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[General Topics] greenwalt86:
any body got a working copy of the the E6560 ATT 5.1.1 Rom available yet. As it been impossible for me to upgrade the phone and it driving me nuts and kyocera support desk is no help and neither is att on this matter. I've tried everything there is and I'm at a lose. My bro has the same phone and had no issue upgrading and it on the same account but I'm having no such luck, as now it wont even tell me there is a update. Any Help would be much appreciated. Thank you
[General Topics] kemonine96:
The second post has some general instructions on forcing the update for the ATT model. Be sure to read it through fully before running the commands ;)
[General Topics] greenwalt86:
Yes I have tried those steps all ready with no success. I have used XDA Forums in the past and had good luck with other android phones just this phone here is a annoyance.
[General Topics] kemonine96:
Odd, that system image should get it to apply the update w/o problem. Is there anything in the OTA update log that might indicate what's happening?
[General Topics] greenwalt86:
no nothing at all a it seem that its not even leaving a log trace behind much less even pushing the new firmware thur at all anymore. ive tired your directions first even followed kyocera support direction 5 time with no luck with no error log found each time not sure why. anyways ill try reseting it again by your directions again here soon and see if i can get anything but im not holding my breath.
[General Topics] thorn698:
Please, anybody read modem(mmcblk0p1) and stock recovery(mmcblk0p23) from Firmware5.1.1 2.014AT(E6560 AT&T) and upload to sharing. If I have recovery and modem, I can give you a complete firmware (flashing automatically through a script)
[General Topics] greenwalt86:
OK Repeated again word for word on post three with your directions. back to default again and looking for the log folder and no i still have no entry in cache/fota/ folder and know its telling me to wait 24hrs again. No luck. what next?
[General Topics] rodfer66:
I how to do that,
[General Topics] thorn698:
1. You must have root

2. Enable USB debug, install ADB drivers and confirm the request when the access request.

Check that everything is prepared properly:

in cmd type:

adb shell

su

you must see "#"

After that type

exit

exit

3. Download and unpack https://cloud.mail.ru/public/A3D8/HVeotkyuS

4. Insert in phone SD card (blank)

5. Run _BackUp_SDcard1_img_duraforce_recovery_radio.bat

6. After script finished, you can see new folder near _BackUp_SDcard1_img_duraforce_recovery_radio.bat
[General Topics] greenwalt86:
I was finally was able to get it to error out again after about a few week of running and trying the upgrade again. don't see much in the log maybe a redbend error and fota_mng say that its corrupted not much else. Any thoughts on how to proceed, do i need to upload a copy of the log for yah.
[General Topics] Codename_Falcon:
I am not having any luck getting into the recovery menu upon boot. The phone is running lollipop. I tried holding volume down + power buttons but it always either boot loops or boots into the OS. Can anyone provide exact instructions to boot into recovery menu?
[General Topics] dura666:
can't get updated via OTA

I tried those steps but in the end it's still can't get the updated software, my phone still having the old system (KVT49L) and can't updated into lollipop, when I tried to run software update it says that my software was the latest version
[General Topics] taka_mass:
Boot Loop, please help!!!!

I was trying to follow the #2 post to update to Lollipop but end up stuck at boot loop...

My Duraforce is E6560 AT&T ver.

My Android SDK is for Mac ver 2.1.1

KitKat 4.4 and rooted with KingoRoot

I followed instruction step by step but stuck after phone reboot at #8.

Download "vanilla" system image >> OK

Extract zip file >> OK

Ensure at least 2Gb of storage is available for internal data >> OK

adb push mmcblk0p21_KVT49L_0617_0132 /storage/sdcard0/ >> OK

adb shell >> OK

su >> OK

dd if=/storage/sdcard0/mmcblk0p21_KVT49L_0617_0132 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p21 >> Took about 1 min and phone reboots so moved to #8

Reboot phone once it completes. It will take awhile and not report anything during the process. >> I

cannot get out of boot loop between "Powered by Android" and "Kyocera" logo.... :crying:

I was trying to use several button combinations as posted in this thread but I had no luck with any one of them.

a) Hold "Power + Vol Down" >> Failed

b) Hold "Power + Vol UP" >> Failed

c) Hold "Power + Vol Down + Vol Up" >> Failed

d) Hold "Power + Vol Down + Vol Up", then RELEASE "Vol Down" only >> Failed

e) Hold "Power + Vol Down + Vol Up", then RELEASE "Vol Up" only >> Failed

f) Hold "Power + Vol Down + Vol Up", then KEEP "Vol Up" only >> Failed

g) Hold "Power + Vol Down + Vol Up", then KEEP "Vol Down" only >> Failed

h) "Hold "Power" + "Vol up" + "Back" and with fast change from "Vol UP" to "Vol Down" while still holding all other buttons >> Failed

i) "Hold "Power" + "Vol Down" + "Back" and with fast change from "Vol Down" to "Vol Up" while still holding all other buttons >> Failed

It looks like that I'm having same situation as post #88 by rodfer66 so I also tried

Press "Vol UP"

Press the "Power"

Wait for more than 4 seconds

Release all buttons and quickly press the "Vol Down"

...but no luck :crying::crying::crying:

Could anyone know the solid way to get to the fastboot mode, or at least help me to get out of this boot loop. please?

BTW, does USB cable need to be connected while trying those button combinations? I did both connected and disconnected anyway but I was just curious about it.

Also, I could manage to keep Duraforce power off while trying some of the button combinations above but boot loop came back as connected to USB cable. It's been booting r 1 hour now :(
[General Topics] digithog:
I've lost 2 duraforce phones , same situation. Call Kyocera and thank them for locking down the bootloader. You're as screwed as I was. Go buy a Motorola or Nexus phone. Crush the kyocera.
[General Topics] taka_mass:
You mean, there is no way out of this boot loop???!!! :eek:
[General Topics] taka_mass:
OMG!! I'm back and my Duraforce is alive again!! I had my USB debug was ON before the boot loop so I'm not sure it helped but as jauki had posted several times, it was hard, and I'm also not so sure how I got into the fastboot mode.

What I recognized was if I'm not holding any button, it loop as

1. Powered by Android text

2. Kyocera Logo

3. Screen blackouts but remain ON (just black screen with light on), then vibrates 3 times (reset 3 times?)

4. Power goes off for a moment, then it goes back to 1.

If I holds "Power" + "Vol UP" + "Vol Down" during 1 & 2, it will jump to 4 so I could know hardware buttons were still alive. So, as soon as phone reboot and gets to 1, I holded "Power" + "Vol UP" + "Back" + "Home" to get to the fastboot mode. It did not work many times so I switched with "Vol UP" with the combination above or back to "Vol Down". All of sudden, I got Orange lid showed up and got into the fastboot mode!!

Next, I used the AT&T Stock 4.4 ROM which thorn698 shared for us on post #98. I copied it to Windows 7, install driver (automatic), then follow the instruction inside of archive.

That's all, my Duraforce is back to alive again and I don't have to throw this phone away in 4 days :victory:

Thanks for all your posts and sharing information. I learned my lesson so I'll not to do anything until the solid process is established to upgrade to Lollipop.
[General Topics] digithog:
Congrats. My phone's were not getting to the kyocera logo, they looped just after the powerdbyandroid screen. Still a shame such a great phone is limited by the locked bootloader.
[General Topics] Bobby601:
Hello All -

I have about 200 of these DuraForce phones for our business. Whenever an employees leaves they give the phone back and some leave passcodes on them and I cannot get into the phone. I have tried all the combinations listed on the web and on this thread but cannot get into the factory reset mode. This is absolutely crazy. I'm assuming my phones are bricked? If so, I am raising a huge stink with my vendor and he will have to replace the phones. Any help is appreciated.
[General Topics] SergP2008:
Firmware5.1.1 2.014AT(E6560 AT&T)

Please, read modem(mmcblk0p1) and stock recovery(mmcblk0p23) from Firmware5.1.1 2.014AT(E6560 AT&T) and upload to sharing.
[General Topics] kemonine96:
Any chance we can get insight into why you might be looking for these partitions?
[General Topics] kemonine96:
Not bricked, more like temporary paperweights. I've never seen a way to get into recovery using a button combo during boot. If you take them in for "service" you can likely have something done. However, giving your rep hell might be a reasonable option given how gimped these devices end up being if not factory reset ahead of time.

Another fun perk: if a device is factory reset from recovery, there is a chance the setup wizard will require you to enter the credentials for the main gmail account last used on the device. This is a protection Google added related to lost/stolen devices. Short of a service center, you're likely not getting around i when it pops up.
[General Topics] SergP2008:
The updated by air it is impossible. And for a firmware phone there isn't enough recovery.img and modem.img
[General Topics] Codename_Falcon:
Can you provide the rom for E6560C model?
[General Topics] SergP2008:
Thank you. I already found all the files.
[General Topics] Codename_Falcon:
I have not found the files for the E6560C
[General Topics] SergP2008:
I have found the files for the E6560(android 5.1.1 2.014AT)
[General Topics] dmd1120:
Would you please share where you found the files for the E6560 (Android 5.1.1 2.014AT)? I had rooted my phone, and somehow all google services were removed when I used Titanium Backup to save the updated version of the apk's to the ROM. I didn't say to uninstall them, but for some reason it did, and although I backed up the files before saving to ROM, Titanium Backup fails everytime I try to recover them. HELP!
[General Topics] SergP2008:
http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=732962&view=findpost&p=50216646
[General Topics] dmd1120:
Bricked??

Thank you SergP2008! Although, before I noticed your post, I had tried to reset my phone to factory settings, in the hopes that the updated files on the ROM would then work. I know it says it can take a while for "checking connection", but it's been stuck on that screen for probably an hour!! So, is my phone now bricked?? Can I still use the adb to reboot into fastboot mode so I can flash that recovery image? I am kicking myself repeatedly for even rooting my phone. I've been trying not to let my boyfriend know just how badly I messed up!!
[General Topics] pradeepdamodara.91:
Need help getting the stock calendar-storage app

Hi All,

The highly sensitive Duraforce screen seems to have bit me in the butt!

I was able to successfully update my Duraforce through the FOTA, and setup root via Kingroot. I then removed a load of AT&T bloatware.

However, my Calendar no longer works because I'm missing the calendar storage APK. I'm guessing I may have inadvertently selected it while going down the list (stupid me for not double checking, I know).

I downloaded the partition file from here and extracted them, but I can't figure out which APK is for calendar storage -- The only ones I see are Calendar.apk and CalendarProvider.apk, both which I have in my /system directory.

Can anyone point in the right direction? I'd appreciate any help.

Thanks!
[General Topics] Canadianman22:
DuraForce fails to update

Hello everyone. This is my first post here on XDA and I am hoping for any help you can give me.

I own a Bell Kyocera DuraForce E6560C and it just will not update to Lollipop. It will download the update and begin installing it however it makes it between 10 and 20% before stating it has failed and restarts the phone. I have removed the Bell bloatware in the past however reinstalled it (through TitaniumBackup and even tried resetting the device completely) yet nothing seems to fix the issue and allow the phone to update. I was hoping by now someone would have put out a custom rom but so far no luck so I am hoping someone here who is more knowledgeable then myself will help point me in the right direction to fix this issue and allow me to update to Lollipop.

Thank you
[General Topics] rlj00:
At&t Kyorcera Duraforce 6560 lollipop update

I've read through this forum, but still unclear about anyone's success in getting the At&t version of this phone upgraded to lollipop?

My situation was the phone asked me to update & at the time I ignored it. Later I went back and noticed the "Check Update" is grayed out and the "Continue" update is highlighted. But the phone will not update. I have not rooted the phone. I'm not a tech superstar, so any basic information about how or if this phone can be updated would be appreciated. I did factory reset the phone, but that didn't help.

On a separate note, I have a Bell version of this phone & it OTA updated to without any problem to lollipop. Thanks.
[General Topics] tombo9876:
I've managed to soft brick (I think) my device. It just bootloops. I get the powered by android, then kyocera logo, then a few vibrations/screen turns on and off, the led goes orange a few times, then the process repeats. However I have managed to press some keys to make the phone led turn green and stay green. On my PC the device showed up as KYOCERA under other devices. But adb and fastboot don't seem to work. What kind of mode will give me a green LED and stay green? Thanks
[General Topics] tombo9876:
Nevermind, got the phone into fastboot mode. Still don't know exactly how I did it.. the timing seems crazy for this phone compared to a Samsung. I used back + vol up + power and then let off all keys and switched to vol down after the powered by android logo, but cannot get it to happen again! Oh well, I managed to use fastboot to recover the phone. Thanks anyways!
[General Topics] toxichonda1:
Just rooted my AT&T duraforce and am on 5.1.1 but I haven't been able to figure out how to install a custom recovery or xposed or really anything other than a root browser to put this thing on a bit of a diet (remove some bloat) any help or point me in the right direction would be appreciated. ( and that's doesn't mean to tell me to Google it I did that since Wednesday and that is how I found this page)
[General Topics] tombo9876:
I used Titanium Backup to get rid of all of the bloat
[General Topics] toxichonda1:
I got the bloat taken care of. What I'm trying to figure out is the custom recovery
[General Topics] tombo9876:
Oops sorry misread your question!

---------- Post added at 06:03 AM ---------- Previous post was at 06:00 AM ----------

I was able to figure out the exact key combination to boot into fastboot, which I had seen before but guess I hadn't followed it exactly.

0) Make sure device is powered off

1) Hold power + vol UP at the same time

2) wait 4 seconds (I use a watch), regardless of what shows up on the screen, and right at 4 seconds let off of power + vol UP and press vol DOWN immediately

3) the orange LED should stay lit, the powered by android logo should stay on the screen, and the device should be recognized on the computer in the fastboot command application assuming you've installed the drivers!
[General Topics] toxichonda1:
What I'm really wanting to do is add Xposed framework and have full use of my phone again. I haven't been able to use a lot of the things since the auto update all that worked perfectly beforehand

---------- Post added at 09:31 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:24 PM ----------

I can't even actually shut it off. I can restart it and I can force it to restart into safe mode but if I hold the power button or press the power off on the screen nothing happens. I can run the battery dead. This has been an issue since the auto update (in March?)
[General Topics] adrockr:
I have this same situation. Stock AT&T (E6560) phone that I want to upgrade (to 5.1.1) from stock (4.4.2).

http://i.imgur.com/UX8z4aa.png

I go to settings/about/AT&T software update and press "check for updates" at which point a quick 2 second message appears "Processing...The download for the software update will begin in a moment. The software download may take several minutes."

http://i.imgur.com/n0saz7c.png

Nothing happens, ever. Nothing begins, nothing changes. No messages of any kind after. Nothing.

This thread seems to be in the trial and error phase, so I'm going to just come out and ask...

Is there a tested step by step guide or video for manually upgrading the AT&T KYOCERA-E6560 from stock to 5.1.1?

I can root. I can do command line in baby steps. Just tell me what to do. PLEASE!
[General Topics] adrockr:
Does the sim need to be active? Will an old nano att sim work?
[General Topics] kemonine96:
I'm not 100% sure offhand. Can't hurt to try.
[General Topics] adrockr:
That download link does not work. 404 error. Anyone else have it?

---------- Post added at 08:59 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:50 PM ----------

Awesome. I think this is what I am looking for (5.1.1 on E6560). Could someone please translate the steps for me? I have very little experience with ADB.
[General Topics] adrockr:
Duraforce E6560 MMS AT&T to T-Mobile

For the sake of posting resolutions for others....

I could NOT get my T-Mobile MMS working on my E6560 that was originally an AT&T phone, advanced technical support even said it was not possible. Standard tmob APN settings do not work. I dug around forever and found this, which resolved a similar issue but for an HTC One. Here are all the steps. It only works for 4.4.2 so far as I know. If anyone sees a better (or easier) way to do it with different APN settings, please let me know.

t-mobile APN Settings (No Root required):

Settings>Wireless&networks>more>Mobile Networks>Access Point Names

Delete all current APN profiles (in top 3 dot menu)

You will need to add 4 different profiles:

+Add Profile (1)

Name: T-Mobile US

APN: epc.tmobile.com

Proxy/Port/Username/Password/Server: Not set

MMSC: Not set

MMS proxy: http://mms.msg.eng.t-mobile.com/mms/wapenc

MMS port: Not set

MCC:310

MNC:260

Authentication type: None

APN type: default

APN enable/disable: checked

Bearer: Unspecified

MVNO type: None

MVNO value: Not set

3dot menu to save

+Add Profile (2):

Name: T-Mobile US

APN: epc.tmobile.com

Proxy/Port/Username/Password/Server: Not set

MMSC: Not set

MMS proxy: http://mms.msg.eng.t-mobile.com/mms/wapenc

MMS port: Not set

MCC:310

MNC:260

Authentication type: None

APN type: default

APN enable/disable: checked

Bearer: Unspecified

MVNO type: None

MVNO value: Not set

3dot menu to save

+Add Profile (3):

Name: T-Mobile US

APN: epc.tmobile.com

Proxy/Port/Username/Password/Server: Not set

MMSC: http://mms.msg.eng.t-mobile.com/mms/wapenc

MMS proxy: Not set

MMS port: Not set

MCC:310

MNC:260

Authentication type: None

APN type: default,hipri,supl,fota

APN enable/disable: checked

Bearer: Unspecified

MVNO type: None

MVNO value: Not set

3dot menu to save

+Add Profile (4)

Name: T Mobile

APN: epc.tmobile.com

Proxy/Port/Username/Password/Server: Not set

MMSC: http://mms.msg.eng.t-mobile.com/mms/wapenc

MMS proxy: Not set

MMS port: Not set

MCC: 310

MNC: 260

Authentication type: Not Set

APN type: default,supl,mms

APN enable/disable: checked

Bearer: Unspecified

MVNO type: None

MVNO value: Not set

3dot menu to save

Set Profile 4 to default. Restart phone. You have MMS now.
[General Topics] toxichonda1:
Has anyone here figured out how to get custom recovery and Xposed framework on 5.1.1? I have the AT&T E6560
[General Topics] Fitjrian:
where i can download 4.4.2 firmware for my duraforce e6560

i'll downgrade from LL to kitkat

tq sir
[General Topics] adrockr:
Could someone please translate? Google is questionable.

Прошивка android 5.1.1 для DuraForce E6560 ATT

Прошивается через фастбут:

1. Нужно распаковать архив, желательно в корень диска

2. Включаем отладку по USB и подключаем телефон к компу

3. Устанавливаемо драйвера с шапки

4. Запускаем нужный Вам батник: Firmware_5.1.1.bat

Ждем окончания и после появления сообщения:

Для продолжения нажмите любую клавишу

Нажимаем любую клавишу и телефон сам перезагрузится и запустится

Если телефон сам не перезагрузится в фастбут то перезагружаемся вручную и повторяем действия начиная с 4 пункта

Первый запуск может длится до 15 минут

Скачать
[General Topics] tombo9876:
I just used one APN,

fast.t-mobile.com for the APN

mms.msg.eng.t-mobile.com/mms/wapenc for MMSC

default, supl, mms for APN type

default settings for everything else

I can send/recv text messages/images/group texts no problem
[General Topics] adrockr:
This is what I had before. Did not fly for MMS. 4.4.2 or 5.1.1 ?
[General Topics] tombo9876:
4.4.2
[General Topics] swidmier:
I just bought the Kyorcera Duraforce to replace a phone I drowned in the Pacific (earlier phone I cooked in one of those clear waterproof phone bags). I really liked the list of features. So far, I am satisfied with Android 4.4.4. Is there any reason to upgrade to Lollipop? From what I read in this thread and elsewhere it seems to cause more problems and really doesn't add much other than notifications in lockscreen, different look/design, and possible battery gain?
[General Topics] Syn Ack:
Are we still at a loss for what will allow this phone to go into Recovery or Fastboot? (using the hardware keys)
[General Topics] JinxTheCat:
Where can I finda custom recovery for this device? Of not how can I get xposed installed without changing stock recovery? I'm trying to help a friend they are rooted.
[General Topics] tombo9876:
Please see my post from a few pages back

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=67892154&postcount=150
[General Topics] Syn Ack:
Doesn't work. I tried yours and everyone elses method in this thread.
[General Topics] tombo9876:
If you cant get into fastboot with that method then you probably really bricked your device. Mine was stuck in a bootloop after a botched flash, but I was able to do that. You have to perform the steps exactly as I listed them, phone must be off, and you must time how long you hold the keys.
[General Topics] Syn Ack:
The phone isn't bricked. It boots into the OS just fine, but the previous user (ex-employee driver) left a PIN on the device. As the mobile systems admin I've been trying to get the darn thing just wiped so we can redeploy it.
[General Topics] adrockr:
Has anyone tried this upgrade method with any luck? If so. Which version did you pick and did it improve battery life at all?

http://kidapso.com/how-to-upgrade-kyocera-duraforce-to-android-marshmallow-6-0-1/
[General Topics] tombo9876:
I made a video for ya. If it doesn't work for you then I don't know what to say. It works 100% of the time for me. Maybe you don't have the ATT Kyocera Duraforce E6560?

https://youtu.be/vOYfKcHmPaQ
[General Topics] conbak49:
Great video. Very helpful, but looks like there's still not a way to get into recovery on the phone without connecting to a PC? Or any way to load a custom recovery?