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[Android Apps and Games] Mike B.:
Warning for ported custom ROM users!

Flashify does a wonderful job of easily flashing recoveries and kernels but it still relies on what the user and the device tell it. I just became aware of a potentially serious problem when using Flashify to download recovery/kernel image files. If you have one of the popular "

ported

" custom ROMs, for example running a modified Samsung Note 5 ROM on a Note 3,

DO NOT

let Flashify download what it thinks are the correct files for you. The problem is that it will seek whatever image files your device says are appropriate (N5 files, in this example), not the ones your device actually needs. In most cases, this will result in at best failure to boot and at worse a complete brick.

The easy solution is to download the proper recovery/kernel yourself first, then simply have Flashify use those files. Alternatively and if your ROM allows, you can also edit your build.prop to reflect the correct product name (hlte for a N9005 instead of a N920C's noblelte). Manually downloading is usually much safer.

Do a little work and find the correct files for your device instead of asking Flashify to guess. Once again, this is NOT Flashify's fault in any way. Do not blame it! ;)
[Android Apps and Games] thelous:
Hey! i am looking something like this for my sm-t230 because my usb cable is half broken (disconnects randomly), im rooted and running 4.4.2 android. Will it be safe to install TWRP recovery made for my device with your app? I know it will be safe to install TWRP to my device with odin but broken cable makes it risky :x
[Android Apps and Games] Mike B.:
As long as you have the

correct

TWRP recovery image file for your device (2.8.0.1 for degas?), you should have no trouble whatsoever using Flashify to install it. You can even first use Flashify to save a copy of your existing recovery and kernel for added peace of mind. In many ways, it's actually "safer" than Odin... ;)

No such thing as "half broken" and your USB cable is apparently broken. Do yourself a favor and quit using it as it can cause problems is the 5V lines get damaged. A new cable is a lot cheaper than a new tablet!
[Android Apps and Games] thelous:
Yeah, i think it was dust in tablet's charger hole because issue seems to be fixed ? i will still use your app over odin because im often on move or on road so its easier to flash without PC :good:
[Android Apps and Games] Mike B.:
Not "my" app. I'm merely yet another satisfied user just like you. Our hero is [MENTION=4446775]cgollner[/MENTION]! ;)

Odin is only an option, at best, for people who have access to a W*ndows machine. For the rest of us, it's useless and that's why Flashify is so very convenient.
[Android Apps and Games] thelous:
It seens like it freezes when i try backup my stock recovery.... any solutions?
[Android Apps and Games] Mike B.:
Without details (which ROM, do you have full root, where are you trying to back it up, etc.) or logs it's difficult to make a guess, but you could follow the "troubleshooting" procedure and send [MENTION=4446775]cgollner[/MENTION] the information he requests.
[Android Apps and Games] thelous:
Its samsung stock rom tab 4 7.0 SM-T230 lastest firmware, i cant seen to find option to change backup directory? Samsung KK has errors to write on external sd so if i changed it to internal i guess i could run backup.... but i cant find any options to change backup directory.... oh i also tested to flash twrp and it freezes after i press choose a file...
[Android Apps and Games] Mike B.:
Are you using the current Flashify (download and install again to be sure)? Are you fully rooted? Flashify doesn't use the external SD Card. When you select "Backup current recovery", you should have the option to use Sdcard (internal/emulated, not external), Dropbox, Box or Google Drive. If it freezes when trying to copy an image file, I suspect a root issue but once more, without a log, it's difficult to guess.
[Android Apps and Games] thelous:
Root checkers says im "fully" rooted, busybox installed succesfully.... only thing that can be wrong is i use superSU, do you use regular superuser app or chainfire's? I'd really would like to have this app working before buying chainfire's odin mobile ??
[Android Apps and Games] Mike B.:
SuperSU is the de facto standard for su control. I haven't used CM's "superuser.apk" in ages, but make sure you don't mix those two. While this is unrelated to Flashify ,note that Mobile Odin is effectively deprecated (and unsupported) these days. You could look at FlashFire (experiemental), but once you get Flashify working properly with a current TWRP recovery, you might not need anything else at all for most tasks.

One more time: without logs, it's all guesses...
[Android Apps and Games] thelous:
Uh seems like i cant even send log file, says no premission to send it in gmail

Rashr flash tool seems to be working on my device.... no errors or freezing
[Android Apps and Games] Mike B.:
Something doesn't seem right with your root/settings. At the very least verify that your SuperSU has the correct binaries and grants Flashify superuser access.
[Android Apps and Games] thelous:
In rashr thread people was talking about chmod errors.... might be that.... flashify grants premission correctly
[Android Apps and Games] dank10583:
Not backing up to Google Drive or Dropbox (directories are created)

I downloaded and upgraded to Premium on a Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (SM-T320). Backup doesn't seem to work to either Google Drive or Dropbox. The directories are created, but no files are there. I have allowed Flashify to "finish" (the Backing up recovery... dialog box disappears on its own).

Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] Mike B.:
Remember that it might take a little while before Drive/Dropbox fully syncs so that you can see your files. It would be a lot easier to diagnose your trouble if you included some logs. ;)
[Android Apps and Games] nasir.da.vinci:
Can I flash recovery with locked bootloader with this app
[Android Apps and Games] Mike B.:
By searching this thread, you will see that

Make sure you have a proper full root and that you are using the correct recovery image for your device. Since you don't give any details, that's your best answer for now... ;)
[Android Apps and Games] pbecks1963:
removed
[Android Apps and Games] nasir.da.vinci:
With locked bootloader we should not try flashing recovery with flashify , when oem lock of bootloader has extra protection....(If you are unable to unlock with: Fastboot oem unlock:)..
[Android Apps and Games] Mike B.:
It all depends on which OEM/device you have in mind. Unless your recovery partition (not bootloader) is somehow locked or protected, Flashify has a good chance of being able to write the image file you provide as long as you have a proper root. If you have a good Nandroid backup in case of a catastrophic failure, you can simply try it. If the recovery partition is accessible you'll have your new recovery, and if it's truly locked nothing will happen.

Locked bootloaders (OEM or otherwise) are all evil but some are "eviler" than others... ;)
[Android Apps and Games] nasir.da.vinci:
With locked bootloader we should not try flashing recovery with rashr , when oem lock of bootloader has extra protection....(If you are unable to unlock with: Fastboot oem unlock)

But how a normal user will know he/she should try or not ......great risk

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How a normal user will know he should try or not..great risk.....on locked bootloader if we flash recovery (if possible) then after a reboot device will check signature of the recovery(may be) ...leading to full brick like "efuse" (may be)
[Android Apps and Games] Mike B.:
As long as you use the correct image file, your scenario is rather unlikely. This is not the place to discuss the various "locking" mechanisms used by some OEMs/carriers, but if you have any hesitations, then simply don't use Flashify. Note that purchasing a "locked" device (any locking scheme, any device) is seldom a wise decision... ;)
[Android Apps and Games] squarty:
Guys at the moment my S5 isn't detected by USB and i don't know why.

How can I update BL and Modem without Odin ?

I have these files in .tar format

Modem contains modem.bin

BL contains severals files.

I have also a full stock firmware in tar files containing many files.

Thank you in advance.
[Android Apps and Games] abalam:
I have a mx3 4k android box. Is a TWRP here before, can I use this app provide my box of proper recovery.
[Android Apps and Games] Neycheren:
Hi h520 flares3lite I have and I can't access my custom recovery can it flash without my recovery??
[Android Apps and Games] bjbirch:
Yes,if your device is rooted you can flash the recovery img file for the custom recovery for your device
[Android Apps and Games] cmxperia:
I can't choose file from my sd card.

When I click on "Choose File" in Recovery Image option the app will freeze and after sometime a "wait of close" dailoge box will Come

OS: CM13 Andoid 6.0.1 ; With Cynogenmod Default Root option
[Android Apps and Games] ahrion:
I tried flashing files on my Remix Ultratablet. It seemed like it worked, rebooted, optimized apps. However when I examined the files I tried to flash, they didn't get flashed.
[Android Apps and Games] Mike B.:
A lot depends on which specific files you were attempting to flash. It they are more than plain image files, then the actual flashing is done by your custom recovery which copies components to the intended location, executes any embedded scripts, sets permissions, etc.. If you flash those files directly from recovery, do they flash properly?
[Android Apps and Games] Lewdog45:
When I choose "Flash a file" under "Flash recovery" the app freezes?
[Android Apps and Games] DoGe007:
takes forever to backup
[Android Apps and Games] Mike B.:
Out of curiosity, exactly what "takes forever to backup" what, where, how, on which device and ROM?
[Android Apps and Games] DoGe007:
I just tried it again backing up kernel/boot,this time i got Error copying the file.Please send me the log file.....

LG Manga,stock rom
[Android Apps and Games] Mike B.:
There's no way we can help you until you provide at least some relevant details, such as what ROM/root you are using (I doubt your device's "stock" ROM is rooted), which Android version, where you were trying to backup, whether Flashify has storage privileges (especially under Marshmallow), what exact error you received, what Flashify-related entries are in your log, etc...
[Android Apps and Games] DoGe007:
I am rooted and don't worry i don't really need the backup was just trying out the app.
[Android Apps and Games] ocps69:
Thanks for your great work, you have made a very good applications and very simply to use, and it's works nicely.

Thanks a lot.

Sorry for my English.

Sorry for my English
[Android Apps and Games] Mike B.:
I notice that you posted a very similar "no info" message in the ONB thread where I also attempted to help you to no avail. When an issue is unimportant to you and you don't wish to share enough information for the dev or other users to benefit from your post, it might be best to refrain from posting... ;)
[Android Apps and Games] Ommadawn101:
Flash TWRP on Stock Recovery

I am a long time user of Samsung devices, and recently got hold of a nexus 4.

Is it safe to use Flashify to flash a TWRP recovery on a rooted nexus 4 with stock recovery?

Or, do I need first to have a custom recovery?
[Android Apps and Games] Trafalgar Square:
[MENTION=3908999]Ommadawn101[/MENTION]

Safe to flash.
[Android Apps and Games] Ommadawn101:
Worked smoothly.

One more question:

When selecting ZIP file from internal memory (custom rom, in my case), it states "downloading..." with a percentage progress bar. What gives? What is it downloading and where from? The zip is right there in the root directory of my internal storage
[Android Apps and Games] ruuu7:
Nothing but the ZIP file to - probably -

internal RAM, I guess.
[Android Apps and Games] Ommadawn101:
Then it should state copying, or extracting

And, on top of that, after it finishes "downloading", when you are about to select "YEP", it offers you yet to copy it to a safe location???

So, what did it do in the first place?
[Android Apps and Games] xiscow:
Need helppp

Can you help me correct my fault?

Note 3 SM-N900 stuck at bootloader.

What should I do?
[Android Apps and Games] shaggyskunk:
I would download (to your pc) the correct Stock Samsung Firmware for your and Carrier from sammobile.com - Flash it with Odin 3.10.7 - Then Flash the correct version of TWRP for your device and Carrier with Odin 3.10.7 - Nandroid the Stock Firmware - BEFORE you do anything else ;)

Sent From My SM-N910W8 Running CMRemix 6.01
[Android Apps and Games] Mike B.:
Depending on what you tried to flash, you might get lucky if you remove the battery for a short while then try to directly reboot to download mode (power+home+Down) and then to recovery or system, but no promises. [MENTION=4351374]shaggyskunk[/MENTION] gave you the right advice but make absolutely sure that you are using files specifically for your N900, and not N900T/N900W8/N9005/N900P/N900V. Unlike the other variants, your devices uses the Exynos Octa-Core CPU and the wrong file could brick it. If you are using Windows, Odin should be no problem but if you are under another OS (Odin is not an option on a Mac) you may have to look for alternative methods wherever your device is supported. Remember, use Exynos files for everything (kernel, ROM, etc.), NOT the Qualcomm/Snapdragon files .
[Android Apps and Games] fmc000:
[MENTION=4446775]cgollner[/MENTION]: I haven't seen this mentioned in this thread but on my OnePlus One the 3.0.0-x series of TWRP are not correctly recognized. Sometimes it says "Stock recovery", sometimes it writes weird strings (see attachment - recovery is stock 3.0.0-1).

Reboot to recovery and back to system has no effect. All this started with TWRP 3.0.0-x, 2.X series work all fine.
[Android Apps and Games] The Analog Kid:
Did you flashed a modified or stock boot.image?
[Android Apps and Games] xiscow:
SOLVED!

SOLVED!

Thanks. I already figure it out.

1. Flash TWRP 2.8.7 (Because the latest 3.0.0 won't flash successfully)

2. Restore factory settings

3. All media files saved

Thanks a lot [MENTION=4351374]shaggyskunk[/MENTION] ! :good:

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I follow [MENTION=4351374]shaggyskunk[/MENTION] steps, it worked!

Just learned that TWRP is so usefull.

Enabled USB debugging already, but what if I didn't enable USB debugging before, would it be a hard brick?

Thanks for remind me about N900 types.

(yeah, mine is Exynos Octa-Core released from Thailand, I bought the phone at Indonesia)

I wonder if you know how to unlock N900, so it can use OS from N900T/N900W8/N9005/N900P/N900V.

My build number is KOT49H.N900XXUENJ3

Not much update can be found from this build, harder to find MOD that suitable for it. Or, I might get a wrong idea here.

Well, it SOLVED anyway!

Thanks [MENTION=4343728]Mike B.[/MENTION]

Thanks XDA-DEVs! :good:
[Android Apps and Games] Mike B.:
Locked or unlocked, your phone uses a completely different chipset from the Qualcomm-based variants and it can only use firmware designed for Exynos. This is

not

something you can change, short of physically replacing your phone's internal hardware. You were lucky this time and were able to recover, but in the future be very careful about installing anything that doesn't specifically say that it's compatible with your Exynos CPU. If you haven't done so already, look at the N900 Forum here on XDA.
[Android Apps and Games] jaladhjin:
anybody able to confirm whether this'd work ? there's a post in the thread claiming it will..

would be way easier than using Flashfire..

on an LG G4 to install xposed without a custom recovery.. bootloader still locked

http://xdaforums.com/g4/themes-apps/guide-installing-xposed-locked-t3181593
[Android Apps and Games] Mike B.:
Flashify can directly flash an

image file

(recovery, kernel, etc.), but if you are referring to the Xposed framework

script

, then you'd need a (custom) recovery that can [process the instructions in that script.
[Android Apps and Games] kh34d:
Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] amageek:
Ok i haven't read the entire conversation and sorry if its too common.

Can i flash with flashify without unlocking the bootloader?

Device: p8 lite

Model: ale-l21
[Android Apps and Games] ruuu7:
No. U have to unlock it first
[Android Apps and Games] amageek:
Thanks unlocked it
[Android Apps and Games] jiajialing:
How I can back current kernel as zip file?
[Android Apps and Games] Mike B.:
The kernel will be saved as a plain image file but nothing prevents you from ZIPping it later if you so desire, even though it might be pointless since kernel images are typically already very small.
[Android Apps and Games] egar3427:
how to backup internal storage (emulated), what partition should i backup? /data?
[Android Apps and Games] mitchde:
Hi, i have a dd problem, when using flash an img.

LOG:

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

dd if='/data/data/com.cgollner.flashify/app_tmpfiles/new2_recovery_twrp.img' of='/dev/block/mmcblk0' bs=1 count=16777216 seek=47710208 conv=notrunc

dd: conv option disabled

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

I use latest busybox.

1. How can i enable needed conv option?

2. If 1 is not possible: Can there an version with option to disable that conv function?
[Android Apps and Games] mclarenmercedes:
great app!!!!
[Android Apps and Games] prantokp:
This app take too long to flash img files, where Rashr take a little.
[Android Apps and Games] The Analog Kid:
I've already put this suggestion on the "feature request" section: "ability to flash logo.bin". Been using Flashify Pro for sometime now, and I'm very satisfied with it, flashing zips and all... but I've found that the new generation Motorola devices doesn't care about flashable zip boot animations and logo.bin (or boot logos). Bootanimations are easy; but a feature to flash logo.bin "as is" would be handy and practical as hell and, as far as I know, never seen before inside an Android app. As of today, we still have to resort to a computer in order to simply flash logo.bin...
[Android Apps and Games] herrdeh:
Hi, I tried to install CM 13 on a LG G3S - D722 and ended in a disaster, using flashify.

Rooted the phone with kingroot - worked find, RootChecker indicated succcess.

Then patched the bootloader via adb - success.

Installed flashify via play store - fine.

Tried to install TWRP with flashify - bang!

Now the phone does not boot again. No reaction on the start button, no reaction on the "power - vol down" combination.

On "start button without battery", it shows a "missing battery" symbol on the desktop.

When then inserting the battery, it goes dark, vibrates once - that's all.

Once, it showed a 0% battery symbol - but the battery seems not to be charged.

The download mode does not apper either.

When connecting to my linux computer via USB and press one of the hardware buttons, I can see something like 16 volumes monted, but dont get any further reaction from the phone.

What can I do? - Hopefully, there is a chance to copy TWRP or another boot manager onto one of the partitions, so basic operation is possible again.

Cheers,

Wolf
[Android Apps and Games] bovirus:
[MENTION=4446775]cgollner[/MENTION]

Could you please post in first post the file strings.xml for the translator?

This my personal contribute to Italian language (the original file inside app has a lot of strings missing).

Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] shubhamgupta1024:
please help!!

I am getting this reply using flashify - "your recovery partition couldn't be found"
[Android Apps and Games] Aakash Eeshwar:
Can I use this app in Micromax a104 mobile without any problems
[Android Apps and Games] slonn:
deleted...
[Android Apps and Games] dneal12:
Everytime I try to even view the nexus stock kernels or stock recoveries, it says "Something went wrong. Try again later."
[Android Apps and Games] fennectech:
What backup works on this device? where do i get a copy of it?
[Android Apps and Games] shankar_vl:
It might be that 'dd' (file symlinked to toolbox binary in /system/bin folder) in you device does not support the conv flag. And I presume that busybox is installed in /system/xbin. The problem with flashify app is that it has script containing 'dd' instead of 'busybox dd' for flashing images. There are two methods to overcome this problem.

First method: Since the PATH variable contains first /system/bin, then /system/xbin, dd at /system/bin folder in your device is deployed which does not support conv flag. However the dd sym file of busybox (which is placed at /system/xbin) supports the conv flag. Hence in order that this dd file is used, PATH variable is to be modified. This can be done through Android terminal emulator app. After opening the terminal emulator app, just type the following at prompt, PATH=/system/xbin:/system/bin. This modifies the PATH variable contents so that flashify app uses dd symlinked to busybox placed at system/xbin folder in stead of stock dd file of /system/bin. Now, flashify works. However PATH modified contents remain till next reboot. After reboot, PATH reverts to its default contents. If you want PATH variable to contain modified order of its path at every boot, you may use init.d script (create a file shell script as told above to type in terminal app and place it in init.d folder at/etc folder).

Second method: For this, you first ensure that you have busybox installed on your device. Then go to /system/bin folder and there delete dd file. That's all. As dd file is deleted, flashify uses dd of busybox (which is at/system/xbin folder) which supports conv flag. But as I said, you must ensure first that you have installed busybox because for installing busybox, dd file at /system/bin folder is required. If there is no 'dd' in bin folder, later you cannot install budybox. But once busybox installed, you may have no use for stock dd sym file.
[Android Apps and Games] daitalos:
I have several years the full version...It works correctly on all my device , except Samsung Tab 2 - 10.1 P5100...The app closes after permission ...Nor backup kernel or recovery , nor I can flash any file (zip or img)... constantly closed ... Not supported P5100? Thanks & sorry for english
[Android Apps and Games] adi changngad:
Twrp recovery
[Android Apps and Games] kchristianc22:
I'm using this app and I enjoy it, but I want to know how is it different from flashfire?