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SoupKit (again)...When you're fed up with trying to get ADB to connect in Windows

The SoupKit
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What is SoupKit? At it's heart, SoupKit is for those who are tired of messing around with Windows and are ready to do try something that works. It was created to be "sort of" modular in that after the ADB installer has been installed, other Linux scripts can be installed and run from the command line by just typing the name of the script and without worrying about changing directories or dealing with permissions. It's intended to make the transition from Windows to Linux for Android a little bit easier.
How does it work?
The SoupKit ADB Installer --- FOR ALL KINDLE FIRES
This puts everything where it needs to be, installs any necessary dependencies, installs drivers, configures Linux to run adb and fastboot commands, puts the SoupKit in your $PATH and cleans up after itself, all while taking a fraction of the space needed for the Android SDK. What this means for you is, you will be able open any terminal window and start entering adb or fastboot commands immediately. There's no need to change directories, add sudo commands or certain operators that are confusing to command line newbies ( ./ ). You can enter commands just as you see them in tutorials. No more worrying about “ADB Offline”, “Status Unknown” or “List of devices attached ????????????????”. This alone can make a huge difference for anyone having Kindle Fire problems that can't be fixed in Windows or those who are overwhelmed by the technicalities of configuring Linux for Android.
What you need:
First, you need Linux. Don't worry, it's not as bad as you may think.
Luckily, all Linux distros are free to download and install on your computer. It can also be booted from a USB flash drive so you don't have to wipe out your current OS (although you probably should anyway). You can use a VM, but the only VM that I've found that can detect the Kindle Fire in fastboot mode is Parallels. Vmware won't cut it, and VirtualBox sure as hell won't cut it so don't waste your time with them if you ever need to do anything in fastboot (if you're bricked, you need fastboot).
Probably the best method to get Linux running for a new user is by setting up a Linux LiveUSB.
I'm not going to teach you how to set up a Linux LiveUSB, but there are plenty of FREE programs out there that will not only create a Linux LiveUSB for you, but will download your choice of distro as well, and all you need is a USB flash drive (preferably 8GB or larger). A Google search of “Linux LiveUSB” will offer plenty of choices, although, PendriveLinux seems to be a favorite among most. Just be sure to add plenty of “persistence” (1 or more gigabytes) or you will lose everything every time you reboot. And the better quality of flash drive you can use, the better it will be in the long run. Some flash drives just don't do well and can cause some file system corruption over time (not something you want to be dealing with while you're having Kindle Fire problems).
You'll also have to figure out how to boot your computer from a USB. Check your computer's BIOS manufacturer website for instructions on how to do this.
If you're using a LiveUSB, there is no root/sudo password, just hit enter.
Do not use a USB 3.0 port
Once you have Linux installed and booted, you need to make sure your Internet is working. It may take some configuration on your part but it is necessary for the SoupKit to install properly. Luckily, once you have an Internet connection in Linux, the hard part is over.
Don't put the SoupKit.zip on the USB drive before creating the LiveUSB. Instead, use the web browser to navigate to this page and download it once you have Linux running and your Internet connected. Once it's downloaded, you'll likely find it in your Downloads folder.
SoupKit has been tested extensively on all the latest versions of Ubuntu and Mint, but it hasn't really been tested on anything outside of that. Try other distros if you will, but be warned.
To install:
Right-click the “SoupKit.zip”, select “Extract here” open the SoupKit folder and follow the instructions in the README.
Credits:
Don't worry. I didn't forget about you guys. I'll finish this when I have time. In the meantime, you know who you are, and thank you.
Is that all?
NOPE. What SoupKit would be complete without a little something to go with it? SEE POST #2

Due to recent updates, I've decided to remove the option to install Hashcode's 2nd bootloader. There are too many areas where things can go wrong so I think it would be best to let the user follow the small handful of instructions in the 2nd bootloader thread to get it done. IMO, it is not worth the risk to rely on the user to make sure a downgraded stock bootloader is installed before running the script. Plus I think using a script toinstall the downgraded bootloader gives users a false sense of safety in what is potentially very dangerous to do.​ ​
ROOT PLUS for 2nd Generation Kindle Fires
That's right. This works for ALL 2nd generation Kindle Fires
What does it do?
The screenshot above should answer that question pretty quickly.
What do you need to know?
Since Hashcode's bootloader hack is device specific, you must download the version for your device. Each one has the exact same script but the stack, boot and recovery images are different for each particular device. You must have the SoupKit installed for this to work properly. It installs in the same way as the SoupKit; unzip, double click, run in terminal, blah blah.
Make sure you have ADB enabled under “Security” in the settings.
Anything else?
At any point after installation, if you need to run the utility again, just type "rootplus" in the terminal.
What's next?
I have a few more things in store for you guys and they will all be made for the SoupKit. As packages are installed, just type the name of the package in any terminal to launch them at any point (hence "modular"). Everything will be easy to install, easy to launch, and new user friendly.
Don't be skerrd. Move out of your comfort zone a little and give Linux and SoupKit a try. I'm sure you won't be disappointed.
Credits:
* Bin4ry - of course, for providing the root exploit
* prokennexusa and his team - for testing this out on all of the second generation devices
* Thepooch - for extensive testing and always being there to lend a hand
Downloads:
SoupKit - http://d-h.st/PbX
RootPlus for all Kindle Fires - http://d-h.st/jOe

Changelog:
04-23-2013 - Update (RootPlus)
* Removed option to install Hashcode's 2nd bootloader, for safety reasons. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Hashcode's 2nd bootloader. The risk lies in recent updates from Amazon.
03-19-2013 - Update + bugfix (RootPlus)
* Fixed issue with 2nd bootloader install - everything works as it should now
* Added timestamp to saved partitions. Gives users the ability to save more than one set of partition images
03-18-2013 - Update: (RootPlus)
* Changed how 2nd bootloader is installed for compatibility with the KF2
* Added ability to update custom recovery. No need to update the script every time a new recovery is released.
* Added ability to choose partition images to be installed if more than one set exist in the BACKUP folder
* More intuitive restore of saved partition images - will hopefully prevent any chance of user error
03-16-2013 - Bugfix: (RootPlus)
* Fixed issue with permissions on the rootplus script
03-10-2013 - Update: (RootPlus)
* Added extra safety measures, including MD5 check on 2nd bootloader install
02-23-2013 - Initial release

Will try thanks
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You, sir, are a wizard... Thanks for putting this together!
Sent from Hell™

Sorry, but I don't see a link for KFHD 7" package. Did I miss somthing?
Rootplus KF 7 is for Kindle Fire HD 7"?
Droid DNA

I'm stuck on installing the bootloader option 6. It back up the kfhd7 then go to installing stacks. There I get a line that is "/system/etc/install-recovery.sh' - No such file or directory" the kindle reboots. And that's were it stuck saying...< waiting for device >

zuke66 said:
I'm stuck on installing the bootloader option 6. It back up the kfhd7 then go to installing stacks. There I get a line that is "/system/etc/install-recovery.sh' - No such file or directory" the kindle reboots. And that's were it stuck saying...< waiting for device >
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For now, use the restore option to restore the partitions that were saved when you chose the option to install the bootloader hack and TWRP.
In the meantime, I need to know what software version you're using, and whether or not you have edited your build.prop. Also, after you restore your system, use adb to access the shell and list the contents of your /system/etc directory and post it here.
Code:
adb shell su -c "ls /system/etc"

When I do a restore it reboots then stop at "waiting for device"
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zuke66 said:
When I do a restore it reboots then stop at "waiting for device"
Sent from my SPH-L710 using xda app-developers app
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Okay, a few questions...
Do you have normal use of the device? Does it boot normally? Have you rebooted yet (if not, don't)
You still haven't told me what software version you are running or whether or not you've edited your build.prop...
What Linux distro/version are you using?
Is your Linux install a full install, LiveUSB, or VM?
Is it 32 or 64 bit?
Are you using a USB 3.0 port?
Do you have a factory cable?
What is the output of the following command?:
Code:
sudo cat /etc/udev/rules.d/51-android.rules

Thanks dude I got adb working plus with the old soupkit revived my kindle fire 1st gen
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Update 3-10-2013: Added extra safety measures, including MD5 check on 2nd bootloader install

3-16-2013: Fixed issue with permissions on the rootplus script

03-18-2013 - Update: (RootPlus)
* Changed how 2nd bootloader is installed for compatibility with the KF2
* Added ability to update custom recovery. No need to update the script every time a new recovery is released.
* Added ability to choose partition images to be installed if more than one set exist in the BACKUP folder
* More intuitive restore of saved partition images - will hopefully prevent any chance of user error

03-19-2013 - Update + bugfix (RootPlus)
* Fixed issue with 2nd bootloader install - everything works as it should now
* Added timestamp to saved partitions. Gives users the ability to save more than one set of partition images
If you downloaded yesterday's update, please install this one. There was a bug preventing the 2nd bootloader install. It is fixed now.
Sorry for the inconvenience.

Hello, I'm stuck at step 6. Until "installing stack" it works fine, but than came some "not a directory" Alerts. See here:
http://pastebin.com/3rk4Vksh
Even setting it manualy with a rebooter-app in fastboot mode dosn't works, because it was not listed.
My System: Linux Mint 14 Cinnamon 64 bit (regular install). I dosn't have a fastboot cable yet, but the rebooter app. I think this is the point. The tool want to reboot it into fastboot, but it wants to boot normally.
Edit: I testet my fastboot with the instructons fron the 2nd bootloader tread and it works. But I have to boot normally and than rebooting it from the app into fastboot mode.

When did you download this? The most recent version installs the 2nd bootloader through the shell, not fastboot. And was your device rooted before trying to install the 2nd bootloader?
[Edit:] I think I see what the problem might be. Download this copy of the RootPlus script, place it in your ~/bin/SoupKit/files folder and replace the one that's already there. Let me know if that makes a difference and I'll upload an updated version.

It was the same, but I found the error. The directory tmp and the file install-recovery.sh were withe a .bak below. Just renamed and it should work.
Edit: it was succsessfull ^^

Panixy said:
It was the same, but I found the error. The directory tmp and the file install-recovery.sh were withe a .bak below. Just renamed and it should work.
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Renaming install-recovery.sh to install-recovery.sh.bak is a necessary part of the recovery install. Why your tmp directory was renamed, I couldn't say. I'm looking at the script now and I don't see anything of the sort. I'll keep looking at it to see if anything stands out at me.

Thanks for this. I have a friend is no friend to linux, but I am. I read some other posts about rooting a kindle on software 7.30. Is this possible, or no? It's weird because people are successful to obtain root, but in post #2, it says that it will not work. just need to know so i can tell him.
either way, thank you for all the work that you do

[Tutorial] How to install Android SDK/ADB tool & HTC's drivers [BEGINNER FRIENDLY]

[Tutorial] How to install Android SDK/ADB tool & HTC's drivers [BEGINNER FRIENDLY]
[SIZE="+1"]-- Android SDK/ADB tool Tutorial --[/SIZE]​
I decided to create this Beginner Friendly tutorial on how to install SDK tool mainly because recent phones such as the i.e. HTC One X / One X+ are requiring many basic usage of adb command line, and lots of members are having difficulities to have basics adb command to work because their SDK tool is not correctly installed. I won't show you how to make usage of it, there is plenty of How-to's for that purpose all around xda and on the Web.
This is all safe to install on your Windows based computer, and if you can not achieve success with this installation, well obviously, you shouldn't play the hacking game with your device. From now on, I or anyone else on the Internet can not be held responsible if something really bad is happening to you because you didn't read and followed any given instructions letters by letters and you ended with a screwed, pricey and valuable paperweight device. That being said, let's get started.​
Let's GO!
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[SIZE="+1"]-- Enabling USB debugging mode --[/SIZE]
On your phone simply follow this path : Settings -> Developer options -> Turn the option ON -> under Debugging -> tick USB debugging option Debug mode when USB is connected
That's it, done!
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[SIZE="+1"]-- Java Installation --[/SIZE]
This is a prerequisite to have a flawlessly working SDK tool installation.
Click on the following link to download it on Java's website : Free Java Download
On the next page, do not click on Agree and Start Download, instead click on See all Java downloads.
Which should you choose? If you have a 64-bit Windows OS you MUST install the two versions (both 32-bit and 64-bit), otherwise the 32-bit is sufficient for a 32-bit Windows OS.
Before installing the latest version of Java, it is recommended to uninstall all previous Java's installation. (How to -> Remove Older Versions)
Complete the required installation depending of the type of Windows installation.
You are all done for Java.
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[SIZE="+1"]-- SDK Tools Installation --[/SIZE]
First step is to download the SDK Manager, to do so click on this link -> Download the SDK
Next locate on the bottom of your screen the USE AN EXISTING IDE, click on it.
On the Get the Android SDK page, tick the I have read and agree with the above terms and conditions box and click on the Download the SDK Tools for Windows button.
Navigate to your Download folder, and locate a file named like this: installer_r21.1-windows.exe (N.B. The r21.1 version was available when I did this how to, your version could be different.)
Double click on the installer_r21.1-windows.exe file to start the installation. Take good note where the file will be installed, generally the default SDK path is : C:\Users\your_session's_name\AppData\Local\Android\android-sdk.
Now, navigate to the path of the SDK installation folder.
Select all (CTRL + A) in this folder and Copy (CTRL +C) them for the next step.
Now you need to create a new folder at the root of your C:\ drive named : AndroidSDK
Open up the newly created folder and Paste (CTRL + V) the previously copied files.
Stay in this folder and double click on the SDK Manager icon.
The SDK Manager will open a new window, click on Deselect All, then tick the following line in Tools : AndroidSDK Platform-tools
Click on Install 1 Package..., accept the license agreement and click on Install let the manager do it's thing.
Click on Done and close the manager's window.
Congrats! You have created successfully your SDK tool!
Wait! Let's clean your computer a bit....
Go back to the previous folder, the one located in this path : C:\Users\your_session's_name\AppData\Local\Android\android-sdk
Click on the Uninstaller, we don't need this one anymore. Don't worry the other AndroidSDK folder won't be deleted.
Voilà! You are done with this part.
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[SIZE="+1"]-- Creating of script file for a fast access --[/SIZE]
Locate the Platform-tools sub-folder in the AndroidSDK folder.
Right click in a empty space of the folder and select in the contextual menu New -> Text Document
Open this new Text Document and Copy/Paste this : c:\windows\system32\cmd.exe
Save this file as : Start SDK.bat
Acknowledge the : If you change file extension... warning.
Right click your new created Start SDK and send a shortcut on your Desktop.
Done! If you try to double click on your Start SDK shortcut, a command window should open with something like these lines :
Code:
C:\AndroidSDK\platform-tools>c:\windows\system32\cmd.exe
Microsoft Windows [version 6.1.7601]
Copyright (c) 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
C:\AndroidSDK\platform-tools>
Success!
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[SIZE="+1"]-- Installing HTC's Drivers --[/SIZE]
This one is very easy, simply download and run the installer and let Windows do the rest. Drivers compatbile 32-bit or 64-bit
Download the Self-install HTCDriver_4.0.1.001.exe/
Make sure your phone is not plugged on your computer via the USB cable.
Simply run the installer of the driver you've just downloaded.
Once the installation is completed, simply plug your phone via your USB cable and Windows "wizard manager" will now detect your phone.
If it doesn't work, unplug your phone and reboot your computer. Then plug back your phone once rebooted.
Done!
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[SIZE="+1"]-- Let's try all this! --[/SIZE]
With your phone plugged on your USB cable...
From your Desktop, double click on your Start SDK shortcut.
In the command window, at the command line : C:\AndroidSDK\platform-tools> type this -> adb devices (Enter)
The serial number of your phone should appear in the command window. If it is the case, then try this again : C:\AndroidSDK\platform-tools> type this -> adb reboot (Enter)
Your phone will now Reboot
If all this worked, you have a successful SDK Tools installation!
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This is it, I hope this tutorial was helpful, if you have some sort of problems let me know, I will try to help you at the best of my knowledge. Have fun hacking your Android!!

Lucky Thirteen said:
...if you can not achieve success with this installation, well obviously, you shouldn't play the hacking game with your device.
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Excellent tutorial... but I disagree with this line. No process is bulletproof and there is no way a tutorial can account for all the variables with Windows.
Which explains why I am now asking for help!
This is my third Android phone and fifth Android device. I've rooted all five and installed multiple ROMs and for the most part have not had too many problems.
I'm currently running Elegancia 5.3.0 on my AT&T One X+ and have a few issues that I'm tired of dealing with. I decided to flash the RUU to go back to stock and also to update to hboot 1.4 which is required for the Blackout ROM I was thinking about trying. The RUU cannot find my phone unless I connect while in the bootloader. Even then though, the RUU flash still fails. Since it cannot see my phone while it's running, I decided to check if ADB can see it. Nope. No luck at all. I have connected with ADB to my device many, many times... but it has been close to a year since the last time I did. I removed all HTC drivers and Sync from Add/Remove Programs, deleted my old version of the SDK and Java and followed your tutorial step-by-step.
My phone still shows up in Device Manager under PORTABLE DEVICES and I can't seem to make it connect any other way.
Please tell me you have a suggestion to help me fix this. I've tried using every combination of search terms I can think of and have had no luck for the past 36 hours.

Finally fixed my ADB problem using these steps in case anyone else runs into it.

This worked great for me after two days of trying to get my phone to connect. I had to uninstall everything related to java, android, and htc, and the link for the htc drivers was dead so I just reinstalled sync manager, but it all works now, much thanks. All this effort was just so I could put my music on the phone, and so that I could do a full backup to my pc without rooting.

[DRIVERS] Latest HTC Drivers [4.2.0.001]

Latest HTC Drivers
Latest HTC Drivers extracted from HTC Sync v3.3.21 and HTC Sync Manager v2.0.61.0
Latest Driver Version (HTC Sync): 4.0.1.001
Latest Driver Version (HTC Sync Manager): 4.2.0.001
BMP Drivers are the same for both sets of drivers.
For those who don't want to have to download 120 some MB of bloatware called HTC Sync
Instructions:
Determine if your system is 32-bit or 64-bit
Download the BMP Driver for your OS type (x86 version if on 32-bit, x64 if on 64-bit)
Download the newest HTCDrivers file (choose either the "EXE" or "MSI" driver file, but not both)
Disable any antivirus program(s) present
Run both files downloaded above (the BMP.msi and the HTCDriver file)
Re-enable your antivirus program(s)
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Links
ALL DRIVER FILES: www.mediafire.com/?o10b16j5b3r3o
OEM SETUP FILES: www.mediafire.com/?1rwmleoe17akd
Updated on 6.6.13
HTCDriver_4.2.0.001.exe
SyncManager_2.0.61.0.exe
Updated on 4.23.13
HTCDriver_4.1.0.001.msi
HTCDriver_4.1.0.001.exe
HTCPluginChecker.exe
HTCSync_3.3.21.exe
SyncManager_2.0.53.0.exe
SyncManager_2.0.53.0_STRIPPED.exe
Updated on 4.02.13
RemoveOldHTCDriver3.exe (packaged in HTC Sync Manager v2.0.41.0)
Removed duplicate x86 BMP Driver
Updated instructions with link to determine if on 32-bit or 64-bit
Updated on 3.31.13
HTCDriver_4.0.1.002.exe
HTCDriver_4.0.1.002.msi
IPTInstaller_4.0.8.msi
Updated on 3.6.13
HTC_BMP_USB_Driver_x86_1.0.5375.msi
HTC_BMP_USB_Driver_x64_1.0.5375.msi
HTCDriver_4.0.1.001.exe
HTCDriver_4.0.1.001.msi
Updated on 11.28.12
HTC BMP USB Driver_x86.msi DELETED: Turned out to be the same 1.0.5375 as above. Download from link above.
HTCDriver_3.0.0.023.msi
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MD5 CHECKSUMS
Sometimes downloading from the internet can yield a corrupt download. To prevent this, make sure you always check the md5 checksum (also known as "md5sum") of the file. This method verifies the digital integrity of the file by verifying its digital signature with the MD5 algorithm.
After you download each file, make sure to check that the md5sum matches what is given.
Code:
[LIST]
[*]25912deacc5d55528e223ec7b99705cc [B]*HTCDriver_3.0.0.023.msi[/B]
[*]220c41f3b03f42190899db8cb081b5c6 [B]*HTCDriver_4.0.1.001.exe[/B]
[*]a578d837343fe2542ecf405a630d46a0 [B]*HTCDriver_4.0.1.001.msi[/B]
[*]8223ec1c2aa71503b431a0daabb23154 [B]*HTCDriver_4.0.1.002.exe[/B]
[*]4dfbd4ae8662124d06e0a04db2065069 [B]*HTCDriver_4.0.1.002.msi[/B]
[*]bf24b0adc2f792ee4180ca545e4b60a0 [B]*HTC_BMP_USB_Driver_x32_1.0.5375.msi[/B]
[*]7b461095d56f9a6814d8f3e14cac0859 [B]*HTC_BMP_USB_Driver_x64_1.0.5375.msi[/B]
[*]96e6d181192a995214493a6828e4287d [B]*IPTInstaller_4.0.8.msi[/B]
[*]92bd34ec7787e631231c68aba392b6e7 [B]*RemoveOldHTCDriver3.exe[/B]
[*]f281d8994ab9f1315828ac2226a9bb75 [B]*HTCDriver_4.1.0.001.exe[/B]
[*]ed6d5fc5cc7dcca653f7a0beab01035d [B]*HTCDriver_4.1.0.001.msi[/B]
[*]96589c02be46fd7b85160d5b15f4c88a [B]*HTCPluginChecker.exe[/B]
[*]36ba2c8627ba18c6540bfa25be3b67fc [B]*HTCSync_3.3.21.exe[/B]
[*]a356e5c828c7cb3869dc67058e5bbc2c [B]*SyncManager_2.0.53.0.exe[/B]
[*]da1e40e478725d3e829243e84043d21f [B]*SyncManager_2.0.53.0_STRIPPED.exe[/B]
[/LIST]
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How to check the md5sum of a file:
Windows:
For windows you need to download the md5sum binary. I recommend the one from my dev-host.
After that, copy the file you're trying to verify to the directory where where you downloaded the "md5sum.exe"
Once that is finished, do SHIFT+RIGHT CLICK (inside the folder window) and choose "Open command window here"
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Then type the following ("fileNameHere" must include the extension):
Code:
md5sum fileNameHere
That will output a hash, which you can compare to the ones above.
Linux: No need to download anything, md5sum binaries are included in all distros, as far as I know.
Open a terminal and type the following ("fileNameHere" must include the extension):
Code:
$ cd path/to/download/folder
$ md5sum fileNameHere
Two important notes:
This method can be used with any files you download, as long as the download site (or the dev themself) provides the correct md5sum.
If any of the digits do not match exactly, you need to download the file again.

Updated OP with md5sum how-to and checksums.

Wow really cool, I have always hated installing htc sync Thank you a thousand times!!!

No problem :good:

What about the Universal Naked Driver thread?
Are these drivers in any way more up-to-date or in other ways better than those? Or additional?
I currently use that driver package and am setup quite well with it. But i think i still had to set up HTCSync to get the MTP drivers. Not sure anymore lol.

MSI files don't seem to install. Getting error messages on ALL. Error 2732 Directory Manager not initialised.
edit: disregard, just temporarily disabled UAC settings and it worked.

Sneakyghost said:
What about the Universal Naked Driver thread?
Are these drivers in any way more up-to-date or in other ways better than those? Or additional?
I currently use that driver package and am setup quite well with it. But i think i still had to set up HTCSync to get the MTP drivers. Not sure anymore lol.
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I believe that the universal naked drivers would work just as well, but for ADB only
For the purposes of transferring files using either MTP or UMS, you need the HTC drivers
EDIT: If you look at the thread, the drivers were last updated Nov. of 2012, so I would say that these are more up to speed than those

Thanks for this! Worked like a charm Bud! Glad I stumbled into this very nice not to deal with HTC Sync :good:

AW: [DRIVERS] Latest HTC Drivers [v4.0.1.002]
CNexus said:
I believe that the universal naked drivers would work just as well, but for ADB only
For the purposes of transferring files using either MTP or UMS, you need the HTC drivers
EDIT: If you look at the thread, the drivers were last updated Nov. of 2012, so I would say that these are more up to speed than those
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Ok cool thanks I had that feeling that the universal drivers are ADB only but want sure anymore. Then I thank you for this nice extraction. Very handy.
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Re: [DRIVERS] Latest HTC Drivers [v4.0.1.002]
Sneakyghost said:
Ok cool thanks I had that feeling that the universal drivers are ADB only but want sure anymore. Then I thank you for this nice extraction. Very handy.
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No problem :thumbup:

Got an idea, the MD5 verification you posted sounds awefully complicated. Why don't you just recommend windows and/or mac users to install HashTab? Its a Windows Shell extension that produces a new tab on the properties dialogue for each file and lets you compare hashes by just c/p any hash you want from one file property into another.
It's free and totally cool. You find it here: http://www.implbits.com/hashtab.aspx
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I am having issues identifying which driver packages i have to install on my windows 7 x64. I just went through all of them (apart the obvious x86 bmp package). I noticed that i had to create a uniqueID folder in \TEMP with another uniqueID subfolder and place one of the MSI packages in there and rename it to what the MSI wanted to have, in order to make that package work.
I assume, the HTC Sync or the Sync Manager would usually unpack those files to that folder and name them accordingly (in fact, i think you extracted them from there the same way i would extract a RUU lol) and then you renamed those packages to include the version numbering? Unfortunately those drivers aren't easy that way for noobs. I wonder if they can be re-packaged with some easy install automator program so that in the end you could offer like a HTC Sync package without the HTC Sync crap in it?

Sneakyghost said:
Got an idea, the MD5 verification you posted sounds awefully complicated. Why don't you just recommend windows and/or mac users to install HashTab? Its a Windows Shell extension that produces a new tab on the properties dialogue for each file and lets you compare hashes by just c/p any hash you want from one file property into another.
It's free and totally cool. You find it here: http://www.implbits.com/hashtab.aspx
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I am having issues identifying which driver packages i have to install on my windows 7 x64. I just went through all of them (apart the obvious x86 bmp package). I noticed that i had to create a uniqueID folder in \TEMP with another uniqueID subfolder and place one of the MSI packages in there and rename it to what the MSI wanted to have, in order to make that package work.
I assume, the HTC Sync or the Sync Manager would usually unpack those files to that folder and name them accordingly (in fact, i think you extracted them from there the same way i would extract a RUU lol) and then you renamed those packages to include the version numbering? Unfortunately those drivers aren't easy that way for noobs. I wonder if they can be re-packaged with some easy install automator program so that in the end you could offer like a HTC Sync package without the HTC Sync crap in it?
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What windows suite do you have? Before I even started uploading extracted drivers, I tested all of the installations (run from my desktop) on my Windows 7 ultimate x64 laptop, precisely because I suspected it might somehow be blocked. And all (including the msi's) installed with no problem. I've even reinstalled the latest ones (downloading from my own mediafire) after I had to reinstall windows 7 on my laptop. Also, which msi did you have problems installing?

What you need to install is detailed in the OP: the BMP x64 driver, and the HTCDriverXXX.exe (or HTCDriverXXX.msi)

thank you mister, works great for me under win 7 x64 / win 8 x64.

Awesome, thanks for the feedback that it works on Win8, will add to OP. Couldn't test it myself because I have no machines running 8. But thanks :good:

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hehe, good idea. Thanks.

CNexus said:
What windows suite do you have? Before I even started uploading extracted drivers, I tested all of the installations (run from my desktop) on my Windows 7 ultimate x64 laptop, precisely because I suspected it might somehow be blocked. And all (including the msi's) installed with no problem. I've even reinstalled the latest ones (downloading from my own mediafire) after I had to reinstall windows 7 on my laptop. Also, which msi did you have problems installing?
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Running Windows 7x64 Ultimate.
Dunno bro probably just some mess on my machine then.
Think if your machine took it alright with the same OS it'll probably be some screw-up on mine.
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Sneakyghost said:
Running Windows 7x64 Ultimate.
Dunno bro probably just some mess on my machine then.
Think if your machine took it alright with the same OS it'll probably be some screw-up on mine.
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Ok, did you run the MSI version of the drivers? If you did, try the exe version.

I can't remember, will check tomorrow.
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[OFFLINE UPDATE] WP8.1 To W10 Mobile [ATT] [Verizon] [T-Mobile] (Build 10586.107)

Prerequisites:
Your PC must be at least Windows 7 Service Pack 1, although you must install every Visual C++ Redistributable Runtime and the Windows Device Recovery Tool.
Your Phone OS version must be at least 8.10.14219.341 or newer. If not, please update it using the windows insider app.
Have registered your device as a developer with the WP SDK.
Remove pin lock and turn off reset protection before the update procedure.
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:fingers-crossedlease follow this guide at your own risk as I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards or thermonuclear war:crying:.
Instructions:
1. Backup Your device.
2. Download Iutool (WP_CPTT_NT-x86-fre.msi) from the attachments section and install it. The default install directory will be
Code:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Kits\10\Tools\bin\i386
3. Download the M8.Rar that reflects your Carrier and extract the contents to C:\ on your PC.
M8ATT
M8Verizon
M8TMobile
Code:
C:\M8ATT
Code:
C:\M8Verizon
Code:
C:\M8TMobile
4. Open Command Prompt as administratior and change directory to where Iutool is installed.
Code:
cd C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Kits\10\Tools\bin\i386
5. Plug your M8 into your PC and check to see if Iutool discovers your device by typing
Code:
iutool -l
If your device appears then you are ready to continue
If you met error 80070490 when executing iutool -l then disconnect your device and remove it from the Devices & Printers section of Control Panel
6. Assuming you extracted the correct zip into C:\ you are either going to type
Code:
iutool -V -p C:\M8ATT
Code:
iutool -V -p C:\M8Verizon
Code:
iutool -V -p C:\M8TMobile
That command will push the update to your device and it will prepare for the installation! Once the update is ready, take it! You'll want to find something to occupy your time as the process will take 40 minutes.
8. Once booted into W10 open Settings and navigate to the "For Developers" menu and enable Developer Mode.
9. Download and install Interop-Tools from it's respected thread and follow the For All other OEM Devices section to Interop/Cap Unlock your M8 if you had planned on doing so.
Interop-Tools https://forum.xda-developers.com/wi...app-interop-tools-versatile-registry-t3445271
10. Use any method that you know to modify your model(DeviceTargetingInfo) to a supported W10 Mobile Device
11. Now enable Windows insider preview builds and set to either slow or release ring.
12. Go into phone update and search for update. You should be brought to build 14393 or later. Updating to this build will fix critical issues/bugs you met earlier.
13. I also recommend a factory reset after all updates as that will reset Registry values to defaults and fix other things as well.
A HUGE thanks to @hikari_calyx for the Offline Update package V4.1 that he had put together over on the Windows 10 Mobile forums!
Another HUGE thanks to @gus33000 for Interop-Tools!​

RECOMMENDED TO ADD:
1. If you met 80070490 error when executing iutool -l, disconnect your phone, and delete your phone in Device & Printers (Run "control printers") and delete your phone listed on it, then reconnect your phone again.
2. You can also install Mobile Enterprise provisioned package in order to get 10586.753. This provisioned package will be available with my Offline Update Package V4.
3. I also recommended to modify PhoneHardwareVariant to RM-1045 if you are going to modify to L930. You should also modify PhoneMobileOperatorName to a unbranded variant, such as 000-44, 000-88, 000-HK, 000-GB.
4. Turn off reset protection before update procedure.

hikari_calyx said:
RECOMMENDED TO ADD:
1. If you met 80070490 error when executing iutool -l, disconnect your phone, and delete your phone in Device & Printers (Run "control printers") and delete your phone listed on it, then reconnect your phone again.
2. You can also install Mobile Enterprise provisioned package in order to get 10586.753. This provisioned package will be available with my Offline Update Package V4.
3. I also recommended to modify PhoneHardwareVariant to RM-1045 if you are going to modify to L930. You should also modify PhoneMobileOperatorName to a unbranded variant, such as 000-44, 000-88, 000-HK, 000-GB.
4. Turn off reset protection before update procedure.
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PhoneHardwareVariant to RM-1045 if you are going to modify to L930? does this affect anything?
PhoneMobileOperatorName to a unbranded variant, such as 000-44, 000-88, 000-HK, 000-GB? will this help service? i had not changed these values before updating myself.

AnierinB said:
PhoneHardwareVariant to RM-1045 if you are going to modify to L930? does this affect anything?
PhoneMobileOperatorName to a unbranded variant, such as 000-44, 000-88, 000-HK, 000-GB? will this help service? i had not changed these values before updating myself.
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In some case, without modifying them, you can't search any update.

I successfully installed WP 10.0.14393.953 in my HTC M8 and everything seems ok but the in-call volume that is very very low, quite inaudible. Any ideas? Thanks, ALe

I got the following error after pushing the contents of the M8ATT folder onto my device:
[1] Transferring files complete: 37 files
[1] Installation failed (HRESULT = 0x80004005)
[1] Failed (0x80004005)
ERROR: 0x80004005
Command failed. (HRESULT = 0x80004005)
Is this bad?
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Cashdog53 said:
I got the following error after pushing the contents of the M8ATT folder onto my device:
[1] Transferring files complete: 37 files
[1] Installation failed (HRESULT = 0x80004005)
[1] Failed (0x80004005)
ERROR: 0x80004005
Command failed. (HRESULT = 0x80004005)
Is this bad?
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Never mind. Fixed the problem by removing my SD card, and restarting the phone I think...

zagreo said:
I successfully installed WP 10.0.14393.953 in my HTC M8 and everything seems ok but the in-call volume that is very very low, quite inaudible. Any ideas? Thanks, ALe
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ThIs is normal as I've encountered the same issue.
Bugs I know of:
Front facing camera sometimes causes reboot (switching from back in most cases)
Sound will sometimes only go through one speaker (works itself out but happens every now and then)
Flashlight toggle in quick settings has a long delay and sometimes doesn't work at all
Dot view doesn't work (but I personally delete the "extras" apps as the update process somehow made that possible for me)
Other than all that I'm pretty amazed at the way this devices handles the OS... every time I've gone back to 8.1 I'd instantly regret it after the setup

Hi so I tried installing Interops on my WP 10 HTC but for whatever reason it doenst let me install stating i dont have 10.0.14393.953 or higher but if i recall i have 10.0.15xxx.xxx Im not home so i cannot check the actual numbers.

Cokefrevr said:
Hi so I tried installing Interops on my WP 10 HTC but for whatever reason it doenst let me install stating i dont have 10.0.14393.953 or higher but if i recall i have 10.0.15xxx.xxx Im not home so i cannot check the actual numbers.
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Are you trying to install interop tools via the store? From what I can recall installing the pre release via device hub worked on all builds for me

Cashdog53 said:
I got the following error after pushing the contents of the M8ATT folder onto my device:
[1] Transferring files complete: 37 files
[1] Installation failed (HRESULT = 0x80004005)
[1] Failed (0x80004005)
ERROR: 0x80004005
Command failed. (HRESULT = 0x80004005)
Is this bad?
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Never mind. Fixed the problem by removing my SD card, and restarting the phone I think...
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Everything work out?

AnierinB said:
Are you trying to install interop tools via the store? From what I can recall installing the pre release via device hub worked on all builds for me
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Yea trying to install from the store, sorry for being stupid really tired but device hub?

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Yea trying to install from the store, sorry for being stupid really tired but device hub?
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71000190&postcount=607
Download arm dependencies and arm interop tools. Extract and install dependencies one by one via file manager before installing interop tools appx.
Oh and it's called the device portal... here's a link to info on that https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/uwp/debug-test-perf/device-portal-mobile

AnierinB said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71000190&postcount=607
Download arm dependencies and arm interop tools. Extract and install dependencies one by one via file manager before installing interop tools appx.
Oh and it's called the device portal... here's a link to info on that https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/uwp/debug-test-perf/device-portal-mobile
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Thanks, although it seems to be auto closing, then if i open it again it stays loading and auto closes again.

I've got the same problem installing interop tools i've install the dependencies and the appxbundle but when i try to open the program on the phone it only show a logo for a few seconds and go back to the main screen. Is interop tools the only way to modify the devicetargetinfo ? Please advice.

Cokefrevr said:
Thanks, although it seems to be auto closing, then if i open it again it stays loading and auto closes again.
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rayxanber said:
I've got the same problem installing interop tools i've install the dependencies and the appxbundle but when i try to open the program on the phone it only show a logo for a few seconds and go back to the main screen. Is interop tools the only way to modify the devicetargetinfo ? Please advice.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/wi...app-interop-tools-versatile-registry-t3445271
Follow the for all other OEM Device section. Interop tools has changed a bit since I last used the device.
And yes that reminds me.. In worst case you can't get interop tools to work I'm afraid you'll have to change it before you do the offline update via The modified preview for developer's.. But no worries as the WDRT tool can bring you back to 8.1 NP.
Besides that.. How's the experience with w10 on the m8 for you guys?

AnierinB said:
[*]Your PC must be at least Windows 7 Service Pack 1, but you must install every Visual C++ Redistributable Runtime and Windows Device Recovery Tool. Windows 8/8.1/10 are also acceptable.
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I found that only 2013 was necessary, and specifically the x86 (not x64, even if you have a 64bit computer and 64bit OS) as iutool is a 32bit binary. This link should also be handy for anyone wanting to install all the Visual C redistributables.
AnierinB said:
(If you met error 80070490 when executing iutool -l, disconnect your phone, and delete your phone from Device & Printers section of control panel. Then reconnect your phone again)
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This didn't work for me on my main computer. Even after I removed ALL windows devices. I got out a burner laptop, installed Win10 fresh and set up the necessary tools and only then did iutool work for me.
AnierinB said:
Besides that.. How's the experience with w10 on the m8 for you guys?
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Once I can figure how to get Win10 to update, I'll let you know.
[EDIT] WOW, I just found https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/uwp/debug-test-perf/device-portal-mobile, that I can upload the app using nothing but a browser. All this time I was thinking I'd have to use the USB cable and find yet another deployment tool.. but I still get the same problem as Cokefrevr and rayxanber in that it always auto-closes or crashes.
[EDIT2] Ok, finally found out that anything beyond the 1.9 beta crashes in this old windows build. At least the 1.9 beta runs... now I need to figure out what this cryptic statement means in terms of steps:
AnierinB said:
11. Use any method that you know to modify your model(DeviceTargetingInfo) to a supported W10 Mobile Device
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[EDIT3] I found https://windowsinsiderbits.blogspot.com/2017/03/upgrading-unsupported-windows-phone-81.html which led me to the steps:
1. Edit registry HKLM/SYSTEM/Platform/DeviceTargetingInfo changing PhoneManufacturerModelName to RM-1105 and PhoneModelName to "Lumia 950" (taken from http://www.lumiafirmware.com/ )
2. Run the Windows Insider app, select the Insider Slow release (it should automatically reboot)
3. Check for updates in the Settings > Update & security > Phone update
Now I'm finally updated to Version 1607 OS Build 10.0.14393.448
[EDIT4] And now that it's on the current windows version, the Interop Tools from the store can run... but it needs some kind of extensions which I think are what is referenced in the 'Other Device' section, but needs Interop Tools to run before extensions can be side-loaded? That doesn't make much sense. I guess I'm fine with my device saying HTC Lumia 950 until Interop works or I find a better simple registry editor without so many complicated dependencies.
[EDIT5] Looks like the RC beta from the originally linked thread works on this version. I have to say, the self-web-host to install applications is by far the easiest way to side-load apps. I think the only thing I miss by going up to Win10 is the dotview. :crying: I hope some awesome developer makes a dot-view addition to Win10. Oh... looks like it's downloading the 1703 version now...

reukiodo said:
I found that only 2013 was necessary, and specifically the x86 (not x64, even if you have a 64bit computer and 64bit OS) as iutool is a 32bit binary. This link should also be handy for anyone wanting to install all the Visual C redistributables.
This didn't work for me on my main computer. Even after I removed ALL windows devices. I got out a burner laptop, installed Win10 fresh and set up the necessary tools and only then did iutool work for me.
Once I can figure how to get Win10 to update, I'll let you know.
[EDIT] WOW, I just found https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/uwp/debug-test-perf/device-portal-mobile, that I can upload the app using nothing but a browser. All this time I was thinking I'd have to use the USB cable and find yet another deployment tool.. but I still get the same problem as Cokefrevr and rayxanber in that it always auto-closes or crashes.
[EDIT2] Ok, finally found out that anything beyond the 1.9 beta crashes in this old windows build. At least the 1.9 beta runs... now I need to figure out what this cryptic statement means in terms of steps:
[EDIT3] I found https://windowsinsiderbits.blogspot.com/2017/03/upgrading-unsupported-windows-phone-81.html which led me to the steps:
1. Edit registry HKLM/SYSTEM/Platform/DeviceTargetingInfo changing PhoneManufacturerModelName to RM-1105 and PhoneModelName to "Lumia 950" (taken from http://www.lumiafirmware.com/ )
2. Run the Windows Insider app, select the Insider Slow release (it should automatically reboot)
3. Check for updates in the Settings > Update & security > Phone update
Now I'm finally updated to Version 1607 OS Build 10.0.14393.448
[EDIT4] And now that it's on the current windows version, the Interop Tools from the store can run... but it needs some kind of extensions which I think are what is referenced in the 'Other Device' section, but needs Interop Tools to run before extensions can be side-loaded? That doesn't make much sense. I guess I'm fine with my device saying HTC Lumia 950 until Interop works or I find a better simple registry editor without so many complicated dependencies.
[EDIT5] Looks like the RC beta from the originally linked thread works on this version. I have to say, the self-web-host to install applications is by far the easiest way to side-load apps. I think the only thing I miss by going up to Win10 is the dotview. :crying: I hope some awesome developer makes a dot-view addition to Win10. Oh... looks like it's downloading the 1703 version now...
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Glad you got it working.. Haven't logged in to xda in a while because i'm using micro g on my Android device so sorry about the absence of help. How you liking it so far? HTC should have supported this huh? p.s lumia 735 works best for device spoofing.. 950 is unnecessary

I'm curious, which phone should I change it to in the registry, to receive updates? To make sure it doesn't break?
Also I'm using Interop Tools 1.9 since apparently, everything after that crashes, and I can't unlock Interop/cap it keep turning off. Do you have any pointers to what I should do?

nar001 said:
I'm curious, which phone should I change it to in the registry, to receive updates? To make sure it doesn't break?
Also I'm using Interop Tools 1.9 since apparently, everything after that crashes, and I can't unlock Interop/cap it keep turning off. Do you have any pointers to what I should do?
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What carrier do you have? I used an ATT varient and before using the offline update I used the custom preview for developers method to change my device to a lumia 735 on wp 8.1 then did the offline update because interop tools kept failing for me at the time as well. if I remember correctly, you can also use interop tools to change the device targeting info but nothing else if you can't cap unlock/ interop unlock your device.
And about cap unlocking your device:
Download the NDTK packages and the WPAK utilities
Go to the Interop Unlock section of Interop Tools, and tap the button that says "Enable installing NDTK on any device"
Put the two NDTK cabs in one empty folder on your PC
Open a command prompt as administrator and make sure you're in the directory where the iutool executable is located from the WP(AK) zip
run "iutool -V -p "<fulllocationwherethetwondtkpackagesarestored >" with your phone connected into the PC
if iutool throws an error, please unplug your device, go to the control panel, devices and printer, select your phone, should be ghosted, click
on uninstall device, and then replug the device and wait for it to reinstall. If you still have issues, run GETDULOGS from the same CMD prompt, and post the cab you get along with a message in this thread
When the installation is finished, open Interop Tools, go to the Interop Unlock section, and tap restore the original manufacturer info button.

AnierinB said:
What carrier do you have? I used an ATT varient and before using the offline update I used the custom preview for developers method to change my device to a lumia 735 on wp 8.1 then did the offline update because interop tools kept failing for me at the time as well. if I remember correctly, you can also use interop tools to change the device targeting info but nothing else if you can't cap unlock/ interop unlock your device.
And about cap unlocking your device:
Download the NDTK packages and the WPAK utilities
Go to the Interop Unlock section of Interop Tools, and tap the button that says "Enable installing NDTK on any device"
Put the two NDTK cabs in one empty folder on your PC
Open a command prompt as administrator and make sure you're in the directory where the iutool executable is located from the WP(AK) zip
run "iutool -V -p "<fulllocationwherethetwondtkpackagesarestored >" with your phone connected into the PC
if iutool throws an error, please unplug your device, go to the control panel, devices and printer, select your phone, should be ghosted, click
on uninstall device, and then replug the device and wait for it to reinstall. If you still have issues, run GETDULOGS from the same CMD prompt, and post the cab you get along with a message in this thread
When the installation is finished, open Interop Tools, go to the Interop Unlock section, and tap restore the original manufacturer info button.
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Am I supposed to do all this on my computer, or the phone? And I don't have the "NDTK" button on Interop 1.9 on my M8 (It's the AT&T version, if that helps)

How To Guide How to extract boot.img from OnePlus 9 firmware packages to patch with Magisk & flash to your phone using Linux Mint 21.1

As a OnePlus 9 user who likes to root their phone mainly to allow Network Signal Guru to work (as well as a few other root things like AdAway) I had been trying to extract the boot.img the same way as I had done with a OnePlus 7T using Payload Dumper for Windows. However it looks like Payload Dumper has issues with extracting xx.img files (including boot.img) if the payload.bin file is bigger than 4.3 GB in size. So I've been looking to see if another method was possible that would work for our OnePlus 9 ROMs that are above this file size. As I use Linux Mint as my usual desktop OS & only fall back onto Windows for stuff that'll only run on that OS, I went to have a look to see if something could be done under Linux. Turns out there is an old thread elsewhere on XDA that almost nearly provides what is needed for this, and I thought I would gives details here that should work for the time of this post (March 2023).
This not only extracts the boot.img to patch in Magisk, but also extracts other xx.img files as well.
I'm using Linux Mint 21.1, but I'd assume that this will also work for similar Ubuntu builds or anything that is based on Debian.
Obligatory disclaimer: The following instructions I'm giving below have worked well for me several times in the past, however I am in no way responsible for screwing up or damaging your phone if you try and follow what I've written below. In extreme cases, a bad flash may require using the OnePlus MSM tool to completely reflash your phone. Back up anything important first before doing any of the following!​
1. You will need to ensure that you have downloaded packages to be able to do adb & fastboot from the command line. You can check by running the following commands - if it's already installed with the latest versions, the terminal interface will let you know...
Code:
sudo apt install adb
Code:
sudo apt install fastboot
2. You will need to go to your software manager in LM21.1 and install both Python 3 & the Python Protobuf compiler. Just search for "Python 3" & "Protobuf-compiler" in the software manager and the first option for each search is what you should need - if they are not installed, install them.
3. Create a read/writable directory that will hold your ROM that you've just downloaded & other files that I'll mention soon. I just use a folder calls "ROM" in my Downloads folder (e.g. /home/lawhec/Downloads/ROM ), but you can choose wherever you want that suits you.
4. If you have not done so already, make sure you have the FULL package of your OnePlus 9 ROM downloaded. As of right now (March 2023) it seems the best way is to download the package using the Oxygen Updater app which is available on Google Play - more info available at oxygenupdater.com - just download the ROM to your phone and transfer it on to your computer into the folder you've created for it.
5. Download and save the following two Python scripts/files ("Right click" & "Save Link As") into the folder you have just created for your ROM (all credit to Gregory Cyxx at github.com/cyxx )...
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/c...payload/master/extract_android_ota_payload.py
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cyxx/extract_android_ota_payload/master/update_metadata_pb2.py
6. Make sure in your file browser (Nemo in my case as it is the default for LM21.1 Cinammon, yours may differ) the window is open in the ROM folder that contains the two Python scripts above that you've just downloaded as well as a ROM package (ZIP file) you've downloaded (in my case from Oxygen Updater mentioned in step 3). Create a new folder for the extracted images to be written to - in my case I just call the folder "output" which is located at "/home/lawhec/Downloads/ROM/output" but again you can call it what you wish.
7. After you've created your output folder, in your ROM directory in the file manager window right-click on your mouse in a white or free space and select "Open in Terminal" - a command terminal will pop up defaulting to your directory.
8. In the command terminal, type the following command and press enter/return...
Code:
sudo python3 extract_android_ota_payload.py <<Your ROM.zip>> <<Your Output Directory>>
...for example, in my case the command would be either...
Code:
sudo python3 extract_android_ota_payload.py LE2113_11_F-75.zip output
...or for handiness you can type "sudo python3 extract_android_ota_payload.py " (remember to leave a space) and simply drag the ROM zip file to the command terminal, press space and then drag the output foler to the terminal line, which will look like in my case...
Code:
sudo python3 extract_android_ota_payload.py '/home/lawhec/Downloads/ROM/LE2113_11_F-75.zip' '/home/lawhec/Downloads/ROM/output'
...this will now run the python script you downloaded earlier that will begin extracting the ROM you've specified and will output all relevant xx.img files into your output folder, including the one we want, "boot.img" - there is no need to extract paylod.bin beforehand, the script will automatically do this for you. Once all xx.img files have been extracted the script will stop, depending on your computer this will take anything from 1-5 minutes, maybe longer on some very old or low spec'd computers - but just let it run its course. Once it is done you can then close the terminal window.
9. Now with the boot.img we've extracted, transfer this file on to your phone (the Downloads folder is usually a good choice). Now open Magisk and patch the boot.img file - once this has been completed, it'll generate a patched boot.img file named something like "magisk_patched-25200_12345.img" - copy and paste this patched boot image back on to your computer (into the folder you've been using will be fine here).
10. If your OnePlus 9 phone is connected to your computer via USB cable, disconnect it now. Then shutdown your phone into a power-off state then reboot it into fastboot mode - this can be done by holding down the volume up & down buttons, then holding down the power button and keep holding down all three buttons until you feel a vibration from your phone. Your OnePlus 9 should then boot into fastboot mode.
11. Now reconnect your OnePlus 9 to your computer via the USB cable and then open up a new display terminal (preferably by right-clicking in the file window of the directory where you saved your Magisk patched boot.img file). Enter the following...
Code:
fastboot devices
...you should then get a line featuring a block of numbers that should match the serial number that is displayed on your phone's display, followed by "fastboot", for example...
Code:
85f53405 fastboot
...if you get anything else, double check your connections at try again - if more than one device is displayed, disconnect the and try again to make sure that only one device is listed. It might also be the case that you don't have the proper drivers installed on your computer for your phone though in my case LM21.1 automatically recognises my phone, so I'm not of any direct help here I'm afraid for this, sorry.
12. Now you will be flashing your patched boot.img to your phone - this is where things can be a little nervous though as long as you do everything right nothing should really go wrong. Type the following into the command terminal, assuming you did so by opening a command terminal from the folder your Magisk Patched boot.img file is located...
Code:
fastboot flash boot <<Magisk Patched boot.img>>
...for example in my case the command line would be...
Code:
fastboot flash boot magisk_patched-25200_12345.img
...otherwise you will need to provide the location of where your patched boot.img is, so in this case...
Code:
fastboot flash boot '/home/lawhec/Downloads/ROM/magisk_patched-25200_12345.img'
...either way, your phone will now be in the process of getting its boot image replaced with the one patched by Magisk. This should take no more than a few seconds and that should be it done! You can then close the terminal window again.
13. Once you've patched the boot image, disconnect the phone from the USB cable to the computer and make sure that the screen on your mobile says "START" in green at the top, if it doesn't, use the volume keys to change this. Then just simply press the power button and your phone will now reboot, this can take a little bit longer than before as your phone's firmware has changed so give it time - (however if it takes longer than 10 minutes or so you might have a problem here) - once your home screen becomes available, give it a few seconds once you've entered before selecting the Magisk app. Once you've done this, Magisk should say that it is installed however to double check, use an app that requires root permissions either to work (e.g. Network Signal Guru) or to do additional things, like a simple root checker app that you can download from wherever you download your apps. If everything is good, then you've rooted your OnePlus 9!
Notes: This process will probably work for other firmware packages for various phones where the boot.img can be extracted to be patched by Magisk and then flashed via fastboot (assuming the bootloader is unlocked) which includes the OnePlus 7T's stock firmware, but I can give no guarantees for this. Once again, try at your own risk.​

I would suggest to boot the magisk patched image and then doing a direct install from the app instead of flashing it directly. This way you can use the "Restore images" feature in the Magisk app that can be useful when doing incremental update.

Thank You for thinking of Us Linux Users !
Attempted to update to LOS 20 via ADB, and now my touch screen will not work. All the remedies here require a Windows system for the MSM tool, which I do not have...

barguybrady said:
Thank You for thinking of Us Linux Users !
Attempted to update to LOS 20 via ADB, and now my touch screen will not work. All the remedies here require a Windows system for the MSM tool, which I do not have...
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You have a computer you can install windows on another partition it's not like you don't have the ability to use msm

stez827 said:
You have a computer you can install windows on another partition it's not like you don't have the ability to use msm
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no comment

barguybrady said:
Yup.
Just gonna spend another 4 or 5 hours prepping a drive to somehow install windows just to fix a phone.
Maybe - No....
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It does not take that long as a Linux user who has had to install for that exact reason it took maybe an hour or 2

lawhec said:
As a OnePlus 9 user who likes to root their phone mainly to allow Network Signal Guru to work (as well as a few other root things like AdAway) I had been trying to extract the boot.img the same way as I had done with a OnePlus 7T using Payload Dumper for Windows. However it looks like Payload Dumper has issues with extracting xx.img files (including boot.img) if the payload.bin file is bigger than 4.3 GB in size. So I've been looking to see if another method was possible that would work for our OnePlus 9 ROMs that are above this file size. As I use Linux Mint as my usual desktop OS & only fall back onto Windows for stuff that'll only run on that OS, I went to have a look to see if something could be done under Linux. Turns out there is an old thread elsewhere on XDA that almost nearly provides what is needed for this, and I thought I would gives details here that should work for the time of this post (March 2023).
This not only extracts the boot.img to patch in Magisk, but also extracts other xx.img files as well.
I'm using Linux Mint 21.1, but I'd assume that this will also work for similar Ubuntu builds or anything that is based on Debian.
Obligatory disclaimer: The following instructions I'm giving below have worked well for me several times in the past, however I am in no way responsible for screwing up or damaging your phone if you try and follow what I've written below. In extreme cases, a bad flash may require using the OnePlus MSM tool to completely reflash your phone. Back up anything important first before doing any of the following!​
1. You will need to ensure that you have downloaded packages to be able to do adb & fastboot from the command line. You can check by running the following commands - if it's already installed with the latest versions, the terminal interface will let you know...
Code:
sudo apt install adb
Code:
sudo apt install fastboot
2. You will need to go to your software manager in LM21.1 and install both Python 3 & the Python Protobuf compiler. Just search for "Python 3" & "Protobuf-compiler" in the software manager and the first option for each search is what you should need - if they are not installed, install them.
3. Create a read/writable directory that will hold your ROM that you've just downloaded & other files that I'll mention soon. I just use a folder calls "ROM" in my Downloads folder (e.g. /home/lawhec/Downloads/ROM ), but you can choose wherever you want that suits you.
4. If you have not done so already, make sure you have the FULL package of your OnePlus 9 ROM downloaded. As of right now (March 2023) it seems the best way is to download the package using the Oxygen Updater app which is available on Google Play - more info available at oxygenupdater.com - just download the ROM to your phone and transfer it on to your computer into the folder you've created for it.
5. Download and save the following two Python scripts/files ("Right click" & "Save Link As") into the folder you have just created for your ROM (all credit to Gregory Cyxx at github.com/cyxx )...
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/c...payload/master/extract_android_ota_payload.py
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cyxx/extract_android_ota_payload/master/update_metadata_pb2.py
6. Make sure in your file browser (Nemo in my case as it is the default for LM21.1 Cinammon, yours may differ) the window is open in the ROM folder that contains the two Python scripts above that you've just downloaded as well as a ROM package (ZIP file) you've downloaded (in my case from Oxygen Updater mentioned in step 3). Create a new folder for the extracted images to be written to - in my case I just call the folder "output" which is located at "/home/lawhec/Downloads/ROM/output" but again you can call it what you wish.
7. After you've created your output folder, in your ROM directory in the file manager window right-click on your mouse in a white or free space and select "Open in Terminal" - a command terminal will pop up defaulting to your directory.
8. In the command terminal, type the following command and press enter/return...
Code:
sudo python3 extract_android_ota_payload.py <<Your ROM.zip>> <<Your Output Directory>>
...for example, in my case the command would be either...
Code:
sudo python3 extract_android_ota_payload.py LE2113_11_F-75.zip output
...or for handiness you can type "sudo python3 extract_android_ota_payload.py " (remember to leave a space) and simply drag the ROM zip file to the command terminal, press space and then drag the output foler to the terminal line, which will look like in my case...
Code:
sudo python3 extract_android_ota_payload.py '/home/lawhec/Downloads/ROM/LE2113_11_F-75.zip' '/home/lawhec/Downloads/ROM/output'
...this will now run the python script you downloaded earlier that will begin extracting the ROM you've specified and will output all relevant xx.img files into your output folder, including the one we want, "boot.img" - there is no need to extract paylod.bin beforehand, the script will automatically do this for you. Once all xx.img files have been extracted the script will stop, depending on your computer this will take anything from 1-5 minutes, maybe longer on some very old or low spec'd computers - but just let it run its course. Once it is done you can then close the terminal window.
9. Now with the boot.img we've extracted, transfer this file on to your phone (the Downloads folder is usually a good choice). Now open Magisk and patch the boot.img file - once this has been completed, it'll generate a patched boot.img file named something like "magisk_patched-25200_12345.img" - copy and paste this patched boot image back on to your computer (into the folder you've been using will be fine here).
10. If your OnePlus 9 phone is connected to your computer via USB cable, disconnect it now. Then shutdown your phone into a power-off state then reboot it into fastboot mode - this can be done by holding down the volume up & down buttons, then holding down the power button and keep holding down all three buttons until you feel a vibration from your phone. Your OnePlus 9 should then boot into fastboot mode.
11. Now reconnect your OnePlus 9 to your computer via the USB cable and then open up a new display terminal (preferably by right-clicking in the file window of the directory where you saved your Magisk patched boot.img file). Enter the following...
Code:
fastboot devices
...you should then get a line featuring a block of numbers that should match the serial number that is displayed on your phone's display, followed by "fastboot", for example...
Code:
85f53405 fastboot
...if you get anything else, double check your connections at try again - if more than one device is displayed, disconnect the and try again to make sure that only one device is listed. It might also be the case that you don't have the proper drivers installed on your computer for your phone though in my case LM21.1 automatically recognises my phone, so I'm not of any direct help here I'm afraid for this, sorry.
12. Now you will be flashing your patched boot.img to your phone - this is where things can be a little nervous though as long as you do everything right nothing should really go wrong. Type the following into the command terminal, assuming you did so by opening a command terminal from the folder your Magisk Patched boot.img file is located...
Code:
fastboot flash boot <<Magisk Patched boot.img>>
...for example in my case the command line would be...
Code:
fastboot flash boot magisk_patched-25200_12345.img
...otherwise you will need to provide the location of where your patched boot.img is, so in this case...
Code:
fastboot flash boot '/home/lawhec/Downloads/ROM/magisk_patched-25200_12345.img'
...either way, your phone will now be in the process of getting its boot image replaced with the one patched by Magisk. This should take no more than a few seconds and that should be it done! You can then close the terminal window again.
13. Once you've patched the boot image, disconnect the phone from the USB cable to the computer and make sure that the screen on your mobile says "START" in green at the top, if it doesn't, use the volume keys to change this. Then just simply press the power button and your phone will now reboot, this can take a little bit longer than before as your phone's firmware has changed so give it time - (however if it takes longer than 10 minutes or so you might have a problem here) - once your home screen becomes available, give it a few seconds once you've entered before selecting the Magisk app. Once you've done this, Magisk should say that it is installed however to double check, use an app that requires root permissions either to work (e.g. Network Signal Guru) or to do additional things, like a simple root checker app that you can download from wherever you download your apps. If everything is good, then you've rooted your OnePlus 9!
Notes: This process will probably work for other firmware packages for various phones where the boot.img can be extracted to be patched by Magisk and then flashed via fastboot (assuming the bootloader is unlocked) which includes the OnePlus 7T's stock firmware, but I can give no guarantees for this. Once again, try at your own risk.​
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If Using the t-Mobile Variant - LE2117 - we are Unable to Install any OTA Updates with OxygenUpdater, and are promptly warned of this limitation upon install. Nevertheless, I forged ahead and,
Following this Method, I downloaded a LE2115_11_F.17.zip, and proceeded to use your helpful .py scripts to extract the boot.img file, and Flash it - promptly sending me to a Qualcomm CrashDump mode.
Having a chance to MSM back to "stock" LE2117 - 11.2.2.2 LE54CB, I am wondering if I should just let the t-Mobile Update, through "Settings >> System >> System update" to Update the Stock ( bloated !? ) OS with all that are available,
Then attempt to Extract a boot.img and Magisk patch it ?
Any Advice?
TIA