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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Kurajmo:
Nice really nice 16gb persistent.

I test this build on pc.

Thanks op
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
UPDATE (2017-06-18)

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

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] vishalparkar:
Dear steadfasterX,

You did not replay to my PM wherein I mentioned that there was no success with FWUL for flashinf my softbricked Yu Yuphoria.

Cant flash system.img even with -S 300M

error: remote file too large.

and adb devices canot list my phone but fastboot can detect it (may be because adb was not enabled in the phone before it being softbricked!).

Pl suggest some way out.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] veez21:
Does persistent mode require 16 gb+ only?

I only have an 8gb flashdrive ?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
Hi. No support by PM.

Adb is not fastboot. And so you can access adb only when android is running and fastboot only when the fastboot mode in your device is active. I can not give support on hundreds of devices or software I do not develop so I cannot help you on that. You have to ask in your device specific forum on device specific questions.

atm only a 16GB+ option is planned because less isn't useful on longer term. 8gb will be the absolute minimum so I have not decided finally on that. It could make more problems than helping.

Best would be to go for a 16G stick or MMC/sdcard if your pc supports booting from it..

or you have to wait for v3 where i plan to integrate the full installer.

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] toddvarg:
I have an old ASUS eee-pc 900 with 16 gb hard-drive, that I started up with a ubuntu live-usb-stick. Then I formatted the hard-drive and installed the FWUL-16gb-iso on the hard-drive the same way as on a usb-stick. It worked and now I have a permanent eee-pc with persistent mode, starting directly from the hard-drive. A fully installed FWUL-pc :D
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] SketchyStunts:
Guess I know what I'll be dual booting with Debian 9 then :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] toddvarg:
I'm not sure if it will work with dual-booting, at least grub will not see it :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
Well that may work but it is kind of a dirty hack. ;)

And even when this is working i wouldn't recommend it. Sooner or later you may encounter issues especially when you begin to upgrade the system.. FWUL even when running in persistent mode isn't made for permanent installation on a hard disc

I suggest to better wait for the installer..

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] toddvarg:
You are probably right, it was more the fun of trying. When doing it like this, the ssd hard-drive becomes a usb-stick inside instead of on the outside. Some of the small old (as in10 year) eee-pc had the ssd hard-drive solded directly on the motherboard. They where more like a usb-stick with a screen :laugh:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Kurajmo:
One question to op.

It's possible to install this distro on Raspberry PI ZERO W with 16gb SD card?

I just buyed this micro pc. And think about do something like that.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
no. raspberry is using the ARM architecture and so not supported (and light years away from the use cases of FWUL.. ;) ).

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] pardalos:
where can i find the latest build with the persistent 16gb mode?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
It is not released yet. There is a FAQ for this.

but I saw that you have found how already and answer your PM asap.

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] TheMadScientist:
hey out of curiosity im going to try to boot this on a nextbook intel atom tab with limbo

full otg support

what do u think will happen lol im setting up win xp rite now but would rather run yours as a everyday on my tablet should be able to run adb and everthing if it works out like it does for windows on limbo
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] TheMadScientist:
well i got it to load to the install but i the wrong arc type to install device isnt 64 bit so wont make it any further

will be trying on one of the sammy tablets soon

lol i got one tablet i integrated into my cars dashboard works great does radios music video all that good stuff

then i use bluetooth obd2 adapters to get what ever gauges i want to show up on the screen

audio is tied into my amp so it sounds killer
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Kurajmo:
To OP.

I have only nettwork error when i want download any beta from PM. WTF?

Server error or something more? No problem with other downloads. Torrents, etc.

Yeah i know im bad. But i really want to help with this distro.

Any idea?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
Only 1 word: lol

;)

Is that 32 bit arch? You can test the latest beta then..

Hmmm I cannot confirm this.. I tried to download from my phone right now and it works.. which exact file do you try to download? Does it start to download? Maybe try another browser or try on another pc or from phone..

Can you see the nightly page itself? Maybe the special port is blocked on your side

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] TheMadScientist:
I ended up with a diffrent tab. And its a 32bit. Lol yea id love too. Its no harm to the tab. No root needed.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
Haha nice okay then please write me a PM with the subject FWUL Beta

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] TheMadScientist:
So i used the most recent nightly of the i686 and make it to the first screen didn't see a persistent mode only forgetful mode and all it does when i click is automatic boot in 3 2 1 and starts over 3 2 1 continuously

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nm i think i downloaded the wrong one

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Loading boot/x86_64/vmlinuz failed no file or directory is the error im getting
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Kurajmo:
I tried all builds. Today i try again and install with persistent on ny ultrabook Acer Aspire V5

I download, make USB stick with rufus and report results here.

NOW i have two 16gb USB sticks. Adata and SanDisk

Newest version is?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
Hm I think it will not work with your architecture then. i686 would be the correct one but if continues to show the boot screen the arch does not match.

Never give up ;)

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Kurajmo:
To OP. Can you make 8GB persistent build? i have 16gb usb. When i want to create 16gb stick version i have errors only. I think not enough space on two pendrives. I can boot only non persisten mode. I have error when i launch persistent mode. On two pendrives. I see 3 and 4gb pesistent build exist, they are old and bugged i think. Can you do something like this with 8gb?

4gb is low to test, 3gb too.

Optimal for me is 8gb.

Anyway now i give up. I tried on two my 16gb pendrives. And fail. Rufus and other recommended tools for usb stick from first post.

Anyway have a nice day. Greetings
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
Currently I cannot release a new nightly because of some issues with libraries and most important there is an issue which prevents from booting. The same happened a while ago on i686 builds but that's fixed since a while.

Now I have it again on 64bit builds so there's not much I can do atm.

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Kurajmo:
No problem. I just wait patiently. Thanks for answer
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] DavidMelb:
Thanks guys this helped me out when even Ubuntu wouldn't get twrp onto my new phone!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
just a short state summary

I'm currently (started 1 week ago) switching the base from Antergos Arch to Manjaro Arch for several reasons.

This was already planned for v3 but things happened which forces me to do it for v2 already.

This change of the base is really huge and it has many dependencies so it will take time which will delay the release of v2.

Besides that the plan to offer an 32 bit build takes more time than initially thought.

I mean its there and working (EDIT: not for the new Manjaro base yet !) but I encounter often build problems related to only that 32bit architecture.

At the moment I'm unsure about the future of the 32bit builds for FWUL. EDIT: I will

may

release v2 as 32 bit version as well but without any support and its own limitations. After v2... we will see.

For everyone interested in the progress:

- keep an eye on the issue tracker: https://github.com/Carbon-Fusion/build_fwul/issues

- follow github changes: https://github.com/Carbon-Fusion/build_fwul/

EDIT:

Updated some statements above (marked with EDIT)

Besides this: The nightlies are working again! Now with the new Manjaro base and until further notice for

64 bit ONLY

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I would highly appreciate the beta testers to review the newest nightlies and keep in mind that the base has changed so maybe things are much better (or worse) now :)

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Kurajmo:
[MENTION=225651]op[/MENTION]

Tested today. With 16gb SanDisk USB stick.

And everything works fine. Newest 8gb persistent 64 bit version. I installed kodi cause i cant open mp3 file

But everything works fine.

Nice job.

I Tested this distro on my Acer Aspire V5 121 Ultrabook.

System is fast, but sometimes i wait long Time to install apps. Like xperia flashtool.

20/30 minutes. Yes i use USB 3.0 stick
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
Thanks for reporting yes sometimes the mirrors are slow because I need to adjust the mirrors by your graphical location first I added this to the issue tracker

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] @ngel:
I don't like the nerdy'n'geeky mood of the OP: if someone is unable to have adb working on his/her Windows machine it's not Bill Gate's fault, since 99% of people around the world simply do.

That said, it's true that a pre-cooked live cd can help some lazy people with tough stuff like command prompts and driver installations. Thanks for your effort. :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Khugiani:
Hey there I was using [ROM] [ d85x, ls990, vs985 ] AICP - 12.1 - Nougat on lg 3 vs985,' it was awesome, but I jyst reset it for I flashed superSu over magisk, supersu kind of stuck, I did try to uninstall it, it just hanged again & again. Then thought may b it was on magisk, so I flashed unistall magisk zip in twrp recovery then flashed supersu, no error, I wipe dcatch and as I rebooted it, lg logo showed n in left top corner a msg boot error n screen turned off, led is blinking, sobi guess I m bricked, I m telling u guys this because I m sure this tool u develop will help me unbrick it, am I good go to have a try of it.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] jef_00:
Can anyone help me out if i start the ISO it auto log into root and i dont have antwoord grapical interface but u can put commands in bwt i have used rufus
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
try all fallback options in the boot menu.

if its still not showin the graphical login screen send me a PM with subject "FWUL BETA" and tell me the exact PC / Laptop model you are using.

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] jef_00:
I most disable secure boot sorry my bad
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
This is a sequel of: this state summary

just another short state summary

If you read my previous state sum u know that 32bit is switched from "I will release one" to "I may release one".

You also have noticed the change of the base (moving from arch to manjaro) and how heavy that one is.

Today I started to bring 32bit further in order to a release but while doing this I noticed that manjaro will not offer 32bit support like the archlinux32 project will do.

That means:

I could offer a 32bit version of FWUL by using the previous base (pure archlinux) and this may get supported for some time by the archlinux32 project hopefully.

Always keeping in mind that regardless of the base the 32bit version

is and will be a limited version only

(so some features cannot be implemented and so are missing for 32bit builds).

Doing 2 archs takes a lot of time though. I mean even handling 2 architectures in general is tough (especially when doing this alone) but when they using different bases it could be a time consuming nightmare.

Atm I see only 2 choices for me:

1) Stop 32bit completely

2) Hiring a volunteer who can do the 32bit job --> My full infrastructure can be used so this person "only" needs to have Linux knowledge and best of all Arch Linux knowledge (while not mandantory). I would guide ofc as well.

Tbh: I don't think that the second choice will happen though. :(

@ ALL:

If you feel that a 32bit version makes even sense these days - or not - let me know your thoughts about that and vote in this threads POLL!!.

If you feel that

you

are the person for the choice #2 let me know and come over to IRC to go into the details.

For everyone interested in the progress:

- keep an eye on the issue tracker: https://github.com/Carbon-Fusion/build_fwul/issues

- follow github changes: https://github.com/Carbon-Fusion/build_fwul/

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] virginwidow:
Window$ Refugee

:cool:

I'm forking you @ Github (same user name) don't know what I can contribute, but willing.

I will try very hard not to gripe :angel: (Daily driver is Arch/Obarun S6 puilling from BlackArch Repo's) as I'm a bit allergic to systemd ... If nothing else, I don't mind to help windows users get used to normal computer.

Might can help some with docs, and getting the live-usb installable. For instance, Obarun's default install script uses Syslinux instead of Grub -- but for dual booting, Grub is preferable. Somehow, managed to install it manually.

I cant express how grateful I am for your work.

Vw
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
That would be amazing!

Do you think you could take the 32 bit job? :angel:

I feel you and nailyk will like each other (anti systemd).... ;)

If you want to help prepare yourself for IRC for daily usage. Join #Carbon-Fusion instead of the user channel that's for the devs only.

Any help would be much appreciated! IRC is the best way to communicate and getting started so I hope to see you there.

I'm online from Mondays to Fridays usually but you can write at everytime as I will see it later when back online.

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] e1smann:
Great idea, thanks for all your work!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] DavidMelb:
THANKS

you know what I love about FWUL, it just works... first time... thanks mate! :good:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
Announcement

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I have some great news :)

It was a long journey but I'm in the end phase of my v2.0 testing and fixed all opened issues for the v2.0 milestone.

I really like the new version :D not just because of the awesome persistent mode but also because of so many changes under the hood for more stability, performance and usability and the preparation for the upcoming installer (v3 likely).

I planned to release yesterday but I encountered some minor build issues for the new persistent mode but those are not serious. I changed the process here and need to adjust some stuff..

If all goes well I will release v2.0 tomorrow! :victory:

Stay tuned.. :highfive:

sfX
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
FWUL v2.0 finally released!

FWUL v2.1 finally released!

(v2.1 fixes an issue with persistent builds - sorry for any inconvenience)

ok.. its done.. finally.. :victory:

Hint: There is

no 32bit

support in this version.

Read and Vote

: https://xdaforums.com/android/softw...ver-issues-t3526755/post73431579#post73431579

v2.0 comes with many improvements and fixes but there is 1 really major improvement:

persistent mode

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From now on you have two options to use FWUL:

a so called "forgetful" mode

and a "persistent" mode.

forgetful mode

works like in previous versions - so when you boot FWUL, install packages (e.g. Sony Flashtool) and then reboot you will start from scratch. If you need e.g. Sony Flashtool again you have to install it again.

That's the general nature of a live ISO. Using the ISO works in VirtualBox without modifications like the persistent mode requires.

The good: you can test and install whatever you want just to find out if it would work for you or not. If you damage the system just reboot and you have a clean start again.

The bad: you have to re-install everything again when you reboot FWUL

persistent mode

like forgetful but if you boot in persistent mode all your changes (e.g. installing software, set language, ...) are preserved on next boot!

Just create your own version of FWUL with all tools and stuff you need and next time you boot all is here!

Besides this the persistent image also contains a forgetful mode so if you need a clean working experience just select the forgetful mode on boot screen.

READ ALL ABOUT THESE NEW MODES HERE: FAQ #4

Changelog

FWUL_2.1_x86-64

Released: 2017-09-11

Download: Go to the Download section in the OP

Full Changelog: on Github

All closed issues for this release: see the Milestone tracking on github

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

Versions of the main FWUL components:

ADB and fastboot: android-tools -> version: 8.0.0_r4-1

simple-adb GUI -> version: update4

heimdall-git -> version: 1.4.2.r1.g3b4f34e-1

xfwm4 -> version: 4.12.4-1

lightdm -> version: 1:1.22.0-1

xorg-server -> version: 1.19.3-3

virtualbox-guest-utils -> version: 5.1.26-1

firefox -> version: 55.0.3-1

hexchat -> version: 2.12.4-6
​

you may have noticed it already but FWUL has an own logo now and so goes a complete re-design of: boot menu screen and login screen

added FWUL version info and a welcome screen

added persistent mode

added a graphical installer (pamac) to ease the installation of new software in FWUL

added PT-br language

preparation for an eventually coming installer

replaced Otter Browser by Firefox

several bugfixes (check full changelog above)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] veez21:
cool stuff, at least now my 8gb has a little bit of use ?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] danerrickcuba@gmail.com:
Hello guys, I must be doing something wrong,I downloaded the 15gb persistent file(~780mb download), then flashed this to USB via rufus, but @ boot there is no "persistent menu" option,I flashed image to use as DD and ISO but still nothing
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
hm.. do you have a black background? Or this screen? https://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4269545&d=1505135152

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] danerrickcuba@gmail.com:
No black background, I see all other options, including the forgetful one, but persistent option ain't there...that screenshot is what i see at boot menu!!!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
grpmpf.. ok then ur laptop/pc uses UEFI and there was something went wrong in my build process..

You can either turn on legacy mode in your BIOS or wait for a fix :p

sorry for any inconvenience and thx for reporting!!

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] danerrickcuba@gmail.com:
I tested the 8gb file also and also same results, and exploring the extracted image,in the \loader\entries\there ain't anything about persistent mode
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
Yes I changed the build process which results in the missing files for UEFI only.it will just work if your bios does not use uefi
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] danerrickcuba@gmail.com:
Ok then, but I'm testing this on an old laptop model, only supports legacy boot, maybe I'm missing something,
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
If you see the black screen it has uefi..

I triggered a new build which should fix this.. Will take 20 min from now.

Just checkout https://releases.nailyk.fr/jenkins/job/FWUL/job/Build_FWUL/

When it has finished you can download the v2.1 from here:

http://lets.binbash.it:58888/

Let me know if that version worked then for you..

(I currently only have my smartphone and doing all this from within my car.. Lol)

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] danerrickcuba@gmail.com:
I've tried so many ways without success, below is the screenshot from boot menu, I'm running on legacy bios, using FWUL-v2.1 15gb version flashed as DD via rufus to usb

Edit:

Hosting the extracted file on an emulator, still don't show the "persistent mode" option , maybe more people can comment their findings to compare?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
Btw does it boot in forgetful mode?

Can you tell me the exact laptop model please?

Thx

What do you mean with emulator?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] danerrickcuba@gmail.com:
1.Yes in forgetful mode it works perfectly, I used earlier and enjoyed the stability, even cloned it to partition to not always use usb...

2.My make model is toshiba satellite C850-F50055

3.by emulator I mean qemu or vmware, etc...

Edit

.....what command can I add to grub to enable the persistent mode manually?

...and my laptop is only legacy boot, no efi option!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
Please try VirtualBox. Go into the FAQ and there for the persistent mode with VirtualBox..

I have to fix this when I'm back on the desk then. I have tested it on both : USB and in VirtualBox and it works great. I have no windows here though that's why I flashed different.. Maybe this is the reason..

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Yes you have not a black screen so no uefi.

No there is no grub. It's syslinux. No easy way to mod this without building it.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] cd716:
I have the same boot menu. No persistent mode.

The forgetful mode boot fine and it is very stable.

Board -- MSI H110M PRO -VH

Processor -- Intel i3 7° generation 3.9Ghz 4 threads

Ram -- 8gigas 2300Mhz

Uefi and legacy
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
How did you flash?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] cd716:
With Rufus , dd image.

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Pen USB 32gb
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steadfasterX:
Ok please watch again until the build has finished :

https://releases.nailyk.fr/jenkins/job/FWUL/job/Build_FWUL/

This time it will take much longer as I rebuild all versions from scratch.

Once completed download the new v2.1 from

http://lets.binbash.it:58888/

Thx
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] danerrickcuba@gmail.com:
Yeah, once build complete will download
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bobbarker2:
Under boot/grub/grub.cfg is where you'll find the grub config menu. Could you pastebin it's current contents and post the link?

Also anyone else having UEFI issues needs to make sure they have secure boot and any fast boot options disabled in the Bios. This is standard for all Linux distros as far as I know.

But in regards to your issue and seems like others not seeing a persistent installation method menu option, you'll find the grub.CFG file contains path and parameters for the boot type entries available.