yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] benCat:
Hello,

I try to launch FWUL with a USB key in Live mode, but I'm stuck at the beginning.

Please take a look at these screenshots :

(Link : ibb.co/KFrMsyg)

(Link : ibb.co/84mbxNq)

(Link : ibb.co/0jSHfsv)

I've tried in my personnal laptop with Ubuntu 18.4 inside, and my professionnal laptop with Windows 10, same result...

Do you know what it can be ?

Thank you !
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
try the latest nightly.

if it does not work: open the failsafe menu (UEFI: black pinguin and tab key, legacy BIOS mode: arrow key down and tab on the failsafe entry)

when you have AMD/ATI graphics choose that one or when NVIDIA that one.

when that does not work try all the other failsafe options and let me know which worked.

also in your working Ubuntu type and share the output of this command from a terminal:

lspci

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] GiaiPhapAndroid:
hello,

I get a problem, now I cant install Teamviewer from setup via Desktop icon, how can I install Teamviewer on FWUL 2.7
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
yes thats known and fixed in the upcoming v4.0.

try this nightly: mAid_v2019-10-09_01-46_x86_64_forgetful.iso (do not use the one from 2019-10-15 as it has some issues)

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] GiaiPhapAndroid:
Thanks, I will try
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] hiroprotagonist:
Soft lockup error on boot

I've been using FWUL for ages now and it's super useful. However I've run in to an issue when booting both persistent and forgetful modes.

Error is

watchdog: BUG: soft lockup - CPU#0 stuck for 23s! [Systemd-udevd:272]
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
Try the latest nightly and if it still persists share a photo of the entire screen
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] hiroprotagonist:
Same issue. Note that booting up by default just sticks me in a bootloop as soon as it launches past the selection screen. Choosing failsafe mode for nvidia does same. The other 3 end in soft lockup.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
could you tell your exact PC model (alternatively: exact CPU model, RAM amount etc) and graphic card?

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] 81jellis:
cant get wifi to stay on it tries to connect then cuts off
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
Try the latest nightly
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ClaudioG123:
So, forgetfull or persistent version of 3.1 doesn't work on my laptop, so i flashed forgetfull 3.0, 2.7,2.6 and they work, but when i get to the menu i put the password linux, " user - Android ( already defined ) and i go for linux as password, so far so good but the problem is he stays like this, should i wait or is it a problem ?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ClaudioG123:
and it's interesting that in virtual box the 3.1 works

---------- Post added at 12:20 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:50 AM ----------

2.6 forgetful or persistent works, but i managed to boot it and i try to simple adb flash twrp on my xiaomi and he keeps stating has the windows. waiting for device
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mostafa asal:
I guess the right command will be fastboot not adb
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] hobbit19:
[MENTION=5545101]steadfasterX[/MENTION]

i not not see partion my g5

only boot and gpt

https://pastebin.com/7d7ed2i8

pls help me
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ClaudioG123:
Solved it with usb hub
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mrrocketdog:
@ anyone , total computer noob-old-guy here ; with this tool ( thank you [MENTION=5545101]steadfasterX[/MENTION] ) would it be possible to back up DRM keys from a xperia device before unlocking bootloader?

O.T.

any reccommendations for a 1st timer linux pc buyer? remember , total old newb pc guy here. that is just kinda "basic" and not too pricey? apologies cause i dont even know what would be pricey and what wouldnt.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] TioCareca:
Well depending of distribution, but linux can run in a basic 10 years old computer, so any old pc you got laying around in house should do, if you buying any cheap one will do to...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] masemoel:
I flashed FWUL 3.1, 3.0 and 2.7 with latest Rufus in different pendrives, but I'm always facing this issue.

What can I do?

This only happens me with permissive mode.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
according to the op the recommended way to flash is by using ETCHER please try it and ensure that the md5sum is correct after downloading ! I've seen that in the past when you download something and have for example Malware Protection Client installed it get corrupted . . So compare the md5sum before flashing with etcher
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] masemoel:
Thanks a lot! I don't believe md5sum is wrong as I don't have any antivirus or antimalware, but I'll check it though.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] whynotletmeusemyemailaddr:
Where can I find them? The leech binbash URL doesn't load, and pinging it with all variations (with and without port, with and without leech subdomain) all time out.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
Sorry. Link updated ( domain moved from .it to .rocks)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] fawazahmed0:
ADB, Fastboot and USB drivers Installer Tool for Windows

I do know that the OP had made an awesome Linux OS, which is like the swiss knife and includes many things.:good:

I would always suggest using that, because you don't have to setup things, it already includes many things in it

But if you only want adb,fastboot and usb drivers , I just made a tool to install the latest ADB, Fastboot and USB drivers for windows, its very easy to use, just double click the file to start the installation process

you can see it here:

https://xdaforums.com/android/general/tool-adb-fastboot-installer-tool-windows-t3999445

Screenshot:

[IMG="Screenshot"]https://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4878067&stc=1&d=1573923319[/IMG]

The reason why made this is because, many windows users are noobs and they always tend to make mistakes while setting up the drivers, adb etc.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
While I appreciate your work this thread is the wrong place to promote it.

I would recommend to create an own thread and I could link that one in my OP - if you like .
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] fawazahmed0:
That would be great [MENTION=5545101]steadfasterX[/MENTION] , here is the link to my thread:

https://xdaforums.com/android/general/tool-adb-fastboot-installer-tool-windows-t3999445

And yeah do you want me to delete my previous post or something?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] tecbopay:
pass

does anyone know the sudo password, I can't execute the commands?

Cheers
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
FAQ 6 . It's the same as the login password.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Gryzer:
Hello,

https://github.com/openpst/openpst

The Linux version of Qfil is OpenPST.

Include this program, it would be nice.

Is there anything to do for the LG G5 EDL mode phone?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
thx for your suggestion, it is on the roadmap already though (https://code.binbash.rocks:8443/FWUL/build_fwul/issues/11)

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Gryzer:
Good luck.

If you want to evaluate the application in the extra link.

https://github.com/alephsecurity/firehorse
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mynameis123:
Nightly Builds link doesn't work

Nightly Builds link doesn't work: http://leech.binbash.it:8008/FWUL :(
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
Yes I moved the tld a while ago from .it to .rocks . OP has been updated and thx for reporting
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mynameis123:
Thanks for the reply... And my observations

Yes I read that in an earlier post after I posted above. Thanks. Managed to download v4.0 and I am impressed as a first time user of the distro. Too bad I couldn't get Heimdall and jOdin to work with my Samsung Tab S2 9.7 SM-T813 in terms of flashing a recovery image. I have shut down the live USB , otherwise would have given you the Heimdall error. jOdin just keeps saying the PIT file is corrupt when I point to it a PIT it pulled earlier, so I can't get past that to actually flashing TWRP. Also the F.Reset Timer box is greyed out, I cannot enable it in jOdin. Just my observations.... Thanks for sharing your work :good:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
Glad you liked 4.0.beta . Keep in mind that I'm not a JOdin dev or a heimdall etc one . I just include those tools properly but for further support on these you have to contact their devs or the community around (especially for JOdin as it is not actively developed anymore).
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kammy6000:
salt can not mount img ?

hi, i have k350n was in bootloop now dead , i backed up fully with salt , so i have the userdata.img but salt refuses to open it

"image could not be mounted to mnt/salt_mnt is this even an mountable image? "

i have tried to open this file with all kinds of tools but cant open it , please can someone help me out

thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
Share the log after trying to.mount.

Was your device encrypted when doing the backup ?

If so read FAQ 17 in the SALT thread.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
OK I guess it is just the space. Older SALT versions had issues whenever a space was in the path like in yours because your USB stick/disk is named "USB<space>DISK".

you have several options:

1) rename your usb device to e.g. "USBDISK" (so remove the space)

2) or switch to develop version of SALT (read the SALT faq on how-to)

My recommendation is to do both 1 and 2 while only one of them should be enough.

For any further SALT related issues use the SALT thread please.

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] driver379:
Thanks so much for all you do..
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Dred65:
No mirrors for androidfilehost.com for fwul_v3.1_x86_64_15GB?

Hi, thanks for all hard work, in trying to flash my lg g4 to lineage, instructions say to get above app, and have read here that recommended 16GB file and persistent but where do I download it pls?

Regards
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
Uhm. Read the OP maybe ? Find the topic download ..

FWUL is not an app it is a live system which includes applications you need
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Dred65:
Tx so much 4 reply, do u mean here in the download section?(tried to add attachment xda wont let me due to new user) i see only forgetful iso, no persistent.

Im lost.

Regards
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
. ... Maybe the attached screenshot helps..
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Dred65:
Your awesome for quick reply, yes have been there, and when I click through it says

'FWUL_v3.1_x86_64_15GB.zip

for the -Android- Utilities, by steadfasterX

OOPS!

no mirrors found.'

So thats why this post.

Regards

P.s. just tried 30GB & 8GB they seem fine to DL, but 16GB nada
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
Well THAT is a different issue which depends on your location and the time. For example here it works.

If you would have just read 3 lines later of the screenshot I attached you would have find the second mirror here: http://leech.binbash.rocks:8008/FWUL/stable/ and the nightlies which are more current http://leech.binbash.rocks:8008/mAid

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Dred65:
Finally got the mirror site to DL, also DL from the secondary mirror binbash. Tx heaps for ur help ? hopefully when I get all files together I can flash my lg g4 h815 to lineage and give google the middle finger, so much information to digest ?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] shumway66:
so tried to install lastesrt version got to about 80% then get critial error about python and install aborts
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] philip_rhoades:
Would FWUL be suitable for simple Android app development?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
no. there are distributions like BBQLinux which has that as its goal.

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] philip_rhoades:
OK, thanks.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] LuKePicci:
Let me say I really appreciate this project, well done.

However, I have to point out its name is almost meaningless. The point here is not about using linux rather then windows. What is actually suggested here (and I really endorse such kind of approaches) is to use a pre-built OS to complete some purpose-specific tasks, because configuring the complete environment on a clean OS (windows/linux) would be a very complex, time-consuming and unworthy one-time effort, and even more importante, it would be really really hard for you to explain how to do all required setups from scratch to many people, especially if you, as a contributor, are used to perform the same tasks everyday in a Linux environment. For example, I guess you would be able to build (in pure theory, of course) a bootable wim with most of such tools and drivers embedded the same way., and that would work as well without issues.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
Yea. Many many ppl misunderstand the meaning . That's why it's currently in rebranding (https://maid.binbash.rocks)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] shinobisoft:
Sweet!!! [MENTION=5545101]steadfasterX[/MENTION], the link you posted is broken, sort of. The last ")" is being included in the URL.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
Yea thx. XDA's auto url detection is buggy . Fixed.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Lotus1922:
Help me understand this

I'm very new when it comes to this realm of Android tinkering so if someone could please explain this to me like I'm 5 it would be very much appreciated.

I have flashed the persistent FWUL image onto an SD card. I have the stock ROM that I need to flash to my phone. Am I supposed to boot from the FWUL on Windows or on Linux? I tried it on a Puppy Linux machine but when I get to the boot screen and try to select ANY of the options (persistent, forgetful, any of the failsafe options) I either get an error saying that some directory doesn't exist, or it just loops back to the "automatic boot" countdown screen. So I can't even get into FWUL.

What am I doing wrong?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
Your PC has to be 64bit ((!) - the installed OS does not matter

You flash FWUL or better mAid nightly with etcher (!) on an usb stick

You set your bios to boot from the USB stick

Enjoy
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Lotus1922:
Ok, thanks for that. Unfortunately I only have 32bit Linux. I have both 64 bit and 32bit Windows. What are my options?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ST Dog:
Boot the USB in a machine with a 64bit CPU. Doesn't matter what OS is on the machine (you don't use it).
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Lotus1922:
Got FWUL persistent booted on 64bit machine. I have the phone connected in download mode as per the sample picture. However run I run SALT it gives "No device connected" error., so I'm unable to use any of the tools.

If I go into the Advanced menu and click the "Unlock G4 USU" option the error says "Your download mode version is not supported, downgrade to LP or MM!" which is confusing because the phone IS on native Lollipop?

Apologies for being so clueless but many thanks for your help and I can see that this is a very useful project once I learn how to use it :laugh:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ST Dog:
Was the phone in download mode when you booted FWUL?

I think a few posts back that was suggested.

For more steadfaster is the man.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Lotus1922:
Yes, I booted the phone into download mode first and then booted the pc into FWUL. I also tried it with a 2nd G4 running Marshmallow and got the same error.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
upgrade SALT to the latest version (3.22) - see SALT faq

re-produce the issue

upload the SALT log (see SALT faq) and share the link

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Lotus1922:
Well now I have a new problem. I updated SALT as per the FAQ and after closing and restarting it as prompted the program does not even open at all. Nothing happens if I click either the SALT icon or the FWUL Live Patcher. Rebooting back into FWUL did not help, nor did booting the forgetful or the failsafe options. Do I need to start over from scratch? :confused::(
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
yea as mentioned mAid nightly is the recommended way to go.

unfortunately there were deep changes under the hood by Manjaro (the linux system) to some sensitive components which SALT is using.

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] AGABAJOSHUA:
i installed the 8GB FWUL on my 32GB flash disk but now i need more space to work with inside FWUL, how do i increse space without re installing FWUL ? am using a persistent flavor.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
ideally you just mount your regular system disks for storing additional files as described in FAQ #5.

other then that you cannot extend the size without re-installing. one for the reasons why v4.0 will contain an installer instead (already in mAid nightly).

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] applebapple:
What was the reasoning behind switching to Deepin from Xfce?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
Modern look & feel.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] KIMWWW:
Phone is not detected on my computer

First, I'd like to congratulate the developer for this app. It looks really great! Once, my phone will be detected on my computer it'll be much easier comparing to other methods I aware of.

Someone gave me a phone (Xiaomi Mi9T) which does not turn on at all. I tried all the tricks (volume up / power button, volume down / power button, volume up & down/ power button), but it does not turn on. The led lit up on the phone so it's charging, but that's all.

I've managed to boot FWUL on a live USB key and was thinking that perhaps it could help me but my phone is not detected on my computer.

I changed the USB port, changed the cable, but it still the same.

When I connect the phone I get nothing on the file manager in FWUL but also when I boot in Mint.

Any ideas to share??
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
well even though FWUL/mAid is great it cannot do miracles ;)

what you can try is opening a terminal and type:

lsusb

(and press ENTER)

to see if the device gets anyhow connected (compare the output without connected device and with).

other then that you should better ask in one of the forums for your device as every device needs special handling for a recovery.

gl

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] oldman20:
i install FWUL_v3.1_x86_64_30GB_persistent.vdi in this link of [MENTION=6302635]sdembiske[/MENTION] but virtual system just black screen

what can i do?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
1. Disable EFI in system

2. Set VGA to VboxVGA even when it warns about it

3. Use the mAid nightly iso instead of FWUL 3.1, add a 30 GB disk, start mAid , start the installer and install mAid directly on the vbox hdd ( 1 can be set to EFI then but 2 still apply)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] oldman20:
thanks, i now trying with your advice. so with mAid can be multiboot in real system machine? but i must uncheck in EFI option of virtualbox to boot into installer mAid, how can boot with EFI to make it working together my real system UEFI multiboot Clover boot?

and about process installing mAid, i dont see guide for it. In these steps, which option is correctly? thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sdembiske:
Just tested the VDI in the latest VirtualBox version and had no issues.

Things to try

:

Disable EFI in Extended Features in System settings

Disable 3D acceleration in Display settings

Also, I'm not sure about the location of your VDI - Mine is in:

C:\Users\username\VirtualBox VMs\FWUL_v3.1_x86_64_30GB_persistent.vdi

May want to check that as well.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] oldman20:
ops, in my case im using hackintosh, not window
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
yes mAid will allow multiboot a real system but that is still beta and will likely not work with a MAC (no way of testing that either).

mAid does support EFI so it works when enabling EFI in VirtualBox - while that has been tested on Windows and Linux versions of VirtualBox only.

there is no final guide for mAid out there as there is no stable release for it yet.

But you can check out the current guides here: https://code.binbash.rocks:8443/mAid/build/wiki

for that particular step you shown just choose the 5.4 or 4.19 kernel (if you plan to use SP Flashtool program you have to go with 5.4 though).

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sdembiske:
That could explain the issue with the VDI as it is made with Virtual Box in Windows 10.

What I might suggest is that you follow the instructions that I wrote up in post # 483 in your Mac allowing for any differences in the location of the Oracle Virtual Box program location and the location of the VDI when it's completed etc. That should take care of any OS differences that are arising in making the VDI.

I suspect that might solve the issue. Other Mac users would probably very much appreciate it if you would then upload the made VDI and provide a link for other members to use it. I know it is asking for a little extra effort but other members could benefit from your effort.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] oldman20:
Thanks, actualy i using hackintosh, with Clover bootloader, maybe can boot with mAid, hope final release version!

But i try in virtualbox, cant boot with UEFI mode, must choose Legacy mode to boot, how can i fix it, sir?

Yeps, i checked and now boot normal, but no UEFI Mode, it's legacy!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
yes then just boot it that way. no worries there is not much difference (only the boot menu tbh)

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] magi44ken:
Flash twrp and get error message "unknown partition"

Hi,

First time using Linux. I wanted to flash the TWRP and a custom ROM for my OnePlus 5T. Currently it is running the stock OOS Android 10 installed with the bootloader already unlocked from the previous custom Android 9 ROM.

I'm trying this live Linux CD because for some strange reason I'm unable to get to recognize the phone in fastboot mode. It recognize only when it is in adb mode.

With the live Linux cd, I was able to the phone recognize in fastboot mode. However I unable to flash the TWRP file because I'm keep getting this error message.

I tried flashing from my D: drive (NTFS) and my USB drive (exFAT) and tried using custom command mode and preconfigure mode.

What is the proper way to access the USB drive or D: drive?

Thanks.

I have the TWRP img and ROM file saved in my D: drive (NTFS).