how to port a rom for qualcom rom from almost same chipset?
THATS EASY
What Required?
1 laptot or computer
2. DEODEX TOOL
3. UNPACK/REPACK BOOT.IMG TOOL
4.NOTEPAD+
5.7Z OR WINRAR
6. meld compare tool (but no need if you have some xp)
5. A BRAIN
IF SO ENOUGH TO PORT A ROM
LET START
PORTING TW ROMS FOR ...
EG ; J5OOF(LL) FOR 530 GRAND PRIME
STEP 1
Boot.img edition
1. Unpack j5 boot.img nd 530f boot.img
2. REPLACE J5 dt_image nd kernel ( cause i use mkbootimg tool)
Then go ramdisk folder
3. COMPARE j5 default.prop with 530
add lines if missed
4. COMPARE init.carrier.rc
add lines if missed
that will fix multisim
5. Unpack J5 boot.img
IN THIS CASE
SOME TW ROMS NEED TO COMPARE fstb.qcom with your 530.
IF YOU NEED SWAP
EDIT fstab.qcom
add lines
/dev/block/zram0 none swap defaults zramsize=569547520
ENDED STEP 1
STEP2
build.prop edition
Change
ro.sf.lcd_density=320 to 240
then search oem props
if present delete this lines
END STEP 2
STEP 3
Replace files from 530 to port J5
in /system/etc/
replace folders
_ firmware
_blutooth
_wifi
Replace files
init***
IN /system/lib/
Replace files
modules/pronto/pronto_wlan.ko (wifi)
In /system/vendor/
replace folder
/lib/egl (auto rotate)
/egl/firmware
Replace&add files
first add your vendor /lib from your 530 without replacing any files or folder
Then replace from 530
libactuator***
libchromatix***
libmm***
libmmcamera2***
libmmcamera***
#CAM
END STEP3
STEP4
EDITING updater-script
search lines started with assert
if you found delete this lines
END STEP4
final step
archive ZIP
boot
system
META-INF
END
NOW ENOUGH TO BOOT UP.
FLASH VIA CUSTOM RECOVERY
I WILL WRITE BUG FIXING ND SOC PORTING GUIDE TOMORROW.
I SKIPPED DEODEX STEP ND SOME STEPs
I think that this thread will help you.
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Wow great guide continue
Nice guide for new people. Now I think I can rest.
Nice guide @KoSett ?
Nice guide @KoSett ?
Nice :good:
Yes,Thanks
Hello @KoSett
Please try porting/fixing SM-G530T's Gwiz ROM for our SM-G530H.:good: @KoSett
What about miui?
I am busy for now , I will write complete guide for soc devices porting.
If so ,You can port for your device.
Wait it.
Can you make a guide to install g530h roms on g530t
Hi, I would like to know the names of the tools. 2. DEODEX TOOL
3. UNPACK / REPACK BOOT.IMG TOOL and links to downloads. If possible also some manual explaining the main files for mordification, knowing which file controls which function or set of functions to better understand and better edit since I am a beginner.
sorry for my english
DarkEvinho said:
Hi, I would like to know the names of the tools. 2. DEODEX TOOL
3. UNPACK / REPACK BOOT.IMG TOOL and links to downloads. If possible also some manual explaining the main files for mordification, knowing which file controls which function or set of functions to better understand and better edit since I am a beginner.
sorry for my english
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http://www.mediafire.com/file/3z8xm03zdj9rr45/QURepack.zip
Boot unpack repack tool it is good
sorry for my english
Thanks for great guide bro...i,am trying to port Note 7 MM to Note3 N900 LP....is this guide working for that
PS:I will try to Port MM kernel From Galaxy tab s because it have the same Exynos 5400
Tnx
Thank you so much again
I ported G530W rom successfully..
But while trying to port Samsung A3 rom (5.0.2 with theme store) i got stuck on splash screen i dont know why?
Please help me?
And how to create updater-binary and updater-script..
(I used the j5 meta inf folder for G530W porting)
Thanks
For updater script, use Android kitchen. Or other tool.
Nd
You need to deodex successfully worked.
Some Deodex tool say success but it won't boot.It show boot again nd boot again.
I recommend to use android kitchen to deodex.
You can use format nd mount via your partitions.
Nd other way use Gwiz format ,mount, boot, codes in updaterScript.
Thankss
Related
Good evening,
I've written a module for my smartphone and I need to compose a rom to install on my device...
I followed some tutorials, so now I know how to build an android kernel, obtaining a zImage.
Now, a friend told me that I must make a backup with clockworkmod (done!) and download on my pc, than I can recover the boot.img from there and split them in ramdisk and kernel.
Now I can compile my new kernel and merge it (the obtained zImage?) with the ramdisk to have a new rom to flash on my device... is true?
But I don't know how I can split the boot.img (maybe with dsixda kitchen?) and how to create the new rom. I tryied som weeks ago with a .zip rom and the dsixda kitchen and I split and recomposed a rom, but files contained in the .zip files was different from files that I downloaded by my device...
Someone can explain me the correct way to do this process? Thank you!
Paolo.dev said:
Good evening,
I've written a module for my smartphone and I need to compose a rom to install on my device...
I followed some tutorials, so now I know how to build an android kernel, obtaining a zImage.
Now, a friend told me that I must make a backup with clockworkmod (done!) and download on my pc, than I can recover the boot.img from there and split them in ramdisk and kernel.
Now I can compile my new kernel and merge it (the obtained zImage?) with the ramdisk to have a new rom to flash on my device... is true?
But I don't know how I can split the boot.img (maybe with dsixda kitchen?) and how to create the new rom. I tryied som weeks ago with a .zip rom and the dsixda kitchen and I split and recomposed a rom, but files contained in the .zip files was different from files that I downloaded by my device...
Someone can explain me the correct way to do this process? Thank you!
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So many u can use
1. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1619473
2. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2036528
3. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1877807
and many more if u search
Description: Utility (hereinafter - the kitchen) to make changes to the firmware image for the Lenovo K900.
Operating System Requirements: Any Linux-like system (I recommend Ubuntu), any digit. For correct working kitchen must be installed packges: p7zip, p7zip-full, jdk, jre, python, ia32-libs.
Features: Removing the preinstalled Chinese software from the VibeROM firmwares; other firmware - manual; deodexing firmware; adding ROOT rights in firmware; editing build.prop; installing Google apps (* not verified), repacking the system.img.gz image.
Instructions for use:
- unpack the archive to any folder;
- Run the kitchen with console command ./kitchen.sh and enter the root password (required for file operations);
- Copy the file system.img or system.img.gz in a folder /in/;
- Enter 1 if throwing system.img.gz image archive folder in /in/, or go to step 2 if the folder /in/ drop files system.img;
- Type 2 to mount the image, while in the kitchen wearing the phrase "System: unmounted" will change to "System: mounted". The system is mounted in a folder /mount/;
Then simply describe the menu items:
3 - removes Chinese preinstalled software according file cn-apps in /scripts/ folder;
4 - "easier" firmware by deleting unnecessary files, animation off; applies mods - Record video to MP4, boot animation changed to "clipped " (you can change your folder /scripts/mod/);
5 - deodexing firmware (it takes quite a long time , up to 10 min);
6 - adding ROOT rights (used SuperSU 1.93). If you want to use a different version, you can replace the files in the /scripts/root/;
7 - editing build.prop file by using gedit;
8 - Set the Google apps light with a minimum set of software, you can further install more right already from Google Market (not tested);
9 - edited image packaging system system.img.gz. Ready to pick up the file from the folder /out/;
10 - unmount mounted image. Performed at the end of all operations with an editable manner;
0 - unpack inb firmware;
x - exit.
Download link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=5359
Download mirror:
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0Bz3X7ZuowQimM3c0ZFV2QlZMR2c&usp=sharing
XDA:DevDB Information
Lenovo K900 kitchen, Tool/Utility for the Lenovo K900
Contributors
xxx-man-by
Version Information
Status: Testing
Stable Release Date: 2014-02-17
Created 2014-02-19
Last Updated 2014-06-07
What a great job！:good:
Amazing
Now its time to cook some ROM's
Lenovo K900 kitchen 1.21 beta
Released new version 1.21 beta
Whats new:
- Added support for firmware format INB (unpacking only);
- SuperSU binaries updated to version 1.93;
- Added support for complex tools with Android 4.3 (deodex, zipalign, optipng). Work is not very stable.
great, I hv prepared ubuntu and hv started cooking
Released new version 1.23
Whats new:
- Changed the script for implementation Root rights firmware (to fully support Android 4.3)
Just asking...
no kitchen for Windows7?
pjsplayez said:
Just asking...
no kitchen for Windows7?
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No. Only for Linux-like OS, because Windows cannot work with images, mounting, rights etc...
Thank you i try it and install root Good Job
Just ask
xxx-man-by.. why not just "inb" file in "sdfuse" folder ?!. thanks before
Thank you, I am being to buy that device ^_^
Dual boot
Hello, anyone know how the best way to dual boot os in my laptop?
i want to boot windows 7 with ubuntu.
Hope anyone can give me guide or give me any link to make a dual boot.
help XXX-Man
i think the link is not working anymore.
REupload please
pjsplayez said:
help XXX-Man
i think the link is not working anymore.
REupload please
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Ok. I`ll upload to the mirror. Please wait. DONE.
pjsplayez said:
Hello, anyone know how the best way to dual boot os in my laptop?
i want to boot windows 7 with ubuntu.
Hope anyone can give me guide or give me any link to make a dual boot.
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if you need linux just for cooking, dont install it to harddrive.. just throwit on some usb drive and run it live..
use pendrivelinux or yumi to make live linux on usb.
xxx-man-by, if we have already the unpacked system folder like the VIBEROM Dev1418?
sev7en said:
xxx-man-by, if we have already the unpacked system folder like the VIBEROM Dev1418?
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I do not understand what you mean.
xxx-man-by said:
I do not understand what you mean.
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Good morning,
to start my kitchen, I download the original VIBEROM image file, redhookbay-ota-VIBEROM_V1.0_1418_DEV_K900.zip but if I extract it on the "IN" folder I haven't the .img packages to mount (e.g. the system folder is already unpacked):
Also, after that, I get only the system.img file but in other release I used before, e.g. the one for the VIVO, I had the way to pack directly the image to flash. Here which one is the next step?
Thank you,
sev7en said:
Good morning,
to start my kitchen, I download the original VIBEROM image file, redhookbay-ota-VIBEROM_V1.0_1418_DEV_K900.zip but if I extract it on the "IN" folder I haven't the .img packages to mount (e.g. the system folder is already unpacked):
Also, after that, I get only the system.img file but in other release I used before, e.g. the one for the VIVO, I had the way to pack directly the image to flash. Here which one is the next step?
Thank you,
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redhookbay-ota-VIBEROM_V1.0_1418_DEV_K900.zip - this is ordinary zip file, K900 kitchen is not working with OTA zip archives. To start working with kitchen you need to put in the /in/ folder only system.img, system.img.gz, or any INB file (to unpack it). Only like this.
xxx-man-by said:
redhookbay-ota-VIBEROM_V1.0_1418_DEV_K900.zip - this is ordinary zip file, K900 kitchen is not working with OTA zip archives. To start working with kitchen you need to put in the /in/ folder only system.img, system.img.gz, or any INB file (to unpack it). Only like this.
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thank you for getting me back sooner, with your unique Kitchen we are able to manage that files as well to repack them but when done how we get the final package to flash?
thanks once again for that
Some Basic things u need to Know before Porting
The rom which you want to port for your device is named here as PORT
The rom which is already working for your device is called here as BASE
First unpack system.new.dat in both port and base rom
For Ubuntu
Now we need to decompress .dat to ext4 img
Open terminal and
Now enter this command
./sdat2img.py system.transfer.list system.new.dat system.img
By running this command u can see a system.img
decompress ext4 img to output folder
Now we will mount system.img
Enter this command
sudo mount -t ext4 -o loop system.img output/
Now go to output folder and now u can see all folder and apk like a KitKat rom
Now do the same with port rom
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For windows use System Extractor for unpacking
1. Delete app,font,framework,media and priv-apps in base rom
2. Copy app,font, framework,media and priv-apps from port to base
3. Copy handheld_core_hardware.xml and platform.xml in system/etc/permissions from port to base
4. Copy 00banner in system/etc/init.d from port to base
5. Now open build.prop in both base and port for editing rom version and other things.It is different in different roms. For CM edit
ro.cm.version=
ro.cm.releasetype=
ro.modversion=
ro.cmlegal.url=
ro.cm.display.version=
ro.config.notification_sound=
ro.config.alarm_alert=
ro.config.ringtone=
Note: You have copy the above lines from port to base. Don't forget to add your device name in place of port rom's device name
6. Copy these files in system/lib from port to base I repeat from port to base
libandroid_runtime.so
libandroid_servers.so
libmedia_jni.so
For AOSP based ROMs other library files are also needed for boot up. For example Dirty Unicorn needs
libgui.so
libsurfaceflinger.so
libsurfaceflinger_ddmconnection.so
libwifi-service.so
If you are porting a 64 bit ROM copy these files in system/lib64 too from port to base
7. Unpack boot.img of both base and port rom and open init.environ.rc in ramdisk. Copy and replace all the lines starting from "bootclasspath" from port rom's environ.rc to base rom's environ.rc and repack boot.img . Use Android Image Kitchen for unpacking and repacking boot.img
8.Now we need to compress the base rom
For Ubuntu
Now enter this command
./make_ext4fs -T 0 -S file_contexts -l 1073741824 -a system system_new.img output/
Now u can see ur system_new.img
now we need to compress it back to .dat
Now enter command
./rimg2sdat my_new_system.img
Now u can see system.new.dat
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For Windows, System Extractor has an option to repack but it causes bootloop for me. Ignore step 8 if it causes bootloop
NOTE: You'll need a different updater script for unpacked system
9. Zip it back and Flash
Downloads
sdat2img.py
make_ext4fs
rimg2sdat
Now Download all these tools and paste it to ur base and port rom directory then follow instructions to port lollipop roms
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CREDITS
VigneshS007
xpirt
matrixex
How to fix bootloop
Some Roms may not boot even after doing everything correctly. This method should be only used when nothing works
1. Copy all the files in system/lib, and system/lib64 if it's a 64 bit ROM, from port to base except the these files and folders
drm
hw
modules
soundfx
libGLES_trace.so
libGLESv1_CM.so
libGLESv2.so
libGLESv3.so
I repeat you have to leave the above files and folders and copy all the other files in system/lib from port to base.
If it still doesn't boot follow the second method
2. Unpack boot.img of both base and port, enter ramdisk and copy these files from port rom's ramdisk to base rom's ramdisk
seapp_contexts
sepolicy
service_contexts
Repack boot.img and flash it
IMPORTANT: This method should only be used when nothing works and if it boots after copying all the lib files, you will have to figure out which lib files are causing bootloop because port rom libraries will create many bugs.
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From who smartphones we can ported roms ?
Sparco21 said:
From who smartphones we can ported roms ?
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Qualcomm_Snapdragon_devices
6.2 Snapdragon 410 and 412
Missing in this list:
Ark Benefit
Elephone Trunk
thanks for releasing the guide
Thanks for the tutorial!
Tried porting slim6 from redmi 2 but got stuck on bootanimation forever.What Im I supposed to do with the build.prop?
I already tried
-not touching it
-replacing it
-replacing some things
all ended in just bootanimation :/ I use the nexus 6.0 rom for base
BTW should I replace kernel(zimage) in boot.img(havent done it)?
Whenv i try to repack the system folder to system.new.dat with the Extractor for Windows i always get the following error: "It seems like the extractor not worked with your provided system folder please contact me for help".
I have read that specially the CM roms give this error but i cannoy understand how to fix it even after search the solution.
The rom i was trying to port is a CM12.1 rom. Anyone knows how to solve this?
mustang_ssc said:
Whenv i try to repack the system folder to system.new.dat with the Extractor for Windows i always get the following error: "It seems like the extractor not worked with your provided system folder please contact me for help".
I have read that specially the CM roms give this error but i cannoy understand how to fix it even after search the solution.
The rom i was trying to port is a CM12.1 rom. Anyone knows how to solve this?
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Do you have python installed ?
mshoaib7 said:
Do you have python installed ?
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Should i had to install Python in Windows? I didn't know Python exists in windows.
mustang_ssc said:
Should i had to install Python in Windows? I didn't know Python exists in windows.
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Yes it does exist for windows. And if it still doesn't work ask this in system extractor thread
mshoaib7 said:
Yes it does exist for windows. And if it still doesn't work ask this in system extractor thread
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I have just tried it but still the same issue.
I saw that the dev of the system extractor tried to explain how to solve the issue but honestly i don't undestand nothing of the process he's talking about, i was completely confused. For example, for some reason he was talking about the updater-script but i don't understand what relation are between what i want to do (repack the system folder) and the updater-script (located in the meta-inf folder).
Not booting, porting same vendor ROM but different model similar specs
Followed your tutorial till the last solution but no luck. I am trying to port my own device ROM but of a different model. I have Qiku Q Terra 808, model CP8692_I02 with 360 OS v21 and was trying to port v109 360 OS of model CP8692. The specs and everything is same however I am still unable to boot. There was a very weird thing happened when I flashed the ported ROM and restored the backed up data before booting. The device booted but it reboots on it's own in less than a min of booting and the cycle goes on. And if don't restore the data it goes in bootloop right away. I get the display on, optimizing apps then reboots and cycle goes on. The 360 OS are known for security and the device has fingerprint scanner. Do you think the stored fingerprint is causing issue in flashing new ROM or incorrect update script is the culprit?? Please advise.
@mshoaib7 Awesome tutorial man...??
CM14 theme engine has not been integrated at present, many functions is still in the invalid state, would you be interested in transplantation AOSP 7.1?
Very good ?A great help ?Moto g 2015
mshoaib7 said:
How to fix bootloop
Some Roms may not boot even after doing everything correctly. This method should be only used when nothing works
1. Copy all the files in system/lib, and system/lib64 if it's a 64 bit ROM, from port to base except the these files and folders
drm
hw
modules
soundfx
libGLES_trace.so
libGLESv1_CM.so
libGLESv2.so
libGLESv3.so
I repeat you have to leave the above files and folders and copy all the other files in system/lib from port to base.
If it still doesn't boot follow the second method
2. Unpack boot.img of both base and port, enter ramdisk and copy these files from port rom's ramdisk to base rom's ramdisk
seapp_contexts
sepolicy
service_contexts
Repack boot.img and flash it
IMPORTANT: This method should only be used when nothing works and if it boots after copying all the lib files, you will have to figure out which lib files are causing bootloop because port rom libraries will create many bugs.
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shoaib bhai is this guide also for nougat roms?
MR.HACKER5476 said:
shoaib bhai is this guide also for nougat roms?
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No, only some of the nougat Roms boot with this guide
Some one can port VIVO Y21L ROM & kernel for Lenovo A6000....
VIVO Y21L has same SD410 chipset as Lenovo A6000. @With support of VoLTE and OTG....
It not complete Guide
If you port tw roms,You will not get bootup.
Tried to port J5 rom or grand prime rom?
While trying to create my first ever Android firmware I had solve several problems, especially if you consider that I prefer under Windows instead of Linux.
I won't go into too many details as I have to assume everyone attempting this did at least some reading on the general how to of firmware installations and modifications.
Things you need:
Original firmware for your device as a IMG file
Amlogic's Customisation tool
A Rom Kitchen of your choice (I use Carliv)
System_Extractor-WIN-master
Some time...
Step1: Load the firmware into the AML tool and tick all boxes except the last one.
In the tmp folder you will find the unpacked files.
Under Level one are the files we want.
You will see a bunch of "PARTITION" files, we copy the following ones into a seperate folder for further use to create the ZIP.
I suggest to name the folder "Install" so we are all on the same page here.
boot.partition
bootloader.partition
logo.partition
recovery.partition
If you checked a flashable ZIP update before you will notice some files are missing, let's try to fix that.
Rename all partition files you copied to img, so instead of boot.partition you get boot.img.
Unpack the boot.img with your kitchen.
You will find a file "boot.img-second" - copy that into your install folder and rename it to dtb.img.
Inside the unpacked ramdisk (In your kitchen) of the boot.img you will fing the "file_contexts" file - copy that into your install folder as well.
Most AML firmware I had so far used a system.new.dat and a system.transfer.list to create the system partition.
We can create them from the system.partition file after renaming to system.img in System_Extractor-WIN-master .
To do this the system.img needs to be unpacked and we need again a copy of the file_contexts.
After the image is unpacked we can pack it again as system.new.dat and system.transfer.list.
The last missing bits can be tricky though as now we need a META-INF folder that works for our device in question.
There are two way to fix that.
Method one:
Search the usually chinese websites using Google to find original firmware for your device.
Chance are that you will find something like an OTA update - in there you will find what you need.
Method two (I never tested that):
Take the META-INF folder from an OTA update of a box with identical hardware specs.
Most important part here is the memory configuration so for a 2/16GB box you need a 2/16GB OTA update.
Next of same importance is the WiFi/Bluetooth config.
If you only have Wifi than an update for a box With daul wifi and BT4.0 won't help you.
If the actual Wifi chip is a different one but CPU, GPU, Memory and connections are the same it should still work.
Once you have the META-INF folder included into your Install folder the firmware is ready to be zipped - in theory!
The X96 for example uses a hash check for the update and created system partition.
To be able to flash your image you need to know what the original recovery would expect - has check or not.
The updater script within the META-INF folder needs to be updated to match your build.prop details as well hash check/no hash check.
Again, with an original OTA update you will find these infos.
Only if you don't have the OTA and no clue what your updater script and recovery needs you are a bit lost.
I know I has not all the steps in detail and if you are without and OTA update you need to search but otherwise feel free to ask and I will try to assist to make it complete if I can.
Downunder35m said:
While trying to create my first ever Android firmware I had solve several problems, especially if you consider that I prefer under Windows instead of Linux.
I won't go into too many details as I have to assume everyone attempting this did at least some reading on the general how to of firmware installations and modifications.
Things you need:
Original firmware for your device as a IMG file
Amlogic's Customisation tool
A Rom Kitchen of your choice (I use Carliv)
System_Extractor-WIN-master
Some time...
Step1: Load the firmware into the AML tool and tick all boxes except the last one.
In the tmp folder you will find the unpacked files.
Under Level one are the files we want.
You will see a bunch of "PARTITION" files, we copy the following ones into a seperate folder for further use to create the ZIP.
I suggest to name the folder "Install" so we are all on the same page here.
boot.partition
bootloader.partition
logo.partition
recovery.partition
If you checked a flashable ZIP update before you will notice some files are missing, let's try to fix that.
Rename all partition files you copied to img, so instead of boot.partition you get boot.img.
Unpack the boot.img with your kitchen.
You will find a file "boot.img-second" - copy that into your install folder and rename it to dtb.img.
Inside the unpacked ramdisk (In your kitchen) of the boot.img you will fing the "file_contexts" file - copy that into your install folder as well.
Most AML firmware I had so far used a system.new.dat and a system.transfer.list to create the system partition.
We can create them from the system.partition file after renaming to system.img in System_Extractor-WIN-master .
To do this the system.img needs to be unpacked and we need again a copy of the file_contexts.
After the image is unpacked we can pack it again as system.new.dat and system.transfer.list.
The last missing bits can be tricky though as now we need a META-INF folder that works for our device in question.
There are two way to fix that.
Method one:
Search the usually chinese websites using Google to find original firmware for your device.
Chance are that you will find something like an OTA update - in there you will find what you need.
Method two (I never tested that):
Take the META-INF folder from an OTA update of a box with identical hardware specs.
Most important part here is the memory configuration so for a 2/16GB box you need a 2/16GB OTA update.
Next of same importance is the WiFi/Bluetooth config.
If you only have Wifi than an update for a box With daul wifi and BT4.0 won't help you.
If the actual Wifi chip is a different one but CPU, GPU, Memory and connections are the same it should still work.
Once you have the META-INF folder included into your Install folder the firmware is ready to be zipped - in theory!
The X96 for example uses a hash check for the update and created system partition.
To be able to flash your image you need to know what the original recovery would expect - has check or not.
The updater script within the META-INF folder needs to be updated to match your build.prop details as well hash check/no hash check.
Again, with an original OTA update you will find these infos.
Only if you don't have the OTA and no clue what your updater script and recovery needs you are a bit lost.
I know I has not all the steps in detail and if you are without and OTA update you need to search but otherwise feel free to ask and I will try to assist to make it complete if I can.
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Thank you for this explanation, but the explanation of the video to better understand everyone
Will see if I can at least add some pics while working on Nougat.
Hello,
Thanks for you tutorial.
I have a h96 Pro+ and the last firmware was a .img file... (Link of the firmware : https://mega.nz/#F!d1tHVZgA!Qc0mAom7FBHT9HDv3rGtGQ )
Is there a good guy who can convert this .img to a .zip file please ?
A lot of users are asking for this, me too and if you can help me to do this it will be really cool and appreciate
Thank you,
Carmin.
Thanks for your explanation im trting to port 7.1.1 to my tv box and i have found one funcional the only troble is the wi fi drivers not working ill give it a try latter today
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Hello guys!
I have Lenovo Tab 3 [TB3-850M], unfortuantely I am trying to deodex the ROM but both methods in SuperR Kitchen failed.
1st Method using oat2dex: It fails and not fully deodex the ROM and gives a list of failed files [look at pictures]
2nd Method using baksmali/smali: It says it "succeeded" but it doesn't as when flashing the ROM it is unbootable as I got (While deodexing) Java Exception error that it couldn't find classes.dex in all the ROM files!
Please I tried all Marshmallow deodexers available on XDA but nothing seems to work, the most about-successful attempt was with SuperR oat2dex and Fulmics Deodexer but I got com.android.phone has stopped working message error loop and other apps such as Maps and Keyboard.
Thanks in advance!
P.S: If you want the system.img.ext4 and boot.img I will upload them on request as my internet is not that fast and you most probably need one from me because the one online doesn't seem to extract [I made mine by flashing the unextractable system.img using SP Flash Tool and make System Image Backup using TWRP and copied it to my PC]
Regards!
Troubleshooting
What Kitchen version?
1.1.5.9
What environment are you running the kitchen in (OS, 32/64-bit, cygwin, Bash on Windows, etc.)?
Bash on Windows x64
What device are you working on (make/model)?
Lenovo Tab 3 LTE TB3-850M arm64
What was the source you started from (system.img, system.ext4.tar, rom.zip, etc.)
system.img.ext4 from TWRP Backup
What Android version?
Marshmallow 6.0
What perm method (set_perm, set_metadata, sparse_dat, raw_img)?
set_metadata
What did you do after extracting and before building?
Didn't mess with the files before and after building/extracting, just used the commands on SuperR and flashed the finished zip file to the tablet.
Were there errors on the screen if you scroll up in the terminal?
Mentioned the errors on the first post
Send a recovery.log after flashing if you have problems flashing the ROM.
No need because TWRP flash successfully
Send a link that does not require registration to the files you started with (nandroid, system.img, boot.img, etc)
http://www.mediafire.com/file/r2p6hos5k73f161/TB3-850M-System.7z
Use the support option in the Misc Tools menu and attach the support.zip to your post.
I am not sure but looks like SuperR isn't making the support.zip, I will upload the project files instead (I think both are the same)
addas4 said:
What Kitchen version?
1.1.5.9
What environment are you running the kitchen in (OS, 32/64-bit, cygwin, Bash on Windows, etc.)?
Bash on Windows x64
What device are you working on (make/model)?
Lenovo Tab 3 LTE TB3-850M arm64
What was the source you started from (system.img, system.ext4.tar, rom.zip, etc.)
system.img.ext4 from TWRP Backup
What Android version?
Marshmallow 6.0
What perm method (set_perm, set_metadata, sparse_dat, raw_img)?
set_metadata
What did you do after extracting and before building?
Didn't mess with the files before and after building/extracting, just used the commands on SuperR and flashed the finished zip file to the tablet.
Were there errors on the screen if you scroll up in the terminal?
Mentioned the errors on the first post
Send a recovery.log after flashing if you have problems flashing the ROM.
No need because TWRP flash successfully
Send a link that does not require registration to the files you started with (nandroid, system.img, boot.img, etc)
http://www.mediafire.com/file/r2p6hos5k73f161/TB3-850M-System.7z
Use the support option in the Misc Tools menu and attach the support.zip to your post.
I am not sure but looks like SuperR isn't making the support.zip, I will upload the project files instead (I think both are the same)
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I can't do anything about this. You would need to create an issue on the smali/baksmali github repo. Once it is fixed there, I can compile new jar files and update them in the kitchen. Check your deodex log for the smali/baksmali errors you will need to post when you create the issue/s