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[DEV][APP] Acer update decrypter

I made a tool so we can decrypt the acer updates easier.
Also added decryption key change if acer decides to change the key.
http://www.virustotal.com/file-scan...75f3684067f63743d7bf9ec4d6e4d86732-1306538282

well done！
have you tested it？

I have KIS 2011

Thor...sorry...I didn't mean that. I want to try it badly...it is just my stupid KIS...since I am using the company laptop so I can't take the risk...I will try it on another computer. Sorry.
PS: How to use it?

lpachuong said:
Thor...sorry...I didn't mean that. I want to try it badly...it is just my stupid KIS...since I am using the company laptop so I can't take the risk...I will try it on another computer. Sorry.
PS: How to use it?
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select the encrypted zip update by pressing input file and hit start

where do I get the encrypted zip update? I saw the new update 1.144.07 yet I couldn't find it anywhere to download? Once I find it and get it decrypted, what would i do next?

you have no use for it if you dont know whats it for....
its for advanced users... not noobs

Thank you for your extreme support. If that is the case please change the title of ur topic to DEV Only. I thought the point is to help everyone. Cheers

thor2002ro said:
you have no use for it if you dont know whats it for....
its for advanced users... not noobs
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clearly dev of the year here...
thanks for nothing.

How 'bout telling him what it does, instead of just putting him down and calling him a noob?
@lpachuong, there's nothing we can do with it -yet-, since we have no way to re-encrypt them. It's possible we could do something like build a system.img and flash it with dd, though for now it's only good for poking around in the images.

netham45 said:
How 'bout telling him what it does, instead of just putting him down and calling him a noob?
@lpachuong, there's nothing we can do with it -yet-, since we have no way to re-encrypt them. It's possible we could do something like build a system.img and flash it with dd, though for now it's only good for poking around in the images.
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Too many users ask lots of questions that could be avoided by reading the posts / some other topics. I can totally understand him.
Of course it's no problem to answer 1 or 2 questions - but there are many questions and lots of them do repeat.

for command line one can use this xor 0.2 (aluigi.altervista.org/mytoolz.htm).
usage:
xor.ex input output 0x12
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It looked to me like he had read it, and didn't understand it, possibly to a language barrior.
Also, saying that it's not useful to him (in a polite way) is a lot better than saying that he's a noob and has no business working with it, and would have taken just as long to type. There's a point where he's just being rude to be rude. :|

seraphimserapis said:
Too many users ask lots of questions that could be avoided by reading the posts / some other topics. I can totally understand him.
Of course it's no problem to answer 1 or 2 questions - but there are many questions and lots of them do repeat.
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man... what are you talking about. the OP only says, click this and that..
He asked, WHAT COULD HE DO AFTER HE HAS DECRYPTED THEM.
Absolutely legitimate question.
DEV = cranky old man

seven2099 said:
man... what are you talking about. the OP only says, click this and that..
He asked, WHAT COULD HE DO AFTER HE HAS DECRYPTED THEM.
Absolutely legitimate question.
DEV = cranky old man
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Sorry, it's not. This info is available right here in this forum. All you have to do is look.
There is a difference between a noob and a newb. Right now all I see is a newb asking for information that can be freely found if one spends some time looking for it.
If you notice, the OP has helped quite a few people with legitimate questions and/or concerns.

Thank you for your understanding. But I should apologize for causing the troubles. I didn't know what the purpose of decrypting the zip file was, when there is no further step after that.
I guess I will be just more patient and wait until we can get access to the recovery mode. I just can't stand it when Acer has no update in Australia. I messed with dd the system and flex img before as well. Hopefully during this time, OP or someone else will come up with something that can re-encrypt it. I saw the chinese update.zip used signapk to pack the package but I failed to do so.
I don't mind being called noob =) People usually call me nerd so it sounds good to be called noob sometimes =D
peace.

dude you want to know how you're supposed to provide information and provide support?
read one of my guides below.
anyways dont apologize dude, just dont mind some of these cranky guys.
If I decide to keep my Iconia, I'll consolidate all that information and make a guide somewhere.

lpachuong said:
Thank you for your understanding. But I should apologize for causing the troubles. I didn't know what the purpose of decrypting the zip file was, when there is no further step after that.
I guess I will be just more patient and wait until we can get access to the recovery mode. I just can't stand it when Acer has no update in Australia. I messed with dd the system and flex img before as well. Hopefully during this time, OP or someone else will come up with something that can re-encrypt it. I saw the chinese update.zip used signapk to pack the package but I failed to do so.
I don't mind being called noob =) People usually call me nerd so it sounds good to be called noob sometimes =D
peace.
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reencryption can be achieved with this app also but doesnt help us...
please stop talking here if its not related to development...

downloading now!

how can we know the decrypter key and what it is when acer changes it? how?

I'm new .. I need Help PLZ

Hi everybody, I just bought a HTC Desire HTC after my SGSL, so I'm new to it ! can anyone tell me where to find a thread for begenning things like flashing, rooting, ....

www.google.com
When you signed up, you agreed to a little thing called searching.
Sorry bub, but we do need a little effort on your part before we start helping you out.
After you have searched a little, sure, come back and ask what you need.
Sent from a dream.

Teichopsia said:
www.google.com
When you signed up, you agreed to a little thing called searching.
Sorry bub, but we do need a little effort on your part before we start helping you out.
After you have searched a little, sure, come back and ask what you need.
Sent from a dream.
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I'm already initiated .. I used to root and flash my i9003 but I want to know only if it's the same ? I mean using odin and that stuff !! also how to get into download mode

Ghassen_Khalil said:
I'm already initiated .. I used to root and flash my i9003 but I want to know only if it's the same ? I mean using odin and that stuff !! also how to get into download mode
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Nope, Samsung Is way much easier than the DHD....just read, search and then ask before going on

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1507541
Great post to use when rooting for the first time

Thank's guys

This is the only tool you need to root and gain an unlocked bootloader.
http://tau.shadowchild.nl/attn1/
Download the advanced ace hack kit and read its manual. Don't use HTCDEV to unlock your bootloader that will only give you problems later.
Sent from my DHD supercharged with ICS.

And what about Installing custom ROMs ?

You've shown no initiative by searching, the answers are there, its in your interest to find them.
XDA Rule 1 - Search.
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[MINI GUIDE] Easiest Soft Brick Escape - For the Desperate User

Over the internet there are various guides teaching the lesson 'how to get out of a soft brick.' Some guides can be hard to follow and very hoarse leaving a noob feeling like he/she has destroyed their device. Fear Not.This is a comprehensive guide for less experienced users who happen to find themselves in a soft brick.
Dictionary - Soft brick - the phone can still boot, and be flashed easily but in its current state is unusable.
- Hard brick - the phone cannot boot and requires additional devices to do so (USB Jig, Riffbox).
This is the quickest escape route on the interweb and you will be done in no time. Here we go:
First Download Flashtool. Here (You may download any version from the previous versions tab.)
Install Flashtool.
Find the stock firmware for your device. For the x8
E15i android 2.1.1 http://www.multiupload.com/VKNI6Q6ET5 (2.1.1.C.0.0 latest firmware)
Dictionary - stock firmware - latest version of software released by the manufacturer
After downloading the firmware. Extract the file. You will be left with a firmware file with .ftf as the ending.
Go into 'my computer' then 'flashtool' folder then 'firmware'. Then copy the .ftf file into that folder.
Close the folder.
Now to make sure that your phone is recognized by flashtool, go into computer then flashtool then drivers.
Now Install the driver for the x8.
Connect your x8 to your computer.
open the Flashtool program.
Click the bolt icon in the top left.
Select the name of the firmware you downloaded (2.1.1.C.0.0) in the left panel. it will highlight blue.
Click ok (bottom right).
A box will appear telling you to put your device into flash mode. Follow the instructions it gives.
Once this is done the box will dissapear and firmware will flash.
Finally device will reboot and phone will be back to normal.
Congratulations you have unbricked your device.
I hope you found this useful. Please thank me using the button if you appreciate my efforts. #
This is my first guide. Tell me what you think. Anything I could improve.

Very good guide, cause didn't know yet about this..very thanks..:thumbup:
Sent from my XPERIA X8 using xda premium

nice and quick guide, i guess that what a paniced newbie search for!
suggestion:i think you should add about the installation of drivers,as many users come here telling that their phones is not recognized by flashtool
also change the 4-noobs at the title, is kidda disturbing...put "for" instaid of 4

There is about 100 threads about that. Just color of text and size is diferent!

guuuuuuuyyyyyyyyyyysssssssssss,dont attack him because he want to help,if you dont like it,ignore it!

IAmNice said:
I know he is trying to help But if you post info that is already out there its not really helping.
Sent by a nice guy with a nice phone
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I know what you are talking about,but as long as there are so many who make a new thread for asking help for a brick,I prefer having similar threads with the same information that will help people rather than having stupid threads that are useless after all.....
Sent from my X8 using xda premium

Thankyou for everyone's support. I have changed the '4' to 'for' in the title as suggested by stamatis16.
also
As someone who studied psychology, I know that people learn in very different ways. A guide from someone else may not help a certain person. Different fonts evoke different responses and speeds of learning. Different colours do similar things too. So in response to the 'there are millions of guides' argument, I say . Everyone learns differently and this may help someone desperate more effectively than any other. I know that when I needed this help none of the guides were as simple as the one I have composed.
In addition to this, please remember, I am spending my personal time to aid others. So negative flaming saying that my posts are 'not really helping' is always a let-down.
Thankyou once again for the support.
Special thanks lyhengboy stamatis16 for comments.

Guys, think of it this way. Its better for someone to make a new thread which will prevent 2000 threads asking the same topic.

Hmm OP can we merge this topic with the existing one with Lucas? You can always PM him for ideas
For now I agree that it is somehow odd to create extra thread for the same purpose for noob knowing that there is already an existing one. Very nice purpose but we need to be organized as well hugs.

deedii said:
Hmm OP can we merge this topic with the existing one with Lucas? You can always PM him for ideas
For now I agree that it is somehow odd to create extra thread for the same purpose for noob knowing that there is already an existing one. Very nice purpose but we need to be organized as well hugs.
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I can understand that but I have clearly highlighted in my post before this one why I made a new thread. Please read it if you have not.
Also I would like to have my own 'branding' if you like, of guides and reviews. I try to spice each one up differently to combat that argument.
Thankyou very much for being kind when posting. :laugh: Sorry if I come across as rude, I do not mean to be this way.
Q:Hmm OP can we merge this topic with the existing one with Lucas? we need to be organized as well
A: I would be very sad if you were to delete or move or zap this thread for the reasons you mention above. I have spent great periods of time composing and tailor making this for certain users. As a RC I hope you can understand my reasoning.
Thankyou once again.
EDIT: I have changed the title to make it seem 'different'. I also want to mention my 'dictionary' feature. I think this is different and may help my argument.

I fully understand you. Thy will be done

Can someone with a soft bricked X8 let me know if its possible to boot into safe mode?
Hold menu when booting.

Thankyou. I was a bit scared when you said you wanted to remove this post and 'merge it with another.' Great to know you are so supportive.

Yes, please do not merge this. I have benefited allot from this post. Merging it I think will take out the time put into to this. Plus, other people may not see this. I am happy the op decided not to merge.

baddaman54 said:
Thankyou. I was a bit scared when you said you wanted to remove this post and 'merge it with another.' Great to know you are so supportive.
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Na it was just a suggestion to make the forum more organize.
I have no power either of merging nor deleting threads that's moderators job, we can only ask them. Have fun helping people

Thanks, man
I don't have a soft or a hard brick. But I acknoledge you made a great guide and thank you anyway.
It was also useful because I am still considering if I should root my Galaxy Ace Duos GT-S6802 or not. And this made me realize that even if it bricks, it can be reverted. Do you have any idea if a hard brick is reversible? Also, in worst case scenario, can I simply download the software from samsung site and install it? Thanks. And sorry if I broke any rules here, I'm still a noob (still scared by the introdutory video haha)

lucaslmgv said:
I don't have a soft or a hard brick. But I acknoledge you made a great guide and thank you anyway.
It was also useful because I am still considering if I should root my Galaxy Ace Duos GT-S6802 or not. And this made me realize that even if it bricks, it can be reverted. Do you have any idea if a hard brick is reversible? Also, in worst case scenario, can I simply download the software from samsung site and install it? Thanks. And sorry if I broke any rules here, I'm still a noob (still scared by the introdutory video haha)
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It's ok my friend. I will send you a Private message (PM). You have a name quite similar to another user.

Xperia Z3+ Current Root Status for Noobs

Hello All,
With all the chatters about rooting available for both Xperia z3+ dual and single sim, I thought it would be appropriate to start a thread where noobs may be able to get information regarding the root status of the phone.
Can someone please explain to me (and other noobs, if there are any,) what is the current status? I'm particular interested in the E6533 Dual Sim version with Build Number 32.1.A.1.185. since that is the model of my phone. If there is a tutorial I would be forever grateful if someone can be kind enough to link it here. Thank you all so much, this community is awesome!

I have that phon
I have that phon and I try all rooted kernels but mobile hangs and random reboot I return it to factory reset by flashboot and work some time good then make reboot it seems the developers don't work on dual sim phone sorry for my bad English

So essentially no root for the dual sim? :'(

That would be great if someone writes some "How-to..." Root and Backup and wth are those "different partitions", i think you should backup some of them before doing anything else. I am not a beginner with Android and Rooting and so on, but i come from HTC and this is my first Sony Phone and its really different. I know that there are severall Threads about this, but all the informations are split into a dozend threads and if you are a beginner with Sony its really hard to understand what is the "actually" best you can do.

Great topic, I would also like to know how to. Dont want to lose some goodies such as the excellent noise cancelation and the cameras many functions

Guys, that topic we have already had a number of times. Please use the search function and find (also for the Dual-SIM):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=66410444&postcount=5

sxtester said:
Guys, that topic we have already had a number of times. Please use the search function and find (also for the Dual-SIM):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=66410444&postcount=5
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That is basically the problem. These "tutorials" are hidden in several threads and not visible to everybody. Of course you can use the search function and it's highly encouraged to do that. But at the same time we need somebody that has successfully rooted this phone to write a proper decently up-to-date "how to" thread so that everybody knows that they can find the necessary steps to root/backup/etc. their device successfully. Although, OP says noob friendly, I think it's also enough if anyone can follow the steps without hassle and getting lost quickly (understandable = decent English). I mean, I don't force anybody to do this, but it would be highly appreciated by many other users if somebody could take the time to create it.
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ChiDi9901 said:
That is basically the problem. These "tutorials" are hidden in several threads and not visible to everybody. Of course you can use the search function and it's highly encouraged to do that. But at the same time we need somebody that has successfully rooted this phone to write a proper decently up-to-date "how to" thread so that everybody knows that they can find the necessary steps to root/backup/etc. their device successfully. Although, OP says noob friendly, I think it's also enough if anyone can follow the steps without hassle and getting lost quickly (understandable = decent English). I mean, I don't force anybody to do this, but it would be highly appreciated by many other users if somebody could take the time to create it.
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Again, it does already exist but yes, a little bit of effort is required. Just follow...
Step 1:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/iovyroot-temp-root-tool-t3349597
Step 2:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z5/development/root-automatic-repack-stock-kernel-dm-t3301605
Easy enough?

sxtester said:
Again, it does already exist but yes, a little bit of effort is required. Just follow...
Step 1:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/iovyroot-temp-root-tool-t3349597
Step 2:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z5/development/root-automatic-repack-stock-kernel-dm-t3301605
Easy enough?
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So step one doesnt work, it says device not working.
Would appreciate it too if someone could make an easier tutorial. but i guess the support for z3+ is just not there.

ninjaijutsu said:
So step one doesnt work, it says device not working.
Would appreciate it too if someone could make an easier tutorial. but i guess the support for z3+ is just not there.
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ChiDi9901 said:
That is basically the problem. These "tutorials" are hidden in several threads and not visible to everybody. Of course you can use the search function and it's highly encouraged to do that. But at the same time we need somebody that has successfully rooted this phone to write a proper decently up-to-date "how to" thread so that everybody knows that they can find the necessary steps to root/backup/etc. their device successfully. Although, OP says noob friendly, I think it's also enough if anyone can follow the steps without hassle and getting lost quickly (understandable = decent English). I mean, I don't force anybody to do this, but it would be highly appreciated by many other users if somebody could take the time to create it.
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Trilliard said:
That would be great if someone writes some "How-to..." Root and Backup and wth are those "different partitions", i think you should backup some of them before doing anything else. I am not a beginner with Android and Rooting and so on, but i come from HTC and this is my first Sony Phone and its really different. I know that there are severall Threads about this, but all the informations are split into a dozend threads and if you are a beginner with Sony its really hard to understand what is the "actually" best you can do.
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hady2010 said:
I have that phon and I try all rooted kernels but mobile hangs and random reboot I return it to factory reset by flashboot and work some time good then make reboot it seems the developers don't work on dual sim phone sorry for my bad English
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projectseahorse said:
Hello All,
With all the chatters about rooting available for both Xperia z3+ dual and single sim, I thought it would be appropriate to start a thread where noobs may be able to get information regarding the root status of the phone.
Can someone please explain to me (and other noobs, if there are any,) what is the current status? I'm particular interested in the E6533 Dual Sim version with Build Number 32.1.A.1.185. since that is the model of my phone. If there is a tutorial I would be forever grateful if someone can be kind enough to link it here. Thank you all so much, this community is awesome!
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I have successfully rooted the phone with TA backup, recovery and root for a few weeks now and I have zero problems. I wrote a guide for tablet z4 in its general forum. The procedure is a bit different for z3+. If there is a need for it and I have time today I will do the same for this phone and post it in the general forum.
I posted a complete guide in the general forum.

najoor said:
I have successfully rooted the phone with TA backup, recovery and root for a few weeks now and I have zero problems. I wrote a guide for tablet z4 in its general forum. The procedure is a bit different for z3+. If there is a need for it and I have time today I will do the same for this phone and post it in the general forum.
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Is it because I have marshmallow? I tried again and it won't work
Sent from my E6553 using XDA-Developers mobile app

ninjaijutsu said:
Is it because I have marshmallow? I tried again and it won't work
Sent from my E6553 using XDA-Developers mobile app
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That is correct. Please follow my guide exactly as it is outlined in http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z4/general/guide-safe-bootloader-unlock-restore-t3386915

I have "bootloader unlock allowed : No", it's keep "No" even i deactive that "My Xperia" application, do i need remove google account in setting ( i mean android account) ?
p/s : sorry for bad english

Where is the update thread after new XDA BS?

I cannot find the thread that used to teach you how to update the One Plus 8 pro if you're rooted with Magisk. I could come, and click the guides or whatever and it was a sticky thread. Now I get some idiot boxes, search doesn't find it, and this is totally stupid. This site really sucks now. Can someone link me please? And is there a better place to go for android stuff that's organized the way XDA used to be?

Specificity required?
I am using Magisk. I want to update with OTA. You have to do some crap and then install to active and inactive or something and reboot. Can someone point me to the thread since I cannot search for it, it is not stickied and the entire site is about as "improved" as my credit card was "improved" by going from the old magnetic strips to this stupid RFID, which is more insecure, takes 10 times as long, and is somehow not a bug but a feature?

Searching the internet finds me nothing but some crappy posts that don't look like the one I saw on XDA telling me to do crap that doesn't make sense. Anyone know where the old thread is?

reilus said:
Searching the internet finds me nothing but some crappy posts that don't look like the one I saw on XDA telling me to do crap that doesn't make sense. Anyone know where the old thread is?
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My threads on the first list.
Quite simple to find.
(ROOT) Android 11 / Latest stock and patched img's / payload dumper / magisk_patched guides
Hi all, Have seen a lot of requests for patched boot images on these threads so thought i'd share a guide on how to get it yourself as well as all the files required, plus the patched boot.img if you just want to go ahead and boot/flash it...
forum.xda-developers.com

dladz said:
My threads on the first list.
Quite simple to find.
(ROOT) Android 11 / Latest stock and patched img's / payload dumper / magisk_patched guides
Hi all, Have seen a lot of requests for patched boot images on these threads so thought i'd share a guide on how to get it yourself as well as all the files required, plus the patched boot.img if you just want to go ahead and boot/flash it...
forum.xda-developers.com
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Thank you! I searched "OTA Update", etc. It was under a different thread or something but thank you! You're a life saver!

Disable Magisk mods! LOL that was the step I forgot! You're the best! Thank you! =)

reilus said:
Disable Magisk mods! LOL that was the step I forgot! You're the best! Thank you! =)
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You're very welcome buddy. Glad to help.