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Atom, World`s Smallest 4G Rugged Smartphone
Kickstarter page
https://www.unihertz.com/
Estimated Ship date: Oct 2018
News:
Answers from Unihertz
Q: Does Atom support Verizon?
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Q: Where is the NFC sensor located?
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The NFC sensor located at the back of Atom.

Official Firmware
Google Drive folder
SP Flash Tool
SP Flash tool v5.1828
twrp thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/twrp-modded-to-unihertz-atom-t3885793
Unlock Bootloader (data will be wiped after unlock)
1. Reboot to fastboot mode with
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
2. Send unlock command with
Code:
fastboot oem unlock-go
3. Select Yes with the Volume up button
Confirm with volume down button
4. Reboot with
Code:
fastboot reboot

I saw this question somewhere else but didn't see an answer - rumor that the Atom will have a Walkie-Talkie feature? And what the range would be? I assume if it is not using cellular the range would be fairly short - probably half mile or less but still would consider it a very neat feature.
I've seen some Apps that claim to use Wifi to directly talk to another phone with the same App on Wifi but never had much luck with that when I tried it. Range would likely be limited to a hundred feet or so.
---------- Post added at 01:17 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:11 PM ----------
Considering how the Atom has some fairly high end specs (Octa core, 4GB Ram, 64GB ROM) it would be nice to have a subforum for Unihertz.

droidzer1 said:
I saw this question somewhere else but didn't see an answer - rumor that the Atom will have a Walkie-Talkie feature? And what the range would be? I assume if it is not using cellular the range would be fairly short - probably half mile or less but still would consider it a very neat feature.
I've seen some Apps that claim to use Wifi to directly talk to another phone with the same App on Wifi but never had much luck with that when I tried it. Range would likely be limited to a hundred feet or so.
---------- Post added at 01:17 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:11 PM ----------
Considering how the Atom has some fairly high end specs (Octa core, 4GB Ram, 64GB ROM) it would be nice to have a subforum for Unihertz.
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I haven't seen anything about that.
Walkie-talkie (s) can have a range of 2 maybe 5 miles without requiring a license (USA) then up to 10 miles.
Sent from my PH-1 using Tapatalk

Packaging started!

It won't be long now.

waiting here also,- replacing my https://forum.xda-developers.com/general/help/soyes-7s-mini-phone-how-to-disable-t3737552
soyes is ok for emegency calls etc, but hope the atom is better.

retail price - do we know what it will be?
I think I recall $249 but not sure - does anyone know what the price will be from Unihertz? I can't seem to find that info on their website.

Hi,
I just received my ATOM via KickStarter!
It's done very well, comfortably fit in my hands. If I could make it rooted, I would play more..

Got mine yesterday, haven't set it up yet.
South Dakota USA
Sent from my PH-1 using XDA Labs

Anybody know how to root an Atom?
Got it yesterday. Cool. Real improvmet to Jelly-Pro:
- Enough CPU-Power
- Big enough battery
- Fingerprint-Reader
- Auto-Brightness
--> BUT: I need root-acces - Has anybody rooted an Atom yet?

steta said:
Got it yesterday. Cool. Real improvmet to Jelly-Pro:
- Enough CPU-Power
- Big enough battery
- Fingerprint-Reader
- Auto-Brightness
--> BUT: I need root-acces - Has anybody rooted an Atom yet?
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Try:
1. Extract Atom's boot.img using SP Flash Tool.
2. Copy the extracted boot.img to an android device.
3. Install Magisk Manager (apk) to the same android device.
4. Patch the boot.img using Magisk Manager.
5. Flash the patched boot.img to Atom using SP Flash Tool.

I thought the SP flash tool needed root access to run? I don't have root yet.
I have the atom, adb/flashboot working, I can unlock and lock the bootloader - I just need either a custom recovery for it or the ability to download the stock recovery/os images.

uosel said:
I thought the SP flash tool needed root access to run? I don't have root yet.
I have the atom, adb/flashboot working, I can unlock and lock the bootloader - I just need either a custom recovery for it or the ability to download the stock recovery/os images.
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No, you don't need root to use SP Flash Tool.
You can extract an entire ROM with it. No need to wait for anyone to give you the stock recovery or boot.
Sent from my D5803 using Tapatalk

Bricked
I tried to flash a "generic" MTK TWRP recovery.
Booting with Volume-Down didn't boot into TWRP but into normal "Factory-Mode".
Android started normally, after a while tried to reset to factory settings (vie Andoroid-Settings).
It rebooted and went dark.
Nothing happens any more, I can press any buttons (or combination of buttons), even for a very long time, but it stays "off".
Anybody has any ideas?

steta said:
I tried to flash a "generic" MTK TWRP recovery.
Booting with Volume-Down didn't boot into TWRP but into normal "Factory-Mode".
Android started normally, after a while tried to reset to factory settings (vie Andoroid-Settings).
It rebooted and went dark.
Nothing happens any more, I can press any buttons (or combination of buttons), even for a very long time, but it stays "off".
Anybody has any ideas?
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Use SP Flash tool to flash back the stock rom you had backed up before you flashed the custom recovery.

Anybody has a stock rom?
tapa_t said:
Use SP Flash tool to flash back the stock rom you had backed up before you flashed the custom recovery.
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I tried to get the stock rom from the phone (before I bricked it): I tried for about 5 hours to get MTK Droid Tools to recognize my phone. But it stubbornly will not find the device. I tried multiple VCOM- and USB-Drivers, even installed PdaNet for the drivers, used a freshly set up Windows 10 for each try, but I didn't succeed. -> ADB & Fastboot of MinimalADB worked just fine.
So I was very frustrated and justed hoped that all will be good. But, suprise, not all was good...
So has anybody a stock rom for me?

steta said:
I tried to get the stock rom from the phone (before I bricked it): I tried for about 5 hours to get MTK Droid Tools to recognize my phone. But it stubbornly will not find the device. I tried multiple VCOM- and USB-Drivers, even installed PdaNet for the drivers, used a freshly set up Windows 10 for each try, but I didn't succeed. -> ADB & Fastboot of MinimalADB worked just fine.
So I was very frustrated and justed hoped that all will be good. But, suprise, not all was good...
So has anybody a stock rom for me?
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Doesn't look like Official firmware has been released yet.
Should be able at https://www.unihertz.com/bbs/forum.php?mod=forumdisplay&fid=44 hopefully soon.
Sent from my PH-1 using XDA Labs

steta said:
I tried to get the stock rom from the phone (before I bricked it): I tried for about 5 hours to get MTK Droid Tools to recognize my phone. But it stubbornly will not find the device. I tried multiple VCOM- and USB-Drivers, even installed PdaNet for the drivers, used a freshly set up Windows 10 for each try, but I didn't succeed. -> ADB & Fastboot of MinimalADB worked just fine.
So I was very frustrated and justed hoped that all will be good. But, suprise, not all was good...
So has anybody a stock rom for me?
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Ask Unihertz. They sure have one and they gave stock rom to Jelly users who bricked their jellies. Just ask.

[GUIDE] How to properly use the SP FLASH TOOL for MERLIN ? (Redmi 10X 4G / Redmi Note 9)

Warnings:
- If you try to flash in "firmware upgrade" mode, bootloader will be LOCKED again !
- NEVER try to flash in "format all" mode ! Otherwise, you will LOSE all secure and identifying infos for your device. Like IMEI and MAC.
- Keep your backup files safe and secure ! If you can, encrypt them.
- Never try to share your backups or your security and privacy will be compromised.
- USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR ACTIONS.
Downloads:
- SP Flash Tool (Windows): https://spflashtools.com/category/windows
- SP Flash Tool (Linux): https://spflashtools.com/category/linux
- Download-Agent (DA) file: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...omi-redmi-10x-4g-xiaomi-redmi-note-9.4209767/
- Scatter file: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...omi-redmi-10x-4g-xiaomi-redmi-note-9.4223093/
- (Optional) ReadBack file: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...omi-redmi-10x-4g-xiaomi-redmi-note-9.4223107/
Alternative Downloads:
If you are having problems for flashing on Windows with sp flash tool, give a try on these versions:
- SP Flash Tool v5.2020 https://spflashtools.com/windows/sp-flash-tool-v5-2020
- SP Flash Tool v5.1920 https://spflashtools.com/windows/sp-flash-tool-v5-1920
- SP Flash Tool v5.1916 https://spflashtools.com/windows/sp-flash-tool-v5-1916
1. Extract (or install) SP Flash Tool.
2. Extract Download-Agent (DA) file to the SP Flash Tool home folder.
3. Copy the Scatter file to the SP Flash Tool home folder.
4. If you've downloaded the ReadBack file and want to make backup of your device, copy the ReadBack file to the SP Flash Tool home folder. If not, skip this.
5. Run SP Flash Tool.
6. Select Download tab.
7. Click Choose button for finding the Download-Agent and select the Download-Agent (DA) file.
8. Click Choose button for finding the Scatter-loading and select the Scatter file.
9. Click Options in the menu bar. And then select Option.
10. In General tab, UNCHECK "LIB DA match" and UNCHECK "Storage Lite Cycle".
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Done !
Now you are ready for to flash, to format or to readback whatever you want.
How to properly solve the errors of the SP FLASH TOOL ?
If you are facing any error or any problem using the SPFlashTool, try this guide: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...for-merlin-redmi-10x-4g-redmi-note-9.4238149/
Do you need help with your MERLIN device ?
Read this FAQ: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...for-merlin-redmi-10x-4g-redmi-note-9.4225177/

Thanks for your contribution

It_ler said:
Thanks for your contribution
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You are welcome, my friend.
Enjoy

VD171,
first of all, had I not seen your's and @Communos ' posts on unbricking Merlin (and ) I would probably give up and feel quite sad for doing so. So, thank you both for giving me hope.
I am asking for help at this point because I'm a wee bit stuck with SPTool.
Background: from 12.0.6 MIXM I flashed TWRP (sandra), lk, and vbmeta with flags, as I have always done so. TWRP functioned as expected. Proceeded with flashing HyconOS. Restart, power button reset after Redmi logo. Bootloop. Repeat with 12.0.5 stock MIUI (MIXM) using fastboot method, followed by Fastboot: lk, vbmeta, TWRP; reboot. Now this is interesting. The device will not come alive to any combination of button presses I have used.
Question 1: at this point would you say the device is unrepairable?
Question 2: if there is hope, could I please ask for you help? I can donate some money to you for your time. I really am motivated to get my phone working again because apart from the loss of 48 MP camera functionality with custom roms, it worked brilliantly; unlike MIUI which kept restarting AFWALL and therefore could not be trusted, hence the need to revist a custom rom.
SPTool
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Here's where I am stuck:
This is with using Manjaro. Same result with Windows.
All files were sourced from your instructions.
Where I have falled short of following your instructions to the letter is with your settings in "Options" because you mentioned unchecking two boxes which do not exist - see below.
That was with v5.1916. I have installed v6.2120 and v6.2124 but the box for inputting the scatter-loading file under the downloads tab is missing. So, as you can see I'm stuck at this point.
Help would be greatly appreciated sirs. Thank you..

Matt_slider said:
VD171,
first of all, had I not seen your's and @Communos ' posts on unbricking Merlin (and ) I would probably give up and feel quite sad for doing so. So, thank you both for giving me hope.
I am asking for help at this point because I'm a wee bit stuck with SPTool.
Background: from 12.0.6 MIXM I flashed TWRP (sandra), lk, and vbmeta with flags, as I have always done so. TWRP functioned as expected. Proceeded with flashing HyconOS. Restart, power button reset after Redmi logo. Bootloop. Repeat with 12.0.5 stock MIUI (MIXM) using fastboot method, followed by Fastboot: lk, vbmeta, TWRP; reboot. Now this is interesting. The device will not come alive to any combination of button presses I have used.
Question 1: at this point would you say the device is unrepairable?
Question 2: if there is hope, could I please ask for you help? I can donate some money to you for your time. I really am motivated to get my phone working again because apart from the loss of 48 MP camera functionality with custom roms, it worked brilliantly; unlike MIUI which kept restarting AFWALL and therefore could not be trusted, hence the need to revist a custom rom.
SPTool
------------
Here's where I am stuck:
This is with using Manjaro. Same result with Windows.
All files were sourced from your instructions.
Where I have falled short of following your instructions to the letter is with your settings in "Options" because you mentioned unchecking two boxes which do not exist - see below.
That was with v5.1916. I have installed v6.2120 and v6.2124 but the box for inputting the scatter-loading file under the downloads tab is missing. So, as you can see I'm stuck at this point.
Help would be greatly appreciated sirs. Thank you..
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If your device looks dead, certainly you have mixed partitions from different firmware versions.
Firstly, you need to try everything to flash any full stock rom.
And then, you can have your device back.
SP Flash Tool V6 is NOT compatible with scatter files.

VD171 said:
If your device looks dead, certainly you have mixed partitions from different firmware versions.
Firstly, you need to try everything to flash any full stock rom.
And then, you can have your device back.
SP Flash Tool V6 is NOT compatible with scatter files.
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Thanks for your fast reply.
What else is there left to try? I don't know what else I can do.
Would you recommend a tech expert with MS Teams have a go fixing it remotely?

Matt_slider said:
Thanks for your fast reply.
What else is there left to try? I don't know what else I can do.
Would you recommend a tech expert with MS Teams have a go fixing it remotely?
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Just flash the full stock miui again using spflashtool.

Thank you for your insight. I am well aware I need to flash MiUI.

Hello, i want to flash my Xiaomi MI Note 10 using SP FLASH TOOL.
I rode @VD171 tutorial carefully and also rode this post : https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...for-merlin-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4233977/ on how to flash Redmi note 9 and redmi 10X.
I'm trying to find if the MI note 10 require a Download agent file but i didn't manage to have a precise answer. I have two questions which are : can i use the MTK_ALLInOne_DA.bin as DL file for flashing a MI note 10 device ? or which DL file should i use ? And is it the same process than it is for flashing Redmi note 9 ? Last question is what is "MERLIN" device ?
Thank you for taking time to read me and answer.

EXeyes said:
Hello, i want to flash my Xiaomi MI Note 10 using SP FLASH TOOL.
I rode @VD171 tutorial carefully and also rode this post : https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...for-merlin-redmi-note-9-redmi-10x-4g.4233977/ on how to flash Redmi note 9 and redmi 10X.
I'm trying to find if the MI note 10 require a Download agent file but i didn't manage to have a precise answer. I have two questions which are : can i use the MTK_ALLInOne_DA.bin as DL file for flashing a MI note 10 device ? or which DL file should i use ? And is it the same process than it is for flashing Redmi note 9 ? Last question is what is "MERLIN" device ?
Thank you for taking time to read me and answer.
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Apparentely, MI NOTE 10 is NOT a mediatek device, so you can't use sp flash tool.
MERLIN is the codename of the combination of the devices: redmi note 9 and redmi 10X 4G.
The codename of MI NOTE 10 is TUCANA.
TUCANA is the codename of the combination of the devices: Mi CC 9 Pro, Mi Note 10 and Note 10 Pro.
As you can see here:
Xiaomi Firmware Updater
The ultimate script that provides firmware packages for Xiaomi devices.
xiaomifirmwareupdater.com

@VD171 Thank you for your fast answer ! Ok i see i'll try to find another solution then, do you have any hint about flashing xiaomi device which is not Mediatek devices or how to go beyong the mi account lock ?

EXeyes said:
@VD171 Thank you for your fast answer ! Ok i see i'll try to find another solution then, do you have any hint about flashing xiaomi device which is not Mediatek devices or how to go beyong the mi account lock ?
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Try to search for a firehose for your device.

Matt_slider said:
VD171,
first of all, had I not seen your's and @Communos ' posts on unbricking Merlin (and ) I would probably give up and feel quite sad for doing so. So, thank you both for giving me hope.
I am asking for help at this point because I'm a wee bit stuck with SPTool.
Background: from 12.0.6 MIXM I flashed TWRP (sandra), lk, and vbmeta with flags, as I have always done so. TWRP functioned as expected. Proceeded with flashing HyconOS. Restart, power button reset after Redmi logo. Bootloop. Repeat with 12.0.5 stock MIUI (MIXM) using fastboot method, followed by Fastboot: lk, vbmeta, TWRP; reboot. Now this is interesting. The device will not come alive to any combination of button presses I have used.
Question 1: at this point would you say the device is unrepairable?
Question 2: if there is hope, could I please ask for you help? I can donate some money to you for your time. I really am motivated to get my phone working again because apart from the loss of 48 MP camera functionality with custom roms, it worked brilliantly; unlike MIUI which kept restarting AFWALL and therefore could not be trusted, hence the need to revist a custom rom.
SPTool
------------
Here's where I am stuck:
View attachment 5398533
This is with using Manjaro. Same result with Windows.
All files were sourced from your instructions.
Where I have falled short of following your instructions to the letter is with your settings in "Options" because you mentioned unchecking two boxes which do not exist - see below.
That was with v5.1916. I have installed v6.2120 and v6.2124 but the box for inputting the scatter-loading file under the downloads tab is missing. So, as you can see I'm stuck at this point.
Help would be greatly appreciated sirs. Thank you..
View attachment 5398535
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I faced this as well, when I didn't change BAUD rate and usb mode to UART in connection settings. Did you do it?

Communos said:
I faced this as well, when I didn't change BAUD rate and usb mode to UART in connection settings. Did you do it?
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Yes I did. Got to 100% progress but spft just hung. Probably shouldn't have but I pulled the USB in the end. Might be toast.

Looks promising!
Identifies device.
Wants me to format though...hmm would rather not.
Any suggestions guys?

Matt_slider said:
Looks promising!
Identifies device.
Wants me to format though...hmm would rather not.
Any suggestions guys?
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NEVER try to flash in format all mode.
You have two options:
1# Flash using FIRMWARE UPGRADE mode. (Keep attention, it will relock bootloader and erase userdata.)
2# Flash using another scatter file with the same partition table:
[SCATTER][FLASH] Scatter file for flashing using flash tool to MERLIN (Xiaomi Redmi 10X 4G / Xiaomi Redmi Note 9)
Works with: - Xiaomi Redmi 10X 4G - Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Options for download: - Untouched Original Stock Rom. - Original Stock Rom with disabled boundary check. (File sufix: boundary_false) - All partitions allowed for download mode with...
forum.xda-developers.com

I think you're the only one person who tries to make a ROM for the Redmi Note 9. Im stuck with this phone for so long and I hate the MIUI, especially when the phone got bricked just by updating the MIUI to 12.0.9. I sent it back to the shop but they just made it worse, they installed a ROM version for the Redmi Note 9 Pro, I don't wonder why the half of the functions are not working. Shame on them. How can I literally BACK UP everything from the phone that after unlocking the bootloader and flashing the Arrow OS or other ROM I could restore everything on it? I mean all the APKs (and their data).

Mineplayerminer said:
I think you're the only one person who tries to make a ROM for the Redmi Note 9. Im stuck with this phone for so long and I hate the MIUI, especially when the phone got bricked just by updating the MIUI to 12.0.9. I sent it back to the shop but they just made it worse, they installed a ROM version for the Redmi Note 9 Pro, I don't wonder why the half of the functions are not working. Shame on them. How can I literally BACK UP everything from the phone that after unlocking the bootloader and flashing the Arrow OS or other ROM I could restore everything on it? I mean all the APKs (and their data).
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Using TitaniumBackup.

VD171 said:
Using TitaniumBackup.
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Is the app still supported until this day? Is there any root-less way to backup everything? How can I un-root my phone after I do this? FAQ

Mineplayerminer said:
Is the app still supported until this day?
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Why not? Yes, certainly.
Mineplayerminer said:
Is there any root-less way to backup everything?
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Probably, it depends only on your creativity.
Mineplayerminer said:
How can I un-root my phone after I do this?
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Just uninstall root.

Please help, Samsung A11 - TRWP problem

Hi everyone,
Recently I purchased and Samsung A11. I wanted to root it and unlocked the bootloader first. Than I used Odin to install TRWP recovery. Odin showed "PASS" and I was supposed to press certain buttons which didn't work. Phone kept coming back to "Download Mode" although I pressed those buttons. So I was stuck. The only option was to cancel the download mode, so I pressed volume down + power button for more than 7 seconds. That was the end Now the phone turns on until I see the Samsung logo, there's a small vibration but it can't go forward. It resets back and now stuck in a loop. None of the buttons work including Volume Down+Power combination. Don't know what I am supposed to do now. Can anybody help?
Thanks...

1. Add Samsung A11 to this thread's title thus mainly owners of such a phone get addressed
2. My recommendation: Re-flash STOCK ROM to get rid off of all mods you applied.

jwoegerbauer said:
Re-flash STOCK ROM to get rid off of all mods you applied.
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Thanks but how can I do that? Phone doesn't turn on, so PC cannot recognise...

gokund said:
Thanks but how can I do that? Phone doesn't turn on, so PC cannot recognise...
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As I can see you are proud owner of a softbricked phone.
Take it to authorized service center and let them fix it.

jwoegerbauer said:
As I can see you are proud owner of a softbricked phone.
Take it to authorized service center and let them fix it.
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Yeah, veeeery proud
I plan to let it die on battery and will try to see if I can turn on "Download Mode" after recharging. Do you think it may work?

gokund said:
Yeah, veeeery proud
I plan to let it die on battery and will try to see if I can turn on "Download Mode" after recharging. Do you think it may work?
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it wouldn't ... usually the cause of bootloop is certain corrupted partition and as long as that partition is corrupted it would keep bootlooping.
if you doesn't know what your doing your best bet is Take it to authorized service center and let them fix it. like what @jwoubeir said

I don't have the A11 model but have used this on other A models that were in the same loop.
Press the volume up and down at the sametime and plug in the usb cable.
This has to be done within a second or two after it vibrates and before it reboots and will likely take a few tries. Good Luck

sammiev said:
I don't have the A11 model but have used this on other A models that were in the same loop.
Press the volume up and down at the sametime and plug in the usb cable.
This has to be done within a second or two after it vibrates and before it reboots and will likely take a few tries. Good Luck
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great tip work on ADB too anyway OP is provably using sp flashtool since his phone is samsung so this method would be rather tricky

Yayy, I managed to get into the "Download mode" doing exactly how @sammiev told and I tried flashing another TRWP file thinking that might have caused the problem but nothing has changed. Same loop again ! So I flashed the original ROM back using Odin and it's back live again Thanks for the help guys. But to be honest, I am still curious. What might be the problem in not getting TRWP flashing going right?

gokund said:
Yayy, I managed to get into the "Download mode" doing exactly how @sammiev told
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Used that method of a few peoples Samsung phones. Worked for me every time. It's just to get the timing right.
Sure you have the correct TWRP?

sammiev said:
Used that method of a few peoples Samsung phones. Worked for me every time. It's just to get the timing right.
Sure you have the correct TWRP?
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I tried again from scratch with a new TRWP file and the result is the same. Odin shows "PASS" but the "Download Mode" screen gives the error as in the photo:
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My phone model is A115F and I downloaded the TRWP file from this link:
Downloads for : Samsung Galaxy A11 | AndroidFileHost.com | Download GApps, Roms, Kernels, Themes, Firmware and more. Free file hosting for all Android developers.
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The version I used is "twrp-3.5.0_10-3_afaneh92-a11q.tar"
I also tried rooting with Magisk without the need of TRWP installation. That was also unsuccesfull. Odin was PASS but I got bootloader screen saying Secure Check Fail : vbmeta
Here's the screenshot of Magisk fail in "Download Mode"
Can't figure out what's wrong ...

Have you flashed the latest stock rom to this device?
Was there other TWRP files for this model?
Is other people having trouble with this model?
I never worked on A11 Samsung yet
I would hate to give you bad info and have you brick your phone.

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sammiev said:
Have you flashed the latest stock rom to this device?
Was there other TWRP files for this model?
Is other people having trouble with this model?
I never worked on A11 Samsung yet
I would hate to give you bad info and have you brick your phone.
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Following your advice, I managed to get into the Download Mode and I flashed the original rom. So phone is up and running now but not rooted. So I've been trying to root again first with Magisk to bypass the need of TRWP installation and with others which need TRWP installation first. There seems to be something blocking the flashing of anything other than the original rom !! On the link I shared above, there are other (older version) TRWP files. Shall I try them?

gokund said:
Following your advice, I managed to get into the Download Mode and I flashed the original rom. So phone is up and running now but not rooted. So I've been trying to root again first with Magisk to bypass the need of TRWP installation and with others which need TRWP installation first. There seems to be something blocking the flashing of anything other than the original rom !! On the link I shared above, there are other (older version) TRWP files. Shall I try them?
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Usually the latest TWRP with the latest firmware.

Check my profile, your KG stated is ****ed. There is nothing you can do about it, there is abosulutly no way to fix this without unsoldering the eMMC and resetting it entirely. Some people on 4PDA had the same problem and found no fix. I was hopping to develop a custom rom but I cant as my kg state is prenormal. This mexican dude on youtube fixes devices with KG and FRP issues, but yeah this aint something that you can do at home. At least I learned not to buy any samsung devices in the future https://www.youtube.com/c/TeamOcmineMMCBootRepair
edit: nvm your oem is unlocked, you can just flash the vbmeta reset script via odia and everything should flash fine.

[Question/Tutorial] Make a phone unusable in 4 simple steps

Update:
My phone was not recognized by the computer since the usb flex was broken, the data lines did not work, but the charging lines did.
Watch this video for a solution:
Hello!.
I'm going to show you how to make any phone unusable, like I did with my Sony experia m4 aqua!
Step 1: Unlock the bootloader.
Step 2: Install a corrupt custom rom.
Step 3: To mess things up even more, go to your twrp recovery and wipe everything (even internal memory!).
Step 4: Enjoy your new expensive paperweight!
Well, beyond the joke, yes, that's what I did, without any kind of wisdom I tried to install a custom rom and the only thing I achieved is a completely useless phone which to this day I cannot recover with my knowledge, if you You know more than me (surely you do), you can read my great problem and hopefully know the answer.
Post about my problem:
Hard brick / Device not found. Sony M4 Aqua E2303.
I installed a faulty ROM which caused my phone to not be detected by my computer (it shows up as an unknown device). I want to flash the original rom, but there is no way, because when I do it with the flashtool and it asks me to connect the...
forum.xda-developers.com
My last chance, the sd.
Hello, first of all sorry for the English (google translator). I will start from the beginning of all my problems. My phone, Sony Xperia m4 aqua e2023, began to have problems with the original rom, so I thought of restoring it with the twrp...
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Test Point on Sony M4 Aqua (hard brick).
Hello and thanks for reading! The whole problem started with a bad rom, I flashed it and when I turn on the device, the basic things, Wi-Fi, data, etc ... did not work, but worst of all, the PC does not recognize it, for therefore I cannot flash...
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goodbye and thanks in advance.

I'm no pros, but as far as I know, your phone can still access TWRP and can still read sd card. Why don't you try flashing a rom by sd card?

Much simple and dangerous:
adb reboot bootloader
"unlock bootloader"
fastboot erase abl
fastboot -w
fastboot reboot

Audsd512 said:
I'm no pros, but as far as I know, your phone can still access TWRP and can still read sd card. Why don't you try flashing a rom by sd card?
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Not really, I can't access twrp, because I inadvertently wiped the internal storage, next to that was twrp, so I don't have a custom recovery, not even the stock one.

Skorpion96 said:
Much simple and dangerous:
adb reboot bootloader
"unlock bootloader"
fastboot erase abl
fastboot -w
fastboot reboot
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And what does that really achieve?

RenzoMag said:
And what does that really achieve?
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Delete bootloader, the phone then can't boot into anything

Skorpion96 said:
Delete bootloader, the phone then can't boot into anything
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Damn, and in case someone does that, will there be any solution? I already think about some management in the hardware

RenzoMag said:
Damn, and in case someone does that, will there be any solution? I already think about some management in the hardware
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Only solution is to boot into fastboot using testpoint or desoldering emmc and flashing with a flasher

Skorpion96 said:
Only solution is to boot into fastboot using testpoint or desoldering emmc and flashing with a flasher
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I think that is one of the only solutions I have, since my computer does not recognize my phone, and I also have no way to enter a custom recovery.
I investigated some of the test point, but I don't know if my device supports it and if there is someone in my city who wants or has the tools to do it, I was directly thinking of changing the mother for a broken screen phone, but there isn't even that. .
In this post I talk about that, but do not clarify any doubts
Test Point on Sony M4 Aqua (hard brick).
Hello and thanks for reading! The whole problem started with a bad rom, I flashed it and when I turn on the device, the basic things, Wi-Fi, data, etc ... did not work, but worst of all, the PC does not recognize it, for therefore I cannot flash...
forum.xda-developers.com

RenzoMag said:
I think that is one of the only solutions I have, since my computer does not recognize my phone, and I also have no way to enter a custom recovery.
I investigated some of the test point, but I don't know if my device supports it and if there is someone in my city who wants or has the tools to do it, I was directly thinking of changing the mother for a broken screen phone, but there isn't even that. .
In this post I talk about that, but do not clarify any doubts
Test Point on Sony M4 Aqua (hard brick).
Hello and thanks for reading! The whole problem started with a bad rom, I flashed it and when I turn on the device, the basic things, Wi-Fi, data, etc ... did not work, but worst of all, the PC does not recognize it, for therefore I cannot flash...
forum.xda-developers.com
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Yes, by the way I would go flashing emmc directly since you have no istructions to use testpoint

Skorpion96 said:
Yes, by the way I would go flashing emmc directly since you have no istructions to use testpoint
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From what I understand, that is done with special tools, right?

RenzoMag said:
From what I understand, that is done with special tools, right?
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Yes you need a flasher

Skorpion96 said:
Yes you need a flasher
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oh, fu$ck

General SM-A125U Multitool Kit (Root/TWRP/Unlock/Unbrick)

Here is a toolkit of several tools ive collected and put together for the A12 in a single pack to help see through all the clutter and chaos of this forum, i have an A125U (converterd to a-125w) so thats all i can confirm working 100% but im 99% sure the methods will work for any mediatek version of this phone just make sure to use your correct firmware
the tools included will allow you to :
Enable OEM Unlock +Unlock the Bootloader
Create Scatter Firmware
Unbrick your device if stuck in Brom/Da mode
Root Your Device / Install TWRP
Enter Brom Mode
and more
All instructions are included inside the main folder of tools, seriously... and i mean seriously...please read the 3 or 4 different guides/methods to see which ones you actually need to do. Some are not needed depending on your end goal. I spent a month making every error possible and testing things so you dont have to so save yourself the trouble and read through
Ill do my best to answer any questions or issues you might have but please...please use your eyeballs and google.. i really dont want to have to answer questions like "how flash magisk" etc. Google is there.. it is your friend , use it. XD
A12 Toolkit.zip | by Privyetcyka for Galaxy A12 Nacho
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Thank you, I hope I can figure it out with the translator, I went to try ..

fackstrot said:
Thank you, I hope I can figure it out with the translator, I went to try ..
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No problem. What exactly are you trying to do, just unbrick the phone and flash stock firmware? I can make the instructions more easy to translate for you

PrivyetCyka said:
No problem. What exactly are you trying to do, just unbrick the phone and flash stock firmware? I can make the instructions more easy to translate for you
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I did something with it when I reset Frp and now it does not start, it is defined simply as the mtk port...does not enter into any of the modes (recovery or loading) does not respond to charging
yes i just want to run it on stock firmware

fackstrot said:
I did something with it when I reset Frp and now it does not start, it is defined simply as the mtk port...does not enter into any of the modes (recovery or loading) does not respond to charging
yes i just want to run it on stock firmware
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Just follow the Unbrick directions that will get your phone back working stock. If you don't have scatter firmware for your device youll need to make that also, tools are included

PrivyetCyka said:
Just follow the Unbrick directions that will get your phone back working stock. If you don't have scatter firmware for your device youll need to make that also, tools are included
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I followed the steps, I was inattentive myself) but still ran into a problem

when you enter Samsung Enable Brom by PGPT, nothing happens to the phone...
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Through such a bypass, I was able to see at least some kind of response from the flash tool, but the error

well, if I put it from SM-A125W, then the rollback error

Will that work for the Samsung Galaxy A13

Apologies for the stupid question, but this part:
**Follow the instructions Provided by A125U Root bit 3 by FixMX file to actually unlock the bootloader and root the device**
don't seem to be included in the zip file, unless I'm a buffoon and didn't notice them.
Is a FixMX a user who already wrote a guide for this? I just need to unlock the bootloader and then I can follow basic directions from there to get what I need.

Ansemseekerofdarkness said:
Apologies for the stupid question, but this part:
**Follow the instructions Provided by A125U Root bit 3 by FixMX file to actually unlock the bootloader and root the device**
don't seem to be included in the zip file, unless I'm a buffoon and didn't notice them.
Is a FixMX a user who already wrote a guide for this? I just need to unlock the bootloader and then I can follow basic directions from there to get what I need.
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I have no idea which directions your directions your talking about the only ones I wrote are the ones in the main folder , probably with a bunch of exclamations. I can't remember and don't have the file with me right now but as far as unlocking the bootloader you just need to get the phone to accept different firmware. Try flashing Sm-a125w Canadian version XAS

fackstrot said:
when you enter Samsung Enable Brom by PGPT, nothing happens to the phone...
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Nothing will happen. Once your in brom mode you need to use another tool to unlock the bootloader and disable secureboot everything is included

PrivyetCyka said:
Nothing will happen. Once your in brom mode you need to use another tool to unlock the bootloader and disable secureboot everything is included
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Nothing happened .. I got upset and put the phone on the shelf, told the owner to pick it up and carry it to the service center, but they didn’t take it to the service center

fackstrot said:
Nothing happened .. I got upset and put the phone on the shelf, told the owner to pick it up and carry it to the service center, but they didn’t take it to the service center
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Nothing is supposed to happen if nothing happens that is good . Just leave the phone connected how it is and use a mediatek unlocking tool

When i get to the oart in your instructions that says to open the MTKMETATOOL file i just get a message informing me that it has expired and to see the developer. Is there another link to open the tool somewhere else? Ive looked at the other option to get a windows tool from github that you included but i can admit that im not as savvy as i would like to believe and all ive ever used is windows so i have no idea what to do with all of that on github. I hate having to bother you guys but i really would appreciate the help. Thanks in advance and you guys are just awesome!

ronnieshane1 said:
When i get to the oart in your instructions that says to open the MTKMETATOOL file i just get a message informing me that it has expired and to see the developer. Is there another link to open the tool somewhere else? Ive looked at the other option to get a windows tool from github that you included but i can admit that im not as savvy as i would like to believe and all ive ever used is windows so i have no idea what to do with all of that on github. I hate having to bother you guys but i really would appreciate the help. Thanks in advance and you guys are just awesome!
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Change date to 25 may 2022 to get working

Ok... im trying to repair mi phone and failed i follow exactly as i seen in the readme instructions on the unbrick folder and nothing... i got 2 errors in relation of super.img (im trying to flash the last android 11 firmware on the phone A125MUBS3BVF1) if i uncheck the super the phone flash correctly but doesn't boot so what next...?

fackstrot said:
Through such a bypass, I was able to see at least some kind of response from the flash tool, but the error View attachment 5664401
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And now i had this error i think using the format all + download relocks the bootloader sp flash tool is asking me to download signed images i can't exit from that so i give up and buy another mainboard

My last reply...
I uploaded some images to get BROM working on A125M this zip includes
Preloader and PGPT files from 4 firmwares
Android 10 Binary 1 (AUC1)
Android 11 Binary 1 (BUF9)
Android 11 Binary 3 (BVF1)
Android 12 Binary 3 (CVH3)
Plus i will modify this post because im uploading CVH3 firmware for SP Flash tool flash (Includes the scatter) pls disable the auth using mtkmeta or the python coded program (used 3.7.9 and worked using the shell)
PGPT and Preloader images