yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] jug6ernaut:
i was able to create a OEM package for this program...but it doesnt work when building the rom.

when i try to build i get an error

"The target file "temp\dump\htmlnote.dll" is a directory, not a file."

i never got the initflashfile generator program to work so i had to create my own

initflashfile if that matters. here is a copy

;==========================================================================

;==========================================================================

; Application bib for Palm SMS Threader

;==========================================================================

Directory("\Windows"):-Directory("Palm Messaging")

Directory("\Windows\Palm Messaging"):-File("tpcutil.dll","\Windows\tpcutil.dll")

Directory("\Windows\Palm Messaging"):-File("htmlnote.dll","\Windows\htmlnote.dll")

Directory("\Windows\Palm Messaging"):-File("mailtrns.dll","\Windows\mailtrns.dll")

Directory("\Windows\Palm Messaging"):-File("mdsmailsvc.dll","\Windows\mdsmailsvc.dll")

Directory("\Windows\Palm Messaging"):-File("MsgMnuExt.dll","\Windows\MsgMnuExt.dll")

Directory("\Windows\Palm Messaging"):-File("MsgMnuExt_enUS.dll","\Windows\MsgMnuExt_enUS.dll")

Directory("\Windows\Palm Messaging"):-File("poutlook.exe","\Windows\poutlook.dll")

Directory("\Windows\Palm Messaging"):-File("tkitapp.exe","\Windows\tkitapp.exe")

Directory("\Windows\Palm Messaging"):-File("tmail.exe","\Windows\tmail.exe")

Directory("\Windows\Palm Messaging"):-File("tmailutl.dll","\Windows\tmailutl.dll")

Directory("\Windows\Palm Messaging"):-File("tmarshaller.exe","\Windows\tmarshaller.exe")

Directory("\Windows\Palm Messaging"):-File("pimgdll.dll","\Windows\pimgdll.dll")

Directory("\Windows\Palm Messaging"):-File("webview.dll","\Windows\webview.dll")

Directory("\Windows\Favorites"):-File("Inbox.Ink","\Windows\Inbox.Ink")

Directory("\Windows\Programs"):-File("Inbox.Ink","\Windows\Inbox.Ink")

;==========================================================================

; END Application bib for Palm SMS threader

;==========================================================================

and i also made the .rgu file with the help of the cab analyzer

if anyone can help it would b great appreciated, im using a base rom with no other OEM packages. if any one needs the palm threader cab let me know. thanks
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] nottoosmart:
The issue is that this overwrites a currently existant file. Chec that portion out. I have been attempting to get this working along with Arcsoft since the mms ability does not work with this application.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] jug6ernaut:
ya ur right...i went through the sys folder and deleted the files as the error would appear and made it oem build process but then got an error could not create default.hv and user.hv. does this mean i screwed up in my .rgu file?

i made the .rgu file in textpad and just copied the regestry intres from the cab manager and saved as unicode

i have linked it below

and yes i this process doesnt really and OEM package bc u cant just drag and drop it in...im just seeing if i can make a rom with the palm app preinstalled,

thanks again for the help
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] mfrazzz:
Based on your intitflashfile.txt file you provided, these duplicate named files are not really duplicates (as it appears you are moving them to \Windows\Palm Messaging (I assume this is how the cab does this?). If thats the case, then don't rememove the original versions from the rom. Instead prefix all of the files (or the duplicate ones at least) in your package with palmmessaging_ or pm_ or somesuch to make them unique. Then in your initflashfile.txt you would do something like this:

Directory("\Windows\Palm Messaging"):-File("htmlnote.dll","\Windows\palmmessaging_htmlnote.dll")

By doing this, both files can exist in the \Windows folder, but then when it moves it to true destination it will then be renamed to the correct name that that app expects.

Personally, I hate putting stuff in my roms where you have duplicates of the files in both \Windows and then in some other directory. Seems like such a waste (but you have to do that sometimes based on what you are trying to make into a package).

Hope that helps.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] mfrazzz:
As for your rgu, get rid of all the spaces! Example:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\Notifications\{283E0018-E5C9-44e4-9864-4C4A3DED3BC3}]
"EventType" = dword : 00000002

should look like:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\Notifications\{283E0018-E5C9-44e4-9864-4C4A3DED3BC3}]
"EventType"=dword:00000002

I'm not sure if thats specifically the problem you have, but thats the first fix I'd do, as I don't think it likes things to be pretty ;)
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] mfrazzz:
oh, here's another couple of problems I just noticed:

"AppName" = "\Windows\messaging.exe"

should be

"AppName"="\\Windows\\messaging.exe"

You have to use double backslashes in the .rgu file for the backslash to show up (otherwise it thinks you are escaping the next character).

Also, stuff like this is wrong:

"" = "LS6021023"

should be

@="LS6021023"

If you are using Core Kitchen you can use the tool in there to dump the cab file and it will give you a nice registry entry file to use.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] jug6ernaut:
wow thanks alot lol, man i didnt think i could mess up that much in 1 file lol.

umm in the .rgu file you say i should use \\ instead of \ is this universal throughout the file to where i could could use the find/replace function in textpad of is it more specfic? also with the "" needing to change to @.

thanks for the quick response and all the help
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] jug6ernaut:
o and on the initflashfile, i was actually thinking about doing what u said b4, when nottosmart mentioned the error b4 was about a duplicate file and i did some searching and came to a post in the core kitchen thread(yes im using the core kitchen) about how to make OEM packages that said something in relation to what you said..but i didnt no at the time thats what i should do.

o and i use the cab analyzer(im not sure if its the same as the cab dumper u mentioned) in the core kitchen, thats how i came up with the reg entries in my .rgu file. all i did was opened the cab in the program and then clicked xml, regestry entries, and copied what was there.

thanks again
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] mfrazzz:
I think in your file the \\ for \ is universal (but not positive, I didn't read every line just scanned for things I know to look for). And yea, I think everywere you have "" = you could change that to @=

Also I noticed you had a hex: entry line. Not sure that one is correct format or not.

One thing that helped me a lot was to take a cab and install it. Then go into the registry with PHM Regedit or the Regedit in TaskManager and use the Export to dump out registry entries I knew were created by that install. This will give you the proper formatting.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] jug6ernaut:
ok i got the regedit tool and ill work on getting the reg entries that way....

but i tried what u said with initflashfile and i got the same error as b4 about how its a directory not a file....idk what to do...
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] nottoosmart:
what you need is an application called Cab Manager. It will give you the reg keys. and if you buy it you will be able to do an export on the reg keys which will work perfectly on in your package
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] byronm:
hello, i was just wondering if you guys got the OEM package working yet. i have been using the palm threader for a few days and i love it. it has been a while since the last post here and i just wanna see if its working or not. thanks in advanced and if it is working, please let me know where to get it.
[Galaxy Note5 General] beaverslayer:
That's when they say the Note 5 was released. That was a good year for sure. It was ahead of its time.?
[Galaxy Note5 General] falcons2:
Another useless note 5 whine thread. Oh well in before it gets closed.
[Galaxy Note5 General] Clark Joseph Kent:
Thread Closed, as it serves no purpose...
[Miscellaneous Android Development] PhantomOSX:
After tinkering with the tablet and trying my best to restore it I finally was able last night to restore it to a clean install using this method. I'm sure there may be other ways to do it as well but this worked for me and was painless.

1. Make sure the tablet is rooted/unencrypted using Vampirefo's guide:

http://xdaforums.com/android/development/root-nextbook-ares-8-twrp-recovery-t3133165

2. Make a backup of your System, Boot, etc. of your current boot-looped ROM with TWRP.

3. With TWRP's file manager, go into the internal storage and delete all the files within the backup folder.

4. Download this backup:

https://onedrive.live.com/?id=19085CD12562E567%21931&cid=19085CD12562E567&group=0&parId=19085CD12562E567%21925&authkey=%21AHmuVovnpuzX0tI&action=locate

5. Extract the files from the zip and copy them over to the backup folder on the internal storage.

6. Go to Restore on TWRP and dance.

After many attempts of trying to restore from an external SD card and from just creating my own TWRP backup folder, TWRP just wouldn't see the backup until I copied and replaced. I'm glad it worked and I hope it helps anyone else who needs a restore.

Credit goes to jmreyesiii for providing the backup files and vampirefo for the rooting.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] freddy999:
An absolutely great post! You need a special thanks because this ability to recover from catastrophe likely will encourage others to move forward with more daring mods. I feel much more secure in playing with a few ideas knowing you have the base Rom and recovery spelled out and that it actually worked (Yes, I knew how, but knowing it worked for sure is huge!)

Thanks,

Freddy999
[Miscellaneous Android Development] zerozed99:
Now if only some kind hearted dev would release a ROM....
[Miscellaneous Android Development] freddy999:
Actually, after you root and decrypt it, and fix the cpu governor and such, and get rid of the google apps that you don't use, with the exception of the lollipop HW overlay flaw it is not a bad ROM to start with. I wiped most of the Google stuff and put in Nova launcher. Now the device is quite manageable and very fast without much further help. Here is a pretty good summary of the device for anyone who has the tools to build a ROM: http://specdevice.com/showspec.php?id=ee2d-39de-0033-c5870033c587 with the exception I can not find that the FM radio exists in the device although the hardware seems to say it is there..........
[Miscellaneous Android Development] adamx:
what do you mean cpu governor?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] freddy999:
Playstore: No frills CPU control

set it ondemand, noop

You might want to get also CPU spy reloaded to see the effect/
[Miscellaneous Android Development] zerozed99:
The backup file expired (or something) on OneDrive. Would you mind re-upping it somewhere? Thanks!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Beef-Supreme:
Yes the link to the backup is dead, can OP or anyone else upload another? I wiped the internal storage and now android has no home or back buttons so I cant get out of apps :confused:
[Miscellaneous Android Development] stevemp:
Uploaded to MEGA https://mega.nz/#!1J4VwDxL!ZvRkBlvD7m-ldc5qQxA_xDWfUiu6WDdJa3nAMvDfhZY
[Miscellaneous Android Development] zerozed99:
Thanks!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Beef-Supreme:
Thanks Steve you're a true bro :)
[Miscellaneous Android Development] ericzollman:
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!

I rooted and removed the encryption from my ARES 8 but then when messing with an (official) flashing tool I ended up formatting my system partition., So I had NO OS at all., But I did have TWRP., And now thanks to your post I have a living breathing working tablet again., By all your gods (or none at all if that's your thing) I Bless you! Thank you X Infinity! :D:good::good::good::good::good:

-Eric.

P.S. I got it to work from my SD card but I did have to make a backup with TWRP first, then pop the SD card into the PC delete all the files from the folder and copy your files into the folder that TWRP had created. Otherwise it didn't show up at all... Anyway Thanks again! :victory:
[Miscellaneous Android Development] ricosf415:
It's says root only on Linux I have windows xp does anyone know how I can root this on this type of computer thank u
[Miscellaneous Android Development] doubledragon5:
Here is a question, we bought one for the grandson.. How come when you open up the play store, and choose apps, it does not show any that came with the tablet itself, kind of like you see when you go to play store on a smartphone..
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Twitchtopher:
really need some help

i am having the same basic problem, i flashed twrp and supersu not sure what i did wrong or if it rooted succesfuly, i do have twrp but wont boot past recovery. twrp says it cant mount data and i cant back up., and have no os. how can i fix this ?

im new to this whole thing so please give me step by step if you can and any links or downloads you can, please help :crying: this tablet is how i comunicate w my daughter... in colorado. i need it up and running
[Miscellaneous Android Development] skorzeny1939:
I partitioned my Ares 8 and now it is stuck awaiting fastboot command. Any ideas?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] magicpudding:
Can someone help me? Why does mine fail when restoring system?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] skorzeny1939:
My ares 8 is stuck in DNX mode and will not enter recovery, and is pretty hosed. I need a scatterfile and rom so I can flash it and use it for something besides a paperweight. Thanks 1000 times in advance!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] skorzeny1939:
Ahhh, after several hours of reading, I managed to get recovery back, but cannot seem to flash a rom successfully, and also my backup - says it was successful but when I reboot, it goes straight to DnX mode and I have to use a batch file to get back to recovery. But progress has been made and hopefully by today I will have it back up and running an OS
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Tuzuriro:
Hi, i have Nextbook Ares 8 after rooing i can't boot the device it has an error says "Your device is unable to start because the Android OS image has failed to verify" please help me to fix this problem.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Tuzuriro:
Hi any one have the Android 5.1.1 version? please share.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] nxa8qc116b:
I might work on one..... :)
[Miscellaneous Android Development] JCDinPGH:
Hopefully someone can help. I've tried both versions of TWRP to restore both system and boot from the TWRP backups in the OP, and although they seem to work (although very quickly), nothing seems to be written to the system partition. I've tried formatting beforehand also. TWRP still is bootable and I've tried restoring from both the SDCARD and external SDCARD (formatted as both fat32 and Exfat). Nothing seems to work. Any other ideas on how to restore to a working bootable ROM? I tried making a TWRP backup also but it seemed to completely hang during backup. I won this tablet in a contest so I'm not too concerned. THis was more of a "Hobby" tablet but I would like to make it useable again.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] JCDinPGH:
Anyone know how to return to stock from the boot loader? I can't seem to get anything in TWRP to work correctly. I can get the restore to load and according to TWRP, it completes (in 4 seconds which seems unlikely) but it still won't boot normally. I let it sit overnight just in case it was taking longer than expected. I also tried formatting via TWRP. Does anyone know of a way to restore to to stock bot the bootloader? The only commands that seem to work consistently (adb and fastboot) are when the tablet is in bootloader mode. I've been at this for several days now and getting more and more frustrated. <sigh>
[Miscellaneous Android Development] JCDinPGH:
So I think I am making progress. I copied the TWRP image from the OP to the /sdcard via the adb push command since the file manager in TWRP wasn't working successfully. I was then able to do a restore which seemed to work correctly and (took longer than 4 secs). Now I am just waiting to see if it will boot. I'm skeptical.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] JCDinPGH:
The saga continues. The TWRP restore worked without error but it still won't boot. I was able to flash flashable_ares8_5.1.zip from within TWRP though and the device finally boots and appears to work quite well. I'd still really like to get it back to stock. I'm trying to do a TWRP backup using version 3.0.2.0 but it only gets so far and hangs so I'm very reluctant to try and else until I can get a successful TWRP backup. Stay tuned for more updates. Hopefully this helps someone else who also had issues with this tablet. FWIW, the model number on the back of the tablet is NXA8QC116R.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] greatbal:
Android 5.1.1 for Nextbook Ares 8 NXA8QC116 here: http://xdaforums.com/android/development/nextbook-ares-8-stock-5-1-rom-modified-t3496110

I'm not sure if it's compatible with NXA8QC116R but somebody brave enough could try (as long as you have a back up of your working rom, you could easily go back anyways).
[Miscellaneous Android Development] greatbal:
A port of the Remix OS 2.0 for Nextbook Ares 8 NXA8QC116 is out. If anyone is interested to try and play with.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] eddienanousi:
Hello i have a nextbook ares 8 i want to unbrick it because android crashed and i can go only at fastboot ... at the recovery i cant go either because it said acces denied i flashed twrp_recovery any help ? Thanks a lot
[Miscellaneous Android Development] F0rZ3r0:
Happened to me too. Really don't want my ****ing christmas gift bricked.

EDIT: Alright, sorry for the language. Just a little frustrated right now. I managed to be able to boot into TWRP, although it seems I now have to face attempting to place the zip file on, although to no avail can I find a way to get it there.

EDIT2: So, it's stuck in an odd state. In order to get to TWRP, I have to boot, hit volume down for recovery, select recovery in fastboot, and then hit volume up to start up normally. Although, it seems it's unable to mount into the place where I have the zip file. I have no micro SD card available for use either. If I want to boot into the extremely buggy system, I just start it up and hit volume up. Everything is unusable in this state, and I'm unable to even reach the factory reset button before the system restarts itself. It constantly does this while attempting to use it. I cannot use any apps on the tablet at all. I'm stuck in a state where I can kind of do things on the tablet. Help me please.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] goat4568:
I ran into the same problem did you ever fix it
[Miscellaneous Android Development] michaelc5047:
THANK YOU! I bricked this tablet a while ago and just now fixed it.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] PhantomOSX:
You're welcome. =). You might want to install this https://xdaforums.com/android/development/partition-ares-8-tablet-linux-windows-t3327595 it's way better than the stock ROM.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] moenjustin@gmail.com:
Dont know where to put this but after trying to flash my recovery I am stuck in fastboot mode on my NXA8QC116S. When trying to go into recovery from fastboot mode it tells me to:

PRESS VOLUME UP KEY

YOUR DEVICE IS UNABLE TO START BECAUSE THE ANDROID OS IMAGE HAS FAILED TO VERIFY.

YOU MAY ATTEMPT TO RECOVER THE DEVICE.

Then after pushing the volume key up it says, "EFILINUX ERROR [android_image_start_buffer:658] boot image digital signature verification failed : Access Denied.

Can anyone help?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] kupitman1:
Hello! Help is needed. I cleaned the system and can not restore the tablet. At me TWRP in.2.8.6.0 and I can not transfer a folder zip in memory of the device. Unknown File System: datamedia. What can be done?:(
[Miscellaneous Android Development] F0rZ3r0:
Hello, I'm rather confused on what to do and I'm a bit scared about this seeing as how threads about this have died, and I've already posted back here when I got the damn thing. What I'm in need of is a way to make it so the tablet can mount /data, as I have TWRP 2.8.6.0. I am unable to boot into the system, however bootloader is available. I have attempted to restore 2 different stock ROMs with /data being the blockade in my way. Can I get any help?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] kupitman1:
https://xdaforums.com/android/development/ares-8-5-0-upgrade-to-ares-8-5-1-t3581153. This method helped me here.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Andrew.kathy:
hello xda first time to this site

can you guys help me, i flashed the shauna's twrp and it worked succesfully but the problem is, the FIRMWARE of my tab nexbook (model: LG U+ NX785QC8G) judt breaked and what happened is it judt stucked up at the boot session. thanks alot and more power XDA FAM ?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] JmarAcorda256:
Thanks but this 5.0

This ROM is 5.0 we need 5.1.1 stock ROM
[Miscellaneous Android Development] AndrewD20:
im having the same issue, it says that the Recovery OS image has failed to verify
[Miscellaneous Android Development] NeonNightRider:
PC Won't Recognize Tablet

I can't get my PC or laptop to recognize the tablet so I can move the files to the internal memory. It tries to install the drivers but fails every time. And like you said, the tablet won't read the files from the memory card. Any suggestions? Thank You.
[Android Apps and Games] ahomentc:
Ember's Journey is finally releasing on Wednesday, August 26 for IOS and Android!

Ember's Journey takes place underground where you navigate through puzzles in darkness, with only the help of a light.

Trek through 76 levels in which the only things you can see are in your immediate surroundings.

It will be sold for $1.99 on the first day for its release and then it will be sold for $2.99.

For more information please feel free to ask me any question regarding Ember's Journey or its release in this thread.
[Android Apps and Games] Magnum_Enforcer:
Might want to read the thread linked below before posting any more paid apps.

http://www.xda-developers.com/a-guide-to-paid-work-on-xda-developers/

Also, please do not create placeholder threads.

Thread closed
[T-Mobile LG G4] m_rod_01:
When my LG G4 H811 (T-Mobile variant), updated to 10H, and a file remained in the root folder/Internal Storage: update-release-10.0535.apk; it's 30.1mb. Plus, I already unlocked the boot loader/rooted, and installed TWRP. Do I keep that file in the Internal Storage? Or, what do I do with it?
[T-Mobile LG G4] redxslash:
I'm pretty sure you can remove it if you want. I'm rooted with unlocked bootloader, twrp, custom Rom, and xposed installed and I don't have a file like that on my internal storage and my phone's been working smooth, no issues for weeks. If your really paranoid, just make a backup on twrp in case anything goes wrong.
[One (M9) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] holic_2:
I really wanna root but I'm afraid I will need either the Uh oh or manufacturer warranty one day, does it void both?
[One (M9) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] clsA:
No and rooting is totally reversible if you read and do everything correctly (S-off would help allot)
[One (M9) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iElvis:
It's not supposed to, but some people have reported problems with htc support on this.

As a general rule, though, if you can't afford to replace your phone without warranty coverage, you should probably not be rooting and modding it.
[One (M9) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shivadow:
What is "uh-oh-protection" exactly? What does it cover?.

Sent from a stolen HTC M9