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320 lines
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# Partition Manager Tool (PMT)
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**Partition Manager Tool** is a powerful command-line utility for **Android** devices, designed to perform various operations on partitions quickly, reliably, and efficiently.
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This is the **renovated version** of PMT, rewritten in C++ for improved performance, stability, and usability compared to its older variant.
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It supports **asynchronous operations**, allowing multiple partitions to be processed in parallel, and includes safety measures to prevent a single error from breaking the entire operation batch.
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---
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## Features
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- **Backup** partitions to files (with optional permissions fix for non-root access).
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- **Flash** image files directly to partitions.
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- **Erase** partitions by filling them with zero bytes.
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- **Get** partition sizes in various units.
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- **Display** partition information in plain text or JSON format.
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- **Retrieve** real paths and symbolic link paths of partitions.
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- **Identify** file system or image types by checking magic numbers.
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- **Reboot** the device into different modes.
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---
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## Usage
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Don't forget to check out how to use it with **ADB**!
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```bash
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pmt [OPTIONS] [SUBCOMMAND]
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```
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### Global Options
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| Option | Long Option | Description |
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|--------|------------------------|-------------|
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| `-h` | `--help` | Print basic help message and exit. |
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| | `--help-all` | Print full help message and exit. |
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| `-S` | `--search-path TEXT` | Set the partition search path. |
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| `-L` | `--log-file TEXT` | Set log file path. |
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| `-f` | `--force` | Force the process to be executed even if checks fail. |
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| `-l` | `--logical` | Specify that the target partition is **dynamic**. |
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| `-q` | `--quiet` | Suppress output. |
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| `-V` | `--verbose` | Enable detailed logs during execution. |
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| `-v` | `--version` | Print version and exit. |
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**Example usages for global options:**\
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`pmt [SUBCOMMAND ...] --quiet`\
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`pmt [SUBCOMMAND ...] -S /dev/block/platform/bootdevice/by-name`\
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`pmt [SUBCOMMAND ...] [GLOBAL OPTIONS ...]`
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---
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## Subcommands
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### 1. `backup`
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Backup partitions to files. General syntax:
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```bash
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pmt backup partition(s) [output(s)] [OPTIONS]
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```
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**Options:**
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- `-b`, `--buffer-size SIZE` → Set buffer size (in bytes) for read/write operations.
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- `-O`, `--output-directory DIR` → Specify an output directory for backups.
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**Notes:**
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- Partition names are separated by commas.
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- If custom output names are provided, they must match the number of partitions.
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- Automatically adjusts permissions so backup files can be read/written without root.
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**Example usages:**\
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`pmt backup boot`\
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`pmt backup boot boot_backup.img`\
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`pmt backup boot,recovery,vendor`\
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`pmt backup boot`\
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`pmt backup boot,recovery -O /sdcard`\
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`pmt backup system,vendor --buffer-size=8192 # '=' is not mandatory`
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---
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### 2. `flash`
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Flash an image or multiple images to partitions. general syntax:
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```bash
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pmt flash partition(s) image(s) [OPTIONS]
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```
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**Options:**
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- `-b`, `--buffer-size SIZE` → Set buffer size (in bytes).
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- `-I`, `--image-directory DIR` → Directory containing image files.
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**Notes:**
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- Multiple partitions and images are separated by commas.
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- **Example usages:**\
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`pmt flash boot boot_backup.img`\
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`pmt flash boot,recovery /sdcard/backups/boot_backup.img,/sdcard/backups/recovery_backup.img`\
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`pmt flash boot boot_backup.img,recovery_backup.img -I /sdcard/backups`\
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`pmt flash system,vendor system_backup.img,vendor_backup.img -I /sdcard/backups --buffer-size=8192`
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---
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### 3. `erase`
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Fill partition(s) with zero bytes (like `dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/by-name/<partition>`). General syntax:
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```bash
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pmt erase partition(s) [OPTIONS]
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```
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**Options:**
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- `-b`, `--buffer-size SIZE` → Set buffer size.
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**Example usages (DO NOT USE FOR TRYING!!!):**\
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`pmt erase boot`\
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`pmt erase nvdata,nvram`\
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`pmt erase system,vendor --buffer-size=8192`
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---
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### 4. `sizeof`
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Show the size of partition(s). General syntax:
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```bash
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pmt sizeof partition(s) [OPTIONS]
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```
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**Options:**
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- `--as-byte` → Show size in bytes.
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- `--as-kilobyte` → Show size in KB.
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- `--as-megabyte` → Show size in MB (default).
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- `--as-gigabyte` → Show size in GB.
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- `--only-size` → Output only the numeric value (no partition name).
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**Example usages:**\
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`pmt sizeof boot` - Example output: `boot: 64MB`\
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`pmt sizeof boot --as-byte` - Example output: `64`\
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`pmt sizeof boot --as-<write type here> --only-size` - Example output (for `--as-kilobyte`): `98304`
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---
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### 5. `info`
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Show partition name, size, and dynamic status. General syntax:
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```bash
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pmt info partition(s) [OPTIONS]
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```
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**Options:**
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- `-J`, `--json` → Output in JSON format.
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- `--json-partition-name NAME` → Custom JSON key for partition name.
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- `--json-size-name NAME` → Custom JSON key for size.
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- `--json-logical-name NAME` → Custom JSON key for dynamic status.
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**Example usages:**\
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`pmt info boot` - Example output: `partition=boot size=100663296 isLogical=false`\
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`pmt info boot -J` - Example output: `{"name": "boot", "size": 100663296, "isLogical": false}`\
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`pmt info boot -J --json-partition-name=partitionName` - Example output: `{"partitionName": "boot", "size": 100663296, "isLogical": false}`
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---
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### 6. `real-path`
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Show the **absolute block device path** for each partition. General syntax:
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```bash
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pmt real-path partition(s) [OPTIONS]
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```
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**Example usages:**\
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`pmt real-path boot` - Example output: `/dev/block/sda25`
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---
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### 7. `real-linkpath`
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Show the **symbolic link path** for each partition (e.g., `/dev/block/by-name/boot`). General syntax:
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```bash
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pmt real-link-path partition(s) [OPTIONS]
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```
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---
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### 8. `type`
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Check magic numbers to determine file system or other types of partition(s) or image(s). General syntax:
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```bash
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pmt type partition(s) [OPTIONS]
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```
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**Options:**
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- `-b`, `--buffer-size SIZE` → Set buffer size.
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- `--only-check-android-magics` → Check only Android-related magic numbers.
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- `--only-check-filesystem-magic` → Check only file system magic numbers.
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**Example usages:**\
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`pmt type boot` - Example output: `boot contains Android Boot Image magic (0x2144494F52444241)`\
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`pmt type vendor_boot.img` - Example output: `vendor_boot.img contains Android Vendor Boot Image magic (0x544F4F4252444E56)`
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---
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### 9. `reboot`
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Reboot the device. Default reboot target is normal. General syntax:
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```bash
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pmt reboot [rebootTarget] [OPTIONS]
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```
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**Example usages:**\
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`pmt reboot`
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`pmt reboot recovery`
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`pmt reboot download`
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## Additional Notes
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- **Comma-separated inputs**: All commands (except `reboot`) require multiple inputs to be separated by commas.
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- **Asynchronous execution**: For `backup`, `flash`, and `erase`, each partition is processed in a separate thread for maximum speed.
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- **Error isolation**: A failure in processing one partition will not cancel the others. Only for `backup`, `flash` and `erase` functions.
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- **Automatic diagnostics**: By default, whether a partition is dynamic or regular is determined automatically. With global options, you only specify precision.
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- **Root access**: Root access is required if operations are to be performed on partitions.
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## Extra Note: Comma Usage
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In **Partition Manager Tool**, whenever you provide **multiple partitions**, **multiple image files**, or **multiple output file names**, they **must** be separated by commas (`,`), without spaces.
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✅ **Correct:**\
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`pmt backup boot,recovery`\
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`pmt flash boot,recovery boot.img,recovery.img`
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❌ **Incorrect:**\
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`pmt backup boot recovery`\
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`pmt flash boot recovery boot.img recovery.img`
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The **number of items must match** when providing both input and output lists.
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For example, if you specify 3 partitions, you must also provide 3 output file names.
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This rule applies to **all commands except `reboot`**, since `reboot` only takes one optional argument.
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---
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## Using `pmt-static` via ADB
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This guide will show you how to use the **static** version of Partition Manager Tool (`pmt-static`) on your Android device through **ADB**.
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It’s written for beginners — no advanced knowledge needed.
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---
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## 📦 Why Static Version?
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The **static** build of PMT contains everything it needs inside one single file.
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This means you can run it directly on your Android device **without** installing extra libraries.
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Perfect for quick tasks via ADB.
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---
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## 📋 Requirements
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- **ADB installed** on your computer
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(Part of the Android SDK Platform Tools — [Download here](https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools))
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- **USB Debugging enabled** on your phone
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(Settings → Developer options → Enable USB debugging)
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- Your **phone connected via USB** and recognized by ADB
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---
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## 🚀 Step-by-Step Usage
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### 1️⃣ Get the Correct Binary
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Download the **`pmt-static`** file that matches your device’s architecture:
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- **`pmt-static-arm64-v8a`** → For 64-bit devices
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- **`pmt-static-armeabi-v7a`** → For 32-bit devices
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Unzip the downloaded `.zip` file — you should now have a `pmt` binary.
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---
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### 2️⃣ Push the Binary to Your Device
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Use ADB to copy the `pmt` file to your phone’s temporary folder:
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```bash
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# Rename for more easily usage
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mv pmt_static pmt
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adb push pmt /data/local/tmp/pmt
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```
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### 3️⃣ Open an ADB Shell
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Access your device shell:
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```bash
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adb shell
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```
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### 4️⃣ Change to the Directory
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Move into the temporary directory where pmt is stored:
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```bash
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cd /data/local/tmp
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```
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### 5️⃣ Give Execute Permission
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Allow the binary to be executed:
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```bash
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chmod 755 pmt
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```
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### 6️⃣ Run PMT
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You can now run PMT directly from this directory:
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```bash
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# Open root terminal
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su
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./pmt --help
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```
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Example — Back up the boot partition:
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```bash
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./pmt backup boot
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```
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### 💡 Tips
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Commands must be run from /data/local/tmp unless you move pmt elsewhere.\
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The /data/local/tmp folder is cleared when you reboot your device.\
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Static builds are completely standalone — no missing library issues.
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---
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## License
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Partition Manager Tool is licensed under the **Apache 2.0 License**.
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Copyright © YZBruh.
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---
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## Bug Reports
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Please submit issues at:
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[https://github.com/ShawkTeam/pmt-renovated/issues](https://github.com/ShawkTeam/pmt-renovated/issues)
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