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Following is the NVFlash procedure for installing ClockWorkMod (CWM) for those
people who are having boot loop problems (or other problems) and need
to install CWM by flashing rather than by using /sdcard or a microSD card
via /SDCARD2. No apologies -- this is written so even the new folks can use it.!
1. You need to get a copy of ClockWorkMod v.8, which can best be done
by downloading through the following thread. Also, you might check the
thread for related info -- it's a good one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1010943
2. Once you have the CWM files, go to your NVFlash directory (or whatever
you call it) and make sure you have the right files in it.
-- Nvflash.exe and related files (nvflash_gtablet_2010110500.zip) from
the original NVFlash Recovery thread.
-- USB drivers (also from NVFlash Recovery thread. If you already are
flashing via APX you should have them installed.)
-- The file "nvflash_gtablet.bat" from the NVFlash Recovery thread.
-- The CWM .img file (next item will tell you how to get it.)
3. Next you will need to extract the CWM .img file from the .zip file you
downloaded. First, extract the files from the download -- you should get
a recovery folder and an update.zip. Now unzip the update.zip file and
you will get a file named recovery.img.
4. Rename the file "recovery.img" to "part9.img".
5. Now edit the file "nvflash_gtablet.bat to make the command line read:
"nvflash.exe" --bl bootloader.bin --download 9 part9.img
The command line above for the .bat file does require the quotes around
nvflash.exe!!!
Or you can simply leave the other .bat file alone and create a new
nvflash_cwm.bat file and put the cwm command line in it if you want to.
6. Boot your tablet into APX mode using power/volume - (you will have a black
screen). Connect the USB cable from your G-Tablet to your PC. If you check
the little USB/green check icon on the PC toolbar (bottom right corner of screen)
you see an APX connection listed.
7. Go to the NVFlash subdirectory on your PC and run the .bat file to load CWM.
8. When the flash is done, use the USB/Green Check icon to disconnect from
the PC and then disconnect from the G-Tablet.
9. Shut down and the boot the G-Tablet into Recovery Mode by pressing
Power/Volume + and hopefully you will see the word "Android" and then the
green CWM menu will appear."
Now you're ready to do whatever you need to do with CWM.
Hope this helps.
Rev
This suggest that NVflash tool is more versatile. Not only can you flash the stock ROM but also the recovery and perhaps other ROM's as well.
Thank you for the post. It worked wonderfully. It saved me from having to buy a sdMicro card that I would not need otherwise.
holzy99,
NVFlashing is most useful -- but it also is useful to have a microSD card handy.
In the Q&A forum you will find a similar post I did on how to install CWM using a
microSD card in a pinch. When you need it, you need it!!!
butchconner said:
Following is the NVFlash procedure for installing ClockWorkMod (CWM) for those
people who are having boot loop problems (or other problems) and need
to install CWM by flashing rather than by using /sdcard or a microSD card
via /SDCARD2. No apologies -- this is written so even the new folks can use it.!
1. You need to get a copy of ClockWorkMod v.8, which can best be done
by downloading through the following thread. Also, you might check the
thread for related info -- it's a good one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1010943
2. Once you have the CWM files, go to your NVFlash directory (or whatever
you call it) and make sure you have the right files in it.
-- Nvflash.exe and related files (nvflash_gtablet_2010110500.zip) from
the original NVFlash Recovery thread.
-- USB drivers (also from NVFlash Recovery thread. If you already are
flashing via APX you should have them installed.)
-- The file "nvflash_gtablet.bat" from the NVFlash Recovery thread.
-- The CWM .img file (next item will tell you how to get it.)
3. Next you will need to extract the CWM .img file from the .zip file you
downloaded. First, extract the files from the download -- you should get
a recovery folder and an update.zip. Now unzip the update.zip file and
you will get a file named recovery.img.
4. Rename the file "recovery.img" to "part9.img".
5. Now edit the file "nvflash_gtablet.bat to make the command line read:
"nvflash.exe" --bl bootloader.bin --download 9 part9.img
The command line above for the .bat file does require the quotes around
nvflash.exe!!!
Or you can simply leave the other .bat file alone and create a new
nvflash_cwm.bat file and put the cwm command line in it if you want to.
6. Boot your tablet into APX mode using power/volume - (you will have a black
screen). Connect the USB cable from your G-Tablet to your PC. If you check
the little USB/green check icon on the PC toolbar (bottom right corner of screen)
you see an APX connection listed.
7. Go to the NVFlash subdirectory on your PC and run the .bat file to load CWM.
8. When the flash is done, use the USB/Green Check icon to disconnect from
the PC and then disconnect from the G-Tablet.
9. Shut down and the boot the G-Tablet into Recovery Mode by pressing
Power/Volume + and hopefully you will see the word "Android" and then the
green CWM menu will appear."
Now you're ready to do whatever you need to do with CWM.
Hope this helps.
Rev
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very nice!
just need some clarification..
where are we installing the NVFlash directory and APX drivers?
on the PC or on the Gtablet?
On your pc.
Help needed in NV Flash
Sticky thanks for putting such a detailed guide and appreciate that very much. I followed your guide and i am stuck at the NV Flash started. I believe that I had a confusion while editing the nvflash.bat. I edited the NV Flash.bat as following:
"nvflash.exe" --bct gtablet.bct --setbct --bl bootloader.bin --download 9 part9.img --create --go
@set /p batuserinput=Press enter to continue:
Please let me know if I an making a mistake here.
punjabigator,
You were very, very close. The command line needs to be \
exactly what was in the Procedure:
"nvflash.exe" --bl bootloader.bin --download 9 part9.img
Change it to that and try again.
Rev
Didnt work for me stops on
"nvflash.exe" --bl bootloader.bin --download 9 part9.img
Nvflash started
and thats it
Same here
NVFlash starts, but doesn't go anywhere. I am trying to get back to CWM after an NVFlash that has left me with arecovery kernel boot image message switching me away from CWM. Any advise?
Thank you for all you have done for everyone using these! It has been a lifesaver!
Power off
Press Power And Volume-
Start NvFlash
I am going to receive my gtablet this weekend and the first thing I was planning to do was install cyanogenmod. According to the guide on the cyanogenmod website (http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=Viewsonic_G_Tablet:_Full_Update_Guide), they do not mention anything about nvflash. Is that really required. This is the first time I am modding. Thanks
still stuck in boot loop
Tried this .bat change, it did complete successfully but there were no changes.
Now I can turn it on and have SV birds/gtablet screen changing and shutting off at the end. I can use Nvflash but like I said, regular .bat or this modified didnt work.
anyone in the south Florida area , i cant get this to work right too many downloads g- tablet is driving krazy
Problems with NVFlash
Ok so I have CWM and BL 1.1 on my GTab. I would like to move to BL 1.2 so that I can install a 1.2 Honeycomb.
I also only have access to linux.
So I got the Linux NVFlash tool. I try to get into APX mode and that just boots me into the CWM recovery. NVFlash does not find my GTab.
lsusb shows:
Bus 004 Device 031: ID 0955:7100 NVidia Corp.
Then when I try ./nvflash_gtablet.sh I get:
Nvflash started
UnKnown device found
Done!
Nothing happens.
What am I missing? Has anybody found a good Linux how to?
Thanks
edit
Figured it out.
It is power and volume -
Djnasty18 said:
Didnt work for me stops on
"nvflash.exe" --bl bootloader.bin --download 9 part9.img
Nvflash started
and thats it
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Yep same problem for me.
New gtab 2.1
Followed cyangen install instructions in the update guide and there was no mention of differences between 1.x and 2.x platforms. SO of course I put a 1.x CMW on my 2.1 platform. Cant boot into recovery. Can boot into the god aweful stock rom.
Followed the NVflash instructions. Installed drivers.
One interesting note is that after finding the apx device, pointing to the drivers, and completing the install (windows of course), there is no apx anything in my drivers lists.
Im in desperate need of getting CMW on this thing.
THanks for you help.
gtablet down
my gtablet will not boot up from any media pleeeease help
rvsuper8 said:
Yep same problem for me.
New gtab 2.1
Followed cyangen install instructions in the update guide and there was no mention of differences between 1.x and 2.x platforms. SO of course I put a 1.x CMW on my 2.1 platform. Cant boot into recovery. Can boot into the god aweful stock rom.
Followed the NVflash instructions. Installed drivers.
One interesting note is that after finding the apx device, pointing to the drivers, and completing the install (windows of course), there is no apx anything in my drivers lists.
Im in desperate need of getting CMW on this thing.
THanks for you help.
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Go here http://viewsonic-gtablet-for-dummies.webs.com/nvflash.htm . Do the 1.2 branch (4349) Stock Rom 1.2 brach with CWM preinstalled. Follow the instructions. One you get back to stock 1.2 branch, go the Start Here page http://viewsonic-gtablet-for-dummies.webs.com/ and do code green.
hugdbear said:
my gtablet will not boot up from any media pleeeease help
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Can you expound alot!!! What rom are you on, what were you doing, what do you mean by can't boot from any media, etc. Be as detailed as you can so we can assist you.
I think I might be missing something and I apologize if you feel like you are repeating yourselves but when you edit the .bat file what exactly do you put in the file? If someone could just paste into here what it looks like that would be really helpful.
Thanks for the help
EDIT: this post by Im_Gumby from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1058649
worked perfectly for me.
Thanks
I am trying to install nvflash on my g2x but I am not really understanding the directions and i am getting conflicting answers. first I am confused about the battery. Does it stay out while the phone is plugged into the usb or does it go back in first. I pretty much understand installing the driver but once I get to the testing part of these http://android.modaco.com/content/l...nstructions-drivers-links-active/instructions, Im lost. Can someone please give me a little more detailed instruction. Thanks
[email protected] said:
I am trying to install nvflash on my g2x but I am not really understanding the directions and i am getting conflicting answers. first I am confused about the battery. Does it stay out while the phone is plugged into the usb or does it go back in first. I pretty much understand installing the driver but once I get to the testing part of these http://android.modaco.com/content/l...nstructions-drivers-links-active/instructions, Im lost. Can someone please give me a little more detailed instruction. Thanks
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You put the battery back in. It's possible it would work without, but putting it back in definitely works.
It's an odd process since the phone never reacts at all until you actually load the new bootloader.
after i install the driver do I just go into the folder where I extracted the nvflash zip flie and click on the application inside then just type in nvflash --sync ???
[email protected] said:
after i install the driver do I just go into the folder where I extracted the nvflash zip flie and click on the application inside then just type in nvflash --sync ???
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Nope, this is done from a command prompt.
[email protected] said:
after i install the driver do I just go into the folder where I extracted the nvflash zip flie and click on the application inside then just type in nvflash --sync ???
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hold shift and right click an empty area inside your nvflash folder and select "open command window here"
crazythunder said:
hold shift and right click an empty area inside your nvflash folder and select "open command window here"
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once the command window is open what exactly do I type??
[email protected] said:
once the command window is open what exactly do I type??
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The test is:
nvflash --sync
The actual flash is:
nvflash --bct E1108_Hynix_512MB_H8TBR00U0MLR-0DM_300MHz_final_emmc_x8.bct --bl fastboot.bin --download 5 recovery-star-test2.img
Make sure you have the images all copied to the same directory as nvflash. Also, if you don't type it in exactly right, it will just hang and never do anything.
[email protected] said:
once the command window is open what exactly do I type??
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inside the nvflash folder there is an application named nvflash and if i try to click on it a command box pops up for a half second than goes away.
[email protected] said:
after i install the driver do I just go into the folder where I extracted the nvflash zip flie and click on the application inside then just type in nvflash --sync ???
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You don't sound too familiar with the command prompt, I'm not sure you want to go down this road since Rom Manager will flash recovery for you easily. In any case, there are posts in the nvflash thread in the Developer section that explain what to do exactly. Long story short is you open a command prompt window and navigate to the folder that contains the nvflash program. Then you type the command you want.
[email protected] said:
inside the nvflash folder there is an application named nvflash and if i try to click on it a command box pops up for a half second than goes away.
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You have to open the command prompt manually either by going to your start menu then navigating to the directory with nvflash or holding shift and right clicking inside the windows folder with nvflash.
[email protected] said:
I am trying to install nvflash on my g2x but I am not really understanding
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nvflash isn't something you install on your phone, it a windows and linux program that lets you flash images to your phone (such as custom recovery images like ClockworkMod recovery).
MWBehr said:
The test is:
nvflash --sync
The actual flash is:
nvflash --bct E1108_Hynix_512MB_H8TBR00U0MLR-0DM_300MHz_final_emmc_x8.bct --bl fastboot.bin --download 5 recovery-star-test2.img
Make sure you have the images all copied to the same directory as nvflash. Also, if you don't type it in exactly right, it will just hang and never do anything.
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is that what is in the nvflash utility i downloaded because in the instructions on the link I posted it doesnt have that anywhere. Im guessing the utility does all that but that is where i am lost. once I install the driver how do I run the utility ??
mapin0518 said:
You don't sound too familiar with the command prompt, I'm not sure you want to go down this road since Rom Manager will flash recovery for you easily. In any case, there are posts in the nvflash thread in the Developer section that explain what to do exactly. Long story short is you open a command prompt window and navigate to the folder that contains the nvflash program. Then you type the command you want.
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NVFlash method is much better (for now at least). The Rom Manager method doesn't seem to offer a way to hardware boot into recovery, at least not while in bootloop
mapin0518 said:
nvflash isn't something you install on your phone, it a windows and linux program that lets you flash images to your phone (such as custom recovery images like ClockworkMod recovery).
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yes, i understand that, it was a lack of better words in my moment of frustration here. Have rooted and flashed many roms and recovery images, just never really dealt much with linux or command prompts.
MWBehr said:
NVFlash method is much better (for now at least). The Rom Manager method doesn't seem to offer a way to hardware boot into recovery, at least not while in bootloop
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thats exactly why i want to do it this way
[email protected] said:
is that what is in the nvflash utility i downloaded because in the instructions on the link I posted it doesnt have that anywhere. Im guessing the utility does all that but that is where i am lost. once I install the driver how do I run the utility ??
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I'm kind of at a loss how to explain it more. Here's the process:
1. Click on your Start Menu.
2. Click to open Command Prompt
3. Navigate to the directory with NVFlash in it from within Command Prompt
3a. Type "cd directoryname" (replacing directoryname with the actual directory name) to move up a directory (like from c: to c:\apps you type "cd apps").
3b. To move down a directory type "cd.."
4. Type "nvflash --sync" to test your connection.
5 Type "nvflash --bct E1108_Hynix_512MB_H8TBR00U0MLR-0DM_300MHz_final_emmc_x8.bct --bl fastboot.bin --download 5 recovery-star-test2.img" to flash.
[email protected] said:
is that what is in the nvflash utility i downloaded because in the instructions on the link I posted it doesnt have that anywhere. Im guessing the utility does all that but that is where i am lost. once I install the driver how do I run the utility ??
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unplug your phone from the usb. leave the other end plugged in to the pc.
TAKE OUT THE BATTERY! hold down both volume buttons while plugging in the usb. you should hear the windows device connected sound. let go of the volume buttons.
you open the command window like i stated. copy and paste this into the command window nvflash.exe --bct E1108_Hynix_512MB_H8TBR00U0MLR-0DM_300MHz_final_emmc_x8.bct --bl fastboot.bin --download 5 recovery-star-test2.img make sure there are no spaces between emmc and _x8.bct. copying and pasting has done this to me.
now press enter on your keyboard. you should get a software update screen on your phone. unplug the usb. put the battery back in. press volume down and power AND HOLD BOTH FOR AT LEAST 10-15 SECONDS. you should now be in custom recovery.
[email protected] said:
thats exactly why i want to do it this way
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I have installed the drivers and Now in Device Manager under 'USB Controllers' I have " 'NVIDIA USB Boot-recovery driver for mobile devices' Can someone guide me from here with the next step. Thanks
MWBehr said:
I'm kind of at a loss how to explain it more. Here's the process:
1. Click on your Start Menu.
2. Click to open Command Prompt
3. Navigate to the directory with NVFlash in it from within Command Prompt
3a. Type "cd directoryname" (replacing directoryname with the actual directory name) to move up a directory (like from c: to c:\apps you type "cd apps").
3b. To move down a directory type "cd.."
4. Type "nvflash --sync" to test your connection.
5 Type "nvflash --bct E1108_Hynix_512MB_H8TBR00U0MLR-0DM_300MHz_final_emmc_x8.bct --bl fastboot.bin --download 5 recovery-star-test2.img" to flash.
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Thanks, didnt see this while I was asking. appreciate it.
np
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This has been tested and confirmed to be working. Follow instructions to the key and you should be good to go!
If you are having ANY issues, watch the video below before posting! It seems to solve a lot of the errors
*WARNING* *WARNING* *WARNING*
NVFlash is a powerful utility that works at a very low level on your phone. There are few safety mechanisms built into a tool like this because it is intended for use by people with suitable training. This CAN brick your device. It is unlikely to create an irrecoverable situation, but it does have the power to create a situation that you can not recover from yourself, thus requiring factory maintenance. Warranty coverage for your phone is not guaranteed after using NVFlash. Please proceed with the use of the tool carefully and at your own risk.
All credit goes to RussUnderhill, Fitsnugly, krylon360, player911, djmcnz and mapin0518 who made this guide possible
Useful hint: Copy and paste the commands into the command prompt to reduce error
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The files you need:
NVFlash.zip (Windows NVFlash app + CWM Recovery 5.0.2.0 Image)
APX Driver.zip (APX Driver)
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Optional files:
part5.img (Stock Recovery Image)
p999-4.0.0.2-external-recovery.img (CWM 4.0.0.2 Recovery Image)
p999-ext4-08222011-external-recovery.img (CWM 4.0.1.5 Recovery Image)
recovery-clockwork-5.0.1.6-p999.img (CWM 5.0.1.6 Recovery Image)
recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.0-p999.img (CWM 5.0.2.0 Recovery Image)
recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.6-p999.img (CWM 5.0.2.6 Recovery Image)
recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.7-p999.img (CWM 5.0.2.7 Recovery Image)
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Now let's extract the files:
We will be extracting to these two folders:
Code:
C:\G2x\APX Driver
C:\G2x\NVFlash
Extract APX Driver.zip to C:\G2x\APX Driver
Extract NVFlash.zip to C:\G2x\NVFlash
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Here's how to do it:
Remove the battery
Hold Vol Up/Down (and keep them held)
Insert the USB cable
Install APX driver from the your APX folder
For windows 7(and vista? please confirm):
Open Device Manager in Windows and you should see "APX Device" listed with an error
Right click on the APX device
Select 'Update driver software'
Select 'Browse my computer...'
Select 'Let me pick...'
Select 'Have disk'
Browse to directory you extracted the *driver* software to: C:\G2x\APX Driver
Select the *entire* 'APX Driver' folder; Do not go inside of it!
Accept any warnings, including the big red alert (you may need to disable UAC)
Now in Device Manager under 'USB Controllers' you should have an 'NVIDIA USB Boot-recovery driver for mobile devices'
If not, uninstall the driver, reboot, rinse and repeat
Unplug everything
Hold Vol Up/Down (and keep them held)
Insert USB cable
open command prompt
navigate to your NVFlash folder:
Code:
cd \
cd g2x\nvflash
nvflash.exe --bct E1108_Hynix_512MB_H8TBR00U0MLR-0DM_300MHz_final_emmc_x8.bct --bl fastboot.bin --download 5 recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.0-p999.img
You should see it send a bunch of files to the device and the phone screen should say "S/W Upgrade - Please wait while upgrading...". You can let go of the volume buttons at this point. Once the files are sent and the program is finished running in the command window, you CAN just pull the USB cord or be safe and just wait a few extra minutes, however it will still say "upgrading."
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To get into Recovery:
Plug the battery back in (or power off the device if it was on)
Hold Vol Down + Power until you see the LG splash screen with blue highlights (that means keep holding for ~10 seconds after you see the LG boot screen).
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This is if you already have all the files and drivers set up:
How to flash ClockworkMod Recovery 5.8.1.3:
CWM Touch is still experimental. Flash at your own risk. Do not expect much help if something goes wrong or does not work right, be prepared for some crisis management. Not everything works properly, but when it does work, it works pretty well. This has bugs. Do NOT flash this unless you know how to flash an alternate recovery if things go wrong.
download the 5.8.1.3 clockworkmod *TOUCH* recovery image
place p999-5.8.1.3.img in C:\G2x\NVFlash
Unplug everything
remove the battery
Hold Vol Up/Down (and keep them held)
Insert USB cable
open command prompt
execute the following commands:
Code:
cd \
cd g2x\nvflash
nvflash.exe --bct E1108_Hynix_512MB_H8TBR00U0MLR-0DM_300MHz_final_emmc_x8.bct --bl fastboot.bin --download 5 p999-5.8.1.3.img
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This is if you already have all the files and drivers set up:
How to flash ClockworkMod Recovery 5.0.2.7:
download the 5.0.2.7 clockworkmod recovery image
place recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.7-p999.img in C:\G2x\NVFlash
Unplug everything
remove the battery
Hold Vol Up/Down (and keep them held)
Insert USB cable
open command prompt
execute the following commands:
Code:
cd \
cd g2x\nvflash
nvflash.exe --bct E1108_Hynix_512MB_H8TBR00U0MLR-0DM_300MHz_final_emmc_x8.bct --bl fastboot.bin --download 5 recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.7-p999.img
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How to revert back to stock recovery:
download the optional stock recovery image
extract or place part5.img in C:\G2x\NVFlash
Unplug everything
remove the battery
Hold Vol Up/Down (and keep them held)
Insert USB cable
open command prompt
execute the following commands:
Code:
cd \
cd g2x\nvflash
nvflash.exe --bct E1108_Hynix_512MB_H8TBR00U0MLR-0DM_300MHz_final_emmc_x8.bct --bl fastboot.bin --download 5 part5.img
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NVFlash for dummies - Guide to set up and flash a recovery
***Poor quality and outdated but it gets the job done***
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Frequently asked questions:
Where do I place the .img files?
You place the .img files in the NVFlash folder you created PRIOR to flashing.
I'm getting an error.
You MUST keep both volume buttons held down the whole time until you get the success message in command prompt!
Try using a different USB port on the computer
This is great to have an official guide thread. For the sake of completeness, here is the link to stock recovery as well so there aren't dozens of posts asking how to return to stock recovery.
http://mirror.dal.tdrevolution.net/ctso/g2x/part5.img
Flash it with nvflash just like you did CWM:
nvflash --bct 1108_Hynix_512MB_H8TBR00U0MLR0DM_300MHz_final_emmc _x8.bct --bl fastboot.bin --download 5 part5.img
Great stuff. The Mod should definitely add this to the sticky thread.
can u or someone please make a video im a visual person... thanks in advance
EDIT: Nevermind.
los0325 said:
can u or someone please make a video im a visual person... thanks in advance
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same here. anyone? thanks in advance.
jdaclutch said:
same here. anyone? thanks in advance.
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I'll try to make a video later, but I've been busy lately so don't get your hopes up for it to be soon
omarsalmin said:
I'll try to make a video later, but I've been busy lately so don't get your hopes up for it to be soon
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Thanks, i was cluelessly staring at the instructions, lol.
GOOD job! thanks!
Doesnt seem to be working for me, performed as instructed, 2x, still with same results.
Any Ideas?
C:\nvflash>nvflash --bct 1108_Hynix_512MB_H8TBR00U0MLR0DM_300MHz_final_emm_x8.bc
t --bl fastboot.bin --download 5 part5.img
Nvflash started
rcm version 0X20001
System Information:
chip name: unknown
chip id: 0x20 major: 1 minor: 3
chip sku: 0xf
chip uid: 0x028841c3433f8457
macrovision: disabled
hdcp: enabled
sbk burned: false
dk burned: false
boot device: emmc
operating mode: 3
device config strap: 0
device config fuse: 17
sdram config strap: 0
downloading bootloader -- load address: 0x108000 entry point: 0x108000
sending file: fastboot.bin
/ 1024992/1024992 bytes sent
fastboot.bin sent successfully
waiting for bootloader to initialize
bootloader failed NvError 0x0
command failure: bootloader download failed
Yes Please !!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks
N1user said:
Doesnt seem to be working for me, performed as instructed, 2x, still with same results.
Any Ideas?
C:\nvflash>nvflash --bct 1108_Hynix_512MB_H8TBR00U0MLR0DM_300MHz_final_emm_x8.bc
t --bl fastboot.bin --download 5 part5.img
Nvflash started
rcm version 0X20001
System Information:
chip name: unknown
chip id: 0x20 major: 1 minor: 3
chip sku: 0xf
chip uid: 0x028841c3433f8457
macrovision: disabled
hdcp: enabled
sbk burned: false
dk burned: false
boot device: emmc
operating mode: 3
device config strap: 0
device config fuse: 17
sdram config strap: 0
downloading bootloader -- load address: 0x108000 entry point: 0x108000
sending file: fastboot.bin
/ 1024992/1024992 bytes sent
fastboot.bin sent successfully
waiting for bootloader to initialize
bootloader failed NvError 0x0
command failure: bootloader download failed
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I figured out the problem... There nvflash command was wrong. I have correctly updated it in the OP
omarsalmin said:
I'll try to make a video later, but I've been busy lately so don't get your hopes up for it to be soon
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Patience I got of a lot of it, I got two kids
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thanks for this guide
i dont feel comfortable flashing new ROMS with the fakeflash. gonna dust off my PC in a few minutes and give this a shot!
unless a mac guide comes out in the next 20 minutes.
suhailtheboss said:
thanks for this guide
i dont feel comfortable flashing new ROMS with the fakeflash. gonna dust off my PC in a few minutes and give this a shot!
unless a mac guide comes out in the next 20 minutes.
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Don't think so... Haven't been able to find anything pertaining to macs... and Linux just scares me
suhailtheboss said:
thanks for this guide
i dont feel comfortable flashing new ROMS with the fakeflash. gonna dust off my PC in a few minutes and give this a shot!
unless a mac guide comes out in the next 20 minutes.
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I did this in Fusion with no issues. Keep that PC where it belongs
At least for me, the battery had to be reinserted to flash the recovery...not to install the drivers, however. YMMV.
jlevy73 said:
I did this in Fusion with no issues. Keep that PC where it belongs
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awesome idea, just flashed it through fusion with no issues!
i used to avoid it because i tried to flash something to my HD2 via fusion and had some odd errors. makes it much more convenient since everything worked first try this time.
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At least for me, the battery had to be reinserted to flash the recovery...not to install the drivers, however. YMMV.
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mine flashed w/o the battery just to put that information out there as well.
not sure if different OS' may cause the issue or not.
can anyone please make a video on how to use nvflash?
and the apx cant be installed since they are just files and not a exe. so how would it work
I can't even get my computer to install the APX drivers... when I pull the battery and hold both volume buttons and insert the usb it just comes up as unknown device not apx device and when I try and update the driver I says no files related to your device when I select the nvidia drivers. Hating my pc right now, this is why I love my old mac lol.
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The AndroidRoot.Mobi Team is proud to present Flatline: Nvflash for TF700 Jellybean!
This release allows generating nvflash blobs for your specific device, making your device unbrickable as long as you have a copy of the blobs.
As a brand new feature, it will also enable wifi and upload a copy of the blob to androidroot's server. Later, a solution will be released to retrieve the blobs from the server if you ever loose them.
https://www.androidroot.mobi/pages/guides/tegra3-guide-nvflash-jellybean/
Credit goes to the AndroidRoot.Mobi team:
Bumble-Bee (Apache14), IEF, kmdm, lilstevie & RaYmAn.
For the love of God somebody please confirm this is true. I'm pinching myself trying to make sure this isn't a dream.
Im lost for words...... will test asap. The AndroidRoot.Mobi team are champions
Will this work with the 10.6.1.14.10 bootloader?
laod said:
Will this work with the 10.6.1.14.10 bootloader?
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Guide says you need to use their modified 10.6.1.14.4 bootloader. I'm just waiting for 1 person I "know" to try this and then I will. I may do it tomorrow anyway...
workdowg said:
Guide says you need to use their modified 10.6.1.14.4 bootloader. I'm just waiting for 1 person I "know" to try this and then I will. I may do it tomorrow anyway...
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OK thanks, I didn't notice that little tidbit of information. I'm waiting for someone to confirm this is working. Then I will install.
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Ok guys CONFIRMED WORKING! make sure you follow the instructions like your performing heart surgery and you should be fine. (they have made it a lot easier then the ICS method!) and Make 6+ copies of the recommend backups
NOTE: I done it from CROMI-X 5.0.3 which i believe uses 10.6.1.14.10 bootloader. But it should work on any JB bootloader(But dont hold me too it ).
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Ok guys CONFIRMED WORKING! make sure you follow the instructions like your performing heart surgery and you should be fine. (they have made it a lot easier then the ICS method!) and Make 6+ copies of the recommend backups
NOTE: I done it from CROMI-X 5.0.3 which i believe uses 10.6.1.14.10 bootloader. But it should work on any JB bootloader(But dont hold me too it ).
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When it finished generating my blobs I tried doing adb pull /tmp/AndroidRoot i get "error: device not found"
what does "adb devices" say?
btw did you try "adb pull /data/media/AndroidRoot"? thats what i used..
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what does "adb devices" say?
btw did you try "adb pull /data/media/AndroidRoot"? thats what i used..
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It doesn't show anything. Do i have to reboot the tablet back into fastboot mode?
Yes i tried "adb pull /data/media/AndroidRoot"
laod said:
It doesn't show anything. Do i have to reboot the tablet back into fastboot mode?
Yes i tried "adb pull /data/media/AndroidRoot"
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Well you most likely dont have an adb driver installed the tf700 universel naked driver contains adb/ fastboot and apx drivers but you have to install them individually. check device manager and manually update the apx driver if its got the yellow triangle. You will have to do the same when you boot into apx mode.
At that point you can probably reboot into android (again im not responsible for any mishaps ) and copy the files over via mtp as you need the blob.bin file stored in /data/media/AndroidRoot to bootstrap nvflash.
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Well you most likely dont have an adb driver installed the tf700 universel naked driver contains adb/ fastboot and apx drivers but you have to install them individually. check device manager and manually update the apx driver if its got the yellow triangle. You will have to do the same when you boot into apx mode.
At that point you can probably reboot into android (again im not responsible for any mishaps ) and copy the files over via mtp as you need the blob.bin file stored in /data/media/AndroidRoot to bootstrap nvflash.
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Im using ubuntu not windows. If they are just stored on the internal memory then I'll reboot and copy them over to an sd card.
Edit: I have everything working now.
Now I have a new problem with trying to bootstrap into nvflash. When I use my terminal and type in "wheelie --blob blob.bin" i get the error "wheelie: command not found"
laod said:
Now I have a new problem with trying to bootstrap into nvflash. When I use my terminal and type in "wheelie --blob blob.bin" i get the error "wheelie: command not found"
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You need to download this http://download.androidroot.mobi/nvflash-tools-linux.tar.bz2 and cd into the extracted directory and run that above command to use the wheelie binary.
Make sure the blob.bin you previously generated is in that directory also.
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You need to download this http://download.androidroot.mobi/nvflash-tools-linux.tar.bz2 and cd into the extracted directory and run that above command to use the wheelie binary.
Make sure the blob.bin you previously generated is in that directory also.
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I already have all that setup.b
laod said:
I already have all that setup.b
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Sorry i dont have a linux machine near atm, make sure it a has executable permissions and try adding ./ before the command.
JoinTheRealms said:
Sorry i dont have a linux machine near atm, make sure it a has executable permissions and try adding ./ before the command.
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adding ./ before seemed to have fixed my issue. Accept i keep getting "libusbx requires write access to usb device nodes. It keeps printing that and some numbers on the left
laod said:
adding ./ before seemed to have fixed my issue. Accept i keep getting "libusbx requires write access to usb device nodes. It keeps printing that and some numbers on the left
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Unfortunately, that error message isn't the best in the world. I'll try and get around to adding a FAQ to cover issues like this...
What it means is that wheelie doesn't have the rights to access the NVflash mode. It can fixed by adding Vendor 0955 to a file similar to '51-android.rules" similar to getting adb working as non-root.
Alternatively, if you run wheelie and nvflash as root it will work. We'll provide a better explanation later.
rayman said:
Unfortunately, that error message isn't the best in the world. I'll try and get around to adding a FAQ to cover issues like this...
What it means is that wheelie doesn't have the rights to access the NVflash mode. It can fixed by adding Vendor 0955 to a file similar to '51-android.rules" similar to getting adb working as non-root.
Alternatively, if you run wheelie and nvflash as root it will work. We'll provide a better explanation later.
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Thank you for the explanation. It is all working just fine now
Done. Make sure to follow the steps like you are defusing a bomb... Thank you AndroidRoot team!
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Alert: Possible stupid question. Now that I'm all nvflash set... I can reflash TWRP and the newest bootloader. Then if I brick, do I have to reflash the custom recovery and bootloader?
Hi can anyone help me plz i am trying to install FLATLINE[ on my tf700t running cromix 5.03 i decided to post in general section since i cant post in development thread as yet.
I have successfully setup fastboot and installed drivers etc on my computer, (im using windows 8)
But every time i enter fastboot command (fastboot -i 0x0b05 flash recovery flatline_tf700) i get error: cannot load flatline_tf700 :no error
I have attached a screen shoot of the fastboot command. I have the flatline_tf700 img in the same folder where i installed minimal ADB and fastboot tool.
techcrazy101 said:
I have the flatline_tf700 img in the same folder where i installed minimal ADB and fastboot tool.
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Looks like you don't, or you mistyped the file name, or you forgot the file extension.
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_that said:
Looks like you don't, or you mistyped the file name, or you forgot the file extension.
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk 4
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Omg thanks _that the spelling of the file was wrong i got it to work i successfully generated the blobs but i dont know what i should do now
Please adb pull /data/media/AndroidRoot
Where do i type this on the same cmd on computer or do i need to reboot devices and use terminal on device to do this sorry for being so noobie been trying all day to get this working
I tried the adb pull/data/media/AndroidRoot on the miminal fastboot tool but it just says waiting for devices and nothing happens.
techcrazy101 said:
I tried the adb pull/data/media/AndroidRoot on the miminal fastboot tool but it just says waiting for devices and nothing happens.
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To use adb, the device must be in Android with USB debugging on.
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To use adb, the device must be in Android with USB debugging on.
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Wew this thing is harder than i taught, thanks for clearing things up for me.
Ok now another problem adb is running im able to identify that my device is connected by typing adb devices all is good.
The problem now is that when i type adb pull/data/media/AndroidRoot it doesnt work it just list the different adb commands i also tried adb pull /tmp/AndroidRoot from the tutorial but this doesnt work either and i made sure i checked spelling its all good.
Im able to navigate to data/media/AndroidRoot using ES file explorer and the blob.bin file is in there.
So i decided to boot into apx mode and was successful but when i run wheelie.exe from computer the black pop up box (cmd window) just opens for like a sec and closes i think it says specify blob file or something like that. So i copied the blob.bin file from tablet using es explorer and then copied it to my computer where the wheelie.exe file is but still no luck. Im really stressed trying to do this am i doing something wrong?
You don't run wheelie directly.... Put it with your blob file and fastboot, and adb and nvflash than execute it from your terminal. Hope that hleps
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techcrazy101 said:
The problem now is that when i type adb pull/data/media/AndroidRoot it doesnt work it just list the different adb commands
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You forgot the space after "pull".
techcrazy101 said:
i also tried adb pull /tmp/AndroidRoot from the tutorial but this doesnt work either
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That works only directly after creating the blobs while still booted inside the recovery.
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So i decided to boot into apx mode and was successful but when i run wheelie.exe from computer the black pop up box (cmd window) just opens for like a sec and closes
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Open the cmd window first, then run wheelie with the correct command line options as described in the guide.
_that said:
You forgot the space after "pull".
Open the cmd window first, then run wheelie with the correct command line options as described in the guide.
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Finally i am finished thanks again _that:good: one last thing the following command:
nvflash --resume --go Isn't that supposed to continue booting tablet into android it just says resume mode in cmd nothing happens, so i just held the power button to reboot tablet.