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[Huawei P9 Questions & Answers] Bumo Gaming:
Hello Guys! In the past 2 days i wanted to rebrand my phone (Huawei P9 EVA-L09) to the AL10 chinese version with a guide i found in the thread of the HWOTA7 tool. I succesfully flashed it without complications. But then my luck went out and i maybe have softbricked my phone. Here's how it happened.

As i did't like huawei's emui i wanted to load the Base ROM on my phone for flashing my favorite rom, Resurrection Remix. After i flashed my phones RAMDISK with the TWRP version as explained in Tecalotes post (fastboot flash recovery_ramdisk P9-EVA-8.0.0-TWRP-v4.img) i went straight in it to flash the img because i didn't know what command i needed to flash it over fastboot. So i tried wiping the Dalvik-/cache, factory reset and then wiping data. Then i went to rebooting my phone into the OS to check if the files are in the right place, but then it just was stuck at the screen (Your device has been unlocked and can't be trusted.) and down below just stands "Your device is booting now". I thought it just could take a while, but even after 10 minutes it did't change a bit, then it automatically reset to the eRecovery. After browsing in some german forums i found out that my phone isn't lost yet :eek: After this i booted TWRP again over fastboot and deleted all system files. Then nothing worked anymore. Tried sideloading, it said adb: error: connect failed: closed. or uknowncommand[errno] and then it stopped). I sat there for 6 hours, then my big IQ tried the UPDATE.app extractor and extracted recovery, system, ramdisk and vendor and flashed it. And it worked, it booted in eRecovery again and said "Your OS has mayor errors, do you wan't to download latest version and recovery?". I accepted. It downloaded for 10 minutes, then i repeated the last step of HWOTA7 and again, it worked. Then i could boot in the OS again, and enable ADB Debug and USB debug. After that i booted in TWRP and tried staying at EMIU 8, but again, i couldn't find the files. Then i tried sideload, again a error telling me that sideloading can't be done. Rebooted in OS, again stuck at the screen after the unlocking. I did go to sleep. Now its day 2 and i am writing here with my phone at the side in eRecovery. This time i didnt wipe anything else than data and the cache, also i did a factory reset. I easely can go in the OS again, but then i still would get the false directory without any files and couldnt load OpenGapps and the network fix or the BASE ROM, because i know now that it isnt a problem with base rom. I grately would accept anyone that can help. Also i cant use a SD card because i do not have the money for it right now because i'm in high school. Besides that, I personally think it's a faulty directory because of the TWRP. Also i can't go back to nougat because i can't find the zips. If someone is a expert, hit me up in the DMs here and if i got a fix i write it on this post for everyone that has this problem and i will mention the god that found it!

Many regards!
[Huawei P9 Questions & Answers] zgfg:
Since you have followed the re-branding guide by [MENTION=6870018]Tecalote[/MENTION], why didn't you follow also his instructions for going back to stock (Oreo or even Nougat)

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=77161314&postcount=3

Same things have also been asked in the Open Kirin thread, see e.g.

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=77589852&postcount=79

Good luck, as long as you have Fastboot and eRecovery, your phone is not dead
[Huawei P9 Questions & Answers] zgfg:
Can't you borrow an SD card of 4 GB to execute HuRU, I'm not sure could it work from Internal mem
[Huawei P9 Questions & Answers] Tecalote:
SD Card is easier, but HuRUpdater works also from internal storage → and it works also from USB (with OTG cable)

Only problem, TWRP hasn't support for encrypted data yet - but the steps with format data and then copy with PC in Windows Explorer the required files to internal storage, should solve this. ( for this case)
[Huawei P9 Questions & Answers] Bumo Gaming:
Thanks for your help for people that may come in this thread with the same problem, fortunally 2 days after this post i totally forgot about it and i allready got a fix that was right in my nose. With Ramdisk i ment the TWRP recovery_ramdisk that you provided for installing the network patch or the BaseRom on the Oreo version of the AL10 Firmware. In the timespan of 2 days i found myself finding a old SD Card in my old broken phone that had 64 GB, so plenty for installing everything. With my foolishness as a beginner at that time i cleared every system partition even if there was no need for it and as i said i had the eRecovery with the install newest version of recovery and EMUI, that for some reason was set on the AL10 8.0.0 patch what still was in beta. I figured it all out after looking in some posts of the thread of the HWOTA7 tool and the post for unofficial update to oreo and just followed everything once again but this time with the SD Card, now my phone is partly stable with the custom rom i installed because of your tutorial. I want to thank you for that and give you my up-most respect for taking the time and helping out people like me that just came to the forums and didn't really understand a thing at first. With that out of the way i will take insperation from you and help others out in this wonderfull community.

I was refering to the TWRP.img i was talking about. I really don't know what i ment by not knowing the command. Also with the ramdisk i got confused between recovery_ramdisk and ramdisk, but i didn't flash the b528 in the wrong kind of ramdisk. Because i was still new to it i didn't know the difference and just called the recovery_ramdisk; ramdisk what may have confused you.

Also with the DATA i've figured out that it can't get accessed by TWRP due to not having encryption. That's where i tried sideloading baserom or network-patch that gave me back the error that it wouldn't install the zip. So i got confused because it worked when i still had the L09 Firmware and flashed RROS 5.8.5 that was on nougat and not on oreo, a big difference now for me after i was looking it up. Thats really the problem i had and fixed allready but i didn't want to leave you without an explanation.

Also also i tried flashing GApps because for some unknown reason the first time i had my os back to the CHINESE firmware that didn't come with the Playstore but rather their own chinese stuff so i got confused and tried getting the Playstore with flashing the OpenGapps what as we know didn't work out that well.

i tried reading the instructions but i misinterpreted them for no reason what-so-ever. Also i had a bit of a problem with xda 'cus i couldn't create a account over my IP because it said i allready created one with this ip today, so i needed to figure out how to find my old account, but it's a whole story for itself. Still i want to thank you for taking out your time for helping people like me.

Many regards
[Huawei P9 Questions & Answers] Tecalote:
Many thanks for your detailed feedback! :good:
[Huawei P9 Questions & Answers] Tecalote:
1) It is normally → mobile network and IMEI is lost after OTA Update, but as you can read above - no problem to solve, if you doing the right steps

2) For the next time: First ask here in this Thread: https://xdaforums.com/p9/development/rebrand-update-tool-hwota7-p9-eva-t3820849/page93#post77981310

if you face anything you dont know how to do.... before you are doing steps without sence :(

Where do you live? Because if you live in Germany, I could repair.

If not, we will find a solution - I am just think about it

[MENTION=9522557]slayernn[/MENTION]

I moved your issue to this Thread, because it is OT in the main Thread, since your problem is not made by me or my instructions, but because you did several things wrong without asking before.

Here is a Repair Firmware - which can be flashed with dload method (inside is also instructions). I will download in the evening and have a look. Then I can give you further instructions, how to use it. So far I remember, it must be extracted two times....

Huawei P9 EVA-AL10 8.0.0.528(C00) Firmware Android8.0:

https://androidhost.ru/6sl
[Huawei P9 Questions & Answers] slayernn:
Thanx man and sorry for posting in wrong thread. I'm looking forward! Downloading file right now.

Best regards , ps damn slow download from link (takes 8h to dl) you provide. Is there alternative?
[Huawei P9 Questions & Answers] Tecalote:
Yes, this is really a slow download, but no - it's the only place where you can get Firmware, which is installable with dload method!

If you create a User on this Site, download is faster, but needs even some hours....
[Huawei P9 Questions & Answers] Tecalote:
[MENTION=9522557]slayernn[/MENTION]

When your Download is ready → you have: Huawei P9 EVA-AL10 8.0.0.528(C00) Firmware Android8.0 EMUI8.0.0 05014GSG androidhost.ru.zip

Rename it to: Huawei P9 EVA-AL10 8.0.0.528.zip

→ unpack/extract zip, then you have the folder: Huawei P9 EVA-AL10 8.0.0.528 - the folder contains:

ReleaseDoc

Software - go inside this folder, there is: SDupdate_Package.tar.gz → unzip/extract it, then you have the folder: SDupdate_Package.tar - this folder contains:

SDupdate_Package.tar - unzip/extract it, then you get finally the folder: SDupdate_Package - and this folder contains, what we need, the folder:

dload

Inside this folder you find the UPDATE.APP - and probably one or two additional folders with another UPDATE.APP (for the location, example: update_EVA-AL10_all_cn.app)

Now you have two possibilites

A)

1) Flash first the UPDATE.APP with dload method → after it is flashed, dont boot to system, press VOL+ during automatically restart to enter EMUI-Recovery

2) reject SD-Card, delete the previous update.app and copy the second update.app (update_EVA-AL10....) into dload folder → rename it to: UPDATE.APP

3) In EMUI-Recovery go to Reboot and during restart press Vol+ and Vol- to force update:

4) now second UPDATE.APP will be flashed → after it is flashed, dont boot to system, press VOL+ during automatically restart to enter EMUI-Recovery

5) delete second Update.app in dload folder and copy the first UPDATE.APP again into dload folder and flash it once again with dload → once you have done this and phone reboot automatically, press again VOL+ to enter EMUI-Recovery

6) Make Wipe Cache and Factoryreset

7) Phone should boot → and be able to enable OEM-Unlock → then a downgrade to Nougat and rebranding would be possible (ask me for the steps, before doing)

B) Second possibility (costs about 15 EUR, but it is easier and probably better)

Buy from DC 15 Credits (=15 EUR) from here: https://www.dc-unlocker.com/buy

Download DCPhoenix Software v63 - extract it and open DCPhoenix, log-in to your Account

In the first field above choose the big, first UPDATE.APP

on Customation field select the second UPDATE.APP (no need to rename for DC)

Flash it → additional you can change oeminfo on second tab....

Wish you success :)
[Huawei P9 Questions & Answers] Tecalote:
[MENTION=9522557]slayernn[/MENTION]

I answered your PM → forgot to ask: Can you please tell me each exately name of the second two folders (with the two other update.app)

Thx
[Huawei P9 Questions & Answers] Tecalote:
[MENTION=9522557]slayernn[/MENTION] It would be good if you write a summary here with the steps (as far as you remember) - how you managed to restore your P9 :)
[Huawei P9 Questions & Answers] slayernn:
First of all, thank you Tecalote on all your tutorials and support in every step, without you restoring phone to original stock state would be imposible.

In short, i will explain what problem i had and how it is fixed.

History:

My P9 EVA-L09 was changed to EVA-AL10 and oreo, after few stupid mistakes in a rush, i changed oem info to EVA-L09c63.. and re-update AL-10 files in final step from hwota7. After that i got semi bricked device, oreo with damaged build number, oem info, and most important bootloader/frp was locked and couldnt change oem unlock (it was grayed). After that i tried many different fw/roms via dload method without success until Tecalote suggest downloading Huawei P9 EVA-AL10 8.0.0.528. UPDATE.app of that pack always worked and it was crucial later, but next dload EVA-AL10_all_cn didnt work, so i was at beginning again, with damaged oreo.

What i did later and steps that restore my device to stock nougat:

Next thing i did is taking DC-Phoenix + HCU timed license after which i tried to change oem info, but in dc-phoenix there was no EVA-L09 so i used EVA-L29 and tried some appropriate files to upload. It ended with errors and phone was dead bricked.. cant power on/dload/recovery but dc-phoenix still recognise it in fastboot so then i tried to upload EVA-AL10 8.0.0.528 again and it worked, during period of update device was unlocked and i realised i could use hwota7 tool during that time, just to unlock bootloader with code, so i did and it was successful, was it clever? dont know! What i got now is old oreo with f****d oem info / build etc but unlocked. Next thing i did is to use HCU program and in repair cdma tab, i changed model/vendor/country to EVA-L09/hw/eu! Right after that uploaded EVA-L09_C432B390_Firmware_France_Ger... and update_EVA-L09_C432B390_hw_eu from dc-phoenix and it was successful! Now i got nougat (poor without camera and so) and original EVA-L09 model name. Next, Tecalote send me HWOTA download link and steps to take https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=74913874&postcount=3 and after that, phone was fully restored to original state and everything is working perfecto. It took me 2-3 days of work, many errors.. in a moments i was thinking that device is completely bricked and want it to throw in trash can. Never give up..thats point :) Best regards!
[Huawei MediaPad X2] E--Man:
Not sure if anyone else had been experiencing this lately due to Google changes in the Google app, but now when you click your Bluetooth button, if "Google" isn't set as your "Default Assist App" in the Android settings, the Google Voice Search does not launch and instead you get a popup telling you that "Google is not set as your default Assist App" - very annoying!

The problem is, when you set Google as the default Assist App via "Settings -> Apps -> Default App Settings -> Assistance & Voice Input -> Assist App", it doesn't stick and reverts back to "None" when the Google app is closed either by Task Manager or by the OS.

Does anyone know how to stop this from happening so when I set my default Assist app it actually stays instead of going back to "None" of a few minutes later?

Please use the QUOTE feature when replying to me to get my attention. Thanks!

[MENTION=1397125]ajsmsg78[/MENTION] [MENTION=3947355]trurl3[/MENTION] [MENTION=3792009]audioralf[/MENTION]
[Huawei MediaPad X2] foraois:
Hi!

I have the same problem, did you find a solution? I turned off battery optimization for assistant and lock it for the task manager.

I know that almost 2 years have passed, but hope never die :D
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] MarceloBPereira:
So,

I installed the OS lineage on my phone and the SIM CARD stopped working, I checked another phone, it works perfectly, when I went to check the IMEI, I noticed that it does not exist (following image), I reinstalled the Stock Rom via Odin and it did not repair the problem. I read about the EFS folder and I do not have a backup. I also read about the QSPT for the version with Qualcomm. Anyone have any suggestions to fix?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] MarceloBPereira:
Fixed

Downgrade android version and followed this topic.

https://xdaforums.com/s7-edge/how-to/guide-how-to-fix-check-drk-imei-issues-t3379516
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] the_ape:
I'm trying to hack my in car satnav, it runs CE and I'm able to decompile one of the binary images and see some of the applications that the device runs, however I am trying to decompile the OS binary and the same decompile process will not work.

Anyone got any thoughts on what to try?

Oh it's an SH4 device btw and the ROM etc is loaded from DVD.

Thanks in advance for any help.

Cheers
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] the_ape:
Quick one,

E:\>ImgfsToDump.exe 07AVNe.bin

ImgfsToDump 2.0 RC 3

guidBootSignature: 42 30 30 30 46 46 A 0 0 6 80 FC C2 4F 0 0

dwFSVersion: 10800600

dwSectorsPerHeaderBlock: 99000000

dwRunsPerFileHeader: 09000002

dwBytesPerHeader: 01000900

dwChunksPerSector: 2B0009D0

dwFirstHeaderBlockOffset: 58000940

dwDataBlockSize: 40880356

szCompressionType:

dwFreeSectorCount: 97000000

dwHiddenSectorCount: 45000002

dwUpdateModeFlag: DC434543

Compression DLL does not support compression type ''!

Anyone that can point me in the right direction would be appreciated
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] Rishab kaushik:
Today I present you a batman bootanimation along with the splash screen for a smoother transition.

Instructions

Download both the files attached here.

Put the bootanimation.zip in system/media and give permissions as rw-r--r-- . You may also use twrp file manager if you prefer.

Use twrp to install the splash zip. It is twrp flashable.

Enjoy and press the thanks button.

Credits: GokulNC
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Questions & Answers] alfredtv:
I've searched the different forums for the S3 without luck, so please if this has already been answered let me know what thread.

I am moving from an AT&T branded Tab S to a US Cellular branded Tab S3 on AT&T. I've asked and confirmed they updated the IMEI on the AT&T side to reflect the Tab S3. What I would like to do is get the same calls and texts on the Tab S3 as my S8+. I know I can get other apps like Google Voice to make calls but I would like to connect the Tab as the primary bluetooth device in my car (along with other reasons) so would like in those cases to just use the Tab for all actions.

I know the Tab is not AT&T branded, but wasn't sure if the AT&T Phone Tablet apk has been extracted and possibly installed on another unlocked device.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Questions & Answers] aspexil:
Have you checked any of the apk sites like apkmirror?

AFAIK there are no phone apps for tablets. The Galaxy Tab S3 I have doesn't have a SIM card but I see the uscellular site has 4GLTE version but my understanding is that is data only, not phone calls. You would have to use any VOIP app like Google Voice, Hangouts, Allo, etc to make "calls" but as a phone and receiving phone calls I don't think the Tab S3 can do what you want unless you are on Project Fi and can use hangouts to receive calls. I know when Project Fi gets a call on my number I can also have hangouts ring on my tablet. But I think that is Project Fi specific. I'm not aware of any ATT app that can provide that functionality.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Questions & Answers] alfredtv:
Thanks [MENTION=3429313]aspexil[/MENTION] I was looking for something similar to what the AT&T branded Tab S has. There's a phone app that when clicked launches their NumberSync configuration so calls from your phone can be routed to the tablet if needed. I'll check apkmirror and see if anything comes up!
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Questions & Answers] aspexil:
[MENTION=249267]alfredtv[/MENTION] if you still have the Tab S you could get the apk from there? There are plenty of tools and sites that describe how to do that even on a non-rooted device. Good luck it sounds like a neat app.
[Android General] geosz:
Guys

I am really tired of searching and getting stuff that does not work....

Please....

I would like to use the latest version of WPInternals

but Im relaxed .. usually can figure out any alternative suggested...

Lumia 920 UK

thanks

george
[Android General] thinhx2:
NO
[Android General] geosz:
thinhx2 please read

thinhx2, I am sure you are a busy person but would ask you to fully read this post and offer a constructive reply if you can.

I am a very old poor pensioner who has spent many years in IT on many projects where I have sometging to contribute I will. In my retirement I have sought to fend off dementia by tackling technical challenfes. My eyesight is not good so i aplogise for any typos.

I have already managed to flash my old amazon kindle with a recent version of android but i suppose the archotectire was similar. I am using a Windows 950 phone my last major putchase two years ago and so have my lumia 920 to brick if need be at my risk.

Heathcliff74 has done a fine job with his tool... so it all seems doable...

There HAS been a number of fake posts which frustrates all of us...

I find your post of NO at best unhelpful... maybe you were in a hurry and intended to expand on it...

NO means what exactly? Nobody has created a rom? I shouldn't request one because its against forum rules? Please clarify

thanks george
[Android General] thinhx2:
Longtime ago,2-3 people in android4lumia team tried bring android for msm8960 like 820,920 but cant complete,android can boot,bootloader work but no driver display,this is main problen
[Android General] geosz:
thinhx2

thanks very much for the explanation... that stops me dead in my tracks.... such a great shame.... thanks again, greatly appreciated.

george
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] beta546:
This might be a silly question, I've not used Samsung in a long time, last one was the S2 haha.....but is it ever going to be possible to root and/or install TWRP on this device without breaking OTA updates? I love rooting my devices and using custom ROMs, I still have need for root access, but to be honest this phone I would be happy keeping as close to stock as possible, I could live without TWRP, but will we ever get root without losing the ability to OTA update? If not then I'll just go custom when the urge becomes too strong haha.

Oh and I have the exynos version.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] jult:
+1

I too see a growing need for root elevation without destroying core security patch options. Either from stock, or with an aptitude like package management used by ROM creators, so you can even patch android files sooner than Samsung normally would. Because as it stands, the way we root now makes android a security disaster.

In essence this is a design failure by google and android. How could they expect users to be happy with non-configurable systems? That's why we don't have Apple devices, so we can config and alter whenever we would want to. Sigh.. Closed source for android is such a PITA. And so slow with patches..
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] beta546:
I agree, people like Samsung who just want to lock down their devices for whatever reason is just getting a bit extreme now. I don't think it's Google to blame though as android is easily rooted in general, it's manufacturers like Samsung that make you jump through hoops to do it. And yes it's exactly why we don't have iPhones haha. I believe every android device should come with a setting in developer options that just activates root with a disclaimer.....take my warranty, I don't care in the slightest, but don't cripple my device that I payed £720 for that is now my property, just because I want to use some of the most useful features and app designed to work with root. After reading through these forums I see Samsung seem more like apple than ever. I mean God the guide to install a custom ROM is crazy haha, perfectly doable, but compared to my le max 2 which was just, plug your phone in, push this through ADB, then flash this zip and you're done, so simple.