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[Q] UCLA3 NANDRoid to flashable zip

I successfully received the OTA update, and was wondering if anyone wanted/needed a rooted nandroid.
I tried to do the requisite search before posting, (did not find a clear answer) - I'd love to make a CWM zip, but don't know how, but am in the midst of looking for the answer. Might try kitchen...
If I missed someone else's effort to do the same, kindly disregard.
Let me know, I'll get it up tonight. This is 2.3.6 and DOES NOT have CIQ.

hey can u dump the modem for me

I've got adb and kitchen setup on PC, but really have not tried to dabble until now. Got a reference for the modem dump that I can follow? If not I'll look how to do just the modem. Flashed radios via adb but never saved one from a device.

yes....turn on usb debugging in development. connect to your pc.....open cmd prompt.....navigate to the directory that has adb in it
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run these commands
adb shell dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p13 of=/sdcard/amss.bin
adb shell dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p17 of=/sdcard/mdm.bin

Thanks guys for doing this. Will there be two zip files: one for the UCLA3 baseband (radio) and one for GINGERBREAD.UCLA3 build? Or can they be combined into one flashable zip?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using XDA App

silver03wrx said:
yes....turn on usb debugging in development. connect to your pc.....open cmd prompt.....navigate to the directory that has adb in it
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run these commands
adb shell dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p13 of=/sdcard/amss.bin
adb shell dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p17 of=/sdcard/mdm.bin
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I got a permission denied error, please see attached screenshot

opss lol sorry start over
type adb shell hit enter
type su hit enter
then run those commands

silver03wrx said:
opss lol sorry start over
type adb shell hit enter
type su hit enter
then run those commands
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hmm, denied again, sreenshot attached

sob.. lol ok.
adb shell hit enter
su hit enter
then
mount -o remount,rw /dev/block/stl9 /system
then those commands

silver03wrx said:
sob.. lol ok.
adb shell hit enter
su hit enter
then
mount -o remount,rw /dev/block/stl9 /system
then those commands
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Grrr, I'll keep trying. after entering "su" it seems to be thinking for about a min.
attached

superfire71 said:
Grrr, I'll keep trying. after entering "su" it seems to be thinking for about a min.
attached
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if your phone is rooted, then make sure that on screen you allow SU permissions after typing su in the cmd prompt

unplug phone
plug back in
close the terminal..
reopen it
get to adb directory
adb start service
adb shell
su

Pirateghost said:
if your phone is rooted, then make sure that on screen you allow SU permissions after typing su in the cmd prompt
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k, trying again, brb

lol dificult with out phone in hand

much closer, see attached. Now says "not found" when entering original commands. never mind the nonsense entered at the bottom
I did have to allow on phone screen when entering su, missed that originally

ok close the terminal
re open it
unplug phone
plug back in
adb start service
adb shell
su
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p13 of=/sdcard/amss.bin
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p17 of=/sdcard/mdm.bin
adb pull /sdcard/amss.bin
adb pull /sdcard/mdm.bin

superfire71 said:
much closer, see attached. Now says "not found" when entering original commands. never mind the nonsense entered at the bottom
I did have to allow on phone screen when entering su, missed that originally
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once you are already IN adb shell, you dont enter the command adb shell...lol
adb shell
su
dd command
silver03wrx said:
ok close the terminal
re open it
unplug phone
plug back in
adb start service
adb shell
su
adb shell dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p13 of=/sdcard/amss.bin
adb shell dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p17 of=/sdcard/mdm.bin
adb pull /sdcard/amss.bin
adb pull /sdcard/mdm.bin
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silver,
when IN adb shell, adb shell is bad command. just start it at dd

Pirateghost said:
once you are already IN adb shell, you dont enter the command adb shell...lol
adb shell
su
dd command
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thank you sir

Ok guys, really close. see attached, setting up to do it again.

check your sd card
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i dont think you need to do adb pull for them after the first 2 commands
is that right pg?

[ROOT] 1.85 - New, working method - ACT NOW, MAY NOT LAST FOREVER!

Silly HTC. THIS EXPLOIT MAY NOT LAST FOREVER. ATT COULD KILL THIS. DO IT NOW.
Warning: If something goes wrong, whatever you do, do NOT install the update that this process finds. If you DO, you will be stuck on 2.20 with no chance for root (currently)
What you need:
HOX on ATT 1.85
su binary from http://dl.dropbox.com/u/don'tusemeimabadsubinary
EDIT: The su binary above has issues. Use this one instead: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/9060692/su
Make sure HTC sync is NOT RUNNING (down in system tray)
Make sure phone is set to "charge only" and usb debugging is enabled!
Put su in same directory as ADB. Get to adb command prompt and cd into that directory
NEW - pull sim card
NEW - do factory reset
NEW - when reset is complete, do not replace sim, do NOT connect to wifi. Go through setup, go to settings, enable USB debugging. When that's done:
adb shell rm /data/data/com.redbend.vdmc/lib/libvd*
adb reboot
After the device reboots:
adb shell ln -s /data/local.prop /data/data/com.redbend.vdmc/lib/libvdmscomo.so
(If you get file doesn't exist after the FIRST command don't worry - they may not be there)
Now, on the phone, go to settings and check for software update. It will tell you you need to connect to network. Now, replace the SIM OR connect to wifi. Have it check for software update again. When it's done, do NOT click "yes" or "ok" on the phone. Simply:
adb shell ls -l /data/local.prop
IF AND ONLY IF you get "file not exists" or anything like that then set your phone's date 2 days ahead and reboot the phone and start over. If you get file info, you're golden. Proceed....
adb shell "echo 'ro.kernel.qemu=1' > /data/local.prop"
Now it's time to reboot
adb reboot
After phones reboots
adb remount
adb push su /system/xbin/su
adb shell chown 0.0 /system/xbin/su
adb shell chmod 06755 /system/xbin/su
adb shell rm /data/local.prop
adb reboot
Congrats, you have root. Install supersu and busybox installer from the market (or Play store).
If you pledged a bounty in the bounty thread, note the instructions here:
Please pay bounty to make a wish foundation
http://www.wish.org/help/donate
Please choose the "Make a Wish Foundation of America" (don't select a chapter). You can use Paypal as well.
Special thanks to designgears as well for being my tester and also writing the one click. He has several hours of work in this project as well. Consider a donation to him, too - http://rootzwiki.com/store
ADDED: Please let me know if this works for you!
ADDED: If you already pushed the wrong binary it's easiest just to start over with the correct binary.

SWEEEEEEEEEEET!
You have just made a lot of people. SCC/FGFD

where do we get the su binary. I have a supersu zip to gain root after unlock

Great job guys!!!

Do terminal apps need root to run? Can I do this with terminal and avoid ADB?

I got "no updates found" and permission denied...
-rw------- system system 1196598 2012-05-25 12:36 local.prop

beaups you are the ****ing best!!!

AWESOME. Thank you so much!
Where do we get su binary?
I'm thinking maybe from a rooted phone? I have a rooted HTC Inspire.

shgadwa said:
AWESOME. Thank you so much!
Where do we get su binary?
I'm thinking maybe from a rooted phone? I have a rooted HTC Inspire.
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I added the link to op

shgadwa said:
AWESOME. Thank you so much!
Where do we get su binary?
I'm thinking maybe from a rooted phone? I have a rooted HTC Inspire.
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It's in the op
Sent from my HTC One X using Tapatalk 2

2nd line after adb shell i get no device found. USB debugging is enabled.

Very awesome. Hard work and dedication finally paid off. Thanks to who all that contributed to this.

Omg. Awesome. Who discovered this exploit?

My brother, give us your PayPal so we can donate. This is awesome.

Anyway to put the setting up of ADB in lamens terms for some of us that aren't familiar? I am ok with the commands, I just don't know how to get ADB to command prompt and where to place the files.
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gunnyman said:
Omg. Awesome. Who discovered this exploit?
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beaups and dg

I updated to op to fix a wrong instruction.

when I put in the first line it says device not found. It's weird I can boot into boot into bootloader and everything but can't do that line

gunnyman said:
Omg. Awesome. Who discovered this exploit?
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Once we get a few success stories I'll be claiming bounty (charity).

OMG GOOD JOB!!!! Im already rooted but im proud of you guys!!! GOOD JOB!! Hopefully Me and a Simonsimons will be releasing S=OFF SOON! fingers crossed

SkizzMcNizz said:
when I put in the first line it says device not found.
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Try again, updated instructions.

[Q] Terminal not showing any output?

After I have succesfull root and unroot my terminal doesn't show any output only error messages. I'm also unable to re-root my device. When I copy psneuter to /data/local/tmp the terminal doesn't give any message nor an error message but psneuter isn't copy. I have verified it by createing in a file in /data/local/tmp and copy it to my sdcard. Gingerbreak doesn't work either and gives error "Couldn't extract asset". I have an orphaned su on my device but it has only user rights. Is there a way I can fix my terminal and re-root my device? Uh!

Are you sure the issue is not with the terminal app ?
you can try other terminal app to confirm
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Are you sure the issue is not with the terminal app ?
you can try other terminal app to confirm

appviz said:
Are you sure the issue is not with the terminal app ?
you can try other terminal app to confirm
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Are you sure the issue is not with the terminal app ?
you can try other terminal app to confirm
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I tried many things I also tried a different terminal app to no avail. The solution was to copy a working busybox. I think toolbox would work, too. My busybox was out-of-order and toolbox was also replaced with busybox! As a result many blobs didn't work and the terminal was black. Su did work because it a standalone applet. Adb push to /data/local/tmp worked, too, but the terminal was black and many applet not working.

Z5 Rooting & Recovery Boot Mode (UK Xperia Z5 E6653)

Morning All,
I've been looking around for a stock Lollipop 5.1.1 Rom for the Xperia Z5 but haven't come across one yet, are there preferred site to browse for stock roms?
Also, is anyone aware of how to boot into recovery mode? Does a stock Sony Rom for Lollipop have it enabled?

http://developer.sonymobile.com/201...for-a-range-of-unlocked-xperia-devices-video/

Could you call *#*#2673#*#* in dial app?
If it doesn't blocked by security, we can enable non-secure ADB thanks to new app in Z5 system.

Does anyone know if someone working on a root method

AndroPlus said:
Could you call *#*#2673#*#* in dial app?
If it doesn't blocked by security, we can enable non-secure ADB thanks to new app in Z5 system.
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Hello AndroPlus, sorry if this is noob question but could you explain what is it non secure adb and for what exactly it is useful? I tried dial that number and i was able to get into core settings menu with option switch non secure adb on but im still not sure what does it mean exactly and google is pretty silent about this as i can't find any informations about it
Sent from my E6653 using XDA Free mobile app

flakac said:
Hello AndroPlus, sorry if this is noob question but could you explain what is it non secure adb and for what exactly it is useful? I tried dial that number and i was able to get into core settings menu with option switch non secure adb on but im still not sure what does it mean exactly and google is pretty silent about this as i can't find any informations about it
Sent from my E6653 using XDA Free mobile app
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You can use # (root) in adb shell if non secure adb is enabled.
We have to find how to disable dm-verity and ric to mod system partition, though...

AndroPlus said:
You can use # (root) in adb shell if non secure adb is enabled.
We have to find how to disable dm-verity and ric to mod system partition, though...
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Nice,that's interesting, I owned every single Xperia Z and red alot about rooting on each single model but never heard about non secure adb.
But now I am huge fan of non secure adb,i hope someone will find how to disable ric!
Sent from my E6653 using XDA Free mobile app

AndroPlus said:
You can use # (root) in adb shell if non secure adb is enabled.
We have to find how to disable dm-verity and ric to mod system partition, though...
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Does that mean you can backup TA partition in adb shell using dd command?

shoey63 said:
Does that mean you can backup TA partition in adb shell using dd command?
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Yes, if it works.
Sometimes security feature blocks root to do any actions (they are stronger than root...), so someone should try it first.

shoey63 said:
Does that mean you can backup TA partition in adb shell using dd command?
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Could anyone with a Z5 or Z5 Compact try this, please?
I'd love to know before buying one.

non-secure ADB works on my Z5 (sim-free UK).
What is the command to backup partitions?

okgnew said:
non-secure ADB works on my Z5 (sim-free UK).
What is the command to backup partitions?
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Code:
dd if=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/TA of=/sdcard/TA.img

hm. it does not work.
I get 'permissions denied'

okgnew said:
hm. it does not work.
I get 'permissions denied'
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If you type
Code:
id
, what do you get?

[email protected]:/ $ id
id
uid=2000(shell) gid=2000(shell) groups=1004(input),1007(log),1011(adb),1015(sdcard_rw),1026(drmrpc),1028(sdcard_r),2993(
trimarea),3001(net_bt_admin),3002(net_bt),3003(inet),3006(net_bw_stats) context=u:r:shell:s0
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[email protected]:/ $ dd if=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/TA of=/sdcard/TA.img
v/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/TA of=/sdcard/TA.img <
dd: /dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/TA: Permission denied
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W:\>adb push hosts /data/data
failed to copy 'hosts' to '/data/data/hosts': Permission denied

okgnew said:
[email protected]:/ $ id
id
uid=2000(shell) gid=2000(shell) groups=1004(input),1007(log),1011(adb),1015(sdcard_rw),1026(drmrpc),1028(sdcard_r),2993(
trimarea),3001(net_bt_admin),3002(net_bt),3003(inet),3006(net_bw_stats) context=u:r:shell:s0
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[email protected]:/ $ dd if=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/TA of=/sdcard/TA.img
v/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/TA of=/sdcard/TA.img <
dd: /dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/TA: Permission denied
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W:\>adb push hosts /data/data
failed to copy 'hosts' to '/data/data/hosts': Permission denied
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You are not root, you are shell user.
You are using secure ADB.

I run 'adb root' but it did not change anything
And 'su' returns 'command not found'

After unsecuring ADB is it possible to push su and busybox via ADB with a computer

Thekjp95 said:
After unsecuring ADB is it possible to push su and busybox via ADB with a computer
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Not that I could see. I tried a few commands which didn't work but even if you did dm-verity would have to be disabled otherwise the system would bootloop
Sent from my E6653 using Tapatalk

@DooMLoRD will you be willing to do work on the z5

How prevent from Auto upgrading to Oreo?

I turned off Auto download on WiFi, but I'm not confident it will stop update to Oreo.
Anyone know if/what I need to do to prevent the update?

I found in Developer Options an auto system update option that I turned off but it still updated. Dammit!
No help from anyone here either. Maybe it can't be prevented.

I have deactivated network access for the app „System Update“ and deactivated the search for updates from within the update app.
Seems to work.

I'll keep that in mind if it happens again.
Update on turning off updates in Developer options: I have since found this to be what happens after turning off auto update in dev options:
It downloads the update
It puts a notice up that it has upgraded and I need to boot (that was when I posted about it still updating)
But turns out it does not actually perform the update.
It is a bit annoying. I get that notice and it remains in the notifications, even though I have gone in and turned off that notification. As long as it doesn't update, I guess I can live with it.
As it's already downloaded, I'd say your options won't help me at this point.

To get rid oft the notification, open Settings » Apps and delete data an cache oft the Systemupdate app. Then continue restricting its network access ( all three options) and notifications. To be sure, disable its ability to change system settings.

itsjustmeagain said:
I have deactivated network access for the app „System Update“ and deactivated the search for updates from within the update app.
Seems to work.
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I presume I disable network access under networked apps menu. The only access listed there is mobile. I would think it could still get there when hooked to Wi-Fi.
Do not see an app called update for which to disable search. But I have applied all of your other suggestions, and appreciate your help.

without root : adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.android.hwouc
Done !

I was surprised...just got another prompt to update. Wanted access to photos. I denied and cancelled. I haven't had that particular promo for a while. I bet outs prompting now because I deleted the download. Although I have auto update turned off in developer options.

use my command and you'll never get this update again

mrassol said:
use my command and you'll never get this update again
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Ok. Thanks. I'll have to get the appropriate stuff installed on the PC to do that. Since moving to this phone from Samsungs, I've not used any of that stuff, or done any rooting (I do miss root a bit).

mrassol said:
use my command and you'll never get this update again
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So I have just finished a fresh reload of the original ROM, and now want to trh the command you listed
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.android.hwouc
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But I can't get ADB to recognize the phone. I have USB Debugging turned on. I have Hisuite able to see it. But ADB does not see it.
When I search Google for how to do ADB on the Mate 9, I keep getting led to info about installing fastboot. When I go to the Huwaei site to download the fastboot / adb stuff, the site freezes.
Any suggestions?

ewingr said:
So I have just finished a fresh reload of the original ROM, and now want to trh the command you listed
But I can't get ADB to recognize the phone. I have USB Debugging turned on. I have Hisuite able to see it. But ADB does not see it.
When I search Google for how to do ADB on the Mate 9, I keep getting led to info about installing fastboot. When I go to the Huwaei site to download the fastboot / adb stuff, the site freezes.
Any suggestions?
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have you tried to uncheck and recheck usb debugging ?
what does adb devices tells you ?

mrassol said:
have you tried to uncheck and recheck usb debugging ?
what does adb devices tells you ?
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I don't know what was going on. AFter posting, I was chasing USB drivers. But I was having problems finding them to download too. I tried it again though, and it is now working. Not sure what was going on.
Thanks for your input. I appreciate it.

Restore update
Hm, and how it restore, again install it com.huawei.android.hwouc ?
Where is download it?
Thanks

minzak said:
Hm, and how it restore, again install it com.huawei.android.hwouc ?
Where is download it?
Thanks
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adb shell cmd package install-existing com.huawei.android.hwouc
For me it's better to disable/enable this app:
adb shell pm disable-user com.huawei.android.hwouc
adb shell pm enable --user 0 com.huawei.android.hwouc

minzak said:
Hm, and how it restore, again install it com.huawei.android.hwouc ?
Where is download it?
Thanks
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To disable System Update, use:
adb shell pm disable-user com.huawei.android.hwouc
If you ever want to enable it back, simply go to Settings, Apps, check to show System apps and services, scroll to System Update and Enable

Tuxozaur said:
adb shell cmd package install-existing com.huawei.android.hwouc
For me it's better to disable/enable this app:
adb shell pm disable-user com.huawei.android.hwouc
adb shell pm enable --user 0 com.huawei.android.hwouc
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When I type in:
adb shell cmd package install-existing com.huawei.android.hwouc
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I get error "Unknown command: install-existing"
So I tried:
adb shell cmd package install -existing com.huawei.android.hwouc
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I get this:
Exception occurred while dumping:
java.lang.IllegalArgumentException: Unknown option -e
at com.android.server.pm.PackageManagerShellCommand.makeInstallParams(PackageManagerShellCommand.java:1070)
at com.android.server.pm.PackageManagerShellCommand.runInstall(PackageManagerShellCommand.java:139)
at com.android.server.pm.PackageManagerShellCommand.onCommand(PackageManagerShellCommand.java:94)
at android.os.ShellCommand.exec(ShellCommand.java:94)
at com.android.server.pm.PackageManagerService.onShellCommand(PackageManagerService.java:19505)
at android.os.Binder.shellCommand(Binder.java:468)
at android.os.Binder.onTransact(Binder.java:367)
at android.content.pm.IPackageManager$Stub.onTransact(IPackageManager.java:2387)
at com.android.server.pm.PackageManagerService.onTransact(PackageManagerService.java:3504)
at com.android.server.pm.HwPackageManagerService.onTransact(HwPackageManagerService.java:659)
at android.os.Binder.execTransact(Binder.java:565)
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So I did a list of the command parameters, and do not even see anywhere that -existing would be used.
Can someone please provide me correct command to re-install the com.huawei.android.hwouc?

ewingr said:
When I type in:
I get error "Unknown command: install-existing"
...
Can someone please provide me correct command to re-install the com.huawei.android.hwouc?
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Correct re-install command is as in the Post #15:
Code:
adb shell cmd package install-existing com.huawei.android.hwouc
See also:
https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ma...-bloatware-blocking-ads-t3971297/post80526831
and attachments (batch script - rename to bat, and screenshot from PC)
Code:
ECHO OFF
CLS
adb wait-for-device devices
PAUSE
ECHO List packages
adb shell pm list packages
PAUSE
ECHO Disable System Update
adb shell pm disable-user com.huawei.android.hwouc
PAUSE
ECHO List disabled packages
adb shell pm list packages -d
PAUSE
ECHO Re-enable System Update
adb shell pm enable com.huawei.android.hwouc
PAUSE
ECHO Uninstall System Update
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.android.hwouc
PAUSE
ECHO Re-install System Update
adb shell cmd package install-existing com.huawei.android.hwouc
PAUSE
Make sure to have ADB USB debugging enabled in Development menu. PC must be granted for debugging (from the phone side).
Ofc, drivers, etc must be installed to the PC - Minimal ADB and Fastboot package (search on XDA) will do

Problem is, I have already run the delete cmd from earlier in the thread (a reply to my original post here.) Now I need to reinstall. The post I quoted supposedly is how to do that, but I'm getting the errors noted. Going forward I will do it per your suggestion.
Hoping someone can give me correct syntax to revive the update functionality.

ewingr said:
Problem is, I have already run the delete cmd from earlier in the thread (a reply to my original post here.) Now I need to reinstall. The post I quoted supposedly is how to do that, but I'm getting the errors noted. Going forward I will do it per your suggestion.
Hoping someone can give me correct syntax to revive the update functionality.
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There is no ADB delete cmd - could you be precise and quote exactly the command you originally used?
And the ROGHT commands for ADB re-enabling and re-installing are e.g in my previous post, there are no other 'correct syntax' commands (Google search is also your friend)
If your ADB does not recognize
adb shell cmd package install-existing ...
then something is wrong with your ADB installation on PC or settings on the phone.
Follow the first link in my previous answer and set/install ADB exactly as described in the XDA article
Ofc, if you rooted the phone and you really DELETED hwouc, then you can not reinstall by ADB - but then ADB would not complain that it did not recognize the command but would complain that package did not exist