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Tutorial/Walkthrough for flashing back to stock using RSD Lite (Unrooting a rooted phone by .sbf)
Tutorial Video can be found here... kind of... very close!
http://www.kimete.com/sbfrsd.html
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The fine print: This information is provided without warranty. I can not be held responsible if you **** up. I simply wrote a walkthrough/tutorial. I did not produce the procedure or the steps. I just simply consolidated all the information into a single place with notes to make things easier to understand and execute. You are welcome to share this information anywhere you want. Please do credit me for writing it. Lastly, please link back to the original site if possible. I try to format the text in such a way that it is more easy to understand. Lastly, I ask that everyone who uses this pays it forward by helping others figure out their own phones. Now on to the procedure.
I am running Windows XP SP3/32bit.
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Steps 1 and 2 can be skipped. You just need to download the latest version of the SBF file (currently 2.3.20). Link coming soon.
1. Download 2.3.20 SBF file for D2
You can find it here: http://www.iamthewalcs.com/Support-Files/Droid 2 2.3.2 SBF.zip
2. Extract the .zip file and put the .sbf file somewhere where you can easily find it.
3. Download RSD Lite 4.7. (RSD Lite 4.7 is not the same as RSD Lite 4.7.2)
[RSD Lite 4.9 works as well]
Reference: http://www.mydroidworld.com/forums/droid-2-how-tos/4393-how-sbf-flash-droid-2-a.html
RSD Lite 4.9 Here!
http://droid2files.com/tools/RSD Lite 4.9.zip
New: Download to RSDLite 4.7 with patch.
http://kimete.com/droid/RSDLite47patch.zip
There is a link to download RSD Lite 4.7 + patch here as well. Includes an installer (.msi) and the patch (.ini).
4. Install the program (rsdlite_4.7.msi) or RSDLite 4.9. Follow instructions until completion.
5. Next, extract the patch (pst_flash.ini) to the Motorola/RSD Lite folder. It'll ask you if you want to overwrite the file. Choose yes. (Don't think you need this for version 4.9, but don't quote me on that).
(My file path to place the file was: My Computer -> C Drive -> Program Files -> Motorola -> RSD Lite)
6. You'll need to have the Motorola Drivers. You probably already have them, but if you don't, you can get them here:
http://www.motorola.com/Support/US-...tware_and_Drivers/USB-and-PC-Charging-Drivers
KalenXI noted that you can't use the same Motorola drivers that you used for root from the other thread. You must use these updated drivers with MotoConnect. Thank you sir!
7. Now would be a good time to back up anything on your SD card to your computer. Plug in your Droid2 to the computer via USB cable. Pull down the notification menu/blind, choose USB connection, and then choose USB Mass Storage Device. Now there should be a removable storage in your "My Computer." Go through your SD card and back up your important things. Probably the DCIM and download folder. You should also make sure that your phone is set up to "Back Up Data." Go to the system menu (the 4 squares icon/button in the lower left), choose Settings, then Privacy, then make sure the "Back up my data" and "Automatic restore" are checked.
8. You now need to put your phone in bootload mode. In order to do so, power down your phone. Slide open your keyboard, hold the "up" key (the arrow closest to the enter button), and power on your phone. You should come up with a black background and text with something along the line of d2.35 and usb okay.
9. Now you can open RSD Lite. Go to your Start Menu, Program Files, and you should see RSD Lite. In the title of the newly open window, make sure the version is 4.7.
Edit: If you opened RSDLite and your device is not showing, you might need to open it as an admin. Go to program files/motorola/rsdlite/sdl.exe, and right cllick and run as an administrator. Reference by JonandRoid. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8000565&postcount=12
10. Wait a few minutes until your device shows in the table. It should say A955, port 1, connected, etc.
11. Toward the top of the window, there is filename/blank field. To the right of it, there is "..." button. Click it. Now find your .sbf with the open window that popped up. Select "Droid2_X6_2.2...SECURE.sbf", or the latest version of your sbf, and press open. Back to the program window, press Start (right next to the "...") Your phone should now start flashing the firmware to the phone. Just let it run it's course. It's going to reboot and start up again. You'll know when it is done when the Progress field in the table of RSD Lite says complete. This may take a little bit. Maybe 5-10 minutes.
After your phone reboots and doesn't get past the boot animation (wait at least 5 or 10 minutes),
a. Turn off your phone
b. Hold down X on the keyboard
c. Turn on your phone while continuing to hold X
d. When you get the Android guy with a '!' in a triangle push the search button on the keyboard (the magnifying glass button, two keys to the left of the space bar)
e. Select both 'wipe cache' and 'wipe data' from the menu.
f. Reboot your phone
If you do steps a-f, you probably won't need to do these following steps.
12. I do not know if this will work or not, but if it does, you guys might not need to do the rest unless you truly do want to fully factory reset your phone. This step is UNCONFIRMED.
To get back onto the Verizon Wireless network, dial *22899 and press send. It should update your phone and you'll be back on the network. (Referenced from ITGuy11 at the link below.)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7933189&postcount=12
13. Your phone still has everyone on it. You'll probably realize that you now have no 3G or phone service and are roaming. Now you need to Factory Reset your phone. Go to the system menu (the 4 squares icon/button in the lower left), choose Settings, then Privacy, the choose Factory Data Reset. Follow the instructions and agreeing to wipe your phone clean. It will ask you to confirm, and/or ask you to enter your security pin/security pattern. It'll reboot itself and run its course.
14. Your phone will eventually be put back to factory settings. You'll then be greeted by the new user/account wizard. Follow the directions. They'll ask you to program/update your phone, enter in some login info, and then your phone will be back to brand new, just like the day you walked out of the Verizon store, except with the BackUp Manager service, all your applications and contacts will be downloaded back onto the phone!
That's it! That wasn't so bad was it?!
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If you found this tutorial helpful, and would like to do something for me, please donate to my PayPal. I am short on rent by $100 this month. I am a student, and moving to a new place and I need to produce first months rent, last months, and a deposit. I am not expecting to profit from this tutorial. Honestly, I am just doing this to help others. I just need some help with rent this month. All donations are appreciated, even if it is a dollar. If everyone donated even a dollar or two, I'd be set! PayPal info coming soon!
Another edit: PayPal: [email protected]
Another quick note, I'll be adding references sometime soon. It is almost 5 in the morning and I want to go to bed!
This is awesome, thank you. This tutorial and your rooting instructions (with all of the extra clarification) are very helpful. I know it's not much but I am going to try to send a few bucks your way (from one poor college student to another? ).
USB debugging should also be enabled. It's found in the Settings -> Applications -> Development.
bcs296 said:
This is awesome, thank you. This tutorial and your rooting instructions (with all of the extra clarification) are very helpful. I know it's not much but I am going to try to send a few bucks your way (from one poor college student to another? ).
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Thank you. Any little bit is appreciated. Just need to get to the end of the week.
wsfanatic said:
USB debugging should also be enabled. It's found in the Settings -> Applications -> Development.
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Thank you, sir. I will post that in the tutorial in a moment.
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Also, according to ITGuy11, you can dial *22899 to update your phone to get it back on the Verizon network.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7933189&postcount=12
I am a fail. Didn't read the whole tutorial. Assumed it was like the D1 sbf. Ok still have an issue though, When i get to the bootloader RSDlite and my phone do nothing, still says im missing a certain driver for the phone S Flash driver not found. Anyone know why thats happening?
LosAngeles said:
I am a fail. Didn't read the whole tutorial. Assumed it was like the D1 sbf. Ok still have an issue though, When i get to the bootloader RSDlite and my phone do nothing, still says im missing a certain driver for the phone S Flash driver not found. Anyone know why thats happening?
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I had that same error, upgrading to the latest Motorola drivers fixed it. I'd post a link but the forums won't let me so just search for "motorola drivers" on google, go to the first link, go to "USB Drivers and PC Charging Drivers" and download the "Motorola 4.6.5 Driver with MotoConnect" drivers.
KalenXI said:
I had that same error, upgrading to the latest Motorola drivers fixed it. I'd post a link but the forums won't let me so just search for "motorola drivers" on google, go to the first link, go to "USB Drivers and PC Charging Drivers" and download the "Motorola 4.6.5 Driver with MotoConnect" drivers.
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That makes sense. I got my drivers from when I installed Easy Tether. Driver files were on the phone. That's probably why it worked. So, solution to the problem is downloade the latest drivers!
I think a youtube video of this is possible. Would people be interested in that?
darkonion said:
I think a youtube video of this is possible. Would people be interested in that?
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I think your instructions are comprehensive and clear here, I wouldn't do it unless you've got time to burn. my 02.cents
Thanks! What is everyone's experiences with this tutorial? I want to make sure that it makes sense and is complete. I wrote it from memory after flashing my phone.
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ERROR: Flash failure: Interface BP: Error sending RAM download for bootloader. Device API Error: 0xE0030009 Address: 0x19EC00 Command: ADDR (Error Code: e0030009),
Detailed Error Details: Direction of the Error=1000, Command Value=200000, Code Group Number=257
File: D:\test_dev_usb\flash\code\flashdll\FlashHdlr.cpp
Device ID: 0
its still working afterwards, but lost root, etc. its now running 2.2.20, but I'm wary somethings messed up. should I root, install bootstrapper, and wipe, or just let it go (it still has all my apps and settings)
this is great....thank you sooo much. worked out perfect. just an fyi if you cant get rsd lite to recognize your phone on vista go to the ...motorola/rsdlite/sdl.exe and right click as administrator. wouldnt work before i did that. but everything was so smooth and great instructions, would donate but broke too..lol
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20:56:42, September 03, 2010
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ERROR: Flash failure: Interface BP: Error sending RAM download for bootloader. Device API Error: 0xE0030009 Address: 0x19EC00 Command: ADDR (Error Code: e0030009),
Detailed Error Details: Direction of the Error=1000, Command Value=200000, Code Group Number=257
File: D:\test_dev_usb\flash\code\flashdll\FlashHdlr.cpp
Device ID: 0
its still working afterwards, but lost root, etc. its now running 2.2.20, but I'm wary somethings messed up. should I root, install bootstrapper, and wipe, or just let it go (it still has all my apps and settings)
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I'd just let it go. Reroot and move on with your life! If something did go wrong, reflash again.
JonandRoid said:
this is great....thank you sooo much. worked out perfect. just an fyi if you cant get rsd lite to recognize your phone on vista go to the ...motorola/rsdlite/sdl.exe and right click as administrator. wouldnt work before i did that. but everything was so smooth and great instructions, would donate but broke too..lol
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Glad to hear it works. I'll add the note onto the tutorial.
Ughh this is frustrating.. When i get to the part where i have to select the Droid2....SBF file, the start button isn't highlighted so i cant press it. but when i choose the other SBF file, it's highlighted
knoxx said:
Ughh this is frustrating.. When i get to the part where i have to select the Droid2....SBF file, the start button isn't highlighted so i cant press it. but when i choose the other SBF file, it's highlighted
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Do you have updated drivers? Don't quote me on this, but maybe flash one file and then flash the other?
That's what I did, I flashed the other file (successfully) and rooted. Didn't bother factory resetting or anything.
Sent from my DROID2 using XDA App
And today I was having problems, so I used the bootstrap recovery to wipe cache and data, and then sbf'd from the bootloader
Sent from my DROID2 using XDA App
How exactly do you download the device drivers? Ive tried a million times and the link given on the motorola website just keeps giving me zipped up documents. Really starting to piss me off.
joeld82 said:
How exactly do you download the device drivers? Ive tried a million times and the link given on the motorola website just keeps giving me zipped up documents. Really starting to piss me off.
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You are moving in the right direction. Inside the zipped file, there is the install file, .msi, I believe, that you double click to install your drivers and MotoConnect.
LG Optimus Select (LGAS730)
I figured since there really isn't any information on my device, I'd write up some useful information for anyone who has Revol/Alltel and wants to trick out thier phone with root goodness.
I wrote this up at 3 in the morning, so if there's any typo's I'll get to them in the morning
Before anyone roots their device, be aware that our phone has a locked bootloader + System App Checking,
which means if you remove certain system apps, you will be greeted with a "Security Error" message on system start,
resulting in a shiny new brick.
So, as of now, I don't recommend deleting any apps until:
A) We figure out how to unlock our phone and disable the checks or
B) There is a list of safe apps to remove.
Rooting your LG Optimus Select:
I was previously using the universal ICS/JB root method found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
But it seems that an update might of broke the exploit.
I hate promoting this program because it uses stolen code/it's garbage but it works. (Unlockroot Pro Free)
Just download > Install > Uncheck the boxes to all the toolbar spam > Run > Root > Say no to the powersave crap
I would instead promote SuperOneClick which should work aswell, but it kept freezing for some reason.
Key Combinations:
Power + Vol up + Home = Recovery
Power + Vol Down + Home = Factory Reset
Vol Down + Up / Then plug in USB = Emergency Mode
Downloading the .cab for your LG phone:
1. Find your LG phone model and serial number. [You will have to take out the battery to find the serial number/]
2. TYPE in the following URL or COPY AND PASTE (do not click on link it will not work) it in the URL Line: http://csmg.lgmobile.com:9002/svc/po...eck.jsp?model=[model]&esn=[serial_number]
Now replace the [MODEL] and the [SERIAL NUMBER] with your phones model and serial number.
3. Hit enter to load the page. Now the page should be blank less a string. In order to view the information you have to view the page source code:
a) On Firefox: Tools --->Web Developer --->Page Source (Cntrl + U or Cmd + U)
b) On Safari: Right click blank area anywhere on the page, select View Source in the menu.
c) On Internet Explorer: View --->Source
d) On Chrome: Click Customize and Control at the right of URL Line --->Tools --->View Source
4. Find the number inside <ESN></ESN> line.
5. Type in the following address in the URL Line: http://csmg.lgmobile.com:9002/csmg/b...heck2.jsp?esn=[esn_number]
6. Replace the [esn_number] with the number you got from the first source code.
7. Load the page which should be blank again and just view source code using the above mentioned method.
8. You will then see all of the information about your particular phone including your firmware update link which would lay between <SW_URL></SW_URL>.
9. Copy the URL into your URL Line and hit enter. The download should start automatically.
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@Nathan.7118391
This program can also be downloaded that does pretty much everything for you: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13682353&postcount=1
Recovering From A Bricked Device / Security Lock:
1) Download the LG Support Tool http://csmg.lgmobile.com:9002/client/app/B2CAppSetup.exe
2) Once installed, open it, and click Install USB Drivers > Other Carriers > LGAS730 > Double Click and install
3) Install KDZ_FW_UPD http://www.2shared.com/file/s1ZPxEPL/KDZ_FW_UPD_EN.html (Make sure to install msxml.msi first)
4) Download the the most current .cab for your phone (Method can be found above)
5) Rename .cabs to .kdz
6) Run KDZ as an Administrator > Click the little folder > browse for the .kdz you just renamed
7) Put your phone in Emergency Mode (Vol Down + Up / Then plug in USB = Emergency Mode)
8) Click Launch Software Update
9) You're phone should be working now!
Rooting does work. I also have installed Google Now but for some reason the logcat says 400 Bad Request when attempting to login, so you get the Offline Voice Recognition, Online Voice Recognition, Google Search, but no Cards for some reason.
On another note: It does seem that it only checks that the files still exist, I replaced a number of files in /lib with their Google Now versions and it hasn't made any complaints, the same goes for replacing GoogleTTS.apk (which doesn't work for some reason, we don't get the Google Now TTS, but that doesn't matter as much)
Overall, I'd have to say that I believe the bootloader doesn't check the CRC32 checksum, rather it simply checks that the files still exist.
EDIT: I redact my previous statement about Google Now not working right, it does :3 Just needed to remove and re-add my Google account.
UPDATE:
Another trick is to enable USB Mass Storage Mode:
To do so, Install DriveDroid from the Market. (You can either use disk images to separate your data from the SD Card or use the trick below)
Enable USB Mass Storage as directed by the application (within it's settings)
Plug and Unplug your phone with DriveDroid closed (Do NOT press any of the connectivity options when they appear, they should all be unchecked)
If all goes well, the USB Mass Storage Mode application built into Android will startup and your Phone will mount on your PC. (It doesn't seem to happen 100% of the time, so just toy around, it does work.)
UPDATE 2/6/13:
Firmware Update AS73012a has been released? Anyone install it yet?
So I just got this phone (I'm moving over from a Samsung Fascinate), And so far I'm loving it. It's was smoother the GPS is way more Accurate ! But I do have one qustion. What System Apps are safe to remove ?
NomadCF said:
So I just got this phone (I'm moving over from a Samsung Fascinate), And so far I'm loving it. It's was smoother the GPS is way more Accurate ! But I do have one qustion. What System Apps are safe to remove ?
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Okay so far I've found it's safe to remove the fallowing.
1. Facebook
2. Twitter
3. Built in Stock weather
4. Built in Stock calendar
NomadCF said:
Okay so far I've found it's safe to remove the fallowing.
1. Facebook
2. Twitter
3. Built in Stock weather
4. Built in Stock calendar
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That's great, I just noticed in the Optimus L7 thread that their boot loader has been unlocked, was wondering if someone could test this patch with our device as its an L7 variant. According to the threads, its possible to enter emergency mode if a soft brick happens. If anyone's courageous enough to try, please report back. I'd try but I can't afford to replace my phone if something happens to the point that I can't access emergency mode.
Edit: its worth noting that if it does work, we could use the online CWM builder to build a recovery for our device then work on a custom ROM.
veris said:
4) Download the .cab firmware for our phone http://csmgdl.lgmobile.com/swdata/WEBSW/LGAS730/ABPTBK/AS73011a_01/AS73011a_01.S1a_01.cab
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the .cab firmware does not exist
Is there any way someone can share the CAB file? or direct me to it please
Some Other info for this phone:
Service Menu Code : ##5473784236368
Service Menu Security Code : 000000
NomadCF said:
Some Other info for this phone:
Service Menu Code : ##5473784236368
Service Menu Security Code : 000000
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Sorry for the no responses, I hadn't been able to do anything else with the phone after we got root working. Unfortunately now I no longer have the device and now have the VZW LG G2.
I also have recently moved to another service provider and a new phone.
But I still have it laying around somewhere, I might mess around with it, maybe try to get CWM working.
Also, I've gotten quite a few PM's after my long absence from XDA for the .cab
I'm assuming since a new firmware release, they've probably taken down the old link.
There was a program I had found which generated the URL based on any LG phone serial, I'll try to find it and post the application which would be 10x more beneficial along with a current .cab.
>Method added to original post, I don't have my phone at the moment to do it myself and get the URL, sorry ):
>Application for the lazy can be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13682353&postcount=1
veris said:
LG Optimus Select (LGAS730)
I figured since there really isn't any information on my device, I'd write up some useful information for anyone who has Revol/Alltel and wants to trick out thier phone with root goodness.
I wrote this up at 3 in the morning, so if there's any typo's I'll get to them in the morning
Before anyone roots their device, be aware that our phone has a locked bootloader + System App Checking,
which means if you remove certain system apps, you will be greeted with a "Security Error" message on system start,
resulting in a shiny new brick.
So, as of now, I don't recommend deleting any apps until:
A) We figure out how to unlock our phone and disable the checks or
B) There is a list of safe apps to remove.
Rooting your LG Optimus Select:
I was previously using the universal ICS/JB root method found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
But it seems that an update might of broke the exploit.
I hate promoting this program because it uses stolen code/it's garbage but it works. (Unlockroot Pro Free)
Just download > Install > Uncheck the boxes to all the toolbar spam > Run > Root > Say no to the powersave crap
I would instead promote SuperOneClick which should work aswell, but it kept freezing for some reason.
Key Combinations:
Power + Vol up + Home = Recovery
Power + Vol Down + Home = Factory Reset
Vol Down + Up / Then plug in USB = Emergency Mode
Downloading the .cab for your LG phone:
@Nathan.7118391
This program can also be downloaded that does pretty much everything for you: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13682353&postcount=1
Recovering From A Bricked Device / Security Lock:
1) Download the LG Support Tool http://csmg.lgmobile.com:9002/client/app/B2CAppSetup.exe
2) Once installed, open it, and click Install USB Drivers > Other Carriers > LGAS730 > Double Click and install
3) Install KDZ_FW_UPD http://www.2shared.com/file/s1ZPxEPL/KDZ_FW_UPD_EN.html (Make sure to install msxml.msi first)
4) Download the the most current .cab for your phone (Method can be found above)
5) Rename .cabs to .kdz
6) Run KDZ as an Administrator > Click the little folder > browse for the .kdz you just renamed
7) Put your phone in Emergency Mode (Vol Down + Up / Then plug in USB = Emergency Mode)
8) Click Launch Software Update
9) You're phone should be working now!
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Hey, I realize this thread is over three years old now, but are you still able to help? I followed all of the instructions to get the phone back to stock, but it can't extract the kdz file. I used UpTestEX_mod2_marwin.exe to convert the cab to kdz, and KDZ_FW_UPD.exe is telling me "Extract file error." Any idea why or how to fix it? Thanks!
any work on a cwm or other recovery/rom? or bootloader unlock?
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any work on a cwm or other recovery/rom? or bootloader unlock?
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Sadly, it doesn't look so. Sad since I still have this phone sitting around somewhere, would love to do other things with it. But it seems that this phone may have died.
Hi, I am a noob when it comes to rooting & flashing roms... I tired reading up on several similar situations, but because there doesn't appear to be any type of backup, I'm not sure where to start!? Any help is very appreciated!
Basically all I want to do is either get the phone back to stock rooted, or stock unrooted... Obviously preferably running KitKat.
I got a used Verizon LG G2, which I knew was rooted, however I did not know it was running a custom rom (Malladus?). The only reason I was OK with buying a rooted version is because I would like to tether for free.
Again there doesn't appear to be any type of recovery or backup, but I'm not 100% sure. The only non-stock app I see is SuperSU. Shouldn't something like TWRP be visible??
Again, any help is really appreciated because I'm working with a dying Gnex and just want to get this G2 up and running!
Here's what I know from the about phone section:
Android Version: 4.2.2
Baseband Version: VS98012B-M8974A-AAAANAZM-1.0190050
Kernel Version: 3.4.0-perf-g755219d / [email protected]
Build Number: Malladus 1.2.8
Software Version: VS98012B
Thank you!
First the stock rom
1. Download all the files below :
1.1 : LGFlashTools v1.8 - Here
1.2 : Drivers - Here
1.3 : Download Both Stock Image File & DLL file - Here
Here is the Megalock DLL thats recommended for MOST TOT flashing & Included in the guide below - Here
Install
1. Install the LG drivers downloaded above.
2. Install LGFlashTools v1.8 (but don't run it)
3. Extract the TOT file from the ZIP
When LG Flash Tool is installed, do not launch it.
7) Copy MegaLock.dll to C:\LG\LGFlashTool,this is a hidden folder so enable "hidden folders". Replace the old MegaLock.dll file if you have already installed LG Flash Tool on your computer.
8) When the firmware is downloaded, boot your LG G2 into Download Mode. To do this, press and hold the Volume Up key and then plug the USB cable.
9) Launch LG Flash Tool.
You might see a window with Korean language, just click on OK.
Check the Select Manual Mode on the top.
10) MAKE SURE UNDER, DEVICE MANAGER, YOUR PORT IS SET TO COM 41 FOR YOUR DEVICE.
11) Click the DLL box and choose the dll file from above.
12) Click the S/W box and select the firmware file with .tot extension.(the 2.04 gb file from above)
13) Now click the Yellow arrow button on the top left of the main window.
The firmware installation will be triggered.
Ignore if you see any temporary error and just wait patiently till it is finished.
Do not close the Flash Tool window.
14) Press and hold power button until phone turns off, leaving usb cable connected to device AND computer ,immediately hold volume up button until phone boots it into Download Mode.
Your LG G2 will restart showing firmware installation progress in percent (%).
When all is done, reboot your phone and enjoy!
To unroot it there is a option "Full Unroot" in SU.
I ran into 1 issue that I'd like to clear up before proceeding
Fantassy123 said:
Install
1. Install the LG drivers downloaded above.
2. Install LGFlashTools v1.8 (but don't run it)
3. Extract the TOT file from the ZIP
12) Click the S/W box and select the firmware file with .tot extension.(the 2.04 gb file from above)
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First of all thank you very much for the detailed instructions!
I ran into 1 issue that I'd like to clear up before proceeding though...
The TOT file was downloaded with the .tot extension, and was NOT in a ZIP file as mentioned.
I was just going to use that file, however it is 3.21 GB, and NOT 2.04 GB as mentioned.
I don't want to screw anything up so I figured it was safer to make sure this is the correct file??
THANKS!
Noppy9 said:
First of all thank you very much for the detailed instructions!
I ran into 1 issue that I'd like to clear up before proceeding though...
The TOT file was downloaded with the .tot extension, and was NOT in a ZIP file as mentioned.
I was just going to use that file, however it is 3.21 GB, and NOT 2.04 GB as mentioned.
I don't want to screw anything up so I figured it was safer to make sure this is the correct file??
THANKS!
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That is the correct file, The 2GB file was the AT&T one which was zipped instead of a single file.
Anyway i hope it works.
doesn't seem to start the firmware download
Well everything seemed to work including the LG flash tool indicating "ready" under the COM41 port, however when I reboot into download mode, it just never seems to start or move past 0% on the phone!?
I did some more searching and found similar steps and problems, however there seemed to be some differences in the steps and I'm not sure if because I don't have a backup that I need to approach this differently, so I was hesitant to try any different methods...
Any suggestions what to try at this step would again be much appreciated! I want to actually use this awesome phone, it's killing me!
Thanks again!
Nice. Thanks for this
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After some digging I found that the drivers were stalling me... Once I unistalled/reinstalled the LG drivers, the flash started easily.
Thanks, Fantassy123
Hello,
So, I am a newbie in all these things. Have an Honor 6 (H60-L02), B317, Android 4.4.2 and EMUI 3.0. Tried to understand this http://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-6/general/honor-6-stock-roms-t2963180, but so far not much success.
Q1: b532 or the latest available developer edition, hch one to download?
Q2: I bought my device rooted (or something like this: Chinese was changed to Russian). Now I checked the phone with Root Checker app, and it says "Root access is not properly installed on this device". Do I need to get rid of a root access or properly install it before updating phone to 5.1? Or it does not matter?
Q3: After downloading one of the stock roms from q1, hat are my actions? Is it enough to format SD-card, create "dload" folder there, unzip rom to it, and then to insert the card into the phone, launch "Update" app on the phone (the one with emui logo), choose "Local update" and wait? Or something else is required?
Is there any step-by-step manual for newbies like me? Something in a format of:
"1. download a rom
2. download a software version 1.x from this link.
3. launch the software
4. open rom in that software
etc."
It is hard to understand lots of termins and mentions of programs, but I am also tired of waiting for OTA-update, and none of the Huawei's emails answered. Their support sucks.
haher2 said:
Hello,
So, I am a newbie in all these things. Have an Honor 6 (H60-L02), B317, Android 4.4.2 and EMUI 3.0. Tried to understand this http://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-6/general/honor-6-stock-roms-t2963180, but so far not much success.
Q1: b532 or the latest available developer edition, hch one to download?
Q2: I bought my device rooted (or something like this: Chinese was changed to Russian). Now I checked the phone with Root Checker app, and it says "Root access is not properly installed on this device". Do I need to get rid of a root access or properly install it before updating phone to 5.1? Or it does not matter?
Q3: After downloading one of the stock roms from q1, hat are my actions? Is it enough to format SD-card, create "dload" folder there, unzip rom to it, and then to insert the card into the phone, launch "Update" app on the phone (the one with emui logo), choose "Local update" and wait? Or something else is required?
Is there any step-by-step manual for newbies like me? Something in a format of:
"1. download a rom
2. download a software version 1.x from this link.
3. launch the software
4. open rom in that software
etc."
It is hard to understand lots of termins and mentions of programs, but I am also tired of waiting for OTA-update, and none of the Huawei's emails answered. Their support sucks.
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Okay, so I googled a bit more. Please, correct me, if I'm wrong:
1. install hisuite on pc, connect phone to pc
2. download the latest multitool, get rid of all traces of root, relock bootloader.
3. create "dload" folder on sd-card, put b317 rom in it.
4. apply 3buttons (+-power)
5. put b532 into dload folder on sd-card
6. launch it through "local update" phone app. wait till full reboot.
7. apply 3 buttons again
8. install gapps
I have been searching the internet for days now and I haven't found a single way to root samsung SM-J337P Android 9 I hope to have some feedback on this site
Ive been looking to do the same for the last couple of months now & haven't had a bit of luck finding anythng or having any tried methods turn out successful
Root is fairly simple using Magisk pre patched method.
As for TWRP. Seems no one has bothered yet.
If there is a warrant for it I'll look into it, but I don't have as much enthusiasm nowadays as there seems to be a hit and run nature now on XDA.
I can't even get any feedback half the time.
ashyx said:
Root is fairly simple using Magisk pre patched method.
As for TWRP. Seems no one has bothered yet.
If there is a warrant for it I'll look into it, but I don't have as much enthusiasm nowadays as there seems to be a hit and run nature now on XDA.
I can't even get any feedback half the time.
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tell me about it man. they even let me be a mod!! they must be hard up!! I had better button my lip, dont want any senior mods to think im attempting a mutiny LOLOLOL
it used to be back in the day that people would just accomplish stuff that the mfg said was impossible just to piss them off. Not because they wanted to do anything nefarious with the new found ability, just to poke a stick in their eyes! Man, i miss the OG Evo 4G days
@Androidhelper77 @poppas210 sorry, didnt mean to threadjack, but the root method is available, it just takes some reading of the threads to get there
Thank u
ashyx said:
Root is fairly simple using Magisk pre patched method.
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This is probably obvious, but what do you mean by "pre patched method?"
EDIT: Nevermind, I figured out what you mean.
Ok, for anyone else who stumbles accross this thread, here's the steps:
Prerequisites:
- Samsung USB Drivers
- Patched Odin flashing tool. v. 1.13 or later. (Mine is v3.13.1_3B_PatcheD) (You might not need the patched one. It's just what I happened to use.) You do indeed need the patched one.
- Stock firmware img (To find version: Settings > About phone > Software version)
1. Activate developer mode.
- Settings > About Phone > Software Information
- Click "Build Number" repeatedly until it says "Congratulations! You are a developer!"
2. Enable USB Debugging and authorize computer.
- Settings > Developer Options > USB Debugging
3. Disable screen lock: Settings > Lock Screen > Screen lock type > None
4. Remove any Google or Samsung accounts: Settings > Accounts and backup > Accounts
5. Unlock boot loader WARNING: THIS WILL ERASE YOUR DEVICE
- Settings > Developer Options > OEM Unlocking
6. Copy the stock farmware img to your phone. You want the file that starts with "AP"
7. Install Magisk Manager by going to the magisk manager website on your phone and hitting "Download Magisk Manager" button and installing the app. The first time you open it, it will need to do additional setup and reboot your device.
8. Open Magisk Manager and select "Install" next to "Magisk." Click Install again, and then click "Select and Patch a File"
9. Select the firmware img you just copied to the phone.
10. Wait for process to complete. (Writing: system.img.lz4 takes a minute)
11. When Magisk Manager says "All done!" close it.
12. Copy the file called "magisk_patched.tar" from your phone to your computer. It should be found in your phone's internal memory "Download" folder.
13. Turn off the phone
14. Open Odin on PC
15. Boot phone into Odin mode: With the phone powered off, press and hold Vol-, Home, and Power until the blue warning screen appears, and then press Vol+ to enter Odin mode.
16. Your phone should appear in Odin on your PC
17. Click the AP button and select the "magisk_patched.tar" file.
18. Click "Start" and then DON'T TOUCH ANYTHING!
19. When the process is complete, a boc in Odin should say "PASS!" and be green. Your phone will reboot. (It will take longer than normal.)
20. Close Odin
21. Initial phone setup. Blah blah...
22. After initial setup, you may get a notification on your phone warning you of unauthorized changes. (Duh.) Just select it and hit cancel.
23. Install Magisk Manager on your phone again (repeat step 6)
24. After a reboot, open Magisk Manager again and it should say "Magisk is up to date."
You are done! Enjoy root access!
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Ok, for anyone else who stumbles accross this thread, here's the steps:
Prerequisites:
- Samsung USB Drivers
- Patched Odin flashing tool. v. 1.13 or later. (Mine is v3.13.1_3B_PatcheD) (You might not need the patched one. It's just what I happened to use.)
- Stock firmware img (To find version: Settings > About phone > Software version)
1. Activate developer mode.
- Settings > About Phone > Software Information
- Click "Build Number" repeatedly until it says "Congratulations! You are a developer!"
2. Enable USB Debugging and authorize computer.
- Settings > Developer Options > USB Debugging
3. Disable screen lock: Settings > Lock Screen > Screen lock type > None
4. Remove any Google or Samsung accounts: Settings > Accounts and backup > Accounts
5. Unlock boot loader WARNING: THIS WILL ERASE YOUR DEVICE
- Settings > Developer Options > OEM Unlocking
6. Copy the stock farmware img to your phone.
6. Install Magisk Manager by going to the magisk manager website on your phone and hitting "Download Magisk Manager" button and installing the app. The first time you open it, it will need to do additional setup and reboot your device.
7. Open Magisk Manager and select "Install" next to "Magisk." Click Install again, and then click "Select and Patch a File"
8. Select the firmware img you just copied to the phone.
9. Wait for process to complete. (Writing: system.img.lz4 takes a minute)
10. When Magisk Manager says "All done!" close it.
11. Copy the file called "magisk_patched.tar" from your phone to your computer. It should be found in your phone's internal memory "Download" folder.
12. Turn off the phone
13. Open Odin on PC
14. Boot phone into Odin mode: With the phone powered off, press and hold Vol-, Home, and Power until the blue warning screen appears, and then press Vol+ to enter Odin mode.
15. Your phone should appear in Odin on your PC
16. Click the AP button and select the "magisk_patched.tar" file.
17. Click "Start" and then DON'T TOUCH ANYTHING!
18. When the process is complete, a boc in Odin should say "PASS!" and be green. Your phone will reboot. (It will take longer than normal.)
15. Close Odin
19. Initial phone setup. Blah blah...
20. After initial setup, you may get a notification on your phone warning you of unauthorized changes. (Duh.) Just select it and hit cancel.
21. Install Magisk Manager on your phone again (repeat step 6)
22. After a reboot, open Magisk Manager again and it should say "Magisk is up to date."
You are done! Enjoy root access!
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Bro I need your help,am stuck at stock farmware img,how do i get it because files come in 5 parts as my firmware?, how I get the boot img?,please help.
desmond462 said:
Bro I need your help,am stuck at stock farmware img,how do i get it because files come in 5 parts as my firmware?, how I get the boot img?,please help.
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I'm getting ready to leave for work. I'll get back to you in when I get home. I know what you're talking about, but I'll have to look at the files to tell you which goes where.
SlickStretch said:
I'm getting ready to leave for work. I'll get back to you in when I get home. I know what you're talking about, but I'll have to look at the files to tell you which goes where.
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OK bro, I truly appreciate the help. I await your help, am on pie just wondering if it could make a difference in it being able to root.
desmond462 said:
OK bro, I truly appreciate the help. I await your help, am on pie just wondering if it could make a difference in it being able to root.
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You're going to want the file that starts with 'AP'. It should be the biggest one. (Mine is about 2.5 GB)
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You're going to want the file that starts with 'AP'. It should be the biggest one. (Mine is about 2.5 GB)
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ok, wat i did was to change md5 to tar of AP, so it turn into zip then I extract boot.img from it, am i on the right path of doing this correctly?
then put in phone storage and open magisk manager to install and then select the boot img which start to flash and about few second it said it failed.
desmond462 said:
ok, wat i did was to change md5 to tar of AP, so it turn into zip then I extract boot.img from it, am i on the right path of doing this correctly?
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No, I don't think you need to extract anything from it. Just remove the .md5 extension, and Magisk should be able to patch it.
For example, my file is named "AP_J337PVPS4BSI5_CL16191886_QB26045544_REV00_user_low_ship_meta_OS9.tar.md5" so I will remove the .md5 ext leaving me with "AP_J337PVPS4BSI5_CL16191886_QB26045544_REV00_user_low_ship_meta_OS9.tar" which is copied to the phone.
SlickStretch said:
No, I don't think you need to extract anything from it. Just remove the .md5 extension, and Magisk should be able to patch it.
For example, my file is named "AP_J337PVPS4BSI5_CL16191886_QB26045544_REV00_user_low_ship_meta_OS9.tar.md5" so I will remove the .md5 ext leaving me with "AP_J337PVPS4BSI5_CL16191886_QB26045544_REV00_user_low_ship_meta_OS9.tar" which is copied to the phone.
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ok so u copy that file to phone storage then patch it using magisk?
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SlickStretch said:
No, I don't think you need to extract anything from it. Just remove the .md5 extension, and Magisk should be able to patch it.
For example, my file is named "AP_J337PVPS4BSI5_CL16191886_QB26045544_REV00_user_low_ship_meta_OS9.tar.md5" so I will remove the .md5 ext leaving me with "AP_J337PVPS4BSI5_CL16191886_QB26045544_REV00_user_low_ship_meta_OS9.tar" which is copied to the phone.
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oh wow bro, thank you a thousand times over. am root now. Just that step about not extracting that you mention that i dont need to do made the difference in doing the right thing. truly appreciate your help. thank you again.
desmond462 said:
ok so u copy that file to phone storage then patch it using magisk?
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oh wow bro, thank you a thousand times over. am root now. Just that step about not extracting that you mention that i dont need to do made the difference in doing the right thing. truly appreciate your help. thank you again.
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You're welcome! I'm glad it worked
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You're welcome! I'm glad it worked
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Yea mon thanks again. So my reason to root is wanting to unlock my sim lock device, am outside US. But even after rooting it still not unlock using the software magic thunder which say it unlock it but still not seeing that it is unlock when I put in another sim, just showing invalid sim. so am stuck again. magic thunder was asking for root permission and not that its root am still unable to unlock it. Just wondering if you have any ideas or knowledge on this unlocking this device.
desmond462 said:
Yea mon thanks again. So my reason to root is wanting to unlock my sim lock device, am outside US. But even after rooting it still not unlock using the software magic thunder which say it unlock it but still not seeing that it is unlock when I put in another sim, just showing invalid sim. so am stuck again. magic thunder was asking for root permission and not that its root am still unable to unlock it. Just wondering if you have any ideas or knowledge on this unlocking this device.
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It sounds like what you're looking for is a "carrier unlock," but I don't know anything about doing that. Good luck.
Been searching for J337P also...
Androidhelper77 said:
I have been searching the internet for days now and I haven't found a single way to root samsung SM-J337P Android 9 I hope to have some feedback on this site
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The Best explanation / instructional video I've found so far is: h ttps://youtu.be/BOfv0F12gSI
But, TWRP does not have FW for j3topeltespr. And firmwar.mobi misidentified phone as galaxy j7 2016.
Two and a half days of reading and tubing and have better understanding but not much progress.
h ttps://youtu.be/nOGpFJnLP3A
Think I've found everything
poppas210 said:
Ive been looking to do the same for the last couple of months now & haven't had a bit of luck finding anythng or having any tried methods turn out successful
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Think I've found everything
Instructions:
h ttps://rootmygalaxy.net/how-to-install-twrp-and-root-samsung-galaxy-j3-achieve/
The Release:
h ttps://github.com/TwrpBuilderTests/android_device_samsung_j3topeltespr/releases/tag/TWRP-3.2.3-TwrpBuilder-2018-10-28_03-45
Question:
Is this the version that causes the boot loop?