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Of course, as old veteran, I had to play with my shift. And playing for me means, get deep into that thing.
So I unhid the recovery partition and backed it up. I created a recovery DVD and tested it.
After, I enabled the full capacity of the HDD and ran the recovery. Everything went fine and Vista was back up.
I then formatted the beast again and installed ubuntu...again, no problem.
But then, to my shock, I couldnt run the recovery DVD anymore. Maybe carelessly, I dropped something on its surface and now it gives me a read error and breaks off the recovery. I used ImageX.exe to verify the Xvista.wim, but it confirmed that the wim was not
valid.
Too bad, but now I dont have a recovery possiblity.
I hope someone can help me. I am able to provide my 100mbit ftp for up and downloads.
Recovery
I am also looking for an English recovery image.
I found a nice tool which can mount *.WIM files as a standard drive or folder. With this tool its easy to modify the XVISTA.WIM and the BOOT.WIM.
All I need now is a working recovery partition.
I want to slipstream a Vlite version of Vista and see if i can get it all working.
HTC Service is a nightmare
I install the vista manager, trying to speed up the boot time, but it crash the vista.. , when i try to use F3 to recover, it show blue screen in the middle.
since no recover disc provide, so i try to install xp instead. But i found some function key not work on Shift. so i decide send back to HTC for fixing it, it just a a days only new computer. but HTC want to charge me HK$7XXX ( US$1000 ) . They said i void the warranty term because of installing XP. What i think is the hidden partition ( recovery ) has problem....
I am very disappoint with them, and i will tell everyone about their bad treatment to customer.
By the way, can someone help me to get the ORIGINAL image of the hdd. ??
i already uploaded my (english) recovery image to someone's ftp server.
it took me several days because my upload is less than 40kbyte/s.
so I don't feel re-uploading elsewhere, but:
the image is still on the ftp.
I'll ask if he can give access to you guys.
cmonex said:
i already uploaded my (english) recovery image to someone's ftp server.
it took me several days because my upload is less than 40kbyte/s.
so I don't feel re-uploading elsewhere, but:
the image is still on the ftp.
I'll ask if he can give access to you guys.
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That would be great...I can move it to my server and make it public to everyone here...
I already got the Japanese recovery dump there (Thanks very much to TokyoRob...cheers mate)
i can share my ftp
yes.. i can share my share open to public to if needed...
If an FTP would be available I would be glad to share my italian recovery image.
Italian image
kisslorand said:
If an FTP would be available I would be glad to share my italian recovery image.
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I need italian recovery image I hope it's possible!!! Thanks
Problem solve , and HTC CARE ( HK ) really bad
Finally I solve the problem, maybe it can help some other user.
1. Format your HDD with Low level ( don't use quick format ) .
2. reboot and press Shift F3....
3. All the blue screen and error won't appear again.
I am happy with it, but i spend more than 2 days to solve the problem.
But I am very disappoint with Hong Kong HTC, they want to charge me for us$1000 to fix the problem, and claim that i damage the hardware, and need to replace the motherboard... I just brought if for few day and under warranty.
They are really cheating customer. I hope their management guy to contact me by [email protected] , and APOLOGIZE for their BIG mistake.
I will post to all FORUM , newsgroup and let the user know how they treat the customer.
First Recovery Image up
The first image file is up and can be grabbed from here.
https://phatpipez.homeftp.org/HTCShift/
Thanks to TokyoRob, who kindly sent me the image file.
Its a 3GB bin file, dumped by using Pof's guide, which can be
found here
http://pof.eslack.org/blog/2008/04/...re-the-vista-recovery-partition-on-htc-shift/
***I believe the language is Japanese,*** ITS IN ENGLISH!!!!! but I already created a patch to change a fresh installation to any desired language.
More about this later.
I would appreciate it, if someone could send me another recovery image
and also the /Program Files/HTC folder.
unfortunately the guy who has the ftp hasn't replied to me yet and I don't want to give out the login info without permission.
in the worst case, if you can guarantee the image will indeed be public for a long while, then I can take the pain to upload it again to whatever server you give me a login to.
still no reply from this guy I mentioned; but someone else also has the english recovery partition (in 7z, yuck!) on a server, this is not public, but I asked him to PM you all. please do not give out the login info he gives to you.
cmonex said:
still no reply from this guy I mentioned; but someone else also has the english recovery partition (in 7z, yuck!) on a server, this is not public, but I asked him to PM you all. please do not give out the login info he gives to you.
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Do you want me to change 7z?
You dont like it?
I also changed my FTP to public...more info here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=405220
.finger licking good...there is all you need to restore your shift.
You can even change the language.
If people need instructions, I will post them later.
Corrupt file
When decompressing Shift_Recovery_Partition_Content.7z with both 7Z or WinRar, the WIM file shows as being corrupted. Would you please repack / verify? Thanks!
jposluns said:
When decompressing Shift_Recovery_Partition_Content.7z with both 7Z or WinRar, the WIM file shows as being corrupted. Would you please repack / verify? Thanks!
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Thanks for telling. Will do in a couple of hours.
Please post all related issues / questions in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=405220
Since the topic of this thread is "Recovery Image needed", we could close this thread now.
It is no longer valid.
Hi everyone,
There is a website which is circulated frequently in this group pertaining to LG firmwares: https://lg-firmwares.com/lg-h990ds-firmwares/
But the site is undergoing maintenance.
I need the firmware urgently so that I can root the phone and retrieve the data.
I factory resetted the phone and now the data recovery softwares need me to root the LGV20 before they can do a deeper level scan to retrieve the SMS.
If anyone can upload me a copy of the file through google drive etc, I will be extremely greatful to you.
Thanks!
mix1987 said:
Hi everyone,
There is a website which is circulated frequently in this group pertaining to LG firmwares: https://lg-firmwares.com/lg-h990ds-firmwares/
But the site is undergoing maintenance.
I need the firmware urgently so that I can root the phone and retrieve the data.
I factory resetted the phone and now the data recovery softwares need me to root the LGV20 before they can do a deeper level scan to retrieve the SMS.
If anyone can upload me a copy of the file through google drive etc, I will be extremely greatful to you.
Thanks!
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The site is working fine for me.
Hello everyone,
I'm trying to start this thread, in order to ask for your kind help in turning the Chinese Rom of the Asus Zenpad 10 3s [P027] to any other Rom that provides Google services/apps, as you may know all Google services and apps are banned in China, so the original Rom the Pad comes with, doesn't provide any of the previous. I've been following other threads, and so far haven't found anything very useful on this topic.
There are currently no available updates to Android 7.0 yet. Thus, it is a bit hard to use the tools people have managed to root the device have provided.
Android Version:
6.0
Android Security Patch Level:
August 1, 2017
Kernel Version:
3.18.19
[email protected] #1
Sun Sep 10 03:50:49 CST 2017
Build Number:
MRA58L.CN_Zenpad-13.0610.1708.30-20170909
I'd really appreciate if anyone could provide any directions or point out anything that could be done, thank you very much! :fingers-crossed:
Same problem here. Any updates on this?
arquimadrid said:
Same problem here. Any updates on this?
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Nothing yet man, without android 7 is hard to try anything they have so far. I hope they update soon!
I doubt there is enough demand to get an fix for this issue on XDA, especially since the manufacturer has this tablet locked down really tight. I think our best hope is that someone who is bilingual might be able to find a solution on the Chinese internet and post it here.
yngwieromeo said:
I doubt there is enough demand to get an fix for this issue on XDA, especially since the manufacturer has this tablet locked down really tight. I think our best hope is that someone who is bilingual might be able to find a solution on the Chinese internet and post it here.
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I've been asking in some Chinese Forums also, but the problem is that Chinese people don't really use Google services/apps. So as you said, we're a bit stuck here.
Should we email them or something, I mean Asus?
Maybe if we sent it to Taiwan, and get the Taiwanese Rom, somehow?
I sent an e-mail to ASUS a while ago and got this:
Dear Valued Customer,
Thank you for contacting ASUS Service Care.
My name is Ashley and it's my pleasure to help you with your problem.
To approach your questions……
Because of the regional policy limited, asus can’t build Google GMS Service Pack in product that be sold in Chinese mainland.
So there is no Google Play app in your pad. And the Google Play could not be used on the pad.
You can download apps through browser.
Sorry for any inconvenience.
If you have any further questions, comments, or concerns please do not hesitate to let us know. We will be more than happy to assist you.
ASUS Hotline：http://www.asus.com.cn/support/callus
ASUS Support Web：http://www.asus.com/cn/support
Complaint or Suggestion：https://www.asus.com.cn/ContactUs/Services/questionform/?lang=zh-cn
Wechat：asus_service
Please provide feedback if you receive satisfaction survey and questionnaire for this service later.
Thanks for your supporting ASUS product and comment in order to next higher quality and service.
Best regards,
Customer Care Center
ASUSTek Computer Inc.
This is what I got
I'm in the middle of this, I'll let you know what they reply.
I think it'll be a bit useless, but let's see what they say.
Update: Ended up in the same answer they gave you @yngwieromeo
We have read a lot of forums and so far we can't find one that has been able to do the firmware change to TW, JP or any other that could use the google play.
We don't mind loosing the guarantee, since the Pads so far are pretty much useless to us. Could you please refer us to a site where is well explained how to do the change of firmware, we would really appreciate it.
Or is there any Asus Office or Maintenance Center, we could visit outside of China (HK, TW, SG, UK, etc.) that could help us with this matter?
Thank you very much for your help again, and hope to hear from you soon!
On Mon, May 7, 2018 at 10:04 AM, [email protected] <[email protected]> wrote:
Dear Valued Customer,
Thank you for contacting ASUS Service Care.
My name is Ashley and it's my pleasure to help you with your problem.
Because of the regional policy limited, asus can’t build Google GMS Service Pack in product that be sold in Chinese mainland.
So there is no Google Play app in your pad. And the Google Play could not be used on the pad.
If you want to change the Firmware to WW/TW.
You can try to find the way to change the Firmware of the pad from internet. But if you change the Firmware Version, you will lose the warranty of the pad.
Sorry for any inconvenience.
If you have any further questions, comments, or concerns please do not hesitate to let us know. We will be more than happy to assist you.
ASUS Hotline：http://www.asus.com.cn/support/callus
ASUS Support Web：http://www.asus.com/cn/support
Complaint or Suggestion：https://www.asus.com.cn/ContactUs/Services/questionform/?lang=zh-cn
Wechat：asus_service
Please provide feedback if you receive satisfaction survey and questionnaire for this service later.
Thanks for your supporting ASUS product and comment in order to next higher quality and service.
Best regards,
Customer Care Center
ASUSTek Computer Inc.
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Apply Date : 2018/05/06 13:04:57.338 (UTC Time)
[Product Information]
Product Type : ZenPad
Product Model : ASUS ZenPad 3S 10(Z500M)
Operation System / Firmware or BIOS version : Android 6.0
Kernel ver: 3.18.19
MRA58L.CN_Zenpad-13.0610.1708.30_2
[Problem Description]
I purchased two ZenPad 10 3s [P027] in China. They come originally without any Google services and apps, which make it very difficult for me to work in my company because all of our services are Google based. Also, the Android version is outdated compared to other roms you have available in other countries, and our company is moving to another country soon.
I would like to know if I can travel to Hong Kong or Taiwan and you can change the Chinese version to another country's version which support Google services.
I would really appreciate it, since we cannot use the tablets as we intended. Thank you for your support!
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There was a recent post in another thread about a bootloader unlock utility on the Asus site. Perhaps that can give you the jump start you need to get a U.S. based ROM. I'm no expert. Just putting it out there.
swear0730 said:
There was a recent post in another thread about a bootloader unlock utility on the Asus site. Perhaps that can give you the jump start you need to get a U.S. based ROM. I'm no expert. Just putting it out there.
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There is only a toast “The device model is not supported.”
Maybe ASUS just forgot about the Chinese version.
Any updates?
Tethered boot to twrp and just flashing the image won't work?
Any get this to work yet?
WW version flashing
yngwieromeo said:
Any get this to work yet?
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I have tried to Boot in Recovery mode and tried to install the original WW version from SD card and with ADB sideload, but it failed. Very easy thing to try but just starting to test stuff and see where can I get to progressively (until I brick it haha).
For your reference the Error messages displayed on both cases were as follows:
--- Install /sdcard/UL-P027-WW14.0210.1806.33-user.zip ...
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Verifying update package...
Installing update...
This package is for "WW_P027" devices; this is a "CN_P027".
E: Error in /sideload/package.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted.
UPDATE: I've tried the following with no success posted by @toineh :
1. Install "Magisk Manager" on your device
Downloaded the Magisk Manager Apk from their official site and installed on the Zenpad
https://******************/
2. Be sure the "boot.img" is available to select
I downloaded the original Asus firmware from their website https://www.asus.com/us/Tablets/ASUS...HelpDesk_BIOS/ "Version CN_V13.0610.1708.30" then extracted the zip into my PC and copied the extracted folder into the Zenpad's SD card (don't copy it into the internal storage, you need to have a SD card) Check that you can access the "boot.img" file inside the folder you just copied into the SD card
3. Select "install" in "Magisk Manager" and "Patch Boot Image File"
Clicked install in Magisk Manager, then it asks if you want a zip or patch a boot image file, chose "Patch a Boot Image file" it asks for permissions to access your files and I allowed it, then send me a message saying that I have to disable overlay which kept me doing unnecessary things for a while, how I got passed it was to just go to the apps permission tab and allow it manually to access my files and folders. Then selected the "boot.img" file on my SD card and got this message, saying the patched boot imagine is on the "Download" folder on my Zenpad's internal storage
Results displayed:
Code:
-copying image to cache
-Device platform: arm64-v8a
-Downloading zip
... 100%
-Extracting files
-Boot image is signed with AVB 1.0
-Signing boot image with test keys
**********************************
Patched image is placed in
/storage/emulated/0/Download/patched_boot.img
**********************************
Done!
4. Search in file manager /sdcard/MagiskManager/ for "patched_boot.img"
In my case the "patched_boot.img" file was on /storage/emulated/0/Download/patched_boot.img
The file was 10,070 KB
5. Copy the patched image to your PC. keep the storage location in mind
I copied the "patched_boot.img" file from my Zenpad into the same directory where I run adb from c:\adb on my PC
6. Connect your P027 to your PC using USB
Had already installed the drivers and ADB to my PC, plugged the tab with the original Asus USB -C cable and set it into file transfer mode.
7. Open terminal and type "adb reboot bootloader"
First run command "adb devices" to check that it detects my Zenpad
Code:
C:\adb>adb devices
List of devices attached
H9NPCV******** device
Then typed "adb reboot bootloader"
Code:
C:\adb>adb reboot bootloader
C:\adb>
The Zenpad enters fastboot mode, you can run "fastboot devices" to check that it detects it
Code:
C:\adb>fastboot devices
H9NPCV******* fastboot
8. when done, you type "fastboot boot patched_boot.img"
This gives me the following:
Code:
C:\adb>fastboot boot patched_boot.img
Downloading 'boot.img' OKAY [ 0.486s]
booting FAILED (remote: 'oem unlock is false')
Finished. Total time: 0.512s
The Zenpad showed:
Code:
USB Transferring......
USB transmission OK Time: 423ms Vel: 24376KB/s
After reading other threads, I guess what I'm missing is the oem unlock tool from @diplomatic
Anyone has any thoughts on this? would appreciate any help!
Cheers!
Thank you for keeping up with the work rodrigo
Any more information come out, yet?
Possible method to flash WW
I have a method that will probably work to convert this tablet to a WW version ROM. I don't have this tablet to try it out on, but I can guide someone through the process. Someone (@rodrigoeblanco?) please contact me by PM if you'd like to explore it with me. Note that there is a small risk involved and you should be somewhat familiar with Linux shell commands. If this works out, I will make a proper guide for everyone...
diplomatic said:
I have a method that will probably work to convert this tablet to a WW version ROM. I don't have this tablet to try it out on, but I can guide someone through the process. Someone (@rodrigoeblanco?) please contact me by PM if you'd like to explore it with me. Note that there is a small risk involved and you should be somewhat familiar with Linux shell commands. If this works out, I will make a proper guide for everyone...
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hello..i have asus z500m cn..Can you help me turn the cn version into ww？？thanks
rodrigoeblanco said:
Hello everyone,
I'm trying to start this thread, in order to ask for your kind help in turning the Chinese Rom of the Asus Zenpad 10 3s [P027] to any other Rom that provides Google services/apps
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Here you go
Hello community,
I have already posted on "LG K8 Questions & Answers" but I got only one negative answer. So before I'm about giving up I try it here. Below is my original posting.
Thanks for all your input!
Hello,
I'm new here and I registered because now after searching, reading and trying different things I'm a bit confused
And: Most information is quite old...
I was donated a LG device that gives me these informations about itself:
Modellnummer: LG-K350n
Android-Version: 6.0
Android Sicherheitspatch-Level: 2018-04-01
Kernel-Version: 3.18.19
Build-Nummer: MRA58K
Software-Version: V10k-EUR-XX
My initial idea was to have postmarketOS on it and use it as kind of a small tablet - e.g. to read/write eMails, take pictures, have video-conversations via tox, use it as a music-player and maybe use it as a GPS-device (offline, just via GPS). Connections should only be made via WiFi. No SIM should be required - to make calls and SMS I have a separate feature phone, so I don't need the telephony-module.
After a while I befriended myself with lineageOS or even replicant. In such a case maybe I would even use it as cellphone and keep my feature-phone just as a back-up.
My main aspect is to have a device I control - not someone else (e.g. google).
I know that it would be easier just to use stock android and maybe fiddle a bit around, but I don't trust android/google/...
I don't need google-applications, facebook/What's-App, some cloud-based-stuff... - never did and never will. (I prefer to stay away from things that require these - if something has it mandatory then I will not use it.)
What I did until today: Following Friendly root method for lg k8 and k10 but got stuck without a version of TWRP that fits on my firmware. I found one that claimed to be OK for my firmware (https://www.cyanogenmods.org/downloa...ery-for-lg-k8/). Booted into it, then I installed rce_univ.zip, supersu and rce_univ.zip again. But then the phone was in a bootloop saying that it was corrupted before it tried to boot itself again. With the help of a friend I restored the stock-ROM with LG Bridge (he has Windows10 on his laptop) - that took about 10 hours because here we don't have fast internet-connections...
I'm willing to put effort in this project and try to build/compile all kinds of things myself. But I need help in the way someone could guide me with what are the steps to be taken next. My PC (amd64) is running linux (gentoo to be precisely) and in a VirtualBox I have a copy of Window$ XP SP3 (32-bit).
After this toying around I found it hard to get up-to-date informations on what is possible today. And I don't want get stuck again like I was (and of course I don't want to brick it completely ).
So, please help me on my way to free my phone, I'd be glad to offer further information if needed.
Thanks a lot!
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I`m ruined original firmware without backup. Can`t find firmware on the web. Microwear H5 firmwares are (almost) compatible except weird and unreadeble screen. Requesting backup or firmware.
Stevea 76 says that all i need is original boot.img.
If you go to the official website for the Microwear smartwatch at microweartech they have a Support icon on the homepage then a Firmware option in a list. On that page is an email address to request the needed firmware file for flashing the Microwear H7 with a PC.
Update: I'm Sorry but I wrote this before trying the email address. The support and marketing email addresses shown on the website are down. There is a tab on the site that says messages where I sent a note and am waiting for a reply. There are a few addresses and numbers throughout the site that I will try too. If I can get the firmware I'll upload it. They are very clear about the firmware file existing and being available upon request so it must be obtainable.
Am i the only one user of this watch?
Yes, i`m kind of idiot, so i bought second watch, and i made backup of them. So i debricked first one. If anyone interested in my backup, please inform me.
drownboy said:
Yes, i`m kind of idiot, so i bought second watch, and i made backup of them. So i debricked first one. If anyone interested in my backup, please inform me.
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You should post it online to help out other people.
1. I made full backup via flashtool - this means it will clone my IMEI on next flashing watch.
2. I don`t know how to make a "ROM" from backup.
3. Backup weights more than 5 GB, and it`s kindly costly in my country, because i have only 10 GB of traffic per month.
So, can anyone teach me how to make a ROM from backup?
Open *_Android_scatter ...
partition_index: SYS0 (- SYS25) ...
is_download: true ? (= preloader_*, lk, boot, recovery, logo, secro, trustzone*, system, cache, userdata) + *_Android_scatter ONLY
Send to > Compressed (zipped) folder > FX9_V1.3_H7_NJY_B_yyyymmdd-hhMM
Open *_Android_scatter ...
partition_index: SYS0 (- SYS25) ...
is_download: true ? (= preloader_*, lk, boot, recovery, logo, secro, trustzone*, system, cache, userdata) + *_Android_scatter ONLY
Send to > Compressed (zipped) folder > FX9_V1.3_H7_NJY_B_yyyymmdd-hhMM
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kinda of magic mumbo-jumbo to me ^^
I tried out ROM_BACKUP-SPLITTER application and it did some work, but there is no preloader file.
Flashtool backup size is 7,5 GB, i`m ready to save it on googledrive, but inside still my personal data.
Please, give me a link for splitting manual.
Guest Quick Reply said:
Backup first ...
WwR_MTK_v2.30
?v=GMAytZ56hac
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??
All is done. i`ll place firmware on cloud soon.
I tried to flash my watch with this firmware, it` s working!
g.disk
recommend
Can you tell me pros and cons from this watch. I'd like to buy one. I hope it's good for $52.
hi, there is any rom update for this smartwatch?
Inside
Here is some picture from H7 inside.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/9pCzEGHn6hDaEN9HA
https://photos.app.goo.gl/f2KGxaJcWdW9qw279
https://photos.app.goo.gl/b2pEjzuh8bgyFbxy5
https://photos.app.goo.gl/2bwxsWH9zkpQsqh67
I remove the connectors from antenna cables,because chinese swap the antennas in strap,
The WIFI work for max. 3m and BT for 30cm. GPS not work. I removed the strap and plug it vice versa everithing worked fine,but i cannot connect the connectors. I need longer cable. I don't know how can i solve this problem at this moment,but i'm thinking.
Nice DIY pic's! kudos
I found a solution for call sound not routed to bluetooth headset. Install this,and everything work fine. dialer Make call this dialer and you can hear the voice in headset. You need some configuration for good look.