Avoid Problems using SP Flash Tool - DO NOT FORMAT + Download!!! - Miscellaneous Android Development

The following happened to me, So... Just as a word of caution to guys who want to flash their Lenovo A7000 with SP Flash Tool. On the Download tab, in the drop-down menu, do not sellect the "Format All + Download" option. Use "Download Only" . With "Format All + Download" chances are that you will be wiping the NVRAM and as a consequence loose the IMEI numbers of the SIM slots, plus you will get an annoying nvram warning in the wifi settings dialogue. Perhaps the experts can add here what else will go wrong once the Nvram is wiped.
In case you have done this already and are now desperately looking for a solution, you can restore the Nvram from a previous nandroid backup. You need to restore your backup in recovery, provided you have one, and copy MTK Nvram Tool zip onto you sdcard. In recovery, install update from sdcard. It will open an Aroma installer with easy steps to backup the Nvram. You can find the zip file here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2594364. Now you need to reflash the new rom, or restore a backup of it, repeat the previous steps in recovery mode, except this time select Restore Nvram in the Aroma installer. Your IMEI numbers should be back in place now.
If you don't have a nandroid backup of the rom prior to flashing with the format + download option, I am sorry to be unable to provide any help here.

if pmt must be upgrade then select upgrade mode . when select this way. nvram temporary backing up and flash formatting. after download nvram backup restoring.

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Soft-bricked Z5 when trying to restore a TWRP backup

Hey there,
My brother was trying to install a custom ROM on his phone but it was having issues so he went to restore a TWRP backup of an AOSP ROM he had before. Unfortunately, it was a backup of every partition, including the Firmware partition. When it got to restoring Firmware, it formatted the existing firmware partition, but then immediately failed at restoring the old Firmware partition backup with the following showing in the recovery.log:
Code:
I:Extracting uncompressed tar
==> extracting: /firmware//image/ (mode 40550, directory)
tar_extract_file(): failed to set permissions on /firmware//image/ !!!
I:Unable to extract tar archive '/data/media/0/TWRP/BACKUPS/QV7013TG03/Firm/firmware.vfat.win'
Error during restore process.
extractTarFork() process ended with ERROR: 255
After this, any attempts to start the phone result in a bootloop. We can still get into recovery but every time we try to restore the TWRP backup it fails at firmware again. Any ideas on how to get the phone working?
EDIT: Fixed!
I fixed this a while ago but if I recall correctly, we ended up flashing the stock firmware files with Flashtool. Basically go to this thread follow the steps under Part 2 and Part 2.5, then once you've created the firmware, flash it using Flashtool --> Lightning Button --> Flashmode --> Choose the firmware you made --> Wipe Userdata (not sure if we did this or not, try without it, if it doesn't work then wipe userdata) -->Flash. That should fix it.
I have never managed to restore backup on this stupid phone. Always errors with making backup or restoring backup or not detecting storage or some other crap. Sick of it

[Samsung S8+] Unable to bypass FRP

I would like to install TWRP and after that Lineage OS on my Samsung S8+ (Exynos). So i tried flashing TWRP with Odin (Dream2lte version 3.3.1.0). But i ran into a FRP lock so i googled and try to solve this, but so far i am unable to.
I have the password to my Google account, so i removed the Google account from the phone and removed the phone from my Google account. After factory reset i am still getting an error FRP lock when flashing.
Shouldn't the FRP lock be gone after removing google account and doing a factory reset? I have tried a couple of YT Howto's but they don't seem to work.
How do i remove the FRP lock so that i am able to install TWRP and Lineage OS?
Like i said i know the password to my Google account and i 100% own the phone
(Bypass probably isn't the correct word, i am simply trying to turn it off )
Got exactly the same problem, hence like you, ended up here for help.
Well i fixed my problem (Disable USB debug and OEM unlock, couple of reboots and enabled them and it worked). But after that i broke my phone
I am stuck at the screen saying: An error has occurred while updating the device software. Use the Emergency recovery function in the Smart Switch PC software.
I know this is meant to scare me (is kinda working...), but i also know that Odin is still working. So as far as i know i have to flash the original firmware now to fix this. But i keep getting the error: Invalid magic string. When i try to also flash a BL file i get the error: ""Secure CHECK FAIL: (BOOTLOADER)" The option Re-Partition in Odin is switched OFF, as far as i know this is okee... right?
I have tried 3 different versions (Android 9/8/7):
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s8/firmware/SM-G950F/TNL/download/G950FXXU1AQC9/128974/
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s8/firmware/SM-G950F/TNL/download/G950FXXU4DSBA/259612/
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s8/firmware/SM-G950F/TNL/download/G950FXXS4CSA4/256485/
This zip files contain a BL/AP/CP/CSC file, i have tried them all at the same time in Odin as well as the AP and BL files seperate. (from one zip file, NOT different version files together of course)
I tried using Smart Switch 4.1 to do the emergency procedure using model nummer SM-G955F with my serial number but before it does anything it tells me this is not possible with an SM-G955F.
They all give me the same result.
Does anybody know how to fix this?
TheGeneral said:
Well i fixed my problem (Disable USB debug and OEM unlock, couple of reboots and enabled them and it worked). But after that i broke my phone
I am stuck at the screen saying: An error has occurred while updating the device software. Use the Emergency recovery function in the Smart Switch PC software.
I know this is meant to scare me (is kinda working...), but i also know that Odin is still working. So as far as i know i have to flash the original firmware now to fix this. But i keep getting the error: Invalid magic string. When i try to also flash a BL file i get the error: ""Secure CHECK FAIL: (BOOTLOADER)" The option Re-Partition in Odin is switched OFF, as far as i know this is okee... right?
I have tried 3 different versions (Android 9/8/7):
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s8/firmware/SM-G950F/TNL/download/G950FXXU1AQC9/128974/
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s8/firmware/SM-G950F/TNL/download/G950FXXU4DSBA/259612/
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s8/firmware/SM-G950F/TNL/download/G950FXXS4CSA4/256485/
This zip files contain a BL/AP/CP/CSC file, i have tried them all at the same time in Odin as well as the AP and BL files seperate. (from one zip file, NOT different version files together of course)
I tried using Smart Switch 4.1 to do the emergency procedure using model nummer SM-G955F with my serial number but before it does anything it tells me this is not possible with an SM-G955F.
They all give me the same result.
Does anybody know how to fix this?
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Secure check fail on bootloader is your flashing a older firmware than on the device. Look at the builds 5th from last digit. You need to flash that equal or greater than.
The error screen you see for emergency recovery is ok. It's like a modified version of download mode. Kind of. You can still flash Odin files from said screen. Ii see you've flashed a bit 1. And two bit 4 firmwares. So you must be on a 5 or greater. I don't know the exy bit number but like snapdragon is at or near 7 or 8. I can explain better if you need. But not an exynos expert
TheMadScientist said:
Secure check fail on bootloader is your flashing a older firmware than on the device. Look at the builds 5th from last digit. You need to flash that equal or greater than.
The error screen you see for emergency recovery is ok. It's like a modified version of download mode. Kind of. You can still flash Odin files from said screen. Ii see you've flashed a bit 1. And two bit 4 firmwares. So you must be on a 5 or greater. I don't know the exy bit number but like snapdragon is at or near 7 or 8. I can explain better if you need. But not an exynos expert
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Thanks for your reply! I am in the normal "Downloading...." screen is there anywhere i can check which number i am at?
But i have just tried this one: G950FXXS7DTA6_G950FOXM7DTA6_PHN and it is not working. But this is the newest one available on sammobile. Still the same bootloader error.
I have tried TWRP 3.3.1.0 and that worked, now i am in the TWRP menu but i don't have the LineageOS 17 + GoApps copied to the root. So i cannot install LineageOS now. What do i do now? My computer sees a SM-G955F but it is not showing any storage, if i can fix this i could copy the LineageOS files to the root...right?
TheGeneral said:
Thanks for your reply! I am in the normal "Downloading...." screen is there anywhere i can check which number i am at?
But i have just tried this one: G950FXXS7DTA6_G950FOXM7DTA6_PHN and it is not working. But this is the newest one available on sammobile. Still the same bootloader error.
I have tried TWRP 3.3.1.0 and that worked, now i am in the TWRP menu but i don't have the LineageOS 17 + GoApps copied to the root. So i cannot install LineageOS now. What do i do now? My computer sees a SM-G955F but it is not showing any storage, if i can fix this i could copy the LineageOS files to the root...right?
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1. If you are on an S8+ flashing firmware for the S8 will cause you issues. Download firmware for the S8+ only. ie: 955f not 950f.
2. If you can't get into the system but can get into download mode there should be a line saying
AP SWREV: B:? K:? S:?
The B:? Is your bootloader version number. You will need to flash the same or higher.
3. How did you install TWRP?
If you don't have an SD card to store files on then after the Format Data stage you can then copy files from pc to phones internal storage.
spawnlives said:
1. If you are on an S8+ flashing firmware for the S8 will cause you issues. Download firmware for the S8+ only. ie: 955f not 950f.
2. If you can't get into the system but can get into download mode there should be a line saying
AP SWREV: B:? K:? S:?
The B:? Is your bootloader version number. You will need to flash the same or higher.
3. How did you install TWTP?
If you don't have an SD card to store files on then after the Format Data stage you can then copy files from pc to phones internal storage.
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I am a bit embarrassed, it looks like i have been trying to flash the wrong ROMs last night 950 instead of 955, i am downloading the correct files now and wil try again. Sorry for this dumb mistake!
Just to be sure, i am trying to do this:
https://www.getdroidtips.com/lineage-os-17-samsung-galaxy-s8/
(I do know that this site says S8, but i picked the right files this time and thought the process would be the same)
But i first Flash TWRP with Odin, otherwise i cannot reach the TWRP recovery menu right?
But when i look bullet 5 (not number 5) it looks like i need to flash TWRP from within the TWRP menu. But that is not correct right?
I have placed these zip files on the phone:
lineage-17.1-20200211-UNOFFICIAL-dreamlte.zip
open_gapps-arm64-10.0-pico-20200303.zip
As a zip and unpacked, but when i am in the TWRP menu and i go to install, i cannot find the zip files. I placed them in the highest folder level possible. Why can't i find them now?
TheGeneral said:
I am a bit embarrassed, it looks like i have been trying to flash the wrong ROMs last night 950 instead of 955, i am downloading the correct files now and wil try again. Sorry for this dumb mistake!
Just to be sure, i am trying to do this:
https://www.getdroidtips.com/lineage-os-17-samsung-galaxy-s8/
(I do know that this site says S8, but i picked the right files this time and thought the process would be the same)
But i first Flash TWRP with Odin, otherwise i cannot reach the TWRP recovery menu right?
But when i look bullet 5 (not number 5) it looks like i need to flash TWRP from within the TWRP menu. But that is not correct right?
I have placed these zip files on the phone:
lineage-17.1-20200211-UNOFFICIAL-dreamlte.zip
open_gapps-arm64-10.0-pico-20200303.zip
As a zip and unpacked, but when i am in the TWRP menu and i go to install, i cannot find the zip files. I placed them in the highest folder level possible. Why can't i find them now?
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I don't use custom roms yet.
Try searching for you device S8+ for installation instructions. Had a quick look the firmware is for S8 only not S8+. Need dream2lit for S8+
Try in separate stages instead of all at once.
I would sort out your stock firmware first get it up and running.
Then install TWRP. Install for S8+ from
http://twrp.me/Devices/Samsung/
They are many guides for this
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...pment/recovery-twrp-galaxy-s8-exynos-t3595102
If you need rmm bypass zip
https://forum.xda-developers.com/sa...w-to/guide-root-install-twrp-samsung-t3747535
Get that up and running properly.
Then you can install custom roms,root etc.
In regards to transferring files to phone they need to be a zip file ( .zip ) or an image ( .img ) files to flash in TWRP.
Maybe select internal storage then from menu select sdcard folder check if file is there.
spawnlives said:
I don't use custom roms yet.
Try searching for you device S8+ for installation instructions. Had a quick look the firmware is for S8 only not S8+. Need dream2lit for S8+
Try in separate stages instead of all at once.
I would sort out your stock firmware first get it up and running.
Then install TWRP. Install for S8+ from
http://twrp.me/Devices/Samsung/
They are many guides for this
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...pment/recovery-twrp-galaxy-s8-exynos-t3595102
If you need rmm bypass zip
https://forum.xda-developers.com/sa...w-to/guide-root-install-twrp-samsung-t3747535
Get that up and running properly.
Then you can install custom roms,root etc.
In regards to transferring files to phone they need to be a zip file ( .zip ) or an image ( .img ) files to flash in TWRP.
Maybe select internal storage then from menu select sdcard folder check if file is there.
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I am using dream2lit.
I have the correct factory stock ROM (now), so i can always go back now. But i agree, my preparation wasn't good enough.
I will look at the links, but for now like i said my problem is that i cannot see my files in TWRP. But maybe that will be addressed in one of your links
With regards to your first link, i used the "Odin Method" so as far as i can tell i did this the right way(https://twrp.me/samsung/samsunggalaxys8plus.html):
Odin Install Method (No Root Required):
You will need to download and install Odin on your PC. Once you have Odin installed, download the proper .tar file for your device from the download link above. Power off your device. Turn on your device using the proper key combo to get into download mode and attach the device to your computer via a USB cable. Use the PDA tab or button to browse to and select the tar file that you downloaded and flash the device.
Note many devices will replace your custom recovery automatically during first boot. To prevent this, use Google to find the proper key combo to enter recovery. After typing fastboot reboot, hold the key combo and boot to TWRP. Once TWRP is booted, TWRP will patch the stock ROM to prevent the stock ROM from replacing TWRP. If you don't follow this step, you will have to repeat the install.
TheGeneral said:
I am using dream2lit.
I have the correct factory stock ROM (now), so i can always go back now. But i agree, my preparation wasn't good enough.
I will look at the links, but for now like i said my problem is that i cannot see my files in TWRP. But maybe that will be addressed in one of your links
With regards to your first link, i used the "Odin Method" so as far as i can tell i did this the right way(https://twrp.me/samsung/samsunggalaxys8plus.html):
Odin Install Method (No Root Required):
You will need to download and install Odin on your PC. Once you have Odin installed, download the proper .tar file for your device from the download link above. Power off your device. Turn on your device using the proper key combo to get into download mode and attach the device to your computer via a USB cable. Use the PDA tab or button to browse to and select the tar file that you downloaded and flash the device.
Note many devices will replace your custom recovery automatically during first boot. To prevent this, use Google to find the proper key combo to enter recovery. After typing fastboot reboot, hold the key combo and boot to TWRP. Once TWRP is booted, TWRP will patch the stock ROM to prevent the stock ROM from replacing TWRP. If you don't follow this step, you will have to repeat the install.
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Note: Samsung don't have fastboot commands. Have to use button configurations to enter recovery or download modes.
What stage are you at?
It will give me a better idea to be able to help more.
spawnlives said:
Note: Samsung don't have fastboot commands. Have to use button configurations to enter recovery or download modes.
What stage are you at?
It will give me a better idea to be able to help more.
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Well i installed Lineage OS 17.1 and Open Apps (lineage-17.1-20200211-UNOFFICIAL-dream2lte and open_gapps-arm64-10.0-pico-20200303) with an OTG plug and an USB stick. After installing i removed the USB Stick. But now i am having a new problem...
When the phone boots it asks: "To start Android, enter your password"
Which password is this? When i enter a password i often use it works but then:
"Decryption unsuccessful
The password you entered is correct, but unfortunately your data is corrupt. (Which is no problem)
To resume using your phone, you need to perform a factory reset. When you set up your phone after the reset, you'll have an opportunity to restore any data that was backed up to your Google account.
(Button) Erase ALL DATA"
Of course i erase the data. Look at the attachment to see what happens then.
I will not give up, will get Lineage OS on this phone, and after that on my Tablet S2 and maybe even on my primairy phone (S10+)
What should i do now? Many thanks for all the help so far, and for help finishing this proces
TheGeneral said:
Well i installed Lineage OS 17.1 and Open Apps (lineage-17.1-20200211-UNOFFICIAL-dream2lte and open_gapps-arm64-10.0-pico-20200303) with an OTG plug and an USB stick. After installing i removed the USB Stick. But now i am having a new problem...
When the phone boots it asks: "To start Android, enter your password"
Which password is this? When i enter a password i often use it works but then:
"Decryption unsuccessful
The password you entered is correct, but unfortunately your data is corrupt. (Which is no problem)
To resume using your phone, you need to perform a factory reset. When you set up your phone after the reset, you'll have an opportunity to restore any data that was backed up to your Google account.
(Button) Erase ALL DATA"
Of course i erase the data. Look at the attachment to see what happens then.
I will not give up, will get Lineage OS on this phone, and after that on my Tablet S2 and maybe even on my primairy phone (S10+)
What should i do now? Many thanks for all the help so far, and for help finishing this proces
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Mounting data errors in twrp generally ( but not always ) means your device is encrypted/re-encrypted when booting into system. Twrp has issues with encrypted devices.
What version twrp are you using?
Have you flashed the no-verity-opt-encypt zip in twrp. This zip file will prevent device from re-encrypting when booting phone back into the system ( after the Format Data stage / reboot back into twrp)
https://build.nethunter.com/android-tools/no-verity-opt-encrypt/
What is your process of installing twrp?
If you have any passwords etc. installed delete them until after setting up you phone.
spawnlives said:
Mounting data errors in twrp generally ( but not always ) means your device is encrypted/re-encrypted when booting into system. Twrp has issues with encrypted devices.
What version twrp are you using?
Have you flashed the no-verity-opt-encypt zip in twrp. This zip file will prevent device from re-encrypting when booting phone back into the system ( after the Format Data stage / reboot back into twrp)
https://build.nethunter.com/android-tools/no-verity-opt-encrypt/
What is your process of installing twrp?
If you have any passwords etc. installed delete them until after setting up you phone.
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I am using version twrp-3.3.1-1-dream2lte and no i have not flashed that no-verity-opt-encypt zip. I assume i should flash this one the same way flash the Lineage ROM right?
No passwords used on the phone.
My process:
i put the phone in download mode (POWER+BIXBY+VOL DOWN)
I use ODIN to flash twrp-3.3.1-1-dream2lte, and when the phone reboot i press POWER+BIXBY+VOL UP to enter TWRP menu,
Then i go to WIPE and Advanced Wipe and i select the data, system and davlik cache. Then swipe to wipe it.
Then i go to INSTALL and flash lineage-17.1-20200211-UNOFFICIAL-dream2lte and open_gapps-arm64-10.0-pico-20200303
TheGeneral said:
I am using version twrp-3.3.1-1-dream2lte and no i have not flashed that no-verity-opt-encypt zip. I assume i should flash this one the same way flash the Lineage ROM right?
No passwords used on the phone.
My process:
i put the phone in download mode (POWER+BIXBY+VOL DOWN)
I use ODIN to flash twrp-3.3.1-1-dream2lte, and when the phone reboot i press POWER+BIXBY+VOL UP to enter TWRP menu,
Then i go to WIPE and Advanced Wipe and i select the data, system and davlik cache. Then swipe to wipe it.
Then i go to INSTALL and flash lineage-17.1-20200211-UNOFFICIAL-dream2lte and open_gapps-arm64-10.0-pico-20200303
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To install TWRP
1. Flash twrp with odin - reboot straight into twrp
2. In wipe menu select Format Data ( bottom right )
Type yes to format
3. Reboot back into twrp ( use twrp menu )
4. Flash no-verity-opt zip and if needed rmm bypass zip ( using install button in twrp ).
5. Reboot back into twrp then reboot to system using twrp menu.
6. From system reboot back into twrp.
To check if device is un-encrypted use backup menu - check data storage size ( If reading 0mb then device is still encrypted ).
Note: If all ok I would do a complete twrp backup at this stage ( keep backup on a separate storage device ).
Then you can install custom Rom's as per the installation guide of that Rom.
spawnlives said:
To install TWRP
1. Flash twrp with odin - reboot straight into twrp
2. In wipe menu select Format Data ( bottom right )
Type yes to format
3. Reboot back into twrp ( use twrp menu )
4. Flash no-verity-opt zip and if needed rmm bypass zip ( using install button in twrp ).
5. Reboot back into twrp then reboot to system using twrp menu.
6. From system reboot back into twrp.
To check if device is un-encrypted use backup menu - check data storage size ( If reading 0mb then device is still encrypted ).
Note: If all ok I would do a complete twrp backup at this stage ( keep backup on a separate storage device ).
Then you can install custom Rom's as per the installation guide of that Rom.
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how do i make a complete TWRP backup? and what is rmm bypass and how do i know if it is neccessary to install this zip file?
TheGeneral said:
how do i make a complete TWRP backup? and what is rmm bypass and how do i know if it is neccessary to install this zip file?
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In twrp main menu
Select backup menu - select ( all ) partitions - select storage location ( bottom left of screen ) - then swipe to backup.
Note:
1. If backing up to internal storage copy/move backup to an external storage ie: PC, sd card.etc.
2. Since you want a custom rom backup of the EFS partition is important.
Rmm state can be found in download mode. It will have a line ( near the top ) saying RMM state. It will either say prenormal or normal /disappeared.
It won't hurt to flash it just in case.
See OP in the thread I sent before:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/sa...w-to/guide-root-install-twrp-samsung-t3747535
spawnlives said:
To install TWRP
1. Flash twrp with odin - reboot straight into twrp
2. In wipe menu select Format Data ( bottom right )
Type yes to format
3. Reboot back into twrp ( use twrp menu )
4. Flash no-verity-opt zip and if needed rmm bypass zip ( using install button in twrp ).
5. Reboot back into twrp then reboot to system using twrp menu.
6. From system reboot back into twrp.
To check if device is un-encrypted use backup menu - check data storage size ( If reading 0mb then device is still encrypted ).
Note: If all ok I would do a complete twrp backup at this stage ( keep backup on a separate storage device ).
Then you can install custom Rom's as per the installation guide of that Rom.
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I am really trying to do what you are saying...but when i try to "Format Data" (Step 2) it shows an error "Failed to mount '/preload' (Invalid argument). When i try to install no-verity-opt zip (step 4) at the end it shows the same error "Failed to mount '/preload' (Invalid argument). Which is probably because format data failed?
I am installing the zip from an USB stick with an USB-C to USB-A Converter. I don't think that could be the problem?
As Expected the "Data (excl. storage) is still showing 0MB.
TheGeneral said:
I am really trying to do what you are saying...but when i try to "Format Data" (Step 2) it shows an error "Failed to mount '/preload' (Invalid argument). When i try to install no-verity-opt zip (step 4) at the end it shows the same error "Failed to mount '/preload' (Invalid argument). Which is probably because format data failed?
I am installing the zip from an USB stick with an USB-C to USB-A Converter. I don't think that could be the problem?
As Expected the "Data (excl. storage) is still showing 0MB.
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Failed to mount preload seems to affect some users.
You could try after the format data and reboot back into twrp ( using twrp 3.3.1.1 ):
Select wipe menu
Select advanced wipe
Select Preload
Swipe to wipe
Reboot back into twrp
Then try flashing no-verity/rmm zips files - reboot back into twrp.
Normally, for me , after this stage If i still get 0mb I will reboot into the Android system and then back into twrp. Then check in backup menu storage. If ok then try to flash custom rom.
spawnlives said:
Failed to mount preload seems to affect some users.
You could try after the format data and reboot back into twrp ( using twrp 3.3.1.1 ):
Select wipe menu
Select advanced wipe
Select Preload
Swipe to wipe
Reboot back into twrp
Then try flashing no-verity/rmm zips files - reboot back into twrp.
Normally, for me , after this stage If i still get 0mb I will reboot into the Android system and then back into twrp. Then check in backup menu storage. If ok then try to flash custom rom.
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Yes Yes!! After doing the Preload i am able to flash no-verity/rmm zips file.
But Data is still showing 0MB.....
I thought why not give the lineage OS rom flashing another try. That worked, but now the phone seems to hang on a Lineage OS logo with a small circle moving around not straight line.
So i wiped everything again and flashed no-verity/rmm zip file, and will wait what for some advice and what do to next.
TheGeneral said:
Yes Yes!! After doing the Preload i am able to flash no-verity/rmm zips file.
But Data is still showing 0MB.....
I thought why not give the lineage OS rom flashing another try. That worked, but now the phone seems to hang on a Lineage OS logo with a small circle moving around not straight line.
So i wiped everything again and flashed no-verity/rmm zip file, and will wait what for some advice and what do to next.
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Have you tried to reboot into system through twrp ie: reboot menu - system. Let it start normally, reboot into twrp, then check storage size. ( This is after the flashing of the no-verity/rmm zip and rebooting back into twrp ).
As I said I' m not familiar with custom ROMs. I do know that some custom ROMs do take some time to boot up on installation.
But out of curiosity I have a spare S8 and will give it a go.

Easy steps for restoring original partition table?

To put it simple, I would need some guidance for restoring the very factory / unmodified partition layout for my Nexus 5 (32GB) model. It is not bricked. I can flash Android 10 ROMs with newest gapps and they all work. Earlier I installed crDroid: https://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/development/rom-crdroid-v5-4-t3931587
To make it work, I modified partitions beforehand: https://forum.xda-developers.com/go...ment/repartition-nexus-5-repartition-t3844395
But I decided to flash the original software on it. It can be successfully flashed, but it is in bootloop. I guess because of the non standard partition layout.
Thanks for the help.
@HUN_Gyuszi,
U can restore original partition table with the same script u used to modify them. Here are the steps:
1. Boot into UA TWRP
2. Flash the hh_clamor_repartition.zip from the thread you have mentioned
3. Open Terminal in TWRP (TWRP -> Advanced - Terminal)
4. Type stock and wait until your phone reboots.
5. Install original TWRP 3.3.1-0 from https://dl.twrp.me/hammerhead/ via fastboot
6. Boot into original TWRP
7. Wipe all partitions and format data
8. Reboot from TWRP to TWRP
9. Make a factory reset. The process described here https://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/general/tutorial-how-to-flash-factory-image-t2513701
I highly suggest u to make a backup of persist partition before doing these steps. You can read how to do it here https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=77661978&postcount=2
PS: After reverting back to original partition table all your data will be lost! So backup everything u need before reverting to stock partition table.
Much respect and thanks for the prompt reply, all worked.
z3DD3r said:
@HUN_Gyuszi,
U can restore original partition table with the same script u used to modify them. Here are the steps:
1. Boot into UA TWRP
2. Flash the hh_clamor_repartition.zip from the thread you have mentioned
3. Open Terminal in TWRP (TWRP -> Advanced - Terminal)
4. Type stock and wait until your phone reboots.
5. Install original TWRP 3.3.1-0 from https://dl.twrp.me/hammerhead/ via fastboot
6. Boot into original TWRP
7. Wipe all partitions and format data
8. Reboot from TWRP to TWRP
9. Make a factory reset. The process described here https://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/general/tutorial-how-to-flash-factory-image-t2513701
I highly suggest u to make a backup of persist partition before doing these steps. You can read how to do it here https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=77661978&postcount=2
PS: After reverting back to original partition table all your data will be lost! So backup everything u need before reverting to stock partition table.
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Mt6592 X101 need preload.bin/or full backup-solved

SOLVED​
Board ID: K1006P9 -MB-V1.1_33B5
Device : X101
AndroidVer: 5.1
MTKxCPU : MT6592
MTKxPRJ : K1001P95_20200713
First off this tablet is Chinese clone i think its from Alibaba
this is my first android project i flashed it, then rooted it then created a ClockWorkMod Twrp recovery img,
before this i backed it up, well i thought i did,
i used MTK DROID tool and Sp flash tools to backup
not knowing much i backed up these files you can see i didnt do a full backup (no preloader.bin, firmware.info or file.md5)
Spoiler: files i backed up
boot.img
ebr1
ebr2
expdb
recover.img
frp
logo.bin
MBR
misc
Mt6952_Android_scatter.txt
nvram.bin
pro_info
protect_f
protect_s
seccfg
secro.img
system.img
uboot.bin
i wanted to install LineageOS
but it twrp was having trouble and wouldn't mount /system dir so i googled and found a few guides.
Spoiler: Guide i followed
Reboot your device into TWRP again.
Navigate to Wipe > Advance Wipe > Data, and choose Repair or Change File System.
Press Repair File System to see if this fixes the issue. If not, continue.
Press Change File System, choose Ext2, and swipe to confirm.
Now switch back to Ext4 and swipe to confirm.
Go back to TWRP main menu, then the Mount menu, and check if your partitions can be mounted now
it worked it Mounted /system and i did what i need but when i rebooted it was stuck in bootloop, so i tried to to reflash boot.img/recovery.img to restart but nothing was working happening. so in a dumb moment i chose format+download option in SP Flash tools, and click it and i think it may may of deleted the preloader.bin :
so either its a Corrupted/Missing Preloader or when i did the stuff in twrp it screwed something like the Directories???
i have tried to find the rom/firmware but since it a china device its hard to find any info
so i would love someone that has this just laying around or what not, to if they could do a full backup i would love to unbrick it.
here is a guide how to full backup a mtk device
SOLVED Uploaded my Rom backup to ...​
{Mod edit: Link removed. needrom links are not accepted on XDA. Oswald Boelcke}
gahejo3158 said:
SOLVED​
Board ID: K1006P9 -MB-V1.1_33B5
Device : X101
AndroidVer: 5.1
MTKxCPU : MT6592
MTKxPRJ : K1001P95_20200713
First off this tablet is Chinese clone i think its from Alibaba
this is my first android project i flashed it, then rooted it then created a ClockWorkMod Twrp recovery img,
before this i backed it up, well i thought i did,
i used MTK DROID tool and Sp flash tools to backup
not knowing much i backed up these files you can see i didnt do a full backup (no preloader.bin, firmware.info or file.md5)
Spoiler: files i backed up
boot.img
ebr1
ebr2
expdb
recover.img
frp
logo.bin
MBR
misc
Mt6952_Android_scatter.txt
nvram.bin
pro_info
protect_f
protect_s
seccfg
secro.img
system.img
uboot.bin
i wanted to install LineageOS
but it twrp was having trouble and wouldn't mount /system dir so i googled and found a few guides.
Spoiler: Guide i followed
Reboot your device into TWRP again.
Navigate to Wipe > Advance Wipe > Data, and choose Repair or Change File System.
Press Repair File System to see if this fixes the issue. If not, continue.
Press Change File System, choose Ext2, and swipe to confirm.
Now switch back to Ext4 and swipe to confirm.
Go back to TWRP main menu, then the Mount menu, and check if your partitions can be mounted now
it worked it Mounted /system and i did what i need but when i rebooted it was stuck in bootloop, so i tried to to reflash boot.img/recovery.img to restart but nothing was working happening. so in a dumb moment i chose format+download option in SP Flash tools, and click it and i think it may may of deleted the preloader.bin :
so either its a Corrupted/Missing Preloader or when i did the stuff in twrp it screwed something like the Directories???
i have tried to find the rom/firmware but since it a china device its hard to find any info
so i would love someone that has this just laying around or what not, to if they could do a full backup i would love to unbrick it.
here is a guide how to full backup a mtk device
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uboot.bin not included in zip file......and my tab is dead......screen black.....rest ok....conect to pc ok...x101 in splorer....but black screen..... I need uboot.bin
Hello gahejo3158:
Could you please upload the firmware? I need it, thanks in advanced. Regards!

a51 recover data

Hello.
I have a problem: after downgrading my device from Magisk 24.1 back to Magisk 23 I can't unlock my device.
I can only see my wallpaper, but it doesn't respond to touch actions and may reboot.
When I reflash patched boot magisk file it is all the same thing.
Reflashing original boot makes only bootloop or message that data is incompatible.
It is Android 10, AP data file: 'AP_A515FXXU3BTF4_CL18770262_QB31913704_REV00_user_low_ship_meta_OS10'
The question is: how can I pull my /data and /sdcard from my phone?
The recovery is stock version, I've tried to flash TWRP, but TWRP sees only gibberish encrypted file names.
I made a copy of /data/unencrypted folder seems to be containing decryption keys. and entire sda32 containing data partition.
Please help me with ways to restore the system without data wipe or ways how to backup data before reinstalling firmware.
You could try to recover you data with Samsung Smart Switch, when IT doesn't work, there is a way top recover Data from a Phone with ADB tools and a PC.

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