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It worked for me.

    Just got this phone and did allot of diff flashing, the custom roms are nice, and especially when they can be flashed in under 2 min by using the recovery method. Thanks everyone for your work.
    Just wanted to know:
    Is there a more conventional way to list apps installed other than dialing a code on the keypad?
    Once i flash one of the custom roms, can i flash this phone back to original stock rom?
    i also would like to test apps on this phone, but flashing [Login to see the link] img didn't work for me, i tried to flash it after i flashed one of [Login to see the link] roms. If anyone can help me get [Login to see the link] img to work i would appreciate it.
    Also, seems that usb debbuging post flashing is not so simple, if you reboot the phone a few times it might work if your lucky, maybe that can be fixed.

      • darthLevel 6 - Platinum Elite Member

        • Post #229

        MXRJR For listing apps and installing apps ask on the other thread. These Roms that I made dont allow for app installation even with [Login to see the link] img. [Login to see the link] made an app that works as a shortcut for dialing the keypad code which you can use one of your directional keys to launch, again I think thats posted on the other thread!

          While attempting to flash one of the roms, I'm having weird issues. mtk meta boots it into fastboot mode, but there I run into issues. This is whats happening.
          (It does prompt me to unlock using volume keys, which I do.)
          `C:\Users\g\Documents\My Programs\adb\platform-tools>fastboot flashing unlock
          FAILED (Write to device failed (no link))
          fastboot: error: Command failed

          C:\Users\g\Documents\My Programs\adb\platform-tools>fastboot flashing unlock
          FAILED (remote: 'unknown command')
          fastboot: error: Command failed

          C:\Users\g\Documents\My Programs\adb\platform-tools>fastboot flashing unlock
          (bootloader) Start unlock flow

          OKAY [ 0.006s]
          Finished. Total time: 0.016s

          C:\Users\g\Documents\My Programs\adb\platform-tools>fastboot flash --disable-verity --disable-verification vbmeta vbmeta.bin
          (bootloader) Start unlock flow

          Rewriting vbmeta struct at offset: 0
          Sending 'vbmeta' (1024 KB) FAILED (remote: 'GetVar Variable Not found')
          fastboot: error: Command failed

          C:\Users\g\Documents\My Programs\adb\platform-tools>fastboot flash --disable-verity --disable-verification vbmeta vbmeta.bin`

          If anyone has any ideas I'd be grateful....

            whynot C:\Users\Username\Desktop\platform-tools_r33.0.2-windows\platform-tools

            thats what it is

              [Login to see the link] I was having issues flashing super on my T-Mobile 4058 using the recovery method, getting this error:

              adb: error: failed to copy 'super.bin' to '/dev/block/mmcblk0p41': remote write failed: No space left on device

              After much back and forth, I found the issue. I ran:

              adb shell readlink /dev/block/by-name/super
//And it returned: 
/dev/block/mmcblk0p42

              So I ran the commands as mmcblk0p42, and it worked.

                Biden2020prez The bad news is, the super I tried flashing was one that I resigned every system app, and:
                I bricked my phone. It's a boot loop. The strange part is that I can't even boot to recovery.

                So now I am flashing this via fastboot:

                darth [Login to see the link]: Removes: Browser, Email, and Hotspot. Includes: Waze, Weather, and Siddur.

                If it's still bricked, I'll do a full firmware reflash using FuriousGold. (I'll keep you posted.)

                Edit: I ran fastboot flash super super.bin, and now it seems to be stuck on the free filter bootanimation. I guess I'll reflash the full firmware.

                      • darthLevel 6 - Platinum Elite Member

                        • Post #234

                        Biden2020prez If it boots to the bootanimation then you might want to try to do a reset from recovery and see if it boots.

                        Biden2020prez Interesting that it has a different block layout.

                              • darthLevel 6 - Platinum Elite Member

                                • Post #235

                                techy Change the wire? It looks like you might have a bad connection.

                                    darth

                                    darth If it boots to the bootanimation then you might want to try to do a reset from recovery and see if it boots.

                                    Biden2020prez It's a boot loop. The strange part is that I can't even boot to recovery.

                                          darth Tried with another brand new wire, still wont work.

                                            7 days later

                                            • darthLevel 6 - Platinum Elite Member

                                              • Post #238

                                              Version 1.2 is being rolled out.
                                              Changelog:

                                              • Removed Video from gallery in some Roms
                                              • Added a Hebrew keyboard (with a shortcut to switch between keyboards because the Hebrew doesn't have t9)
                                              • Voice Access is activated automatically (No need for adb commands)
                                              • Allowed the Up directional key shortcut to work
                                              • Switched weather app to the stock weather app from the 4058l
                                              • New look!
                                              • I think I fixed the usb not connecting bug
                                              • Added more safeguards to prevent apps that are not from my Rom

                                              Important info: If you are upgrading from the previous version the mouse is run a little differently, you need to reflash the boot.img that is packaged with the Roms.

                                                • darthLevel 6 - Platinum Elite Member

                                                  • Post #240

                                                  MXRJR In the OP with the same links that where there before, the ones that have '.2' (eg WithAppsOp1.2) in thee names mean they were updated already.

                                                      5 days later

                                                      darth whats the link to the op? and how do i switch roms?

                                                          darth thanks a million, hopefully you will soon make the regular talk and text without video thanks a again

                                                            • TechgenLevel 6 - Platinum Elite Member

                                                            • Post #243

                                                            shaztzi OP is the original post in this thread, everything you need is there, it's constantly being updated thanks to [Login to see the link] .

                                                              COMPROT the link doesnt work please fix thanks

                                                                  • darthLevel 6 - Platinum Elite Member

                                                                    • Post #247

                                                                    COMPROT COMPROT COMPROT I got busy as I was uploading them and updated my post before it was ready. Have a little patience... It should all be there by tonight.