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I would appreciate some guidance as to what rom to install.
This UK version of the phone had become increasingly slow. I have just rooted it but do not know what to do next.
I had intended to install a custom rom and see it rejuvinated, especially for things like Sat Nav. I also want to get rid of some of the Samsung software that is taking up memory space and slowing the phone down. She I try to update the software to KitKat before installing a custom rom?
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R814932 said:
I would appreciate some guidance as to what rom to install.
This UK version of the phone had become increasingly slow. I have just rooted it but do not know what to do next.
I had intended to install a custom rom and see it rejuvinated, especially for things like Sat Nav. I also want to get rid of some of the Samsung software that is taking up memory space and slowing the phone down. She I try to update the software to KitKat before installing a custom rom?
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You could try this ROM, works great for me:
http://xda.mister-freeze.eu/XDA-files/ace2nutzer/CM11/codina/
Instructions that could help could be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2159250
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56321125&postcount=3
Alternatively, install custom kernels to improve experience:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-ace/ace-2-develop/kernel-ace2nutzer-kernel-20141027-t2920365
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-ace/ace-2-develop/custom-kernel-t2793420
shaqman89 said:
You could try this ROM, works great for me:
http://xda.mister-freeze.eu/XDA-files/ace2nutzer/CM11/codina/
Instructions that could help could be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2159250
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56321125&postcount=3
Alternatively, install custom kernels to improve experience:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-ace/ace-2-develop/kernel-ace2nutzer-kernel-20141027-t2920365
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-ace/ace-2-develop/custom-kernel-t2793420
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I find the 101 pages to the help topic overwhelming, especially as it is solidly highly technical. Do you happen to know of a step by step set of instructions that I can follow with ease.
Sorry but some basic points I need clarifying:
You referred me to a rom that works great for you and yet suggest that a custom kernel will improve performance. How do I decide which one to go for? At heart I do not understand the difference between the two.
I had a look at the codina link and notice I need to know what file system is being run on my Ace 2. I tried gparted on my desktop and it did not pickup the android phone as a drive. How do I work out what drive format is being used?
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R814932 said:
I find the 101 pages to the help topic overwhelming, especially as it is solidly highly technical. Do you happen to know of a step by step set of instructions that I can follow with ease.
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Some searching in those threads couldn't hurt you. It's just one search box away.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58923918&postcount=1271
- From recovery install temp. cwm.6028 (http://d-h.st/oZD)
- wipe data
- mounts and storages
- format system
- then CM 11 from 18/11 ext4 (link before)
- power off
- boot in cwm
- flash pico uni-gapps (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2397942)
- flash latest ext4 kernel (optional)
- reboot system
R814932 said:
Sorry but some basic points I need clarifying:
You referred me to a rom that works great for you and yet suggest that a custom kernel will improve performance. How do I decide which one to go for? At heart I do not understand the difference between the two.
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I use both. So, in my case, I install the ROM first, and then I install the kernel (instructions above). Note that the kernel part is optional, but should give you better experience.
R814932 said:
I had a look at the codina link and notice I need to know what file system is being run on my Ace 2. I tried gparted on my desktop and it did not pickup the android phone as a drive. How do I work out what drive format is being used?
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You could check this by using adb. But if you never did anything before, than it is most likely to be ext4 (default for our Ace2).
Thank you for your help. I have just gone to get the temp. cwm.6028 (http://d-h.st/oZD) and it keeps failing to download. Is the link working? Do you have another one?
I notice that there are two download buttons. The plain download button causes a warning that I am going to a web forgery. The download now button fails to download for me.
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R814932 said:
Thank you for your help. I have just gone to get the temp. cwm.6028 (http://d-h.st/oZD) and it keeps failing to download. Is the link working? Do you have another one?
I notice that there are two download buttons. The plain download button causes a warning that I am going to a web forgery. The download now button fails to download for me.
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For some reason (newest) FireFox downloads it but deletes it right away... This file is save! Use another browser (Chrome for instance) to download... De-activate Download Manager and use Download Now button... Not the other one...
I downloaded it using Flareget and sent it to my desktop and that worked as a download. The downloaded file is called update.zip. Your reply in the last message suggested to me that it should be called "temp. cwm.6028" (http://d-h.st/oZD). I ask in case someone has substituted another file!
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R814932 said:
I downloaded it using Flareget and sent it to my desktop and that worked as a download. The downloaded file is called update.zip. Your reply in the last message suggested to me that it should be called "temp. cwm.6028" (http://d-h.st/oZD). I ask in case someone has substituted another file!
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Dude.. you are really complicated! This update.zip is the Temp. CWM Recovery...
For sure the are some update.zip around the net which containing other stuff - But this (http://d-h.st/oZD) is the Temp. CWM Recovery.
And it's a save file (as I alrady wrote) - I looks right now that FF and Chrome dont want to download it...
I think some dump users reported this file to often! Only because they don't konw how to download corretly from Dev Host...
I hope this is clear now....
R814932 said:
Your reply in the last message suggested to me that it should be called "temp. cwm.6028"
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BTW: It was shaqman89 who said this. But anyway hes correct, because..... Read my post
Hello everyone.
I used Coldbird method to unify partition layout on my Oppo Find 7 QHD.
Now I want to go back to stock partition table to use ColorOS or CyanogenMod without issue.
How do I do it?
I found several topics and tools to restore broken partition table but no one which specifically address my aim.
Thanks in advance
dragXDA123 said:
Hello everyone.
I used Coldbird method to unify partition layout on my Oppo Find 7 QHD.
Now I want to go back to stock partition table to use ColorOS or CyanogenMod without issue.
How do I do it?
I found several topics and tools to restore broken partition table but no one which specifically address my aim.
Thanks in advance
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Hi,
just follow the instruction of the first Post:
How to switch partition layouts:
1. Fully charge your battery!
If your phone battery dies while executing the partitiontool you might end up with an unrecoverable phone.
2. Turn your phone off.
3. Turn your phone on, holding down the power + volume up button at the same time until your phone shows the text "fastboot..." on screen.
4. Connect your phone to your computer via a compatible Micro USB cable.
5. Install the fastboot drivers for your phone (Google is your friend).
6. Download the partitiontool.zip file from this topic's attachment section, unpack it and execute swaplayout.bat by doubleclicking it.
7. Your phone will seem to act up (getting stuck at "fastboot..." or showing a flashing screen, depending on your model) but that is perfectly fine.
Give it 4-5 minutes of time and the phone will reboot on its own!
Never ever turn off the phone during this process, it will render it a case for manual recovery or full brick.
Just wait until the phone reboots on its own, okay?
8. Your phone layout is now properly converted to the opposite layout.
If you had a split layout before it will be unified, if you had a unified layout before it will be split.
If you ever wish to revert your layout, just follow this tutorial and execute swaplayout.bat again.
An external sdcard isn't required but highly recommended!
If the partitiontool discovers an external sdcard it will place a backup of all critical partitions into a folder named "coldbird", keep a backup of this folder at all times.
Swipe the Layout on my Device last week back to split layout, everthing works great :good:
And in the case the phone sits on that screen in excess of 20+ minutes like in my case?
Thank you and just posting an alternative link in case someone stumbles upon this again: [Partition Tool]
Now for LVM...
TOWWTC said:
Thank you and just posting an alternative link in case someone stumbles upon this again: [Partition Tool] (it'll automatically download since it's a direct-direct link)
Now for LVM...
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The link is dead, mate.
Zeus Hai said:
The link is dead, mate.
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Haha, tried to substitute a deadlink for another deadlink. I updated it.
How is MIUI? I'm in the process of changing ROMs (currently on Paranoid).
TOWWTC said:
Haha, tried to substitute a deadlink for another deadlink. I updated it.
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Haha, it happens, dude
For the LVM remapping, you may want to check the thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/find-7/orig-development/ref-lvm-partition-remapping-t2865843
Zeus Hai said:
Haha, it happens, dude
For the LVM remapping, you may want to check the thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/find-7/orig-development/ref-lvm-partition-remapping-t2865843
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Muchas gracias! And sorry I edited my last post late but how is MIUI working out for you? I'm strongly considering it.
TOWWTC said:
Muchas gracias! And sorry I edited my last post late but how is MIUI working out for you? I'm strongly considering it.
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It's working beautifully. I highly recommend it.
Start here, mate
Zeus Hai said:
It's working beautifully. I highly recommend it.
Start here, mate
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Word? Just switched to Color OS 2.1.3. Only thing I'm hesitant about is that MIUI is on 4.4. Have you tried COS 2.1.3i and if so, how does MIUI stack up to it?
TOWWTC said:
Word? Just switched to Color OS 2.1.3. Only thing I'm hesitant about is that MIUI is on 4.4. Have you tried COS 2.1.3i and if so, how does MIUI stack up to it?
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I've tried almost every ROM posted in this forum. Despite being on 4.4, I'd put it right on top, personally. Once start using it, you'll see android version is just a meaningless number. I just can't get enough of its beauty
I used to be extremely heavy into the rooting game. I started with the Galaxy s2 all the way to the Note 5 but then it kind of seemed to me like rooting lost some of it's appeal and development seemed to slow down for some devices. After the Note 7 issue with the recall I switched to iPhone for a little while. I am back now though and I'm highly looking into rooting. I see the Pixel XL has tons of development and am just wondering what do you guys think, is it worth it to root? Many people I have talked to say Android has come so far, that it's not really even necessary anymore. What are the Pro's/cons?
If this is a topic that has been posted before, I apologize, I tried looking and couldn't find anything. Also, this is my first stock google phone, in the past I have always been a galaxy/note user.
rbtrucking said:
I used to be extremely heavy into the rooting game. I started with the Galaxy s2 all the way to the Note 5 but then it kind of seemed to me like rooting lost some of it's appeal and development seemed to slow down for some devices. After the Note 7 issue with the recall I switched to iPhone for a little while. I am back now though and I'm highly looking into rooting. I see the Pixel XL has tons of development and am just wondering what do you guys think, is it worth it to root? Many people I have talked to say Android has come so far, that it's not really even necessary anymore. What are the Pro's/cons?
If this is a topic that has been posted before, I apologize, I tried looking and couldn't find anything. Also, this is my first stock google phone, in the past I have always been a galaxy/note user.
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I still root because of theming and my call regarding app. Imo, custom roms are still smoother.
Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk
just_visiting said:
I still root because of theming and my call regarding app. Imo, custom roms are still smoother.
Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk
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I was always a huge fan of theming! Hmm, perhaps it's time to pull the trigger!
I've always rooted every device, starting with my HTC Hero years ago, but I have to admit, the stock Pixel experience was the first time where I've had to ask myself is it really worth it this time.
So I tried it un-rooted for a couple of months, (which is a personal record for me!) and I loved it. But I eventually made the decision to root because I missed:
1)Dark U. I (Using Substratum)
2 Adaway Adblocker
3)Custom Roms
Now I'm on PureNexus, and couldn't be happier.
With Google seemingly tightening the screw by making it harder to modify our devices, I just hope Root access will continue to be available to me in the future.
Just like buzzboy for the most part:
- Theming. (Domination from daveyannihilation on the playstore)
- Ad blocker.
- Custom ROM.
- For pushing theme ready apps to system/data partition.
- Kernel manager app (EXKM)
- Certainly other things I forget right now...
Cheers...
buzzboy said:
I've always rooted every device, starting with my HTC Hero years ago, but I have to admit, the stock Pixel experience was the first time where I've had to ask myself is it really worth it this time.
So I tried it un-rooted for a couple of months, (which is a personal record for me!) and I loved it. But I eventually made the decision to root because I missed:
1)Dark U. I (Using Substratum)
2 Adaway Adblocker
3)Custom Roms
Now I'm on PureNexus, and couldn't be happier.
With Google seemingly tightening the screw by making it harder to modify our devices, I just hope Root access will continue to be available to me in the future.
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Ya, I was looking into that PureNexus rom too.
rbtrucking said:
Ya, I was looking into that PureNexus rom too.
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Hello... Been using it since the Nexus 6, Nexus 6P and now Pixel XL. I have never been disappointed. Pixel stock firmware features + just enough customization in my opinion.
Cheers...
pure nexus + elementalx because perfect performance
Forgot about AdBlock and custom kernel. Also few other things that are escaping me at the moment.
Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk
5.1 said:
Hello... Been using it since the Nexus 6, Nexus 6P and now Pixel XL. I have never been disappointed. Pixel stock firmware features + just enough customization in my opinion.
Cheers...
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What's the best tutorial for rooting in your opinion? Been looking on YouTube and trying to decide which one to follow.
rbtrucking said:
What's the best tutorial for rooting in your opinion? Been looking on YouTube and trying to decide which one to follow.
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No, no and no! Don't go on YouTube when you have the best on XDA. That doesn't make sense...
Download TWRP: https://dl.twrp.me/marlin/twrp-3.0.2-0-RC1-fastboot-marlin.img
Download SuperSU 2.79 sr3: https://download.chainfire.eu/1021/SuperSU/SR3-SuperSU-v2.79-SR3-20170114223742.zip?retrieve_file=1
And place in the root of your internal storage
Reboot your phone in bootloader.
You must have latest ADB/fastboot from Google: https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools-latest-windows.zip
Unzip it and place TWRP image inside platform tools folder with ADB/fastboot.
Open a command prompt on your computer and boot into TWRP:
fastboot boot twrp-3.0.2-0-RC1-fastboot-marlin.img
It will boot TWRP. Once booted, tap "install" and select SuperSU. Swipe to install and let it do its job.
Once done, just reboot. It will likely reboot two or three times. Don't worry, that's normal. You'll have Root with full stock. TWRP will vanish after the reboot.
Don't try to flash this TWRP image or you may have to reflash a full stock image... Read TWRP thread for more infos!
I think you could have found the same how-to here either in the guide or Q/A section though... :good:
Good luck...
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No, no and no! Don't go on YouTube when you have the best on XDA. That doesn't make sense...
Download TWRP: https://dl.twrp.me/marlin/twrp-3.0.2-0-RC1-fastboot-marlin.img
Download SuperSU 2.79 sr3: https://download.chainfire.eu/1021/SuperSU/SR3-SuperSU-v2.79-SR3-20170114223742.zip?retrieve_file=1
And place in the root of your internal storage
Reboot your phone in bootloader.
You must have latest ADB/fastboot from Google: https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools-latest-windows.zip
Unzip it and place TWRP image inside platform tools folder with ADB/fastboot.
Open a command prompt on your computer and boot into TWRP:
fastboot boot twrp-3.0.2-0-RC1-fastboot-marlin.img
It will boot TWRP. Once booted, tap "install" and select SuperSU. Swipe to install and let it do its job.
Once done, just reboot. It will likely reboot two or three times. Don't worry, that's normal. You'll have Root with full stock. TWRP will vanish after the reboot.
Don't try to flash this TWRP image or you may have to reflash a full stock image... Read TWRP thread for more infos!
I think you could have found the same how-to here either in the guide or Q/A section though... :good:
Good luck...
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Hmm I may have jumped the gun here I actually attempted before you responded and followed Max Lee's video on youtube and now I am stuck in a bootloop. What can I do? it's saying your devices software cab't be checked for corruption please lock the bottloader, then it says visit link on another device g.co/ABH
rbtrucking said:
Hmm I may have jumped the gun here I actually attempted before you responded and followed Max Lee's video on youtube and now I am stuck in a bootloop. What can I do?
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Why?
You are on the forum where SuperSU and Magisk, likely the two best Root method are released. And you go somewhere else looking how to install it...
What did you do to get stuck? How did you proceed?
5.1 said:
Why?
You are on the forum where SuperSU and Magisk, likely the two best Root method are released. And you go somewhere else looking how to install it...
What did you do to get stuck? How did you proceed?
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I've followed Max Lee's videos many times before and they have always worked. I guess I shouldn't have. What I did was download fastboot, the root marlin pixel and the usb driver and basically boot into the stock recovery by holding down power and volume down and doing the comman in command prompt to unlock the bootloader and then boot to root.img now it's stuck in a bootloop
rbtrucking said:
I've followed Max Lee's videos many times before and they have always worked. I guess I shouldn't have. What I did was download fastboot, the root marlin pixel and the usb driver and basically boot into the stock recovery by holding down power and volume down and doing the comman in command prompt to unlock the bootloader and then boot to root.img now it's stuck in a bootloop
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You used the old root method for 7.1
If you know how to flash a Kernel then flash the factory Kernel and then use the directions above. If you dont the easiest way is ro just flash back to stock without a data wipe. First post in thw thread below.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/how-to/info-how-restored-to-stock-soft-t3494478/page16
rbtrucking said:
I've followed Max Lee's videos many times before and they have always worked. I guess I shouldn't have. What I did was download fastboot, the root marlin pixel and the usb driver and basically boot into the stock recovery by holding down power and volume down and doing the comman in command prompt to unlock the bootloader and then boot to root.img now it's stuck in a bootloop
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No offence here. Just, the method you tried is not up to date... If you took the time to search a little bit before proceeding you would have known that. All infos you need to flash/root/mod are most likely already posted here. All questions have already been answered as well. Use the search function next time or at least, wait for someone to reply :good:
Good luck...
PS: hoping you'll get it fixed. 3am here, I'm off to bed...
TonikJDK said:
You used the old root method for 7.1
If you know how to flash a Kernel then flash the factory Kernel and then use the directions above. If you dont the easiest way is ro just flash back to stock without a data wipe. First post in thw thread below.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/how-to/info-how-restored-to-stock-soft-t3494478/page16
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I really appreciate all the help for some reason now my computer is not showing the phone in my computer so I can't access the files on it. I think it's got something to do with what I did to root it, I changed the driver for the phone. I used the file called android_winusb
rbtrucking said:
I really appreciate all the help for some reason now my computer is not showing the phone in my computer so I can't access the files on it. I think it's got something to do with what I did to root it, I changed the driver for the phone. I used the file called android_winusb
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These are the drivers you want. Sounds like what you have. It needs to be booted to see the files. Did you get it flashed?
https://developer.android.com/studio/run/win-usb.html
EDIT... Nope you got the wrong drivers, use my link.
TonikJDK said:
These are the drivers you want. Sounds like what you have. It needs to be booted to see the files. Did you get it flashed?
https://developer.android.com/studio/run/win-usb.html
EDIT... Nope you got the wrong drivers, use my link.
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Yes I did get it booted but the usb is still not working and it's saying the file in the link you provided is not compatible.
Well it looks like this is a problem with the phone because i cant access anything when I hook it to my mac either.
This is NOT my work (Ianmacd) and guide is written by Mr Pickles all credits to him for his install method.
Also this is just a copy and paste but the guide is well written and TWRP should cause less issues.
I'm sure Gieti94 is just perhaps busy with other commitments, credit also to him for his fantastic efforts.
Just a new space for the currently working TWRP so all don't get in a pickle.
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Download Maintained By Pickles (best all in one convenient place) will have everything necessary for twrp functionality. Credit to pickles.....:good:
http://bit.ly/2VlcqYd
Excellent installation Guide below
Install Guide
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- NOT A SINGLE STEP IS UNNESSECARY
- DO THEM _ALL_ EXACTLY!
- ALL YOUR DATA WILL BE GONE - BACKUP!
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DO NOT INSTALL MODPACK FROM SOLDIER - IT BREAKS TWRP!
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If you have any problems - contact @PiCkLeS or on Telegram by PiCkLeS or @rp4k
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All development is by @ianmacd (Ian Macdonald).
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0 - No matter what you have today, no root or Magisk-only solution or TWRP with Magisk-solution, do ALL the steps..
1 - Make sure you copy the "Magisk_Manager_Ian_install.apk" file and "Multidisabler-g97x_by_Ian.zip" file to your sd-card before you start!
2 - Download latest firmware via Samfirm or Frija or in any way you can, and unpack.
3 - Boot your phone to Download mode (Power+Bixby+VolDown) and remember to have the USB connected to your computer, it won't boot to DL-mode otherwise
4 - Keep autoboot etc in Odin settings, put each file in its place (AP, BL, CSC etc) and _dont_ use HOME_CSC, use CSC-only-file.
5 - After Odin is done, your phone will reboot automatically - let it! It can feel like forever, but let it do its restarts and stuff until you are in system-setup
6 - Do the setup as per usual, CONNECT TO WIFI but you can safely just say Skip on sign in and other stuff
7 - When setup says its all finished and you get to the standard launcher - go into Settings and enable Developer settings
8 - This step IS necessary.. If you don't do this step, you might get in pre-normal rrm state and you will have wait 7 days to try again: Enter Developer settings and look for the "OEM Unlock" switch - if you are rooting for the first time, Enable it. If you already have root since before or unlocked your bootloiader before, just confirm that its Enabled and graded out.
9 - If you already have an unlocked bootloader, skip to step 12. If not, continue with step 10.
10 - IF you never have unlocked your bootloader before, Power off the phone and boot into download mode again. You will see the long press volUp option for unlock bl, do that.
11 - IF you never have unlocked OEM before, boot the phone again, do the setup without signing in etc but connect to wifi, enable dev settings, go into dev settings and check that OEM now is enabled and grayed out.
12 - Reboot the phone in recovery mode (Power+Bixby+VolUp and keep holding until you are in stock recovery. Choose and do a factory reset.
13 - Reboot to bootloader with option in Recovery.
14 - Flash the tar you got (S10x-TWRP+Magisk_fixed_by_Ian.tar I Odin in the AP-slot. DISABLE auto reboot in Odin first!
15 - When the tar has flashed - Do as instructed on the phone, hold Power+VolDown for a few seconds and AS SOON AS THE SCREEN GOES BLACK -> quickly press power+bixby+volUp for a _long_ time, and I mean it can feel as if its a full minute! After a while you will see TWRP starting with its start screen, you can now let go and enter TWRP.
16 - FORMAT data, then WIPE data AND Cache. DO NOT LET IT REBOOT
17 - Flash "Multidisabler-g97x_by_Ian.zip" from SD card
18 - Go back to start screen of TWRP, Choose Reboot, Choose Recovery - YOU MUST ALWAYS CHOOSE REBOOT TO RECOVERY and _NOT_ system!
19 - Let the phone reboot into system, it will do some reboots it self, and again it will feel like it takes FOREVER - Just let it do its thing and DO NOT PRESS ANY KEYS!
20 - When your phone is finally done booting, just do the normal setup/signing for real this time.
21 - When you are done and in system/launcher, install "Magisk_Manager_Ian_install.apk" from SD card and verify that you now have Magisk Manager installed.
22 - Start Magisk Manager and say YES to what it says, it will do some stuff and then say "Rebooting in 5 seconds" - LET IT BOOT AND DO NOT TOUCH ANY KEYS this time either..
23 - Now when booted to system, start Magisk Manager and see that you have all green and its installed.
24 - Now you have root.
** Every time you reboot manually, be prepared to hold Power+Bixby+VolUP until you see the Samsung S10x-logo, then release and let it reboot, you will have root.
** Every time you power off the phone, when you power ON again, hold Power+Bixby+VolUP until you see the Samsung S10x-logo, then release and it will boot with root.
** Every time you want to enter TWRP-recovery, do as above but KEEP HOLDING THE KEYS UNTIL TWRP-start screen shows then release. Remember to choose reboot to recovery afterwards and you will boot with root.
** IF you screw up and forget or miss the key combo, just let it boot to system, immediately when system is up - reboot again and do the key combo and all is fine again.
This is me just trying to get an emergency first aid space, nothing more, I'm NOT trying to take any credits or dismiss Gieti94.
Thanks All
Duncan1982 said:
This is NOT my work (Ianmacd) and guide is written by rp4k all credits to him for his install method.
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This is my tutorial and not r4pk. And I'd prefer that you use the download I provide here and no where else to make sure the right files gets downloaded when updated.
http://bit.ly/2VlcqYd
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Yea I can keep the OP updated, this is just an emergency first aid thread, thanks to Pickles for his well written guide.
I'm really not wanting to offend anyone, just for all to make life a bit easier....
very nice to have a reliable twrp solution, pitty that we don't have too many things to flash in recovery
Please remove the alternate download link, I have updated the multidisabler zip with a important update, v1.1 and the one download link for all is just for things like that, the other download link still have the old zip.
Very important that everyone uses Ian Macdonald's new v1.1 multidisabler script.
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I can update the mega link with the new disabler I reposted it to mega because I can't access Google @PiCkLeS
And yes I never said I wrote the guide I just added myself for helping people
rp4k said:
I can update the mega link with the new disabler I reposted it to mega because I can't access Google @PiCkLeS
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I understand. But that doesn't seem to be a big problem for any one else and the bigger problem is that you risk having a link that is being used by the people only see it here and don't read anywhere else, or this message, and end up with old information or even worse, outdated files.
I can help you get the files on PM but please remove these links outside of my drive, which I maintain every day and keep up to date. It's not for vanity, it's for safety.
For now please edit your text and remove the link. All must use v1.1 of the multidisabler zip by Ian.
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Maybe this thread was a bad idea, as stated I am around and willing to keep things up to date
I know the importance, and how things are at present.
Duncan1982 said:
Maybe this thread was a bad idea, as stated I am around and willing to keep things up to date
I know the importance, and how things are at present.
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Listen, just to be clear. I and I dont think Ian have a problem with you having this thread.
All I am worried about is the download link. Things can and are happening fast. If there are multiple sources for downloading files in this case, and today one was updated with important improvements, and there are many places to download from people can miss that and download old files that can cause big problems.
Keep the downloading to one good source and everything will be fine. The thread in it self can do much good by showing that there is an alternative, it works and right now almost 100 people in 24 hours have used it. Fantastic!
So I dont think it was a bad idea, I just dont want PM:s from people in a week or two asking why their device suddenly lost data, only to find out that they downloaded from a source that didnt have the latest files.
Thats all.
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Listen, just to be clear. I and I dont think Ian have a problem with you having this thread.
All I am worried about is the download link. Things can and are happening fast. If there are multiple sources for downloading files in this case, and today one was updated with important improvements, and there are many places to download from people can miss that and download old files that can cause big problems.
Keep the downloading to one good source and everything will be fine. The thread in it self can do much good by showing that there is an alternative, it works and right now almost 100 people in 24 hours have used it. Fantastic!
So I dont think it was a bad idea, I just dont want PM:s from people in a week or two asking why their device suddenly lost data, only to find out that they downloaded from a source that didnt have the latest files.
Thats all.
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I fully appreciate and understand that, the reason I created as I have plenty of time to maintain, and will keep it up to date I have been around for quite some time, if you look at my posts (search) I have had almost every device you can think of, currently have the Vivo IQOO also, I have enough experience to understand the important and implications.
I don't want your PM's to be going crazy so I'll fully respect your decisions and will keep everything updated also. But it is better if everything is tody and not one thing here and there, OP has been updated with your direct link, is this cool?
Just thought by creating this thread that it might help, my sincere and good intentions are hopefully evident
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Please remove the alternate download link, I have updated the multidisabler zip with a important update, v1.1 and the one download link for all is just for things like that, the other download link still have the old zip.
Very important that everyone uses Ian Macdonald's new v1.1 multidisabler script.
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Can I install multi Disabler 1.1 withouth lost data?
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Can I install multi Disabler 1.1 withouth lost data?
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Yes just flash it in twrp, nothing will be lost.
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I assume this is only for the Exynos version? Or does it work for Snapdragon as well?
mistermidas said:
I assume this is only for the Exynos version? Or does it work for Snapdragon as well?
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You have a working snapdragon root? How did you get past step #9 of launching stock recovery after you flashed magisk
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You have a working snapdragon root? How did you get past step #9 of launching stock recovery after you flashed magisk
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Man... did you even read my comment???
I was asking if this would work for Snapdragon, not saying I got it to work. It doesn't mention if it's a method for both versions in the OP or not.
mistermidas said:
Man... did you even read my comment???
I was asking if this would work for Snapdragon, not saying I got it to work. It doesn't mention if it's a method for both versions in the OP or not.
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Sorry I responded when I was half asleep. My fault.
I will try this out and post and update, i had no luck with previous twrp, always boot loops regardless of what i do.
My bootloader is unlocked but not grayed out. Can i still do it?
mercifool said:
I will try this out and post and update, i had no luck with previous twrp, always boot loops regardless of what i do.
My bootloader is unlocked but not grayed out. Can i still do it?
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Yes, just do exactly all the steps and use the new files in the link and you will be fine.
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Carotix said:
hi ,
do you have the OEM switched to on?
if not , you need it ..... if you can't get it because you are waiting the 7 days , you can make this trick
open settings and set the date 8 days before ... then reboot
so you can enable OEM in developer settings
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Hi there, are these instructions for Exynos only or can I apply it to Snapdragon as well, please advise. Thank!
Code:
/*
* Your warranty is now void.
*
* I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
* thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
* do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM
* before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
* you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
*/
CLICK HERE TO READ THE MEGATHREAD BEFORE DOING ANYTHING TO YOUR DEVICE
Here we are guys... After searching here and there i found some working ways to Root this device without getting bricked. So let's discuss about these :
1. UNLOCKING BOOTLOADER :
- Download the Mi Unlock app to PC, and sign in with your Mi Account;
- Enable Developer Option in your phone by tapping the "Build Number" 7 times
- Go to Developer Options "Settings > Additional Settings > Developer Options
- Enable USB Debugging and OEM Unlocking
- Aslo add account in Mi Unlock Status (Can be found in Developer Options
- Install all the required drivers (adb drivers, vcom drivers etc.) In your PC [I'll link these below]
- Shut down your phone manually, and hold Volume down key and Power button to enter Fastboot mode
- Connect your phone to PC using USB cable and click "Unlock". In Mi Unlock Tool
- You will be given a specific time (168 hours mostly)
- Wait until that and redo Unlock process
- Woah you have Unlocked your device
2. FLASHING TWRP :
- Install Minimal ADB and fastboot on your PC [Link will be provided below]
- Download LR Team TWRP [This work for now, I'll provide link below and will update it after we have another proper TWRP]
- Put that TWRP in the file location of ADB and Fastboot (Right click on Minimal ADB and Fastboot icon on desktop and click on Open file location)
- rename that recovery to "twrp" for convenience (optional)
- Now Connect your phone to PC With USB Debugging on (keep phone on).
- Type
Code:
adb devices
and accept the pop up on phone's screen.
- Now reboot your phone to Fastboot mode
- Type
Code:
fastboot devices
- Your device ID will be visible on Screen.
- Then type
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
- When it's done, Remove cable and Hold Power + Vol. Up when phone starts turning on leave the power button but keep pressing Vol. UP until TWRP splash Screen shows up.
- Done U did it
3. ROOTING :
- In TWRP mount System
- Go to Advanced > file manager
- then go to system_root > system and delete "recovery-from-boot.p"
- Go home and again go to advanced and Select "Close AVB2.0" swipe to confirm.
- Go back and select "Install Root"
- Here you go magisk 19.4 will be installed (U can chose any other versions afterwards.)
- Reboot the device to system.
- Ah Yes you did it
In case anything goes wrong ask me here or in official telegram group
LINKS
1. Mi Unlock tool
2. Minimal ADB and Fastboot
3. ADB Drivers for MTK
4. MTK USB Drivers
5. LR Team TWRP
If this helped you then hit the Thanks Button. Good Luck
Does it work for the china edition of the phone?
These are the the same instructions as found here https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=80604223&postcount=2
Why create a new thread without giving any credits. It's cluttering the forum.
In case anything goes wrong ask me here or in official telegram group
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Reported, read the FAQ about telegram.
donkyshot said:
These are the the same instructions as found here https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=80604223&postcount=2
Why create a new thread without giving any credits. It's cluttering the forum.
Reported, read the FAQ about telegram.
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Ah ok...i didn't check that thread... I just searched here and there and created a simple guide...
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Yes it does, I just rooted mine, Chinese 8gb RAM with Chinese ROM (no Google) only problem I just found was - can't make a TWRP back up on either storage, says can't make the folder, key unavailable.
I tried a couple of other methods which didn't work, so great stuff for posting here, I don't use Telegram, so it's really helped me, even if it is a duplicate, wind your neck in with the reporting Donkeywhatever!
Thanks OP
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I'm glad to hear that it helped you...
Robstir said:
Thanks, it did brilliantly, any advice on the TWRP can't make the backup folder?
I'm keen to start pruning the system of the useless Xiaomi bloatware but not without a backup, flashed Magisk 20.1 also, working perfectly.
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Wait for a proper TWRP. Cuz devs are already working on it
anybody tried that with chinese phone swapped to global rom?
Robstir said:
Yes it does, I just rooted mine, Chinese 8gb RAM with Chinese ROM (no Google) only problem I just found was - can't make a TWRP back up on either storage, says can't make the folder, key unavailable.
I tried a couple of other methods which didn't work, so great stuff for posting here, I don't use Telegram, so it's really helped me, even if it is a duplicate, wind your neck in with the reporting Donkeywhatever!
Thanks OP
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Erm the issue i have with ChinaRom is that I cant use my own homescreen launcher... even with root I cant bypass it... so I have to be on Global ROM... but china variant with global rom causes boot loop.... and seeing that you are using the only TWRP available i think the results are the same...
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pritish1998 said:
Wait for a proper TWRP. Cuz devs are already working on it
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Oo really? Gee can't wait....
so always bootloop issue with china/global device?
Bricked my China Rom Phone
I just bricked my phone - story here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-8-pro/help/help-to-unbrick-china-redmi-note-8-pro-t4004681
So does anyone have any idea how I can unbrick? Should I REM out the antirollback check lines in flash_all.bat?
Any help is much appreciated! Thank you!
My phone came with the Global EU (EEA) version ROM, i have flashed Global (MI) version. Will this method still work or will it cause bootloop? I don't want to brick my device so asking in advance. I was lucky to just get stuck in bootloop with my previous try using a different recovery.
P.S. I used MiFlash Tool and flashed the ROM through Fastboot.
Hey Pritish1998,
I must admit, I was a little leery, after reading all the other threads about installing twrp and rooting and the horror stories they contained. Well, your instructions seemed fairly simple. I followed them EXACTLY... and I lost my ass, everything got wiped, my imei, everything!!!
Totally kidding, everything worked perfectly, I followed your steps exactly as stated. I did not loose any data, nothing, every app, all my downloads, everything is still on my phone. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Also, TWRP, is still installed, didn't get wiped out by the stock recovery. I have root, and oh, I am on MIUI Global, on the United States phone I ordered off of Amazon. More Specifically, MIUI Global 11.0.1.0(PGGMIXM) Android Version 9 PPR1.180610.011. I received the MIUI 11 update about 3 days ago, and was still waiting the 160 some hours out for the bootloader unlock. I just got the bootloader unlocked about 3 hours ago. Went through numerous instructions and posts and this one seemed to make the most sense. I wasn't sure about MIUI 11 working, but fudge it, I thought I would just return the phone if I had a problem, but nope, you're instructions were clear and precise and I followed them to a tee and its working great and I have Magisk and did the safetynet update, and I'm all good.
I haven't updated Magisk to 20.1 though. Didn't want to press my luck.
Thanks so much bro, really, thank you.
this procedure worked as well on an indonesian 11.0.1. rom!!!
thx!
Hello good day! I have a question about TRWP:
1) Is it safe to install this TRWP f I am on 11.0.1.0 PGGEUXM?
Has anyone else done it since rom EEA instead of Gobal (MI)?
Thank you
Thank you very much, magisk works perfectly
donkyshot said:
These are the the same instructions as found here https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=80604223&postcount=2
Why create a new thread without giving any credits. It's cluttering the forum.
Reported, read the FAQ about telegram.
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NOTHING WRONG WITH THE ABOVE POST BUT MORE INFORMATIVE. The link you claimed to be original is for the Chinese device only not for the Global. TWRP is also different. Check the files.
neoxcool said:
NOTHING WRONG WITH THE ABOVE POST BUT MORE INFORMATIVE. The link you claimed to be original is for the Chinese device only not for the Global. TWRP is also different. Check the files.
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No need for caps lock. We can read.
It was initially a double post he just edited it later and changed it to a guide, which is fine.
It's the same procedure like initial Chinese twrp which was and is already posted here.
I'm on xiaomi.eu beta Android 10 but now i can't boot the recovery, any ideas?
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Martin213 said:
You can't boot to stock recovery?
Be careful now i think you're one step ahead brick...
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Phone is working normally but i want to change to stable, but the recovery is not booting.