install magisk+gcam without unlocking bootload? - Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Questions & Answers

Hey guys i recently got a xiaomi mi a2lite, and i saw what gcam can do with it and i want to get it, but i read that if i unlock the bootload i will lose my current data, theres any way to do it without unlocking the bootload?
Btw im currently on android pie latest update
Thank you guys in advance

vhos96 said:
Hey guys i recently got a xiaomi mi a2lite, and i saw what gcam can do with it and i want to get it, but i read that if i unlock the bootload i will lose my current data, theres any way to do it without unlocking the bootload?
Btw im currently on android pie latest update
Thank you guys in advance
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You can't root it without unlocking bootloader. There is a method to avoid data erasing when unlocking bootloader. Look into the Guides section. Gcam on android Pie doesn't work well, I gotta say. It can't focus and images come out blurry. So if this is your first time with this kind of stuff, I'd suggest you to keep the phone stock.

marstonpear said:
You can't root it without unlocking bootloader. There is a method to avoid data erasing when unlocking bootloader. Look into the Guides section. Gcam on android Pie doesn't work well, I gotta say. It can't focus and images come out blurry. So if this is your first time with this kind of stuff, I'd suggest you to keep the phone stock.
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Thank u sir? Do you know any app to replace the stock one? Ive seen son comparations and it can get better

vhos96 said:
Thank u sir? Do you know any app to replace the stock one? Ive seen son comparations and it can get better
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On Android Oreo the Gcam worked great and it took amazing pictures but on Pie the difference isn't visible because of the focus issue. I've tried other camera apps on Play Store but none of them are much different than the stock. You can try the ones on Play Store and see for yourself, I can't recommend anything else than sticking to stock. :good:

marstonpear said:
On Android Oreo the Gcam worked great and it took amazing pictures but on Pie the difference isn't visible because of the focus issue. I've tried other camera apps on Play Store but none of them are much different than the stock. You can try the ones on Play Store and see for yourself, I can't recommend anything else than sticking to stock. :good:
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Thank u sir for taking the time

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Oem toggle On G960u snapdragon????

Hi all I got a chance to play around with a G960u for Tmobile and I reflashed the software to Combination R2. Long story short I allow developer mode and saw oem toggle!!! Also the combination was running Android 8.0. I remember g950u root was achieved up until r3 I believe but no android oreo. So devs feel free to do what you do best. Hope this helps.
Vell123 said:
Hi all I got a chance to play around with a G960u for Tmobile and I reflashed the software to Combination R2. Long story short I allow developer mode and saw oem toggle!!! Also the combination was running Android 8.0. I remember g950u root was achieved up until r3 I believe but no android oreo. So devs feel free to do what you do best. Hope this helps.
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oem unlock is only available in the combination rom it does not really help anything
Yea but we don't have a device brave to build off it?
TheMadScientist said:
oem unlock is only available in the combination rom it does not really help anything
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Can't a custom recovery be made for it?
Vell123 said:
Can't a custom recovery be made for it?
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No because the bootloader is still locked
I honestly thought to unlock a bootloader you just switched the toggle on
Vell123 said:
I honestly thought to unlock a bootloader you just switched the toggle on
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It would be nice but there's a lot more to it than that.

{ROM} PiXelAtEd_Aroma_Deodexed20K

Mods delete thread please
hey is possible for you to upload the device unlock app? i got one apk from the internet but is not compatible and i need it to unlock my phone, thanks.
m1chb3ltr3 said:
hey is possible for you to upload the device unlock app? i got one apk from the internet but is not compatible and i need it to unlock my phone, thanks.
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Seriously?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/how-to/root-h932-lafploit-1-5-to-v20a-t3842550
m1chb3ltr3 said:
hey is possible for you to upload the device unlock app? i got one apk from the internet but is not compatible and i need it to unlock my phone, thanks.
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If your looking for the T-Mobile unlock app ill see if I can't find it.
Albinoman said:
Seriously?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/how-to/root-h932-lafploit-1-5-to-v20a-t3842550
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I already rooted the phone and all that is just that i flashed this rom and is missing the device unlock app.
Could someone who is still on stock ROM extract the T-Mobile's Simlock App from /system/priv-app(oreo)
Should we do a wipe first or just installing over is ok?
ewatt99 said:
Should we do a wipe first or just installing over is ok?
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I always wipe but up to you. If problems arise do a wipe and see if they are fixed!?
tattedup said:
I always wipe but up to you. If problems arise do a wipe and see if they are fixed!
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You the man.. can you add g7 ar camera stickers.. I just tried to do it using the system dump but I don't know which files to pull.. if you can do a full system port as a g7 rom thats even better.. great work.. flashing now.. if I do decide to sim unlock, just add the T-Mobile SIM unlock app?
lowkeyst4tus said:
You the man.. can you add g7 ar camera stickers.. I just tried to do it using the system dump but I don't know which files to pull.. if you can do a full system port as a g7 rom thats even better.. great work.. flashing now.. if I do decide to sim unlock, just add the T-Mobile SIM unlock app?
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I'll see what I can do about maybe making a flashable for the Camera as this is just a Stock base I don't wanna add something others may not want. I'm super busy so may be a couple days. I'll also upload a new link that has the T-Mobile SIM unlock app added back.
Hey, sorry for the dumb question but I keep on seeing 20K, 20D etc behind the rom versions - what does it mean?
charliebigpot said:
Hey, sorry for the dumb question but I keep on seeing 20K, 20D etc behind the rom versions - what does it mean?
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Stock LG firmware version the ROM is based on. 10 is Nougat, 20 starts Oreo.
For some reason European bottle builds are at higher versions (20Y even 21A), but that doesn't mean they are more advanced than North American 20E.
charliebigpot said:
Hey, sorry for the dumb question but I keep on seeing 20K, 20D etc behind the rom versions - what does it mean?
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If you referring to flashing this rom.. Ignore it like I did.. Some parts say 20d.. Magisk says it when flashing but you get 20k.. Mine rebooted 3 times for full boot.. Twrp acted up like I had nothing but recovery after flashing, but I have vendor partition with no treble rom.. The button key combo fixed the issue.. Booted normal and then recovery started acting right.. But if you looking for old to new, the higher the combination, the newer.. 10d>20d>20k
lowkeyst4tus said:
You the man.. can you add g7 ar camera stickers.. I just tried to do it using the system dump but I don't know which files to pull.. if you can do a full system port as a g7 rom thats even better.. great work.. flashing now.. if I do decide to sim unlock, just add the T-Mobile SIM unlock app?
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Maybe try adb pull /system which should have all the apks from system minus the ones with elevated privileges. Well if you have the g7 to do that from
m1chb3ltr3 said:
I already rooted the phone and all that is just that i flashed this rom and is missing the device unlock app.
Could someone who is still on stock ROM extract the T-Mobile's Simlock App from /system/priv-app(oreo)
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There you go
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iDy89yv5wnpcsXd-iAT01SXVtN22vrFk/view?usp=drivesdk
Fingerprint scanner is not working for me after flashing. Anyone else having this problem?
Edit: Data was encrypted. Wiped data and reflashed fixed it
Gonna have an update for ya guys did some tweaking on the kernel so grab your favorite kernel manager and see what settings work best for you!, removed T-Mobile boot for Pixel boot and Shutdown animation added all Android P UI notification and ringtones. More to come later trying to get best stock experience possible. Don't ask for original apks please they are pretty easy to find.
m1chb3ltr3 said:
I already rooted the phone and all that is just that i flashed this rom and is missing the device unlock app.
Could someone who is still on stock ROM extract the T-Mobile's Simlock App from /system/priv-app(oreo)
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Just grab it off play store
Sent from my LG-H932 using XDA Labs
Update up in OP tons of kernel modifications, added all google apps and removed LG also removed LG contacts and dialer and added googles from memeber @syndre. Its more Pixelized now much better. Enjoy let me know if you find anything or suggestions.
Has anyone tried it on other variants?
tattedup said:
Update up in OP tons of kernel modifications, added all google apps and removed LG also removed LG contacts and dialer and added googles from memeber @syndre. Its more Pixelized now much better. Enjoy let me know if you find anything or suggestions.
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Since you're tweeking the kernel i'd like to see a GPU OC. Also KCAL would be aweseome!

V35ThinQ Bootloader unlocked, rooted. twrp working on oreo, any news on pie? custom d

V35ThinQ Bootloader unlocked, rooted. twrp working on oreo, any news on pie? custom ROM? DOINT GIVE UP ON THE v35 PPL & DEVS! I got mine bootloader unlocked and rooted with magisk for $20 and 2 hrs waiting on teamviewer. so worth it. anyone else out there with Rooted V35thinQ? Thoughts? Setups?
Vibrato86 said:
V35ThinQ Bootloader unlocked, rooted. twrp working on oreo, any news on pie? custom ROM? DOINT GIVE UP ON THE v35 PPL & DEVS! I got mine bootloader unlocked and rooted with magisk for $20 and 2 hrs waiting on teamviewer. so worth it. anyone else out there with Rooted V35thinQ? Thoughts? Setups?
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I would really like to see devs work on this one. I ended up getting this phone because i was a few bucks short of getting the V40. Having the Hi-Fi audio DAC really makes music sound better.
But honestly it's not even close to competing with V4A. Which i guess now i know for sure, i NEED this on my phone.
I would love to root my phone one day just for that. As long as it's stable and works good for that (And preferably Magisk and Adaway as well..) I need it done.
Hi I am interested in this service. I will be buying one in a few days and would like to have this service done. Can anyone pm me? Seems I can't.
Vibrato86 said:
V35ThinQ Bootloader unlocked, rooted. twrp working on oreo, any news on pie? custom ROM? DOINT GIVE UP ON THE v35 PPL & DEVS! I got mine bootloader unlocked and rooted with magisk for $20 and 2 hrs waiting on teamviewer. so worth it. anyone else out there with Rooted V35thinQ? Thoughts? Setups?
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Who rooted it for you?
GhaiPhapAndroid. search for him on youtube. hes out of veitnam. the guy is totally professional. it will takr like 2 hrs with team veiwer installed on your pc. youll have to reset the phone amd follow his instructions but its overall pretty easy and once done very stable. TWRP on OREO. No TWRP on pie JSYK...
Vibrato86 said:
V35ThinQ Bootloader unlocked, rooted. twrp working on oreo, any news on pie? custom ROM? DOINT GIVE UP ON THE v35 PPL & DEVS! I got mine bootloader unlocked and rooted with magisk for $20 and 2 hrs waiting on teamviewer. so worth it. anyone else out there with Rooted V35thinQ? Thoughts? Setups?
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Hi - can you share the twrp.img file that you have? It'll be appreciated.
tremalo86 said:
GhaiPhapAndroid. search for him on youtube. hes out of veitnam. the guy is totally professional. it will takr like 2 hrs with team veiwer installed on your pc. youll have to reset the phone amd follow his instructions but its overall pretty easy and once done very stable. TWRP on OREO. No TWRP on pie JSYK...
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you want us to search for a guy names GAYFAP on youtube? you kidding me right?
MorbidMonkey101 said:
you want us to search for a guy names GAYFAP on youtube? you kidding me right?
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haha he is 100% legit and a nice guy. out of Vietnam I believe.IF i need to i have plenty of screenshots and also video of the entire process however teamviewer is needed for him to do it. have ADB and drivers installed already. and have the firmware both oreo and Pie downloaded before starting with him. He uses a Octoplus Pro box and hooked me up. Very fair $20 for permanent Bootloader Unlock. I mean common.... great deal. GaihPhapAndroid. PM if any Questions.
Wanabedev83 said:
Hi I am interested in this service. I will be buying one in a few days and would like to have this service done. Can anyone pm me? Seems I can't.
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Check out GhaiPhapAndroid on youtube youll find him. Not me so i wont post links but not hard to find and is very professional
avaie said:
Hi - can you share the twrp.img file that you have? It'll be appreciated.
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Hey ill post to the same V35 forum here on xda now with a fresh thread. Hope it serves you well just MAKE SURE you are Bootloader unlocked and know how to patch the firmwear. (its not hard search on google or youtube.) Can ONLY use TWRP & Magisk on 8.0 oreo. Just Magisk on 9.0 Pie, no TWRP. Enjoy my friend!
Vibrato86 said:
Hey ill post to the same V35 forum here on xda now with a fresh thread. Hope it serves you well just MAKE SURE you are Bootloader unlocked and know how to patch the firmwear. (its not hard search on google or youtube.) Can ONLY use TWRP & Magisk on 8.0 oreo. Just Magisk on 9.0 Pie, no TWRP. Enjoy my friend!
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Thanks - I'm just seeing this response (not to long ago).
I believe the 10i Oreo firmware on there is pre-patched. If so flash and g2g if bootloader unlocked
Vibrato86 said:
I believe the 10i Oreo firmware on there is pre-patched. If so flash and g2g if bootloader unlocked
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Do you have links?

Has Android 10 final OTA landed for the Sprint model?

I saw some mentions of people installed the beta/preview version. I came across this article that states it is the final version:
https://www.mylgphones.com/download-sprint-lg-g8-thinq-android-10-firmware-final-v20a.html
Has anyone tried installing this?
Yea i just flashed it. See screenshot.. I Can confirm thx man. No issues.
cas8180 said:
I saw some mentions of people installed the beta/preview version. I came across this article that states it is the final version:
https://www.mylgphones.com/download-sprint-lg-g8-thinq-android-10-firmware-final-v20a.html
Has anyone tried installing this?
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I can also confirm, working great!
Working?
can you please confirm if it is the final version? and when updating I don't lose my information? And is everything safe without problems so far?
Its working fine no issues. Everything is perfectly working
Help me
guytano86 said:
Its working fine no issues. Everything is perfectly working
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Can you tell me if I don't lose my data when updating ??
My data is working fine.. I just backed up my messages and etc via Google... Follow the instructions and reboot when its done
Help me
guytano86 said:
My data is working fine.. I just backed up my messages and etc via Google... Follow the instructions and reboot when its done
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Yes but I mean if I do not lose my files when updating, like my photos or applications I hope and you answer me fast because I am about to update
I didn't lose any files.
Heads up that payment apps do not currently work with this update. Android Pay says this is not an official rom, and LG Pay requires and update for android 10 that doesn't exist yet. I suspect because although it might be official firmware, it hasn't officially been released yet.
Hmmm thinking of pulling the trigger on this. Wondering if they made improvements in the camera app? Also wondering if there is a battery drain. A lot of updates from several different phone manufacturer's are reporting battery drain after updating to Android 10.
Yes
cas8180 said:
Hmmm thinking of pulling the trigger on this. Wondering if they made improvements in the camera app? Also wondering if there is a battery drain. A lot of updates from several different phone manufacturer's are reporting battery drain after updating to Android 10.
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I notice the battery exactly the same, the camera improved and added new modes, but mainly the interface and fluidity of the Android 10 device improved much more than with Android 9
I took a gamble and decided to install it. Maaananaannnnn am I love this update. What a refinement! Feels like a new phone so much more polished that 9 was on the g8. Also loving the system wide dark made aka night mode. Everything is so buttery smooth
Meanwhile T-Mobile won't say anything on when they will push the update out for their variant. :crying:
With the security lock screen are the numbers suppose to be so small
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Hey, May i Use your screenshot on mylgphones.com?
Yea feel free
guytano86 said:
Its working fine no issues. Everything is perfectly working
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This is not final. Sprint has made new versions but blocked installing them somehow
Yea new version with bloatware.. Enjoy
antintin said:
This is not final. Sprint has made new versions but blocked installing them somehow
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guytano86 said:
Yea new version with bloatware.. Enjoy
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... First off this one had bloatware too, u still had too disable it. You want to stay on a not as optimized firmware and not receive otas?

General LE2123_11_C.64 EU

The new version is available for those interested.
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Luca6969 said:
The new version is available for those interested.
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Hi Luca.
I just got a prompt for this update. Did you install it? Were there any adverse effects that you noticed?
I'd appreciate anyone's feedback before I take the plunge.
Thanks
Jimbob65 said:
Hi Luca.
I just got a prompt for this update. Did you install it? Were there any adverse effects that you noticed?
I'd appreciate anyone's feedback before I take the plunge.
Thanks
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I did, no problems for now.
Got the same version OTA, let's see how it goes
My battery life increased significantly on C.64. It's the best Android 12 experience on my 9 Pro (EU) yet!
sammyke007 said:
My battery life increased significantly on C.64. It's the best Android 12 experience on my 9 Pro (EU) yet!
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I noticed too. I'm really happy after a fresh install of c.64
Now os13 come out and start again from 0
Jimbob65 said:
Hi Luca.
I just got a prompt for this update. Did you install it? Were there any adverse effects that you noticed?
I'd appreciate anyone's feedback before I take the plunge.
Thanks
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Hi, no problem. I also have Magisk 25.2.
Sorry for the delayed response. Thank you very much for your helpful replies everyone.... I really appreciate that.
I am going to update now.
Luca6969 said:
Hi, no problem. I also have Magisk 25.2.
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I've never heard of Magisk. I've just had a look at their website.
If you have time, what we're the real life advantages you gained?
Any risks involved?
Thanks
Jimbob65 said:
I've never heard of Magisk. I've just had a look at their website.
If you have time, what we're the real life advantages you gained?
Any risks involved?
Thanks
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Hi, Magisk is for root. If u want to do any modifications of your system the base is the root. But u need to unlock your bootloader and this will wipe all your data. If u don't know what is stay away.
davyleggend said:
Hi, Magisk is for root. If u want to do any modifications of your system the base is the root. But u need to unlock your bootloader and this will wipe all your data. If u don't know what is stay away.
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Thank you for the advice. I haven't rooted a phone since the LG G3!!!
I'm really happy with the performance of the 9 pro as it is, it's a fantastic phone, especially for the measly sum of £450
I came from a Huawei p30 Pro which was also a great phone (apart from AAwireless headaches) but an update to EMUI 11 ruined it so I learned a hard lesson there.... Seek advice or research updates before you jump in head first
This forum has been a really helpful tool for me over the years, so thank you again everyone.

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