yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] donavan01:
I just want to chime in here an reassure everyone that this latest update by Attn1 is a 100% working solution I was helping him to test this and he did some amazing work here, it works perfectly without any issues. It is a little sluggish on the first restart but it quickly works itself out. So to all you out there that have wanted JellyBean and are either not able to get the OTA update from AT&T or the phone stops somewhere in the update process this is for you.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] solz6009:
What about flex stuck at bootscreen in jb.Any way to make it alive again
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] reyradi:
ok, have an error here : -6.0.3.8.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/recovery <

/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/recovery: cannot open for write: Permissi

on denied

EDIT: i make it!!!! im on CWM now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thanks GOD!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] attn1:
depends. can you fastboot boot recovery?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] reyradi:
attn1 you are the best
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] attn1:
What did you do?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] reyradi:
Unroot and root back with gandalf, followed your instructions and get cwm working, will flash the firmware and rom...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] attn1:
Okay, keep us posted. You should be good when it's done.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] starstremr:
So it will work for my 4.0.4 that errors when updating 4.12 ? I have flex version JYUS08202012
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] solz6009:
well i removed the check files script from the update jb.zip

so now it is missing some files and does not boot.

so now i have jb recovery and fastboot is locked.it says remote not support is i try to flash or boot with other boot images or recovery
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] attn1:
Recovery does not support fastboot - never has. You can flash update.zip files from recovery though, but they may need to be signed by Pantech.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] solz6009:
So any other way?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] attn1:
You can try to flash the OTA again from recovery, but it's doubtful that will work.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ranma162:
Cool Thank its work no problem at all. but i do got a ? cant i delete some systems app like myatt
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] attn1:
Yes I have analyzed an OTA for JYUS07232012 and it's updating the same partitions to JB.

You should have no issue if an even older build is updating those same partitions.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] starstremr:
ok

which of these two cwm do i use?

Here's Clockworkmod for Flex v6.0.3.8 on AT&T OTA update to 4.1.2 Jellybean

md5 b2d5dd7f8fb03b705cc3a07a73bc091a http://tau.shadowchild.nl/files/cwm-flex-6.0.3.7.img (Built from CM10.1)

md5 b82fd02e1681b6c5f74fd7cf7b3e570e http://tau.shadowchild.nl/files/cwm-flex-6.0.3.8.img (Built from CM10.2)

Install Process:

check md5

Get root (Use GANDALF)

adb push cwm-flex-6.0.3.8.img /data/local/tmp/

adb shell (root)

dd if=/data/local/tmp/cwm-flex-6.0.3.8.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/recovery

sync

reboot recovery

also what is meant by sync?

can some one post a step by step on the full root ---> 4.1.2 finish
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] attn1:
You can use either of those two recoveries. It should not matter. I use the latest (CM10.2) version.

I don't do step by step in more detail. I give sufficient instructions for the initiated. If you are initiated, you can find the answers, or someone else can go into more detail.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] solz6009:
Nope..it says missing some files.If i sent the phone to usa to service centre will they make it back alive?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] donavan01:
I have updated the main page to include information on the update procedure. Please let me know if anything needs updated/corrected/changed. Also if my method for updating is to complex or you prefer another way please let me know I am trying to simplify this as much as possible.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] attn1:
Looks okay to me. Might add the GPL stuff I added to my thread since Linux kernels are involved.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] attn1:
Probably not. It would require factory refurbishment. They haven't even released the PDL file to the service centers.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] solz6009:
Awesome.... so only way is get some used motherboard
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] attn1:
Unless someone can jtag it. I dont know about those things.

Also, check this out: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=925034 something like that may or may not work.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] LuneBear:
I have a friend with a Riff box jtag but Pantech Flex not supported yet. No possible via jtag.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] attn1:
Then badger Pantech for a PDL tool and a stock firmware .pdl file. That would work, but they have not released one.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] solz6009:
So no hope whatsoever
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] attn1:
Nope, not without stock firmware and the flash tool. You've discovered why having that aboot with fastboot boot and having custom recovery are really important if you are going to hack.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] donavan01:
would the stock source code help any in this because it is out ... mind you its not in a PDL or anything
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] attn1:
Nope. Unfortunately he's at a place that only a signed file from Pantech can fix - he only has stock recovery or download mode since his aboot does not allow him to fastboot boot and his ROM won't boot far enough to enable USB debugging.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] starstremr:
Can he get a fast boot cable? From scorn ... btw attn1 great work my phone runs awesome and I figured out my Google play error thanks to don I have to kill account and sign in again
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] donavan01:
wouldn't a fastboot cable have about the same effect as a Jtag? Just a question I know very little about either.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] attn1:
I have no idea about scorn fastboot cables and how they would be different from regular usb cables and how they would solve anything.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] solz6009:
I'd better wait for something better or try to get motherboard of flex.Thank you guys.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] starstremr:
You turn your phone off and plug in the cable it automatically put android devices in to fast boot when turned on
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] attn1:
If that's all it does it won't help. He has the JB aboot, which disables any useful fastboot functionality. My firmware package installs a ICS version, which allows fastboot boot. Either way, you don't need any special cable to get to fastboot on the Flex.

I called Pantech, and they said they provide service through FineTechWin and provided their number. Their website is down, but I am able to capture text from a Google cache. Their website is not down, it's a route fail on Comcast. Their website is http://pantech.finetw.com. I called the number below, and they said that reflashes of stock firmware costs $39.00 including return shipping for out of warranty devices. Tampered devices are naturally out of warranty. So make arrangements with them and $39 plus shipping to them (about $10) and you should be back in business. This isn't horrible for that service, really.

[SIZE="5"]Welcome to the Pantech Authorized Service Center![/SIZE]

Our company name is Finetechwin and we will help get your Pantech mobile device repaired. We understand that your investment in a mobile device is important - and that’s why we offer both in and out of warranty repair service for your Pantech mobile device!

If your device is in warranty we will repair it according to the quality standards of Pantech, and return it to you free of charge.

If your device is out of warranty we can repair and return for a flat service fee plus parts.
Out of Warranty Service fee for all phones- $39.00
Out of Warranty Service fee for tablets- $49.00
Parts cost varies depending on the model and required repairs.

If you choose to decline the repair quote for an out of warranty service, or your device is found to be un-repairable by our technicians, your device will be returned to you in the same condition in which it was received.

Service fees are non-refundable if the device is un-repairable or if the repair service is declined.

It is important to note that some problems can be repaired via a software update or even resetting the device to factory default settings. We encourage you to try this option first. You can find recommended troubleshooting methods and FAQs specific to your device model at the Pantech USA website, under “Support”.
http://www.pantechusa.com/support/

When you are ready to get started with the repair process, please click the “Sign Up” link on this page. Complete the Sign Up form and click “Sign Up”. Next, you’ll be asked to enter information about your device for the Repair Order. It is important that you have the device with you while creating the Repair Order.

Once you have completed the Repair Order process, you will be able to receive notifications via email as your device is received, repaired and return shipped to you.

Please look over the Frequently Asked Questions on the FAQ page if you are having trouble with your return.

Contact us:
FINETECHWIN
Customer support: 1-469-484-6610
Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00am to 6:00 pm (CST)
email: pantech@finetw.com
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] solz6009:
Well if they can reflash firmware i sure can sent my phone.I have a friend in ny.Ill try that.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] alexey_tolstyh:
attn1, thank you for your work, i'm really impressed!

Is the downgrade to stock ICS possible?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] attn1:
Possible, but I don't see the point. You'd need a similar firmware package for the stock ICS ROM and there are several different ICS builds out there. Then you need to build an install package that gets permissions and symlinks right, or use a kludgey CWM restore process. I am not interested in doing that to go backwards, and I hope noone else does, either. Flex hackers having a common firmware platform will go better for installing custom ROMs later. The ICS and JB firmwares are not fully compatible.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] stuartmc:
I can't thank you enough for this attn1. This has solved a host of problems I've had and the 'ole Flex is running great again!

Stu
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] starstremr:
Heay attn1 will this now make it easy if they come out with another update?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] attn1:
Let's cross that bridge if/when we get to it. I can't comment on something I haven't seen.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] showkhunbi:
Somebody help me,i just upgraded to jellybean and I have cwm installed but am stucked at pantech logo when I tried to install beats audio installer,i get installation aborted whenever I try to reinstall rom.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] attn1:
Right after the flash fails, do one of the two following from recovery:

if the rom is on external_sd, then do this from recovery,

adb shell md5sum /external_sd/FLEX-JB-JYUS06032013-ROM.zip

if the rom is on sdcard then do this from recovery,

adb shell md5sum /sdcard/FLEX-JB-JYUS06032013-ROM.zip

If the md5sum returned is not 17c0e611ab6dfbca230571c1e40f3d14, your file on the sdcard is corrupt and will not flash.

If the md5sum matches, you have a more serious problem. In that case, do:

adb pull /tmp/recovery.log

go to pastebin.com and create a paste of the contents of that log and link it here.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] showkhunbi:
Okay,how do I do adb shell from recovery?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] attn1:
There is plenty of information out there about how to set your computer up for adb and fastboot. I am not going to answer this further, except to say that CWM supports adb. If you are going to hack your phone, take a little responsibility to learn a few basics by doing some research.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] jannmedia:
Hi

After I interd

dd if=/data/local/tmp/cwm-flex-6.0.3.8.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/recovery

I get this message: cannot open for write: Permission denied

--

Any Idea?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] showkhunbi:
Thanks alot bro... I downloaded the rom again and flash from cwm and everything works fine again. Am so grateful to you....
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] attn1:
You skipped the get root part.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] reyradi:
[MENTION=369325]jannmedia[/MENTION]

unroot

root again

or

type SU in command line
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] jannmedia:
The phone is rooted, but don't know how to Type the SU command.

Could you add it?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] jannmedia:
Found the right command

This is how should be interned the command:

adb push cwm-flex-6.0.3.8.img /data/local/tmp/

adb shell

/system/bin/su /system/bin/sh

dd if=/data/local/tmp/cwm-flex-6.0.3.8.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/recovery

sync

reboot recovery

--

It works for me.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Antmosphere:
Works great, followed all of [MENTION=2436164]attn1[/MENTION] steps. First I already had root, messed and tweaked a couple of things. Second I installed CWM the way attn1 explained, usind adb push method, and I went completely stock. Third I rooted again, using Bin4ry tutorial and installed CWM the same way. Fourth I flashed the JB firmware and then the update. It booted perfectly and it runs smooth. Finally I rooted it one more time using Gandolf.

Anyway, thanks again. Your work is highly appreciated.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Grimace78:
I keep getting this:

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NVM, I used these commands minus ./
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] donavan01:
Anyone else get an update the other day ? If so any idea what it did because I cant see anything.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] armourer1:
Hi,

I started from stock 4.1.2

I have installed CMW and I able enter recovery after "reboot recovery",

But afters restart I am back on the stock recovery (Picture of broken android when pressing volume up or via shell)

What I have missed ? Please help....
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] attn1:
Once you start CWM, go to mounts and storage, mount system then:

adb shell mv /system/recovery_from_boot.p /system/recovery_from_boot.back

Failure to rename or delete that file will cause stock recovery to be reinstalled by the ROM. This is not new; this was required for ICS.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] starstremr:
Ok i had my daughters phone rooted and when the last update came out it actually updated her phone to 4.12 her phone is acting up and still under warranty what i need to know is since t updated and removed the root will ATT be able to tell it was rooted already once?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mikey199:
You should be good. Only Samsung phones keep track of rooting and bootloader unlocks and theirs ways around it. Your pantech should be fine to send it.

Sent from my

Non-chinese Lenovo K900.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] starstremr:
when i held the power and up volume and got to the restore menu i picked rooted and it said this phone has been rooted before.

so unless i can remove that i think i am out of luck
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] donavan01:
Thats not true. The Flex will show that you have rooted. I think it is a E-fuse or something similar not sure you can ever make it not read as though it was rooted. Personally I would go ahead and send the phone in if they catch it then see if the price is higher than the replacement if it is then get a new phone otherwise cross your fingers and hope
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] cbowling816:
anybody still have these files or know a way to install custom recovery on jellybean flex? what about stock ics firmware? also more difficult to do these things without having access to a pc with admin rights...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] donavan01:
honestly not many just got rid of some bloatware junk... i havent had much time to play around recently either
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] jSterling:
Yeah I had to use KDZs with my NITRO HD and it was hell. Upgrading and downgrading to get a unlocked bootloader and the whole process took me an entire weekend. I promised myself I would never get another LG phone again.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] donavan01:
I did some KDZ stuff on my LG P505 because I somehow soft bricked the phone. Thankfully someone had done all the leg work ahead of time and I was only out of commission for about a day. But KDZ's are scary stuff we done want to have to screw with if we don't have to. It wouldn't be a bad idea to get a copy of a KDZ for emergencies.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] atadres:
This is the part where I wish we had an Odin type program I've soft bricked my sidekick 4g so many times using voodoo ans got it backup through download mode in minutes
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] HighCommander540:
I had the exact same problem with my Infuse 4G. Had to use Odin to unbrick. We need to make sure it get something of the sort working before we try to hard here.

I have never used anything than clockwork mod. Your stories sound like hell.

Sent from the new Pantech Flex. Nominated best lowest priced new smartphone. U jelly I paid nothing, for a phone almost as good as the Galaxy S3?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] headsupsevenup:
What did you remove and what did you keep? Is it possible to disable the Pantech UI?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] atadres:
Possible but not a good idea since we dont have a recovery to nandbackup our phones so yeah it may throw your phone out of wack
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] donavan01:
Just install a new launcher along side pantechs. I use APEX I like it and havent had any issues with it.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] headsupsevenup:
How about a screenshot? :) Show off a little!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] donavan01:
Just google it there are a mess of other launchers out there and screen shots out the back side.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] atadres:
Yeah I use go launcher its full of themes so its nice and any updates on that recovery ?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] HighCommander540:
I actually kinda of like the pantech launcher. It does have its downsides though. Go launcher is cool but for it to be really cool you have to buy a lot of other apps too. I need to find a good free launcher.

Recovery has hit a minor roadblock. My device is acting stranger lately when I plug it in and disconnects. O am trying to figure out the problem. Until then I won't even try for brick fear.

Sent from the new Pantech Flex. Nominated best lowest priced new smartphone. U jelly I paid nothing, for a phone almost as good as the Galaxy S3?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] atadres:
I'm having issues with my camera it seems the camera app is always flipping my pics sideways and freezes my screewn horizontally
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] headsupsevenup:
I read a review that the camera is buggy, I think that's why it's not so expensive.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] donavan01:
Actually I don't think its actually the camera... from what I have read it seems less the camera and more the program for the camera. Might be able to get better performance if we can find a better program to us. Of course there is always the possibility that the camera is just complete junk too.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] headsupsevenup:
That's true, they could have saved money on camera software development :D maybe a third party camera makes better use of it?

Would I be able to install "Google Now for ICS" on this?

I've been playing with it at stores, it's pretty nice! I like Apex Launcher for sure, but how do I change the number of home screens in the stock launcher?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] HighCommander540:
From what I can tell the pantech launcher is locked to a certain number of home screens.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] jSterling:
I camera needs work, I'm thinking about trying to flash the 4.1 Camera that is posted somewhere on XDA, I tried it on my LG Nitro HD but it failed and wouldn't stay open, just a FC. I hope that it is software related and not just ****ty Camera hardware because the Camera is a big thing for me. That is my only disappointment in the phone.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] atadres:
Hoping we pick this recovery project back up after Xmas and new years allot of work for a recovery but we are not just any users we are a smart community of resourceful devs
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] anoopch:
Warning Before Root...

Heavy Warning...

Here is the screen shot of the EVIL Bootloader.

I suspect that the Flex has an Encrypted Bootloader with ability to detect Root and Kernel Changes.

See the attached images for the Snaps.

Info For Entering BootLoader:

Power Off the Device

Press "Volume +" and "Volume -" Keys

While holding the above Press the Power Button once and release

Phone Vibrates and enters into Bootloader

You can enter into

Fastboot

PDL Download (Think some kinda flashing Mode)

(As instructed in the screen)

Use the volume keys to Navigate

Select an Item using the Power Key

If you get stuck at any place Pull the battery and Start again.. :D:D

Hope this helps someone.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bqqhuy:
CAN SOME ONE GIVE ME BACKUP OF PANTECH FLEX ROM?

(I need /system/app & /system/framework)

:crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:

(sorry for my bad English)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] superbart007:
HELP

Help I've softbricked my phone. Is there any way to access adb shell in recovery to get access to the /system folder?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] atadres:
Haha if you brick your phone and have insurance just smash your screen simple as that at the moment there are no backups or rooms we don't even have a recovery guys come on thiz is still an advanced root method sondonf root unless you know what your getting into
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] atadres:
unfourtunatly there are no roms as we dont have a working recovery did you soft brick or hard brick your phone ?

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try this

adb shell

su

mount -o rw,remount /dev/block/(insert recognized device NAME here)/system