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[FULL GUIDE] Rooting HTC Wildfire (BUZZ) 2.2.1 with HBOOT 1.01.0002 !! (5/8/2011)

Wildfire (buzz) S-OFF, ROOTING,
& Flashing CM7 Full Guide​
Disclaimer
I am not responsible if your phone gets bricked, by following the process you are voiding your warranty and significant damage may be caused to your device.
If you are naive enough to screw somewhere, then it is your responsibility.
Software are unpredictable in nature, one may/may not act as predicted especially in case of rooting (personal experience). Hence my friend, treat with ULTRA care.
In short,
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR PHONE​
All procedures were done under WINDOWS 7, 32-bit
(Please Read Through Before Starting Any Process)​
With reference to member "euqiddis", regarding "backup". He's absolutely right !!
So here we go,
- Before doing anything, make sure you have the latest HTC SYNC on your PC (get it from here).
- Connect your phone to PC and sync all your data (contacts, media, docs...etc.)
- Disconnect your phone, then uninstall HTC SYNC, but you must leave the drivers on your PC.
(i.e. Uninstall the htc sync program only, not the drivers)​
S-OFFing the Device​
Downgrade to HTC Froyo WWE for AlphaRevX "now named: Revolutionary" (HBOOT 1.01.0001)
It has been confirmed that AlphaRevX "Revolutionary" tool is not S-OFFing wildfire (buzz) 2.2.1, with HBOOT 1.01.0002!
Therefore, downgrading the HBOOT to 1.01.0001 is must for the meantime, to get an efficient S-OFF.
Lots of people seem to be having issues when trying to downgrade their Wildfire from a carrier-branded version (HBOOT 1.01.0002) to unbranded WWE (HBOOT 1.01.0001).
So, here’s a small package to help you do this.
click here.
Extract this package somewhere you can find it, like your “Desktop” for example.
Step 1: run step1.bat from the package. This will downgrade your MISC partition to allow for the RUU downgrade.
At the end, GoldCardTool will start up, to allow you to create a goldcard which you will need before starting Step 2.
How to deal with Gold-Card Tool:
1. Switch off your phone, remove your microSD card.
2. Insert the microSD card into your card reader, connect it to your computer and format the card to FAT32 file system.
3. Insert the card into your HTC Wildfire and power it on.
4. Make sure USB Debugging is enabled on your phone in Menu > Settings > Applications > Development.
5. Connect the phone to your computer via USB and set the mode to charge only.
6. Launch Gold-Card Tool on your computer and click ‘GetCID’.
7. Copy the CID code from the text box and click the link shown below that text box to open it in your browser window.
8. In the browser window, enter all the details required and submit that form.
9. You should now get an email from PSAS. Open it and download the ‘GoldCard.img’ attachment.
10. Now set your phone’s USB mode to Mass Storage.
11. In Gold-Card Tool, click ‘Refresh’.
12. Select your mounted SD card from the drop-down menu saying “HTC MMC:”
13. Click ‘Load Goldcard.img’ and select the file downloaded in Step 11.
14. Click ‘Patch MMC’ and your Gold Card will be created. You may exit Gold Card Tool once done.
After you've made the goldcard, and patched it, continue with step 2.
• Step 2: run step2.bat from the package. This will downgrade your ROM version to HTC WWE Froyo for Wildfire (unbranded).
If you get a Customer ID error while doing this, your goldcard is not working!
Create a new goldcard and re-run step2.
Revolutionary​* Steps:
1st You need to get to: http://revolutionary.io/ to download the tool, and to get your “beta key” which you’ll get in a pop-up window in the same download page after you click the download link for (windows version).
The “beta key” is a must; the tool won’t work without it!
You’ll be asked to provide your phone “serial no.”, typically it should be something like HTXXETDXXXXX, and you can get it from:
Settings --> about phone --> phone identity.
Now, do the following:
1. Run latest version of HTC Sync on your PC and connect phone in HTC Sync mode and sync all your files. Remove HTC Sync and not the drivers.
2. Reboot phone.
3. Settings->Applications->Development->Check “USB Debugging”.
4. Run Revolutionary and connect phone to PC in “Charge Only mode”.
5. Revolutionary should recognize your phone and show your Device Serial number.
7. Type out the “key” in the Revolutionary tool software, keeping in mind the upper and lower case letters and press enter (you can copy / paste the key).
8. Revolutionary should start doing its job and you’ll get S-OFF in less than 90 seconds.
9. If it takes longer, just wait for the 15 minutes mark, if nothing, then reboot phone and retry.
(Some members got S-OFF after multiple tries)
Rooting the device:
Step 1 - Installing the USB drivers
Download USB drivers (here) and extract them on desktop. Turn off your wildfire and boot into HBOOT by holding the VOLUME DOWN + POWER button. Connect your phone to your PC and it will show "drivers installing" or similar there for Android device. When prompted, install the drivers by going to device manager and browsing to the folder where you extracted the drivers. Once installed, disconnect and reboot your phone normally.
Now you need to install the “Android bootloader interface”.
Connect your HTC wildfire to the PC and it will ask for drivers again, now go to device manager, click on unknown device “other devices”.
Click on update driver -> install from specific location -> No i will choose to install -> choose Android phone and click on “adb interface” -> click next -> when asked to install click on continue anyway, just install them.
Once done you will see your phone recognized as "Android bootloader interface".
Now disconnect your phone and go into:
Settings -> applications - > development - > enable USB Debugging.
Congratulations, the first step is complete.​
N.B:
At that point, I got a real headache trying to fix that driver thing! What happened with me was totally different, the windows (7, 32-bit) didn’t seem to recognize any of these drivers and I was really so desperate, was about to give up the whole thing!
But, I’ve tried something that perfectly worked, and the driver was fixed!
How? Here we go:
If the drivers didn’t work, proceed with Step 2.
While the RUU installation is proceeding it will fix the driver itself, the installation will stop giving you a connection error, don’t panic, just exit, restart your computer (keep your phone connected, DO NOT unplug it), then start the RUU again, it will proceed normally till the end.
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Step 2 - Downgrading from Android 2.2.1 Froyo to Android 2.1 Éclair
Download the RUU rom (here) which is an original stock rom. Plug your phone into the PC and set it to "Charge through USB". Double click RUU rom .exe
Follow the on screen instructions and then let it install. Your phone will reboot into stock HTC 2.1
This will be the last time you will be seeing it though.
Step 3 - Gaining root using Unrevoked, get ClockworkMod and set your phone free
Download the test version of unrevoked (here). Let me repeat, DO NOT USE UNREVOKED 3.32 as it will lead to CID errors or to be precise this error
"Validation error, backup CID is missing"
This may be caused as the 3.32 does not support the HBOOT. Hence you need specific test version of Unrevoked 3.2 to do the job. Download it, save it on desktop, and run it. Now connect your phone and the rooting will start. Once done, you will have ClockworkMod recovery installed on your phone.
Reboot your phone now (using the VOLUME UP/DOWN key for navigation and clicking using TRACKBALL, the POWER button takes you back in menus). Once rebooted, you will see the “Superuser” app in your phone and....
congratulations, your phone is successfully rooted.​
Flashing CM-7 ROM (or any other ROM)
Installing CyanogenMod 7 (Android Gingerbread 2.3.3)
Download the CyanogenMod 7 (here) (choose stable mod) for best results and download the latest version.
You will also need Google apps (here) or here (for latest version).
Place both files on desktop, connect your phone as USB disk-drive and transfer both zip files on SD card. Once done, reboot your phone into ClockworkMod Recovery (booting by holding the VOLUME DOWN + POWER button and clicking on recovery)
Once the device boots into the ClockworkMod Recovery, use the side VOLUME buttons to move around, and either the POWER button or the TRACKBALL to select.
• Select the option to “Wipe data/factory reset”.
• Then select the option to “Wipe cache partition”.
• Select Install zip from SDcard.
• Select Choose zip from SDcard.
• Choose update-cm-7.0.3-buzz-signed.zip & Let it install.
• Once done, Select Install zip from SDcard.
• Select Choose zip from SDcard, choose gapps-gb-20110307-signed.zip
• Once the installation has finished, get back to the main menu by clicking the POWER button and select the “Reboot system now” option.
Congratulations
The HTC Wildfire should now boot into CyanogenMod​
Now all what you need to do is to download and install some essential applications which will make your wildfire much more stylish and amazing.
It's my own collection, but these apps have fixed most of my problems with cm7.
Download apps here.
Now, at this point..
I have to thank everyone and all the threads' owners that I've collected and rearranged their work.​
Hope it was useful..
ENJOY.

I'm going to try it out. I'll post my progress.

backing up the phone's data should be mentioned somewhere.

I got stuck after running the stock eclair RUU I downloaded using the link in this guide.
My phone would boot into Eclair, but my touch screen stopped working. I could not unlock the lock screen. Therefore, I could not set the USB debugging in Settings, which is required by Unrevoked in the Rooting stage.
Is there a way out of here?
I'm thinking of Downloading an Eclair RUU for my region (SEA) --> but I don't know which one to click from shipped-roms
Thanks.

mhacleth said:
I got stuck after running the stock eclair RUU I downloaded using the link in this guide.
My phone would boot into Eclair, but my touch screen stopped working. I could not unlock the lock screen. Therefore, I could not set the USB debugging in Settings, which is required by Unrevoked in the Rooting stage.
Is there a way out of here?
I'm thinking of Downloading an Eclair RUU for my region (SEA) --> but I don't know which one to click from shipped-roms
Thanks.
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Are you having alpharevx s-off now. And hboot version. Confirm it by seeing hboot menu. It can be fixed.
Sent from my HTC Wildfire using XDA App

I've succeeded, but you should skip the installing of éclair. After you've successfully turned your device S-OFF, follow this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14693680.

successfully rooted the phone.but i'm having trouble flashing cm 7.1 ROM
when i go the clock work recovery mod using HBOOT recovery,i'm not able to select any options using the power key.volume down is navigating through the options,but the option highlighted is not being selected when pressing the power key(even reboot now).restarted the phone by removing the battery,but the issue is same.

harz789 said:
successfully rooted the phone.but i'm having trouble flashing cm 7.1 ROM
when i go the clock work recovery mod using HBOOT recovery,i'm not able to select any options using the power key.volume down is navigating through the options,but the option highlighted is not being selected when pressing the power key(even reboot now).restarted the phone by removing the battery,but the issue is same.
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Use Trackpad to select in Clockworkmod Recovery. Power Key is used as a Back Button there.

the track pad is working.succesfully wiped factory data and cache.but its not recognizing the zip files(cynogen and google apps) in sd card.guess i'll have to re copy the zip files to sd card
can i actually copy these zip files using a card reader and then insert the MMC into the phone and boot it to recovery and try or does these zip files have to be copied to MMC by connecting the phone?

harz789 said:
the track pad is working.succesfully wiped factory data and cache.but its not recognizing the zip files(cynogen and google apps) in sd card.guess i'll have to re copy the zip files to sd card
can i actually copy these zip files using a card reader and then insert the MMC into the phone and boot it to recovery and try or does these zip files have to be copied to MMC by connecting the phone?
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Either of the methods to copy the file will do. What error does it give when you try to flash the CM7 Zip file?

androidybloidy said:
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It has been confirmed that AlphaRevX tool is not S-OFFing wildfire (buzz) 2.2.1, with HBOOT 1.01.0002!
Therefore, downgrading the HBOOT to 1.01.0001 is must for the meantime, to get an efficient S-OFF.
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I just tried AlphaRevX ing my Wildfire 2.2.1 with hboot 1.01.0002 and it worked, first time, managed to get S-OFF no problems...

Nice!
Great tutorial. This will help me root more devices in the office.

Finally got it working.
It's the Eclair RUU that got my phone stuck on the lock screen.
So I went ahead and downloaded a RUU for Asia and it worked like charm.
Thanks you very much for this guide!

Stuck on lockscreen
Nevermind, problem fixed.

harz789 said:
successfully rooted the phone.but i'm having trouble flashing cm 7.1 ROM
when i go the clock work recovery mod using HBOOT recovery,i'm not able to select any options using the power key.volume down is navigating through the options,but the option highlighted is not being selected when pressing the power key(even reboot now).restarted the phone by removing the battery,but the issue is same.
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Use the TRACKBALL to select, Not POWER..
Use POWER to get the main menu or as a "back key", if you're navigating into sub-menus.
Just let me know if it worked with you.. ;-)
Best Regards..

euqiddis said:
backing up the phone's data should be mentioned somewhere.
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Thanks bro..
I've added that to the thread..
;-)

bharatgaddameedi said:
Are you having alpharevx s-off now. And hboot version. Confirm it by seeing hboot menu. It can be fixed.
Sent from my HTC Wildfire using XDA App
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i am having the same issues. stuck at the lockscreen. tried different RUUs. what am i doing wrong?

mhacleth said:
Finally got it working.
It's the Eclair RUU that got my phone stuck on the lock screen.
So I went ahead and downloaded a RUU for Asia and it worked like charm.
Thanks you very much for this guide!
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buddy how did u exactly do it??? my phone still stuck at lockscreen. only power button works. no touch.... tried RUU for Asia.
is this the one you used RUU_Buzz_Froyo_hTC_Asia_WWE_2.24.707.1_Radio_13.55.55.24H_3.35.20.10_release_161113_signed.exe

dk1024 said:
buddy how did u exactly do it??? my phone still stuck at lockscreen. only power button works. no touch.... tried RUU for Asia.
is this the one you used RUU_Buzz_Froyo_hTC_Asia_WWE_2.24.707.1_Radio_13.55.55.24H_3.35.20.10_release_161113_signed.exe
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Which one did you use. Little info on what you did will be helpful.
Hboot version, radio version, s-off or not, which ruu used.
Sent from my HTC Wildfire using XDA App

hboot-6.01.1002
s-off
Radio: 3.35.15.31
tried these ruu's
RUU_Buzz_HTC_WWE_1.14.405.2_R_Radio_13.45.55.24_3.35.15.31_release_130814_signed_2.exe
RUU_Buzz_HTC_WWE_1.14.405.2_R_Radio_13.45.55.24_3.35.15.31_release_130814_signed_3.exe
RUU_Buzz_hTC_Asia_WWE_1.15.707.1_Radio_13.45.55.24_3.35.15.31_release_131306_signed.exe
RUU_Buzz_hTC_Asia_India_1.14.720.2_R_Radio_13.45.55.24_3.35.15.31_release_130937_signed.exe
everytime after downgrading phone only shoes a lockscreen. touchscreen's not working.
what do i have to do?? rply

[GUIDE step by step] How To Re-lock Boot loader on Xperia Arc

First of all thanks Blagus for creating magical little file.
If you want your warranty back, follow this tutorial!
Requirements:
1. PC Companion and Update Service installed on your PC
2. FlashTool_0.2.9.1.exe – http://www.multiupload.com/7H4JT35B6G
3. Xperia Relock bootloader.ftf – http://www.mediafire.com/?g1b5j712ajx4yjd
Step by Step Guide:
1. Download the files given above in requirements.
2. Double click on ‘FlashTool_0.2.9.1.exe’ file to extract it, Or you can use free software like ‘7 zip’ to extract it.
3. Few files and folders will be extracted — the one which we’ll be using for flashing “Xperia Relock bootloader.ftf” files is the “firmwares” folder.
4. So copy the “Xperia Relock bootloader.ftf” file that you downloaded above, and paste it inside the “firmwares” folder.
5. Now double click on the “X10FlashTool.exe” file to run the program.
6. Once the program opens — click on the “Flash” button.
7. You’ll see a screen like the image given below — click “Ok”!
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"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
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"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
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8. Now it should ask you to connect your phone to the PC. So first plug the USB cable to PC, then pick up your phone and hold the “Back” key (key at the bottom left on your Arc), and then connect the USB cable to your phone. Remember you’ve to hold the “Back” key while connecting the USB cable to phone.
9. Once the phone gets connected — Flashtool will automatically start the flashing process.
10. Keep an eye on the Flashtool’s screen.
11. And once the process gets finished, disconnect your phone from PC and switch it ON.
Enjoy!
ALL CREDITS GOES TO BLAGUS
original thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335

Sony Arc s?
I know this question has been asked a lot, but will this work for sony arc s? and if it works, will sony arc s get the 1% battery problem ? Thank you

I also am interested in this method to close the bootloader is compatible with Xperia ARC S I very interested, there is some kind of problem, if supported, it works again FW update via OTA, SEUS, Pc compation
thanks

DESMOYO said:
I also am interested in this method to close the bootloader is compatible with Xperia ARC S I very interested, there is some kind of problem, if supported, it works again FW update via OTA, SEUS, Pc compation
thanks
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No joy Flashing tft files from op on my arc s. I chose arc as no option for arc s. Then use this tool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1259617 successfully. However i cant turned on my phone( i think because i was on unlock bl kernel) then i use seus to repair. Finally i get relock my bl. Sorry my poor english.

teddymild said:
No joy Flashing tft files from op on my arc s. I chose arc as no option for arc s. Then use this tool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1259617 successfully. However i cant turned on my phone( i think because i was on unlock bl kernel) then i use seus to repair. Finally i get relock my bl. Sorry my poor english.
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So this tool does not work for Xperia ARC S?
thanks

DESMOYO said:
So this tool does not work for Xperia ARC S?
thanks
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Yes It does. But you should flash stock kernel first unless you intent to use seus directly to get stock rom like i did. I hope you understand what i mean. Once again sorry for my poor english.

teddymild said:
Yes It does. But you should flash stock kernel first unless you intent to use seus directly to get stock rom like i did. I hope you understand what i mean. Once again sorry for my poor english.
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As I can install stock kernel again, I have only the kernel ...
Thanks for your help friend

Arc S (L18i) Users,
Unlocked Bootloader, and DooMKernel caused Problems for me. My Phone never got identified by PC companion thereafter. I wanted it so bad, So I decided to Reloack the Bootloader again.
Let me Save you lots of time,
Before Locking the Bootloader again,
If you're on DooMKernel, Reflash a Stock Kernel.
You can get the Stock Kernel, by Downloading the Stock FTF package and then Extracting it with 7zip. Find the Kernel.sin file and flash it using the Fastboot commands.
Once its done, If your device Still doesn't connect in USB mode, use SEUS and Update the firmware. No need to upgrade, Just re-install what you have.
SEUS needs the bootloader to be locked.

hi, so are you saying Re-locking your bootloader wont wipe out your phone ?
And Sony Already Took All Your Info When You Unlocked Your Phone So I Am Sure They Will Know That You Just Re-locked It Some How And Refuse To Fix It Either Way If Something Goes Wrong.

When i tried to relock my bootloader flashtool didn't see loader.sin i don't know what's wrong with it please help me...

so i want to ask a question about my kernel. Im using 4.0.3 ICS beta and im very happy with it. But when the time comes i wanna get my update for ICS officially and that's why i want to lock my bootloader again. My Kernel Version on "About Phone" is 2.6.32.9-perf [email protected]#1 . My question is: I know its not a stock kernel when it says SemcUser and stuff but can u explain or atleast give me a link for some instructions how to get my stock kernel back and is it doable with reflashing to a 2.3.4 GB ? Thanks in advance!

Worked like a charm on my Xperia Arc 4.0.2.A.0.62 LT15a.
Also I was able to repair my phone via sony pc companion
Although I was unable to find a way to get DRM files back, I have installed the never version of Sony Track ID from Google Play Store and restore that functionality..
Thanx electrash and Blagus, you guys are awesome!!

what i want to know is if this would work on the Xperia play
and what method of unlocking bootloader does this relock: test point or sony's method?

This is Q&A thread. Please move
Sent from my LT15i using xda premium

Is this suitable for LT18i?
Can the TFT file be used in the latest Flashtool, or does it need this version?

i used Xperia_Relock_bootloader.ftf to unroot my phone,
now when i try to turn it on it only vibrate one time and gives a small green led bling.
connecting to pc works but it only shows a connected phone with the pc companion.
i had Arconium 8.2 with doomkernel installed.

thanks mannnnnnn
thanks man u r the best if i cud press the thanks button 1000 time i will:good:
q\ i did install ics jb remix after that i did stock on sony logo then locked the boot loader with your trk and it works again thanks
do i need a custom kernal for custom roms????????????

After flashing Xperia Relock bootloader.ftf i can't no longer unlock the bootloader on my Xperia Pro,
i am being returned this when i try to unlock the bootloader.
(bootloader) Unlock phone requested
FAILED (remote: oem unlock failed!)
finished. total time: 0.004s

does it work wit the latest flashtool?

electrash said:
First of all thanks Blagus for creating magical little file.
If you want your warranty back, follow this tutorial!
Requirements:
1. PC Companion and Update Service installed on your PC
2. FlashTool_0.2.9.1.exe – http://www.multiupload.com/7H4JT35B6G
3. Xperia Relock bootloader.ftf – http://www.mediafire.com/?g1b5j712ajx4yjd
Step by Step Guide:
1. Download the files given above in requirements.
2. Double click on ‘FlashTool_0.2.9.1.exe’ file to extract it, Or you can use free software like ‘7 zip’ to extract it.
3. Few files and folders will be extracted — the one which we’ll be using for flashing “Xperia Relock bootloader.ftf” files is the “firmwares” folder.
4. So copy the “Xperia Relock bootloader.ftf” file that you downloaded above, and paste it inside the “firmwares” folder.
5. Now double click on the “X10FlashTool.exe” file to run the program.
6. Once the program opens — click on the “Flash” button.
7. You’ll see a screen like the image given below — click “Ok”!
8. Now it should ask you to connect your phone to the PC. So first plug the USB cable to PC, then pick up your phone and hold the “Back” key (key at the bottom left on your Arc), and then connect the USB cable to your phone. Remember you’ve to hold the “Back” key while connecting the USB cable to phone.
9. Once the phone gets connected — Flashtool will automatically start the flashing process.
10. Keep an eye on the Flashtool’s screen.
11. And once the process gets finished, disconnect your phone from PC and switch it ON.
Enjoy!
ALL CREDITS GOES TO BLAGUS
original thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335
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flashtool link is unavailable
do we have to use this version of flashtool or can we use the latest??

[Guide]How to root Honor 7

Why rooting Honor 7?
Huawei Honor 7 is one great Chinese phone, on design and performance side I might say that one of the best. But then, like most of branded phones, it comes with its own UI, precisely Emotions 3.1. As this UI might have a few useful options, it is generally (as many others) unwanted modification of AOSP. Most of adaptions and additional applications are adapted to the Chinese taste and feels strange to westerners.
Therefore I suggest potential buyers from the West to wait for European model which is expected to be available in early September. It may come without additional Chinese applications though it keeps Emotions UI for sure. The only way to change this at least partially is to root the phone.
In the beginning I had replaced the most inconvenient essential applications like dialer, messenger and calendar with Google’s ones and had removed all Chinese apps. But later, due to really frequently OTA updates I got tired of reverting system applications, returned all Chinese, froze them and kept only 3 additional Google apps, which I removed from the system before every update and pushed them back after.
I advise you to push desired system apps as apk files with the appropriate explorer (i.e. Root Explorer) rather than flash zip. Flashing zip according to my experience might cause bootloop (allegedly due to the inappropriate graphic parameters).
How to root Honor 7?
In the beginning I must warn you that rooting your device might be risky, especially if you don’t follow instructions. Hence, do your homework first, read everything carefully and make a nandroid after every new alternation of the system.
I’m not taking any responsibility for your device. You should be aware that it is your device and your own responsibility. I’m not a developer and therefore I might not be able to advice you if something goes wrong. I’ve just used the method described below and succeed without any issues or damage. I strongly believe that you’ll benefit from this method too If followed correctly. Do not improvise or omit any instruction.
I must apologize to not insert pictures into text, I was to short to do it in reasonable amount of time with my current knowledge. Pictures are numbered and attached.
Part 1: Unlock your bootloader
In order to root your phone, you have to unlock the bootloader first. Surprisingly, unlike in my previous cases, unlocking Honor 7 bootloader doesn’t factory reset the phone. Anyway, like always, I do not take credit for any of this material or information, so backup your contacts, texts, pictures, etc. to the computer before unlocking.
Unlocking (and relocking) procedure
Register to Huawei and obtain an unique unlock code here:
https://hwid5.vmall.com/oauth2/port...huawei.com/en/source/plugin/hwlogin/login.php
Unlock your bootloader following this procedure (Google translate from Huawei web instructions):
Step 1: Preparation Work
1. Install the phone driver is properly on a PC, driver download Huawei Terminal official website.
2. Download the ADB toolkit provided by Google and installed on your PC, such as the installation to D: \ adb_tools-2.0 directory, make sure the directory with fastboot.exe file.
Step 2: Unlock Operation
1. Put the phone into fastboot mode:
First phone off (note need to be in the setup menu, close the "Quick Start" feature, or unplug the battery after shutdown, more than two seconds and then re-inserted), and then press the power button and the volume down key (flat simultaneously Press the volume keys and power button), and maintain more than 10 seconds, you can enter the fastboot mode.
If this does not enter fastboot mode, try the following steps:
Phone off (note need to be in the setup menu, close the "Quick Start" feature, or unplug the battery after shutdown, more than two seconds and then re-insert), then insert the USB cable, followed by pressing the volume down and power button key, holding more than 10 seconds, you can enter the fastboot mode.
2. Connect your phone and a PC:
Use USB cable to connect your phone and PC, open the PC command line window, enter the ADB installation directory, make sure your phone and PC is connected, confirm method in the command line window, type fastboot devices, you can see the normal connection information, such as: 9e42530e fastboot.
picture 1
3. Perform the unlock command:
Enter the PC command line window fastboot oem unlock ****************, * No. 16 unlock code, for example: fastboot oem unlock 1234567812345678.
picture 2
4. Wait for the phone to unlock:
After entering the unlock code, the phone will automatically restart, if you enter the correct password, the phone will enter restore factory settings mode. Restoring the factory setup is complete, the phone automatically restart, enter the standby interface, complete the unlocking operation. If the user enters the password information is incorrect, the phone will prompt an error message, and enters the standby interface.
5. Test if the phone is unlocked sucesfully:
Repeat steps 1 and 2, and then enter the fastboot oem get-bootinfo, phone bootloader will display the current status information, such as the PC command line window "Bootloader Lock State: LOCKED", indicates bootloader is still locked, please re-unlock operation or confirm the password is correct and then conduct; If "Bootloader Lock State: UNLOCKED", means that the phone has been unlocked, you can brush machine operation.
picture 3
Note: After unlocking success, if you want to re-lock the phone, follow these steps: First, upgrade via SD card, will be restored to Huawei mobile version of the official release version; then, enter fastboot mode, the command line at PC Enter the command fastboot oem relock ****************, * No. 16 unlock code. The phone will automatically reboot, bootloader converted to "RELOCKED" state.
Part 2: Install custom recovery
All credits go to Chinese developer Wang Hao, who invented this procedure, I’m only the interpreter.
Go to the site: http://pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=1067948446&uk=3020839592, use password: nwae and download the file. Extract and open the map: 荣耀7root工具包. Make sure that you have proper USB driver installed and ADB debugging enabled. Start command line in map 荣耀7root工具包(shift + right click of mouse simultaneously): Power off the phone and connect it with USB to the computer. On the phone pres volume down + power simultaneously. It will boot to the fastboot. Then type in the command line on the computer:
fastboot devices
if your device is recognized, type in the command line:
fastboot flash recovery TWRP.img
when process is finished, type:
fastboot reboot
You’ll boot the system. You’ll have installed TWRP recovery in CHINESE LANGUAGE and you won’t understand anything. Luckily there is not much to understand. Configuration of the recovery is the same as in English:
picture 4
Find an English description of TWRP if you want to use more functions. For the beginning we want to root the phone so the instructions is be only about installing the SU.
Part 3: Root your phone
Copy zip file BETA-SuperSU-v2.49 from the map荣耀7root工具包 to the phone internal memory or sdcard if you have one (wherever, just remember, where it is copied) and boot to recovery: turn down your phone, wait a few secs, simultaneously press volume up and power buttons. If you can’t do it, turn phone off, wait a few secs, connect it to the computer with USB cable and press simultaneously volume up and power.
In TWRP press install (first button up and left), select zip file, where you put BETA-SuperSU-v2.49 and press the only button for installing. Then go back to the main TWRP screen, find reboot (lower right button) and boot the system (upper left button).
That’ll be all. Install Play Store from web if you don’t have it already, Busybox and one explorer with root capability (i.e. Root Explorer) for desired modification of the system. And most importantly: ALWAYS MAINTAIN AN ESCAPE LINE. DO NANDROID BEFORE ANY MODIFICATION OF THE SYSTEM.
Accepting OTA requires restoration of the original system and flashing stock recovery. Stock recovery could be flashed following procedure for TWRP flashing and could be obtained from ROM for your respective phone from the site: http://www.needrom.com/?s=honor+7&sa=search&scat=0, following procedure described in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2433454 thanks to the developer worstenbrood.
Serious advice: Don’t try to accept OTA with modified system or custom recovery installed. In first case OTA will be refused, in second case you might experience TWRP bootloop.

Is this really working? for which model of HONOR 7? 16GB or 64GB?
Is this really working? for which model of HONOR 7? 16GB or 64GB?
Thanks

almohanad said:
Is this really working? for which model of HONOR 7? 16GB or 64GB?
Thanks
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It's real. I did it, turned back to stock, flashed the new rom and rooted it again. I have 16 GB PLK-UL00, but the method is universal for all Honor 7 models.

piskr said:
It's real. I did it, turned back to stock, flashed the new rom and rooted it again. I have 16 GB PLK-UL00, but the method is universal for all Honor 7 models.
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Please help, the model of Honor 7 is not listed in the models so i can get the unlock code. which model should i use?

You can find your respective phone model in -settings-about phone-model number. Just register and follow the procedure at: https://hwid5.vmall.com/oauth2/port...huawei.com/en/source/plugin/hwlogin/login.php
To make procedure easier, I'm attaching the TWRP recovery img and SU zip file. If you have android platform tools already installed or can find them somewhere else, you don't need to seek them on pan.baidu.com, you can flash TWRP.img from any platform tools following the description above and flash SU.zip after from TWRP.

I'm not able to obtain unique unlock key because there is not listed our cell on that web site. in the list of all models.

Lucki_X said:
I'm not able to obtain unique unlock key because there is not listed our cell on that web site. in the list of all models.
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OK. Let's start from the very beginning. Do you know what model of the phone you have? My is PLK-UL00 and I'm deriving instructions on this model. So: go to http://emui.huawei.com/, change language to English (picture 1). You'll get to http://emui.huawei.com/plugin.php?id=hwdownload. Enter your phone model and you'll jump to the menu: http://emui.huawei.com/cn/plugin.php?id=unlock&mod=detail (picture2). Now enter requested data. In first column choose smartphone. In second enter your model. In third the product serial number as marked on the box containing your phone. Next enter IMEI of the first SIM. Then product identification code (dial *#*#1357946#*#* and you'll get it (picture3)). Enter Captha as seen at last column and enter submit. You are done and you'll get unlock code.
Use google translate on pages to understand the text. If you are unable to follow instructions you can still write Huawei for code to email address seen in attached picture (mobile.huawei.com).
Hope I helped. Good luck

Lucki_X said:
I'm not able to obtain unique unlock key because there is not listed our cell on that web site. in the list of all models.
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Hi,
I also had this problem - the site does not seem to list my model (PLK-AL10) on the english language one. It does list it on the Chinese one, but gives me a cryptic error and wont give me a code.
I've emailed support but no response yet.
I'll update here if I get a response from them
--Alex

achard said:
Hi,
I also had this problem - the site does not seem to list my model (PLK-AL10) on the english language one. It does list it on the Chinese one, but gives me a cryptic error and wont give me a code.
I've emailed support but no response yet.
I'll update here if I get a response from them
--Alex
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I tried and i don't feel that you can't obtain the unlock code. Did you register correctly? I found that your model is listed as well in drop down menu, just credentials, which logically I don't have, are to be entered.

My model is PLK-TL01H, the site doesn't seem to list my model. I've found it in chinese version, but my IMEI is not connected with my Huawei cloud account. I'll try it tomorrow again. Thanks for advice to try Chinese version of site.

piskr said:
I tried and i don't feel that you can't obtain the unlock code. Did you register correctly? I found that your model is listed as well in drop down menu, just credentials, which logically I don't have, are to be entered.
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Yes, i tried the links you provided, they are working but for some reason i am receiving the message you see in attachment,
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I am 100% sure that i have entered the right info.
It seems that i have to send an email to Huawei support to gain the unlock code..

I'm not able to received unique unlockable code. It's because my phone number is not connected with my Huawei IMEI. I can't do it manually because in the list of countries isn't my country code and is not possible to enter my own. so I'll try to write to support. Probably I would have to try it later or another method.
Odesláno z mého PLK-TL01H pomocí Tapatalk

Lucki_X said:
I'm not able to received unique unlockable code. It's because my phone number is not connected with my Huawei IMEI. I can't do it manually because in the list of countries isn't my country code and is not possible to enter my own. so I'll try to write to support. Probably I would have to try it later or another method.
Odesláno z mého PLK-TL01H pomocí Tapatalk
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Hi,
Great news!
It took them a week, but they did eventually respond and send me the unlock password
So yeah, email them and wait a week.
Best of luck,
Alex

I can't find my phone also !
I have HONOR 7 v64B, PLK-AL10C00B150

achard said:
Hi,
Great news!
It took them a week, but they did eventually respond and send me the unlock password
So yeah, email them and wait a week.
Best of luck,
Alex
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hmm ok next question.
What build of TWRP is this? Is there an english one available?

achard said:
Hi,
Great news!
It took them a week, but they did eventually respond and send me the unlock password
So yeah, email them and wait a week.
Best of luck,
Alex
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Many thanks for info.
I'll write them ASAP and let you know a resolution.

Your phone is PLK-AL10. And such is listed in all forums and producer's site.

It's Chinese, the last one. I put the instruction how to handle it. As far as I know in English exist only CWM for now, but CWM appeared always less reliable in the last time.

Always nothing for plk-al10 ??

raphzel said:
Always nothing for plk-al10 ??
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You have to use version in chinese language. For me in my country is that gateway probably blocked with my model PLK-TL01H. In Chinese version it almost worked but my phone number is not connected with IMEI of Huawei cloud because of lack of my country code in list of countries in entering form for phone number.

Lenovo Yoga 2 1050F Bricked

Hello,
A friend give to me his Yoga2 1050F Tab, because it's bricked...
"After a kind of upgrade he said"
So, here's the situation,
Tab is really bricked, stuck on Lenovo Android Screen.
I've tried to factory restore, no success.
I've searched all the web after factory image to flash, I've found 3 of them... But nothing works !!
The 1st one, the only we can still found here, is a factory image from 2015. And the result is, no more lenovo android screen, i'm stuck on a kind of Bios (?) And can't do anything more...
2nd one, (YT2-1050F_S100196_151123_ROW-fastboot), best result, back to an android boot, but stuck on recovery screen, without any possibility to boot...
3rd one (YT2-1050F_S0198_150422_ROW) impossible to flash, it's always failed at "flash easyimage.zip" step.
Other thing, I don't know what xml file I need to use (flash, flash-blankphone, flash-factory ... )
Here, i'm totally lost. Tab is stuck, And I've no idea what can I do next...
Maybe here anyone can help me ?
Many Many thanks !

Hello,
It seem's i got the same problem.
The tablet downloaded an upgrade by it's own.
The tablet rebooted alone and the try to apply the upgrade but never success.
Now i'm booting on a BIOS type screen.
"VALLEYVIEW C0 PLATFORM"
I can access to different options but the tablet is not reconized by my PC anymore.
I can flash anything on it.
If someone have a solution, it would be great !

Hey @NeedaVirus,
Sorry to hear that the device is bricked. Just this past weekend, I've been sifting through all my old resources because a recent OTA (Yep, a 2020 update!) left both me and my partner's 1050F devices in an unbootable state. You can see we're not alone by checking out the thread on the Lenovo forums (https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Androi...Tablet-2-1050f-system-update-2020/m-p/5007166). Unfortunately a large number of the very helpful resources on xda seem to have been redacted/removed over the past few years, which leaves a few people scratching their heads (I was for a while too).
Basically, the way I've always done this on the 1050F (and what worked yesterday again), is as follows:
1. Install the "IntelAndroidDrvSetup1.10.0". Google will find this easy enough.
2. Install the flash tool. Nowadays, "Intel Platform Flash Tool Lite 5.8.4.0" (might also be called Phone Flash Tool Lite v5.8.4.0 and again google will find this for you) seems to come bundled with all required drivers, so it's a simple process to install.
3. Plug the device in and put it in DNX mode. This mode is achieved by holding vol up + vol down and pressing the power button until the device vibrates. When you feel the buzz, let go of power but hold the other two until you see a "Fastboot starting..." message on a black screen. This is DNX mode.
4. Restore stock KitKat bios using the "restore-kitkat-bios-830-1050-v2" tool. This one might take a little finding and I'm not sure if sharing it here is acceptable any more. Provided the device is plugged in and in DNX mode (and you have the Intel Platform Flash Tool closed too), it's just a matter of running the bios restore tool and following the prompts. Make sure the flash tool is running on your local drive (usually C).
5. Once the bios is pushed, we need to restore the stock KitKat ROM using the platform flash tool.
First we need to set up the Platform Flash Tool, so open that and select "File" -> "Options". Under "Flash options" tick the "Force fastboot sparsing" option and select "500MB" for the size.
6. Now, we want to use the "YT2-1050F_S0198_150422_ROW" image and you'll need to extract it first. It sounds like you already have the right archive file for this, which is good because I'm not sure if a copy still exists here still.
In the Platform Flash Tool, hit "Browse" and the file we're looking for is "target_bin\flash.xml". Select that. (Side note: I suspect that if your device has been updated to Lollipop in the past, you wouldn't have had any luck flashing this rom without rolling the bios back first).
7. Put the device into DNX mode again, and the Platform Flash Tool should see it (a "Baytrail" device is listed).
Now it's just a matter of starting the flash process by clicking the button.
8. Once the device is flashed, you'll need to reboot it (via the device) but wait for the flash process to report 100% first. Hitting the device power button is the way to confirm this reboot btw. It might take a few mins to get into Android here. This is normal.
9. Now, the device will boot into stock KitKat. We need to set the region though:
Open contacts, add new contact (only if you have none, we just need one).
Now, using the contact search, enter ####6020# and you'll be prompted to select your region. The device will reboot and you'll need to set a few things up again.
10. Run all the OTA updates to get right up to date. Just do this via android itself.
Optional: Do any other crazy bootloader unlocks, roots as desired. A lot of the original resources have been removed for these processes, but where there's a will, there's a way.
I'm sure there are other shortcuts to this process too. I think tontonfraguer was able to just flash a newer rom directly to resolve his bootloop, judging by his forum post over on the Lenovo thread. This is just the process I use, any feedback/improvements are most welcome!
Hopefully it helps someone being hit by the recent bootloops.
Cheers

OMG ! OMG ! OMG !!!
Man, you're THE MAN !!!
I've followed all your explanations, and... IT WORKS !!!
Yes it was hard to find again the "restore-kitkat-bios-830-1050-v2" (China links to Russian Servers...) But I've finded it !
Many many MAAAAANYYYY Thanks my friend !!!
Thanks a lot !
And thanks a lot to All XDA DEV !

dallivadr said:
Hey @NeedaVirus,
Sorry to hear that the device is bricked. Just this past weekend, I've been sifting through all my old resources because a recent OTA (Yep, a 2020 update!) left both me and my partner's 1050F devices in an unbootable state. You can see we're not alone by checking out the thread on the Lenovo forums (https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Androi...Tablet-2-1050f-system-update-2020/m-p/5007166). Unfortunately a large number of the very helpful resources on xda seem to have been redacted/removed over the past few years, which leaves a few people scratching their heads (I was for a while too).
Basically, the way I've always done this on the 1050F (and what worked yesterday again), is as follows:
1. Install the "IntelAndroidDrvSetup1.10.0". Google will find this easy enough.
2. Install the flash tool. Nowadays, "Intel Platform Flash Tool Lite 5.8.4.0" (might also be called Phone Flash Tool Lite v5.8.4.0 and again google will find this for you) seems to come bundled with all required drivers, so it's a simple process to install.
3. Plug the device in and put it in DNX mode. This mode is achieved by holding vol up + vol down and pressing the power button until the device vibrates. When you feel the buzz, let go of power but hold the other two until you see a "Fastboot starting..." message on a black screen. This is DNX mode.
4. Restore stock KitKat bios using the "restore-kitkat-bios-830-1050-v2" tool. This one might take a little finding and I'm not sure if sharing it here is acceptable any more. Provided the device is plugged in and in DNX mode (and you have the Intel Platform Flash Tool closed too), it's just a matter of running the bios restore tool and following the prompts.
5. Once the bios is pushed, we need to restore the stock KitKat ROM using the platform flash tool.
First we need to set up the Platform Flash Tool, so open that and select "File" -> "Options". Under "Flash options" tick the "Force fastboot sparsing" option and select "500MB" for the size.
6. Now, we want to use the "YT2-1050F_S0198_150422_ROW" image and you'll need to extract it first. It sounds like you already have the right archive file for this, which is good because I'm not sure if a copy still exists here still.
In the Platform Flash Tool, hit "Browse" and the file we're looking for is "target_bin\flash.xml". Select that. (Side note: I suspect that if your device has been updated to Lollipop in the past, you wouldn't have had any luck flashing this rom without rolling the bios back first).
7. Put the device into DNX mode again, and the Platform Flash Tool should see it (a "Baytrail" device is listed).
Now it's just a matter of starting the flash process by clicking the button.
8. Once the device is flashed, you'll need to reboot it (via the device) but wait for the flash process to report 100% first. Hitting the device power button is the way to confirm this reboot btw. It might take a few mins to get into Android here. This is normal.
9. Now, the device will boot into stock KitKat. We need to set the region though:
Open contacts, add new contact (only if you have none, we just need one).
Now, using the contact search, enter ####6020# and you'll be prompted to select your region. The device will reboot and you'll need to set a few things up again.
10. Run all the OTA updates to get right up to date. Just do this via android itself.
Optional: Do any other crazy bootloader unlocks, roots as desired. A lot of the original resources have been removed for these processes, but where there's a will, there's a way.
I'm sure there are other shortcuts to this process too. I think tontonfraguer was able to just flash a newer rom directly to resolve his bootloop, judging by his forum post over on the Lenovo thread. This is just the process I use, any feedback/improvements are most welcome!
Hopefully it helps someone being hit by the recent bootloops.
Cheers
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Cant find anywhere to download restore-kitkat-bios-830-1050-v2 file. Any chance you could pm a Google drive link?
Thanks

Sansiro2 said:
Cant find anywhere to download restore-kitkat-bios-830-1050-v2 file. Any chance you could pm a Google drive link?
Thanks
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Managed to sort it out - many thanks for your guide. One thing to note is the Kitkit restore file needs to be in the root of the C drive and also the file for the flash in my case was the flash.xml file

Glad the post helped you guys out and that you were able to get back up and running. If the post was helpful, why not click the 'thank' button under my post

Hi Hi Hiiii
For those who need the famous "restore-kitkat-bios-830-1050-v2"
HERE'S THE LINK (Personal re-upload) : https://drive.google.com/file/d/13vV6fpNAbWWZUk9_fzmJpMAMax2tlyyB/view?usp=sharing
Be aware that you probably need to do this if your OTA updates Fails :
If system update fails do the following:
1. Flash stock firmware
2. Optionally you can wipe user data (I never did that) from DROIDBOOT
3. Go to contacts manager. Create some dummy contact if list is empty.
4. Go to Search / Find Contacts and enter ####6020#. It will ask you to select country code (first two latin letters, ignore Chinese).
5. Select what you want, then reboot.
6. Go to System Update
7. Install OTA update
(Original Post here : https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=57846051&postcount=233)
Enjoy Friends

NeedaVirus said:
Hi Hi Hiiii
For those who need the famous "restore-kitkat-bios-830-1050-v2"
HERE'S THE LINK (Personal re-upload) : https://drive.google.com/file/d/13vV6fpNAbWWZUk9_fzmJpMAMax2tlyyB/view?usp=sharing
Be aware that you probably need to do this if your OTA updates Fails :
If system update fails do the following:
1. Flash stock firmware
2. Optionally you can wipe user data (I never did that) from DROIDBOOT
3. Go to contacts manager. Create some dummy contact if list is empty.
4. Go to Search / Find Contacts and enter ####6020#. It will ask you to select country code (first two latin letters, ignore Chinese).
5. Select what you want, then reboot.
6. Go to System Update
7. Install OTA update
(Original Post here : https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=57846051&postcount=233)
Enjoy Friends
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Thanks - when setting the country code if you get the 'ERROR : could not read factory ota patch from sd card,or the patch is not correct.' then you need to take the easyimage.zip from the extracted rom folder and copy it on the sdcard (on the root of it not in some folder) then try again (with at least 30% battery level).

Guys,
If someone wants to ROOT his tablet, I can write the procedure. (Many try for me before it really works...)
See ya !

hi everyone , i hope someone be able to help me with this , i also just got this tablet as one that does not even turn on , ive played with it a bit and managed to get some writings on the display, then i found this topic here and tried to follow as instructed, nothing happens, and the screen with fastboot starting goes off. any suggestion ?
thank you in advance.
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THANK YOU!!
i have been battling with the TY2 1380f for a whole week with just a black screen. This helped as I was able to find the kit kat restore for the 1380 and following your guide, got things back to normal.
Life Saver!!!
dallivadr said:
Hey @NeedaVirus,
Sorry to hear that the device is bricked. Just this past weekend, I've been sifting through all my old resources because a recent OTA (Yep, a 2020 update!) left both me and my partner's 1050F devices in an unbootable state. You can see we're not alone by checking out the thread on the Lenovo forums (https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Androi...Tablet-2-1050f-system-update-2020/m-p/5007166). Unfortunately a large number of the very helpful resources on xda seem to have been redacted/removed over the past few years, which leaves a few people scratching their heads (I was for a while too).
Basically, the way I've always done this on the 1050F (and what worked yesterday again), is as follows:
1. Install the "IntelAndroidDrvSetup1.10.0". Google will find this easy enough.
2. Install the flash tool. Nowadays, "Intel Platform Flash Tool Lite 5.8.4.0" (might also be called Phone Flash Tool Lite v5.8.4.0 and again google will find this for you) seems to come bundled with all required drivers, so it's a simple process to install.
3. Plug the device in and put it in DNX mode. This mode is achieved by holding vol up + vol down and pressing the power button until the device vibrates. When you feel the buzz, let go of power but hold the other two until you see a "Fastboot starting..." message on a black screen. This is DNX mode.
4. Restore stock KitKat bios using the "restore-kitkat-bios-830-1050-v2" tool. This one might take a little finding and I'm not sure if sharing it here is acceptable any more. Provided the device is plugged in and in DNX mode (and you have the Intel Platform Flash Tool closed too), it's just a matter of running the bios restore tool and following the prompts. Make sure the flash tool is running on your local drive (usually C).
5. Once the bios is pushed, we need to restore the stock KitKat ROM using the platform flash tool.
First we need to set up the Platform Flash Tool, so open that and select "File" -> "Options". Under "Flash options" tick the "Force fastboot sparsing" option and select "500MB" for the size.
6. Now, we want to use the "YT2-1050F_S0198_150422_ROW" image and you'll need to extract it first. It sounds like you already have the right archive file for this, which is good because I'm not sure if a copy still exists here still.
In the Platform Flash Tool, hit "Browse" and the file we're looking for is "target_bin\flash.xml". Select that. (Side note: I suspect that if your device has been updated to Lollipop in the past, you wouldn't have had any luck flashing this rom without rolling the bios back first).
7. Put the device into DNX mode again, and the Platform Flash Tool should see it (a "Baytrail" device is listed).
Now it's just a matter of starting the flash process by clicking the button.
8. Once the device is flashed, you'll need to reboot it (via the device) but wait for the flash process to report 100% first. Hitting the device power button is the way to confirm this reboot btw. It might take a few mins to get into Android here. This is normal.
9. Now, the device will boot into stock KitKat. We need to set the region though:
Open contacts, add new contact (only if you have none, we just need one).
Now, using the contact search, enter ####6020# and you'll be prompted to select your region. The device will reboot and you'll need to set a few things up again.
10. Run all the OTA updates to get right up to date. Just do this via android itself.
Optional: Do any other crazy bootloader unlocks, roots as desired. A lot of the original resources have been removed for these processes, but where there's a will, there's a way.
I'm sure there are other shortcuts to this process too. I think tontonfraguer was able to just flash a newer rom directly to resolve his bootloop, judging by his forum post over on the Lenovo thread. This is just the process I use, any feedback/improvements are most welcome!
Hopefully it helps someone being hit by the recent bootloops.
Cheers
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hoooman008 said:
hi everyone , i hope someone be able to help me with this , i also just got this tablet as one that does not even turn on , ive played with it a bit and managed to get some writings on the display, then i found this topic here and tried to follow as instructed, nothing happens, and the screen with fastboot starting goes off. any suggestion ?
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any help would be greatly appreciated

hoooman008 said:
any help would be greatly appreciated
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on your screen, attached, at device manager, i can see the driver for intel adb fastboot blabla is not correctly installed, try:
1. restarting windows while holding SHIFT button till it restarts
2. go through advanced restart option and select startup settings
3. when it reboots and offers to select in black-white options 1-8, select wit button F7 the "driver signature.." part
( you are now allowing to installing unsigned drivers )
4. wehn it reboots, INSTALL intel plattform flash tool.exe again and re-install everyting, this time u will see windows pop-ups in red notifiying you installing unsigned extra extra drama drivers, say yes to all of them
5. flash again, using above instructions, make sure to change intel plattform flash tool settings to force flash 500MB
6. go everyting that is instructed above - step by step - through and report, i had exact same problem and solved it remembering the driver-stuffs weirdness on windows, still not a problem at all, just anoying extra steps

NeedaVirus said:
Hello,
A friend give to me his Yoga2 1050F Tab, because it's bricked...
"After a kind of upgrade he said"
So, here's the situation,
Tab is really bricked, stuck on Lenovo Android Screen.
I've tried to factory restore, no success.
I've searched all the web after factory image to flash, I've found 3 of them... But nothing works !!
The 1st one, the only we can still found here, is a factory image from 2015. And the result is, no more lenovo android screen, i'm stuck on a kind of Bios (?) And can't do anything more...
2nd one, (YT2-1050F_S100196_151123_ROW-fastboot), best result, back to an android boot, but stuck on recovery screen, without any possibility to boot...
3rd one (YT2-1050F_S0198_150422_ROW) impossible to flash, it's always failed at "flash easyimage.zip" step.
Other thing, I don't know what xml file I need to use (flash, flash-blankphone, flash-factory ... )
Here, i'm totally lost. Tab is stuck, And I've no idea what can I do next...
Maybe here anyone can help me ?
Many Many thanks !
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Download Lenovo's official "Rescue and Smart Assistant" it reflashes stock rom for you.

[GUIDE] Unlock Verizon OnePlus 8 5G UW (IN2019) bootloader

Disclaimer​While I will assist with any issues resulting from this guide, I disclaim all responsibility and cannot be held accountable for any consequences caused by the use or misuse of this tool or process. This method also will wipe your phone, so please back up your data. I also will disclaim any understanding as to why exactly this works, since this method was developed by someone else, I am just listing the instructions on how to use it. With that being said, understand your personal limits and read this entire guide before starting.
Preface​I have seen dozens of posts asking for a Bootloader unlocking method for the OnePlus 8 5G UW (IN2019) and thanks to the attributed users at the end of this post, a method has been found. I will document the most straightforward way to unlock the bootloader here so you can install custom OSes, TWRP, and Magisk.
Part I: Prerequisites and initial setup​To follow this guide you will need
A Windows PC (running 7+)
Latest MsmDownloadTool and stock firmware for the OnePlus IN2019 - Link
OnePlus 8 IN2019 with latest stock software update and USB cable
Latest version of platform-tools - Link
The bootloader unlock.ops file - Link
Plug your phone into your PC using a USB 2.0 port (this is important, USB 3.0 has given me a lot of issues and just doesn’t seem to work all the time) and ensure USB debugging is enabled.
Extract the downloaded platform-tools zip and open the platform-tools folder in a command prompt, and Run adb devices and makes sure your device appears in the list.
Next, extract the OnePlus_8_Verizon_OxygenOS_11.0.zip and open up the MsmDownloadTool V4.0.exe inside the instantnoodlev_15_O.01_210110 folder.
When the application opens, select “Others” under the User type dropdown and hit next. Leave this window and the platform-tools command prompt open.
Spoiler: Command Prompt
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Spoiler: MsmDownloadTool setup
Part II: Entering Qualcomm EDL mode and installing correct QDLoader Driver​In this section we will install the correct drivers to utilize Qualcomm's Emergency Download (EDL) mode. When you are in EDL mode, your phone screen will be completely black and it will only exit if you complete a flash or unplug it from your PC and hold volume up, volume down and power. To enter EDL mode from a powered off state, hold volume up and volume down and connect your phone to your PC.​1. Return to the platform-tools command prompt, and type adb reboot edl and wait. Your phone should disconnect from the computer and then reconnect.
2. Open Device manager, and check for the device “Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008” or “QUSB_BULK_CID:xxxx_SN:xxxxxxxx” - if you see “Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008” under Ports (COM and LPT), skip to part III. If you see “QUSB_BULK_CID:xxxx_SN:xxxxxxxx” under Other Devices with a yellow triangle, then proceed to step 3.
Spoiler: QUSB_BULK_CID:xxxx_SN:xxxxxxxx (Proceed to Step 3)
Spoiler: Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 (Skip to Part III)
3.
Spoiler: Windows 11
Open Settings, Go to Windows Update and Check for updates. After, Click Advanced options, Optional Updates and drop down “Driver Updates” Locate “Qualcomm Incorporated - Ports - 3/25/2016 12:00:00 AM - 2.1.2.2” in the list, and install it.
Spoiler: Windows 10
On Windows 10 - Open Settings, Go to Update & Security, Check for updates, Click “View Optional Updates” and select “Qualcomm Incorporated - Ports - 3/25/2016 12:00:00 AM - 2.1.2.2” and install it.
This should install the correct driver, replacing “QUSB_BULK_CID:xxxx_SN:xxxxxxxx” with "Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008" in device manager.
Spoiler: Correctly Installed Driver
Part III: Flash Stock Firmware​In this section, we will flash the stock IN2019 Android 11 firmware. If you have any trouble with this process refer to the original guide on how to do this here.​1. Return to MsmDownloaderTool and hit the Enum button. In the list, it should list the COM Port associated with the device. The status of connection should read “Connected”
Spoiler: MsmDownloadTool Connected
2. Click the “Start” button. This will flash the stock firmware, wiping your data. Make sure you have backed your data up at this point. It will take a few minutes, usually ~300 seconds. Once it completes, it will reboot into factory default android.
3. Close MsmDownloadertool and once you are back to android, unplug your phone and power it off.
Part IV: Unlock the bootloader​In this section, we will flash the unlockable firmware and unlock the device for good.​1. Inside the directory with MsmDownloaderTool V4.0.exe, there should be a file called “instantnoodlev_15_O.01_210110.ops”. Remove it from the directory, either by deleting it or moving it to another folder. Then take the unlock.ops file downloaded earlier, and drag it into the directory. It should be in the same folder as MsmDownloaderTool.
Spoiler: Directory before unlock.ops
Spoiler: Directory after unlock.ops
2. Reopen MsmDownloaderTool V4.0.exe and like before, select “Others” in the drop down, and click next. Leave the window open.
3. Hold in the Volume up and down buttons, then plug your phone back in. Keep holding the buttons until your phone connects to your PC as "Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008", like before. Check device manager to ensure that it’s connected correctly as a COM port. If it boots to android, power it off and try again.
4. Return to MsmDownloaderTool and click Enum. Make sure the phone is still displayed in the list under the associated COM Port.
5. Click start. The flashing should take about 15 seconds, and when complete, your phone should restart. It will display a message at boot saying “<!> The device is corrupt..” Do not panic, this is normal.
6. Unplug your phone and hold Volume Up, Volume Down and Power until the device reboots and let go once it shows the OnePlus Logo and “Fastboot Mode”. You should arrive at a screen that has “Start” in big green letters at the top, and “Fastboot mode” below it, with the very last item saying “Device state - Locked” in red text.
7. Plug your phone back into your computer, and open device manager. Look for the “Kedacom USB Device” category with “Android Bootloader Interface” under it. If this device is present, skip to step 9. If this device is not, proceed to step 8.
8. Go back to Windows Update, Check for updates again, go into Optional Updates and install “Google, Inc. - Other hardware - Android Bootloader Interface”
Spoiler: Optional Driver
Check device manager to ensure “Android Bootloader Interface” is present under Kedacom USB Device.
Spoiler: Kedacom USB Device
9. Return to your command prompt window open in platform-tools, and run fastboot devices and ensure your device is in the list.
10. Finally, run the command fastboot flashing unlock and on your phone, it should prompt you to confirm unlocking the bootloader. Once complete, it should reboot into Android.
11. Shut the phone off again, and then Hold Volume Up, Volume Down, and Power and let go when the OnePlus logo and “Fastboot mode” shows up on screen. If the final item in the list says “Device State - Unlocked”, Congrats! You have successfully unlocked your bootloader. You can follow your custom OS’s installation guide from here.
Part V: Troubleshooting, Notes, and Attributions​
Spoiler: If your MSM tool gets stuck on "Sahara communcation failed" when trying to flash.
Unplug your phone, and hold Power, Volume Up, and Volume Down. It should reboot into fastboot mode. Using the volume keys, navigate to the "Power off" option and hit the power button to confirm. Then holding Volume Up and Down, plug your phone back into your PC and try flashing again.
Any attempt to use MsmDownloadTool after the unlock will cause the device
to become locked again. You can unlock again by repeating the steps above.
Attempting the unlock process while running android 10 will result in a
crash at bootup. Update your phone to the latest update before starting.
USB 3.0 has thrown some obtuse errors when trying to use this process, so I highly recommend using a USB 2.0 port if possible.
If you want to flash back to stock firmware again (relock bootloader), you have to first flash this file (stock.ops) and then flash the bundled stock firmware. It will give a mismatch error if you do not.
You can only have one .ops file in the MsmDownloadTool directory at a time. You'll get an error if there are multiple files.
If for some reason, you run into an issue or skip a step by accident, leave a comment and I will try to help as much as possible. This is my first XDA guide and I just wanted to compile something that would have saved me hours of trial and error.
Attributions:​@Whoareyou for providing the method and unlock.ops to me originally. He pretty much got the ball rolling for me.
@retryfail / https://retry.abort.fail for creating the unlock.ops and providing the original guide, this would absolutely not be possible without his work.
@Some_Random_Username for the MsmDownloadTool tutorial and resources.
https://onepluscommunityserver.com (hosted by Votton, maintained by @Some_Random_Username and AnonymousWP) for providing the stock firmware and MsmDownloadTool

The unlock.ops link doesn't work?!?

7eregrine said:
The unlock.ops link doesn't work?!?
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It does. If you already have Android 11, just save and store your phone data, factory reset, boot into EDL, connect and start the tool. If it runs an error, DONT stop the download. Press the POWER + VOLUME UP + VOLUME DOWN buttons at the same time and hold it until it reconnects. It takes a few seconds. Once it reconnects you should see it fully load. I didn't see the need for stock firmware file unless I needed to reflash my stock after ****ing up (I bricked it once or twice), and tbh it's not even the one I used to reset my phone. I just unlocked my BL a few hours ago. It works, I promise

7eregrine said:
The unlock.ops link doesn't work?!?
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Right click the link and open in new window, than refresh the blank page it opens. That will trigger the download.

GloomyHat14 said:
It does. If you already have Android 11, just save and store your phone data, factory reset, boot into EDL, connect and start the tool. If it runs an error, DONT stop the download. Press the POWER + VOLUME UP + VOLUME DOWN buttons at the same time and hold it until it reconnects. It takes a few seconds. Once it reconnects you should see it fully load. I didn't see the need for stock firmware file unless I needed to reflash my stock after ****ing up (I bricked it once or twice), and tbh it's not even the one I used to reset my phone. I just unlocked my BL a few hours ago. It works, I promise
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Did you follow the guide while unlocking your bootloader and if so, do you have any feedback for the guide? This is my first guide so I just wanted to hear any potential criticism.

Mason220 said:
Did you follow the guide while unlocking your bootloader and if so, do you have any feedback for the guide? This is my first guide so I just wanted to hear any potential criticism.
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It worked for me. It was straightforward, and it was really easy to figure out. I kept getting an error during the parameter update when I used the included firmware, so I just flashed the Unlock.ops file and carried on. I had a dumb moment bc I didnt actually read it fully at first, so I freaked out and thought that I'd bricked it lmao. But all in all, it was good man. Good instructions, and you gave examples that helped me out when I was confused. Good job! Well worth the wait

This replaces the VZW abl/xbl with ones from one of the unlockable variants? Impressive that it works this way...

AndyYan said:
This replaces the VZW abl/xbl with ones from one of the unlockable variants? Impressive that it works this way...
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From my understanding, it messes with the param essentially tricking the phone into thinking it's not from Verizon.

Mason220 said:
From my understanding, it messes with the param essentially tricking the phone into thinking it's not from Verizon.
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Fantastic! Actually I have a OnePlus 8 T-mobile. Did you modify the Msmdownloadtool to allow this process going? Can you help allow msmdownloadtool to flash global roms to the T-mobile/ Verizon variant so that we maybe can unlock the second sim function?

dlhxr said:
Fantastic! Actually I have a OnePlus 8 T-mobile. Did you modify the Msmdownloadtool to allow this process going? Can you help allow msmdownloadtool to flash global roms to the T-mobile/ Verizon variant so that we maybe can unlock the second sim function?
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The MsmDownloadTool did not need to be modified at all, you just had to swap the included .ops file (Stock firmware) with the unlock.ops in the directory, and it'll flash it on. As for the second question, I'm not really sure how I could help. If really would like my help, I'd be happy to assist, just contact me on Discord (Mason.#6969) or Telegram (message me on xda and i'll give it to you).

Thanks guys. I'll be trying this soon.

7eregrine said:
Thanks guys. I'll be trying this soon.
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Please share your findings when you are successful.

Does this process replace verizon rom with global stock rom?

Does this process replace verizon rom with global stock rom?
I am on OnePlus 8 5G UW (Verizon) using a different network operator.

Zombify01 said:
Does this process replace verizon rom with global stock rom?
I am on OnePlus 8 5G UW (Verizon) using a different network operator.
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No. It just unlocks the bootloader so installing a different ROM is possible. What you install is up to you.

Mason220 said:
No. It just unlocks the bootloader so installing a different ROM is possible. What you install is up to you.
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+1

is there any way to change from verizon rom to global rom..?

Can we use with another Sim when flashed custom Rom?? Anyone know??

nhonpiseth said:
Can we use with another Sim when flashed custom Rom?? Anyone know??
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Yes. As long as your device is unlocked (60 days after initial purchase from Verizon) then it will work with any SIM.

Royk504 said:
is there any way to change from verizon rom to global rom..?
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I did this while trying to get the camera working. I think you can flash the global rom using the stuff from this guide