yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
you missed one word in your command: recovery

so the cmd would be like:

fastboot flash [B]recovery[/B] /run/media/android/USB-Data/twrp-3.4.0-5T.img

you can also just BOOT the recovery (means it will not be installed) by

fastboot [B]boot[/B] /run/media/android/USB-Data/twrp-3.4.0-5T.img

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] magi44ken:
That did the trick. I'm glad that I find your Linux CD. I just couldn't get my Windows 10 v2004 to detect the phone in fastmode. It works fine in Windows 10 v1903.

I have two suggestions to the make the simple-adb app much easier to use when selecting a file.

1. In the file browser, add a left panel with the a list of drives. Similar to the file manager that you included in the Linux.

2. In the file browser, remember the previous folder path so you don't have to navigate to the same path to a copy a list of files. Another solution is to able to bookmark the folder path.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] s4goa:
Manjaro fork

this looks like a Manjaro fork to me. This takes quite some effort already. As for it being a hardcore flasher specialty distro...

I don't think so. It is too generic for that. Much of the tedious stuff you have to do manually. Maybe useful for complete newbies to explain to them every single click they have to do. I have seen flasher ISOs which were set up such that one could actually save some time, while mAid is rather generic in my humble opinion. I also prefer KDE over what is in this distro, forgot the name already for a reason.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ernobe:
I needed to root my h87220g, and at first I was put off by the x86-64 part because my system is 32 bit. After trying desperately to find a 64 bit computer, I finally decided to try it anyway, and it worked! So just to add that as far as I can tell, it works fine on a 32 bit system.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] piotr1953:
Fwul or ubuntu same results

U 16.O4

usb 2-3: Qualcomm USB modem converter now attached to ttyUSB0

piotr@piotr-Ex:~$ fastboot devices

piotr@piotr-Ex:~$ fastboot devices -l

piotr@piotr-Ex:~$

piotr@piotr-Ex:~$ adb devices -l

List of devices attached

* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *

* daemon started successfully *

piotr@piotr-Ex:~$ adb devices -l

List of devices attached

piotr@piotr-Ex:~$

How change port to ttyUSB0?

FWUL give same results:(

piotr@piotr-Ex:~$ qdl

qdl [--debug] [--finalize-provisioning] [--include <PATH>] <prog.mbn> [<program> <patch> ...]

How write proper command?

Vale Piotr
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
Piotr, you wrote in several threads and all are related that your device is in QDL/9008 mode. you need to use QDL tools. There is no need to change an USB port or anything. QDL/EDL/9008 unbrick is not part of SALT nor of FWUL / mAid.

it seems you have a qdl command installed but again I can't give support on how to use that. Please ask your questions at the right place: in your case

at the support forum for that QDL tool.

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] piotr1953:
QDL
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] piotr1953:
I'm learning
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
New stable release arrived

While v4.0 is still in heavy development (and I still need your help here!) it will take more time to iron out some bugs and making the final release of it.

Since v3.1 has been released more then a year has passed and so I decided to create a maintenance build for the legacy version branch in the meantime.

Basically it will "just" fix the current issues with the v3.1 release but also comes with a bunch of smaller changes within. Check out the "Full changelog" link (>160 commits) for all the details.

Important note: as FWUL will be replaced by mAid in v4.0 I stopped creating persistent images and

so v3.2 comes as LIVE iso only (i.e. without persistent mode).

FWUL_v3.2_x86-64 (forgetful/ISO only)

Released: 2020-09-13

Reason: Maintenance release

Download: Go to the Download section in the OP

All closed issues for this release: see the Milestone tracking

Full

Changelog (this version VS. previous): git commits

Summary

Changelog:

Fresh Manjaro Arch Linux base from the day of release (means all OS packages are top current)

new look & feel by a new icon and desktop theme

backported from v4.0: new installer dialogs (goodbye ugly terminal outputs)

backported from v4.0: SALT's new requirements are pre-installed now

backported from v4.0: AMD graphic support for newer models

backported from v4.0: fully pre-pkg all installers. this one is incredible important to keep the installers working without doing a full system upgrade. Previously once times passes by and you wanted to use the installers the package (e.g. spflashtools, teamviewer) got downloaded by the normal way. As everything depends on each other that could result in hundreds of Megabytes if not a full system upgrade at the end. Useless and annoying for a live ISO. The new approach will fully pre-package all dependencies directly within the build process so they will always fit exactly to the release. That way even if you start v3.2 in 3 years it will just download the pre-packaged file which contains all you need.

Versions of the main FWUL components:

Kernel -> version: 4.19.144-1

ADB and fastboot: android-tools -> version: 30.0.3-1

simple-adb GUI -> version: update6

SALT -> version: 3.22-12

ROME -> version: 1.1-0

Firefox (bundled) -> version: 80.0.1-1

TeamViewer (installer pre-packaged) -> version: 15.9.5-1

SonyFlash tools (installer pre-packaged) -> version: 0.9.29.0-1

SPFlash tools (installer pre-packaged) -> version: 5.2028-1

Chromium (installer pre-packaged) -> version: 85.0.4183.102-1

bootimgtool-git -> version: 20150607.g9ccd962-1

heimdall-git -> version: 1.4.2.r7.ga2cfdaa-1

lightdm -> version: 1:1.30.0-4

xorg-server -> version: 1.20.8-4

virtualbox-guest-utils -> version: 6.1.14-1

hexchat -> version: 2.14.3-3

testdisk-wip -> version: 7.2-1

tmate -> version: 2.4.0-1

xfce -> version: 4.14.2-2
​

there are more fixes/changes: follow the above full changelog/milestone link!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] eltrkbrd:
VS986 11A (arb1) SALT Backup, B1 4G LTE and OEM Unlock?

Thanks for this awesome release of FWUL, I like the Manjaro distro and I'm also curious about mAid although it seems unstable/beta at the moment...

I have a few of these VS986 Verizon LGG4 smartphones I purchased some years back and I'm currently traveling through India from the US, where I'm hoping I can get this "World Phone" (as it was advertised) to work.

I have a few questions regarding my VS986 (Verizon LGG4 running stock Android 5.1 s/w v. VS98611A).

1. What file format is recommended for a full backup in SALT to an external USB Flash Drive? I have a 32GB UFD drive formated as FAT32 and FWUL SALT was backing up fine until it hung on "system" 1/2 way through; I'm guessing the 4GB file size limitation of FAT32 is the problem.

Can I format the USB Flash Drive from within FWUL as a linux partition? Or does it support NTFS?

2. Is it possible for the Verizon LGG4 VS986 to be officially unlocked? A search through the forums here points to not likely and it seems as though the UsU bootloader unlock is the only method currently.

I enabled the "oem unlock" option in developer menu via nova launcher actions widget but I don't think the option will stick for fastboot or whatever is needed to use the official lg developer bootloader unlock method.

Re: https://xdaforums.com/g4/general/unlock-unlock-lg-g4-device-usu-t3760451

Re: https://xdaforums.com/verizon-g4/how-to-enable-oem-unlock-vs986-t31705

3. Is it possible to flash a rom / firmware to enable me to use LTE Band - 1 (2100 Mhz) for 4G LTE?

I'm with the carrier BSNL in India and I'm hoping it's just Verizons software that's not allowing me to connect to B1 4G LTE.

RE: https://www.frequencycheck.com/carr...p/lg-g4-vs986-lte-a-g4-as986-lg-p1/bsnl-india

Thanks in advance!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
Re 1:

Correct fat32 won't work on the big partitions.

Format it as ntfs or within FWUL with e.g. Gparted (click the "add software" link on the desktop and use the search).

Re 2:

There is no official unlock fpr that model. Depending on your ARB (see my signature) you might be able to unlock by UsU (see my signature)

Re 3:

No idea but when UsU'd everything you want can be changed if you know how..
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Grigori88:
What am I doing wrong?

[android@fwul ~]$ fastboot boot /home/android/twrp.img

creating boot image...

creating boot image - 15423488 bytes

Sending 'boot.img' (15062 KB) OKAY [ 0.398s]

Booting FAILED (remote: 'image verification failed')

fastboot: error: Command failed

[android@fwul ~]$
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
Do you have unlocked your device ??
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Grigori88:
Yes.

Command "fastboot reboot bootloader" is working.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
That command is absolute no proof of an unlocked device. All devices can use that command. You have to follow the guide of your model to unlock the bootloader.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Grigori88:
[fastboot flashing unlock]

FAILED (remote: 'Device already unlocked')

fastboot: error: Command failed
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
well you don't tell your device and model but the following should always work then:

fastboot flash recovery twrp.img

You HAVE TO boot DIRECTLY to recovery by your device's key combo (i.e. not booting the ROM) otherwise TWRP will be overwritten on boot (usually). If your stock ROM boots instead your have to repeat the flash step again
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Grigori88:
Pixel C
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Pheckphul:
Persistent version?

Are you planning on releasing a persistent version of v3.2?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
no.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Pheckphul:
Sorry. I missed that.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Yacdogg:
I tried v2020-10-28_12-40 forgetful. I was going to use it to root my LG V30 (H932), I have been trying, but couldn't get past versions (3.1, 3.2 both persistent and forgetful), I tried flashing to usb with both etcher and rufus (using different options). All the times I got either way working, It was very slow and unresponsive, when I finally got into LG folder and into runningnak3d terminal, It wouldn't let me type anything, and froze up over time, if I just waited to see if it would let me. (tried within VirtualBox also, without any luck of getting it to communicate with phone's SD)

When I tried v2020-10-28_12-40, it runs smooth, but when I go into runningnak3d inside LG folder, terminal opens, and lets me type, but git command is broken, and updates and downloading anything fails to commit.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
totally sounds like a very slow USB stick or (more likely) a defective one..

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Yacdogg:
I tried several, even bought a new one. tried 2.0 and 3.0, scandisk ultra, scandisk extreme, patriot supersonic... Like i said, the newest nightly works fine, 3.2 and 3.1 ran slow and became unresponsive.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
Hm weird. How many RAM do you have?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Yacdogg:
I'm thinking 8GB, but may be just 4GB, but like I said, the newest nightly runs smooth, just 3.1 and 3.2 are extremely slow.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
I know what you said and I am asking that for a reason (FWUL and mAid behaves different when it comes to RAM).

first thing is find out how many RAM you have. If it is 4 GB it should be not the issue here. If possible ensure that you are using a USB 3 port or if you are actually doing that already try an USB 2 port.

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Yacdogg:
Oh, okay, sorry. HP laptop with AMD A6-9225 Radeon R4 5 Compute Cores 2C + 3G 2.60 GHz 4.00 GB RAM
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] aedahh:
Hello, I can't find a thread to see if there is a way to install FWUL v3.x onto hard drive as my native OS (or dual boot to FWUL), can someone please point me to the right direction? thanks

I've created the 16GB persistent thumbdrive but booting to Persistent mode failed only booting to Forgetful mode works and I was able to do what need, but want to keep all git pull content.

Using vm (VirtualBox or Vmware) is risking and painful as most of the time, connect phone or usb device is connected to host first and not vm or not visible from vm.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
Could you pls try the latest mAid build 2020-11-25?

FWUL 3.x does not support native/parallel install.

FWUL 4.x was renamed to mAid 4.x and is still in development while usually stable enough and mAid does support installing.

Just keep in mind that this is still beta and i would recommend using the telegram group for better support (see OP). There is a very good mAid guide i can share for parallel install etc then.

mAid is available as nighty only. See OP.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] aedahh:
Please share install guide (not urgent, I think I can manage without as I have installed few Arch distro in the past). Also which mAid iso to use for install? Looking at mAid nightly download link, I only see forgetful iso. Thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
Just pick the latest mAid iso and after you login start the installer . I dont wanna share beta guides here that's why I'm asking to go to my Telegram group (see OP)

Another reason for TG is that its easier for support if you encounter any issues.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Yacdogg:
Will do, let you know tomorrow how it goes. Also, the runningnak3d within LG folder, on build 10-28, it states that it itsnt repository directory. Not sure if fix for that was addresses in 11-25.

Update: steadfasterX, going to have to be couple weeks until I let you know, I accidentally flashed full 933 and hard bricked it, most likely get another, since price is good.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] renifer1111:
distro - a great idea.add the calamares installer.millions want to know the fwul..add to distrowatch.you will get help from other developers.last night release android / linux login not working..Regards good job
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Bcoates84:
mail it to steadfester
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
Had made 20 requests to.gwt listed at distro watch . They keep ignoring me. Even not on the waiting list nothing .

mAid 4 has an installer included but its still in beta. The latest nightly has issues on login correct.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
There's no need to mail me. For this i have a TG group and / or this thread ;)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mike666:
Hi steadfasterX,

I was trying to use FWUL/lafsploit to root my LG V20 (h918): I used in two days two laatest versions. few USB sticks. several different usb ports.

It failed every time.. What was i doing wrong? Thanks!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
Hi. Unfortunately i can't support all tools included in FWUL / mAid as I'm not the creator of them. Pls ask in the related thread ..

Cheers
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Mambobuzzz:
Hi,

thanks for your work. I'm trying to flash a Pixel C with it. It can't boot. Using a regular USB Drive. Some tilmes I can go to the OS, login but there it might freeze. Sometimes it doesn't event come to the OS. Repoting Kernel Panic Error "Machine Check Exception", "RIP !INEXACT!" and so on...

It's this a know issue? What can I do there?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Mambobuzzz:
Got it to work. Overclock from CPU was the problem. Turning it off solved it. Wired!!!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] pufpufpuf:
Hello @steadfasterX, thanks for making this. It's really nice to have a bootable Linux with drivers pre-configured, especially when my phone's fastboot drivers apparently don't work on the latest version of Windows at all.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] zfk110:
I can't past this screen, I have been trying for two days. Using FWUL_v3.1_x86_64_forgetful.iso on my USB 2.0 port I flashed this using balenaEtcher-Setup-1.5.120.exe I got only Wi-Fi connections right now
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] zfk110:
duplicate
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
V3.1 is outdated use v3.2 at least or you will get other issues later. If you have the same issue on 3.2 try the vga fallback modes available on the boot screen
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] achakian0000:
Can you add the Hebrew language?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] achakian0000:
I am a new user

How do i delete posts
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] zfk110:
Still no go, I got the new USB stick, I formatted my hard drive and install the brand-new windows and I downloaded fresh balenaEtcher-Setup-1.5.120.exe and FWUL_v3.2_x86_64_forgetful.iso, two times I was able to boot into FWUL's desktop for two three sec before it froze on me, Im trying to follow this guide here

https://xdaforums.com/t/root-h932-lafploit-1-5-up-to-v20a.3842550/

and it does require this to do

git pull

git checkout h932-dd-write

./lglaf.py

I'm also getting this message before it boot into
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
again: try the VGA fallback modes on the boot screen
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] zfk110:
On my second PC I'm getting this, it normally stuck there I have been trying since 4 days I tried all the img's with all the options given, I don't know why it's not working, it used to work without any issues for me on the same setup.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
Do you REALLY know what I am talking about? when you boot up - actually before it tries to boot - select a VGA fallback mode and let it boot from there. and no this what I mean is not shown on your screenshots. the first one is your pc boot menu. I am talking about the FWUL boot menu.

another option is flashing the nightly build of mAid (next gen FWUL version). dl link is also in the OP
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] zfk110:
What I was showing that somehow I'm end up getting two partitions on my SD card, what's the recommended SD card size required? I did try different modes from this screen most of them get stuck on Display Manager and it won't boot past from it.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
Yea that boot menu. Ok when that does not work the only thing left is trying the maid nightly (see OP)

Sdcard? I guess you meant usb stick. Sdcard isn't supported. Etcher takes care of the partitions so maybe really try mAid nightly
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] zfk110:
I used my cousin laptop, and now I'm able to boot into it without any issues, I don't know what's going on with my two PCs, since I can log in now I have another problem after connecting to Wi-Fi when I tried to run this commands I'm getting this error message. How to fix it? I used to use 2.7 and never had this issue with it.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
Likely that is python2 so you could try

python2 lglaf.py
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] zfk110:
I have installed 2.7 and now its working fine on my cousin laptop, I didnt try your command on the 3.2 I will do it later to see if that works or not. Thanks for great product.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rxf2g:
Hello. I have trouble. I start FWUL 64 bit then I plug my smartphone (locked by gesture.key) I click on the icon of my smartphone on the desktop as icon and I get MTP error how to fix it? Moreover when the cellular plugged to usb and I run command adb sevices it is not see it so I mean the output of the command is empty, help me please The text of error is Unable to open MTP device 001,049
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
MTP error: swipe down in your phone and select "file transfer" or similiar then it should work

should also fix the other issue.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rxf2g:
It's unreally it has android screen block because I forgot gesture.key thats why I use FWUL to remove this file gesture.key and unlock my phone
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
Well. The problem is you can't use adb like that as you need to change the usb mode which you can't as you cannot login. The best option is to use TWRP but it requires that you had unlocked your device in the past. Ask in the forum for your device maybe you have other options.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] nancymary101:
Good one.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Android.Addict:
Is this Distro Stab;e enough to use as a daily driver or better to Dual Boot this along side a Daily Driver???
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
FWUL 3.1 is the last one containing "persistent" mode where it stores your current settings, installed programs etc. This approach causes more issues then it solves so this mode has been deprecated with FWUL v3.2.

v4.0 is re-branded to mAid instead of FWUL and contains an installer which will allow to install as dual boot and also on an USB drive. the latter is identical then the deprecated persistent mode of v3.1 just without the disadvantages it had.

unfortunately v4.0 is not released yet and the installer in the nightly build has issues to be solved.

TLDR;

if you need persistentence FWUL v3.1 is the only option atm but it is a incredible outdated and issues can occur when you try to install something.

better way is to wait for v4.0 and use the mAid nightly up to then (which means re-install stuff on every boot).