Hello,
I've been recently trying to root my Asus Zenfone 3 Max (ZC520TL) using SP Flash tool,
however, I haven't found the correct scatter file for my device. Does anyone know where
I could find a MT6737 scatter file? Thanks in advance!
Hi. From my experience, correct scatter files that work (not just any random scatter file) reside in a ROM/Firmware zip.
Doing a little searching, I found that you can download stock firmware for you device from Asus officially. They offer them in the support section.
Here is the link: https://www.asus.com/us/Phone/ZenFone-3-Max-ZC520TL/HelpDesk_Download/
Should you download the official firmware specific to your device and unzip the file, (in all probability) you will also find the correct scatter file which you are looking for (something like xxxxx_scatter_file.txt).
(also keeping in place a stock rom is never but never a bad idea )
However... You mentioned that you need the scatter file to root??? I have not any idea as to why you would need SP Flash tool for any other reason than flashing stock.
Unless you are flashing full custom rom which cannot be flashed through recovery perhaps?
Anyway... Good luck!!!
Thanks for the quick response!
r&xp said:
Hi. From my experience, correct scatter files that work (not just any random scatter file) reside in a ROM/Firmware zip.
Doing a little searching, I found that you can download stock firmware for you device from Asus officially. They offer them in the support section.
Here is the link:
Should you download the official firmware specific to your device and unzip the file, (in all probability) you will also find the correct scatter file which you are looking for (something like xxxxx_scatter_file.txt).
(also keeping in place a stock rom is never but never a bad idea )
However... You mentioned that you need the scatter file to root??? I have not any idea as to why you would need SP Flash tool for any other reason than flashing stock.
Unless you are flashing full custom rom which cannot be flashed through recovery perhaps?
Anyway... Good luck!!!
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I needed the Flash tool because I was trying to flash TWRP, and from there install superuser. I did as you said, but when I tried loading the scatter file
the program recognized it as invalid. A huge thanks for the help though!!!
mcAlex42 said:
I needed the Flash tool because I was trying to flash TWRP, and from there install superuser. I did as you said, but when I tried loading the scatter file
the program recognized it as invalid. A huge thanks for the help though!!!
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Ok... No worries!! We will probably figure it out in the end.
By the way, I am not sure I understand exactly how you were going to use SP Flashtool to flash TWRP. From my experience it does not work that way. You need platform tools (adb and fastboot).
platform tools here ----> https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools.html
It is with these that you will unlock bootlader, and after bootloader is unlocked, first flash supersu, install busybox and lastly flash twrp.
Please look at my how-to root and twrp section. It is not for your device, but it will give you a good idea of the process: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help/lenovo-tab-3-8-tb3-850f-unbrick-root-t3598727
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Is it specific for each device? Or does it depend only on finding the correct partition/block to be extracted?
Could you point me to further readings about that?
Thanks.
It is at least device specific, for extracting the bootimage, check this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1951426
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It is at least device specific, for extracting the bootimage, check this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1951426
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Well, that link is to proceed AFTER you have boot.img at hand. I want to find a way to extract it from my phone (assuming default.prop can be changed in there).
Thanks.
When you make a back up with CWM, you have a copy of your bootimage in the clockworkmod map, not?
That's the thing ... I am trying to figure out how to get that backup in hand at first.
Currently, following the method in http://droidcore.blogspot.com.br/2012/12/how-to-edit-initrc-in-android.html
It seems to use the same scripts as cited in your link.
Will post results afterwards.
Don't make things more complicated as they are. If you just install CMW recovery (or TWRP for that matter) for your device, you have your full backup in minutes, including one of your bootimage, then use the script from my first post.
I managed to find boot.img, made the necessary changes, sent it back to device (used MPK Rom Studio and SP Flash Tool).
The problem is, the reason I want to change boot.img is to root my device. I thought that disabling ro.secure, I would be able to do so. But I couldn't.
I believe cmw recovery, or twrp, both need my phone to be rooted, no?
MrCabana said:
I managed to find boot.img, made the necessary changes, sent it back to device (used MPK Rom Studio and SP Flash Tool).
The problem is, the reason I want to change boot.img is to root my device. I thought that disabling ro.secure, I would be able to do so. But I couldn't.
I believe cmw recovery, or twrp, both need my phone to be rooted, no?
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I used a CWM image to root my device. Booted up with that image, and flashed SU....after that you can use su, and apparantly, with the changes you made with your bootimage...you'll be like God on your phone
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I have the same problem, I need the boot image of my device to root it using magisk manager, but I can't find it.
Help!!!!!
Hey simply extract the boot.img from the stock firmware if your device is not rooted......
I think this only possible when you have root..
It is also not possible with adb without root...so
If your device is rooted with magisk then untouched boot.img is placed in /data folder as stock.xxxx.gz format and simply extract it....
If your device is rooted with one click root apps then download kernel auditor app and select backup option and the boot.img will be available in android/data/ kernel auditor specific folder....
Hope this help
Edit:- If your device is Mediatek, using SP Flash Tool you can readback. If you have Snapdragon, then bkerler's edl tool can readback. (No need of root)
HemanthJabalpuri said:
Hey simply extract the boot.img from the stock firmware if your device is not rooted......
If your device is rooted with magisk then untouched boot.img is placed in /data folder as stock.xxxx.gz format and simply extract it....
If your device is rooted with one click root apps then download kernel auditor app and select backup option and the boot.img will be available in android/data/ kernel auditor specific folder....
Hope this help
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Do you mean the stock firmware on the device, where is this located? or do you mean from the vendors web page?
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Do you mean the stock firmware on the device, where is this located? or do you mean from the vendors web page?
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Bro it mean download the firmware from internet for your mobile and simply extract it...
Then you can find the boot.img
HemanthJabalpuri said:
Bro it mean download the firmware from internet for your mobile and simply extract it...
Then you can find the boot.img
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Alright thank you. I'm fairly new to the android ecosystem and to boot I'm working on a Fire tablet so its running fireos and amazon doesn't really make it easy to touch their code
think he is facing the same situation as mine, for hk version of htc u12+, its hard to find the proper RUU or firmware from internet. Just wanna know the method of ...pulling the boot.img directly from device. Thanks in advance for any assistance.
HemanthJabalpuri said:
Bro it mean download the firmware from internet for your mobile and simply extract it...
Then you can find the boot.img
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Vita.T said:
Just wanna know the method of ...pulling the boot.img directly from device. Thanks in advance for any assistance.
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Hey simply extract the boot.img from the stock firmware if your device is not rooted......
I think this only possible when you have root..
It is also not possible with adb without root...so
If your device is rooted with magisk then untouched boot.img is placed in /data folder as stock.xxxx.gz format and simply extract it....
If your device is rooted with one click root apps then download kernel auditor app and select backup option and the boot.img will be available in android/data/ kernel auditor specific folder....
Hope this help
Edit:- If your device is Mediatek, using SP Flash Tool you can readback. If you have Snapdragon, then bkerler's edl tool can readback. (No need of root)
HemanthJabalpuri said:
Bro it mean download the firmware from internet for your mobile and simply extract it...
Then you can find the boot.img
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It's not that simple though, firmware comes in KDZ extension..have to extract using Extraction tool & even then extracted files are in .BIN extension..Boot.img is not available immediately after DZ extraction
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It's not that simple though, firmware comes in KDZ extension..have to extract using Extraction tool & even then extracted files are in .BIN extension..Boot.img is not available immediately after DZ extraction
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Ok....
I am assuming that the op has a samsung device....
Same Problem
Loku_kika said:
I have the same problem, I need the boot image of my device to root it using magisk manager, but I can't find it.
Help!!!!!
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The Boot Image for oppo ax7 isn't available so i am trying to find aswell, OR i need help: taking the boot.img off my unrooted, non bootloader unlocked phone. Or extracting it from the stock ROM, unfortunately i'm not ble to open oppo's OFP file.
Lloydster said:
The Boot Image for oppo ax7 isn't available so i am trying to find aswell, OR i need help: taking the boot.img off my unrooted, non bootloader unlocked phone. Or extracting it from the stock ROM, unfortunately i'm not ble to open oppo's OFP file.
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just google "Latest Software Version for OPPO OPPO AX7" and go to the Software Updates page on oppo-uk.custhelp.com. Download 2.4GB ozip file (like CPH1903EX_11_OTA_0210_all_oStq7F7jxqfF.ozip) and unpackit with 7zip program. You'll find boot.img inside .ozip file.
I do not have root, there is no recovery or rom for my phone, Can I extract the boot.img from my phone storage, to patch it with Magisk?
Has anyone been able to figure out how to root the Alcatel idealXTRA (5059r)? I have been able to make a modded boot image with Magisk but I can not flash it to my phone because I need a DA file for SP Flash Tool specifically for this phone
I've been able to unlock the bootloader with Android "Tool all in one" which i found on here sometime ago. Actually have gotten a "successful" flash thru adb bootloader but with no effect on the device. I've tried a variety of tools, you'll need MtkDroidTools (Mediatek specific tool) and a host of other things and pherhaps you'll have some luck. I however did not. It appears that this specific device and its hardware are simply beyond my skills in rooting which are extensive so I question the viability of the exercise all together. That being said I still devote multiple hours a month attempting.
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The DA file your speaking of is actually located in the SP Tool folders : \SP_Flash_Tool_v5.1904_Win\\MTK_AllInOne_DA.bin
Disclaimer this method is finicky at best but on my device has worked, I take no responsibility for bricked/destroyed devices nor voided warranties. This simply resembles the method I used to successfully root my Alcatel 5059r Device nothing more
Alright I'm going to do a small write up with links for you. I'm assuming you have your bootloader unlocked and Magisk rooting is sufficient bc if its not well your not going to be able to root this device. First we need stock firmware, magisk manager 7.0, and the flashing tool that works with this phones MediaTek CPU.
HTML:
https://alcatelfirmware.com/alcatel-onetouch-ideal-xtra-5059r
Here you'll find both the stock firmware and the SP Flash Tool for this particular hardware.
You'll also need the latest Magisk Manager app on your phone(great idea for after you root if you've saved it on your SD as well as its the first thing you want to install after). You can find that on XDA or Github or a simple google search.
In short you need to patch the stock firmwares boot.img with Magisk Manager in order to gain root.
Once you've downloaded your Firmware, Tool, and .apk of Magisk Manager extract the boot.img from the stock firmware .zip/.rar then move it a storage path somewhere you can find it on your device. THEN DELETE THE BOOT.IMG THAT REMAINS IN THE .ZIP FOLDER
Start magisk manager and you'll probably get a big red X on Magisk 18.1, press it and install > patch boot image, select the stock boot.img we extracted to your pc then moved to your device.
With the Patch_boot.img move it off your devices storage back onto windows. Then add it back into the .zip/.rar Stock Firmware folder. Now we have a complete set of stock firmware flashed with Magisk 18.1 and ready to go!
Now you have a properly rooted boot.img now onto the flash
SP Flash Tool is a finicky tool at best, I always got error codes but was successful. Start off by shutting off your phone and unplugging the USB if your connected.
Extract the patched stock firmware .zip/.rar
Extract SP Flash tool, and run the flashtool.exe
From here you can follow the basic instructions on the website I posted
If you need an Auth file run a search here in XDA and you'll find a nice little .zip with an Auth file in it that works.
Your Scatter file is in the stock firmware, Auth file above.
With your phone still off & disconnected and your 3 drop boxes on the SP Flash Tool full and looking like the guide on the website. Press download. Attach your phone to USB and hit Volume up or down. Here is kind of the tricky part and trust me error codes don't necessarily mean there was any error. I ended up using the windows chimes to tell when the device was picked up, it disconnects pretty quickly but in between connection/disconnect chimes you have enough time to hit download again and you should get a Red Line on the bottom of SP tool saying 100% Completed, although probably with an error code. I did this routine of flashing in between chimes probably 10 times.
Reboot and yes your phone has been wiped, first thing you'll want to do is reinstall magisk manager and with any luck you should have green checks beside both boxes.
Proofs
https://forum.xda-developers.com/picture.php?albumid=15313&pictureid=58444
https://forum.xda-developers.com/picture.php?albumid=15313&pictureid=58445
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Here's some good stuff and how I got recovery and LOS 16 on alcatel idealxtra 5059r
https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...16-alcatel-t3933004/post79586479#post79586479
LgPWN'd said:
Here's some good stuff and how I got recovery and LOS 16 on alcatel idealxtra 5059r
https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...16-alcatel-t3933004/post79586479#post79586479
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Greets i hope this is the right place to post this. I am trying to bypass google lock on this phone by installing a fresh copy of the original firmware. The only place ive found with the firmware is this one http://www.neffos.com/en/support/download/C5A.
I have SP flash tools, drivers and everything, it is using a mediatec chip. The issue im running in is that the said firmware is in a different format(?) than the ones people are using with sp flash tools. It doesn;t have the correct format of the scatter file (only a scatter.txt which sp flash tools won't recognize). So my question is, has anyone done this to this phone, and how exactly? Can't find anything on the net.
Thanks in advance
Sooo, I fcked up again.
I've locked the bootloader without the OEM unlocked checked in the developer settings.
I'm now trying to restore the phone through SP Flash tool, but I need the scatter file.
I've found this post with a linked scatter file, but I've also found this article with instructions to extract the precise scatter file from your phone, so I'd like to try with the article first.
So I'm searching for any good samaritan with a DN2103 EU 128GB that would extract his scatter files for the community.
You can be rooted and everything, it makes no difference. The article is pretty short and straight forward to follow. The requirements are to have the usual Adb & Mtk drivers installed and the MTK Droid tool available to download directly from here.
Thanks in advance
Raygen said:
Sooo, I fcked up again.
I've locked the bootloader without the OEM unlocked checked in the developer settings.
I'm now trying to restore the phone through SP Flash tool, but I need the scatter file.
I've found this post with a linked scatter file, but I've also found this article with instructions to extract the precise scatter file from your phone, so I'd like to try with the article first.
So I'm searching for any good samaritan with a DN2103 EU 128GB that would extract his scatter files for the community.
You can be rooted and everything, it makes no difference. The article is pretty short and straight forward to follow. The requirements are to have the usual Adb & Mtk drivers installed and the MTK Droid tool available to download directly from here.
Thanks in advance
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I am in the same pool I think u followed sarkarya to relock the bootloader ?
There is. Scatter file available in boot IMG corrupt thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachments/mt6893_android_scatter-txt.5439391/
That works for me but it's working on specific version of sp. Flash tool 5.21,but I don't have indian firmware to falsh via sp. Falsh.
Also I tried to flash only stock boot img but it's showing lots of errors.
U have any idea
pankspoo said:
I am in the same pool I think u followed sarkarya to relock the bootloader ?
There is. Scatter file available in boot IMG corrupt thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachments/mt6893_android_scatter-txt.5439391/
That works for me but it's working on specific version of sp. Flash tool 5.21,but I don't have indian firmware to falsh via sp. Falsh.
Also I tried to flash only stock boot img but it's showing lots of errors.
U have any idea
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To just flash boot you can use this tool https://github.com/bkerler/mtkclient It works well for that. (I reccomend you to downlaod the already compiled .iso for the installation)
Sadly the unlock features of this tool does not work for the OPN2, but I've opened an Issue on the GitHub thread about it, we'll see what can be done
Raygen said:
To just flash boot you can use this tool https://github.com/bkerler/mtkclient It works well for that. (I reccomend you to downlaod the already compiled .iso for the installation)
Sadly the unlock features of this tool does not work for the OPN2, but I've opened an Issue on the GitHub thread about it, we'll see what can be done
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Did u solved issue?
pankspoo said:
Did u solved issue?
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Nope, the bootloader unlock feature of that tool doesn't work with the OPN2 still.
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Nope, the bootloader unlock feature of that tool doesn't work with the OPN2 still.
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So u r stucked like me sp falsh tool is last option I think?
Hi, I've just bought a Cubot P50, it's a Chinese brand and seems more than decent for the price, I've rooted it with Magisk and I want to install TWRP on it but can't find anything for that brand. Has anyone came across a TWRP that might work on it?
Marko Lyno said:
Hi, I've just bought a Cubot P50, it's a Chinese brand and seems more than decent for the price, I've rooted it with Magisk and I want to install TWRP on it but can't find anything for that brand. Has anyone came across a TWRP that might work on it?
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I have the same phone how did you root it ? If there a guide that is safe to use ? Thank you
Unlock the bootloader first, this step will factory reset your phone https://romprovider.com/unlock-bootloader-android/
On your PC:
1. Install Fastboot driver
2. Install MediaTek_Preloader_USB_VCOM_Drivers_Setup_Signed
3. Extract platform-tools
4. On your phone, Enable Developer Options, USB debugging and OEM Unlocking
5. Unlock bootloader (this step will factory reset your phone): Phone in fastboot mode, open command prompt on PC > fastboot devices > fastboot flashing unlock. Note this will cause the phone to show the "Orange State" warning on boot up. You can ignore this or remove it later.
(If device is unauthorised in ADB or Fastboot, go to Developer Options on phone, revoke USB debugging authorisation, disable then enable USB debugging. You should now get an authorisation confirmation dialogue when you try to connect with ADB/Fastboot. If not, type "adb kill-server", then "adb devices" or "adb start-server" in the command prompt).
6. Place boot.img on phone with USB file transfer (either from stock ROM, or read from phone using SP_Flash_Tool_v5.1924_Win) and patch it with Magisk v5.2. NO need to patch vbmeta.img
7. Transfer patched boot.img back to PC
8. Flash the patched boot.img to phone either with SP Flash Tool or Fastboot command in ADB (fastboot flash boot boot.img). Take care here, make sure it's the right image going to the right location and that ALL other files are de-selected, especially the preloader file, always de-select this when flashing any firmware unless you know what you're doing!
Phone is now rooted.
How to remove orange state warning on this device:
How to remove Orange, Yellow & Red state warnings on MTK
This guide will explain how to hide or remove Yellow, Red and Orange state warnings on a Mediatek Android device. Its ideal for those who feel irritated by constantly seeing these warnings on reboot.
www.hovatek.com
Edit: If you need a stock ROM for the phone it's here https://www.cubot.net/Support/id/78/cid/19.html#hh
Good evening, I would like to know if in the future it is possible to install a twrp with a custom rom?
Thank you have a nice day.
Good evening, I would like to know if in the future it is possible to install a twrp with a custom rom on the Cubot p50?
Thank you have a nice day.
Mark8:9 said:
Good evening, I would like to know if in the future it is possible to install a twrp with a custom rom on the Cubot p50?
Thank you have a nice day.
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It is possible that in the future, developers may create custom ROMs and TWRP recoveries for the device, especially if it becomes popular among the Android community.
If a custom ROM and TWRP recovery becomes available for your device in the future, you will be able to flash it by following the instructions provided by the developer. Keep in mind that installing custom ROMs and recoveries comes with some risks, and it is important to backup your data and follow the instructions carefully to avoid damaging your device.
Good evening, can you tell me the correct procedure for how to Root the Cubot p50 smartphone? Thank you.
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Good evening, can you tell me the correct procedure for how to Root the Cubot p50 smartphone? Thank you.
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Well if you really want to know that, surely you would have read the entire thread? It's not that long. I gave complete instructions 5 posts up
Marko Lyno said:
Well if you really want to know that, surely you would have read the entire thread? It's not that long. I gave complete instructions 5 posts up
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Good evening, be patient ... but where do I find Magisk 5.2 to download and how do I install it? Thanks good evening.
Download Magisk Manager Latest Version 26.1 For Android 2023
Magisk Manager is an app which helps users to root their phone. With the help of Magisk you can run banking apps and also pass SafetyNet tests.
magiskmanager.com
Just get the latest version and follow the instructions I posted.
Thanks for your work on the Cubot phone .Im a fan of them also. I found that twrp recovery 3.40 works on the Note 20/20Pro you just have to flash vbmeta BEFORE and AFTER you flash twrp to the device. Im also seeing separate websites claiming twrp 3.40 is also used with the Cubot P40 model. I dont see why it wouldnt work with the P50. Its worth a shot. Also theres alot more "familiars" with Mediatek phones like these in Hovatek forum. Since you already have information on how to root maybe consider starting your own P50 thread over there.
My references: https://www.hovatek.com/forum/thread-44810-post-233457.html#pid233457
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Thanks for your work on the Cubot phone .Im a fan of them also. I found that twrp recovery 3.40 works on the Note 20/20Pro you just have to flash vbmeta BEFORE and AFTER you flash twrp to the device. Im also seeing separate websites claiming twrp 3.40 is also used with the Cubot P40 model. I dont see why it wouldnt work with the P50. Its worth a shot. Also theres alot more "familiars" with Mediatek phones like these in Hovatek forum. Since you already have information on how to root maybe consider starting your own P50 thread over there.
My references: https://www.hovatek.com/forum/thread-44810-post-233457.html#pid233457
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Thanks for that. Is there a specific vbmeta to patch it with?
Good evening, can you give me the link to download a compatible cust recovery for the cubot p50? Thank you
The link is on the page just posted above. Here's the direct link to the file:
Hovatek
Download files
www.hovatek.com
Let us know if it works please, and what steps you took.
Good evening, how will I flash the lk file? Thanks.
Hi, you will have, or should have, downloaded a zip file containing a recovery.img. The recovery.img is the file you need to flash. Then follow the instructions here:
How to Install TWRP Recovery on Any Android 2022 [100% Working]
In this article, I will be showing you how you can install TWRP recovery on any Android smartphone. By following this guide you will be able to install
magiskapp.com
The TWRP Recovery file it refers to is the one you (hopefully) downloaded from this link:
Hovatek
Download files
www.hovatek.com
BUT, you also need to flash a vbmeta file BEFORE and AFTER the recovery.img, and I'm still unsure which vbmeta file it is, as elimoviebuff hasn't replied to my question regarding that.
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Hi, you will have, or should have, downloaded a zip file containing a recovery.img. The recovery.img is the file you need to flash. Then follow the instructions here:
How to Install TWRP Recovery on Any Android 2022 [100% Working]
In this article, I will be showing you how you can install TWRP recovery on any Android smartphone. By following this guide you will be able to install
magiskapp.com
The TWRP Recovery file it refers to is the one you (hopefully) downloaded from this link:
Hovatek
Download files
www.hovatek.com
BUT, you also need to flash a vbmeta file BEFORE and AFTER the recovery.img, and I'm still unsure which vbmeta file it is, as elimoviebuff hasn't replied to my question regarding that.
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I get it, but I have to flash the .bin to remove the yellow/red state on boot. I don't know how to install the lk.bin file. If you can help me. Thank you.
Ah I see, you're rooting the phone first. Ok I've just checked my own notes on this, so, if you have edited the lk.img file as described in that Hovatek thread, then do as follows:
When flashing with SP Flash Tool, make sure the correct lk.img file is chosen as SP Flash Tool chooses lk-verified.img by default (click along to the right of the file list under "Location" and choose your edited lk.img file here).
OR, flash with ADB (fastboot flash lk lk.img).
Then install Magisk on your phone if you haven't already.
boot.img is for rooting the phone, lk.img is only to remove the orange state message and the 5 second delay when the phone boots, it does not actually remove it's orange state and is not needed for the phone to be rooted.
To un-root, you should just flash the original boot.img and lk-verified.img from the stock firmware ROM file.
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Ah I see, you're rooting the phone first. Ok I've just checked my own notes on this, so, if you have edited the lk.img file as described in that Hovatek thread, then do as follows:
When flashing with SP Flash Tool, make sure the correct lk.img file is chosen as SP Flash Tool chooses lk-verified.img by default (click along to the right of the file list under "Location" and choose your edited lk.img file here).
OR, flash with ADB (fastboot flash lk lk.img).
Then install Magisk on your phone if you haven't already.
boot.img is for rooting the phone, lk.img is only to remove the orange state message and the 5 second delay when the phone boots, it does not actually remove it's orange state and is not needed for the phone to be rooted.
To un-root, you should just flash the original boot.img and lk-verified.img from the stock firmware ROM file.
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Good morning. Thank you for the information given.
I wanted to ask: is it necessary or useful to install an antivirus on your smartphone now that it's been rooted? Thank you.
I haven't but that's just down to personal choice really. It's certainly useful if you like to try stuff from unknown sources, although personally I've rarely encountered viruses on Android. I'm not saying they don't exist though.
Have you successfully rooted your phone then? What about TWRP, have you tried that yet?