darth

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  • jessiesmith I see your post is missing:
    fastboot flashing unlock, I need to run this otherwise it won't let you flash recovery2.img

    My post is not missing anything. Please read it carefully. It is not for people with locked bootloaders.

    jessiesmith Then I ran
    fastboot reboot recovery

    Phone screen shows "Android Fastboot", with several options.

    I am assuming this is a typo or you don't remember correctly, you probably mean it shows "Android Recovery".

    jessiesmith On bottom of screen, I see a lot of error messages about "Invalid argument", "failed to format /cashe", etc. I ignored it b/c yesterday on another phone, I was able to continue even with those messages.

    Correct, don't worry about those, they are recovery logs, not really errors (this is the other reason I am assuming you are in recovery and not Android Fastboot; Because Fastboot doesn't show those logs).

    jessiesmith I then ran
    adb push super.bin /dev/block/by-name/super
    I used a different image name, but I don't think filename matters as long as the image is correct.

    yes, the file path
    /dev/block/by-name/super is very important, but not the file path to the super on your computer is okay for any valid super img.

    jessiesmith I then ran
    adb push super.bin /dev/block/by-name/super

    You seem to have missed an important command (see my post you replied to - you need the chmod command).

    jessiesmith After reboot, it show me the bricked screen "Secure Boot Failure! dm-verity corruptiopn"
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    It doesn't say your phone can't boot. It says that software cannot be trusted (as authentic factory images).

    You have the option to press the power button to continue booting, or else it will turn off.

    From my experience, sometimes I need to hold the power button for about a second, but not two long. Or try holding for 1 sec, let go, and hold for another sec. Then let go and wait, maybe it will boot up.

    jessiesmith Keep running these commands:
    fastboot flash --disable-verity --disable-verification vbmeta vbmeta.bin
    fastboot flash --disable-verity --disable-verification vbmeta_system vbmeta_system.bin
    fastboot flash --disable-verity --disable-verification vbmeta_vendor vbmeta_vendor.bin
    fastboot flash boot boot.bin
    fastboot reboot fastboot

    Good, those are important.

    jessiesmith Fastboot cannot access the device.

    So probably you need to install fastboot drivers, check the link in [Login to see the link] original post. I repeat again that if you read my post, it explains that it is for updating roms, not installing for first time.

    jessiesmith On phone, I clicked shutdown, it just show me a bunch of error messages and won't shutdown.

    If I guess correctly it will shut down, but you need to be patient (and wait a few more seconds, then it will shut down).

    jessiesmith CMD run mtkfastboot.exe, plug the phone into PC, phone screen shows ""=> FASTBOOT mode..."
    On another CMD, ran:
    fastboot flash super super.bin
    Hopefully this will unbrick it.

    Good luck!

  • flipperk [Login to see the link] The calls are actually working but sporadically. Moving to new SIM doesn't help. Still curious if you think the culprit may be this 4058W ROM I used or do you think it's unrelated? Thanks.

    • Reifam Neutronscott didn't make a rom, he helped us bypass restrictions and install apps, and also many other things like getting write access to system.

      And correct, you probably wont have service if you install one of [Login to see the link] kosher roms.

    • [Login to see the link] hi thanks a lot for these roms. is there a way to prevent the button on the outside (sos?) from activating the mouse. this is causing me a lot of problems. thanks

      • Jumptoheaven Well, not exactly sure. [Login to see the link] mentioned to me in private that he bricked some phones when flashing certain partitions from a previous update to a phone with the newest update. Also, someone emailed me about bricking two phones when installing a kosher rom, and I suspected that maybe it was because he was on the newest update, but he never replied back to my email (so far)....

        So I guess I am just not sure whether or not it's safe to flash the old super with new update.

        (on a side note, the new update relocks the bootloader, which is a little strange).

        • samtee Thanks for adding in the spoiler! My computer kept on crashing loading this thread!

          samtee I like the apps better, so I could do it from the phone.

          Biden2020prez I'm referring to the KaiOS emoji list which you just have to hit a button from symbols to access. I like it because I don't have to copy an emoji from somewhere else to paste it in a text; I could just enter it there. If someone could make something like [Login to see the link]'s hebrew keyboard (that a long button press would bring up a lit of emojis to choose from that would be directly inputted), that would be great! I'm pretty sure that [Login to see the link]'s TT9 has an emoji list, but I don't like using that keyboard.
          Also, why graduation hat?

          • FliphoneBochur clicks on links even without a browser (though it's bad at displaying them)

            Is that an internet problem? Could you then navigate to any internet page even with browser disabled on the Kosher roms from [Login to see the link] ?

            • Biden2020prez [Login to see the link] Well it turns out I can't compare second-newest and newest versions because either the phone forced updated itself or I had consented to the update and had just forgotten, because I opened my locked Flip to find it on a screen showing it had just updated. 😅 But I can compare it with the rooted phone which is on neutron.img.

              I didn't realize there was something wrong with the calendar haha I thought it just sucked! The updated calendar looks great. Even has a dot for events. Only monthly mode has changed, weekly and daily mode look the same as before. Rooted Flip calendar vs latest update calendar:
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              I didn't know what I was supposed to be looking for WRT call history/what's wrong with it. But the new version and old version look exactly the same to me. Took pics in case it helps:
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              The options seem to be the same, from going through them and looking for differences in the items available. Haven't investigated more thoroughly to compare each item's details.

            • Ok, so I'm going to be a massive מפוניק and combine all my posts into this one with all of the changes I would want to be made.

              Website

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                • Easy Method 1 also works on the LG Classic, the Kyocera DuraXV Extreme, and any Schok phone. (Those are just a bunch of phones that I've installed apps on from storage. I'm sure there are others.)
                • In Universal Method, add to switch USB mode to charge only on the LG Classic (And File-Transfer on some old Kyoceras)
                • Add the Alcatel Go Flip V and the TCL Flip 2 to Universal Method (*#*#33284#*#*). (In ``, so the stars don't disappear)
                • You could just copy the ADB setup instructions from the Guide to WebADB page, and paste them in the App Installation guide.
                • It says by Uninstalling Apps that for all other phones: "simply perform a factory reset," but,
                  A) On the LG Classic, there's also an Applications Menu,
                  B) On any Schok and Sonim phone, you could uninstall any app from the main launcher, and
                  C) You could just use the method on Odds n' Ends (though you could say to run pm list packages -3 to only list installed apps).
              • [Login to see the link]:

                • Could you please add holding down the volume down + power to take a screenshot (on most phones)?
                • "Navigate your phone during a phone call on LG Flip Phones" also works on most non-LG Phones.
                • I think the commands shouldn't have adb shell in the beginning, because the rest of the site has WebADB commands.
              • Other Pages:

              Forum

              • All rules threads should be combined, so people coming to the forum don't have to be overwhelmed by or not look at the 3 [Login to see the link] [Login to see the link] [Login to see the link].
              • About stickied threads, [Login to see the link] could be unstickied and added to rules. Again, it would be better for new members to now have to have so many stickied threads when they come to the forums. This suggestion is a judgment call for the Admin if he thinks that Official Lines of Communication is that important.
              • The [Login to see the link] thread could be unstickied because it's done.
              • I think you should add the [Login to see the link] to the site and unsticky it.
              • The [Login to see the link] post could be unstickied because the forum search has gotten much better. (I don't know if the admin implemented something, but it's much better than what it used to be.)
              • Could you please sticky the [Login to see the link] thread? I think it's useful for new members.

              I'm not trying to be a control freak; I'm just trying to get things to be neater, remove misinformation, inform people of tricks they might not have known about, and make the experience on the site and forum better.

              If [Login to see the link] sees and implements (or at least acknowledges) the requested הערות and changes in this thread, it would be appreciated. Thank you!

              Sorry for the slight ocd!

              • Biden2020prez It is essential to consider the potential consequences for users who may not have a strong technical understanding and rely on labels such as "filter" to make decisions about which tools to use. Blocking factory reset is an important aspect of a filter because it can prevent someone from easily bypassing the filter's restrictions and accessing content or settings that have been blocked. This can be especially important for parents who want to protect their children from inappropriate content or prevent them from making unauthorized changes to their device. Furthermore, it is worth noting that TAG DOES make sure to block factory reset on their basic flip phones.
                In conclusion, while the definition of a filter may vary depending on the individual's perspective, blocking factory reset is an important aspect of a filter. It is essential to communicate this information clearly to users, especially those who may not have a strong technical background (biggest proof is you are calling it a filter for dummies)
                Furthermore, [Login to see the link] filter is not perfect but it is much better as there is no easy way to remove the restrictions from the device itself even with factory reset.

                • chaimzalman I think it is pretty clear. I am not sure if you've used it before, but in the part of the program that uninstalls apps, there are 7 options:

                  1. Remove Browser (Highly Recommended!!!)
                  2. Remove e-mail
                  3. Remove Hotspot
                  4. Remove FM Radio
                  5. Remove Video
                  6. Remove Text Messages
                    D. All Done, I don't want to remove any more apps.

                  It does not mention anything about preventing a factory reset, and if someone assumes it blocks factory reset, then it's his fault for assuming that it does something it doesn't claim to do. In fact, if the tool did do things that I never documented, like install a remote access trojan, or block factory reset, that would

                  chaimzalman terribly misleading

                  and unethical.

                  Additionally, this was what I wrote in my very first post about this tool:

                  Biden2020prez It opens a batch file to help the user setup his phone on ADB (ADB is built-in to the application), and when the phone is connected, it opens a new batch file where the user can choose what he would like to remove from his phone.

                  Additionally, if someone reads through this thread, it will be very apparent what this tool does. I'm not sure why you bundle filter with blocking factory reset. Of course, that can be included in a filter, but that doesn't mean everything else is not a filter. Would you like me to add an option to uninstall settings just so I can call it a filter? Well, I don't plan on doing that anytime soon. Although I do plan or releasing the source code in case anyone wants to make their own fork, including a fork that merely changes the title from "filter" to something else.

                  You are welcome to call this tool anything you want. Not a problem. You can even put big warnings in this thread. But I don't have in my plans to put a big header that this "Doesn't block factory reset". In the meantime, you can bother [Login to see the link] that his Kosher Rom for the TCL Flip 2 does not block factory reset. And bother Tag that many of their filters don't block factory reset (I know, there is a difference between when the filter is removed with a factory reset and when it is not - my point is that you have the wrong definition of filter).

                  • getting stuck after 3.1
                    C:\Users\17186\Downloads\TCL\platform-tools>fastboot flash super super.bin
                    fastboot: error: ANDROID_PRODUCT_OUT not set

                    edit I see the problem is with this rom other rom's I can install successful [Login to see the link] can you please check it out ?

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

                  • Biden2020prez MXRJR I just tried it and got the same error. I tried a bunch of stuff, but nothing's working and I keep getting the same error. If I try a really early version of the app, I get the "You have to update" error. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯. I have no idea. If anybody else (maybe [Login to see the link]) could help, it would be appreciated.

                    MXRJR In regards to the pointer, I have no idea how to add one. I'll have to ask Reb Biden to teach me.

                    • jbriones95 Interesting video. Theoretically, you are right that you got a $20 phone that's customizable, and a $350 one that isn't customizable. But the TCL Flip 2 was also locked down. We spent hours and hours debugging, working, injecting, and researching until we found a way to intercept a firmware update and patch a boot img, which still didn't work, until we utilized magisk's overlay.d to reverse a prop on boot. And even flashing the boot image was tough, [Login to see the link] tried just about every MTK Tool until he was able to boot to Fastboot using MTK Meta. The TCL Flip 2 was also non-customizable.

                      If we would hack the Fig Flip II, then we could also customize it. It will probably be very hard, but it may be possible.

                      In terms of that Helix comment about Alibaba, here are more details 🙂. [Login to see the link], and also [Login to see the link]

                      I am disappointed that they don't support microSD card. I would expect more for the price.