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Hello Moto
I've just downloaded Verizon Jelly Bean 4.1.1 by "Firmware Team".
Just to play with it a little, extract apks and test them on Galaxy SII Skyrocket.
The thing is i'm having a hard time opening system.img.
Now i've tried LinuxReader, Unyaffs and ext2explore/read but none of these can open it, they all say that it's an unrecognized image.
Do you guys know how to properly open a stock moto System.img?
lingowistico said:
Hello Moto
I've just downloaded Verizon Jelly Bean 4.1.1 by "Firmware Team".
Just to play with it a little, extract apks and test them on Galaxy SII Skyrocket.
The thing is i'm having a hard time opening system.img.
Now i've tried LinuxReader, Unyaffs and ext2explore/read but none of these can open it, they all say that it's an unrecognized image.
Do you guys know how to properly open a stock moto System.img?
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Google for a tool called simg2img (I used the python script that appears in get first few results, there should be other versions as well). That will unpack the image into a plain ext4 image that you can mount with any Linux pc (I recommend using a virtual machine if you have windows or mac).
Happy hacking!
Sent from my XT907
aslomagic, did you try this with the firmware lingowistico is talking about? I also tried before to unpack system.img from this package, and system.img.ext4 from ICS package, and another ICS soft for XT897, and all of them give "Bad magic" error in simg2img. All of those softs are published by the same "Firmware Team" - maybe that's the case? I also tried dsixda kitchen (which also uses simg2img, but anyway...) and it also didn't work. Might be also some custom Motorola's approach to system.img....
Could you possibly help? Thanks.
micx_pl said:
aslomagic, did you try this with the firmware lingowistico is talking about? I also tried before to unpack system.img from this package, and system.img.ext4 from ICS package, and another ICS soft for XT897, and all of them give "Bad magic" error in simg2img. All of those softs are published by the same "Firmware Team" - maybe that's the case? I also tried dsixda kitchen (which also uses simg2img, but anyway...) and it also didn't work. Might be also some custom Motorola's approach to system.img....
Could you possibly help? Thanks.
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Well, I know for a fact that those images are packed ext4, but I haven't tried specifically with that one.
Now that you mention, I think I remember signed images (like those ones) have some additional header, maybe that needs to be removed with an hex editor, or with dd of you like
If I get a chance, I'll try and report back...
Sent from my XT907
aslomagic said:
Well, I know for a fact that those images are packed ext4, but I haven't tried specifically with that one.
Now that you mention, I think I remember signed images (like those ones) have some additional header, maybe that needs to be removed with an hex editor, or with dd of you like
If I get a chance, I'll try and report back...
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Ok, I tried, and yes, it complains it cannot find the magic (again, I'm using the python script). I modified the script to look for the magic value in the first 50Mb of the file, and if it finds it, it starts unpacking from there. Python scripts are very easy to play with
It seems to work for me, but I don't have a linux vm handy to see if it mounts correctly (I'm currently on a mac). micx_pl, can you give it a try and let me know?
I had to zip the file even though it's very small because the forum won't let me upload a .py file... who knows, just unzip it.
Holy cow! It works! You're the master I was looking for such solution everywhere, and was stunned to see barely few topics with similar problem, and no solution at all. Thanks!
micx_pl said:
Holy cow! It works! You're the master I was looking for such solution everywhere, and was stunned to see barely few topics with similar problem, and no solution at all. Thanks!
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You're welcome, glad I could help!
Sent from my XT907
aslomagic said:
Ok, I tried, and yes, it complains it cannot find the magic (again, I'm using the python script). I modified the script to look for the magic value in the first 50Mb of the file, and if it finds it, it starts unpacking from there. Python scripts are very easy to play with
It seems to work for me, but I don't have a linux vm handy to see if it mounts correctly (I'm currently on a mac). micx_pl, can you give it a try and let me know?
I had to zip the file even though it's very small because the forum won't let me upload a .py file... who knows, just unzip it.
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HOLY $#!+ THANKS!!! I've been trying to decompress the moto images for awhile and have never been able to do it until now
Would it be possible to modify make_ext4fs to re-sparse the image and copy the original signature?
Q9Nap said:
Would it be possible to modify make_ext4fs to re-sparse the image and copy the original signature?
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You're welcome to try ... my guess is that it could be made to work if the image was an official, originally signed image that was unpacked by the script above or equivalent, but if you want to modify it, re-pack it and re-attach the signature, most likely the signature won't match the content. But I may be wrong, so if somebody is willing to try, best of luck to you
If your goal is just to create a packed image, but not necessarily signed (needs bootloader unlock), then I'd say it's definitely possible, search around here.
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You're welcome to try ... my guess is that it could be made to work if the image was an official, originally signed image that was unpacked by the script above or equivalent, but if you want to modify it, re-pack it and re-attach the signature, most likely the signature won't match the content. But I may be wrong, so if somebody is willing to try, best of luck to you
If your goal is just to create a packed image, but not necessarily signed (needs bootloader unlock), then I'd say it's definitely possible, search around here.
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i'm sure you're right about the signature not working on a modified image; it was just wishful thinking. the idea of course would be to inject superuser.apk and su, which wouldn't be necessary on a bootloader unlocked device.
for bootloader unlocked devices though, the ability to repack a modified image does give you another way to build custom roms. here's the code to unpack and repack images with simg2img.py and make_ext4fs:
Code:
mkdir system
./simg2img.py system.img.ext4 system.raw
sudo mount -t ext4 -o loop system.raw system/
#make changes, then:
wc -c system.raw #lists size in bytes of system.raw
sudo make_ext4fs -s -l 1234567890 -a system system.img system/ #where 1234567890 is output from wc -c
sudo umount system
rm -rf system
i've used this proecess with samsung system images, should work for moto images now too (bootloader unlocked, of course)
Yep, it's a good cheat sheet reference
Besides, on razr m and hd at least, you can also use this with safestrap without unlocking the bootloader.
aslomagic said:
Besides, on razr m and hd at least, you can also use this with safestrap without unlocking the bootloader.
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Not sure what you mean by this; do you mean you could mount a modified system.img with safestrap? I guess it's possible since safestrap uses a system.img on the emmc, interesting idea
Q9Nap said:
Not sure what you mean by this; do you mean you could mount a modified system.img with safestrap? I guess it's possible since safestrap uses a system.img on the emmc, interesting idea
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Yes, that's what I mean, more or less. You don't need safestrap to just mount it (use the terminal and "mount"), but you can use it to boot from it and try it.
I did this to try the Telstra image that pjcons dumped, which is pre-rooted and not signed (there it's no official signed image to date), and with a few tricks it worked without me having to unlock the bootloader.
Sent from my XT907
aslomagic said:
Google for a tool called simg2img (I used the python script that appears in get first few results, there should be other versions as well). That will unpack the image into a plain ext4 image that you can mount with any Linux pc (I recommend using a virtual machine if you have windows or mac).
Happy hacking!
Sent from my XT907
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hello, i cant find anything on the basics of how this works, could you point me somewhere that explains it step by step or do one here. sorry of the noob question
TheWhiteChallenger said:
hello, i cant find anything on the basics of how this works, could you point me somewhere that explains it step by step or do one here. sorry of the noob question
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1588461
CNexus said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1588461
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Thanks for the link I need to go learn Linux now. Lol I dontbgt the virtual machine thing at all. Its basically a Linux emulator right?
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TheWhiteChallenger said:
Thanks for the link I need to go learn Linux now. Lol I dontbgt the virtual machine thing at all. Its basically a Linux emulator right?
Sent from my XT1080 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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No need to
http://sourceforge.net/projects/androidicsjbext/
CNexus said:
No need to
http://sourceforge.net/projects/androidicsjbext/
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oh damn it. ok first i do appreciate the help. but that sucked. that was the frist program i tryed and it gives me "unknown file format" have i just been screwing up from the begining?
Tried updating from 4.2.1 to 4.2.2.
But assert check failed returning above file in results. Somehow it's been modified. No idea when and how.
Anyone running 4.2.1, could you please provide me this file.
Thanks in anticipation.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk HD
gurudev32 said:
Tried updating from 4.2.1 to 4.2.2.
But assert check failed returning above file in results. Somehow it's been modified. No idea when and how.
Anyone running 4.2.1, could you please provide me this file.
Thanks in anticipation.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk HD
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I have the exact same issue!
Here is the list of only apps with root access in my tab.
Carbon - App backup and restore, Solid explore, Stick mount, SuperSU, System tuner pro and Terminal Emulator.
Thought to seek out the culprit!
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https://dl.dropbox.com/u/17326185/debuggerd
MD5: B59443115C4181F49A57C1290EE3225B
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/17326185/build.prop
MD5: D9D1855E0C90049DC410A4406B802259
Pulled this from the 4.2.1 factory image. I seem to have got past the debuggerd error message now (though I need to revert my build.prop entirely, apparently).
Included build.prop (not yet tested) from 4.2.1 image too.
Working for me and now running 4.2.2.
At your own risk, yadda yadda, not responsible for explosions or anything less terrible, blah blah.
FWIW, I had been using Stickmount and superSU.
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Pulled this from the 4.2.1 factory image. I seem to have got past the debuggerd error message now (though I need to revert my build.prop entirely, apparently).
Included build.prop (not yet tested) from 4.2.1 image too.
Working for me and now running 4.2.2.
At your own risk, yadda yadda, not responsible for explosions or anything less terrible, blah blah.
FWIW, I had been using Stickmount and superSU.
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Thanks Now 'm on 4.2.2
In the future, If you want to pull arbitrary file(s) from Google N7 factory images, a useful skill set is to figure out how to use "sim2img" utility and loopback mounts (Windows need not apply).
Those system.img files shipped by Google are "sparse ext4 images" - they can not be directly mounted as a loopback, but that's where the "sim2img" utility comes in
The sequence goes like this:
- use sim2img to convert Google image file to regular ext4 image file
- loopback mount reg. image file
- grab whatever files you want (and check user/GRP ownership & modes)
It really is just that easy.
The "sim2img" utility is part of the android ext4_utils toolset. See this XDA thread from the Galaxy S forums for more details. (Yes the N7 system.img files from Google are also in this format.)
cheers
PhoenixTank said:
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/17326185/debuggerd
MD5: B59443115C4181F49A57C1290EE3225B
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/17326185/build.prop
MD5: D9D1855E0C90049DC410A4406B802259
Pulled this from the 4.2.1 factory image. I seem to have got past the debuggerd error message now (though I need to revert my build.prop entirely, apparently).
Included build.prop (not yet tested) from 4.2.1 image too.
Working for me and now running 4.2.2.
At your own risk, yadda yadda, not responsible for explosions or anything less terrible, blah blah.
FWIW, I had been using Stickmount and superSU.
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How to make it? and i will lose all data? thanks
TheRejzo said:
How to make it? and i will lose all data? thanks
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Big thanks.
Replacing the debuggerd file allowed twrp to load the 4.2.2 update.
Also interesting, other than titanium, the only other root app on this device is Stickmount.
Did not work for me ...
I have a N7 3G and the same message when trying to update. Replaced mine with the one from the download, no change, same error.
diba320 said:
Did not work for me ...
I have a N7 3G and the same message when trying to update. Replaced mine with the one from the download, no change, same error.
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First of all, thanks a lot to PhoenixTank who provides me the solution. :good:
In fact to make it work, I had to change the permissions allowed on that file named "debuggerd", I checked what permissions were allowed on the original file and do the same on the copied one. I did it with ES explorer in root mod.
TheRejzo said:
How to make it? and i will lose all data? thanks
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You'd need to backup and rename the existing debuggerd then move/copy the 4.2.1 debuggerd file to /system/bin/
Then match the permissions of the old debuggerd (I think it was 644, but I wouldn't swear by it).
The OTA zip should actually go through after that, or at least tell you about a new file you need to fix. You shouldn't lose any data, but you should probably clear cache and dalvik cache.
I did most of this via adb shell, but there are root file managers that can help. If you aren't confident about doing this and how it works, my posting was not really for you. Strongly suggest reading up until you feel confident before you start changing things around in the system partition.
diba320 said:
Did not work for me ...
I have a N7 3G and the same message when trying to update. Replaced mine with the one from the download, no change, same error.
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Unfortunately the 3G version is different to the Wifi Nexus 7, and as you've found, the files will not work.
Since I posted, Google pulled the 4.2.1 factory images from the download site - I'm not really in a good position to help you here.
The 4.2.2 factory image might be of more use if you can't source the 3G specific files. i.e. flash the new factory image.
Had this same problem. Will try solution tomorrow morning. Probably will download the links rather than trying to extract them myself (though I may leave that for a later exercise).
Would like to note that I also use StickMount as well as SixAxis Controller, Wifi Key Recovery, AppSync and LMT Launch err.
Seems like stick mount is the common one though.
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PhoenixTank said:
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/17326185/debuggerd
MD5: B59443115C4181F49A57C1290EE3225B
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/17326185/build.prop
MD5: D9D1855E0C90049DC410A4406B802259
Pulled this from the 4.2.1 factory image.
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bftb0 said:
In the future, If you want to pull arbitrary file(s) from Google N7 factory images, a useful skill set is to figure out how to use "sim2img" utility and loopback mounts (Windows need not apply).
Those system.img files shipped by Google are "sparse ext4 images" - they can not be directly mounted as a loopback, but that's where the "sim2img" utility comes in
The sequence goes like this:
- use sim2img to convert Google image file to regular ext4 image file
- loopback mount reg. image file
- grab whatever files you want (and check user/GRP ownership & modes)
It really is just that easy.
The "sim2img" utility is part of the android ext4_utils toolset. See this XDA thread from the Galaxy S forums for more details. (Yes the N7 system.img files from Google are also in this format.)
cheers
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Thanks guys
Those 2 files worked.
I got past "Verifying current system" and am now on 4.2.2.
I wanted to try to get the files myself as an exercise but Google pulled the 4.2.1 images from their website.
What is weird... is that I noticed a /system/bin/debuggerd.bak file that I didn't make myself, don't know what did (though StickMount seems to be the current suspect).
The weird thing is that debuggerd and debuggerd.bak were exactly the same.
FunkyELF said:
I wanted to try to get the files myself as an exercise but Google pulled the 4.2.1 images from their website.
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oldblue910 (OP of the OTA thread) has got you covered. Select the link on the rhs of the page as appropriate for your device (nakasi/nakasig)
cheers
I want to do this, but I can't find the system/bin folder, what root explorer apps do you guys use?
EDIT: Used Total Commander, copied the permissions from old file to new and voilah! It worked.
No need to download build prop.
Now I am on 4.2.2
EDIT 2: Now WiFi only says SAVED and not CONNECTED.
Just want to say THANK YOU!! I've been researching this error since Friday and finally found the solution here! And yes, I too have Stickmount!
Rody2k6 said:
I want to do this, but I can't find the system/bin folder, what root explorer apps do you guys use?
EDIT: Used Total Commander, copied the permissions from old file to new and voilah! It worked.
No need to download build prop.
Now I am on 4.2.2
EDIT 2: Now WiFi only says SAVED and not CONNECTED.
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Can only recommend that you clear cache and dalvik cache. I have not experienced Wifi issues since the update.
To anyone I've helped, you are very welcome and I appreciate those thanks clicks too.
bftb0 said:
In the future, If you want to pull arbitrary file(s) from Google N7 factory images, a useful skill set is to figure out how to use "sim2img" utility and loopback mounts (Windows need not apply).
Those system.img files shipped by Google are "sparse ext4 images" - they can not be directly mounted as a loopback, but that's where the "sim2img" utility comes in
The sequence goes like this:
- use sim2img to convert Google image file to regular ext4 image file
- loopback mount reg. image file
- grab whatever files you want (and check user/GRP ownership & modes)
It really is just that easy.
The "sim2img" utility is part of the android ext4_utils toolset. See this XDA thread from the Galaxy S forums for more details. (Yes the N7 system.img files from Google are also in this format.)
cheers
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can i do the reverse ? i.e. ext4 partition back to flashable img ?
that way it would be easier to root as I just need to dump a copy of su into it then flash.
And for Windows, just get oracle virtualbox(or your favorite VM, even virtual PC should work) and boot a copy of debian
chimpanzeexda said:
can i do the reverse ? i.e. ext4 partition back to flashable img ?
that way it would be easier to root as I just need to dump a copy of su into it then flash.
And for Windows, just get oracle virtualbox(or your favorite VM, even virtual PC should work) and boot a copy of debian
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Yes. I did exactly the same thing, but for 4.2.1. Guess I need to repeat it now for 4.2.2. Note in this case "flashable" means the fastboot way (as with the Factory ROM flashes), not via custom recovery.
Uhh let's see - the script tool used for re-packing is ./mkuserimg.sh - see the links I provided above
I need some help... I'm rather noobie. Had issue with upgrading to 4.2.2 so copied the debuggerd and build.prop files over to the system/bin directory. Still failed to upgrade. Tried it again today and now the N7 will not boot up. I can see it's on but it just stops at a blank screen. I have stock 4.2.1 w/root. Stock bootloader. I'm thinking its refusing to boot because I forgot to change the file permissions on the debuggerd file but not sure how to try and fix it. Please advise...
UPDATE: Managed to flash the system partition for 4.2.2 so hoping I'm good to go. Asked this question in another post but is it necessary to update any of the other partitions?
WARNING: You REALLY need to UNDERSTAND and read EVERYTHING or you MAY brick your phone!
Purpose of this thread:
To get you, the Verizon Moto X 2014 owner, from any version to 5.0 ( LXE22.46-11).
Things you will need:
FXZ LXE22.46-11
Thanks @stras1234
Instructions:
Use the RSD Flasher with KEEP DATA to flash this on your phone with RSD.
OR
Use the House of Moto with KEEP DATA to flash this to your phone with fastboot.
OR
RSD Lite 6.2.4
Has anyone done this? Mighty tempting... Didnt even know this was possible!
I'm not sure what you mean by "done this", exactly, but, if you mean flashing this FXZ to upgrade, then yes. It's the same update as the OTA that's pushing out now...this is just the full version rather than the update zip. Is that what you were asking?
Do you mind reuploading both of those tools to a new file hosting service? Because I can't see either of them because I'm not a member of DroidRZR.com and I don't intend to be.
Or just providing the direct link to a upload or mirror would be great.
Just use RSD 6.2.4 in that case. I keep the tools I wrote in one place only because there's a lot of instructions that go with it and it's easier to support if it's in one place. But the link to RSD is to a mediafire download so you should be able to grab that no problem.
Don't bother, just updated ota. Rocking lollipop now
I followed your root and boot loader unlock on the xt926 I had. You being on the moto x makes me very happy. I bow down to you
SamuriHL said:
Just use RSD 6.2.4 in that case. I keep the tools I wrote in one place only because there's a lot of instructions that go with it and it's easier to support if it's in one place. But the link to RSD is to a mediafire download so you should be able to grab that no problem.
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Can you provide the direct links to both then? I'd like to be able to clean flash this at some point.
bmwh0r3 said:
I followed your root and boot loader unlock on the xt926 I had. You being on the moto x makes me very happy. I bow down to you
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I don't own any of these devices. LOL
The fact you are so good with them is even more amazing.
SamuriHL said:
I don't own any of these devices. LOL
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You're probably still rocking the Bionic
texassax said:
You're probably still rocking the Bionic
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It's around. I'm rocking an NX6 right now. Love it.
SamuriHL said:
It's around. I'm rocking an NX6 right now. Love it.
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Trying to extract the system.img - is there a catch with Moto devices? I can't seem to get anywhere with mounting it on Windows or OS X.
I have consulted the great and powerful(tm) search engine thingie and determined your fate on this endeavor as documented with the following scroll...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2294909
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SamuriHL said:
I have consulted the great and powerful(tm) search engine thingie and determined your fate on this endeavor as documented with the following scroll...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2294909
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LOL - If only it were that easy. Anyone else?
SamuriHL said:
I don't own any of these devices. LOL
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me neither
joderme said:
Trying to extract the system.img - is there a catch with Moto devices? I can't seem to get anywhere with mounting it on Windows or OS X.
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Extracting system.img on Windows is simple Just do the following:
1. You need two utilities: sparse2img.exe and ImgExtractor.exe
2. Download and extract both in one folder
3. Put system.img in the same folder
4. Run CMD from that folder
5. Run: sparse2img system.img system_new.img
File system_new.img will be created
6. Run: ImgExtractor system_new.img
Folder system_new_ will be created. You will find all extracted files and folders here
Al936 said:
Extracting system.img on Windows is simple Just do the following:
1. You need two utilities: sparse2img.exe and ImgExtractor.exe
2. Download and extract both in one folder
3. Put system.img in the same folder
4. Run CMD from that folder
5. Run: sparse2img system.img system_new.img
File system_new.img will be created
6. Run: ImgExtractor system_new.img
Folder system_new_ will be created. You will find all extracted files and folders here
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Welp - I feel like an idiot. I saw this method elsewhere, however, it seemed like it would only work with system1.sparse files as other updates have had multiple files for system.img.
This worked - thanks!!!
Now to find the APKs for moto assist.
This is quite interesting as none of the APKs will work on a Nexus 6.
APKs from the pure edition seem to have little problem.
I would think that the Nexus 6 wouldn't have a problem running these.
So the DT 4.4.4 has root now, but it does not turn off write protection. It is a different kind of root in that what it lets you do is flash a pre-rooted system image (system.img). So you have to make any mods to the image BEFORE you flash, which is not something your average joe or joette knows how to do.
But for me at least, the Moto X didn't need much modding, just Xposed with Gravity Box, Root Cloaker and Moto Tether.
I have a Dev Ed so I don't need this exploit but I did pull all of the system images from my rooted Dev Ed. The only thing I don't know how to do is to put those into a flashable image file. Does anyone here know how to do that?
I also have the TWRP ext4 system file if that helps.
JulesJam said:
So the DT 4.4.4 has root now, but it does not turn off write protection. It is a different kind of root in that what it lets you do is flash a pre-rooted system image. So you have to make any mods to the image BEFORE you flash, which is not something your average joe or joette knows how to do.
But for me at least, the Moto X didn't need much modding, just Xposed with Gravity Box, Root Cloaker and Moto Tether.
I have a Dev Ed so I don't need this exploit but I did pull all of the system images from my rooted Dev Ed. The only thing I don't know how to do is to put those into a flashable image file. Does anyone here know how to do that?
I also have the TWRP ext4 system file if that helps.
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thats not a boot unlock and not a write protection disable ... its just ability to install rooted custom system img ....... i think
Javajohn said:
thats not a boot unlock and not a write protection disable
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Yes I know what it is.
Javajohn said:
... its just ability to install rooted custom system img ....... i think
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Yes that is what I said it is.
Do you know how I can use the files I have from the system dump and TWRP nandroid ext4 file to create a flashable rooted system.img? That is what I am asking.
JulesJam said:
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Do you know how I can use the files I have from the system dump and TWRP nandroid ext4 file to create a flashable rooted system.img? That is what I am asking.
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edit: I misunderstood the question. Of course a CWM/TWRP flashable .zip is not a fastboot flashable system.img...
I'll 'take a stab at this'. I've done it a few times... (I'm sure there is a better guide, but I didn't attempt to find it...) You asked - please don't blame (or hate) me if I help you brick your phone... If you only modify /system, you should be able to restore using CWM/TWRP.
First, find a CWM/TWPR flashable .zip to use it's /META-INFO/ directory as a template. It's best to use a .zip made for your model (so the system mount and format work), and if you can find one for your android version even better. (Do not use an OTA .zip for this template.)
This template will likely [at least] do the following in the "/META-INFO/com/google/android/updater-script" script:
1) mount /system
2) format /system
3) copy /system directory from .zip (need to replace this directory)
4) create symlinks (might need work)
5) set permissions (probably needs work)
If you are only working on /system, then you should remove all superfluous sections (like flashing boot or the modem.)
So, first you need to prepare your new /system: In linux, take your dumped (or backup) /system and copy it to a new /system directory without symlinks. Now you have the new /system for your new flashable .zip
Then you need to modify the "updater-script" script and handle the creation of the symlinks. The easiest way to find this part of the script is locate a flashable zip (or OTA) that patches to your current model/android version. This will handle the bulk of the symlinks.
Next you need to handle the permissions in the "updater-script" script. The aforementioned .zip will also have the permissions scripted, but the root files may not be handled properly. You can find those script commands in a modern flashable zip with root 'baked in.'
Finally take your new /system and new "updater-script" and dump them in your template.... BACKUP (copy off phone) and test.
Good luck...
Ctrl-Freak said:
I'll 'take a stab at this'. I've done it a few times... (I'm sure there is a better guide, but I didn't attempt to find it...) You asked - please don't blame (or hate) me if I help you brick your phone... If you only modify /system, you should be able to restore using CWM/TWRP.
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Yeah, I am not worrying about a brick as I can wipe my OS entirely and still get into bootloader and recovery so all is good.
Ctrl-Freak said:
First, find a CWM/TWPR flashable .zip to use it's /META-INFO/ directory as a template.
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My TWRP nandroid of the rooted 4.4.4 system has a meta-info folder with 3 files in it - manifest.mf, cert.sf and cert.rsa.
Ctrl-Freak said:
/META-INFO/com/google/android/updater-script
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What is this?
Ctrl-Freak said:
So, first you need to prepare your new /system: In linux, take your dumped (or backup) /system and copy it to a new /system directory without symlinks. Now you have the new /system for your new flashable .zip
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Guess I need to learn what a symlink is first, lol!
JulesJam said:
My TWRP nandroid of the rooted 4.4.4 system has a meta-info folder with 3 files in it - manifest.mf, cert.sf and cert.rsa. !
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I did not mean your nandroid. Find a flashable zip (made for your device/version) by someone to flash a [custom] ROM. If it flashes a ROM for your device/version, it should be a good starting point.
I looked under xda -> droid turbo and this was the only ROM I found: http://forum.xda-developers.com/dro.../moto-maxx-xt1225-cm12-0-pre-release-t3060089 It says it is for a Moto Maxx xt1225, but again it is only a template, and it might be close.
/META-INFO/com/google/android/updater-script is a text based script that controls what/how CWM / TWRP flashes. AFAIK it is within all flashable zips.
Ctrl-Freak said:
I did not mean your nandroid. Find a flashable zip (made for your device/version) by someone to flash a [custom] ROM. If it flashes a ROM for your device/version, it should be a good starting point.
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OK thanks, I am doing this for the Moto X 2013, not DT.
Ctrl-Freak said:
/META-INFO/com/google/android/updater-script is a text based script that controls what/how CWM / TWRP flashes. AFAIK it is within all flashable zips.
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got it.
If this is successful, would there be a way to do it on the AT&T Moto 2013 running 4.4.4?
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hexbox117 said:
If this is successful, would there be a way to do it on the AT&T Moto 2013 running 4.4.4?
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yes, if someone has a GSM Moto X Dev Ed. I don't.
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yes, if someone has a GSM Moto X Dev Ed. I don't.
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And would we be able to use Xposed?
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And would we be able to use Xposed?
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Someone has to create a pre-rooted system image with Xposed installed. I think you can then add modules as long as you only do soft reboots. If you do hard reboots, you lose the modules as write protection is still on.
But someone could make a pre-rooted system image with Xposed and the modules you want installed, then it would survive hard reboots AFAIK.
I am still working on how to make a pre-rooted flashable system image, lol!
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Someone has to create a pre-rooted system image with Xposed installed. I think you can then add modules as long as you only do soft reboots. If you do hard reboots, you lose the modules as write protection is still on.
But someone could make a pre-rooted system image with Xposed and the modules you want installed, then it would survive hard reboots AFAIK.
I am still working on how to make a pre-rooted flashable system image, lol!
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Interesting. I think you should take a look at this, it sounds like it could be better than what you're trying to accomplish.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=59702152
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Interesting. I think you should take a look at this, it sounds like it could be better than what you're trying to accomplish.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=59702152
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That was discussed on the DT forums, there is a problem with that on 4.4.4.
For now, the only hope is maiko1's exploit on 4.4.4.
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That was discussed on the DT forums, there is a problem with that on 4.4.4.
For now, the only hope is maiko1's exploit on 4.4.4.
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I'm not familiar with what the exploit is. Do you think you could explain it or link me to his post?
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I'm not familiar with what the exploit is. Do you think you could explain it or link me to his post?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/paid-software/mofo-root-turbo-t3064404
So far, it is for the DT only. I want to test it on the Moto X 2013 and then the Moto X 2014. But first, a pre-rooted flashable system.img needs to be created for the Moto X 2013.
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OK thanks, I am doing this for the Moto X 2013, not DT.
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If you modify the updater-script to remove the flashing of the kernel (below), then this .zip should be perfect for your testing pleasure:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/development/rom-krypton-v1-2-v1-3b1-6-9-2014-t2716657 (download 4.4.4 Krypton v1.4.1 )
Remove this line:
Code:
package_extract_file("boot.img", "/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/boot");
Good testing...
Ctrl-Freak said:
If you modify the updater-script to remove the flashing of the kernel (below), then this .zip should be perfect for your testing pleasure:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/development/rom-krypton-v1-2-v1-3b1-6-9-2014-t2716657 (download 4.4.4 Krypton v1.4.1 )
Remove this line:
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package_extract_file("boot.img", "/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/boot");
Good testing...
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Thanks, I took a look at the Eclipse Moto X, which is 4.4.4 kitkat based.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/development/rom-eclipse-moto-x-v3-2-2-4-4-2-blur-t2521509
But now that I am thinking about it, do these custom ROMs need specific kernels or can you just flash the system w/o flashing the kernel? I guess I will try it and see what happens.
If someone will give me a detailed instruction how to flash a pre-rooted firmware with xposed installed I will try to do so on my AT&T XT1053
RabbitRu said:
If someone will give me a detailed instruction how to flash a pre-rooted firmware with xposed installed I will try to do so on my AT&T XT1053
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You have to pay $20 to get set up with the exploit, but for now, the guy is only doing Droid Turbos. It is on the paid software forum.
I am trying to see if the exploit works on the Moto X. The dev needs to get back to me but first, I need to try to create a pre-rooted system image.
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You have to pay $20 to get set up with the exploit, but for now, the guy is only doing Droid Turbos. It is on the paid software forum.
I am trying to see if the exploit works on the Moto X. The dev needs to get back to me but first, I need to try to create a pre-rooted system image.
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I don't think it will work on the 2013 X... see -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/mot...e-protection-motowpnomo-t2551113/post59731261
And remember, Beaups had an hand in the root exploit and tool for the Droid Turbo along with Jcase... So if Beaups says no, it wont help the 2013 X with 4.4.4, its a pretty sure bet that it wont.
Came across this today. I didn't upload it, so thank you to whoever did!
http://www.filefactory.com/file/1bh0acofnjf9/XT1254_QUARK_VERIZON_5.1_SU3TL-38_38_CFC.xml.zip
btw, file factory is slow so be patient.
downloading. Will check the build prop and re upload to file hosts that aren't capped at 50 kb/s in ~7hrs
Found this last night and downloaded overnight.
MEGA mirror: https://mega.co.nz/#!XABCUAKQ!XMAKu5xHTEl06-nXHXUp-R4HrI3NvqfP28pP7dYeXMY
SHA1: e569e17cefe7045c3424a8aae8c7dc0c51f51202
I was able to convert the system.img_sparsechunks by doing:
Code:
simg2img system.img_sparsechunk* system.img.raw
dd if=system.img.raw ibs=2048 skip=64 of=system.img
truncate -s 3539992576 system.img
I don't have enough posts to create a development thread (I'm a quiet dev) but I'll post the stock image + a rooted image once I get it all working.
firstEncounter said:
Found this last night and downloaded overnight.
MEGA mirror: https://mega.co.nz/#!XABCUAKQ!XMAKu5xHTEl06-nXHXUp-R4HrI3NvqfP28pP7dYeXMY
SHA1: e569e17cefe7045c3424a8aae8c7dc0c51f51202
I was able to convert the system.img_sparsechunks by doing:
Code:
simg2img system.img_sparsechunk* system.img.raw
dd if=system.img.raw ibs=2048 skip=64 of=system.img
truncate -s 3539992576 system.img
I don't have enough posts to create a development thread (I'm a quiet dev) but I'll post the stock image + a rooted image once I get it all working.
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Just FYI - there is a utility that will convert the sparse chunks to a single image ext4 system.img:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2749797
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=61132614&postcount=3
But there is likely a header and a footer in the file as explained in that thread. Those have to be removed using a HEX Editor before you can flash it using mofo.exe. I wrote out the instructions on how to do that in that thread above.
Then you can root it using @btdownloads7's method found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=61132621&postcount=4
No need to reinvent the wheel if you have a device running TWRP you can just follow that method.
We have also learned that you have to delete the contents of both /data/dalvik-cache and /cache before you flash an image with Xposed for Lollipop baked into it. This has to do with the conversion from dalvik to ART.
If you are having trouble getting Xposed baked into your image, you can read about @mikeoswego's method here but check to make sure you are using the most recent Xposed files as there have been updates:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=61132732&postcount=7
Where does one go about getting these Verizon images? Is it something Verizon issues to the public? If not, how does one trust this image as not being tampered with?
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Where does one go about getting these Verizon images? Is it something Verizon issues to the public? If not, how does one trust this image as not being tampered with?
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They cannot be tampered with, or they cannot be flashed through the signature check, which is what verifies the integrity of the file as well. Mofo, however, does not verify signature for obvious reasons. Where this particular file popped up is hard to say.
http://i.imgur.com/x1OUS1H.png
Working on uploading the images now.
I cannot thank you for this enough. I removed the erase USERDATA line, and I'm hoping that fixes my issue. cross your fingers.
firstEncounter said:
http://i.imgur.com/x1OUS1H.png
Working on uploading the images now.
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So it worked?
Koneesha said:
So it worked?
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It did, and we retain the ability to downgrade to 4.4.
firstEncounter said:
It did, and we retain the ability to downgrade to 4.4.
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how big is the ext4 file?
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how big is the ext4 file?
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3376MiB (3539992576 bytes)
firstEncounter said:
http://i.imgur.com/x1OUS1H.png
Working on uploading the images now.
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Very cool!
I have an XT1225 so root was easy, glad to see Turbo guys can have some fun too.
firstEncounter said:
http://i.imgur.com/x1OUS1H.png
Working on uploading the images now.
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How did you do it? If it is possible more in detail?
ilia3367 said:
How did you do it? If it is possible more in detail?
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I posted some more information in this thread, once I get everything settled root-wise and the images uploaded, I'll make a more detailed guide.
firstEncounter said:
Found this last night and downloaded overnight.
MEGA mirror: https://mega.co.nz/#!XABCUAKQ!XMAKu5xHTEl06-nXHXUp-R4HrI3NvqfP28pP7dYeXMY
SHA1: e569e17cefe7045c3424a8aae8c7dc0c51f51202
I was able to convert the system.img_sparsechunks by doing:
Code:
simg2img system.img_sparsechunk* system.img.raw
dd if=system.img.raw ibs=2048 skip=64 of=system.img
truncate -s 3539992576 system.img
I don't have enough posts to create a development thread (I'm a quiet dev) but I'll post the stock image + a rooted image once I get it all working.
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OMG thanks! i will add it to the main firmware thread!!!!