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[Redmi Note 8 Pro Questions & Answers] medo002000:
hello

i use my device since almost middle of 2020 and it was going well

since a month it was restarting specially when i play videos or games

i went to mobile market trying to fix it they advised me first with flash software

i flash it .. in boot loader and recovery mode but the problem still .. no change and now it's worse .. since i unblocked phone loader i got message storage corrupted device unsafe

i discovered the phone doesnt restart if i plug the charger

did anyone face such situation before ? is it battery problem ? and what should i do to remove the annoying message storage corrupted device unsafe ?

regards
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] Dadovvv:
UNLOCK BL

Before start, Big thanks to unknown guy for providing engineering abl.img..it's basically leaked abl.img from ZTE which itself contains unlock bl code.

Biggest thanks to @BotchedRPR for doing great job and developed windows user friendly toolbox for flashing engineering abl.img

Please consider of buying him at least one ☕ or 🍺

Download required setup for flashing engineering abl.img:

-Zadig - generic drivers

https://github.com/pbatard/libwdi/releases/download/v1.5.0/zadig-2.8.exe

-Toolbox V1.1

Direct link latest version

HTML 5 Boilerplate

Mirror

z60-toolbox.zip

drive.google.com

Password: xda

View attachment 6093505

Put your device in EDL mode: turn off phone, pres and hold volume up and volume down at same time and keep holding, while holding connect phone with PC - should be in EDL mode. Or use adb with command "adb reboot edl"

Open zadig: select options, click "List all devices" Select the one that has QUSB_BULK, click Install drivers and wait for the drivers to install, if u install correctly check device manager and search for QUSB_BULK if ok proceed to next step.

Open the toolbox: Click "Flash ENG Bootloader" for unlockable bootloader and "Get init_boot" to get init_boot partitions for easier patching in Magisk

If everything goes ok, u are done u have flashed abl.img.

Last step is to unlock bootloader whenever u want, u need adb and fastboot working

To boot fastboot:

adb reboot bootloader

And finally:

UNLOCK

fastboot flashing unlock

LOCK

fastboot flashing lock

Notes:

*When exiting from edl device state, press and hold power button 10-15 sec to turn on phone

**Official update working on unlocked bootloader. But u need to flash back stock abl.img from current version of rom u are right now, otherwise update will fail. If u are using magisk root make sure u remove all and flash back original init_boot
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] Dadovvv:
ROOT

After unlocked bootloader here is steps for Root

Tutorial provided by @tenseshark Thanks

To install Magisk we need init_boot.img , which you could get during unlocking via edl.

Init_boot should be in your toolbox folder.

1. Download and install Magisk on your phone.

2. Move the init_boot.img file from the toolbox folder to /Download on your phone

3. Open Magisk and click install, then click Select and patch file. Now go to downloads and select init_boot.img

4. Now in your downloads you have a patched init_boot, it should be called magisk_patched-XXXX.img

5. Move this file to the platform tools folder (fastboot), after moving, rename the file to init_boot.img

6. Open fastboot and enter: adb reboot bootloader

7. Now you just need to write the command:

fastboot flash init_boot init_boot.img

and then: fastboot reboot

8. Open magisk, it will offer you advanced installation, just click ok. The phone should reboot.

9. Done, you're awesome, and you're now rooted. But do not forget that you can turn your device into a brick at any time using root rights

NOTES:

*If u are BL unlocked, but u used qfil flash, or any official method to update firmware, your abl.img will be stock, so u need again to flash ENG bootloader above, otherwise fastboot command will not work correctly and u wouldn't be able to flash init_boot_patched for root.

*Official update working on unlocked bootloader. If u are using magisk root make sure u remove all and flash back original init_boot. Also u need to flash stock abl.img from current version of rom u are right now, otherwise update will fail.
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] mvikrant97:
An advice. Set a password to the archive and then reupload to Google Drive because, Google thinks your file is a Virus.
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] BotchedRPR:
or just use the mirror I gave everyone on chleb.me
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] goDanielgo:
Thanks. The BootLoader unlock works on my Z60 Ultra CN ROM v0.19.
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] Dadovvv:
Added password 👍
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] Perico1978:
Mod edit - translated by https://translate.google.com/. Oswald Boelcke, Senior Moderator.

Will this tool work on Nubia z50?

*********************************

¿Funcionará esta herramienta en Nubia z50?
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] Oswald Boelcke:
Hello and good afternoon, @Perico1978 Welcome to XDA! I hope you'll always get the support you require and have enjoyable times on our Forums.

However, as a one-time courtesy I've translated your above quoted post. With reference to rule no. 4 of the XDA Forum Rules, please post in English or add at least an English translation to your Spanish posts.

Spoiler content hidden.

Regards

Oswald Boelcke

Senior Moderator
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] Dadovvv:
Yes if u can unlock bootloader on z60 u u can also root
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] mvikrant97:
No this will not work for Nubia Z50.
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] Dadovvv:
I thought he asked for root only dunno

But unlock ofc will not work
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] Dadovvv:
{Mod edit: Quoted post has been deleted. Oswald Boelcke, Senior Moderator}

Use English, and don't try this on z50 it will brick your device
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] Perico1978:
jajaja gracias
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] Return1980:
I have a problem, I can't unlock the boot loader, oem unlock, USB debugging turned on Device detected in fastboot mode What could be the problem, please help
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] mvikrant97:
Please flash the ENG abl using the tool first and then use the fastboot commands.
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] Return1980:
The tool that is in the directory with the abl and firehose files does not run I wanted to do it in qfil but the partition cannot be read What to do ?
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] mvikrant97:
[EDL-QFIL] Unbrick / Convert ROM

THIS FLASH METHOD DOESN'T REQUIRE UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER OR ROOT U CAN USE THIS METHOD TO CONVERT ROM U LIKE ON YOUR Z60 ULTRA read notes below for more info. AND MOST IMPORTANT THIS IS UNBRICK SOLUTION If u are stuck on qusb_bulk ( and...

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[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] Return1980:
How do I upload this abl file using this qpst tool ?
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] mvikrant97:
Before you use Qpst tool.

Have you tried using this tool uploaded in this post?

Please share the screenshot of the error message you are getting using the tool above.
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] angst09:
Hello, please tell me for the Nubia z 50s pro model. Do you really need root?

Is it possible to get it in the future?
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] ce_francky:
Hello, if you are in EDL Mode 9008, commande fastboot or adb are not possible.
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] Return1980:
Hello friends, how to run these edl.exe applications ?

I click on it, the cmd window flashes for a moment and closes, I cannot upload the abl file and without it it will not unlock the bootloader please advise what should I do ?
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] BotchedRPR:
Don't run EDL.exe

Run rm9-toolbox.exe
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] Return1980:
I managed to unlock the bootloader and at the same time create root privileges on the device other than the one described here

I will write briefly what should be done to unlock the bootloader if the method described here does not work

1. you will need to download the files from this thread EDL-QFIL

2.I did it on global software, but this method will work on Chinese software

3. you need to unpack the software and replace 3 files in it, the first one is the abl.img file, the other two files are for obtaining root privileges boot.img and init_boot, you need to put the phone in edl mode and upload the software using qfil to the phone, this way you can easily unlock the bootloader and you have root permissions

maybe it will be useful to someone
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] BotchedRPR:
Yep, qfil also works :D

Glad you figured it out
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] Azizgoldfire:
Can i flash it on z50 ultra??
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] Dadovvv:
No, and don't try that it will brick your device
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] Azizgoldfire:
So, any possible way to unlock the bootloader for z50 ultra??
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] Dadovvv:
Really don't know for z50 ultra.

If engineering abl.img comes out u will be able to unlock
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] Naruyasha:
Hi, so I'm on my Z60 ultra global everything goes fine until I try to use the "fastboot flashing unlock" command I get this error:

What am I doing wrong? I followed the process step by step and I'm stuck right there.

Thanks in advance!
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] Dadovvv:
use platform-tools, and navigate where platform-tools is installed path with cmd. should be something like this in picture.

Make sure fastboot devices is listed when u type "fastboot devices"

Then u can proceed with "fastboot flashing unlock"
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] Neurom67:
There is a virus in the z60toolbox archive

Trojan:Win32/Wacatac.B!ml​
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] goDanielgo:
Try use the command ".\fastboot flashing unlock" instead of just "fastboot flashing unlock".

This is applicable for all your fastboot commands.
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] E-61:
No it's not true! Your antivirus sucks, it's definitely false alarm. If you still don't trust it, use a VM Box.
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] Naruyasha:
It worked!! Thank you so much!!! I had to do .\fastboot command instead of just fastboot.

I have another issue/question, after doing all of it now my android security update says that it's on February 5, 2020, any idea what is going on or if I can update this?
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] Dadovvv:
What version of myOS u have now?
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] BotchedRPR:
It's because it needs to call edl.exe from another folder. Unsigned app calling an umsigned app = virus on Microsoft terms.

It's annoying that Id need to sign this with a key and manage that every build. Just turn off your AV, it's a small program that doesn't even connect to the internet. Use a spare/VM if you don't trust me
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] kopter36:
Firstly, I apologize if my post below is considered as spam in this development thread, but I just want to say;

Holy moly! This is the greatest news ever for me personally, and of course to our entire Z60 community as well!

Never in a million years have I thought bl unlock is actually leakable for this phone, I had actually gave up on the entire modding scene altogether instead of going to samsung/xiaomi/google just for the sake of keeping my screen notch/hole-less. My last device is K30 Pro Zoom, which is perfect but is currently showing its age with it's SD865 soc.

Thank you so much to OP for sharing this! Hopefully soon, more enthusiasts and modders will start to take serious interest and unleash the full potential of this phone.
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] Naruyasha:
This:
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] Azizgoldfire:
I will backup my abl partition, then i will try it flash your abl

If gonna anything wrong then i will reflash my stock abl partition
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] Dadovvv:
Man don't try that. U will brick device. This abl won't work on sd gen 2.
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] Azizgoldfire:
If i try redmagic 8 pro abl ?

Then possible
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] Dadovvv:
Yes better try red magic 8 abl then this.

This for sure won't work
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] studoidlx:
After I click flash eng bootloader and turn on my smartphone, OTA updates stop being installed. I haven't even started getting root.

Do you have such information?
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] studoidlx:
Before replacing the bootloader, when logging into your Google account, you receive an email notification that you entered from a ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra smartphone, and after replacing the Motorola Moto Z.
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] BotchedRPR:
normal, the updater checks every partition's checksum.
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] studoidlx:
Is it possible to do something so that updates are installed?
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] BotchedRPR:
flash the full ota image (the big one, couple of GB) locally, update, reflash eng abl, re-root
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] studoidlx:
And then how to live? When an update appears, flash the phone again with the reset of all data?
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] Dadovvv:
Actually i did a test with unlocked bootloader without root and ota works normal for me. U have root ?
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] studoidlx:
No, I don't even have time to get it. I am flashing firmware 14.0.6 via QFIL. I turn on my smartphone and OTA downloads and installs. I'm replacing the loader via the toolbox. After that, the OTA is detected, but not installs. An error appears: The package version does not match the previous one.
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] Dadovvv:
Then try restore original adb.img and try updating. No need to delete data or reset
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] studoidlx:
I already tried to do this, but for some reason my smartphone does not boot after doing this. After turning on, the nubia logo and a black screen appear. If I connect my smartphone to the computer in the device manager, I see the device QUSB_BULK_***.
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] mvikrant97:
Install the Qualcomm drivers and then flash the original files using Qfil.
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] studoidlx:
Flash only abl.img? I would be grateful if you could tell me to do this. For now I only know how to flash the entire firmware.
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] mvikrant97:
You can watch the video below which shows how to flash the individual partitions back to device.

A detailed discussion in the thread below:

Redmagic 9 Pro Bootloader Unlock

A very big thankyou to @Oswald Boelcke @MikeChannon and all the other admins involved in taking a favourable decision to create device specific forum for this device. -- Thread Redmagic 9 Pro Bootloader Unlock. (I always recommend you to backup...

xdaforums.com
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] studoidlx:
Okay, but if I flash the entire firmware, does that mean that abl.img is flashed too? If so, then I did it.
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] mvikrant97:
Yes if you flash entire firmware abl is indeed flashed.

Flashing entire firmware shall fix your device.
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] studoidlx:
Great, we're back to where I started my question. With stock abl.img I can receive and install OTA updates. After using the toolbox to replace abl.img, I can no longer install OTA updates.
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] Dadovvv:
I don't know what u did after unlocked bl. I did a test after unlocked bootloader OTA works normal. If u still can't unlock then try flashing only abl.img original, update then revert back eng abl.img
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] Azizgoldfire:
How flash abl ??
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] studoidlx:
does it download and installs?
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] Dadovvv:
Yes, downloaded and updated
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] studoidlx:
It's sad that it doesn't work for me.
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] studoidlx:
Maybe there are suggestions why this error might appear? After replacing the bootloader, Google we identify my phone as Motorola Moto Z.
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] ce_francky:
Hello, contact Mirza développeur Xiaomi EU Rom professional, it's the bust.
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] Dadovvv:
Wtf motorola moto z, how?
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] studoidlx:
And not only for me. At least one person wrote about the same thing on the 4pda forum.
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] BotchedRPR:
i'd assume it messes with your device fingerprint
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] w163214:
please teach me:

When I finish this step: Open the toolbox: Click "Flash ENG Bootloader" for unlockable bootloader, "Restore PROD bootloader"Open the toolbox: Click "Flash ENG Bootloader" for unlockable bootloader, "Restore PROD bootloader",

then press and hold the power button After pressing the key, the screen appears: zte memorydump mode. No matter how you operate it, you cannot boot it. The "zte memorydump mode" interface always appears.

Please help me pay attention to this issue, thank you.
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] Dadovvv:
U tried to lock bootloader? Or just unlock?
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] BotchedRPR:
is this a nubia z60 ultra?
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] w163214:
just unlock
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] w163214:
Very certain, it has been used for 3 months.
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] Dadovvv:
Then u didn't need to use prod bootloader only eng bootloader to Unlock. Now to fix your phone use edl flash https://xdaforums.com/t/edl-qfil-unbrick-convert-rom.4667658/
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] w163214:
ok, I'll give it a try, thank U.
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] Dadovvv:
On latest .11 global they added MemoryDump error also..no more black screen and qbulk
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] Neurom67:
If it is true that zte makes it difficult to unlock the bootloader, I wonder why they do this. What do they get out of it? I paid for the phone, so it's my property and I can do what I want with it.
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] w163214:
According to the method mentioned above, it has been updated to the GB version, which is much cleaner than the CN version, and it has also been upgraded.

Thanks.
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] Dadovvv:
well they made it impossible, but engineering abl.img rom ZTE is leaked so we can now easy unlock
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] bestman1069:
How to relock the bl ?
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] mathausen:
Hi, can you explain the procedure better to me?
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] Alexander_orlov:
How to fix error?

"Your device is corrupt. it cant'be trusted and may not work properly"

UPD: Fixed

Need Unlock bootloader

1. Flash EDL Stock

2. Wipe data and boot android with warring "corrupt"

3. Wipe Super_a + _b and flash

fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta_a vbmeta.img

fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta_b vbmeta.img

fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta_system_a vbmeta_system.img

fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta_system_b vbmeta_system.img

4. after flashed cant boot after select "start" and "Reboot to recovery" This is normal

5. flash EDL Stock again

6. after flash power on phone will reboot to recovery and wipe data

7. done

Maybe I often forgot because I suffered for so long, sorry.

Do not flash custom firmware if it is not tested... it will turn into a complete brick (I can’t enter EDL when pressing the volume up and down, ONLY TESTPOINT HELPED during disassembly)

Be careful, I had the situation on a Lenovo Legion Y700 2022 tablet :)
[ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra] ralovesoc:
very useful toolbox! you guys made this phone the most modder friendly flagship available in 2024. cheers for that!
[Motorola Edge 40 Pro  / Moto X40 (China)] zamundaz:
Is it possible to modify the CSC and enable the native phone call recorder?
[Motorola Edge 40 Pro  / Moto X40 (China)] EllieCat:
Flash a global rom ( or a CSC that allows call recording) on to your phone.
[Google Pixel 7] VibrantUser702:
I was hoping to root my phone to download a Viper type audio app but am surprised how little activity a pixel phone has on XDA. Has this hobby lost interest or is this phone just not preferred by devs?
[Google Pixel 7] KidCarter93:
The ROM development world has certainly became less active over the years. There's still more than enough development in general to do all you'd want/need to your phone though.

If you look at some other device forums then you'll see that there's more here, for the Pixel 7, than there is for a lot of devices out there.

As far as the Pixel devices are concerned though, you'll definitely see more activity the higher you go. 7a has the least, 7 has medium and then Pro has the most. Same as the other pixel models aswell, and probably most other manufacturers
[Google Pixel 7] Locoman_:
Viper reversed engineered works and there's plenty of rooting info here on xda. Kiri kernel is amazing. ...there's still development, but its more dispersed these days with telegram, etc. You have to look more to find stuff. It's not all in one place and don't even get me started on lack of nandroid backups, etc. ;-)

Edit: Look into pixelflasher (pc) for easy root and updates keeping root and data. Kernelflasher (phone) if you want a better kernel.
[Google Pixel 7] VibrantUser702:
Yeah that makes sense.

Thanks for the tips. The scatteredness of info and abandoned threads/projects here makes me wonder if it's even worth it or if I'll get stuck in a dated version of Android.

My most important goal here is to gain full audio equalizers and controls so I can unlock the potential of an audiophile pair of headphones I have. Was only ever about to do that with Viper on my old Pixel 4a.

Any chance you know a way to gain full control over sound levels without root?
[Google Pixel 7] KidCarter93:
You can certainly still achieve root by using Magisk - check out the PixelFlasher thread (as mentioned by Locoman_) for what you need in that regard. So getting root and using Viper won't be an issue.

There are still a few ROMs available for the Pixel 7, as you can find in this forum. It's just that ROM development isn't as prevalent or active as it once was. Apologies for the confusion if you thought you couldn't do much with the phone after reading my post
[Google Pixel 7] Jacquestrapp:
From my point of view as a former heavy flasher of custom ROMs, as phones take over more and more of our lives I'm less and less willing to walk around with a phone with an unlocked bootloader. That leaves basically just two options for custom ROMs (that I know of): CalyxOS and GrapheneOS, neither of which are active here. I use GrapheneOS on my Pixel 7.
[Google Pixel 7] Locoman_:
I've been considering roms where you can relock the BL. But tell me please, do you see an unlocked BL as a possible threat while the phone is in your possession? I've rooted for a long time but never really considered an unlocked BL to be a real threat. Thanks.
[Google Pixel 7] Starbomba:
This is my thought exactly. Unlocked bootloaders are a risk if the phone leaves your posession... but even then, any electronics that leave your posession are a personal security risk. Passwords can always be bypassed, and it is easier to use ypur phone to bait someone else rather than try cracking any poasswords, that's why social engineering is the biggest risk to our digital lives.

Also, Pixels come pre-encrypted from the factory from my early Pixel XL, so even if you try to flash some recovery software it will ask for PIN/passwords, which can deter some more casual data stealing attempts. And even then, if you aren't using a password manager, you're doing digital security bad from the beginning. There are bigger risks than dailying a phone with an unlocked bootloader.
[Google Pixel 7] Locoman_:
You can add iodéOS to your list. It mentions supporting the P7 in https://xdaforums.com/t/rom-cheetah-a14-iodeos-lineageos-21-microg-adblocker-30-04-2024.4644953/ *This ROM looks very interesting to me: Hardened LineageOS 21 + MicroG + adblocker - and a relockable BL.
[Google Pixel 7] grandpajiver:
Try JamesDSP. It's really good.

there is a version that doesn't require you to root your phone.
[Vivo X90 Pro Plus] sniperwolf101:
I've had this happen a couple of times now.

Has anyone had an issue where a small zone at the base of the phone is slightly darker than the rest of the image?

Looks like half of the fingerprint scanner zone.

I'm not sure why it happens but seems to be caused by switching from portrait to landscape orientation multiple times in quick succession

Spoiler content hidden.
[HTC Excalibur] daubut:
well guys I read through a lot of the stickys and downloaded all the files thinking after reading this, this update should be a snap. Well I screwed up somewhere in the process and now my phone will not allow me to copy files to dash root directory it's like it's locked I can view the files through activesync but I cannot copy anything to itplease help
[HTC Excalibur] Bupahs:
Be a bit more specific. Where you trying to flash a new ROM? Which ROM was it? Did you follow the directions to the letter? What, if any, error messages do you see.

The more information you provide the better we can help you