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[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] jani0417:
Of course you have... Check decker's thread 'Sahara & Firehouse....' - before you do anything, read the whole thread, there are lots of useful infos!
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] JPeter9:
Fails to switch to EDL (Emergency Download Mode)

Hi! I tried this tutorial, but at the end I press download and it says that it can not switch to EDL. Is that a problem if my phone is a 6039H? Can anyone help me? I downloaded every single driver i could possibly find I tried everything and now im out of ideas.
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] JPeter9:
the lick to the drivers dosent work, please refresh it

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I did everything az described, but after I press the download button it says "Download Fail:Switch To EDL FailFailed To Switch to Emergency Download mode" Any suggestions?
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] barneydog120:
links not working

hi, just trying this now but links to files no longer working in google drive....
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] jani0417:
working for me
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] lukas.stepka:
Oh sorry, the main info was hidden too deep in that thread. :D It worked, thank you!
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] sdsdsdrrrrredfef3:
Hello, can you get the idol 3 6039j brazil files?
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] Dangerotto:
Security unlock feature issue on 6039K with 6.0.1

It also works on the 6039K with Android 6.0.1 but then I verified a strange problem with the "security unlock feature" (setted up only during the first boot, afterwards they no more are selectable) that works only the second time it is used: the first time is showed an error (saying something like "incorrect sequence"), the third time instead the device reboot itself.
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] rod93:
I did everything az described, but after I press the download button it says "Download Fail:Switch To EDL FailFailed To Switch to Emergency Download mode" Any suggestions?

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[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] Laitas:
6039Y Running 5.0.2

Im getting :

COM Port number:3

Sahara Connecting ...

Sahara Version:0

Start Sending Programmer

Download Fail:System.Exception: Unable to download Flash Programmer using Sahara Protocol

at QC.QMSLPhone.Phone.QPHONEMS_SaharaArmPrgDownload(String sFileName)

at QC.SwDownloadDLL.SwDownload.QPHONEMSSaharaDownloadArmPrg(UInt64& version, String armPrgPath)

Download Fail:Sahara FailSahara Fail

Finish Download

Does anyone have any suggestions?
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] Sillik:
Hello,

Same issue on my wife's 6039Y running 6.0.1.

I have tried with both the original and repartitionned file without success...

If anyone has a suggestion indeed...

This device is no good without root. The internal memory fills up as soon as a few apps are installed, even if the SD card is formatted as "internal".
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] draxx31:
Hi,

2 suggestions:

- If you have SD card, try to format it (go in parameter => memory => SD) in order to remove adoptive storage. Then try to perform the operation.

- Make some cleaning to have some free disk space available

For information, I just done the operations sucessfully on 6039Y running on the latest Android 6.0.1.

Good luck.
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] draxx31:
Hello,

I have the same issue. Do you have found a solution or a workaround?

Update: I made a factory reset and now I can use the phone BUT I cannot add security lock :/
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] Sillik:
I already tried that without success. I even made a complete reset of the phone to ensure I had enough space.

Weird...
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] sbruda:
FYI, lock screen security issues are a typical symptom of an incompatible bootloader.
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] draxx31:
Hello,

I do not really understand what is a "incompatible" bootloader. I think it is a side effect caused by fastboot commands recovery I performed in order to use fastboot again (cf: https://xdaforums.com/idol-3/development/6039-guide-how-to-return-fastboot-t3201077).

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Do you have check you have respected all prerequisites (sometimes a little thing can have some big impacts)?

- execute QFIL as administrator?

- put your files in place where the path name is short (without spaces, accentuated characters....)?

- do you see the port number automatically filled by QFIL?

-
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] Sillik:
Yes I checked all that...
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] sbruda:
As far as I know(*) there exist no bootloader that is both fastboot-enabled and compatible with Marshmallow ROMs. Following the guide you mention will result in a fastboot-enabled bootloader which is not MM compatible. The only workaround I could discover is to use this bootloader to flash a custom recovery (TWRP) and then restore an MM-compatible bootloader. Take a look here to see how I did it (works very well on the 6039S and it should work on other models though I cannot guarantee it).

(*) I had no need to investigate the issue recently so I might be missing new developments, though this forum does not appear to contain any new information on this matter.
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] draxx31:
Hello,

Your explanations are very interesting. I understand more now where the issue is located.

I already performed a lot of modifications on my wife's idol 3 (fastboot MM bootloader patch + user partition extention to get 16GB + unlock bootloader + root ) and I am not sure I would like to take more "risks" by flashing a new recovery (twrp) + deploy an original MM bootloader. Now I am afraid to get a bootloop or brick due to bad bootloader or recovery flash especially with the parition extention (I do not know if there is a link between them) :cowboy:
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] sbruda:
Good point. Root should not be an issue (I also rooted my phone) but I am not sure about the others. I guess that all is well as long as things works for you. :D Have fun!
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] draxx31:
Ok, after several days of use, the mobile reboots randomly grrrr.

So I think I will try to fix the bootloader....
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] draxx31:
Hi,

Definitively you put me on the right way ;)

I flashed deckersu V2 rom sucessfully (very long process to boot it but it finished by boot).

So thank you again for your remarks :)

Now schema works well and it seems the scrambled lines disapear at phone startup. :good:
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] Sillik:
Hello people (if anyone is still reading this thread.

I bricked my phone trying to flash a new aboot file from TWRP using a terminal command.

I no longer manage to boot the phone, either in normal mode, recovery or download mode.

I just manage to see the device in QFIL but when I try to download, I get an error telling me to switch to EDL Emergency Download mode. Anyone knows how to do that, or what I should do to fix the phone?

Thank you.
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] thomas1313:
alguien tiene un backup de la rom original ?
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] dager_lost:
Unable to download Flash Programmer using Sahara Protocol

anyone know how to fix that?
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] mixbox360:
[MENTION=6866672]petrov.0[/MENTION] Thanks man, I know I know 2020 and with this model but hey it works pretty fine and I have a Mi A3 for testing Ubports so this old phone works like a charm for work and stuff you know, thank you so much now I can flash some love from XDA. My version 6039A from Telcel México, used 6039s files.
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] petrov.0:
It should be /dev/block/mmcblk0 ... Sorry.
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] petrov.0:
I've found a scheme from Qualcomm with description of the boot process and how all of these partitions are related. Therefore I didn't want to risk only with the aboot.

No idea where the test point is.
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] famewolf:
I had found it and uploaded to the previous message prior to seeing this one.
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] DeckerSU:
< delete plz >
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] wiemar:
thx for guide. i got 6039h and i used 6039Y (repartitioned by following the repartitioning guide). now got 11,91gb memory :D

but this space stay after factory reset or next update?
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] petrov.0:
The size of the internal memory should not be affected by the update. At least mine was not :D

Sent from my 6039Y
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] Dead-neM:
Hi i have the 6049y model and i lost fastboot in last ota .... now i'm ... to unlock bootloader and root it

I wan't to use your method to get back fastboot on my device model but i don't know what are the files to flash for my devices

is someone can help ?
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] petrov.0:
6049Y?!? Are you sure about the model or this is a typo ? If this is a typo choose one of the archives for the model (6039Y), but first ensure that you have partition #38 by executing

cat /proc/partitions

as the new devices seems to be shipped with only 8GB EMMC and the archives will screw the GPT.
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] Dead-neM:
it's not a typo i have a 6049y model and power on the phone by pressing vol down don't make it go into fastboot ... since last update
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] petrov.0:
Never heard about such model. Can you post a screenshot from Settings -> About Phone and also the output from

shell@idol347:/ $ cat /sys/devices/soc0/image_*
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] Dead-neM:
It's just the european 5.5 inches model . I need to know what are the file you flash to rehave the fastboot it is the boot.img ?
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] petrov.0:
The files are in the archives. Is it so hard to download one and to see them ? The device model is 6045 for all 5.5 inches devices. So the archives are not for you. Also it is good to spread this in the general section as it is important to be known by the rest. I'm sure that [MENTION=4487227]DallasCZ[/MENTION] and [MENTION=320962]famewolf[/MENTION] will include this info somewhere in the top posts of their threads as this can affect more people. Please also provide the software version after the upgrade.
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] Dead-neM:
I've already downloaded it but i can't see the equivalent for the 5.5 inches model on forum i'll create a topic but before i was just hoping to fix it by myself and create a topic as yours (with mention etc... :p) It's my wife's phone so it's just me who want to root it to make it less laggy etc....

Thanks for your help
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] gyb001:
fastboot

How can I enter bootloader/fastboot mode?

Without working android? (bootloop)

missing the last update, the key to bootloader

Sorry my bad english. :(
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] petrov.0:
You can't if you don't see the device from 'adb devices'. Try to repair the bootloop issue with the mobile upgrade q software. Good luck.
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] Langsuir:
Hello guys, I adquired my Idol 3 today and the first thing I did was update the rom through ota. I now seem to be unable to use fastboot commands (adb seems to work fine) and my reading lead me to think it's because Alcatel blocked this functionality in the latest update, is that so? However my device is the 6045Y model which is not listed in this thread. Is this model fastboot disabled too? Or might it be a driver issue? Thanks in advance.

I'd very much like to root my Idol 3, so how can I achieve this? Any way reverting to a previous version where fastboot works? Or is there any other method?

Again, thanks.
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] Dead-neM:
Same here still do not have a solution...
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] franq36:
[MENTION=6866672]petrov.0[/MENTION] the gpt.bin 6045Y https://mega.nz/#!pM5h2I5Q!OgJxqbCM0w-F1nh6ecWirs3BTljkHeqUdSQYFq1jQ2Y

thx for your work :good:
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] DeckerSU:
NB! Seems beginning with 010 05 firmware version on Idol 3 4.7" 6039Y QFIL gives an error while trying to flash any partition (error while downloading flash programmer using Sahara protocol):

Process Index:0
Programmer Path:E:\Desktop\mobile\RECOVERY\prog_emmc_firehose_8916.mbn
Image Search Path:E:\Desktop\mobile\RECOVERY
Please select the XML file
Start Download
Program Path:E:\Desktop\mobile\RECOVERY\prog_emmc_firehose_8916.mbn
COM Port number:9
Sahara Connecting ...
Sahara Version:0
Start Sending Programmer
Download Fail:System.Exception: Unable to download Flash Programmer using Sahara Protocol

at QC.QMSLPhone.Phone.QPHONEMS_SaharaArmPrgDownload(String sFileName)
at QC.SwDownloadDLL.SwDownload.QPHONEMSSaharaDownloadArmPrg(UInt64& version, String armPrgPath)
Download Fail:Sahara FailSahara Fail
Finish Download

I was proived the method to flash TWRP using QFIL on any firmware up to 010 04, but one user with 010 05 was write that have QFIL error shown above.

p.s. So, may be we all have another problem. If device comes with 010 05 - chances to flash TWRP, get root, or returning working fastboot tends to zero.
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] petrov.0:
These are very bad news. 6045 throws the same errors with all programmers which I found for it. Still there should be a way ... if their software (mobile upgrade q) works and can recover a broken device.
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] DeckerSU:
After some reports from different owners of 6039Y statistics is unclear. Some owners were reported that succefully can use QFIL on 010 05 (better part) and other part (small percent) - not.

p.s. I think the right way to find out why QFIL can't flash partitions on 6045Y and Mobile Upgrade can - is comparing log of USBLyzer or the same tool, when the device already switch in Sahara mode. I never dig in deep of Sahara and don't have such expirience, but for people who knows how Sahara protocol works - this is may be a solution. I mean to see the difference between QFIL and Mobile Upgrade Sahara's requests and responces.
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] wiemar:
i got new update 07p (55mb)

but i got error at instalation:

veryfing current system

/dev/block/bootdevice has unexpected contents

error in @/cache/recovery/block.map (status7)

instalation aborted

unknow volume for path (@/cache/recovery/block.map)

there is any chance to install this small update?
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] Buckethead63:
Hello,

I've been trying to follow this guide, but I have an issue connecting the phone to my Windows 7 PC.

After turning off the phone, connecting it to the PC, and starting it by pressing both the volume up and the power button, I get to this screen, I am not sure this is the one expected as nothing happened when I hold the volume up button as you advice, the selector only goes to the next language.

Also, when I'm on this screen the phone doesn't appear in the device manager at all.

When the phone is simply connected and charging, those ports appear but not the one expected (Android HS-USB QDLoader 9008)

Of course I installed the Mobile Upgrade Q 4.8.7 before doing all that. And in fact, when I launch this app and the update (what is it supposed to do btw?) the phone and the right port (Android HS-USB QDLoader 9008) appears in the device manager ! But the app starts downloading something that's taking forever, I don't know what it is, so I stopped there.

Can anybody help please ? :cowboy:
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] Buckethead63:
Ok that was because I was in recovery mode and not in download mode, and now everything works fine, thanks a lot petrov and szpilasty !
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] evasoft:
i try with all files in 6039a but fastboot dont come back. when i run "adb reboot-bootloader" phone hang on alcatel logo.
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] LucasNoob:
Hello I have phone version 6045y single SIM, 16gb memory rom... Andoid 5.0.2 updated fastboot commands blocked, I bought in Holland... So please answer is possible to install custom recovery and root?..... With one zip file should I use?

6039Y (8GB stock partition sizes) (md5sum: 860789bedb63da5c5976c24825c29d47)

- 6039Y (repartitioned by following the repartitioning guide) (md5sum: c2f8ff3cfc683e46fbf5d797103de71b)

- 6039S (md5sum: dfd04067230b5709729c70cac61ffd52)

After memory utilization all data will be lost erased? Thank you so much for answers..
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] wiemar:
you got 6045 and this thread is for 6039.
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] ckkeo:
Does someone have a stock parition files for 6045i? As I've only saved aboot, boot, recover and system partitons. :(

I need the rest of the partions (sbl1.mbn, rpm.mbn, tz.mbn, hyp.mbn, etc...) in order to roolback my 6045i model.
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] Growly_:
Need a little help have an issue i run into this error

Reset Phone

Waiting for reset done...

Download Fail:FireHose Fail Fail to find QDLoader port after switch

Finish download
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] Phantom410:
Would this work for the 6039A? If so, which of the 3 should I download?
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] Phantom410:
Can confrim that using the files provided for the S model I could enable fastboot commands no problem!
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] cyrcro:
I have the 6039Y in version 1005 and it's doesn't work. I've updated to version 1007, but it's the same.
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] linusplus:
I've recently got a 6039Y, the original firmware (I think) was 010 02, upgraded via OTA to 010 03 and, unfortunately the situation is the one described by you: 8GB only (size of partition 38 = 0), no fastboot commands and no luck when trying to flash using QFIL. It means phone completely closed (for now I hope).
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] Maulschelle:
Hello! Which file should I use for the 6039K?

Gesendet von meinem 6039K mit Hilfe von XDA Forums
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] CornelisJ:
I used the files from the archive for the 6039S. With the files for the 6039S and the QFIL program I successfully re-enabled the fastboot commands of my Idol 3 6039K with stock firmware 5.0.2 build 01006.
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] RocketScienceFTW:
I've recently bought 6039Y (firmware 01006) and also am sad to report that trying method by [MENTION=6866672]petrov.0[/MENTION] yields Sahara error described by [MENTION=5660972]Decker.Kaluga[/MENTION] (hello fellow Russians!)

Sad news is that I have only 4,75 GB of usable space with more than half of it already taken by system apps ლ(́◉◞౪◟◉‵ლ This is no way to live.

If I understand rooting right, we need some kind of way to write to system partition.

Usually that is done via booting to or flashing CWM/TWRP image.

And to flash a custom recovery image we need to have access to fastboot.

So Alcatel removed fastboot and we need to find an alternative way to flash/boot custom images or reenable fastboot.

Decker.Kaluga mentioned something about intercepting usb during update which is basically reverse engineering protocol that Alcatel uses to push system updates. That seems too low-level (assembler and hex editor low) for me to try.

Is there any other way? How does one begin research in this area?

Also, if I remember right, in the old days rooting was acquired through some holes in android itself, like privilege escalation or something like that, is that still an option?

Another thought, since my OTA updates are working, maybe there is a way to spoof official servers and download a custom system image into the phone?
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] cyrcro:
Do you confirm that your 6039K is rooted and everything still working well? Someone else try this and confirm this resolution?
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] CornelisJ:
Yes, my 6039K with firmware 5.0.2 build 01006 is rooted and everything is working fine.

Rooting procedure of 6039K in a nutshell (of course all steps are your own responsibility):

1) Re-enable fastboot commands as explained in the opening post of this thread. For 6039K use the files for 6039S model.

2) Copy file https://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip to the internal memory of your phone.

3) Install ADB and Fastboot on your Windows PC, using installer from this thread.

3) Download TWRP recovery image for 6039 models from this thread.

4) Connect the phone to your Windows PC, open command prompt and type:

adb reboot-bootloader

5) Then boot into the TWRP Recovery image by typing on Windows command prompt:

fastboot -i 0x1bbb boot twrp_recovery-2.8.7.0-idol347.img

6) Once in TWRP select Install, then select file "UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip" on the SDCard and Swipe to confirm flashing the update.zip file.

Now your Idol 6039K should be rooted.
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] XdxH62:
fyi: fastboot does work as expected on 6039k with 5.0.2 01004.
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] superiorm:
HELP ME!

I have the 6045 which does not have fastboot can some one help me i need root thanks
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] cyrcro:
Thanks, I've tried, but it didn't works. After the 1st step with 6039S files, my phone was broken and asked to reset to factory status. I've restarted the 1st step with the 6039Y files, and my phone return as the begining, but still without fastboot.
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] CornelisJ:
I am sorry to hear that re-enable of fastboot commands does not work for you. Messages from other owners of the 6039Y model in this thread seem to indicate that re-enabling fastboot commands on 6039Y model with recent firmware does not work anymore. By the way, when you have the 6039Y model you should not use the files for the 6039S.
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] l36320:
I used the 6039s files for my 6039k and it was successful and I got booted the phone to TWRP

But I can't do the wiping ! (the major wipe with sliding option)

It stucks on wiping and nothing happens !

After a couple of forced restarts, I managed to wipe the phone and installed cm

But it freaked me out, I thought I lost my phone

I'm wondering if anyone else has the same issue and how to solve it for next cm installation
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] petrov.0:
Probably everyone and is not an issue ... the procedure takes time. You must be more patient next time :D.
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] :
alright so I have Model: 60450(USA-Cricket) Firmware: 5.0.2-010 03. Windroid tool doesnt recognize device even though drivers are installed. I have newest update available according to my phone. I too think i fall under the missing adb options? Not sure what update started doing that? I was able to use bootloader command from adb to reboot to bootloader. from there i was able to use the fastboot command to run TWRP without actually installing it. Then I made a System image and boot backup from within TWRP. I then ran the OEM unlock command and that appears to have worked as well. Now I'm going to run the TWRP command to boot it without installing and then actually install that and the root zip. Hopefully all goes well with that part

EDIT: I know this is for the 6039x but us 6045x users have no thread and many have come here looking for a fix
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] norge-xda:
I did it on a non-partitioned 4.7" (6039Y) directly mounting the file from the partitioned archive: fast boot commands and extra storage in a row.

Great thx to Petrov.
[Onetouch Idol 3 Android Development] pheppy:
Same thing here. Brand new 6039Y. Cancelled the OTA on first boot. But still QFIL gave me the same "Download Fail:Sahara FailSahara Fail" message :(