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[Onetouch Idol 3 General] famewolf:
If someone wants to provide an unrooted/unmodified twrp backup of system image and boot I'll put it on the front page but upgrading via the twrp backups is no longer recommended...if you do your "upgrade" via the backup only your system and boot gets upgraded...in the actual update it patches several other partitions in addition to those so you would be losing out on things like newer radio drivers...enhancements to the wifi etc. The images are a good solution for folks to fix their existing system if it should have an issue by restoring to a clean version of the SAME version they are on.

The best solution is to fully unroot and then install the update. You can choose one of the previous updates if you want to "start clean" prior to the update.
[Onetouch Idol 3 General] brian117:
Latest 9/28 Unrooted/Unmodified Stock 7SRA-UEA2 Backup:

https://mega.nz/#!dRkgxA5L!z7yVmmgeUWBpAGwJW6ixnGhGBzUky1dfhKksu3yGPKg

I still prefer this method because starting fresh with a new update just seems like the way to go. So I'll continue supporting this thread/method for future updates if I can.
[Onetouch Idol 3 General] famewolf:
Thanks brian117. I just want to confirm you included both system image and boot? I've added the link to the front pages.
[Onetouch Idol 3 General] metaleloi666:
Could you tell me (or refer me to the post where it's mentioned) how to fully unroot in order to get the latest update?

Also, if I fully unroot, I won't lose all my data and apps, right?

Once I have the new update, I want to get rooted again.

Thanks.
[Onetouch Idol 3 General] brian117:
Yep. Both System Image and Boot. See screenshot:
[Onetouch Idol 3 General] famewolf:
Open the SuperSU app. Click the fully unroot option. After unrooting, reboot and then you can download/install the update. After installing the update you will first have to reflash TWRP to the device and then from TWRP you can flash the SuperSU zip file to regain root. Questions about flashing TWRP are addressed in the TWRP thread in Android Development.

Failure to fully unroot and then attempting an update will cause the phone to go into boot loops which at this time cannot be corrected on the 6045i/6045Y as the factory recovery does not have reboot to bootloader in it. As part of the update process it replaces the recovery so you can easily end up stuck if you don't fully unroot. The alternatives are to send the phone back in under warranty repair or work with [MENTION=6866672]petrov.0[/MENTION] to see about getting his files to install TWRP via download mode to work. (this process currently has not worked for the 1 tester he has. Since [MENTION=6866672]petrov.0[/MENTION] doesn't have a 6045 it's very hard for him to diagnose issues so be supportive of his work as he's being generous to provide his time.). [This is a general comment and not directed at any one user]
[Onetouch Idol 3 General] metaleloi666:
Thanks a lot!!
[Onetouch Idol 3 General] agentplay:
Been on the "smart move" screen for 2 hours after unrooting,rebooting and then downloafing and installing. That normal?
[Onetouch Idol 3 General] brian117:
Absolutely not. It should finish setting up within 3-4 minutes. You'll have to follow the guide in the second post and restore your phone to a unrooted/unmodified build if nothing else works. Try booting into recovery and wiping data/cache. With your phone completely off hold the power and volume up buttons at the same time and when you see the alcatel logo let go of the power button but continue holding volume up until you get into the recovery.
[Onetouch Idol 3 General] famewolf:
Well you have some options....don't do a factory reset or you will lose the adb access if you have it.

If you can access adb on your device as brian117 indicated you need to grab the factory image of the 09/28 update and apply it via twrp. ("adb reboot bootloader" from adb and then fastboot flash recovery recovery.img) I typically restore my previous factory of system to get it as close to what the update expects.
[Onetouch Idol 3 General] gecko702:
i flashed this in TWRP and im stuck at the alcatel one touch logo i switch off the phone but suddenly it vibrates then turns itself on but im ok i flashed back to the 8/11 update clean
[Onetouch Idol 3 General] famewolf:
If you installed the update and it hung on boot you can use the 09/28 factory image as your other partitions will have already been updated.

I always make a backup of the factory image right AFTER an update so I can restore to that when the next update comes along.
[Onetouch Idol 3 General] gecko702:
it was actually the 9/28 update that made me freeze on the alcatel logo but i always have that 8/11 update on me just in case but idk why it did that i followed the steps to flash and then i wiped then rebooted
[Onetouch Idol 3 General] famewolf:
I understood what you wrote. The update would have updated all the other partitions but it's hanging on booting the system partition...so if you restore THAT with the factory 09/28 (after update) image then you will be current.
[Onetouch Idol 3 General] Nikola Jovanovic:
Mine sometimes also hangs on smart move for enough time to be considered as bootloop even though I wasn't done any modifications except I did restart as usual. So I tried xposed disabler zip, wiping dalvik and cache but only thing that makes my phone boots was couple of shut up/shut down attempts. Sometimes it boots immediately after first restart and sometimes I have to do it up to 4 times.

Sent from hell
[Onetouch Idol 3 General] Anghirrim:
Am having a 6045Y since yesterday. I just came into recovery to check it quickly. Just wanted to tell you that depending on language you choose, recovery entries are different.

For example, english language has the "wipe data/factory reset" option, plus "wipe cache", when the french one only has " wipe cache".

Maybe some tools are still here, but the corresponding entry is just hiddle?

Side question, is the entry "apply update from ADB" the good one to use ADB and fastboot for flashing?
[Onetouch Idol 3 General] famewolf:
The adb sideload in factory recovery is not the same as full normal adb which is what twrp gives..it is what you would do an "adb sideload" with but that's just about ALL you can do with it. Are you able to find a language that allows "reboot to bootloader?" in some form? This would be a big deal.
[Onetouch Idol 3 General] Anghirrim:
Let me check. But for your answer, yes I suspected something like just a "push file to the device" option for the "update through ADB".

So, so far the only way (unless such entry exists) is to enable USB debugging and use ADB to reboot phone under bootloader.

I'll check and let you know.
[Onetouch Idol 3 General] gecko702:
So all this I'm reading has to do with the freezing at the logo? So I'm going to wait lol but I was thinking about pushing it in adb but I'll see if it'll work hmmm is it possible to make a logcat about the freezing?
[Onetouch Idol 3 General] JJP1029:
Could you edit the first page information to include the bolded information.. please?
[Onetouch Idol 3 General] famewolf:
I added a warning on top but please be aware that this thread is to make twrp backups available for folks. If several folks are having issues with the most recent update hanging their phone and need help with that they should create a new thread to address this problem so everyone having the problem can see it.
[Onetouch Idol 3 General] Anghirrim:
I checked all languages. Nothing special. I'll post pictures anyway.
[Onetouch Idol 3 General] bombstone:
how about 7054T

How abaout Alcatel One Touch Flash Plus 7054T? Will it Bootloop too?
[Onetouch Idol 3 General] famewolf:
That device is not an idol 3. Try asking your questions here: http://xdaforums.com/general/help/rooting-alcatel-fierce-2-7040t-t2907175
[Onetouch Idol 3 General] Nikola Jovanovic:
How can I restore all installed apps after upgrade with Alcatel tool? Is there any way to backup xposed modules and root apps?

Sent from hell
[Onetouch Idol 3 General] famewolf:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup

It has a scheduler and will backup both system and user apps with their data. I however recommend only backing up the "user apps"....I have my phone scheduled to backup new/updated apps on one day and to backup apps updated data on another so if my phone goes belly up I can restore current versions...it can also keep multiple versions so you can downgrade if an app gives you problems.
[Onetouch Idol 3 General] Nikola Jovanovic:
Thank you so much.. Is it possible however to backup all apps at once in free version cause I don't see that option anywhere.. ?

Sent from hell
[Onetouch Idol 3 General] famewolf:
It's under batch actions. It will back them all up no problem....and you can do a batch restore..the free version however will have you go through the "installing an app" process for each one where the pro version can do them all in the background.
[Onetouch Idol 3 General] mantarkus:
I have a 1 week old non root 6045i Build number 7SQ3-UE30, so if it's of any help let me know before I download/install it's first OTA update.

David C.
[Onetouch Idol 3 General] famewolf:
Thank you for the offer! We are pretty current on the 6045i. It should be safe for you to upgrade.
[Onetouch Idol 3 General] zephyrsin:
Could you upload the drivers from the idol3 phone itself? I've tried downloading the Alcatel drivers but it doesn't seem to be working for 64bit. Thanks

EDIT: More specifically, for the 6045i, which is the model for my phone
[Onetouch Idol 3 General] famewolf:
The instructions point you to where you can download the drivers or you can put your phone into cdrom mode and install the drivers directly from your device. The model is pretty much irrelevant as far as the drivers are concerned.
[Onetouch Idol 3 General] zephyrsin:
My phone is stuck at the boot animation, that's why I'm requesting the drivers from the cdrom mode. I've tried using the drivers from the website but they don't support 64 bit
[Onetouch Idol 3 General] famewolf:
The drivers in post #1 do support 64 bit but I believe you have issues beyond that if the phone is hanging on the boot animation....I'll give you some general tips but if they don't help you should make a separate post detailing the issue you are having and what you did right before it happened.

The first step would be to go into recovery and do a factory reset....this is accomplished by":

1) Hold the power button down until the phone shuts off.

2) Hold Power and either Vol Down or Vol up..I can't remember which..one puts you into download mode...the other puts you into recovery. If you end up in download mode hold down power till the phone shuts down and try the other volume key.

3) Once in recovery do a factory reset and see if your phone will boot. You should also mention if you are in factory recovery or TWRP. The drivers only come into play if your phone gets far enough that adb access is enabled. If you flashed a rom you should ask for help in that rom thread.
[Onetouch Idol 3 General] zephyrsin:
The issue I was having with the drivers were that they weren't being recognized for the MTP device that was being detected as soon as I plugged my phone in.

I currently have TWRP installed, but it hangs when I attempt to wipe. As well, it gives errors like unable to mount. When I try to flash a new rom, it gives me the error of executing updater binary.

However, Mobile Q is able to detect my phone when it is in download mode, so I am attempting to restore it to stock from there.
[Onetouch Idol 3 General] famewolf:
I hope Mobile Q can get you back to where you need to be. Good luck!
[Onetouch Idol 3 General] tillaz:
using the restore firmware software (same reason as quoted guy above)

but the download speed is shocking.. 66kb/s anyway of downloading the firmware externally to speed things up ?
[Onetouch Idol 3 General] famewolf:
To my knowledge no but since I use linux I know very little about Mobile Q other than alot of folks have used it to restore their phone. In any case, if you wish to discuss Mobile Q further you should start a seperate thread on the topic...you'll get more folks who actually use the software that way and it's off topic here.
[Onetouch Idol 3 General] tillaz:
Off topic ? its the first thing written in the topic.. and i downloaded it from this topic, lol but yeah never mind thanks for the link :)

If i can find where its downloaded to i will upload it in a new post
[Onetouch Idol 3 General] ckkeo:
>>I currently have TWRP installed, but it hangs when I attempt to wipe.<<

Which means that the partitions are corrupted! have you try using TWRP to reflash the boot.img and maybe the system image as well?
[Onetouch Idol 3 General] Crysishero27:
Random reboots after restoring

Hey [MENTION=320962]famewolf[/MENTION] after restoring firmware on my 6045Y I've been having random reboots while doing the simplest of tasks. I tried hard retiring and even wiping he caches and restored another backup but still the problem persists. Please help me out.
[Onetouch Idol 3 General] Squeakychu:
If it's okay, I have a backup (made yesterday night) for the system model 6045O (USA), which is a Cricket branded Onetouch Idol 3, with a firmware version of 5.0.2-010 03. Furthermore, it's already zipped and on Mega.co, and I made the link for it. However, is there's anything else that anyone needs to know before I share the link here?

Also, hello everyone! :)
[Onetouch Idol 3 General] famewolf:
For some reason I didn't see this post so hopefully you've resolved it by now. If it's happening across multiple backups I don't have an answer for you. Try doing a clean reinstall of only system. You can also try the new kernel from htcmania which you can find in [MENTION=4487227]DallasCZ[/MENTION]'s i806 rom thread.
[Onetouch Idol 3 General] famewolf:
Hi squeakychu.

Yes please post the url and I'll add it to the main post and import it to my mega as a backup. I just need to confirm your backup only contains system image (not just "system") and boot...not data etc. Also that the backup is not rooted. (obviously you can root afterward. we just want a clean backup without it) Thanks for helping the other cricket users out!
[Onetouch Idol 3 General] Squeakychu:
Unfortunately, I just found out the forums wont let me post any links until I have 10 posts. Is there any other way to share the link with you?
[Onetouch Idol 3 General] famewolf:
I got your pm. In future be aware you CAN post links but you will need to change the http:// to http:xx or some such...also might have to insert some spaces before or after a period etc.

I'll add it to the first post with a thank you to you!

Oh...I need to know the firmware revision number...it's what shows in bottom of the updater app or in settings, about phone
[Onetouch Idol 3 General] Squeakychu:
I see. I'll be sure to alter the link if I need to next time.

Also, the firmware revision is 5.0.2-010 03.
[Onetouch Idol 3 General] :
Hello,

New version for 6045Y : 5.0.2-010 07 (but I don't have backup...)
[Onetouch Idol 3 General] famewolf:
While I think the existing files still have value to linux users my personal opinion is that the mobile Q software's ability to reset the phone to "current factory" level is the preferred method of handling things now. I have no plans to remove the old downloads but don't really see the point in adding new ones. I am however willing to listen to differing viewpoints so if anyone reading this believes they have valid reasons to keep the uploads "up to date" speak up.
[Onetouch Idol 3 General] sukhbirgs:
Hello, i just got Canada Telus Idol 3.

Model : 6045I

Android Version : 5.0.2

Baseband version : M8939AAAAANLYD2020505.1

Kernel Version : 3.10.49

Build Number : 7SR7-UD71

Its stock and locked to telus. If its still needed can make a system image, so if i follow post #2 that should be it. I have done it before but that was couple of years back.

Anything else that i should keep in mind during image creation. I can do this tomorrow and upload.

Thanks

Sukh
[Onetouch Idol 3 General] famewolf:
Your willingness is appreciated but please see the post right before yours.
[Onetouch Idol 3 General] sukhbirgs:
Thanks, just read the post. Yes, its redundant to upload the firmware when "Mobile upgrade" can bring it back to stock from root. Just one quick question, does this tool only works for US phones or Canadian Phones can also be restored.
[Onetouch Idol 3 General] famewolf:
While I can't speak with first hand experience (I run linux and there is not a Linux version) my understanding is it works for everyone (running windows). I'm pretty sure I recall seeing a few Canadian users here in the forum that used it.
[Onetouch Idol 3 General] ciclolars:
I've got a question, is it possible to extract de firmware from de software Alcatel Mobile Update? I would like to have stock package (boot, system, recovery, etc).
[Onetouch Idol 3 General] famewolf:
No. It's an interactive download. If you want those you'll have to either use twrp to back those up from your device or dd from shell. [MENTION=4487227]DallasCZ[/MENTION] has a batch file for windows in his gdrive called "backupall" that works via adb to backup all partitions of the device. (if you need more info please create a separate thread asking "How can I backup all partitions of my device" or something similar. You may wish to do a search since I think this has been covered before...a search on "backupall" might find it. You'd still have to be rooted to be able to run the script.
[Onetouch Idol 3 General] Classpro:
Everything seems to be working until I get to here:

"ON your pc open command prompt in the directory where you have placed twrp-2.8.7.0-idol3.img (when using windows in the directory hold shift and press the right button on the mouse, it will pop-up a window where you have to select "open command prompt here" and type "adb reboot-bootloader" to reboot into bootloader"

When I put the adb command in, I get a popup on my phone asking for permission, which I grant. I then put the adb command in a second time, my phone reboots, and hangs at the Alcatel Onetouch Powered by Android" screen Is there another way to get to the bootloader?
[Onetouch Idol 3 General] famewolf:
I take it you didn't bother to try the next command "fastboot -i 0x1bbb devices" because that alcatel screen IS the bootloader screen.
[Onetouch Idol 3 General] Classpro:
I did try the next line, and it gives me no response. Just jumps to the next command prompt. Then the next line which is supposed to load TWRP gives me an error saying "waiting for device." That's why I thought it was hanging instead of going into the boot loader. I appreciate any suggestions you may have.
[Onetouch Idol 3 General] famewolf:
If you are on linux you have to use sudo in front of fastboot commands. What are you trying to do because I pretty much stated this thread no longer needed uploads here: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=64355040&postcount=500 additionally the 1st paragraph of the 1st post says:
[Onetouch Idol 3 General] Classpro:
Famewolf: I'm using windows. I wanted to make a backup before unlocking the bootloader, rooting and installing recovery (which may no longer be necessary since you have a lot of backups already). But I can't get any commands to run to do any unlocking, rooting, etc., because it goes to that screen and then is deaf to the commands. I thought it wasn't loading the bootloader, but if that screen IS the bootloader than there is some other problem because it won't run commands after I tell it to boot the bootloader. I'm not sure where I'm going wrong.
[Onetouch Idol 3 General] famewolf:
What model device are you running? If you have a 6039 (4.7 inch screen) this isn't the thread for you. There is a thread in android development on how to get back the fastboot commands. That's the only reason I can think of you'd run into issues.

As far as the backup goes...The whole point is you shouldn't need to make a backup anymore..the mobile Q software which runs under windows will revert your phone back to factory condition if necessary.
[Onetouch Idol 3 General] Classpro:
I'm running the 5.5" model [6045]. I bought it on the first day they were announced. I'm going to try on another computer and see if that works.

Update: Tried on a different computer and it works! Thanks for the help.
[Onetouch Idol 3 General] seb027:
Hello!

Hello!

I have a 6039y, and i've repartitionned it with a . zip method.

I read after that doing now a factory reset could brick my phone?

If it arrive and have a bootloop problem , could i repare it using the mobile Q software to restore the boot?

(sorry for my approximative english !)
[Onetouch Idol 3 General] famewolf:
You should post your question in the Q&A section as a standalone post. This thread is for the 6045 model...I can't advise you on your 6039...especially when you are modifying partitions. You'd do better to ask in the threads associated with whatever you did.
[Onetouch Idol 3 General] Classpro:
Framewolf: I hope you won't mind a general question about rooting in this old thread, as I'm a bit confused by what I've read.

I've unlooked my bootloader and have installed a custom recovery, but I have not yet installed root.

It seems on my phone there is no way to reboot to recovery other than by connecting to the computer and using fastboot. My model does not have an option to enter recovery using the phone's buttons. I understand that I will be able to boot to recovery using an app if I root my phone, but am worried about being able to get updates from Alcatel if I root. Is this still a concern, or does it seem like we'll be able to get updates after rooting? Thanks.
[Onetouch Idol 3 General] famewolf:
*hands Classpro back the extra r used in his nickname*

You need to spend some time reading the other threads related to the questions you are asking. All that has been discussed before in detail. 4 run on lines synopsis. If you root, you don't get updates unless you fully unroot first. Failure to unroot first = bootloop. Every time you install a factory update it will also overwrite your recovery with the factory one...which can really screw you up if you end up in a bootloop. The mobile Q software can rescue you from most of this and in fact some folks reset their phone using mobile Q before applying any updates...then restore twrp and root. If you want more detail than this please post your questions in the general forum.
[Onetouch Idol 3 General] Classpro:
"famewolf hands Classpro back the extra r used in his nickname*

Sorry for the extra "r"

"You need to spend some time reading the other threads related to the questions you are asking. . . . "

That's what I thought. Keep in mind that the information is spread out over a lot of posts, some outdated, some quite long, so it's not easy for someone who is not a regular to find the answers. If there was one locked post with the latest information it would be easier and you'd get fewer of these repeated questions. Your answer was very helpful. I've gone ahead and rooted, and appreciate your time.
[Onetouch Idol 3 General] :
When you say "Failure to unroot" what do you actually mean?

I have an Orange 06 modified with TWRP and flashed a camera fix with TWRP. Installed back the old Orange recovery and unninstalled the SuperSU from inside the APP (FULL UNROOT, even uninstalled the app). Is now safe to update with the new OTA?

I know that I should use an old backup... But the thing is that I lost my external drive with the back up and now I don't have none. And the boot, system and recovery from Orange 06 are different to the usuall 06 ones.

And sadly, the MobileQ software doesn't works with Orange/Amena phones.

Any solution? It's safe to update?
[Onetouch Idol 3 General] famewolf:
If you did the "full unroot" from inside the app you are ok. You don't have to uninstall the app..after update you can re-flash supersu zip file from twrp to re-enable root..but the update is ALSO going to wipe out TWRP and put stock recovery there so I'd be prepared for it.

Heck of alot easier for me to just run the AICP rom.
[Onetouch Idol 3 General] :
Well I tryed to update and it justs enters recovery mode so for sure it's not working good.

Now I'm looking for an Orange 06 recovery image.