[UMX U693CL Recovery/Rom/Root RELEASE]

[earickb]

Can anyone please help me understand this process? I'd greatly appreciate it

 

[Brickstin]

An AIO ToolKit is about to be released for this device, I wrote it to handle everything from fresh untouched device to fixing a soft-bricked device. The initial release will be removed shortly and this new ToolKit is for Linux...

Wait so... the initial release worked on which Operating system?
I am on Windows... I don't have Linux :/

Thanks for all your hard work though: I have one of these dumb phones.. always installs TopicNews as a System file and cant disable or remove.

 

[transgirlphoebe]

Wait so... the initial release worked on which Operating system?
I am on Windows... I don't have Linux :/

Thanks for all your hard work though: I have one of these dumb phones.. always installs TopicNews as a System file and cant disable or remove.

It is linux only because it uses a specific flashing tool optimized for linux. make a LiveUSB or somethin

 

[Pokemoncrusher1]

Can anyone please help me understand this process? I'd greatly appreciate it

install and boot linux, follow instructions in readme to install toolkit, use toolkit to do whatever you want to do

 

[earickb]

install and boot linux, follow instructions in readme to install toolkit, use toolkit to do whatever you want to do

I figured it out already but thank you!

 

[SlickStretch]

I think I found a typo in one of your scripts.

In 'Run_Setup.sh' line 5 reads
sudo apt purge ModemManager
I am getting an error that says "ModemManager not found."

Shouldn't it be
sudo apt purge modemmanager?
Now it works fine.

 

[SlickStretch]

Hey guys, after using the ToolKit to install OrangeFox recovery, root, and the custom Assurance Wireless rom my phone won't boot.

Recovery works fine, but when the phone tries to boot, it shows the start-up animation (spinning balls animation) for about a minute before the screen goes black. (black but not off) Then nothing. I gave it a good 10 minutes.

I tried using the toolkit again, and tried the UnBrick option with the same results.

Can you help me?

 

[tuffasagong]

Hey guys, after using the ToolKit to install OrangeFox recovery, root, and the custom Assurance Wireless rom my phone won't boot.

Recovery works fine, but when the phone tries to boot, it shows the start-up animation (spinning balls animation) for about a minute before the screen goes black. (black but not off) Then nothing. I gave it a good 10 minutes.

I tried using the toolkit again, and tried the UnBrick option with the same results.

Can you help me?

Have you tried installing the custom rom zip file through the recovery that PizzaG inlcuded? I have had no problems with that (except setting up a lockout pin where it says pin not accepted even though it was correct).

 

[SlickStretch]

Have you tried installing the custom rom zip file through the recovery that PizzaG inlcuded? I have had no problems with that (except setting up a lockout pin where it says pin not accepted even though it was correct).

I figured it out. It was happening because I forgot to wipe the data partition.

On another note, have you guys found any other custom roms? I've tried a couple of the GSI roms that PizzaG linked in the description post. (arm64, A/B roms) but OrangeFox recovery keeps telling me "Invalid zip file format."

 

[tuffasagong]

I figured it out. It was happening because I forgot to wipe the data partition.

On another note, have you guys found any other custom roms? I've tried a couple of the GSI roms that PizzaG linked in the description post. (arm64, A/B roms) but OrangeFox recovery keeps telling me "Invalid zip file format."

That will do it. I tried a couple GSI roms. I think you have to unzip them and install the .img files. I only really got one I tried working and had to switch because I got a TMobile error saying this phone is not compatible with the network.

 

[cuzimthatnerd86]

Hi everyone! I was wondering if I could get some help from someone...anyone lol. Anyone with some tech expertise on this specific device would be a GODSEND. I'm pretty new here but even though it seems like a cool place to askfor help I'm going to go ahead and warn ya, this issue is complicated (at least to me). So I'm trying to figure out the easiest or any possble way to restore the UMX I have back to it's backup or factory status. Here's the deal: (I apologize for the length, I tried slimming up my message a bit)
So I was able to root my UMX U693CL following this guide but OOPS, I unplugged the device before QFIL was done sending it's REBOOT command and it just BRICKED IT....hard. I can still read from the device, and though no screen comes on I can still pull fastboot getvar all (yup, it shows as a fastboot device when the screen actually comes on but it sticks at that first screen and not a single intent-based fastboot command is recognized. So I can't flash/boot/etc. I did do a FULL backup before doing this tutorial so I literally have like 13GB of partitions, I renamed them all by appending the partition name at the start of the filename. My question is, how do I recover or begin to recover this device? Should I attempt making a loader on the sdcard?...I am just guessing but it seems that isn't the answer. I did re-establish the phone in device manager as the Qualcomm HS-USB QBLoader 9008 *proper* driver, but this is my experience...
I launch QFIL. It has found a port but I must select it. Then I select FLAT BUILD. Then I drop the programmer mbn in the correct spot and immediately go up to the top, selecting the second tab I think (I'm picturing it in my head so I'm sorry for the confusion) and then the next from the last option, Partition Manager, but eventually get timed out with an error along the lines of could not load Sahara XML...etc etc. (I will give a clear error message as soon as it turns on; its been sitting in my drawer for months so it's dead dead.) It appears as though when I tried restoring it the intial time, right after bricking it, I somehow managed to duplicate partitions maybe...have a look for yourself (if anyone's still reading this haha) Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I removed the serial number from the getprop.

Also, I use Windows 7 mostly but have Ubuntu/Linux on my laptop. I find working, especially with QPST and stuff, is so much easier on good ol' Windows 7 than any newer version, personally.

*Edit, I attached the QFIL working log*

 

[earickb]

Hi everyone! I was wondering if I could get some help from someone...anyone lol. Anyone with some tech expertise on this specific device would be a GODSEND. I'm pretty new here but even though it seems like a cool place to askfor help I'm going to go ahead and warn ya, this issue is complicated (at least to me). So I'm trying to figure out the easiest or any possble way to restore the UMX I have back to it's backup or factory status. Here's the deal: (I apologize for the length, I tried slimming up my message a bit)
So I was able to root my UMX U693CL following this guide but OOPS, I unplugged the device before QFIL was done sending it's REBOOT command and it just BRICKED IT....hard. I can still read from the device, and though no screen comes on I can still pull fastboot getvar all (yup, it shows as a fastboot device when the screen actually comes on but it sticks at that first screen and not a single intent-based fastboot command is recognized. So I can't flash/boot/etc. I did do a FULL backup before doing this tutorial so I literally have like 13GB of partitions, I renamed them all by appending the partition name at the start of the filename. My question is, how do I recover or begin to recover this device? Should I attempt making a loader on the sdcard?...I am just guessing but it seems that isn't the answer. I did re-establish the phone in device manager as the Qualcomm HS-USB QBLoader 9008 *proper* driver, but this is my experience...
I launch QFIL. It has found a port but I must select it. Then I select FLAT BUILD. Then I drop the programmer mbn in the correct spot and immediately go up to the top, selecting the second tab I think (I'm picturing it in my head so I'm sorry for the confusion) and then the next from the last option, Partition Manager, but eventually get timed out with an error along the lines of could not load Sahara XML...etc etc. (I will give a clear error message as soon as it turns on; its been sitting in my drawer for months so it's dead dead.) It appears as though when I tried restoring it the intial time, right after bricking it, I somehow managed to duplicate partitions maybe...have a look for yourself (if anyone's still reading this haha) Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I removed the serial number from the getprop.

Also, I use Windows 7 mostly but have Ubuntu/Linux on my laptop. I find working, especially with QPST and stuff, is so much easier on good ol' Windows 7 than any newer version, personally.

*Edit, I attached the QFIL working log*

Easiest way to fix is to use Linux to flash Unbrick Files

 

[transgirlphoebe]

Have you tried installing the custom rom zip file through the recovery that PizzaG inlcuded? I have had no problems with that (except setting up a lockout pin where it says pin not accepted even though it was correct).

the PIN issue is due to disabled force encryption. If you NEED the ability to lock the screen,i have a debloated vendor of my own that has forceencrypt enabled if youd like it

Uploadgram >vendor-U693CL-hoshimmon.img

dl.uploadgram.me

 

[transgirlphoebe]

Just a friendly reminder. Questions asked on XDA, should be answered on XDA. Not everybody uses or needs TG. After all, XDA is why we're all here in the first place.

-Regards: Badger50

JuSt A FrIeNdLy- shut up senior citizen,messageboards are the past. Instant messaging is the future. Just now noticed this high and mighty comment,and woooow. Im siding with Pizza,get telegram or get left out. Might see if releases can be explciity telegram too,just to spite yall. Ill ask him later.....

 

[Didgeridoohan]

JuSt A FrIeNdLy- shut up senior citizen,messageboards are the past. Instant messaging is the future. Just now noticed this high and mighty comment,and woooow. Im siding with Pizza,get telegram or get left out. Might see if releases can be explciity telegram too,just to spite yall. Ill ask him later.....

There are a couple of things that need to be addressed here...

First of all, that is not the way we expect users to address other members. Rudeness, flaming, etc is not tolerated on XDA. Treat other members with respect (no matter their age, young or old) and courtesy. This is quite clear in the forum rules, under "Member conduct", so if you're not familiar with said rules I suggest you read through them carefully:
https://xdaforums.com/t/xda-developers-forum-rules.4200559/

Secondly, Telegram. Chat apps can be quite useful, especially when there's need for direct and quick communication. But, if someone wants their work available here on XDA there needs to be support for it here as well. We're not simply a gateway to other forums or platforms... We generally allow development projects to have a Telegram support link, but if the thread is used solely to drive traffic away from XDA it will be closed.

XDA is about sharing, and you don't even have to be a member of the forum to be able to benefit from everything that's available here. We want to keep it that way, but if all support and development can be found under Telegram links it won't be so readily available.

TL;DR: Tone down the attitude and while Telegram links are allowed support and development need to be available on XDA if a thread is to stay open.

If anyone has anything to add on this, or have any questions my inbox is always open. Let's not keep posting about this here since we want to keep the thread on topic.

Cheers
Didgeridoohan
Senior Moderator/Developer Committee/Developer Relations

 

[guero.lurias]

Hi everyone! I was wondering if I could get some help from someone...anyone lol. Anyone with some tech expertise on this specific device would be a GODSEND. I'm pretty new here but even though it seems like a cool place to askfor help I'm going to go ahead and warn ya, this issue is complicated (at least to me). So I'm trying to figure out the easiest or any possble way to restore the UMX I have back to it's backup or factory status. Here's the deal: (I apologize for the length, I tried slimming up my message a bit)
So I was able to root my UMX U693CL following this guide but OOPS, I unplugged the device before QFIL was done sending it's REBOOT command and it just BRICKED IT....hard. I can still read from the device, and though no screen comes on I can still pull fastboot getvar all (yup, it shows as a fastboot device when the screen actually comes on but it sticks at that first screen and not a single intent-based fastboot command is recognized. So I can't flash/boot/etc. I did do a FULL backup before doing this tutorial so I literally have like 13GB of partitions, I renamed them all by appending the partition name at the start of the filename. My question is, how do I recover or begin to recover this device? Should I attempt making a loader on the sdcard?...I am just guessing but it seems that isn't the answer. I did re-establish the phone in device manager as the Qualcomm HS-USB QBLoader 9008 *proper* driver, but this is my experience...
I launch QFIL. It has found a port but I must select it. Then I select FLAT BUILD. Then I drop the programmer mbn in the correct spot and immediately go up to the top, selecting the second tab I think (I'm picturing it in my head so I'm sorry for the confusion) and then the next from the last option, Partition Manager, but eventually get timed out with an error along the lines of could not load Sahara XML...etc etc. (I will give a clear error message as soon as it turns on; its been sitting in my drawer for months so it's dead dead.) It appears as though when I tried restoring it the intial time, right after bricking it, I somehow managed to duplicate partitions maybe...have a look for yourself (if anyone's still reading this haha) Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I removed the serial number from the getprop.

Also, I use Windows 7 mostly but have Ubuntu/Linux on my laptop. I find working, especially with QPST and stuff, is so much easier on good ol' Windows 7 than any newer version, personally.

*Edit, I attached the QFIL working log*

hi, i had a similar issue, good thing u made a backup. this is how i "fixed it". to unbrick: i held down power button and volume up and down , it vibrates 1 time the phones off, vibrates second time phone back on and a second later it turns off again let go, but its not really off, its in edl mode in case you cant get it in edl via toolkit or via adb and then i flashed stock recovery and got it to boot into recovery and factory data reset, booted into edl again and i could flash all the different recoveries and the custom rom without getting bricked again. my biggest mistake was not making a backup and i realized that my imei, baseband and the assurance wireless network had dissapeared, now i figured out how to fix it but i need the stock rom to do so, since you did make a backup you think you can help me out by uploading your stock rom please?

 

[tuffasagong]

the PIN issue is due to disabled force encryption. If you NEED the ability to lock the screen,i have a debloated vendor of my own that has forceencrypt enabled if youd like it

Uploadgram >vendor-U693CL-hoshimmon.img

dl.uploadgram.me

Thank you, that worked.

 

[transgirlphoebe]

Glad i could help! and to Moderator/Dev Relations,your rules are behind the times,this account is older than half the members here darn near,im aware of the rules,but penalizing someone for not installing your half baked pile of garbage app is absurd at best insulting at worst.

@Didgeridoohan if you expect people to be here,then make a app worth using,like the old app was,it was nice. Could autodetect your device and point you to your forums easily,so dont come at me,for addressing flaws with most forum sites. Until the,telegram supremacy,and i still hope @PizzaG has the sense to switch away from XDA,and take his projects with it. Androidfurms/telegram supremacy. I have half a mind to kill the link for the vendor image just to be petty​

Thank you, that worked.

 

[imevil2011]

I don't get the hate here but just a fyi the readme in the file is self explained 2 3 4 then as you desire I've bricked my device 3 times with full support and recovery from this tool kudos love this keep em coming bro muck love from ky ps my personal number call I'll help

 

[cannotkeepup]

Can someone take pitty on the stupid in the room???

I have read and read this web page and most of what I read is like some kind of alian to me.

I am hoping someone can in very child like terms set me straight.

I have a UMX u693cl.

I liked the phone because it is light in weight and small enough to fit in my wallet. Thanks to a friend all the extra stuff was removed making it so even the dumb like me could use it.

I could make a call, get a call, look at email, google direction or a phone number. That is all I need.

My service was with Assurance Wireless. Not a great company but I could call AAA if I needed to.

Well as I am sure you know TMoble bought out Sprint and in turn Assurance Wireless..

I got a letter saying I had to upgrade my phone to the new Tmoblie system. I called and asked what I needed to do and was tod I had to get a new phone. Something I cannot do right now so I figured I would wait. Then I get an email telling me all I needed to do was call and get a new SIM card. So I did.

About 4 days later new SIM card in hand I called them and ask now what. They tell me how to open back and install. Then tell me they had to restore something on there end and it would take an hour.

Two hours later my phone went from a 4g to a 3g and will not work at all. If is now a paper weight.

Call again told they sent the wrong SIM card.

A few days later I still have a paper weight.

So I put the old sim card back and it is working again but still on the sprint system.

So I called Safelink to see if I could just switch to them and bring my phone with me. They tell me yes but I have to have Assurance unlock it.

Called Assurance and they tell me they do not have to and will not to bad. I know this is against the law but what am I going to do about it.

So can any one tell me is there a way I can unllock it so I can use it on Safelink and how?

Again thank you for reading this and I am sorry it is so long.