said:
How To Install Superuser Permissions
-Download SU 2.3.6.1
-Copy SU_2361.zip to SD Card
-Boot into CWM Recovery
-Select Install Zip file from SD
-Select Choose Zip File
-Select SU-2.3.6.1-ef-signed.zip and confirm install
-Reboot and you now have SU in the App Drawer
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Just wanted to point out that this step is OPTIONAL. This will allow you to acquire root with your default, stock ROM. However, if you intend to install a custom ROM (Cyanogenmod, Liberated, etc.) then you should just skip this step entirely and go straight to installing the ROM of your choice.
Sweet write up! If I'm not busy this weekend, I may take a jab at it. Thanks duder.
Finally, a well done step by step writeup, that pulls all of the pieces together along with the necessary links.
Well done.
Thanks
Thank you for the comments guys!!
@drumist thanks for pointing that out. this was explained in the guide i made on other forums. fixed it here now
@cHarley04 the download for 2.2 RUU is linked in the Aria Superthread, which is linked in the first step on how to S-Off
maybe i will include the direct link for simplicity
I was just about to do this and went to alpharevs sight and the windows download link is replaced with, "windows version is under review, sorry". Noooo! I'm off today, kids and wife are asleep and my little little aria almost saw the future. Oh well, next weekend hopefully that puppys up and running. I know there's a Linux download link but I like sticking to what I always use, sucky windows.
tommyguns818 said:
I was just about to do this and went to alpharevs sight and the windows download link is replaced with, "windows version is under review, sorry". Noooo! I'm off today, kids and wife are asleep and my little little aria almost saw the future. Oh well, next weekend hopefully that puppys up and running. I know there's a Linux download link but I like sticking to what I always use, sucky windows.
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same here
got excited at the first sight
but...
Yeah I would have no idea how to run a virtual linux instance so I could do this... hopefully AlphaRev gets the windows version cleared soon, so I can root and use wifi hotspot.
Suleeto said:
Yeah I would have no idea how to run a virtual linux instance so I could do this... hopefully AlphaRev gets the windows version cleared soon, so I can root and use wifi hotspot.
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Vm player is easy to set up a virtual machine with and you can get it free from vmware.
Sent from my Liberty using XDA App
mtnlion said:
Vm player is easy to set up a virtual machine with and you can get it free from vmware.
Sent from my Liberty using XDA App
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this is true, you could also burn the live ubuntu CD. then just boot PC from CD Rom
EDIT: Windows support is back online
yay!!!
got s-off but now im trying to load off mode charging recovery through android flasher and its giving me ERROR: the process adb.exe not found and fastboot.exe not found?n Ive downloaded and extracted it and try opening through android flasher and when i click on the image file a pop up says, adb is not recognized as an internal or external command. How do i go about installing a recovery?
Have you got the recovery.img out and put it on your download folder?
Signatures are fancy.
im trying to understand attn1 instructions and im stuck at #4. Extract recovery.img from the archive to the same directory/folder/map as fastboot? where can i find this? Thanks for the fast response. noob alert!
tommyguns818 said:
im trying to understand attn1 instructions and im stuck at #4. Extract recovery.img from the archive to the same directory/folder/map as fastboot? where can i find this? Thanks for the fast response. noob alert!
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open up the clockworkrecovery rar with winrar or a program like it and youll see a file that says recovery.img that's the file you'll want to extract into the adb folder with the fastboot.exe
so guys is this still for only 2.1 users or can you already have the 2.2.2 installed
bkeaver said:
so guys is this still for only 2.1 users or can you already have the 2.2.2 installed
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This is specifically for, 2.2.2
The first step in the process, is to upgrade to 2.2.2 if you don't have it.
If you already have 2.2.2, you just skip that step.
cHarley04 said:
This is specifically for, 2.2.2
The first step in the process, is to upgrade to 2.2.2 if you don't have it.
If you already have 2.2.2, you just skip that step.
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let me ask 1 more way so that I am not mis-understanding..
if my wife took the OTA update from AT&T and it upgraded her phone to 2.2.2 which put the security in place preventing you from rooting this will allow me to undo that?
sorry for the extra question
I'm a knucklehead sandwich!!!! I was missing the fastboot.exe!! It was late and I was a few beers deep. All good now. S-off woooohooo!!!!!
bkeaver said:
let me ask 1 more way so that I am not mis-understanding..
if my wife took the OTA update from AT&T and it upgraded her phone to 2.2.2 which put the security in place preventing you from rooting this will allow me to undo that?
sorry for the extra question
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Yes!!!
Sent from my HTC Aria using XDA App
@Tommyguns, glad you got iy M8
@bkeaver, yes the guide is for factory phones with 2.2(same as OTA update), and for those who want to upgrade from 2.1 using the 2.2 update RUU.
pretty sure it says that in the guide, but i will check and make adjustments for clarity if needed
Edited first post. also please take special attention to anything posted in RED
zedbra said:
Requirements you must have:
*All Drivers installed on Windows PC (See Aria Superthread)
*Aria S/W v2.2.2 (either from the Update RUU or Factory Shipped)
***WARNING*** Installing the Aria Update RUU will format the phone. Any info not backed up will be lost. SD Card is not affected
---If you have ClockworkMod installed you can make a Nandroid backup which can be restored later
*HBOOT 1.02 (installs with the Update RUU)
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Ok, basically this is a complete guide in which it explains (in high detail, excellent for noobs) how to:
De-brand your phone(Downgrade the HBOOT version down to 1.01.0001)
Root (Using Revolutionary S-OFF and SuperOneClick)
Flash a new ROM (In the guide we will be using Cyanogenmod 7.1, also provided)
The good thing about the guide is that almost all, if not all the files and software are provided in the pack. It also includes the guide itself. If you want the simple text version of the guide, just ask and I will upload it. You will need 7zip or WinRAR to extract the pack with all the files in it. The guide is designed for Windows 7 and Vista although XP might work (I'm not sure though, and if you have Linux you're probably a dev and can find the files on the internet yourself ) If you have any questions feel free to ask
Head over here to download the pack.
EDIT: Some people have requested the guide online. So here it is:
How to de-brand, root and flash your phone!
Here is a dictionary if I use any abbreviations you don't understand.
http://goo.gl/nYk5v
BY ROOTING YOU WILL KILL YOUR WARRANTY, I TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY IF YOU BRICK YOUR PHONE (MAKE IT SO THAT IT DOESNT WORK AT ALL)
The following will delete all your apps and contacts as you will factory restore it. If you want to keep your contacts, back them up to your SIM card now. If you want to back up your apps so you can restore them once you have flashed, I suggest using an app called "Titanium Backup" on the Android Market if you don’t want to lose your apps.
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Pre-requisites:
1. Go into the zip you just downloaded, and extract it using a program like WinRAR or 7zip to somewhere you will remember like your desktop. I will be referring to this folder by "the package"
2. Remove your Micro SD card from your phone. Then insert the Micro SD card into a card reader, and insert the card reader into your computer. Or, if you don't have a card reader, mount your phone as storage. Either way, when you can see the SD card on the computer, format the SD card to FAT32 format (Right click on SD card, format and then select FAT32 and format).
3. On your computer, install the latest version of HTC Sync and then uninstall it. Also uninstall any programs that might try and send something to your phone like DoubleTwist. Do not uninstall anything else.
4. On your phone go to Settings > Connect to PC > Default connection type and press "Charge only". Then untick "Ask Me". Then go back to Settings > Applications > Development and tick "USB Debugging".
5. Connect your phone to your computer with a USB Cable.
6. Boot into the HBOOT (or bootloader) menu by turning off your phone and then holding down the buttons POWER and VOLUME DOWN together at the same time. If it shows the HTC screen, retry until it shows the HBOOT screen with the Androids on skateboards. To exit this screen after Step 8, using the VOLUME DOWN and VOLUME UP keys to go up and POWER to select, go into FASTBOOT and then select REBOOT.
7. Your computer will search for software and will not find it. So go to Device Manager on your computer, double click on Other devices (if Android 1.0 is not already there, which it should be). Right click on Android 1.0 and click "Update Driver Software" and click "Browse my computer for driver software". Click on "Browse" and then browse to the "Android USB Driver" in the package we downloaded in step 1. Then click "Ok" and then "Next". Once this is done, proceed to step 8.
8. If your HBOOT number is 1.01.0001, skip to step 17 in ROOTING. If it is 1.01.0002, proceed to step 9 in DE-BRANDING.
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DE-BRANDING
9. Go into the folder you extracted in step 4 and go into the folder "buzzdowngrade". Run the step1.bat file without running as administrator. It may give you the following errors:
'adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.
and/or
'GoldCardTool.exe' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.
Ignore these errors (Hopefully they won't come up though) . What is most important is if it says " Step 1 is done, continue with Step 2. " somewhere.
10. Then mount your phone like you did in step 2 although this time you don’t need to format it.
11. Right-click on the Gold Card tool and click "Run as administrator". Then click Get CID. If it says "Failed to get CID", untick and then tick "USB Debugging" in Settings > Applications. If it still fails, re-do the first sentence of Step 4. Copy the CID to your clipboard. Do not close this window.
12. Go to http://goo.gl/ZGsG4. Paste your CID into the box where it says "SD Card Serial". This is not the serial number in Step 11. Fill out the rest of the form and click "Download Goldcard".
13. Go back to the Gold Card tool window, and click "Load GoldCard.img". Select the file you downloaded in Step 11. Then click "Patch MMC". You can close the window once it finishes.
14. Once it finishes, mount your phone as storage. You should have gotten used to this by now!
15. Double click step2.bat. Once this finishes, you have now successfully de-branded your phone! We are not finished rooting or flashing, yet.
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ROOTING
16. On your phone go to Settings > About phone > Phone Identity. Somewhere in there you will find a serial number for your phone like HTXXETDXXXXX. Copy this serial no. down into a notepad document.
17. Go to http://goo.gl/xRSOH. Click "Download for Windows" and extract the file to your desktop. Or, there is already a working Revolutionary inside the package- you can just do Step 18 with the files in the Revolutionary folder.
18. A form to receive a beta key will now appear. Select "Windows" as the operating system obviously, "HTC Wildfire" and "1.01.0001” because it will be the only option. In the "Serial number" text box, enter the serial number you got in Step 16. Then click "Generate key". You will now receive your beta key. If it is not already highlighted, highlight it and press CTRL + C on your keyboard. This will copy the beta key to your clipboard.
19. Go into the folder that you extracted in step 16. Right-click on revolutionary or revolutionary.exe file and click "Run as administrator". If it cannot find your device, close the window and try again.
20. It may ask if you want it to flash Clockworkmod Recovery. I suggest this as the stock recovery isn't that good. But it is not necessary and you may choose not to if you wish.
21. You should successfully have S-OFF! Boot into the HBOOT menu like you did in Step 6 and check it says Revolutionary S-OFF at the top of the screen. Reboot your phone back to normal, also taught in Step 6.
22. Your phone should still be on "Charge only", with an unticked "Ask me" box and a ticked "USB Debugging" box in the Applications menu. If it isn't, re-do Step 4.
23. Go into the package you downloaded in Step 1. Go into the SuperOneClick folder and right-click the SuperOneClick or SuperOneClick.exe file and click "Properties". Go into the "Compatibility" tab and tick "Run this program in compatibility mode for:” If it isn't already selected, select "Windows XP (Service Pack 3) from the dropdown menu. Then click "Ok".
24. Right-click that same file, and click "Run as administrator".
25. When the program starts and your phone is connected to your computer, click "Root". If the program stops responding, repeat Step 24. If it stops responding again, try double-clicking the file instead of right-clicking in Step 24. Do not “Shell root” as this means you root your phone for one start-up, and when you shut down the phone it will be un-rooted again. Plus, we can always un-root (although not in this guide, there are many un-rooting guides, I can give you some at the bottom of this guide).
26. If it asks to install Busybox, click yes.
27. Once it finishes, you are should be rooted! It should ask at the end to check if your phone is rooted. Click yes, and if it says TRUE, you are rooted! Another way to check is to look for "Superuser" in your App Drawer.
EDIT: People who are having issues with SuperOneClick freezing etc, use the following method:
1. Download this zip.
2. Flash it in ClockWorkMod (HBOOT>Recovery>Install Zip From SD Card>Choose Zip from SD Card
3. Reboot.
You're rooted without SuperOneClick!
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FLASHING A NEW ROM
We will now flash a new ROM. I recommend Cyanogenmod as it has Android 2.3, live wallpapers (I know some of you want this) and doesn't have many bugs (problems).
28. Go to the Cyanogenmod website. Navigate to "Devices" and click on "HTC Wildfire" and the click on "Stable mod". Download the zip file at the top of the list. Do not extract it. Or, alternatively, the current (as of 22/11/2011) version (7.1.0.1) of Cyanogenmod 7 is in the package. You can use this instead.
29. Move the zip file you downloaded in Step 28 to the root of your SD card. Google what this means if you don’t understand.
30. Boot into the HBOOT menu. You should now be an expert at this! Go down and select "Recovery"
31. It should go into Revolutionary Clockworkmod Recovery 4.0.1.4. Select "Backup and restore" from the list navigating with the volume up, down and pressing on the trackball to select. If you choose the wrong section, press back on your phone's soft key. Then click "Backup" from the list. The phone should then back up all the data. Once it finishes backing up, if it hasn’t gone to the main menu already, press the back soft key to get to the main recovery menu. Then select “wipe data/factory reset”, “yes – delete all user data” and then once that finishes, select “wipe cache partition” and once again “yes – wipe cache”. If it asks what cache you want to wipe, select all of them.
32. Once this finishes, click “install zip from SD card” and select the zip file you moved in Step 29. Then, once again click “yes” once prompted.
33. Then, once it finishes, select “reboot system now”. It will then boot into Android 2.3!
The Android Market is not installed on your phone by default. Go to Step 34 if you want the Android Market on your phone. Otherwise, if you don’t want it, you have successfully flashed your phone!
34. Move the gapps zip file from the package to the root of your SD card. Do not extract it. Your phone should still be mounted, but if it isn’t mount it.
35. Reboot into the HBOOT menu, and then go into the Recovery menu.
36. This time you do not need to delete all your data or cache. Just “install zip from SD card”, select the gapps zip file, and, when prompted, click yes. Reboot and your phone should have the latest Android Market. From here you can download Gmail and all the usual Google Apps.
Your phone is now rooted and flashed! You also have the latest Android Market.
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Also thanks to ieftm for teaching me about GoldCardTool
Stuck..
hye there.. need a little help here.. i follow your guide EXCEPT..
1) for the goldcard img, i took off my mmc and patch goldcard using a cardreader.
now i'm stuck at revolutionary cos my phone is not yet de-branded..
" Found your device: HTC Wildfire <buzz-1.01.0002, Android: 2.2.1, ROM version 2.24.707.1>
Your device: buzz, with HBOOT 1.010002 is not supported at this time."
ron186 said:
hye there.. need a little help here.. i follow your guide EXCEPT..
1) for the goldcard img, i took off my mmc and patch goldcard using a cardreader.
now i'm stuck at revolutionary cos my phone is not yet de-branded..
" Found your device: HTC Wildfire <buzz-1.01.0002, Android: 2.2.1, ROM version 2.24.707.1>
Your device: buzz, with HBOOT 1.010002 is not supported at this time."
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Follow this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1132028
THEN, use revolutionary. The above link downgrades the HBOOT.
i'd tried..
ok, i did the STEP1.bat, gold card and step2.bat but the result is the same..
let me explain in a bit details..
1) step1.bat = when i started the program, mostly this came out
" 'adb' is not recognised as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file"
2) goldcard=ok.. but i have to use cardreader.. i tried to use cables but when i tried to patch it this came out,
"an error occur Object reference is not set to an instance of an object"
but with cardreader, i think its ok.
3) step2.bat = its started like step2.bat BUT when i press enter, it runs for like 1 second and close itself..
i'm using a windows 7.
ron186 said:
2) goldcard=ok.. but i have to use cardreader.. i tried to use cables but when i tried to patch it this came out,
"an error occur Object reference is not set to an instance of an object"
but with cardreader, i think its ok.
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Ok, on goldcard tool did you mount your phone as storage before getting the CID and loading the goldcard.img and patching it? If that doesn't work, you can always try taking the micro SD card out of the phone and putting it into a Micro SD- SD converter and putting that in your SD slot (if your computer has one).
Also, did you format the SD to FAT32 before running GoldCardTool? Format it fully, not just the quick format option in Windows 7 (If you did that).
ron186 said:
3) step2.bat = its started like step2.bat BUT when i press enter, it runs for like 1 second and close itself...
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After using the Goldcard Tool and if it finishes successfully without any errors, try mounting the phone as "Charge Only" instead of Storage in Step 14. Tell me if it works then.
ron, do you have any success yet?
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Has anyone else had success with this method?
hi there, i already rooted my widlfire (2.2.1 / hboot 1.01.0001), can I now flash a custom rom like CM7 or there is an important thing to do before proceeding ?
looking forward to receive your favorable feedback.
thanks !
19iceman32 said:
hi there, i already rooted my widlfire (2.2.1 / hboot 1.01.0001), can I now flash a custom rom like CM7 or there is an important thing to do before proceeding ?
looking forward to receive your favorable feedback.
thanks !
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Nope, nothing. Just be sure to do a factory reset before flashing
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I've copied and pasted the entire guide due to requests from a number of users.
usaff22 said:
Nope, nothing. Just be sure to do a factory reset before flashing
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I've copied and pasted the entire guide due to requests from a number of users.
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thank you for your feedback. I forgot to mention that i used revolutionary to s-off and root, still okay to flash cm7 or other should be done first ? (sorry, just a noob here )
EDIT: i already flash CM7 rom but failed, a triangle with exclamation point appeared. what should i do to flash successfully ? please help
by the way, i used ROM manager (install from sd card method)
thanks !
Use the P49IMG.zip method. I'm not
sure where but this is the method I
used.
Edit: It's here at
http://forum.xda-developers.com/
showpost.php?p=12782368&postcount=2
Click on the P49IMG.zip for
Clockworkmod 5.0 .2.0 , put it on the
root of your SD card (in no folders, just
on the top of your SD card). Then boot
into HBOOT and it will ask to install.
Puts the volume up key to select yes.
Reboot.
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Thank you so much mate, the detail in this is fantastic should really help. Gonna give it a go in a bit..
I've done all of this a long time ago, but still, I give you a thanks for the hard work you've put into writing this guide. Congrats, and it's proving useful, too!
Sent from my HTC Wildfire
hi, I tried downloading the zip file a couple of times and extract it using winrar and 7zip but the file seems to be corrupted coz I get an error everytime I try to extract it.
What error did you get? Mine seems to be perfect. Anyone else getting that error?
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usaff22 said:
Use the P49IMG.zip method. I'm not
sure where but this is the method I
used.
Edit: It's here at
http://forum.xda-developers.com/
showpost.php?p=12782368&postcount=2
Click on the P49IMG.zip for
Clockworkmod 5.0 .2.0 , put it on the
root of your SD card (in no folders, just
on the top of your SD card). Then boot
into HBOOT and it will ask to install.
Puts the volume up key to select yes.
Reboot.
Sent from my HTC Wildfire using xda premium
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Hi, let me try this first thing when i got back to our place. (i'm away from home because of work ) hope this would work and thank you for your big help
EDIT: please provide also the exact link, i'm seems to have trouble in finding, thank you
I haven't tried downloading the package since Im at the office. Will probably try once I get home.
Can I use the htcdev tool to change my HBOOT number from 1.01.0002 to 1.01.0001?
19iceman32 said:
Hi, let me try this first thing when i got back to our place. (i'm away from home because of work ) hope this would work and thank you for your big help
EDIT: please provide also the exact link, i'm seems to have trouble in finding, thank you
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It's here. Scroll a short way down to 6. Custom Recoveries and then to A) Clockworkmod 5.x. The PC49IMG.zip should be right next to Clockworkmod 5.0.2.0
Cerberus_024 said:
I haven't tried downloading the package since Im at the office. Will probably try once I get home.
Can I use the htcdev tool to change my HBOOT number from 1.01.0002 to 1.01.0001?
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You can try, but personally I have no experience and would recommend using the method in the guide. I rooted & flashed two Wildfires (one my own and the other my friend's) using the method in the guide. So I recommend using that. I tried uploading it to megaupload but it failed and other sites have a size limit. Dropbox was the only choice I had. I can possibly send the file to you though, just PM me your email.
Cerberus_024 said:
I haven't tried downloading the package since Im at the office. Will probably try once I get home.
Can I use the htcdev tool to change my HBOOT number from 1.01.0002 to 1.01.0001?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I also recommend using this method to s-off and root rather than htc's tool. Besides it says on htcdev.com that to use the tool requires a hboot update which will most likely be .0002 or higher we don't know yet.
Sent from my HTC Wildfire using xda premium
can i still de-brand my hboot if it is updated to 1.02 ?
Cerberus_024 said:
can i still de-brand my hboot if it is updated to 1.02 ?
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Yes. My friend's HTC Wildfire had 1.01.002 and I used that to write the guide.
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Verizon
I am not responsible for anything that happens to your device by doing this! If you break it, brick it or just plain blow it up. it is your phone and your responsibility for what happens to it.
Here it is. Full Verizon With Root - since this is Verizon based all bands should work as well
This is Based on the Verizon PH1 Firmware and is Completely Stock and Unmodified
To Avoid Repeat Questons. READ! READ IT AGAIN! and then READ it once more! if you do not Understand any part of this. Do Not Continue!!!
This Guide assumes you have some basic knowledge and can at least copy and paste for the most part! It is Intended for advanced users!!!!!!!!
This Guide also Assumes you have an sdcard inserted in your phone(however some of you may not and this will not work.)
This Does NOT Trip Knox.
Read this entire post before doing anything to avoid issues and FOLLOW Directions - if you don't things will not work right.
Note! if at anytime during the following steps you see the samsung boot animation before step 11. start over cause you screwed up!
Step 1. Initial PreSetup Requirements and Downloads
Make Sure your ExtSDCard(the one you put in your sim tray) is formated exfat(backup your card before you do this in windows or linux(whichever you use))
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24651430732237653 bbx.rar
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24723785898787028 Verizon_System.rar
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24713784966775399 Verizon Bootloader
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24713784966775400 Verizon Modem
Step 2. extract system.rar and bbx.rar and then copy system.img and bbx to your extsdcard(the sdcard you inserted into your phone)
Step 3. odin sprint userdebug firmware available here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-note-7/how-to/root-super-leaky-bros-sprint-galaxy-t3447202
Step 4. Directly after odin is done with the sprint file you will immidiatly be presented with an update screen
Step 4a when this process of erasing your phone is finished it will reboot(this is the point you want to do the next step)
Step 4b. press and hold power, home and vol up to enter recovery
Step 4c If you see the samsung boot animation. you did NOT do this right and i would suggest you start over
Step 5. open a command prompt in your adb folder and do the following steps 1 at a time(these are case sensative)
Step 5a. adb shell
Step 5b. su
Step 5c. setenforce 0
Step 5d. export PATH=$PATH:/sbin
Step 5e. mount -o remount,rw /
Step 5f. on your phone, go to apply update from sdcard(this will mount your extsdcard as /sdcard and you should see the system.img file and the bbx file) do not select anything, go back to adb and continue(it is not a big deal if those files don't show. we just needed the extsdcard mounted as sdcard - the files exist, just continue to the next step)
Step 5g. cp /sdcard/bbx /sbin/bbx
Step 5h. chmod 777 /sbin/bbx
Step 5i. cd /sbin
Step 5j. ./bbx --install /sbin
Step 5k. umount -l /system
Step 5l. /sbin/dd if=/sdcard/Verizon_System.img of=/dev/block/platform/soc/624000.ufshc/by-name/system
Note. you will see a blinking cursor. just be patient
Step 7. when it is done you will see something similar to this
11161600+0 records in
11161600+0 records out
5714739200 bytes (5.3GB) copied, 268.668086 seconds, 20.3MB/s
Step 8. if all went well you should be at your prompt and not in adb anymore
Step 9. from your command prompt simply type
Step 9a. adb reboot bootloader
Step 10. open odin and click the bl button and select this file - BL_N930VVRS1APH1_CL8720001_QB10528330_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
Step 10b. now click the cp button and select this file - CP_N930VVRS1APH1_CL8720001_QB10528330_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
Step 10c. now click start. it will reboot when done let it fully boot this time.
Step 11. once booted and you have setup your phone, first we need to enable usb debugging
Step 11a. to do this go to settings>about device or device information and tap the build number repeatedly until it says dev options enabled, now backout of about and go into dev options and enable usb debugging
Step 11b. Now we need to add the root files or supersu as most of you know it
Note! pertaining to Step 12. these instructions were taken Explicitly from @freeza thread which is listed in step 3
Step 12. Now we need to add supersu and the needed files for it to work
Step 12a. download this file - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24651430732236679
Step 12b. Extract the sun7 file to your adb folder making sure the files are in a folder called sun7(mine looks like this - c:/adb/sun7 and contains 4 files)
Step 12c. Open a command prompt where your ADB executable and sun7 folder are.
Step 12d. adb shell
Step 12e. su - Note! if your adb prompot changes from a $ to #(you are good and have root access)
Step 12f. type exit twice to get back to the command prompt. - Your Phone should be fully booted when you do this
Step 12g. adb push sun7 /data/local/tmp/su
Step 12h. adb shell chmod 0777 /data/local/tmp/su/*
Step 12i. adb shell
Step 12j. cd data/local/tmp/su
Step 12k. su
Step 12l. ./root.sh - Note. this command begins with a . do not leave it out
Step 12m. Your Phone will now reboot
Step 13. when booted back up go to playstore and install busybox on rails or a similar app and install busybox to /system/xbin(if your given an option of where to install it)
Step 14. Thats Pretty Much it. most of all enjoy it
Additional Notes!
If for any reason you do a factory reset. you will break root and need to redo this method to get it back
If you use shealth do not update it or allow playstore or galaxy appstore to auto update it or it will break it
Enjoy and FOLLOW Directions - if you don't things will not work right.
thank you to the following:
@freeza - for posting the original userdebug file
@ted77usa - for testing
@bajasur - for the initial idea which ultimately led to this
@Surge1223 - for the busybox installer and the adb help and android commands that make this work
@galaxyuser88 - for testing this and pointing out some flaws
@Hashcode - for inspiration
and anyone i missed
this was a complete collaboration and is only available because of those mentioned so be sure to give them thanks
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This Method Completely replaces the Sprint files with verizons. with exception to the kernel, recovery and the su binary. so everything once complete is now verizon and not sprint with verizon touchs thrown in to make it work.
as we don't have an unlocked bootloader, there is no twrp recovery. but flashfire takes it place. so any changes you want to make are basically done the same way as they would be for twrp except they are now flashed through flashfire.
to get rid of the security notice you will get(because the system is now rooted) simply install root explorer(or any root browser) and go to /system/app and delete securitylogagent or go into the folder and rename it adding .bkp to the end of the file name and reboot.
If you don't see the Verizon_System.img and bbx files after doing the apply update from sdcard on your phone. try this as it has worked for some on t-mobile
create 3 folders on your sdcard
create "files" inside of that, create one called "image" and then inside of that crate one called "file" so on your sdcard you would have /files/image/file and place the 2 files into it, you have to do this with the phone in recovery so just pop out your sim tray. plug the sdcard into your pc and create the folders and move the files into it, then force your phone into recovery(basically reboot your phone and instantly go into recovery) and start step 5 again. hopefully the files now appear and you can continue
now when you get to step 5g step 5l, you will need to modify them to reflect the new path to the files so it would now look like this
step 5g. cp /sdcard/files/image/file/bbx /sbin/bbx
step 5l. /sbin/dd if=/sdcard/files/image/file/Verizon_System.img of=/dev/block/platform/soc/624000.ufshc/by-name/system
and continue on with the guide
Here's a video Tutorial done by @TechBSwift to help if you have any questions on how this works.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Oi-tuA_EIxA
Tested and working on my VZW Note 7 w/PH1 Firmware.
When you get to step 13, if you decide to go the route of using Busybox on Rails (free app) to install busybox then do the following (also see screenshot):
> Step 13a. If you're installing busybox on rails, it will ask you what you want to do and how you want to do it. Select "Cleanup & Install" and "Normal Method", then click "Next."
If you see "Custom" on screen while booting, don't worry, it doesn't indicate a tripped knox. It should go away after next reboot (after ./root.sh step).
You will probably get an annoying "Security notice" type notification after root (this is triggered by the root itself), if you want to gt rid of this download a root explorer (e.g. root explorer, root browser, etc.) and navigate to /system/app and delete the folder securitylogagent. Reboot and you should be good to go!
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Xposed install instruction has been moved to :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3461305
If you have any questions or comments about my instructions for xposed, please leave them in the link above.
Want to keep this thread here on topic with @OvrDriVE's new root method.
Thanks
Here we go again..... nice work guys.[emoji106]
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nice ..just have to wait for my replacemant and it's a GO GO GO
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How long should you see a blinking curser at step 5L?
Been sitting there blinking for 5 minutes or so.
Wait another 10
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nu2droid said:
How long should you see a blinking curser at step 5L?
Been sitting there blinking for 5 minutes or so.
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It depends, but you should be looking at a roughly 10 minute wait time. Just be patient.
Don't do anything until the blinking cursor goes away.
gotcha, waiting....
just seemed long. thank you.
nu2droid said:
How long should you see a blinking curser at step 5L?
Been sitting there blinking for 5 minutes or so.
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just wait. when it's done you will see something similar to what i have in instructions
sdcard speed can slow down or speed up that step
Hmmmm... root, fully functionality and doesn't trip Knox. I see myself trading my S7 Duos for a Samsung refurbished Note 7 in the near future!
OvrDriVE said:
just wait. when it's done you will see something similar to what i have in instructions
sdcard speed can slow down or speed up that step
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Got it... I am good to go..
Setting up and trying everything..
thank you and all the others who helped bringing this to us...
nu2droid said:
Got it... I am good to go..
Setting up and trying everything..
thank you and all the others who helped bringing this to us...
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Glad you got it working!
Have fun!
bajasur said:
Wait another 10
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yea i would say like 10-12 mins also for everyone if you cant get past the very first part with adb and the files on the sd card and you know your sd card is formatted and did everything right its simply your sd card is carpped out in the sense of it shows in a computer but a phone wont notice it so throw that pos out and use diff one lmao other then that issue i had this **** is the easiest thing to do
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o also if the files dont show up on your phone when you hit apply update from sdcard dont worry their there just glitches out for some reason and doesnt show then only issue was the faulty sdcard i had which didnt show them either and then the new sdcard didnt as well so they may or may not pop up just continue
Once rooted, is it possible to implement the apps/features that Verizon removed and/or replaced when they decided to neuter our phone (Smart Manager, Force Touch, Samsung Cloud, Smart Caller ID, System Settings, etc.)? Personally, that's greatest impetus for me to root.
raneym305 said:
Once rooted, is it possible to implement the apps/features that Verizon removed and/or replaced when they decided to neuter our phone (Smart Manager, Force Touch, Samsung Cloud, Smart Caller ID, System Settings, etc.)? Personally, that's greatest impetus for me to root.
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@OvrDriVE made Debloater.zip that you can flash using flashfire after you rooted for TMO .... he might be able to make for Verizon but might need to adjust the script little bit to compatible with Verizon device..... No more TMO bloatwares, less Samsung apps and knox free and still 0×00.[emoji4]
TWIST3D_N930T
Just to confirm.. its says doesnt trip knox.. does samsung pay still work?
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Sprint
Note! the reason i did not just do a flashfire update to ph9 from pgc was i have no idea what was changed filewise. i was given the full on firmware so i literally remodded the new system.img, and updated the links for it and for the BL and CP files. This Will put you on the newest sprint firmware with root and everything working
I am not responsible for anything that happens to your device by doing this! If you break it, brick it or just plain blow it up. it is your phone and your responsibility for what happens to it.
Here it is. Full Sprint With Root - since this is Sprint based all bands should work as well
This is Based on the Sprint PH9 Firmware and is Completely Stock and Unmodified
To Avoid Repeat Questons. READ! READ IT AGAIN! and then READ it once more! if you do not Understand any part of this. Do Not Continue!!!
This Guide assumes you have some basic knowledge and can at least copy and paste for the most part! It is Intended for advanced users!!!!!!!!
This Guide also Assumes you have an sdcard inserted in your phone(however some of you may not and this will not work.)
This Does NOT Trip Knox.
Read this entire post before doing anything to avoid issues and FOLLOW Directions - if you don't things will not work right.
Note! if at anytime during the following steps you see the samsung boot animation before step 11. start over cause you screwed up!
Step 1. Initial PreSetup Requirements and Downloads
Make Sure your ExtSDCard(the one you put in your sim tray) is formated exfat(backup your card before you do this in windows or linux(whichever you use))
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24651430732237653 bbx.rar
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24723785898787307 Sprint_System.rar - link updated
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24723785898787308 Sprint Bootloader - link updated
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24723785898787306 Sprint Modem - link updated
Step 2. extract system.rar and bbx.rar and then copy system.img and bbx to your extsdcard(the sdcard you inserted into your phone)
Step 3. odin sprint userdebug firmware available here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-note-7/how-to/root-super-leaky-bros-sprint-galaxy-t3447202
Step 4. Directly after odin is done with the sprint file you will immidiatly be presented with an update screen
Step 4a when this process of erasing your phone is finished it will reboot(this is the point you want to do the next step)
Step 4b. press and hold power, home and vol up to enter recovery
Step 4c If you see the samsung boot animation. you did NOT do this right and i would suggest you start over
Step 5. open a command prompt in your adb folder and do the following steps 1 at a time(these are case sensative)
Step 5a. adb shell
Step 5b. su
Step 5c. setenforce 0
Step 5d. export PATH=$PATH:/sbin
Step 5e. mount -o remount,rw /
Step 5f. on your phone, go to apply update from sdcard(this will mount your extsdcard as /sdcard and you should see the system.img file and the bbx file) do not select anything, go back to adb and continue(it is not a big deal if those files don't show. we just needed the extsdcard mounted as sdcard - the files exist, just continue to the next step)
Step 5g. cp /sdcard/bbx /sbin/bbx
Step 5h. chmod 777 /sbin/bbx
Step 5i. cd /sbin
Step 5j. ./bbx --install /sbin
Step 5k. umount -l /system
Step 5l. /sbin/dd if=/sdcard/Sprint_System.img of=/dev/block/platform/soc/624000.ufshc/by-name/system
Note. you will see a blinking cursor. just be patient
Step 7. when it is done you will see something similar to this
11161600+0 records in
11161600+0 records out
5714739200 bytes (5.3GB) copied, 268.668086 seconds, 20.3MB/s
Step 8. if all went well you should be at your prompt and not in adb anymore
Step 9. from your command prompt simply type
Step 9a. adb reboot bootloader
Step 10. open odin and click the bl button and select this file - BL_N930PVPU1APH9_CL8706608_QB10711091_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
Step 10b. now click the cp button and select this file - CP_N930PVPU1APH9_CL8706608_QB10711091_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
Step 10c. now click start. it will reboot when done let it fully boot this time.
Step 11. once booted and you have setup your phone, first we need to enable usb debugging
Step 11a. to do this go to settings>about device or device information and tap the build number repeatedly until it says dev options enabled, now backout of about and go into dev options and enable usb debugging
Step 11b. Now we need to add the root files or supersu as most of you know it
Note! pertaining to Step 12. these instructions were taken Explicitly from @freeza thread which is listed in step 3
Step 12. Now we need to add supersu and the needed files for it to work
Step 12a. download this file - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24651430732236679
Step 12b. Extract the sun7 file to your adb folder making sure the files are in a folder called sun7(mine looks like this - c:/adb/sun7 and contains 4 files)
Step 12c. Open a command prompt where your ADB executable and sun7 folder are.
Step 12d. adb shell
Step 12e. su - Note! if your adb prompot changes from a $ to #(you are good and have root access)
Step 12f. type exit twice to get back to the command prompt. - Your Phone should be fully booted when you do this
Step 12g. adb push sun7 /data/local/tmp/su
Step 12h. adb shell chmod 0777 /data/local/tmp/su/*
Step 12i. adb shell
Step 12j. cd data/local/tmp/su
Step 12k. su
Step 12l. ./root.sh - Note. this command begins with a . do not leave it out
Step 12m. Your Phone will now reboot
Step 13. when booted back up go to playstore and install busybox on rails or a similar app and install busybox to /system/xbin(if your given an option of where to install it)
Step 14. Thats Pretty Much it. most of all enjoy it
Note! now since your are rooted on stock, you are going to see security warnings. to get rid of these simply freeze securitylogagent or delete it from /system/app
Note! 2 atm you cannot update via ota to PH9, someone needs to get a hold of the update and fix it so it can be flashed via flashfire and make sure it does not replace the kernel
Additional Notes!
If for any reason you do a factory reset. you will break root and need to redo this method to get it back
If you use shealth do not update it or allow playstore or galaxy appstore to auto update it or it will break it
Enjoy and FOLLOW Directions - if you don't things will not work right.
thank you to the following:
@freeza - for posting the original userdebug file
@ted77usa - for testing
@bajasur - for the initial idea which ultimately led to this
@Surge1223 - for the busybox installer and the adb help and android commands that make this work
@galaxyuser88 - for testing this and pointing out some flaws
@Hashcode - for inspiration
@lightning413 - for the PH9 Firmware
and anyone i missed
this was a complete collaboration and is only available because of those mentioned so be sure to give them thanks
testing was done by @jamice4u - ty for confirming it works
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This Method Completely replaces the Sprint PH3 files with the stock PGC. with exception to the kernel, recovery and the su binary which are still PH3 userdebug.
as we don't have an unlocked bootloader, there is no twrp recovery. but flashfire takes it place. so any changes you want to make are basically done the same way as they would be for twrp except they are now flashed through flashfire.
to get rid of the security notice you will get(because the system is now rooted) simply install root explorer(or any root browser) and go to /system/app and delete securitylogagent or go into the folder and rename it adding .bkp to the end of the file name and reboot.
If you don't see the Sprint_System.img and bbx files after doing the apply update from sdcard on your phone. try this as it has worked for some on t-mobile
create 3 folders on your sdcard
create "files" inside of that, create one called "image" and then inside of that crate one called "file" so on your sdcard you would have /files/image/file and place the 2 files into it, you have to do this with the phone in recovery so just pop out your sim tray. plug the sdcard into your pc and create the folders and move the files into it, then force your phone into recovery(basically reboot your phone and instantly go into recovery) and start step 5 again. hopefully the files now appear and you can continue
now when you get to step 5g step 5l, you will need to modify them to reflect the new path to the files so it would now look like this
step 5g. cp /sdcard/files/image/file/bbx /sbin/bbx
step 5l. /sbin/dd if=/sdcard/files/image/file/Verizon_System.img of=/dev/block/platform/soc/624000.ufshc/by-name/system
and continue on with the guide
post 3 just in case
First!
This is exciting. Thanks
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Amazing work as always bud....[emoji106]
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Very nice work @OvrDriVE. Your work here is much appreciated sir!
Does Samsung Pay work after rooting? Can other Galaxy Apps be updated?
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Does Samsung Pay work after rooting? Can other Galaxy Apps be updated?
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All galaxy apps updated
TWIST3D_N930T
Samsung Pay
Does any one know is Samsung Pay work with this method.
Thanks
Victor
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Does any one know is Samsung Pay work with this method.
Thanks
Victor
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Samsung pay would not work with any kinda root method.... until we find the way to bypass Samsung knox security or something.
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Samsung pay would not work with any kinda root method.... until we find the way to bypass Samsung knox security or something.
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Still exciting, but I've kind of gotten used to not having to take my wallet to the grocery store
Everything in life is a trade off...
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Does any one know is Samsung Pay work with this method.
Thanks
Victor
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T-mobile root is the same way and samsung pay does not work.
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T-mobile root is the same way and samsung pay does not work.
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U got sprint note 7 too right or still on note 5?
TWIST3D_N930T
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U got sprint note 7 too right or still on note 5?
TWIST3D_N930T
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Yes i have note 7 and note 5 on Sprint
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Still exciting, but I've kind of gotten used to not having to take my wallet to the grocery store
Everything in life is a trade off...
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Grabbed the Samsung pay logcat after rooting and permission denied...... maybe @OvrDriVE @Surge1223 can figure it out or some others devs[emoji4]
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ptdoe4dt7jct7b6/alogcat.2016-09-14-09-37-12-0700.txt?dl=0
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How is this method better/different from other one?
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How is this method better/different from other one?
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Same method for root this is not deodexed or debloated its stock. And Bluetooth doesn't forget after a reboot.
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Same method for root this is not deodexed or debloated its stock. And Bluetooth doesn't forget after a reboot.
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Does WiFi calling work?
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Does WiFi calling work?
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No, PH9 update is needed
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Installing an OTA.zip Update with ADB Sideload
- Disclaimer: I don't take any responsibility for anything you do to your tablet, which is to transform it into brick, break, or transform it into coffee machine -
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In this thread you will find different ways to install an OTA update :
Via ADB SIDELOAD (this post) - Via Recovery Mode - Via Local Upgrade
I am writing this tutorial on ADB Sideload, one more on this topic, in order to be able to push an OTA Zip update, which for some reason could not be done properly.
Sometimes manufacturers allow users to make links or zip files of OTA updates available to other users. Once you have downloaded the OTA zip file, you will need this tutorial to proceed with the installation.
I borrowed the first two screenshots from the web so that I could explain clearly with pictures.
In the end it is very simple and requires little command line knowledge. But you will need to check some things:
- Firmware stock
- Unmodified system partition
- Third party apps like Magisk, Xposed Framework, and as a precaution TWRP Recovery should not be installed on your smartphone
Before starting, here is the list of prerequisites to perform the sideloading of the OTA package.
1. Have a backup of your data, even if theoretically performing a sideload will not erase your data,
2. Download the USB Drivers from the manufacturer, or the latest one from Google ( Link )
3. If you haven't already done so, you must download and install Android SDK Platform-tools (platform-tools_r33.0.2-windows.zip)
4. Don't forget to push on this folder "platform-tools" the file named "Global full Nothing OS 1.1.0.zip" - for example- that you need
4. And finally you will have to activate the USB debugging of your Phone(1) : to do so, you have to go to : Settings => System => Advanced => Type 7 times on the build number => once done, a pop-up will appear and will tell you that you have become a "Developer" => On some devices you will have to type in the Pin code.
5. Once you have become a developer => go back to System => Developer Options => Enable the USB Debug toggle
6. That's it if you are ready to do a Sideload, but also other operations!
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These prerequisites are essential for this and a number of other operations.
You are ready, the tension is rising! You will succeed!
To do this, you must reboot your Phone(1) into the standard recovery system and you have 2 ways to reboot into Recovery.
1. You can use the hardware key combination specific to your smartphone.
2. Or use the ADB command
Booting into Recovery Stock mode with the ADB command
You go to the start screen of your PC and in the search bar you type:
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cmd
and then press Enter. The command prompt starts.
Depending on where you have placed your "Platform-tools" folder you type:
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C:\WINDOWS\system32>cd c:\platform-tools
and you should see on your command line screen
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c:\platform-tools>
Once you are in your Platform-tools folder, connect your smartphone to your PC, making sure that USb debugging is effective.
Type the following command: adb devices and you should see the identification of your smartphone
When you run an ADB command, you should see an RSA key prompt on your smartphone screen asking you to allow USB debugging. Press OK to allow it.
Type the following command: adb reboot recovery
Then the command: adb sideload "file name".zip - For the example, I typed the full name of the file, but you can rename the file shorter like "nothing_ota".zip
That's it, normally the installation is started and you just have to wait for the update to be installed on your device. Once the installation is successful, you can restart your device.
I hope this tutorial has helped you to push an OTA.zip update.
Go ahead now
Installation via recovery mode
The recovery mode of the Phone(1) is similar to that of the Google Pixel. This allows you to easily sideload the update packages via the recovery interface.
To perform this process, here are the steps and requirements:
Have downloaded the .zip file of the update to your computer
Your Phone(1) must be recognised by the ADB command on your computer
The Process:
Go to your Shell terminal, then run the recognition command:
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adb devices
then the command :
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adb reboot recovery
On your Phone(1) screen, you should see this "No command"
While pressing the Power button, press the Volume Up button then release both buttons quickly. The Android recovery menu should be visible.
Nothing Phone 1 recovery mode
On your Phone(1) screen, select the option: Apply update from ADB.
On your computer, run the command:
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adb devices
This should return the serial number of the device with the 'sideload' next to its name, indicating that your device is connected to the computer in sideload mode.
On your computer, run the command:
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adb sideload "filename".zip
The "filename" part should be replaced with the full path, followed by the name of the file downloaded in step 1.
The update will be installed on your phone.
Once the installation is complete, select "Reboot system now" on your phone to reboot into the new version.
Well done, you have installed the new update of Nothing OS to your Phone(1) with success
To date I still haven't received my phone(1). Once I have it in my hands, I will make screenshots about this tutorial.
Install OTA using Local Upgrade method
Create a folder named “ota” (without the quotes) at the root of the internal storage. Meaning outside every folder.
Copy the OTA update ZIP file from above to that folder.
Open the phone app and Dial ##682##
This should launch an offline update tool.
The tool will scan for an OTA file from internal storage and install it.
If that fails, you can manually browse for the OTA package.
After selecting the OTA file, the wizard will apply the update.
Reboot the device and you are on the latest firmware.
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I think also after update, reboot, redo the step and sideload also Magisk for keep root
Pho3nX said:
I think also after update, reboot, redo the step and sideload also Magisk for keep root
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Yes I agree, but those tutos are for everyone, and everyone doesn't rooted his smartphone like us
So I won't confuse them
hello, thanks for the guide, when I do all the steps without any problems and reboot, it opens with the old version, where could I be doing wrong?
This will work to downgrade the phone also?
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This will work to downgrade the phone also?
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no, np1 has a very strict anti rollback check. I don't suggest to downgrade this phone
sh4tteredd said:
no, np1 has a very strict anti rollback check. I don't suggest to downgrade this phone
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So we can use your Windows tool to downgrade ?
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So we can use your Windows tool to downgrade ?
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I won't downgrade this phone at all. Btw maybe I'm wrong and it can work but I'm not sure and I don't suggest to do it
Hi, I am currently trying to update from Nothing OS 1.1.3 to 1.1.4 but i keep receiving this error even though i have uninstalled magisk, didn't modify my system partition and have a stock firmware. The phone is still able to boot correctly after this failed installation but i cannot flash the new update.
demiii said:
Hi, I am currently trying to update from Nothing OS 1.1.3 to 1.1.4 but i keep receiving this error even though i have uninstalled magisk, didn't modify my system partition and have a stock firmware. The phone is still able to boot correctly after this failed installation but i cannot flash the new update.
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Which version of ADB Sideload do you use ?
Post 1 or Post 2
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Which version of ADB Sideload do you use ?
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What I did was reboot to recovery, navigate to Apply Update via Sideload through the recovery interface and from there entered the command adb sideload filename.zip so i guess it is the method in post 2
UPDATE:
I have tried the method in Post 1 and this error shows up:
UPDATE 2:
I have tried revoking USB DEBUGGING authorization, adb kill-server, adb start-server and authorizing again
I have tried deleting adbkey and adbkey.pub files in C:Users/$Name/.android
I have tried following suggestions about solving this error both from this and this StackOverflow thread
Nothing worked for me.
You don't need to use ADB to sideload an OTA, the nothing phone contains an OTA updater In the phones os already, the only thing you need the computer for is to move the OTA to the phone
Here is what someone on the nothing discord said to do and it worked
dont sideload
Create a folder named “ota” (without the quotes) at the root of the internal storage of your phone. Then copy the update ZIP file to that folder.
Dial `*#*#682#*#* `to open up the offline update tool.
You can also use an activity launcher app to locate and execute the “OfflineOTAUpgrade” tool. The package name of the tool is com.nothing.OfflineOTAUpgradeApp.
Hi, I have just tried your method but an error window pops up:
Hello, can I normally use in built in recovery updater to upgrade to 1.1.4 if I'm rooted and have Nacisk installed?
Ky0sHiR0 said:
Hello, can I normally use in built in recovery updater to upgrade to 1.1.4 if I'm rooted and have Nacisk installed?
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You can only upgrade not downgrade
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Hi, I have just tried your method but an error window pops up:
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If you go on nothing discord and put that error maybe they can help