Root [Boost Mobile] B08 update file captured.

[Woodstock77]

While using the update tool from ZTE I copied the file that the program downloaded to update the phone. It saved it as N860V1.0.0B16.zip and I copied it before the update tool finished and deleted it.

NOT WORKING>>>>In theory (not tested by me) you should be able to rename this as update.zip and place it on your sdcard then use stock recovery to update your phone to B08. <<<<NOT WORKING

There are other things developers might be able to use this for as well.

http://www.multiupload.com/0L83363FPIhttp://www.mediafire.com/file/82746qru1bvxq22/N860V1.0.0B16.zip

These are the contents.

 

[Marknderm]

I wonder if this would work on a rooted phone or if the phone has to be set back to unrooted? anyway we will find out soon enough cuz I plan to download the file you have supplied and i'm gonna try to upgrade it like you said. change the file name then copy it to the card and try to upgrade it. I wonder if i has to be in a special place on the card or if it can be in the root Dir?

 

[Marknderm]

nope it didn't work, It said that "signature verification failed" reboot normal. well that it just not nice at all, I wanted it to work too. the file you supplied was like 121meg it said to put it in the image directory on the sd card so i did and bam nothing worked. back to the starting line. lol

 

[Marknderm]

this may have worked if my phone was not rooted. but now since it didn't work I guess I'm gonna have to unroot my phone then do the update and then root it again and then load all my apps back in. man I don't even wanna go through all that. got ant better idea's ?

 

[Woodstock77]

this may have worked if my phone was not rooted. but now since it didn't work I guess I'm gonna have to unroot my phone then do the update and then root it again and then load all my apps back in. man I don't even wanna go through all that. got ant better idea's ?

http://androidforums.com/zte-warp/471890-b08-update-rooted-users.html

 

[Snake X]

but arn't you still able to update OTA?

 

[Woodstock77]

but arn't you still able to update OTA?

Yes but it was a test. Something to try out.

 

[Marknderm]

I'm not sure why it did not update my phone with the rooted files, it reset everything right back to the way it was when I got if from the store. anyways I got it updated fine and I rooted it again, now I'm reloading all my apps back in cuz my backup I had on my SD card got wiped out as well, and the program that was supposed to update the phone was not working for some reason, so I had to put the phone into ftm mode and then use the handset updating prog. It all worked out fine, I even tried the little experiment that Woodstock77 suggested, download the file rename it then copy it to SD card and then try to updated it that way, that didn't work it said the " signature ?can't rem" failed"... Oh well I like messing things up anyways...lol It's how I learn New things...

 

[Woodstock77]

Since Marknderm tested the update.zip and stock recovery could not verify signature then we can assume that the build is not signed and therefore you would need custom revovery to use this file from an sdcard.
If this is the case then we can also assume that ZTE update software can possibly be used to flash a nandroid backup or unsigned updates to the phone also with some cheating. Possibly a talented person could figure this out and completely eliminate the need for a custom recovery.
I see potential in the ZTE upgrade software.

 

[shinru2004]

As long as they are in the right folders I don't see why it wouldn't work.if not then you could change the server location in the config file. As long as the zip file is in the right folder locally then it will skip download, and go straight to installation

 

[Woodstock77]

As long as they are in the right folders I don't see why it wouldn't work.if not then you could change the server location in the config file. As long as the zip file is in the right folder locally then it will skip download, and go straight to installation

Thats what Im thinking. I think I will have to run some test. Of course using this file first. Then do some modifications to it and try again. I will need some server space I guess. It will probably be this weekend before I can really dive into it.

 

[Woodstock77]

Here is the app.config file contents.

[APP_SECTION]
APP_STRING_FILE =\Language\lan_ENG.ini
APP_SKIN_FOLDER=\Skin
APP_SKIN_CONFIG_FILE=\skin.ini
APP_DEBUG_LOG_SWITCH=0
FWV_DISK_SPACE=0
LIB_DISK_SPACE=0
APP_SAVE_USERNAME=Y
APP_MUCH_DEVICES_SWITCH=0 
APP_UPDATE_SWITCH=1
PRODUCT_VERSION =N
PRODUCT_INNER_VERSION =TSUOV2.0.0B05
APP_AUTO_EJECTDISK_SWITCH=1
APP_FACTORY_DATE_CHECK=0

APP_BUSINESS_LOG_UPLOAD =20101023

APP_ECC_CHINESE= http://10.5.4.22/EagentIn/Application/SysManage/Login.aspx
APP_ECC_ENGLISH= http://mobsupport.zte.com.cn/GAgent/Application/SysManage/Login.aspx
APP_FAQ_WEBSITE= http://cndms.ztems.com:85/System/PCIndex.aspx

[SERVER_SECTION]
WEB_SERVICE=https://cndms.ztems.com/P49A3_Try_WebService/TMService.asmx
PROXY_SWITCH=0
PROXY_TYPE=
PROXY_HOST=
PROXY_PORT=
PROXY_LOGIN_SWITCH =0
PROXY_USERID=
PROXY_PASSWD=
PROXY_USE_BROWSER=1
CONNECT_STATE=1
FTP_CONNECT_STATE=1

[UPDATE]
VERSION=TSUOV2.0.0B05.0002
ENDPOINT=cndms.ztems.com
DIR=/P49A/Upgrade/Release/
DOWNLOAD_RETRY_CONNECT = 50 
UPDATE_RESULT=OK

 

[shinru2004]

i tested my theory by just dropping the file into the "FirmwareVersion" folder, it has to be this exact folder and named exactly as such. the program will create it before the download starts. just drop the update file in it and it will skip the download and go straight to extraction. so im guessing if we can get an update file with a custom rom we might actually be able to exploit this tool and skip CWM until sebastian finishes it. i would like to see a deodexed rom without bloatware. i think that would be a game changer for the warp and double the performance.

EDIT: Forgot to mention that the update was also completed to test the theory and went off without a hitch. phone runs fine after update

 

[Woodstock77]

i tested my theory by just dropping the file into the "FirmwareVersion" folder, it has to be this exact folder and named exactly as such. the program will create it before the download starts. just drop the update file in it and it will skip the download and go straight to extraction. so im guessing if we can get an update file with a custom rom we might actually be able to exploit this tool and skip CWM until sebastian finishes it. i would like to see a deodexed rom without bloatware. i think that would be a game changer for the warp and double the performance.

EDIT: Forgot to mention that the update was also completed to test the theory and went off without a hitch. phone runs fine after update

Great. I forgot what directory I pulled the file from. Was it C:\Program Files\Handset software update tool\Handset software update tool\N860files where you put it at?

 

[shinru2004]

It goes in C:\Program Files\Handset software update tool\Handset software update tool\FirmwareVersion then it should extract it and install

 

[Woodstock77]

Now Ive got to figure out how to change something in the update file so we know this method works. Im thinking of changing just the boot animation and boot sound. Then if that works we need to get somebody to make a fully custom rom for us.

EDIT: For my use later

An MS Windows version of this process for those who are GUI minded.

System Dump (Or... To get an .img file of the system partition!)

Follow Xaueious' instructions for the System Dump, or download a firmware if you don't want to use a dump from your tablet.

Firmware comes in two forms so far:
1. "system.img" files which are a tablet system partition dd dump
2. a .img file which is a single dd dump of all partitions on the tablet

If you download a .img file containing all partitions on the tablet you can still extract the system partition and create a system.img easily. One method on Windows is to use 7.zip to open the .img file containing all the partitions. When you open the .img file as an archive in 7.zip you will see all of the partitions listed as separate .img files. The system partition is the second .img file. (You can also extract the recovery partition for modification.)

Mount EXT4 Partition...

We have to install two pieces of software first but from then on we can use GUI tools whenever we want.
Tools you will need to install:
1. ext2fsd - a free Windows driver to let you read the EXT4 partitions in tablet .img files
2. OSFMount - a free Windows software to mount the .img files as read/write Windows drives. Like 7.zip OSFMount can also extract partitions from a full tablet dump.

ext2fsd is available here: Ext2Fsd Project ​

 

[jessesigmon]

So in "theory" we "should" be able to put together a custom rom, drop it in the appropriate folder, and zte updater tool "should" do the rest?

 

[shinru2004]

In theory yes it should work seeing as the update is unsigned, it should flash a custom ROM the same as the update

 

[Woodstock77]

So in "theory" we "should" be able to put together a custom rom, drop it in the appropriate folder, and zte updater tool "should" do the rest?

Yes. If I can figure out how to change stuff in the img files I could test it. Im having trouble getting my windows PC to do it. We need some people who know what they are doing. Not me

 

[jessesigmon]

Yes. If I can figure out how to change stuff in the img files I could test it. Im having trouble getting my windows PC to do it. We need some people who know what they are doing.


Found link "might" help Editing the. Img files a success&#33; - SlateDroid.com

 

[shinru2004]

i tried to unyaffs, winrar, and 7-zip. none of them would open the img files, so im not sure on how to do it. unyaffs says its a broken image file. and i know it is used to extract recovery.img on most roms. maybe sebastian will have a little more insight on the situation. i made a full rom dump of my phone and have slightly started deodexing but its my first time doing it. I might not have done it right, i can upload my complete progress after i finish so it can be double checked

 

[jessesigmon]

Anyone used universal extractor before? Would try it out but at work at moment.


Shinru would u be so kinda to upload or Dropbox your rom dump?

 

[shinru2004]

yea i can upload it. keep in mind it has some pre-existing mods i have done to it

 

[Woodstock77]

i tried to unyaffs, winrar, and 7-zip. none of them would open the img files, so im not sure on how to do it. unyaffs says its a broken image file. and i know it is used to extract recovery.img on most roms. maybe sebastian will have a little more insight on the situation. i made a full rom dump of my phone and have slightly started deodexing but its my first time doing it. I might not have done it right, i can upload my complete progress after i finish so it can be double checked

Thats because zte uses ext4 and not yaffs. We need something that works with ext4. Im learning with this Mount EXT4, EXT3 Or EXT2 Partitions In Windows 7 Or XP ~ Web Upd8: Ubuntu / Linux blog

 

[shinru2004]

ive opened the system.img.ext4 within linux and deleted some bloatware. im going to add it to the update package and reflash. lets see if this works! wish me luck lol

EDIT: BTW here is my rom dump http://db.tt/xYERFUHj