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Ok just got my new Moto z2 force, and it has the Sep 2017 security update.. Now all I want to do is root and debloat my phone (Ssprint). Should I update to the latest before unlocking the booloader, or just go a head.. Thanks

doubledragon5 said:
Ok just got my new Moto z2 force, and it has the Sep 2017 security update.. Now all I want to do is root and debloat my phone (Ssprint). Should I update to the latest before unlocking the booloader, or just go a head.. Thanks
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I would go ahead with the update and then unlock the bootloader and install TWRP + Root.
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Just bought mine too. I took the updates and have root no issue

Security Patches coming all 60 days, rigth? So, next one after mai patch is the 07/2018 patch, which should come next month. Maybe with 8.1?

allrightlite said:
Security Patches coming all 60 days, rigth? So, next one after mai patch is the 07/2018 patch, which should come next month. Maybe with 8.1?
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Unlocked, rooted, Oreo 8.0, now going to try a custom kernel at least and my favorite mod Xposed..

doubledragon5 said:
Unlocked, rooted, Oreo 8.0, now going to try a custom kernel at least and my favorite mod Xposed..
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Nice. @Uzephi has a kernel for stock ROMs and one for AOSP based ROMs. I have used the stock ROM kernel with good results and zero issues. Good luck and happy flashing!!
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doubledragon5 said:
Unlocked, rooted, Oreo 8.0, now going to try a custom kernel at least and my favorite mod Xposed..
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Sure, but I see some problems by using of custom roms on my other phone (Z Play), so I prefer to get official updates without unlocking the bootloader for my newer Z2 Force. Second reason is the guarantee for manufacturer issues. And I need the Z2 Force for watching videos like netflix and co, so safety net needed. SD 835 can content play in HD from netflix, so important thing. On Z Play I can see the pixels (just Full HD), but on Z2 Force it's perfect. Much better, you can't see pixels anymore. That's perfect to play movies. Many people try to explain that we can't see the difference, but I see it. VR an Co is all better now. And I hope that we get 3 years Security Updates. It's an expensive business phone for 800€, so we should get updates for long time.

allrightlite said:
Sure, but I see some problems by using of custom roms on my other phone (Z Play), so I prefer to get official updates without unlocking the bootloader for my newer Z2 Force. Second reason is the guarantee for manufacturer issues. And I need the Z2 Force for watching videos like netflix and co, so safety net needed. SD 835 can content play in HD from netflix, so important thing. On Z Play I can see the pixels (just Full HD), but on Z2 Force it's perfect. Much better, you can't see pixels anymore. That's perfect to play movies. Many people try to explain that we can't see the difference, but I see it. VR an Co is all better now. And I hope that we get 3 years Security Updates. It's an expensive business phone for 800€, so we should get updates for long time.
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I am rooted with Magisk V16.0 on the stock ROM right now and I have never had an issue with passing SafetyNet. Passes every time. All my apps work too including Netflix. No issues with the Play Store not allowing me to download apps by saying the app is not compatible with my device.
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fast69mopar said:
I am rooted with Magisk V16.0 on the stock ROM right now and I have never had an issue with passing SafetyNet. Passes every time. All my apps work too including Netflix. No issues with the Play Store not allowing me to download apps by saying the app is not compatible with my device.
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I have no issues as well with downloading any apps from Play Store.. Only quesiton, when installing a new kernel. Is it like on other phones, wipe cache before flashing the kernel? I don't want to screw up a FREE PHONE from Sprint. LOL

doubledragon5 said:
Unlocked, rooted, Oreo 8.0, now going to try a custom kernel at least and my favorite mod Xposed..
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Be wary. I've had issues with xposed breaking safety net and Google pay

VivisClone said:
Be wary. I've had issues with xposed breaking safety net and Google pay
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Boy that sucks.. I usually use Xposed for youtube background play back, and gravity box that's it.. Any alternative for both?

doubledragon5 said:
Boy that sucks.. I usually use Xposed for youtube background play back, and gravity box that's it.. Any alternative for both?
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Gravity box no. But background play I just use YouTube red

doubledragon5 said:
Boy that sucks.. I usually use Xposed for youtube background play back, and gravity box that's it.. Any alternative for both?
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You can book YouTube Premium(europe). Then you get support for background playback. That's new, calls YouTube Red, too. Maybe that helps.
Edit: VivisClone, you was faster with your answer, just few seconds. But yes, that's the way.

Anyone know how to install Xposed on this deivce.. I tried the new sdk26 v90 beta which is all they had for Oreo 8.0 but made in Jan 27 2018. It ended in a fail..

doubledragon5 said:
Anyone know how to install Xposed on this deivce.. I tried the new sdk26 v90 beta which is all they had for Oreo 8.0 but made in Jan 27 2018. It ended in a fail..
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Try to mount system. Install Xposed. Switch to other slot (a or b) , restart twrp, mount system and install again.

Josh McGrath said:
Try to mount system. Install Xposed. Switch to other slot (a or b) , restart twrp, mount system and install again.
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Nope no go.
Ok got Xposed installed. Did it through the Xposed apk. No issues so far with Google Play.

doubledragon5 said:
Nope no go.
Ok got Xposed installed. Did it through the Xposed apk. No issues so far with Google Play.
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You can use the YouTube Vanced edition that is available as an apk or get it from Magisk. It allows background playback and ad blocking plus some other settings that the stock YouTube app doesn't have like forced Codecs and Max resolution override as well as a few themed editions. It's the only version of YouTube I will use. There is even a version available for non-rooted devices that still gives the same options.
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I just use telegram pop out and I get background and screen off play without root.

I can't get my phone to update. Every time I try, it says "Software update unsuccessful" and under that says "Sorry, there was a problem updating your Moto Z2. No changes were made."
I keep getting the popup on unlock to update, but have to go to "remind me later" every time since it wont successfully update. I'm trying to update security update 1 May-2018. And software version OCXS27.109-48-6

odombones94 said:
I can't get my phone to update. Every time I try, it says "Software update unsuccessful" and under that says "Sorry, there was a problem updating your Moto Z2. No changes were made."
I keep getting the popup on unlock to update, but have to go to "remind me later" every time since it wont successfully update. I'm trying to update security update 1 May-2018. And software version OCXS27.109-48-6
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It won't update if you're rooted/twrp or have modified the system in any way.

Please help me decide which Rom I should use.

Hey Guys can someone suggest me good Rom for my phone.. I want to flash good rom for playing PUBG it seems like this game lags with all miui based rom..
I have tried custom roms but I need Google pay which does not work with custom roms.. I have tried havoc, potato and Andy Yans build and Google pay is not working with any of these roms..

Just flash Magisk after you installed the Rom and Google pay should work. Works great for me and I am on the latest Havoc right now.

I just installed Lineage OS + OpenGApps + Magisk on my Mi Mix 2.
I get stock Android, it's very zippy, I have root, it passes SafetyNet, and I've used Google Pay a few times already. PUBG and Fortnite seem to run just fine. The only issue I've had is Pokemon Go not wanting to work.

[BETA] Minecraft Earth for Mi a2 Lite

Need:
Twrp Installed
Magisk 18.x or 19.4(or superior) installed (Magisk 19.1/.2/.3 dont work)
Installation guide:
Install Offain twrp
reboot in twrp
Install Magisk Manager 18.x or 19.
reboot
Open Magisk and install The Arcore module
reboot
Open the Play Store and download the Arcore
Open the Minecraft earth apk and install
this is all
Offain Twrp link:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=1395089523397907943
Magisk link:
https://******************/
Magisk Arcore module:
https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/cfiles/gcm1/ARCore_Playground_Patcher-v1.6.zip
Arcore (install via play store):
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.ar.core
Minecraft Earth(beta) Apk:
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/mojan...ft-earth-2019-0823-16-0-android-apk-download/

Are you on stock or custom/gsi ROM? I can't get Arcore working on stock.

gkornaks said:
Are you on stock or custom/gsi ROM? I can't get Arcore working on stock.
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i am using Beastrom

gkornaks said:
Are you on stock or custom/gsi ROM? I can't get Arcore working on stock.
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some screenshots:

Link for Minecraft apk is not working.
Here I found working link: apkdone.com/minecraft-earth-apk/

HeyImVitor said:
i am using Beastrom
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What is Beastrom ? Can you please provide me a link to this rom ?
Also, is it a stable one ? My son would like to play minecraft earth on his a2 lite but I dont want to make him use an unstable rom...

tof43 said:
What is Beastrom ? Can you please provide me a link to this rom ?
Also, is it a stable one ? My son would like to play minecraft earth on his a2 lite but I dont want to make him use an unstable rom...
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yes, but i dont use this rom more, because i go to sold my phone and i today i just installed the stock rom

tof43 said:
What is Beastrom ? Can you please provide me a link to this rom ?
Also, is it a stable one ? My son would like to play minecraft earth on his a2 lite but I dont want to make him use an unstable rom...
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you can use any rom, i tested in aosip and aosp and worked

When will it be officially released? How about other devices? Can I just install an apk file (like on apkpure, techbigs,...) to play this Minecraft?

Uhm hello... I'm new here and my english it's a little bad, so, sorry if I'm not speaking well.
The oficial minecraft earth came out and... Even if I had the ARcore installed and all that, minecraft is still not working, first It gave me a grey screen when trying to load a buildplate, and when I installed a Google camera, It suddenly closes trying to loading buildplates, i tried to uninstall and install but don't worked, I don't know what to do... Can anyone help me? My phone is a Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite

Still not working man..I've also encountered this problem with some of my textures. Maybe you have a corrupted file and that's why this is not working. Ever since I've started playing Minecraft, I've used the standard texture pack. I honestly don't get why people love to modify the game. Maybe it's a personal preference haha. Anyways, maybe you should try a different texture pack. I know that maybe you would love to try this one, but yeah, unfortunately sometimes they simply don't work.

Searching for a way to use arcore (for minecraft earth)

Hello,
I am desperatly searching for a way to make arcore working on my son's mi a2 lite.
I tried to use magisk arcore enabler and installed the google play services for ar on pie stock, but it's not working. As soon as I the game try to use AR features, it's stop working.
I have seen someone saying it's working on android 10 gsi, but I am afraid it will be quite unstable. I can't install this on my son's phone. I need something stable.
Can you please help me ?

im afraid if magisk one is not working for you and you dont want to install 10 GSI, youre out of luck. sp 625 is an older procesor, and altho its still ok in day to day use i see a reason why google is not officially supporting it for AR.. it gets laggy.

Redmi note 8t custom rom and NFC

Hi, folks. I have a redmi note 8t.
I would like to know if installing a custom rom from miui (EU, MIglobe...) keeps the NFC for payments . I have heard that you can't, that you have to do root and install a magistk module...I hope you can help me with this doubt, since I have unlocked the bootloader...thank you very much!

I have MiUiMix on Android 9 with preinstalled root. I just downloaded magisk manager app and enabled magisk hide. Payments in Poland works.

Lineage 17.1 with Magisk & MagiskHidePropsConf.
Google Pay works fine (france).
Edit: Also, Widevine still L1 so Netflix in HD, Banks app, Pokemon Go works, etc..

_PePe_ said:
Hi, folks. I have a redmi note 8t.
I would like to know if installing a custom rom from miui (EU, MIglobe...) keeps the NFC for payments . I have heard that you can't, that you have to do root and install a magistk module...I hope you can help me with this doubt, since I have unlocked the bootloader...thank you very much!
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If I got you right, you're asking if unlocking bootloader doesn't allow using NFC. If I'm not mistaken, I could use NFC when I unlocked the phone, but I'm not exactly sure.
If you ask after installing a custom ROM NFC works, for that yes, you definitely need to install magisk. Don't be scared though, it's an easy process. Just flash a ROM, then finalize it (ie. start the mobile and setup the ROM). Once you're done with it, go back to twrp and flash magisk. Then install magisk manager (apk).
When in magisk manager both parts are green (that both are installed and working right), rename magisk manager (change it to something other than manager), let it download magisk manager again, and turn on magisk hide. Restart the phone, and in the menu you'll find from which apps manager should hide itself. Choose the banking apps and you're all ready to go.
I use the same mobile, and these are the steps I took. It's simple, straightforward and intuitive. Don't worry, you'll have NFC once you follow these simple steps.

Thank you so much for your answer... I'm sorry I didn't answer sooner, but I couldn't because of my job...
Now I have the EU stable (miui11) waiting for me to update to 12 .... recommend me another rom based on miui ? .... thanks again and a greeting!

_PePe_ said:
Thank you so much for your answer... I'm sorry I didn't answer sooner, but I couldn't because of my job...
Now I have the EU stable (miui11) waiting for me to update to 12 .... recommend me another rom based on miui ? .... thanks again and a greeting!
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First, you're most welcome!
Second, I didn't use any miui based ROM. Of those I tried, I fancied them in decreasing order as follows:
crDroid
LineageOS
Pixel Experience / Paranoid Android
In general, I can't say I'm dissatisfied with any. It's just minor stuff that put one over another, and all have been good in general. I use crDroid now simply because it allows more customizations - albeit I can't use front and aux cams. It's a singular issue though, as I don't read this from other users.
So I'd say try any, if you want. Because I use it now, I'd recommend crDroid but you'll find fans of all, and others that I didn't mention. It comes down to trial and error in the end.
NFC works with all four that I mentioned. In the beginning, when I first rooted and installed a custom ROM, my banking app warned me that I use a rooted phone and whatever, yet it's simple to fix. Don't worry about making NFC work, it really is easy. Step by step,
Install magisk from twrp
Install magisk manager
Rename magisk manager app
Open the app and let it install magisk again
Restart
Enable magisk hide
Restart
Then install your banking app and from magisk manager, add the banking app to hidden apps
And that's it. It seems a long process but takes five minutes.

Thank you very much for your comment my friend .....I have it in mind to install these roms ....greetings!