Moto G5 Rooting? - Moto G5 Questions & Answers

Sorry if this has been asked many times before, but I had a look and couldn't find the answer. That said, does the link below for G5 Plus work with the regular G5? If not, then please point me in the right direction.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75114774&postcount=236

Devilman Liger said:
Sorry if this has been asked many times before, but I had a look and couldn't find the answer. That said, does the link below for G5 Plus work with the regular G5? If not, then please point me in the right direction.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75114774&postcount=236
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To root the Moto G5 you need
An unlocked bootloader (goto moto bootloader unlock website if you haven't unlocked the bootloader)
TWRP recovery (if staying on stock use official twrp - if flashing a 64 bit rom eg anything android pie use an unofficial twrp)
Magisk
Flash magisk in twrp recovery - latest magisk can be found in the magisk thread below
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445/

Devilman Liger said:
Sorry if this has been asked many times before, but I had a look and couldn't find the answer. That said, does the link below for G5 Plus work with the regular G5? If not, then please point me in the right direction.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75114774&postcount=236
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Hi Devilman,
Yes basically that procedure should work, if you want a more beginner friendly step by step guide with everything from unlocking until root i hope my guide helps you (for Oreo). https://forum.xda-developers.com/g5/how-to/root-how-to-flash-root-g5-opt-remove-t3884992
I used the older version of that guide your link refers to to root my phone on nougat, and the basic procedure is still the same, but a little things changed so my step by step guide hopefully saves you the three days I needed to get my phone to work on Oreo.
Best wishes and good luck!
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[Q] Any downgrade methods for a MM LG G4 H812

I'm betting this has been asked before, probably a no, but just to be sure.
Is there a way to downgrade a MM H812 to Lollipop, or is that not possible yet?
I saw this https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/canadian-guide-complete-source-lg-g4-t3212449, but didn't know if it would work for me or not, I'm not a newbie to this sort of thing (I've tangled with Amazon Fire HDX's, not hte easiest device to unlock), I just don't want to brick my phone for no good reason, thanks for the help.
That is the right link, there is also a watered down version on reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/lgg4/comments/3tcrcv/how_i_rooted_my_canadian_lgg4_without_ubuntu/ After downgrading for my H812 my camera wouldn't focus on LP, despite flashing third party camera apps or flashing other H812 KDZ. As such I was force to revert back to MM to have a workable camera, hope that doesn't happen to you as I really miss root. Happy flashing!
Once you downgrade and root, you can get TWRP-ish via FIsH, and get a good ROM, thanks for the help BTW.
EDIT! OK, not true at this point in time, do not try to use TWRP-in-FiSH to install a custom ROM.
AnyAndroidOSWins said:
Once you downgrade and root, you can get TWRP-ish via FIsH, and get a good ROM, thanks for the help BTW.
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TWRP-in-FiSH (https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/development/locked-twrpinfish-locked-g4-devices-t3573048) is an excellent custom recovery by steadfasterX for the LG G4 with locked bootloaders BUT you cannot flash any custom ROM with it, period. Read the TWRP-in-FiSH OP fully before you go off half-cocked and hard brick your phone. Your bootloader will still be locked and that prevents flashing a ROM with it.
sdembiske said:
TWRP-in-FiSH (https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/development/locked-twrpinfish-locked-g4-devices-t3573048) is an excellent custom recovery by steadfasterX for the LG G4 with locked bootloaders BUT you cannot flash any custom ROM with it, period. Read the TWRP-in-FiSH OP fully before you go off half-cocked and hard brick your phone. Your bootloader will still be locked and that prevents flashing a ROM with it.
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Oh dear, so sorry about that mis-information, must've not noticed that it said that when I first read it, thanks for that correction, and I will edit my post to avoid an incedants.
AnyAndroidOSWins said:
Oh dear, so sorry about that mis-information, must've not noticed that it said that when I first read it, thanks for that correction, and I will edit my post to avoid an incedants.
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I don't think you can even format the whole hard drive and reinstall the operating system using TWRP FISH, because without unlocked bootloader, you cannot touch the root partition.
Correct me if I'm wrong.
sdembiske said:
TWRP-in-FiSH (https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/development/locked-twrpinfish-locked-g4-devices-t3573048) is an excellent custom recovery by steadfasterX for the LG G4 with locked bootloaders BUT you cannot flash any custom ROM with it, period. Read the TWRP-in-FiSH OP fully before you go off half-cocked and hard brick your phone. Your bootloader will still be locked and that prevents flashing a ROM with it.
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Forget about custom roms, that is still lightyears away.... you cannot even clean-install the existing rom yet.
Member BAD-ASS , to my knowledge (I provided more information and help to him than anyone on the H812), has never downgraded to stock on the H812 or flashed a pre-rooted image on one (he had the H812 for a very short period of time and had no clue about what he was doing, finding it all too complicated). He has continued to come on as if he has done it all, when in fact he has done very little other than denigrate the phone and trade it off for an H815 by lying to a dealer in Qatar that his H812 was in fact a US model.
He has provided misleading, ill-informed and potentially harmful advice to many junior members on XDA. He has had his threads cleaned more than once by the moderators and had his account disabled twice by moderators.
As with most of his posts, they are off topic and generally a waste of space.
With that said, once again he shows a singular lack of knowledge about TWRP or TWRP-in-FiSH and android internal storage on the LG G4. For those members who actually wish to know more info regarding TWRP, senior member steadfasterX has written the Q&A on the official TWRP site. Please refer to the following links (the second one references internal storage as it is operational in and pertains to the LG G4 setup. Member BAD-ASS has been trying of late to denigrate TWRP (the premier custom recovery and most used one for Android), TWRP-in-FiSH and steadfasterX's work in particular. He himself has not contributed and never will contribute or have as much knowledge as steadfasterX.
Link: https://twrp.me/faq/backupexclusions.html
Link: https://twrp.me/faq/datamedia.html
If one has a clean system image backup done with TWRP or TWRP-in-FiSH, one always has the ability to restore a clean system image.
Forget about custom roms, that is still lightyears away.... you cannot even clean-install the existing rom yet.
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Hmm ... light years? Since when does light years = 1 day ...?
Breaking News !!
steadfasterX has announced today (July 28 '17) that he has successfully flashed a custom rom on two different model LG G4's with locked bootloaders.
Refer to his thread [H810,H812,H815,H818,ANY BL locked G4]Need testers for a new unlock method by steadfasterX at https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/...ed-g4-t3633152 and in particular post #23
Keep in mind this is still a work in progress .... and ... give him your Thanks, (using the Thanks button). With his TWRP-in-FiSH custom recovery and this news he has done more than anyone to help LG owners overcome the limitations of their locked bootloader devices.
Addendum:
Refer as well to his latest thread which outlines the process and current issues/limitations:
[BL UNLOCK][H81x/any G4] *Unlock your bootloader Proof of Concept* (ADVANCED | WIP)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/...proof-t3648288
sdembiske said:
If one has a clean system image backup done with TWRP or TWRP-in-FiSH, one always has the ability to restore a clean system image.
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Ok Sir:
So you're telling me that a flash with TWRP-IN-FISH will restore ALL the partitions?
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sdembiske said:
Hmm ... light years? Since when does light years = 1 day ...?
Breaking News !!
steadfasterX has announced today (July 28 '17) that he has successfully flashed a custom rom on two different model LG G4's with locked bootloaders.
Refer to his thread [H810,H812,H815,H818,ANY BL locked G4]Need testers for a new unlock method by steadfasterX at https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/...ed-g4-t3633152 and in particular post #23
Keep in mind this is still a work in progress .... and ... give him your Thanks, (using the Thanks button). With his TWRP-in-FiSH custom recovery and this news he has done more than anyone to help LG owners overcome the limitations of their locked bootloader devices.
Addendum:
Refer as well to his latest thread which outlines the process and current issues/limitations:
[BL UNLOCK][H81x/any G4] *Unlock your bootloader Proof of Concept* (ADVANCED | WIP)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/...proof-t3648288
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Ok, Impressive.
But last time I asked for a status update on EFIDROID, I was told there's no testers, hence there is no progress.
So did he find an alternative to EFIDROID?
sdembiske said:
Hmm ... light years? Since when does light years = 1 day ...?
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I know this is completely unrelated, but lightyear is a measurement of distance, not time my friend.
Just FYI
Root my LG G4 H81220x
Please correct me if I am wrong (I'm extremely new to rooting) but the only way for me to root my G4 is currently to downgrade my software version first and then follow the step by step guide I saw on another Canadian G4 forum?
autumnoctavia said:
Please correct me if I am wrong (I'm extremely new to rooting) but the only way for me to root my G4 is currently to downgrade my software version first and then follow the step by step guide I saw on another Canadian G4 forum?
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That is essentially correct. You must downgrade to 5.1 first. Follow the instructions in: Root ANY LG G4 Variant 100% Success Directives | Root Injection | Less Bricks : https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/lg-g4-100-root-success-directives-root-t3180586 (if you use a pre-rooted system image you can skip down to Step 3).
Use the command for the H812 under the Command to Flash System.img (All Variants): at: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62028523&postcount=2
You can also check out steadasterX's thread [Bootloader UNLOCK][LS991|H81x|VS986|F500] Unofficial unlock -> PoC (**STOPPED**) at: https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/...proof-t3648288 and in particular, post # 66 and post # 122.
Read the OP fully and carefully and be aware of the risks and limitations.
autumnoctavia said:
Please correct me if I am wrong (I'm extremely new to rooting) but the only way for me to root my G4 is currently to downgrade my software version first and then follow the step by step guide I saw on another Canadian G4 forum?
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Did you manage to downgrade to LP, and if so, what was your exact procedure?
Mick23 said:
Did you manage to downgrade to LP, and if so, what was your exact procedure?
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See the post above yours.
Refer to post # 1433 in the H812 guide - it's all there just run a search in the thread.
sdembiske said:
See the post above yours.
Refer to post # 1433 in the H812 guide - it's all there just run a search in the thread.
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So, my phone is working again. I connected it to the LGUP to see if it was recognized. I disconnected and reconnected to be sure as I wasn't familiar with that software. I was then interrupted, and didn't have a chance to do anything else. My phone then started working properly. No more lag on the touchscreen, and the playstore started working again. I really don't know why, but I am grateful. It has been a week now, and I have installed several apps with no issues.
Thanks to all who gave me guidance. It is greatly appreciated.

Request for G7 Fit dump

Anyone with the opportunity want to help out a developer?
On the G5 forum there is efforts (and success mind you) to make customized stock rom's based on newer models like V30 and G7.
I'm not the developer myself, but it's clear that anyone with the G7 Fit could help this rom development (by providing some useful
files that are much closer to the G5 than G7 or V30, but still using newer LG framework).
We need vendor and system partition dumps presumably. Take a look here for relevant G5 thread.
You could install patched LGup that allows to selectively dump partitions. This thread has guidance on how to install it.
UPDATE: This request is now obsolete.
askermk2000 said:
Anyone with the opportunity want to help out a developer?
On the G5 forum there is efforts (and success mind you) to make customized stock rom's based on newer models like V30 and G7.
I'm not the developer myself, but it's clear that anyone with the G7 Fit could help this rom development (by providing some useful
files that are much closer to the G5 than G7 or V30, but still using newer LG framework).
We need vendor and system partition dumps presumably. Take a look here for relevant G5 thread.
You could install patched LGup that allows to selectively dump partitions. This thread has guidance on how to install it.
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OK - I tried the LGup with patched files but ended up in error. Sadly.
But then realized, that in total commander all System files are visible without root permission.
Now tell me, which files you need and I will pack them in a zip file.
jazzitup said:
OK - I tried the LGup with patched files but ended up in error. Sadly.
But then realized, that in total commander all System files are visible without root permission.
Now tell me, which files you need and I will pack them in a zip file.
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Hey there
Thank you for your willingness to assist in this matter.
I had almost forgot about this thread, and the developer mentioned has since left xda for good it seems.
Also I looked up lg-firmwares.com and finally G7 Fit is available there for downloading KDZ's.
This means that you don't have to dump anything, since anyone interested will find it at lg-firmwares.com
askermk2000 said:
Hey there
Thank you for your willingness to assist in this matter.
I had almost forgot about this thread, and the developer mentioned has since left xda for good it seems.
Also I looked up lg-firmwares.com and finally G7 Fit is available there for downloading KDZ's.
This means that you don't have to dump anything, since anyone interested will find it at lg-firmwares.com
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Allright. Maybe you can explain to a newbe. Lg fanclub - is good for... what? :silly:
I am looking for a propper method to root my g7 fit, cause it may take a few month to wait for pie update.
You think, any developer is interested in providing a twrp? Or maybe I just didn't get it right? Could not find any hint about where and how to use kdz on lg-firmwares.com in that manner....
jazzitup said:
Allright. Maybe you can explain to a newbe. Lg fanclub - is good for... what? :silly:
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I don't know what "lg fanclub" is.
I am looking for a propper method to root my g7 fit, cause it may take a few month to wait for pie update.
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You can't root it if LG doesn't provide bootloader unlock (Some hack/exploit may be found, then you'll see it in this forum. Right now as you see; this is the only thread here...).
You think, any developer is interested in providing a twrp? Or maybe I just didn't get it right? Could not find any hint about where and how to use kdz on lg-firmwares.com in that manner....
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If and when bootloader gets unlocked, someone will likely build twrp, roms and kernels.
askermk2000 said:
I don't know what "lg fanclub" is.
You can't root it if LG doesn't provide bootloader unlock (Some hack/exploit may be found, then you'll see it in this forum. Right now as you see; this is the only thread here...).
If and when bootloader gets unlocked, someone will likely build twrp, roms and kernels.
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Do you have APK file of the camera system on G7Fit?

ROOT Redmi Note 8 PRO [HELP]

Hi guys!!!
Like the title said i have and Redmi Note 8 PRO with android 10 and i want root it....
I have tryed many guides without success so i have downgrade my phone to android 9....
Its possible to root in both android 9 and android 10???
If yes can you give me both guides???
also witch is better to have adroid 9 or 10????
please help me is over 2 weeks im try without success...
SonXiaomi89 said:
hi ! You can root redmi note 8 pro Magisk in ROM EU !
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U tell me something that i already know....
My question was how i can??? i looking for a guide.
roberto_1986 said:
Hi guys!!!
Like the title said i have and Redmi Note 8 PRO with android 10 and i want root it....
I have tryed many guides without success so i have downgrade my phone to android 9....
Its possible to root in both android 9 and android 10???
If yes can you give me both guides???
also witch is better to have adroid 9 or 10????
please help me is over 2 weeks im try without success...
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Greetings @roberto_1986,
Your choice between A9 and A10 will summarize easily. Do you need one of the new features provided on A10 which was not present on A9 version? If you do not know or if you are not sure, then you dont need A10, stick to A9 for now. Less bugs, better performance and battery life. OS is more mature.
Now regarding rooting, on A9 Rom nothing as easy as pressing the root button under the LR TWRP (1104 version for A9 1210 for A10), then pressing the Closing AVB 2.0 button and you are done. From there you can update to latest stable version within the OS (do not use the beta ones, no point using those and it did not work for me). Works like a charm. I am on MIUI 11.0.2.0 (A9) EEA and never had any kind of issues using this method a few times. I never tried the A10 version of the LR TWRP so I have no idea if they offer the same option for rooting on A10 or not.
You can also unroot from that same LR TWRP in case that would be required at some point.
Hope this helps.
Muad.Dib said:
Greetings @roberto_1986,
Your choice between A9 and A10 will summarize easily. Do you need one of the new features provided on A10 which was not present on A9 version? If you do not know or if you are not sure, then you dont need A10, stick to A9 for now. Less bugs, better performance and battery life. OS is more mature.
Now regarding rooting, on A9 Rom nothing as easy as pressing the root button under the LR TWRP (1104 version for A9 1210 for A10), then pressing the Closing AVB 2.0 button and you are done. From there you can update to latest stable version within the OS (do not use the beta ones, no point using those and it did not work for me). Works like a charm. I am on MIUI 11.0.2.0 (A9) EEA and never had any kind of issues using this method a few times. I never tried the A10 version of the LR TWRP so I have no idea if they offer the same option for rooting on A10 or not.
You can also unroot from that same LR TWRP in case that would be required at some point.
Hope this helps.
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Ty for your answer!
TWRP TWRP 3.4.0-0 its going to work on A10?
also can u kink to me the turorial for root both android version??? ty so much.
roberto_1986 said:
Ty for your answer!
TWRP TWRP 3.4.0-0 its going to work on A10?
also can u kink to me the turorial for root both android version??? ty so much.
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I am unsure if OFFICIAL TWRP 3.4.0 is meant for A10, I suggest you to read their its thread to see if people are using it on A10 or not. Personally I installed it yesterday on A9 and it saved my day restoring a backup made with some other UNOFFICIAL TWRP.
The UNOFFICIAL LR TWRP (chinese/english) which was released last year is the version which includes the rooting ability for A9 (and maybe for A10 too). OFFICIAL TWRP does not have such additional goodies since it is the OFFICIAL branch of TWRP.
You can check this guide using the UNOFFICIAL LR TWRP to root device, ALL steps you need to take to root your device properly are explained here. That's for A9, not A10.
[GUIDE][BEGONIA]Unlock Bootloader, Flash TWRP and Root[PROPER]
Note a quick search within forums would have probably leaded you there, try it next time, that's helpful feature of forums
As for the UNOFFICIAL LR TWRP (by wzsx150) thread for P and Q you can find it there:
[RECOVERY][begonia][UNOFFICIAL by wzsx150][P/Q]TWRP recovery for Redmi Note 8 Pro
Rooting A9 from the LR TWRP 1104 is guaranteed to work. That's what I used myself. As for A10 (Q) I have no idea, check/ask the thread.
Let us know how it turns out and you did to make it work.
Good Luck!
Muad.Dib said:
I am unsure if OFFICIAL TWRP 3.4.0 is meant for A10, I suggest you to read their its thread to see if people are using it on A10 or not. Personally I installed it yesterday on A9 and it saved my day restoring a backup made with some other UNOFFICIAL TWRP.
The UNOFFICIAL LR TWRP (chinese/english) which was released last year is the version which includes the rooting ability for A9 (and maybe for A10 too). OFFICIAL TWRP does not have such additional goodies since it is the OFFICIAL branch of TWRP.
You can check this guide using the UNOFFICIAL LR TWRP to root device, ALL steps you need to take to root your device properly are explained here. That's for A9, not A10.
[GUIDE][BEGONIA]Unlock Bootloader, Flash TWRP and Root[PROPER]
Note a quick search within forums would have probably leaded you there, try it next time, that's helpful feature of forums
As for the UNOFFICIAL LR TWRP (by wzsx150) thread for P and Q you can find it there:
[RECOVERY][begonia][UNOFFICIAL by wzsx150][P/Q]TWRP recovery for Redmi Note 8 Pro
Rooting A9 from the LR TWRP 1104 is guaranteed to work. That's what I used myself. As for A10 (Q) I have no idea, check/ask the thread.
Let us know how it turns out and you did to make it work.
Good Luck!
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ty so much!
im tryed to root A10 and got bootloop again.....im broke so i think i will go back to A9 like u said!
i will try and let u know.
Muad.Dib said:
I am unsure if OFFICIAL TWRP 3.4.0 is meant for A10, I suggest you to read their its thread to see if people are using it on A10 or not. Personally I installed it yesterday on A9 and it saved my day restoring a backup made with some other UNOFFICIAL TWRP.
The UNOFFICIAL LR TWRP (chinese/english) which was released last year is the version which includes the rooting ability for A9 (and maybe for A10 too). OFFICIAL TWRP does not have such additional goodies since it is the OFFICIAL branch of TWRP.
You can check this guide using the UNOFFICIAL LR TWRP to root device, ALL steps you need to take to root your device properly are explained here. That's for A9, not A10.
[GUIDE][BEGONIA]Unlock Bootloader, Flash TWRP and Root[PROPER]
Note a quick search within forums would have probably leaded you there, try it next time, that's helpful feature of forums
As for the UNOFFICIAL LR TWRP (by wzsx150) thread for P and Q you can find it there:
[RECOVERY][begonia][UNOFFICIAL by wzsx150][P/Q]TWRP recovery for Redmi Note 8 Pro
Rooting A9 from the LR TWRP 1104 is guaranteed to work. That's what I used myself. As for A10 (Q) I have no idea, check/ask the thread.
Let us know how it turns out and you did to make it work.
Good Luck!
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Finaly i have downgraded to android 9....
now im little bit confused.....
i can install directly the last twrp for my phone from this site???----> https://unofficialtwrp.com/twrp-3-3-1-root-redmi-note-8-pro-begonia/
usualy im never install something that are upload from someone that idk who is...
im waiting your answer then i will flash it ty again for your support.
roberto_1986 said:
Finaly i have downgraded to android 9....
now im little bit confused.....
i can install directly the last twrp for my phone from this site???----> https://unofficialtwrp.com/twrp-3-3-1-root-redmi-note-8-pro-begonia/
usualy im never install something that are upload from someone that idk who is...
im waiting your answer then i will flash it ty again for your support.
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That's very wise not to install stuff you find from internet from unknown sources.
Not sure how you found that website, but I never heard of it or even seen it for the matter. I would not consider it safe myself.
I used to be able to download stuff from MiFirm which *looked* more legit but who knows.
You can find the required files from the xda threads I posted above, it may come from individuals, but I do consider it safer somehow because we have feedback from xda users. Back then when we installed those unofficial version there were not official support of any kind anyway so we kind of had to be 'advanturous'. I dont even remember from where I got mine myself.
Best I can do for you is to provide you with the checksums of the file I did use to root my A9 and reflashed not so long ago.
Code:
$ md5sum recovery-TWRP-3.3.1-1104-REDMI_NOTE8PRO-CN-wzsx150.img
e41bba28984f14ea56da98448cd2c17d *recovery-TWRP-3.3.1-1104-REDMI_NOTE8PRO-CN-wzsx150.img
$ sha256sum recovery-TWRP-3.3.1-1104-REDMI_NOTE8PRO-CN-wzsx150.img
8f203aec69f1ed021badac0f94d1906fcf0530f0e41beddcbc49652705c8731b *recovery-TWRP-3.3.1-1104-REDMI_NOTE8PRO-CN-wzsx150.img
This way whatever source you are getting the file from you'll be able to check it against my sums which will guarantee you got the same version I did use. However I cannot guarantee they are 'legit'.
Before you proceed any further, I want to stress you never told me the flavor of the phone you own. Mine is Global EU phone flavor running an original stock MIUI.11.0.2.0_A9_PGGEUXM. If own a Chinese flavor (ordered on Alibaba, Aliexpress etc etc) you need to be extra cautious for example as they tend to brick more from what I read.
I also remind you need an unlocked bootloader and I strongly recommend you to apply the Anti-Brick solution as described in my previous post. If you restored to stock image using MiFlash or SP Flash Tools it is very likely you need to reapply those even if you did it before. Best to apply them twice than none.
Hope this helps.
Muad.Dib said:
That's very wise not to install stuff you find from internet from unknown sources.
Not sure how you found that website, but I never heard of it or even seen it for the matter. I would not consider it safe myself.
I used to be able to download stuff from MiFirm which *looked* more legit but who knows.
You can find the required files from the xda threads I posted above, it may come from individuals, but I do consider it safer somehow because we have feedback from xda users. Back then when we installed those unofficial version there were not official support of any kind anyway so we kind of had to be 'advanturous'. I dont even remember from where I got mine myself.
Best I can do for you is to provide you with the checksums of the file I did use to root my A9 and reflashed not so long ago.
Code:
$ md5sum recovery-TWRP-3.3.1-1104-REDMI_NOTE8PRO-CN-wzsx150.img
e41bba28984f14ea56da98448cd2c17d *recovery-TWRP-3.3.1-1104-REDMI_NOTE8PRO-CN-wzsx150.img
$ sha256sum recovery-TWRP-3.3.1-1104-REDMI_NOTE8PRO-CN-wzsx150.img
8f203aec69f1ed021badac0f94d1906fcf0530f0e41beddcbc49652705c8731b *recovery-TWRP-3.3.1-1104-REDMI_NOTE8PRO-CN-wzsx150.img
This way whatever source you are getting the file from you'll be able to check it against my sums which will guarantee you got the same version I did use. However I cannot guarantee they are 'legit'.
Before you proceed any further, I want to stress you never told me the flavor of the phone you own. Mine is Global EU phone flavor running an original stock MIUI.11.0.2.0_A9_PGGEUXM. If own a Chinese flavor (ordered on Alibaba, Aliexpress etc etc) you need to be extra cautious for example as they tend to brick more from what I read.
I also remind you need an unlocked bootloader and I strongly recommend you to apply the Anti-Brick solution as described in my previous post. If you restored to stock image using MiFlash or SP Flash Tools it is very likely you need to reapply those even if you did it before. Best to apply them twice than none.
Hope this helps.
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mine is EEA so eurpean version!
also talk me about "Anti-Brick solution" ty
ans i read that the thread u link to me was copy/paste from another thread that is only for china version???
is working for EU too?
also when u bootloop is brick or something like that?
Muad.Dib said:
I also remind you need an unlocked bootloader and I strongly recommend you to apply the Anti-Brick solution as described in my previous post.
Hope this helps.
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Kindly elaborate pls,, Anti-brick solution,,
I'm on stock unrooted but with unlocked bootloader Indian version running 11.0.4.(QGGINMX) - A10.
I Hard bricked my last note 8 pro trying to root n luckily the Mi Service provided me brand new device but finishing warranty on new device,,, so I didn't risk rooting on new device for last 6-7 or so months though I unlocked bootloader as of then ,, (just in case ), now is there any safe method on A10,, link plz
coolvipcandy said:
Kindly elaborate pls,, Anti-brick solution,,
I'm on stock unrooted but with unlocked bootloader Indian version running 11.0.4.(QGGINMX) - A10.
I Hard bricked my last note 8 pro trying to root n luckily the Mi Service provided me brand new device but finishing warranty on new device,,, so I didn't risk rooting on new device for last 6-7 or so months though I unlocked bootloader as of then ,, (just in case ), now is there any safe method on A10,, link plz
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how do u brick redmi note 8 pro????
coolvipcandy said:
Kindly elaborate pls,, Anti-brick solution,,
I'm on stock unrooted but with unlocked bootloader Indian version running 11.0.4.(QGGINMX) - A10.
I Hard bricked my last note 8 pro trying to root n luckily the Mi Service provided me brand new device but finishing warranty on new device,,, so I didn't risk rooting on new device for last 6-7 or so months though I unlocked bootloader as of then ,, (just in case ), now is there any safe method on A10,, link plz
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Ty i have installed TWR and now i am here ---> - then go to system_root > system and delete "recovery-from-boot.p"
but i cannot find this file why???
well nvm finaly i have rooted my phone ty so much!!!
roberto_1986 said:
mine is EEA so eurpean version!
also talk me about "Anti-Brick solution" ty
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The Megathread is pretty much self explanatory for the Anti-Brick method, I cannot explain it any better than how it is explain there. Please refer to the link given in one of my previous posts and just apply the first part with flashing preloader.bin and lk.img as explained.
It will basically provide you with a safety belt in case you do anything wrong with your phone on A9 resulting in bricking the device, bootloop or whatever, so you can Flash stock back on using MiFlash / SP Flash Tool without having to need an authorized account.
roberto_1986 said:
Ty i have installed TWR and now i am here ---> - then go to system_root > system and delete "recovery-from-boot.p"
but i cannot find this file why???
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This file might not be there, it is a file you have to delete to prevent OS to restore Mi Recovery 3 over your TWRP at reboot (making impossible to have TWRP stick on the phone).
In order to see that file you first need to mount 'system' in the options but as I said it is not always there.
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well nvm finaly i have rooted my phone ty so much!!!
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Glad I could help! Sharing the bits of knowledge we have here and here is the best thing in the world, bits of knowledge are only worth something if shared with someone else yeah!
Now that you are rooted dont mess up with your phone eh!
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coolvipcandy said:
Kindly elaborate pls,, Anti-brick solution,,
I'm on stock unrooted but with unlocked bootloader Indian version running 11.0.4.(QGGINMX) - A10.
I Hard bricked my last note 8 pro trying to root n luckily the Mi Service provided me brand new device but finishing warranty on new device,,, so I didn't risk rooting on new device for last 6-7 or so months though I unlocked bootloader as of then ,, (just in case ), now is there any safe method on A10,, link plz
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As I said earlier, I have no experience in A10 (Q) problems as I am not willing to jump in there staying on A9 (P).
A10 benefits is not worth the risks to me. The Anti-brick method is well explained in the Megathread I posted the link few posts earlier, however, it's for A9 only not A10.
Looking at the lists of bugs still present on A10, I really see no point running A10 atm. But well anyone does what pleases him/her he he
Good Luck!
Muad.Dib said:
The Megathread is pretty much self explanatory for the Anti-Brick method, I cannot explain it any better than how it is explain there. Please refer to the link given in one of my previous posts and just apply the first part with flashing preloader.bin and lk.img as explained.
It will basically provide you with a safety belt in case you do anything wrong with your phone on A9 resulting in bricking the device, bootloop or whatever, so you can Flash stock back on using MiFlash / SP Flash Tool without having to need an authorized account.
This file might not be there, it is a file you have to delete to prevent OS to restore Mi Recovery 3 over your TWRP at reboot (making impossible to have TWRP stick on the phone).
In order to see that file you first need to mount 'system' in the options but as I said it is not always there.
Glad I could help! Sharing the bits of knowledge we have here and here is the best thing in the world, bits of knowledge are only worth something if shared with someone else yeah!
Now that you are rooted dont mess up with your phone eh!
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As I said earlier, I have no experience in A10 (Q) problems as I am not willing to jump in there staying on A9 (P).
A10 benefits is not worth the risks to me. The Anti-brick method is well explained in the Megathread I posted the link few posts earlier, however, it's for A9 only not A10.
Looking at the lists of bugs still present on A10, I really see no point running A10 atm. But well anyone does what pleases him/her he he
Good Luck!
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I noticed that my cts profile is set to false....how to get this file true???
roberto_1986 said:
I noticed that my cts profile is set to false....how to get this file true???
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It used to pass before, at least it was when I first installed it. Then google made some updates and it is not passing anymore. I am not an expert about that, but I know there are some threads where people are talking about this particular thing.
What is it useful for?
Muad.Dib said:
It used to pass before, at least it was when I first installed it. Then google made some updates and it is not passing anymore. I am not an expert about that, but I know there are some threads where people are talking about this particular thing.
What is it useful for?
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certain game not working with the root thats why is important to have both profile setted to true!
so u too the first time got this cts profile to false and now is to true?
also when 1 profile is false mean something its gone wrong so i want to fix it
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certain game not working with the root thats why is important to have both profile setted to true!
so u too the first time got this cts profile to false and now is to true?
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also when 1 profile is false mean something its gone wrong so i want to fix it
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I see.
No actually it was the other way around. When I first rooted in Feb it was passing both tests (green true).
Then one day after google made its changes it stopped working. But I only retro-graming so it is not so important for me.
Have you tried MagiskHide for the games you want to play with?
I cannot really help you with this further because I never tried to fix these myself not really needing to.
Anyway if you search Redmi Note 8 Pro forums you will see some other people are having the issue, at first I thought it was a A10 problem but probably is with the device.
Also you may found help in the telegram group REDMI NOTE 8 PRO OFFICIAL many gamers there I think.
Good luck and please let us know of your findings.
Muad.Dib said:
I see.
No actually it was the other way around. When I first rooted in Feb it was passing both tests (green true).
Then one day after google made its changes it stopped working. But I only retro-graming so it is not so important for me.
Have you tried MagiskHide for the games you want to play with?
I cannot really help you with this further because I never tried to fix these myself not really needing to.
Anyway if you search Redmi Note 8 Pro forums you will see some other people are having the issue, at first I thought it was a A10 problem but probably is with the device.
Also you may found help in the telegram group REDMI NOTE 8 PRO OFFICIAL many gamers there I think.
Good luck and please let us know of your findings.
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well ty so much for everything u are awesome guy!

Help instlaling custom ROM please :(

So, my Mi A2 Lite just decided to make 3g/4g not work anymore.
I was thinking of installing a custom ROM but I'm scared of that anti-rollback thing; you know, I'd prefer not to brick my device.
I was looking into HavocOS and POSP: my device is on Pie and has Magisk on it.
How can I install a custom ROM without bricking the device? (I need my phone, lol)
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also, what about downgrading? I saw someone managed to do that but I'd like to be sure
EDIT2:
I just ran "fastboot getvar anti" and it gave me "anti: " with no value, why is that?
thx every1 <3
Downgrading:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a2-lite/how-to/downgraded-android-10-to-android-8-1-t4147225
Custom ROM
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a2-lite/how-to/detailed-installation-guide-custom-roms-t4142637
In those two threads you will find everything you need, if you choose downgrading you will find my guide on how to do it on 2nd or 3rd page
Divolka said:
Downgrading:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a2-lite/how-to/downgraded-android-10-to-android-8-1-t4147225
Custom ROM
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a2-lite/how-to/detailed-installation-guide-custom-roms-t4142637
In those two threads you will find everything you need, if you choose downgrading you will find my guide on how to do it on 2nd or 3rd page
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Hi, thanks for replying.
I saw those threads, but anti-rollback is not mentioned anywhere.
That's why I started this thread, to be sure that I'm not missing anything haha
So can I proceed with those guides without worrying about ARB?
sambelieve said:
Hi, thanks for replying.
I saw those threads, but anti-rollback is not mentioned anywhere.
That's why I started this thread, to be sure that I'm not missing anything haha
So can I proceed with those guides without worrying about ARB?
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Yes you can, just read carefully, cause my guide isn't perfect, but fixes for all issues cause by downgrading can be found on other pages

Question Custom ROM - moto G40 & G60

Dear all. Recently bought a G40F and ever since I was on the lookout for custom ROM support. more specifically, a well tested and "straight forward" custom ROM installation sequence. for a noob like me that's very important.
although Moto shares their kernel source code to custom rom devs, the ROM scene for G40/G60 is nowhere comparable to other phones like Poco X3. Im guessing thats because it's launched only in the Indian market(so far) and it hasnt attracted a lot of devs worldwide. well, its a shame tbh.
I have scoured the internet and was disappointed to find nothing of that sort. just a pile of generalized guides(beware of bricking) which is just copy pasted for every devices out there, probably for clicks and running ads. Yet, thank god I found this guy Selva Kumar A. He wrote a detailed guide and tested it on his own G40, and also has a guide if you happen to brick it.
once again, i am a noob and this would be my first custom ROM. So don't take my word for it. I am here reaching out to the community hoping to find better opinions and corrections to the techniques mentioned above. If any Devs reading this, please spare some time to evaluate this. bricking my phone is such a nightmare, but I want root access and try out some cool stuff.
Bootloader is not unlockable at the moment
Correct me if I'm wrong.
With an unlocked bootloader I can root the phone.
whereas for installing a custom ROM I should wait until a developer makes one that'd fit g40f, which also requires a unlocked bootloader
ERAAF said:
bro I'm guessing you're that youtuber no? Would you suggest I return this phone and wait until Poco x4 or something that'd have a big community support, hence custom roms n everything
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As per my understanding, someone has to make a custom tailored rom to fit every model that's out there
Yeah , but bootloader's not unlockable right now!
Unlocking through adb , it says failed to load unlock data
Moto saif we are working to solve it!
Chola1 said:
As per my understanding, someone has to make a custom tailored rom to fit every model that's out there
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Yeah already its there
50% build is already complete, rest needs an unlocked G40, if you somehow unlock BL of G40, reach Dev's through official moto G40/g60 Tlgrm group
ERAAF said:
Yeah already its there
Some tweaks needed but it needs the unlocked G40, if you somehow unlock BL , join thr tgm group you will get everything
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It looks like these attempts will be in vain
ERAAF said:
Yeah , but bootloader's not unlockable right now!
Unlocking through adb , it says failed to load unlock data
Moto saif we are working to solve it!so
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the moto unlock key is just a sham?
I am eagerly waiting for bootloader to be unlocked by Devs. Hope they find a way soon to do it.
Chola1 said:
Correct me if I'm wrong.
With an unlocked bootloader I can root the phone.
whereas for installing a custom ROM I should wait until a developer makes one that'd fit g40f, which also requires a unlocked bootloader
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Moto g40 ke liye best custom rom kon sa rahega
Bootloader is unlockable good news, an update with latest September Security patch + fix got released
bootloader is unlockable now

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