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ROM flash from SD/MMC: Without needing 2nd device

Guy's,
Finally you can flash any rom to your device without help from the 2nd device. I believe it's a great news for them who is suffering from the broken USB connecor.
It's tested on my G3 device with my latest ROM's and other should work without problem.
Procedure:
1. Download the tool and unrar somewhere in your pc.
2. Decode the rom image (nk.nbf) using HTC64 tool and put it (nk.nba) under the "SD_Flash" directory.
3. Run the "SDFlash_G3.cmd" and follow instruction on the screen.
Please note, it's limited to G3 device only and I may add support for G4 device in future.
SD-ROM image tool:
http://vidmes.com/Uni/ROMs/Tomal/Tools/Ranju_SD_Flash.rar
!! IMPORTANT: Do it at your own risk. I'll not take any responsibility if you damage your device. !!
Cheers

Great stuff.
I especially look forward to a G4 release.
My USB commector broke off the circuit board recently and was floating about inside the device for a while before I opened up the device and glued it back in position onto the circuitboard. It now works (the 5 little pins are connected) so I can charge the battery through it, but I don't really trust it to flash a firmware through.
Thankfully I'm already on the ROM I usually go back to (latest T-Mobile WM5) after playing around with WM6 and WM6.1.
Nice to see developments being made for those of us with handicapped uni's!!!

Thanks a ton, Ranju !
Have already downloaded and unpacked it. I'll certainly give it a try as soon as you release your v7.7 ROM.
Cheers!
Carlos

Dear Ranju,
You keep on surprising us!
Thanks friend,
Mohamed

Ranju, as usual, you are the man!
I experienced the "direct flash" on a Mio A701 and it's really a great feature. Now I can't ask you anything more... ehm...
..
... I was kidding I'd like only the new build of your rom eheh
thanks!!!

Thank you ranju for this great tool, so I can flash WM6.1 on my MDA Pro with broken miniUSB!

casouzaj said:
Thanks a ton, Ranju !
Have already downloaded and unpacked it. I'll certainly give it a try as soon as you release your v7.7 ROM.
Cheers!
Carlos
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ha ha ha, nice catch!
Also waiting for a new release... and G4 tool
Cheers

Lord of the binary digits
Hi Ranju!
Thank you very much for sharing your great work.
Cheers

I tried to flash using bluetooth (yeah, I was stupid) and since then it's hanging in bootloader mode.
The mini-USB connector broke before (that's why I was using BT) and now I finally thought I had a solution to get it working again.
However, when I follow your steps and reset (backlight + power + reset) it doesn't even seem to look at the SD-card; it just shows serial + v1.00 again.
Any ideas?
In SDimage it get's to only 3,21%, but's that's normal on a 2 gig card I presume?

martinbl said:
@ 13,05% I get an error in SD Imaging tool and it stops there...
Any idea why?
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what is the size of sd, 512mb?

ranju said:
what is the size of sd, 152mb?
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I just edited my post .
I used another card and that got only to 3,21% or something (2gig card) so I presumed that's normal because of the image size?
To be complete:
I tried to flash using bluetooth (yeah, I was stupid) and since then it's hanging in bootloader mode.
The mini-USB connector broke before (that's why I was using BT) and now I finally thought I had a solution to get it working again.
However, when I follow your steps and reset (backlight + power + reset) it doesn't even seem to look at the SD-card; it just shows serial + v1.00 again.

martinbl said:
I just edited my post .
I used another card and that got only to 3,21% or something (2gig card) so I presumed that's normal because of the image size?
To be complete:
I tried to flash using bluetooth (yeah, I was stupid) and since then it's hanging in bootloader mode.
The mini-USB connector broke before (that's why I was using BT) and now I finally thought I had a solution to get it working again.
However, when I follow your steps and reset (backlight + power + reset) it doesn't even seem to look at the SD-card; it just shows serial + v1.00 again.
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Yes, it's normal.
Did you inserted the card to device before entering to bootloader?
Read and follow all the instructions carefully in the .cmd file.
For more info, read Htc Service manual of Universal.

Thanks Ranju!!!
I am waiting for G4 device

ranju said:
Yes, it's normal.
Did you inserted the card to device before entering to bootloader?
Read and follow all the instructions carefully in the .cmd file.
For more info, read Htc Service manual of Universal.
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I shall tell about all the steps I took:
1. Download the tool and unrar somewhere in your pc.
- Easy.
2. Decode the rom image (nk.nbf) using HTC64 tool and put it (nk.nba) under the "SD_Flash" directory.
- I took your(?) "Ranju_v76_WM61_19209_19209_1_0_2", unrarred it and decoded it to nk.nba.
3. Run the "SDFlash_G3.cmd" and follow instruction on the screen.
g3.bin and nk_sd_g3.bin are created.
After that, I put in my Dane-Elec 2 gig SD-card and format it to FAT32.
SDimage is opened and I select the FAT32 F: drive.
After that I push the "Import SD Image" button.
Fill in "i agree", click "ok" and "yes" (with "hex" unchecked).
There I choose bin files and select "nk_sd_g3."
I then click "Ignore", "yes" and "ignore" and it's starts writing.
At 3,21% I get the dump incomplete notification and click ok.
I then put the card in my Universal, press the light and power button and the reset pin.
For a second or so the v1.00 disapears and it comes back without doing/checking/reading anything.
I'm quit sure the SD-card should work because before I flashed using BT, it worked and I tested the same procedure with another card.
Any ideas what I'm doing wrong or why the Universal doesn't even seem to look for the SD-card?

martinbl said:
I shall tell about all the steps I took:
1. Download the tool and unrar somewhere in your pc.
- Easy.
2. Decode the rom image (nk.nbf) using HTC64 tool and put it (nk.nba) under the "SD_Flash" directory.
- I took your(?) "Ranju_v76_WM61_19209_19209_1_0_2", unrarred it and decoded it to nk.nba.
3. Run the "SDFlash_G3.cmd" and follow instruction on the screen.
g3.bin and nk_sd_g3.bin are created.
After that, I put in my Dane-Elec 2 gig SD-card and format it to FAT32.
SDimage is opened and I select the FAT32 F: drive.
After that I push the "Import SD Image" button.
Fill in "i agree", click "ok" and "yes" (with "hex" unchecked).
There I choose bin files and select "nk_sd_g3."
I then click "Ignore", "yes" and "ignore" and it's starts writing.
At 3,21% I get the dump incomplete notification and click ok.
I then put the card in my Universal, press the light and power button and the reset pin.
For a second or so the v1.00 disapears and it comes back without doing/checking/reading anything.
I'm quit sure the SD-card should work because before I flashed using BT, it worked and I tested the same procedure with another card.
Any ideas what I'm doing wrong or why the Universal doesn't even seem to look for the SD-card?
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The same problem, I folowed all of the instructions as it is, but only serial 1.01 on the screen and no look for the image, i have tried with 2 SD cards, one 256 MB and the other is 512 MB, but there was no difference....
PLZ help

hbahaie said:
The same problem, I folowed all of the instructions as it is, but only serial 1.01 on the screen and no look for the image, i have tried with 2 SD cards, one 256 MB and the other is 512 MB, but there was no difference....
PLZ help
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Yup, same problem here! I tried with a 512MB Toshiba SD card, previously formatted both to FAT(16) and FAT32. SDImage.exe runs up to 12.91% (FAT) or 12.93% (FAT32), with such card capacity. Same results: my Exec just sits there in booloader mode forever...
Cheers!
Carlos

all the steps are correct .
I'm sure root cause is under the header (g3.bin). it's a mmc header and I suppose there is a difference between sd & mmc header. I'll verify once I can arrange a sd card. alternatively someone can try it using a mmc card so that I can reach to a conclusion.

Hi ranju,
Uploading my MMC header for comparison purposes.

I'm also looking for SD header, g3/g4 both the devices for analysis.

So does this work with a G4? or has it not been tested?

Install Ubuntu on transformer, help for a newbie

Hello to all,
As the object says I want to have a dual boot with android and Ubuntu on my tablet.
I have read a lot if guide but.... I haven't understand well how can I do it.
So please can someone help me to flash Ubuntu on my tft?
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There are already many threads on this but at least this one is in the right section
first thing you need to know is your model number. It should be B30,B40 ect if it is above B70 you are out of luck. if it is below B70 then download franc's tools an NVFlashable rom of your choice and the ubuntu.img. extract francs tools to your desktop, extract the nvflashable rom to the same folder and put the ubuntu.img in the same folder

mrevankyle said:
There are already many threads on this but at least this one is in the right section
first thing you need to know is your model number. It should be B30,B40 ect if it is above B70 you are out of luck. if it is below B70 then download franc's tools an NVFlashable rom of your choice and the ubuntu.img. extract francs tools to your desktop, extract the nvflashable rom to the same folder and put the ubuntu.img in the same folder
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I have a b50 and revolver rom.
It's a problem?
Also i have 32gb sd an 16gb version of transformer.
I don't really understand how can I do it, sorry! I have rooted it with nvflash.
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alright you should be good just dowload franks tools here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1364095
Ubuntuimage here (the rootfs)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16101612&postcount=3
and the revolver 3.11.1 nvflaahable version here
http://www.multiupload.com/PFMWB39SK4
unzip franks tools to desktop or documents or w/e then extract both the ubuntu.img.gz to get the ubuntu.img and the nvflashable revolver rom and put the system, boot and recovery IMG files into the franks tools folder. then run frankc123.exe
Put our tablet in apx mode (i assume you know how because you said you rooted with it) then plug it in and on the dual boot page of frankc123.exe hit install. it may take up to half an hour. then to boot into andorid just boot normally. to boot into ubuntu do what you would normally do to get into recovery

mrevankyle said:
alright you should be good just dowload franks tools here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1364095
Ubuntuimage here (the rootfs)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16101612&postcount=3
and the revolver 3.11.1 nvflaahable version here
http://www.multiupload.com/PFMWB39SK4
unzip franks tools to desktop or documents or w/e then extract both the ubuntu.img.gz to get the ubuntu.img and the nvflashable revolver rom and put the system, boot and recovery IMG files into the franks tools folder. then run frankc123.exe
Put our tablet in apx mode (i assume you know how because you said you rooted with it) then plug it in and on the dual boot page of frankc123.exe hit install. it may take up to half an hour. then to boot into andorid just boot normally. to boot into ubuntu do what you would normally do to get into recovery
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Thanks a lot! My external sd remains untouched or it's safe to backup it?
I have here all my titanium backup app.
These package contains a modded version of recovery?
Can I flash mods and script for android as usual?
I can install apache php mysql and eclipse on Ubuntu as on my PC?
Thanks a lot
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mattiadj said:
Thanks a lot! My external sd remains untouched or it's safe to backup it?
I have here all my titanium backup app.
These package contains a modded version of recovery?
Can I flash mods and script for android as usual?
I can install apache php mysql and eclipse on Ubuntu as on my PC?
Thanks a lot
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Your external sd will not be touched but make sure your backups are on it and not your internal sd. you mght want to take out your micro before you start
Yes recovery will send you to ubuntu, No you cannot flash updates as usual as ubuntu takes over the recovery partition but you can do them manually with android commander or adb. that might cause issues though and is not suggested.
As long as there is a version compiled for ARM then yes

mrevankyle said:
Your external sd will not be touched but make sure your backups are on it and not your internal sd. you mght want to take out your micro before you start
Yes recovery will send you to ubuntu, No you cannot flash updates as usual as ubuntu takes over the recovery partition but you can do them manually with android commander or adb. that might cause issues though and is not suggested.
As long as there is a version compiled for ARM then yes
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Ok.
So in the end how can I revert to my actual situation with CMW recovery and revolver rom?
I think the procedure to install update and files for modding became quite complicated...
Usually after revolver i flash panda test kernel, hc stock fonts and oc daemon.
I think became hard to implement these mods with adb. No?
However tomorrow or at least day after tomorrow I'll try your guide and report my experience!
Thanks!
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mattiadj said:
Ok.
So in the end how can I revert to my actual situation with CMW recovery and revolver rom?
I think the procedure to install update and files for modding became quite complicated...
Usually after revolver i flash panda test kernel, hc stock fonts and oc daemon.
I think became hard to implement these mods with adb. No?
However tomorrow or at least day after tomorrow I'll try your guide and report my experience!
Thanks!
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If you choose to just go back to revolver all you have to do is open frank123.exe again and run android
oho and it would be great if you hit the thanks button instead of just saying thanks

If you can use a Linux, use Olife from the thread "ubunto on emmc" in dev or Q/A section
It will allow you to fully backup your partitions & datas

But to use ubuntu i need external keyboard or dock??
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mattiadj said:
But to use ubuntu i need external keyboard or dock??
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I believe so as the soft keyboard does not pop up in the login page

mrevankyle said:
I believe so as the soft keyboard does not pop up in the login page
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I can't insert wifi key, my name, name of pc...is not usable...i have reverted to stock situation (stock... cmw+rom )
Is a way to use the soft keyboard instead of a real one?

mattiadj said:
I can't insert wifi key, my name, name of pc...is not usable...i have reverted to stock situation (stock... cmw+rom )
Is a way to use the soft keyboard instead of a real one?
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I am not sure but i think that if you search through lilsteve's threads you could probably find some work around

mrevankyle said:
If you choose to just go back to revolver all you have to do is open frank123.exe again and run android
oho and it would be great if you hit the thanks button instead of just saying thanks
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I went into Frank's Tools under Android I hit Install once my TF was in APX mode and it gave me an error. Something about NVFlash Config not being present. Does anyone have any insight into this?

SomethinAmazinn said:
I went into Frank's Tools under Android I hit Install once my TF was in APX mode and it gave me an error. Something about NVFlash Config not being present. Does anyone have any insight into this?
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No way to rollback in this way.
Always "no in apx moe" errors appairs!
To fix simply use universal android toolkit in development section to flash a nvflashable rom.
I have restored all in this way
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Thanks I'll try it out tonight and hope everything goes as planned.
Just for clarification purposes, I can follow the video instructions right? Or are there other steps I need to take?

PL
I need Revolver 4.1.1 Nvflashable ROM ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1518768) thanks! PL

mrevankyle said:
alright you should be good just dowload franks tools here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1364095
Ubuntuimage here (the rootfs)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16101612&postcount=3
and the revolver 3.11.1 nvflaahable version here
http://www.multiupload.com/PFMWB39SK4
unzip franks tools to desktop or documents or w/e then extract both the ubuntu.img.gz to get the ubuntu.img and the nvflashable revolver rom and put the system, boot and recovery IMG files into the franks tools folder. then run frankc123.exe
Put our tablet in apx mode (i assume you know how because you said you rooted with it) then plug it in and on the dual boot page of frankc123.exe hit install. it may take up to half an hour. then to boot into andorid just boot normally. to boot into ubuntu do what you would normally do to get into recovery
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The nvflashable ROM i have is stock ROM............and I have blob.APP, blob.LNX etc. So franks tools stops on cannot find boot.img?
Stuck there !! Help is appreciated !!

chappatti said:
The nvflashable ROM i have is stock ROM............and I have blob.APP, blob.LNX etc. So franks tools stops on cannot find boot.img?
Stuck there !! Help is appreciated !!
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Your best bet is to use OLiFE to install custom roms on a Ubuntu dual boot, theres some instructions within the guide linked in my signature.

mattiadj said:
I can't insert wifi key, my name, name of pc...is not usable...i have reverted to stock situation (stock... cmw+rom )
Is a way to use the soft keyboard instead of a real one?
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I have a lot of time searching for the soft keyboard answer. I cannot find any. I started a Q&A thread, but there are no response. I think the answer is a No.
You can install Ubuntu from within Android (CHRooting)..... but even here I cannot find a clear answer if the onscreen key-b works.

Unique ECHOE ROM Flashing-Guide accepted by the Echoe ROM TEAM

Official:
Unique ECHOE-ROM Flashing-Guide
since v5 to v37 and up, still the best guide!
Always have a NANDROID Backup before changing anything on your device!
Please make a backup of your APP´s with e.g. Titanium-Backup to restore them after flashing!
Also it is advisable to make a backup of your contacts!
Note: You might have ROOT before getting custom recovery (CWM, TWRP, PhilZ) to work!
Flash MGA based Pre-Rooted ROM from DjeMBeY or ROOT your Phone to get it!
Users with NEW Bootloader simply flash a MI8 or higher pre-rooted ROM!
You have to build your System completely new to get a 100% working ECHOE ROM!
No "dirty flash" without wipe! Make it like I describe now or leave this Guide immediately!
​
You need the following for your Galaxy S4 I9505:
Device fully charged! =D--._.-----
Samsung USB connection cable to connect phone to PC
Micro SD-Card Reader for your PC (only if you have a micro-SD Card in the phone)
Samsung USB driver for PC Click here!
Latest Philz Touch Recovery Click here!
Odin (latest) ........................ Click here!
ECHOE ROM ....................... Click here!
Modem Collection .............. Click here!
Perhaps CSC Changer App Click here!
DOWNLOAD MODE:
(for Odin operations (.tar.md5 Files))
NOTE: You might have to extract downloaded .RAR file to get the inserted .tar .md5 file!
From switched OFF phone push the power button until the S4 vibrates, IMMEDIATELY push "volume DOWN" to enter download mode.
Push volume UP when you be asked!
Connect the Phone to PC with USB connection cable!
RECOVERY MODE:
(for Recovery operations (.zip Files)):
From switched OFF phone push the power button until the S4 vibrates, IMMEDIATELY push "volume UP" to enter recovery mode.
Process:
Prepare Phone:
1: ROOT YOUR PHONE like described above (if it´s not already rooted)!
2: Flash Philz Touch Recovery with Odin (as "PDA" or new Odin as "AP") or SGS4 flasher APP!
... Look at the above line "RECOVERY MODE" in this Guide how to start!
... If Philz Recovery asks you to fix ROOT (after you choose Reboot Now) choose NO !!!
Prepare SD-Card:
If you don´t have a Micro-SD Card just copy the downloaded EchoeRom ZIP to the internal SD!
3.: Switch OFF your phone and take out the micro SD-Card
4.: Put the micro SD-Card in a card reader and delete the folder ".android_secure"
.... It might work without deleting the ".android_secure" if you come from older ECHOE ROM Version (not tested by me)
5.: Copy the downloaded EchoeRom ZIP to the micro SD-Card
6.: Put the micro SD-Card back into the phone (DONT BOOT UP THE PHONE WITH INSERTED micro SD-Card, ".android_secure" is written again)!
Cleaning Phone:
7.: To completely clean your S4 and get rid of all older remaining´s you now start into Recovery Mode
... Look at the above line "RECOVERY MODE" in this Guide how to start!
8.: In the Settings of Philz Recovery choose:
8a: Advanced: Wipe Dalvic Cache
8b: Wipe Cache Partition
8c: Wipe Data/Factory Reset / Factory Reset
8d: Wipe Data/Factory Reset / "Clean before flash new ROM"
... Note: You have to flash a new ROM after doing point 8d !!!
... Stay into the Philz Recovery and read ahead!
Flashing ECHOE ROM:
9.: Because you stay into Philz Recovery hit the option "Install ZIP" then hit "choose zip from/storage/sdcard1" or internal SD and choose the EchoeRom ZIP
10.: After the flashing process finished go back to main menu and choose "Reboot System Now"
..... If Philz Recovery asks you to fix ROOT (after you choose Reboot Now) choose NO !!!
First Start:
11.: The first time the phone boot up take about 3-4 minutes
12.: After the phone has started do furthermore NOTHING for about 5 minutes (let the system set up in calm)
13.: Switch OFF the phone with the power-button
Flashing another Modem for your Echoe ROM Version (if the included modem is not working properly):
14.: Boot device into Download-Mode from switched off device (important)!
15.: Connect Phone to PC with the Samsung USB Cable!
16.: In Odin remove the "Auto Reboot" hook
17.: In Odin click on PHONE or newer Odin click on CP, load your Modem and press START
18.: Wait 3-4 minutes till there is a message: All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)
19.: Hold Power-Button for 10 seconds till phone resets (you feel the vibration)
Ready for take off!!! :laugh:
Phuuu... that was a ride... everything clean and new now!
Enjoy this famous ECHOE ROM!
Hit the :good:THANX Button if you enjoy!
.

Great guide and should help a lot of people out! Thanks for this!!
Sent from my GT-I9505 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

I can't find an .android_secure folder anywhere on my SD card.
Just checked and the checksum is correct:
MD5 (/Users/Hate/Downloads/Echoe Illusion Rom v6_28Oct.zip) = 0fba4efafe95457a934cb50946bf552e
Same one as listed at http://d-h.st/AX5 the download link.
Prehaps the upload is corrupt?
Can anyone provide me with an alternative link? I don't want the themed version.
I'm trying downloading it with a different browser however I really cant see chrome being any problem at all?
Please someone help, I'm stuck with an expensive brick currently Well semi-brick :'(
I'd ideally like to fix it as its my only alarm clock!
Thanks

Hmmmmmm.
Just downloaded the themed version,
Wiped everything as instucted ( noticed it said Formatting external_sd/.android_secure despite me checking many time before and its not there, not even a hidden file or folder )
Getting the exact same error Can't open... bad...Can anyone help this is driving me crazy!
All the md5 hashes match
Thanks

Hey I cant seem to get my phone to stop losing signal when the screen is off. I have flashed the modem that the firmware checker says is good for my phone but its still not working any ideas.

HollowVegitoRay said:
Hey I cant seem to get my phone to stop losing signal when the screen is off. I have flashed the modem that the firmware checker says is good for my phone but its still not working any ideas.
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Did flashed the ROM like described above?
Did you use the inbuilt Faux Kernel?
Have you flashed the Modem like described in Point #18 ?
What is your Bootloader (old or new (with or without Knox)?
This works flawless! Many people have confirmed! :good:
This flashing method is beyond any doubt, it MUST work if you dont have made thinks wrong!

philipkroberts said:
I can't find an .android_secure folder anywhere on my SD card.
Just checked and the checksum is correct:
MD5 (/Users/Hate/Downloads/Echoe Illusion Rom v6_28Oct.zip) = 0fba4efafe95457a934cb50946bf552e
Same one as listed at http://d-h.st/AX5 the download link.
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Never mind, this folder is written from the System itself (after first booting up).
Whats the problem with your downloaded ROM?
Prehaps the upload is corrupt?
Can anyone provide me with an alternative link? I don't want the themed version.
I'm trying downloading it with a different browser however I really cant see chrome being any problem at all?
Please someone help, I'm stuck with an expensive brick currently Well semi-brick :'(
I'd ideally like to fix it as its my only alarm clock!
Thanks
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Flash a stock ROM with Odin first and then go ahead!
For new Bootloader you have to flash stock .tar.md5 XXUEMJ5 Firmware with ODIN.
For old Bootloader you have to fllash stock .tar.md5 XXUEMGA Firmware with ODIN.
Flash stock ROM with my Guide here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=46399517#post46399517
So you should have a starting point to continue with the ECHOE ROM Flashing guide!

fAiLOfax said:
Did flashed the ROM like described above?
Did you use the inbuilt Faux Kernel?
Have you flashed the Modem like described in Point #18 ?
What is your Bootloader (old or new (with or without Knox)?
This works flawless! Many people have confirmed! :good:
This flashing method is beyond any doubt, it MUST work if you dont have made thinks wrong!
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I flashed like described in point 18. I don't know what bootloader I have and I'm not sure about the kernel.

HollowVegitoRay said:
I flashed like described in point 18. I don't know what bootloader I have and I'm not sure about the kernel.
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Did you ever flashed a ROM higher than MGA or MH1 you have the NEW Bootloader!
Flash a stock ROM with Odin first and then go ahead!
For new Bootloader you have to flash stock .tar.md5 XXUEMJ5 Firmware with ODIN.
For old Bootloader you have to fllash stock .tar.md5 XXUEMGA Firmware with ODIN.
Flash it like I described in my Best ROM Flashing Guide (in my Sig)!
Then continue with this ECHOE ROM Flashing Guide!

Hi, really like your threads and just discovered this one.
I have a android.secure folder on my external sd card but am wondering, why I can't just delete that one, boot into recovery, wipe and flash the new ROM. In your steps you recommend to take out the card, put it into a card reader, delete the folder, put ROM on external sd card, put card in phone and boot into recovery. Wouldn't that be the same as if I delete it on my phone with a file Explorer and booting into recovery?
Or is this folder recreated while shutting the phone down?
Also, could you explain a bit why this particular folder can make problems?
Thanks in advance!!
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adl said:
Hi, really like your threads and just discovered this one.
I have a android.secure folder on my external sd card but am wondering, why I can't just delete that one, boot into recovery, wipe and flash the new ROM. In your steps you recommend to take out the card, put it into a card reader, delete the folder, put ROM on external sd card, put card in phone and boot into recovery. Wouldn't that be the same as if I delete it on my phone with a file Explorer and booting into recovery?
Or is this folder recreated while shutting the phone down?
Also, could you explain a bit why this particular folder can make problems?
Thanks in advance!!
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I know mate!
I couldn´t delete the .android.secure folder from phone within! I think its used from System and should not be deleted while the system is runnig.
I don´t know what errors/problems this folder could make, I always removed it first.
I think friedrich420 has written that it should be deleted because of making problems when switching from stock ROM to e.g. ECHOE ROM!

SLIM - Yes, Full - No
Hi!
Huge Fan of Echoe Rom. I have a very weird issue with the echoe celstial voices goint to echoe illusion v7. Flashed celestial voices and worked like a charm. Then Illusion V6 Full came up. So downloaded and flashed it. Again worked like a charm. Then I tried the slim version and from there, something weird happened. echoe illusion v6 slim with no kitchen worked out fine, but game me random resets and freeze. So i tried goin back to full. But I cant flash the full version. But can go back to slim without a problem. tried it 20 times now but still getting stucked at boot logo. then v7 came out and still same results.
Cant post to echoerom thread directly due to restrictions. Please advice as to what should i do. Thanks in advance.

fAiLOfax said:
I know mate!
I couldn´t delete the .android.secure folder from phone within! I think its used from System and should not be deleted while the system is runnig.
I don´t know what errors/problems this folder could make, I always removed it first.
I think friedrich420 has written that it should be deleted because of making problems when switching from stock ROM to e.g. ECHOE ROM!
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Thanx mate!
Will try your way for Echoe 7, even i never encountered any trouble. :fingers-crossed:

adl said:
Thanx mate!
Will try your way for Echoe 7, even i never encountered any trouble. :fingers-crossed:
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BTW: i like to get "thanx" if I could help you!

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Sorry, me with another question regarding external sd + android_secure.folder:
I should take out the external sd, delete the folder and put the ROM on the external sd card. Now when i boot right into revovery will the folder be created again? Cause then it would make more sense to leave external sd card out and put the ROM on internal sd card and flash from there.
As I usually do a fullwipe, including formating internal sd card the ROM would be formated as well. So the ROM needs to be on the external sd card, but then again the android_secure folder might be created while booting up in recovery...i hope you understand my dilemma. :silly:

adl said:
Sorry, me with another question regarding external sd + android_secure.folder:
I should take out the external sd, delete the folder and put the ROM on the external sd card. Now when i boot right into revovery will the folder be created again? Cause then it would make more sense to leave external sd card out and put the ROM on internal sd card and flash from there.
As I usually do a fullwipe, including formating internal sd card the ROM would be formated as well. So the ROM needs to be on the external sd card, but then again the android_secure folder might be created while booting up in recovery...i hope you understand my dilemma. :silly:
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Man! The folder is created from the Android System not from recovery!
Make it like I said in the Guide and that's it!

fAiLOfax said:
Man! The folder is created from the Android System not from recovery!
Make it like I said in the Guide and that's it!
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DUUUUDE!!
Thanks so much for the hint with android_secure folder! #
I had this weird issue that after flashing Echoe ROM Slim Version 3-6 that while booting up for the first time after flashing 4 apps where installed which where totally bloat stuff (such as "mytaxi" and some other shi*t)
I have a "free" Phone, so i always wondered what is happening as this couldn´t come from any "carrier" service. I also formated my external sd card but the problem was still there when i installed Slim V6.
With your methoed this time NO bloat App was installed after the reboot!
Thank you so much, i finally figured out what was causing this! :good:

adl said:
DUUUUDE!!
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Thanks so much for the hint with android_secure folder! #
I had this weird issue that after flashing Echoe ROM Slim Version 3-6 that while booting up for the first time after flashing 4 apps where installed which where totally bloat stuff (such as "mytaxi" and some other shi*t)
I have a "free" Phone, so i always wondered what is happening as this couldn´t come from any "carrier" service. I also formated my external sd card but the problem was still there when i installed Slim V6.
With your methoed this time NO bloat App was installed after the reboot!
Thank you so much, i finally figured out what was causing this! :good:
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Nice mate!
That makes me happy! :good:

I have this modem installed now, can i update to this rom without having to update modem? Or still needed? And can i TB everything back?
And will this modem break my sounds? Since ive seen some comments of users breaking there sound ...
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[Q] Help: No software installed and can't boot

Hi guys
It has been a long time since my phone has been this bad.
So last night I go to charge my phone because I had ZERO battery. So I turned it on and then plugged it in. The phone booted fine but then I noticed that the screen was not shutting off. I even tried hitting the "Go to sleep" button from the pull down menu and nothing happened. I also realized the phone was not loading my calendar. When I went into the file manager it didn't show SDCARD 1 or 2.
I decided to clear the memory (dalvik + cache) = SAME PROBLEM
I did a factory restore = same problem
Finally I cleared the system = now i have no OPERATING SYSTEM ON THE PHONE
I went to the external sd card and tried to install the latest version of OMNI....IT SAYS IT CANT READ FROM THE SD CARD.
I also tried to copy the file from external sd to internal sd card and it says FAILED
I don't' know what to do...
I am using Team Win Recovery Project 2.6.3.0
I have the latest omni rom on my external sd card. I can see it but install fails.
Please help :crying:

mfisher0 said:
Hi guys
It has been a long time since my phone has been this bad.
So last night I go to charge my phone because I had ZERO battery. So I turned it on and then plugged it in. The phone booted fine but then I noticed that the screen was not shutting off. I even tried hitting the "Go to sleep" button from the pull down menu and nothing happened. I also realized the phone was not loading my calendar. When I went into the file manager it didn't show SDCARD 1 or 2.
I decided to clear the memory (dalvik + cache) = SAME PROBLEM
I did a factory restore = same problem
Finally I cleared the system = now i have no OPERATING SYSTEM ON THE PHONE
I went to the external sd card and tried to install the latest version of OMNI....IT SAYS IT CANT READ FROM THE SD CARD.
I also tried to copy the file from external sd to internal sd card and it says FAILED
I don't' know what to do...
I am using Team Win Recovery Project 2.6.3.0
I have the latest omni rom on my external sd card. I can see it but install fails.
Please help :crying:
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Calm down dear. Same happened with me. I formatted /system and find that I don't have any operating system in my mobile.
Just pluggin your mobile in recovery mode to your PC. transfer the file-> Flash the ROM-> Gapps -> BINGO..
BTW, wrong area for creating a thread.

Don't worry. Do what D™ said.
Alternatively you can use "adb sideload" method. I used it once with Philz recovery. In sideload method, you won't need to copy the file in Sdcard. File existing on pc can be directly flashed. This would help if you still face problems copying file to Sdcard. Search it on google. You will find steps for it.

A bit more clear please...
D™ said:
Calm down dear. Same happened with me. I formatted /system and find that I don't have any operating system in my mobile.
Just pluggin your mobile in recovery mode to your PC. transfer the file-> Flash the ROM-> Gapps -> BINGO..
BTW, wrong area for creating a thread.
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Hey
Ok I am a bit calmer knowing I didn't brick my phone or anything...
But when I connect my phone to my computer I know it is connected (I see GTi9103 in device manager with an "!" ) but I cant transfer files.
Could someone provide a link to the adb method or maybe give a bit more advice on this problem..
Thank you guys!

mfisher0 said:
Hey
Ok I am a bit calmer knowing I didn't brick my phone or anything...
But when I connect my phone to my computer I know it is connected (I see GTi9103 in device manager with an "!" ) but I cant transfer files.
Could someone provide a link to the adb method or maybe give a bit more advice on this problem..
Thank you guys!
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It must installed drivers.. If u cant access the storage, just flash ics via odin and further known actions.
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Thanks dude! I will give it a try and post a response! It was just so strange that I couldn't see any of the drives (sdcard 1 or 2) in filemanager. I guess something must have got corrupted? Right now I am trying to push from adb method mentioned from Nikhil.
I am following this procedure.
http://hackerspace.lifehacker.com/how-to-install-a-rom-via-sideload-1505153925
PS. the android SDK is massive!

ADB FAIL
ADB IS WAY TOO complicated for me right at this moment (actually exhausted).
********Can someone provide me with a ICS download link? *******************
I'm going to try out the ODIN method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1406664
again thanks to ALL who are constantly helping out!

mfisher0 said:
ADB IS WAY TOO complicated for me right at this moment (actually exhausted).
********Can someone provide me with a ICS download link? *******************
I'm going to try out the ODIN method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1406664
again thanks to ALL who are constantly helping out!
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Download Stock Indian ICS
Btw, adb sideload method is as follows.
0. Install adb for windows (assuming you have windows). (There shouldn't be any driver missing)
1. Enter into sideload mode in recovery
2. Open cmd in computer with the directory in which zip file is kept. (shift + right click -> open command prompt here would do)
3. Enter adb sideload xyz.zip
Thats it.
I've tried it with TWRP recovery in my friend's phone. It didnt work. But When I tried with Philz recovery, It worked well.
Anyway, if you are finding it complicated, flash stock ics.
Edit : Did you try "mount usb storage" in recovery? because it is required to do. else computer won't recognize your device.

success!
OK so I successfully flashed via ODIN....Can I directly flash omni now? I am assuming yes...Can I flash it through ODIN?
Also can you recommend any good versions of ICS? It is really quite a bit faster than omni...
AGAIN thank you all

mfisher0 said:
OK so I successfully flashed via ODIN....Can I directly flash omni now? I am assuming yes...Can I flash it through ODIN?
Also can you recommend any good versions of ICS? It is really quite a bit faster than omni...
AGAIN thank you all
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Omni is best until now.
you can't flash omni via odin. Flash Philz or TWRP first and then flash omni.
Lv5 ZCLPD is best ICS Rom. But I would choose Omni over Lv5,

reinstall twrp?
Nikhil said:
Omni is best until now.
you can't flash omni via odin. Flash Philz or TWRP first and then flash omni.
Lv5 ZCLPD is best ICS Rom. But I would choose Omni over Lv5,
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Do I need to reinstall TWRP>??

mfisher0 said:
Do I need to reinstall TWRP>??
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Reinstall!
Not if you already installed it.
Read OP of discussion thread. Instructions are there. You will find everything you need.

ICS will faster for few days and then it slow down.. hang.. GB is best for our device..

"auto deploy" question

Hi,
I've received a chinese X86-64 tablet (Cube iwork10 ultimate) from someone to make this tablet run few apps including Linux. I rooted the device, installed everything needed, configured it and it works perfectly well. I also used TWRP to backup the whole tablet.
The problem is this: I need to replicate this tablet to few others (same model) tablets. I can make a full backup with TWRP, stick a MicroSD on a new tablet, oem unlock it, boot TWRP and do a restore from image, which works...
But I'm looking to do it automatically and not manually, preferable with some script using fastboot, so my questions are:
Is there anyway to boot using fastboot and running a restore? (the image will be on the MicroSD which will be inserted prior to restore)?
Is there any app (the device is root) which is capable of copying the entire tablet to some big "update.zip" so I can use it with "fastboot update"?
How do I "feed" the fastboot boot recovery.img with parameters to TWRP to auto start restore?
Thanks

Search and download system firmware image zipped for Nexus devices or OnePlus One: they use a flashall.bat batch script that you could easily modify to your needs..
I'm not to my PC now but I could link it later..
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My problem is that in order to create such a zip, I need somehow to pull from the tablet all the partitions as an images format, any links how to do this would help a lot

As far as I understand you want to make partitions image once and then restore them on many devices, don't you?
In that case you could use dd command from a rooted device or Macrium Reflect from Windows side of the tablet..
EDIT also, don't know which variant you own but all image partitions are already available (stock not rooted or already rooted)
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