yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
Installation guide with Rufus

Rufus (click here for download link)

Rufus is a multi-purpose USB iso writer. Simply select the the USB drive, the FWUL ISO, select

DD mode (VERY IMPORTANT!)

and click start.

Since Rufus does not care if the drive is properly formatted or not and provides a GUI it may be the easiest and most robust tool to use.

Here the above simple steps to take as screenshots (big thx to [MENTION=5032335]kulvertti[/MENTION] for updating the screenshots):

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Hint:

Windows can

not

access the written USB stick afterwards. It may show its unreadable or just a very small portion of the stick seems to be available.

Thats nothing to worry about - Windows just can't read that special format.

Step 6

Now ensure you setup your PC to boot from this USB stick (on boot you should see something like: "press Fxx to enter boot menu" - or - "press Fxx to enter BIOS / SETUP")

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] SketchyStunts:
I've always used iso without a issue on past builds. Why dd?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
because it is bullet-proof and ISO not. especially when it comes to persistent mode coming with v2

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] crandy2:
flashed this and installed it. booted ok.

tried to install the Sony flash tool and it ran out of space doing a tar. I did a df and took a screen shot. This was on a 8 gig flash drive. I know the partition was 3.9 gig, so I could handle an increase in partition size.

link to screenshot

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1Gip8HlfIj3R1ZUWUJOc1VGUlE/view?usp=drivesdk

edit: adding link to screenshot of terminal while it failed. I ran this a second time after a reboot, thought that would clean up the tmp files.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1Gip8HlfIj3VVVfcTV3MG1uY28/view?usp=drivesdk
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Kurajmo:
Now we talking.

If i have some free time in Germany I test dd mode with rufus.

I always use iso mode. In puppy and this distro.

Puppy work without problem.

Anyway have a nice day. Greetings
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
hm yea that's because of your low RAM... I have to change the /tmp partition to persistent storage for low RAM devices.

I have opened an issue here: https://github.com/Carbon-Fusion/build_fwul/issues/28 (you can do that on your own next time if possible)

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] re_di:
Instaliing apps

Hi, I have problem with installing anything in this system because of permissions. During instalation I have a message "Permission denied".

Normaly I am using windows, so I have no idea what sould I do.

I have mounted harddrive, (I provided nedded password- "linux") and I see that each file and folder is locked. In properities> permissions I see "read and write" for each group...

What am I doing wrong?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
I have really no idea what u r trying to do. Please make screenshots within FWUL like described here:

View attachment 4135224 (click to open screenshot)

and paste the URL to your screenshots here

thx

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] re_di:
I have tried to install TWRP on my locked Lg G4 (like in https://xdaforums.com/g4/development/locked-twrpinfish-locked-g4-devices-t3573048), that is why I've done it :)

But... it appeared that I can follow those steps using external hard drive :)

So thank you for your attention!

Have a nice day.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Teja Reddy:
should i always need to install sp flash tool, every time i boot the os.

Will changes can be saved.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
Please read the FAQ:

https://xdaforums.com/android/softw...-fastboot-driver-issues-t3526755/post70272692

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] happy2472:
i cant find that file?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
It's there ;) the second from top in the i686 folder :)

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] happy2472:
when i click the androidfilehost it only shows 3 folders ...BETA >> LATEST >> and OUTDATED and when i click the downloads folder i dont see an i686 folder .. am i that dumb right now?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
Lol.. No this is available in the private nightlies download page only! ;)

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] happy2472:
Hmmmm
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] happy2472:
Weird 2nd bootup and screen is wacked
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
How did you flashed FWUL? Rufus in dd mode as recommended?

Also please verify the md5sum of the download just to be sure..

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] happy2472:
yes and ok ill double check
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
Good an try the other fail safe modes

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] happy2472:
ok my apologies ... I don't see DD mode in Rufus 2.15 or am I still dumb

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tried them all and same screen error
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
Please see the guide

https://xdaforums.com/android/softw...-fastboot-driver-issues-t3526755/post72343080

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] happy2472:
AHHHHH doing it right ( correct ) now

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same screen error
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] happy2472:
Used mode #3 i think
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] happy2472:
Mode #2
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] happy2472:
Trying forgetful mode 32 bit version maybe this just wont run on my old a$$ T60 THINKPAD

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@steadfasterX can i just somehow add your tools to my ubuntu im running?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
There is just a driver missing.

Boot and when you see the black terminal screen type:

lspci | grep -i vga

Write down what you see and paste it here.

Sure when you have Ubuntu you could do all the stuff without FWUL. Keep in mind that there are dozens of settings to do but you can do so ofc.

Just check the sources at github and pick those what you need in the customize script and adapt them.

Or tell me the output and I include the driver in the next nightly..

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] happy2472:
Here ya go
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
ok. finally... New nightly builds are up!

sorry but there were keyring probs on the Arch backend servers drivin me nuts and preventing me from creating new builds..

however the new build 2017-05-23 has several generic video drivers included (e.g. your ATI vga).

Let me know how it goes

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] happy2472:
I will rock this as soon as i can
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] KokkoM:
FWUL_2017-05-17_09-44_x86_64

Persistent mode working flafleshy my Lenovo Ideapad 110S :)

Now i can keep Ubuntu for daily usage only without hasling :)

Sorry my bad english...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] happy2472:
[MENTION=5545101]steadfasterX[/MENTION] works amazing on my T60 Thinkpad you rock man you ROCK
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] gothsk8er:
[/COLOR]

Got the same problem as happy2472 , i put the command that u said and it gave me " VGA compatible controller: Intel Corporation Mobile GM965/GL960 Integrated Graphics Controller (primary) (rev 0c)

Can you please make it work for me too ?

Thanks alot!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
Which version do you have tried? The latest nightly?

If not do so first.

In general your graphic card driver are included in the latest build but your device uses a chipset known to have issues. One reason is that the vendor (which is not intel) does not provide their sources like intel do.

Nevertheless it should at least work basically...

If you already tried: try every fail safe mode and report back!

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] gothsk8er:
Thanks for the quick reply. I tried the latest version, i will now try fail safe modes and will report after! TY!

I get a kernel error too " [Failed] Failed to start Load Kernel Modules. See 'systemctl status system-modules-load.service' for details.

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Tried with all 3 safe modes. still no luck...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Sindee75:
[MENTION=5545101]steadfasterX[/MENTION] and any other help please. I have been messing with my tf300t for months via windows 10 and adb and fastback trying to get my device back stuck in a bootloader from the 4 penguins to the team win project page. I finally tried the below yesterday, and this is what I get. I'm stuck in lunix too...."I surprised myself. I figured out how to do the FWUL and booted from a Usb! In lunix, problems are similar.. when I issue fastboot erase system, it just sits and does nothing instead of saying "waiting on any device".. adb devices does show recovery. In file manager you can see my Transformer tablet, but you can't access it as it won't mount then at some point I get an error "unable to open MTP device usb:001,17"."

***does this help Anyone to help me figure out my problem?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
Too bad.. I'm on vacation right now but Im not sure if we can fix when back. The driver should be enough but it isn't so this requires troubleshooting on your machine.

If you want to help you should do the following when you see the black terminal screen :

Execute the command:

grep EE /var/log/X*

Take a photo of the output and attach it in your reply.

Fastboot is not adb. So I'm a little bit confused about your above explanation. You cannot see your device with adb devices when you're in fastboot mode!

Normally fastboot can be booted while in Android or TWRP with

adb reboot bootloader

You can then see your device when opening a terminal in FWUL and then exec the command

sudo fastboot devices

If you see your device continue with your wanted fastboot commands but use always

"sudo fastboot.... "

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Sindee75:
[MENTION=5545101]steadfasterX[/MENTION] or whomever can help me.. I am new to using fastboot commands and adb commands and especially Linux. So forgive me if I didn't expain my problem well enough. In fwul, I choose that easy adb icon that allows you to issue commands such as adb, fastboot or your own commands. Under adb tab, I selected adb devices and click activate. It gives me what looks like a serial number and also says recovery. When I go to the fastboot tab and select fastboot devices, activate. Nothing happens. It just sits and you cannot issue any commands or select any tabs, it is "low lighted" or "grayed out" and tablet stays stuck on splash page team win recovery project 3.0.1-2... it can sit for hours.

I have to close the easy adb and reopen to issue new commands.

On the Linux desktop, I can see my tf300t. I right click and choose mount, and nothing happens. I finally get this error " unable to open MTP device usb:001,17"

I am stuck with a tablet that reboots from the 4 penguins to the twrp splash page continuously until about 20 boots it settles at the twrp splash page and then you can see the recovery mode when doing adb devices. Can't get any further. This tablet last had katkiss 6.0.1 on it and TWRP. I have all of those files on the SD external card in the tablet and a backup recovery. I wish I could get access to the tablets sd card ?

Does there seems to be some sort of MTP issue? I only have usb 3.0 ports. Could this be an issue?

Also, when using that easy adb icon, am I to use the sudo in front of fastboot? Or select use your own commands tab and enter sudo fastboot devices there?

Hope this explains things a lot better... thanks for any help! Cindy
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
You can execute fastboot commands when the device is in fastboot mode ONLY.

YOU'RE NOT IN FASTBOOT MODE when you see TWRP.

As said you have to issue the

adb reboot bootloader

command when in TWRP. This command should boot your device in FASTBOOT mode normally.. You will see another screen then! Depending on your device it will show fastboot mode on the screen.

But to get your data TWRP is better.

when adb works for you then you could open a shell and then backup your data to your pc or to an external ad card.

I dunno your device so I can't help you with the exact commands through. Sorry.

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Sindee75:
Adb reboot bootloader gives me "error:closed" and nothing happens on my asus Transformer tf300t, just sits at the twrp splash page....
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
Ok you should ask this in your device specific forum then..

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] gothsk8er:
[MENTION=5545101]steadfasterX[/MENTION] This is what i get
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] pilotv:
Are the Mediatek USB drivers installed in the live iso? I tried to use the Sp flash tool and can't get to connect my phone. Thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] happy2472:
Hi all ... I am REALLY enjoying this build ... I have it on a 32 GIG USB .... im trying to install sony flash tool and I have a warning I only have 300 mb left in space ... how can I use more space or raise the limit of this build?? am I making sense ... and WHEN can you make it so we can use this as a daily and be able to install it instead of always needing to use the USB
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] SketchyStunts:
You do realize that you can install arch or any other distro & install all these packages & drivers if you're looking for a permanent solution...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] happy2472:
[MENTION=5545101]steadfasterX[/MENTION] has done an amazing job with this build id like to see if and or when it can be used as a daily ... they went through all that work ...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dustojnikhummer:
Unfortunately, it looks like even live only ISO is limited in storage.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
Thanks! Will look into this when back on June..

It should work but I have no device to test with. Nevertheless there were made some changes in the upcoming v2 regarding mediatek so if you like send me a PM with subject "FWUL v2 beta" and I send you the download link. Unfortunately the builds you will find there requires a 4 GB (or more) USB stick because the current nightlies are all persistent builds.

1. The current nightlies are using only 4GB of your USB stick. You could have 1 TB USB but it will still use 4 GB only.

This space is not enough for daily usage but for testing the nightlies. Keep in mind that the release will have multiple choices for the USB size.

2. There is an unwritten rule here at XDA and btw there is also a statement in my roadmap:

Never ask for ETA.

The reason is that we all do this in our free time and asking for an ETA produces an unnecessary pressure to the dev. And no one needs and wants this.

So the answer to every question in this direction will be always:

When it is ready! ;)

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] happy2472:
My applogies [MENTION=5545101]steadfasterX[/MENTION] not adding pressure, just wanted to put your hard work to daily use.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Dan Ratia:
Hi, I would like to know where I must place the files to flash (ej. recovery, firmware...) by fastboot way or what command i need to use to specify a folder.

I´m trying to make a videotuto about FWUL in Spanish to my Youtube Channel and I would need this data.

Thanks and Regards.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
You see the >Home< icon on the desktop?

Putting the files there should work for you.

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Dan Ratia:
Thanks for your reply, i will try it.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
ok while still on vacation I had some free minutes to look into your issue.

Please do the following: Boot again and when you see the black terminal screen excute:

systemctl status systemd-modules-load.service

you will see something like this but with errors instead of success:

systemd-modules-load.service - Load Kernel Modules
Loaded: loaded (/usr/lib/systemd/system/systemd-modules-load.service; static; vendor preset: disabled)
Active: active (exited) since Fr 2015-06-05 14:18:56 CEST; 3h 21min ago
Docs: man:systemd-modules-load.service(8)
man:modules-load.d(5)
Process: 160 ExecStart=/usr/lib/systemd/systemd-modules-load (code=exited, status=0/SUCCESS)
[B] Main PID: 160[/B] (code=exited, status=0/SUCCESS)
CGroup: /system.slice/systemd-modules-load.service

write down the Main PID number on your device then make a photo and attach.

Then go on with the next command:

journalctl _PID=XXX

replace the XXX with the Main PID from the previous command output. In my case it would mean: journalctl _PID=160 but yours will be different

Make a photo from this output again and attach that as well.

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] gothsk8er:
There u go! :). Thanks alot!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
Thx but damn this was not the reason.. Could you write me your exact pc model again please?

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] gothsk8er:
HP Compaq 6910p
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] gothsk8er:
Its a Laptop , Hp Compaq 6910p :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Dan Ratia:
ThanX for help, I posted a video tutorial in Spanish about basic use of your Tool/OS (FWUL) in this threat:

https://xdaforums.com/android/general/videotutorial-linux-android-solution-to-t3616383

Maybe it can help beginner spanish users of this method.

Regards.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Kurajmo:
Nice today i tried newest nightly

FWUL 2017-02-23_14-07_x86_64

I use rufus newest version with my USB stick 16gb adata USB 3.0

And heres results.

Distro work without any issue.

I succesfull launch persistent Mode.

Install chromium without problem.

I dont have time to look carefully all this distro package etc.

Thats why i Just installed chromium only and shutdown distro.

But its look like everything work.

Ethernet connection, sound even monitor and graphic drivers. Without problem.

Distro start 1 minutes and 30 second.

Distro shutdown almost 5 minutes. But this last thing is fully acceptable for me. Distro need to save all changes what we do.

Last two question about this distro.

Where i can change language from US to Polish.

And why Windows 10 show my USB stick have only around 200/300 MB storage when i use rufus dd mode to create bootable stick?

This happen when i connect my USB stick when Windows is launched.

Why?

Can i ask whats happen with rest of my USB 16gb stick storage?

Anyone?

Its Little strange.

Now i just test this distro some more, when o have free time.

You know may be really handy for me Linux noob still.

And Just wait patiently for 8/16gb persistent distro version.

I just want use all my pendrive for handy system like this.

OP good work.

Keep it up.

And sorry for before problems, as i sayed, im just perfectionist. Thats all.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
Ok try the newest build please.

If it still doesn't work exec

more /var/log/X*

(press space or enter to scroll)

And take photo(s) again

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
Language can be changed in login screen

The USB stick needs to be formatted before you see its full size again

And you're using a VERY old nightly. They are sorted and the newest is at the top always. plus today I created a new one.

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Kurajmo:
Aaa maybe i dont see this on login screen. My fault. I working hard tonight im Little tired etc.

Two android devices flashing one after one.

Eee? Its old nightly? I thought its newest when i downloaded this nightly. But if works. I dont need to change. For now . I Just wait patiently for nightly with 8 or more persistent storage avaible. Now its fine.

Anyway thanks for quick answer i really apperciate that.

I test this distro today/tommorow.

If i found any bug on my pc configuration (AMD FX 6 core CPU, ATI Radeon 4600 HD, 4gb ram)

I Just report here.

Have a nice day.

Greetings
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Dan Ratia:
Good Work.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] gothsk8er:
Can someone post link to the latest build? Ty!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
Just go to the url I send you by pm a while ago. Nightlies will not be shared in public atm.

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] gothsk8er:
Sorry but I have no pm from you. Just checked! :) Send again please.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
Ok.. Misunderstanding. I thought you test with the current beta nightlies already.. Check your inbox...

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Kurajmo:
Op you are right about this build what i use is old.

Today i tried test this build. And results is.

I launched kodi.

Installed every Android flashing tool.

Chromium can't load correctly any site.

When free space available in distro is around 400mb.

I tried open Firefox. Then error appear. And system give me error. Back to console mode.

Everything works fine. When i don't try install Android flashing tools.

When i install. Firefox don't work, system crash.

Now I give up.

I back to test this distro again. A month or two in future. I just wait patiently for 8gb persistent mode version.

System is fast, I can use Firefox normal without installing Android flashing tools.

But now i just give up.

Anyway. Thanks for good work. And keep it up. Greetings
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
kodi?

yes crashing when installing everything can occur and this is known. when u install every tool in persistent mode it will be just enough to install - not to

use

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the nightlies are for testing purposes only and disk space isn't enough to use it for real life.

thx for testing and reporting!

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Kurajmo:
Yup I install kodi cause any normal music player can't open mp3 files.

When i try clementine music player give me gstreamer error.

Don't know why.

Aaa it's knowning issue.

Today I try unistall some not needed flashing tools.

Like Sony etc.

Maybe I fix Firefox.

Anyway thanks for answer.

Have a nice day.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
new builds are up

- now with

16 GB

persistent mode (will be the only available one for persistent builds from now on) and I've also build a forgetful ISO (without persistence)

Changelog as usual (https://github.com/Carbon-Fusion/build_fwul/commits/develop)

Unfortunately I cannot build i686/32bit versions atm due to a bug in Arch ( https://bugs.archlinux.org/task/54240 ).

once that is fixed I will continue with i686 builds as well.

UPDATE (2017-06-18)

i686/32bit is fixed and new builds are up for them as well

If anyone wants to test:

The new builds are on my

private

nightlies server.

If you have no access yet and want to test the latest BETA / nightly drop me a PM with subject "FWUL BETA"

As usual: nightlies are most times not well tested or

completely

untested and can contain bugs!

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