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[General Topics] Clinton594:
Uh

Please sir do you have UMI MAX SCATTER FILE
[General Topics] megthebest:
this is the scatter of umi max

http://www50.zippyshare.com/v/Ht45q8A0/file.html
[General Topics] arfan.chatha:
I tried this 3 times but time in recovery it shows " no command"

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[General Topics] shadimar69:
Thanks for the info! I ported my TWRP with the latest stock recovery's kernel. Unfortunately this still did not flash. It appears the issue I am having is that SPFT is showing a successfull flash, however the phone has write protect or similar blocking the recovery flash to the device.

I can downgrade to M, however the LCD screen was replaced with a version which does not support Android 6(blank black screen on M), therefore I am unable to get into developer options and tick the OEM Unlock. Flash also fails as above, from a fresh M install.

It doesn't seem to matter what I try and update/flash recovery with, even the stock recovery does not change anything.
[General Topics] Luthor Lynch:
Hello bencebacsi,

I just bought a new UMIDIGI Diamond phone. I studied this thread and saw, that there are various custom solutions for many types of UMI phones, but unfortunately, I did not discover the Diamond type. So, is there a possibility to get a ROM file and/or any solution to get root access to the diamond phone? I thank you very much in advance for any clues ...

Best regards, Ron
[General Topics] megthebest:
TWRP for Diamond is already available:

http://community.umidigi.com/thread-2962-1-1.html

link: http://www.mediafire.com/file/df3tadw3aok56v3/TWRP_302_UMI_Diamond_V5.0_20161103.img

created by the Master [MENTION=6596524]jemmini[/MENTION]
[General Topics] raupe:
[MENTION=293173]proc[/MENTION]

This is not an problem of an single user.

I faced this problem too and found other users in the UMi forum that run in similar trouble.

I also reflashed different ROM versions a couple of times with different settings but had no success (see this post)

Maybe [MENTION=5952124]megthebest[/MENTION] has more information or a solution (updated TWRP?)
[General Topics] shadimar69:
I am glad, and dismayed that it's not just me having these issues! I would love to be able to get TWRP updated for our devices.
[General Topics] raupe:
Ok after investigation i've a concept for getting recovery to work - please read carefully! ATTENTION! HAS TO BE VALIDATED! ONLY DRAFT!

1. Download ADB & Fastboot Tools

2. adb reboot bootloader

3. fastboot flashing unlock

-> ATTENTION ALL PERSONAL DATE WILL BE WIPED!

-> Selecte VolUP to wipe / VolDown to abort & return

4. fastboot flash recovery <YOURpathTO>/TWRP_302_UMI_PLUS.V3.01_20161019.img

AGAIN - This is a concept of what is maybe possible (including typos and missing commands because reboot between commands is required and so on)

I'll try to validate these commands within next 2 days - if you are in hurry and aware of all risks you may try this earlier ;)
[General Topics] sharedfilelistd:
What happens when you boot into TWRP recovery?

You also must boot into TWRP right after flashing, otherwise stock recovery is restored.

If you want I can upload the recovery I used.

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I don't know if "fastboot flashing unlock" works but "fastboot oem unlock" does not work. The volume keys do not work
[General Topics] smakdonw:
umi plus e

any news on twrp for umi plus e?

i was able to flash a version of twrp i got from the oficial umi comunity but it has no touch.

anyone can fix this?

or does anyone know how to install super SU with just adb and no touch on the phone screen
[General Topics] sharedfilelistd:
If you can boot into TWRP recovery you can use following adb commands to install SuperSu.

Check if your device is recognized with "adb devices", if yes continue with

adb shell

twrp install /path/to/update.zip (path to your SuperSu zip file)
[General Topics] smakdonw:
quick question

1 i start in twrp recovery

2 start adb and run adb devices to check if it recognizes my device

3 which command do i run

adb shell twrp install C:\Users\joaoa\Desktop\Minimal ADB and Fastboot\SuperSU-v2.79-201612051815

or is it a different command?
[General Topics] sharedfilelistd:
You must copy your SuperSu.zip to your internal storage!

When in TWRP recovery:

adb devices

adb shell

twrp install /storage/SuperSU.zip

(Correct path and file name)
[General Topics] raupe:
fastboot flashing unlock - should work

I was presented an onscreen message that requests your confirmation - but did not confirm because all personal data will be wiped.

Therefore this was no option in that moment because it's my girlfriends phone and I could not ask for her permission ;)

Another question to [MENTION=7992753]sharedfilelistd[/MENTION]:

How did you boot into recovery after flashing througt SPFT?

I was unable to, because phone bootet twice while holding the VolUp Button (+ 10 sec Power to initialize reboot) after flashing the recovery.

After this double reboot it seemed that the recovery has been restored as mentioned by you (and others).
[General Topics] sharedfilelistd:
Using "fastboot oem unlock" I also get the confirm message on screen but the volume keys do not work!

I had the exact same issue, using the the original TWRP (double boot and stock recovery was restored) If you check my posts in this thread, I described how I got the TWRP recovery working.

Most likely driver issues. Android M not working on my device as well (black screen). If I flash M and the original TWRP is working but on a black screen (tested with adb commands). Someone posted about it on the UMI forum but got no response from the moderators.
[General Topics] raupe:
Thanks for the hint to the FrankenTWRP ;)

I'll try this tonight.

"fastboot oem unlock" did not work on my device - it stated "FAILED".

Hmm - found an interesting side-note in UMi Super beta forum about reverting a Android 7.0 Nougat phone back to Android 6 Marshmallow:

Maybe this is the missing link to avoid the black screen issue.

Be careful because this procedure invokes reflashing your IMEI - so make at least a written backup of it!
[General Topics] sharedfilelistd:
Already tried it but still black screen. I tried every possible way to flash M without success. Also tried to flash lk.bin from N with M, which made the UMI splash screen visible but hangs there. I give up for the time being going back to M. Maybe a future official ROM for M will work but who knows or even better if xposed comes to N in the near future :good:
[General Topics] pcoc:
I only can speak from my experience, I have updated more than one dozen of Umi plus to Android N and I installed them the TWRP recovery without any problem.

Best regards
[General Topics] raupe:
[MENTION=7992753]sharedfilelistd[/MENTION]: would it be possible that you provide your modified twrp? Thanks in advance!
[General Topics] sharedfilelistd:
Sent you a link via pm
[General Topics] raupe:
Hi [MENTION=293173]proc[/MENTION]!

Thanks for sharing your experience!

It hardens my idea of different hardware-builds of that device.

Had a remote session with an friend of me. She got her fresh delivered UMi Plus today with Android 6 preinstalled (and kept this version for the test).

We flashed the official TWRP for MM to the device and its behavior was exactly the same compared to an Nougat device.

Flashing, was OK.

Kept VolUp pressed + pressed Power for 10 sec to reboot.

Then the device rebooted an second time. After this boot android got loaded. - So no chance to prevent the restoration of recovery through boot process :-/

It was not possible to boot to TWRP.
[General Topics] pcoc:
Try to flash this file.

Best Regards
[General Topics] raupe:
Hey [MENTION=293173]proc[/MENTION],

thanks for providing your TWRP and giving it a try.

With it UMi behaves exactly like with the other recoveries.

2 boots then loading Android.

Did I do something wrong?

After successful flash, i disconnected the usb cable from phone an keep holding VolUP + pressing Power for 10 secs.

Tried this also with removing usb-cable holding VolUP and connecting the usb cable aagain - but makes no difference.
[General Topics] pcoc:
Hí,

Before flash it , please check that in developer options the unlock boot option its on. Once you have flashed it, first power on you need to do this: Disconnect the usb, push power on and volum+ at the same time, once you see UMI logo only keep pushing volum+ until you see the TWRP screen.

Best Regards
[General Topics] shadimar69:
Hi Proc, I have the exact same issues with my UMI Plus.

I have used the TWRP you provided a few posts ago, and followed exact instructions above. I still have the same issue. "No Command" with our green robot friend!

Can we potentially replace the stock recovery with TWRP upon 'Firmware update' fresh install of the stock N with TWRP as the only recovery installed?
[General Topics] pcoc:
The issue comes because you have locked the boot, even if you mark it unlocked in developer options, it remains locked.

Try this, flash the last firmware N with mode DOWNLOAD ONLY, tap all firmware options ( before this do a backup of all your data because its going to loose in the process) Then start the phone and configure it without conecting to internet, dont update anything. (Check in developer options if its unlocked the boot from fabric , it must be unlocked).

Without turning off the phone, start flashing with the TWRP recovery img provided (scatter file) while the phone its on, turn it off and the flashing process will finish.

Let me know if it works now.

Regards
[General Topics] shadimar69:
Hi [MENTION=293173]proc[/MENTION], thank you for the info! I thought we may be onto a winner with your explanation.

Unfortunately following all the above steps, still not having any luck. :(

I left my simcard out, did not connect to wifi or any internet. Breezed through setup. Confirmed that 'OEM Unlocking' was ticked ON straight away.(ATTACHED) Flashed your TWRP from a few posts ago. (Even tried the official TWRP afterwards)

My UMI Plus is still reacting the same above. Double boots straight after flash of TWRP and then loads into the OS. A further reboot attempt into Recovery and the 'No Command' Robot (stock recovery) is still there.

Background INFO:

Not sure if I mentioned this previously. I had Android 6 on this UMI Plus previously when I first got it. I had successfully flashed TWRP. 1 week after I got the device, I dropped it and cracked the LCD/Digitizer. Since the replacement LCD came, I had to udate to Android 7(N) to get the new LCD to work and not show only a black/blank screen. Since that 'Firmware Update' to the first official release of N, the problem has existed.

Dang I miss #

I attempted this. Replaced the stock 'recovery.img' in the latest "20161228_c239v55_kw_u3" with the TWRP recovery. Did a full 'Firmware Upgrade' with the stock recovery replaced with TWRP. Firmware booted up with OEM unlocking OFF...

Still not working.
[General Topics] pcoc:
Hí, I think that the problem comes when you do a firmware update... also you have the issue that the gps stops working. I think the solution its to flash with mode "download only" and follow the steps of my previous post. Also check that its on "usb debugging" but the most important its that unlock boot mode its on, once you have flashed it and before you flash the new Twrp recovery image. Perhaps you will need to flash the custom recovery img 2 or 3 times, at the end it works.

This is the way that works for me, good luck
[General Topics] shadimar69:
Hi pcoc, I have done this above yesterday. Downgraded to Android 6 with 'Full Firmware Update' option, then did a 'Download Only' with all selected, of the lastest N. Still not working after 1x reflash of TWRP attempt. So I did a full Firmware Update of latest over the Download Only update and attempted flash again.

I have not tried to flash TWRP repeatedly, 2-3 times at once. Not sure if this would do anything? Would you flash, then disconnect cable, then plug cable back in and flash- turn device on to start flash... a few times?
[General Topics] pcoc:
Hí

Its very important that before you flash the custom recovery img, you enter into the "Developer options" and turn on "The lock OEM" and also turn on "USB debugging" . Both things must be turned on. About the cable, every time that you have flashed the device its recomended to disconnect it.

Regards
[General Topics] megthebest:
sorry but i do not agree..

Flashtool process doesn't care about "Oem Unlcok" for bootloader or "Usb Debugging" ..

With my (wide) experience, when i use Flashtool to flash a custom recovery, i do it without any other change to the android settings.

Only some particular smartphone, like Meizu, Zuk, Xiaomi .. you need to change something on Developer Options.. but it's caused by the locked bootloader.

On all UMI phones that i owned, no one had Locked Bootloader.

Now i'm usinf Umi Plus and like the other guy, i can use TWRP in the fisrt page on Android 6.0 or Android 7.0 .. it doesn't matter . .it works flawlessy
[General Topics] pcoc:
See this link, and you will see that its necesary to flash the Umi Plus recovery to have selected "OEM Unlock" and "Usb debugging".

Never the experience its to wide to learn new things ;)

http://community.umidigi.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=6146&highlight=root+umi+plus
[General Topics] megthebest:
Ok my friend.. it's time to learn from you..

With this new version of Android 7 date stamp 20161228 probably Umi had introduced this feature of Locked Boot..

So thank you for sharing..

I'm sure that on Andorid 6.0 and first release of Andorid 7 for Umi Plus, it's not necessary to enable Usb Debugging and Oem Unlock :)
[General Topics] shadimar69:
Hi folks,

I have attempted again with "OEM Unlock" and "Usb debugging" as above. (have done this several times before too, but at this point I am willing to try anything again!)

I am still not winning. Boot loader seems to stay locked, or does not recognise/boot into TWRP on that first boot after flash. Then reloads the stock recovery on second boot. :(

I have attached a copy of what is currently on the device from the Hardware setting menu(PWR+VOLUME DOWN)

Just so you can see what is currently installed. Perhaps there is a tweaked or hacked 'preloader' file that is correctly unlocked?

I am happy to try anything! ANYTHING I tells ya! :D

PS: Thank you for all the ideas and help so far! I hope we get there eventually. ;)
[General Topics] pcoc:
Hí, try to download this very small app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gt.recovery.reboot.

So you will see if when you boot into it says "no command" or TWRP.

If you boot into and says "no command" press power .

Regards

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Hí,

At some UMI models you HAVE TO boot your phone into recovery at the first power on that follows the TWRP flashing or the original stock recovery will be restored by the system. So that's always better and necesary to start with booting into recovery after the flashing process finished.

After successful Custom recovery TWRP flash, disconnected the usb cable from phone and do this: press Power and VolUP at the same time , when you will see UMI logo inmediatly only keep pressing VolUP until you see TWRP screen.

Regards
[General Topics] shadimar69:
Hi, I installed the APK, It requires root to access the reboot command so unfortunately does not work.

Regarding booting into recovery at first power on, this is exactly what I am doing. The device attempts to boot into TWRP, then reboots and boots up the OS, second boot restoring the stock recovery in the process. :(

Is there a way to bake the TWRP into the standard Firmware install so that TWRP 'becomes' the stock recovery on install?
[General Topics] pcoc:
Hí,

I never trayed that, so I dont know. ..I think its only to change the name of the custom TWRP recovery for recovery.img and delete the original from the firmware package , put the renamed recovery.img with the rest of the firmware files., and flash like download only.

But why you dont try again to flash the recovery file and dont let that the device after the process start alone... Onces you have flashed it inmediatly:

After successful Custom recovery TWRP flash, disconnected the usb cable from phone and press Power and VolUP at the same time , when you will see UMI logo inmediatly only keep pressing VolUP until you see TWRP screen.

Regards
[General Topics] shadimar69:
Hey pcoc,

I have tried the TWRP recovery in place of the stock recovery on firmware flash. Does not work.

Regarding how to get into recovery, I am using the correct key combo. I do know how to enter recovery, its just not sticking the TWRP over the stock recovery image on boot. I used to have TWRP installed on the device on Android 6(M) previously, so I 'have' had it there previously. It just looks like the Android 7(N) update has screwed my OEM lock so that the boot loader is terminally locked!

I think that is the issue i need to figure out. Perhaps UMI will release a different firmware pack with a fix.
[General Topics] pcoc:
I'm giving turns and thinking in something that I can help you, it only that is me occurs is that try with the last version of SP_Flash_Tool_v5.1648 ( I think you are using de v5.1640) You can download from http://community.umidigi.com/thread-2962-1-1.html

Regards
[General Topics] shadimar69:
All good mate, I have been using SP_Flash_Tool_v5.1648 for a few days now. I thought it may help. All the recent flashing for the last 2-3days has been attempted with this version. :)
[General Topics] pcoc:
Hí, You can try this to fix your situation, Flash last firmware with this mode: Format All+Download.

For security, made a copy of the 2 imeis.

Be very carefull with this method.

Regards
[General Topics] sharedfilelistd:
I don't think you can uncheck preloader or anything else with format all + download or firmware upgrade option. It only works with download only option to uncheck or flash only selected parts. It might work if you rewrite the scatter file but I'm not sure about that.

IMO the problem has nothing to do how he flashes or OEM unlock option or similar. The original TWRP recovery from jemmini does not work on some Plus devices like my one. I described in this thread how I modified the TWRP recovery to make it work. I sent [MENTION=533272]shadimar69[/MENTION] a link to the recovery but I don't know if he tried it yet.

Regards
[General Topics] pcoc:
You are right there is not option to uncheck the preloader in Format All+Download.

There is an option in format window to format whole flash or format whole flash except Bootloader. By default its marked the last one.

Regards
[General Topics] Persizi:
Would you sent the link to me too, please? Because I have exactly the same problem as shadimar69.
[General Topics] shadimar69:
Hey [MENTION=5970683]pcoc[/MENTION] did this but it did not change anything... :(

I did a full "Format All + Download" then used "SN_Writer_Tool_exe_v1.1648.00" to write the IMEI numbers back to the device.. all good back to not rooted normal.

Hi [MENTION=7992753]sharedfilelistd[/MENTION] I got your PM, FINALLY A TWRP THAT WORKS(Sorta :) )!!!!!!! OMG! I also 'ported' my own version of TWRP but obviously failed at it. I have asked if we can link this to a more public download area however atm its closed.

The only 'other' recovery I tried from this thread was this one ---> https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=70598290&postcount=98

SOOOOO sharedfilelistd's build/modified recovery flashes! I can finally boot into TWRP straight after flash, however as he states there is no tough screen functionality. I am have trouble flashing the latest SuperSU.zip using "adb sideload su.zip" (su.zip is the latest SR3-SuperSU-v2.79-SR3-20170114223742).

Attached is my terminal log. Can you please give me some insight in to what I am doing wrong?

Many thanks in advance! :D
[General Topics] shadimar69:
So I did the only thing I could do... I kept reading! lol I found one of your old posts (https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=70590187&postcount=89) which explained:

1: you have to copy the su.zip(this is the supersu attached below, just with the name shortened to make it easier to type) to the twrp folder on your internal storage first.

2: flash the modified TWRP.img again to boot back into TWRP(This is a one shot effect for me, as in, I have to flash the IMG every time I need to get into TWRP, otherwise the stock recovery is reinstalled on the next boot again)

3: open up powershell or cmd or terminal, (whilst booted into the TWRP recovery splash screen with USB plugged in)

4: run these commands(without quotations):

"adb shell"

"twrp install su.zip"

5: Once completed(log on above commands attached below) run this command to reboot: "twrp reboot"

If all goes well you will be in a happy place full of rainbows and unicorns.... oh and root#!

Woooooooooooooooooooooo!!!

Thank you! Thank You! Thank you! Thank you! Thank You! Thank you!!! (Yes I typed all these, I did not cheat and copy/paste!)

Very much appreciated to everyone! :D

MODIFIED TWRP can be found here: https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=70646527&postcount=124

Thanks again! :cool:
[General Topics] sharedfilelistd:
If jemmini's TWRP recovery for your UMI Plus is not working, you can try the modified TWRP recovery attached. Touch screen is not working, so you need a OTG mouse or use adb to install SuperSU!

If you want to make the recovery yourself. Here I described what I did https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=70533637&postcount=74
[General Topics] pcoc:
Congrats!! :good::good:

So happy you have got:laugh:;)
[General Topics] megthebest:
I'm obstinate person, today i want to check if latest Rom Andorid 7 of my Plus works with TWRP from Jemmini, made for Andorid 6.

Load scatter (flashtool 5.1644) change recovery with TWRP, flashing In FIRMWARE UPDATE mode, flashed correctly and at first boot i try to enter in twrp.

Immediately i see twrp, working touch, able to have root.. so ON MY Plus, TWRP works flawlessy.. without any Oem Unlock or other things to do...

Do you think i'm lucky???

btw .. i sell tomorrow my Plus witn stock Android 7 (no root, no modding) to my friend's wife.. i hope she'll enjoy the device!

i'm waiting for my Plus E .. and in the near future Umidigi Z
[General Topics] sharedfilelistd:
No not lucky, you just have a Plus were it works. The thing is everyone who posted about it not working has the same symptoms.

Shadimar69 wrote that he got his LCD screen replaced. Maybe they use two different once or now a other one then before? Which would explain while it's working for some and not for others. Maybe someone is bored enough and capable of decompiling both ROMS and look if the Nougat ROM has drivers included which the M ROM has not. Can't think at the moment how else to find out, if the suspicion is true or not.

Anyway enjoy your Plus E :)
[General Topics] Clinton594:
Hello sir, I tried loading the scatter file and it showed me this error message.

"Initializing scatter file failed, check file name you load is legal" whatever that means.

Please sir I seriously need your help, could you send messages a message on my mail.

Ucmodulus@gmail.com

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Please who can give me a working scatter file for UMI MAX.

I can't get my phone connected with MTK DROID TOOLS to extract my scatter file after all the series of unlimited adb drivers I tried installing.

Please I need serious help ...
[General Topics] megthebest:
hard to understand why..

try yourself with scatter on the stock rom:

http://community.umidigi.com/forum-133-1.html

extract zip in a folder and you will have original file.

Use always latest flashtool version and keep in mind that preloader drivers must be correctly installed before flashing rom.

mtk droid tools no longer compatible with 64bit mediatek cpu.. from the end of 2015 i guess..
[General Topics] yel@ch:
Is there a TWRP available for Umi Z (just received mine today :) )?