yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[General Questions and Answers] SubwayChamp:
It is hard to confirm exactly, some tools don´t overwrite data depending on which firmware you flash and if userdata partition is not overwritten then it remains intact, probably you can take out the userdata image (if your rom contains it) and not flash it and installing the same firmware version it would be possible.

In Qfil there is an option to backup/restore, I don´t know exactly what is backed up and what not so I never tested this feature, I only use it to unbrick https://www.getdroidtips.com/how-to-backup-or-restore-qcn-efs-on-qualcomm-devices/

As a side note I saw many times people losing contacts number due to they didn´t care their contacts and they didn´t synchronize with some account and the way that they try to recover them is publishing a phrase like "I lost all my contacts" or something similar in WhatsApp profile, people interested in will take contact with the person and those that they aren´t don´t, finally you won´t lose nothing that really matters.
[General Questions and Answers] Nokia_8_fan:
Yes it probably is quite hard to know exactly, but it has been said in many places that flashing will affect personal data. Maybe the flsahing process also does work on other partitions...who knows...but it's not a risk I'm willing to take.

I will only go ahead with this AFTER I am able to backup and be able to put my data back in my phone.

I tried looking up on what QFIL backs up exactly, and it's never the emmc, it's something else called QCN?

After a bit more research, if I want to do this, I need something that can read/dump emmc, something like this?: www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-UcwCBdd8A

What do you think my good sir?

I wish I can do that in whatsapp, but I don't have any contacts to message people. I had every intention of backing up my contacts, but it was really bad timing that this happened :(
[General Questions and Answers] SubwayChamp:
If you can make a backup of your data you´ll have to recover it from the brick status prior to "be able to put your data back to your phone" and not in the contrary order.

This is how the tool calls to this specific backup and it looks like it´s only for EFS partition, here´s a thread where it´s said that can backup other partitions too https://xdaforums.com/general/rooting-roms/how-to-backup-qualcomm-phone-root-t3570178 here the second step to recover device from a brick (a most complete guide) https://www.droidsavvy.com/unbrick-qualcomm-mobiles/ and in the firs link is also linked how to restore it that it´ll be the step 3.

This tool has virus.

No, you couldn´t message to any contact if you don´t have their numbers, the idea is just to put this phrase in your profile this way your contacts can see it (in case they have your number or have some message and they´re interested). Also you could upload an status and the people that have you added will see it.

Actually you don´t need specifically backup contacts so saving them in a Gmail account (also some brands have its own account) they will be synchronized at any time that you have a data connection and they will be available at any time (as contact read only).
[General Questions and Answers] DiamondJohn:
That was a long post, so I have to admit I only skim read it:o

What I did garner from your post is that you have issues with google play on a device that does not have google play services installed by default.

Do a search for MicroG. Some people explicitly choose not to install google stuff.

For play store replacements, there are a few. Including F-Droid and a few others that actually provide access to Google play APK's but some of them are considered warez, so I will dodge that bullet by not listing the ones I know of.
[General Questions and Answers] n.p.:
Stuck in loop

HELP!

Attempted to flash my device with the TWRP I found here:

https://twrpbuilder.github.io/downloads/twrp/#tab=completed#289

Everything seemed to go fine:

$ fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.2.1-0-t10_e3c5-20180602.img

target reported max download size of 134217728 bytes

sending 'recovery' (12558 KB)...

OKAY [ 2.662s]

writing 'recovery'...

OKAY [ 0.336s]

finished. total time: 2.998s

When I did "fastboot reboot" however, the device went into some kind of loop. The logo appears for about six seconds, and then the screen goes blank for about six seconds, and then the whole process repeats over and over again. Neither the power key nor the volume key has any effect (I can't even turn the device off). I can't get into recovery (TWRP) or fastboot or the system. Any ideas?
[General Questions and Answers] SubwayChamp:
Assuming that you unlocked bootloader previously after to flash a custom recovery you can boot to it by typing

fastboot boot nameofrecovery.img

Because you used

fastboot reboot

your device is trying to boot to system, but refuses to do that cause either it did detect that a partition was modified or this image is not for your same model.

Usually the combination key to enter to recovery is pwr + vol up but if you tried and now you can´t boot to fastboot probably you need to flash again depending on your model and the flashing tool either some partitions or the whole rom.
[General Questions and Answers] n.p.:
I can't get to fastboot. The device just keeps rebooting over and over again, and the computer never sees it.
[General Questions and Answers] SubwayChamp:
Very little information....it could be needed to know some things like; Which is your device model, Android version, bootloader is locked? Battery can be removed? Which keys are you using attempting to boot to anywhere? Did you try to shut down with pwr key for how many seconds in the case you did it? And how do you expect that pc recognices a device that is in bootloop? (this last doesn´t need to be answered)
[General Questions and Answers] n.p.:
The device is a Teclast T10 tablet e3c5 (as the link to the TWRP would indicate). It has Android 7.0. In developer options I had enabled OEM unlocking in Developer options. I unlocked the bootloader ("fastboot flashing unlock") before flashing TWRP, and then locked it again after flashing TWRP. The device does not have a removable battery. It has since died (battery has gone to zero) due to the endless rebooting. I have gone into fastboot (and recovery) multiple times with the power + volume up combination. I tried various intervals (up to a minute) holding down the power key to try to turn the device off.

I don't expect the computer to recognize the device, but you previously told me to use fastboot (when I can't get to fastboot), and I wondered how you expected me to flash something now. :)
[General Questions and Answers] ktmom:
Brick

Why in the world would you relock a bootloader when the device is not completely stock?
[General Questions and Answers] n.p.:
I thought I could just go back into fastboot and unlock it again. I could boot into fastboot with it locked before. How would I know that fastboot would become inaccessible?

Just for my own curiosity, suppose I had not relocked the bootloader in fastboot. How would I get into fastboot to fix anything?
[General Questions and Answers] ktmom:
"Before" was with the device completely stock. When modding devices, it's important to understand what you're doing and why. Speed kills - devices. Do you understand why the bootloader had to be unlocked?

I see that you added more to your post. Why do you think Fastboot is only available if the device is bootloader locked?

You've made assumptions and didn't do nearly enough reading.
[General Questions and Answers] n.p.:
I know that the bootloader has to be unlocked to flash recovery / custom ROMs. I don't know of reasons beyond that.

I certainly didn't think that that fastboot required a locked bootloader. I relocked it just as a protection (so that I would need to take the extra step of unlocking it again) to prevent "accidents."

I still don't see how I would get back to fastboot if I had left the bootloader unlocked. Can you enlighten me on that?

Obviously not enough, but I have spent a large number of hours here, and don't recall ever seeing anything that suggested that relocking the bootloader in fastboot would make fastboot inaccessible.

I am always up for increasing my knowledge, and will accept your suggestions on specific guides, articles, or posts to read.
[General Questions and Answers] ktmom:
You are convoluting Fastboot and bootloader. They are completely different.

Fastboot is a language protocol that allows communication with the device, often when booted to the bootloader, some devices when in download mode. The only prerequisite is to be in the proper mode for your device.

The bootloader is the low level code that determines how the device boots. It verifies the authenticity of the installed software, determines what mode to boot to based on software or hardware commands. When locked, it will permit booting ONLY when the software is properly signed from the factory. In other words, the device is completely stock.

XDA bootloader wiki page
[General Questions and Answers] informationquestions:
Thanks. Yes, it was a long post trying to provide all information... and...

I forgot to mention that I had also tried microg apk but when I tried installing it, it said it was already installed or something to that effect... probably referring to google play services? If I recall correctly, I also tried uninstalling all google stuff (play services, play framework, play store, account manager) & then tried installing microg but wasn’t able to install it still.

Frustrating because the device could work with android 6 and google mobile services, which would allow me to use the device more effectively and for longer.

Seems I just need the specific upgrade file which I listed in my original post yesterday but can only get that file from someone with access to Honeywell which may be a challenge because this device is sort of obscure in terms of it being limited to corporate purchase and ownership. Don’t expect to find or acquire that file but thought I would take a chance to ask here... just in case... although I also don’t expect much solutions for Honeywell Dolphin E75 here.

Again, thanks for your help!
[General Questions and Answers] n.p.:
So you are saying (just to make certain I understand) that if I had not relocked the bootloader, then it would not have done certain checks on the integrity of the recovery partition, and that I could have booted into fastboot (or recovery)?

That doesn't leave many options to restore something that has become corrupt.
[General Questions and Answers] ktmom:
Yes, It would not have done any checks on any partition.

I have no idea what your last statement means.

With the bootloader locked on a completely stock device, you can use Fastboot or ADB, or recovery and install stock ROMs (though sometimes not downgrading depending on how the manufacturer configured the bootloader).

With the bootloader unlocked, you can use Fastboot or ADB, or recovery to install stock ROMs, custom ROMs or recoveries.
[General Questions and Answers] Nokia_8_fan:
That's exactly what I'm trying to do! I want to backup first (from bricked status), repair phone (probably reflashing), and then put data back on phone! :)

I have came across this before and just earlier today I have tried doing this and I have come across a problem.

When I open emmc software download app, and I try to switch to DLOAD, I get this message :(

This is the only thing stopping me for now :crying:

Have you tried it?

I have downloaded it and yes my AV says it has virus, but I disabled it and I am able to open it.

Is it a fake tool perhaps??
[General Questions and Answers] SubwayChamp:
When I say "how do you expect" I´m trying to touch some deepest fiber on your brain to see where exactly your understanding lies and this is exactly what I got reflected in your answer.

I never did expect that you flash nothing in this state, you have to first take out device from the inertia of bootloop that you put it yourself.

It´s not that fastboot remain unaccesible when you relock bootloader otherwise how do you think that you accesed before to it when your bootloader was locked? Fastboot is always accesible atleast you damaged this partition flashing something incorrectly, for this I indicated that you should have to flash some files or the whole rom depending on the level damage.

This mean that now you need to flash first this partition specifically so device can boot again to it. I guess that you have the rom for your device and assuming that I´m right you have to flash only some files first in download mode using SP Flash tool, flash preloader.bin, lk.bin (if present) using the scatter txt for your device inside the rom).

Now that you drained your battery try to enter to download mode. You don´t need more than 2 seconds till pc recognice device in this mode so the tool automatically will avoid that device try to boot if it is correctly connected. The way to enter in download mode may vary from one device to other, some of them get it with device totally off connecting to pc or keeping pressed volume down while connecting with pc, install the VCom and Mediatek drivers first.
[General Questions and Answers] alpitu21:
Hello i try root my phone Vodafone Smart Mini 7 VFD 300 and it work, i install custom rom and it work, and now i tried to reset to factory settings from the settings, and it stuck on loading screen . and i follow a tutorial from this xda site and now the phone is not booting up but is recognized as plugged in and vibrates when pluging in. Any help thanks
[General Questions and Answers] SubwayChamp:
Regarding the error with emmc download software probably you could find something in the thread active that I linked before and personally I think that this tool can´t properly recognice or receive orders from your device so you´d need to adapt/patch the protocol used for this tool, the best you can try is search for a modded/patched Sahara protocol for a device with same specification that yours atleast about same processor how I said you before, for example I found in the Galaxy Note 8 a modded one when I joined this thread in the past.

This tool linked hasn´t a false positive but is a virus, is not probably that the tool doesn´t work at all but malicious minds put on it trojan and of course I didn´t open it. You can try it at your own risk, download a Windows ISO, burn it on a USB/stick/cd and go on.
[General Questions and Answers] alpitu21:
Help pls?
[General Questions and Answers] SubwayChamp:
Go again to recovery and flash Magisk to re-root device but if this doesn't solve it probably you need to flash something like dm-verity, just search for it.
[General Questions and Answers] ktmom:
You did a factory reset on a custom ROM? That's not usually the way. Usually you go to recovery and wipe data and cache and dalvik (if you have it). *Do not* wipe system and user data unless you are going to a different ROM or back to stock.

Try reflashing the custom ROM.

If you were trying to return to stock, a factory reset with a custom ROM installed won't work. You would need to flash a stock ROM.
[General Questions and Answers] DiamondJohn:
Many posts since, however, for an FYI. A few years ago, I had a device that was very easy to lock and unlock the bootloader. When the bootloader was unlocked, there was a "dirty" padlock on the boot screen (displayed before the boot animation), so I re-locked the bootloader to make the boot look "neat":p

I am pretty sure that with a locked bootloader I could flash ROMs. However, when a new TWRP was available, I had to unlock my bootloader again to flash the new recovery. That's when I learnt (the hard way:mad:) that unlocking the bootloader wiped all my data. I think I was lucky in that I did a nandroid just before I unlocked my bootloader. Just a caution.
[General Questions and Answers] Nokia_8_fan:
Do you think it can't properly recognise my device even through Qualcomm 9008 because I am just using standard USB connection? Remember I can't see anyhting on the screen (it is also broken) so I can't tell what mode the phone is exactly in, but according to emmc software download app, sometimes it is in "Download mode". What does this mean?

Also, I previously mentioned that my phone is freshly recognised in device manager in 15 minutes after connected by USB, I get this happening in emmc software download app:

I have tried this again and after leaving it for more than 2 hours it's still the same and gives me that error message after selecting Okay.

However, if I unplug and re-plug USB, then open again emmc software download app, and then click DLOAD button to select phone, I get this:

The State is now Enabled but no more Q/QCP-XXX (Sahara Download), it just says No Phone.

Any idea what this means??? :(
[General Questions and Answers] nalexakis:
I'm looking for an .iso of damn small Linux with adb fastboot already installed. I don't have access to a computer but I think if I had this .iso I could use iso 2 USB app to make bootable drive and run it on a thin client to install TWRP and root my mi a1. If anyone has this sharing would be appreciated. Thanks.

P.S. already tried FWUL. but I can't burn it successfully using iso 2 USB.
[General Questions and Answers] alpitu21:
I was just trying to reset the phone cuz i had some khit on it and it was hard to uninstall and i thouhgt it would do nothing wrong :(. Is it dead completely? Pressing any buttons.. putting it to charge show nothing but connecting it to my pc it vibrates

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So i asked here about another phone but **** that phone it's ****. So i have this other HTC One M9 phone that my dad got from a coworker saying it doesn't work. And when i boot it on it boots up to bootloader mode instantly, even if i only put it to charge. it says in top: status: modified s-off locked only options i get in bootloader are:

reboot

download mode ( when pressed it says can't enter download mode)

recovery mode (same thing)

reboot to bootloader

It doesn't seem to charge i think.

I downloaded a hima app for turning it back to stock (no android) and it says that i had low battery. I left it charging 1 hour and tried again but still same message

Help with this please?
[General Questions and Answers] Kalnon:
What can I do with a 9 year old Android Phone?

I was recently given a Motorola Droid Bionic XT875 that's in mint condition (Still even has original plastic film covering the screen) and I want to put it to good use but I'm just not sure what exactly a phone like this is capable of today. My plan is to use it as a secondary backup phone, activate it via pre paid mobile plan and also use as hotspot for my pc but if anyone has other suggestions for use I'm open to it. I just would hate to recycle such a nice, mint condition phone especially since I'm in need of a backup anyway.

–--------------------------------------------------------

Droid Bionic XT875 Specs

Screen Size: 4.3 inches

Resolution : 540x960

OS: Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread)

Chipset: TI OMAP 4430

CPU: Dual Core 1 GHz Cortex-A9

GPU: PowerVR SGX540

RAM: 1 GHz

Internal: 16 GB

Ports: Micro USB 2.0, Mini HDMI, Micro SD (32 GB max) 3.5mm audio jack

---------------------------------------------------------More specific questions I have are, what are some good, light apps to run on it? Like launchers, browsers (Opera should work but I want to know if there's others), utilities, games, etc. Anything that would interest my inner geek.

How do I root an old phone like this so I can debloat it? (I've only rooted a phone once)

How do I upgrade to the latest Android version it will allow?

Are there any security vulnerabilities running a phone this old?

I'm sure many people have old phones lying around like this and maybe want to put them to use. I would really appreciate and really look forward to any tips, suggestions, recommendations and help. Thank you.
[General Questions and Answers] SubwayChamp:
It looks like here you will find some development for your device https://xdaforums.com/droid-bionic

I saw a ROM (LineageOS) running at least on Nougat that will be a great thing if is possible.

With a device running Nougat the scenario changes completely in comparison with a device that actually runs Gingerbread where almost all apps are practically incompatible or some features are missed and the same with security patches that remain unavailable.
[General Questions and Answers] mrrocketdog:
[MENTION=5946967]Raresh T[/MENTION] may get more responses/help on this thread : https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1846277
[General Questions and Answers] Nokia_8_fan:
SubwayChamp, I sincerely hope I was not too much for you, I'm trying hard to figure this out on my own, even gone as far to create a separate thread for the emmc software download app, showing as much information of the current problem as possible, but no-one responded.

I guess no-one hasn't an idea why or not experienced my situation with the software either?? :(
[General Questions and Answers] DiamondJohn:
You may wish to read / post on the thread https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1846277

---------- Post added at 12:14 ---------- Previous post was at 11:53 ----------

I have always used older phones, as I need them to be unlock-able/rooted and have multiple custom ROMs available with source. With these older phones, the last two have positioning available that is advertised as both GPS and GLONASS. However, when I check using GPS test apps, the GLONASS satellites are visible, but are not used for locking a position :mad:

I always thought it would be some military restriction regarding phones available in the US not connecting to Russian satellites for some security reasons. However, my mother just got a new Nokia 7.2 (running pie) that connects and uses the GLONASS satellites for a position lock.

Is there a reason that my other phones do not use GLONASS satellites for positioning? :confused:
[General Questions and Answers] fos1x:
Mess up the navigation bar on android 9 (MI A3 stock)

kind' a need quick help! i Accidentally mess up the navigation bar on android 9 (MI A3 stock)

- so after watching some tutorial about swapping the back button to the right, i did this command line in adb shell

( settings put secure sysui_nav_bar "space,recent;home;back,menu_ime" )

- the tutorial clearly show using a 3 on-screen button navigation bar, my phone using a gesture navigation bar following order: back button; gesture button; nothing

- for some brain dead reason, i go for it (WCGW?) now my "back button" stick right next to my "navigation button" without any space in between, how can i fix this? make it back to normal?
[General Questions and Answers] SubwayChamp:
It looks like you used the method for Oreo. Follow this https://xdaforums.com/mi-a2/how-to/reorder-navbar-buttons-android-oreo-pie-t3886764 I hope it solves it.
[General Questions and Answers] fos1x:
thanks, it reverses the change and also fixes the where the select keyboard icon is out of sight
[General Questions and Answers] santi turi:
help with choice of tablet

hi everyone, im santi, i would buy a tablet 10 inch for to play games, i need a tablet to root with normal method windows, bootloader adb and twrp, bcs many tablet need to be a nasa developers :), i ask your help if i can know a list of supported tablet. ty
[General Questions and Answers] DiamondJohn:
You may be better off asking in this thread.

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1846277

I would also specify your price range.