Sharp AQUOS S3 (FS8032) Thread

seryioo · Apr 15, 2019

Hello I am creating this thread to talk about Sharp Aquos S3. I am waiting my delivery, I have bought one with a very cheap price.

Sharp Aquos S3:

Main Specs:
Exist 2 versions, one with Snapdragon 630 and other with 660.
High screen-to-body ratio: 84.5%.
6.0 inches, 1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density).
Android 8.0 (Oreo) with Smile UX.
Memory: 64GB, 4/6GB.
Primary camera: 12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF 13 MP, 2x optical zoom.
Secondary camera: 16 MP, f/2.0.
NFC: yes.
USB: 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-Go.
3200 mAh battery, Fast battery charging 9V/2A 18W (Quick Charge 3.0).

Benchmarks:

Firmware:
Update file: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_PFfHIcA-9P7VUg3EPaoRDPZ-nGLXXhj/view (HH1-1460-0-00WW-B02-update)
Fastboot file: https://mega.nz/#F!7NJjXS7K!lab_x6fos5SPZLcQ5BCEwA!qcQ1HCaZ (Not tested, use by your own risk, not for beginners)
Unlock Bootloader :
(MAKE A BACKUP FIRST, IT WILL ERASE ALL YOUR DATA)
No tested.
~~"fastboot oem unlock".~~

Tools/Utiles:
Minimal ADB and Fastboot
payload_dumper (Unpack payload.bin from update)

Credits:
@heineken78

seryioo · Apr 15, 2019

Mine.

realista87 · Apr 20, 2019

how is the phone? battery life? i know sd630 is old soc but would be nice to see some custom roms

zimmonx · Apr 22, 2019

Hi! Is it possible to flash HH6 (Korean firmware) on HH1?

heineken78 · Apr 23, 2019

Hey hey
fastboot oem unlock
works only on Korean bootloader not on Chinese you will get.
Unlock is paid by fking NTOOL.

Style2010 · Apr 23, 2019

zimmonx said:
Hi! Is it possible to flash HH6 (Korean firmware) on HH1?

And where did you get the firmware from HH6?

heineken78 · Apr 23, 2019

zimmonx said:
Hi! Is it possible to flash HH6 (Korean firmware) on HH1?

Yes, but its needs to be modified.

zimmonx · Apr 23, 2019

Style2010 said:
And where did you get the firmware from HH6?

I don't have it, just asking...

heineken78 said:
Yes, but its needs to be modified.

Are you planning to work on it

?

adamuadamu · Apr 24, 2019

heineken78 said:
Hey hey
fastboot oem unlock
works only on Korean bootloader not on Chinese you will get.
Unlock is paid by fking NTOOL.

1. is there a way to get korean HH6 firmware or at least korean bootlader? I do understand the idea to spoof the phone so that we could get the upgrade file downloaded, but there are too many obstacles for an average user like: no root = no way to spoof the name/build or what name/build/skuid should we enter to spoof properly. So most probably impossible without somebody already using a HH6 model that would be able and willing to capture the updates

2. If we stick to paid options - while ordering my s3 I was aware of the fact it would cost to unlock the device
but the problem is, ntool doesn't support S3 (yet), but after googling, I've found a site that claims it has got unlock codes for S3, HH1 and SD1 versions - ie. it's hikarycalix (dot) com (slash) shop - assuming, I get a proper unlock code from them - what to do next? Is the tutorial correct for s3/fs8032? : https://fih-firmware.hikaricalyx.com/unlock.html ?
If the above is correct - can s3 use the same temp recovery like s2/nokia6, 7, 7+ uses ? - described here: https://dospy.wang/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=2222&extra=page=1 (Chinese, need GTranslate)? My goal is to get root rights, cam2api and TitaniumBackup working, I can live with sideloaded recovery while needed

3. There was something like pre-rooted software for Sharp S2 without tampering at bootloader, is it possible for S3 or was it for nougat only?

Thanks for all tips you could give us to get the BL unlocked. Every help much apprieciated

seryioo · Apr 25, 2019

I received my Sharp AQUOS S3 today but I am going to sell it. If someone is interested write me a private message and I will give you a good price.

os_man · May 4, 2019

Unlock Bootloader :
(MAKE A BACKUP FIRST, IT WILL ERASE ALL YOUR DATA)
No tested.
"fastboot oem unlock".

Really ? You are a funny guy

adamuadamu · May 5, 2019

heineken78 said:
Hey hey
fastboot oem unlock
works only on Korean bootloader not on Chinese you will get.

So, I've just found a file on androidfilehost: HH6-350B-0-00A0-B01, the metadata file contains info confirming it's for Korean FS8032:

Code:

pre-build=SHARP/FS8032_00A0/HH6_sprout:9/PPR1.180610.011/FS8032R1221P:user/release-keys
pre-build-incremental=FS8032R1221P
pre-device=HH6_sprout

After extracting the payload.bin file there are abl.img and xbl.img among other files - I believe these are bootlooader files we need.
So, I'm calling You, @heineken78, because You're the only guy that has the knowledge of HMD/Sharp phones - is that going to be that simple now just to execute something like:

Code:

fastboot flash abl abl.img (or fastboot flash abl_a abl.img // fastboot flash abl_b abl.img) 
fastboot flash xbl xbl.img (or fastboot blash xbl_a xbl.img // fastboot flash xbl_b.img
fastboot oem unlock

or do we still need something extra to unlock the device? Even if successful, will the device boot with korean/android 9 bootlader and worldwide/android 8 system? I believe it's better to ask, I didn't dare to execute those commands on my device yet

since the mentioned files aren't very big, I attach them

ln79 · May 10, 2019

Any news for this phone model? I just picked up one today and it's still on Adroid 8

adamuadamu · May 10, 2019

ln79 said:
Any news for this phone model? I just picked up one today and it's still on Adroid 8

sharp servers were closed some time ago, so leave hope for official updates
the only thing that can happen is to unlock BL and then the development can start - I see some downloads of the files I attached above. Was anybody brave enough to try them?

paulzie · May 14, 2019

Lack of unlockable bootloader diminishes modding/GCAM capability.

I see a request for ntool to unlock it is present, with the tool's author writing:

it could be supported as soon as i get phone in hands

Anybody else unlocked a Aquos S3?

delfyno · May 18, 2019

I am sorry, I do not understand very much what it means BL or UnLock
What I would like is to flash Android stock on my HH1 S3, either 8 or 9, does not matter
That's because the Sharp OS (8.0 based) is very poor compared to Android 8.0 stock
Moreover, I cannot install Google applications
Any suggestion on how to flash Android stock ROM? I mean, I know how to flash, but is there a file with Android 8 or 9 for the HH1 S3?
thank you very much indeed

heineken78 · Jun 5, 2019

Bootloader unlock (critical unlock) via testpoint S3 (sdm630)

Unlock Aquos S3 (HH1 / HH6) through testpoint and service bootloader. Critical unlock
AT ONE'S OWN RISK. NEED EXPERIENCE AND HANDS FOR THIS DEAL.
PLEASE DO NOT COMMENT.
Instruction:
- disassemble the device; you need to remove the back cover and unscrew the cover from the board to disconnect the battery and gain access to the power point .;
- Testpoint is located on the left side of the board and is accessible without removing the board;
- connect the phone to the usb (the battery must be disconnected) the picture of the crossed-out battery will flash on the screen - everything is correct;
- you close the testpoint gently to the mass - for example, to the screen - minus, after the device 9008 appears in the device manager (if necessary, install the driver) - go on;
- connect the battery;
- run the OST, choose the special firmware that I have prepared. In the settings, remove all the checkboxes - select only EMERGENCY MODE, click "next" - the firmware has started;
- The phone should reboot and go into the fastboot itself, the firmware hangs on the message in OST "sutinfo", press the "power" once and wait further
- The phone will be loaded into the recovery twrp (attention is just a special trick and not a working recovery) in it you must choose - Reboot - Bootloader. It is advisable to do it quickly - the OCT does not wait for a long time.
- You get the inscription on the screen about the unlocking - with the volume buttons you choose - UNLOCK BOOTLOADER. ATTENTION THIS IS ONLY THE FIRST STEP, you need to perform - the second unlock - critical.
Critical unlock
- the phone needs to be transferred to download mode
- run the OST, choose the special firmware that I have prepared. In the settings, remove all the checkboxes - select only Normal download, click "next" - the firmware has started;
- The phone will be loaded into the recovery twrp (attention is just a special trick and not a working recovery) in it you must choose - Reboot - Bootloader. It is advisable to do it quickly - the OCT does not wait for a long time.
- You get the inscription on the screen about the unlocking - with the volume buttons you choose - UNLOCK BOOTLOADER. The critical unlock is completed.

Then find the worker stock boot, flash it, and then through it, flash the stock firmware from the recovery.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1BMB9m1TBK0GwHijFjp3LjBATHg_1cla8

jameelmemon · Jun 19, 2019

Instructions to fully working Android One 9.0 on HH1

hi @heineken78

You have done really great job and i have seen some people also installed custom Treble ROMs on 4pda.

Due to google translation instructions are not much clear about how to convert SKUID to Korean

it is clear that we need to unlock bootloader by opening a back cover or via Hikari Calyx (which is paid).

so can you please write instructions in english here

What is not clear to me is do we still need to flash HH1-6_testpoint_unlock_and_unlock_critical.nb0 after unlocking with code received from HikariCalyx

after that we need to flash HH6-350D-0-00A0-B01_repacked.nb0 using patched OST or we can directly flash
HH6-350D-0-00A0-B01_repacked.nb0 and OST will change the SKUID

As I can see once we flash HH1-6 firmware we have TWRP in it but i guess it will not be flashed into the phone so we need to flash it as per instructions on 4PDA post. but we need 2 OTAs do we need to install OTAs manually (if so kindly share link) or via settings?

once we will have 2 OTAs than we can flash TWRP and after that we will have HH6 Firmware + 2OTAs + TWRP and then we need to replace HH6 vendor files with HH1 for hardware compatibility (2 x SIM and fingerprint).

from this point either we can keep the Android One and reflash vendor file everytime we have OTAs or we can switch to any custom treble.

Also how do we enable Camera2API on custom treble or HH6 firmware, do we have any file to flash or Android One does have camera2API?

Is there any notable bug that will prevent to use HH6 firmware or custom treble on HH1 as daily driver
Kindly clearafy it please

Thanks in advance

heineken78 said:
Unlock Aquos S3 (HH1 / HH6) through testpoint and service bootloader. Critical unlock
AT ONE'S OWN RISK. NEED EXPERIENCE AND HANDS FOR THIS DEAL.
PLEASE DO NOT COMMENT.
Instruction:
- disassemble the device; you need to remove the back cover and unscrew the cover from the board to disconnect the battery and gain access to the power point .;
- Testpoint is located on the left side of the board and is accessible without removing the board;
- connect the phone to the usb (the battery must be disconnected) the picture of the crossed-out battery will flash on the screen - everything is correct;
- you close the testpoint gently to the mass - for example, to the screen - minus, after the device 9008 appears in the device manager (if necessary, install the driver) - go on;
- connect the battery;
- run the OST, choose the special firmware that I have prepared. In the settings, remove all the checkboxes - select only EMERGENCY MODE, click "next" - the firmware has started;
- The phone should reboot and go into the fastboot itself, the firmware hangs on the message in OST "sutinfo", press the "power" once and wait further
- The phone will be loaded into the recovery twrp (attention is just a special trick and not a working recovery) in it you must choose - Reboot - Bootloader. It is advisable to do it quickly - the OCT does not wait for a long time.
- You get the inscription on the screen about the unlocking - with the volume buttons you choose - UNLOCK BOOTLOADER. ATTENTION THIS IS ONLY THE FIRST STEP, you need to perform - the second unlock - critical.
Critical unlock
- the phone needs to be transferred to download mode
- run the OST, choose the special firmware that I have prepared. In the settings, remove all the checkboxes - select only Normal download, click "next" - the firmware has started;
- The phone will be loaded into the recovery twrp (attention is just a special trick and not a working recovery) in it you must choose - Reboot - Bootloader. It is advisable to do it quickly - the OCT does not wait for a long time.
- You get the inscription on the screen about the unlocking - with the volume buttons you choose - UNLOCK BOOTLOADER. The critical unlock is completed.

Then find the worker stock boot, flash it, and then through it, flash the stock firmware from the recovery.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1BMB9m1TBK0GwHijFjp3LjBATHg_1cla8

mokarrako · Jul 19, 2019

Notification led

Hello. Can someone tell me if this phone (sharp S3) has Notification Led?
I have redad that it has but i have not see ON at any video or photo.
Thanks!!

demonntl · Jul 25, 2019

it had a noti led, near the front camera.
Is there any easy method to unlock the phone ?

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