Did I bricked My Yoga Book YB1-X90L

[mmusaad]

:crying: My device boots in CHERRYVIEW D1 PALTFORM/INTEL (CHTTYETI.X64************) ((something like Windows BIOS??)

And that all.

I tried Platform Flash Tool Lite but missing flash.xml file. but even I am not sure it will work...

any advice or other solution please....

 

[danjac]

:crying: My device boots in CHERRYVIEW D1 PALTFORM/INTEL (CHTTYETI.X64************) ((something like Windows BIOS??)

And that all.

I tried Platform Flash Tool Lite but missing flash.xml file. but even I am not sure it will work...

any advice or other solution please....

what did you flash and what did you exactly do?

 

[mmusaad]

Hi

I have twrp backup..

I wiped everything using twrp...

Then restore my backup..

in restoring option I had two bootloaders I removed first bootloader and used the second bootloader..

Also I removed data backup...

Then it start to load only bios screen

 

[danjac]

I have twrp backup..

I wiped everything using twrp...

Then restore my backup..

in restoring option I had two bootloaders I removed first bootloader and used the second bootloader..

Also I removed data backup...

Then it start to load only bios screen

shouldn't have done that...think the bootloader you removed is the android one, while the other one might be the bios.
here is a link to some rom with flashfiles....i can't tell you how to flash because all the instructions are in chinese. there are different flashfiles, which peform different ways of flashing the system, eg. without deleting data, or without updating the bootloader.

maybe it's 'flash_factory_update_pos_bootloader' - my guess it only updates the bootloader partitions...if it works and you have a bootloader again you could probably load recovery again and restore your system / data.

(you might use 'flash factory 1st stage' and ' flash factory 2nd stage' as well (i think those flash the whole system again, but I'm not sure. it's just a guess.)

hope you will manage it

look at the flash_guide.docx, it's in chinese but with google translator you can get some information about it.

to use the flash tool i think you must boot into dnx fastboot mode...hold 'volume up' + 'volume down' + 'power' to get into dnx mode (yes, pressing vol up and vol down at the same time works!)





maybe

 

[mmusaad]

Hi

shouldn't have done that...think the bootloader you removed is the android one, while the other one might be the bios.
here is a link to some rom with flashfiles....i can't tell you how to flash because all the instructions are in chinese. there are different flashfiles, which peform different ways of flashing the system, eg. without deleting data, or without updating the bootloader.

maybe it's 'flash_factory_update_pos_bootloader' - my guess it only updates the bootloader partitions...if it works and you have a bootloader again you could probably load recovery again and restore your system / data.

(you might use 'flash factory 1st stage' and ' flash factory 2nd stage' as well (i think those flash the whole system again, but I'm not sure. it's just a guess.)

hope you will manage it

look at the flash_guide.docx, it's in chinese but with google translator you can get some information about it.

to use the flash tool i think you must boot into dnx fastboot mode...hold 'volume up' + 'volume down' + 'power' to get into dnx mode (yes, pressing vol up and vol down at the same time works!)





maybe

Thanks hope it will work.

if you have an alternative download link as this link is really slow...

 

[danjac]

Thanks hope it will work.

if you have an alternative download link as this link is really slow...

not at the moment...

can you once more explain in detail what you did and how you ended up having no bootloader anymore.
i'm still trying to figure out how you were left with no bootloader (can you post a picture of that ?bios?).

i just want to know whether this is somehow related to the ported twrp. from my knowledge there's no way to wipe the bootloader or whatever.
thx in advance

 

[mmusaad]

Hi

First thanks I used Platform Flash Tool Lite downloaded from intel website and flash the file it complete 75% but then faild. However it started on logo screen where I immediately but it in dxn mode and booted twrp and it worked. Still WIP. I will update you of the outcome.

As for how it happened... as I mentioned earlier I wiped everything using twrp and selected advice option where you select cache, system, internal memory, etc...

And restore twrp earlier backup but I modified the backup data stored in my pc it had bootloader and bootloader1.. then I removed first bootloader and renamed bootloader1 to bootloader. During twrp restoration process, twrp read my backup and shown me the folders that will be restored, there I noticed that I succeeded on having only one bootloader and also unchecked the data folder and restored it. Where it ended on attached screen...

 

[danjac]

First thanks I used Platform Flash Tool Lite downloaded from intel website and flash the file it complete 75% but then faild. However it started on logo screen where I immediately but it in dxn mode and booted twrp and it worked. Still WIP. I will update you of the outcome.

As for how it happened... as I mentioned earlier I wiped everything using twrp and selected advice option where you select cache, system, internal memory, etc...

And restore twrp earlier backup but I modified the backup data stored in my pc it had bootloader and bootloader1.. then I removed first bootloader and renamed bootloader1 to bootloader. During twrp restoration process, twrp read my backup and shown me the folders that will be restored, there I noticed that I succeeded on having only one bootloader and also unchecked the data folder and restored it. Where it ended on attached screen...

if you can access twrp again, just restore your backup as it is...all partitions without changing anything.
good luck. hope it works.

now people know how to get to the bios/bootmanager (maybe it helps for dual boot)
do you know what options there were, something like boot from sdcard/otg (usb) etc...?

 

[mmusaad]

Hi

There where two options
Android IA
EFI Hard Disk

As for my issue I was able to boot twrp and restore my backup..

But it seems I played around bios screen which ended up not showing bootloader or recover option even bios....

It's feel like something running but not showing in the scteen. Is there any way to reset bios or a stock rom to restore the device like out-of-box status....

 

[mmusaad]

Hi

There where two options
Android IA
EFI Hard Disk

As for my issue I was able to boot twrp and restore my backup..

But it seems I played around bios screen which ended up not showing bootloader or recover option even bios....

It's feel like something running but not showing in the scteen. Is there any way to reset bios or a stock rom to restore the device like out-of-box status....

I found out that it was running through HDMI output in the initial boot and it will not show in the tablet screen..

I did it again with bootloader modification and got the BOIS mode and connecting my tablet to LED TV through HDMI output I managed to reset the bios and got it back to normal (know boot showing in my tablet screen...)

When i flash the file you share and used flash/blank setting it will reach 80 to 85% but fail in bootloader flashing. then i used DXN mode and fastboot flash twrp recovery it will bring the main service options where I did factory reset then it will start loading with little screen corruption. however it will load perfectly after couple of reboots but without the Halo Keyboard. i could not find out how to enable it...

Then i used my TWRP backup and restore it where everything working fine....

My request is it possible to modify the flash-able file you send to load a perfect stock rom. it will help many people as it will be easy to use with Intel android flash tool...???

 

[momocraft]

Thanks mmusaad and danjac, glad that you unbricked it.

Can I ask how does one flash it with Platform Flash Tool Lite? I failed to infer the meaning of 'setup your board' from intel's description:

> You have already set up your board and connected the board to your host system. This includes assembling your board, installing the appropriate drivers, and flashing your firmware.

(I'm trying to run or install Linux on yogabook, which I feel may brick it a few times.)

Also, do you think one can enter the BIOS setting or boot device selection without bricking it first?

thanks

 

[mmusaad]

Hi

Thanks mmusaad and danjac, glad that you unbricked it.

Can I ask how does one flash it with Platform Flash Tool Lite? I failed to infer the meaning of 'setup your board' from intel's description:

> You have already set up your board and connected the board to your host system. This includes assembling your board, installing the appropriate drivers, and flashing your firmware.

(I'm trying to run or install Linux on yogabook, which I feel may brick it a few times.)

Also, do you think one can enter the BIOS setting or boot device selection without bricking it first?

thanks

Try installing this file it suppose boot correctly...
https://software.intel.com/system/files/managed/1e/e8/IntelAndroidDrvSetup1.10.0.zip

 

[momocraft]

Try installing this file it suppose boot correctly...
https://software.intel.com/system/files/managed/1e/e8/IntelAndroidDrvSetup1.10.0.zip

Thanks, I was able to flash with FlashToolLite (linux). The only problem is that my halo keyboard stopped working (maybe rom dismatch? My yogabook is from japan).

Anyway thanks /o\

 

[mmusaad]

Thanks, I was able to flash with FlashToolLite (linux). The only problem is that my halo keyboard stopped working (maybe rom dismatch? My yogabook is from japan).

Anyway thanks /o\

Did you have any TWRP backup.?

I have faced the same issue the solution was to restore boot & country img. Or one of them....mmmm I forgot...

 

[KaloSoz]

shouldn't have done that...think the bootloader you removed is the android one, while the other one might be the bios.
here is a link to some rom with flashfiles....i can't tell you how to flash because all the instructions are in chinese. there are different flashfiles, which peform different ways of flashing the system, eg. without deleting data, or without updating the bootloader.

Greetings to all.
@danjac: Could you provide a link to a YB1-X90F ROM? I would like to try flashing it on a chinese version model. @mmusaad: please excuse my irrelevant to the subject request.

 

[sagi232123]

First thanks I used Platform Flash Tool Lite downloaded from intel website and flash the file it complete 75% but then faild. However it started on logo screen where I immediately but it in dxn mode and booted twrp and it worked. Still WIP. I will update you of the outcome.

As for how it happened... as I mentioned earlier I wiped everything using twrp and selected advice option where you select cache, system, internal memory, etc...

And restore twrp earlier backup but I modified the backup data stored in my pc it had bootloader and bootloader1.. then I removed first bootloader and renamed bootloader1 to bootloader. During twrp restoration process, twrp read my backup and shown me the folders that will be restored, there I noticed that I succeeded on having only one bootloader and also unchecked the data folder and restored it. Where it ended on attached screen...

wow , how did you manage to get into bios and boot from usb ? , i want it too
you can explain how did you get that bios image ? , i have rooted my device , and want to trying to install a stable linux system that will works with the yoga book , i got the yoga book android version

 

[nan0s7]

wow , how did you manage to get into bios and boot from usb ? , i want it too
you can explain how did you get that bios image ? , i have rooted my device , and want to trying to install a stable linux system that will works with the yoga book , i got the yoga book android version

What you ask for was only a few clicks away my friend:

https://forum.xda-developers.com/yoga-book/how-to/yoga-book-gnuroot-debian-t3580358

 

[mmusaad]

wow , how did you manage to get into bios and boot from usb ? , i want it too
you can explain how did you get that bios image ? , i have rooted my device , and want to trying to install a stable linux system that will works with the yoga book , i got the yoga book android version

Hi sagi232123,

I will explain it to you in detail.

I taken a full backup using twrp.
Then I notice two bootloaders.
First named bootloader. "note: I don't remember the full file name."
Second named bootloader1.
I removed bootloader.
Renamed bootloader1 to bootloader using my PC.
Then restored using twrp again, I restored it fully.
Here I was shocked when it load the bios.

Do it and it should do the same.

 

[sagi232123]

What you ask for was only a few clicks away my friend:

https://forum.xda-developers.com/yoga-book/how-to/yoga-book-gnuroot-debian-t3580358

this is diffrent , running linux through android , i want to run from bios without android
https://forum.xda-developers.com/yoga-book/how-to/boot-bios-how-to-android-t3593340
this is the tut

 

[fuorionda]

Hello, I also had a brick problem. I managed to flash the firmware of 270916 then the OTAs until the last of April 28th. All works fine, Halo keyboard, wifi etc but the problem is that tablet no longer recognizes the sim card! Om settings the Sim option are greyed. Any help?