Questions tagged [rom-flashing]
Flashing is the process of writing a firmware image (and the root file-system) to the memory of an Android device
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Please help with Stock/Custom Rom for Bluboo s8a
I was trying to root bluboo s8a with TWRP following this tutorial
When I reached step 2 of installing the ROM with sp flash tools, the ROM installed up to the end but the phone stopped powering (doesn'...
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moto xt1920-15 repeatedly goes to “To start android, Enter Pin”
No matter what I try it always returns to the same screen "To Start Android Enter Code/Pin?"
Fastboot will not detect device and all correct drivers are in place but when ...
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TWRP: Could not mount /data (even after format data / change file system)
I'm trying to root a Vernee M5. I installed TWRP - which worked - and tried to use it to install Magisk - which didn't work (my guess is because of encryption?).
Now the phone always boots into ...
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how to extend support for EXT4 file system for microSD cards in stock or non lineage / CyanogenMod ROMS
As I am aware after Android 4.4 or some sort your storage card is no longer eXposed directly and needs to be carefully interfaced through specific Mount points that need to be aware through vold ...
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How to make `adb reboot` work like `/system/bin/reboot`?
I have a problem with my device. When I do adb reboot then it stuck on boot in a loop.
But, when I do adb shell and then reboot, it works fine.
I searched over the internet and understand that both ...
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LG G4 can't fastboot/reboot bootloader
Ola!
I'm playing with a LG G4-H815.
When using adb reboot bootloader, the phone just boot on normal mode.
When doing the Volume Up + Power button thing, I manage to land on Download Mode but nothing ...
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Bricked Honor 9 - No Os, No recovery
I messed up with everything. The only thing that works it's fastboot, I can still flash .img but when I reboot it get stucked on bootloader and can't enter neither recovery or system(Just erecovery ...
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How to capture kernel panic logs when ROM failed to flash?
Background: Stuck in boot-loop when unpack and pack system.img?
Short Description: I am trying to modify the system partition of my Samsung S10 5G system-as-root treble device. I have successfully ...
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Using a keyboard to send Volume Up signal to confirm flash on device without volume rocker?
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I have a tablet that I am trying to fastboot flash a custom ROM on. The problem is this tablet has no volume rocker. In order to flash, fastboot requires you to press volume on the device ...
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How to “fastboot flashing unlock” when device has no volume rocker?
I have a android tablet that has no volume buttons, but has an unlocked OEM bootloader. I'm trying to flash a new rom, and after I run fastboot flashing unlock I am presented with a prompt that asks ...
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Fastboot stuck on sending system
I feel my old mobile with android 2 or 3 got bricked as it get stuck on boot logo each time but I can easily got into fastboot mode but in fastboot mode I can complete following commands like:
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How to disable dm-verity on `Treble` , `system-as-root` device?
Background: Please check following links
How to disable dm-verity on Android with “user” build type ROM?
Stuck in boot-loop when unpack and pack system.img?
Update: So, I am trying to disable dm-...
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TWRP ask for password - cant mount data partition
I want to install an open ROM like AospExtended on a new Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 with stock MUI. To avoid issues with Xiaomi's anti rollback mechanism, I'd like to boot TWRP then copy its image and ...
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Stuck in boot-loop when unpack and pack `system.img`?
Background: I have a treble and system-as-root but it is not an A/B Samsung device. I am trying to modify the system.img. Before that, I have rooted it with the steps given here. After following these ...
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Can I flash Android on device with overwritten mmcblk0?
Can Android device with fully overwritten /dev/mmcblk0 (without /dev/mmcblk0p* partitions) be still flashed using fastboot? Is it true that overwriting /dev/mmcblk0 does not remove /dev/mmcblk0boot* ...
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How to patch `system.img` using MagiskManager patch feature to root the device?
I have a treble and system-as-root but it is not an A/B device. I have rooted it with the help of the MagiskManager patch feature. My understanding is: MagiskManager has modified the following three ...
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init: cannot execve('/system/bin/custom.sh'): Permission denied
I have a rooted system-as-root Samsung Device and I am trying to run an init service which runs custom.sh script using u:r:su:s0 SELinux context.
# define service, use executable here if script not ...
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How to make SELinux permissive with `systemless-root` on a `system-as-root device`?
I have a Samsung S10 5G device that is actually a system-as-root device. I have rooted it by following the instructions given here.
As the system-as-root devices have no ramdisk in boot.img but in ...
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How to boot system-as-root device always as rooted?
I have a Samsung S10 5G device that is actually a system-as-root device. I have rooted it by following the instructions given here.
As the system-as-root devices have no ramdisk in boot.img but in ...
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system.new.dat vs system.img
Trying to find help in restoring my OnePlus One to factory state, I found quite a number of websites that have step-by-step instructions.
I'm trying to use fastboot to flash this. Because that ...
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Phone still stuck in a bootloop after flashing official firmware with Odin!
I successfully flashed a stock ROM on my Galaxy Note 4 using Odin 3.13.1 but, unfortunatelly, the bootloop is not gone.
Device info:
SM-N910C
unrooted
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Bootloop sequence: ...
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How do I find the CSC code of a device in a bootloop?
I have a bootlooped SM-N910C device (Samsung Note4).
I need to know the CSC code so that I download the firmware that will not erase my personal data.
How do I find the CSC code in this scenario?
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How to fix: only official released binaries are allowed to be flashed(recovery) on device / FAIL! (Auth) on Odin3 v3.13?
I have Samsung S10 5G(Qualcomm) device. This device has unlocked bootloader but it is not rooted yet.
I am trying to learn Unpack-Modify-Pack the ROM images.
Currently, I have VZW stock ROM ...
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Is ROM of both P60 & P70 variant of Realme 3 same?
Realme 3 (a device by oppo) is available in the market in two variants - with Mediatek P60 and Mediatek P70 chipsets.Global variant comes with P60 and Indian variant comes with P70 Model no of P60 is ...
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Is it possible to fix hard bricked device?
I'm working in electronic repair store as technician and I started 4-5 years ago but something really bothers me .
Why we can't fix hard bricked devices ? Like device's hardware completely fine . Is ...
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Zenfone 5 a501cg soft bricked - can't mount /system /cache
I have a zenfone 5 which used to run on custom rom so i decided to revert it back to stock rom but when i wiped system cache and dalvik, it didn't go well and now i cannot start phone unless going ...
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Is Multi-Boot Possible in Android?
Can you replace the bootloader of Android to create a UEFI-like environment where you can Multi-boot into another Operating System? I've seen several off-brand phones do this but I'm unsure how they ...
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What to do if I suspect my device is compromised?
I recently bought a Pixel 2 XL "open box" off eBay. The device appears slightly used, and a couple of days after registering with my Google account, I received security notifications of attempted ...
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Samsung update step by step
My phone samsung s7 edge (g935f) is running on android 6.0.
And the latest update from samsung is 8.0.
Can i flash directly 8.0 (Skip 7.0) or first I have to flash 7.0 then 8.0.
I am confused that it ...
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Failed to flash Android 10 GSI on Xiaomi Mi 9
I followed this codelab and this documentation on how to flash GSI, but now the phone is stuck in fastboot. I have tried to use TWRP, but it's the same result. And I also tried to follow this document ...
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Encryption failed after turning my android phone on
when i turn on my phone it shows "Encryption failed" and "Unable to start up your device. the encryption process was interrupted. you need to reset your device to factory default setting. this will ...
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Android (Galaxy Tab 6) Will not reboot to bootloader
Im hoping someone can point me in the right direction. So I am in the process of attempting to unlock the bootloader on my Galaxy Tab 6. However, the device will not boot to the bootloader. I can use ...
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How safe is it to build and flash LineageOS myself?
I was planning to flash LineageOS on my Asus Zenfone 2 Laser, but I recently found out it is no longer supported on my phone. However, this guide explains how to build then flash the ROM on my device (...
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fastboot doesn´t see device but device manager & windows does
I am trying to unlock the bootloader of my Umidigi F1.
ADB works, recognizes my phone but once I get into fastboot mode, fastboot devices does not display and devices.
I did install all the drivers ...
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How to install a 64bit gsi
I know, to some people, this question may seem illogical, but I have tried every possible solution available. I want to flash a 64 bit AOSP phusson's GSI in my Redmi S2, which has stock 32 bit OS, ...
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Htc one A9 firmware flashing problem
Htc one a9 (model: 2PQ9100) see the error below i'm facing please help me i am very upset
C:\adb>fastboot oem rebootRUU
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OKAY [ 0.047s]
finished. total time: 0.048s
C:\adb>fastboot flash zip ...
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Flashing TWRP to MTK device with SP Flash tool not working
I need to root a custom MTK Android device. This device does not have volume keys at all so unlocking bootloader is impossible.(If anyone knows differently please educate me)
What I did previously ...
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How can I install ROM on SD-card?
I'm searching the Internet and xda-developers, but they all have tutorials to flash ROM on the device itself; I'm afraid that would brick my device, especially that it would destroy the original ROM.
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How root huawei y7 trt lx1/ switch slot?
I am trying to root my phone,
I unlocked bootloader
I have uploaded Magisk-v16.6 to internal storage
I flashed by many twrp versions (fastboot flash recovery TWRP_3.2.3_TRT-LX1_by_kiruha_21.img/ ...
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Phone does not detect SIM after a few minutes
I have a Moto G (Falcon). I have flashed some custom ROMs on it over the past few years, but there is one problem which always persists. When I restart the phone or turn off the airplane mode, the ...
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What's the correct stock ROM for my unlocked Moto E5 Play?
So I was working on backing up my phone after installing TWRP so that I could restore it if it had an issue, but it had an issue. It thinks its decrypted and I can't get it to boot, wiping does ...
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Where does Havoc Os store update files?
I am relatively new in HavocOS.
I am seeing an update has arrived in my OS, it is downloaded already.
But I can't find the files downloaded in the mobile.
I want to manually update with TWRP ...
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Redmi Note 7 factory reset via PC
I was just trying to flash Lineage OS on my new Redmi Note 7, since MIUI kinda sucks, and it didn't really seem to work. So after a few tries and restarts, my phone started requesting the password for ...
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SP Flash Tool does not recognize the firmware scatter file
I have a neffos X1 Lite and it seems that it boots only in the twrp recovery console.
Anyway I am trying to restore my official recovery console (i have no backup) using the official firmware http://...
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Signed binaries
Does flashing not erase signed binaries? Someone said the sp flash tool is a binary editor. Is there something behind that, that prevents the new binaries from working if they are not signed?
For a ...
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Unable to flash LineageOS or TWRP on OnePlus 5T
I'm trying to flash LineageOS on a new OnePlus 5T. I have unlocked the bootloader from fastboot, but nothing else is working.
I booted into the stock OnePlus recovery mode and tried to flash ...
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How to flash a custom rom solely with a PC
So long story short, I have a old Samsung S Duos. It fall from some height. Its screen is broken. After giving up on it and almost a year after that, I decided to charge it and unlike last (year) time,...
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Vendor does not match the system, eventually fails
Can someone explain why this happens? I eventually shutdown the device which is why is fails, but it takes forever and never finishes.
Pixel 2, oem unlocked, Sixrom v2.0.
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How to fix bricked Samsung Galaxy S4 GT i9505
My journey started when i decided to start playing around with things that i don't have experience with. I tried to enable usb debugging by flashing some file with Odin that was supposed to enable it ...
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I wiped my whole phone
So, how to begin ?
I have a rooted Honor 8 (FRD-L09).
I installed the new Magisk. I have been prompted to reboot.
So, I rebooted, and my phone asked me my password for decrypting the OS. I never ...
