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[Android General] LeeArden:
hi tal.aloni,

i'm trying to flash a system.img (819MB, extracted via adb cat command) compressed with sparseconverter but it keeps failing. Here's what I've tried

1. Sparseconverter /compress system.img [path] 256MB

output files: 3 parts chunk1, chunk2, chunk3

result: "unknown chunk type"

2. Using the same parts from above:

I modified the headers of the parts from 3AFF26ED to ED26FF3A.

result: fastboot had no errors writing each part but the phone was still stuck, will not boot.

3. Sparseconverter /compress system.img [path] 819200000 (<---size of my phone's system partition)

output file: just 1 part

result: unknown chunk type

4. using the 1 part file from #3

modified the header from 3AFF26ED to ED26FF3A

result: "invalid sparse file format at header magi" but then fastboot continues with the erase, send and write

during the send part, fastboot twice reports "error: write_sparse_skip_chunk: don't care size 252907304 is not a multiple of the block size 4096", then it says OKAY and proceeds to writing which finally faild with "unknown chunk type"

Help please. Thank you.
[Android General] LeeArden:
Sorted it out, finally.

Might be useful info, Sparseconverter appends the correct header magic (3AFF26ED). The site I got it from got it wrong. But for the life of me I couldn't flash sparseconverter's output. Turned out I had to use another tool to pack the my raw system img to a sparse system img. Flashed the output with fastboot and fastboot automatically did the splitting. Phone works now.
[Android General] FullSignal:
I need help with .cs to .exe

HI, sorry but I'm not used to .cs fromat can you help me of how to make all files into one new .exe, because I already modified the sparseconvertehelper.cs file so now it say 512 instead of 4096, but I don't know how to run it.

greetings from Chile
[Android General] tal.aloni:
[MENTION=6756994]FullSignal[/MENTION]

You should use Visual Studio (2005 or later) to compile the project into an exe.
[Android General] FullSignal:
no exe file

I am using it, in fact, I used it to edit the cs file, but it doesnt compile, there's no button, or option to do it, and in the microsoft support they say that in the folder named bin\debug I could find it, but there is nothing inside that folder...
[Android General] tal.aloni:
[MENTION=6756994]FullSignal[/MENTION]

You should open SpareConverter.sln with Visual Studio and then select Build > Build Solution from the menu, the exe will be saved to SparseConverter\bin\debug (or SparseConverter\bin\release if you've selected Release configuration).
[Android General] graj:
how to use it..

where is the setup of sparse converter i downloaded the zip but . while i run iit it automatically exits and close

provide a better solution for it
[Android General] tal.aloni:
[MENTION=7367259]graj[/MENTION]

It's a command line application, you need to run it from cmd.exe
[Android General] Azlun:
I just want to let you know again, even NOW on Android N 7.1 with Pixel XL, SparseConverter coded years ago is still working VERY well,

It makes me able to convert the dd raw data to sparse files,

Then, I can fastboot flash back my system image, it is much better than twrp-3.0.2-0-alpha2-fastboot-marlin backuped system file which always bring me boot loop...

1.backup code connected to TWRP adb：

adb shell "dd if=/dev/block/platform/soc/624000.ufshc/by-name/system_a of=/sdcard/img/system_a.img.raw bs=4096"
adb pull -p /sdcard/img/system_a.img.raw .\img\system_a.img.raw
sparseconverter /compress .\img\system_a.img.raw .\img 2147483648

2.fastboot restore image code with 1st raw fail raw_sparsechunk1

and success

D:\AzlunData2\ImageBackupCMD PixelXL EU>fastboot flash system img/system_a.img.raw
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
Invalid sparse file format at header magi
^C
D:\AzlunData2\ImageBackupCMD PixelXL EU>fastboot flash system img/system_a.img.raw_sparsechunk1
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
erasing 'system_a'...
OKAY [ 0.419s]
sending sparse 'system_a' 1/3 (522477 KB)...
OKAY [ 12.813s]
writing 'system_a' 1/3...
OKAY [ 8.930s]
sending sparse 'system_a' 2/3 (522467 KB)...
OKAY [ 12.908s]
writing 'system_a' 2/3...
OKAY [ 63.272s]
sending sparse 'system_a' 3/3 (474316 KB)...
OKAY [ 11.849s]
writing 'system_a' 3/3...
OKAY [ 62.526s]
finished. total time: 172.766s
[Android General] coolcoder001:
Hi ,

I am facing the similar issue. Could you please tell me how you resolved yours ?

How did you pack your raw system img to a sparse system img ?

My phone is bricked now.. and I would be really grateful to you if you could kindly show me the way to go .
[Android General] LeeArden:
coolcoder001,

hi, i did a ton of research and had this all memorized a couple of years ago, but i can't recall the details now. let me just search my old backups when i get home tonight.
[Android General] LeeArden:
The tool I referred to is ext2simg.exe, part of the Android IMG Repack Tools package here.

The resulting sparse img flashed successfully on my bricked tablet. Usage is via commandline and very straightforward.

I hope this helps unbrick your phone. Good luck!
[Android General] lucaspeed:
Windows 10 problem

For some reason, for me it didn't work at all.

First time I launched it, Windows downloaded and installed .NET 3.5, when I try

sparseconverter /compress C:\Users\benit\Desktop\huawei\system.img C:/cs 256M

I receive the same answer as I wrote sparseconverter only (usage messages)

I have a softbricked Huawei Y625 and I can't find a proper ROM to reinstall...
[Android General] tal.aloni:
Usage Examples:

SparseConverter.exe /compress D:\system.img E:\ 256MB

( will compress D:\system.img to 256MB sparse files starting from E:\system.img_sparsechunk1 )
[Android General] lucaspeed:
THANK YOU, I MISSED THAT DAMNED B! :highfive:

But after a new try the software correctly ask for permission and after that I'm back at the prompt without any compression done...
[Android General] amirzaim:
Thanks...it works well with my Honor 6A pro...
[Android General] danielad200:
exe file not working
[Android General] ykalinga:
i try your step but when i reboot my device it will automatically go to fastboot mode
[Android General] Gau92:
I am trying to sparse my system.img but i don't know how many sparse partition i need to create. My system.img file has a size of 1759609KB
[Android General] ksurf7:
How can i compile this tool for linux?
[Android General] tchl:
I've been trying to figure this out and I am stuck. I downloaded the SparseConverter.zip files but when I execute the command SparseConverter.exe /compress D:\system.img E:\ 256MB...I get an error message pf SparseConverter.exe is not recognized as an internal or external command.

I'm looking through the SparseConverter.zip files and I don't see SparseConverter.exe.

Help!
[Android General] BillGoss:
Worked like a charm!

I wanted to flash a 7GB image of the super partition on my OnePlus 8T (an A/B device) but was getting Invalid sparse file format at header magic and the phone wouldn't boot after the flash.

I converted my super.img file using a 512MB size (produced 14 chunks) and then flashed them in bootloader mode. The phone then booted normally.
[General Questions and Answers] angelosathan:
Hello and thank you in advance guys , this forum is wonderful , I just started going deep into the world of android and found my self scratching my head at many occasions. I have great experience on PC's regarding software and hardware , too bad they are of no use when we talk mobile-phones. So , I got a TCL s950 some days ago , it had 4.2.2 android with English and Chinese language only, I decided to root it and flash a new ROM , I used your thread and got everything done-(the learning curve was a bit vertical for me , I nearly bricked the phone )- my phone boots and everything , it can use WIFI download apps and generally work fine .

Now the problem

Even though the phone can detect SIM instertion I cannot receive/make calls , send SMS , nothing. I can see no signal bars on the indicator whatever I do. I reset the phone back to stock ROM but the problem persists. Could it be a hardware failure? Modem issues? ROM issues? I really don't know... I've been working hours and hours on this , now the next step is to take it to a store and have them check it .

I would appreciate if there was a solution , I will wait patiently for anyone that can help. Good day to all.
[General AOKP Discussion] yoyoplay:
We would like to see if anybody can help port AOKP to a device we are developing on.

I can't post the link to the device, but it's the Alcatel One Touch Idol X

We are doing some custom work on the device that's kind of hard without AOKP on it, they are a MTK based device.

I am more than happy to donate a few devices and even some cash bounty if that helps.

Thanks!
[General AOKP Discussion] garwynn:
Do you know if anyone is working on this for other AOSP ROMs?

(Example: CM, ParanoidAndroid, etc.)

Either way if there are no takers I'd be willing to take a crack at it.
[General AOKP Discussion] yoyoplay:
I think there was some effort around CM, I found some resources here:

http://sourceforge.net/projects/alcatel/

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2676086
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] pof:
Hello,

I recently upgraded my BlueAngel from WM2003SE to the latest WM5 bulild from Helmi (v1.3) and since then I cannot boot linux from SD card anymore.

I tried using the haret.exe from Universal but it doesn't help, also tried both 2.6.12 and 2.16.16 kernels from rob_w, but the kernel doesn't even boot :(

I wanted the WM5 because having to reinstall everything after linux shutdown it's a PITA :'(

Will I need to downgrade to WM2003SE or is there any way to boot linux on WM5?

What is preventing it to work?

Is there any work to do / research or something I can help with?

Thanks for your answers!
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] Midget_1990:
the haret doesnt work on wm5, cr2 had a few ideas that i tried for him but still no success, so atm no :(
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] cr2:
Can you test a newer haret version ? i 'll provide you with the pointer.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mahdibassam:
Hi people,

As most of you know , google ended their support for Microsoft active sync last year, meaning that to get Push emails on your Gmail account, one can only use the Gmail app , and not the native HTC app ( or any other manufacturer's Email app ).

What I'm wondering is if there is any way to set up Push Gmail notifications on the Stock HTC Mail app ? Or are we just forced to used the Gmail app ?

Thanks
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] exad:
There isn't. Only pop or imap. Which rely on checking for new messages rather than pushing.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] umjammerlammy:
You can use the stock htc app, just add your account.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] exad:
Won't that still just be pop or imap though?
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] umjammerlammy:
No, it pushes

It acts like Gmail, but I prefer the Gmail app
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] exad:
Aww nice! We don't have that app on the Telus m8
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] umjammerlammy:
Ya I was thinking this might be a carrier option.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mahdibassam:
When you add your Gmail account through the stock HTC app's Gmail option , it doesn't push . It checks for emails periodically. That's the problem .
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] umjammerlammy:
And that's a problem because?
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mahdibassam:
Its a problem because i want my emails to be pushed, not check for emails every 5 minutes.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] umjammerlammy:
1st world problems
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mahdibassam:
Still problems :)
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] umjammerlammy:
Ok, ok ;)
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] exad:
Aha! I was right!
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mahdibassam:
About what ?!
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] umjammerlammy:
not being pushed
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kh6rsb:
No Gmail option in the Sense mail app

I have been an HTC guy for years. I just got my M8 yesterday and have successfully rooted. I have the Gmail app but there is no option to setup multiple Gmail accounts that I can see. In the screen captured image you posted you have a Gmail option. For some reason I don't. If I go to add an email account my screen looks identical to the one you posted except there is no Gmail option there. The Gmail app doesn't have an option for additional accounts either. My old HTC it was simple. Any ideas?
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] losttherace:
Here's how to add a second gmail account:

Hi, on an android go to Settings > Accounts & Sync > Add Account (the "+" sign at the top) > Google > Create New / Existing. Once the account has been set up set your auto sync options and then it can be accessed via your Gmail App. :)
[Micromax A116] Megatron007:
NVRAM Warning Error 0x1 Fix FOR MERE ROM & OTHER MTK 65xx DEVICES

Some Time When U Turn On WIFI U Face This Problem​

To Fix These Problem Download These Files-Here

Using Root Explorer Go To /data/nvram/APCFG/APRDEB And Replace The WIFI and WIFI_CUSTOM File With The One You Have Downloaded.

Change Permission To rw-rw----

And Reboot,
[Micromax A116] Megatron007:
How To Do Wid Screenshots -
[Micromax A116] Megatron007:
Credits

Team Epic​
[Micromax A116] arnabkhanra:
it fixed the issue on cm11 v0.9 for mmx a116

Do u know any permanent fix because the error show up again after factory reset
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rahulnahar:
Can anybody please help me to extract or make a zip of radio from OTA update to be able to flash from recovery? Please it would be really helpful. Here's the link to the OTA. Thanks in advance.

http://filecloud.io/download.html
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nkk71:
That link doesnt point anywhere, and isn't is available here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2419699
[General Questions and Answers] dr.arun:
hello there can any one help me to root xolo x900 i had tried every thing that is available in internet every thing failed is there any way to root it
[General Questions and Answers] alexander2020:
First make sure you have the following

- Xolo ICS update installed.

- Intel USB driver for Windows

- The Root Installer

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

Then,

- Enable USB Debugging mode and then connect your Phone to PC.

- Extract root installer archive and run the runme.bat file.

- In your PC, type 1 in the command prompt for “Make a choice”. your device will ask for Full Restore. You will not loose data. Select Restore my data. Finally, your device will reboot twice and you will be rooted. Note that your screen may flash before the second reboot which is fine.
[General Questions and Answers] madsurgeon:
Managed to Root my xolo x900

I think I've found a way to root my x900. It's currently running the latest version of SuperSU 2.16 and has the stericson busybox installed.

I've tried rooting the x900 with all possible methods and have never been successful. Especially the part where it says 'restore started' then 'restore ended' almost immediately. By no means am I an expert on this and the following was achieved with a lot of trial and error, I've tried to put it down in the simplest way I could.

Warning: Try the following at your own risk.I do not wish to be held responsible for any damage your phone might incur.

These were my steps:

1.I extracted the boot.img(a) from the orange-sandiego ics signed update file found at modaco forum

2. I extracted the boot.img(b) from the official rom downloaded from androidxda.

3. Download and install minimal adb and fastboot installer from XDA forums along with the Intel-usb and adb drivers from androidxda.

4. Download the latest Superuser binary and .apk .zip from the official XDA thread

5. Download the stericson.busybox.apk from the internet.

6. Place the boot images[(a) and (b) renamed to your preference] in the main folder of the minimal adb/fastboot exe, found in C: program files x86...... Also unzip the SU file and place su from the x86 folder and the Superuser.apk into the main adb/fastboot folder along with the busybox.apk.

4. Turn on usb debugging and switch off the phone.

5. Hold vol-up + power keys for about 10seconds to put the phone into bootloader mode. It should say 'droidboot' on the screen.

6. Open a command prompt from the adb/fastboot desktop shortcut you have after you're done installing the adb/fastboot exe.

7. Type in

fastboot devices

Your device will be listed, then type in

fastboot flash boot boot.img(a)

This will flash the boot.img from the orange-ics-update, then type

fastboot reboot

Your phone should now reboot to system but the screen will not be functional and will only show different colors.

8. Now type

adb devices

To confirm your device is visible. Follow this with:

adb shell

su

mount -o rw,remount /system

exit

exit

adb push su /sdcard/su

adb shell

su

cat /sdcard/su > /system/xbin/su

ln -s /system/xbin/su /system/bin/su

chmod 6755 /system/xbin/su

exit

exit

adb install Superuser.apk

adb install stericson.busybox.apk

adb reboot bootloader

9. Now once again after confirming that the device is recognized in fastboot do this:

fastboot flash boot boot.img(b)

fastboot reboot

Your phone will now reboot to system, and it will have root access and busybox installed.

Good Luck.
[General Questions and Answers] 0967894983:
You user framaroot v 1.9
[General Questions and Answers] madsurgeon:
I've tried all versions of framaroot before, none worked, neither does towel root, cydia impactor, v-root or shuame root helper.
[General Questions and Answers] creflodollar:
Wicked! Thanks for that.

Are you able to install a full Linux distro on the device after it is rooted or is the bootloader still locked?
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gladson1976:
Was just going through sammobile.com and found a new firmware (I9192DDUBND4 - 18th April) for the I9192.

The latest firmware in samsung-updates.com for India (INS and INU) is I9192DDU1BML1 (which I have)

The new I9192DDUBND4 is still 4.2.2 and for India (INS) and says "Black Edition" in the description. I haven't downloaded it yet.

Anyone know what a Black Edition is ???
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] osvanberg:
It's the all black version, not the "black mist", with a black faux leather back and a few new black wallpapers and a new blackish boot up logo. It's really nice!

Skickat från min GT-I9195 via Tapatalk
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pawel04:
Hey mate, I've got the same firmware and as far as i saw the only things that were different was new ringtones and wallpapers that are available on this version of the phone.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gladson1976:
Does that mean that there is nothing new other than the wallpapers and ringtones :confused:

i already have a grey scale version of the default blue wallpaper, so I guess I don't need the Black Edition :silly:
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Aronuser:
The case color is different

The case is completely black, not like on standart "silver-black pattern"
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] parthabhatta:
I have got the same model with same firmware yesterday. Did you root it , if yes by which method?

Regards
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kev23m:
Kingo works .Have rooted it successfully.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] parthabhatta:
Couldn't root. Upgraded to XXUCNG2 Russian 4.4.2 and then rooted with CF-Autoroot. Knox tripped.:p
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] anuragguptanbmc:
Can I update?

I have samsung s4 mini(Black edition) I9192DDUBND4

Is there any difference in the hardware between black and normal edition(s). The only difference I know is of ringtone, wallpaper, boot animation and a leather back cover.

Is it safe to update directly to this rom I9192DDUCOF2 (4.4.2 Kitkat version)

Also can someone suggest a fast stable custom rom.

View attachment 3742955
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] anton69:
what official firmware (not stock optus or Telstra) should I use for my phone? just want official, but without optus or Telstra bloat...what firmware has anyone tried that is fairly ok with optus or telsta? cheers
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GuestK00445:
Hi, I can't seem to get Orbot to work. It connects fine, but I can't load any websites with it (I'm using transparent proxying with root) most of the time. But if I use ProxyDroid, it works fine every single time. I have tried using default iptables, doesn't seem to make a difference. Without ProxyDroid, when it does work, it's super slow (almost unusable).

Any ideas? I really hope to use Orbot without ProxyDroid!
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GuestK00445:
Bump.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aden1982:
same here
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Giobio:
Hi guys,

I'm using on my S2 a Cyanogenmod Rom (v. 11-20140504-snapshot-M6-I9100) and as recovery CWM-based recovery v.6.0.4.8.

Fortunelly I made a complete backup so I'm able to restore anytime my best configuration with that rom.

The problem come out if, reflashing the stock firmware, I would flash again the recovery and rom. The device do not install twice giving me back ERROR 7.

Do anybodies know why it happens?

I arrived to that configuration flashing CM11-M6 from another CM version (markox89) and recovery v 6.0.4.8 from Philz temporary recovery (and than I flashed the version 6.0.4.7 auto updated to 6.0.4.8).
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gothikj:
CM11 M6

Hello,

My guess is that you need to flash a CM11/KK compatible kernel first. From what I know, Philz is a samsung base kernel (4.12), so it wont work. Try flashing Gustavo's 21/4 or Apolo 7.0vb kernel which are the best of the lot for the aging GS2 now.

Cheers :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Giobio:
Thanks a lot for your suggest. I will try before to flash one of those kernels and let you know.... Ciao :good:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Giobio:
7827 69889896

I found the issue.... I downloaded the rom for I9100g, not mine.... Maybe I have to drink less when i'm downloading&flashing... :eek:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Robalboa:
Just wanted to share battery results here and maybe tell what rom your on etc. To help people choose what may be best for battery life. I'll go first.

I'm using the zero lemon 7000mah battery. Nd8 deodexed

Rooted.

I had all the Samsung stuff on at first but it was wake lock city.

I turned it off at 30 %

Now usually I get double these stats on a single charge but a rom takes a day or 2 to settle in.

Post your results too on stock battery would be good to know too
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] McBadass:
Thanks for posting this. I haven't really seen anything conclusive on the battery results with this version.

Is it a pretty decent improvement from 4.3?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] glcK23:
Battery results are better than previous 4.3
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] bilgerryan:
Yep, and it will be even better when we start modding it
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Robalboa:
I'm testing now with a few changes I made to settings and froze Samsung everything. And any system apps I'm not using like swype and keyboards etc.

Also shut off the constant check for wifi
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] duce415:
Im using the anker 7200 battery and getting pretty good battery life on nd8 . This is the first charge also...

Phone: Galaxy S3

App: Tapatalk

Battery: Anker 7200 extended

Rom at the moment : nd8

* I'm a flash-a-holic *
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] allrockedout:
I'm also on a zerolemon 7000mah nd8, deodexed, debloated, my zerolemon is over a year old so I'm not getting as good battery life as I was getting. A new one should get you 3 days easy with over 8 hours screen time.