BLU VIVO xi+ Discussion Thread

[KingKelley]

Blu has responded to me. Your vivo xi kernel source s are uploaded.

Where are you going to posting these little beauties at?? Or where we can find them at

 

[mrmazak]

Where are you going to posting these little beauties at?? Or where we can find them at

https://github.com/mrmazakblu/BLU-VIVO-Xi-kernel

 

[psychofad]

https://github.com/mrmazakblu/BLU-VIVO-Xi-kernel

Ok, so I am not sure how to validate this as the actual code for the kernel, but assuming it is, don't we need additional info (source code) to compile this to make it useful? Not trying to be sarcastic, I truly am interested to find out and a lot of the info out on google assumes that some magical fairy being has already rooted and made twrp for everyones phone before they jump into the how-to's, which, honestly is annoying to say the very least. How about a how-to for the truly locked out, assume nothing, from the start, unlocked bootloader - check, ok, now what...what things should I being looking for to discover a path into my phone without using a magical one click root. Personally, I have started by noting which files are not locked down, what information I can glean from looking at the update files with a hex editor. Perhaps I can then build a twrp from source with said info, just an idea. Any devs out there got any tips for a beginner? I will say, reading over source code endlessly since I got this phone has made it start to make sort of sense and its getting easier to follow, been a while since I coded anything and that was on a TI-99A/4a when I was a kid, ah basic programming, so easy.

 

[mrmazak]

Ok, so I am not sure how to validate this as the actual code for the kernel, but assuming it is, don't we need additional info (source code) to compile this to make it useful? Not trying to be sarcastic, I truly am interested to find out and a lot of the info out on google assumes that some magical fairy being has already rooted and made twrp for everyones phone before they jump into the how-to's, which, honestly is annoying to say the very least. How about a how-to for the truly locked out, assume nothing, from the start, unlocked bootloader - check, ok, now what...what things should I being looking for to discover a path into my phone without using a magical one click root. Personally, I have started by noting which files are not locked down, what information I can glean from looking at the update files with a hex editor. Perhaps I can then build a twrp from source with said info, just an idea. Any devs out there got any tips for a beginner? I will say, reading over source code endlessly since I got this phone has made it start to make sort of sense and its getting easier to follow, been a while since I coded anything and that was on a TI-99A/4a when I was a kid, ah basic programming, so easy.

Well in the attached pdf you will see the instructions to download the source directly from Blu if you would like to.

And we appear to still be missing something here. I have built the kernel and put it into generic ported twp but still it fails to boot. (this method has work on many other devices)

Sorry this might have been in wrong thread. These are the sources for VIVO Xi NOT Xi+

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[Techguy777]

Ok, so I am not sure how to validate this as the actual code for the kernel, but assuming it is, don't we need additional info (source code) to compile this to make it useful? Not trying to be sarcastic, I truly am interested to find out and a lot of the info out on google assumes that some magical fairy being has already rooted and made twrp for everyones phone before they jump into the how-to's, which, honestly is annoying to say the very least. How about a how-to for the truly locked out, assume nothing, from the start, unlocked bootloader - check, ok, now what...what things should I being looking for to discover a path into my phone without using a magical one click root. Personally, I have started by noting which files are not locked down, what information I can glean from looking at the update files with a hex editor. Perhaps I can then build a twrp from source with said info, just an idea. Any devs out there got any tips for a beginner? I will say, reading over source code endlessly since I got this phone has made it start to make sort of sense and its getting easier to follow, been a while since I coded anything and that was on a TI-99A/4a when I was a kid, ah basic programming, so easy.

I feel you its always the same thing once you have root and twrp installed then you can do the things that you need to be able to do to get root and twrp. Lol its crazy it makes my head hurt. Same with backup your system before installing twrp? Its like what the ?.

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Well in the attached pdf you will see the instructions to download the source directly from Blu if you would like to.

And we appear to still be missing something here. I have built the kernel and put it into generic ported twp but still it fails to boot. (this method has work on many other devices)

Sorry this might have been in wrong thread. These are the sources for VIVO Xi NOT Xi+

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I have heard that oem are giving out encrypted source codes to follow the rules but at the same time its not good for anything. I also have heard other devs say oem are giving out fake sources codes that dont boot like Samsung Galaxy smt350 tablet kernel for nougat ashyx cant get it to boot.

Edit obviously they didn't lock it down for nothing it sucks they do that. Reminds me off apple.

 

[psychofad]

Well in the attached pdf you will see the instructions to download the source directly from Blu if you would like to.

And we appear to still be missing something here. I have built the kernel and put it into generic ported twp but still it fails to boot. (this method has work on many other devices)

Sorry this might have been in wrong thread. These are the sources for VIVO Xi NOT Xi+

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Sorry if I sounded a bit skeptical, but I had not seen you other posts in the non plus thread before I posted, so it looked like *Poof* magical source code deposit lol. Looks pretty legit, I am sure other would still like to get their hands on source from the older Blu phones that are listed there as it seems to be all of them. Maybe consider creating a new thread with that link to the pdf with a title like Blu Kernel Source Code FTP Site if you haven't already and maybe we get some feedback on what is/is not working out of the box? Maybe someone can shed some light on what may be missing to compile our Kernel? Just a few thoughts, thanks for the contribution!


Edit: I am fairly certain that the differences between the XI and XI+ are not that much as far as software goes, from what I have noticed from what info is out there for the two phones so far.

 

[psychofad]

Also, was doing a bit of reading and found this on a random github, not sure if it is helpful but the note the author had at the bottom caught my eye so figured it better to share just in case its helpful


https://github.com/SMTDDR/BLULifeOne/blob/master/README

 

[psychofad]

Just a side note, I noticed we have the recovery-from-boot.p file on our phones, so from what I have read this will prevent permanent flashing of recovery until the file is renamed or removed. Not sure how this would affect fastboot boot recover.img if at all but thought I would share what I found from casual filesystem browsing using X-plore app (lets you have some access to root folders without root but limited)

 

[tuantranpro]

Hi everyone,

I am Thanh from Vietnam
My friend in mobiistar provide me flashtool for mobiistar X, Blu Vivo XI clone, hope everyone can use this flashtool for backup Blu Vivo XI+ sw, it also have auth inside SignDA folder.
Please download SP_Flash_Tool_exe_Windows_v5.1812.00.000 I attached on link below
https://we.tl/t-AhQDCrnoK1

 

[mrmazak]

Hi everyone,

I am Thanh from Vietnam
My friend in mobiistar provide me flashtool for mobiistar X, Blu Vivo XI clone, hope everyone can use this flashtool for backup Blu Vivo XI+ sw, it also have auth inside SignDA folder.
Please download SP_Flash_Tool_exe_Windows_v5.1812.00.000 I attached on link below
https://we.tl/t-AhQDCrnoK1

YES!!!!!!

this worked.

Thank you
details to come if needed

 

[tuantranpro]

It great!

So good for heard that, if it worked, pls help share the stock sw for everyone

 

[mrmazak]

It great!

So good for heard that, if it worked, pls help share the stock sw for everyone

Of course I will, I needed to go to work though. Tonight will upload.

But I have the VIVO-XL4.
So I will detail the steps I used, so you can do same with vivo Xi

 

[mrmazak]

Because I have different device, I will post the guides (keep on mind I do not like writing guides, so bear with me)
in the thread for BLU VIVO XL4

https://xdaforums.com/android/devel...u-vivo-xl4-t3877294/post78383140#post78383140

 

[KingKelley]

This was shared to BLU Development Team on Google +. If this works (or if it doesnt) a BIG THANKS TO PsychoFab!!

1st off, I AM NOT A DEVELOPER OR GUIDE! I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR DEVICE IF ANYTHING GOES WRONG! YOU ARE ENTERING AT YOUR OWN RISK!! IF YOU HAVE A CLUE AND YOU KNOW WHATS GOING ON PLEASE HELP THOSE WHO DONT AND REMEMBER NOT ALL HAVE THE KNOWLEDGE OF DEVELOPMENTS, ROOTING, OR ANYTHING OUTSIDE THE SPECTRUM!!! Thanks

BOOT AND RECOVERY IMAGES POSTED:
https://desktop.firmware.mobi/device:2011/firmware:18848

Downloadables:

Boot image: .IMG / .ZIP
Recovery image: .IMG / .ZIP
Boot + Recovery Images: .ZIP

CF-Auto-Root


If URL Link is not working you can also use these for downloads:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bJ92hctNEZqLSVBllxyA0TwViGow7efy/view?usp=drivesdk

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YKZ2JBswdfZmSC_S9G6uq_jdzw8Ep4Qc/view?usp=drivesdk


https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YO_XaMg5M1RIgAUVyDG-RkdrWmykA4vD/view?usp=drivesdk

 

[KingKelley]

Pay no attention to the Old English T at the bottom!!
Lol I have no clue what I did there!!

 

[psychofad]

yeah no problem lol, but really was a group effort and this is one of the three threads we collaborated on to get this far, I have zipped up my stock Rom and uploaded it to my Gdrive, Mr Mazak will be pulling a copy and hosting on his android file host account as I am sure the Gdrive isn't designed for long term sharing of this type of file. feel free to grab a copy, this is for the Blu Vivo XI+ (I have the 6Gb/128Gb version but it should be the same firmware as the Best Buy edition with less ram and space).


https://drive.google.com/open?id=1cFbnJtlviiApoQ36gcErAJ8nzBvP0pi5

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Also @hanuma posted TWRP for our device https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=78498431&postcount=95 I haven't tested it yet, but he made the one for Mr Mazak so I expect it will work as intended, as always, flash with caution, and download the stock rom in case anything goes south!

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Oh and before I forget, DM-Verity will overwrite recovery every time until it is disabled, so Magisk Root first, disable DM-Verity, then flash recovery to save yourself the headache of it all.

 

[tuantranpro]

yeah no problem lol, but really was a group effort and this is one of the three threads we collaborated on to get this far, I have zipped up my stock Rom and uploaded it to my Gdrive, Mr Mazak will be pulling a copy and hosting on his android file host account as I am sure the Gdrive isn't designed for long term sharing of this type of file. feel free to grab a copy, this is for the Blu Vivo XI+ (I have the 6Gb/128Gb version but it should be the same firmware as the Best Buy edition with less ram and space).


https://drive.google.com/open?id=1cFbnJtlviiApoQ36gcErAJ8nzBvP0pi5

---------- Post added at 02:18 AM ---------- Previous post was at 02:10 AM ----------

Also @hanuma posted TWRP for our device https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=78498431&postcount=95 I haven't tested it yet, but he made the one for Mr Mazak so I expect it will work as intended, as always, flash with caution, and download the stock rom in case anything goes south!

---------- Post added at 02:21 AM ---------- Previous post was at 02:18 AM ----------

Oh and before I forget, DM-Verity will overwrite recovery every time until it is disabled, so Magisk Root first, disable DM-Verity, then flash recovery to save yourself the headache of it all.

Can not open with SPFlashtool, the screen show this?

 

[hanuma]

TWRP 3.2.3
Patched Boot
Firmware BLU_V0310WW_V8.1.04.04_GENERIC
Download

Install TWRP:
1. Copy to Micro SDCard the file "Magisk-v18.zip"/ "remove_encryption.zip"
2. Flash the "recovery.img"
3. Enter into TWRP and Install the patch "Magisk-v18.zip"
4. Install "remove_encryption"
5. "Format Data"
6. Reboot to the System

 

[psychofad]

Can not open with SPFlashtool, the screen show this?

Yeah did not realize my scatter was broken, I have only been using Fastboot since I put root on here, but check out hanuma's post, it has a valid scatter and well, everything really, TWRP, pre-magisked boot, and all the files you need to make it work! Thanks hanuma for taking the time to put this all together in one place for us, you rock!:laugh::highfive:

 

[mrmazak]

yeah no problem lol, but really was a group effort and this is one of the three threads we collaborated on to get this far, I have zipped up my stock Rom and uploaded it to my Gdrive, Mr Mazak will be pulling a copy and hosting on his android file host account as I am sure the Gdrive isn't designed for long term sharing of this type of file. feel free to grab a copy, this is for the Blu Vivo XI+ (I have the 6Gb/128Gb version but it should be the same firmware as the Best Buy edition with less ram and space).


https://drive.google.com/open?id=1cFbnJtlviiApoQ36gcErAJ8nzBvP0pi5

---------- Post added at 02:18 AM ---------- Previous post was at 02:10 AM ----------

Also @hanuma posted TWRP for our device https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=78498431&postcount=95 I haven't tested it yet, but he made the one for Mr Mazak so I expect it will work as intended, as always, flash with caution, and download the stock rom in case anything goes south!

---------- Post added at 02:21 AM ---------- Previous post was at 02:18 AM ----------

Oh and before I forget, DM-Verity will overwrite recovery every time until it is disabled, so Magisk Root first, disable DM-Verity, then flash recovery to save yourself the headache of it all.

Link copied.

https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=287703