OK guys,
First of all I have the MATE SE with the 8.0 OTA update that rolled out recently. I have an unlocked bootloader with everything else stock and pure. I am having trouble trying to find a solid solution for rooting this phone so here are my questions.
1. Is there a way to root the phone without modifying the recovery, i.e. TWRP. If so, how? I herd of Magisk but nothing sure about using it with Oreo and the need for boot.img files.
2. If i need to use TWRP, what TWRP file do i need that works? with instructions....
3. I want to used the Xposed framework as well. So which files work with this phone and 8.0 and so on....
thanks
Pretty sure yes folks have gotten root on Oreo. Check out this thread but I recommend caution.. I'm pretty sure if you read through it you'll find it somewhere.
I'm waiting for better organization for our very new device but here you go:
https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?ur...share_tid=3763714&share_fid=3793&share_type=t
US Huawei Mate SE users discussion thread
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I have a rooted Samsung/Verizon Note 4 developers edition. I want to get the Gear VR working with it and keep TouchWiz, if possible. I backed up my aboot partition also, just in case. Are there any solutions out there yet?
210 views and no replies? I can't be the only owner of a developer version who wants to use the Gear VR with it, can I?
Gear VR works the same with root as it does in retail. As long as you just root stock or your rom comes from the android development forum (as opposed to ORIGINAL android development) you should be fine
My ROM is fully compatible with Gear VR and for the average user runs just like stock.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...om-lollipop-tw-deodexed-lp-oaf-5-0-1-t3094727
Thank you, gentlemen, for your answers! I'm checking your thread now, Balla, to see how I can flash this ROM. I've rooted all my devices since 2010, but I'm still kind of a noob in these things. Just want to make sure i can still use my pen.
DrSarcasmo said:
Thank you, gentlemen, for your answers! I'm checking your thread now, Balla, to see how I can flash this ROM. I've rooted all my devices since 2010, but I'm still kind of a noob in these things. Just want to make sure i can still use my pen.
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Yeah you can use the pen like normal. Actually you wouldnt even tell a difference between stock ROM and my ROM except for extra added features.
OK, Balla, I downloaded your DevEd OAF update file and your Morom file. I need to install the DevEd OAF file first, according to your instructions. How do i do that? Just flash it in Odin? When I first got my phone, I installed TWRP and did a nandroid BU. Then I rooted it using Chainfires files, If I remember correctly. Then I did another backup. So my firmware is the standard one that comes with the DEV edition right now. Android version 4.4.4
DrSarcasmo said:
OK, Balla, I downloaded your DevEd OAF update file and your Morom file. I need to install the DevEd OAF file first, according to your instructions. How do i do that? Just flash it in Odin? When I first got my phone, I installed TWRP and did a nandroid BU. Then I rooted it using Chainfires files, If I remember correctly. Then I did another backup. So my firmware is the standard one that comes with the DEV edition right now. Android version 4.4.4
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Yeah just odin the deved oaf. Then odin twrp. Then flash my ROM in twrp.
Here is twrp link https://dl.twrp.me/trltevzw/twrp-2.8.7.0-trltevzw.img.tar.html and odin https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347769855
Will I have to run Chainfire's root app again? and if so, when do I flash that? After TWRP?
DrSarcasmo said:
Will I have to run Chainfire's root app again? and if so, when do I flash that? After TWRP?
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nope. Everything is included in the ROM.
Do I need to deodex anything before starting? Like I said, i'm kind of a noob...LOL
Nevermind, Balla. I saw the words deodexed in the ROM page. I'm a goonbag...LOL
Hey Guys, haven't rooted my note 4 because I still need to send it to samsung for hardware issues. And I haven't rooted a phone since my note 2. My main question is will the Gear VR still work with the latest firmware 5.1.1 root? If so only on stock or is there a new custom rom that will support it that is also 5.1.1?
I saw the other post about how to root the a3, but the answers weren't accurate, I didn't understand all of it in which me trying to root got me resetting my phone, so can someone tell what exactly to do and install? And where do I find twrp for a3 nougat?
thanks in advance
Hi
I rooted my device when I got it, back in May. But a few days ago updated it to Nougat, so I had to re-root. (Off: not much difference between android 6 and 7, maybe just a few little things). I used odin to update + twrp recovery + root. Sadly the root reverted back my recovery to stock, but I don't care about it too much, the working root was my main goal. I used this https://forum.xda-developers.com/sa...root-sm-a320f-fl-y-samsung-galaxy-a3-t3556026 guide to the letter, and it worked. Good luck on your device
pmajci said:
Hi
I rooted my device when I got it, back in May. But a few days ago updated it to Nougat, so I had to re-root. (Off: not much difference between android 6 and 7, maybe just a few little things). I used odin to update + twrp recovery + root. Sadly the root reverted back my recovery to stock, but I don't care about it too much, the working root was my main goal. I used this https://forum.xda-developers.com/sa...root-sm-a320f-fl-y-samsung-galaxy-a3-t3556026 guide to the letter, and it worked. Good luck on your device
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Stupid question , but the part where it say's clear data+cache and flash before device initial initialization, was this done in twrp? Or Odin? I can't find twrp for the a3 Nougat. Or is it the same file as MM ? Thanks for your help
I think I used the same, but the wipe was done in stock recovery. As I wrote, rooting reverted it back.
Thanks, worked )
But can't find how to install magisk on an already patched boot image ???
Can't help you there, I don't even know what magisk is XD
Just needed root, I seriously can't stand ads.
pmajci said:
Can't help you there, I don't even know what magisk is XD
Just needed root, I seriously can't stand ads.
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Ok, thanks for the help still
I searched the internet, but I couldn't find anything. Why doesn't she have anything on this model?
I do not even know how to make him root
there so much ways to root and setup twrp recovery just now is 2020 i qsk xda please make room for this phone any customs room just update to Android 6 or 7 anything future than lolipop 5.1 i wish someone answer
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cyclonedirty said:
there so much ways to root and setup twrp recovery just now is 2020 i qsk xda please make room for this phone any customs room just update to Android 6 or 7 anything future than lolipop 5.1 i wish someone answer
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if you found something then please update here too
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This phone don't have mods because this have MTK processor.
If you want root You can do it via magisk.
Just download stock rom (you MUST have same rom version in your phone) from htcdev.com. Unlock bootoader. Extract from stock rom boot.img. Patch it in magisk app and flash it through adb. I didn't tried this before but I've got this phone and I will do this same way i wrote. I did same thing with other htc with mtk processor and it works.
I didn't find any posts regarding this, if there is any then pardon me.
I've updated to the latest pie build and the twrp has also been updated to work on pie and it's almost fully functional. So, I just wanted to ask that can I directly flash magisk for getting root? Anyone tried this? And what are the potential problems than my phone can run into while or after installing magisk.
Thanks
You need to unlock your bootloader in any case if you want to flash magisk.....but if anything goes wrong you can have a really hard time getting it back working with a custom recovery....I don't see a reason why you wouldn't want to flash twrp after unlocking bootloader.
nitish.4you said:
I didn't find any posts regarding this, if there is any then pardon me.
I've updated to the latest pie build and the twrp has also been updated to work on pie and it's almost fully functional. So, I just wanted to ask that can I directly flash magisk for getting root? Anyone tried this? And what are the potential problems than my phone can run into while or after installing magisk.
Thanks
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If you wants root just follow this guide with Pie boot file. Best method and very easy
https://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone-5z/how-to/guide-zenfone-5z-how-to-root-downgrade-t3815877
MystikMan97130 said:
If you wants root just follow this guide with Pie boot file. Best method and very easy
https://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone-5z/how-to/guide-zenfone-5z-how-to-root-downgrade-t3815877
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Thanks for you reply. I just wanted to know that did you unlock your bootloader while on Pie itself or was it already unlocked in oreo. Also after that any special steps were required for rooting in pie or the same steps of the rooting guide would suffice?
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Thanks for you reply. I just wanted to know that did you unlock your bootloader while on Pie itself or was it already unlocked in oreo. Also after that any special steps were required for rooting in pie or the same steps of the rooting guide would suffice?
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Asus unlock App only works on Oreo for now. I think we'll get one when the official P version for WW comes out.
No special step just do the same with Pie boot.img :good:
MystikMan97130 said:
Asus unlock App only works on Oreo for now. I think we'll get one when the official P version for WW comes out.
No special step just do the same with Pie boot.img :good:
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Oh okay! I think I've to wait for some more time till it officially comes out. Thanks for the quick reply though!
Hey guys.
I'm reading the forum over and over, reading guides but still can't quite understand few things about magisk root.
1) Is it necessary to use TWRP for root using magisk? I found a guide to patch stock rom boot.img and then flash custom rom without TWRP. This way encryption also works (I read it doesn't if you use TWRP).
What is the purpose to use TWRP at all? What are the pros and cons of each method.
2) How is OTA update handled for Samsung with magisk? Do I have to revert back to stock rom using odin each time a new update appears?
Or I can do download OTA update, apply it, then without reboot, I just reinstall magisk from my phone and everything will work?
3) Can you make signed custom rom for samsung so you can lock bootloader after root, just like people do it for one plus on this forum?
Or it is not possible with samsung?
Thanks in advance for help.
Kape1234 said:
Hey guys.
I'm reading the forum over and over, reading guides but still can't quite understand few things about magisk root.
1) Is it necessary to use TWRP for root using magisk? I found a guide to patch stock rom boot.img and then flash custom rom without TWRP. This way encryption also works (I read it doesn't if you use TWRP).
What is the purpose to use TWRP at all? What are the pros and cons of each method.
2) How is OTA update handled for Samsung with magisk? Do I have to revert back to stock rom using odin each time a new update appears?
Or I can do download OTA update, apply it, then without reboot, I just reinstall magisk from my phone and everything will work?
3) Can you make signed custom rom for samsung so you can lock bootloader after root, just like people do it for one plus on this forum?
Or it is not possible with samsung?
Thanks in advance for help.
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Hello,
First off I would just let you know that typically questions like this go in the Q&A section.. This is S20/S20+/S20U Snapdragon Development thread which is usually reserved for people who develop things such as roms, twrp, mods etc. etc. so be sure to ready the rules and other stickied information when considering to post just to be sure you post in the right section.
So next thing I want to say is that in order to use TWRP or root or anything custom really on a usa Snapdragon model (U/U1/W Models) you have to use paid service to unlock the bootloader IF your device is eligible to be unlocked which means you haven't updated to the latest OS, if it is, then you are out of luck for now until new method is developed using new security.
If you are unlocked already, can unlock or just want to know I will try and answer your questions now.
1) TWRP is not necessary. Neither is patching the full ROM. All you need to do (if you don't want to use TWRP) is take the boot.img from the stock firmware, patch it using Magisk app and then flash it in ODIN. Device will wipe most likely if encryption and vbmeta etc. isn't disabled already. I do not know if "encryption" works while just rooted using Magisk patched boot.img or not as I usually disable all that stuff. My guess is that in some form it would be encrypted, just not sure if it's the same thing you are referring to or not.
2) If you are on an unlocked bootloader and complete stock i.e. no root or anything just clean full stock then you should get OTA updates. If you use anything "custom" i.e. Magisk patched boot.img or TWRP installed or vbmeta disabled etc. etc. then OTA updates will NOT work. And no, you don't have to revert to stock in ODIN each time there is a firmware update. It really depends on the update but you can typically use the odin tar with home csc and it should update without wiping but at the same time you would lose root or need to re-patch the new boot.img etc. etc. but wouldn't necessarily have to flash stock first then start over. There's also "safe" updates available some posted by jrkruse in development sections. If you had a usa unlocked device that was unlocked using paid service then you do NOT want to take OTA's because Samsung has changed the way tokens are verified when device boots up so new OS can't read them and most devices have incremented the bootloader so if you did take an OTA you likely would lost your unlock and no way to downgrade.
3) No. In order to do that you would need Samsung's private keys since there is no way to load your own custom key to use.. you can't just sign it with any key.. Also, if you relock your bootloader on a USA model that was unlocked using paid service then you will not be able to unlock again.. either way, it's not possible to use a custom signed firmware then relock the bootloader and have it boot.. not on Samsung anyway..
Hope that clears it up for you.
Thanks