adding firmware to flash tool on mac

so I've been trying to root my sony z3 compact. i have managed to find the proper firmware downgrade and downloaded flash tool to my mac. All of the guides i have read online were for use with a pc. They will always say to drag the firmware file into the flash tool folder on the c drive. Well i don't have a c drive and have tried searching for folders with the name flash tool and nothing has come up. What am I doing wrong here

Board diag tool troubles

So ive finally got a working version of BoardDiag tool going, after shorting the capacitors to get it from unknown usb device to Qualcomm 9008(com41) i being the tests. AP check and EMMC test both pass than i get this error:

Code:

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Device Reset!!
Waiting for DDR test....
Waiting for the device to connect in flash prg
connected to flash programmer
DDR TEST = NUK
sbl1 partition write done...
======== END

and TEST RESULT for SDRAM is FAIL

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any thoughts, help or insight is appreciated.

New research tool can improve battery life by 16%

Thought some of the devs might find this interesting. Sounds like a great function.

http://www.androidauthority.com/rese...-by-16-641662/

Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk

Mirror Needed For SP Flash Tool

Hey,

Following around the official root tutorial from Elephone's forums (here), the post recommends using SP Flash Tool. Unfortunately, the accompanying link is no longer available for download.

Can a member here please mirror the tool to something like androidfilehost? I don't really wish to download the tool from outside XDA.
Help would be appreciated. Thanks.

Changes tool

I can see nowhere the changes tool on Android Studio. The tutorial says: "Click the Changes tool button located along the bottom margin to toggle open the Changes tool window and expand the leaf labeled Unversioned Files". But there is not changes tool button located along the bottom margin. Also, I cannot find it in View --> Tool Windows. So, what I have to do now?

The kdz method is not working lf flash tool

I have done the kdz method on lg flash tool 2014 and its been stuck on 12% i need help now! Its been stuck for a long time and i retried the process and hasnt work. Please help!!

Invalid imei after flashing with so flash tool

I have two Chinese android phones both such on staying logo. Mtk 6572cpu . I downloaded their respective flash files and flashed them using sp flash tool. Everything went according to plan. Phones are OK now except invalid imei. What do I did wrong? Was it bad file or I missed something ?

IMEI (EFS) BAckup Tool Note 5

IMEI (EFS) BAckup Tool Note 5



This is simple EFS backup tool. We are very well knowing about what EFS is and why it is MUST to backup on every rooted device. If you don't know then Read this.

You needs root access to use this tool otherwise app won't open..

Location of stored file :

Device storage/MyEFS
If you unable to see backup, contact me with details of your device variant

Download :

Play store

XDA version (free)- Attached at end of this post.

Difference between Free/Play store

-Both version makes backup in same format and no difference in backup.
-Free version will save file in MyEFS and if you make next backup it will replace older one. While play store version everytime creates new folder with date ,Time and your IMEI stamp so you can keep multiple backup as well no confulsion about which backup is made when and on which device. Also it makes copy of build.prop so you can get idea you were on which ROM when backup created)
-Play store version give notification in case backup not created.
-Weekly Auto backup feature available on play store version.

This tool using generic name of partition block and you can restore with simple adb shell

dd if=/path of backup files/ of=/partition block according your device

ChangeLog
1.0 - Initial release.

Attached Thumbnails

 


 

Attached Files

IMEI Tool SGN5 Xda 1.0.apk - [Click for QR Code] (1.97 MB)

Cant be make backup of Micromax canvas gold A300 through Mtk droid tool

IHi
I have successfully done rooting of device Micromax canvas gold A300 through sp flash tool by flashing cwm recovery by using scatterfile file was present in firmware later I tried to backup my rom through mtk droid tools, I have got an error ie'
ERROR : system it was not remounted on ReadWrite!

ERROR : file adbd not install !

This occurring SuperSU permission granted in my phone...
Please help me to backup my rom...
I using Windows 7
Installed drivers are Android sdktool, mobistel cynus t1 , universal USB drivers,and USB drver Micromax canvas gold A300
My software version is T22
And help me to install Android sdktool correctly for this actions:crying::cyclops:

Sim tool kit

Guys i am using CM12.1 BETA 4 on MICROMAX UNITE2 .. everything is working



but 1 bug is there ...... My SIMTOOLKIT (STK) not opening its closing without FC plz help me out

Stock Firmware backup tool - for clean phone (prior to root & custom recovery)

Purpose: create an image of a new phone's clean stock firmware

Problem: Nandroid can only be preformed /retrieved after a custom recovery is installed which defeats the purpose because OTAs will (soft)brick a phone with custom recovery.

Details: I would like to be able to revert to stock using my own saved stock image whenever I want to do an OTA. Is there a way to do a nandroid-like backup on a clean phone?

I found an article that suggests using Android SDK for creating a full backup of a non rooted phone. But I'm not sure if it actually creates a flashable image that includes everything and that I can fastboot onto a rooted phone with a custom recovery – to bring it back to its original, out of the box, state. The article was on Techreublic and it's titled "how-to-create-a-full-backup-of-your-android-device-without-root" (I'm not allowed to post links here so please google it if you want to read it) .

* I did put the effort to research this subject prior to posting and couldn't find definite answers. I apologize if this was covered before.

Thank you!

[TOOL] DISM 10.0.10240.16384 for Windows RT 8/8.1

Just extract it to Windows folder (and don't forget to change permissions for system32);)

Attached Files

DISM.10.10240.16384.arm.zip - [Click for QR Code] (1.79 MB)

Heimdall open-source tool suite used to flash firmware (aka ROMs) onto Samsung mobile

finally i flashed my SM-T530 Galaxy Tab 4 with linux heimdall, iam so happy - no more need for a virtualbox with windows on it just for using odin if download mode is needed.

linux distribution is http://linuxbbq.org - NOX: Lacipecsenye (amd64)

this is what i did:

sudo apt-get install libudev1 libudev-dev \
libusb-1.0-0 libusb-1.0-0-dev \
build-essential pkg-config zlib1g-dev \
libusb-dev libqt4-dev qt4-qmake \
autoconf libtool libusb-1.0-0-dev \
qt5-default

git clone git://github.com/Benjamin-Dobell/Heimdall.git

cd Heimdall
mkdir build
cd build
cmake -DCMAKE_BUILD_TYPE=Release ..
make

sub77@grill:~/Heimdall$ mkdir build
sub77@grill:~/Heimdall$ cd build
sub77@grill:~/Heimdall/build$ cmake -DCMAKE_BUILD_TYPE=Release ..
-- The C compiler identification is GNU 5.2.1
-- The CXX compiler identification is GNU 5.2.1
-- Check for working C compiler: /usr/bin/cc
-- Check for working C compiler: /usr/bin/cc -- works
-- Detecting C compiler ABI info
-- Detecting C compiler ABI info - done
-- Detecting C compile features
-- Detecting C compile features - done
-- Check for working CXX compiler: /usr/bin/c++
-- Check for working CXX compiler: /usr/bin/c++ -- works
-- Detecting CXX compiler ABI info
-- Detecting CXX compiler ABI info - done
-- Detecting CXX compile features
-- Detecting CXX compile features - done
-- Found libusb: /usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/libusb-1.0.so
-- Checking if large (64-bit) file support is available...
-- Checking if large (64-bit) file support is available - yes
-- Found ZLIB: /usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/libz.so (found version "1.2.8")
-- Configuring done
-- Generating done
-- Build files have been written to: /home/sub77/Heimdall/build


sub77@grill:~/Heimdall/build/bin$ ./heimdall flash --RECOVERY ~/recovery.img
Heimdall v1.4.1

Copyright (c) 2010-2014 Benjamin Dobell, Glass Echidna
http://www.glassechidna.com.au/

This software is provided free of charge. Copying and redistribution is
encouraged.

If you appreciate this software and you would like to support future
development please consider donating:
http://www.glassechidna.com.au/donate/

Initialising connection...
Detecting device...
Claiming interface...
Attempt failed. Detaching driver...
Claiming interface again...
Setting up interface...

Initialising protocol...
Protocol initialisation successful.

Beginning session...

Some devices may take up to 2 minutes to respond.
Please be patient!

Session begun.

Downloading device's PIT file...
PIT file download successful.

Uploading RECOVERY
100%
RECOVERY upload successful

Ending session...
Rebooting device...
Releasing device interface...
Re-attaching kernel driver...



http://glassechidna.com.au/heimdall/

https://github.com/Benjamin-Dobell/Heimdall

http://linuxbbq.org/bbs/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=2122

[TOOL] Install Xposed on 5.0.X

What is it?

A simple tool for installing Xposed on rooted N1s running 5.0.1 or 5.0.2 - any build ID will work. Tested on Win 7 and 8.1.

This package will install Xposed 3.0-alpha2. You can replace the apk inside the folder with your own version, but alpha2 works great for me.

This is not my work, the source is in Russian here: h__ps://vk.com/page-80817152_50267799

Sorry about the links, not allowed to post them or attach files yet.

Download

h__ps://vk.com/away.php?to=https%3A%2F%2Fapp.box.com%2Fs%2Frivif2 p7qqa6ak9gv07sq600b917depn

Instructions

1 - Download and unzip the folder somewhere

2 - Plug in N1 and check you have the correct drivers (get Intel's drivers here: h__ps://software.intel.com/en-us/android/articles/intel-usb-driver-for-android-devices). If youre unable to connect to the device, disable MTP in the storage section of the settings.

3 - In the root of the unzipped folder run InstallXposedInstaller.bat - grant the shell root and press any key to close once its done

3 - In the same forlder, run InstallXposedFramework.bat and wait for it to reboot

Thats it, you now have working Xposed on your tablet. Most AOSP-compatible modules will work. Tested GravityBox only as its the one i need.

Need DFS tool band settings! Please, Help!

Hello,
I messed with band settings in DFS tool and now unfortunately don't know the exact stock settings there. If someone could post 2 screens - for CDMA/GSM/HSDPA and LTE, I would be grateful. Need help in this, please.

ARC S (AKA LT18I) file for Debricking Tool / Qualcomm Tool Pack V2-2

Hi
ARC S LT18i MSM8255 12W10 boot locked allowed root = 0, i damaged the trim area throught TA editor of FlashTool :P
After read all the thread i conclude, to have dbload.pl working, i need to correct the write address( it is ok), now to find the mbn file (QPST extraction) and hex file converted in .bin (how to backup it somewhere).
Is there any luke for somebody with an ARC S and nice mind want to provide those files like it is explain in this thread ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2136738
the V2.2 of the tool is available in the middle of the thread .


Thanks you to take time to read me and hope read you back :)

[Q&A] [TOOL] Mi Toolkit V4 (Root, TWRP + Stock Recovery, IMEI Backup)

Q&A for [TOOL] Mi Toolkit V4 (Root, TWRP + Stock Recovery, IMEI Backup)

Some developers prefer that questions remain separate from their main development thread to help keep things organized. Placing your question within this thread will increase its chances of being answered by a member of the community or by the developer.

Before posting, please use the forum search and read through the discussion thread for [TOOL] Mi Toolkit V4 (Root, TWRP + Stock Recovery, IMEI Backup). If you can't find an answer, post it here, being sure to give as much information as possible (firmware version, steps to reproduce, logcat if available) so that you can get help.

Thanks for understanding and for helping to keep XDA neat and tidy! :)

[Q&A] [GUIDE] Flashing Guide / SP Flash Tool Guide | All MediaTek (+Canvas 4/HD/2) |

Q&A for [GUIDE] Flashing Guide / SP Flash Tool Guide | All MediaTek (+Canvas 4/HD/2) | REVIVE

Some developers prefer that questions remain separate from their main development thread to help keep things organized. Placing your question within this thread will increase its chances of being answered by a member of the community or by the developer.

Before posting, please use the forum search and read through the discussion thread for [GUIDE] Flashing Guide / SP Flash Tool Guide | All MediaTek (+Canvas 4/HD/2) | REVIVE. If you can't find an answer, post it here, being sure to give as much information as possible (firmware version, steps to reproduce, logcat if available) so that you can get help.

Thanks for understanding and for helping to keep XDA neat and tidy! :)

[TOOL][EFS] EFS backup tool

just for refference my EFS backup tool will support this device.
heres the link, enjoy
Samsung Tool, EFS universal backup tool for all samsung devices

Tool for creating pure android ROM. An idea for Google Android guys.

Original Post : linkedin.com/pulse/google-android-guys-here-idea-you-prashantha-mundkod

Today, I have some business ideas for Google Android guys..:)

Idea
A tool (a desktop tool and/or android app tool ) for creating ROM and installing stock android.

This tool basically does 3 major tasks.

1. Reads hardware information of an Android device through the desktop/android tool and creates a stock android ROM for that device.

2. Creates a super user , roots the device , installs the ROM created in step 1.

3. Provides an option to keep/remove the super user after the installation based on user sophistication.

(Alternatively, tool will install a generic stock android and then look for appropriate drivers for the device after the installation)

Why do we need a tool ?
Here is what I found while playing around with stock android.

1. Majority of handset manufacturers simply don't bother provide updates . Even if they do, its ridiculously delayed.

2. The UI created by most manufacturers is not innovative or user friendly. They are loaded with ridiculous amount of bloatware. Since they don't bother to provide timely updates either, end user is stuck with an older version of Android regardless of device's capability to support newer versions of android.

3. For an average user, there is no simple way to install a stock android . Users are in mercy of tech forums and developers who volunteer to create custom ROM. Expecting a ROM from volunteers for all devices out there is unrealistic . Trusting those ROMs is another biggest concern as well. Despite the volunteer efforts , installing a stock android ROM still needs some level of IT knowledge , not the cup of tea of an average android user.

4. There is no generic stock android ROM. Reason perhaps is that, creating a package with drivers for thousands of manufacturers would be practically not feasible as the package size would be enormous.

User Experience
An end user who wants a stock android doesn't need to be an IT guy and the tool should be simple to user. Example : Click a button that would read hardware and create the package, next user interaction is a prompt asking the user to install the stock android ROM. All other user interactions such as retaining super user etc is an an option for advanced users.

Manufacturers
Any custom UI or App package a manufacturer wants to push for their device should be updated as App package from manufacturer over a pure android . (Example : Once user install the stock android, manufacturers like Samsung, can push their app like Galaxy gifts etc as a package. )

This would shorten the development cycle for manufacturers as well. Thus updating Android for their device becomes purely a app package for an android version , rather than individual device.

Advantages
For users, clearly the benefit is the ability to have most updated software and experience of pure android and freedom from abandonment of device from manufacturers.
For Google (and Android as a platform ), one of the biggest competitive disadvantage is , its fragmentation. One of the reason for fragmentation is that, for a large number of devices, simply there is no easy way to update the software. The tool could help solve fragmentation issues.

The tool may be included as part of Google's attempt for Android One initiative. Certainly , no explanation is necessary on how it benefits Google from having one single version of android in all (or at-least as many devices as possible) android devices.

For now, that's it . When i am free, I will post the details on how exactly they should do it .

Experts... What do you think ?



Disclaimer : Views expressed are my own.