yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] JohnOrion:
The problem I have is ... you seem to need TWRP installed .. the one post you listed removed the link for TWRP and the other has a link that the only download is a spammer/downloader exe crap .. the "real" download link doesn't work. So ... the method may work but I can't try it .. and both these seem to be for the older stuff .. hope it doesn't brick a phone with Nougat update installed already. ... I guess you need a certain TWRP because some will break the phone if you try to do a restore ... I just want to unlock my bootloader so I can try different ROMS .. but .. it seems like it's a very dangerous and "iffy" thing .. I can't afford another phone if I kill this one.

Seems I need the fastboot_unlock.img installed before I can use the oem unlock command and that may be different in the Nougat update??? maybe that is why they "put on hold" unlocking ... I would wait for them but it seems like they aren't going to enable unlocking again or it should have been available with the new update.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] JohnOrion:
an additional note ... I can't even get the axon7tool to work .. got the QUSB_BULK driver installed .. and if i try to run axon7tool -r boot to back up my boot partition i get the following:

C:\adb>axon7tool -r boot

Connecting to device...

Sending programmer...

S: failed to read command

S: Failed to read request

terminate called after throwing an instance of 'std::runtime_error'

what(): error: Unknown error

This application has requested the Runtime to terminate it in an unusual way.

Please contact the application's support team for more information.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] KwesiJnr:
Alright, try the axon7root tool, then. Many people have had success with that also.

https://xdaforums.com/axon-7/development/wip-axon-7-root-bootloader-unlokced-t3441204
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] JohnOrion:
unfortunately this is the same ... all the links posted in the above link just link to nasty horrible pages .. don't click on the links on a Windows PC without major protection .. even trying them in a Linux VM i couldn't get the files to download.

So none of the files are available that I need .. and I guess I hope someone will have tried this with the new B15 Nougat

I was able to get axon7tool-1.5-win64.exe which doesn't work at least to back up so I didn't want to try flashing anything.

I also have TWRP_UnlockBootloaderPackage_by_DrakenFX.zip but you need TWRP installed to use it and again not sure if it works with B15 Nougat.

I have the twrp-3.0.3-1-ailsa_ii.img but don't know if this is one of those versions that deletes some number when you try to restore and breaks things... or if this version would work for the B15 Nougat setup.

I was unable to download the "tools" which I guess include axon7root.exe so I can't try that to flash TWRP-3.0.3-1-ailsa_ii.img

Oh and sorry .. this is a A2017U with the latest update B15 Nougat
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] KwesiJnr:
I will personally upload the necessary files, along with a signed version of TWRP(3.0.2-2) and send you a link
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] JohnOrion:
Ok thanks :D ... I'm worried about having the Nougat update already.... not sure any of the unlocking stuff has been tested with the Nougat update :( ... I hope it doesn't break something :D
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] capeorigins:
Hey, has anyone found out whether any of this works on Nougat yet? I can't seem to get past any of the steps with nougat
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] JohnOrion:
KwesiJnr showed me this link https://xdaforums.com/axon-7/development/edl-emergency-dl-mode-twrp-unlock-t3553514 Which has some newer B15 files ... But I am unable to get through the first step using the MiFlash to flash the EDL package. Maybe you would have better luck .. it seems to be a computer thing ... it didn't work at all at first but after reinstalling drivers I got some reaction out of the program but still cant make it through :(
[Honor 5X Guides, News, & Discussion] thilak devraj:
INTRODUCTION

this is a guide , with this, you can make your own flashable zips:D

DISCLAIMER

[SIZE="3"][CENTER]Please Follow The Instructions Carefully, Just In case Anything Goes Wrong, Please Don't Blame Me[/CENTER][/SIZE]

DOWNLOAD

BASE.zip

INSTRUCTIONS

Download the given BASE.zip

place it somewhere in your PC and extract it using any zip manager(Ex: WinRAR , 7zip etc)

you will find 3 folders

go inside system, and add whatever you want..

then repack the zip ,give whatever the name you want and flash using twrp:good:

HOWTO?

detailed guide/ instructions

like, how to add apps, boot animation, ringtones, fonts etc​

ADDINGAPPS

go inside system folder

create a folder named "priv-app" (without quotes)

and now, create another folder (with the name of your app, without spaces) inside priv-app

and place the apk file inside the folder that you just created

the path of your apk should be like:

[CENTER]BASE\system\priv-app\PixelLauncher\PixelLauncher.apk[/CENTER]

BOOTANIMATION

go inside system folder

create a folder named "media" (without quotes)

and place the bootanimation.zip file inside the folder that you just created

the path of your apk should be like:

[CENTER]BASE\system\media\bootanimation.zip[/CENTER]

​

RINGTONES

go inside system folder

create a folder named "media" (without quotes)

inside media, create another folder "audio" (without quotes)

inside media, create another folder "ringtones" (without quotes)

and place the ringtone.ogg file inside the folder that you just created

the path of your apk should be like:

[CENTER]BASE\system\media\audio\ringtones\"yourfile".ogg[/CENTER]

CUSTOMFONTS

download any FULL font pack

and extract the font zip,

you till noticee font files

use the same procedure and coppy ALL font files to "fonts" folder inside system, and obtain path to be like

[CENTER]BASE\system\fonts\font files.ttf[/CENTER]

if you want to add some apps that can be uninstalled later,

you will find a folder named "data" ,inside the BASE.zip

inside that, there will be another folder named "app"

now, drop any apk here, if you want that apk to be uninstallable after the flash, that is

it should be like like

[CENTER]BASE\data\app\uninstallable_app.apk[/CENTER]

WARNING

DO NOT TOUCH ANYTHING INSIDE META-INF FOLDER

IMPORTANT

:laugh::good:PLAY ON AND PRESS THANKS :good::laugh:
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rzracer2:
This is not critical but miss having weather on the lockscreen. Using the latest (Feb) Nougat factory ROM with full Pixel mod. All I get is the time on lockscreen. Tried Chronus but didn't see a way to add to lockscreen and I'm trying to stay with Pixel launcher. Any tips would be GREATLY appreciated.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] v12xke:
You can get weather and more on the lockscreen using the Chronus Information Widgets. Nova with Chronus is a good combination for me.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ultraman666:
I have also tried Chronus but don't see a way to add it to the lock screen either

Sent from this Nexus "Pure" 6P!!!
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ultraman666:
Really nobody?

Sent from this Nexus "Pure" 6P!!!
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GuestD0701:
It's been a minute but give this a shot. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.nurik.roman.dashclock I haven't used it in a while and never on this device but worked like a charm on my Nexus 6 before this phone. Also Rascarlo makes an app called "tiles" and you can add weather in and set it how you want on notification pull down shade.

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[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ultraman666:
Nope no lock screen...

Sent from this Nexus "Pure" 6P!!!
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] am2006:
Hi guys

I have F8332 running 7.0 and I want to downgrade to 6.0 because I want root and xposed,

I didn't open bootloder yet

When I use flashtool 0.9.23.1 (update to 0.9.23.2), it gave me this errors:

11/049/2017 18:49:04 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.23.2 built on 19-01-2017 21:50:00

11/049/2017 18:49:04 - INFO - Executing search strategies to find proxy selector

11/049/2017 18:49:04 - INFO - No proxy found for IE. Trying next one

11/049/2017 18:49:04 - INFO - Strategy firefox failed trying next one : No Firefox installation found

11/049/2017 18:49:04 - INFO - No proxy found for java. Trying next one

11/049/2017 18:49:04 - INFO - Syncing devices from github

11/049/2017 18:49:04 - INFO - Opening devices repository.

11/049/2017 18:49:04 - INFO - Scanning devices folder for changes.

11/049/2017 18:49:14 - INFO - Pulling changes from github.

11/049/2017 18:49:15 - INFO - Quietly closing devices repository.

11/049/2017 18:49:15 - INFO - Devices sync finished.

11/049/2017 18:49:15 - INFO - Loading devices database

11/049/2017 18:49:15 - INFO - Loaded 94 devices

11/049/2017 18:49:15 - INFO - Starting phone detection

11/049/2017 18:49:20 - INFO - Device disconnected

11/049/2017 18:49:49 - INFO - Selected Bundle for Sony Xperia XZ(F8332). FW release : 39.0.A.3.30. Customization : Customized MEA

11/049/2017 18:49:49 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing

11/050/2017 18:50:57 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.

11/051/2017 18:51:05 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

11/051/2017 18:51:05 - INFO - Opening device for R/W

11/051/2017 18:51:05 - INFO - Reading device information

11/051/2017 18:51:05 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.

11/051/2017 18:51:05 - INFO - Opening TA partition 2

11/051/2017 18:51:05 - INFO - Current device : F8332 - CB512BV918 - 1305-0128_R5C - 1302-9162_39.2.A.0.417 - GENERIC_39.2.A.0.417

11/051/2017 18:51:05 - INFO - Closing TA partition

11/051/2017 18:51:05 - INFO - Start Flashing

11/051/2017 18:51:05 - INFO - Processing loader.sin

11/051/2017 18:51:05 - INFO - Checking header

11/051/2017 18:51:05 - ERROR - Processing of loader.sin finished with errors.

11/051/2017 18:51:05 - INFO - Ending flash session

11/051/2017 18:51:05 - ERROR -

11/051/2017 18:51:05 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted

11/051/2017 18:51:06 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

11/051/2017 18:51:06 - INFO - Device disconnected

11/051/2017 18:51:11 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

Any way to solve it
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] dan15:
I think it's due to the bug of 0.9.23.1. download the patch for 0.9.23.2 from flashtool.net and it will be fine. you have only to replace the x10flasher.jar and restart flashtool.
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] am2006:
I did but still :(
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] nolihowell:
try to redone the steps taken with the phone selected under phone selection before flashing the firmware. If the problem still exist then turn your phone to fastboot mode and flash the system.img of the corresponding firmware. In your case the mm firmware of your choice turn back to flashmode again to flash the whole firmware ftf. Only if you have preserved the folder of the firmware once you downloaded the firmware using xperifirm before creating a bundle in the flashtool.
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] am2006:
how to do this :D
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] nolihowell:
How to flash the system.img using fastboot mode of any corresponding firmware: fix loader.sin error

Prequisites:

1. folder of the firmware dowloaded using xperifirm before creating a bundle.

2. phone in fastboot mode and detected by the flashtool application.

Steps:

0. Open your flashtool application.

1. Access the flash device button in the flashtool application.

2. Select fastboot.

3. Select system to flash button.

4. Then locate the directory of the system.img within desired firmware folder.

5. Select the system.sin of the current firmware to begin flashing till you see a check the log before starting the system.

6. Success you can now turn you phone back to flashmode again then flash the complete firmware ftf with all the wiping option checked and select your the device in the device filter.
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] am2006:
you meant system.sin because no file with name system.img inside ftf(unzip) folder
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] am2006:
there is a suggested solution to delete loader.sin from ftf(zip) firmware then flash it, anyone agree with that?
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] nolihowell:
Yes i meant the system.sin sorry ?.

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Because downgrading from nougat it happens to me also loder.sin error. Now I'm in marshmallow firmware and contented.
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] am2006:
unfortunately, nothing change , still loader error
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] nolihowell:
Okay then try to reflash the nougat firmware then followed by flashing the mm firmware if that helped. Just remember check all wiped options.

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Btw which system.sin did you flash using fastboot method? Is it the nougat or marshmallow?

---------- Post added at 12:53 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:34 AM ----------

Okay I've updated the steps to be taken now try flash the system.sin of the current firmware using fastboot option in the flashtool then flash the marshmallow firmware with all wiped option checked.
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] am2006:
MM
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] nolihowell:
Sorry ? it's supposed to be your current nougat firmware then fully flash mm using flash mode.
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] am2006:
OK, I will download nougat, then extract system.sin and flash it, then flash MM, thanks for your consideration, I will post the result later, I have a slower internet connection :), 2 GB will take 3 hours :laugh:
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] am2006:
unfortunately, nothing change , still loader error

i try to flash nougat but it also gave me errors!!

12/039/2017 16:39:10 - INFO - Selected Bundle for Sony Xperia XZ(F8332). FW release : 39.2.A.0.386. Customization : Customized MEA (by XQ55.ws)

12/039/2017 16:39:10 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing

12/040/2017 16:40:07 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.

12/040/2017 16:40:22 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

12/040/2017 16:40:22 - INFO - Opening device for R/W

12/040/2017 16:40:22 - INFO - Reading device information

12/040/2017 16:40:22 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.

12/040/2017 16:40:22 - INFO - Opening TA partition 2

12/040/2017 16:40:22 - INFO - Current device : F8332 - CB512BV918 - 1305-0128_R5C - 1302-9162_39.2.A.0.417 - GENERIC_39.2.A.0.417

12/040/2017 16:40:22 - INFO - Closing TA partition

12/040/2017 16:40:22 - INFO - Start Flashing

12/040/2017 16:40:22 - INFO - No loader in the bundle. Searching for one

12/040/2017 16:40:22 - INFO - No matching loader found

12/040/2017 16:40:22 - WARN - No loader found or set manually. Skipping loader

12/040/2017 16:40:22 - INFO - Loader : S1_Root_de8d - Version : 1299-4832_S1_Boot_MSM8996_LA2.0_N_110 / Boot version : 1299-4832_S1_Boot_MSM8996_LA2.0_N_110 / Bootloader status : ROOTABLE

12/040/2017 16:40:22 - INFO - Max packet size set to 4M

12/040/2017 16:40:22 - INFO - USB buffer size set to 512K

12/040/2017 16:40:24 - INFO - Parsing boot delivery

12/040/2017 16:40:24 - INFO - No flash script found.

12/040/2017 16:40:24 - INFO - Flash script is mandatory. Closing session

12/040/2017 16:40:24 - INFO - Ending flash session

12/040/2017 16:40:24 - INFO - Flashing finished.

12/040/2017 16:40:24 - INFO - Please unplug and start your phone

12/040/2017 16:40:24 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings

12/040/2017 16:40:24 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

12/041/2017 16:41:13 - INFO - Device disconnected

maybe i have to use old version of flashtool
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] nolihowell:
That's goof you've finally be able to downgrade using the old version of flashtool. Mine is the newest version.
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] am2006:
Could you give me a link for ftf roms and last version of flashtool
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] nolihowell:
https://xpericheck.com/device/F8332 for ftf

http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] am2006:
F8332_1305-0128_39.2.A.0.417-R5C_Customized_SA(1).ftf

i found the rom, but it must to be pro account to download it, any other source like drive
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] nolihowell:
Ill try to upload later once i came bavk home after work I'm at work right just starting.
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] nolihowell:
Try xperifirm it has the available. 417 firmware for f8332.
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] am2006:
after I download the rom, i did all things here, still loader error !! I'm afraid I will stuck in Nougat !!
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] itandy:
I actually had similar issue flashing MM stock ROM that loader.sin is always missing. It turned out my Windows flash mode driver was installed incorrectly. I had to manually unpack the driver files from Flashtool-drivers.exe and manually install it. Remember to turn off driver signature verification in Windows also.
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] nolihowell:
Please I urge you to try this one last suggestion can you flash the nougat rom again without using androplus kernel and relock your bootloader then perform a software repair through Xperia companion. Afterwards please flash the marshmallow firmware. Because I've been in the same situation before when i updated my firmware to nougat in my xz dual.
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] am2006:
Windows verification driver signature is turn off

I try with another computer, same result, i think the problem is from my mobile :(

but how can I install flash mode driver manually?

bootloader is locked, i didn't opent it yet, I want to save my DRM key before unlock

the second problem I can't flash Nougat also!!

I had Z3 before XZ, and everything was fine with flashtool, so that is really strange !!
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] am2006:
Guys any suggestions or just i break it ?
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] am2006:
in developer option , should "OEM unlocking" be turned on?
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] nolihowell:
Nope that's a one time deal once your phone's bootloader is unlocked and you relocked you dont have to tick that option again under developer options to unlock the bootloader using flashtool.

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I have one its one of my suggestion above that shod fix the issue now because its the system firmware that has the issue only xperia companion can fix the firmware. It wil be the last suggestion I have for you.
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] am2006:
I did repair by xperia companion and nothing change :crying::crying::crying:
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] nolihowell:
Nothing change when you try to downgrade using the flashtool? After you repair the software using xperia companion.
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] am2006:
yup

Im on nougat 39.2.a.0.417

I did repairing the software using xperia companion

then I tried to downgrade to MM 39.0.A.3.30 using flashtool

but still show me the same error Loader.sin :(
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] nolihowell:
Did you install the fastboot, flashmode, and the device driver?
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] am2006:
Ofcourse
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] nolihowell:
But all of those which are my counter measures when i failed to downgrade before from nougat. 39.0.A.327. Let me think what else did I perform. I'll get back to you. For now if your still bootloader locked and runing on stock kernel in nougat can you please perform a factory reset and flash marshmallow using flashtool.
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] am2006:
I have already done this many times :eek:
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] nolihowell:
Okay I've got a new one for yah try to open the marshmallow ftf file with winrar then delete the loader.sin. Don't extract firmware ftf. Then flash the marshmallow firmware now.
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] Oel:
I used older version flashtool-0.9.22.3 for downgrade to MM. Works great.
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] am2006:
there's something strange,

in rom MM 39.0.A.3.30 there is a file in the name loader.sin, but in rom N 39.2.A.0.386 no loader.sin is found!

however, it didn't work, i noted that all wipe options was disapper

17/013/2017 08:13:58 - ERROR - null

17/013/2017 08:13:58 - INFO - Cannot open bundle. Flash operation canceled

i tried it, useless
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] am2006:
i think below rom will solve my problem, (I used here MEA)

but where can i find it :(

"F8332 39.0.A.3.30 customized SA"
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] engineer000:
I can't downgrade before. Here's what I did:

Download latest FlashTool

Uninstall the current flashtool installed

Delete flashtool files on your local drive like C: or D: , etc

If you are using Windows, please navigate to the following path:

C:\Users\*username*\.flashtool

Delete the .flashtool folder

Reinstall the Flashtool and the patch (jar file)

Download MM from Xperifirm (the commercial firmware is still on MM)

Create the TFT file. As you create the TFT file, it will tell you that there's a Flash script for your device. Click Yes. Clicking no will need you to repeat from step 1

Once the TFT is created, flash it now

IF you encounter an error with the date, flash it again.
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] am2006:
i did exactly like above instructions but it gave me this error msg

17/051/2017 20:51:58 - ERROR - null

17/051/2017 20:51:58 - INFO - Cannot open bundle. Flash operation canceled

:(
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] engineer000:
Are you able to see the message that there's a flash script for your device? Are you using the latest flash tool including the patch? Are you sure you have created the TFT file in a correct way? like this: http://www.xperiablog.net/2014/08/1...re-files-using-xperifirm-and-flashtool-guide/

And including the complete logs from flashtool will help. Are you sure the .flashtool folder has been deleted?
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] am2006:
Yes, I checked it all,

Thanx guys

I know now that what i need is a specific firmware for my region which I can't find it anymore :(
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] engineer000:
I used the commercial edition and it works with my dual device. my correct firmware should be the customized saudi since I'm here in middle east and it worked. Maybe you need more research. It really works with my device and my with my friend's device so for me it's tested already.
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] am2006:
Yes, it work with me without arabic lang. , but I can't unlockbootloadar, I don't know why, it's seems there's new errors , also I want to save my trim DRM keys of my region, so without correct MM rom, it's useless.
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] engineer000:
You can't backup trip with Nougat. You really need to downgrade. Also, you need to check if the bootloader can be unlocked. And what are those errors?

Please consider to recreate again the MM TFT file. Make sure to follow guide I gave for creating bundle Since it is the only guide I followed.
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] am2006:
yes, bootloader can be unlocked

the problem is MM TFT file, it is not for my region SA
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] engineer000:
Regardless of the region, it can't be flashed with flashtool. As I said, you can try the commercial firmware MM firmware that you can see on xperifirm. That's what we used. We are supposed to use customized SA as well. We only use it as a temporary option to backup TA then I upgrade to Nougat, unlocked BL and start using custom roms