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Apparently sometimes it's not the best idea to use the flashing software that the manufacturer of your phone released.
I have a Wiko Lenny(technically a MediaTek MT6572) that has(or had - now it's dead) the habit of simply rebooting into a bootloop every few months. Fixing that was simple; just start SP Flash Tool, format everything then flash the stock ROM back. Last time I did that was around 4 months ago, and since then I have upgraded to Windows 10, and as such, lost the tools I had installed.
Yesterday it went into a bootloop again. I didn't remember exactly what tools I used, so I assumed they were the tools that Wiko supplied a while back with the V10 ROM. Well, they weren't. I still thought I'd give them a try. I mean, it's from the manufacturer's site, so they must work even better that the ones I was using.
I was wrong. The tool flashed the ROM "successfully", but the only thing it actually succeeded to do is corrupt the preloader. For those who don't know, corrupting the preloader basically means the phone won't even power on(not boot, actually power on), won't charge, and the PC won't detect anything if you connect the phone. Practically, it's the hardest brick a phone can get.
The fastest way to fix that is by either using a JTAG connection to flash everything manually, or by entering something called the Mediatek META mode(don't quote me on this one, though - I never heard of it before). JTAG - well I don't have the tools or expertise necessary to do that(although I'd love to learn how to do it - if anyone can point me to a well-written guide or two about that, please do!), and I simply can't get the phone to enter the META mode.
Is JTAG the only way to do it? Is META mode just a myth? Is there a way to save my phone, or should I just say "RIP" and buy a new one(I have the money for a Samsung Galaxy A3, the new one, but I was planning to buy a new computer with that money - is it worth it?)?
TL;DR (It's not that long but anyway...):
I have a Wiko Lenny(Mediatek MT6572) with a corrupted preloader after I flashed it with Wiko's tool. Can I repair it or should I just buy a new phone?
Link to the culprit that killed my phone(AKA Wiko V10 ROM): https://docs.google.com/uc?id=0BzeAvoIC2yhHMTZESUU1Y3hUM0E
Come on people, let's fix this little guy.
EDIT: Please, just tell me what your ideas are... A tip, a crazy idea, some details about MTK devices that could help, anything is appreciated.
Please...
Looks like I'm getting the 10 posts just by begging people to say something... :crying:
I have an MTK phone and its always going wrong and not booting/turning on because I mess with it and break it
I'm sure I flash the backup I made in mtktools with spflash, and plug the phone in with no battery attached, I also have to use windows 7 on a dual boot as windows 10 never played ball properly. You also need the mtk VCOM driver installed, not just adb and normal drivers. If you have all these, and have tried them, then that is the end of my knowledge sadly. Only other thing is going to needrom and seeing if they have a full rom/backup with partition tables/preloader etc.
Also, had to try a few versions of sptools as certain versions didnt work, forget which one I have and which didnt work. And also had to use a samsung USB lead as the stock one didnt work, or the other way round. I just remember it was a ball-ache but did eventually work. Am not on that pc so cant be more helpful, sorry....
robneymcplum said:
I have an MTK phone and its always going wrong and not booting/turning on because I mess with it and break it
I'm sure I flash the backup I made in mtktools with spflash, and plug the phone in with no battery attached, I also have to use windows 7 on a dual boot as windows 10 never played ball properly. You also need the mtk VCOM driver installed, not just adb and normal drivers. If you have all these, and have tried them, then that is the end of my knowledge sadly. Only other thing is going to needrom and seeing if they have a full rom/backup with partition tables/preloader etc.
Also, had to try a few versions of sptools as certain versions didnt work, forget which one I have and which didnt work. And also had to use a samsung USB lead as the stock one didnt work, or the other way round. I just remember it was a ball-ache but did eventually work. Am not on that pc so cant be more helpful, sorry....
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Thanks for replying. I'm not sure if I have the VCOM drivers, but I'll check. Luckily I also have a Win7 PC besides this one, so I'll try it there too.
You need to repair preloader. Contact me !
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You need to repair preloader. Contact me !
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Please do a nice thing, and tell me how to repair it here. Maybe there will be people in the exact same situation...
Can't fix MIne too !
DragonSky87 said:
Please do a nice thing, and tell me how to repair it here. Maybe there will be people in the exact same situation...
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I also got an android phone that is INTEX AQUA I5 hd , i was flashing my phone and unfortunatly my pc got off while flashing . And my preloader got currepted .
When i tries to flash my phone it connects to pc as Mediatek Viacom port , but after 3-4 sec it connects as a usb port .
I continuously gots connceted and dissconnected .
and my Sp flash tool shoes error " S_DA_SDMMC_READ_FAILED(3153) "
Can anybody help me with it ? please help me as soon as possible.
You need to flash preloader by Testpoint,after that flash rom.
Dont remember exactly the testpoint but you can try
DragonSky87 said:
Apparently sometimes it's not the best idea to use the flashing software that the manufacturer of your phone released.
I have a Wiko Lenny(technically a MediaTek MT6572) that has(or had - now it's dead) the habit of simply rebooting into a bootloop every few months. Fixing that was simple; just start SP Flash Tool, format everything then flash the stock ROM back. Last time I did that was around 4 months ago, and since then I have upgraded to Windows 10, and as such, lost the tools I had installed.
Yesterday it went into a bootloop again. I didn't remember exactly what tools I used, so I assumed they were the tools that Wiko supplied a while back with the V10 ROM. Well, they weren't. I still thought I'd give them a try. I mean, it's from the manufacturer's site, so they must work even better that the ones I was using.
I was wrong. The tool flashed the ROM "successfully", but the only thing it actually succeeded to do is corrupt the preloader. For those who don't know, corrupting the preloader basically means the phone won't even power on(not boot, actually power on), won't charge, and the PC won't detect anything if you connect the phone. Practically, it's the hardest brick a phone can get.
The fastest way to fix that is by either using a JTAG connection to flash everything manually, or by entering something called the Mediatek META mode(don't quote me on this one, though - I never heard of it before). JTAG - well I don't have the tools or expertise necessary to do that(although I'd love to learn how to do it - if anyone can point me to a well-written guide or two about that, please do!), and I simply can't get the phone to enter the META mode.
Is JTAG the only way to do it? Is META mode just a myth? Is there a way to save my phone, or should I just say "RIP" and buy a new one(I have the money for a Samsung Galaxy A3, the new one, but I was planning to buy a new computer with that money - is it worth it?)?
TL;DR (It's not that long but anyway...):
I have a Wiko Lenny(Mediatek MT6572) with a corrupted preloader after I flashed it with Wiko's tool. Can I repair it or should I just buy a new phone?
Link to the culprit that killed my phone(AKA Wiko V10 ROM): https://docs.google.com/uc?id=0BzeAvoIC2yhHMTZESUU1Y3hUM0E
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Repair your own device
Soft Brick: Soft brick is the state of android device which occur due to some software problems like boot loops or phone freezing at some point during boot. This only occurs if some software problem occurred in the device mainly during OS upgrade or ROM flashing. If your device is in such state then you are luck there are 99% chances that you can recover your beloved device without needing any professional help or spending hundred of dollars.
Hard Brick Hard brick is the state of android device that occurs when your device won’t boot at all i.e. no boot loop,no recovery and also not charging. This occurs due to trying to flashed firmwere not made for your device or flashed incorrectly. This is more difficult to resolve and often require professional help
in MTK Android there is many Partitions in your phone. like Preloader, Recovery, Bootimg etc….. if somehow Preloader get Corrupted then you phone will not able to DETECT WITH PC !!! in other words you will have phone with BOOT DEAD.
How Preloader get corrupted ?
There could be few reasons but main reason could be that someone or you Flash your complete phone (include Preloader) with wrong files or with wrong ver. Also there could be reason someone Delete Preloader or you Deleted.
How could i know my phone have preloader dead ?
Preloader can be dead if some one Flash it wrong and after flash your mobile will not detect with pc any more. for confirm
1.sp flash tools does not detect your phone anymore and also the computer does not as there is a pop sound when usb is connected to device
2.open device manager
take battery out from phone
insert usb
insert battery
and check is computer detecting any device
If it’s not detect then you have phone which Preloader is dead AKA Boot Dead
How can i repair it ?
requirement
1.screwdriver (by which you can open the screw from handset)
2.bricked device
3.a usb cable
4.a copper wire( for sold test points)
5.a pc with sp flash tool,mtk drivers and stock firmwere for your mobile
now you have to disassemble your phone and take pcb out. check there should be some Golden points. check these points there should be written on them Rx,Tx,GND,Vcc,Vcharge etc… check there should be written “COLO” or “KOLO” or“KCOLO” you have to Sold that point with GND After Sold Attach usb now your phone will detect with USB !! and now ready to Flash.
In some phones “COLO” or “KOLO” or “KCOLO” not written for those type of phones you have to test all points one by one Short Golden point with GND and attach usb cable which point short with gnd can able to detect your phone by pc isForce Preloader Mode Test Point !! Keep in mind Don’t Short Vcc,Vcharge or any other pin which have 4.x Volts also i had tested “Colo” or “Kolo” or “KCOLO” don’t have any kind of volts.
need help
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i have samsung clone A9 MT6580 After reflash phon,e is dead by sptool..i thinkl preloader is damaged..i dont have back up..but ditecting VCOM BUT Always "Sft Enable Dram_Fail (4032)" in format or fullfash in all tools
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help me i corrupted my pre loader
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hi sir I try to flash a stock rom downloaded from internet
its a vivo v5 android mobile phone
I tried to flash but I got a few alerts
the selected model does not support model verification
and
if I tried it gives me a brom error
now my phone condition is hard bricked and responding to flash tool
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HI sir how can I contact you
Hi I also have the same problem - when I flashed the stock rom of my LG K7 X-210 (MT6580__lge__LG-X210__m13g__5.1__ALPS.L1.MP6.V2.19_ARIMA6580.WE.L_P42) with the SP Flash tool when I was in a bootloop, I accidentally forgot to uncheck the preloader option. I flashed it to my phone and from that point onwards it didn't want to start up any more, nor would it react if I tried charging it. So conclusion: the preloader is corrupt...
However, I read online that MTK devices (mine is MT6580) have a 'meta' mode which allows your device to still connect to SP Flash tool even if it is hardbricked (in my case by pressing the volume up button, and then simultaneously plugging it in the computer). It is then recognized as MTK Com port something in device manager.
Luckily I have the same phone (but it's not mine) and I was wondering if it was possible to make a full rom dump from that device and restore it on mine? (a method that is safe for the other device as well)
i have a proble on my new phone since i flash preloader my touch is not working anymore, any solutions ?
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I need to repair preloader of My Nokia G20.
hello this is very simple.
i solved this problem.
i wrte english very small.
flash atarken yanlış attığın preloader dosyası ile başlat.cihazı bilgisayara bağla.format bittikten hemen sonra doğru preloader dosyasını klasörün içine yapıştır.ama çok hızlı olmalısın.yani uyumsuz preloader dosyası ile cihaza yükleme yaparken tam format esnasında uyumlu olan preloader dosyasını hızlıca yapıştır.
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Hello, is it too late to write?
Dear XDA Developpers,
My Kingzone N5 seems bricked since last Friday (18/03/2016), after an OTA update, because the device has been rooted (error while applying the update, bootloop ...). After some search on internet, I tried used to "SP Flash Tool" to recover the phone by uploading the official ROM, but no way : errors related to wrong chip, error related to bad dram ... I first think the phone was really broken, but I was able to read the whole RAM (RAM test passed OK), and read blocks from the eMMC. A topic told about a "format+download" to ensure the ROM to be properly uploaded : the format operation worked fine (all the eMMC, except the bootloader) seems now wiped (I can read empty blocks). I can access the phone right now, but for reading only, no way to upload neither the preloader, nor other partition ...
It would be really nice if you could help me ... :good:
Many thanks in advance,
Best regards,
Jean
Hi.
There are two different versions of the Kingzone N5 with different SOCs, and they need different ROMs. Likely you tried the wrong one.
You should never select "format" in SP Flash Tool, because it deletes the "preloader", which is required for flashing with SP Flash Tool in the regular way.
Now that preloader is gone, there is a last fallback to recover, but I don't know exactly how it works on the N5.
You need the phone's first boot loader (non-flashable ROM) to boot in test mode.
To activate test mode, you need to connect two pads on the mainboard or (don't know if the N5 supports this)
hold a specific button.
If the phone has booted in test mode, it will be recognized as a USB device and SP Flash Tool can flash the preloader (and only the preloader). Then you can start it again the normal way and flash all other firmware parts.
Here's the guide for you: http://www.romkingz.net/2016/01/how-to-get-pc-detect-and-mtk-device.html
What We Needed:
MT6577 USB VCOM Driver (W7/Vista/XP) ; Download
MT6577 USB VCOM Driver (W8 + W10) - Download
USB data cable
SP Flash Tool Download
First of all, make sure that you have MediaTek USB VCOM drivers installed if not follow Here.
http://www.mtkspot.com/2015/06/how-to-use-sp-flash-tools-to-flash.html
** Unable to Flash Pipo N7 (4032 error) Fix **
** As usual, I’m not responsible to any FURTHER damage you might do to your tablet or yourself, by trying to manipulate the system’s ROM or Li-Ion batteries **
Background
I’ve seen a lot of people trying to flash a different ROM on these tablets and resulting with a bricked device. Ironically the ROM that bricks the device comes directly from Pipo. I’ve been in touch with Pipo engineering and they told me that the ROM posted in their website is exclusive for Android 6.0 devices, and currently there is no 7.0 ROM in their website.
As with a lot of small Chinese technology manufacturers, their company lacks of some organization, which has lead to these type of confusion. That’s some of the risk that one takes when buying these brands.
Problem
You try to roll back to Android 6.0 for whatever reason you want: stability, speed, or simply that was the only ROM available for you to recover from an error or troubleshooting your tablet.
After installing VCOM drivers (won’t even talk about this, the whole web has info on this), and flashing the 6.0 ROM via SP Flash Tools, the tablet is bricked.
Behaviour
The tablet won’t power up and there is no access to recovery, adb sideload, etc. The only response is under DEVICE MANAGER, the port appears and disappears.
The only way to make the port “stop” reconnecting, is to open SP Flash Tools and select a command (i.e. download, format, readback, etc.). Only by doing this you will be able to stablish a link with the tablet, which is expecting now to receive a Preloader.
If you try to flash the ROM again, you will now get a fat S_FT_enable_dram_fail (4032) error. All of this was done WITH THE NEGATIVE BATTERY LEAD UNSOLDERED.
Solution
Drivers
If you were able to brick it with the wrong ROM, then you don’t need to troubleshoot driver issues, sounds logic right? Drivers discarded.
Battery
The battery is soldered, you have two options. Open the tablet with a credit card-->>[ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5ucwSLCVOQ ] all along the side to unlock the clips, and then unsolder the negative lead (protect is with some tape or something while working), or just use the RESET switch on top.
ROM
Attached is the working ROM for the following PipoN7 product (latest that has been shipped since Dec 2017)
https://www.4shared.com/rar/Znmpc-q-gm/N7_OEM_70.html
Procedure
Unpack the ROM (verify the path is not too long, or else you might get an Error on SP Flash Tools)
Open SP Flash Tools, select the scatter file, verify ALL FILES are checked and press download
Connect the tablet, if the process doesn’t start, press the Tablet’s reset button on top
If the reset button doesn’t work, you need to unsolder the battery and try again
When finished close Flash Tools, disconnect and leave the tablet charging (when bricked the battery usually discharges). When connected you should see the battery icon, indicating charge
With this ROM also, we can probably have Custom Builds in the future, to make improvements to this great nifty little tablet.
Good Luck!
Hi everyone,
Updates:
2021-08-17 - Added patched Magisk boot for this device. (Conceptum Stock ROM)
I'm starting this thread to collect information and files regarding this particular version of X96 box and to explain to anyone interested what I have discovered so far..
The company who has repackaged the firmware for this box for the Greek market, CONCEPTUM, refuses to release the original firmware for this device.
So currently, I have dumped two types of firmware from a stock box in case it is needed. A standard TWRP backup, and a dd image.
At the moment, I actually am NOT having any luck restoring the firmware using the TWRP restore. Not sure why.
I was able to restore the original firmware using the dd image. So for anyone who screws up their stock firmware, you can use the dd image from the mega drive. Punchline: The stock image has terrible wifi speed as well. I have yet to try restoring the firmware via dd yet but when I do I will write if it works or not.
Here is a link to the folder where I will be updating what compatible files I can find.
4.38 GB folder on MEGA
13 files and 6 subfolders
mega.nz
This post is very incomplete and I will be adding to it shortly.
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SPECIFICATIONS
4GB RAM/32GB Storage
Ethernet Speed: 1000mbps / 1gbs
Ethernet Chipset: Realtek RTL8211F
Wifi : 5ghz & 2.4 ghz support
Wifi / Bluetooth Chipset: Cdtech 4761743 (which is a Qualcomm QCA6174A design? See links below.)
https://discourse.coreelec.org/t/looking-for-users-with-no-working-wifi-or-bt/9649/248
https://discourse.coreelec.org/t/looking-for-users-with-no-working-wifi-or-bt/9649/249
https://blog.csdn.net/u012851408/article/details/86605778
Motherboard Markings: BM805H_141 V3.2 20352 4020
Motherboard Sticker: 4+32+CDW ZF210129
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How to get into recovery
The button needed to access recovery is hidden. It is deep inside the stereo jack. (You can see it if you shine a flashlight into there.
My suggested tool to press this button easily is a qtip with the cotton from one end removed.
Insert the tool, and press it in until you feel the click.
Apply power to the device and as soon as you can see the logo come on, release the tool pressure.
It should enter recovery in 5 to 10 seconds.
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CoreELEC
I was able to boot CoreELEC via sdcard, with bluetooth and wifi working with the following device tree:
sm1_s905x3_4g_1gbit.dtb
I forgot to check the speed of the wifi, but if I recall, both 2.4 & 5ghz was working with that dtb.
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TWRP
The TWRP_AML_ViT_3.3.1_2020.zip (in the Mega folder) is a "hinged" version. Not sure if its the right term, but it can be run from the stock recovery, (Apply update from external). It does NOT install, it just runs it and lets you do stuff from there.
If anyone knows the source or an update for the Amlogic TWRP Hinged version, please post it here.
I used a previous "hinged version" TWRP_322.zip but this version did not backup properly all the partitions, ex it totally skipped the Vendor partition, which is why I have 2 of these Tvboxes as my first one the backup was bad and it was essentially bricked.
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Amlogic USB Burning Tool
This seems to work fine, but something that is always missing from peoples instructions,
The Male to Male USB cable, on this device must be plugged into the USB 3 port.
The power cable must also be removed, and when plugging in the USB cable to the correct port, will provide power for the "fastboot" equivalent mode needed to flash from the Amlogic tool.
So the procedure to flash is (after installing the USB Flash tool)
Device is powered off.
Insert USB cable into your pc end.
Insert tool and press recovery mode button.
Plug in other end of USB cable into the tvbox.
It should power on, keep the recovery button pressed until you hear the device connect to Windows (USB being plugged in sound)
They you should be able to flash.
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Compatible ROMS
Long story short, due to a initial TWRP backup that was missing certain important partitions, I bricked my first box.
While trying to get the box working again, I have found the following firmware to work mostly. I am not reccomending them, as I am not sure they are working optimally, but if needed these can boot the system and work in some capacity.
X96Max_Plus_Q2_20201209-1446.img
Original firmware for X96 Max Plus Q2 version
sbx_x96max_plus_q2_v12
Slimbox Version 12 for X96 Max Plus Q2
This version does not come with Google framework which I needed so I didn't work with it much.
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Magisk
Patched boot image for this device.
9.67 MB file on MEGA
mega.nz
Download and extract this file and put it somewhere you can flash from.
Install Magisk Manager.
Boot from Hinged TWRP, goto Install, Install image, select the file and flash to Boot partition. BE CAREFUL AND DON'T FLASH TO BOOTLOADER
Magisk Should be working, try running a root app and magisk should pop up
Magisk is complicated. On all the Amlogic boxes as far as I know, Magisk will install but NOT function properly.
The geniuses at 4pda have figured out a procedure to make Magisk work properly, but it requires hex editing the boot partition and reflashing it.
I have done the procedure successfully when I was using the X96Max_Plus_Q2_20201209-1446.img firmware. It does work.
I will upload this to the mega folder when I have time.
When I manage to hex edit the stock boot image, I will also upload it. Its an involved process and takes some time.
Reserved for future shenanigans.
my device has the same mainboard as you mentioned above ,but mine is 4/64 , my device bricked after burning non related image and after i plug in the power , for first 5 minutes nothing happens and then in vfd it shows boot and then clock and on tv screen only boot logo appears after 5 min but non consistent if you change tv source and back again it shows no hdmi connection and nothing more happens.
i tried out all p3 version of x96 air images but useless because they have different main board i wanted to try your dd imade backup (twrp is impossible bacause of no recovery) and burn it with amlogic usb tool but extraction of image ended with error with more than 15 gigabytes .
i appreciate anyone who can help me to unbrick my device , i am hopeless because this device has no support mine is named,x96 air 4/64
effgee said:
Hi everyone,
Updates:
2021-08-17 - Added patched Magisk boot for this device. (Conceptum Stock ROM)
I'm starting this thread to collect information and files regarding this particular version of X96 box and to explain to anyone interested what I have discovered so far..
The company who has repackaged the firmware for this box for the Greek market, CONCEPTUM, refuses to release the original firmware for this device.
So currently, I have dumped two types of firmware from a stock box in case it is needed. A standard TWRP backup, and a dd image.
At the moment, I actually am NOT having any luck restoring the firmware using the TWRP restore. Not sure why.
I was able to restore the original firmware using the dd image. So for anyone who screws up their stock firmware, you can use the dd image from the mega drive. Punchline: The stock image has terrible wifi speed as well. I have yet to try restoring the firmware via dd yet but when I do I will write if it works or not.
Here is a link to the folder where I will be updating what compatible files I can find.
4.38 GB folder on MEGA
13 files and 6 subfolders
mega.nz
This post is very incomplete and I will be adding to it shortly.
--------------------------------------
SPECIFICATIONS
4GB RAM/32GB Storage
Ethernet Speed: 1000mbps / 1gbs
Ethernet Chipset: Realtek RTL8211F
Wifi : 5ghz & 2.4 ghz support
Wifi / Bluetooth Chipset: Cdtech 4761743 (which is a Qualcomm QCA6174A design? See links below.)
https://discourse.coreelec.org/t/looking-for-users-with-no-working-wifi-or-bt/9649/248
https://discourse.coreelec.org/t/looking-for-users-with-no-working-wifi-or-bt/9649/249
https://blog.csdn.net/u012851408/article/details/86605778
Motherboard Markings: BM805H_141 V3.2 20352 4020
Motherboard Sticker: 4+32+CDW ZF210129
---------------------------
How to get into recovery
The button needed to access recovery is hidden. It is deep inside the stereo jack. (You can see it if you shine a flashlight into there.
My suggested tool to press this button easily is a qtip with the cotton from one end removed.
Insert the tool, and press it in until you feel the click.
Apply power to the device and as soon as you can see the logo come on, release the tool pressure.
It should enter recovery in 5 to 10 seconds.
---------------------------
CoreELEC
I was able to boot CoreELEC via sdcard, with bluetooth and wifi working with the following device tree:
sm1_s905x3_4g_1gbit.dtb
I forgot to check the speed of the wifi, but if I recall, both 2.4 & 5ghz was working with that dtb.
---------------------------
TWRP
The TWRP_AML_ViT_3.3.1_2020.zip (in the Mega folder) is a "hinged" version. Not sure if its the right term, but it can be run from the stock recovery, (Apply update from external). It does NOT install, it just runs it and lets you do stuff from there.
If anyone knows the source or an update for the Amlogic TWRP Hinged version, please post it here.
I used a previous "hinged version" TWRP_322.zip but this version did not backup properly all the partitions, ex it totally skipped the Vendor partition, which is why I have 2 of these Tvboxes as my first one the backup was bad and it was essentially bricked.
---------------------------
Amlogic USB Burning Tool
This seems to work fine, but something that is always missing from peoples instructions,
The Male to Male USB cable, on this device must be plugged into the USB 3 port.
The power cable must also be removed, and when plugging in the USB cable to the correct port, will provide power for the "fastboot" equivalent mode needed to flash from the Amlogic tool.
So the procedure to flash is (after installing the USB Flash tool)
Device is powered off.
Insert USB cable into your pc end.
Insert tool and press recovery mode button.
Plug in other end of USB cable into the tvbox.
It should power on, keep the recovery button pressed until you hear the device connect to Windows (USB being plugged in sound)
They you should be able to flash.
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Compatible ROMS
Long story short, due to a initial TWRP backup that was missing certain important partitions, I bricked my first box.
While trying to get the box working again, I have found the following firmware to work mostly. I am not reccomending them, as I am not sure they are working optimally, but if needed these can boot the system and work in some capacity.
X96Max_Plus_Q2_20201209-1446.img
Original firmware for X96 Max Plus Q2 version
sbx_x96max_plus_q2_v12
Slimbox Version 12 for X96 Max Plus Q2
This version does not come with Google framework which I needed so I didn't work with it much.
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Magisk
Patched boot image for this device.
9.67 MB file on MEGA
mega.nz
Download and extract this file and put it somewhere you can flash from.
Install Magisk Manager.
Boot from Hinged TWRP, goto Install, Install image, select the file and flash to Boot partition. BE CAREFUL AND DON'T FLASH TO BOOTLOADER
Magisk Should be working, try running a root app and magisk should pop up
Magisk is complicated. On all the Amlogic boxes as far as I know, Magisk will install but NOT function properly.
The geniuses at 4pda have figured out a procedure to make Magisk work properly, but it requires hex editing the boot partition and reflashing it.
I have done the procedure successfully when I was using the X96Max_Plus_Q2_20201209-1446.img firmware. It does work.
I will upload this to the mega folder when I have time.
When I manage to hex edit the stock boot image, I will also upload it. Its an involved process and takes some time.
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i have a full twrp backup but unable to go to recovery to unbrick my device or will you change twrp backup to img file so that i can burn that with usb burning tool ? full detail of the problem in the previous post
reza0511 said:
i have a full twrp backup but unable to go to recovery to unbrick my device or will you change twrp backup to img file so that i can burn that with usb burning tool ? full detail of the problem in the previous post
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Regular Air firmware's do not work.
P1-P3 don't work for sure, P4 I don't know but I think not.
I haven't found a photo yet of the P4 hardware.
Try USB Flashtool 4/64 image for X96Max_Plus_Q2 to get your recovery back if such a firmware exists, otherwise try the 4/32. X96 Max Plus Q2 firmware (X96Max_Plus_Q2_20201209-1446.img)
You should be able to get recovery back via flashing one of those images.
X96 Max Plus Q2 firmware is compatible, but if you use the 4/32 image you will only see the half of your storage.
Restoring your TWRP full backup again once you get the max firmware (for twrp) installed will not work unfortunately. Already went through this.
reza0511 said:
my device has the same mainboard as you mentioned above ,but mine is 4/64 , my device bricked after burning non related image and after i plug in the power , for first 5 minutes nothing happens and then in vfd it shows boot and then clock and on tv screen only boot logo appears after 5 min but non consistent if you change tv source and back again it shows no hdmi connection and nothing more happens.
i tried out all p3 version of x96 air images but useless because they have different main board i wanted to try your dd imade backup (twrp is impossible bacause of no recovery) and burn it with amlogic usb tool but extraction of image ended with error with more than 15 gigabytes .
i appreciate anyone who can help me to unbrick my device , i am hopeless because this device has no support mine is named,x96 air 4/64
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You have a Conceptum box or just the same motherboard?
If you have a Conceptum, you are pretty much ****ed. They wont release the original firmware. You will have to buy a second box and get the image via dd.
I had to buy a second box and get the disk image via dd, and then restore the dd image using dd from within TWRP, overwriting the entire storage with the image. This was using the terminal built into TWRP.
In general, restoring from TWRP doesn't work well on these boxes, especially going from rom to rom as the partition layouts are different and TWRP doesn't handle it correct.
Conversion of the dd image to usb flashable is tricky and I haven't done it.
The person that MAY be able to do such a thing is Ricky ( https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...w-milestone-donate-version-available.3786991/ ) but I dont know and I don't think there is any point as my dd image has partition layout for 32 gb version, you will lose half your storage unless he can also expand the partition.
Even if you manage to get TWRP back, there will probably be a partition layout difference from the firmware you use to get TWRP on the box, and the TWRP image backup you did. It probably will not work.
You need to get your original firmware, or a dd image of the same box.
You can also use the Slimbox for x96max_plus_q2. I did NOT like Slimbox 12 because it was missing google play and a lot of other things. But it will restore recovery.
solved !!
i save my box by below two steps
1- burning veitnami atv version of x96air img file (google for link )
2- restoring my full twrp via recovery
reza0511 said:
решено !!
Я сохраняю свою коробку, выполнив следующие два шага
1- сжигание veitnami atv версии файла img x96air (гугл для ссылки)
2- восстановление моего полного twrp через рекавери
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is there a link?
Я уже решил свой вопрос. Спасибо за ваш сайт. Меня интересовало восстановление кирпича x96air_100. Я из Украины.
I have already solved my question. Thank you for your site. I was interested in the restoration of the brick x96air_100. I am from Ukraine.
How you did get MAGISK working? I own x96 AIR P3 and would like to use MAGISK
Soldiaz said:
How you did get MAGISK working? I own x96 AIR P3 and would like to use MAGISK
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Hi.
To get Magisk working, its a bit of a difficult process.
Essentially, Amlogic released / built their kernels with a kernel boot option "skip_initramfs" which magisk needs "want_initramfs" for this to work.
The process is complicated as you must hex edit your boot.img after you have patched it with the Magisk Manager patching method called "Recovery Mode"
4pda where this was discovered - https://4pda.to/forum/index.php?showtopic=774072&st=25020#entry91068157
Video from 4PDA that shows the hex editing process - https://mega.nz/file/pJ1RTChR#b5rLNs-4GF2qlZXKzbL0P5lmAeLLYObJ_w3_Yf8h16U
You can also get the video from the above thread but if I recall you must register to download and unless you know russian its difficult to register there.
A guide I wrote that you can follow along with the video to understand the process - https://rentry.co/wgu9u
Every detail matters, I studied the video for many hours to understand the process, good luck.
My thread about this process here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...ide-to-accompany-video.4320923/#post-85493037
Thanks!!!! Dam looking not that easy .
The Boot img from x96 Air you edited, is it Stock?
Sorry i dont check my mesages here very often.
I don't know which boot image you are talking about, it would be very helpful for you to link me which one specifically I need to answer the question for..
If you are talking about the image for my Air Extreme, it is stock and patched by magisk, and then hex edited for magisk. But I dont know its compatibility for any of the other Air versions.
effgee, just wanted to let you know there is a lot of information and multiple versions of the X96 Air TV Box Firmware available at...
Original Google link... (Vietnamese)
https://www.google.com/url? sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiDtPO9yZj0AhUOXM0KHYnzCIUQFnoECA8QAQ&url=https %3A%2F%2Ftinhte.vn%2Fthread%2Ftong-hop-cac-ban-firmware-cua-android-tv-box-x96- air.3050996%2F&usg=AOvVaw1it1QO7hR_e5XsrdSZH-Rj
Google Translated (English) link...
https://tinhte-vn.translate.goog/thread/tong-hop-cac-ban-firmware-cua-android-tv-box-x96-air.3050996/? _x_tr_sl=vi&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=nui,sc
Direct link... (Vietnamese)
https://tinhte.vn/thread/tong-hop-cac-ban-firmware-cua-android-tv-box-x96-air.3050996/
"X96 Air" search via direct link... (Vietnamese)
https://tinhte.vn/search/333184298/?q=x96+air&o=relevance
Hope they help!
Mr350
Ps... If you have trouble with the Google translation links not working try a Google search for... x96 air tinhte.vn ... that might work then click Translate this page.
Hi everyone. As I said on a former post, I have an Alcatel 1t 7 tablet; I need its stock recovery image, but even stock firmware is getting impossible to find. I mean, apparently there are firmware for that reference of tablet, but what happens, is that there are several models that share the same physical appearance, but have different hardware, so, they have different firmware, and by that reason, their firmware don't work for my tablet. Anyway...
The fact is, looking that its original firmware is not available on the internet, at least publicly; I'm trying to reflash my tablet by using alcatel's tool called "Alcatel Mobile Upgrade", a tool that I don't guess, would be unknown for many of you. So as I said, I'm trying to reflash it with it (and in the process, restore stock recovery, I hope). So I installed MTK drivers, installed the version recommended for this tablet, followed program's instructions, but when I reach step 2 of 4, the program warns me saying this: "Read terminal information failed. Unplug device, remove the device battery and plug it again - Repeat step 2 and try again".
The issue is, that its battery is internal, not removable; even, is soldered to the board. And I must add, that at first, when I bought this tablet and began to "experiment" with it, I was using SP flash tool, and it was giving me almost the same warning that Alcatel mobile upgrade, but later I discovered what that was a fail of the used sp flash tool version. On a webpage, someone recommended a specific version of sp flash tool to fix that issue; I mean, that I could download firmware to the device without having to "unplug battery"; and It worked.
So first ¿How can upgrade my tablet by using that program?¿What am I doing wrong?¿ Which device must appear under device manager, to it can work?¿mtk usb port, Mediatek DA usb VCOM, Android preloader, or which one? And second, ¿Could be this problem, due to alcatel's mobile upgrade version?
let battery drain to make sure device is powered off. you only have preloader mode for a second - within this time pick up in device manager and install preloader drivers.
if drivers installed correctly, first start flashing, then connect phone. flash tool will keep device in preloader mode for the flashing time period
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let battery drain to make sure device is powered off. you only have preloader mode for a second - within this time pick up in device manager and install preloader drivers.
if drivers installed correctly, first start flashing, then connect phone. flash tool will keep device in preloader mode for the flashing time period
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Thank you for replying. Definitely using Alcatel mobile upgrade is not an option, at least to me. I mean, I couldn't make it work in any way. "Fortunately", after an exhaustive search, I could find a post on internet, that recommended for a similar issue, to use Sugar MTK; the publisher shared this program and its credentials, for can use it . So I downloaded and used it, and I could restore my original stock. Now my issue is to port it to TWRP, but now I'm gonna to write a new post about it.
link me to the sugarmtk