I have an android managed device with mt8163v chipset. It's from a big company, and it's custom built so there is no brand name or model. It has a slimmed down settings menu, and is highly restricted, so I'm unable to turn on USB debugging.
The hardware is decent and I'd like to be able to use the tablet...
Downloading apps to the device for rooting etc.. is not an option. It's not connected to the internet or any provider.
I have successfully got the device to talk with sp flash tool. I downloaded the scatter file from here
However, after about 45 seconds I keep getting the error S_FT_ENABLE_DRAM_FAIL (4032)
My guess is that the scatter file is incompatible with the device? I just want to completely flash the firmware, I don't need to keep anything on the device currently. Does anyone know how I may be able to create a scatter file without usb debugging enabled?
Or ANY other solution that may allow me to get past this brick wall??? Thanks!
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My guess is this error is because PRELOADER inside flash that you want to flash is not compatible with your phone.
Solution = Download correct firmware
jwoegerbauer said:
My guess is this error is because PRELOADER inside flash that you want to flash is not compatible with your phone.
Solution = Download correct firmware
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Would you mind elaborating? I'm a bit new to this realm of tech. When you say the "Preloader inside flash" that I want to flash, what exactly are you referring to? The scatter file? Because there's only two options in sp flash tools that I'm aware of:
1.) Download-agent
2.) Scatter-loading File
Are you referring to either of these?
Also, when you say "download correct firmware" are you referring to the scatter file as well?
And please note that as I mentioned in OP, this device doesn't have a brand. It is custom built for a company to be secure. They only used it for in-house stuff and updated it via a company kiosk. Therefor, I can't just download firmware etc from any manufacturer.
Is there any generic/stock firmware for this chipset that will just override whatever is already there?
If there is any way for me beat this thing, please point me in any direction that may be helpful.
I have considering connecting via UART, as I can clearly see exposed uart pins on the board. Any other ideas greatly appreciate as to where I should move from here.
tr0ubleman said:
Would you mind elaborating? I'm a bit new to this realm of tech. When you say the "Preloader inside flash" that I want to flash, what exactly are you referring to?
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What the PRELOADER on MediaTek chipset based devices is is explained here.
jwoegerbauer said:
What the PRELOADER on MediaTek chipset based devices is is explained here.
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Okay thanks, interesting read. So, I guess what I need is to be able to extract the firmware that is already on the device, and hence creating a new scatter file? The problem with this is that I can't seem to find a method for doing this without enabling usb debugging, which I'm unable to do.
Are there any drivers / methods that would allow me to communicate with the device using adb / fastboot that don't require usb debugging to be enabled?
Also, is it possible that firmware for some other device that uses this chipset may work? If so, I'll start downloading all the mt8163v firmware I can find and see if any versions work... Thanks again.
You may try this method to root your phone and if it was successful you make the relevant changes to Android's system file named buid.prop.
jwoegerbauer said:
You may try this method to root your phone and if it was successful you make the relevant changes to Android's system file named buid.prop.
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Can't install apps on the device.... That's kinda part of the premise of this whole thing.
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Hello,
First of all i hope I'm in the right category, sorry If I'm wrong.
So, i have a question about this tablet. It has a really low internal storage that it uses (2GB) and on the other hand it has phone storage total space of (29.68GB). It's a MTK6582 from AliExpress (China) and the MTK Droid Tools says that: "MT6572 (MT6582 is Fake!)". So my question is can any partitioning be done to improve the size of internal memory or it's just simply fake? I'll attach some screenshots with this tablets information.
Thank you for reading and i hope you can help me out.
Thanks!
https://ibb.co/qJH9qCS
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I tried to at least return the tablet to factory settings to speed it up a bit, then i did a wipe of EMMC and after emmc wipe the tablet boots to chinese language and a message that com.android.settings has stopped working, it's constant and i cannot do anything else... What happened to it?
Milos00 said:
I tried to at least return the tablet to factory settings to speed it up a bit, then i did a wipe of EMMC and after emmc wipe the tablet boots to chinese language and a message that com.android.settings has stopped working, it's constant and i cannot do anything else... What happened to it?
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Try to flash original firmware again
amirizad_7436 said:
Try to flash original firmware again
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I did backup everything with MTK Droid Tools before i thought about doing anything... Are all the files that i need in that backup? Can you direct me to a guide on how to do that, because MTK says "MT6572 (MT6582 is Fake!)- ATTENTION! Fake Hardware in kernel or firmware doesn't correspond to phone! " which confuses me.
Milos00 said:
I did backup everything with MTK Droid Tools before i thought about doing anything... Are all the files that i need in that backup? Can you direct me to a guide on how to do that, because MTK says "MT6572 (MT6582 is Fake!)- ATTENTION! Fake Hardware in kernel or firmware doesn't correspond to phone! " which confuses me.
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No I don't mean backup
Download orginal firmware and flash it
I'm a bit of a newbie when it comes to these things, can you help me choose a firmware based on those pictures?
Edit: Found this, is this good? https://firmwarefile.com/samsung-galaxy-tab-n9106-clone
Mine is D101_MB_V4.0 2014-09-26 and this one is D101_MB_V3.0 2014-09-30, does the difference in version matter? Cannot seem to find the correct one.
Milos00 said:
I'm a bit of a newbie when it comes to these things, can you help me choose a firmware based on those pictures?
Edit: Found this, is this good? https://firmwarefile.com/samsung-galaxy-tab-n9106-clone
Mine is D101_MB_V4.0 2014-09-26 and this one is D101_MB_V3.0 2014-09-30, does the difference in version matter? Cannot seem to find the correct one.
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I really don't understand sorry
But you should use the latest one
amirizad_7436 said:
I really don't understand sorry
But you should use the latest one
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On the motherboard of the tablet that i have it says: D101_MB_V4.0 2014-09-26 but the one that i linked is for the version 3.0, should i try to do it or maybe use something else like this https://www.needrom.com/download/n9106d101-mtk6572-10-inch/ ?
I'm looking for help finding the link for D101_MB_V4.0 2014-09-26 or confirmation if the one of those two that i linked would work?
This one says in description it can be used for both D101 V2.0 & V4.0 but I'm not sure. https://www.needrom.com/download/n9106d101-mtk6572-10-inch/
After some months of use , one day i turned on my android box and suddenly after loading it will give a black screen and there is nothing else after that, i tried to reinstall firmware through a SD card but it stuck in the installing/loading with a "x" on the android green man.
Now i would like to ask for a help from someone that is familiar with unbricking, i'll provide pictures of my H96 so you can see it from inside and tell me HOW CAN I SHORT CUT or whatever i need to do. (because i saw different hardware and different devices)
May i use 9.0 android version?
This is my android box:
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I hope the pictures of my android box will help you so you can guide me in the process of unbricking and about the short cut where should i press.
Short the following 2 pins. Good Luck.
ath156 said:
Short the following 2 pins. Good Luck.
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I got a partition error... i tried almost every firmware... what could be the problem?
argosc said:
I got a partition error... i tried almost every firmware... what could be the problem?
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Download the correct firmware from here:https://www.h96tvbox.com/content/6-Firmware-upgrade
Probably you have LPDDR3 memory so ONLY this firmware is suitable for your TVbox. If you had 8DDR3 type of memory you could use both firmwares (those for 8DDR3 & LPDDR3).
Also please describe how you exactly are using USB Burning Tool and the short pins method (the whole sequence).
ath156 said:
Download the correct firmware from here:https://www.h96tvbox.com/content/6-Firmware-upgrade
Probably you have LPDDR3 memory so ONLY this firmware is suitable for your TVbox. If you had 8DDR3 type of memory you could use both firmwares (those for 8DDR3 & LPDDR3).
Also please describe how you exactly are using USB Burning Tool and the short pins method (the whole sequence).
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Actually i don't use short pins, because when i connect my h96 to the PC via the USB cable it automatically gives a connection success, so i just use some firmware, i used the firmware from the official site, but still doesnt work , it always get stuck at 9%.
argosc said:
Actually i don't use short pins, because when i connect my h96 to the PC via the USB cable it automatically gives a connection success, so i just use some firmware, i used the firmware from the official site, but still doesnt work , it always get stuck at 9%.
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1. Did you try the official Android 9.0 version (stock firmware) for the LPDDR3 memory as I told you above?
It is this version https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/16qCsIFbGDSgopwJ3zEBQ4iLC_wLEbLVV
So did you try this version?
2. If after trying number (1) your TVbox is not brought to life, this means that it is hard bricked and your best option is the "short pin" method.
ath156 said:
1. Did you try the official Android 9.0 version (stock firmware) for the LPDDR3 memory as I told you above?
It is this version https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/16qCsIFbGDSgopwJ3zEBQ4iLC_wLEbLVV
So did you try this version?
2. If after trying number (1) your TVbox is not brought to life, this means that it is hard bricked and your best option is the "short pin" method.
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I have the same problem and the same box.... did you manage to solve it?
the stock firmware links are down
Hi,
I need to put my device in Emergency Download Mode (EDL) in order to recover the boot and fix the bootloop (fastboot not working).
Where is the test points, or how to figure them out?
See the phone schemas below:
Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G (chopin)
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BIG Thanks goes to @NOSS8 for his help.
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Hi,
I need to put my device in Emergency Download Mode (EDL) in order to recover the boot and fix the bootloop (fastboot not working).
Where is the test points, or how to figure them out?
See the phone schemas below:
Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G (chopin)
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this phone did not need edl or test point.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-after-flashing-gsi-rom.4448229/post-86995731
@NOSS8 I've tested this method out. The USB serial device drive shows for about 3 seconds and MTK META UTILITY only detects it when I uninstall the driver for the USB serial device. Then it didn't succeed due to the driver I guess. Look at the result in the following image.
Note:
I'm using Windows 11. For this, I will install Windows 7. I will redo the process. When I finish, I will provide you with the results.
ramiro2016 said:
@NOSS8 I've tested this method out. The USB serial device drive shows for about 3 seconds and MTK META UTILITY only detects it when I uninstall the driver for the USB serial device. Then it didn't succeed due to the driver I guess. Look at the result in the following image.
Note:
I'm using Windows 11. For this, I will install Windows 7. I will redo the process. When I finish, I will provide you with the results.
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https://xiaomitools.com/sp-flash-tool-en/
there is also this tool (new not tested).
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/tool-rom2box-all-in-one-frp-flashing-unlocking-tool.4477349/
https://gearupwindows.com/how-to-disable-driver-signature-enforcement-on-windows-11-10/
check for program update
@NOSS8 Not working neither in windozs 11 nor in windows 7, I've tested a lot of MediaTek drivers with no luck. Even the new app (Rom2Box) is not detecting the USB serial at all.
Look at the attached images of test I've done.
ramiro2016 said:
@NOSS8 Not working neither in windozs 11 nor in windows 7, I've tested a lot of MediaTek drivers with no luck. Even the new app (Rom2Box) is not detecting the USB serial at all.
Look at the attached images of test I've done.
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This is not the latest version(V52).
https://mega.nz/file/H0MW3BST#PfzzmSwbncT5aV7A1ZhWztQonLj4CgJLDHbXoRtCu54
Maybe useful
https://www.bypassfrpfiles.com/2021...h_Secure_Boot_Disable_Tool_V52_Latest_Version
BTW: I don't have and would never have a xiaomi Mediatek and therefore never use these tools for Mediatek, that's why I can help you for the links but not for the use of these tools.
If it still doesn't work post the latest log.
Unfortunately, even the latest version v52 doesn't work, but this tool helped me solve the problem.
https://github.com/bkerler/mtkclient (You need to follow the readme document).
I've used the mtk_gui, and after it got connected, I sent my original firmware boot.img that is currently installed on my mobile after renaming it to boot.bin to the device partitions boot_a and boot_b
Rebooting the device got me the original recovery mode and the fastboot mode.
Then I used the MiFlash tool to flash my phone using flash_all.bat
Every thing is working fine know.
BIIIIIIIIIIIG Thanks goes to @NOSS8 for helping me all the way to the solution .
Please do not ask for HMD Device Kit Login as I don't have access to it.
Please do not downgrade your phone or it will soft brick.
Phone has to be flashed in fastboot mode using HMD Device Kit.
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Nokia X30 Official Flash File to be used with HMD Device Kit.
File Name: HMDSW_TA-1418_121B-0-00WW-B02_user_devicekit.zip
For the developers out there:
Please extract and modify this file so that it can be used with Qualcomm based tools like Qfil etc.
This Flash file is based on Android 12.
Google Drive Link
mvikrant97 said:
Please do not ask for HMD Device Kit Login as I don't have access to it.
Please do not downgrade your phone or it will soft brick.
Phone has to be flashed in fastboot mode using HMD Device Kit.
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Nokia X30 Official Flash File to be used with HMD Device Kit.
File Name: HMDSW_TA-1418_121B-0-00WW-B02_user_devicekit.zip
For the developers out there:
Please extract and modify this file so that it can be used with Qualcomm based tools like Qfil etc.
This Flash file is based on Android 12.
Google Drive Link
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HMDSW_TA-1418_121B-0-00WW-B02_user_devicekit.zip
drive.google.com
Damn! don't know what to do with it TBFAQH, wish it'll make some sort of break-through eventually
Alvy123 said:
HMDSW_TA-1418_121B-0-00WW-B02_user_devicekit.zip
drive.google.com
Damn! don't know what to do with it TBFAQH, wish it'll make some sort of break-through eventually
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Can you please elaborate your concern?
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Can you please elaborate your concern?
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probably about HMD Device Kit? or maybe about hoping that that ROM file will eventually give us the answer to something even bigger...
either way, I'm not the OP, so... I don't know.
AltFantasy said:
probably about HMD Device Kit? or maybe about hoping that that ROM file will eventually give us the answer to something even bigger...
either way, I'm not the OP, so... I don't know.
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Can you please elaborate your concern?
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Got it, my MTK loader wouldn't recognise the files (nor it recognises the phone once started).
Thanks for the share, but I have no use to it, nor I have an up-to-date knowledge (or tools) to test it
Alvy123 said:
Got it, my MTK loader wouldn't recognise the files (nor it recognises the phone once started).
Thanks for the share, but I have no use to it, nor I have an up-to-date knowledge (or tools) to test it
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Your phone does not have a MTK chipset.
Is it Nokia X30 or a different phone?
Alvy123 said:
Got it, my MTK loader wouldn't recognise the files (nor it recognises the phone once started).
Thanks for the share, but I have no use to it, nor I have an up-to-date knowledge (or tools) to test it
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And nor will it be useful if your phone is currently on a version newer than what's posted. Downgrading a locked bl device from hmd is not allowed. It will refuse to boot.
mvikrant97 said:
Your phone does not have a MTK chipset.
Is it Nokia X30 or a different phone?
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Its x10 and correct, it doesn't recognise nothing
singhnsk said:
And nor will it be useful if your phone is currently on a version newer than what's posted. Downgrading a locked bl device from hmd is not allowed. It will refuse to boot.
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Afraid so
ANW, past another update, in developer mode, it says, my bootloader would be unlocked
Alvy123 said:
Afraid so
ANW, past another update, in developer mode, it says, my bootloader would be unlocked
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by the way, I've successfully rooted and unlocked my X10, go read my guide.
Also, I doubt that unlocking your X10's bootloader would be that easy...
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by the way, I've successfully rooted and unlocked my X10, go read my guide.
Also, I doubt that unlocking your X10's bootloader would be that easy...
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It suddenly is! rebooted and it's the same.
Can anyone help me????? my phone is bricked and i have to flash with firmware........... I tried all process in the google but i could flash the phone....
sadatkabir50 said:
Can anyone help me????? my phone is bricked and i have to flash with firmware........... I tried all process in the google but i could flash the phone....
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I just seen on oxygen updater app on google play has that stock firmware. if I'm not mistaken... just doubled checked no usa version tho
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Can anyone help me????? my phone is bricked and i have to flash with firmware........... I tried all process in the google but i could flash the phone....
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maybe i can download that firmware for you an foward a download link.
but def looks like.... we can get something going for you!!! NO PROMISES THO HAHA
halloweenm925 said:
maybe i can download that firmware for you an foward a download link.
but def looks like.... we can get something going for you!!! NO PROMISES THO HAHA
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bro...my device is running but i got no internet wifi,sim data isnot working.....how to flash this if u send me this....
can u give the boot.img file or full rom ?
I'm having the very same problem right now. I tried to root the device and everything worked well so far, but neither Wifi nor Bluetooth is getting activated. Changing to the other boot slot ended up in a boot loop back to fastboot.
@sadatkabir50 Where did you get the stock rom from or what was your approach to root the device?
hamamama said:
I'm having the very same problem right now. I tried to root the device and everything worked well so far, but neither Wifi nor Bluetooth is getting activated. Changing to the other boot slot ended up in a boot loop back to fastboot.
@sadatkabir50 Where did you get the stock rom from or what was your approach to root the device?
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Same problem. Everything working fine just Wi-Fi,camera,Bluetooth not working.
Which method did you use to root your device?
I'm following @halloweenm925's advice and downloaded the firmware for the EU version of the CPH2465 with a second device. How would you move forward if you had this file?
this boot img can boot ur phone but wifi and everything not working..
So I got the stock rom but neither the Wifi nor the Bluetooth is coming up. I'm kind of desperate right now. Can anybody support?
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So I got the stock rom but neither the Wifi nor the Bluetooth is coming up. I'm kind of desperate right now. Can anybody support?
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inbox me bro.. just now i fixed the problem
Solved the problem. Here is how I did it.
1) On a second Android phone, download the Oxygen Updater App
2) Open the app, set it to advanced settings, chose the device with the semi-bricked status, download the full zip
3) the zip file will be downloaded to sdcard's user root => transfer the zip file to your semi-bricked device
4) on your semi-bricked device, go to settings>updates, click on the top right three-point-menue and chose "local installation"
5) select the zip file and do the update
After the unpacking and verification is finished, reboot the phone and things should be back to normal.
If you want, you can now give the rooting a second try. There are a lot of tutorials, I used this one since I had the stock full rom:
Root OnePlus Nord CE 5G using Magisk [No TWRP Required]
Do you own a OnePlus Nord CE 5G android smartphone? If yes, today, we will share with you how you can Root OnePlus Nord CE 5G with the help of the Magisk
magiskapp.com
The full stock rom which is downloaded as described above needs to be extracted with the help of a script: as described here:
[LINUX][GUIDE] ROM Payload Image Dump
Now we have dumpers for Win/Mac/Linux! Great!
forum.xda-developers.com
So the steps to root the device would be
1) download the full rom as described above
2) extract the boot.img with the help of aforementioned python script
3) follow the steps as described in the tutorial linked above
I think what caused the initial issue on my side was that I simply was not on the same OS version on the device as the boot.img which I extracted from the full zip which is totally my own fault because almost every tutorial mentions it explicitly that you have to have the latest update on your to-be-rooted device AND make sure that you have the same ROM available to root your device.
Questions welcome!