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[Cricket Dream 5G] Welkwo:
Did you have any luck with it?
[Cricket Dream 5G] DrScrad:
So I finally downloadwed the super.img and went ahead and went back to Step 1.. I completely started over and flashed the super.img first, and then started the entire process over. I'm going to go ahead and give you a spoiler alert and let you knowq that the end result t wasn't what everyone wass hoping for.. My phone lis now bricked.. Whether it's a soft brick or hard brick yet, I'm not sure,, but upon flashing the super.img then the doign the process over again, I at somee point ****ing madwe a deal with the devil and he won..
[Cricket Dream 5G] Welkwo:
You should be able to restore with MTK Tool.. That's odd unless you installed a system update recently, but with unlocked bootloader it shouldn't be an issue since being able to go back firmwares is usually an inherent bi-product of unlocked bootloader. Is it just showing a blank screen when trying to startup?
[Cricket Dream 5G] DrScrad:
It'll power on but I can't get it to boot into fastboot or any recovery at all..
[Cricket Dream 5G] Welkwo:
Good news is, you're not bricked. Make sure the downloaded file is complete. Flash the default boot image and retry boot, if that does not work then retry flashing the super image. This time attempt to also run

Fastboot flash super (Super image)
Fastboot erase userdata
Fastboot -w
Fastboot reboot

If successful, flash boot twrp after first boot and follow instructions for installing recovery Ramdisk. Make sure you have the TWRP image and stock boot image on hand and transfer those files to your device via MTP from TWRP
[Cricket Dream 5G] Welkwo:
Forgot to mention, you'll have to use MTK Client if Bootloader fastboot is not working. I'd recommend just flashing stock boot image and super at the same time. It sounds like there was an issue with your initial flash of super
[Cricket Dream 5G] Josephdbrewer25:
This phone's partition scheme is a little weird. And everytime I've flashed a modified super img it bricked it. Got it stuck in preloader. I just have root and modified my stock system for now. It's crazy 🤣
[Cricket Dream 5G] DrScrad:
This is what I see every time I try to boot into fastboot or any recovery (whether it be custom or stock)..

let me know if it's too blurry to read
[Cricket Dream 5G] Welkwo:
I think I know the issue here.. What did you last accept an OTA?
[Cricket Dream 5G] DrScrad:
As in which Android version was m ylast OTA or are yopu asking of the date? stupid question i know, but my question still stands nonetheless..
[Cricket Dream 5G] Welkwo:
Did you retry flashing the super image? I'm thinking your last system update messed with some of the loopholes we were using.
[Cricket Dream 5G] DrScrad:
I understand that but I'm just going to have to record a vidwe of what the phohe is doing..
[Cricket Dream 5G] Welkwo:
It looks like that android system isn't recognized, I have a feeling this may be to do with bootloader locking/unlocking and secure boot.. My Fiance accepted the recent OTA and now with modified super it will not startup showing the same error. I'm working on a fix now, did you by chance backup your super image before doing any flashing? I may have to modify a image on that software version
[Cricket Dream 5G] DrScrad:
yes ii do havbe it.. I'll sned you a link. Hell, i'll just post the llink here.. https://mega.nz/file/8C4WTDLB#lWvkVesrCNTjb8n4LFSqE54oiultyazTplkI4s_QQgM
[Cricket Dream 5G] Welkwo:
I updated my original TWRP instructions, I forgot to include a VERY important file (OOPS)... Attempt the steps to flash modified VBmeta with the file attached to the post. This should fix your issue, if that does not change then attempt to super flash again and follow it by flashing vbmeta via instructions and you should be home free. Sorry about that! That's what I get for typing these things in a hurry
[Cricket Dream 5G] DrScrad:
Here's a video of what my phone is doing upon boot . It's bypassing fastboot and ADB prompts so there's no way for me to flash a new image, that's my point..

File on MEGA

mega.nz

^^ link to a video of what it's doing
[Cricket Dream 5G] Welkwo:
Hold down Vol up+Vol Down+power all at once, when the device fully shuts down hold Volume up until you get a bootloader prompt to boot into recovery/fastboot/normal startup.

Note: You may have to press volume up+Power after full shut down if the phone doesn't show the prompt after about 15 seconds
[Cricket Dream 5G] DrScrad:
Yeah that didn't work either
[Cricket Dream 5G] Welkwo:
Only option is MTK Client, that's strange unless you weren't bootloader unlocked when you flashed. But, you booted TWRP so that's not it.. That's a weird issue. Maybe the Super image you flashed was corrupt/incomplete download? I used the same super on my Fiance's phone and it worked flawlessly
[Cricket Dream 5G] Welkwo:
Alright, check this GitHub page out. Follow the instructions for installation on your applicable platform, be sure to completely delete and redownload the super image before attempting to flash it to your device.

Assure the phone is completely powered down by turning it off via vol up+vol down+power

Launch MTK Client before plugging in the device, once opened plug the phone up while holding vol up at the same time. You should see MTK Client establish a connection.

Perform the flash as follows:

SUPER >> Modified Super Image

VbMeta >> Modified VBmeta

Boot >> Stock boot img

These should be flashed to your active boot slot, if you do not know what your active slot was prior to failure then flash to both slots as a coverall solution.

If modified images do not fix the issue, let me know and I'll upload a full dump of my device. Hopefully, this gets you back up and running.

Side note: In Windows 11, it's better to install python from the Windows store than from the website contrary to the instructions on the github. Generally, it might just be easier to download and use the Live USB rather than going through all the MTK Client install steps.
[Cricket Dream 5G] DrScrad:
Yeah man. i'm going to need you to go ahead and upload an entire firwmare (preferrably stock) dump.. If yo udon't mind..
[Cricket Dream 5G] Welkwo:
Give me a bit and it'll be available, I've got to revert my phone to stock and perform a backup in that case... It'll be up later tonight
[Cricket Dream 5G] DrScrad:
You might not have to.. As this phone has become more available to the greater public and more people have started putting the firmware online.. I found another one online that was the same size as the one that you had so I downloaded it and I will try it. I'll keep you in the know
[Cricket Dream 5G] Welkwo:
Correction, I forgot that @Josephdbrewer25 already has one posted, it can be downloaded here: https://mega.nz/folder/UARQCD6I#8CSNy43GWo6XjEKk_mlldw
[Cricket Dream 5G] Welkwo:
After downloading, to flash super with MTK Client change the downloaded super_XX_XX_XX.img to .bin.. It's the same format as a bin file (Raw image)
[Cricket Dream 5G] hawk1500:
quick question: I think I messed up the build.prop, does anyone have a stock copy I can download? If not, is there a way to restore it to stock using the posted backup on mega using twrp (or do I have to use the MTK client)? Thanks.
[Cricket Dream 5G] thomsfell:
Need help! i screwed somethin up! i posted in the other thread about this phone but thought id try here too....
[Cricket Dream 5G] hawk1500:
What did you do...?
[Cricket Dream 5G] DrScrad:
Here you go https://mega.nz/file/cTRT2CwY#4DzeyXD5I_FoxY_pXTt3P3oFzAR9u1HRaMHUQ6CHKWc
[Cricket Dream 5G] hawk1500:
Thanks so much!
[Cricket Dream 5G] hawk1500:
It turned out it wasn't the build.prop and I just had to flash one of the super images that was posted, but it's now booting up again. Thanks again for helping out!
[Cricket Dream 5G] :
is this a newer device guys? If so I may go grab one to dev on for a bit. Also, are you aware you can built twrp as a proper boot image? if i get one I will get twrp in order and try to add decryption support. I enjoy low budget device hacking and modding as you'll see from my other posts and Cricket is also my Carrier
[Cricket Dream 5G] :
lol, they have a device at my local Cricket, gonna head over and check it out
[Cricket Dream 5G] DrScrad:
They should just give you one for free. .that's how myself and a few other got theirs..

'm having one hell of a time with mine.. Now mine is stuck in the BootROM stage.. i was able to flash some stock firmware to it but now it's having a time booting out of bootrom and into fastboot altogether.. windows keeps noticing it and then it'll drop the connection and then recognize it again and repeat in like 3 seconds increments.. I don't know what to do at this point..

*continues google search*
[Cricket Dream 5G] DrScrad:
I'm having one hell of a time with mine.. Now mine is stuck in the BootROM stage.. i was able to flash some stock firmware to it but now it's having a time booting out of bootrom and into fastboot altogether.. windows keeps noticing it and then it'll drop the connection and then recognize it again and repeat in like 3 seconds increments.. I don't know what to do at this point..
[Cricket Dream 5G] :
not sure how you guys got one for free, seeing as it's advertised as a $189 device. Either way though, I payed a lil more than I wanted for it since I was under the assumption it was just a $20 low budget device but upon actually getting it, seems to be a rather decent device. Should take decent pics with the 48mp camera, love the fp reader on the back like it is, and was super surprised to find the screen was much bigger than my current S10+.

So where are we on the modding of this thing? More importantly, what can I do to help and clean up any remaining issues you guys are having?
[Cricket Dream 5G] DrScrad:
For some reason mine was pretty fantastic out of the box but I'm just wondering how after an hour or two it seems to slow down tremendously.. I'm not sure if its the cache doesn't hold well or it is just a faulty device I've got or what
[Cricket Dream 5G] :
bone stock where it downloads a bunch of crap or just in general on any rom ?

I'll be putting out a custom stock rom at some point as well as already starting initial work on a AIO ToolKit for this device. Bone stock device to bl unlocked and custom stock and recoveries all in one stop
[Cricket Dream 5G] Welkwo:
So far, TWRP is done. The instructions are on up above, some have had issues with flashing modified vendor partition. @DrScrad had issues and I provided a modified super, he had issues with flashing. I flashed it on my Wife's phone from stock without issue, so proceed with caution. The modified super disables forced device encryption for better comparability with TWRP, TWRP currently has decryption options but with FBE enabled it will not decrypt data. I have not yet tried manual encryption for comparability.
[Cricket Dream 5G] :
sounds good, with every new device I always start from scratch. About to do a full dump before i proceed. While I go through it I'll also be writing the toolkit. I am interested in a zip i recall seeing though. Wasn't there a rw zip for making the dynamic partitions rw ? That would be easiest for me to work with to create a custom stock image. I dread the thought of having to use otatools and start building my own super images again, haven't had to do that since 2019. Boy that was a trip, everything was new and little documentation. Now we got cool things like rw zip for dynamic. Only other way I know to get rw on dynamic is to dump super and rebuild it, which I don't want to do if at all possible
[Cricket Dream 5G] Welkwo:
I have a modified RW super, it is already built into the disabling forced encryption super.img

Disable force encrypt with RW: https://mega.nz/file/CpE3BSzJ#B8vA1108at0Tdd9DpE5OIgsEmBoV_Y8PlwY2uHotzTU

Verify the integrity of the file before flashing! I believe that's the issue others had where they had an incomplete download. All of my flashing efforts with this image have been successful, be sure to perform a factory reset prior to flashing this image.
[Cricket Dream 5G] :
that's a rw super 100% unmodified besides adding rw and killing encryption in fstab ?
[Cricket Dream 5G] Welkwo:
Updated my

Yes, this is mostly stock.
[Cricket Dream 5G] :
which route did you go to get super rw? if you used otatools to rebuild manually, could you please share the command you used with the appropriate sizes and such. Otherwise if you used a rw zip could you point me to that ? Thanks much
[Cricket Dream 5G] Welkwo:
Updated TWRP Guide:

This script works flawlessly from TWRP or android and this was used to make the modified image shared.
[Cricket Dream 5G] Welkwo:
UPDATED GUIDE: https://xdaforums.com/t/twrp-for-cricket-dream-5g.4418963/post-86858605
[Cricket Dream 5G] :
sorry to keep bothering, how did you get mtkclient to do a full dump ? I seem to be having issues getting it to dump for me
[Cricket Dream 5G] Welkwo:
Some phones you can do a full shutdown and then press volume up while connecting the USB. Make sure you open MTK first before connecting your device.

If on Windows, make sure you have the appropriate drivers. Linux usually doesn't have this issue.

Others... You have to disconnect the battery temporarily. That's a rare thing but it happens.
[Cricket Dream 5G] :
i guess more specifically, what command should i be using ?

I'm on Linux
[Cricket Dream 5G] Welkwo:
No command, use the mtk_gui
[Cricket Dream 5G] Welkwo:
GitHub - bkerler/mtkclient: MTK reverse engineering and flash tool

MTK reverse engineering and flash tool. Contribute to bkerler/mtkclient development by creating an account on GitHub.

github.com

From MTK Directory

./mtk_gui
[Cricket Dream 5G] :
weird, I'm very familiar with mtkclient, even as far as writing my own custom frontend for it before the gui was a thing, lol. I will try the gui though, maybe it has some extra magic. Thanks much
[Cricket Dream 5G] Welkwo:
It does a lot better on this device than on manual, I can never get the payload timing right when doing it manually.
[Cricket Dream 5G] :
was able to get it working with my toolkit, had to reset up mtkclient for some reason. must have been a linux update
[Cricket Dream 5G] :
pretty easy, i just powered off device, ran my toolkit, dump all option, plugged in device while holding vol- and it's dumping now
[Cricket Dream 5G] Welkwo:
Now that looks like it makes life easier
[Cricket Dream 5G] DrScrad:
Please share once you're finished.. that looks like a dream!

You're welcome for the pun.. don't forget to tip your waitress..
[Cricket Dream 5G] :
I will def share, sharing is caring. If anyone wants to test anything im putting together, you can find me live in my Android telegram group. Shoot the poo, talk shop, test anything hot off the press...

A-Team Telegram Group
[Cricket Dream 5G] DrScrad:
Hey man.. thanks for the invite
[Cricket Dream 5G] thomsfell:
I unlocked bootloader then i entered the fastboot reboot fastboot command ...my phone died, as in shut off, power button does nothing, plugging it in to the computer does nothing, and charging does nothing.I have noticed though when i plug it into the computer it makes the connect/disconnect sound and holding the power button changes the timing of said sounds...
[Cricket Dream 5G] Welkwo:
You should be falling back to BROM mode it sounds like, have you used the device with MTK Client before?
[Cricket Dream 5G] DrScrad:
Sounds like he's in the exact place I'm at
[Cricket Dream 5G] DrScrad:
I'm able to write/read according to mtkclient but I am stuck in the BROM mode regardless of any button combination I try for any extended period of time
[Cricket Dream 5G] Welkwo:
Yep, we'll get you fixed as soon as I get back home. Keep an eye on your PM, we'll get you back up and running tonight
[Cricket Dream 5G] DrScrad:
Ok I'll be back home here in a little while. But I'll be back in touch not long after you message though
[Cricket Dream 5G] thomsfell:
well...dont keep me in suspense! lol
[Cricket Dream 5G] Welkwo:
😓 That was the plan until my MTK client decided to stop working... I'm starting to work on it more tonight
[Cricket Dream 5G] :
is the tree for recovery available? I'd like to work on decryption
[Cricket Dream 5G] Welkwo:
That is with @lopestom I started it and he has the most recent up-to-date fork
[Cricket Dream 5G] :
k, thanks
[Cricket Dream 5G] DrScrad:
Hey man did you ever finish that shell script?
[Cricket Dream 5G] :
not fully but you can grab it from my telegram group and give it a test run if you'd like. I've got an outline script all written up but only bl unlock proces is fully written and working so far. Recovery is next step to be added but ran into a couple snags with it, that's why i was inquiring about the device tree you guys have for recovery. My recovery is booting and working but still has a few bugs to work out. I didn't want to release a toolkit with other peoples stuff in it. is mtp transfer working on your guys twrp build ?
[Cricket Dream 5G] :
the unlock process will unlock bootloader, flashes security disabled vbmeta, and then flashes a patched lk to clean up the bootloader unlocked nag screen

I have attached the patched lk file if anyone wants their unlock nag screen to look a little better, it must be flashed with Mtk Client. Only for devices with unlocked bootloader!!
[Cricket Dream 5G] DrScrad:
yes
[Cricket Dream 5G] :
@lopestom , could you share your device tree so I can find what I'm missing from mine? Here is what I have

GitHub - PizzaG/android_device_fih_EC211001: Cricket Dream 5G

Cricket Dream 5G. Contribute to PizzaG/android_device_fih_EC211001 development by creating an account on GitHub.

github.com
[Cricket Dream 5G] :
hey all you guys with the bricked devices, I think there was 2 of you? I have 2 unbrick options ready to test in the toolkit and am ready for an alpha release for peer review. about to upload now

A-Team AIO ToolKit v0.01
[Cricket Dream 5G] DrScrad:
I'm downloading now and will test ASAP. I'll be sure to capture logs as I go along
[Cricket Dream 5G] :
grab the hotfix as well I just posted in the group and replace the file in the toolkit, forgot to enable the unbrick option, oops...
[Cricket Dream 5G] DrScrad:
I'm glad you noticed now rather than post test for me
[Cricket Dream 5G] SURE Not E.:
Hello fellow humans. So I got a Cricket Dream 5G and, on that same fateful day, I dropped it and cracked the hell out of the screen. Does anyone know what type(s) of digitizer's can be used to replace this one? I've searched high and low on Amazon and eBay, to no avail. Alternately, one of you gentlemen who have bricked their Dream, or who has an extra one, would you be willing to sell me the screen for cheap? Or I could trade you some old phones/parts I have if you're interested. Thanks.
[Cricket Dream 5G] DrScrad:
i've got one that is bricked that i'm pretty sure has a hardware issue at this point.. HOWEVERa, the screen and digitizer are still intact.. or i say that they're intact. The screen isn't turning on due to being in BROM mode, but i can issue the commands to make it exit brom mode but the screen never turns on.. Iso I think it's something to do with another part of the phone? if that's the case, then i might be interested in making a trade or we can really hash out the details from there.

Whast spare phones/phone parts are you currently sitting on my man? I'm certainly interested in t his . Obviously, you can just have the entire ****ing phone for all i care. Just let me know whast you've got ont he table for the trade though for real and we can make t his happen.
[Cricket Dream 5G] thomsfell:
can anyone help? stuck in brom mode...i have mtk client working and have the super back up downloaded but not 100% on where to go from here...

edit:also grabbed all the files from the complete back up...
[Cricket Dream 5G] DrScrad:
Exactly where you stuck at
[Cricket Dream 5G] SURE Not E.:
Sorry for the delay. Been thinking about getting rid of ALL tech and things generally and just going on a quest to find self. Can't convince myself to make that quantum leap just yet, however.

I have an LG Stylo 6 with a smashed screen. But it's the GF's old phone and she's concerned about her info being on it still. Have a Samsung A20 (Boost) that has had a small crack in the screen forever, but is fully functional. I have a Samsung A10e, again, cracked screen. It's carrier unlocked. And the digitizers are only $15-$20. A brand new Schok Volt SV55. Have some old Garmin GPS's, Tower computers. Or money, which I'm technically in the red. Finally, I also have an

I have a Samsung A20, A10e, fully functional but cracked screens. The A10e is unlocked, the A20 is with Boost. I also have a brand new Schok Volt SV55. Some old Garmin's. I can also send money, but I'm broke for real. Have a curca 2013 Verizon Droid, too. Lmk your thoughts. Thanks.
[Cricket Dream 5G] DrScrad:
what's your phone number or best way to contact you (some sort of messaging service)
[Cricket Dream 5G] DrScrad:
I'd be interested in trading for that a20 or possibly the Verizon droid
[Cricket Dream 5G] DrScrad:
Also what kind of computer towers/computer components do you have to come off of.. SSD, RAM, GPU, etc..?
[Cricket Dream 5G] SURE Not E.:
I appreciate your interest. And I was thinking how it would be stupid to post my number in a forum. But, honestly, I have no credit to steal. Rather than waste time, just text me. 412.902.8641 My name is Eric. Thanks.
[Cricket Dream 5G] thomsfell:
i cant get pizzag's program cus no phone to access telegram. I guess im stuck at how to use mtkclient to get out of brom mode? any help is appreciated...
[Cricket Dream 5G] DrScrad:
IS MTKClient recognizing your phone at all?
[Cricket Dream 5G] thomsfell:
yes,sir. pizzag's program did too, but that laptop died and I have been unable to get his program back...
[Cricket Dream 5G] DrScrad:
So you're just needing a link to one of his zips for the cricket dream 5g?
[Cricket Dream 5G] DrScrad:
What's your tag on telegram
[Cricket Dream 5G] DrScrad:
File on MEGA

mega.nz
[Cricket Dream 5G] thomsfell:
thnx! thats what I was lookin for. Hopefully I can get this cursed thing working again, wish me luck!
[Cricket Dream 5G] thomsfell:
I dont have telegram...I downloaded the file, but its asking for a password?
[Cricket Dream 5G] DrScrad:
Ask @PizzaG
[Cricket Dream 5G] :
I don't password protect stuff and I don't upload to mega....
[Cricket Dream 5G] thomsfell:
ok then...thnx anyway i guess its a .004 file extension ive never heard of and nothing opens it
[Cricket Dream 5G] Kal-El7:
Hey team...I have a couple questions. For this thread here on getting TWRP running on the Dream 5G, does this How-to guide here for TWRP on the Dream 5G also work?

More importantly, can this guide be followed the same TWRP 3.7.0? Version 3.7.0 now supports fully Android 12 out of the gate.

Is this guide the very last version of TWRP known to work on the Dream 5G?

Thanks so much.
[Cricket Dream 5G] magi44ken:
Hi, I'm trying to unlock the bootloader on my phone and then root it. It has the latest Android 11 Feburary 2023 security update. I'm using Windows 11.

I'm using this unlock bootloader guide to unlock it. Not sure if this right procedures since I can't find any other guide.

I installed the UsbDk_1.0.22_x64.msi and MTK-USB-Driver-v5.1632 in Windows 11.

I enable the Unlock Bootloader and USB debugging options. I reboot the phone to fastboot mode using the adb reboot fastboot.

After that, I enter fastboot device to check it can connect to my phone in fastboot mode. It failed. In the Device Manager under Unknown, it said Android device doesn't have a driver.

I have a few questions.

1. Which USB driver and other driver do you use? Can you provide a link?

2. If this is not correct procedures, can you briefly list the steps you use?

3. Will this MTKCLient guide works to unlock bootloader?

4. When rooting the phone, can I safely use your patched boot image if boot.img version is different from yours? Mines is newer than patched version.

5. If the patched boot.img version is incompatible with my latest version, can you provide the steps to root it?

Thanks for your all help.
[Cricket Dream 5G] magi44ken:
After you are done exchanging the number, delete it from your message.
[Cricket Dream 5G] magi44ken:
Will this installation works if we use the latest TWRP 3.7.x?