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Disclaimer: "Before you do any thing please follow this thread & Backup your TA key first using this thread " or you will lose DRM keys forever.
My Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact SGP 621 is now rooted with lollipop 5.0.2
1) First I flashed the normal Lollipop firmware using the flashtool which is there in one of the threads in Sony xperia Z3 tablet compact android development section
2) Then I checked in the dialer if bootloader can be unlocked. It said yes. Bootloader was then unlocked using the Sony website where you get the Sony unlock code in your email.
3) Then I followed this thread to http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-...ment/advanced-stock-kernel-twrp-root-t2959720 to root my Sony Xperia Z3 tablet compact.
4) I did have few hiccups in the step 3 as I was new to Sony devices. Previously I was using Samsung devices (tablet and phones) but I managed to get the TWRP installed at this point.
5) Then I flashed the prerooted Zip file from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-...-sgp621-lollipop-23-1-0-690-noba-ftf-t3058400
6) I did backup TA keys once my device was rooted. Since I read in many threads that backing up TA keys required root.
Thats it. Once I was finished with step 5. Tablet got rebooted and I had SuperSu installed with awesome lollipop firmware on my Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet compact.
Now I am a very happy and satisfied man since then. I am getting excellent battery life of above 10 hours in 4 days.
Since I was new to Sony devices I had to struggle a bit but it was worth the hardwork. Lollipop is extremely smooth and battery life is amazing.
Hope you find this information useful. If you need screenshots please let me know I will share it in my next post.
Cheers!
That's great, but it look like complex...., can you write the steps in detail?
Detailed procedure I followed to root my Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet SGP 621 (lollipop)
Disclaimer: "Before you do any thing please follow this thread & Backup your TA key first using this thread " or you will lose DRM keys forever.
Here is what I did. Sorry for making it so long.
MY PC - Windows 7 x64 SP1
My Device - Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact.
1) Install the flashtool on your PC. The one which I used was flashtool-0.9.18.5-windows.exe file.
Once downloaded install the flashtool to lets say C:\Flashtool.
In that folder go to "drivers" folder and install the file.
This is extremely important.
Please refer to the "driver installation 1.jpeg" and "driver installation 2.jpeg" in the attachments below on what to select during installation.
Once you select those three options hit "install".
Now you have flashtool installed on your PC.
Go to "Start" -> type " Flash and you will have two options if you are having 64bit windows OS. Select "Flashtool 64".
For better understanding please check the "Flashtool 64.jpeg" in the below attachments.
When you open flashtool software it will ask you to move the firmware ftf file which is there in C:\Flashtool\firmwares to C:\Users\abcd\.flashTool\firmwares
abcd is my username in the PC I used.So you have to navigate to similar path in your PC.
In the same location paste your Sony lollipop firmware SGP621_23.1.A.0.690_NOBA.ftf
flashtool is ready for use.
2) On your Sony xperia z3 tablet. Go to Settings -> Developer settings -> Check USB debugging and unknown sources.
Switch off the device.
Now press "volume down" and connect the Sony Xperia Z3 tablet to your PC.
Select the SGP621_23.1.A.0.690_NOBA.ftf in the flashtool and flash it.
This might take roughly 5 to 10 minutes but it will complete for sure.
Reboot the device and go inside the Settings -> Developer settings -> Check USB debugging and unknown sources.
3) Unlocking bootloader (Do this step ONLY if you have backed up your TA keys or Do NOT attempt this)
Open the phone dialer on Sony Xperia Z3 tablet and type *#*#7378423#*#* .
Go to Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status.
It should say bootloader unlock allowed: yes
You will need IMEI number of your Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact.
Either you can check on your Box or type *#06# and you will get your IMEI number.
Write this down somewhere.
Go to this site http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/ and follow the instructions to get your unique unlock code.
Once you go through each and every step in that sonymobile site you will get the code and further instructions in your email.
For better understanding please check the jpeg attachments "bootloader unlock step 3" and "bootloader unlock step 4" below.
Now Power off your Sony Xperia Z3 tablet compact and then press "volume up".
Connect the tablet to PC.
To proceed further you will need adb. Click here to download adb.
Install the adb setup on your PC.
Go to the folder C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot
Press "shift" button and right click in the empty space inside that folder.
You will get the option "Open Command Window here"
Select that option.
Now type the below commands (these commands are there in the bootloader unlock step 3.jpeg and bootloader unlock step 4.jpeg" below in attachments)
fastboot devices
fastboot i 0x0fce oem unlock <your unlock code>
Thats it. Your bootloader should be unlocked now.
Reboot the device and go inside the Settings -> Developer settings -> Check USB debugging and unknown sources.
3) Installation of TWRP and Root.
You need .img file for this.
From this thread I downloaded the .img
File name will be Z3TC-stock-twrp.img.
Just rename this file as boot.img and place it in C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot
Power off your Sony Xperia Z3 tablet compact and then press "volume up".
Connect your tablet to PC.
Go to the folder C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot
Press "shift" button and right click in the empty space inside that folder.
You will get the option "Open Command Window here"
Type the below commands one after the other.
fastboot devices
fastboot flash boot boot.img
it should say "finished". check the "successful bootimg commands.jpeg " in below attachments.
Reboot the device.
Download the Pre-rooted flashable Zip from here
Download the SuperSu from here
Copy the Prerooted flashable zip and SuperSU to your SD card.
Switch off the Tablet.
Go to recovery by pressing "power" & volume up and down alternatively.
You will now enter TWRP.
Install the SuperSU zip file.
Then Install the Pre-rooted flashable zip file.
Reboot and you are done!
You will now have working Root, TWRP and awesome Lollipop firmware on your beautiful Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact.
4) Final step Backup TA keys.
After rebooting the device.
Once it enters the homescreen.
Go inside the Settings -> Developer settings -> Check USB debugging and unknown sources.
Connect the Tablet to PC
Download the backup TA software from here
Extract it on your PC.
Double click on the Backtup-TA.bat
It will identify your device.
Just back up your DRM keys from the options on your screen.
I read online and in some threads in XDA that backup TA software needs the device to be rooted and that is why I kept this step in the end.
I completely agree if you guys find the above procedure tedious.
After going through many threads and websites this is how the steps panned out.
This is the procedure that worked for me in the end.
I did have few hiccups and bootloop as well. Then I just kept it flashmode and re-flashed the lollipop ftf file using flashtool with "wipe data" option checked.
That solved the problem.
Coming from Samsung devices I had to find out what was fastboot mode, flash mode, how to enter recovery and how to use flashtool. It was all new to me.
But I didn't give up and went through the grind.
Result? Super Sony Xperia Z3 Compact SGP 621 with Root on Lollipop firmware with Excellent battery life.
Thanks to all the brilliant developers on this site who in various threads explained various aspects of rooting. It is because of them I was able to put everything together.
Please find all the screenshots in the attachments below.
Hope you find this information useful.
Thank you
Cheers!
I do not understand the procedure.
If you unlock the bootloader (step 3) you lose the keys drm. The backup of the partition TA must do so before unlocking the bootloader.
You have verified that have intact the drm keys?
(not speak English, I use translator)
Samavb said:
Here are the steps in detail. Sorry for making it so long.
MY PC - Windows 7 x64 SP1
My Device - Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact.
1) Install the flashtool on your PC. The one which I used was flashtool-0.9.18.5-windows.exe file.
Once downloaded install the flashtool to lets say C:\Flashtool.
In that folder go to "drivers" folder and install the file.
This is extremely important.
Please refer to the "driver installation 1.jpeg" and "driver installation 2.jpeg" in the attachments below on what to select during installation.
Once you select those three options hit "install".
Now you have flashtool installed on your PC.
Go to "Start" -> type " Flash and you will have two options if you are having 64bit windows OS. Select "Flashtool 64".
For better understanding please check the "Flashtool 64.jpeg" in the below attachments.
When you open flashtool software it will ask you to move the firmware ftf file which is there in C:\Flashtool\firmwares to C:\Users\abcd\.flashTool\firmwares
abcd is my username in the PC I used.So you have to navigate to similar path in your PC.
In the same location paste your Sony lollipop firmware SGP621_23.1.A.0.690_NOBA.ftf
flashtool is ready for use.
2) On your Sony xperia z3 tablet. Go to Settings -> Developer settings -> Check USB debugging and unknown sources.
Switch off the device.
Now press "volume down" and connect the Sony Xperia Z3 tablet to your PC.
Select the SGP621_23.1.A.0.690_NOBA.ftf in the flashtool and flash it.
This might take roughly 5 to 10 minutes but it will complete for sure.
Reboot the device and go inside the Settings -> Developer settings -> Check USB debugging and unknown sources.
3) Unlocking bootloader
Open the phone dialer on Sony Xperia Z3 tablet and type *#*#7378423#*#* .
Go to Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status.
It should say bootloader unlock allowed: yes
You will need IMEI number of your Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact.
Either you can check on your Box or type *#06# and you will get your IMEI number.
Write this down somewhere.
Go to this site http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/ and follow the instructions to get your unique unlock code.
Once you go through each and every step in that sonymobile site you will get the code and further instructions in your email.
For better understanding please check the jpeg attachments "bootloader unlock step 3" and "bootloader unlock step 4" below.
Now Power off your Sony Xperia Z3 tablet compact and then press "volume up".
Connect the tablet to PC.
To proceed further you will need adb. Click here to download adb.
Install the adb setup on your PC.
Go to the folder C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot
Press "shift" button and right click in the empty space inside that folder.
You will get the option "Open Command Window here"
Select that option.
Now type the below commands (these commands are there in the bootloader unlock step 3.jpeg and bootloader unlock step 4.jpeg" below in attachments)
fastboot devices
fastboot i 0x0fce oem unlock <your unlock code>
Thats it. Your bootloader should be unlocked now.
Reboot the device and go inside the Settings -> Developer settings -> Check USB debugging and unknown sources.
3) Installation of TWRP and Root.
You need .img file for this.
From this thread I downloaded the .img
File name will be Z3TC-stock-twrp.img.
Just rename this file as boot.img and place it in C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot
Power off your Sony Xperia Z3 tablet compact and then press "volume up".
Connect your tablet to PC.
Go to the folder C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot
Press "shift" button and right click in the empty space inside that folder.
You will get the option "Open Command Window here"
Type the below commands one after the other.
fastboot devices
fastboot flash boot boot.img
it should say "finished". check the "successful bootimg commands.jpeg " in below attachments.
Reboot the device.
Download the Pre-rooted flashable Zip from here
Download the SuperSu from here
Copy the Prerooted flashable zip and SuperSU to your SD card.
Switch off the Tablet.
Go to recovery by pressing "power" & volume up and down alternatively.
You will now enter TWRP.
Install the SuperSU zip file.
Then Install the Pre-rooted flashable zip file.
Reboot and you are done!
You will now have working Root, TWRP and awesome Lollipop firmware on your beautiful Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact.
4) Final step Backup TA keys.
After rebooting the device.
Once it enters the homescreen.
Go inside the Settings -> Developer settings -> Check USB debugging and unknown sources.
Connect the Tablet to PC
Download the backup TA software from here
Extract it on your PC.
Double click on the Backtup-TA.bat
It will identify your device.
Just back up your DRM keys from the options on your screen.
I read online and in some threads in XDA that backup TA software needs the device to be rooted and that is why I kept this step in the end.
I completely agree if you guys find the above procedure tedious.
After going through many threads and websites this is how the steps panned out.
This is the procedure that worked for me in the end.
I did have few hiccups and bootloop as well. Then I just kept it flashmode and re-flashed the lollipop ftf file using flashtool with "wipe data" option checked.
That solved the problem.
Coming from Samsung devices I had to find out what was fastboot mode, flash mode, how to enter recovery and how to use flashtool. It was all new to me.
But I didn't give up and went through the grind.
Result? Super Sony Xperia Z3 Compact SGP 621 with Root on Lollipop firmware with Excellent battery life.
Thanks to all the brilliant developers on this site who in various threads explained various aspects of rooting. It is because of them I was able to put everything together.
Please find all the screenshots in the attachments below.
Hope you find this information useful.
Thank you
Cheers!
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Thank you very much!
I think when you unlock bootloader, you will lose DRM keys.....
Sony apps that are working after rooting
kvi said:
I do not understand the procedure.
If you unlock the bootloader (step 3) you lose the keys drm. The backup of the partition TA must do so before unlocking the bootloader.
You have verified that have intact the drm keys?
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Hi,
Album,
Walkman
Playstation App,
Camera,
Track ID
and any other Sony apps are all working and updating when I am connected to internet.
So far I dont have a single force close in any app or any sudden reboots.
Screenshots enclosed for your reference. .
Cheers!
Can you verify if you can connect to PS4 or login to PSN network after rooting with steps you provided? Thank you very much.
Samavb said:
Hi,
Album,
Walkman
Playstation App,
Camera,
Track ID
and any other Sony apps are all working and updating when I am connected to internet.
So far I dont have a single force close in any app or any sudden reboots.
Screenshots enclosed for your reference. .
Cheers!
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Able to login to Sony Entertainment Network
hagalah said:
Can you verify if you can connect to PS4 or login to PSN network after rooting with steps you provided? Thank you very much.
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Hi,
Yes, I am able to login to PSN network after rooting with the above steps.
Unfortunately, I do not have PS4 to check the connection.
Please find the attached screenshots for your reference.
Cheers!
Thank you. I followed your steps and everything works fine. I can connect to PS4 remotely using LTE without any problem.
But is it possible to get a working TWRP? I can't get into recovery mode after rooting and flash the device. Any solution? I need to flash xposed via TWRP...Thanks.
Samavb said:
Hi,
Yes, I am able to login to PSN network after rooting with the above steps.
Unfortunately, I do not have PS4 to check the connection.
Please find the attached screenshots for your reference.
Cheers!
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TWRP
hagalah said:
Thank you. I followed your steps and everything works fine. I can connect to PS4 remotely using LTE without any problem.
But is it possible to get a working TWRP? I can't get into recovery mode after rooting and flash the device. Any solution? I need to flash xposed via TWRP...Thanks.
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Hi,
In order to get working TWRP you can try repeating the step 3 and reflash the .img file from that step. I am hopeful that doing this will work.
Don't forget to check to check the USB debugging AND unknown sources in security options.
To enter recovery you need to keep holding the "power" and keep pressing "volume" up and down alternatively for a little while say 10 to 15 seconds (max).
It will enter the TWRP for sure.
Once you do enter TWRP just "wipe cache" & " wipe dalvich cache" once.
Cheers!
TA partition backup
i am pretty sure u need root on a locked bootloader before backing up ur TA keys.
once unlocked,ur TA keys are gone.no amt of backups,reflash official firmware or any other magic shows will recover those keys.
u can check if ur TA keys are intact by keying in*#*#7378423#*#* select service tests>security and look out for for the screenshot below.i have compared an unrooted and rooted with TA backed up and am very sure this is what u shld have if u have backed up TA keys correctly and restored them. Any errors would mean ur TA keys are screwed.
Samavb said:
Hi,
Yes, I am able to login to PSN network after rooting with the above steps.
Unfortunately, I do not have PS4 to check the connection.
Please find the attached screenshots for your reference.
Cheers!
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Mate, I suggest you remove/amend/add disclaimer to your post on how you root and backup your TA.
It is well known and proven in xda for sony devices, you CANNOT unlock your bootloader to backup TA keys. Once unlock,your TA keys are GONE and there is no way you can recover them.
that is why the root exploit was found on the z3 compact and we are able to root with a LOCKED bootloader to backup TA keys BEFORE unlocking and flash like no tomorrow.
Please do all the noobs a favor and make the changes before someone here starts multiple threads on recovering TA keys or warranty related questions.
It didn't work to reflash TWRP, it will just get into boot loop unless flash the rom again. The the previous TWRP was gone.
Can you verify that you can enter TWRP after flashing the rom? Look likes it is impossible for now.
Samavb said:
Hi,
In order to get working TWRP you can try repeating the step 3 and reflash the .img file from that step. I am hopeful that doing this will work.
Don't forget to check to check the USB debugging AND unknown sources in security options.
To enter recovery you need to keep holding the "power" and keep pressing "volume" up and down alternatively for a little while say 10 to 15 seconds (max).
It will enter the TWRP for sure.
Once you do enter TWRP just "wipe cache" & " wipe dalvich cache" once.
Cheers!
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Ok, I found out the correct solution to get TWRP works on rooted lollipop Z3TC.
Follow the other XZDualrecovery tread and install the XZDualRecovery. Then you can boot into TWRP by using volume Down.
You can also install Xposed framework via TWRP and Xposed installer via regular apk install.
I did get bootloop by installing xposed installer. Just uninstall Xposed framwork from TWRP then it will back to normal. Hope this helps.
hagalah said:
It didn't work to reflash TWRP, it will just get into boot loop unless flash the rom again. The the previous TWRP was gone.
Can you verify that you can enter TWRP after flashing the rom? Look likes it is impossible for now.
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DualRecovery working
hagalah said:
Ok, I found out the correct solution to get TWRP works on rooted lollipop Z3TC.
Follow the other XZDualrecovery tread and install the XZDualRecovery. Then you can boot into TWRP by using volume Down.
You can also install Xposed framework via TWRP and Xposed installer via regular apk install.
I did get bootloop by installing xposed installer. Just uninstall Xposed framwork from TWRP then it will back to normal. Hope this helps.
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Hi,
Glad to know that you have working TWRP now.
I am waiting for my relatives to return my tablet.
Once I get it back I will try to install Xposed and check for TWRP.
Update:-
Got my tablet back and installed XZDual recovery successfully.
Cheers!
hagalah said:
Ok, I found out the correct solution to get TWRP works on rooted lollipop Z3TC.
Follow the other XZDualrecovery tread and install the XZDualRecovery. Then you can boot into TWRP by using volume Down.
You can also install Xposed framework via TWRP and Xposed installer via regular apk install.
I did get bootloop by installing xposed installer. Just uninstall Xposed framwork from TWRP then it will back to normal. Hope this helps.
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Xposed now works with the latest XZrecovery, if you get bootloop try clearing the art cache and it will solve the problem.
Sent from my SGP621 using XDA Free mobile app
Samavb said:
Disclaimer: "Before you do any thing please follow this thread & Backup your TA key first using this thread " or you will lose DRM keys forever.
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Maybe it is a silly question, but what exactly are the DRM-key for? Do I need them really?!
kugelblitz said:
Maybe it is a silly question, but what exactly are the DRM-key for? Do I need them really?!
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Drm keys are needed for x reality effect to work, and also drm keys are needed im order for the lowlight photos to look good.
Sent from my SGP621 using XDA Free mobile app
OFFICIAL ONEPLUS 2 STOCK RESET
SOURCE : OnePlus L2 Support Team
VERSION : OxygenOS 3.0.2
DOWNLOADS
1. OnePlus2 Stock Reset Oxygen 3.0.2 Google Drive | Mediafire
2. Qualcomm Drivers Version 1.00.14 Google Drive | Mediafire
INSTRUCTIONS
You are doing this on your own responsibility. I take no responsibility whatsoever.
(THIS WILL WIPE YOUR ONEPLUS INCLUDING INTERNAL SD)
Download both the files from above and extract them (WinRAR, WinZIP, 7ZIP etc). You should have 2 folders: "OnePlus2_14_A.19_160604" and "qc"
A. Install the Certificates followed by the Qualcomm drivers.
1. Open the folder "qc" and install the Test Certificate in the following Stores: Trusted Root, Trusted Publisher, Third-Party Root and Personal
2. Run the Qualcomm setup wizard (also located in the qc folder)
3. When setup completes, launch Command Prompt as an Administrator and type bcdedit /set testsigning on
4. Restart your computer. (Once it gets on, you should see a watermark stating Test Mode in the bottom right corner. If not, type bcdedit in Command Prompt as an Administrator to check if testsigning shows on. If not, repeat step 3.)
5. Turn off your phone and disconnect the USB cable from the phone.
6. Hold vol-up and plug in the USB(Do not press Power button). The screen will stay black but you will hear a sound from windows that a device is attached.
7. The driver should now automatically install. If not, go to device manager and right click "Unknown Device" and click "Update Driver" Search up the QC folder and press ok. The driver should now install. (Got the RELINK issue? Take a look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...1&postcount=46)
B. Flashing Process
1. Open the OnePlus2_14_A.19_160604 folder and open "MSM8994DownloadTool.exe"
2. Look if your phone is detected in the list. everything is Chinese but you will see one row with different chinese text from the rest within the list. If not, recheck if driver is detected in Device Manager (If not, go back to Step A - Line 3).
3. First click the right square Chinese button. This will perform an integrity check on the downloaded files by verifying the MD5 hash values.
4. The system will seem to hang for a bit but should give you a pop up with the results of the above verification. When everything is ok. Press the start button. and let the progress finish. (If something is not ok, you will have to re-download the images. Google Drive can help extract only the necessary files.)
5. When it's done. Disconnect the USB cable and turn on the device.
6. Launch Command Prompt as an Administrator and type bcdedit /set testsigning off and reboot. Your system should no longer be in Test Mode.
C. Reset TAMPER Flag (Optional)
(This may potentially change your SmartPhone to a rather large paperweight and I will just laugh at you bearing no responsibility)
+ This part of the guide is not an Official Procedure and is in no way affiliated to OnePlus.
+ It is advisable to do this before any of the above mentioned operations.
+ Prerequisites:
Root
HEX Editor with root features
Root File Manager
+ BEWARE: You are modifying partitions which cannot be restored regardless of what you flash. You have been warned AGAIN
1. In File Manager browse to the devinfo partition (dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/)
2. Open devinfo using the HEX Editor.
3. Modify the TamperBit (attached screenshot) from 01 to 00.
4. Save and reboot to fastboot.
5. Type fastboot oem device-info to confirm.
CREDITS
OnePlus Team for the Files.
@thedropdead for his work on Tamper Reset
If this thread has helped you, do press the THANKS button. Should you have issues, questions or doubts, write in this thread.
Finally Managed to get a hand on this after a late night session with OnePlus. Great that we now have the MM Stock Reset which should theoretically help to get back to stock regardless of the ROM, customizations etc.
I believe this is the best option to use to return to stock from CM.
fareed_xtreme said:
OFFICIAL ONEPLUS 2 STOCK RESET
CREDITS
OnePlus Team for the Files.
@thedropdead for his work on Tamper Reset
If this thread has helped you, do press the THANKS button. Should you have issues, questions or doubts, write in this thread.
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Thank you for mentioning me, Great Work
Is it recommended to do this to make sure that the installation is well made?
I installed 3.0.2 via OTA but my battery life is mediocre(3 hours). I know that in my Samsung devices it was better to clean flash the room yourself rather than doing it via OTA but I don't know about oneplus 2.
Should I just factory reset it or maybe do this whole procedure ?(except step C)
mantiyeah said:
Is it recommended to do this to make sure that the installation is well made?
I installed 3.0.2 via OTA but my battery life is mediocre(3 hours). I know that in my Samsung devices it was better to clean flash the room yourself rather than doing it via OTA but I don't know about oneplus 2.
Should I just factory reset it or maybe do this whole procedure ?(except step C)
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You have a few options.
1. This threads Stock Reset option guarantees your phone will be Stock OnePlus, just as a new phone (Bootloader Locked, Recovery Stock, Kernel Stock etc). However, it requires some time and effort. [Recommended]
2. Factory Reset may fix your Battery issue (not sure) but it is the quickest method.
3. You could use @Spannaa 's Fastboot images to flash all the images in this thread but via fastboot which is quicker and requires minimal setup. [Recommended]
Hello , after b3 command of the tools I FAILED appears . Tips ?
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Thank you. Solved !!
fareed_xtreme said:
You have a few options.
1. This threads Stock Reset option guarantees your phone will be Stock OnePlus, just as a new phone (Bootloader Locked, Recovery Stock, Kernel Stock etc). However, it requires some time and effort. [Recommended]
2. Factory Reset may fix your Battery issue (not sure) but it is the quickest method.
3. You could use @Spannaa 's Fastboot images to flash all the images in this thread but via fastboot which is quicker and requires minimal setup. [Recommended]
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Hello again,
When you say ''to flash all the images in this thread'' do you mean the 1. OnePlus2 Stock Reset Oxygen OS 3.0.2 and the 2. Qualcomm Drivers Version 1.00.14 ???
Or does it mean that flashing via fastboot the spanna image I am flashing everything at once?
Thank you very much
mantiyeah said:
Hello again,
When you say ''to flash all the images in this thread'' do you mean the 1. OnePlus2 Stock Reset Oxygen OS 3.0.2 and the 2. Qualcomm Drivers Version 1.00.14 ???
Or does it mean that flashing via fastboot the spanna image I am flashing everything at once?
Thank you very much
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My Friend, you need to do any one of the above 3 mentioned methods. You could:
1. Follow this guide, the first post which has all the details. This is the method used by OnePlus to restore your phone when you have issues.
3. You could alternatively flash via Fastboot using the images from the mentioned thread.
You chose either one of the above mentioned procedures. Not both. If you run into issues do let is know. The procedure is detailed and if you follow my guide to the dot, you should be all set in the first attempt itself (for Flashing method 1)
Thanks fareed_xtreme, everything went well. Good job !
Sim and wifi not detected!!
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OFFICIAL ONEPLUS 2 STOCK RESET
SOURCE : OnePlus L2 Support Team
VERSION : OxygenOS 3.0.2
DOWNLOADS
1. OnePlus2 Stock Reset Oxygen 3.0.2 Google Drive | Mediafire
2. Qualcomm Drivers Version 1.00.14 Google Drive | Mediafire
INSTRUCTIONS
You are doing this on your own responsibility. I take no responsibility whatsoever.
(THIS WILL WIPE YOUR ONEPLUS INCLUDING INTERNAL SD)
Download both the files from above and extract them (WinRAR, WinZIP, 7ZIP etc). You should have 2 folders: "OnePlus2_14_A.19_160604" and "qc"
A. Install the Certificates followed by the Qualcomm drivers.
1. Open the folder "qc" and install the Test Certificate in the following Stores: Trusted Root, Trusted Publisher, Third-Party Root and Personal
2. Run the Qualcomm setup wizard (also located in the qc folder)
3. When setup completes, launch Command Prompt as an Administrator and type bcdedit /set testsigning on
4. Restart your computer. (Once it gets on, you should see a watermark stating Test Mode in the bottom right corner. If not, type bcdedit in Command Prompt as an Administrator to check if testsigning shows on. If not, repeat step 3.)
5. Turn off your phone and disconnect the USB cable from the phone.
6. Hold vol-up and plug in the USB(Do not press Power button). The screen will stay black but you will hear a sound from windows that a device is attached.
7. The driver should now automatically install. If not, go to device manager and right click "Unknown Device" and click "Update Driver" Search up the QC folder and press ok. The driver should now install. (Got the RELINK issue? Take a look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...1&postcount=46)
B. Flashing Process
1. Open the OnePlus2_14_A.19_160604 folder and open "MSM8994DownloadTool.exe"
2. Look if your phone is detected in the list. everything is Chinese but you will see one row with different chinese text from the rest within the list. If not, recheck if driver is detected in Device Manager (If not, go back to Step A - Line 3).
3. First click the right square Chinese button. This will perform an integrity check on the downloaded files by verifying the MD5 hash values.
4. The system will seem to hang for a bit but should give you a pop up with the results of the above verification. When everything is ok. Press the start button. and let the progress finish. (If something is not ok, you will have to re-download the images. Google Drive can help extract only the necessary files.)
5. When it's done. Disconnect the USB cable and turn on the device.
6. Launch Command Prompt as an Administrator and type bcdedit /set testsigning off and reboot. Your system should no longer be in Test Mode.
C. Reset TAMPER Flag (Optional)
(This may potentially change your SmartPhone to a rather large paperweight and I will just laugh at you bearing no responsibility)
+ This part of the guide is not an Official Procedure and is in no way affiliated to OnePlus.
+ It is advisable to do this before any of the above mentioned operations.
+ Prerequisites:
Root
HEX Editor with root features
Root File Manager
+ BEWARE: You are modifying partitions which cannot be restored regardless of what you flash. You have been warned AGAIN
1. In File Manager browse to the devinfo partition (dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/)
2. Open devinfo using the HEX Editor.
3. Modify the TamperBit (attached screenshot) from 01 to 00.
4. Save and reboot to fastboot.
5. Type fastboot oem device-info to confirm.
CREDITS
OnePlus Team for the Files.
@thedropdead for his work on Tamper Reset
If this thread has helped you, do press the THANKS button. Should you have issues, questions or doubts, write in this thread.
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I did as told and was able to boot up successfully. But unfortunately the sim and wifi are not getting detected...do you have any solution for this? Also the phone keeps rebooting at random...would be really thankful for a quick solution to this.
Thx!! My OnePlus 2 is almost dead. Fastboot recovery only works for CM recovery, and there is no ROM inside sdcard. I flash TWRP, but no working. ADB sideload, TZ version problem - no luck. Thank you for sharing this thread.
Now is back and alive again
muthukumarc said:
I did as told and was able to boot up successfully. But unfortunately the sim and wifi are not getting detected...do you have any solution for this? Also the phone keeps rebooting at random...would be really thankful for a quick solution to this.
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Which version of OnePlus 2 do you have? I have tested this on the European version.
Try this, Re-Flash the whole package AGAIN. After the first boot, reboot into recovery and reset to factory defaults. If it still does not work out, then let me know.
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Which version of OnePlus 2 do you have? I have tested this on the European version.
Try this, Re-Flash the whole package AGAIN. After the first boot, reboot into recovery and reset to factory defaults. If it still does not work out, then let me know.
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Thank you for the fast response...i have the A2003 that i bought in india...I am still having the same problem...flashed the os again and did a hard reset...but still sim and wifi are not detected.
Tryed this one but when i upgrade to 3.0.2or clean flash this my camera stays black. Any help for this?
muthukumarc said:
Thank you for the fast response...i have the A2003 that i bought in india...I am still having the same problem...flashed the os again and did a hard reset...but still sim and wifi are not detected.
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Even I have an A2003, European version and Indian version are the same. Have you pressed the square button to verify if the Package you have downloaded is in good shape and not corrupted? Do check that.
Alternatively head over to this thread and try flashing through TWRP using the Fastboot package of 3.0.2.
Or you could flash the modem file manually if you know how it's done.
Also as a last resort, try flashing an older version of the stock reset (there will be a version 2.2.0 in the general section or through Fastboot using the thread provided above).
If after all this it still does not work, please open a ticket with OnePlus. Sorry for the inconvenience.
C.H.T.J. said:
Tryed this one but when i upgrade to 3.0.2or clean flash this my camera stays black. Any help for this?
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Do follow the above recommendations. However, if it did not work for you with other ROMs, Resets or Fastboot Zips, then I am very sure, none of the above steps will be of much use. Maybe CM might help but again, it's a longshot. Best option for you is to open a Ticket with OnePlus as this looks more inclined towards a driver or hardware issue.
fareed_xtreme said:
Even I have an A2003, European version and Indian version are the same. Have you pressed the square button to verify if the Package you have downloaded is in good shape and not corrupted? Do check that.
Alternatively head over to this thread and try flashing through TWRP using the Fastboot package of 3.0.2.
Or you could flash the modem file manually if you know how it's done.
Also as a last resort, try flashing an older version of the stock reset (there will be a version 2.2.0 in the general section or through Fastboot using the thread provided above).
If after all this it still does not work, please open a ticket with OnePlus. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Do follow the above recommendations. However, if it did not work for you with other ROMs, Resets or Fastboot Zips, then I am very sure, none of the above steps will be of much use. Maybe CM might help but again, it's a longshot. Best option for you is to open a Ticket with OnePlus as this looks more inclined towards a driver or hardware issue.
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Sorry for the delayed response...i tried the fastboot method as well i have wifi now but no sim yet... i think i found out the problem. The IMEI number seems to be missing... and i read that would be the case for sim not detected.... i tried lots of methods (trying to get into engineering mode & using terminal emulator) to rectify it but was unsuccessful... I think the methods i saw were all for mediatek phones...couldnt find one for qualcomm....do you know any right way for fixing the IMEI issue? Thank you so much for your help so far on this.
muthukumarc said:
Sorry for the delayed response...i tried the fastboot method as well i have wifi now but no sim yet... i think i found out the problem. The IMEI number seems to be missing... and i read that would be the case for sim not detected.... i tried lots of methods (trying to get into engineering mode & using terminal emulator) to rectify it but was unsuccessful... I think the methods i saw were all for mediatek phones...couldnt find one for qualcomm....do you know any right way for fixing the IMEI issue? Thank you so much for your help so far on this.
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I don't have much information on this. If your IMEI doesn't show, it means that one of your device specific partition is corrupted (I guess it's EFS, not sure). If you have a nandroid backup of all your partitions, then you could use them to recover. Else, your options are limited and your only friend is Google search. This doesn't usually happen.
When everything is ok. Press the start button. and let the progress finish.
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How much time it can take? Mine is going on for almost two hours now
Only Stop button is clickable and the square button too. Start,Enum, Exit are grayed out.(not clickable)
Btw i did press the stop button after getting frustrated for more than half an hour.
And then again performed integrity check. And then again pressed the start button.
When it finish, does it show some notification?
Chhatrapal said:
When everything is ok. Press the start button. and let the progress finish.
How much time it can take? Mine is going on for almost two hours now
Only Stop button is clickable and the square button too. Start,Enum, Exit are grayed out.(not clickable)
Btw i did press the stop button after getting frustrated for more than half an hour.
And then again performed integrity check. And then again pressed the start button.
When it finish, does it show some notification?
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This could mean that it is still waiting for your device to connect. Have you double checked your drivers and have you found the different line in the flashing app? You will need to restart the process and follow it step by step again.
It will usually take between 8 - 12 minutes max to finish flashing in the app. Also once it's done, in the app all lines will turn green (if I recall correctly).
So i've tried this and various other methods along similar lines. The flashing tool finishes and goes green but then also goes red.
On the reboot, recovery is still missing and i have fastboot.
If i use 'fastboot continue', I boot into the rom for setup and everything starts to work. However, I don't have any recovery, so the phone does not boot. Bootloader is now locked too so I can't try to flash recovery.
Hi all!!
This is for all the people who managed to softbrick (or hardbrick) their Lenovo Tab 3 8' (TB3-850F) tablets!
All you will need link, at the end of the post. I don't know for how long it will be up, but you can use it for now.
By the way.... Should you find something useful here... please hit the thanks button in the end
A. Unbrick
This requires flashing a clean stock rom. You will need:
a. stock rom for the TB3-850F (Google is you friend )
b. Sp Flashtool (you can download from their official site). From there, also download the MediaTek USB VCOM drivers and Driver Auto Installer v1.1236.00 (or any latest version).
Steps:
1. Install the windows drivers you downloaded
Note : If you encounter problems installing Windows drivers in Windows 10, google how to install unsigned drivers in Win10
2. Open the folder you extracted SP Flashtool and run it as administrator.
3. Unzip the rom file you downloaded.
4. Inside the folder of your unzipped rom file, look for a file similar to XXXXXXXXXX_scatter_file.txt
5. Load this in the SP Flashtool (click downlad tab, then scatter loading, load this file in there. It should load your rom you will see some colours, etc...
The tricky part:
Assuming you have correctly installed the drivers:
1. turn off the device (well if bricked it is turned off all ready) just make sure, and in SP Flashtool click options and 'with battery'.
2. Click the green download button on SP Flashtool.
3. Hold down the Vol down key on your device and connect it to a usb port.
4. If you see a red line and continue to yellow, all is probably good! Don't let go of the vol - button until yellow line reaches 100%
B. Root and TWRP recovery
This requires that you have or download:
a. platform tools (adb and fastboot)
b. a twrp.img (image file) for the lenovo TB3-850F copied to external SD Card and platform tools folder (google is... useful )
c. latest supersu.zip (flashable) copied to an external SD CARD
d. busybox.apk
Steps:
1. Grab tablet, go to settings ---> about tablet ---> click version number 7 times to enable developer options
2. From settings again click developer options and enable OEM Unlocking and usb debugging
3. Navigate in the platform tools folder. While holding SHIFT right click and select open commandline here (or similar)
4. Connect tablet to PC and in the command line issue: adb devices
If a weird number shows up and says device on the left you are all good to continue.
5. Now on the command prompt again issue: adb reboot bootloader
Your tablet should now reboot to fastboot (big Android, laying down)
6. Issue command: fastboot oem unlock (also check tablet screen for confirmation)
Wait a little bit and reboot your tablet. (should work with holding the power key down for a little longer than 10 seconds. If not hold down volume key and power button for the same amount of time - tested and working)
**At this point it is ESSENTIAL to leave the tablet to fully boot. The bootloader unlock triggers a FACTORY RESET which you must leave to complete and set up your tablet from the beginning.
** It is also ESSENTIAL to complete the boot and set up cycle because, after the automatic factory reset you will need to RE-ENABLE developer options and usb debugging. Once you are done continue to 7.
7. In the platform tools folder copy the twrp.img (you should have downloaded earlier, check upwards... )
8. Open the command line again and type:
a. adb reboot bootloader
b. fastboot boot twrp.img
** This will load up TWRP recovery only for this boot time.
****BE EXTRA CAUTIUS TO -NOT- ALLOW twrp to make modifications. Essential! Should you do otherwise go back to how to unbrick your tablet.
9. Choose install, and install supersu.zip.
10. Choose reboot to system and allow complete boot cycle! Essential!
11. Your tablet should now be rooted. However to succesfully flash the twrp recovery you need to have Busybox installed. Download as .apk and install it (at the time of writing this I believe Busybox 54 is the latest version).
12. Once installed back to the windows terminal and issue:
a. adb reboot bootloader
b. fastboot boot twrp.img
ONCE AGAIN - DO -NOT- ALLOW twrp to make modifications!!!!!
13. From you external SD Card install twrp.img, select recovery when prompted.
14. Reboot to system and enjoy!!!!
Note : Install an app that makes it easy to boot to recovery. (I personally use root essentials - Trying the combination keys did nothing for me, or just poped up the chinese options menu. That does not mean the recovery has not been installed correctly. Booting to recovery from rootessential menu, boots straight to twrp)
All you will need and credits:
https://drive.google.com/drive/fold...ourcekey=0-SDvJaXtWWk-TY9B53ct8dw&usp=sharing (thanks button, thanks button, thanks button!!! )
Results:
(it is in Greek, but you get the idea )
Hope I have helped! Happy playing with the commands and whole process! :good:
Lastly, if you get stuck at any point, you can either use this thread or PM me for further advice, explanation and/or any kind of assistance.
Note: Special thanks to @MotoJunkie01 for actually taking the time to further help people on this thread, as unfortunately I do not currently have the time to do so myself. It is worth checking out @MotoJunkie01 's threads also. There, you can find very useful and updated information.
r&xp said:
Hi all!!
This is for all the people who managed to softbrick (or hardbrick) their Lenovo Tab 3 8' (TB3-850F) tablets!
If you find it useful, just hit thanks in the end
A. Unbrick
This requires flashing a clean stock rom. You will need:
a. stock rom for the TB3-850F (Google is you friend )
b. Sp Flashtool (you can download from their official site). From there, also download the MediaTek USB VCOM drivers and Driver Auto Installer v1.1236.00
Steps:
1. Install the windows drivers you downloaded
2. Open the folder you extracted SP Flashtool and run it as administrator.
4. Unzip the rom file you downloaded.
4. Inside the folder of your unzipped rom file, look for a file similar to XXXXXXXXXX_scatter_file.txt
5. Load this in the SP Flashtool (click downlad tab, then scatter loading, load this file in there. It should load your rom you will see some colours, etc...
The tricky part:
Assuming you have correctly installed the drivers:
1. turn off the device (well if bricked it is turned off all ready) just make sure, and in SP Flashtool click options and 'with battery'.
2. Click the green download button on SP Flashtool.
3. Hold down the Vol down key on your device and connect it to a usb port.
4. If you see a red line and continue to yellow, all is probably good! Don't let go of the vol - button until yellow line reaches 100%
B. Root and TWRP recovery
This requires that you have or download:
a. platform tools (adb and fastboot)
b. a twrp.img (image file) for the lenovo TB3-850F copied to external SD Card and platform tools folder (google is... useful )
c. latest supersu.zip (flashable) copied to an external SD CARD
d. busybox.apk
Steps:
1. Grab tablet, go to settings ---> about tablet ---> click version number 7 times to enable developer options
2. From settings again click developer options and enable OEM Unlocking and usb debugging
3. Navigate in the platform tools folder. While holding SHIFT right click and select open commandline here (or similar)
4. Connect tablet to PC and in the command line issue: adb devices
If a weird number shows up and says device on the left you are all good to continue.
5. Now on the command prompt again issue: adb reboot bootloader
Your tablet should now reboot to fastboot (big Android, laying down)
6. Issue command: fastboot oem unlock (also check tablet screen for confirmation)
Wait a little bit and reboot your tablet.
**At this point it is ESSENTIAL to leave the tablet to fully boot. The bootloader unlock triggers a FACTORY RESET which you must leave to complete and set up your tablet from the beginning.
** It is also ESSENTIAL to complete the boot and set up cycle because, after the automatic factory reset you will need to RE-ENABLE developer options and usb debugging. Once you are done continue to 7.
7. In the platform tools folder copy the twrp.img (you should have downloaded earlier, check upwards... )
8. Open the command line again and type:
a.adb reboot bootloader
b.fastboot boot twrp.img
** This will load up TWRP recovery only for this boot time.
****BE EXTRA CAUTIUS TO -NOT- ALLOW twrp to make modifications. Essential! Should you do otherwise go back to how to unbrick your tablet.
9. Choose install, and install supersu.zip.
10.Choose reboot to system and allow complete boot cycle! Essential!
11.Your tablet should now be rooted. However to succesfully flash the twrp recovery you need to have Busybox installed. Download as .apk and install it (at the time of writing this I believe Busybox 54 is the latest version.
12.Once installed back to the windows terminal and issue:
a.adb reboot bootloader
b.fastboot boot twrp.img
ONCE AGAIN - DO -NOT- ALLOW twrp to make modifications!!!!!
13. From you external SD Card install twrp.img, select recovery when prompted.
14. Reboot to system and enjoy!!!!
Note 1: Install an app that makes it easy to boot to recovery. (I personally use root essentials - Trying the combination keys did nothing for me, or just poped up the chinese options menu. That does not mean the recovery has not been installed correctly. Booting to recovery from rootessential menu, boots straight to twrp)
Note 2: If you encounter problems installing Windows drivers in Windows 10, google how to install unsigned drivers in Win10
I apologize for not being able to post links, but I believe the required software is not particularly hard to find.
Hope I have helped! Happy playing with the commands and whole process! I will continue to help as much as I can :good:
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Good guide. This tablet has temperamental steps involved with custom recovery and root. This guide gives a good outline of those steps. Here is a link to my thread for Stock Android 6.0 firmware for this tablet for members who need a stock ROM.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/rom-lenovo-tab-3-8-tb3-850f-android-6-0-t3593043
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Sorry, didn't mean to quote the entire OP....
MotoJunkie01 said:
Good guide. This tablet has temperamental steps involved with custom recovery and root. This guide gives a good outline of those steps. Here is a link to my thread for Stock Android 6.0 firmware for this tablet for members who need a stock ROM.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/rom-lenovo-tab-3-8-tb3-850f-android-6-0-t3593043
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Thank you, I appreciate your comment. I was really enthusiastic to read that you are working on a pure Stock Android 6.0 ROM for this device! Will definitely be waiting for that!
Thank you again!
r&xp said:
Thank you, I appreciate your comment. I was really enthusiastic to read that you are working on a pure Stock Android 6.0 ROM for this device! Will definitely be waiting for that!
Thank you again!
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Thank you for the encouragement. I am in hopes that we can eventually get a dedicated device forum for the tb3-850f. I truly believe this tablet has the potential for plenty of future development.
@r&xp I love you so much, I was in the same predicament as you and you helped get my tablet running again. Just wanted to mention, I had to hold volume down when plugging in the USB for the SPFT step instead of volume up. THANK YOU AGAAAAAAAAAAIN <3
Rimmir said:
@r&xp I love you so much, I was in the same predicament as you and you helped get my tablet running again. Just wanted to mention, I had to hold volume down when plugging in the USB for the SPFT step instead of volume up. THANK YOU AGAAAAAAAAAAIN <3
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Thanks for the comment!!! :silly:
Glad it worked for you. Isn' t it like a really good feeling when you actually see your bricked device boot correctly for the first time after you had almost deemed it unusable???
(also... a... small request... could you please click on that thingy... you know... that ehhh... thanks button??? :angel::angel:)
Just an update, since damaging my TB3-850F, I have since ordered another unit from Office Depot which is due to be delivered Monday or Tuesday. Once it arrives, I'll finish my TWRP flashable stock 6.0 ROM for this device and start back on the modified stock ROM.
r&xp said:
Thanks for the comment!!! :silly:
Glad it worked for you. Isn' t it like a really good feeling when you actually see your bricked device boot correctly for the first time after you had almost deemed it unusable???
(also... a... small request... could you please click on that thingy... you know... that ehhh... thanks button??? :angel::angel:)
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Lol yessir, thanked!
MotoJunkie01 said:
Just an update, since damaging my TB3-850F, I have since ordered another unit from Office Depot which is due to be delivered Monday or Tuesday. Once it arrives, I'll finish my TWRP flashable stock 6.0 ROM for this device and start back on the modified stock ROM.
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Looking forward to it. I picked mine up from walmart just yesterday for using as a google maps/car media center
My Lenovo Tab 3 replacement finally arrived in the mail. I'll be picking up where I left off on compiling both unmodified stock and custom stock-based ROMs for this tablet.
On my modified stock based ROM, I'm considering the implementation of Substratum (Root Ver) for theming, but I would like to get the input of other device owners first. So far, I have debloated, deodexed and zipaligned the OS. I am including the modified/patched boot image with SuperSU v2.79 SR3 binaries installed for systemless root, Nova Launcher, Pixel Icon Pack, BusyBox v1.26.2 binaries pre-injected in /su/xbin/, and Kernel Adiutor-Mod installed in /system/apps/ for user defined adjustments to the stock kernel and governors.
You guys please give me input on what you would like included in the ROM. Thanks
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Hi all!!
This is for all the people who managed to softbrick (or hardbrick) their Lenovo Tab 3 8' (TB3-850F) tablets!
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I had a Lenovo Tab3 that bricked during the initial set up and this saved me for having an expensive paperweight! The process worked like a charm. You ROCK!
chienfou said:
I had a Lenovo Tab3 that bricked during the initial set up and this saved me for having an expensive paperweight! The process worked like a charm. You ROCK!
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Really glad it worked for you!!!
Thumbs up! :good::good:
load the scatter file .txt in SP Flashrom is OK ... it show me purple color until finish loading the file.
but how come when I hit the green button Download, it seems like nothing downloading,
thanks God, and thank you so muchhh muchhh muchhh for saving my tablet... after 2 days struggling with this brick
thank you the topic thread and MotoJunkie01 led me here :crying::fingers-crossed:
yiukiang said:
thanks God, and thank you so muchhh muchhh muchhh for saving my tablet... after 2 days struggling with this brick
thank you the topic thread and MotoJunkie01 led me here :crying::fingers-crossed:
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Try again to get TWRP installed to your /recovery partition or, alternatively, try to simply boot into TWRP from fastboot with the fastboot boot twrp.img command. It is common for members to experience some difficulty in installing custom recovery on this device. It has been my experience that most members are successful the second time around.
Thanks MotorJunkie!! But mine after was saved from brick from this thread, i was rooted it also by your instructions from other thread.. Now the gps from GoogleMap doesn't determine the location (even the location already turned on ) ... Plus i couldn't check the systemupdate ( it says connection network failed even i was connecting to wifi already) ...
What should i do, or do you know how to fix it?
yiukiang said:
Thanks MotorJunkie!! But mine after was saved from brick from this thread, i was rooted it also by your instructions from other thread.. Now the gps from GoogleMap doesn't determine the location (even the location already turned on ) ... Plus i couldn't check the systemupdate ( it says connection network failed even i was connecting to wifi already) ...
What should i do, or do you know how to fix it?
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System updates (OTAs) won't install on rooted operating systems. To install an OTA, you must have unmodified stock /boot, /system, and /recovery partitions installed. On the GPS issue, go to Settings, Apps, and ensure Google Maps has been granted location access permission.
Hi ...
I followed this guide but during the unbricking' I unplugged the device from USB (since I could not see any input on device or indication in SP Flash Tool).
Now the device will not turn on at all (previously I would see the Lenovo Logo splash screen but then it would just stay at this screen. Now i do not see anything).
When I plug into computer by USB, it causes my computer to freeze up (Windows 10).
Any ideas or is this now completely bricked? (hard bricked).
xavier234 said:
Hi ...
I followed this guide but during the unbricking' I unplugged the device from USB (since I could not see any input on device or indication in SP Flash Tool).
Now the device will not turn on at all (previously I would see the Lenovo Logo splash screen but then it would just stay at this screen. Now i do not see anything).
When I plug into computer by USB, it causes my computer to freeze up (Windows 10).
Any ideas or is this now completely bricked? (hard bricked).
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It sounds like a hard brick. I can't speak for the OP, @r&xp on this, so you may want to get his advice. Have you tried the OP's methods of using your hardware buttons for forcing the device into adb/fastboot recognition? I think this is your only chance of recovering it. By it not powering on, from my experience, a bootloader or bootloader dependent partition has been corrupted, thus hard bricking the tablet.
MotoJunkie01 said:
It sounds like a hard brick. I can't speak for the OP, @r&xp on this, so you may want to get his advice. Have you tried the OP's methods of using your hardware buttons for forcing the device into adb/fastboot recognition? I think this is your only chance of recovering it. By it not powering on, from my experience, a bootloader or bootloader dependent partition has been corrupted, thus hard bricking the tablet.
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Hello, I'll weigh in on this one. There are multiple threads above the TB3-850F on this forum and also another forum.
I initially followed a different thread and instructions which caused my problem. Notably do not allow TWRP write access !!! This mistake caused the soft-brick.
Anyone following any other advice about TB3-850F or downloading any other image BEWARe. Only follow the advice in this thread by r&xp:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help/lenovo-tab-3-8-tb3-850f-unbrick-root-t3598727
Following this advice I now restored original image and then rooted in just a few hours.. Thank you r&xp for the good advice. :laugh:
I have found a way to root the Samsung Galaxy J1 (SM-J100VPP, Verizon) without needing to flash modified, rooted firmware using ODIN. I do not know if this unlocks the bootloader. Maybe someone can reply with an answer.
1. Make sure ADB/USB debugging is turned on. Settings > about phone > tap on 'build number' seven times to enable developer options.
2. Tap back button once and tap developer options. Make sure the box next to 'USB Debugging' has a check mark.
3. Plug your phone into your PC and open up an ADB window.
4. Download and install the Hidden Menus APK attached to this post, located at the bottom of the thread. (If using ADB to install, place the APK in your ADB folder and open an ADB command window and type: adb install HiddenMenus.apk)
5. Open the Hidden Menus app and scroll until you see 'Rlz Debug UI' and tap on it.
6. Where it says 'OEM Mode', make sure 'on' is selected (tap the circle next to OEM Mode to turn it on).
7. Go to my Google Drive, download and install 'android_root.exe'. This will install an older version of KingoRoot onto your PC.
8. Open KingoRoot for PC and connect your phone to the PC.
9. At the very bottom, left corner of the KingoRoot for PC window, make sure to UNCHECK the box that says 'install recommended app'.
10. Click on root and let KingoRoot root your phone.
Replace KingoRoot with SuperSU
I don't like one-click-root apps. I don't trust them. So whenever possible, I try to find methods to install SuperSU. Below is a guide to replace KingoRoot with SuperSU. The method in this thread works and only consists of a few steps. First you'll need to go to the KingoRoot homepage and download the APK for Android and install it. Then follow the steps below:
1. Delete/Uninstall Kingouser, but keep Kingoroot. DON'T reboot your device
3. Install SuperSU apk from flashable zip v2.79 (APK provided by me, attached at the bottom of this thread).
4. Launch it, press "continue" and "normal" wait until the update is successful. (You might have to close the SuperSU app and reopen it to complete this step).
5. Reboot and uninstall Kingoroot.
Thanks everyone. I really love this little phone!
ok, so all that has happened here IS. you happened to have a samsung galaxy j1 sm-j100vpp verizon prepaid phone that happened to NEVER be updated to the unpatchable 5.1.1 and you rooted the existing firmware that we all have to downgrade to, to be able to root. And to answer your question about the boot loader.... NO, flashing or MODIFYING the firmware has nothing to do with the boot partition.
BUT. the super su replacement has caught my eye and is how i found this post. I will check the work and report back. this would be a huge step forward in creating a 32 bit custom twrp as the chipset in this phone only supports 32 bit and is why twrp (cwm similar etc....) does not work on this device. i have noticed another samsung device that has "alot" of the same chipsets but still supports 64 bit and has a promising twrp I may be able to compile as a 32 bit only recovery img. after that. its smooth sailing.
Hello everyone! This is my first post, I'm very very new here If I somehow missed a rule or two and shouldn't have posted here or etc DO TELL ME, Im open to anything and I appreciate it! To the point, I won't stretch the topic, I'll tell you how I rooted my Gionee x1 device, and the problems I faced and their solutions. You may ask yourselves or just come reply here, Who even owns that device, Well I own one and I wasn't able to root this device it was hard, so for the other mates out their having bought this piece of brick.
and, there's a reason to why Im writing this topic, do read to the end.
So, to start I first of all researched alot both on google and xda forums for any way of doing it, most of which either didn't work or were not supporting my device(f.e. One Click Root Methods didn't work at all).
1. This post has a reply by ZedLens, which is awesome but to my surprise it didn't work for me.
2. This post BusinessKid is a great tutorial for any MTK Device, but the 3rd step of "The Download Stuff:" I couldn't find the scatter for my device.
3. I've a strict download limit for my internet, so I couldn't download the Stock ROM, so I somehow had to extract it from my device, which I failed why? MTK Droid Tool wasn't able to recognize my device. I diagnosed for all possible reasons for this, bad USB check, bad device port check, wrong process check nothing worked, so at the end of the day I somehow managed to download the Stock ROM of Gionee X1 and EVERYONE HAS TO DO IT IN THE END, you'll really need it anyhow.
Now the rooting process,
Tools/Stuff I used:
1. SP Flash Tool(This thing here, is like your hand during examination)
2. MTK Drivers(Important)
3. Stock Gionee X1 ROM
4. Magisk Manager App
I'll attach the Magisk Patched boot.img here along with the scatter so that you can directly flash the boot img instead of wasting time to download the stock rom and etc etc. also you can reply down here if you need any other file, I'll send it to you somehow :3
NOTE: All the images, links, tools, programs and everything belong to their respective owners!! Everything you are doing with the steps above are STIRCTLY your responsibility, if you do it wrong and brick your device you can't charge me for bricking your device, only you and you will be held responsible for any damage/sucess/etc to your device.
Steps to install:
1. Get Stock boot img
2. Install Magisk Manager (DON'T DOWNLOAD IT FROM ANYWHERE use TopJohnWu's Github)
3. Somehow get the Stock boot img into your Internal Storage or anywhere, where Magisk Manager can find and Patch it, Use adb push, connect usb and copy it to the Internal Storage, ANYHOW.
4. After copying, Open Magisk Manager, you'll find two things on the main screen, one is Magisk which has status infos such as (Installed: ), (SAR: ), (A/B: ) and (RAMDISK: ). Within the same square which contains those status info you'll find a Install click on it.
4.1. After clicking on install you'll get a new menu, select next in the Options Square ignoring the choices there(Preserve AVB 2.0 blah blah) and click Next. Now you'll be in the Methods Square here, you select "Select and Patch a File", now locate to the Image and after successfully locating and selecting it click on Let's Go on the right cornor.
4.2. If your image is patched successfully your log in front of you will look something like this:
- Device platform: armeabi-v7a
- Installing: 23.0 (23000)
- Copying image to cache
- Boot image is signed with AVB 1.0
- Unpacking boot image
- Checking ramdisk status
- Stock boot image detected
- Patching ramdisk
- Repacking boot image
- Signing boot image with verity keys
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Output file is written to
/storage/emulated/0/Download/magisk_patched-buildno_abcde.img
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- All done!
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4.3. You have your patched boot image!!
5. Now get the patched image back to your pc -.-
6. Prepare yourself to focus, Im not responsible for your bricked device!
7. Goto This XDA Post for Tutorial and Information about SP Flash Tool, MTK Drivers ADB Drivers, etc etc.
8. Download and Install MTK Drivers(Link Credit: Bovirus' this post)
1. You'll find a exe, just execute it and it'll be installed automatically.
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9. Download and open SP Flash Tool and select Scatter-loading file.
10. Now After you've selected the scatter loading file you'll find there are various selections in front of you, Preloader, lk, boot, recovery and etc etc
10.1. DESELECT or UNSELECT (OR WHATEVER YOU CALL IT) every selection other than boot.
10.2. In the row of boot/bootimg, (remember the patched boot image?) click on LOCATION you'll get a explorer window to locate to the patched boot image, locate and select it. In the last it should look something like this:
https://imgur.com/a/WMbTTAC
10.3. Click on Download in SP Flash Tool and connect the device, see next step.
11. Power Off the device and Remove the battery(See 3. in Issues I faced).
12. Now while pressing the Volume UP and Down Button together, connect the M-USB to your device port. I can't explain this but, firstly connect the USB cable to your pc then to your device haha.
13. You'll hear the device connected sound of Windows(If windows user) and the flashing will start
14. Reboot to OS and Voila! Check your Magisk Manager, your device is now rooted! Do remember to install the Magisk App just below the Magisk Root Check!
Now, issues I faced:
1. Device wasn't connecting to the SP Flash Tool, I reinstalled the MTK Drivers but it didn't do any change.
2. FastBoot flashing didn't work, I opted for SP Flash Tool later.
3. Device was starting into Factory mode and/or Recovery mode whenever I pressed Volume UP/Down and then connecting the device through USB, removable battery came to my rescue. Removed the battery, pressed both volume Up and Down button and then connected the USB.
NOTE: Again, all the images, links, tools, programs and everything belong to their respective owners!! Everything you are doing with the steps above are STIRCTLY your responsibility, if you do it wrong and brick your device you can't charge me for bricking your device, only you and you will be held responsible for any damage/success/etc to your device.
Links for boot.img and scatter file: Here is the MediaFire link, I've scanned the files with my Quick Heal Total Security I'm not those multidadoffspring who likes to spread virus/malware etc. and Here is the VirusTotal Link.
Feel free to tell me my errors and mark how can I improve, I appreciate it
And also, if you need any other file from the Stock ROM of the same device, do tell me here or DM at my insta: heartwastaken
Sorry for my bad English.
Thank you!!
Have a great Day
-Vish