yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rafael_mfr:
Damn! These Padfone 2 eMMC sucks! A lot of units are facing the same issue.

Can you gently share your nand backup on mediafire or any free host file?

Until now I guess there is no solution for this kind of brick on this device.

I got a Xperia Z last friday and after 2 days I noticed that my unit was not working properly, the vibration doesn't work. Sony already knows about it: http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/121924. So I returned the device to the guy who sold me,

I'm seriously thinking about a S4, as take another Padfone 2 is very risky.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JCroese:
what nand backup do you mean? I don know how to make a nand backup in QHSUSB_DLOAD mode and the one from January that i made with cwm contains personal info that I won´t share on the web.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rafael_mfr:
got it! I can't enter cwm, so it's unuseful.

thanks anyway.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Following up on my posts in the other PadFone 2 topic:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2135735&page=86

I have the same issue, as you all can read there. I just got of the phone with ASUS Netherlands and they confirmed the eMMC hardware issue and they were sorry that my device had died with the latest firmware. They referred me to the online RMA form for Europe. I filled in the form and the fact that my device is of Taiwanese origin didn't matter: the form accepted the SN number and showed a model number ending with TWN.

I later got an email that the RMA was approved and that a courier will come and pick up the device for repairs.

All in all great warranty service from ASUS! ;)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Yesterday I received my repaired PadFone 2. Like I expected, they replaced the motherboard, battery and battery seal. The only weird thing is that the vibration motor sound a bit strange. It has a higher pitch and is more focused on a single spot on the backside. Should I send it back?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DopeyTheOne:
I just revived my Acer Cloudmobile with QPST, great tool, had to do some serius digging, as long as the phone gets picked up by QPST, you're device is stil alive and recoverable. But good for you they did it under warranty :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rafael_mfr:
When the technician changed my lcd which was damaged he said the vibration motor comes kind of locked by itself and then he opened making too much stronger. It's up to you, but at least you got the phone working again :good:

Is there any step-by-step to revive your device? Do you think is possible to revive the ASUS Padfone 2? I don't know any case that's someone revived it, unless sending it to the asus tech assistance (change motherboard).

It's properly recognized by QPST Configuration through COM port. However is still on "deep sleep".
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DopeyTheOne:
In the QPST software is a program called eMMCsoftwaredownload. It's used for reprogramming the bootloader and the MMC device. There are a number of files you need, but I think most of them are generic. I'll see if I can come up with some sort of step by step of what I did with my S500 (which by the way is totally underestimated, also from devs point of view, just saying) and drop some stuff in my DropBox. Just remember to check things twice, as this worked on MY device, but I'm sure you'll be on your way. I'll be happy to help you in any way I can. I'm not a pro, but with some logical thinking you can get very far...;)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rafael_mfr:
Thanks in advance! Any help will be very much appreciated.

is eMMCsoftwaredownload contained in any version of QPST? I don't remeber it, but I'll double check if mine has it. What's the version of your QPST?

Dropbox is a good service to transfer files :good:

EDIT =================

I was using an older version of QPST, so eMMCSoftwareDownloader is included only in QPST 2.7 (Build 378) or up.

It's available to download here (source)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DopeyTheOne:
I think your solution is written out in this thread, files and everything, same qualcommchip as your device, so...same procedure....

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2208289

Looks like you're in luck, maybe dubble check the xml files if they match your device, cause partition sizes may vary, and are device dependent ( I don't really know but dubble check things can do no harm).
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rafael_mfr:
Can you put into Dropbox the files you've used to revive your device?

Thanks!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Raccnti:
What after?

Hey!

Well I'm here coz have the same problem with this damn "Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 (COM3)". In my service center they told me "well we delete everything and it's should work", but I need to get information from my PF2. So I did as u said in your post. Download QPST and Add my phone to QPST Downloader, and I can't understand what is "Phone imagine"? What should I add there? Will this programm help me to get video and photo from my PF2? Man I really need your help!:confused:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RussianBear:
no, it won't.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Raccnti:
Oh

Thank for answer((( Damn, I was sure that it will...uf, don't u know any programme which can help me? I'm not really nervous about working PF2, coz i just will go to SC, but I wanted to get any information! Coz just come back after weekend from London, and I had a lot of video there, one day and this **** happen((((((
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rafael_mfr:
Do you still have the link from RMA Online Form?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RussianBear:
Not that I know of.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rafael_mfr:
[MENTION=5322566]DopeyTheOne[/MENTION] [MENTION=1336183]RussianBear[/MENTION] [MENTION=4864296]darkspr1te[/MENTION] do any of you guys know how can I revive my Padfone 2 as I have another funcional Padfone 2 in hands? The new one is rooted (with framaroot) but with bootloader locked (I didn't try Unlock.apk yet).

I can't get the new Padfone 2 recognized through QPST Configuration while phone is turned on. Should I unlock bootloader before, then go to fastboot mode to get recognized through QPST? Does QCN extracted with QPST eMMCSoftwareDownload file will help me to revive the dead one?

I don't wish to unlock my bootloader in order to trigger warranty if I need it someday. I already lost my first one with a sudden death and don't want to get my second device in the same way. However if it's the unique way, I'll unlock it.

Any help will be very much appreciated.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RussianBear:
have you looked into this thread? http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2136738
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rafael_mfr:
yes, I have. :(
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] darkspr1te:
On my shv-e160l , I had to switch the UART to diag port before the device would talk to qpst directly. This was accessed via a dial key used type code , do you have such codes for your device ? If you don't e:v:a did a thread in finding such codes by unpacking the dialer/system apk's for the device and doing searches on them.

Anyway , my point is qpst didn't talk to my Qualcomm until I made this switch to diag port.

This excludes qdl mode, that is the bricked device port. Aka Gobi loader aka QHSUSB_DLOAD.

Am I correct assuming you want to copy qcn and backup files from ones device to apply to the other ?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rafael_mfr:
You're right [MENTION=4864296]darkspr1te[/MENTION] ! I want to extract needed files from functional Padfone 2 to apply into defective one and get it alive again.

The defective one is recognized properly through QPST, however the working one isn't detected (while turned on), I think because I didn't unlock the bootloader (yet) consequently I can't enter fastboot/download mode.

Do you think extracting QCN file from working device will be sufficiently to get the defective one alive again? If not, what else I need to get?

Thanks for your time/attention!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] darkspr1te:
As I mentioned, I think you need to switch the port assignment and most I've seen its normally possible via one of the mentioned ussd codes like *#1111# , otherwise its root. What you are planning maybe possible, I can't be 100 sure, and my memory is fading of some of the qpst operations I carried out and the results, I would suggest that like me you start by trying to get the device to boot the eprg hex, but I guess if that does fail then using some of qpst backup option may work.

Sadly my qpst vm's are shelved on my servers ATM while I work on other projects. There is one problem that's popped into my head, when I was working on the efs recovery sans backup method I found some files are locked to a device, so even if you do get backups, some files may cause ode shutdown etc, I suggest you research carefully what's written in each operation, avoid writing items like imei for now, stick to the loaders, PBL,sbl etc. Also backup both devices before writing, label the folders well, document and have a planned test strategy, that helped me a great deal in my research as well.

To assist in support you could document your operations, fails success here, screenshots of qpst (and errors) would help others floating through the thread, might even spark a eureka moment.

Good luck
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rafael_mfr:
Thanks for your explanation buddy! I think it's too much for me as I don't have too much expertise on Android.

I sent my device to a guy who has 5 boxes (riff, medusa, etc) but only two of them has support to Padfone 2 (A68) and none of them was able to revive it.

It's sad, but for me it's the end of the line!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] darkspr1te:
Prior to me debricking my note I never had a android, was a *ahem* fruit user and stuck to one click jailbreaks. It was all just a sh$t load of reading. :banghead:

Late nights :what:

Supprised the JTAG boxes failed. I guess if all has failed then try what you can.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rafael_mfr:
Same as me. I had read a lot of stuff about this f*cking QHSUSB_DLOAD and can't figute what to do exactly. I tried a lot of things already and as said before even the riff/jtag didn't work. Technician said it's emmc corrupted. Padfone 2 is an awesome device, but the memory they use is a crappy, not too much Padfone Infinity (Padfone 3) was announced about 2 or 3 months later, I think they fixed errors present on Padfone 2.

I appreciate your work and what you've done already for the community. :good:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cleido:
PADFONE 2 unbrick with QPST

HI everyone,

I have a padfone 2 birck, and I'm trying to find a way to use QPST to solve my issue.

I read forum and look in the web for a solution but without success.

The QPST is detecting the phone as Q/QCP-XXX and the widnows detects in Ports as a Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008

Does anyone have news about this?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mendesgm:
htc one

opa rafael blz, to com o mesmo problema aqui no htc one, fui querer alterar o som de desbloqueio. e dei um reboot após isso não ligou mais

e aparece a mesma coisa

do driver da qualcomm estou pensando em usar aquele do site unlimited fazendo boot no linux
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] abduladnan:
Helppppppppppppp

I M ALSO HAVING THIS PROBLEM WITH MY XPERIA M PLEASE ANY ONE IS HERE TO HELP ME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE ITS A REQUST

PLEASE

:(:(:(:crying::crying:
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Mattix724:
It's never too late to see some quality work from crawrj!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] crawrj:
Thank you sir! Appreciate it.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Mattix724:
You should get yourself one of those Recognized Contributor titles for all the work you've done.

I'd try getting mine but I gotta wait until a small infraction rolls off my account in about 2 weeks.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Shadow_God:
+1 ....Git-R-Done :D:p

Thunder Buddies 4 Life!!!!!!!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] crawrj:
About a year or so ago I was PM'd in on some discussions about the Dev section. So right after that I thought I would go ahead and submit my Recognized Developer request since I was included in the talks. I was denied :crying: :D. Didn't realize there was a contributor option but after that I didn't really care anymore. Just kept on doing what I do.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Deeveeance:
So I flashed the new KT Kernel on my GS3 running PapaSmurf's PAC-Man Nightly ROM and it bricked my phone. I'm stuck on the black screen and read up a little to find out that I need a usb jig?

My phone is also a little beat up, and replacing it would seem easier than waiting a week for a jig from ebay...

Would Sprint replace it either way, since its 1)Bricked and 2) can't show that I had a custom ROM?

They would just reflash it under Stock rom and just refurb it, correct?

Anyone have any experience in this, or care to show me some simple unbrick method that I may have missed?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] topherk:
Have you tried booting into either recovery or download mode?

Boot into Recovery Mode:

Power off phone (remove battery for a few seconds, replace)

Power on phone while holding up and the home button

Once you see the Samsung Logo, you can release the buttons

Boot into Download Mode:

Power off phone (remove battery for a few seconds, replace)

Power on phone while holding down and the home button

Once you see the Samsung Logo, you can release the buttons

If you really can't get into either one, then you're bricked.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Ragnar:
A kernel would not brick a phone unless you flashed a kernel from another carrier.

Transmitted with a portable device using Xparent Blue Tapatalk 2
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] TheSocalGuy79:
Doubt it. I'm sure Sprint would be able to put two and two together. Besides if they are able to reflash it I don't think that would wipe the flash counter.

Sent from my Clean Bean v2.6 Galaxy S3
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] CNexus:
Was it a bad download? Did all md5sums check out? That's the only way the flash could've messed you up. Like edfunkycold said, other than a bad download, only flashing a zip not made for your phone / variant can even have the chance to brick your phone
[HTC Desire S] mhigie:
got stuck in bootloader mode after S-ON and removing revolutionary.

bootloader info:

SAGA PVT SHIP S-ON RL

HBOOT-0.98.0002

RADIO-3805.06.02.03_M

eMMC-boot

-tried to install RUU stock rom but always having an error message that says:

ERROR[131]: CUSTOMER ID ERROR

1.whenever i do the update..

when in the "erasing user data"

always does an incomplete process at 9%

2.then it shows sending..

and then..

3.while on update it always stops at "updating signature"

and then i get that error..

here are the official ROMS i tried..

RUU_Saga_hTC_Asia_WWE_1.48.707.1_Radio_20.28I.30.085AU_3805.06.02.03_M

RUU_Saga_hTC_Asia_WWE_1.48.707.1_Radio_20.28I.30.085AU_3805.06.02.03_M_release_199476_signed

when i try these ROMS:

RUU_Ace_Sense30_S_hTC_Asia_WWE_3.13.707.4_R_Radio_12.65.60.29_26.14.04.28_M

RUU_Ace_Sense30_S_HTC_WWE_3.12.405.1_R_Radio_12.65.60.29_26.14.04.28_M_release_233505_signed

RUU_Bravo_hTC_Asia_WWE_1.19.707.7_Radio_32.36.00.28U_4.06.00.02_2_release_126179_signed

same process ..i always get another error: ERROR[132]: SIGNATURE ERROR

HOPE YOU CAN HELP ME?t TIA
[HTC Desire S] asgardr:
look for an answer in HELP THREAD where it`s been answered...

to know your device`s CID:

issue command- via fastboot:

fastboot getvar cid
[HTC Desire S] mhigie:
what should i do with this device CID?
[HTC Desire S] asgardr:
Error 131 may correspond with wrong ruu you're trying to flash,

CID- in other words- describes region...

In order to avoid errors during flashing, you should find

a RUU matching your device's CID...

Example: if your CID is 0_32.- means for example eastern Europe-or something,

you must find ruu that'll be matching that region(or operator's-if the phone was branded) code

You might search more about that code, and what it means,

by google.

Try also to visit the thread from the link I've posted in help thread...
[HTC Desire S] oddoneout:
Running a RUU for a different device might get your phone bricked.

Have you created a gold card?
[HTC Desire S] mhigie:
found the correct RUU my device is italy dont know if branded its:

RUU_Saga_S_HTC_Europe_2.10.401.8_Radio_20.4801.30.0822U_3822.10.08.04_M_release_225161_signed.exe

but how can i tell if my bootloader is unlocked or locked?

and everytime i do a command in adb,it says:

adb server is out of date. killing....

daemon started successfully

error:device not found..

(so i cant make any adb commands

but in "fastboot devices" it shows the serial number of my device.

i tried "relocking" bootloader by fastboot oem lock but says command error(does that mean its already locked or unlocked?
[HTC Desire S] mhigie:
Stuck in Fastboot / HBoot pls help!!!

wont be able to do that since im stuck in bootloader / fastboot / hboot

also adb commands provides me with errors so i cant run goldcard in adb or using the goldcard tool
[HTC Desire S] mhigie:
Stuck in Fastboot / HBoot pls help!!!

this link is also my concern:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1940100

but i have this info instead:

SAGA PVT SHIP S-ON RL

HBOOT-0.98.0002

RADIO-3805.06.02.03_M

eMMC-boot

Mar 30 2011 17:29:31

these are the problems i've encountered:

in fastboot:

in adb:

in goldcard:

and the others i mentioned..i not sure if usb debugging mode is on or off though after S-ON,no recovery,just that bootloader screen that shows the info.
[HTC Desire S] mhigie:
did everything and one actually worked..now on stock ROM..thanks to all who helped...
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Laoto:
Thanks for this! Been waiting for a custom rom :)
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Joeviocoe:
Two features

Droid VNC ! Please. I can get a view-only VNC connection to work. But I always get "Cannot create virtual input device".

I am running the 1.1.2.1 rooted build from SmartStick.info

And Google TV remote works, but most of the buttons do not work obviously. What I really need from it is a button to open the onscreen keyboard and also, to be able to type Caps (I cannot currently). App shortcuts would be nice too.

Let me know if this could be done. Thanks.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Perseus:
As far as VNC is concerned, the IP tables are turned off partially. So making VNC or VPN work is bit of a challenge. I will see what I can do.

Google Remote's been buggy a bit. Primary reason is the TV Remote app and hardware don't integrate well. (AMLogic Kernel). I will need to include some keyboard drivers. Again will see what I can do.

Would you be kind and test out the current build ? I'd love to know first impressions...

Thanks for requests. Gives me an idea of what the users are looking for,
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Joeviocoe:
Yes, I would be happy to test what you've got so far
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Joeviocoe:
In every attempt to either get VNC user input working... or to install any functional remote... I always seem to have similar errors which I understand to be a lack of "uinput module loaded in the kernel"
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Perseus:
Do please understand I did not modify the Kernel from Stock version 1.1.2.1. So these are carry forward issues from there.

I am presently working on fixing loading external modules at start. This is work in progress as listed in the Op.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] fritzboyle:
Even the 1.1.2.1 stock and rooted versions don't work well with the Google TV keyboard.

It is most apparent when starting up xbmc.

I think that would be a great feature to work on.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Perseus:
There are .Ko files missing in the current rom for Google Keyboard. I will have to procure the ICS compatible version in order to support. Will definitely go after it.

Thanks for the feedback.

Will you be kind enough to test how Wireless connectivity is working out ? Especially buffering when playing online content ?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] TheClsr420:
So how has this rom been working? Just bought a Favi stick off of groupon and will wanna root as soon as I get it. Big thing for me will be adaway. Plan on using TSF Shell Launcher with it. Pretty excited.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Perseus:
This rom is Rooted. So if you flash this, you don't need to separately root. AD-Away is included in the ROM..
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] TheClsr420:
I'm just gonna say thank you in advance!! 1 more question for you, how is the streaming over wifi?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Perseus:
What if I say try it and find out ? (Amazed maybe ? :laugh:)

I have particularly coded for better Wi-Fi Performance. :silly:
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] TheClsr420:
Looking forward to it! Now let's just see how long it takes groupon to send it to me! But last question, any chance of jellybean? If not I'm totally fine with ICS and a launcher.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Perseus:
Short answer. No JB right now. Besides some of the JB features require real touch screen. So not really a difference between ICS & JB.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] fritzboyle:
Now that 1.1.2.5 RC is out, will you be integrating the update in this rom?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Perseus:
Yes that's on cards. Especially considering the Navbar is back, I am considering skinning it and/or porting some tablet themes as well.

However, as you see, It doesn't look like Popularity peak. I had a grand total of 17 Downloads total. Given that I didn't have even as many posts here or on Favi's Forums, it doesn't seem like people even want this.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] fritzboyle:
I totally understand. I guess you would only work on it for your own interest (but you can count on me to be a beta tester)
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Perseus:
Its not that I'd do it for my own interest. I do it for "People's" Interest. This does not seem to be present. Does make one loose interest in the work. I am not saying I will stop doing it, I am just saying what I feel.

Thanks for the offer. I will certainly reach out.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] mrl0n3ly714:
Count me in.

I think the brand favi is not popular yet and uet does noy have enought developers

If you can improve it memory and update

To latest version and if it can do all the nice things like

Xbmc

Maybe preload xbmc ? Hardware player ..etc then people really interest
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Perseus:
Thanks. Did you try Non-NAS streams ?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] HCGeek:
No I have not.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] a7t7d:
I just realized my screen with the reply to the features question was sitting there unsent - the danger of forums at lunch at work, things got suddenly busy...

For me the biggest advantage to JB is the butter - the updates that brought more responsiveness and smoother screens. Of course I imagine all of that depends on video driver updates, so I'm guessing that's off the table at least to some extent.

The improvements in the notification bar would be nice to have, and I know you've already mentioned the notification bar in this thread.

Built in functionality to shut down.

Support for one or two common bluetooth dongles and most importantly the utility to pair! There are a couple of bluetooth dongles I've tried that I think are actually recognized, but bluetooth keyboard pairing requires interaction and typing the number that appears on the screen etc... that's the app/interface that's missing.

There's probably more on my wishlist, but I'm going to hit send now before I get pulled away agian... :):silly:
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Perseus:
Thanks for taking the time. It does help to understand how users use the stick. I will keep these in mind.