yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ralex76:
Yes, I do use the full path, but nothing I find :(

In detail I typed : adb backup -f C:\path to folder\filename.zip

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OK! I sorted it out..... the command : adb backup -f filename.zip it will create a zip on the default path C:\Users\myname\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\filename.zip

Same story if you type : adb backup -f C:\path_you_want\filename.zip then it will save the file on : C:\Users\myname\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\path_you_want\filename.zip

I guess it depends where you have installed your android studio.....
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] corkiejp:
I have setup a windows path so I can run ADB from any folder using CMD, no need to use file paths then as the file will be dropped in the folder you run CMD from.

How to setup a "Path" for it in windows.

Note: Using Minimal ADB and Fastboot
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] peeeky:
I was trying to update my Nexus 6P with the OTA through Flashfire today but it failed as my /system was modified I believe by Adaway. Is there anyway to use Adaway and have it be compatible with Flashfire to update through OTAs?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Flash your 100% stock system.img first. Reapply Adaway after the OTA. OTAs determine what's needed to be compatible, nothing else, not FlashFire. OTAs require 100% stock.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] KaMyKaSii:
Have you tried the systemless AdAway?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Vaako:
About the "add a wipe action for system data" where do I find this option?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] KaMyKaSii:
Here. And it would be good if you read the manual on the site before making any operation:

https://flashfire.chainfire.eu/intro/
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] SM-T325 LTE:
LG Leon and FlashFire?

Thought it worth a try, even though cognizant of the FlashFire warning that it has not been tested on LG phones. It has now, at least on one model...

1) First iteration gave a black screen that persisted for 5-10 minutes until I pulled/replaced the battery.

2) Second and third tries generated more promising output. Expected (brief) black screen, followed by a long text output

3) Brief "failed"' messaged scrolled into view just as the phone rebooted.

4) OTA was NOT applied and NOT deleted

5) Relevant portion of the log follows from the first instance of "failed":

[UI] mount: failed to mount /dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/system at /system: Device or resource busy
[OUT] ui_print
[UI] Verifying current system...
[OUT] ui_print
[UI] Verifying current system...
[OUT] ui_print
[OUT] failed to stat "/system/DFFileList.txt": No such file or directory
[OUT] file "/system/DFFileList.txt" doesn't have any of expected sha1 sums; checking cache
[OUT] failed to stat "/cache/saved.file": No such file or directory
[OUT] failed to load cache file
[OUT] script aborted: "/system/DFFileList.txt" has unexpected contents.
[UI] "/system/DFFileList.txt" has unexpected contents.
[OUT] ui_print
[UI]
[UI] Rebooting...

LG Leon Android 5.1.1

T-Mobile Unlocked

Rooted w/o change to recovery using instruction in this forum for LG G Stylo

FlashFire tried really hard, but didn't get the latest OTA installed.

Options chosen were deliberately conservative:

Auto-mount UNCHECKED

Mount /system read/write UNCHECKED

EverRoot was CHECKED in FIRST and SECOND attempts, UNCHECKED in THIRD

Enable ADB UNCHECKED

Preserve Recovery UNCHECKED

Disable setup wizard UNCHECKED

Am I wasting my time with this? Or should I try anything different?

Many thanks.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] udtul:
Hey@chainfire an I use flash fire to flash update package for huawei p8lite 5.0.2.

I have modified system.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ktmom:
The answer is going to be, do a comprehensive backup and try it. May I suggest that if you don't want to be a tester for your device, you ask this question in the P8lite Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting forum.

From Chain Fire's online documentation:
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ralex76:
doubt , please

Hi, I uploaded the ap file for my s7 edge and flashfire shows three partitions : boot, system and recovery.

I unticked the recovery because I want to keep my twrp, my doubt is on boot partition . Do I need deselect or not?

PS: My s7 egde is already rooted
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ktmom:
This question really should be asked in a device specific thread or forum. You will get better answers, it'll keep users in this thread from getting confused about what device should have what, and others with the same question on the same device (it's not FF specific) will be able to find the discussion.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] swnny:
I have the same problem like [MENTION=5287737]peeeky[/MENTION], flashed stock system, then created a link to hosts file using AdAway and tried to FlashFire the OTA, but got the warning for modified system. So far only flashing stock system and then applying the OTA works for me.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Magissia:
Why using a folder (flashfire) in the root of the user's media folder and not using flashfire's folder in Android/data ? This just makes messy media root.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] KaMyKaSii:
Because if it was in /android/data folder content would be deleted when you uninstall the app and backups are sacred
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Magissia:
Then allowing custom path
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] patrickslee:
I have got the same issue. Using a file explorer with root access I can see there is a /data/fota/update.zip file. Copied this file out to a computer and it seems the zip file is encrypted or something and you can just simply unzip it. I wouldn't expect FlashFire to be able to extract the contents. So that's why it didn't recognize it.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] swnny:
I have two questions:

Is there an easy way to check if my /system is flagged as modified?

When updating using OTA zip, does the bootloader gets updated as well? (even if "flash bootloader" is disabled withing the settings) Phone in question is a Nexus 5X
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Danygold:
please help

galaxy s4 gt i9505 lte firmware android 4.4.2 root towelroot

I downloaded v 5.0.1 from Sammobile v 5.0.1 firmware it a zip file

I like to upgrade without loosing root

1. using FF should I unzip the file to md5 or its not needed when I flash using flash the firmware package

or use Flash zip or ota

also what do I need to do more if needed

I already made a backup

tanks for the good work
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ktmom:
This question is not FF specific and should be asked in a device specific forum. You will get better answers - probably quicker and it'll help keep this thread on topic.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] KaMyKaSii:
http://xdaforums.com/general/paid-software/flashfire-t3075433/post66551895
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Danygold:
Thanks again for the quick answer i followed the instruction you send me and all went well it did all what I asked

thanks thanks
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] LVNVTV:
Flashfire becomes Crashfire during OTA on Nexus Player

Hi Chainfire and everyone,

Installed Flashfire on my rooted Nexus Player which runs Marshmallow so I can do the monthly OTA updates and stay rooted. This month's update was to be the maiden voyage. The bot on its side (I'm using stock recovery) yesterday morning was my first clue the patch had come out, so I rebooted the player and fired up Flashfire, which immediately sensed the update and asked if I would like to generate the actions to install it. I was thrilled this was proceeding perfectly according to plan until I selected OK and Flashfire crashed. And keeps crashing.

Pastebin won't accept my log files because they're too large. Please find them here instead:

All together in a .zip: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Y2DfRHqAbKcWotMWM5blZtdEU/view?usp=sharing

dmesg.log: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Y2DfRHqAbKT3ZyeF9CU1dMbmc/view?usp=sharing

event.log: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Y2DfRHqAbKdWdLR0RKOTNQWHc/view?usp=sharing

logcat.log: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Y2DfRHqAbKT0R3dDJTazZRSEE/view?usp=sharing

Hope I've done this -- all of this -- correctly. Thanks a bunch for your help.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ralex76:
Hi, I've got flashfire pro 0.52 and I would like to get an odin backup, but I can't see this option. Why?

Phone is s4 mini lte with cyanogenmod 13.

Thanks.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] g_ding84:
That did the same thing to my on my LG G4 (VS986) I deleted FlashFire and re-installed it. Works perfect again.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Galactus:
How does one do this in a Windows environment? Used copy /B to to combine the files but have no idea how to extract the resulting tlz4 file using lz4
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ktmom:
A quick Google search find this as a starting point.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] lord dredd:
Many many thanks CF
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] LVNVTV:
Thanks for the suggestion but it didn't work for me. I still need help here. Thanks!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Galactus:
Thanks, problem I had was simply using the executable rather than command line version
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Galactus:
Galaxy S7 Edge

/data encrypted. TWRP as recovery. I flash files from external sd card

Restoring FlashFire backups always fails

UK BTU AGP3 based ROM

http://pastebin.com/R6DPBPkc
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jtjj121:
Lg g4
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] insaned:
I have a s7 edge with systemless root * Xposed, and unfortunately flashfire is not recognizing root. Any ideas...?

I'm only trying to use systemless to use encryption on the phone. But that's my only real advantage so far...
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Check in the SuperSU app to make sure you didn't accidentally permanantly deny it SuperSU access, and to give it SuperSU permission there?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] insaned:
I've checked the logs, and nothing... It's like flashfire didn't ask for root permissions. But all other apps are working flawlessly.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] foxdog66:
ok so I've been searching this thread for the answer to my question but I cant seem to find it so my apologizes if its been asked/answered already...

I've read that modifying the boot.img and installing a custom recovery could break an OTA update, FF says it can restore boot.img and recovery prior to applying the OTA update but where does it get the stock boot.img and recovery? Do I provide them myself (through choosing to restore a backup)? I have a moto 4G plus (xt1044) and so far, all I've done is unlocked the bootloader, fastboot boot'd TWRP (not flashed it), make a full backup with it and installed BETA-SuperSU-v2.74-2 to get systemless root (which modifies boot.img, correct?)

If the systemless root listed above does modify the boot.img... how could I make a backup of it that FF would restore? I don't really see FF restoring a TWRP backup.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] insaned:
Yeah... that's what I thought but what is happening to me with s7 is that I flash the boot and it is not accepting it and TWRP sticks. Not sure why...

I'm considering CF-Root without TWRP to see if I can still have encryption.

My problem now is that I have systemless root and NO OTA and now even flashfire doesn't recognize root, so no easy updates.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] corkiejp:
Supersu creates a backup of stock boot.img before rooting. And I believe stock recovery is stored in the system somewhere. Hence why on some devices TWRP get's replaced by stock recovery, If you don't boot TWRP first.

It is an automatic process in FF to restore these partitions when applying OTA.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Galactus:
You don't need systemless root to keep the phone encrypted. Obtain root however you want whether it be CF Auto Root or flashing SuperSU in TWRP from external sd_card
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] foxdog66:
Ah OK. So it wouldn't matter if I went and flashed a kernel and recovery. FF either has its own copy of stock or knows where to get it and wouldn't get confused the matter.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] insaned:
That was what I was doing in the past months, but encryption wasn't working..

However I was always choosing to allow modifications to the system however I think I always formatted data, I don't remember if I ever tried without formatting data and just flashing no-verity-opt-encrypt.zip. SO if I don't format data and flash SuperSU from external I should have no problem?

And you can do full backup with this and restore image without any problem with encryption after restore?

Systemless is still pointless for me now as I don't have any benefit so far.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Galactus:
There are some caveats to using encryption:

You can flash TWRP, keep your device encrypted and you can flash any mod you want from external sd card only. You cannot use internal storage to flash anything and you cannot do device backups using TWRP.

Formatting /data and using that no verity script disables encryption, that is why it wasn't working. FlashFire can make full device backups but I have never been able to get them to restore for reasons unknown. I left my log on here a couple of posts back but everyone with my issue has never got a reply so who knows lol.

So to wrap up, encryption and full device backups are a no go. You must pick which ever one you prefer more (I'll take encryption any day of the week). FlashFire should be able to do the job, but I've always had issues restoring the back up. Perhaps creating an ODIN back up may work but I won't be changing ROMs for a long time so can't test it.

Yes, you must swipe to allow system modifications in TWRP and you must flash Super SU or the device won't boot. Don't format data and do not flash the dm verity zip. After that you are good to go. Just don't forget to put whatever you want to flash on your external sd card ;)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] corkiejp:
Yes you can flash a custom kernel (after supersu) and recovery.

FF has the option to backup your custom recovery, apply an OTA and then restore the custom recovery!

Of coarse your system image, has to remain untouched/unmodified for an OTA to work.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] insaned:
Thanks for the reply.

You just cleared all my remaining doubts about it... I guess I just mechanized the process since the first time and was using the same process over and over formatting the data. And this is the reason why it wasn't working before... Thanks
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] aaron74:
Is this safe yet to flash stock tar firmware on Note 4? Or at least basebands?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Pcoffee1234:
Sd
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] SM-T325 LTE:
I've tried several times. FlashFire runs, doesn't crash, but can't install the OTA on my LG Leon. Per the instructions, here's the link to the latest log file:

http://pastebin.com/C3tcj2C4

I'd appreciate any feedback which might get FlashFire working on my LG Leon. Only to know that I'm wasting my time at present, so I can stop, and so I can avoid cluttering this forum. Many thanks.

FWIW: I already had SuperSU installed on my phone. FlashFire removes that version when it runs and doesn't install its own (earlier) version.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] insaned:
I ended up running systemless root and xpoxed on a s7 edge, with no problems with encryption and private mode. Thanks [MENTION=2247605]Galactus[/MENTION].

However just needed the flashfire to recognize the root, so I could flash OTA trough it. Why is flashfire not recognizing it? All other apps working great and asking for permission.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] evildog1:
Why FlashFire does not work with Kingroot?

There is no custom recovery for my device and switch to SuperSU is not working. how do i do?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Ch3vr0n:
Wrong topic, use the 'update failures' topic. Why doesn't it work, because it doesn't. That way chainfire doesn't have to go chase issues that only exist in an SU he has no control over.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] KaMyKaSii:
You are using phh's Superuser? If yes, set selinux to permissive for Flashfire recognize root. And several Samsung users have noticed that the Flashfire does not recognize the ota. So if happen to you, up the zip file and send the link here.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Galactus:
Not sure tbh, I recommended flashing root the normal way to avoid the issue you're having right now
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] larryatapproved:
rooting

I am currently on stock rom, with system root, custom kernel. I want to install the July and August updates. Should I just flash the boot, system, vendor images with flashfire and then allow it to proceed

with systemless root? Or will flashfire keep it rooted with system root? I'm using Xposed, so it would be easier to keep system root, as I don't use Android Pay or anything else that seems to break with system root. Or is there an easier way to do the updates?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] insaned:
I tried several ways but then it would imply normal exposed and in this last room is breaking the private mode on samsung. It's not a proper program but since it's integrated is handy and it let me hide pics and videos. That was the main reason... I guess there is no perfect solution for now.

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On s7 I'm not being able to set it... probably due to kernel as I'm stock.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Galactus:
Private mode should still work. I use it and App Lock all the time when I know I am going to be around nosey friends
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] DravenXcore:
For some reason, no matter which version of flashify i use, when i click on Zip or OTA, and i go to my directory, whether i choose internal or external, my zip file for framework is NOT there as an option, but it will recognize apk files. Im not sure why. Any insight?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] zaurikk:
Hi. that programm not work for Meizu PRO 6.

You can fix it? please :( the problem is that it sort of runs, runs, stitched Archives. but the change does not occur after a restart.﻿

Logfile attachedView attachment lastlog.zip
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] scoot0073:
I got the Nexus 6P running PN ROM.

I wanna go back to stock I've read many posts doing a search and its my understanding that FF can flash the Factory image downloaded from Google to return my 6P back to Stock without using Fastboot ??

I wanna keep root and restore TWRP jus wanna verify that I'm not misunderstanding what I searched..

Thanks
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Ch3vr0n:
Draven how about you post in the flashify topic then, flashfire isn't flashify. Flashfire also doesn't flash apk's
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ktmom:
Post #4065
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] scoot0073:
Yeah that's the post I was going off of something wasn't right BC when it rebooted I still had PN boot animation and fc's so bad I had to do a hard reset to boot back to recovery..

Basically it jus flashed the stock image over PN only thing I can think of.

So gonna try again and see why it didn't wipe system..
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ktmom:
Just checking, you did use a factory image right (not an OTA)? There is a significant difference in file size.

Make sure you flash more than just system. Off the top of my head I think it's boot, system, vendor and cache. Don't flash userdata if you want to save your files.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] insaned:
With me it's only working with systemless... When I use the regular as soon as I flash Xposed it stops working and if I uninstall Xposed it is working again. For specific situations could work, but for everyday use and the finality of Private mode it's not handy this way... If I had to choose would obviously choose Xposed over private mode, but since I could have both hence my use with systemless.

I also tried to use systemless SuperSU (to further see if I could use flashfire) but it doens't work in my s7 eadge. And I cannot set linux permissive with stock kernel...

Thanks for all the tips.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] zaurikk:
Again tested on Meizu PRO 6, again error...( please fix it (

View attachment lastlog.zip
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ktmom:
Your phone is running Flyme OS which is a heavily adapted version of MM. There is a reason ChainFire, in his FF user manual says:
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] scoot0073:
OK second go same thing happened for some reason its not formatting system..

When FF starts flashing when it gets to System it Say's ( system pre wipe = No and continues flashing system..

This is the link I used

https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images

After it downloaded its 915mbs.

So I'm sure it's the full factory image not the OTA ..

Thanks man for taking your time to help me trouble shoot this

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And here is pics of the FF default setting's that I'm using

If this helps any
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] tnomtlaw:
Is there any way to get FlashFire to work with Kingo root or King root?? I have an N9521.The bootloader is locked and there is no custom recovery.Please respond if you can help me!!!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ktmom:
It should be that easy. I wouldn't flash the recovery partition if I wanted to keep TWRP

Can you pull the FF log and post it to pastebin?

Do you have anything like xposed installed?

BTW - there was only 4 mb between the OTA and Factory. Your file name says you are flashing the factory image. The OTA has, ota in the filename.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] scoot0073:
Honestly I'm tired of trying it again this weekend I'll try again next weekend as I need my phone and Monday thru Friday I work to much to try . but yes I'll pull a FF log next weekend.

And no I don't use xposed never have.

Thanks man again for your time to help me.

I'll get back at it again next weekend..

I jus thought it was kool to have a app that you could flash back to stock on the fly..

Like HTC without a need of a computer..
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] dserodio:
Unable to backup Nexus 5 via adb

I have a Nexus 5 running the latest 6.0.1 Nexus Factory Image and TWRP 3.0.0.0, rooted with SuperSU, and I'm unable to backup using adb. After rebooting the phone, FlashFire tells me to run adb backup go -f filename.zip, I run it and get the following error:

adb: unable to connect for backup: no devices/emulators found

Running "adb devices" shows an empty "List of devices attached". Can someone help me troubleshoot this?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] roirraW "edor" ehT:
https://flashfire.chainfire.eu/contact/

Getting help troubleshooting ADB issues isn't related specifically to FlashFire. You should pursue help regarding that either in the Q&A section of your device forum or by searching the many existing ADB-related threads that are posted on XDA.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Neverendingxsin:
So with this if my 6P is rooted on stock rom, I could flash the Nougat OTA, and retain my systemless root, and then just reflash recovery with flashify after bootup correct?

Would I also want to select the modem/radio partition to make sure that gets flashed as well?