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[BLU R1 HD Guides, News, & Discussion] kormend:
Any further reports of this killing twrp recovery after install?
[BLU R1 HD Guides, News, & Discussion] corpdev:
New out of the box, ota updated

Got the prime one. V8.5 factory updated. Nothing touched yet.

Not a total noob. Just the steps.

I'll keep asking until we have a list of steps that go from start to finish (?)

Got cheap phone off Amazon for fun

Charged up 1/3rd full, left plugged in and turned on

skipped dumb stuff until wifi, grabbed wifi, skipped more stuff

Did "Setting"->"About Device"->"Wireless Update"

Now what, do I have to roll back or something stupid? :eek:
[BLU R1 HD Guides, News, & Discussion] Letitride:
Is this a brand new direct from Amazon ? Did you press the Wireless Update while connected on WiFi - and press it to continue (and downloaded/flashed V8.5 ??) - or did it ship with V8.5 already installed.

If yes to 2 out of 3 or all 3 questions above ... I am afraid, that your bootloader is unlockable, don't think you can root it or install TWRP, etc.

First, turn off your WiFi, offline - put the R1 HD in Airplane Mode. Next, check your Bootloader - what does it say ? You will need to run ADB, etc. to do the Roll Back and install the Mediatek device drivers to connect, use the OEM Blu supplied USB cable - see this thread.

https://xdaforums.com/r1-hd/how-to/r1hd-update-6-6-bootloader-roll-t3491096

Look for

Ver. preloader 0.100

Version 0.5

If you know what you are about to do, read & follow the detailed instructions - do it step-by-step slowly, do not rush to go back (if you could). You can't flash the modified & debloated "modified" V8.5 rom unless you have TWRP installed & working properly.
[BLU R1 HD Guides, News, & Discussion] mrmazak:
Not sure what you want to accomplish, but since you did ota update, there is no option to do anything custom. There is no root method known for new version.
[BLU R1 HD Guides, News, & Discussion] corpdev:
I ran the update from settings, so poof!

If I put my sim in it, anyone want to start a pool on how long it takes to get hacked? Or, better yet, go bankrupt?

Amazon has a pretty good return policy, so I'm thinkin.......

Any other ideas for a Nougat in the price range?

Just trying to fool around with Android and give Bezos hemorrhoids, so focus is on privacy and that kind of thing.

No root or debloat or anything for this junker now?
[BLU R1 HD Guides, News, & Discussion] overthc:
Thanks [MENTION=5312578]mrmazak[/MENTION] for the update, but I want to know why AndoidNify (xposed module) works very good on v8.4 modified but doesn´t works on v8.5 modified?
[BLU R1 HD Guides, News, & Discussion] yaconsult:
There are a bunch of interesting budget phones that came out recently. Go to youtube and do a search for "2017 budget phones" and watch some videos. The only problem I have is not knowing if any of them can be rooted as I won't buy a phone I can't root and install Xposed and Gravity Box on. It will require more research on XDA to figure out which ones are rootable.
[BLU R1 HD Guides, News, & Discussion] Letitride:
Interesting enough, my modified V8.5 has the latest Android Play Protect, that's supposed to scan all the installed apps for safety, etc. - so far, so good (and, I don't even have that - yet - on my primary, Nexus 5X running Nougat 7.1.2. Avast Mobile Security is running as well and I leave this on WiFi only - putting up an extra layer of firewall in between ... should it is set to ping & call "home"

Mediatek chipsets and its makers for these devices are primary from mainland China, and it should not be a surprise to anyone ... would I have more confidence using something from Huawei or Xiaomi or ZTE, probably not. But, aren't Motorola and iPhone made/assembled by production lines based somewhere in China ... and, I wouldn't be shocked either if U.S. intel like NSA can just as easily plant & listen in. Fair games - it's a two-way street ... meanwhile, got really nothing of interest to them on either sides; and, much fatter financial accounts for them to hack into, once they get around 2-factors.

Think positive & putting a spin on this, if BLU is committed and wish to come back into the Amazon eco-system, it will get the next firmware fixed and we get another chance for our devices to be up-to-date ... releasing those "security patches" & bug fixes otherwise are meaningless. Blu has a track record of not updating their devices & moving on to the next model or variants - surprised that they've tried to address the consumer's concerns ... along with Amazon, I will give them the benefit of the doubts with a wait & see.

For something in the $55 to $75 price range (I paid less for the first one and 2nd. one, a big $29 shipped due to credits & goodwill discount from the eBay seller, almost a steal - keeping it as a spare, loaner or what not. Even a Nexus 5 (not the 5X) released in 2013-14 in near mint condition is going to cost more, easy to unlock & root, and run customized, near pure stock Nougat with no bloatware ... I don't think some of the low-end carrier-subsidized Moto 5" or 5.25" devices can be bootloader unlocked & rooted, and not dual Sim enabled, along with a mSD card slot.

Amazon is selling (taking pre-orders now, available tomorrow) the Moto G Plus (5th Gen) - with Ads - for under $180 ... also stocked by Best Buy - 5.5" screen with a monster 5,000 mAH battery (unlocked for all carriers, not sure about the bootloader & rooting) - interesting specs, but no dual Sims and not clear if NFC is supported (for Android Pay, if running "pure" stock) That is, almost, 3 times the going price for the R1 HD - not quite within the price range.
[BLU R1 HD Guides, News, & Discussion] yahya.haqiqi:
Hi Guys,

I have been out of the game for a while and have not rooted or flashed a phone in at least 6 years. Can someone point me to a good tutorial so I don't brick my phone. Just got this for my brother in law who lives over seas and want to get rid of the ads so his data doesn't all get eaten up.

Thanks
[BLU R1 HD Guides, News, & Discussion] Letitride:
Is this a new BLU R1 HD ? Whatever you do, do NOT connect to WiFi and don't pop in any Sim card, better yet - put it on Airplane Mode first. Do not setup any Google and/or Amazon account on this device, not until you can figure out what bootloader and OEM firmware it came pre-installed and is running on - as that would tell you (and, us) whether anything can be done to it.

Assumed that you know & still recall a little about ADB-SDK skills. You want to install USB drivers (Mediatek chipset) so that you PC recognize the Blu R1 HD first - and, run some basic ADB and fastboot commands.

Ready - reboot device into Bootloader mode, connect via USB cable and check that the unlock part worked for you by doing "fastboot getvar all" from fastboot mode - scroll down toward the end of the outline line on screen. Look for Unlock (yes or no) then P6601. Ver-preloader of 0.100 and Bootloader Ver 0.5

Newer devices running newer than V7.4.2 firmware will (should) have differenet preloader and bootloader values - that is locked down, and there's nothing you can do about it. Otherwise you are in luck and can roll things back.

You can unlock bootloader, flash TWRP next, and flash the "modified" newer Rom, V 8.4 or (I am running) V 8.5 - and root it (flash Super SU V2.82) from TWRP, etc. But, let's do this one or two small steps at a time - please read this to get an idea of some of the steps & challenges, and problems others ran into.

https://xdaforums.com/r1-hd/how-to/r1hd-update-6-6-bootloader-roll-t3491096

Never, never and do NOT install any OTA updates if by chance, it somehow got downloaded via WiFi (it should NOT, as long as your Sim card is out and WiFi is not connected)
[BLU R1 HD Guides, News, & Discussion] yahya.haqiqi:
I don't remember ****. It has been too long. It comes with kernal version 3.18.19+ and build version BLU_R00100uuu_V6.1_Generic. I already connected it to wifi but took it back off.

I am also wondering if the ads would even matter over seas. Do you think the ads would even work there?
[BLU R1 HD Guides, News, & Discussion] Letitride:
Ads are bloatware and you don't need the nor want them to clutter up the lockscreen. Ads will pop up overseas if & when it's connected, whether on cellular or WiFi - there's no reason to leave them. If desired, they can always be re-installed from Play Store or Amazon Store.

V6.1 is one of the oldest, if not oldest firmware (with unlockable bootloader ... which you don't want it to get updated with the factory, OEM update (OTA)

Read this - explain the 2 methods for easily & quickly unlocking the BL and putting TWRP on it. Then, you can flash the "modified" V8.5 rom available for download using TWRP. You will need to flash Super SU (v2.82 is what I am using) to root it.

https://xdaforums.com/r1-hd/development/r1-hd-amazon-bootloader-unlock-method-t3426104

Before you reboot & set it up as a new device, you want to run the zip file to disable/block OTA. See this thread/post - you will download to the device, then run the zip file from within TWRP - quick & easy. Then you are ready to reboot & start up as a new device ... connect to WiFi and setup Google Account, just to make sure it's working properly, etc.

https://xdaforums.com/r1-hd/how-to/guide-ad-removal-debloat-block-ota-easy-t3429555

It sounded complicated and once you get going, it's very simple/easy & fast - should be done in less than 30 minutes from prep, start to finish. When ready to hand this & ship overseas, do a Factory Reset - it should wipe clean & ready for new setup/activation again.
[BLU R1 HD Guides, News, & Discussion] yahya.haqiqi:
Do I need to create a back up on SD card? I don't have an SD card and don't have anything on the phone either.
[BLU R1 HD Guides, News, & Discussion] Letitride:
Sounds like you are ready to pull the trigger button & comfortable with it.

You have the original firmware & bootloader, it should be easily recoverable even if there's a slim/remote chance of a soft brick - even if you don't have a mSD card available. The SPFT is available and usable on this, should something sidetrack it. I would say just go ahead and do it. (keep the dog & cat away, seriously - if they are around your "work" space doing this.)

Just one more step that I always do, go into R1 HD's Settings, down to About Device - turn on Developer's mode (press Build number 7x or 8x) - then, under Developer options - make sure USB debugging is enabled. This will allow you to access the device's storage or folder, etc. via USB connection.
[BLU R1 HD Guides, News, & Discussion] yahya.haqiqi:
Do I need to root the device again to disable ota? Also which one should i use? the full debloat of amazon?

---------- Post added at 07:14 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:39 PM ----------

I disabled OTA and flashed 8.5. Everything works fine! Thanks for all the help.
[BLU R1 HD Guides, News, & Discussion] mrmazak:
should / shouldn't. .... its all personal opinion. Deends on if you expect to use amazon servies or not.

If your only/ main concern is to block OTA then, easiest way , is to never have it installed.

just open the twrp install zip(v8.5-twrp-install.zip). Navigate to "system" folder then "app" and remove the folder "AdupsFota" and "AdupsFotaReboot". before flashing
[BLU R1 HD Guides, News, & Discussion] Letitride:
Excellent, give yourself a big pat on the shoulder for being out of the Android scene for 7 years or whatever. I know & understand, it can be scary.

Credits really go to mrmazak :D for doing the mods & uploading the roms for us to play. Thank you, again - we just benefited from the work done.

Optionally, with SU installed & running, I would also install Busybox (from Play Store) - not required - and set it up alongside + AdAway to block other pop-up ads.
[BLU R1 HD Guides, News, & Discussion] victorgmp:
Question

Hi, the rom v8.5 come with amazon ads?
[BLU R1 HD Guides, News, & Discussion] yaconsult:
The ads have been removed from all ROMs in this thread.
[BLU R1 HD Guides, News, & Discussion] yaconsult:
I am curious what the differences are between the v8.5 and v21 ROMs posted on this forum? I have had earlier versions of both installed and didn't notice much difference. Why would one be preferred over the other? Does the Amazon version get updated more often or something? Or does the v21 version just have fewer Amazon apps installed because they've been pulled out of the image file?
[BLU R1 HD Guides, News, & Discussion] mrmazak:
The V21 is an untoched version. System is just as it was released. The prime versions(8.3, 8.4, 8.5) are all modified the samme way, amazon ads removed.

The amazon version does seem to get updates more often then the non amazon one. All the update seem to be "security" updates.
[BLU R1 HD Guides, News, & Discussion] ivarme:
Hello,

I have question about moded 8.5 from this thread.

I noticed Baidu apk is missing, but new apk instead appeared called BluHTMLViewer.

Is this safe to delete BluHTMLViewer before flashing?

There is another HTMLViewer and also WebView so I wonder what BluHTMLViewer app is for?
[BLU R1 HD Guides, News, & Discussion] ivarme:
Please Help me!!

Long time ago I had installed v17 and TWRP moded by vampireinfo, this worked fine.

Today I tried to update to 8.5, I selected all partitions under Advanced Wipe and swiped to wipe.

This went with 2 errors:

>wiping internal storage -- /data/media...

>unable to find partition for path '/'

When I tried to reboot from TWRP I got message "No OS installed" so tried to flash 8.5 zip file from first page but got errors:

>symlink: some symlinks failed

>updater process ended with error 7

>error installing zip file 'v8.5-twrp-install.zip"

so i selected Advanced Wipe again, selected only System partition this time and pressed "Repair or Change File System" and swiped to repair.

TWRP is now stuck at "Repairing" for over an hour now and phone got pretty hot.

Is this phone bricked?

Can I do safely adb reboot recovery to stop this "Repairing"?

Or maybe adb reboot bootloader and should I flash some img file?

Please help!!!

https://ibb.co/gvgv2F

https://ibb.co/nmcw9v
[BLU R1 HD Guides, News, & Discussion] mrmazak:
I have not tried or done the "repair" option before. But did see the symlinks fail before. Restarting recovery and format /data and reboot recovery again fixed it.

As far as getting out of your stuck in "repair" situation, I suspect the recovery is frozenand adb command may be iggnored, if t works great, but if not , long press power button till it turns off. Power back on with volume up pressed to select recovery.

The rom install does format on /system so should fix on install
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dglumm:
My s7 edge is bricked and all i got is a black screen and no response. Does anyone have the qualcomm backup files to flash suck as the qcn, xml, or mbm files. Please help
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] obsydian:
Does anyone have this active and working.

Morons at Vodafone insist you only get this if you buy direct (I did and a Red plan) and still nothing, works fine on my old S7 but not the old s6 after Nougat.

The phone setting does not exist and Vodafone are as clueless as always.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions & Answers] Hyperj123:
I don't want to update in case we get find a way to unlock the bootloader. How easy would it be to downgrade if something came out?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions & Answers] V0idst4r:
You can't downgrade without tripping knox.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions & Answers] Mysticales:
I am still on the march update and used dev options to turn off auto system update.

I still have yet to hear from anyone on the S8 forums since launch if updating is good or not till we have root and eng options....
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions & Answers] INGHUGO:
i been having problems since i updated my s8+ "Keep screen turned off" feature not working,the battery drains more faster and the red tint still persist
[Samsung Galaxy Ace 4] zeus251:
My Galaxy Ace 4 neo its break Help me plaese!!!! :(
[Galaxy Tab 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] InfernoShark:
Preferably a stock one or another custom one that doesn't have the flashing screen issue like Werewolf? Thank. :)
[Galaxy Tab 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RealWelder:
I could zip up the ones I use for my ROM. The 210R kernel is stock that I modified, the 210 kernel a version of werewolf that I modified. I've never experienced any flashing screen issue on either of them. If you're interested, I'll share.

Could you explain the flashing issue?
[Galaxy Tab 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] InfernoShark:
Thank you yes I can explain. At random times the screen appears to tear almost as a PC's video would if your graphics card was overheating or too overclocked. The tearing looks like it occurs on the left side of the screen and pulls to the right, quickly showing a black space then disappearing. This has never happened on a stock kernel on my device. Only with Werewolf. I've tried both v007 and v008 with the same results but less so with v007. Never had problems when I used to use Blackhawk kernel with Jellybean roms. It's odd. Also yes if you could please send me a proper kernel. It's driving me nuts.
[Galaxy Tab 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RealWelder:
Here you go. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3XczzpnAnvwdWQ4bFN3TVllVUU/view?usp=drivesdk
[Galaxy Tab 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] InfernoShark:
Thanks buddy. I'll give it a try. Is it overclocked?
[Galaxy Tab 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RealWelder:
I believe so, I don't use a traditional cpu control app like No Frills, I use Root Booster from the playstore on Speed setting. You will be able to notice the difference in speed.

Also, if you haven't tried my ROM you should check it out. I have made it almost completely themeable and added many features/mods from various devs. It has screen-off music control like CM, Custom Clock, Built-in System app remover (in dev options), plus many more features.
[Galaxy Tab 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] InfernoShark:
Excellent. Where can i find your ROM? I've tried just about all of them in the Firmware section. What's it called or may I have a link? I'll give it a try.
[Galaxy Tab 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RealWelder:
https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3510449
[Galaxy Tab 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] plaaankton:
Hi, I'm new to flashing roms and I know this is kind of old now but i just installed the rom and am using the kernel from nolkat because i didn't know what else to use. unfortunately upon bootup the tablet gets stuck at the realwelder load screen..

i tried to download your kernals you posted earlier but they're .img and i dont know what to do with those. I got an error when i tried to load them through twrp.. any help for newbie?
[Galaxy Tab 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RealWelder:
Give me a few minutes and I'll make you a flashable zip for the kernel.

---------- Post added at 12:32 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:16 AM ----------

Here you go. Should just be able to flash with TWRP.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GIseBu1SgEHYdcJBvtFFvBP_IuAu6_Oq/view?usp=drivesdk
[Galaxy Tab 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] plaaankton:
amazing!! i'm so glad you were still here to help!
[Moto 360] dylanneve1:
I know Moto 360 isn't getting Android Wear 2.0 but will this be it's final update :(
[Moto 360] nijom:
Mine is on the same. and this should be it...
[Moto 360] tuncay_93:
Development is dead too i think so this watch stuck with what it has now pretty much i think :(
[Moto 360] kkhadr:
Moto 360 2nd gen is getting Android Wear 2 now
[Moto 360] Spott07:
Too bad, this sub-forum is for the Moto 360 1st gen.
[Honor 5C Questions & Answers] Akioru:
Since I updated my phone, I can't find the clock app anymore and settings app have a push notification but there is no update or anything. Also, I can't activate Bluetooth anymore. Any solve?
[Honor 5C Questions & Answers] thelous:
you must be on beta version, b301 or b302
[Honor 5C Questions & Answers] Akioru:
And how can i do to recover Bluetooth and clock ?
[Honor 5C Questions & Answers] thelous:
you dont.
[Honor 5C Questions & Answers] Akioru:
So i cant use blutoooth anymore and there's nothing else to do?
[Honor 5C Questions & Answers] thelous:
no, unless you flash rull stock rom.
[Honor 5C Questions & Answers] Akioru:
So if I use e-recovery, all should go normal?
[Honor 5C Questions & Answers] miststudent2011:
IF you can detect updates through erecovery then it is fine but if it doesnt show any file.

then you have to use 3 button update method to roll back to previous version rom.
[Honor 5C Questions & Answers] gopinaidu77:
Try to flash update.app through erecovery . Via 3 button trigger.
[Honor 5C Questions & Answers] iqbalcyber99:
Actually u are in ndrm90-testkey
[Honor 5C Questions & Answers] hassanjavaid8181:
You can flash full stock ROM via dload
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] Lotti86:
hi guys! when i switch off my wizard i noticed that the gsm number that stands between spl e os (on first screen) is disappeared. what does it mean?
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] Freshman206:
Would you mind sharing your microSD benchmark results on the Mate 9?

I wonder if it makes sense to spend more money for a high-speed microSD...
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] vikramdhani:
I am using 128 GB Samsung Evo + and it seems to be doing just fine without any issues as of now
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] Freshman206:
Great. But what are the speeds?
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bradley_e_smith:
My biggest issue is that I like to use the speaker phone, and the echo on the other person's phone causes issues (unless they go to speaker phone). Is there an app or something else that I could do to fix this issue?

I don't have the issue on the GPE or Sense ROMs.

thanks

-brad
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xunholyx:
You could try using Google Phone instead of HTC's phone app

EDIT: Wait, are you on an AOSP ROM? You haven't said which ROM you are using, but have said it's okay with GPE and Sense.

If so, the GApps package you would have had to flash should already contain Google Phone
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bradley_e_smith:
Yes, ASOP/CM/LOS for me they all have echo. I like the ROMs but can't live with the echo. So does Google phone work?
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xunholyx:
I wouldn't know actually. I tried GPE for a bit, but I was mostly on Sense based ROMs. I'm pretty sure that's what comes with GPE, but I could be wrong. If you are on AOSP/CM/LOS, Google Phone should be in the GApps package you've flashed I believe.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] tycosnh:
I can't find anything on unlocking the boot loader on stock B25
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Choose an username...:
Why don't you downgrade???
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] tycosnh:
I tried downloading the B19 build and it's saying signature verification failed in stock recovery. Is there another way to do it? Do you have a link for another build?
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Choose an username...:
Uhh try not using stock recovery, just go to Settings and Updates

But you need one of the full updates (~2.5gb) and original from ZTE. and unzipped
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Gachmuret:
Well, I don't want to downgrade... is there any working alternative?

Did anyone try this one succesfully:

from [MENTION=7658623]bkores[/MENTION] axon7toolkit https://xdaforums.com/axon-7/development/tool-axon7toolkit-t3573108