There are a lot of threads regarding Android N but there isn't any (that I could find) which have everything you need to know, it is all spread across multiple threads so I have put them all together.
How to install Android N
First you will need to have adb set up on your computer (below)
- Automated: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2588979 (follow the steps in the software)
- Manual Method:
Download this file and extract the folder called "adb" to your C: drive. Your path should look like this:
Code:
C:\adb\
You will need to open a command prompt window using this method:
Code:
- Go to the C:\adb\ folder
- hold down SHIFT key and RIGHT-CLICK
- select "Open command window here".
In order to use ADB & Fastboot from anywhere - use the following steps to setup windows environment variables:
Navigate to & click on Start > Right-Click on Computer > click on Advance System Settings >
Click on Environment Variables (under the advanced tab) > Click on New (User Variables) >
Variables Name: ADB (Or anything you want) Variables Value: ;C:\adb (this is the Path of my adb.exe file)
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Mac & Linux:
Install ADB & fastboot using: this file
1. Extract the downloaded zip to your desktop
2. Open Terminal and type in:
Code:
su
cd Desktop/Android/ (note: Android is the directory extracted from zip file)
3. Now type
Code:
./ADB-Install-Mac.sh
Note: By using the method above, your adb and fastboot files are stored at this location on your Mac: /usr/bin/
Above information from http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/general/developing-android-n-developer-preview-t3332494
Next you need to flash the image (this will wipe all data INCLUDING INTERNAL STORAGE)
Latest Android N Image (NPC56W): https://storage.googleapis.com/andr...es/preview/angler-npc56w-preview-2834ca3c.tgz
Code:
Boot into TWRP to wipe cache, dalvik, data (not internal storage/SD) and system.
Reboot to bootloader and flash the following:
fastboot flash bootloader <insert bootloader img name>
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot flash radio <insert radio img name>
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot flash system system.img
fastboot flash vendor vendor.img
fastboot flash boot boot.img // OR // fastboot flash boot <insert name of unecrypt boot.img>
fastboot flash cache cache.img
fastboot reboot
Above information from http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/general/developing-android-n-developer-preview-t3332494
Applications with issues
Alibaba - Doesn't work
Aliexpress - Doesn't work
Amazon App Store - Apps don't install properly
Android Pay - Not supported on developer preview
Conigiri - Force closes
Destiny - Doesn't work
Disa - Doesn't work
DoubleTwist - Doesn't work properly
Facebook (Beta) - Quits while opening
Fiesta - Doesn't work
Fleksy - Does not open
Forza - Crashes
FolderSync - Can't import from backup
German Sky Go - Black screen, doesn't respond
Here Maps - Wont load maps (if downloaded, app closes before it loads)
HBO GO - Doesn't always display video
Instagram (Beta) - Displays error, then quits while opening
Kevo - Crashes
Lightflow - Doesn't work properly
Light Manager - Doesn't work
Madden Mobile - Force closes
Marvel Contest of Champions - Says storage is out of space and won't work
MX Player - HW+ Decoder doesn't work (everything else is fine)
NBA Gametime - Loads, then crashes
Netflix - Doesn't always display video
Nike+ - Keeps stopping
Root Explorer - Force closes or doesn't display anything on screen
PlayStation Messages - Doesn't work
PostNL - Quits while opening
SafeInCloud - Force closes when going to settings > preferences
Showbox - Can't play videos
Showtime - Unable to play content
Skype - Video calls cause crash
Sling TV - Won't load
Snapchat - Error when logging in (Reports of it working if updated to N via OTA)
Solid Explorer - Force closes when pressing menu (Solid Explorer Classic works fine)
Sparkasse+ - Crashes when logging in
Spotify - Occasional crashes
SwiftKey - Text is bold, if you change display size it acts up, extremely laggy
SQLite Editor - Doesn't display anything
Tapped Out - Doesn't start
Tasker - Says tasks are working, but does nothing
TD Bank - Doesn't open
Threema - Won't work, white screen
TomTom Go Mobile - Sort of works, it will download files for a while and consume lots of data
Weather Timeline - Consistent crashing
WeChat - Won't start
WhatsApp - Can't transfer images
How to Root Android N
Prerequisites
Backup your device’s internal storage, messages, contacts, and everything else that you feel essential.
Charge your supported Nexus device to at least 60% battery level, to avoid any disturbances during the process.
Make sure that your Nexus device’s bootloader has been unlocked and ‘OEM unlocking‘ is enabled in Settings > Developer options.
Instructions
Using TWRP
Of course, you must have TWRP v3.0.0+ installed. Grab it for your device from — https://twrp.me/devices/huaweinexus6p.html And flash it using the fastboot command. If TWRP isn’t available for your device, or you have forced encryption enabled, use the CF-Auto-Root method below.
Download SuperSU v2.70 zip package: https://download.chainfire.eu/927/SuperSU/RC-SuperSU-v2.70-20160314191951.zip
Connect your Nexus to the PC via USB cable.
Now, transfer the SuperSU package to the device internal storage.
Disconnect the device and power it off completely.
Time to boot your device into TWRP recovery mode. Press and hold Volume down and Power keys until you see the bootloader mode. Once in bootloader, press the volume keys until ‘Recovery mode‘ shows up. Finally, press the power button to enter TWRP.
Now that your device has entered TWRP recovery, go to Install. Browse your internal storage and select the ‘RC-SuperSU-v2.70-20160314191951.zip‘ file. Swipe the ‘Swipe to confirm Flash‘ button.
The process will take a few seconds, and then you can tap on ‘Reboot System‘.
Using CF-Auto-Root
If the above method didn’t work for you, this might cut some slack.
Download CF-Auto-Root package: http://dl-1.va.us.xda-developers.co....zip?key=UMEs03ZOQAOFa5WZz1vQnw&ts=1458902487
Once, you have downloaded the package, extract the files to a suitable folder, using an archive manager like 7-Zip or WinRAR.
Boot your Nexus into bootloader mode — Power off the device. Now, press and hold Volume down and Power keys, until you see the bootloader screen.
When the phone/tablet is in bootloader mode, connect it to the PC using a USB cable.
Go to the folder where the files were extracted in step #2, and double-click on ‘root-windows.bat‘.
A command-line window will now open. While making sure that your device is in bootloader mode and connected to the PC, press any key on the keyboard to start the process.
Follow the instructions as stated on the command-line window. Finally, it will take a few seconds to flash, and upon finishing, your device will reboot automatically, beginning with the root procedure. During this process, your device may reboot several times.
When the device has booted up successfully, disconnect it from the PC.
Instructions used from http://www.droidorigin.com/root-android-n-developer-preview/
FAQ
I will post here when people ask questions
Bugs and possible fixes
Coming soon
Can you bypass the factory reset when going back to marshmallow from N?
captainwahid said:
Can you bypass the factory reset when going back to marshmallow from N?
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Probably not a good idea. A full wipe is always best in my opinion, especially when you're talking about going between major releases
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CallumJenner said:
How to Root Android N
I have seen conflicting posts on this and have had issues with rooting my own device, if someone knows how please comment below and I will update this
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Here: How to Root Android N Developer Preview
Completely working, you can add to the OP if you want.
Done
Please add source and credits to where you copied at least
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Thread closed.
Please search before creating duplicate threads.
There are several threads involving this topic already.
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It has LINUX/UNIX and MAC support!
Due to the fact that there is another tool for Android called Android Multi Tools, I decided to rename this one to Lx Multi Tool, future releases will go under this name.
Features: Fastboot
- Unlock/Lock Bootloader
- Flash Recovery Menu (you can choose and add recoveries) - TWRP 2.8.7.1 Included
- Flash any partition (Flashing submenu)
- Flash full Stock images (you can choose and add images)
- Erase partitions (you can choose which of the partitions)
- Reboot (you can choose again...)
Adb
- Sideload .zip files (you can choose and add .zip files) - SuperSU v2.65 (Systemless!) included
- Backup (you can choose the name and place for your backup)
- Restore (you can choose your backup)
- Version (it just shows the version of your adb binaries) - platform-tools 23.1 included
- Logs (DMESG and Logcat)
- Screenshots (you can directly take screenshots to your PC with no Root)
- Reboot (lots of choices)
Others
- Refresh and delete files/folders from menus (Right click or key F5 and Del)
- Open tool folders from the menus (to add your own kernel/stock image/recovery/sideload zip files)
- Tab key support for easier keyboard navigation
- Tool-tips for all buttons
- Check for updates
- Link to xda-thread (here)
Download links: Windows x86|x64 - Linux x64 - MAC x64
All released versions can be found here.
[ROOT] Use SuperSU 2.62 or higher from here systemless for 6.0.1 and above.
Known bugs/limitations: - For partition Flashing, it is recommended(mandatory?) to do a reboot-bootloader if you want to flash multiple partitions one after the other. (according to the Google flashing scripts) (Implemented in 1.2.1)
- For return to stock, the tool will be stuck after your phone successfully boots, you need to reboot to fastboot again in order to flash the Radio and finish the full return to stock. (Fixed in 1.2.0)
Changelog:
Check the changelog for each release here.
Tutorials/FAQ:
Q: How do I get in bootloader/fastboot mode?
Turn off the phone and turn it on by using Volume down + Power key.
Q: How do I check for updates in your tool?
Follow the instructions in the screen below.
Q: Where can I find the device driver to install it for windows?
Click here, download the driver and run the setup.
Q: How do I root my stock phone?
- Unlock bootloader.
- Flash recovery.
- Use SuperSU 2.62 systemless or higher from here.
(Usually the latest version upon tool release is included in the Sideload folder of the tool, you can either sideload it or copy it to recovery and flash it manually)
Q: I get an error "Cannot open file" on MAC, what should I do?
Open the terminal, go to your application path and paste this command:
Code:
chmod +x LxMultiTool.app/contents/macos/*
Q: What do I need to do in order to be in Fastboot or in ADB mode.
Fastboot mode will be detected only while being in bootloader.
ADB mode will be detected from Recovery (custom) and actual ROM with USB debugging active.
Refresh button needs to be used in order to check for what mode you are in.
Q: Are there any other software that I need to install in order to run this tool?
On Windows and MAC everything is bundled, so nothing needs to be installed, just run.
On Linux you need to install from your package manager libQt5Core, libQt5Widgets, libQt5Gui, libQt5Network.
If it's not enough, use ldd LxMultiTool in terminal to find out what you're missing from your environment.
Q: I have an yellow/orange/red text screen during boot, what's that?
When you unlock you usually get the Orange screen and it's normal, but if you really want to know what's this about, give a reading to this.
Q: Hey, my device is not detected, why?
On windows, you need to manually install the USB drivers, they are not included and probably they won't be included in this tool.
Also, make sure you click the connection Refresh button after connecting the device to your PC.
Q: What do i need to do in order to install a custom ROM?
1. Unlock Bootloader.
2. Flash a custom recovery of your choice.
3. Flash an insecure kernel (boot).
4. Flash custom ROM with no problems via recovery.
All those things are found and can be done via this tool.
Q: Hi, i just downloaded this tool, how do i use it?
First, extract the folder somewhere.
After that, run LxMultiTool.exe on windows by double clicking it, LxMultiTool on linux and the same on mac.
Q: Do I need android-sdk installed or something else?
No! This tool uses it's own supplied binaries for adb and fastboot, if you have android-sdk installed it will be ignored anyways.
This tool is fully portable and stand-alone.
Q: I get an error while trying to unlock the bootloader -> FAILED(remote: oem unlock is not allowed), what now?
Starting with Android 5.0, you need to enable Bootloader Unlocking from the developer settings, in order to do that, follow these steps:
- Enable Developer options
- Enable USB Debugging
- Look for the ‘OEM Unlock’ Option and toggle it.
Q: How do I use the return to stock feature?
First download the latest package from here, then extract the contents (there is an archive in the archive) untill you get the a folder like angler-mda89d
that contains the images, that folder needs to be copied in the /Data/StockPackages folder in order to be visible.
Easier steps -> Get your device in bootloader -> Start the tool -> Hit refresh -> go to Stock -> hit open folder -> copy the extracted folder with the name angler-xxxxxx in there, hit F5 or Right-click + Refresh -> you should see the folder in there like in the following screenshot. Thanks @ursa08 for the screenie.
Q: How do I enable Developer options?
- Launch the Settings
- Scroll Down and Tap on About Phone(or About Device)
- Locate the Build Number Section
- Tap on the Build Number Option 7 Times
- Go Back to the Main Settings Page
- Scroll Down and Tap on Developer Options
Q: Hi, i just bought a phone what should i do now?
Well, you firstly need to unlock your bootloader...
Q: What is logcat?
Well, you can pretty much use google for that answer, but to put it short, is that thingy that tells you what is happening behind the scenes of your phone.
It is usually used for debugging and entertaiment(?).
When you report an error/bug to somebody, it will be a blessing to provide a logcat (logfile)!
Q: What is a Custom Recovery and why do i need one?
A custom recovery is that thingy that let's you flash .zip files, use your logic and you wil get it why you need one.
Q:There are others guides/tutorials out there, should i check them instead of this?
If you manage to get things done using this one, no, otherwise yes, note that some could be outdated...
Q:What is sideload and how do I use it?
Sideload is a function from adb that let's you flash a zip file while in recovery directly from your PC.
Please note that you need to be in sideload mode on your recovery before doing this.
To enter sideload mode, in TWRP go to Advanced -> ADB Sideload -> Swipe to sideload
Sources: The official and original repository can be found here.
Bug reports/Feature requests: If you have any bug, or you consider a feature to be a must-have, please use the issue functionality on github for more traceability here.
Licensing: Please note that this tool is open source and released under GPL v3 licence which can be read here.
Make sure you understand at least the short version of the license that's provided in the tool before using it or before contributing/forking and other related stuff.
Tech and stuff: Some additional marketing for stuff used in this tool
Qt - An awesome cross-platform IDE
Vmware - For letting me test this tool on all platforms (Linux and MAC).
Icons8 - A nice platform for good-looking FREE icons. (Big thanks!)
UnixUtils - For the sed utility for Windows.
AndroidFileHost - For the awesome file-management platform for developers.
Donations: Even though this tool is provided free of charge, full open-source, donations are very welcome to support the future development of this tool and to buy me a beer while coding future improvements on it.
This section will also include the hall of fame for donors, as well as on the github repository.
Special thanks for donations:
- @john7760
Disclaimer:I will not be responsible for smashed screens, bricked phones or any other things that you can accuse me of, i've done this tool to help people, use it at your own risk and consider giving a THANKS if you use it and like it.Please consider leaving some feedback, what to improve, what could be done better, what annoys you, it really helps me improve the tool.
Also, to avoid useless threads on general, Q&A or useless posts, please read the FAQ section upside, it's like a Mini-Guide!
Nice! Quick question, will this work for other phones other then nexus 6. Like sam note 3
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warfenix said:
Nice! Quick question, will this work for other phones other then nexus 6. Like sam note 3
Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
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This tool has support only for 4 nexus devices, some features might work, some not, it's all down if the commands that are used by the tool are supported by the other device.
For example all fastboot flashing commands use the command:
Code:
fastboot flash <partition> <file_to_flash>
The same goes for the rest of the commads, I will try to investigate more and see if it's worth it to create a Sam Note 3 package for the tool.
The adb features should work though.
That would be awesome as i run only linux. And cant seem to get odin or heindall to work. Tried multiple times. So if there is something you could cook up. Amazing sauce. Its a att note 3. Either way. This will work great for my n6
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New update with some fixes that should have been implemented a long time ago...
- Fixed Sideload flashing
- Enabled Recovery rebooting
- Fixed open folder for Stock menu
Wow - Great work on this. Love the fact that it supports mac/nix as well.
Nice! Keep up the good work.
Thank you!
This still the go to way to unlock and flash twrp? I'm on latest stock marshmallow.
bL33d said:
This still the go to way to unlock and flash twrp? I'm on latest stock marshmallow.
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Yes, you can unlock the bootloader and flash TWRP recovery with it.
Support to Nougat?
ipan gulopuan said:
Support to Nougat?
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Nougat should work with no problems, I personally used it to flash bootloader, radio and vendor images for Nougat update.
Root, Safestrap w/TWRP, Android 6.0.1, Kodi Krypton 17.4, Ares Wizard XT912&XT912Maxx
HOW TO: Root, Safestrap, TWRP Recovery, 2 Rom slots, Stock & Android 6.0.1. Kodi Krypton 17.4 & Install Ares Wizard package for FREE IPTV Live Streaming
** Standard Disclaimer: I'm not responsible for any damage you do to your phone using the tools or info available on this thread, That being said always have a fastboot available for disaster recovery. **
ONLY for DROID RAZR XT912 & XT912 MAXX. Do NOT use this on an XT910!
Prerequisites
1. Windows Computer
2. Fully Charged XT912 Razr or XT912 Razr Maxx - ONLY (if you try this with any other devices it may hard brick it.)
3. Download Zip
Code:
MD5 CHECKSUM
cm_13_rom: 836D864F9D3595A925994B2417D698A7
gapps_6.0: BFBA33704DDEE2EF2194E28B742DDB31
1. Get started:
**ATTENTION **STOP Check your phone... MAKE SURE it's fully charged!!
1. Open the Drivers [REQUIRED] folder and Install the Motorola Drivers, use the 32 or 64 bit which ever corresponds to your computers operating system. To find out this info, go to the download folder and double click on the system - shortcut.
2. Power on phone & plug in USB cable to the computer. Navigate to the apps folder, find the settings app, open the Security menu and enable unknown sources.
3. Make sure the phone is connected in MTP mode, Open device manager - shortcut OR The devices and printers - shortcut, If the drivers were installed successfully you will see the device without any yellow exclamation marks. Should look like this in the device manager.
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"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
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4. Are you unfortunate and have this yellow exclamation? No worries!
5. To fix, right click on the Motorola USB Networking Driver with the yellow exclamation mark and select Update Driver Software.
6. Select Browse my computer for driver software
7. Select Let me Pick from a list of device drivers on my computer.
8. Select Motorola USB Networking Driver press next.
9. If you get this message select install driver anyways, once installed you will get a Windows has successfully updated your driver software
10. Go back to the Device manager it should now be corrected
2. Restore Official Jellybean Firmware:
(This will delete Root, Safestrap, Recovery & All Rom slots back to factory)
1. Put the phone into fastboot mode, Power off phone, once phone is powered off HOLD DOWN BOTH VOL BUTTONS & THE POWER BUTTON AT THE SAME TIME, once in the boot load selection press volume down button 2 times then volume up button 1 time to start AP fastboot mode.
2. Go to download folder and install RSD_Lite program, Open RSD and connect the phone to the cable/computer, Select the cdma_spyder_9.8.2O-72_VZW-16_1ff.xml and press open. You should see the output like so if everything loaded correctly.
3. Press Start. This can take a bit to complete grab a coffee and read a book.....
4. At this point the phone should be booted back up and RSD output should read "Please manually power up this phone". If your phone continues to boot loop try and re-flash the device with RSD_light again. If it still continues to boot loop then you will have to flash via "fastboot recovery image".
3. Razr Blade Root:
1. With the phone On, Open the apps folder, Find and open the settings app, Scroll to the bottom and open the about phone menu. Scroll down and find the link that says build number 9.8.2O-72_VZW-16 and short press it 5 times and it should your steps away from being a developer. Once you have enabled developer options, press the back button 1 time, Open Developer options menu and enable USB Debugging.
2. Plug phone into cable/computer, navigate to the Download folder, open the Root folder and double click on the run.bat file. The exploit will open and prompt to Press any key to continue. . . Once connected it will run the script and during this process the script will give you explicit instructions what to do.
3. How to add battery saver. Open the apps menu, open Smart Actions app, Press get Started, Add new SmartAction, press battery saver, Save.
**Attention**
Watch the razr blade exploit run the script to make sure it completes each line of command without errors. if errors occur re-run the exploit again and it should work the 2nd time. The exploit must finish successfully without any errors or you WILL NOT have root. Once successful the phone will be rooted. (DO NOT ADD THE BATTERY SAVER SMART ACTION BEFORE YOU RUN THE EXPLOIT!!)
4. Install Safestrap w/ TWRP Recovery:
1. Open apps menu, settings app, scroll down to the bottom select Developer options, Make sure USB debugging is DISABLED. Now Go to the top were the time, battery level, wfi icon etc and with your finger swipe it down select File Transfers to windows or mac (MTP). You should now see the XT912 in Devices and drives.
2. Open the Motorola folder, Go to the Download folder and copy and paste the Safestrap.apk, cm-13.0-20160820-SNAPSHOT-ZNH5YAO0J7-spyder.zip & open_gapps-arm-6.0-pico-20160916.zip into the internal storage. It should look like this.
3. Open apps menu, go into the settings, scroll down and open Security & Screen Lock, scroll down and turn on Unknown sources.
4. Open apps menu, Files app, select Device storage, select Safestrap.apk and install, use the package installer to install it, you will get a message from super user asking for permissions to be granted, Uncheck the "ask me again next time" box and select GRANT. It may ask you several times for su permissions go ahead and do the same thing each time. Once finished it should say State: Installed
5. Recovery: Setup Rom-Slots
1. Now you should be booted into Safestrap 3.75 (TWRP v2.7.10) Recovery. Next select Boot Options, Choose ROM-Slot-1, Create ROM Slot, This can take a little bit so grab a refreshment. Once finished Set Nickname your new partition press Go. I recommended re-naming it for when your switching back and fourth from different custom ROM's you know which rom is which. Hit your back button and you should see your new Rom-slot with the updated name.
6. Install Android 6.0.1 (CM13)
1. Choose your boot ROM (highlighted is active), if its not active go ahead and Activate.Select Install, scroll down select cm-13.0-20160820-SNAPSHOT-ZNH5YAO0J7-spyder.zip. Next choose Add More Zips and add open_gapps-arm-6.0-pico-20160916.zip and then swipe to Confirm Flash. Att: Ignore This operation may install incompatible software and render our device unusable. Once the CM13 rom-slot has finished flashing, Reboot, System. This may take 5 minutes, if it takes longer then 15 mins its probably in a boot loop and needs to be wiped and reflashed. If the Rom flashed successfully you will be greeted with CM13 Welcome screen.
7. Install Kodi & Ares Project
1. Navigate to the Apps menu and open Google Play Store and download Kodi 17.4.1 Krypton.
2. Watch video how to install repository.
2. Go to download folder and install RSD_Lite program, Open RSD and connect the phone to the cable/computer, Select the cdma_spyder_9.8.2O-72_VZW-16_1ff.xml and press open. You should see the output like so if everything loaded correctly.
this file doesnt load
I found an app called package signer from https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/tool-package-signer-1-0-t3533073 to sign the zip files in android to fix signature verfication error in some recoveries....
Developer stopped development of that app...
and also that thread is closed...
It signs correctly but one issue is, it can't able to sign zips that are greater than 20mb ......
It force closes when working with large zip files...
It is open source is github....
Sir osm0sis i have seen you are helping in zip signers..
Can you please help....
I hope some developer can fix this and post below.....
Please help by fixing that force close error of signing big zip files......
Thanks in advance...!
Edit:- See https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-apk-zip-within-android.3835975/post-81324327 for solution.
Nope, you should use zipsigner.jar from my Complete Shell Zip + Signing thread.
osm0sis said:
Nope, you should use zipsigner.jar from my Complete Shell Zip + Signing thread.
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Since I dont have pc... i am using that sir...
HemanthJabalpuri said:
Since I dont have pc... i am using that sir...
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It should work on device too if dexed, I'll add it to my thread and post instructions soon.
Reserved this too
DISCLAIMERS (please read !)
The content seen in this thread is targeted at this specific forum's device, the Realme C12, codenamed RMX2189.
Follow the instructions shown in this thread at your own risks, I will not be held responsible for bricking your device, you did this yourself.
That said, the information will be kept up to date relatively frequently, and should you follow the steps and ask questions below when unsure, everything will be fine!
No files will be directly provided. Do not use pre-created/re-uploaded content. Instead I'll teach you to gather the required files from official websites, and create the other ones yourself.
ROM (GSI) Recommendations:
Ordered by personal preference:
1) CAOS
2) LOSQ (LineageOS GSI)
3) crDroid
I'm more than open to feedback, suggested changes & improvements!
Prerequisites for most manipulations:
Your phone, well charged if possible
The USB cable used to link your phone to your computer (the one on your charger works just fine)
A computer, with recent ADB & Fastboot (Platform Tools)
Some time, patience, and the ability to read and follow instructions!
Unlock your bootloader (otherwise this thread is useless to you as it's required for rooting as well as installing custom ROMs)
Tutorial:
Step 0 - Great! You're ready to go. Make sure to backup your phone's data before continuing on with this tutorial, as unlocking will make it factory reset (wipe)!
Step 1 - Download and Open In Depth Tool ( Attached With the Guide Down)
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Step 2 - Click “Start applying”.
Step 3 - Please read the disclaimer in detail, select the checkbox, and submit your application
Step 4 - The Application Will be checked by realme Servers..(Wait 10 mins)
Step 5 - The unlock tool apk will show the status of the unlock request- Successful
Step 6 - You can now click “Start the in-depth test” and the device will reboot automatically. The following string will display on the screen: fast boot_unlock_verify ok
Step 7 - Now Download and install the fastboot tool on your PC and ready to unlock it.
Step 8 - Now in Fastboot Mode type this command
Code:
fastboot flashing unlock
and Press enter.
Step 9 - On your phone press the Volume Up key to select "UNLOCK THE BOOTLOADER” (or press the Volume Down key if you have changed your mind to select "DO NOT UNLOCK THE BOOTLOADER”). When you click the Volume Up, your phone will reboot and enter the in-depth test mode - all user data on the phone will be erased - I recommend you perform a data backup prior to applying.
Step 10 - Now type
Code:
fastboot reboot
And there you go! Your phone will reboot and you can set it all up again, with the ability to follow the rooting tutorial below, and you can also install GSIs/custom ROMs/recovery!
Rooting with Magisk
Tutorial:
The procedure is the same whether you're on the stock RealmeUI Rom or on a custom GSI (treble) one.
Step 1 - Download the latest Magisk Manager on your phone.
Go to the link above, click the latest MagiskManager-vX.X.X.apk you see in the list to start the download, open the file and install.
Step 2 - Download the latest Realme Official Rom from Software Update - realme depending on your region.
Step 3 - Get your ROM you downloaded above, it should be a .ozip archive. Add .zip extension to it. Extract it.
Step 4 - You should now get a folder like shown below, and..
Copy the boot.img to your phone's /sdcard/ folder (where the Android, DCIM, Download, and more are present, just drop it in there).
And here's how it shoud look inside your phone's storage in the end.
Step 5 - On your phone, open up Magisk Manager.
Click the Magisk Install button as shown below.
Then Select and Patch a File.
Go look for your boot.img you previously copied to your phone and pick it.
Click Let's go! and wait for Magisk to complete the process!
Step 6 - Link your phone to your PC, and grab the file the Magisk Manager created. It's located in your downloads folder, called magisk_patched.img.
Step 7 - Paste it where your ADB & Fastboot (Platform Tools) are located, along with the vbmeta.img file located in Stock ROM's images folder from earlier, where you grabbed the original boot.img.
You should now have a folder like this with:
adb(.exe)
fastboot(.exe)
magisk_patched.img
vbmeta.img
Extra files from the platform tools
Step 8 - Alright, we're ready to root! Turn off your phone, and get in fastboot mode like we did during the bootloader unlocking (Power + Volume Down).
Step 9 - Link your phone to your PC with the USB cable if not done already.
Step 10 - Shift + Right click in an empty space inside the folder we prepared in Step 7, and click Open Command window here.
Inside the Command window, input the following commands line by line, in order.
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot devices
And make sure your device shows up, should be a bunch of numbers and letters, a couple spaces, and fastboot.
If nothing does, go back to Step 8 and try again.
Code:
fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta vbmeta.img
fastboot flash boot magisk_patched.img
fastboot reboot
You're done! Your phone will reboot, hopefully, without a hitch! Open up Magisk Manager, and check that it's installed.
That said, you will have issues leaving it like this. You need to hide the fact that your phone is rooted, there's no downside to doing it.
Check out the Passing SafetyNet tutorial further down below, it's quick and easy.
Getting EdXposed (Not recommended unless really needed, requires Magisk)
I very much do not recommend to EdXposed your phone unless you have a very good reason for it. It's a pain to pass SafetyNet, doesn't get updated as often as it could/should and has very niche use cases for which it's worth it.
That said, I do include it here for people who know what they're getting into and want the up-to-date instructions on how to do it.
Tutorial:
This procedure requires to be rooted with Magisk. See the tutorial above.
Step 1 - Inside Magisk Manager, go to the Modules tab (4th icon), click the search button (bottom right) and search Riru.
Step 2 - Install the Riru (Riru - Core) module, Activate it and Reboot.
Step 3 - Install the Riru - EdXposed (YAHFA or SandHook, both work fine) module, Activate it and Reboot.
Step 4 - Download and install the latest EdXposed Manager in the exact same way you did with Magisk Manager.
Step 5 - Open it up, it should say EdXposed Framework is active!
You're done! You should now be able to install EdXposed modules.
That said, you will have issues leaving it like this. You need to hide the fact that your phone is EdXposed.
It's a bit more complicated than hiding Magisk, but it's doable! Check out the Passing SafetyNet tutorial further down below, it's quick and easy.
Passing SafetyNet (Only possible with Magisk. Not with SuperSU on GSI's)
Tutorial:
For Magisk Rooted PhonesEnable Magisk Hide inside Magisk Manager's settings.For EdXposed PhonesAgain, I highly recommend not EdXposing your phone and sticking to just Magisk if you can help it.
You should also know that this method will show you're passing SafetyNet inside Magisk but it's a pain to do and isn't as well hidden as Magisk alone.
Step 1 - Do the step for Rooted phones listed above if not done already.
Step 2 - In EdXposed Manager, get the HiddenCore Module and activate it.
Step 3 - Now, in the side-menu: Compat List > tick HiddenCore Module.
Step 4 - Then, go to Settings > Framework > Enable "App List mode".
Step 5 - Finally, Applications(Black List) and tick: Android Services Library, Chrome, Google Play services, Google Play Store, Google Services FrameworkReboot and enjoy! You're all set and SafetyNet should pass just fine.
Installing GSI's (Custom ROMs)
Tutorial:
Step 1 - Pick your poison in the Treble Forums!
Check the top of this thread if you want to see my recommendations with links to them.
Step 2 - Download the chosen ROM, A/B Arm64 version (usually nicknamed b), with (g) or without GApps (v), rooted (S) or not (N), that's entirely up to you.
It should be an .img.xz file, extract it and you'll get an .img file.
You're ready to flash. Make sure to backup your phone's data before continuing on with this tutorial, as wiping it is required for installation!
Step 3 - Put your phone into fastboot mode (Power + Volume Up) and link it to your PC.
Step 4 - Move the .img file you downloaded to your ADB & Fastboot (Platform Tools) folder, and rename it to system.img.
Step 5 - Shift + Right click in an empty space inside the folder, and click Open Command window here.
Inside the Command window, input the following commands line by line, in order.
Code:
fastboot reboot fastboot
fastboot --disable-verification flash vbmeta vbmeta.img
fastboot flash system system.img
fastboot -w
fastboot reboot
Your phone will now reboot on its own, using the new ROM you picked earlier, set it all up and enjoy!
Relock your bootloader
Tutorial:
Step 0 - Back to stock ROM by flashing it in stock recovery.
Step 1 - Download the unlock tool again to apply to exit the in-depth test.
Step 2 - Click “Apply to exit in-depth test”. You should manual operation enter the Fastboot mode(Press both the Volume up button and the Power button when power is off).
Step 3 - In the Fastboot mode, use the engineering command below on your PC to re-lock the bootloader.
- Enter the command: adb reboot bootloader
- Press “Enter” on your keyboard
- Enter the command: fastboot flashing lock
- Press “Enter” on your keyboardStep 4 - Press the Volume Up button to select the “Lock bootloader” option (or press the Volume Down button to select “Do not lock bootloader" and keep it unlocked).
Step 5 - Then enter command fastboot reboot. The phone will reboot and exit the in-depth test mode. All user data on the phone will be erased - we recommend you perform a data backup prior to applying.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Will unlocking my bootloader void my warranty?
A: No, it will not. Unless you brick your device.
Q: Hey, I rooted/edXposed my phone, and now Netflix won't even open, or doesn't work properly, what's up with that?
A: Well, fortunately, there's an easy fix if you have Magisk. Install the liboemcrypto disabler Magisk module, activate it and reboot.
Q: I tried unlocking my bootloader but, PC doesn't detect my phone, even though it's in fastboot mode and connected. Help?
A: Here are some things you can try:
- Try another USB port.
- Try another USB cable.
- Install the Realme USB Drivers manually from here.
Q: Alright, I did a bunch of manipulations but something went wrong, or I'm tired of it, how do I reset everything, etc..
A:
Step 1 - Backup all the data you might have on your phone to restore it after the manipulation!
Step 2 - Download the stock ROM corresponding to your region from Software Update - realme.
Step 3 - Put the stock rom in your mobile Internal Storage or in Memory Card.
Step 4 - Put your device into recovery mode (Turn it off, then Power + Volume Down) and flash that in recovery.
Step 5 - Reboot to stock rom, all good and fresh!
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Samsung Galaxy Note10 series OneUI 4.0 Android 12 Beta Thread
-This thread will be for sharing tips and help and update.zip/.bin files (when/if available) for the upcoming OneUI 4.0 Android 12 Beta for the Galaxy Note10 series.
Eligible models
-Note10 (SM-N970F, SM-N971N)
-Note10+ (SM-N975F, SM-N975U1, SM-N976N, SM-N976B)
Installation Methods:
ADB-method:
1. Download SDK platform tools https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools
2. Extract the file in your desktop.
3. Inside the extracted folder put the update.zip file
4. Inside this folder, holding left shift, right click the mouse and select "open command prompt here". The command prompt will open.
5. Shutdown your phone and connect it to the pc
6. Holding power+volume up buttons, enter into recovery mode.
7. Select "update via ADB". (scroll down using the volume buttons and select using the power button).
8. Connect the phone to a PC using an original samsung USB cable.
9. In the command prompt run the following command:
./adb devices
10. Wait to see that the daemon has started and that your device is found.
11. If you device is found, run the following command:
./adb sideload update.zip
SD-card method:
1. Download the bin file and rename it to update.zip (by going to file options on your pc you can select to view the file extensions. This makes the renaming process much easier and safer, and avoids renaming the file to update.zip.zip)
2. Copy it to the root directory of your SDcard.
3. Shut down your phone.
4. Connect any USB device to your device, AKG earphones could work, then press Power+volume up buttons to get into recovery mode.
5. Using your volume keys navigate to "update via sdcard" and press power button to select it.
6. Again using volume keys navigate to the file "update.zip" and press power button to select it.
7. Update will start. Leave it till it completes installing. It will take some time.
8. Phone will reboot by itself and load android.
The update process will start. You will see a percentage counting. First it will verify, then patch etc. Do not move the cable, disconnect the phone or power off the PC.
Once the process is completed (it takes some time) the phone will boot itself, update the apps and log into your home screen.
-Update.zip OTA links:
Note10 (SM-N970F) : Note10+ (SM-N975F) :Note10+ 5G (SM-N976B) : Note10 (SM-N970U1) : Beta1 (thanks to zwenchao_1989)
Note10 5G (SM-N971N) : Beta1 Beta2 (thanks to zwenchao_1989)Note10+ 5G (SM-N976N) : Beta1 Beta2 Beta3 (thanks to zwenchao_1989)
Note10+ (SM-N975U1) : Beta1 (thanks to cloud911 & A3_Kris)
There are two methods that you can use to get into recovery mode
Method 1:
1. Connect your phone to your PC (Make sure USB debugging is on).
2. Using ADB, enter the command ./adb reboot recovery
3. Wait a little and you should be in recovery mode.
Method 2:
1. Power off your device
2. Connect your device to a PC or use the AKG earphones.
3. Hold down Power+VolumeUp buttons and keep pressing them until you enter recovery mode.
This will not trip knox if done by the methods above
Don't install a beta unless you are fully aware what you are going into.
Don't install the beta if you want your phone to be stable, IT'S a BETA.
It's recommended to make a backup of your data before updating to the Android 12 Beta.
Important Notes:
-Rename the .bin file to update.zip in order to be able to flash it from recovery.
-A common mistake done by some people is that they see the file named update while its a WinRAR.zip file already, then they add another .zip making the name of the file update.zip.zip which will not be flashed successfully, So make sure you do it right.
-Updating to the beta is AT YOUR RISK, No one is responsible if anything goes wrong.
You will not receive OTAs again UNTIL you are on a firmware that gets released later for your original CSC, thats most likely not happening before the BETA is over.
What about the link " N975f"?
There is a lot of users with SM-N976N and SM-N976B as well both 10+ 5G
N976N-FUJ1-Beta1，The Korean Note10 + 5G is N976N
N971N-FUJ1-Beta1，The Korean Note10 5G is N971N
N976N-Beta2
N976N-Beta2
N971N-Beta2
I installed N976N-Beta1 and N976N-Beta2, now it says in the play store: "the device is not certified" (((
Beta1 and Beta2 was all flashed？？
N97xN must use FUJ1 to flash this
zwenchao_1989 said:
Beta1 and Beta2 was all flashed？？
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Yes. Full+OTA
Installed on this firmware.
Platum said:
I installed N976N-Beta1 and N976N-Beta2, now it says in the play store: "the device is not certified" (((
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This is fine. It's beta.
Resident80 said:
This is fine. It's beta.
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Thanks, I know!) But it's still unpleasant)
As always. Only the release will fix it.
There is a bug about N975U1-Beta1 ,note 10+ could not connect to 4G in some network operators like China Telecom .And it also prevents me from editing APN.I can't report this issue to Samsung member because I can't register it .
I'm not sure weather Samsung found this bug.
Any OTA for N976B (Note 10+ 5G)?
There is information about beta 3 for SM-N976N ?
stek-kravari said:
Samsung Galaxy Note10 series OneUI 4.0 Android 12 Beta Thread
-This thread will be for sharing tips and help and update.zip/.bin files (when/if available) for the upcoming OneUI 4.0 Android 12 Beta for the Galaxy Note10 series.
Eligible models
-Note10 (SM-N970F, SM-N971N)
-Note10+ (SM-N975F, SM-N975U1, SM-N976N, SM-N976B)
Installation Methods:
ADB-method:
1. Download SDK platform tools https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools
2. Extract the file in your desktop.
3. Inside the extracted folder put the update.zip file
4. Inside this folder, holding left shift, right click the mouse and select "open command prompt here". The command prompt will open.
5. Shutdown your phone and connect it to the pc
6. Holding power+volume up buttons, enter into recovery mode.
7. Select "update via ADB". (scroll down using the volume buttons and select using the power button).
8. Connect the phone to a PC using an original samsung USB cable.
9. In the command prompt run the following command:
./adb devices
10. Wait to see that the daemon has started and that your device is found.
11. If you device is found, run the following command:
./adb sideload update.zip
SD-card method:
1. Download the bin file and rename it to update.zip (by going to file options on your pc you can select to view the file extensions. This makes the renaming process much easier and safer, and avoids renaming the file to update.zip.zip)
2. Copy it to the root directory of your SDcard.
3. Shut down your phone.
4. Connect any USB device to your device, AKG earphones could work, then press Power+volume up buttons to get into recovery mode.
5. Using your volume keys navigate to "update via sdcard" and press power button to select it.
6. Again using volume keys navigate to the file "update.zip" and press power button to select it.
7. Update will start. Leave it till it completes installing. It will take some time.
8. Phone will reboot by itself and load android.
The update process will start. You will see a percentage counting. First it will verify, then patch etc. Do not move the cable, disconnect the phone or power off the PC.
Once the process is completed (it takes some time) the phone will boot itself, update the apps and log into your home screen.
-Update.zip OTA links:
Note10 (SM-N970F) : Note10+ (SM-N975F) :Note10+ 5G (SM-N976B) :
Note10 5G (SM-N971N) : Beta1 Beta2 (thanks to zwenchao_1989)Note10+ 5G (SM-N976N) : Beta1 Beta2 (thanks to zwenchao_1989)
Note10+ (SM-N975U1) : Beta1 (thanks to cloud911 & A3_Kris)
There are two methods that you can use to get into recovery mode
Method 1:
1. Connect your phone to your PC (Make sure USB debugging is on).
2.使用ADB，输入命令./adb reboot recovery
3. 稍等片刻，您应该处于恢复模式。
方法二：
1. 关闭您的设备
2. 将您的设备连接到 PC 或使用 AKG 耳机。
3. 按住Power+VolumeUp 按钮并按住它们直到进入恢复模式。
如果通过上述方法完成，这将不会绊倒诺克斯
除非您完全清楚自己要做什么，否则不要安装测试版。
如果您希望手机稳定，请不要安装测试版，这是测试版。
建议在更新到 Android 12 Beta 之前备份您的数据。
重要笔记：
- 将.bin文件重命名为update.zip，以便能够从恢复中刷新它。
-A common mistake done by some people is that they see the file named update while its a WinRAR.zip file already, then they add another .zip making the name of the file update.zip.zip which will not be flashed successfully, So make sure you do it right.
-Updating to the beta is AT YOUR RISK, No one is responsible if anything goes wrong.
You will not receive OTAs again UNTIL you are on a firmware that gets released later for your original CSC, thats most likely not happening before the BETA is over.
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But you didn't quote Beta1 of N97xN
There is information about beta 3 for SM-N976N ?
Disclaimer
I am not responsible for any damage you made to your device and responsibe for anything else. Do this only if you know what are you doing.
You have been warned
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Don't be afraid: The latency you see is caused by the non optimization of the refresh rate of the e-ink panel, which I'd like to port from stock cinese rom. (here if you'd like to help to make the e-ink works on android even faster than stock!!).
System UI is very much smoother than on stock rom (try with scrcpy).
Files:
Spoiler
Main Folder https://mega.nz/folder/QkVXUDLS#LWYIHVvuiOFxxeZpWruTlg
Download those files:
- https://mega.nz/file/bR5g0I5I#2kwOj8vpsrOUfu-Fpdj1Yboppx9-ZzTk7t3IS-dpT5E
- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LqcR6NVlSqL6gT6y1y1x9r58_LAKBBjd/view
- Hisense_A5_LA592C(HLTE202N)_L1657.6.09.06.00_TFDownload_202004090105_user.zip
- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WKhek-8iDULzjXKxBtVivhnbUeh8Fw89/view
- https://sourceforge.net/projects/arrow-os/files/arrow-9.x/GSI/27_Jan_2020/system_arm64_ab.zip/download
- https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases/download/v22.1/Magisk-v22.1.apk
- https://github.com/KinglyWayne/simg2img_win/archive/refs/heads/master.zip
Instructions:
Spoiler
Bootloader still locked (unfortunately). (or tell me if you managed to unlock )
Android 9 works good.
Android 10 lags.
Before starting: Backup all the data, partitions and most importantly the EFS/QCN file! (Read BACKUP QCN section.)
If you'd like to share a vanilla EFS/QCN file, erasing your IMEI with a blank one before doing it, that would be useful in case someone corrupted his one. You can read more about on the guide.
Make sure to read the Disclaimer above.
- Install QPST and Qualcomm Drivers from Hisense_a5_Flashpaket_6.10.04.00.zip
- Format a microSD into FAT32, then unzip Hisense_A5_LA592C(HLTE202N)_L1657.6.09.06.00_TFDownload_202004090105_user.zip to a folder named HLTE202N_TF and copy it to the microSD. Insert the microSD inside the smartphone.
- Unzip HLTE202N_HLTE202N.R1_L1657.6.03.02.00.7z and replace recovery.img, vbmeta.img, boot.img with those you find inside zip file boot_recovery_vbmeta_6.03.02.zip.
- Enter in EDL MODE by [/I]adb reboot edl[I] or this and connect the device with usb cable to PC.
- open QFIL and select Flat Build, then select Programmer and choose prog_emmc_firehose_8937_ddr_000bf0e1, load XML rawprogram_000bf0e1 and patch patch patch0 from HLTE202N folder.
- Click Download to flash stock ROM 6.03
- Once finished, detach usb cable and reboot the smartphone this way: hold vol up and vol down and power at the same time and as soon as it boot, release only power button until you see vision logo flashing TF
- Wait the smartphone to boot the 6.09 firmware, and once booted, enable USB debugging and OEM unlocking.
- You should see developer options inside the submenu other settings after tapping 7 times on kernel version inside about phone.
- Now check system updates, and OTA update to 6.10.04.00 and no more, just only to build 6.10.04.00.
- After update complete, unzip Hisense_a5_Flashpaket_6.10.04.00.zip
- Open QFIL and select flat build, then select programmer prog_emmc_firehose_8937_ddr_000bf0e1, load XML rawprogram_000bf0e1_joygram and patch patch0 from Hisense_a5_Flashpaket_6.10.04.00/rootkit_6.10.04 folder.
- Enter in EDL MODE and click Download to flash root for ROM 6.10.04.
- Once finished, detach usb cable and to reboot, press power button for at least 20 seconds, or more, to exit EDL mode.
- Once booted up, install Magisk 22.1 and give all permissions, then open it, and click ok if it asks to install additional setup. Phone will reboot.
- Once rebooted, connect the phone via adb to pc and type adb shell
- Once in the adb shell, type su and a popup should appear on the smartphone. Grant permission from smartphone.
Checkpoint
- Once here, you could be ready to flash your desired GSI ROM (I've tested many, and look like only compatibility is with Android 9 and 10. 11/12/13 didn't work on my tests, and android 9 is the smoothest performance wise, while android 10 is not really supported and it lags on system.)
At this point, if you'd like to try out different roms, You need to return to Checkpoint, and follow again the steps below.
Your GSI rom should be arm64 and ab partion. Here you can find a list https://github.com/phhusson/treble_experimentations/wiki/Generic-System-Image-(GSI)-list (look for android 9 and 10 roms)
- Unzip your GSI rom, then rename the unzipped .img file to system.img
- copy system.img file to simg2img directory and double click convert.bat to start the unparsing process. It should make another system file inside same folder, but with .ext4 extension.
- copy the system.ext4 file to another directory.
- Open QFIL and select flat build, then select programmer prog_emmc_firehose_8937_ddr_000bf0e1 from Hisense_a5_Flashpaket_6.10.04.00/rootkit_6.10.04 folder.
- Enter in EDL MODE
- Now go on Tools and Partition Manager
- Popup will open, now right click system partition and select manage partition, then erase, then load image.
- Select the system.ext4 file, and it will start flashing.
- Once done, click close, then close again, and then ok.
- wait 10s and detach cable usb from the pc.
- press power button + volume down for 20s to enter recovery. You might want to try some times. Mine worked like this: as soon you feel the reboot vibration, release the power button but keep holding the volume down button until you see recovery logo. or. if it's still stuck on hisense logo (power on), press power and volume down button for 5 seconds, then release power button while still holding volume down, it should enter recovery.
- Inside recovery, erase all the data.
- Reboot, and wait at least 20 minutes, the phone should boot your GSI rom!
Possible error: If you still see Hisense logo with backlight on, probably your ROM has booted, but somehow it won't show you the main display.
Fix: with https://github.com/Genymobile/scrcpy by pressing the screen, after cable is connected and adb devices command launched, where the adb authorization popup would appear, just try to click "ok", and then scrcpy would allow you to see what's happening. Finish the wizard and you should be able to continue on the smartphone now. Keep in mind you may need to use scrcpy at each reboot, because for some ways, the smartphone boots up showing only Hisense logo, but underlying the system is working.
Projects:- Hisense A5 Port eink display refresh rate modes from chinese to AOSP rom https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/hisense-a5-e-ink-display-modes-port-for-aosp.4497903/
- Hisense A5 adjustable backlight color temperature (Warm to Cold) https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...lor-temperature-backlight-frontlight.4495045/
- Hisense A5 original EFS/QNC vanilla backup file
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/hisense-a5-efs-qcn-original-file-backup.4497447/#post-87484995
Hey thanks for getting this far! I wonder if you got any further along? I have an a5 and I would very much like to put a stock rom on
which one recovery do you use ~~where can download it
THANKs
can be taught step by step