yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[General Topics] mrmazak:
1. Can you get to fastboot mode?

If yes, try reset(wipe) from there.

fastboot -w

2. Can you get to recovery mode?

If yes, did you do factory reset?

EDIT:

I just went back to your original post with photo of flashing. I see you have changed the default flash from recommended "download only" to "format all + download". This was a very bad mistake. You may have very much trouble getting your phone to work again. All the help threads I have come across seriously warn against using format on ANY device that had secure boot layout. (99.99% of all new devices have, afaik).

Your friend who shared the auth file hopefully can help again.
[General Topics] polar2792:
I'm seeing this update now on my wife's phone. And it asked if she wanted to download it. It also explained that it is now eligible for Verizon service, and that the 2nd sim slot will no longer work. It's been there for 2 days and I've told her to not let perform the update.

We are in the US and use Metro as our carrier, so I'm going to go get her a new sim (the bigger one, hers is small) and do the update. You just need a new sim is all so you can use the other slot.
[General Topics] keweminer:
I wonder why they'd get rid of the second Sim, it was one of the reasons I went with this phone. I have yet to see this update. Also, I use Cricket and went in and asked if they had any of the adapters (usually the part that's left over when you pop the nano out of the micro SIM card) and they just gave it to me.
[General Topics] Dpgx:
Blu added Verizon support, looks like they may have accidentally done some firmware pushes to non verizon users. I can't post an outside link but if you head to the main blu page, there is a pdf explaining the vzw firmware disables the second sim.

I'd contact support maybe they can push a non verizon build out.
[General Topics] Justin40785:
Help please

Hey guys don't even know if I'm posting this in the right spot but I followed the rooting guide to a t, I can't seem to get it to force encrypt it every time I've tried to flash "remove_encryption" it it says error zip not installed, can anybody tell me what I might be doing wrong please?
[General Topics] mrmazak:
Screenshot of error, recovery log, something please.

Also which zip?

Did you try the universal force enc patch?

https://xdaforums.com/android/software/universal-dm-verity-forceencrypt-t3817389
[General Topics] Justin40785:
I tried uploading pics but it keeps saying bad request, and it won't let me send links through Google drive, I used "remove _encryption_71" and Disable _Dm-Verity_ ForceEncrypt_12.16.2018

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And it says no digest file found ,failed to map file.
[General Topics] Justin40785:
Are you in that group or am I just asking them?
[General Topics] Justin40785:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/pKCrXrpZQU5w5Mtk8
[General Topics] Justin40785:
Help

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gQToCgHug27pafW8oc0xy5eNRqb9rX_w/view?usp=drivesdk

Somehow it's letting me post pics now.
[General Topics] mrmazak:
the digest is normal. the map error , is the issue.

appears the recovery itself might have an issue. I think there are 2 versions in the group.

try to install and use the material themed version that [MENTION=5210252]hanuma[/MENTION] shared.

https://xdaforums.com/android/development/mt6762-p22-blu-vivo-xi-aka-11-t3873391/post78498431

also the log file you have is before the install attempt, so did not help with the error.
[General Topics] heygus:
Noob questions for clarification.....

1. By following this method for installing TWRP we will loose all are data, correct?

2. Do we loose encryption too?

3. Will we be able to upgrade to the Android 9 OTA?

Thanks in advance!
[General Topics] mrmazak:
By following all the directions , you will have made a full backup of your whole device. That way you can restore to full out of box condition.

The resdback should be done before bootloader unlock to do it correctly.
[General Topics] heygus:
Thanks for the response! Are these the instructions you are referring to?

Also do we loose encryption and the ability to upgrade?

Thanks again?
[General Topics] mrmazak:
Let me try it in a different way.

No, those are not the directions I meant. They are fine to install twrp and root with. Yes you will be removing encryption, and yes you will loose ability to take update.

To update you need to not be rooted, and have stock configuration.

So in order to take update, you will need to be able to return to stock. ( Have a stock rom backup )

Options. :

1. Rely on someone else to supply you with correct backup.

2. Make your own stock backup. ( Sp flash tool, readback option )
[General Topics] KingKelley:
It's actually (kinda here) Beta pie.....

https://bluproducts.com/android-software-updates/
[General Topics] keweminer:
Anybody running the update yet?
[General Topics] mrmazak:
Yes. Two people on Google+ dlu developers group have commented, that they have installed

. And the first post on this thread shows it Installed
[General Topics] keweminer:
I went ahead and updated too. I like what I see so far.
[General Topics] Justin40785:
I deff hard bricked my ish......HELP

flashed patched boot img through twrp like a dumb dumb please help as its my only pnone at the moment....i get the ding when i plug in computer but cant flash firmware its says cant get cmd brom and wont download.....
[General Topics] mrmazak:
please try explain little bit more.

I use twrp to flash patched twrp with out issue.

did you get spflash tool to work for making readback before modding phone?

can you get into fastboot?
[General Topics] bubblyboo:
Does the update use the same iPhone style recents as stock Android 9.0? I'll be sticking to Oreo if that's the case.
[General Topics] jdb559:
Noob question. How does one turn off the playstore auto widgets to the home screen?
[General Topics] andersonvs2019:
Yes, I am (brazil) and I can tell u that even in beta, it's better than 8.1 in pretty much everything. Now u can change DPI/PPI in dev options (in 8.1 is blank), the interface is more beautiful and there are LESS memory usage. To be honest I always was between 650~950mb free, now with same apps (i didnt cleared my system, just updated), I have always between 1.47gb/1.69gb.

Go ahead, no fear. Just to remember, I am not on TWRP, everything default
[General Topics] Justin40785:
flashed patch using twrp app, not in recovery mode and i believe magisk... "it was late"

but no adb no fastboot and having a very hard time getting sp to read it, almost had it today as it was flashing it said sec img mismatch, any help would be great, been without a phone for 4 days and no cash because i just bought this brick lol..... help!
[General Topics] mrmazak:
What is it you are flashing?

I assume a stock boot.img. but not sure.

Didnt know the twrp app did flashing of boot.img.

Did you unlock bootloader, before you flashed onto the phone.

Secure miss match , I think could be from not unlocking it.
[General Topics] keweminer:
After running the Pie update, my phone while tethering to my laptop no longer connects to the internet. I can connect to the phone, but my laptop can't see the internet (and it worked just fine prior to the Pie update). Any thoughts on what settings I may have jiggle to get it to work?
[General Topics] Justin40785:
sorry yes boot.img and im not honestly 100% on what i flashed with it... possibly boot.img and recovery img? i was falling asleep when it happend, and yes i was bootloader unlocked, on startup device said unlocked and cant be trusted...any thing i can do about mismatch img?
[General Topics] mrmazak:
This does not sound so good.

Error: 0xc002002A

Message: BROM ERROR: STATUS_SEC_IMG_TYPE_MISMATCH (0xc002002A)

Meaning: The firmware you're trying to flash is either not compatible with your device, you have selected the wrong flashing settings or verified boot is enabled

Solution:

Try unlocking the bootloader before flashing

Ensure that the file(s) you're trying to flash are actually for your exact phone model

Ensure you tick the boxes for only the files present in the ROM you're about to flash

Probably have the wrong driver installed. Uninstall vcom, preloader and MTK drivers using usb deview then manually re-install using https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-440.html

Delete the sp flash tool folder then re-extract

Ensure the phone is switched off (with battery still inside) before connecting to PC for flashing.

If that doesn't work, keep holding down the volume decrease button just before connecting the phone to PC for flashing (you could try volume increase , power + volume decrease or power + volume increase).

Consider using the latest version of Sp Flash tool

Format the phone before trying to flash the file(s) again
[General Topics] keweminer:
My screen has started to separate from the frame. Looks like a thin bead of stretchy glue is failing. Anyone else experiencing this?
[General Topics] Justin40785:
If bootloader was locked back somehow how would I unlock it again with no adb, fastboot, ect. I'm trying to flash the stock rom you posted for blu vivo xi + so that shouldn't be the issue I would think. Losing hope quickly...
[General Topics] mrmazak:
Not good idea to try and lock bootloader again.

from the backup, try only select boot.img to flash.
[General Topics] mrmazak:
That looping is typical for having a bad boot.img flashed.

So flash should be able to fix this.

I know you are having image mismatch error.

I am not real sure how to get you past that error.

Bit I do know there are many, many online guides that say to do a full format to fix this error. Please do not do any format. This is the wrong thing to do. It will make things worse.

I must ask. Did you make the recommended SP flash tool backup (read back) before doing any device modifications.

This is important for two reasons.

1. Of course so you have a backup.

2. And to make sure you have working connection to phone to recover from brick.
[General Topics] revparadigm:
I called Blu tech support because the IMEI was rejected for registering for the Pie beta program. They informed me that my model was not presently included in the latest beta testing, she said to me mine was a "Verizon model". I told her mine is a unlocked 64 gig internal/ 4 gig ram model purchased at Best Buy ans I was on T-Mobile, but didn't matter. So be careful, apparently there are different versions of the 11 plus out there.
[General Topics] chrisrotolo:
Same to me, except they said I already did the 'Verizon' update. I don't think they mean verizon model, I think they mean the big update you probably installed which allows Verizon sim cards.

The update probably isn't fully prepared for this yet, that's why. Just my thoughts...
[General Topics] revparadigm:
Thanks man, that makes sense. Yeah first thing after I bought it ran a huge update.
[General Topics] Justin40785:
No I didn't do that . but I do have a twrp back up and a titanium backup, also in USB dview it's showing up as mediatek preloader vcom driver, there has to be a way I can fix this I just need to get past Sec mismatch
[General Topics] mrmazak:
Try different USB cable, different USB port, different PC.

Also try different version flash tool.

Reinstall drivers.

Here is another clip from hovatek page on troubleshooting flash tool errors.

Error: 0xc002002A

Message: BROM ERROR: STATUS_SEC_IMG_TYPE_MISMATCH (0xc002002A)

Meaning: The firmware you're trying to flash is either not compatible with your device, you have selected the wrong flashing settings or verified boot is enabled

Solution:

Try unlocking the bootloader before flashing

Ensure that the file(s) you're trying to flash are actually for your exact phone model

Ensure you tick the boxes for only the files present in the ROM you're about to flash

Probably have the wrong driver installed. Uninstall vcom, preloader and MTK drivers using usb deview then manually re-install using https. ://forum.hovatek.com/thread-440.html

Delete the sp flash tool folder then re-extract

Ensure the phone is switched off (with battery still inside) before connecting to PC for flashing.

If that doesn't work, keep holding down the volume decrease button just before connecting the phone to PC for flashing (you could try volume increase , power + volume decrease or power + volume increase).

Consider using the latest version of Sp Flash tool
[General Topics] joesee:
So, quick question.. okok.. two questions..

Can more than one person confirm this 'Verizon update' removes dual SIM capability? Is it necessary to update the firmware before being able to use the Verizon LTE bands? I'm looking for a cheap dual SIM solution for Verizon and T-Mobile. (Holy Grail for me)

Also, with a patched boot image (which I don't know if it even exists), are we able to boot from the .img to give temp root access to direct install Magisk? I'd prefer not touching the boot partition to make it easier to take OTA's, OR does Blu make it impossible to take them when the bootloader is unlocked??

Thanks in advance!
[General Topics] Justin40785:
Still no luck :(
[General Topics] Mr.Optimistic:
Same here

I signed up for the 9.0 pie preview and installed it over my rooted vivo vi+ 8.1 .It worked but lost root .I tried patching boot and killed my vivo. I'm trying to flash stock 8.1 back on but it seems impossible. I'm stuck in an infinite boot loop but I can boot into twrp and bootloader is unlocked.I may be doing something wrong but there's no write up on how to flash back to stock.A good write up would help or maybe if someone could upload the pie firmware I'd be saved. CAN I GET PIE ANYONE.?
[General Topics] mrmazak:
How or what did you do to patch boot?

Flash tool flash the stock files , SHOULD return you to old firmware. But exactly which partitions Need to be restored is not 100% known.

Preloader is generally not flashed as part of a restore.

Modem backup partition is also not recommended

(Md**)

But this list should be standard:

Flash from the backup with flash tool

Boot

System

Secro

Tee

Vendor

.

***If the update changed the partition layout, this might be a problem too***
[General Topics] oweneightyfive:
Good day.

I live in the Philippines and apparently we have a phone called "Cherry Mobile Flare S7 Plus" that is an exact copy (perhaps same OEM) of Blu Vivo XI+ though it's only the 4gb RAM 64gb ROM variant.

Question: Will these firmware from Blu Vivo XI+ work on our devices too? I'm afraid I would brick mine. I'm not even sure if our bootloader is unlocked.

Thank you.
[General Topics] mrmazak:
It is unknown. But do try and follow the guide to make spflash tool backup before anything
[General Topics] Justin40785:
Ok brought it back to life but no baseband, Imei, ect, and I'm trying for the life of me to flash the generic recovery you posted I cannot get it to read though tried several different versions of SP flash tools several different driver installs.. I was told reflashing stock ROM I can get my IMEI back..in other words to somebody please point me in the right direction know how to do this please?
[General Topics] mrmazak:
Many times I have seen it mentioned to never flash the preloader from stock backups, and caution on factory firmware as well. Because it can cause toss of imei.

Has is it you were able to bring you device back?

Since you have not been able to get sp flash to work.
[General Topics] Justin40785:
Sorry should have explained better. I was able to use SP flash tools to revive it by holding volume up and volume down at the same time for about 10 or 11 seconds and right before I plug in just press volume down. But since then I've tried many different ways I've installed the drivers many different ways and I don't understand because if I flashed it once I should be able to flash it again. Any tips on how to get the IMEI back?
[General Topics] usernome:
with maui meta 1724 you can repair imei.

the pie version is still beta?

does anyone have imei, that receive pie update?

thank you.
[General Topics] amaroney55:
imie

I got the update the other day its 359801090134212
[General Topics] tuantranpro:
Updating to Android Pie Beta now :o
[General Topics] shashidharskv:
need rooting

I also want to root my vivo xi+. Please can you tell me if these procedure works ? I want the device to be accessible as root logged in. The link also is not working.
[General Topics] sajjadahmed786:
Update Help

As a side note this is my first ever XDA post :) ! Anyways,

I got the Vivo XI+ from best buy recently (called just the XI+ in the US) and the first thing I did was update it. This not being an iPhone, I didnt read the update changes, thinking nothing bad could happen. Something bad did happen. The update completely disables dual sim compatibility and makes the second tray an SD-only tray. SIM Toolkit not longer works either.

It is the Blue Vivo XI + 4GB/64GB version,

model number is literally just the name, Vivo XI Plus

It was updated to 8.1.0. For some reason when I enter my IMEI in blu site for Android Pi upgrade it says incompatible.

IF ANYONE knows anyway to either keep this firmware and reenable Dual Sim, or if anyone knows how to get this phone back to the factory firmware please let me know.

I have read through this forum but the factory firmware file I have doesnt seem to want to work. Phone is still working fine no brick or anything but I attempted to FastBoot it to *origional firmware* on windows with no avail.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
[General Topics] mrmazak:
I did just read someone success with rolling that update back, then was able to take the Pie Update.

Stand by while i search my history. It was couple days ago.

**

found it. But there is no details. And questions to the poster of the method to work around it have not been answered yet.

https://mewe.com/join/bdtvivoseries
[General Topics] sajjadahmed786:
Thanks! by the way I just got a response about it from Blu, which I think is not fair considering they are advertised as dual sim.

"We apologize for the inconvenience. Unfortunately, any and all Vivo XI/XI+ devices purchased at Best Buy, are meant to be single SIM and Verizon compatible when purchased after December 28, 2018. Please make sure to use a Micro SIM in slot 1, as SIM slot 2 will be for SD card use only."
[General Topics] slumericanb765:
Please Help
[General Topics] sajjadahmed786:
Hi there! I had a quick question, did the Pie update disable your Dual-Sim like the 8.1 update does?

Thanks!

Sajjad Ahmed
[General Topics] amaroney55:
Hey are u running Android 9

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[General Topics] mrmazak:
I had put a notice up that I had a TWRP ported and I needed someone to test it, before I posted the image. I got no responses.

But that's great that you have TWRP now.

Anything or link for others who may also want to use that TWRP from "other" location. I know it is hard on xda's ego to know that stuff is developed in other forums than there's.
[General Topics] mrmazak:
The pie beta update zip has been finally leaked. At this point you would be on your own to get it to load.

I have not seen any bug list from current beta users.

If your build number and system state do not match the assert check on the OTA file, you will not be able to install without modification to the updater-script.

I do not have the plus model , else I would try it first and post the steps to use it.

Here is OTA download link. If update gets pulled, the zip is also saved elsewhere.

blu_v0310ww_vivoxi*

BLU Vivo xi+ Android 9 update**

https://android.googleapis.com/pack.../1db844e95240f2ce13f8f45a76d68bbfb392d4cc.zip
[General Topics] keweminer:
I can tell you that the the mobile hotspot doesn't work as it should. I can connect devices to my phone, but I can't reach the internet from them through the phone.
[General Topics] mrmazak:
On the beta, you mean?
[General Topics] keweminer:
Yes, on the beta. I reported it to Blu, as well.
[General Topics] Compnerd88:
Ok so I installed the Android Pie beta file on my Verizon XI+, everything seems to be working fine except my service. Seems as though the Verizon bands are disabled, is there any way that I could install the radio from 8.1?

Thanks In Advance,
[General Topics] mrmazak:
This could be why Blu blocked the update for Verizon phones.

Not saying that it is impossible to fix it, but to my knowledge your the first to find this problem, so no ready made fix as of yet.
[General Topics] Compnerd88:
Do you know where I can find a copy of 8.1 to try and go back to?
[General Topics] mrmazak:
Use this file with spflash tool , it's stock 8.1

It should work without issue. But again , to my best information, you are first to mention updated to pie and then returning to Oreo.

https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=1395089523397898758
[General Topics] Compnerd88:
Ok so still don't have 8.1 back on my phone, haven't been able to get sp flash to work. Keep getting a COM Failure error or something like that. Any pointers on getting this downgrade to work for someone who's never used SP Flash?
[General Topics] mrmazak:
There is a few things that need to be done.

Drivers need installed. And usually they are unsigned drivers, so need to do steps to allow windows to install in insecure manner. (Skip driver signature)

Need to set up flash tool to use da file included on the firmware, not the default one.

Need to set flash tool to use auth file from in firmware package also.

Then the basics

1. Phone needs to be off for this process, and start with it disconnected

2. After loaded flash tool with da, auth, scatter (and files listed from scatter are shown)

3. Unselected check box from preloader

4. Press download, program is waiting for phone

5. Hold (on mine it was volume down) button on phone and plug in USB

Program should see device if drivers got installed.

Xda does not like competition, so cannot post links to there site, but they have good guide videos and write ups on this.

Search YouTube "hovatek sp flash tool"

You will find this video

https://youtu.be/LzyYXAflmOk
[General Topics] Vedrick:
Getting my phone on Friday, thanks for all the info people! can't wait to apply it.
[General Topics] Vedrick:
I've requested XDA create a Forum specifically for the BLU VIVO XI Plus device. Let see if we can get some traction there.
[General Topics] mrmazak:
well they already have an official "tag" page

https://xdaforums.com/t/vivo-xi

and normal tag search will give you this

https://xdaforums.com/tags.php?tag=vivo-xi&nocache=1
[General Topics] Vedrick:
Thanks, i'll take a look. They said no anyhow lol
[General Topics] poncespr:
I took a chance with this phone when I saw an open box at Best Buy for half price, and I must say, I am impressed. Great screen, very solid battery life and good performance on a clean, almost stock android 9 (beta). Coming from a Note 9 as a daily driver, I bought this phone as a backup and it really is a great phone. To the point that I have not gone back to my Note 9. I know eventually I will, mostly for the camera and water protection. But I have been using it for a week and not missed my Samsung one bit.
[General Topics] mixalot2008:
So I've gotten tired of waiting for Blu to push this to phones purchased at Best buy so I want to install the ota file to this. Can anyone give me any insight on how to do this? Not using on Verizon don't don't care about that. Any help would be great.
[General Topics] poncespr:
Download the Pie OTA file from [MENTION=5312578]mrmazak[/MENTION] , post #137 (don't forget to thank him)

Copy to ext. sd card (update will not work from internal memory)

Reboot to stock recovery

Select update from sd card

Profit

Edit:

Be advised, if you are using Verizon, there are reports of this update breaking conectivity.

I am with Red Pocket (Att) and the only issue so far is with bluetooth dropping every now and then, which is not bad for a beta.
[General Topics] amaroney55:
Well you well be ok even if you do get that VZW update just factory reset and go to recovery and install update. It will wipe out the VZW update and give u the 2nd sim card back and you can load it through so card or u can use twrp