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[TOOL] Kernel Update Utility 0.9 - Flash kernels easily!

Kernel Update Utility 0.9​YouTube video​"Making kernel flashing a bit easier"​
About:
This lightweight tool takes a kernel, and flashes it to your device. You can give it the kernel in zImage or CWM flashable zip format. Some people have come across bootloops when using clockworkmod to flash kernels, hopefully this tool will prove to fit better for the job. It can also push and apply kernel modules. I have now flashed a kernel using this tool more times than I can count, and not a single bootloop or failed flash.
This tool is ideal for people who do not want to mess with command lines, and people who want the job done fast and easy.
System requirements:
Windows XP SP2 or higher
.NET 4.0
HTC Sync (or ADB drivers)
Rooted, ENG S-OFF Desire HD
Changelog:
0.9:
- Added support for Lee's kernels
0.8:
- Added support for Kamma's new kernels
0.7:
- Fixed Windows XP file not found -bug
- Optimized the code further
0.6:
- Most cmd windows hidden
- Better instructions in module pushing
- Out of beta!
0.5a:
- Optimized a lot of code
- Improved SU permissions; fixed modules not getting pushed with phones that do not have root adb by default
- Cleans up /system/lib/modules to ensure cp functionality
0.4:
- It is now possible to choose multiple modules
- It cleans up afterwards
0.3:
- CWM zip file flashing, pushes all modules
- Space in filename -bug fixed
0.2:
- Initial release
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If you like my work, please consider (or just hit the thanks button ):

Hi,
thanks !!
Please add more selections for ko files:
- tun.ko
- cifs.ko
- other
with friendly greet
starbase64

Yeah, I will
I will also make this work with CWM flashable zips, I am programming that in right now.

Hi,
good news, thanks.
with friendly greet
starbase64

It can now flash zip files that would usually be flashed in clockworkmod. Using my app to flash it should reduce the possibility of a bootloop. Also the space in filename -bug has been fixed.
e: Another update, now for selecting and applying kernel modules. Please leave feedback! Is there something I should change? Any features you would like to see in this tool?
Keep in mind that this tool can also be used for recovering from some bootloops, where kernel itself is not properly flashed. In some situations, however, boot.img corrupts in CWM flash, then you will have to restore a partial nandroid.

thanks.. now i wish there is a tool for pushing ENG hboot and CWM recovery .. where is unrevoked

Well, I can enable my tool to flash a recovery, but because flashing hboot is so risky, I think I will not do that feature..
So, are people interested in a recovery flasher?

So now I can flash the .zip files that before I was flashing with the recovery with this application?

Yeah, if those files are kernels. This tool has been tested with Apache14's 1.2 and 1.5 GHz OC/UV kernels.

jkoljo said:
Yeah, if those files are kernels. This tool has been tested with Apache14's 1.2 and 1.5 GHz OC/UV kernels.
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Wow it's amazing guy!!! i have tried now, with, before my htc desire hd was going in eternal bootloop with origianl rom and 1,2 kernel now it's ok really tank you!!!

No problem, glad it helped!

Hi,
support for german users here > www.handy-faq.de
with friendly greet
starbase64

Noob question but how can you revert back to original kernal?
Not tried this yet But this is What I been waiting for. How long does the process take?
Thanks
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App

Used this tool to flash the Buzz 1.51GHz Kernel. First off, congrats on such an easy to use tool for noobs like me. It's really simple and straightforward. However, I now have a problem with my wifi not working (just shows 'error' in wifi settings). I'm guessing this is because the module didn't apply properly? I've tried it a couple of times now with the same result...although I fully accept it could be stupidity on my part.
Further info:
I have root (permenant, via visionary+) and S-off (Eng HBoot installed) but not installed clockwork recovery yet.
I start the app, set my DHD to 'charge only', tick 'I understand the risks' and click next.
Browse to the file I downloaded for the Kernel (this one) and click 'next'.
click 'go to fastboot' (phone reboots in fastboot mode) click 'Flash' and something about 'writing zimage' flashes past. Click Next. (phone reboots)
When phone reboots I enter my PIN, unlock the phone and select 'charge only' for the USB connection (this isn't mentioned, but I figure it needs to be connected like this for the adb stuff to work) and press 'apply modules'. Something on my phone requests superuser access (not sure if this is just co-incidence or something the app is doing) so I allow it. Loads of messages flash past on my desktop (I assume this is applying the modules) and the app says 'modules pushed and applied'.
My wifi status shows 'error' so I try a reboot. Still shows error.
Any ideas?

Deicist said:
Used this tool to flash the Buzz 1.51GHz Kernel. First off, congrats on such an easy to use tool for noobs like me. It's really simple and straightforward. However, I now have a problem with my wifi not working (just shows 'error' in wifi settings). I'm guessing this is because the module didn't apply properly? I've tried it a couple of times now with the same result...although I fully accept it could be stupidity on my part.
Further info:
I have root (permenant, via visionary+) and S-off (Eng HBoot installed) but not installed clockwork recovery yet.
I start the app, set my DHD to 'charge only', tick 'I understand the risks' and click next.
Browse to the file I downloaded for the Kernel (this one) and click 'next'.
click 'go to fastboot' (phone reboots in fastboot mode) click 'Flash' and something about 'writing zimage' flashes past. Click Next. (phone reboots)
When phone reboots I enter my PIN, unlock the phone and select 'charge only' for the USB connection (this isn't mentioned, but I figure it needs to be connected like this for the adb stuff to work) and press 'apply modules'. Something on my phone requests superuser access (not sure if this is just co-incidence or something the app is doing) so I allow it. Loads of messages flash past on my desktop (I assume this is applying the modules) and the app says 'modules pushed and applied'.
My wifi status shows 'error' so I try a reboot. Still shows error.
Any ideas?
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Same issue here, does not push the wifi module

Strange, it does push it for me. I'll investigate. It may have something to do with root rights, does bcm4329.ko appear to your sdcard?

Nope, doesn't appear in sdcard.
For further info I tried it with 0.3 as well, same result.
Also, none of the modules get pushed, it's not just the wifi one.

My app removes the files from sdcard afterwards, so they might not be there anymore when you check it. I have now uploaded a new version with completely new SuperUser access code, also a lot of the code has been optimized.
This version works for me 100%, I just flashed from Apache14's kernel to kamma's kernel and back, wifi worked every time.
Also keep in mind that you should wait for the Android system to fully boot up before trying to push and apply the modules. So wait for "Usb debugging connected" and "Charge only"
Please give feedback!

jkoljo said:
My app removes the files from sdcard afterwards, so they might not be there anymore when you check it. I have now uploaded a new version with completely new SuperUser access code, also a lot of the code has been optimized.
This version works for me 100%, I just flashed from Apache14's kernel to kamma's kernel and back, wifi worked every time.
Also keep in mind that you should wait for the Android system to fully boot up before trying to push and apply the modules. So wait for "Usb debugging connected" and "Charge only"
Please give feedback!
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Nope, will not push wifi module, all phone settings are as per instructions

Which rom are you on? Do you have HTC Sync 3.0 on your computer?
Try pushing modules manually as per Apache14's thread first post, if it works then the problem is propably in my tool, if it does not work, the problems is at your end.

[Huawei IDEOS U8150] [ROM] based on V100R001C191B822 release

I hold no responsibility to how you use or not use this info and if you brick phone - you do this at your own risk
Mini How To
How to install recovery and custom ROMs
Changelog and Downloads
2011-02-11
IMPORTANT NOTE: I have not tested this ROM as I not own U8150 anymore
FILENAME: U8150V100R001C191B822_021211_094422.zip
MD5: 110c084c71729aca1ea8361dcb5fe5f5
* Reverted back to Launcher2
* Added Apps2SD
* Add couple apps I think is useful: wifi analyzer, android terminal, alogcat, cache cleaner-ng. (these can be easily uninstalled)
* Built with latest kitchen 0.120
* Removed Gingerbread keyboard and Google Goggles
2011-01-15
FILENAME: U8150V100R001C191B822_011511_221843.zip / Mirror
MD5: 357e5efb21d3272bb0820c0e14cfe913
* Added Boot Animation - Android Scribble 2.0 no flare
* Added Gingerbread Keyboard - Renamed Gingerbread Keyboard - updated 2010-12-28
* Unlocked Market - thanks xxhp for the package
* Added Google Goggles and AdFree
2011-01-09
This ROM should have overall better performance(hopefully)
Note:
Do a wipe of data and must clear dalvik-cache because of JIT being enabled (under 'wipe' in AmonRA Recovery 1.6.2 ROM)
FILENAME: U8150V100R001C191B822_010911_182214.zip
MD5: d8fae03567ebfa1602a116cc9e5aa587
* Added more ring tones from CM rom
* Ring delay fix
* CDRom symlink fix
* Fixed proximity delay (phone come off of the "black screen" faster)
* Turned Automatic brightness ON
* Now wifi will scan once every 1 minutes when not around a known location.
Help minimize battery drain.
* Added JIT
* Set Setup Wizard to run 'Optional'
2011-01-05 Initial Release
FILENAME: U8150V100R001C191B822_010511_014603.zip
MD5: 059fe7693164b1031a63fce373d57717
* Rooted (Superuser.apk + su)
* BusyBox installed
* /system/framework is deodexed
* /system/app is deodexed
* twitter/facebook/documents2go moved to /data/app
* swapped out Launcher 2 for Zeam Launcher
* Apps like Gmail, Maps, Vending etc updated.
If you like my work please make a donation via the Donate to me button on the left
Enjoy

Thanks for the update quail!
Do you have the AUS version of the Ideos? If so, who'd you get yours from?
Also, can we use this thread as a ROM request? (i.e. overclocking ability, gingerbread development)

Thanks. But can you plz post a guide or give a link on how to install the modified ROM in IDEOS for noobs like me

hachoo said:
Thanks for the update quail!
Do you have the AUS version of the Ideos? If so, who'd you get yours from?
Also, can we use this thread as a ROM request? (i.e. overclocking ability, gingerbread development)
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Yes I have the AU version and I bought a Crazy Johns pack with 4GB micro HCSD carded included from Aus. Post for 159AUD. I was luck and go one that was not locked to any network.
Yes you can use the thread for ROM requests, I personally will be ignoring requests for OCing, as there is a very nice little app called setCPU which works great on the U8150.

[How to] install recovery and custom ROMs
I hold no responsibility to how you use or not use this info and if you brick phone - you do this at your own risk
Part 1 Installing Recovery ROM
Please refer to this post before flashing Recovery ROM - AmonRA Recovery 1.6.2 and BLUE Screen
The custom recovery allows you to do all sorts of lovely things such as installing ROM update zips (for the forthcoming custom ROMs), wiping various parts of the device, backing up and restoring and much more.
You can enter recovery mode - turn it off, then press the power button while holding the 'volume up' and 'send' (green).
Downloads
AmonRA Recovery 1.6.2 - DOWNLOAD (MediaFire Pro) / MIRROR (CoBlitz / ROMraid) - MD5: 65d4dcbbedb956a9f88dd1981fb31ef8
How to install - Windows, Linux and OSX
Download the recovery image of your choice above and extract the zip file
Put your device in bootloader mode - turn it off, then press the power button while holding the 'Volume Down' and 'End (Red)' keys
WINDOWS - double click 'install-recovery-windows.bat'
MAC - Open a terminal window to the directory containing the files, and type 'chmod +x install-recovery-mac.sh' followed by './install-recovery-mac.sh'
LINUX - Open a terminal window to the directory containing the files, and type 'chmod +x install-recovery-linux.sh' followed by './install-recovery-linux.sh'
Part 2 Installing Custom ROM
Note: When using the Custom Recovery image use the Trackball to move up / down and press to select. Use the volume down button to go back.
Download a Custom ROM of your choice and place the ENTIRE ZIP (Do not extract it) onto the root of your SD card. By "Root" I mean do not place the file in any subfolders
Enter recovery mode - turn it off, then press the power button while holding the 'volume up' and 'send' (green).
From Custom Recover Main menu and select the 'Backup/Restore' option. Choose a 'Nand backup' and let it run it's course
Return to the Custom Recover Main menu and select the 'Wipe' option. Choose the First option 'Wipe data/factory reset' and confirm. <- this is optional after installing one of my ROMs. I personally have not bothered with it with my ROMs
Return to the Custom Recover Main menu and select the 'Flash zip from sdcard'. Select the custom rom you wish to flash, confirm and wait.
Part 3 Restoring back to original ROM
Note: Upgrade operations will erase the user data.
Find and Download ROM from Link provided on WiKi that you want to install
Copy the entire dload folder (with UPDATE.APP in it) to the root directory of the MICRO SD card.
Make sure your handset is power off. Insert the MICRO SD card into the handset. Pressing the END key and VOLUME UP key, and then press the POWER key to power on the phone and enter the Software Upgrade Mode.
You can see process bar start from 0 on the screen. (this take a few minutes)
Then the handset will restart automatically. Then it is OK.
Reference:
Part 1 info taken from here

quail said:
Yes I have the AU version and I bought a Crazy Johns pack with 4GB micro HCSD carded included from Aus. Post for 159AUD. I was luck and go one that was not locked to any network.
Yes you can use the thread for ROM requests, I personally will be ignoring requests for OCing, as there is a very nice little app called setCPU which works great on the U8150.
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I got the same deal!
Have you played around with the kernel at all? I'm not experienced in programming etc. but apparantly to OC the IDEOS U8150 more than 600mhz (setcpu does this automatically), it needs a kernel hack like other phones do.

Trekker56 said:
Thanks. But can you plz post a guide or give a link on how to install the modified ROM in IDEOS for noobs like me
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Sorry I did think to add a how to install recovery/custom ROM how to, well there is one now.
Thanks

hachoo said:
I got the same deal!
Have you played around with the kernel at all? I'm not experienced in programming etc. but apparantly to OC the IDEOS U8150 more than 600mhz (setcpu does this automatically), it needs a kernel hack like other phones do.
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I have played around with Linux Kernels in the past just not the Android kernel yet... but I am sure it not that hard to patch it and recompile.
I am happy with the 600MHz that setCPU unlocks it too.

quail said:
You can enter recovery mode - turn it off, then press the power button while holding the 'volume up' and 'send' (green).
[*] Put your device in bootloader mode - turn it off, then press the power button while holding the 'Volume Down' and 'End (Red)' keys
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The Main thinkg about these two parts here, when i enter recovery mode i get a blue screen is that right... nothing BUT a blue screen.
When i try to enter the bootloader mode it stays on the IDEOS logo, the first one when you turn it on...
Also im guessing it has to be plugged into the usb at all times for these.

tankknat said:
The Main thinkg about these two parts here, when i enter recovery mode i get a blue screen is that right... nothing BUT a blue screen.
When i try to enter the bootloader mode it stays on the IDEOS logo, the first one when you turn it on...
Also im guessing it has to be plugged into the usb at all times for these.
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You should not be getting a blue screen, you sure your using the correct key combination?
Yes you need the USB cable plugged in to use the bootloader. Yes the bootloader is ment to just sit at the IDEOS logo

yeah im 100% sure i used the correct key combo for the restore recovery mode, and sweet as for the bootloader, just wasnt 100% sure on that one.

Thank you OP for the info here, I used them to flash the recovery and I'm going to flash your ROM.
Having a Desire from the very first day I'm not new to these things, but this little boy is in my hands since this afternoon and it's amazing that you came with this just in time.
Will report back in a while with impressions.

OK, here I am. Just attempted to flash the ROM (after a full wipe), but it fails with an "Installation aborted." message just after the ISO symlink one. Looking at the update script, I guess there was a problem while flashing the BOOT partition.
Rebooting into the OS result in the new (rooted) ROM, but something is missing: the build.prop is likely the old one (I still see the old build string) and I have only 118 MB of free NAND space.
Coming from the Vodafone Italy ROM.
Any hint?

@ngel said:
OK, here I am. Just attempted to flash the ROM (after a full wipe), but it fails with an "Installation aborted." message just after the ISO symlink one. Looking at the update script, I guess there was a problem while flashing the BOOT partition.
Rebooting into the OS result in the new (rooted) ROM, but something is missing: the build.prop is likely the old one (I still see the old build string) and I have only 118 MB of free NAND space.
Coming from the Vodafone Italy ROM.
Any hint?
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What package did you download? I forgot to test one my builds and aborted installation on me, but I have fixed it and already put up a work version. Please try the newer version

quail said:
What package did you download? I forgot to test one my builds and aborted installation on me, but I have fixed it and already put up a work version. Please try the newer version
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Hi, I flashed "U8150V100R001C191B822_010711_042603", the one I guess is the newest (despite the "2010" typo on the first post ).
Is there a newer one?

@ngel said:
Hi, I flashed "U8150V100R001C191B822_010711_042603", the one I guess is the newest (despite the "2010" typo on the first post ).
Is there a newer one?
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thanks, fixed the typo.
ATM there is no newer version.

@ngel said:
OK, here I am. Just attempted to flash the ROM (after a full wipe), but it fails with an "Installation aborted." message just after the ISO symlink one. Looking at the update script, I guess there was a problem while flashing the BOOT partition.
Rebooting into the OS result in the new (rooted) ROM, but something is missing: the build.prop is likely the old one (I still see the old build string) and I have only 118 MB of free NAND space.
Coming from the Vodafone Italy ROM.
Any hint?
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Another thing I am not sure what the diff is between the Italian ROM and the Australian ROM. I wonder if you phone is not fully compatible with the Australian ROM?

ARGH, ok not good...
booted up to flash my loving ideos and i think i killed it...
'Firemware update step 1/2
Unpacking
[=============] (thats a progress bar
!
update failed
and all my buttons are blinking...

First version working
I had the same problems as @ngel using the newer version. Fail with the iso symlink.
Used the first version you posted up and that worked without a problem.
Zeam Launching is really snappy. Or I just haven't bogged down my phone with a whole bunch of crap yet.
Thanks for your work I bought my Ideos through 2 Degrees in New Zealand.
Request:
I quite like the look of the black notification bar and green icons. Would you be able to theme this rom with those? Also could you include the gingerbread keyboard. I know I can install it separately but would be cool to have Touch Pal and the original keyboard removed and replaced with the gingerbread one.

tankknat said:
ARGH, ok not good...
booted up to flash my loving ideos and i think i killed it...
'Firemware update step 1/2
Unpacking
[=============] (thats a progress bar
!
update failed
and all my buttons are blinking...
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Did you power on your unit holding the 'volume up' and 'red' key?

[TOOL][All devices & OS] Fastboot Commander [v.1.51][UPD 15 AUG 2011]

Don't forget to hit that "thanks"/Donate button or check out my APK(s) installer tool found in my signature :0)
Updated to version 1.51.
Added: Conversion of BMP images to ready-to-flash splash files on all 3 systems.
Modified: Graphical layout is now more in sync in all 3 systems.
Modified: All tooltips are now corrected and fully helpful :0)
Hi everyone.
This is a tool written in JAVA for easier flashing of the following partitions:
Radio, hboot/spl, recovery, system, boot, userdata, kernel and splash.
It can do much more, like:
Conversion of 24bit BMP images to ready-to-flash splash files.
Erase/wipe multiple or single partitions.
Reboot device either to system or fastboot.
Print of device info.
Flash of kernel.
Possible to run custom fastboot commands instead of using cmd/shell.
Flash of signed zip files (E.g. fastboot flash zip myzip.zip)
The above(Flash of signed zip) should not to be confused with flashing of custom rom files!
It's only meant for signed HTC roms with complete system layout.
Flash multiple files in one click by using custom folders and tags.
It's basically a GUI over most fastboot commands.
It works for Windows, Linux and Mac.
No need for Android SDK, the jar-file has all needed files bundled!
It's well tested and have more than +10000 users.
It works for all devices which has fastboot :0)
Any feedback is appreciated.
Requirements:
Min 30 % battery!
Engineering hboot/spl OR S-OFF!
Do not reboot or shutdown, if you ever get an error flashing the radio or the hboot/spl!
Ask here for help if it happens!
Instead of having to maintain multiple OPs, i have decided to redirect the OP to the desire forum. It's only the facade and nothing else. All questions and ect regarding the EVO 4G will still be on this thread :0)
The tool is the same and will work on any device which have fastboot mode.
LINK:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1193915

Great idea
Sent from my PC36100 using XDA Premium App

does it work with hboot 2.16.0001 evo 4g

leo72793 said:
does it work with hboot 2.16.0001 evo 4g
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I'm not an expert on the EVO... but try it out.. nothing to lose. If the command is rejected than nothing will happen :0)
But as rule of thumb: You must have eng spl or s-off. But some s-on devices still allows you some commands... Just try it out.
NB: I was unsure if it had any use in the Evo section... if it turns out to be not useful, i will removed it straight away :0)

Basically, EVO users will need the 0.76 engineering hboot version for all commands to work.

github said:
Basically, EVO users will need the 0.76 engineering hboot version for all commands to work.
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If you need to get .76 back then check out this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=883548

Cool idea, ill try it when the new kernel is done.
Sent from my PHAT Iconia

Updated to ver.1.51
Enjoy :0)

Works Great on my Evo(Details in Sig.) very user friendly

Just reached 3500+ downloads for version 1.51 :0)
Keep the thanks/donations and REPLIES coming or this thread will die :0(

Fastboot Commander v.1.51 just reached 6300 + downloads
Remember to leave a REPLY or the this threads will die...
Hitting the "THANKS" and/or Donate button won't hurt either

[UTILITY][MAC][22 AUG]Androtility 0.6: Flash, push/pull files, AND MORE! *REUPLOADED*

Hello and welcome to Androtility 0.6!
***S-OFF Required!***
***Mac***​
Features:
Push Files
Pull files
Flash Recovery
Flash Radio
Flash Splash
Automatically converts BMP to compatible Splash NB (using nbimg)
Replace Bootanimation
Backup Bootanimation
Enter in Fastboot
Enter in Recovery
Reboot
Everything with one button push! Every one (Even a monkey ) can do it!
If you like it, i would really appreciate a donation
Let me know what you would like in this app, and i will do it.
Instructions:
Code:
cd [DRAG_ANDROTILITY_FOLDER_HERE]
./Androtility
Then choose your option.
Download: http://ge.tt/6vibflI/v/0

Change Log:
V0.6
Bugfixes
Code VERY Optimized
Flash HBOOT option
In previous versions, there were some junk files. Not anymore!
You can choose if you have your own NB file, or if you want it to convert the photo to a NB file.
V0.5
Bugfixes
Code cleaned
V0.4
Name changed to "Androtility", because it's not just flashing images, so it's a utility
After the app finishes a task, it returns to the menu.
Now you must push/pull files/bootanimations via recovery, for more safety + reliability
Some grammar corections
Code cleaned up
V0.3
Added "Push files" and "Pull files"
Code cleaned up
Bugfixes
V0.2
Added "Do you want to reboot?" after flashing splash/radio/recovery
Bugfixes
V0.1
Initial Release

Reserved #1

Here are a few request....
Autosign an .apk or .zip
Decompile/Recompile .apk or .zip
Zipalign .apk
Can you edit it so we don't have to do the instructions below?
So we can just double click on Androtility and it will start automatically?
Instructions:
Code:
cd [DRAG_ANDROTILITY_FOLDER_HERE]
./Androtility
Thank you very much for this.

Androitility was uploaded on Megaupload. I lost my files (while i was experimenting with Ubuntu... lol), and i thought "eh, it's on Megaupload... no problem..."
But then i remembered OH WAIT, MEGAUPLOAD IS DOWN
So, all my work is gone. If any of you have the utility, i will be very gratefull and also include your name in the app.
Thanks!

I reuploaded Androtility. Thanks *Stuar* for sending it to me!

Hello, I love the idea of this, but its not working for me :S
Code:
Welcome to Androtility 0.6!
Made by : XDA Forum user andreigherghe (me)
Thanks *Stuar* for recovering the file!
Choose one of the options:
[1] Go to Androtility menu
[2] Reboot device*
[3] Reboot device in fastboot*
[4] Reboot device in recovery*
* = Your phone must be booted normally or in recovery
3
': not a valid identifieread: `choice
./Androtility: line 46: syntax error: unexpected end of file
Can you help me?

[ROM] [Unofficial] [Stable] GrapheneOS 10 Pre-Rooted

**** Disclaimer: I'm not responsible if you destroy your device. Use at your own risk!!! ****
GrapheneOS is an open source privacy and security focused mobile OS with Android app compatibility. It's focused on the research and development of privacy and security technology including substantial improvements to sandboxing, exploit mitigations and the permission model. Currently it is based on AOSP.
Link: (Mod Edit: Link removed)
Important information:
1. This ROM does NOT include Gapps or Google Play Service and hasn't Signature Spoofing Support. If you rely on the mentioned things this Rom isn't for you.
2. I take the official releases, modify the install script and include a pre-patched Magisk boot image. I'm not in contact with the GrapheneOS dev which is the reason why i mark this ROM as Unofficial.
3. Due of point two: Please don't ask questions on the official channels as reddit. Leave comments etc here on this thread.
4. You need a unlocked bootloader to flash this rom and must have adb+fastboot installed on your computer. If this is not the case download it from here: https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools
I plan to make unofficial releases when new official builds are available.
Features:
AOSP 10
Built-in Firewall
Built-in local backup function (it's not working on all Apps; some doesn't support it)
Improved MAC Randomization
Hardened Kernel
Expanded Permissions (sensors)
Force calls to 4G only
Bugs
- Receiving text over verizon sim doesn't work reliable. Thx @wolfu11 for reporting.
Download: (Mod Edit: Link removed)
Installation:
Notice 1: The First-time installation will wipe your data. Backup first (i recommend this too when you follow the update instructions to be safe)
Notice 2: I recommend to have the newest stock firmware before the First-time installation
First-time installation:
1. Download the zip from the linked download page and unzip it on your computer
2. Copy the following files into the plattform-tools folder:
-> coral zip
-> bootloader img
-> radio img
-> flash-all_first_install.bat for Windows or flash-all_first_install.sh for Linux
3. Boot your phone into fastboot mode and verify that the phone is recognized from your computer
4. In Terminal (Linux) or Powershell (Windows): Run the appropriate script
5. Install the Magisk Manager App
10. Be happy with a rooted GrapheneOS
Update:
Notice: I assume that fastboot+adb is still installed on your computer.
1. Download the newest zip from the linked download page and unzip it on your computer
2. Copy the following files into the plattform-tools folder:
-> coral zip
-> bootloader img
-> radio img
-> flash-all.bat for Windows or flash-all.sh for Linux
If your computer asks you to overwrite the current files in the plattform-tools folder, confirm it.
3. Boot your phone into fastboot mode and verify that the phone is recognized from your computer
4. In Terminal (Linux) or Powershell (Windows): Run the appropriate script
5. Start the system once. This need a few more time than the first installation cause the data partition remains. Be patient.
6. Install the Magisk Manager App
7. Be happy with a rooted GrapheneOS
Sources:
https://github.com/GrapheneOS
https://grapheneos.org/releases
https://github.com/GrapheneOS/kernel_google_coral
https://github.com/GrapheneOS/device_google_coral-kernel
All Credits go to:
- The GrapheneOS team
- wolfu11 for reporting the verizon bug and testing the windows scripts
- and topjohnwu for his amazing Magisk
Created: 09.08.2020
Based on: Android 10
Updated: 21.08.2020
Current Version: 2020.08.07.01

Changelog from 09.08.2020
New Release: 2020.08.03.22
SHA3-512 Hash for Complete zip:
Code:
773c67b8571927c6f884a98ee67a10f96c3a759e34f925f7a8aaab7c19a4ca6b1ff53bb6dc500b4fe7c306b73853189a1c559889df6d9b4f2e8a90258d3d26c9
SHA3-512 Hash for Unpatched boot.img:
Code:
9b584f6941d37f60a7ed17ec4108b7bf484c3cbf1b63f2be6af1e59f452ed1d06e1b64704785d6ca3b38a3c09c8f29657f88c757bda993df509ef001d9842f00
Changes:
full 2020-08-01 security patch level
full 2020-08-05 security patch level
rebased onto QQ3A.200805.001 release
fix secondary stack hardening when a non-page-size multiple stack size is specified
fix picking up previous build date when doing incremental builds
Vanadium: update Chromium base to 84.0.4147.89
Vanadium: update Chromium base to 84.0.4147.105
Vanadium: update Chromium base to 84.0.4147.111
Vanadium: remove Chromium logo in chrome://version
kernel (Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL): read-only data expansion

Changelog from 11.08.2020:
Updated the OP with some more informations
Rewrite the instruction cause i believe that they were not fully correct.
Reupload the 2020.08.03.22 unofficial release with new structure. I patched the boot.img which come with GrapheneOS in the zip with Magisk and then replaced the original GrapheneOS boot.img in the zip with the patched version.

Hi good evening to all,
Can somebody try to install this Rom with the updated instructions? I think they should work now (at least on Linux) but i would appreciate a confirmation to be safe.

dhacke said:
Changelog from 11.08.2020:
Updated the OP with some more informations
Rewrite the instruction cause i believe that they were not fully correct.
Reupload the 2020.08.03.22 unofficial release with new structure. It isn't needed anymore to flash Magisk separately from the zip. I replaced the stock boot.img in the zip with the pre-patched one.
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Just a heads up - you really aren't meant to pre-patch a boot image for Coral/Flame, as you are only meant to patch the boot image from your own individual device, as per the man topjohnwu himself
See: https://twitter.com/topjohnwu/status/1272136975022084097?s=19

Can you supply the unpatched boot img?
Thank you

wolfu11 said:
Can you supply the unpatched boot img?
Thank you
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Done. Look here: (Mod Edit: Link removed)
I added an SHA3-512 Hash for file checking,too (see changelog from 11.08.2020).

Changelog from 15.08.2020
New Release: 2020.08.07.01
SHA3-512 Hash for Complete zip:
Code:
f3a2b088e0ec503296d5a2527a3766951cb2a3ccd1955ced14d304222e76ed3f341dd9d84b6e186a534eddac335065b756c1fdc89d0f1db3985314424e7f9eea
SHA3-512 Hash for unpatched boot image:
Code:
11abb901511ce8e39911bc951be4b1a349158c5d8389e74766942159c0f83aa9730ed39d8c8ae6c3cc66be559e3c165b5d4f35e0962d20a7be0b1532673a0287
Changes:
SELinux policy: fix executing apk libraries as executables for third party applications
Installation Notices:
From 2020.08.03.22 => No wipe needed. Just take the update scripts and let the right one running (see OP).
From Stock Rom => Use the install_first scripts. Be aware: This will wipe your data
Apart from that i recommend to make a backup first always (to be safe).

Wireguard Kernel integration
dhacke said:
Hi good evening to all,
Can somebody try to install this Rom with the updated instructions? I think they should work now (at least on Linux) but i would appreciate a confirmation to be safe.
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Hi, great work!! It was exactly what I was looking for, GrapheneOS with root. Are you able to integrate wireguard into the kernel?

[email protected] said:
Hi, great work!! It was exactly what I was looking for, GrapheneOS with root. Are you able to integrate wireguard into the kernel?
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Hi Cryptt33,
first thx for your praise.
Regarding wireguard integration:
You should be able to use Wireguard independently from the kernel if i understand the description from the wireguard f-droid app right (https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.wireguard.android/).
Then Wireguard runs in a userspace version. Apart from that i have found a xda thread already regarding wireguard integration. I guess i will at least try it and mayby i will be successful with the help of the thread. But i can't give a eta. I built roms from sources in the past but i until now i didn't try to modify them before the compiling step.
Best regards
dhacke

dhacke said:
Hi Cryptt33,
first thx for your praise.
Regarding wireguard integration:
You should be able to use Wireguard independently from the kernel if i understand the description from the wireguard f-droid app right (https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.wireguard.android/).
Then Wireguard runs in a userspace version. Apart from that i have found a xda thread already regarding wireguard integration. I guess i will at least try it and mayby i will be successful with the help of the thread. But i can't give a eta. I built roms from sources in the past but i until now i didn't try to modify them before the compiling step.
Best regards
dhacke
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Just need to add this to local_manifest for WG support
If unfamiliar with local_manifest, it's located in /.repo/local_manifests/ - it'll be the only file in that dir, often it's called room service.xml but it could be something like graphene_manifest.xml. Either way, it'll be the only file there and it'll be an XML - add those lines above to it and sync and you should have WireGuard support.
<remote name="zx2c4" fetch=https://git.zx2c4.com/>
<project remote="zx2c4" name="android_kernel_wireguard" path="kernel/wireguard" revision="master" sync-s="true" />

dhacke said:
Hi good evening to all,
Can somebody try to install this Rom with the updated instructions? I think they should work now (at least on Linux) but i would appreciate a confirmation to be safe.
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I've tried this several time with a windows computer with no luck the shell opens briefly with red writing on the top and closes.
i must be doing something wrong but can't put my finger on it..... i run windows ltsb but i don't have any issues up and downgrading my p4 xl on it i am running the latest platform tools but get this message:
C:\Users\Wolf's laptop\Desktop\platform-tools_r30.0.4-windows\platform-tools>flash-all_first_install
fastboot : The term 'fastboot' is not recognized as the name of a cmdlet, function, script file, or operable program.
Check the spelling of the name, or if a path was included, verify that the path is correct and try again.
At line:1 char:10
+ $version=fastboot --version; try { $verNum = $version[0].substring(17 ...
+ ~~~~~~~~
+ CategoryInfo : ObjectNotFound: (fastboot:String) [], CommandNotFoundException
+ FullyQualifiedErrorId : CommandNotFoundException
fastboot too old; please download the latest version at https............

wolfu11 said:
I've tried this several time with a windows computer with no luck the shell opens briefly with red writing on the top and closes.
i must be doing something wrong but can't put my finger on it..... i run windows ltsb but i don't have any issues up and downgrading my p4 xl on it i am running the latest platform tools but get this message:
C:\Users\Wolf's laptop\Desktop\platform-tools_r30.0.4-windows\platform-tools>flash-all_first_install
fastboot : The term 'fastboot' is not recognized as the name of a cmdlet, function, script file, or operable program.
Check the spelling of the name, or if a path was included, verify that the path is correct and try again.
At line:1 char:10
+ $version=fastboot --version; try { $verNum = $version[0].substring(17 ...
+ ~~~~~~~~
+ CategoryInfo : ObjectNotFound: (fastboot:String) [], CommandNotFoundException
+ FullyQualifiedErrorId : CommandNotFoundException
fastboot too old; please download the latest version at https............
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Hi wolfu11,
i know this message in similar way on Linux. To fix it on linux i need to run all fastboot commands and scripts with './' before.
So for example:
./fastboot devices instead of fastboot devices or ./flash-all.sh instead of flash-all.sh.
I done this in the scripts for linux already cause i know it is needed there but didn't thought that it is needed on windows, too.
So please go into the script and make this before all fastboot commands:
./
Save it and execute it in the plattform-tools folder with ./ again in the shell. Hopefully it runs then.
If this fixes your issue, i will update the windows scripts.

dhacke said:
Hi wolfu11,
i know this message in similar way on Linux. To fix it on linux i need to run all fastboot commands and scripts with './' before.
So for example:
./fastboot devices instead of fastboot devices or ./flash-all.sh instead of flash-all.sh.
I done this in the scripts for linux already cause i know it is needed there but didn't thought that it is needed on windows, too.
So please go into the script and make this before all fastboot commands:
./
Save it and execute it in the plattform-tools folder with ./ again in the shell. Hopefully it runs then.
If this fixes your issue, i will update the windows scripts.
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I will try it when I get home today thank you

wolfu11 said:
I will try it when I get home today thank you
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that didn't work either i downloaded the latest platform tools so im at a loss about the fastboot issue.
I'm going keep trying
Update: I was able to get the official Graphene to work via putting the image into a working stock update platform tools folder and renaming it to the stock image. it wouldn't work per instruction on the website very strange.

wolfu11 said:
that didn't work either i downloaded the latest platform tools so im at a loss about the fastboot issue.
I'm going keep trying
Update: I was able to get the official Graphene to work via putting the image into a working stock update platform tools folder and renaming it to the stock image. it wouldn't work per instruction on the website very strange.
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Well it was worth a shot texts don't work on verizon so i guess i'll just give up.
thank you

wolfu11 said:
Well it was worth a shot texts don't work on verizon so i guess i'll just give up.
thank you
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Hi wolfu11,
i tested the bat script (more precisely flash-all.bat) with './' on my dedicated gaming machine with win 10 2004 education, too. First i got the same problem as you: It didn't run whether i made './' before all fastboot commands in the scripts.
Then i removed all the './' before all fastboot command except at this line:
Code:
$version= fastboot --version; ^
So the line looks now:
Code:
$version=./fastboot --version; ^
And hurray the script worked without problems on my machine (see attached screenshots).
Only as reminder: The bat scripts are from the 2020.08.07.01 unofficial release so you need the radio, bootloader and image files from that release.
i attached the new scripts with my mentioned modification, too. Xda doesn't allow bat files so i made them into a zip file. Please test once more. Thx in advance.

dhacke said:
Hi wolfu11,
i tested the bat script (more precisely flash-all.bat) with './' on my dedicated gaming machine with win 10 2004 education, too. First i got the same problem as you: It didn't run whether i made './' before all fastboot commands in the scripts.
Then i removed all the './' before all fastboot command except at this line:
Code:
$version= fastboot --version; ^
So the line looks now:
Code:
$version=./fastboot --version; ^
And hurray the script worked without problems on my machine (see attached screenshots).
Only as reminder: The bat scripts are from the 2020.08.07.01 unofficial release so you need the radio, bootloader and image files from that release.
i attached the new scripts with my mentioned modification, too. Xda doesn't allow bat files so i made them into a zip file. Please test once more. Thx in advance.
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That script worked thanks

wolfu11 said:
That script worked thanks
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Yeah finally. I'm happy to read that. Then i will update the OP & scripts in the next days and take you on the credit section. Thx very much for your windows testing.
Now the next on the to-do list is the building of this rom from source and adding Wireguard support into the kernel

dhacke said:
Yeah finally. I'm happy to read that. Then i will update the OP & scripts in the next days and take you on the credit section. Thx very much for your windows testing.
Now the next on the to-do list is the building of this rom from source and adding Wireguard support into the kernel
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No problem i'm happy to test. unfortunately the still is an issue with texting on verizon which is what i use this phone on. the texts send but receiving them is not reliable. I tested on an att sim and it didn't have an issue so it's something on verizon's end.