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Root method that works please...

I have searched XDA thread's, I have combed through android central. Ever root method I follow including heisenbergs leads to boot loop. Let me just state I am not new to rooting and this is frustrating beyond words. I want to throw this damn thing against a wall but I know it's not the phones fault.
[Before anyone says it, I have searched XDA, Androicentral, several other forum boards high and low , believe me, it only ads to my frustration] So, regarding th title of the post: Should be as simple as flashing supersu in recovery right? Just after flashing the modified boot image? Can't get it to take. I've tried every step variant I can think of like flashing the vendor file which is new to me. Flashing a rom and allowing that supersu included do the rooting, in all different step orders too, so on and so forth - but all of these iterations I have tried leads to bootloop. I get stuck with no choice but to manually flash each partition back to stock just so that I have a phone to use.
After restoring my phone back to stock i am here: I have the most recent TWRP installed for a recovery (thus obviously my bootloader is unlocked too), I have not flashed the modified boot image yet but am aware I will need to before flashing supersu (and wiping cache) in recovery - last time I did it this way it did not work for me...
Can anyone point me to a simple tutorial of how to obtain root or maybe point out what I've done wrong above, please? I am at my wits end over something supposedly so simple. (Go ahead, laugh, call me names, whatever - I deserve it)

What boot image are you flashing? It's probably not compatible with the security patch you are on. Really you don't need to flash a new boot image as the SuperSU zip now patches it. So just flash SuperSU and enjoy root.
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Oh yeah I forgot to lol and call you a noob. Noob.
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PiousInquisitor said:
What boot image are you flashing? It's probably not compatible with the security patch you are on. Really you don't need to flash a new boot image as the SuperSU zip now patches it. So just flash SuperSU and enjoy root.
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Oh yeah I forgot to lol and call you a noob. Noob.
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Thanks! So it comes in a .zip. Do I extract it or something? I have always just used TWRP to "install", then choose the zip file and "flash". Always worked. Should I have unzipped the package or something?

kerryh420 said:
Thanks! So it comes in a .zip. Do I extract it or something? I have always just used TWRP to "install", then choose the zip file and "flash". Always worked. Should I have unzipped the package or something?
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No. Just flash the latest SuperSU zip. The installer patches the boot image.
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PiousInquisitor said:
No. Just flash the latest SuperSU zip. The installer patches the boot image.
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Thanks Man! you rock!
Now to install a Rom it's the same as always right. DL the ROM of choice and follow Dev's instructions? Wheredoes this vendor.img come into play? flashed through fastboot before the ROM is i assume?

PiousInquisitor said:
No. Just flash the latest SuperSU zip. The installer patches the boot image.
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Thanks Man! you rock!
Now to install a Rom it's the same as always right. DL the ROM of choice and follow Dev's instructions? Where does this vendor.img come into play? flashed through fastboot before the ROM is i assume?

kerryh420 said:
Thanks Man! you rock!
Now to install a Rom it's the same as always right. DL the ROM of choice and follow Dev's instructions? Where does this vendor.img come into play? flashed through fastboot before the ROM is i assume?
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Just follow the instructions in the OP of the ROM you wish to flash.
For details on what the vendor partition is and which one to flash, look in the FAQ of the Pure Nexus ROM. I'm to lazy to to explain it myself or even link to it. Sorry, it's late here and locating it's kind of a pain on the mobile.
And for future reference it's an utter waste of time to root then flash a ROM. I'll explain tomorrow if you don't understand why.
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kerryh420 said:
Now to install a Rom it's the same as always right. DL the ROM of choice and follow Dev's instructions? Where does this vendor.img come into play? flashed through fastboot before the ROM is i assume?
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The drivers and firmware got extracted into a separate vendor partition. Google doesn't provide source for vendor.img, just binaries. You need to flash a vendor.img that matches the ROM. If they don't match it might still work with some complaints, but it is best to have them matched. Look at your ROM to see which vendor.img they require.

LG G4 VS986 2BA Root Process

Hey everyone,
I feel like I've looked EVERYWHERE and tried EVERY app and computer program to root my device. Is there anyway to root a LG G4 VS986 2BA at this time? If not is there some way I can degrade my software in order to do it? Or, am I stuck with this lousy phone the way it is?
Thanks everyone!
-Todd

Did you ever find an answer?

ricovox said:
Did you ever find an answer?
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No, unfortunately I haven't. Please let me know if you do.

You can only root a VS986 after downgrading it to Marshmallow/13B.
redneckchamp said:
Hey everyone,
I feel like I've looked EVERYWHERE and tried EVERY app and computer program to root my device. Is there anyway to root a LG G4 VS986 2BA at this time? If not is there some way I can degrade my software in order to do it? Or, am I stuck with this lousy phone the way it is?
Thanks everyone!
-Todd
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You can unlock now by UsU. I still search a tester willing to be the first
For those interested write me a PM with "vs986 UsU" in the subject and I will send instructions
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steadfasterX said:
You can unlock now by UsU. I still search a tester willing to be the first
For those interested write me a PM with "vs986 UsU" in the subject and I will send instructions
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Checks my message friend !

hoang555 said:
Checks my message friend !
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I'm sorry VS986 is proven to work already
you have to wait for the pub release like the others.. watch the PoC thread for the release and state.
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"vs986 UsU"

I tried to root stock mm with Update-superSU.zip and twrp but no luck. you can flash the stock noget rom but I suggest deleting the modem.bin file in the zip file because you will boot loop. But if you do this you won't be able to make calls but you can use data this is still a work in progress

Here is the current active steadfasterX LG G4 UsU Unlocking thread for anyone interested in following it:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/unlock-unlock-lg-g4-device-usu-t3760451
I don't think I've seen any reports of VS986s working 100% after UsU unlock, so if you rely on your VS986 exclusively, you might want to do some research first.

i got stock MM rooted with magisk!!!!

Everything works including mobile calls, mobile data, Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS, video player/YouTube, etc I suppose since it's the stock VS986 Marshmallow?
ANDROID2468 said:
i got stock MM rooted with magisk!!!!
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update I got xposed working too
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divineBliss said:
Everything works including mobile calls, mobile data, Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS, video player/YouTube, etc I suppose since it's the stock VS986 Marshmallow?
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yes

By "Unlock" you mean (network) carrier branded phones correct?
So you MUST downgrade from 2BA to 13B to root? Via the LGUP / flashing a .kdz correct? The 1an stock firmware is compatable 100% the way it is? And then you root from there?
What is this magisk?

robles4242 said:
By "Unlock" you mean (network) carrier branded phones correct?
So you MUST downgrade from 2BA to 13B to root? Via the LGUP / flashing a .kdz correct? The 1an stock firmware is compatable 100% the way it is? And then you root from there?
What is this magisk?
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No there's a bootloader unlock that let's you root the latest fermware with magisk
It's recommend to do it on the latest fermware so you have less issues
Sorry it took so long to respond xda didn't give me a notification
Here's how to do it https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-g4/help/lg-g4-vs986-root-question-2ba-13b-t3789485

Bro how to install that rooted vs9862ba which you have made?

Kamranafzal said:
Bro how to install that rooted vs9862ba which you have made?
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If you follow the instructions and you got TWRP and fast boot all you have to do is flash this patch boot imge with TWRP or fast boot
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GH00BeWsEtKE2Ea34dXLmeMUC4Ts8XEI/view?usp=drivesdk
Then go to the play store and download the magisk manager
TWRP directions:
tap install
tap install image
go to where you saved the patched_boot.img and select it
tap boot and swipe to confirm flash

Stock tmo. is there a way to remove the carrier from the status bar?

Just got it from tmo. Was hoping I could remove the carrier from the status bar. Anyone able to tell me how.
Also. To piggy back. Google pay doesn't work on rooted phones right now does it

VivisClone said:
Just got it from tmo. Was hoping I could remove the carrier from the status bar. Anyone able to tell me how.
Also. To piggy back. Google pay doesn't work on rooted phones right now does it
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Magisk hide, then you're good to go.

Uzephi said:
Magisk hide, then you're good to go.
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Mind pointing me in the right direction? Haven't touched root since the Samsung S5. And I don't think ODIN works on Motorola.

VivisClone said:
Just got it from tmo. Was hoping I could remove the carrier from the status bar. Anyone able to tell me how.
Also. To piggy back. Google pay doesn't work on rooted phones right now does it
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Try this:
Settings - Network & Internet - Mobile Network
Uncheck "Show Mobile Network"
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VivisClone said:
Just got it from tmo. Was hoping I could remove the carrier from the status bar. Anyone able to tell me how.
Also. To piggy back. Google pay doesn't work on rooted phones right now does it
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Here is the guide for unlocking the bootloader and installing TWRP + root...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/z2-force/how-to/oreo-nougat-how-to-root-z2-t3756669
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fast69mopar said:
Try this:
Settings - Network & Internet - Mobile Network
Uncheck "Show Mobile Network"
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Here is the guide for unlocking the bootloader and installing TWRP + root...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/z2-force/how-to/oreo-nougat-how-to-root-z2-t3756669
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Awesome! Thanks! That was the spot. Having issues with flashing the img. But I'll look at it later. Kept saying waiting on device

VivisClone said:
Awesome! Thanks! That was the spot. Having issues with flashing the img. But I'll look at it later. Kept saying waiting on device
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Make sure you have downloaded and installed the correct drivers for your new Z2 Force. Once the drivers are installed and your device is connected, open the device manager and make sure you don't have any yellow question marks next to your device. If you do, right click on the line and select update driver and let Windows do its thing to locate the drivers.
You also need to make sure you have adb and fastboot installed on your PC. You can you the simple adb/fastboot installer or download the Android SDK Platform Tools which contains arb and fastboot.
If you decide to download an app/fastboot installer, make sure you select the option to install it system wide.
Now, make sure you have connected your Z2 and open a command prompt window and type:
adb devices
It will start the daemon. Type adb devices again and you should see your device serial number.
Once you see your serial number type:
adb reboot bootloader
Now begin the TWRP installation process
Okay, be careful with your choice of commands when trying to install TWRP. With our device, when you first attempt to install TWRP, you want to "BOOT" the TWRP.img
You DO NOT want to flash the TWRP.img
You only want to BOOT the TWRP.img and then once booted to TWRP recovery, you will flash the TWRP installer zip that can be obtained from
www.TWRP.me webiste.
Flashing the TWRP Installer zip will complete the TWRP installation.
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fast69mopar said:
Make sure you have downloaded and installed the correct drivers for your new Z2 Force. Once the drivers are installed and your device is connected, open the device manager and make sure you don't have any yellow question marks next to your device. If you do, right click on the line and select update driver and let Windows do its thing to locate the drivers.
You also need to make sure you have adb and fastboot installed on your PC. You can you the simple adb/fastboot installer or download the Android SDK Platform Tools which contains arb and fastboot.
If you decide to download an app/fastboot installer, make sure you select the option to install it system wide.
Now, make sure you have connected your Z2 and open a command prompt window and type:
adb devices
It will start the daemon. Type adb devices again and you should see your device serial number.
Once you see your serial number type:
adb reboot bootloader
Now begin the TWRP installation process
Okay, be careful with your choice of commands when trying to install TWRP. With our device, when you first attempt to install TWRP, you want to "BOOT" the TWRP.img
You DO NOT want to flash the TWRP.img
You only want to BOOT the TWRP.img and then once booted to TWRP recovery, you will flash the TWRP installer zip that can be obtained from
www.TWRP.me webiste.
Flashing the TWRP Installer zip will complete the TWRP installation.
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We are all set! Thanks! Now to figure out what version of xposed I need lol

VivisClone said:
We are all set! Thanks! Now to figure out what version of xposed I need lol
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Glad you got it worked out. If you are using Magisk for root you can scroll all the way to the bottom of "Downloads" to find the Xposed Framework modules. If you are running Android 8.0 it is SDK 26. Android 8.1 is SDK 27.
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fast69mopar said:
Glad you got it worked out. If you are using Magisk for root you can scroll all the way to the bottom of "Downloads" to find the Xposed Framework modules. If you are running Android 8.0 it is SDK 26. Android 8.1 is SDK 27.
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Thanks figured that out too. Have Android pay working still. But poke go is not working. Small loss. Love that I rooted just so I could cleanup my status bar and add a theme.

VivisClone said:
Thanks figured that out too. Have Android pay working still. But poke go is not working. Small loss. Love that I rooted just so I could cleanup my status bar and add a theme.
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Nice work. This is an awesome device. There is still so much more to be figured out though. I have dedicated myself to figure out why we can't delete anything from the OEM Partition. I posted a question a couple of weeks ago but nobody responded with an answer or any ideas so I'm gonna do what I can to figure it out.
On Pokemon Go, have you tried to hide Magisk from Pokemon Go in the Magisk Manager under Magisk Hide? May give it a shot.
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fast69mopar said:
Nice work. This is an awesome device. There is still so much more to be figured out though. I have dedicated myself to figure out why we can't delete anything from the OEM Partition. I posted a question a couple of weeks ago but nobody responded with an answer or any ideas so I'm gonna do what I can to figure it out.
On Pokemon Go, have you tried to hide Magisk from Pokemon Go in the Magisk Manager under Magisk Hide? May give it a shot.
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Yeah. Tried it. Still said it wasn't compatible. It was weird.
As for the oem thing, how you going about looking on to it?
I always wanted to make a room or whatever. But never knew where to start

Is A320FL with android 8.0 rootable?

Just as title says, I understand how to do the guides but they are for android 7 while mine is 8.0.0. One guide is telling me to download android 7 and flash it, then flash TWRP. Another guide is about rooting with cf autoroot but is again for android nougat and i am not sure whether i can still root with it through odin. Anyone help?

BornGod717 said:
Just as title says, I understand how to do the guides but they are for android 7 while mine is 8.0.0. One guide is telling me to download android 7 and flash it, then flash TWRP. Another guide is about rooting with cf autoroot but is again for android nougat and i am not sure whether i can still root with it through odin. Anyone help?
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This thread talks about it on the last page.https://forum.xda-developers.com/sa...-a320-fl-android-7-root-xposed-t3696517/page4
This the one you're talking about?
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iloveoreos said:
This thread talks about it on the last page.https://forum.xda-developers.com/sa...-a320-fl-android-7-root-xposed-t3696517/page4
This the one you're talking about?
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Sorry, but the only thing I don't understand is why do I have to flash android 8.0 again? Do i have to flash the stock one or the same one im currently using?

BornGod717 said:
Sorry, but the only thing I don't understand is why do I have to flash android 8.0 again? Do i have to flash the stock one or the same one im currently using?
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You don't have to do that.
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Try with this thread : https://forum.xda-developers.com/sa...w-to/guide-root-install-twrp-samsung-t3747535
I have a A320FL too since August, Updated to Oreo at first boot and rooted following that thread.
You just have to be quick after flashing TWRP the first time and reboot in Recovery, you need to do it fast whereas it boots on system and you'll have to flash TWRP again

Guyllheaume said:
Try with this thread : https://forum.xda-developers.com/sa...w-to/guide-root-install-twrp-samsung-t3747535
I have a A320FL too since August, Updated to Oreo at first boot and rooted following that thread.
You just have to be quick after flashing TWRP the first time and reboot in Recovery, you need to do it fast whereas it boots on system and you'll have to flash TWRP again
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But is this "lock" the guide talks about present in the a320fl because i don't know whether i should bother with the rmm unlock zip file? And what is "root zip" referring to in the guide you posted?

BornGod717 said:
But is this "lock" the guide talks about present in the a320fl because i don't know whether i should bother with the rmm unlock zip file? And what is "root zip" referring to in the guide you posted?
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I would probably flash rmm unlock but it's totally up to you.
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I would probably flash rmm unlock but it's totally up to you.
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What is "root zip" supposed to be then? SuperSu or magisk?

BornGod717 said:
What is "root zip" supposed to be then? SuperSu or magisk?
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You can do either one. I would probably do magisk, because it is systemless, but it is a bit more buggy. But you can get quite a few modules that work with it.
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I successfully rooted my Samsung Galaxy A320FL with Oreo using the procedure linked below. I wrote it trying to refer to updated files and apps (december 2020), as the other guides available are rather old.
Note that I also managed to fix fingerprint feature and banking apps and to move whatsapp media folder to SD card.
Here is how I did:
How to root Samsung A3 (2017) - Guide
I successfully rooted my Samsung Galaxy A320FL following more or less this guide (I know, it's a video and that's annoying, but it's also very clear. And there is a text version linked in description), with some modifications though. I will...
forum.xda-developers.com
Hope this helps, it took a lot of time to me to retrieve all the information, so I hope that the linked guide will be useful for someone!

Rooting XA1 Ultra Oreo 8.0?

So I tried to root my XA1 Ultra, but without luck. The bootloader is unlocked and twrp is installed but root? From all the methods the internet gave me I only have one left to try (unless I oversaw something). I use Magisk Manager so my option is to either get the boot.img file for my phone and let it patch or flash the zip thru the recovery which needs a data wipe and I am tired of setting up my phone just to see that nothing happend (I mean I can ignore this point). But I guess that the encryption system (also in twrp) is my enemy.
My question is: Is there a solid way to root my devices? It is stock rom and has Android 8.0 NOT 8.1.
thx

Flashing magisk zip file should not requirer a data whipe.
I have never heard you should whipe data but when you install twrp you need to reformat your device.

mchlbenner said:
Flashing magisk zip file should not requirer a data whipe.
I have never heard you should whipe data but when you install twrp you need to reformat your device.
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Even with reformatting it said that it needs a custom kernel.

Hi there,
I'm looking for a ROM AOSP for my Sony xperia xa1 ultra
I would like to manipulate fonts and I think this is the best way to don't get a bootloop
I would feel really thankful if you could give me a link or whatever, I can't find it by myself
Thank you

Kgiga12 said:
Hi there,
I'm looking for a ROM AOSP for my Sony xperia xa1 ultra
I would like to manipulate fonts and I think this is the best way to don't get a bootloop
I would feel really thankful if you could give me a link or whatever, I can't find it by myself
Thank you
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I don't really know what exactly you want from but I can only say where I downloaded the firmware.

https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=78563322&postcount=655
Supported kernel is coming
Stay tuned

mingkee said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=78563322&postcount=655
Supported kernel is coming
Stay tuned
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Thanks

Did you try super su zip file which can be flashed through twrp? And please am also using same device G3221 single Sim and I want to install twrp as well. How did you get yours installed. Thanks

a7chris said:
Did you try super su zip file which can be flashed through twrp? And please am also using same device G3221 single Sim and I want to install twrp as well. How did you get yours installed. Thanks
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I tried su but it aborted. And I had twrp installed but now when I try to flash it, my phone is stuck in bootloop.

That was is exact method in my mind after installing twrp. But have you cleared it from bootloop?
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And how did you install twrp? If you don't mind sending me twrp link for download
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I only got twrp flashed once with fastboot. The twrp image was downloaded for probably the Android 7 version.

So is not for xa1-ultra g3221 oreo? And have you gotten your phone out from bootloop state?
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It is not for oreo and I got rid of bootloop by flashing the stock firmware with flashtool

At least out from bootloop. Which site if you mind where you downloaded the stock room, because most of this sites claiming to have stock domains are not reliable.
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At least out from bootloop. Which site if you mind where you downloaded the stock rom, because most of this sites claiming to have stock rom are not reliable.
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I used Xperifirm to download my stock rom. It is free.

Thank you very much
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