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[Q] Help with update to jb.

I need help to update my phone, I bought this phone from a friend, the phone now has unlocked bootloader. CM10 installed, what steps should I take to upgrade to jb? - also has twrp recovery installed.
Thank you in advance.
--I have the RSD Lite v6.1.4 installed and motorola drivers too, and the file asanti_c_sprint-user-4.1.2-9.8.2Q-122_XT897_FFW-5-6-release-keys-cid9.xml , Downloade. just need help about what to do now!

I am in the same boat. Long time windows mobile user, and jumped ship when the photon Q came along.
Looking for an step by step idiots guide to backing up what I have and how to flash the new.
Would be willing to send a guy a few paypal bucks for your time to write it up.

RSD LIte is a minimal UI, windows app, not much to think about. Plus, this topic has been discussed and explained all over the web (that includes xda forums)
1) boot device to bootloader (power + camera - then select fastboot/bootloader - additional info on how to select is written on bootloader screen)
2) verifiy your device is recognized in fastboot mode
3) select file to flash
4) press start button
5) wait 'till device boots to android
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHaEHjSzvQQ (different device, same procedure)
That simple (if you can get pc/rsd to recognize the device )

mrvek said:
RSD LIte is a minimal UI, windows app, not much to think about. Plus, this topic has been discussed and explained all over the web (that includes xda forums)
1) boot device to bootloader (power + camera - then select fastboot/bootloader - additional info on how to select is written on bootloader screen)
2) verifiy your device is recognized in fastboot mode
3) select file to flash
4) press start button
5) wait 'till device boots to android
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHaEHjSzvQQ (different device, same procedure)
That simple (if you can get pc/rsd to recognize the device )
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i follow all the steps but i get stuck on, flashing NON-HLOS.bin" partition="modem, It fails right there. any ideas ? thanks
* I need to remove any other line? I have removed the 2 lines required.
never mind!
VICTORY running rooted jelly bean with TWRP recovery!
I think now I learned about motorola phones It is very easy but takes a while, when you know nothing lol. I've always been on the HTC phones.
( SOLVED )

NEXUS ROOT TOOLKIT V1.6.3 - Flash Stock + Unroot

My question is regarding flash stock + unroot using the Nexus Root Toolkit v 1.6.3
I have already unlocked and rooted my phone using the tool.
I am now trying to flash stock + unroot using the Nexus Root Toolkit.
I downloaded the build from Google's Factory Image Download page.
I get passed Which Factory Image? by clicking Other/Browse
Choice: I downloaded a factory image myself that I would like to use instead.
Choose a google facotry image: mysidspr-ga02-factory.tar
Analyzing factory image; please be patient
Hascheck Verification
Enter the md5 has given for: mysidspr-ga02-factory.tar
I enter: c93156606b39a6b61d371ef935a6a6ba from googles website.
Message pops up: Your file is good to extract and flash! Press OK to continue.
Please be patient...Checking ADB Status
Device Connected Rebooting your device into bootloader mode
Chekcing Fastboot Status
Device Connected
Checking Fastboot Status
Device Connected
CMD window opens
Booting up your freshly flashed stock device
Wait for your device to finish booting up...
- It will appear to be boot looping; just wait...
-It could take 5-10 minutes; please be patient...
When its finally booted back up, please remember to re-enable USB debugging if you plan on using the toolkit to perform other operations
Press any key to exit...
My phone remains on the Bootloader screen with the robot laying down with its hatch open.
Bootloader is on Start
below robot:
FASTBOOT MODE
PRODUCT NAME - tuna
VARIANT - toro 32GB
HW VERSION - 14
BOOTLOADER VERSION - PRIMELC03
BASEBAND VERSION - L700, FC12 COMA - L700, FC12
CARRIER INFOR - NONE
SERIAL NUMBER - 0A3C2C620401C009
SIGNING - production
LOCK STATE - UNLOCKED.
I have gone through this over and over and have waited anywhere from 15 minutes to 3 hours. Nothing else occurs.
So I click Press any key to exit from the command window and restart my phone and it is still on Android 4.1.1
Any suggestions/help would be greatly appreciated.

Hi, I noticed that if you choose the option where you have already downloaded the image (from google) it wont work. You have to select the option where the program downloads the image from that site goo.xxx.
Google's stock image is .tar and the image downloaded from the other site is .tgz ( supposedly the same thing, but the toolkit would only extract the second) To be honest, I would have rather use the image downloaded from google's...

Doesn't work for me too..
tessorodesoto said:
Hi, I noticed that if you choose the option where you have already downloaded the image (from google) it wont work. You have to select the option where the program downloads the image from that site goo.xxx.
Google's stock image is .tar and the image downloaded from the other site is .tgz ( supposedly the same thing, but the toolkit would only extract the second) To be honest, I would have rather use the image downloaded from google's...
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I tried to do both ways but it doesn't work for me either..
I have Galaxy Nexus with Android 4.2.1. I have managed to unlock and root my phone easily using Nexus Root Toolkit 1.7.1. However when it comes to flash rom+unroot process, it is not working.. I tried to flash Android 4.2.2 and Android 4.3 by choosing both options but the process always stopped in the beginnig of CMD prompt window..

same problem
I rooted my newly aquaried nex which was a fully stock 4.1 in anticipation of flashing to boost and custom roms and all that fun stuff. NOW I cant flash I CANT change os. I CANT FACTORY RESTORE I CANT DO CRAP I HAVE A FREAKING PAPER WEIGHTT because I don't want sprint and there is no way ill put this back on ebay and give the head ache to someone else. HAS ANYONE FIGURED ANYTHING OUT YET? I can really use a hand. Ive spent over 15 hours researching downloading flashing fast booting etc. and I've gotten nowhere ANY HELP would be GREATLY APPRECIATED.

[Q] HUAWEI G6 -L22 (Root, roms, bugs....) general thread

Don't know if this is a good place to post but after days of searching various threads and forums
I decided to make a general HUAWEI G6 thread to help myself and others!
So a friend gave me this phone and I know very little about its history, only that it was rooted.
Also on the battery it says sample, not sure if that changes anything. It's all functional.
Bugs that I have found:
1) Screen doesn't always wake after pressing power button, but the keys do. Installed gravity app, same problem, so it's not the button.
2) Wifi keeps connecting and disconnecting.
3)Major battery drain (maybe after I rooted again and turned on mobile data) lasts about 6hours even when idle.
So I wanted to flash a new rom.
First I rooted the phone with RootGenius and it gave me a message prior to rooting that the phone is rooted. Since I couldn't use some
apps that required root I did a Quick root and gained root and King User was installed.
Second, tried to find L-22 firmware. I found only G6 L-11 and G6 L-33, so I wonder are they compatible?
Third, tried to flash CWM recovery but when rebooting into recovery I always get stock android recovery.
And, when looking in Rom manager, under Recovery Setup, under Recovery Already Installed I get CWM Recovery and
Team Win Recovery Project (TWRP). This one baffles me.
Fourth, do I have to unlock my bootloader and how? (do I need a code or is there a faster way?)
I tried installing L11 firmware downloaded from Huawei support by enetering stock recovery but the instalation
aborted and I got a message: update packages ext name error.
And this that I noticed:
Power button + up - enter recovery
Power button + down - bootloader (but my phone always gets stuck on the logo and I have to wait for the battery do die)
So I hope that somebody will be able to help and make this thread useful for others.
How to flash, unlock, which rom is compatible and so on...
I see lots of small threads regarding this phone but none of them are helpful.
This is a great phone and I would love to be able to use it.

So I guess I'll take this in little steps.
Can somebody tell me if this is normal? (attachment included)
I charged my phone all night, went to work, listened to about 45 min
of music, used about 10 minutes of reddit is fun app, got an occasional
text or call.
Mind you that I have uninstalled all bloatware, stock apps that I don't use,
most of google services, run a black background, use only 3g (had to install Xposed
and Intelli3g to achieve that). There were approx 150 apps, now maybe 60 that came with
the system. I think that I disabled almost everything I could in order to preserve the battery.
Is it maybe that the battery is weak? Phone was used before and I don't know to what extent,
but I somehow doubt that it could be used so much to wear it this much. Since it is rather new
on the market.
I would be ever so grateful if anyone could put their 2 cents, this is my first better phone and I would
hate to have to give up on it.

CityofSyria said:
Don't know if this is a good place to post but after days of searching various threads and forums
I decided to make a general HUAWEI G6 thread to help myself and others!
So a friend gave me this phone and I know very little about its history, only that it was rooted.
Also on the battery it says sample, not sure if that changes anything. It's all functional.
Bugs that I have found:
1) Screen doesn't always wake after pressing power button, but the keys do. Installed gravity app, same problem, so it's not the button.
2) Wifi keeps connecting and disconnecting.
3)Major battery drain (maybe after I rooted again and turned on mobile data) lasts about 6hours even when idle.
So I wanted to flash a new rom.
First I rooted the phone with RootGenius and it gave me a message prior to rooting that the phone is rooted. Since I couldn't use some
apps that required root I did a Quick root and gained root and King User was installed.
Second, tried to find L-22 firmware. I found only G6 L-11 and G6 L-33, so I wonder are they compatible?
Third, tried to flash CWM recovery but when rebooting into recovery I always get stock android recovery.
And, when looking in Rom manager, under Recovery Setup, under Recovery Already Installed I get CWM Recovery and
Team Win Recovery Project (TWRP). This one baffles me.
Fourth, do I have to unlock my bootloader and how? (do I need a code or is there a faster way?)
I tried installing L11 firmware downloaded from Huawei support by enetering stock recovery but the instalation
aborted and I got a message: update packages ext name error.
And this that I noticed:
Power button + up - enter recovery
Power button + down - bootloader (but my phone always gets stuck on the logo and I have to wait for the battery do die)
So I hope that somebody will be able to help and make this thread useful for others.
How to flash, unlock, which rom is compatible and so on...
I see lots of small threads regarding this phone but none of them are helpful.
This is a great phone and I would love to be able to use it.
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Hello !
When your device enter in bootloader mode , is the same like " phone always gets stuck on the logo " - so right now your device is in bootloader mode !
You can acces device only with fastboot commands and NOT with adb commands !
You can put your device in bootloader mode : manually ( by pressing combo key ) or by this command : adb reboot bootloader
You can reboot device from bootloader mode : manually ( press & keep power button more than 15 sec. ) or by this command : sudo fastboot reboot ( for linux ) or fastboot reboot ( Win ) !
It seems that your device still have an locked bootloader because you are not able to reboot your device in CWM/TWRP mode , after you already installed one of them !
Flash custom recovery : sudo fastboot flash recovery twrp-recovery.img
Reboot device : sudo fastboot reboot
Reboot your device in TWRP recovery : adb reboot recovery
Now if your device boot into stock recovery, it seems that you have a device with a locked bootloader .
To unlock your device bootloader you should search on Huawei support if your device is able to be unlocked .
Best regards !

Thanks for replying! I'll try and follow what you said.
Thank you!

Problem with rooted phone
Hi,
I rooted my Huawei G6-L22 using KingoRoot. I'm able to access as su from ADB.
I succeed to mount /system but any file that I put here, gets removed after phone reboot.
I tried to do unroot with KingoRoot but it didn't work.
Android Version: 4.3
Build Number: G6-L22V100R001C649B138
Is there any explanation to this problem?
Thank you.

How to root Epson Moverio BT-300 security update 5.0

I have found an easier to follow way to root the version 5.0 security update, it follows basic logic for rooting with twrp and magisk after the bootloader is unlocked with the boot.img I patched based off of the most recent security update with the help of @tarkus1000
Reboot to the fastboot interface "adb reboot bootloader" or see my youtube video for the keystroke on the unit itself (useful if you break somthing, it happens)
flash the patched boot.img **see link bellow** now you must reboot to system and select the option in settings "allow oem unlocking"
reboot to fastboot using whichever method suits you, just remember this is an old boot-loader so be patient with it as always
1) enter the command "fastboot oem unlock" sometimes it reboots and you know you have success sometimes it says failed... but it is usually unlocked (The more I study this the more I think its a problem with the android 5.1 dalvik heap its interpreter sometimes skips lines of code)
reboot from the fastboot state is required for unlocking so you have to enter the command "fastboot reboot" even if you get the failed command then wait for about 30 seconds for the device to respond if it does not respond reboot using the power button
2) check for the orange state of the bootloader enter command "fastboot getvar all" if you have orange continue to flash the hacked recovery
3)if boot state is green flash the new boot.img again and repeat step 1, remember to be patient and use commands like "fastboot devices"..ect we are working with android lollipop after all
The bootloader is unlocked and you can flash twrp with "fastboot flash recovery (drag and drop .img here)"
Now we enter the hacky recovery by either going to system and "adb reboot recovery" or with fastboot via "fastboot boot (drag and drop .img here)"
Its a little difficult to have the recovery recognize your mouse I had luck with the logitech M100 doing this;
after you hear the device disconnect from your computer (chirp or whatever) plug in the mouse so the device boots up getting input from the mouse
Twrp will tell you it needs a password (will never be able to decrypt your partition no matter what you tell it ) hit cancel and navigate to the backup tile make a backup and include the recovery.img in your nandroid backup
now to root
flash dissable dm-verity/force encrypt (find on xda)
flash magisk (find on xda)
reboot to system. you may have to download magisk manager app to detect magisk and finish the installation
When you have success remember to reboot back to recovery and make a backup before you make any changes to the system or were gonna have to work something out
how to boot into fastboot manually https://youtu.be/766TR5hFEqs
patched v5.0 boot.img [url]https://drive.google.com/open?id=1KDpLxhYBa2Nto9dTaHFOqEKCfs6B1RjV[/URL]
check out the hacked recovery image (you must use mouse) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fcLoHw0CTAs7qIYZi2xoaAgImVREHz8O/view?usp=sharing

awesome!

alecthenice said:
@amg314 pointed out to me that the most direct way to do this is through adb since any failure could be catastrophic... In the past we used a recovery that almost worked for Moverio Bt300s, I will link it bellow for academic purposes; anyways (fastboot under some situations requires something special...I really wanna know, I think I got it once by holding power and volume down as it booted and plugged into the computer, can't be replicated so idk what happened)
So start tutorial here
"adb devices"
"adb reboot-bootloader"
"fastboot devices"
"fastboot OEM unlock"
......
"fastboot reboot"
.......
"adb reboot-bootloader"
"fastboot devices"
"fastboot format user data" (all user data lost)
"Fastboot update /path_to_zip/DM-verity_force..." Drag and drop "payload" into cmd after space in update
"Fastboot update /path_to_magisk (same deal)
" fastboot reboot"
Like magic your rooted. Sometimes you have to download magisk manager from the aurora store in order to use all the features.
For this install you need a working adb environment
the latest Intel drivers
dm-verity dissable.zip
Magisk.zip
I believe this to be the cleanest safest way to achieve root (no zombie recovery.img) even though that recovery may be fine I'm cautious to use it more than I did. Anyways. I recommended this. I'll also advise on installing a google ecosystem without twrp if y'all would like. It would be great to grow this device's community
Now that we are rooted though we can combine our boot.img and stick recovery and make a twrp...I'll probably set that aside for another day since I don't have an immediate need for it (unless some genius makes a ROM)
check out the hacked recovery image (you must use mouse) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fcLoHw0CTAs7qIYZi2xoaAgImVREHz8O/view?usp=sharing
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Alec!!! You are a GOD in my eyes. I'll give this a go this weekend and report back.

chuck1026 said:
Alec!!! You are a GOD in my eyes. I'll give this a go this weekend and report back.
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Not to shoot my own post in the foot here but we can install virtual xposed installer and then microg through an included module all without touching our computers. Have fun though guys hahaha I love finding work a-rounds.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/virtualxposed-xposed-root-unlock-t3760313/page39
^^^^This is pretty much cutting edge android software development so use this as a way to create the right environment on an app by app basis (no root or unlocked boot loader required) kids have been using this to cheat on mobile android games since they dont know how to root. this works for us because we want gapps and there is no hardware command for fastboot mode. be advised my root method still works if you are not intimidated by Epsons' annoying attempt to keep their hardware stock also if you mess up I was informed you are still covered under warranty for "damaged operating system" as if they know its buggy and annoying to work on

google services independent google.map.apk
Use this apk for an easy way to use google maps without google services (less background precessing=more flying) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GqTrR27gpYXeRl-XtHPbojIwbg89X-9i/view?usp=drivesdk
(No root required)

bricked, thinking about warranty
So I downloaded the nanodroid MicroG installer from the magisk manager (I flashed gapps and google wouldn't whitelist the device ID so I went to microG) and it caused my device to boot loop. It seems my adb key was changed in my device as a result of the install. I don't think this device is worth having root access anymore since i only wanted google services. I do have a usable twrp but the device won't boot to it by default upon boot loop recognition. If I could find a way to tell the device to boot to twrp upon issues (some phones automatically go to recovery upon this situation) I could continue to find ways to make the device more useful. At this point the device responds to adb as (embt3c offline) thoes tricky guys locked me out of fastboot too. Upon boot loop it seems you can get to fastboot only once by repeating the same button inputs you would to get into recovery in the powered off state. Please offer any ideas you may have. Perhaps there is a way we can model the android environment the bt300s operate under with the SDK in order to test our mods? I want to continue but the lack of a button combination to get to recovery just kills me. I hope an engineer of some sort will offer me some guidance on how to proceed. I have seen references of a test plug in order to supply the correct voltage to the chip to trigger fastboot mode but at this point we might as well be hacking with JTAG? I have a small research budget... A spare unit may help development quite a bit. I believe I will use my warranty on this unit so i can continue to enjoy my drone but this is where I stand with this unit. I look forward to insight from the community.

transitioning from script kiddie to developer
So I decided I'm going to learn how to build what we need on this device.
We need
-more test pin info for the hardware fastboot mode (I can build but I'm not good with theory I need help here)
-I'm working on building a virtual moverio bt300. Some guides would be useful. I'm using the android development studio so I can test modules before I brick my device. These babies are too cool for my to resist really. I also downloaded droid explorer in hopes of manually uninstalling the magisk module that bricked my all time favorite waste of time.
-update exactly 24hrs from last time I was able to get into fastboot I was able to get in by holding power and volume down for 10 seconds. I was not able to replicate. Will try again in 24hrs. The device responded to my commands but did not carry them out

recovery mode
We need to find out how to manually put the device into recovery mode. I'm really frustrated this high end "developer" device is so hard to work on. Does anyone know how to do this with code? Idk where to even start my research

Fastboot mode and recovery fix
Hold volume down and power
When green light comes on click volume down while holding power and hold
After first vibration click volume down
Fastboot mode
Repair

My moverio Firmware (FULL ROM) v4.0
Here is a copy of the firmware I am running on my device right now https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xZx6xuubQ-P58LL_-vcuCjPkx-hPTk_v/view?usp=sharing
This is the stock recovery
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uOofDprPNw4Dqy-euyQwpW3A0LWEZLpy/view?usp=sharing
Stock system
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f3Xcr4gdKAkG_kiARB3NmEYyjPi41pxA/view?usp=sharing
Twrp prototype (use a mouse that supports linux)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fcLoHw0CTAs7qIYZi2xoaAgImVREHz8O/view?usp=sharing

alecthenice said:
Here is a copy of the firmware I am running on my device right now https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xZx6xuubQ-P58LL_-vcuCjPkx-hPTk_v/view?usp=sharing
This is the stock recovery
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uOofDprPNw4Dqy-euyQwpW3A0LWEZLpy/view?usp=sharing
Stock system
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f3Xcr4gdKAkG_kiARB3NmEYyjPi41pxA/view?usp=sharing
Twrp prototype (use a mouse that supports linux)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fcLoHw0CTAs7qIYZi2xoaAgImVREHz8O/view?usp=sharing
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Alec, I have to commend you on what you have accomplished with the Bt-300's. Kudos Sir! Keep up the excellent work. :good: We have posted this thread in our facebook group so that all can benefit. If you haven't checked us out, please feel free. You probably have rock star status by now. lol. https://www.facebook.com/groups/269299563510341/
Thanks and Happy New Year!

dvegaman said:
Alec, I have to commend you on what you have accomplished with the Bt-300's. Kudos Sir! Keep up the excellent work. :good: We have posted this thread in our facebook group so that all can benefit. If you haven't checked us out, please feel free. You probably have rock star status by now. lol. https://www.facebook.com/groups/269299563510341/
Thanks and Happy New Year!
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Thank you for the accolades I am flattered! As for development progress I am trying to figure out what google maps APIs are called upon in the "NLD DJI go 4.22" app developed by the No Limits Drones group. I need this information to know how to patch the system apks and apply the correct form of microG package (basically for google apps and related). On the topic of facebook I have yet to create one but am evaluating cost/benifit on an ongoing basis and will join your community if i do ever make one! I look forward to colaborating on the bt300s now that another creative avenue is unlocked with root access to this cool gadget. Happy new year!

Awesome work!
But I need help, because I am stuck.
I tried different ways with the on and down buttons, but it seems I am doing something wrong.
Everytime the Bt300 boots up normally.
I tried the adb reboot-bootloader, it restarts immediately, but then it`s getting stuck in a
Moverio Boot screen, with the note below "Is now under process"....!?!?! and nothing happens anymore, even after 5minutes it is stuck.
Also it isn`t shown in fastboot devices, just nothing there.
So it seems I can`t get into fastboot by adb command nor manually with the buttons.
ADB Debugging and untrusted sources are enabled, not my first device I try to root, did this on a couple of phones already and are familiar with the process.
But fastboot and the Moverio BT-300 seem to be special.
I tried it now more then 10 times and any hint or advise is greatly appreciated.
My Moverio has the 1.5.0 Firmware installed.

guili2 said:
Awesome work!
But I need help, because I am stuck.
I tried different ways with the on and down buttons, but it seems I am doing something wrong.
Everytime the Bt300 boots up normally.
I tried the adb reboot-bootloader, it restarts immediately, but then it`s getting stuck in a
Moverio Boot screen, with the note below "Is now under process"....!?!?! and nothing happens anymore, even after 5minutes it is stuck.
Also it isn`t shown in fastboot devices, just nothing there.
So it seems I can`t get into fastboot by adb command nor manually with the buttons.
ADB Debugging and untrusted sources are enabled, not my first device I try to root, did this on a couple of phones already and are familiar with the process.
But fastboot and the Moverio BT-300 seem to be special.
I tried it now more then 10 times and any hint or advise is greatly appreciated.
My Moverio has the 1.5.0 Firmware installed.
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That "moverio is now under processes" screen is your fast boot interface. You should be able to adb pull any .img you need after you pull the boot.img, patch with magisk manager and flash patched_boot.img. Remember the twrp recovery image requires a linux compatable mouse. (You can get "adb su" with twrp recovery if needed) Lemme know if you have any other questions, epson didnt do the cleanest job of with their android implementation most likely for proprietary purposes, we expect better from the parent company Seiko. Have fun.

Yes thanks!
Figured this out in the same second.
I was under the impression that the intel usb/adb driver was already installed, but it wasn`t...
So now I can see it with fastboot devices
Got now the "too many links" message but I follow the guide, this was already explained.
Thanks!
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Ah now, I need your help/advise.
I need this android-help.text file, which need to be included into the DM-verity_force.zip

guili2 said:
Yes thanks!
Figured this out in the same second.
I was under the impression that the intel usb/adb driver was already installed, but it wasn`t...
So now I can see it with fastboot devices
Got now the "too many links" message but I follow the guide, this was already explained.
Thanks!
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Ah now, I need your help/advise.
I need this android-help.text file, which need to be included into the DM-verity_force.zip
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Set the path according to this https://stackoverflow.com/questions/5846197/error-could-not-load-android-info-txt
Dont have android-info.txt? Ill track it down for you within the day. I got it from the original bt300 thread somewhere.
Flashing zips through Bt300 hacked recovery has been tested and is the easiest way to accomplish customization at this point. Please use caution to chose the hacked recovery rather than 4.0 stock. Check your work with "fastboot getvar all" as always.
-cheers

An update on how to manually boot to fastboot "incase you have issues"
Hold power and volume down button while device is powered off
You will feel a vibration and see the epson logo. In this same moment release volume down
Quickly press volume down again (hold power the whole time) and you will be brought to the "moverio is now under processes screen"
Here you will be able to flash/boot to the prototype recovery to rescue yourself.
****prototype is safe you just have to use mouse*****
It is possible to root this device classically with twrp and magisk as a flashable zip. Remember the order is DM-verity dissable, then Magisk.
prototype TWRP cannot decrypt the userdata partition so make sure you act accordingly

alecthenice said:
@amg314 pointed out to me that the most direct way to do this is through adb since any failure could be catastrophic... In the past we used a recovery that almost worked for Moverio Bt300s, I will link it bellow for academic purposes; anyways (fastboot under some situations requires something special...I really wanna know, I think I got it once by holding power and volume down as it booted and plugged into the computer, can't be replicated so idk what happened)
So start tutorial here
"adb devices"
"adb reboot-bootloader"
"fastboot devices"
"fastboot OEM unlock"
......
"fastboot reboot"
.......
"adb reboot-bootloader"
"fastboot devices"
"fastboot format user data" (all user data lost)
"Fastboot update /path_to_zip/DM-verity_force..." Drag and drop "payload" into cmd after space in update
"Fastboot update /path_to_magisk (same deal)
" fastboot reboot"
Like magic your rooted. Sometimes you have to download magisk manager from the aurora store in order to use all the features.
For this install you need a working adb environment
the latest Intel drivers
dm-verity dissable.zip
Magisk.zip
I believe this to be the cleanest safest way to achieve root (no zombie recovery.img) even though that recovery may be fine I'm cautious to use it more than I did. Anyways. I recommended this. I'll also advise on installing a google ecosystem without twrp if y'all would like. It would be great to grow this device's community
Now that we are rooted though we can combine our boot.img and stick recovery and make a twrp...I'll probably set that aside for another day since I don't have an immediate need for it (unless some genius makes a ROM)
check out the hacked recovery image (you must use mouse) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fcLoHw0CTAs7qIYZi2xoaAgImVREHz8O/view?usp=sharing
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Flashing zips through the prototype recovery is now the easiest way to make your A/R goggles custom. Im glad I initially did it the old school way for the sake of understanding epson file systems. This twrp works traditionally and has all partitions correct!!!

Bootloader unlock problem with v5.0
It has come to my attention that there is a problem with the bootloader unlock command for version 5.0 firmware
to solve this please boot this boot.img
use the command "fastboot boot boot.img"
****note the command "fastboot flash boot boot.img" may cause issues****
after you boot this boot.img
"fastboot oem unlock"
disregard the response. enter this command after to check your unlock status
"fastboot getvar all"
you should be in the orange state and this will be persistent upon the next reboot
DOWNLOADhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1_2qwuL85SkirnEu7bHLRigBWrJlPnYXj/view?usp=sharing
Correct getvar all response[/B]https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzLMyqznaCbVVnFXQ2NqNnppXzg4LVQ0ajNmMmU2c2hjTktJ/view?usp=sharing

Does anyone know where the ota updates are stored on this device? I will pull the updated boot.img and patch accordingly so the bootloader unlock is more simple if i can find the ota...OGs in the original hacking forum have fell silent on this, furthermore it seems that the epson file systems team only wants to utilize my input for their own development so I have stopped communications with the contact I had.
I can post a full nandroid backup on here if others would like to revert to software 4.0

unlocking bootloader for realme 6i rmx 2040

hi , since there is no "recovery,root, roms..etc" posts for our device rm 6i rmx 2040 or any developer that work for our device i searched google for at least how to unlock bootloader but o result , i found a site explain how to unlock bl for realme 5i so i said lets try this it might work and it did some telegram groups make it if you pay them money to unlock it so i want to share it with you " i believe it might work with any realme device , enough talk here's the method :
1- first you should backup your data bc all your data will be erased once you unlock your bl
2- install ADB & Fastboot Drivers from this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
3- download "in depth test" apk and install it "search google for the app
4- open the app and press on start applying, then check the box below then choose submit application
5-after finishing it will show you submitted
6- after one or two hours open the app it will show you review successful
7-You can now click “Start the in-depth test” and the device will reboot automatically and you will see the following on your screen : fast boot_unlock_verify ok
8-now connect your phone via usb cable to pc and open cmd and enter these commands :
- Enter the command: adb reboot bootloader
- Press “Enter”on your keyboard
- Enter the command: fastboot flashing unlock
*if this command not work as it happened with me replace fastboot flashing unlock with "adb flashing unlock" and it should work*
- Press “Enter”on your keyboard
9- On your phone press the Volume Up key to select “Unlock” (or press the Volume Down key if you have changed your mind to select “Do not unlock bootloader”).
press volume up and you are done then reboot your phone to system. ] :fingers-crossed:
for more instructions with pics visit https://c.realme.com/in/post-details/1110804709561597952
we can root the device too but i need boot.img so if anyone have it or a link to it please share it here hope this help and in the future i hope someone work on our device and provide the development our device deserve
Screenshot shows that my bootloader is unlocked already

Yo bro, the "in-depth test" apk doesn't work for me. I tried installing the apk but the phone kept prompting "App not installed"
any solutions for this? thanks man
Edit:
Tried it without the "in-depth test" APK, phone showed me:
The serial is not match
fastboot_unlock_verify fail
not much progress here. APK still doesn't work :'(

rooting for rmx2040?

Joesh.lucas said:
Yo bro, the "in-depth test" apk doesn't work for me. I tried installing the apk but the phone kept prompting "App not installed"
any solutions for this? thanks man
Edit:
Tried it without the "in-depth test" APK, phone showed me:
The serial is not match
fastboot_unlock_verify fail
not much progress here. APK still doesn't work :'(
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For me also when I install it its says app not installed
What I do now

Joesh.lucas said:
Yo bro, the "in-depth test" apk doesn't work for me. I tried installing the apk but the phone kept prompting "App not installed"
any solutions for this? thanks man
Edit:
Tried it without the "in-depth test" APK, phone showed me:
The serial is not match
fastboot_unlock_verify fail
not much progress here. APK still doesn't work :'(
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It worked fine for me bro maybe the package you downloaded not suitable for your device try another apk from a different site , and if you follow the instructions you'll succeed and I'll try to upload the apk i used
Here apk link
https://mega.nz/file/xshHHC4Q#kJINQ--_bSSBS8CxohNqB9iIHUldz-FpQSJOZb3ehQE

chickentikka007 said:
For me also when I install it its says app not installed
What I do now
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Try another site to download the apk from , maybe apk you downloaded not suitable, I'll try to upload the apk i used
Here's the link it's installed successfuly
https://mega.nz/file/xshHHC4Q#kJINQ--_bSSBS8CxohNqB9iIHUldz-FpQSJOZb3ehQE

lilsaint05 said:
rooting for rmx2040?
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We need boot.img to root , it exist in the firmware files , didn't find a proper site so if anyone find firmware for our device it's easy to root then

Kraitos said:
It worked fine for me bro maybe the package you downloaded not suitable for your device try another apk from a different site , and if you follow the instructions you'll succeed and I'll try to upload the apk i used
Here apk link
https://mega.nz/file/xshHHC4Q#kJINQ--_bSSBS8CxohNqB9iIHUldz-FpQSJOZb3ehQE
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It finally worked bro, here's a screenshot sample.
https://ibb.co/GkvgNyV
Thank you so much! I guess now I'll just have to wait.
You might want to attach the file in the main post though, so other peeps can see it.
Anyway, thank you!
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Kraitos said:
hi , since there is no "recovery,root, roms..etc" posts for our device rm 6i rmx 2040 or any developer that work for our device i searched google for at least how to unlock bootloader but o result , i found a site explain how to unlock bl for realme 5i so i said lets try this it might work and it did some telegram groups make it if you pay them money to unlock it so i want to share it with you " i believe it might work with any realme device , enough talk here's the method :
1- first you should backup your data bc all your data will be erased once you unlock your bl
2- install ADB & Fastboot Drivers from this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
3- download "in depth test" apk and install it "search google for the app
4- open the app and press on start applying, then check the box below then choose submit application
5-after finishing it will show you submitted
6- after one or two hours open the app it will show you review successful
7-You can now click “Start the in-depth test” and the device will reboot automatically and you will see the following on your screen : fast boot_unlock_verify ok
8-now connect your phone via usb cable to pc and open cmd and enter these commands :
- Enter the command: adb reboot bootloader
- Press “Enter”on your keyboard
- Enter the command: fastboot flashing unlock
*if this command not work as it happened with me replace fastboot flashing unlock with "adb flashing unlock" and it should work*
- Press “Enter”on your keyboard
9- On your phone press the Volume Up key to select “Unlock” (or press the Volume Down key if you have changed your mind to select “Do not unlock bootloader”).
press volume up and you are done then reboot your phone to system. ] :fingers-crossed:
for more instructions with pics visit https://c.realme.com/in/post-details/1110804709561597952
we can root the device too but i need boot.img so if anyone have it or a link to it please share it here hope this help and in the future i hope someone work on our device and provide the development our device deserve
Screenshot shows that my bootloader is unlocked already
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Thanks again for providing the apk file.
I don't know much about rooting or anything but, can't we just download the apk for magisk and see if it works or not? or does it still need a custom recovery like Twrp?

Sup bro, I tried it and it was successful this time.
I was able to unlock the bootloader but everything froze on FASTBOOT mode. Here's a sample picture:
https://imgur.com/a/foLdA8C
I don't know why it did, but I kept trying and it eventually unlocked itself.
I did what you said, but in the frozen FASTBOOT mode I just left it there for 30 minutes and manually shutdown the phone (by holding power button).
When the phone was turned on, it showed this under the logo when it booted up:
"Orange State
Your device has been unlocked and can’t be trusted..Your device will boot in 5 seconds"
It didn't reboot though. I waited and eventually I reached the setup portion in the phone. I checked if the bootloader was unlocked in developer mode and to my surprise, it was.
Idk what the "orange state" was for though. Every time I restart the phone, it still shows.
I got bothered and re-locked the phone xD
Now I'm unlocking it again to see if the "Orange state" text will disappear.
as for the boot.img, can't we use the one on the official site? They post update files there, right? Can't we just open those and look if we'll get something from it?
Edit:
I'm so dumb, I could've just typed: "fastboot reboot" and it would've been a lot easier.
It's all good, tried it again and I found out that the "orange state" was normal.
(For those who want to unlock their bootloaders, go read the instructions FROM YOUR PHONE carefully. It was "press Volume down" on mine. I kept pressing volume up and it would do nothin'! And when you're done, go and type "fastboot reboot" on cmd. You don't have to hold the power button if you're gonna manually restart the phone.)
(PS. It still freezes on fastboot mode)

Kraitos said:
We need boot.img to root , it exist in the firmware files , didn't find a proper site so if anyone find firmware for our device it's easy to root then
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@Kraitos are these what you're looking for?
found this in the ozip file of Rmx2040 Ver. A.27. Everything came from stock.
vbmeta.img:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IkI0I19tPcBbOVmco4F7fOwQzxSMNdpi/view?usp=sharing
boot.img:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1esqocG-BVfw6MqWlCHKVg15q9L3HHJxo/view?usp=sharing

Joesh.lucas said:
It finally worked bro, here's a screenshot sample.
https://ibb.co/GkvgNyV
Thank you so much! I guess now I'll just have to wait.
You might want to attach the file in the main post though, so other peeps can see it.
Anyway, thank you!
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Thanks again for providing the apk file.
I don't know much about rooting or anything but, can't we just download the apk for magisk and see if it works or not? or does it still need a custom recovery like Twrp?
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Thanks for your feedback bro , and I will attach apk in attachments
Second I don't have a pc right now but you don't need custom recovery to root , the method is simple , download magisk and install it normally , it will show you magisk not installed in the app so you click on it and choose patch image , then choose the boot.img you provided from internal storage , after finished the patched img will appear in internal storage "in magisk directory I'm not sure" then you take that patched img and flash it via adb "I don't remember the method now but I'll find it if you interested in testing it " then you're rooted

Joesh.lucas said:
Sup bro, I tried it and it was successful this time.
I was able to unlock the bootloader but everything froze on FASTBOOT mode. Here's a sample picture:
https://imgur.com/a/foLdA8C
I don't know why it did, but I kept trying and it eventually unlocked itself.
I did what you said, but in the frozen FASTBOOT mode I just left it there for 30 minutes and manually shutdown the phone (by holding power button).
When the phone was turned on, it showed this under the logo when it booted up:
"Orange State
Your device has been unlocked and can’t be trusted..Your device will boot in 5 seconds"
It didn't reboot though. I waited and eventually I reached the setup portion in the phone. I checked if the bootloader was unlocked in developer mode and to my surprise, it was.
Idk what the "orange state" was for though. Every time I restart the phone, it still shows.
I got bothered and re-locked the phone xD
Now I'm unlocking it again to see if the "Orange state" text will disappear.
as for the boot.img, can't we use the one on the official site? They post update files there, right? Can't we just open those and look if we'll get something from it?
Edit:
I'm so dumb, I could've just typed: "fastboot reboot" and it would've been a lot easier.
It's all good, tried it again and I found out that the "orange state" was normal.
(For those who want to unlock their bootloaders, go read the instructions FROM YOUR PHONE carefully. It was "press Volume down" on mine. I kept pressing volume up and it would do nothin'! And when you're done, go and type "fastboot reboot" on cmd. You don't have to hold the power button if you're gonna manually restart the phone.)
(PS. It still freezes on fastboot mode)
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I think to exit fastboot you long press on power button

Kraitos said:
I think to exit fastboot you long press on power button
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Yo dude, i tried rooting it. Had too many bugs though
I made a thread here, look:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/realme-6i/how-to/tried-rooting-rmx2040-t4182639
Next I'll try to root A.27.
I'll downgrade to A.27 (Currently at 31) and get the boot.img there and patch it. I'll leave a reply here if it works (or i'll just update the thread).

Joesh.lucas said:
Yo dude, i tried rooting it. Had too many bugs though
I made a thread here, look:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/realme-6i/how-to/tried-rooting-rmx2040-t4182639
Next I'll try to root A.27.
I'll downgrade to A.27 (Currently at 31) and get the boot.img there and patch it. I'll leave a reply here if it works (or i'll just update the thread).
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Ok bro good luck with testing make sure to prepare for flashing stock if any sh!t happened:fingers-crossed: and use latest boot.img from latest firmware, I'll follow your thread and anything new let us know

Official tutorial for Android 10 is released at https://c.realme.com/in/post-details/1365229261799157760

Will it work on Android 11? Software version C.14?