This is update for CMW on Google Glass XE
Updated ClockworkMod Recovery for Google Glass XE
https://plus.google.com/117234128176198944729/posts/Uao8hsk6xQK
This is an updated unofficial / testing release of +ClockworkMod recovery for the Explorer Edition of +Project Glass.
The only change is a modification to the device properties to allow the flashing of the XE6 update. With the previous version, one of the asserts will fail. I have successfully flashed the official update from Google (linked below) on a rooted system with CWM Recovery and no other system changes.
To use, you can "fastboot oem unlock" your device and either boot one time with "fastboot boot <recovery_name>.img" or replace the stock recovery with "fastboot flash recovery <recovery_name>.img". The camera shutter will scroll through the selection list and the power button will select an item.
This is built using cm-10.1 sources and kernel source located here: https://github.com/bekriebel/android_kernel_omap/tree/glass-omap-xrr02_cm-10.1
I have successfully tested the following:
access via adb (including Koush's new adb backup)
wipe data/factory reset
mount/unmount partitions
backup/restore
auto disable of stock recovery re-flash
auto root
update using official OTA update
With fastboot-oem-unlock, your warranty will be void. Use of the recovery is at your own risk and I take no responsibility for any harm caused by it. I highly recommend making a backup and pulling those files off of the device before making any other changes. It may also be wise to wait until Google releases fastboot images for easier repair if something were to go wrong. But, if you accept the risk, share and enjoy!
http://dropbox.bekit.net/Android/gl...y-clockwork-2013060400-UNOFFICIAL-glass_1.img md5sum: 61b69c3bd6177996b0e92c649eeb902d
http://dropbox.bekit.net/Android/gl...y-clockwork-2013060400-UNOFFICIAL-glass_1.img
For anyone on XE5 still waiting for XE6 update, you can use this update file: http://dropbox.bekit.net/Android/gl...-201306031341_user-from-201305051837_user.zip
md5sum: 664cc282a30e6cc22f399880ee28ec9a
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Just saw the post on Google Plus, I haven't got a chance to try since the FACTORY IMAGE is NOT released yet, so please caution with this...
common disclaimer apply
I believe CM10.1 nightly is coming to Glass soon, the only matter is the time, since the kernel source is posted on Github and factory image is on its way
cheers
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ClockworkMod Recovery for Google Glass XE
https://plus.google.com/u/0/117234128176198944729/posts/NqzXsxuo1f3
This is an unofficial / testing release of +ClockworkMod recovery for the Explorer Edition of +Project Glass.
To use, you can "fastboot oem unlock" your device and either boot one time with "fastboot boot <recovery_name>.img" or replace the stock recovery with "fastboot flash recovery <recovery_name>.img". The camera shutter will scroll through the selection list and the power button will select an item.
This is built using cm-10.1 sources and kernel source located here: https://github.com/bekriebel/android_kernel_omap/tree/glass-omap-xrr02_cm-10.1
I have successfully tested the following:
access via adb (including Koush's new adb backup)
wipe data/factory reset
mount/unmount partitions
backup/restore
auto disable of stock recovery re-flash
auto root
I have not tested the installation of a zip (since there really isn't anything out there to flash yet). If someone tests this, please confirm that it works or let me know if it doesn't.
With fastboot-oem-unlock, your warranty will be void. Use of the recovery is at your own risk and I take no responsibility for any harm caused by it. I highly recommend making a backup and pulling those files off of the device before making any other changes. It may also be wise to wait until Google releases fastboot images for easier repair if something were to go wrong. But, if you accept the risk, share and enjoy!
http://dropbox.bekit.net/Android/gl...y-clockwork-2013052200-UNOFFICIAL-glass_1.img md5sum: 807a5edaedfaa78a5ce750b2dff4833a
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ytwytw said:
This is update for CMW on Google Glass XE
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Just saw the post on Google Plus, I haven't got a chance to try since the FACTORY IMAGE is NOT released yet, so please caution with this...
common disclaimer apply
I believe CM10.1 nightly is coming to Glass soon, the only matter is the time, since the kernel source is posted on Github and factory image is on its way
cheers
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How to run the recovery after flashing it into my glass
Code:
adb reboot recovery
It's worth noting, however, that this recovery will not work with XE10 or above. I have a semi-working version but I'm not ready to release it yet.
But... why?
Well, many people like and buy the Xperia line of devices currently on the market who previously owned a Samsung, LG or HTC. There are many differences in hardware, but most certainly in how Sony perceives the Android ecosystem and how it differs from the other major brands. This (noob) guide is meant to help people on the path to the Sony side I'm sure it contains lots of info which is even useful for the old timers
Things which differ a LOT from the other brands:
First and foremost: no recovery partition;
Second but not least: no download mode.
Sony has replaced the Android recovery partition with the FOTA kernel, which is meant to aid the device in rolling out OTA updates, which allow kernel updates without the risk of bricking the device. I hear you scream: "But wait, what about the recovery partition announcement by Sony themselves!?", well the answer is simple: that is meant for unlocked bootloader devices ONLY, as a part of their "Open Devices" program.
What is Flashmode, Flashtool and what are these FTF and SIN files I am reading about?
I'm going to quote @Androxyde here (it's a straight copy of his index page), as he is the maintainer of the tool:
Flashtool is a S1 flashing software that works for all Sony phones from X10 to Xperia Z Ultra. They all use the S1 protocol for flashing firmwares.
This program was originally made to flash sin files downloaded by SEUS/SUS or PC Companion.
Based on a command line tool written by @Bin4ry (Andreas Makris), I brought a user interface to sin files flashing.
We worked together to add more features to the tool such as rooting methods implementation or TA backup / restore.
Then I took the lead and got some advice and help from him occasionally on some features like rom cleaner or bootloader unlocking.
From time to time, sin files have been bundled into what is now well known FTF (Flash Tool Firmwares) and more features have been implemented.
But flashing firmwares is still the core of Flashtool (that is updated at least to follow Sony improvements around sin files) and the reason of its name.
Flashtool can also easily unlock the bootloader of the phone using the BLU icon as far as the bootloader of your phone is unlockable
The flashing feature as well as bootloader unlock feature are available whatever the phone is recognized or not by the application. What is only mandatory for flashing is to own the FTF file according to the device you want to flash it on.
Why should I use Flashtool?
Once bootloader unlocked, official sony tools do not work anymore.
Using official sony tools, you can only upgrade. No downgrade possible.
Using flashtool, you can choose what to flash and what not to flash. This said, many rooting scenarios are available implying kernel only downgrade to retrieve a patched rooting exploit and then flash back the right kernel.
You said unlocking bootloader?
This process gives you the opportunity to flash custom roms such as CyanogenMod ROMs.
I invite you to visit the FXP Project that brings CM and AOSP to xperia devices.
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To complete this explanation, Sony devices know 2 bootloader based flash modes:
Flashmode (This is the S1 flash protocol @Androxyde wrote about)
Fastboot (This is the original, unmodified fastboot mode from Google)
In the past there was the Sony-Ericsson Update Software/Service (SEUS, later named SUS because Ericsson got removed from the name) which could update your device to the latest software or recover it from an inoperable state. PC Companion was less of a tool for updating and more of making backups, installing applications and managing the device storage. Sometime the past 3-4 years Sony merged the 2 programs, so if people on XDA or anywhere on the web talk about using PC Companion to restore their device, they are not wrong, they are simply using the latest version
Sony recently released their own package called 'flash tool' (to add to the confusion of noobs in the community), which deep down is a little easier to use and stripped down version of EMMA, which is a tool we mere mortals will probably never use as EMMA is the flash tool for Sony's repair shops and tech support. It's primary function is to allow owners of an unlocked bootloader device (or, 'open device' as Sony named it) to still use Sony firmwares and update their device, because as soon as you unlock the bootloader, the OTA updates will stop.
Things to remember on the files used by these tools:
An FTF file is basically not more then a ZIP archive containing multiple SIN files, you can open the FTF using 7z/WinZip/WinRar and look inside it.
A SIN file is a disk/partition image, which is encrypted by Sony. S1 (the bootloader) will check this encryption to make sure the image was not tampered with before it accepts it for flashing.
Fastboot flashing will always fail when the device is still in a locked bootloader state. For some models it is even disabled entirely or non-functional until you unlock the bootloader.
I am reading about the TA, what is it, why should I make a backup?
The TA partition (Trim Area) is a signed partition which holds various things which are unique to your device, like the device's IMEI, DRM keys and bootloader settings and configuration options. This partition can not be exchanged between devices, because it really is unique. If you would flash the TA backup from someone else it will cause a hard-brick rendering your device only useful as a paperweight...
When you unlock your bootloader you will lose all the DRM features on your device, this makes it valuable to have a backup of the unmodified version stowed away somewhere safe. You will need root level access to create that backup before unlocking. There is a tool called Backup TA which is widely used to create and restore backups of the TA partition. TWRP in XZDualRecovery can do the same.
When you restore the backup TA partition you made before unlocking the bootloader you will essentially re-lock the bootloader and restores the DRM keys. This process is (as far as we know up to now) undetectable by Sony's support staff, which makes it easy to restore the phone to stock for warranty driven support issues as unlocking your bootloader will void your warranty on the device (it is subject to local law though). That is why, for a lot of owners of a Sony device at least, it is considered to be the "Holy Grail" and is usually the reason for a lot of users to wait for a root exploit to be found before unlocking their bootloader.
Okay, I get it now. I would like to unlock my bootloader, how to proceed?
I'm not here to rewrite everything other people or Sony themselves can write just as well or even better, so I have a link for you:
http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/
Read it, it will teach you just about everything you need to know.
Once your bootloader is unlocked, your device will be much like a Nexus device when it comes to rooting, excluding the recovery partition, so that's why we flash or hotboot a custom kernel with a recovery, by using fastboot. If you are afraid of a terminal and typing commands, you can use a tool like QuickIMG or Flashtool to make your life easier.
Right, now I want root!
Well, if you have an 'open device', this is a lot easier then you think. Just remember that using root exploit kits is unnecessary and in some cases even risky as some packages do funky things or jeopardize your privacy.
Try to find a 'stock based' custom kernel. These are custom kernels built by the community to add features to the kernel but are meant to work with Sony's stock firmwares. I'm the maintainer of XZDualRecovery myself and created the Kernel Builder for the supported devices.
These custom kernels will NOT root your device (unless otherwise stated by the creator), but introduce a recovery to the boot process and with that you will be able to flash SuperSU to root your ROM.
But you just said Sony devices don't have a recovery partition, please... UN-confuse me!!
Yes, I did, and I'm right: there have been bright minds in the community who included a recovery in the boot image (the kernel partition) in the past and that way included a recovery on our Sony devices.
With the current 'open devices' policy from Sony, we now have:
Recovery stored inside the system partition, which is meant for locked bootloader devices (closed devices) because they can not run custom kernels;
Recovery stored in the boot image (for open devices);
Recovery stored on the FOTA partition, but with a trigger from the regular boot image at boot (also for open devices);
Recovery stored on the FOTA partition -renamed to recovery- together with an updated bootloader (for open devices, of course).
Hmm, okay... it's still confusing, but OK. My service menu says I'm rooted, but none of the root apps work properly, what gives?!
If you open the phone dialer app and on the keys see the letters below the digits, you can spell the word SERVICE. Type *#*#SERVICE#*#* and a service menu will pop up. Tap 'Service Info' and then 'Configuration'. Then you will see one of these lines there almost on the bottom of the list:
"Rooting status: unknown": it's probably unlocked, but it was unable to verify that;
"Rooting status: rooted": you have unlocked the bootloader;
"Unlock bootloader allowed: YES/NO": this tells you if the bootloader is (vendor-) locked or not, if it says NO, you're out of luck.
The rooting status there is not telling your system is rooted, it tells you your bootloader is and will allow custom rom/kernel flashing. Don't confuse these two.
I'm not allowed to unlock my bootloader But I still want root, can I?
In some cases you can. It depends on the bugs found in specific firmware versions which allow a root exploit to be developed.
From the 2015 range of Xperia devices Sony started using dm-verity, which causes a bootloop once the system partition is modified. This modification of the system partition will be required to include a SU binary in the system to obtain root, so until a dm-verity defeating option is found, locked bootloader root or recovery will not be possible.
For older models, check the device forums and the cross device development forums to check out the community rootkits available. Usually it will tell you what ROM version it is intended for. Be careful with rootkits/roottools though, some are also found to be introducing malware to your device or sending privacy sensitive data to the creators. Use common sense, if you have no valid use for the root user level, keep it off your phone. If you already have recovery, you can use that to modify or clean your device instead.
I have rooted my phone, but whenever I try to modify something on it it spontaneously reboots or I get a message 'Permission denied" when trying to remount the system partition R/W! Why is that?
Like all manufacturers, Sony tries to make it difficult (or downright impossible) to modify the Android base system they created. Because if you can, anyone or anything which obtains root access can. This is a serious security risk, because if it's malware which puts itself on the system partition and locks up your phone, the only way around this is to wipe your entire device and restore a stock ROM using PC Companion or Flashtool. Of course, they have their own proprietary software to protect as well, but security is the main objective here. The really sensitive bits are stored in the TA partition as I explained earlier.
Sony (-Ericsson) had a service called RIC, which in time moved partially in to a kernel feature. What it does is monitor if system is remounted writeable. This usually is a situation you want to avoid at all costs so RIC will deny you permission, cause a kernel panic OR simply reboots your device to get out of that state.
"Remount-Reboot fix", RICKiller, RICDefeat, and XZDualRecovery all (attempt to) disable this service or stop the kernel from acting on a remount of system.
Hard-bricks, Soft-bricks, bootloops??
They are simple to understand, really:
Hard-brick, TYPICALLY NOT RECOVERABLE: The bootloader stopped functioning, this can be caused by a bad flash/update or by restoring the wrong TA backup.
Soft-Brick, ALWAYS RECOVERABLE: the system partition is corrupted or just simply empty, this causes the device to stall at boot. A soft-brick can also make the screen remain off, because of a bad or missing kernel image.
Bootloops, ALWAYS RECOVERABLE: If the system gets powered up and then reboots during the start. This can be at the kernel splash screen or during the boot animation.
In case of a Soft-brick or Bootloop:
Use the installed recovery (if it still works), PC Companion, QuickIMG or Flashtool to restore your device to working order.
In case of a Hard-brick:
You can never recover from that state without physically opening your device and do some heavy duty engineering (JTagging) on it to flash back the correct bootloader/TA (read that link to see what it would take!). This is way too difficult for 98% of the community, which means that hard-bricking your device is typically the creation of a very expensive paper weight.
Please, be extremely careful when dealing with the TA partition.
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I will be updating the above text for sure, if you feel anything is missing, please write a post in this thread with the text you wish to include. I want this to be a community driven guide and I know a lot, but I can't know everything
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Extended the text some more to include ideas from:
@Klaos3000
@Yenkazu
Thanks for the suggestions/additions guys! :highfive:
As it concern the recovery, i think you can create a partition with EMMA.
Sent from Greece
kos25k said:
As it concern the recovery, i think you can create a partition with EMMA.
Sent from Greece
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Please, re-read the first part...
Can I root my iPhone 6 with this guide?
That was a bad joke.
Very useful guide. We should probably educate people around here about what an unlocked bootloader actually means and what it let us do. I'm shocked by the number of people using Kingroot and other risky closed-sourced tools, especially the ones with an unlocked bootloader.
People of earth, if your bootloader is unlocked, it means that your device will be much like a Nexus device when it comes to rooting, sans the recovery partition, so that's why we flash or hotboot a custom kernel with a recovery, by using fastboot. If you're afraid of a terminal and commands, then you can use a tool like QuickIMG. After that, you simply flash SuperSU. That's it!
You can add something about TA Partition and RIC server. :3
Good thread btw
Yenkazu said:
You can add something about TA Partition and RIC server. :3
Good thread btw
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I'd say, give me a piece of text on the subject for the OP and I'll include it :good:
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I'd say, give me a piece of text on the subject for the OP and I'll include it :good:
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RIC, from your thread :3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe...b-definitive-root-remount-reboot-fix-t2317432
But, it's kinda useless if people already use your DualRec, since it's already integrated xD
But more info didn't hurt (?)
TA Partition
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/help/ta-partition-t2451186
Not really details, but user should know the impact of unlocking bootloader
Updated the OP to include info on the TA partition and RIC protection. Also included a part of the post by @Klaos3000, because it contained some useful info
Thanks guys :highfive:
Very usefull! :good: But for me 2-3 Weeks to late. I'm still quite new on Z3C and I collect all those info the old style
Without this thread you would need days to catch all dependencies - With this you would need approx. 10 min!
Very helpfull and good to link new user to...
And yes - I came form the Sammy side (of the moon ) and was a bit shocked what sony did with "open source android".
Not because of SystemUI ( I love it...) but because of all this "anti modding" stuff they build in.
Sticky? Sure - must be!
Updated the OP to include info on Hard-bricks, Soft-bricks and bootloops.
Please people, if you have anything to add to the OP, let me know!
As I said, I know a lot, but I can't know everything there is to know about Sony devices...
Good work (...as usual from your side) :good:
Very useful tutorial.
No need to write long explanations to Sony beginners anymore - just add a link from here.
Really Helpful
Brilliant.....Really it deserves place at (Sticky Threads).I think if you add minimum One Custom Kernel(for stock firmware)
of every devices..That would b very helpful to recover from Soft bricks.Then this thread will be an "ALL IN 1" thread.Its my Opinion after all...Brilliant work.
Need a little advice.
Hi,
I have a ZL with Locked bootloader and your ZL-lockeddualrecovery2.8.22 installed
I am on stock 5.0.2 now Rooted thanks to your awesome recovery.
Question is now I have your dual recovery would I be able to simply flash crDroid CM zip Thread Here and others like it or would I still need to unlock the bootloader Edit OP of ROM says it is required
So if I flashed the above would it replace your recovery with the boot.img in the zip
Sorry for the noob questions but I am new to Sony devices and still taking baby steps with this phone
I can unlock the bootloader no problem but I am more concerned about your recovery been replaced.
Thanks in advance :good:
bigrammy said:
Hi,
I have a ZL with Locked bootloader and your ZL-lockeddualrecovery2.8.22 installed
I am on stock 5.0.2 now Rooted thanks to your awesome recovery.
Question is now I have your dual recovery would I be able to simply flash crDroid CM zip Thread Here and others like it or would I still need to unlock the bootloader Edit OP of ROM says it is required
So if I flashed the above would it replace your recovery with the boot.img in the zip
Sorry for the noob questions but I am new to Sony devices and still taking baby steps with this phone
I can unlock the bootloader no problem but I am more concerned about your recovery been replaced.
Thanks in advance :good:
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As long as your phone is locked, you only can flash stockroms and stock-kernels.
You also have to use recovery for stockrom, because you kernel is "untouchable" and recovery have to put in /data and /system partition and can't be put in kernel.
All other roms/kernels will end in errors while flashing.
If you have unlocked your BL, you can flash any rom and kernel you want, as long as your phone is supporting it.
Yes, by flashing a zip, your kernel will be replaced and in most cases they have a recovery in it.
By flashing a rom from another version or changing from stock-based roms to i.e. CM-roms or Omni and vice versa, you have to unpack the kernel (boot.img) by hand and flash (fastboot) this first, before you flash (after a reboot in recovery) the whole zip.
Otherwise it could end in bootloop.
Because of (i most cases) wiping /system, /data while installation, your stock-recovery will deleted too. This depends of the work of the installer in the zip file.
Btw... before unlocking your phone, backup your TA ( with FlashTool). This TA is unique and you may use it to lock your phone again later.
And... if your phone is unlocked - no fear of losing recovery. You always can flash another one with fastboot again.
Someone correct me, if i was wrong or forgot something.
@bigrammi, you can always try yo repack the CM kernel using my kernel builder, that way you will still have XZDualRecovery but then included in the boot image, so no risk of losing it...
akkufix said:
As long as your phone is locked, you only can flash stockroms and stock-kernels.
You also have to use recovery for stockrom, because you kernel is "untouchable" and recovery have to put in /data and /system partition and can't be put in kernel.
All other roms/kernels will end in errors while flashing.
If you have unlocked your BL, you can flash any rom and kernel you want, as long as your phone is supporting it.
Yes, by flashing a zip, your kernel will be replaced and in most cases they have a recovery in it.
By flashing a rom from another version or changing from stock-based roms to i.e. CM-roms or Omni and vice versa, you have to unpack the kernel (boot.img) by hand and flash (fastboot) this first, before you flash (after a reboot in recovery) the whole zip.
Otherwise it could end in bootloop.
Because of (i most cases) wiping /system, /data while installation, your stock-recovery will deleted too. This depends of the work of the installer in the zip file.
Btw... before unlocking your phone, backup your TA ( with FlashTool). This TA is unique and you may use it to lock your phone again later.
And... if your phone is unlocked - no fear of losing recovery. You always can flash another one with fastboot again.
Someone correct me, if i was wrong or forgot something.
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Thanks yet again bro :highfive:
Wow these Sony Xperia's take some figuring out :laugh:
I think I have just about got my head around it all now
I have managed to get the TA backed up with TWRP and Flashtool so I should be safe now
I will have to unlock the bootloader just to stop it nagging me to upgrade :laugh:
@Nut Thanks bro I will take a look at your suggestion it's a little more complicated than what I am used to or should I say different.
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@Nut Thanks bro I will take a look at your suggestion it's a little more complicated than what I am used to or should I say different.
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Well, i saw HTC M7 in your signature. If you were able to unlocked, s-off-ed, re-flashed firmware and rooted this beast - you don't need to have any fear about a Sony device.
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@bigrammymi, you can always try yo repack the CM kernel using my kernel builder, that way you will still have XZDualRecovery but then included in the boot image, so no risk of losing it...
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Hi @Nut,
I thought I would take your advice and expected to download a tool to unpack everything and pick through the files and start editing init.rc etc etc :silly:
I had no idea this was a fully automated Online tool
I still can't quite believe it you're a genius!! :angel:
A BIG THANKS to All the Xperia dev's helpful community members and especially the tool creators XZDualRecovery, Flashtool, XperiFirm and PRFCreator etc you're all Awesome :highfive:
I fear I will become lazy with such great dev's :laugh:
bigrammy said:
Hi @Nut,
I thought I would take your advice and expected to download a tool to unpack everything and pick through the files and start editing init.rc etc etc :silly:
I had no idea this was a fully automated Online tool
I still can't quite believe it you're a genius!! :angel:
A BIG THANKS to All the Xperia dev's helpful community members and especially the tool creators XZDualRecovery, Flashtool, XperiFirm and PRFCreator etc you're all Awesome :highfive:
I fear I will become lazy with such great dev's :laugh:
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Thanks, glad to have been of help to you
So as far as I know, the Qualcomm variant has no Oreo rom. But I came across a RR, and LOS 15 ROM. But don't want to risk bricking my device. It says XT1768, which is my devices model.
Here is the link: https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=223472
As long as you have a Nandroid backup of your key partitions, flashing a custom ROM -- even if the ROM is corrupt or an incorrect build -- typically will not cause any major issues, especially not a brick. At worst, if the custom ROM bootloops or otherwise fails, you may simply boot back into TWRP and restore your stock Nandroid backup. If, on the off chance, your device will not boot into custom recovery, fastboot mode can be used to flash a full stock firmware package. Now don't get me wrong -- I'm not implying or advocating that it's okay to just flash a WTF.zip onto your device. In this instance, however, I think you would be totally safe giving it a try. All the ROMs on the link you provided appear to be legitimate, and the updater-script files do not flash your bootloader or other sensitive partitions. Worst case scenario --the ROM doesn't boot or it's too instable to use. Then just restore your Nandroid backup or fastboot flash a factory image.
Don't flash these roms! They will brick your phone. They are made for the Nicklaus (Moto E4 Plus). Not the perry
Roxasmaker said:
So as far as I know, the Qualcomm variant has no Oreo rom. But I came across a RR, and LOS 15 ROM. But don't want to risk bricking my device. It says XT1768, which is my devices model.
Here is the link: https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=223472
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Those zips clearly say "nicklaus" which is the codename for the mediatek variant of the E4 Plus. Don't flash anything unless it says "perry". I recommend not installing anything you just happen to find on AFH anyway since things are uploaded there for testing and not always labeled as such.
Edit: as long as the dev added the device name to the BoardConfig.mk for the ota asserts, it should fail to flash on the wrong device anyway.
Hi! I'm fairly new to modding with Android, so please bear with me
I wanted to install LineageOS 15.1 on my x722 based Le Pro 3 Elite device, and basically all went well. I however didn't enjoy it fully.. I liked the old EUI better after using Lineage for about an hour. So I looked up a flash file, and attempted to flash it using TWRP. I have recently found out this was a bad idea. Basically when I flashed it, it had installed a chinese version of EUI. (I had purchased my device from Banggood, it didn't come with the chinese stuff). So I looked up a guide on here that would take me down to ver. 001D, and put me back to 020S by using a chinese .bat file after installing the 001D version of EUI. It didn't work, so I kept looking around and installing different things. Basically, where I am now is I am not able to boot into my phone. This was my daily driver, but sadly not anymore.
Whenever I try to access recovery, it will flash the recovery text, but then restart back into its boot loop. I am only able to access the blank screen (Hold down pwr, vol+ and vol-) and the Fastboot menu. Whenever I try to unlock the OEM, it tells me I cannot, and whenever I try to flash a stock recovery or a TWRP recovery, it tells me the device needs to be unlocked, or partition flashing is not allowed.
Is my device gone? or is there a way to get it back through something like FlashOne or somehow getting it back through fastboot or ADB?
Any help would be greatly appreciated, once again sorry if I sound like an idiot haha
Thanks!
First, never flash stock EUI in Recovery, it needs to be flashed from ADB.
You could try using the ALL In One Tool to restore you phone to stock, by flashing the current version of EUI ( the one that came with the phone)
Mauronofrio's tool is called: "TOOL ALL IN ONE"" and it's has a link to the stock Roms for many devices.
Install the program and setup PC first
After you install it, make sure to check for AIT updates, and ADB updates. Plus give ADB system wide privileges, I would suggest that you disable antivirus and firewall so the program can download drivers and software without issue.
Get it here:*https://toolaio.tk**
Go to theXDA page for Le pro 3 instructions: https://forum.xda-developers.com/le-...1#post71627491
Read how to use it within that thread. However, its fairly intuitive.
* The all is one tool is excellent and you can use it to install everything you want.
* You can use it to unlock the bootloader, if needed
* Remove Encryption, if needed
* Install TWRP, when needed
* Install your Rom, Gapps and Magisk etc., if or when needed
* The tool will also update your existing installation of ADB, Android Drivers, and provide system wide ADB privileges
At first I was going to tell you that no Qfil is available for the Elite X722, and your phone is not fixable. However, it sounds like maybe? Hoepfully you are lucky and probably not actually hard bricked? You say that you are able to boot into recovery and fastboot right?
If that is the case you should be able to recover your phone., and reflash the proper EUI.
I do not have a X722 , so you need to search XDA for others that have had this similar issue. Look for recent post, some of the older posts from early 2017 is now outdated or just incorrect, such as you finding the chinese version of EUI.
I would recommend that you go to a X722 thread and look for someone that has had a similar issue with their own X722.
Btw, there are plenty of fantastic roms that are much better than EUI but you need to be more careful about what you flash, and ensure that you know what you are doing first.
Try asking Gabronog in the AOSIP forum, I am pretty sure that he has a X722.
tsongming said:
First, never flash stock EUI in Recovery, it needs to be flashed from ADB.
You could try using the ALL In One Tool to restore you phone to stock, by flashing the current version of EUI ( the one that came with the phone)
Mauronofrio's tool is called: "TOOL ALL IN ONE"" and it's has a link to the stock Roms for many devices.
Install the program and setup PC first
After you install it, make sure to check for AIT updates, and ADB updates. Plus give ADB system wide privileges, I would suggest that you disable antivirus and firewall so the program can download drivers and software without issue.
Get it here:*https://toolaio.tk**
Go to theXDA page for Le pro 3 instructions: https://forum.xda-developers.com/le-...1#post71627491
Read how to use it within that thread. However, its fairly intuitive.
* The all is one tool is excellent and you can use it to install everything you want.
* You can use it to unlock the bootloader, if needed
* Remove Encryption, if needed
* Install TWRP, when needed
* Install your Rom, Gapps and Magisk etc., if or when needed
* The tool will also update your existing installation of ADB, Android Drivers, and provide system wide ADB privileges
At first I was going to tell you that no Qfil is available for the Elite X722, and your phone is not fixable. However, it sounds like maybe? Hoepfully you are lucky and probably not actually hard bricked? You say that you are able to boot into recovery and fastboot right?
If that is the case you should be able to recover your phone., and reflash the proper EUI.
I do not have a X722 , so you need to search XDA for others that have had this similar issue. Look for recent post, some of the older posts from early 2017 is now outdated or just incorrect, such as you finding the chinese version of EUI.
I would recommend that you go to a X722 thread and look for someone that has had a similar issue with their own X722.
Btw, there are plenty of fantastic roms that are much better than EUI but you need to be more careful about what you flash, and ensure that you know what you are doing first.
Try asking Gabronog in the AOSIP forum, I am pretty sure that he has a X722.
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Thankyou so much for this!
One sad thing though, OEM is locked and I don't have a way of unlocking it. Recovery does attempt to launch and open, but it doesn't want to. I see the recovery screen, the screen you see when you try to load into it, but then it just reboots the phone. OEM is locked, and Recovery does not work.
Thanks!
VoiiDFX said:
Thankyou so much for this!
One sad thing though, OEM is locked and I don't have a way of unlocking it. Recovery does attempt to launch and open, but it doesn't want to. I see the recovery screen, the screen you see when you try to load into it, but then it just reboots the phone. OEM is locked, and Recovery does not work.
Thanks!
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Does fast boot work?
If it does you can try these files : emmc_appsboot.mbn and xbl.elf using adb. You can get those files by unzipping the X722 firmware and then placing those files in your platform-tools folder.
If you cannot get into fastboot, then I am sorry your phone is hard bricked and unfortunately Leeco never released the Qfil for the X722 to the public..
Hard Bricked Options
Replace the motherboard with the motherboard from the X720 or X727 ( Yes, it will work)
Try to return the phone to Bangood under warranty, " It just stopped working" This has been a working option for some people. Worst case scenario maybe they have a way to fix it, or will send you an exchange replacement for a fee
Good Luck
I'm sorry to tell you that you can not do anything.
The fastboot does not work for you, because you do not have permissions, it can only be fixed with qfil, and it does not exist for X722.
Greetings.
Your device is bricked without a fix. I wish you read the sticky here and in the x722 development forum before doing anything.