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[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] jbbandos:
I had several instances where I was unable to boot into recovery, always ending up in erecovery, and of course, didn't have root when I rebooted into the system. The only way I found of booting into recovery and not erecovery was precisely with adb (adb reboot recovery). After that, root is working, and rebooting apparently always passes by the recovery, so I always have magisk installed.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Si73:
Strange that you have issues booting into recovery without using adb. Once you have root I found it easier to install one of those quick reboot apps that give you the option to boot into recovery if you need to restart it.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] viva-yo:
I´m trying this command, following the instructions of topjohnwu page:

fastboot flash recovery_ramdisk /path/to/patched_boot.img

But I get this error:

error: cannot load '/path/to/patched_boot.img': No such file or directory

Any help? Thx
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Tool Belt:
Put the patched file in the same directory as ADB and do not enter "/path/to/"

Or....read the directions as fastboot flash recovery_ramdisk (put your path here) patched_boot.img
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] viva-yo:
Ok, now here is what I did:

- Extracted the RECOVERY_RAMDIS.img of the Update and transfered it to the tablet

- In the M5 , I opened magisk- Install - Install - Patch Boot Image File. Select the RECOVERY_RAMDIS.img. A file patched-boot.img is created. I move it to the adb folder of my computer

I use this command in my computer :

fastboot flash recovery_ramdisk patched_boot.img

Everything seems to go ok, but in the tablet there is no magisk installed and there is no root

Suggestions?

Thx
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Tool Belt:
booting to recovery?
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] jbbandos:
After having root, yes. After flashing magisk into the recovery_ramdisk, no, booting with vol-up pressed would always go to erecovery.

---------- Post added at 10:09 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:08 AM ----------

"adb reboot recovery". I could not boot manually into the recovery and activate magisk until doing that with adb.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] viva-yo:
Hi. How can I restore my normal recovery? Is it possible? I don't mind if lose root

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[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Tool Belt:
:eek: Read Post #1, paragraph #7.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] viva-yo:
I know, but it's not totally clear for me, sorry

So, what I should do to undo the process is:

1 download the emui 9 firmware

2 extract RECOVERY_RAMDIS.img from update.app

3 flash it using the command

fastboot flash recovery_ramdisk /path/to/RECOVERY_RAMDIS.img

Is this correct?

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[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Tool Belt:
Yes.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] basmeuter:
So isn't it necessary to unlock the bootloader? (if even possible) The steps aren't really clear to me, could someone help?

Do you confirm that it works to get Magisk + root on the Mediapad 10,8 without unlock and loosing warranty? Does it survive OTAs?

I just ordered one for 190 euros, but I think I'll return it if Magisk and root aren't possible..
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] AndDiSa:
[MENTION=7116571]basmeuter[/MENTION] no chance without an unlocked bootloader and as there is currently no way to get the unlocking code ....
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] wag3slav3:
You can unlock the bootloader by doing a hardware testpoint downgrade and then use dc-unlocker.

https://xdaforums.com/mediapad-m5/how-to/downgrade-unbrick-huawei-device-methods-t3915693
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] AndDiSa:
... ok, if you are willing to open the device and risk a hardware failure (as already happened).
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] wag3slav3:
That doesn't sound like "no way" to me.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] AndDiSa:
"... no chance *without* an unlocked bootloader ..." ;)
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] wag3slav3:
Stop being wrong.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Marcopoloy13:
Hey

I just updated my Mediapad m5 to EMUI 9, installed an custom rom and rooted it, like described with recovery_ramdisk.

On the first boot it worked, but now a few days later I had to restart my device, so I pushed again after shut down volum up and down til i see the start screen.

But than i get a mesage from EMUI saying "couldn't install update, please visit... to restore" and just a button to reboot system.

It is not bootet to erecovery, i did exactly the same i did at the first time.

So i can not boot with root until i reflash recovery_ramdisk and boot after it with pressed volum up and down button.

What did i wrong? Why is the EMUI recovery blocking the magisk boot script on the 2th boot?
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] StephenMSmith:
You have to re-root upon every reboot starting with EMUI 9. Is that what's stopping you?
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Marcopoloy13:
On Magisk page they say:

...

(OEM Recovery Key Combo) → (Splash screen) → (Release all buttons) → (System with Magisk)

...

This worked directly after I flashed the patched "recovery_ramdisk" image,

but after I restart my tab again and do the same thing as the Magisk page says, I can not boot my android with Magisk, because I get an EMUI recovery screen with an error message.

So now I have to boot my PC again, plug in my tab and have to reflash the patched "recovery_ramdisk" image.

Is this the normal going, to reflash the patched "recovery_ramdisk" image from my PC after each and every reboot of my tablet?
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] AndDiSa:
There is no need to re-flash but I suppose there are some issues with the key combination detection. I have similar issues, but in those cases I connect to my PC with adb and do an

adb reboot recovery

after that the device is booting into "recovery" i.e. the rooted system.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] kev1807:
Does anyone have the patched recovery for huawei m5 pro german variant for the actual version? I lost my older one due to a computer defect!

I have bootloader unlocked but I need the patched_recovery image for obtaining root ... :D

I cannot find the firmware that I need for rooting ...

any help?
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Marcopoloy13:
Ok, goot to know. But my problem is I have not always a PC near me.

Like now, last night my Mediapad ran out of battery, I tried it again with the volume buttons, but again it's not working.

Tried it over android Terminal, but I need su for that. Adb from the device itself isn't working ether. Network adb also not working.

Is there anything I can do to reboot into recovery without a computer or other android device?
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] viva-yo:
I have this tablet but I can´t find the firmware @Si73
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] covfefedrank:
Hello, i'm live in brazil, an there is a tablet, who had a local brand, but probably is a Chinese tablet btw.

I Searched in forums and i didn't found any information.

There is some Info about my Tablet

is a Mali 450MP Processor

bit.ly/2HVWLYT

bit.ly/2I8qIUU

youtu.be/Twv0vQwVjHs
[OnePlus 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ralesk:
Hi all,

So I have an A2003 and I have been to Japan with it, but the SIM provider that I used last time in Japan (So-Net) isn't exactly a good fit for my next trip. On the other hand, the provider I want to use (Sakura Mobile) is on the NTT-DoCoMo network, which is not as compatible with the OnePlus 2 A2003 as the other networks. Particularly, only Band 1 is usable on both 3G and 4G.

Does anyone, by any chance, have hands-on experience with this phone and network combination?
[General Questions and Answers] ManaElixir:
I currently have a Galaxy S6 zerofltexx with Lineage 14.1-20181226-NIGHTLY-zerofltexx installed.

Was browsing for updates, but the Lineage page says these are unavailable and the device is not supported.

When and why did support for zerofltexx end? Any recommendations on what OS to transition to instead then?

Thanks in advance!

Edit: Hopped on this train instead: https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s6/development/rom-lineageos-15-1-unofficial-galaxy-s6-t3909458
[General Topics] naval_notorious:
Hello,

I am currently using a O2 XDA Flame. OS : WM5

Now, i am searching for a sms software which should not show my phone number when i send a text message, but instead it should show whtever i type

For eg : VODAFONE Or some other phone number.

I know such softwares exist.

I tried HUSHSMS but neither it sends a FLASH MSG nor it hides my number.

If some one can suggest few softwares i would be really greatful.

Reply soon

Regards

NAvAL
[General Topics] foaf:
You're right the software must exist, but I am not sure it exists for Windows Mobile. I could be wrong.

It is used in commercial applications for sending marketing SMSs to large numbers of contacts. I would begin by googling "commercial SMS".
[General Topics] ultraprimeomega:
i haven't seen one ether and i had searched for one a year ago but no luck

nice to see another flame owner :D
[General Topics] badaas:
there is one, i was directed to it the other day. i'm sure it was after i bought xtremetext, grrrrr, where was it! ...
[General Topics] naval_notorious:
whtever u said its absolutely true!! but i have seen many people using nokia phones have installed this type of software specially i have seen in nokia 7610.

i forgot the exact name of tht software. newayz i will try googling it... lets hope for the best !! and thanks a lot for ur responce !! :)
[General Topics] naval_notorious:
10x

Thanks for ur responce ultra, but just incase if u find such kinda software, pls PM me ........

and yes, O2 XDA FLAME simply rocks !!
[General Topics] naval_notorious:
..10x

Thanks for ur reply !! :)

badaas, pls find out and give me the exact name, as i really need it !!!

and wht is XtremeText ? ? ?
[General Topics] naval_notorious:
any1 ?

any1 here to find this software ????

pls i need it urgently !!!
[General Questions and Answers] Spc.:
Hello everyone,

It is possible to downgrade to Android 8.1 from Android 9 on Samsung A9 ?

I updated it to version 9 and it is very confusing to use as design changes are looking really bad.

If i restore original samsung 8.1 version what program do you recommend for full data backup so i don't loose any data/applications/pictures on my phone ?

Thanks.
[General Questions and Answers] sd86:
Apps are linked to google account, they can be re-downloaded. As for data from the applications you'd afaik need elevated permissions to access that data or a custom recovery. Pictures you should be able to easily back them up to your PC. Generally you can always downgrade but you may be nagged about updating. Also if you had a custom recovery and restored data to an older version, it may or may not cause issues.

I can't give you full insight because the last device I've used relating to samsung was their note/note pro, and the s6. I just thought I'd toss what I do know here.
[Razer Phone 2 Questions & Answers] w00tnezz:
Hey guys, I've been having some issues with my RP2 since fresh out of the box. Randomly, my phone screen will not turn on and will stay black. The phone itself isn't shutting down, as when I attempt to turn on the screen, I can feel the haptic feedback from an attempt to unlock via fingerprint.

It's really touch and go, sometimes its good for a day or two, sometimes it'll do this two or three times a day. A hard reset (Pwr+Vol Up) gets it back running again, but it's getting really annoying and interfering heavily with just everyday use.

Anyone else having the same issue? Anything I've read around the web hasn't helped or isn't pertinent. This happens on complete stock and running Arter97's kernel, so I'm left to believe it's a hardware issue (please no) or a ROM issue, i.e. Razer did a crap job.

Any thoughts? Thank you in advance!
[Honor Play Questions & Answers] NatsuoMods:
Please can you give me Honor Play full build.prop file? Thanks
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] sandeep_kumar:
Hello friends,

I want to know what is the difference between a stock ROM (very OLD say oxygen OS 4.5.1 7.11) with stock kernel and the same ROM with the updated custom kernel from security point of view?

For me, what I have experienced is that in oreo, oneplus stock oreo ROM is not better than its nougat ROM from performance pint of view and battery back up.

Recently [MENTION=2376110]dorimanx[/MENTION] updated it stock kernel for nougat 7.11 oxygen OS.

please visit for information:

https://xdaforums.com/oneplus-3t/development/nougat-7-1-1-oos-h2os-4-1-6-kernel-3-18-t3627073/page72

He said: My max uptime was 2200 hours, i forgot to charge my phone for 2 days, and it's died on 1 % power...

So, if I switch to Nougat ROM again, is it safe for security as the security patch will be very old in 7.1.1.
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] pitrus-:
I'd say it's not worth staying on an older Android version with both security risks form older Android and older vendor security patchlevel, that's 2 times the risk of staying on a newer more secure Android system and with latest vendor security patch.

It might be okay if you disconnect your device from internet and mobile network completely, but what to do with a smartphone that can't act like one. [emoji16]

Skickat från min ONEPLUS A3003 via Tapatalk
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] redpoint73:
Not better, sounds like it's not any worse either (or not by much)?

I agree with the previous comment. Any perceived (or not) difference in performance is not worth using that old of a ROM.

If you are asking about security, then you are at some level concerned about security. If you are concerned about security, than I'd say it's not worth it!

Single data point. I've always seen massively different claims for battery life and performance for various ROMs, kernels, etc. Don't expect one (or even several) reports to be any indication of what you will experience.

I can probably get 2 days easily, if my usage of the phone is light. That's just on the latest stock ROM and stock kernel. Battery life is going to vary drastically, depending on how you use your phone.
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] sandeep_kumar:
Thanks all for the prompt and quick useful reply.
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] zoneofSAM:
sultan's unofficial Lineage OS 14.1 is STILL maintained every month with latest monthly patches and lineage upstreams. I am also on OOS 4.5.1, i miss the new UI BUT stock oreo is not worth it.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro Questions & Answers] AusKeg:
Can someone please write a guide for formatting to f2fs on this device?

I have tried most recoveries and get an error unless I unmount and run a command in terminal, however they cannot be mounted again.

Thank you in advance.
[LG Optimus G Pro] jabi_james:
Hi there..

The current rom on my e988 is stock 4.4.2

I need a solid rom with good performance and normal battery drain..

Could you please introduce some rom?

I'm on recovery stock and no root..
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Questions & Answers] geecko:
Hi there,

Yesterday I followed the instructions over here and I flashed the latest stable Xiaomi.EU ROM on my device, followed by the latest x64 Pixel Experience GSI Rom. All the links are in that thread.

Problem: I just noticed that NFC wasn't working.

What should I do to get a stable Pixel Experience ROM with NFC working?

Which partition is the source of the issue? Is it vendor or is it system? How can I find out for sure?

Thanks
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Questions & Answers] Mackay53:
Don't use the vendor from Xiaomi EU
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Questions & Answers] geecko:
Thanks for the quick response. I'll try flashing the latest unstable vendor.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Questions & Answers] geecko:
I just did the whole process from scratch, except I didn't use Xiaomi.EU but "perseus_images_9.3.28_20190328.0000.00_9.0_cn_71120d6539" instead.

It didn't fix it.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Questions & Answers] Mackay53:
It might be a known issue with the GSI, did you check the GSI thread over in the treble section
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Questions & Answers] geecko:
It seems to be an issue with all GSI roms based on Phh's work.

At this point I can choose between GSI PE (with this NFC issue) or non-GSI PE (with the memory leak issue).

Do you know if I have any other option? I've not been able to boot a non-GSI PE with the unstable CN vendor or the unstable global vendor... only with the EU vendor.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Questions & Answers] jdjta:
I flashed PE (GSI-version) on my Mi Mix 3 yesterday and read some reports about NFC not working. Testing with NFC Tools from Play Store indeed resulted in an error and couldn't find anything in settings about NFC. After some investigation I stumbled upon this thread and flashed the zip in the OP and now it seems to work and options like NFC-switch and Android Beam magically appeared in the settings-menu.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Questions & Answers] vbdss:
What about bluetooth audio and calls? SMS? Anything else not working?
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Questions & Answers] jdjta:
I can confirm BT Audio and SMS both work, don't know about calls using bluetooth.
[Nook Touch General] sany:
I am getting my Nook ST from ebay very soon. Please help me understand the process:

What is the difference between just rooting using Nook Manager and flashing a ROM like 1337?

I am assuming, I can still install APKs after rooting?

thanks

S
[Nook Touch General] nmyshkin:
Rooting with NookManager gives you access to "root" directories that are normally off limits to users. It also allows for various customizations. It sets the security flag for installing from "unknown sources", allowing you to install apps via a file manager (or ADB), as opposed to getting them from the PlayStore (which you can't anymore). And it installs a base set of apps to get you going, like a file manager, launcher, browser, etc. That is customizable.

Custom ROMs like the 1337 simply enable different features that some people like. Perhaps better to use the system "as-is" for a bit before you decide to wipe it out? Then you'll have a better idea of what you'd like to have.
[Nook Touch General] sany:
Thank you [MENTION=5562185]nmyshkin[/MENTION], I think my liking will be towards Nook Manager. So I will try to get ready with the Nook Manager installation files and instruction. The only thing confusing here in the forum is there are too many threads and geeting lost which and where to start. Hope if I start with the original thread which is from way back 2012, it will still work. My understanding is if I am on a new firmware 2.1.2 I will rewrite the modification files to nook manager as per that thread.

thanks again

S
[Nook Touch General] nmyshkin:
Here's how you get started:

1. When you get your NST, execute a factory reset. This will return the device to an out-of-the-box condition. To do this, power up and as soon as you see the "Read Forever, your Nook is starting up" screen, hold the two lower hardware buttons until you see a screen prompt.

2. Register your device with B&N.

3. Update the firmware to 1.2.2 (https://su.barnesandnoble.com/nook/nook2/1.2.2/351e26527e80156183e74be2da2ce89f/nook_1_2_update.zip)

4. Prepare a NookManager card according to the instructions here: https://xdaforums.com/nook-touch/development/nst-g-updating-nookmanager-t3873048, making whatever changes/additions you want in terms of base software such as a file manager, browser, launcher, etc.

5. Run NookManager. Before you do anything else I suggest you make a backup of the newly updated and registered NST. That way if something goes wrong, you won't have to go all the way back to a factory reset. After the backup, root the NST and exit NookManager.

After that, it's pretty much up to you. Any time you want to make another backup, just reboot with the NookManager card inserted and make a backup. Just remember that the backup will replace whatever is on the NookManager card, so if you wanted to keep that one, you need to have copied it to your PC first.
[Nook Touch General] sany:
Very helpful! thanks again.
[Nook Touch General] sany:
How important is this step - do I really need to register? any advantages and disadvantages?
[Nook Touch General] nmyshkin:
The device software is designed to sell ebooks from B&N. Anything that frustrates this design (like not registering or disabling parts of the B&N system) tends to raise all kinds of internal alarms and the system dialogs constantly with itself, worrying about its purpose in life, its inability to "phone home", and generally fritters away a lot of its battery charge on rehearsing for a role it cannot assume.

In short, the path of least resistance results in the least system hand-wringing, improved battery life, etc. You don't need to enter any credit card information. All you need is an email address (which I suppose could be fake) and a password. Then you can forget about it if you have no interest in purchasing ebooks from B&N. I have completely ignored the B&N system except for the Reader and Library which I find adequate--and simple--enough for my needs. But everything else is hidden. It just lives its happy little digital life waiting for that one special day when I will buy an ebook with a patience only electrons can exhibit. Meanwhile I have all kinds of other stuff that I am interested in and there don't seem to be any issues or conflicts with the B&N system.

My 2 cents.
[Nook Touch General] sany:
Installed but no apps

I successfully backed up and rooted the device. Firmware is 1.2.2.

But I don't have any apps. Not even the base software. See screenshot. Even the extras like es file explorer were not installed. Since I don't have any file explorer, I am unable to install any apps. I want to go for ADB method as last resort. Please advice.

Thanks
[Nook Touch General] nmyshkin:
You can try for ADB (more headaches there), but it would be better now to get some useful apps and have a way to conveniently side-load others. You are

supposed

to be able to install apps from Relaunch in the file manager screen. That would involve copying the apk file to the NST via a USB connection, then locating that apk file using the file folder browser and tapping on the icon. I could never get that to work, but it is supposed to work.

Failing that, you need to revisit NookManager. You must not have done the customization correctly if none of the apps you wanted were installed. If you can get that fixed, you can simply root again with NookManager (right on top of what you have now) and it will fix the problem IF you get it set up correctly.

There are four steps required to add an app to the NookManager rooting routine:

1. Copy the apk file to the folder files/data/app on the NookManager SD card

2. in the folder "scripts" on the NookManager SD card, copy and rename one of the "install_x" files so it represents the app you just moved into the folder in step 1. So, if you want ES File Explorer, you might rename the file "install_esfileexplorer"

3. Edit the file you just copied and renamed, changing the name of the apk file in the first line to exactly match the filename of the apk file you have replaced in files/data/app. So continuing the example, "es_file_explorer.apk" (which is the name of the apk file as I provided it). Then edit the "echo" statement so it reads something like "echo ES File Explorer installed"

4. Locate the file scripts/do_root. Copy and rename one of the "install_x" files so it matches what you did earlier, in this case "install_es_file_explorer". There are no contents to edit.

You need to do those four steps for each app you want to add to the install list. To remove an app you don't want (like the Amazon App Store), remove the apk file from files/data/app, remove the "install_x" file for that app from the folder "scripts", and remove the "install_x" file for that app from the file scripts/do_root.