yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Moto G6 Plus Questions & Answers] marcocosta:
I don't know how to use the flashfile.xml file except as a reference from which to know which fastboot commands to run and in which order. The commands successfully upload the files, but when it comes time to write, the output is `(bootloader) flash permission denied`:

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[Moto G6 Plus Questions & Answers] jxda77:
Put this below in a bash-script file, i.e. with an .sh file ending. For example flashall.sh

Then issue the following command: chmod u+x flashall.sh

And finally execute the script ./flashall.sh

#!/bin/bash

fastboot getvar max-sparse-size

fastboot oem fb_mode_set

fastboot flash partition gpt.bin

fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img

fastboot reboot bootloader

fastboot --set-active=a

fastboot flash modem_a NON-HLOS.bin

fastboot flash fsg_a fsg.mbn

fastboot erase modemst1

fastboot erase modemst2

fastboot flash bluetooth_a BTFM.bin

fastboot flash dsp_a dspso.bin

fastboot flash logo_a logo.bin

fastboot flash boot_a boot.img

fastboot flash system_a system.img_sparsechunk.0

fastboot flash system_a system.img_sparsechunk.1

fastboot flash system_a system.img_sparsechunk.2

fastboot flash system_a system.img_sparsechunk.3

fastboot flash system_a system.img_sparsechunk.4

fastboot flash system_b system_other.img

fastboot flash oem_a oem.img

fastboot flash oem_b oem_other.img

fastboot flash vendor_a vendor.img_sparsechunk.0

fastboot flash vendor_a vendor.img_sparsechunk.1

fastboot erase carrier

fastboot erase userdata

fastboot erase ddr

fastboot oem fb_mode_clear

fastboot reboot bootloader

exit 0
[Moto G6 Plus Questions & Answers] jxda77:
Note this will flash to active slot == a. Oh yes it is a linux environment. But you were running arch right?
[Moto G6 Plus Questions & Answers] marcocosta:
Thanks, but that's a noop. If fastboot is giving me an error when I invoke it from a terminal, it'll give the same error when running from a script.
[Moto G6 Plus Questions & Answers] jxda77:
Ah now I see, it was not a misspelled thing. Well, interestingly flashing the bootloader did not work. Carry on with the other partitions and see what happens?
[Moto G6 Plus Questions & Answers] marcocosta:
The same thing, "(bootloader) flash permission denied"
[Moto G6 Plus Questions & Answers] Galoso:
Bad news, mate. Your "bootloader" is - flashing locked - I saw from the images you shared.

There's NO stock way, (unless I know) to flash files due to flashing locked state.
[Moto G6 Plus Questions & Answers] marcocosta:
Yep. I think some assumed that after blank flashing a locked bootloader it would then be placed in a flashable state, but that did not seem to be the case for me even after blankflashing several times.

It is what it is. ^^
[Moto G6 Plus Questions & Answers] Galoso:
After some intel, the bootloader state remais recorded at "persist" partition. This means you can restore the bootloader any time you want, but the "persist" will play their cards any time.

If you have twrp, you may have a light in yout tunnel. Tell me what you have so far on your system.
[Moto G6 Plus Questions & Answers] marcocosta:
Ha I'd be down for more tinkering if this piqued an interest.

The phone never had TWRP installed though. In fact, I _might_ have completely butchered the recovery _and_ all other partitions:

I tried to brute force qboot into flashing more than the bootloader, if that makes sense. Manually edited the XML file to flash the same files in the flashfile.xml descriptor. I even took the system and vendor sparse images and used sim2img to convert them to raw images for this mad experiment. Created a singleimage.bin file, everything flashed, but it didn't work.

So unless running TWRP from sideload or something is an option, it might be dead, Jim. 😂
[Moto G6 Plus Questions & Answers] Galoso:
You may have made an huge mistake.

This blankflash trick is only up for the bootloader files (you extract it) abl.elf (as example)

You also need to know if firehose matches to your storage device, like my post was instructed to do so.

So, pray for you to have a matching firehose to your hardware and you may flash it using qfil.

Also, take a lot of readings on this.
[Moto G6 Plus Questions & Answers] marcocosta:
Cool! That's a thread I haven't pulled yet. I found a .elf file that advertises itself as a "Moto G6 programmer" and the QFil software. I don't have a stock image in the rawprogram0.xml and patch0.xml format to for this phone, so I'm hoping QFIL will allow me to flash the normal flashfile.xml recipe, maybe? Meanwhile I'll keep looking.

If you have any good readings on this topic on hand that you could share, I'd appreciate it. Googling for this stuff yields so many scam and generated sites 😂

Thanks for the advice.

P.S.: I assume the firehose programmer that comes with the blank flash for my phone isn't suited for a full stock image reflash via QFil?
[Moto G6 Plus Questions & Answers] Galoso:
Like I said, you must make sure that you have a MATCHING firehose with your storage hardware (emmc as example)

Look on my topics (you can see on my profile) I got a lot of help there. This can halp you too.

Sure, rawprogram and patch needs to do some doing.
[General Questions and Answers] HikariMimi1:
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After my last entry into the App, all the blogs and any posts I had in drafts disappeared. No reason and no trace. It is horrible why I disappeared all the Drafts I had from all the Communities and some were even ready to be published. It’s really horrible why what I saw to be able to recover them requires Root User , since all Drafts are saved in a special folder called "Amino/Files/Drafts" which by default is blocked from the system and only the Developer can access them ( and good anyone with SU ). Do you know any other alternative to recover them? I didn’t get to backup any of them and I don’t think I can rewrite them all. All Help is Welcome!
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] broffy:
HI I AM NEW TO THIS THING SO I WOULD LIKE FOR YOU ALL GOOD GUYS AND GIRLS OUT THERE TO HELP ME MODD MY BLACKSTONE AND THE OTHER OUT THERE THAT CAN'T UNDERSTAND HOW TO(I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT PROGRAMS I NEED AND WHERE I CAN GET THEM FROM>>LINKS<< AND HOW TO INSTALL AND CRACK/MODD MY BLACKSTONE THANKS AGAIN:cool:
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] Shetlander:
Theres no need to SHOUT !!!
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] kokkie:
Don't be lazy read the topics first before you post a topic like this.
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] broffy:
Well

well i read the post and they are something i cant really understand i got the manila on my phone but its not full screen and i was wondering if thats the best software to use ?:mad:
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] snootch:
When I bought my first PPC, I didn't have a clue on how to mod it, or do any of the cool stuff I saw other people were doing. I read the forums for a good week, and tried to find out all the info I could. Afterwards, I tried a few mods and they worked! There were a couple of times where I couldn't figure something out, THATS when I posted and asked questions that were answered by forum members. You have to do some reading, research & experimentation about things first, you can't just post a general question and expect everyone to spoon-feed you the information. Read a few threads dealing with how to do what you want to do, use the search, and you will see someone has asked the same questions you have now. Download the .CAB files you need, and happy modding!
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] broffy:
thanks mate

all i want to know is if i am using the right software i download something name the diamondtf3d i can chage the skin but the skin comes like half way down the screen i guess that because it was design for the diamond which has a small screen so i want to know if there is a version for the blackstone
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] Carty:
Depends on the theme. Some themes can be obtained by just replacing manilla files in your Windows folder. Search for instructions in the appropriate theme thread.

Regards,

Carty..
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] broffy:
thanks mate

well right now i am using a program name diamond tf3d config and the themes are coming like half way in the screen can some one help me plz:eek:
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] finlay777:
can the diamond TF3D config used to edit/add themes for HTC HD / blackstone? will there be any problem?
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] Nirak:
Using a Diamond tool on your Blackstone/HD could cause trouble because the screen resolution and size are way different (Blackstone 480x800, Diamond 640x480)
[Touch HD General] DarsVaeda:
hi,

everytime i choose vibrate in phone settings the system volume mutes.

how can i set vibrate and keep the system volume?

i have the tweak that allows you to set the system volume to a different level than phone volume.

but this problem still exists...
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] goutham kumar muvva:
I opted for Android 13 beta and the last update was on May 5(beta). I've waited for the stable update, but it doesn't seem to come. The screenshot attached is taken today - 28th September, 2023.

I want to know if the post on XDA is applicable to this condition. - https://www.xda-developers.com/how-to-install-android-13/#:~:text=Android 13 GSI-,Method 1: Sideload Android 13 via recovery and ADB,devices with a locked bootloader.

Can I sideload stable version of Android directly from beta without bricking my phone ? Will I lose data in this process ? Please help.
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] troizbk:
Had the same problem.

used https://flash.android.com/welcome , there was an option like "return to official" or so. It resets the phone, unfortunately
[Android TV General] Satyr118:
Hello,

I inherited an A95X F3 Air ii from a friend and hope to install a clean ROM onto it but I haven't gotten very far. I flashed several ROMs compatible with the Amlogic S905W chipset using balenaEtcher and have tried installing them using a formatted MS-DOS FAT SD card as a firmware update, but they are not recognized. I imagine I am probably missing a few steps, and almost all of the tutorials I have read use Windows machines and I only have a Mac.
[HTC Excalibur] chefgon:
I've upgraded to a G1 as my main phone, but I still keep the Excalibur around and use it on WiFi. My problem is that I have to go into the menu and turn on WiFi every single time I turn the phone on. Is there a way to set it so that WiFi is just always on when the phone turns on?
[HTC Excalibur] Patriot17:
I have the same issue.
[HTC Excalibur] Mikey:
Here is your answer :)

*I love this message-The message you have entered is too short. Please lengthen your message to at least 10 characters.
[Samsung Galaxy A22 5G] Blakasadut:
Please help to recover software from custom Rom to official sofrware. Even i was use the official Rom from Samsung, when I try to check in Samsung member, this Rom is still diagnose with "an unusual software"

Is it possible to remove this diagnose.

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[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] fhteagle:
Hi all,

Trying to bring a SM-G960U (845 variant) out of the drawer and put it to use. It will be a WiFi only media consumption device, so calling, volte doesn't matter to me. What does matter:

- Bluetooth working

- DRM (widevine?) intact for Netflix, D+, Amazon video, etc

- WPA3 client (STA) capable

- Video out over USB-C. I know Dex goes away but I need to keep at least wired screen mirroring to my projector. Wireless casting to the projector isn't reliable so sticking with wired.

- Phone was originally locked to Sprint then half unlocked (SPR/XAA/SPR shown in status), but OEM ROM b*tches every boot about needing to finish Sprint provisioning, so I'd like to make that go away if possible.

Comfortable flashing ROMs, run Lineage 20 on my daily driver OP7T. Just curious what ROM y'all think will best fit my use case.

Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] Scrunchy_McGee:
You've got (almost - I have the SM-G965U) the same model as I do, so being a US model it will have a locked boot loader that can only be unlocked via a paid service. My S9+ is still on stock as I've been too distracted to get the boot loader unlocked and flash any custom ROM although I'm meaning to get around to it.

This thread has the unlock info: [Android][UNSAMLOCK] Bootloader Unlock for Samsung US/Canada Devices

This thread has the twrp info: https://xdaforums.com/t/recovery-unofficial-twrp-for-galaxy-s9-s9-snapdragon.4369025/

This thread has some info on custom ROM options - due to the locked bootloader there is not that much development / options: https://xdaforums.com/t/custom-roms-that-work-for-s9-sm-g965u.4445397/

And lastly this thread has more information about custom ROMS: https://xdaforums.com/t/rom-13-star...nd-n9-unofficial.4605753/page-3#post-88851065

Good luck - be interested in how it goes for you if you proceeed.....
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] munir.asim:
hi guys

need a bit of advice i have the rom version 3.34.721.2 one of the original HTC roms. i cant seem to find an option to enable 3G on my phone. i have tried going through my phone menu ...option...network but i dont seem to have the option to change from gsm to utms or dual mode so that i can use 3g or hspda on my phone .. any advice ? :)

regards Asim
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] addiarmadar:
Have you tried Kaiser Tweak application? Using that on my phone to play with the bands.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] crimsonrommer:
I don't care if I have to ****ing desolder the nand chip. Is there any way to unlock the bootloader on this thing so I don't have to use stupid shizuku?
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] crimsonrommer:
I hate us carriers.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] butchieboy:
Need Token from Samsung
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] adfree:
Meanwhile several paid Tools exists... for v3 eToken...

But you need IMHO something like Custom Kernel...

Depend on your Luck... money... Security Patch from Samsung...

Usefull to know Model Name...

To check if Exynos or Qualcomm or...

OWN risk!

Only as info...

Best Regards

Edit 1.

You can for instance check your em Version on device...

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UPDATE: I am marking this thread as archived as the original purpose of it was fulfilled.

xdaforums.com

adb shell getprop ro.em.version

And Bootloader Version/Firmware Version could be helpfull...
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Village_Idiot:
There are reasons for this. Mostly related to security. Whether you or I (or anybody else) agree with those reasons is largely irrelevant.

P.S. Be careful of snake oil salesmen trying to sell you that this or that paid for service works or is reliable. Without the token from Samsung or from the US carriers, the bootloader can't be reliably unlocked.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] crimsonrommer:
*Security theatre
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Village_Idiot:
Like I said. Believe what you want. As the saying goes, "let the buyer beware."
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] dj24:
First time I'm hearing about this Samsung Token.... Is it something that's sold by Samsung or the Carriers and what does it do exactly?
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Village_Idiot:
It's the token that Samsung provides to the carriers.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] khalilrehman17:
Hi is there anyone can get me MBN for UAE ?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] BlassGO:
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SUPPORT: TELEGRAM CHANNEL - TELEGRAM GROUP - SUPPORT ME

ABOUT THIS:
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AutoIMG is a tool for Windows, which facilitates multiple command line actions of adb.exe and fastboot.exe, through a graphical interface and carefully defined function stack to help the user by avoiding critical errors.

To clarify, the following is just an example sequence, actually the behavior of the tool is quite flexible and depends on what is loaded into the tool. You can just load a ZIP and flash it.

Install files by Fastboot (Or FastbootD)

Then, reboot into Recovery mode and flash additional ZIPs (Which may include Magisk)

If Magisk is available, patch the Ramdisk with a file sent from the computer

Reboot the device

This tool also supports Config Scripts that are based on the DinoCode pseudo-language and are intended for developers to create scripts that further automate software installations, taking advantage of all existing functions.

Features:

Support for remote updates.

It offers a simple and intuitive interface, full of help messages and with many possibilities such as creating lists of installation files and subsequently editing them.

Device detection in the most common modes (Fastboot / Booted / Recovery / Sideload)

Essential restrictions for Fastboot / FastbootD installations (Report any anomalies such as non-existent partitions, insufficient space and block inappropriate dangerous functionalities)

It is not necessary to specify a partition with its exact name, if the device is A/B, you can only use the base name of the partition as "system" and during the installation it will automatically check if it corresponds to an existing partition with the active SLOT and install it.

Many of the solvable problems are supported at the interface level, for example, in case of insufficient space to install on a dynamic partition, it will show an interface with all the dynamic partitions and their size, waiting for the selection of some to accumulate free space.

Support for wireless connection (device booted) and Remote Scripts sharing only one URL.

Support flashing ZIPs using Recovery or with the device booted using Root.

And many more features!

Features (for devs):

For developers, there are many native functions available internally that even allow Smali patches to be made using an integrated tool (Smali_Kit) and apktool, there are other natively implemented tools such as zipsigner, zipalign and 7za and many logical functions for correct use of Scripting programming.

Of course, also functions that take advantage of the purpose of the tool such as wait_device, wait_shell, push, pull, get_slot, Setup_busybox, Shell, SH, Install, ... . In addition, functions for Ramdisk and Kernel patching. It's better to take a look at the website!

Screenshots:

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User guide -> Click me

Dev guide -> Click me

CREDITS TO:​

Me @BlassGO (Developer of AutoIMG and DinoCode)

@iBotPeaches for Apktool

Igor Pavlov for 7za

DOWNLOAD

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[Miscellaneous Android Development] BlassGO:
CONFIG SCRIPT EXAMPLES:

This is focused on developers or those who want to automate their own Scripts. General users can simply select the files manually (the tool will classify each file automatically) and press INSTALL

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Some necessary clarifications:​

%HERE% refers to the path where the Config Script is located. Assuming the installation files are attached to it

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ROM/OTA Installation

Load_files.config

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ROM/OTA Installation (With VBMETA)

Load_files.config

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ZIP Installation (Flashing)

NOTE: If an identifier such as "ZIP FILE" is used instead of the partition name, the file will have another corresponding installation type. Check the web documentation!

Load_files.config

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RECOVERY Installation (With Selection Menu)

Load_files.config

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Config Scripts have many possibilities! They can even change the design of the Tool, it is better to check the website!

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[Miscellaneous Android Development] BlassGO:
As an alert to developers, many of the essential native functions are documented on the AutoIMG website, but many more remain. They will be added little by little, due to the time to adequately explain their options and uses.
[Touch GSM General] batman1979:
What is the difference between ELF and ELFIN ?
[Touch GSM General] tito12:
Elfin has double amount of memory.
[Touch GSM General] batman1979:
please sepcify

can you please say me in Detail of possible ?
[Touch GSM General] ziffos:
I believe that the Elf has 128mb of ROM & 64mb of RAM

Whereas the Elfin has 256mb of ROM & 128mb of RAM
[Touch GSM General] dolbyj:
how can i find if it's a elf or elfin? if i go to system-memory i can read

storage program

149 107

so it is an elfin?
[Touch GSM General] TheNorm:
These are from my Elf (aka Touch or P3450):
[Touch GSM General] Lokosis:
Start Menu > Settings > System > Device Information > Hardware

There, just read the RAM and Flash sizes and you'll know.
[Touch GSM General] Turtlex:
Is the amount of RAM/flash the only difference?

Asking because mine says 128/256, but the model number is ELF0100 and on my Windows XP it makes a sync directory named HTC_P3450.

Thanks in advance
[Motorola Razr 40 Ultra / Razr+ / Razr 2023] sandarosy:
How can I make a full BACKUP for my Razr 40 ultra to my computer?

Please, steps and requirements,,.

Thank you
[Motorola Razr 40 Ultra / Razr+ / Razr 2023] deftclaw:
Install Android SDK / adb

enable developer mode on your razr (click Build number 7? times under about phone in settings)

Developer Options > USB Debugging

Plug phone into computer

adb start-server this step is from cmdline / terminal on your computer

Allow this computer (always trust if applicable) this step is on your phone

adb backup -apk -shared -all -f C:\path\to\save\backup.ab path assumes you're on a windows-box

Optionally type a password on your phone to encrypt the backup.

press 'Back up my data' button at the bottom of your phone screen

... wait for your cmdline / terminal to return to normal

Profit.

Notes:

- Does not backup your sms / call logs

- SMS Backup & Restore Once you've saved a backup to the local storage of your phone, adb will backup that file.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] oraned:
Why Google don't do dolby to all pixels?
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] idark11:
because it is not profitable for a company to pay money for using technology. (in comparison, for Xiaomi it will cost a penny, for Samsung it’s expensive but they’ll handle it, and for Google it’ll be expensive but they won’t handle it)
[Sony Xperia 5 Questions & Answers] hdhhh1256@:
Is there any custom rom ( not paid rom) based on android 12 or 13 for my sony xperia 5??
[Sony Xperia 5 Questions & Answers] limele:
The availability of custom ROMs for specific devices, such as the Sony Xperia 5, can vary over time. The development of custom ROMs largely depends on the device's popularity and the interest of the developer community.

To find out if there are any custom ROMs based on Android 12 or 13 available for your Sony Xperia 5, I recommend doing the following:

Visit XDA Developers: XDA Developers is a well-known community for Android customization and development. Visit the XDA Developers forum for your specific device to check if there are any custom ROMs available for Android 12 or 13.

Search on Custom ROM Websites: There are websites and forums dedicated to custom ROMs. You can search on sites like XDA Developers, LineageOS, or other custom ROM-specific websites to see if any developers have released ROMs for your device.

Check for Developer Communities: Some devices have active developer communities on platforms like Reddit or Telegram. Join these communities and ask if there are any Android 12 or 13 ROMs in development or already available for your Xperia 5.

Official Sony Support: Check the official Sony Xperia website and support forums for any announcements or updates regarding new Android versions and custom ROM availability.

Be Patient and Stay Informed: If there aren't any custom ROMs available yet, it's possible that developers are working on them, or it may take some time for custom ROMs to become available for newer Android versions. Stay informed by regularly checking the sources mentioned above.