yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Nothing Phone 2] theq86:
Hey. Could you please provide us with some more details? Did you change the partitions to be flashed or did you omit selecting flash userdata?

Also, have you tried just to flash once again just in case any write operation went wrong due to a bitflip or something else?
[Nothing Phone 2] Binresayes:
The userdata was checked, i didn't change the partitions , unfortunately i tried a couple of times same results
[Nothing Phone 2] theq86:
The tool has a menu where you can choose the partitions to flash. Normally frp partition is not flashed. Please try to check the frp box in case your frp partition is corrupted. You can also try to use a different usb cable if you have access to one
[Nothing Phone 2] mvikrant97:
After testing this on several devices I have uploaded this tool here.

Are you able to boot the device in EDL now?
[Nothing Phone 2] Neisim:
If I root, unlock bootloader or flash a ROM, can I use this method to restore the phone to factory state? Thanks folks!
[Nothing Phone 2] mvikrant97:
Yes, but this tool will not lock back your device bootloader.
[Nothing Phone 2] Neisim:
Great! I guess to lock it I should run:

fastboot flashing lock

Is that correct?
[Nothing Phone 2] mvikrant97:
@dlads
[Nothing Phone 2] theq86:
Yes. That relocks bootloader.
[Nothing Phone 2] Binresayes:
Yes its keeps bootlooping and showing crushdump , but i can access bootloader and EDL using hydra v2 , i have the middle East version which I think is global
[Nothing Phone 2] spike0en:
Select all partitions and give a try once again.
[Nothing Phone 2] mvikrant97:
That's quite strange. Get in touch with me over private message and I will see what can be done.
[Nothing Phone 2] dlads:
Just like to say thank you to @mvikrant97 yet again for saving my device, i used the old nothing flash tool which has worked time and time again but i am on 2.5.3 now and there are maybe some issues from that firmware so i would say tread carefully if you're on 2.5.3 and you're planning to use the EDL tool, seems nothing may have changed something.

Vikrant was able to help but he's a one man band and helps literally everyone, so for that very reason, soon as i'm paid a nice £20 donation is on it's way to you.

Thank you yet again mate, you should 100% be a contributer on XDA by now, it's scandalous that you're not.

Legend.
[Nothing Phone 2] theq86:
That's interesting. I would have expected it to always work even having flashed newer firmwares. The PBL is ROM only (at least in theory it can not be reflashed by software means) and the tool should restore everything to a working state. I can only imagine new firmwares introduce something that causes interference with older firmwares, which is NOT touched by the current flash tool.

By "old flash tool" are you refering to the tool in this thread? 1.4 ?

He is a hero for sure. However, one "problem" with helping behind the curtain is not documenting back what exactly has been done to recover the device.

For example, I'd be interested if he was able to help Binresayes after having bootloop even after EDL flash. It's also interesting what exactly did not work or what symptoms you experienced and how he was able to fix it.

It's nice to hear: my problem could be solved but those edge cases are the most interesting things to document so that if it ever happens again not everyone has to go to just a single person.
[Nothing Phone 2] mvikrant97:
@Binresayes device has been fixed.

He was having issues with the rooting and thus his device was constantly into bootloop.

And I also suspect that the new update 2.5.3 is faulty and when the unbrick tool is used it still fails to boot the device. There are two cases of such failures being reported to me, one by @dlads and other by @Binresayes. In both instances I was able to recover their device.

@Binresayes had to restore his Orange fox backup to restore his device IMEI and other network related stuff because his efs partitions were formatted during root.

I understand your concern that everyone has to reach out to me in case of any problems but rest assured I always do the best to solve any issues that are within my realms.

I use Unlock Tool to restore devices in case the Nothing tool fails. Unlock tool is a licensed tool and it also has login limit for use per day. I have specifically bought the licence to help peoples on the forum.

But in both the cases I was able to recover @dlads and @Binresayes device just with Nothing tool.

For @dlads I had to restore his device back to 2.0.3 and then flashed using this Nothing tool to get his device fixed.
[Nothing Phone 2] theq86:
Thank you for the details. Don't get me wrong, I really appreciate what you do. I'm just interested in that kind of stuff and having more information around to read into, the knowledge base will also be constantly increasing.

I think it would generally be good advice to backup efs or persist partitions right after unlocking bootloader because this is unrecoverable data once it is really lost. I will have a look into this myself and do some experiments next weekend. Since my NP2 is a device for playing around and to refresh my knowledge it would be really sad to see it die but if it's for science I'd do that, too.
[Nothing Phone 2] mvikrant97:
I understand that you want to learn more about it. I always recommend you to backup your device stock firmware before you play with it.

Have you been able to fix your device or no?
[Nothing Phone 2] theq86:
I could recover my device constantly up to now.
[Nothing Phone 2] dlads:
You're a legend mate, appreciate your help as always...

Should have a fund raiser for you mate, you do a lot.
[Nothing Phone 2] havequickblue:
Hey mate, any chance you might be able to acquire the tool for the 2a?
[Nothing Phone 2] mvikrant97:
What's wrong with your Nothing 2a?
[Nothing Phone 2] mat226:
Dear mvikrant97

Thanks bro for the Tools, I used this one to restore stock ROM using EDL cable and it works perfect
[Nothing Phone 2] mvikrant97:
Thank you for your feedback.
[Nothing Phone 2] theq86:
@mvikrant97 do you have a tool that flashes more than the partitions the offical NP Flash Tool does?

I was heavily experimenting and deleted EVERY partition on the device. And I mean every.

I assume I deleted some partitions that are needed by the PBL to load the XBL. Those are not included in the image that comes with this tool. I have a backup of all partitions but that does not help me, because whatever I do I can not boot or recover the device to even access aboot..

Currently, my device ALWAYS boots into EDL mode. This is a fallback failsafe by the PBL which can not even load the XBL.
[Nothing Phone 2] fckitimdone:
It doesnt give me an option to enter a password. is there a specific extraction tool to use (windows 11)
[Nothing Phone 2] mvikrant97:
Use Winrar or 7Zip
[Nothing Phone 2] mvikrant97:
How did you erased all those partitions?
[Nothing Phone 2] theq86:
I did it manually. Read in the spoiler

Disclaimer: I own that device solely for experiments and learning and not as a daily driver. Be assured, that doing what I did will break the device in a way that not even the here attached Unbrick tool will be able to unbrick the device. Do not do that!

Spoiler content hidden.

That for what happened and also the reason I did this.

What was not on my mind is, that I may have deleted device specific data that is needed for the whole boot chain. Rememeber, boot chain is like: PBL -> XBL (former SBL) -> ABOOT (bootloader) -> BOOT (kernel) -> Android

I assume I have deleted data needed by the PBL to load the XBL. Maybe some kind of metadata. The XBL itself gets flashed by the flash tool in this thread, but there may be other critical data which is not included because it might be tailored to the very device itself.

So, PBL not being able to even load XBL, it falls back to always booting into EDL mode. I could in therory revive the device if I had the possibility to re-flash all my backups. Unfortunately all the tool flashes is the NTPI image and I could not find out how it is structured or if I would be able to build an NTPI file that contains my partitions. But I guess this NTPI file is encrypted and signed and all that stuff.
[Nothing Phone 2] mvikrant97:
Yes the NTPI is signed.

Without PBL I no longer think even the third party tools will be able to recover your device now.

The primary bootloader is essential in order for firehose to communicate with the device.
[Nothing Phone 2] theq86:
PBL is still intact and since it's a ROM or EEPROM is can not be erased by software means, at least not via fastboot.

What I forgot to mention is: EDL mode works and also flashing the whole ntpi file was successful. There might just be that little bunch of metadata missing like keys or stuff, that allow the XBL to get executed. I assume, that in theory an NTPI file could be forged that would flash my backups to the device.

But yes, this is no means any standard 3rd party tool or customer service center would have access to.

I will try to return my device now as broken to my carrier. If even service centers can not revive it by their tools maybe they consider it hardware broken and I get a replacement.

I will keep you all up to date :)
[Nothing Phone 2] mvikrant97:
Are you willing to let me try it via a remote session?
[Nothing Phone 2] theq86:
Yes, of course. We can give it a shot before I send it back.
[Nothing Phone 2] mvikrant97:
Install Ultraviewer and send me ID password >>

CLICK HERE TO MESSAGE ME
[Nothing Phone 2] theq86:
alright. I will need an hour to get home if that is fine.
[Nothing Phone 2] mvikrant97:
okay
[Nothing Phone 2] theq86:
@mvikrant97 thanks for your effort. Device is booting again but I could not restore my IMEI. I will send the phone in and maybe get a replacement. If not, that was a funny adventure then, though.

Many thanks for you and what you do. I left you a roundabout 20 $ donation via PayPal.
[Nothing Phone 2] mvikrant97:
Thank you so much.

You need to restore the original partitions. Please ensure always make a backup before you play with phone partitions.
[Nothing Phone 2] paper88:
My friends phone booting still into crash dump mode after reinstalling it with the tool, more info here on my post: https://xdaforums.com/t/crash-dump-mode-after-reset-with-unbrick-tool.4668138/ could anyone help?
[Nothing Phone 2] mvikrant97:
What NOS version?
[Nothing Phone 2] paper88:
He was on 2.5.1a Europe and is now on 2.5.1 from your tool
[Nothing Phone 2] theq86:
Hey, I told you to keep you up to date. I was granted an exchange device for my bricked NP2. It's on it's way. :)
[Nothing Phone 2] mvikrant97:
Great. Now please make a backup of stock firmware before you mess with it again. :p:D:D

Congratulations!
[Nothing Phone 2] theq86:
I had a full backup of all partitions, this is what bothered me. But yes, the first device was to push the boundaries, now I will continue at half the pace :cool:
[Nothing Phone 2] mvikrant97:
I mean complete backup using third party tool like Unlock Tool.
[Nothing Phone 2] Wawax:
Hello everyone sorry to bother but i use the tool to restore my phone but it always stuck at super image 5 i share the logs

@mvikrant97 do you have any idea ?
[Nothing Phone 2] Wawax:
Here is the log
[Nothing Phone 2] Wawax:
I don't know what to do more
[Nothing Phone 2] Wawax:
I've activate everything in the partitions to flash
[Nothing Phone 2] mvikrant97:
How did you bricked your device?
[Nothing Phone 2] Wawax:
root with magisk then try to revert back to stock lock the bootloader and since then impossible to flash anything
[Nothing Phone 2] mvikrant97:
Device variant? Global or EU?
[Nothing Phone 2] Wawax:
I was on android 14, NOS 2.5.3 with the latest magisk version

I've wanted to update to 2.5.5 and then revert to stock with full unroot

Sadly i've failed and since i've tried all things like the fastboot rom that don't work try to use orange fox recovery but since i have no software installed i can't do anything more then i try to side load a firmware via adb but that didn't work too so this is my last thing to do before RMA
[Nothing Phone 2] Wawax:
EU
[Nothing Phone 2] dzdkkwsa:
I used this tool, and now my phone doesnt even power on. I have tried holding the power + volume up button and power + volume up + volume down button, and nothing works.

Is my phone saveable?
[Nothing Phone 2] mvikrant97:
Do you have the Hydra Cable or normal USB cable?
[Nothing Phone 2] dzdkkwsa:
Normal
[Nothing Phone 2] dlads:
Make one or buy one... No way around it mate.

Your phone's not bricked but you 100% need the cable..
[Nothing Phone 2] ImjustSaiyan92:
Posting to say thanks for this tool!

Phone wasn't bricked but was unable to get software updates (the old methods I used were not working.)

Broke out the Hydra cable, and 500 seconds I was back in business!
[Nothing Phone 2] mvikrant97:
What version of NOS did your phone had when you bricked it?
[Nothing Phone 2] ImjustSaiyan92:
2.5.1a. It wasn't bricked but due to root, it won't let you do software updates.

How I got around this in the past is install root, and then reflash whatever my phone's versus was via the dialer. This gives you stock recovery again that allows updates to go freely.

However, didn't work this time (from the error logs in the dialer, Pixelify was the culprit due to the ro.product spoofing.) So your tool and the Hydra V2 I bought first week I had this phone, were the last resort.

Oh and anyone want a V2 cable, I bought mine here

ACCTA Hydra Tool v2 EDL Cable to Boot Chinese Phones in EDL Mode https://a.co/d/iIfJe3u
[Nothing Phone 2] dlads:
I wouldn't run it after 2.5.3 mate, so if you're on 2.5.5 then avoid using the tool.👍🏼

Use fastboot ROMs post 2.5.3
[Nothing Phone 2] ImjustSaiyan92:
Damn, ok. Problems arise?
[Nothing Phone 2] mvikrant97:
Great. Thanks.

This tool is developed by Nothing and I have just shared it here.
[Nothing Phone 2] dlads:
Well I usually used this as a go to fix for going back to stock due to fastboot not being reliable (in my case) but yes even with hydra V2 I couldn't fix it and we worked it out that it was from 2.5.3 that the problems arose from..

I hope a new leak happens but until then the only way out is specialist kit, RMA or a leak like this one.

I think that these tools should 100% be available, let people fix their own stuff for Christ's sake, why make it hard?

#CarlPei
[Nothing Phone 2] mvikrant97:
Tag Carl Pie :confused:
[Nothing Phone 2] Claudiusgallus:
Unfortunately, I used the tool with the 2.5.5 and the phone went out completely dead. It doesn't even start, no sign of life. Damn, the tool used to be my security net.
[Nothing Phone 2] mvikrant97:
That's unfortunate.

Please share the details with me over PM. I will be glad to help you.
[Nothing Phone 2] Claudiusgallus:
As usual, mvikrant97 the Saviour saved my phone. Thanks a lot. I warn you not to use EDL-Tools until someone updates it. There is no more an easy safety net.
[Nothing Phone 2] mvikrant97:
I will update the tool soon.

Also the tool is not working on particular devices.
[Nothing Phone 2] dlads:
If there's a way to get that working again man, it would be absolute gold..

I recently used the fastboot method thanks to @spike0en but for days when things go sh*tshaped, the flash tool is a must
[Nothing Phone 2] Claudiusgallus:
Thanks. Now I have the problem that the system updates don't work, nor do the manual commands on the phone pad. I suppose I could flash the updates via Fastboot, but I am not sure how to do it. Is there a guide already written by a compassionate soul??
[Nothing Phone 2] dlads:
Check out spikes thread, that's how I fixed mine 👍🏼
[Nothing Phone 2] Claudiusgallus:
I have done this way. After the brick my phone resurrected on 2.0.3. I applied a full OTA 2.5.5 from Orange Fox Recovery. After the installation iit asked me a factory reset. After the factory reset I had a 2.0.1 (!!!). But then I could install automatically all the updates. Now I am on 2.5.6. I don't know what to say.
[Nothing Phone 2] Govrosh150:
Hello. My friend got completely bricked his phone with this tool. What he can do to restore it back to life?
[Nothing Phone 2] mvikrant97:
What OS was your device running when you flashed the device?
[Nothing Phone 2] dlads:
Thank @mvikrant97
[Nothing Phone 2] dlads:
I think this tool needs to be took down until it's working again.

No one seems to want to read....
[Nothing Phone 2] spike0en:
It has been successfully tested and is confirmed to work on NOS version 2.5.5 at least, based on the information available to me.
[Nothing Phone 2] Claudiusgallus:
It hardbricked my NP2 when it was on the 2.5.5. Before this version, it has been working without problems
[Nothing Phone 2] spike0en:
But it worked for someone else on 2.5.5, strange!
[Nothing Phone 2] dlads:
I read the same post the other day yet didn't get much else from it... I'd assumed at the time that maybe it was 2.5.3 that was causing the issues and they changed something for future updates so the tool could be used without a redistribution of a new one, they more than likely were inundated when they made that change and 3rd party techs were sending them all in for RMA.

I don't know without testing it myself and I'd prefer not to crash dump right now.

It did fail for me on 2.5.5 iirc, me and Vikrant did a few tests a while ago when 2.5.5 came out.

Post: https://xdaforums.com/t/hardbricked-nothing-phone-2-at-rooting-attempt.4677150/post-89568847
[Nothing Phone 2] Govrosh150:
Afaik Paranoid android ( ig he wrote you already if his name is nokii then yes )
[Nothing Phone 2] nokii123:
I am very grateful to this person for his help. He was able to restore my phone, which could not be flashed after it broke. I am very grateful to him, contact this person for help.

Thanks mvikrant97.
[Nothing Phone 2] spike0en:
Everyone who is able and willing, please consider donating to @mvikrant97 in appreciation of his past or future assistance. He is trying raise funds to purchase a second-hand Phone (2) for developing a universal unbrick solution, which requires having the device on hand for testing.

Just to let you know, the tool shared here may become ineffective over time, and it seems it has already stopped working for some users. We need to find a way out to fix it. Your support can help him achieve this goal.

Thanks!
[Nothing Phone 2] dlads:
I will, he's helped me out I don't know how many times..

£20 on payday buddy 👍🏼 @mvikrant97

Legend
[Nothing Phone 2] kpirnie:
Oddly enough, it ddin't work for me right away this time (tho, it has in the past). However, after installing the OPPO drivers, it's good to go.

Was on base 2.5.6 -> NothingMuch Rom

Currently at 64% and climbing ;)
[Nothing Phone 2] dlads:
Did it work?
[Nothing Phone 2] kpirnie:
It did. I then flashed the full 2.5.6 images from arters repo
[Nothing Phone 2] dlads:
That's great news.. thank you man 💪🏼
[Nothing Phone 2] _BLADR_:
Hi, I have a NP2 wich i have experimentated with, installing custom rom recovery and kernels. I would like to restore the phone to NOS because i'm stuck with the aospa recovery ant can't reflash another (i think it's because the aospa installer has messed with the recovery patitions so i think it would be beneficial to do a clean install.).

The problem i'm experiencing is tho, my phone boots into edl but the driver provided has a warning ⚠️ sign in device manager. This is because the driver signature verification failed. So i restarted to advanced options and disabled the signature verification but no luck.

The device appears in the flasher, but the status is N/A and it doesn't connect to the flasher.

Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks for reading.

Sent from NX659J using ReLabs
[Nothing Phone 2] mvikrant97:
Install Chimera tool and select Custom Install >> Just select Qualcomm Drivers >> Install it.

Then retry.
[Nothing Phone 2] _BLADR_:
Thanks, I'll try it and let you know if it worked.

Sent from NX659J using ReLabs
[Nothing Phone 2] _BLADR_:
Hi, the installation of Chimera drivers worked like a charm, thank you very much!

Sent from A065 using ReLabs
[Nothing Phone 2] dlads:
What firmware were you on mate?
[Nothing Phone 2] _BLADR_:
I wasn't on stock rom, but before flashing the custom rom I was on the latest NOS.

Sent from A065 using ReLabs
[Nothing Phone 2] dlads:
So 2.5.5

Ok perfect, thank you.
[Nothing Phone 2] dlads:
@mvikrant97 why do you think it works for some and bricks others??

Could it be the super wipe that you have to do to install custom ROMs?
[Nothing Phone 2] mvikrant97:
Can't say for sure.

But the new tool has been uploaded and it shall not cause such problems.
[Nothing Phone 2] dlads:
Awesome.. you're a legend mate 👍🏼
[Nothing Phone 2] MacTavishFR:
can anyone post a link to download the unbrick tool please?

The mediafire link looks dead

please
[Nothing Phone 2] roirraW "edor" ehT:
<Moderator Note>:

Thread closed at request of OP.

Thank you,

@roirraW "edor" ehT
[Nokia X10 / X20] Ahto42:
Hi

I am not used to any locks and don have my phone laying around everywhere.

The local bank app the option using the pay without screen lock, the display had to be active.

Now, from March, the Bank app ended the support for payments.

Is it possible to use Gpay without screen lock?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MargoSizemore:
Hey all! Sorry for putting this in the wrong spot, I couldn't find the Xcover6 forum, but I also can't find the OEM Bootloader Unlock option in my developer settings! Is there any other way to do it, or something I need to do first to get it to show up?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MargoSizemore:
Thanks for moving this to the right area :)
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Themes and Apps] Dredger97:
=======================================================================

New version 1.2 available here

=======================================================================

=======================================================================

Reviewed on gadgetmix.com: See the article

=======================================================================

If you have tried to play a game needing left and right key on an HTC Touch Diamond, you noticed that they are 2mm wide and if you click next to it, you get back to home page or to dialing menu etc...

So I've written a prog allowing you to lock these 4 keys actions and replace it by classical key event (VK_LEFT, VK_RIGHT, ...).

In that way you can play tetris, and use "Pick-Up" and "Hang-Up" keys for going left and right.

Link ->: DredSensor

To use it, you need:

1) An HTC Touch Diamond (it's the only one i have so i can't test it on other models)

2) Install the .cab

3) Reboot your HTC

4) Run a game (or app or ...)

5) Get your stylus out and back-in, in less than 1 second :)

6) Click "Yes"

----- A config window opens:

7) Check that Type = "HardKeySimul"

8) Click "Ok"

Now you can use (and eventually assign) your 'Home', 'Back', 'Pick-Up' and 'Hang-Up' keys in that game/app.

Actually, the 'Pick-Up' and 'Hang-Up' keys are always defined as Left and Right events.

Have fun.

Ps:

For people interested, the other "Type" in the config window are:

- "Launcher": allow you to quicklaunch 4 app (that you define in the config wnd) when you double tap (not click, just tap) on one of those 4 keyz

- "Scroll": allow you to scroll the current window by tapping those 4 keyz panel

- "KeySimul": allow you to send left/right/up/down events by tapping those 4 keyz panel
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Themes and Apps] palmbluetooth:
Sounds Great, will give a try....

If you can make this buttons to be assinged to other apps the whole time you'll be a hero :)
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Themes and Apps] Dredger97:
In fact if you launch /Program Files/DredSensor/DredSensorCfg.exe, you can edit the "Default" config that applies every time no other config matches...

So if you set the Default config in "Launcher" mode, you can quicklaunch app from everywhere...

Actually, the Launcher mode works with "double tap" rather than click. But i can update it quite easyly to make it work on click if you want.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Themes and Apps] stpete111:
Dredger, can't wait to try this. This is my biggest gripe when playing games, and I didn't even think to post on here to see if someone could come up with something. I'll test today and let you know how it works!