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MutiTool Basic- Swiss army knife - MUST have tool for Newbies.
This is for N7100 only, N7105 user look here.
Glad to announce a utility tool - MultiTool.
This is state of the art must have tool for all newcomers. You can manage following things with it.
- Root
- Busybox
- EFS Backup/Restore
- Recovery changer
- Kernel changer
- Modem changer
- Backup/Restore System App & Framework folder
- Bloatware Backup-Remove-Restore
- LockScreen Security bypass
- Clean device to prepare for Triangle Away
- Flash Recovery/Kernel/Modem from SD card (.img .bin)
Details of features under Installation & Features
Installation and Features MUST READ BEFORE USING
So You must have CWM/TWRP Recovery Installed to use this tool. Here is detail guide to get CWM on your device.
Procedure to get CWM : Click to Show Contents if you want to know How to flash CWM. If you have CWM installed then move to next step - MultiTool Intallation and features.
Step 1
Download Philz_touch_*n7100.tar.md5 Also you need to have Kies OR Samsung USB driver installed on PC.
1.Open Odin and select PDA tab (see image below) (Get Odin from here)
2.Point to recovery file you have downloaded philz_touch_* -n7100.tar.md5
3.Now switch off device and reboot in download mode
press Vol down + Home +Power, And then, press Volume UP button in Warning Page to enter the Download Mode
4.Connect device to PC and wait till device successfully added to com port (it will turn light blue) (see image below)
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
5.Hit ‘Start’ to flash
6.Once it flashed successfully, you can see 'PASS' in table above the ID :COM, you can disconnect device from PC (see image below)
[Note : normally, phone should auto-reboot into recovery.
If it reboots into android and your recovery remains stock, repeat above steps and untick "autoreboot" in odin. Once flash is done, keep pressing power button until it reboots (normally will go to recovery)
when in recovery, if you choose option "reboot system now" and you get "yes - disable flash recovery", select that option to avoid stock recovery overwriting cwm]
On successful flashing your recovery change to CWM, Now Next step How to use Multitool
Installation of Multitool and Detail features
- Download DrKetan_MultiTool-AromaVxx.zip from end of this post and copy to SD card (Internal / Ext)
- Reboot device to Recovery (Vol Up +Power + Home).
- You will have recovery menu like this(see image below), Select Install zip
- Then select Int/Ext SD card depending on you have copied file location.
- Select file you have copies DrKetan_MultiTool-AromaVxx.zip and hit Entre. (See image)
This will Open Aroma Installer and you will have following Option to perform. Read every option in detail before proceeding.
1.Root
Here you will have two option.
A.Root : You can root your device with this option, Also this option cleans leftover of previously installed Superuser/SU of different superuser app.
In case your device is previously rooted and on reboot you can't see SuperSU app in drawer OR if you unable to update binary, simply update from Play store and it should work.
B.BusyBox - Routinely this doesn't needs and most of app needs root works without this too. Still any of your app demand this then you can select this option also you can do it later too.
2.EFS Backup If you are newbies and don't know why you need this then first read this thread. I recommend all user to make EFS backup if you still don't have.
A.EFS Backup : This will make EFS backup in format of raw imahe efs.img to int SD card MyEFS folder
B.EFS Restore : This will restore previously made backup in case you lose IMEI and need it.
3.Recovery - This is recovery changer tool.
You can switch to different recovery like
A.Philz touch CWM based recovery
B.TWRP
C.Stock Recovery- remember if you flash stock recovery, you will have to use odin to flash CWM/TWRP.
Here is Philz Recovery original thread
Here is TWRP official project website
4.Kernel - You can switch between kernel
Available kernels are
A.NEAK kernel B.Perseus Kenel C.Stock Kernel
Here is Neak kernel original thread if you have any queries for NEAK kernel Credit @simone201 for NEAK kernel.
Here is Perseus Kernel original Thread, in case you have any kernel related queries for Perseus Kernel. Credit @AndreiLux for Perseus Kernel
5.Modem
A.Old Modem LK6 : Don't Flash this on New ROM ME6 and later otherwise you will lose IMEI
B.New Modem MG1 :If you downgrade ROM and lose your IMEI, flashing this new modem can restore your IMEI.
6.backup Restore general - Helpful before trying different MODs, if that doesn't work you can restore previous file wuth this.
A.Backup Framework folder - Will make backup of System/framework folder to IntSDcard/DrKetanMod/framework folder -Needs 100MB free space
B.Backup System Folder - will make backup of System/app folder to IntSdcard/DrKetanMod/app folder. it needs appr 700MB space.
C.Backup to ExtSD - will backup System/app + System/framework folder to ExtSDCard/DrKetanMod. Needs 800MB space.
For Restore select option according you have selected backup location.
D.Restore Framework folder from IntSD
E.Restore System/App folder from IntSD
F.Restore System app and framework folder from ExtSD
7.Bloatware
A.Backup Bloatware - Select this to backup bloatware before removing it so you can restore anytime you need it.
B.Remove Bloatware - You can remove batch bloatware with this. To remove selected bloatware use this tool
C.Restore Bloatware
8.LockScreen security bypass
A.Remove Password - If you forget your lockscreen password/Pin/Pattern, you can bypass security with this option. This will remove PIN/Password and you can reset new. In case you bypass Pattern then you may have pattern on reboot but you can unlock with any pattern and you can reset your new pattern.
9.Prepare device to use TriangleAway Newbies are not knowing about their recovery/kernel so this tool will help to reset stock.
A.Clean device - This will remove all left over of Super user app and SU, also remove Busybox and symlink of busybox. As well this will Replace CWM to Stock recovery. But still clean root access will remain present to use triangle away app. That can be unroot with SuperSU settings.
Again if device doesn't have SuperSU app OR fail to update binary then update it from play store.
Remember after selecting this option your recovery will be stock and if you need CWM, you have to use Odin again
B.Select This If you have stock kernel - If your kernel is custom and you want to make device clean you also have to select this option along with A. to use triangle away.
10.Own Flashing
No more Flashable zip OR Tar needed to flash extracted recovery/kernel.img OR modem.bin
You can extract recovery.img or boot.img or modem.bin from stock ROM by simple unzip tool and put file on Int/Ext Sd card root directory then you can follow below mentioned task from aroma to flash that stuff.
A.Flash Kernel from IntSD
B.Flash Kernel from ExtSD
C.Flash modem from IntSD
D.Flash modem from ExtSD
E.Flash recovery from IntSD
F.Flash recovery from ExtSD
Download :
DrKetan_MutiTool_AromaV11 - Basic version
Dr.Ketan_MultiTool_Advanced
Old Version
DrKetan_MutiTool_AromaV10
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Hope friends you will find this tool helpful to keep on your SD card so you can use it anytime. If Niewbies can't post here in dev section, use this thread instead.
GoodLuck And Happy Flashing !
ChangeLog :
[15.09.13] DrKetan's MultiTool V10 -Initial release
[17.09.13] DrKetan's MultiTool V11 - two changes. A. Own Flashing - you can flash your recovery.img /boot.img /modem.bin. B.fixed issue on twrp using ExtSD option.
[21.09.13] DrKetan's MultiTool Advance V1 added. A. Aroma File Manager with Terminal. B. Odex remover C. Simplistic backup restore. D. System push
[29.09.13] DrKetan's MultiTool Advance V2 added. A.GPS Glonass fixer B. CSC Features C. build.propTweaks D. Bloat remover customized
Credits : @Phil3759 for his amazing recovery and busybox cleaning tool @Chainfire for his Superuser.apk and SU
I MutiTool Advanced
Ok friends glad to present advanced version of MultiTool. This is not much different from basic version but having some extra features and may not be comfortable to use by newbies. so releasing here as extra version and keeping basic vesion as it is.
Index
- Root
- Busybox
- Recovery changer
- Kernel changer
- Modem changer
- Backup/Restore System App & Framework folder/ EFS /Simplistic and mass bloatware remover
- Restore
- Odex remover
- Customized bloatware remover
- Customized CSC Features
- Tweaks - build.prop
- LockScreen Security bypass
- Push System Apks
- GPS Glonass Fixer
- Clean device to prepare for Triangle Away
This is advanced version and expecting no need to write guide about how to flash CWM and install multitool, still anyone have doubt please refer post #1.
Detail features
- Tool having some welcome screen, introduction, terms and condition, changelog, features list initially.
- After this is MainMenu. You can select either of one menu
A. MultiTool Utilities
B. Aroma File Manager with Terminal Console
C. System Information.
- Starting with Mutitool utilities, you will get following options
1. Root option : Inject root to device.
2. Busybox : Inject Busybox to device.
3. Recovery Flasher
Phillz recovery
TWRP recovery
Stock recovery
Recovery from SD card - You need to put desired recovery.img file on root directory of int SD card
Recovery from ExtSD card - You need to put desired recovery.img file on root directory of Ext SD card
Do Not change - To Keep your existing recovery
4. Modem Flasher
New MG1 flash - you can restore IMEI lost by downgrading ROM. I have removed option to flash old modem as it is not useful. still can flash any modem from SD card
Flash Modem from Ext SD - Put modem.bin file on root directory of ExtSD to flash
Flash Modem from Int SD - Put modem.bin file on root directory of IntSD to flash
Do Not change - To keep your existing modem
5. Kernel Flasher
Perseus Kernel
NEAK Kernel
RedPill Kernel (TW)
Adam Kernel
Stock Kernel (MG1)
Flash Kernel from ExtSD - Put boot.img file on root directory of ExtSD to flash
Flash Kernel from IntSD - Put boot.img file on root directory of IntSD to flash
Do not change - To keep existing kernel
6.Backup and Removel utility - This will be Menu page
There will be option to skip this OR to enter to customize backup/removal
EFS - A.Backup to IntSD B.Backup to ExtSD
Bloatware - A.Backup Bloatware (To bloatware folder in intSD)B.Bloatware Removal
System Backup A.Backup System/app folder to IntSD/DrKetanMod/app B.Backup System/framework folder to IntSD/Dr.KetanMod/framework
Simplistic Backup A.OdexB.Deodex If you want to try Simplictic framework. select according you are flashing version of simplistic. Incase simplistic doesn't work, you can restore your files.
7.Restore Utility - This will be menu page
There will be option to skip OR enter customiztion of restore.
All above option of backup will available here when you needs to restore.
EFS - A.Restore from IntSD B.Restore from ExtSD
Bloatware - Restore bloatware, if you have previously made backup
System Folder - A.Restore from DrKetanMod/app to System/app B. Restore from Dr.KetanMod/framework to System/framework
Simplistic - A.Odex B.Deodexed
8.Odex remover - This is Menu page
select skip OR enter to remove selected odex. This helpful when you flashing mod on odex rom doesn't have odex removal script
There is 19 common odex you can select any of it to remove
9.Customized bloatware remover
Now there is option to remove selected Bloatwares.
10.Customized CSC Features
You can have following CSC features. Thanks to @wesamothman and @MBariya for providing feature list. Just to add
-Backup is highly Recommended -Don't Use TRIGGER option first time -If you know your fetures file name is feature.cml and not others.xml then only select workaround option. - if first time regular flashing doesn't work, select only workaround option and flash. - still fail, select Trigger option + all requred feature and flash. - still fails select only workaround and flash - Still fails, Sorry hard luck, restore your backup.
11.Build Prop Tweaks
Following tweaks you can apply. Credits goes to original founder of tweaks, searched XDA for build.prop tweaked and selected some of it.
12.Lock Screen security bypass
You can use this if you forget PIN/Password/Pattern to remove it.
13.SystemPush - Push application to System folder
place apk and / or odex to sdcard/app folder to push system/app folder
place jar,apk and / or odex to sdcard/framework folder to push
system/framework folder
14.GPS/Glonass Fixer
Read This for more info, no need to download separately as it's included in tool.
15.Clean Device -
Use this to replace recovery with stock one, also remove old leftover of multiple superuser,su and busybox. still you will have root access to use triangle away
If your kernel is custom you have to use second option, as that will do above all plus replace custom kernel with stock one.
Will update screenshot later
Download
Dr.Ketan MultiTool Advance V2 [For 4.1.*]
Dr.Ketan MultiTool Advance V6 [For 4.3]
Older Vx
Dr.Ketan MultiTool Advance V1
Mirror
MultiTool V5 (For 4.3 OS) ---------- Mirror for V5 advance
Reserved one
Last one In case
Thanks a lot Doc for the tool and your entire contribution to the Note II comminity!! We sure will miss u! Just a request here: is it possible to work with another recovery, besides cwm? I'm using TWRP, hence the question. Thanks again!!
From the middle of nowhere to the center of everywhere!!
Yeah you can use CWM/TWRP
even you can change it from this tool only (without downloading).
chandoliasnikos said:
We sure will miss u!
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How is that,did you bought other device doc???
I will go with Note3 once out.
May be this one last development for Note2 (unless change my mind )
Sad news for this section,where is the follow button????
I will supoort this section too but there will be little possibilities to develop without device. But sure still will be here for all newbies for their question on any of my thread.
I would like to try this out but I can't seem to find the link.
I guess host is still down. Will have to check after a few hours then. Thanks dr ketan.
We will miss dr ketan's apps and presence in note 2 forums.
Sorry for delay
Download link updated to OP
Finally good news for nOObs!
All in one toolbox by Dr.Ketan, waiting for few day for testing this tool.
Great Job Dr.Ketan. No need any extra zip files. only one file will do all things.
Will Miss your mods.
Can you please provide link for guide of Aroma installer. I have searched in xda forum but can't get proper result.
I have referred few, i will send you link tomorrow from office pc. But truly still not single guide there to explain everything. I have read a guide in note1 forum few days ago and I found it better than I referred.
Sent from my GT-N7100 using xda premium
I think one more utility we can add to this tool.
Flash own choice recovery kernel and modem. As many user still unable to manage flashable zip or tar from .img
So here you can put img file on sdcard and aroma can flash it.
Also looking forward to flash stock rom with aroma so no more prerooted rom you needs.
Sent from my GT-N7100 using xda premium
Hi dr ketan. I appreciate your hard work but your tool can't seem to save to my external sd card. The log says it is trying to create a directory in /external_sd but mine is /ExtSdCard. I think a rewrite of the code will solve the problem. I could send you the log file but I do not know how to attach it here.
Which ROM you have installed? and which recovery you have used ?
Next version have extra feature
- Flash your selected Recovery/modem/kernel from SDcard
You have to just keep your desired recovery.img/boot.img/modem.bin to Sd card.
No more need to have flashable zip OR tar.
Here is a play themed version of the latest TWRP (2.8.3.0). Hope you like it:
(YOU DON"T NEED S-OFF TO USE THIS RECOVERY. ITS THE ORIGINAL TWRP, ONLY THE INTERFACE IS CHANGED)
Features
Recovery gone App: Designed to mimic the look and feel of an Android app.
Customisable UI: 15 different accent colors, center clock option, different navbar button layouts...
Added functionality: built-in ability to flash image files (recovery, radio, boot), bookmark function for file lists, Aroma File Manager support, theme changer (Flash "TWRP-Themed-Zips.zip" at the end of this POST via recovery for these functions to work properly)...
Availability and Compatibility
HTC One M7 International (Did not check with other versions yet, Anyone who has the guts to check it please check it and reply? )
How to install:
You need to be S-OFF OR have taken HTC's unlock to use a recovery on your device!
Fastboot method:
Download the file below.
Put the file on your adb directory.
Reboot into fastboot mode (Bootloader)
On fastboot mode do " fastboot flash recovery twrp-2.8.3.0-m7-themed.img " (without quotes OFC)
Tadaa, Restart to recovery.
Flashify Method:
Download the img file and copy it to the phone.
Open Flashify App.
Click "Recovery Image".
Click "Choose a file"
Select the img file you downloaded
Click "Normal Android Way"
Click "Yup". Done!
Download:
twrp-2.8.3.0-m7-themed.img
TWRP-Themed-Zips.zip (Optional Flashable zip file at the end of this POST. Flash this file from recovery if you want added functions to work properly.
Thank you. Hope you enjoy it
Credits:
TeamWin
z31s1g - For this is originally his theme. I just put it in the image file and compiled (Original Theme Post)
Special Thanks
D2Dchris
Sebby
XDA:DevDB Information
Materialized Play Themed TWRP Recovery for M7, Tool/Utility for the HTC One
Contributors
driverless, Sebby, Onefast
Version Information
Status: Stable
Created 2014-12-30
Last Updated 2015-02-16
Thanks will check
Great
Works good, looks great!
Confirmed to be flashable with the flashify app.
built-in ability to flash image files
this function does not work
it repacked de image but it did not flash
i tryed to rename the recovery to recovery.img but still did not work
it is maybe a good idea to provide the zip files or what must be in the directory's of twrp dir
i tryed also the aik mobile installer zip what must be provided but it only repacked not flashed the image
or does this option only work on the nexus
Sebby said:
built-in ability to flash image files
this function does not work
it repacked de image but it did not flash
i tryed to rename the recovery to recovery.img but still did not work
it is maybe a good idea to provide the zip files or what must be in the directory's of twrp dir
i tryed also the aik mobile installer zip what must be provided but it only repacked not flashed the image
or does this option only work on the nexus
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I thought it was because I have an S-ON device >.< Okai I will check this feature more and do something about it. I guess I will release another version soon than (Will provide zips if required ). :3
Thank you for reporting .
driverless said:
I thought it was because I have an S-ON device >.< Okai I will check this feature more and do something about it. I guess I will release another version soon than (Will provide zips if required ). :3
Thank you for reporting .
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i have s-off
Unable to see the screenshots
Fix Attached
Sebby said:
i have s-off
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Its fixed. You can flash the TWRP-Themed-Zips.zip on the first POST. (Works without S-OFF)
Thank you
ruubs said:
Unable to see the screenshots
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Screenies now added to the first POST
Working with UL 1.57 S-ON, love it thanks!
Great work, thank you!!
Awesome theme. Thanks for sharing.
Awesome Work,now also in recovery the L Style!!! Love iit!!
Thanks :good: and Happy NEW Year.
oke i tryed it again and it works now
big thanks from me :good::good::good:
This is amazing, thanks!
Glade that you guys like it ^_^
Great work, thx!
We have to install the zip on top of current recovery. I am on the latest twrp and just from install zip from sd card install it and will work.???
number one twrp theme in the last year!!!
another Thanks!!!!
The recovery looks beautiful. Really nice.
One drawback: system does not boot anymore, hangs on the boot screen forever.
M7 GPE, Lollipop 5.0.1.
Nicely done! Thank you very much.
Code:
[CENTER][COLOR="Red"]Your warranty is now void.[/COLOR]
I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
do some research before asking help and reporting bugs and please read the entire OP.
YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
A lot.[/CENTER]
All suggestions and helps are welcome here so please help me in improving this thread by suggesting your ideas.
This guide will work for any SPRD phone (any SPRD chip) from Old versions of android to latest Oreo but recoveries that I provided in this thread will work for devices from KitKat to Marshmallow no guarantees for older or newer versions.
Buckup! Backup! Backup!
Before modifying system it's highly recommended to have full dump of your device. So don't forget to take backup.
It's simple to get custom recovery for rooted users as they can directly backup, modify and flash recovery or boot images on the go with the help of root. But non-rooted users need to do some extra which will be explained later. Follow the below steps:
=>Download and setup AIK (Android Image Kitchen)
=>Grab your stock_recovery.img
For rooted usersInstall Flashify, Rashr, Partitions Backup or like apps (available on play store for free) and backup the stock recovery. If you are using Flashify to backup you have to rename the backed up image with .img extention
For non-rooted usersDownload your stock firmware which will be in .pac extension extract it using this guide and copy the recovery.img
=>Now download custom recovery (for downloads see 2nd post)
=>Port recovery
For PC version of AIK
• Extract the AIK on desktop in a folder (extracting inside other folder(s) is not recommended)
• Place stock_recovery.img (use the name recovery.img only I added stock to refer the image) in earlier extracted folder
• Now double click on 'unpacking.bat'
• Now you'll see two folders 'ramdisk (mostly executables)' and 'split-img (kernel to boot recovery) rename those folders like this 'ramdisk.s' and 'split_img.s' (renaming is used to avoid copying/moving needed files)
• Now delete the earlier pasted stock_recovery.img and paste custom_recovery.img (rename it to recovery.img)
• Unpack it just like stock_recovery
• Delete the split-img and rename the 'split_img.s' to split_img
• Open recovery.fstab from /ramdisk.s/etc (stock recovery's fstab) and /ramdisk/etc (custom recovery's fstab) using Notepad++ or with your favorite note editor. In case of TWRP recovery this file will be named as twrp.fstab if there is recovery. fstab you can ignore it.
• Edit the partition names and mount points in custom recovery with your stock recovery's fstab. But in most cases the mount points will be shown like this 'mmclbk0p17 for system partition' in that case you need to change custom recovery.fstab with the mount points of your device, to find out mount points of partitions install Diskinfo from play store and enable all options in it which will show complete information regarding each and every partition on your device
• At last double click on 'repackimg.bat' now you'll see 'image-new.img' which is ported custom_recovery.img for your device
• The final step is flashing the recovery. It's easy for rooted users simply use Flashify app to flash. For non-Root users you need to flash it over fastboot mode for this look at this thread.
For mobile version of AIK
You can also port the recovery on-the-go using AIK-Mobile unfortunately to use this needs your device must be rooted with BusyBox (Stephen (stericson) is recommended) installed.
It's a flashable zip but you can extract the zip and place the files manually. Follow below steps for setup:
• Extract the AIK-Mobile.zip
• Paste the AIK-Mobile folder under data/local of extracted zip to /data/local
• Paste files under /bin of extracted zip to /data/local/AIK-Mobile/bin
• Make sure all files including folders are having these permissions "-rwrx-xr-x-".
For placing files, changing permissions and executing scripts 'Explorer' by speed software is recommended.
For porting follow above steps (steps in PC version of AIK) the only difference here is .bat files of PC version will be as .sh in mobile version which are to be executed as root for unpacking and repackaging images.
Note:Follow the instructions properly, don't quote entire OP while asking for help. Due to some touch related drivers missing in kernel of recovery in some devices touch recovery won't work in that case please use Non-Touch recovery. In lollipop or later versions don't flash <3.x.x versions which may result in SD card mounting issues and even flashing errors. First test the recovery that you ported by flash a simple mode (I prefer AIK-Mobile since it doesn't modify the system partition hence there is not chance of bootloop. Also see whether wipe options works properly or not in some devices wiping (even cache) takes ~10m in that case goto settings check the option "use rm -rf instead of formatting".
Hit thanks button instead of posting thanks it'll boost me to create more threads like this.
Credits:
Advan S4P [Official] (fb group), SuDroid Tech (fb group), @@ki , @Jitheshwar (it's me), and some aliens from other universe.
Created: 27-09-2017
Last Updated: 27-09-2017
Custom recovery downloads
1) TWRP recovery images
2.7.0-0
2.8.5-0
2.8.5-0
3.0.0-0
3.0.2-0
3.0.2-0
3.0.2-0
3.1.1-0
2)Cyanogen recovery (for lollipop)
3)Cyanogen recovery (for kikat)
4)MIUI recovery
5)Ultra CWM
6)Temporary CWM (only for KitKat and older
7)Temporary Philz (only for KitKat and older)
Temporary recoveries provided here are not for porting. You can flash those zips directly from you stock recovery these recoveries will have basic functions like flashing ROMs, Wiping (in some devices it'll take too long to wipe so just use factory reset option of stock recovery and then flash this recovery finally the ROM. Back up option of recovery might not be fully functional. Scrolling is glitchy but it'll work when you press button. These are more for users who are unable get working recovery
Reserved for FAQ.
Do you know how to port boot to help twrp recovery mode boot up ? Please guide me.
Boot Secure & twrp
Jitheshwar said:
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I have fpt x50 , vn phone , which runs android 7.0 with sc7731c
Will this guide work ??
Jitheshwar said:
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Sir...
you wrote that delete only split_img.s.....
but not ramdisk.s.......
Is there any problem will arise when repacking with ramdisk.s with ramdisk and split_img of custom recovery?
HemanthJabalpuri said:
Sir...
you wrote that delete only split_img.s.....
but not ramdisk.s.......
Is there any problem will arise when repacking with ramdisk.s with ramdisk and split_img of custom recovery?
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Read again carefully you have to pack custom recoveries ramdisk with stock split_img and reversing the process will mess up the recovery and then you have to flash the stock recovery. So read the guide carefully step-by-step and follow the process exactly unless you know different working method.
unknown said:
I have fpt x50 , vn phone , which runs android 7.0 with sc7731c
Will this guide work ??
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Give it a try it may work. But none of the recoveries that are provided here will work for your device, you need to find Android 7.0 and later recoveries which will be compatible with your chipset model.
kaew158 said:
Do you know how to port boot to help twrp recovery mode boot up ? Please guide me.
Boot Secure & twrp
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TWRP has nothing to do with boot.img. If you are not able to boot to recovery try different key combination. Is you messed up recovery too then flash it via fastboot and then flash the stock Rom.
Jitheshwar said:
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Sir finally the process is to pack
⇛split_img of stock recovery ......
⇛ramdisk of custom recovery you listed by replacing recovery.fstab file
Some doubt are ... from where the recoveries are taken sir?
another one is can i port a custom recovery made for similar device to my device by using these steps?
Thanks for supporting spreadtrum devices....
HemanthJabalpuri said:
Sir finally the process is to pack
⇛ramdisk of recovery you listed by replacing recovery.fstab file
⇛spit_img of stock recovery right......
Some doubt are ... from where the recoveries are taken sir?
another one is can i port a custom recovery made for similar device to my device by using these steps?
Thanks for supporting spreadtrum devices....
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Kindly go through the entire post carefully, I believe I provided sufficient info that even a newbie can port.
Jitheshwar said:
Kindly go through the entire post carefully, I believe I provided sufficient info that even a newbie can port.
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Sir I read entire post...
But there is no line that states to delete ramdisk of stock recovery....
Check and add that line sir....
Also process of installing AIK for Mobile changed...
We directly install and use the AIK as all other apps on playstore
HemanthJabalpuri said:
Sir I read entire post...
But there is no line that states to delete ramdisk of stock recovery....
Check and add that line sir....
Also process of installing AIK for Mobile changed...
We directly install and use the AIK as all other apps on playstore
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I clearly stated all the steps in an easy and simple way. My kind request to you to read the post again. And one more thing if you want to use apk version use it I don't have any issues but don't ask me if anything goes wrong.
i ported twrp 3.2.1 to sc8830 sucessfully but touch is not working , can you help?
where can i find non-touch recovery
I'm using android 5.1
What is specification kernel architecture in this tutorial?. I have HH Advan S50 same with the name of chipset version.I still doubt fo following your tutorial.
denmasgie said:
What is specification kernel architecture in this tutorial?. I have HH Advan S50 same with the name of chipset version.I still doubt fo following your tutorial.
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This is just some copy&paste guide thath will not work on most bootloader locked spreadtrum OEM phones
Please fix the twrp links!!!
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This is just some copy&paste guide thath will not work on most bootloader locked spreadtrum OEM phones
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No custom recovery will work on bootloader locked devices...
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What is specification kernel architecture in this tutorial?. I have HH Advan S50 same with the name of chipset version.I still doubt fo following your tutorial.
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Kernel architecture is ARM.
THIS THERAD WILL NO LONGER BE UPDATED. TAKE A LOOK ON MY UNIFIED GUIDES/COLLECTION
CLEAN & DIRTY FLASH STOCK OR CUSTOM ROM
Note: These guides have mostly specific links for the S4 GT-I9505 Roms TWRP, Modems & Bootloaders but the steps are the same for all other S4 Models - You just need to find specific Roms,TWRP, Modems & Bootloaders for your device model. You can take a look at "Usefull Links" section below.
THIS IS A COMPLETE GUIDE FOR THE BEST CLEAN INSTALL OF A CUSTOM OR STOCK ROM FROM THE SCRATCH:
1*. Download a stock LOLLIPOP Rom from here or here (doesn't really matter which country you will choose, just be sure to download one of the latests firmwares-recommend is QK1 or PK2) and recommend is latest QK1Modem / QK1Bootloader or PK2Modem / PK2Bootloader. For the all others Modems/Bootloaders, you can find them here. Also Download a windows program Odin. Next, move all your personal data such pictures,music etc from your internal storage to your external sd card or to your pc.*
2*. If you are going to flash a Custom Rom, Download the Custom Rom you want (Recommened any JDC Roms of your preference), Pico or Nano Gapps (or Super Gapps if you have a custom gapps-confg file) be sure you have choosed Platform: ARM and the proper android version of the rom you are going to flash) [If the Rom you want to flash include Gapps, no need to download and flash any Gapps at all] and the latest Magisk for root. After you finished with downloads move your Custom Rom,Magisk,Gapps to one folder in ur external sdcard. *
3. Reboot to Download Mode(power button+vol.down+home button) and Flash TWRP 3.3.1-1 or JDC TWRP 3.3.1-0 via Odin. (You put the .tar file in AP)
4*. Reboot to TWRP Recovery (power button+vol.up+home button) go to Advanced-File Manager-external_sd and delete all folders on ur ext sd card (For example you should delete: Android, .android_secure, LOST.DIR, DCIM, etc) except your personal files/folders and the folder with your custom Rom/Magisk/Gapps you want to flash. *
5. Now still on TWRP select Wipe-Format Data and type yes-then go back and press-Advanced Wipe-Select Dalvik / ART Cache, System, Data, Internal Storage, Cache and then Swipe to Wipe.
6. Now Boot to Download Mode(power button+vol.down+home button) and Flash Stock LOLLIPOP Rom via Odin. (You put the file in AP section)
7*. When Stock Rom is Flashed go to Odin again,
Reboot your device to Download Mode, connect it to PC and put Modem(CP Section) Untick Auto Reboot in options, flash it and reboot your device to system by holding Power Button.
Then Reboot to Download Mode again, put the Bootloader(BL Section) and do the same steps as before.
Check what Modem and BL you have, if Modem and BL didn't changed do the same steps again.
If for some reason Odin fail to flash, try to change USB Port in your PC and don't move the cable during flash. Also if you have Odin and the files on an External hard drive, move Odin and all the files you want to flash to your C: drive.*
8. Now Reboot to Download Mode once again and Flash TWRP 3.3.1-1 or JDC TWRP 3.3.1-0 via Odin. (You put the .tar file in AP)
9. Reboot to TWRP(power button+vol.up+home button) and do the steps 4. and 5. Then flash your Custom Rom--->Magisk--->Pico or Nano Gapps (or Super Gapps if you have a custom gapps-confg file) (If Rom doesn't include).
10. Let the Rom boot and Install Magisk Manager manually if it's not preinstalled. Enjoy!
1*For Stock Rom to have your WiFi working you need to have the same version of Modem/BL as your Firmware. For example if you have PK2 Stock Rom then you need to have PK2 Modem/BL.
On Custom Roms doesn't matter. You can have any of the latest Modem/BL you want but recommend is QK1.
If you want to use KitKat Rom custom or Stock you should flash the proper KitKat Modem/Bootloader. It will not work if you have Lollipop.
2*Skip the step 2. if you are going to flash only Stock Rom.
4*Each app on your phone with the WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE permission may create files or folders in ur sdcard. Most of these folders have once been created by one of these apps and many of them may be deleted with a few exceptions (e.g. Android, .data, .android_secure, these contain important system or app data like a game's downloaded content):
.android_secure: apps installed and then moved to sdcard
Android: app data/cache
data: app data
.estrongs: ES file manager
LOST.DIR: sort of trash folder (collects recovered files after phone crashes)
DCIM: phone gallery's photos and previews
OTA-update: Over The Air update service
ppy_cross: an unknown third-party app's data.
So I recommend to delete them so you can put your phone/sdcard in a clean state and is guaranteed to be able to re-create these folders.
7*If you wanted only to flash stock Rom you done on step 7. If you have any problem with Force Close Apps etc go to Settings->Accounts->Backup and reset->Factory data reset.
***** You can follow the same steps for other variants too but you need to find and choose the proper Firmware-Rom/Modem-Bootloader/TWRP for your variant. *****
THIS IS A COMPLETE GUIDE FOR CLEAN INSTALL OF A CUSTOM ROM BUT NOT FROM THE SCRATCH:
1. Download the custom Rom you want (Recommened any JDC Roms of your preference), Magisk for root solution and Pico or Nano Gapps (or Super Gapps if you have a custom gapps-confg file)[If the Rom you want to flash include Gapps, no need to download and flash any Gapps at all], be sure you have choosed Platform: ARM and the proper android version of the rom you are going to flash. Then move all those files to one folder in ur sdcard.
2*.Reboot to Download Mode(power button+vol.down+home button) and Flash TWRP 3.3.1-1 or JDC TWRP 3.3.0-0 via Odin. (You put the .tar file in AP)*
3.Reboot to TWRP Recovery (power button+vol.up+home button), go to Advanced-File Manager-external_sd and delete all folders on ur ext sd card (For example you should delete: Android, .android_secure, LOST.DIR, DCIM, etc) except your personal files/folders and the folder with your custom Rom/Magisk/Gapps you want to flash.
4. Now still on TWRP select Wipe-Format Data and type yes-then go back and press-Advanced Wipe-Select Dalvik / ART Cache, System, Data, Internal Storage, Cache and then Swipe to Wipe.
5. Flash your Custom Rom--->Magisk--->Gapps.
6. Let the Rom boot and Install Magisk Manager manually if it's not preinstalled. Enjoy!
2*Skip the step 2 if you already have TWRP Recovery installed.
THIS IS A COMPLETE GUIDE FOR DIRTY INSTALL OVER YOUR CUSTOM ROM:
1. [Optional]Make a full nandroid backup., just in case something goes wrong. You can use TWRP to do that. (TWRP-->Backup-->Select everything)
2. Uninstall all Substratum overlays if you have any installed.
3. Remove previous root solution with Magisk Unistaller and optional UnSU to ensure all root remnants are gone. (TWRP-->Flash the unistaller.)
4. Reboot to TWRP and Wipe system, cache and art / dalvik.
5. Flash the Rom-->Magisk-->Gapps.
6. Reboot and Enjoy!
***** I've skipped some explanations, because if you are going to dirty flash, you already know for example how to boot to TWRP . *****
USEFUL LINKS (USB DRIVER, TWRP, ODIN, PIT FILES, ROOT-MAGISK, FIRMWARES, MODEMS AND BOOTLOADERS)
SAMSUNG USB DRIVER
If you have a problem while plug-in the device to your PC and PC can't recognize it, you may miss the Samsung USB DRIVER. To fix follow these steps:
1. Download SAMSUNG USB DRIVER.
2. Unzip it and install it to your PC.
3. Connect your device and done! Now should be ok.
TWRP
Download the TWRP version for your specific model of your device HERE.
Installation Process:
1. Without any custom recovery installed on your device: Download the .tar file of the version you choosed.
Reboot to Download Mode(power button+vol.down+home button) and Flash the TWRP version you choosed via Odin. (You put the .tar file in AP)
Done!
2. With TWRP already installed to your device (UPDATE to latest version): Download the .img file of the version you choosed.
Reboot to TWRP(power button+vol.up+home button) and press Install--->Install Image--->Navigate to .img file you downloaded before---->Flash.
Done!
ODIN
You can download ODIN HERE
PIT FILES
GT-I9505: You can find the link HERE. Flash it in Odin at PIT tab.
ROOT - MAGISK
You can root your device via MAGISK. Just download the .zip from HERE and flash it in TWRP.
SAMSUNG FIRMWARES
You can find all Samsung Firmwares HERE or HERE.
Just search for your device model.
MODEMS & BOOTLOADERS COLLECTION
GT-I9505:
Latest Modem QK1Modem
Latest Bootloader QK1Bootloader
You can find most of the Modems & Bootloaders HERE. Just search for your device model.
Steps:
1. Open Odin
2. Reboot your device to Download Mode, connect it to PC and put Modem(CP Section) Untick Auto Reboot in options, flash it and reboot your device to system by holding Power Button.
3.Then Reboot to Download Mode again, put the Bootloader(BL Section) and do the same steps as before.
4. Done! Check what Modem and BL you have, if Modem and BL didn't changed do the same steps again.
If for some reason Odin failed to flash, try to change USB Port in your PC and don't move the cable during flash. Also if you have Odin and the files on an External hard drive, move Odin and all the files you want to flash to your C: drive.
Some explanation:
- For Stock Rom to have your WiFi working you need to have the same version of Modem/BL as your Firmware. For example if you have QK1 Stock Rom then you need to have QK1 Modem/BL.
- On Custom Roms doesn't matter. You can have any of the latest Modem/BL you want but recommend is the latest QK1 for GT-I9505 or the latest for your variant.
Great Tutorial, thanks @Retrial!
I wanted to ask if you could add some additional hints, e.g. like you did in response to a question of @InTheY2K here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=78100797&postcount=2175
Then I realized, you've already done so. Thanks again!
But I've got some additional questions:
In step 4 you describe how to clean external sd. In step 5 you advise to clean internal storage. But if you wipe internal storage, all personal data (e.g. downloaded files, music etc) is lost. Wouldn't it be sufficient to delete the same folders as on external sd card and leave the personal folders?
In step 6 you flash an actual lollipop rom, in step 7 modem and bootloader. I thought an actual stock rom comes with modem and bootloader, so that a separate flash of modem and bootloader would not be neccessary. Am I wrong?
As this is a guide for clean flash, one could not expect to find information about a dirty flash . But I think, this is the best place to at least leave a hint to a place where this information can be found. I remember @Buff99 has one for his roms. @Buff99, @Retrial - wouldn't it be a good idea to add this information directly or as a link to this description?
Additional question: When reading the post with my beloved i9505 and XDA Labs I can't see the colour difference in the asterisks, they all look the same. Perhaps you can replace them with additional ones (meaning *, **, ***) or list your remarks with the corresponding number from your main list (meaning 1), 2) etc.)
pocketrule said:
In step 4 you describe how to clean external sd. In step 5 you advise to clean internal storage. But if you wipe internal storage, all personal data (e.g. downloaded files, music etc) is lost. Wouldn't it be sufficient to delete the same folders as on external sd card and leave the personal folders?
We are doing the best clean install from the scratch so the internal storage must be wiped. You should move all your personal data in your sdcard before you wipe. I will add it as clue to the guide.
In step 6 you flash an actual lollipop rom, in step 7 modem and bootloader. I thought an actual stock rom comes with modem and bootloader, so that a separate flash of modem and bootloader would not be neccessary. Am I wrong?
That's not exactly true. If you have an old modem/bootloader and u flash for example PK2 firmware, you will not have same Modem/BL as ur firmware and then ur WiFi etc will not work. Flashing Stock Rom doesn't change them. You need to separate flash them.
As this is a guide for clean flash, one could not expect to find information about a dirty flash . But I think, this is the best place to at least leave a hint to a place where this information can be found. I remember @Buff99 has one for his roms. @Buff99, @Retrial - wouldn't it be a good idea to add this information directly or as a link to this description?
Hmm yeah this guide is for clean flash, but probably I will say something for dirty flash too.
Additional question: When reading the post with my beloved i9505 and XDA Labs I can't see the colour difference in the asterisks, they all look the same. Perhaps you can replace them with additional ones (meaning *, **, ***) or list your remarks with the corresponding number from your main list (meaning 1), 2) etc.)
Maybe the xda app has some issues. I've added numbers near asterisks, I guess it can help. Thanks for feedback.
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Thanks mate, I've answered with green color under ur questions.
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Update:
Added recommendation for JDC Roms
Added JDC Roms Universe Link
Added JDC TWRP 3.3.0-0 Link
Updated Visual Color Titles for each guide
Updated some Links.
Updated some steps in the guide "clean install not from the scratch"
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Added note that other S4 Models can follow the same steps.
Added Usefull Links Section with quick guides.
Visual changes on Titles
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Added PIT Files section with links at "Usefull Links"
Minor general changes at steps.
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Change the recommended Modem/ Bootloader to the latest QK1.
Added links for recommended Modem/Bootloader for GT-I9505 (latest QK1 links) at "Usefull Links" section.
Added steps with explanation how to flash Modems/Bootloaders at "Usefull Links" section.
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Changed the steps of flashing Modem and Bootloader and added an additional tip.
Will this firmware work with T-Mobile Galaxy S4? (SGH-M919)?
varunkp said:
Will this firmware work with T-Mobile Galaxy S4? (SGH-M919)?
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No, FQA1 should be the latest for your variant.
However, all the steps in my guide are the same for all variants. You just need to find the latest Firmware/Modem/Bootloader/TWRP for your variant.
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No, FQA1 should be the latest for your variant.
However, all the steps in my guide are the same for all variants. You just need to find the latest Firmware/Modem/Bootloader/TWRP for your variant.
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Where can I find the latest FQA1 firmware other than SamMobile? The firmware from that website is only available for premium members.
EDIT: I couldn't find the FQA1 firmware in SamMobile. Where else can I find it?
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Where can I find the latest FQA1 firmware other than SamMobile? The firmware from that website is only available for premium members.
EDIT: I couldn't find the FQA1 firmware in SamMobile. Where else can I find it?
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Try from here.
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Try from here.
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Thanks. It's now downloading ?
Update:
Updated Firmware Links
Updated TWRP Links
Updated PIT File Link for GT-I9505
I am working to reform-rewrite from the scratch the guides these days. I will unified the guides with adding the latest "stuff", links for all variants, change some steps and more
EDIT: NEW UNIFIED THREAD HERE
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malybru
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HI!
I pulled some files rom my Vivax tpc-101 3G to try porting a custom ROM. Since that didn't work out I wanted to post the files here for someone that might need a stock rom, kernel, recovery, twrp... or wanted to try porting a ROM.
Files included in this folder:
- stock kernel
- magisk kernel
- stock recovery
- twrp port from a porting tool
- TWRP backup of system
NOTES:
- Touch is not working correctly on TWRP (flipped and inverted touch)
- System backup is rooted with magisk and contains some build.prop tweaks. Changed boot animation.
DOWNLOAD:
- Drive Link
PS:
Could anyone make a flashable zip out of the twrp bakup? I tried but I don't know how to create the updater-script and there is no ROM for this tablet that I could use as a flashable zip base.