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Hi, I am new to this forum and I need help for rooting Oppo R9S. I have tried Kingo Root, kingRoot, towelroot and root Genius but all are unable to root the Oppo R9S. I need help from the experts help please! Thank you!
Model: OPPO R9S
Android Version: 6.0.1
ColorOS Version: 3.0
AlanYKS said:
Hi, I am new to this forum and I need help for rooting Oppo R9S. I have tried Kingo Root, kingRoot, towelroot and root Genius but all are unable to root the Oppo R9S. I need help from the experts help please! Thank you!
Model: OPPO R9S
Android Version: 6.0.1
ColorOS Version: 3.0
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What about OppoTools?
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-aJHtkQl-HNT2E3RnNzb1o4dU0/view
Did you try it already?
balkan29 said:
What about OppoTools?
Did you try it already?
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Hi, I have tried and it does not support OPPO R9S. Feel so useless with a unrooted phone now.
Hey check this out:
http://www.anzow.com/news/List/JNDNRNFOE4.shtml
I just run into this page. With a little patience and Google Translate maybe, it might work...
Anyways, If you already found a solution, please share it.
I'm thinking of buying the R9s Plus when it comes out.
What are your first impressions of your phone?
balkan29 said:
Hey check this out:
I just run into this page. With a little patience and Google Translate maybe, it might work...
Anyways, If you already found a solution, please share it.
I'm thinking of buying the R9s Plus when it comes out.
What are your first impressions of your phone?
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I have tried the page you posted but still unable to root. Seems like the phone is too new for now. My advice if you like your phone to be rooted., don't get the OPPO R9S or plus when it comes out. Color OS 3.0 doesn't let you choose the default launcher even though you install other launcher. No notification badge for whatsapp and facebook as such. Though you changed the system language to English but some setting or apps would still display chinese. Its my bad that I didn't did a background check on OPPO OS and went to purchase it. Now I am stuck with a this phone.
AlanYKS said:
I have tried the page you posted but still unable to root. Seems like the phone is too new for now. My advice if you like your phone to be rooted., don't get the OPPO R9S or plus when it comes out. Color OS 3.0 doesn't let you choose the default launcher even though you install other launcher. No notification badge for whatsapp and facebook as such. Though you changed the system language to English but some setting or apps would still display chinese. Its my bad that I didn't did a background check on OPPO OS and went to purchase it. Now I am stuck with a this phone.
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TBH, I don't think that the Oppo R9S will receive any love from any dev with the way Oppo changed its direction in beginning of 2016.
1. They stopped releasing kernel sources and are in violation of GPL.
2. They removed fastboot binarys from all of their phones and firmwares since the beginning of 2016.
And closed down any possibility of getting an custom recovery flashed to gain root.
3. Community support management in their official support forum is non-existent.
4. They barely do any updates to the firmware.
5. Their Lollipop released phones from end of 2015 are still on Lollipop. While all other OEM's have pushed Marshmallow/Nougat for their 2015 devices (see ASUS).
6. Their strategy is selling the phones and if the customer wants an Android upgrade you have to buy another newer Oppo phone from them which is based on a new Android build.
7. I could go on and on...
in short stay of from that OEM if you want freedom on your phone or want any type of dev support.
Haven't rooted it, but you can fix the launcher issue in ADB. Basically install a new launcher then adb shell pm hide com.oppo.launcher
There's a few other fixes too, posted them in a thread on the oppo forums http://community.oppo.com/en/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=50113
Following this thread hoping for root.
Lum_UK said:
Haven't rooted it, but you can fix the launcher issue in ADB. Basically install a new launcher then adb shell pm hide com.oppo.launcher
There's a few other fixes too, posted them in a thread on the oppo forums http://community.oppo.com/en/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=50113
Following this thread hoping for root.
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If you find a way to root the device. Let us know.
I'm not interested in the device itself or Oppo at all.
Already got burned with an Oppo R7S which I ported to CM later on.
But with root we can unchain those users that fall into Oppo's trap at least.
I too have fallen into their trap. It's horrible. It's iOS
I have the latest R9s too and it's terrible. It's like owning an iPhone or living in a dictatorship.
No multiple widgets, no choice in launcher, no multiple apps, no voice input....
If anyone finds a way to free us PLEASE HELP! SOS. :crying:
See my link above for sorting the launcher issue without root. This also sorts out your other complaints and makes the phone quite nice even without root.
DrJonesDrJones said:
I have the latest R9s too and it's terrible. It's like owning an iPhone or living in a dictatorship.
No multiple widgets, no choice in launcher, no multiple apps, no voice input....
If anyone finds a way to free us PLEASE HELP! SOS. :crying:
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Maybe try the same method that worked for the Oppo R9 Plus?
Look at the last post here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/oppo-f1/help/how-root-oppo-r9-plus-t3460851
Sadly that 360 Root program doesn't work on the R9S. It also comes from a known malware domain.
If it's any help, here's the official downloads for the stock OS:
V5 2016-11-05
V6 2016-12-02
Here's what I've found so far:
You can get into Qualcomm's firmware download mode by holding vol+ and vol- while plugging in a USB cable. This doesn't seem to be that useful as it appears to be a write-only mode unless you have an SPC code, and I don't even know what that is.
You get out of that mode by holding vol+, vol- and power for 10 seconds.
In the stock OS, if you dial *#801# you get an engineering menu, if you then enable the Full-port switch option the phone then shows up in QPST and tells you its ESN and lets you access the embedded file system. Not found out how to access the kernel or system partitions yet, but I'm currently running a backup of the phone's flash, so that's nice
I'll keep editing this post as I find stuff. My first goal is to take a backup of the stock ROM.
Lum_UK said:
Here's what I've found so far:
You can get into Qualcomm's firmware download mode by holding vol+ and vol- while plugging in a USB cable. This doesn't seem to be that useful as it appears to be a write-only mode unless you have an SPC code, and I don't even know what that is.
You get out of that mode by holding vol+, vol- and power for 10 seconds.
In the stock OS, if you dial *#801# you get an engineering menu, if you then enable the Full-port switch option the phone then shows up in QPST and tells you its ESN and lets you access the embedded file system. Not found out how to access the kernel or system partitions yet, but I'm currently running a backup of the phone's flash, so that's nice
I'll keep editing this post as I find stuff. My first goal is to take a backup of the stock ROM.
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Good information you provided here!
In the past there have been factory flasher images provided/leaked in the past.
That made it possible to flash the factory images to the R7 series phones.
If you are lucky, in time there will be one for the R9S. If you find a way to unlock the bootloader let me know. I can build you an TWRP but that only makes sense if there is a way to unlock the bootloader.
If you find a way to backup the aboot. Let me know. I could try to pass that along to an interpreter coder. He may be able to find a way to get fastboot working. (I'm assuming here that Oppo removed it on purpose like they did on all their latest phones)
Lum_UK said:
Haven't rooted it, but you can fix the launcher issue in ADB. Basically install a new launcher then adb shell pm hide com.oppo.launcher
There's a few other fixes too, posted them in a thread on the oppo forums http://community.oppo.com/en/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=50113
Following this thread hoping for root.
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Any work around to disable the stock messenger app?
xmotionx said:
Any work around to disable the stock messenger app?
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Not one I've looked for, but hiding com.android.mms seems like the most likely one.
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celoxocis said:
If you find a way to backup the aboot. Let me know. I could try to pass that along to an interpreter coder. He may be able to find a way to get fastboot working. (I'm assuming here that Oppo removed it on purpose like they did on all their latest phones)
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Can you give me a hint as to how I might back that up? I'm well out of my depth here!
And yes fastboot is removed on purpose. It's annoying as hell compared to my old N3 which was totally open.
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Not one I've looked for, but hiding com.android.mms seems like the most likely one.
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Can you give me a hint as to how I might back that up? I'm well out of my depth here!
And yes fastboot is removed on purpose. It's annoying as hell compared to my old N3 which was totally open.
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Hides the app like it should but I still get a security notification pop-up when receiving texts, and they come in twice but in a separate thread on my third-party app. Any ideas?
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Not one I've looked for, but hiding com.android.mms seems like the most likely one.
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Can you give me a hint as to how I might back that up? I'm well out of my depth here!
And yes fastboot is removed on purpose. It's annoying as hell compared to my old N3 which was totally open.
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It is usually done with a custom programmer.
But I have no actual knowledge how it's done, as in:
Like where you get the sources to write one programmer yourself to access the emmc to read out the flash and extract the GPT tables.
Using those GPT tables to extract the proper partition and so on, while in "EDL Mode".
But there are people who do in this forum. I would start using the search feature and contact those who have programmed such tools.
Here is an example of such an custom programmer:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/development/axon7tool-flash-backup-boot-recovery-t3514254
I was wondering if anyone could help, I have had this phone for a few days now. I'm trying to use a third party sms app Google messages, I can't seem to set this app as default when ever a SMS comes in I get an error message saying for your security we have switched back to the default SMS app (oppo stock app) is there any way I could "hide" the oppo security app in adb? The only reason is the stock app is terrible... Or some how root and put stock Android on the phone?
I hope this is useful information. It took me a bit to figure it out due to a lot of conflicting information, since the procedure has changed, perhaps several times, since the first version of Android. Also, I'll probably forget myself.
Please note that I've performed these steps on Linux (Specifically Arch Linux). Others have pointed out that if you have issues executing step 7 from Windows, you may need to follow this post.
1. Install Android Studio, or otherwise obtain the latest versions of the adb and fastboot programs. I think Windows users also need to install a USB driver, but I run Linux, so I am not sure about that procedure.
2. Gain access to the developer options on the tablet. Go to the settings, and find the "about tablet" section. Scroll down to the "Software version" section and tap on that several times until it says that you are now a developer. Feel special.
3. Go to the new "Developer options" setting. Select "OEM unlocking." Also, I selected "USB debugging" as a straightforward way to reboot into the boot loader.
4. Connect to the computer on which you've installed adb and fastboot.
5. Type 'adb devices' to see your device listed. The tablet will ask you if you're sure you want to allow the computer access to it. Answer in the affirmative, and save that option.
6. Type 'adb reboot-bootloader' to do just that.
7. After you see the innards of your 'droid, type 'fastboot flashing unlock' . On Linux, you may need root permissions to do this. The tablet will ask you to confirm (select with up/down volume, and accept with the power button), and will then erase all of your data! I didn't worry about this as I'm all on Google services, and so they can be restored easily enough.
Huhu
and where is that for? What can I do after the bootloader is unlocked? Is there any alternative bootloader that I can use then?
Huhu
and where is that for? What can I do after the bootloader is unlocked? Is there any alternative bootloader that I can use then?
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you are then able to flash another (custom) recovery, which would let you install unsigned zip-files, e.g. in order to get root.
Unfortunately, there is no recovery port by now.
I don't know if one could use the source code on Lenovo's website to port one, if not we would probably need an image dump directly from the device (if I'm not mistaken you need root to dump the recovery image).
I really would like to have root, but it still seems far away unless there's an experienced developer somewhere who owns the device.
I've already thought of starting a bounty thread...maybe enough people are willing to contribute so that developers might feel attracted.
Hello,
Do you think it would be possible to install Windows 10 on our android yoga book?
Thanks,
I faced with one question , when I typed the 'fastboot flashing unlock ', there was nothing occurred except the innards of driod :crying,and I also selected the oem unlocking
(All right, I solved it )
AndyVerne said:
I faced with one question , when I typed the 'fastboot flashing unlock ', there was nothing occurred except the innards of driod :crying,and I also selected the oem unlocking
(All right, I solved it )
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can you tell me how to deal with it? I met the same problem.
Vsplorer said:
can you tell me how to deal with it? I met the same problem.
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I used one exe for adb and fastboot which is written by others, and every thing went perfectly.
AndyVerne said:
I used one exe for adb and fastboot which is written by others, and every thing went perfectly.
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can you tell me where to download the exe？ thanks a lot！
Vsplorer said:
can you tell me where to download the exe？ thanks a lot！
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Here is the link of the exe, hope it will be helpful
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
AndyVerne said:
Here is the link of the exe, hope it will be helpful
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
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thanks！
Missing Something?
I tried to follow the instructions above, but I might be missing something. After typing in 'adb reboot-bootloader' the Yoga Book reboots into a screen that says 'FASTBOOT MODE.' But when I type 'fastboot flashing unlock' it just says '< waiting for device >' and nothing ends up happening. What am I doing wrong?
jasonccheng said:
I tried to follow the instructions above, but I might be missing something. After typing in 'adb reboot-bootloader' the Yoga Book reboots into a screen that says 'FASTBOOT MODE.' But when I type 'fastboot flashing unlock' it just says '< waiting for device >' and nothing ends up happening. What am I doing wrong?
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See this post:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/yoga-book/help/missing-usb-driver-cherry-trail-tablet-t3537008
Same here with Linux... The adb devices command shows the device but the flash command ends in 'waiting for device' and thats it. Damn
I relocked the bootloader, sinct then I got following message at the boot screen: bootloader error 01, please contact support.
After that the device is booting android properly. Anybody else experienced this and know how to get rid of the message?
Thx.
carepack said:
I relocked the bootloader, sinct then I got following message at the boot screen: bootloader error 01, please contact support.
After that the device is booting android properly. Anybody else experienced this and know how to get rid of the message?
Thx.
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It's the price you pay for unlocking the bootloader. Affects many lower end devices, presumably using Intel chips. There is a solution for several devices - check around XDA - but I have not been able to get it to work with the YB.
For what it's worth, I would suggest those tempted to unlock the device and root it to check that you will be able to do what you want to do. Even rooted, I have found it impossible to get rid of the junk apps, so the whole exercise for me has been a waste of time. I'm waiting now to see if Lenovo will release the stock firmware. Until then, the YB is back in its box and I am a bit older and a bit wiser. Lenovo is junk.
carepack said:
I relocked the bootloader, sinct then I got following message at the boot screen: bootloader error 01, please contact support.
After that the device is booting android properly. Anybody else experienced this and know how to get rid of the message?
Thx.
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i believe, this is due to android's security feature 'verified boot'. it warns that the system was somehow altered and can't be trusted - in other words that it is not an oem stock rom any more.
you might be able to get rid of it by flashing a complete stock rom, but i'm not sure.
zamzenos said:
It's the price you pay for unlocking the bootloader. Affects many lower end devices, presumably using Intel chips. There is a solution for several devices - check around XDA - but I have not been able to get it to work with the YB.
For what it's worth, I would suggest those tempted to unlock the device and root it to check that you will be able to do what you want to do. Even rooted, I have found it impossible to get rid of the junk apps, so the whole exercise for me has been a waste of time. I'm waiting now to see if Lenovo will release the stock firmware. Until then, the YB is back in its box and I am a bit older and a bit wiser. Lenovo is junk.
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firstly, it has nothing to do with intel or lenovo or low end devices, because secure boot or verified boot is part of android - it is nothing more than a security feature to show whether system integrity (as provided by the vendor) is still valid.
secondly, why is Lenovo junk just because you are not able to get things done? i don't get it. i've already told you that it is possible to get rid of system apps, just use the right tools... e.g. 'Sytstem App Entferner' which definitely works. also i helped you to get your twrp backup working and i was also able to use the newest magisk root (v10.2) immediately, which you said was not possible. so i guess you shouldn't blame others for your shortcomings. the yb might surely have it flaws, bur no more or less than devices of other manufacturers.
danjac said:
i believe, this is due to android's security feature 'verified boot'. it warns that the system was somehow altered and can't be trusted - in other words that it is not an oem stock rom any more.
you might be able to get rid of it by flashing a complete stock rom, but i'm not sure.
firstly, it has nothing to do with intel or lenovo or low end devices, because secure boot or verified boot is part of android - it is nothing more than a security feature to show whether system integrity (as provided by the vendor) is still valid.
secondly, why is Lenovo junk just because you are not able to get things done? i don't get it. i've already told you that it is possible to get rid of system apps, just use the right tools... e.g. 'Sytstem App Entferner' which definitely works. also i helped you to get your twrp backup working and i was also able to use the newest magisk root (v10.2) immediately, which you said was not possible. so i guess you shouldn't blame others for your shortcomings. the yb might surely have it flaws, bur no more or less than devices of other manufacturers.
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Let me start at the top:
1. My comments on Lenovo are no reflection on the useful tools you have provided us here, for which I have thanked you more than once. So no need to be defensive on that score.
2. If the unlock warning had its source in Android itself, we could expect the warning to bear its logo. I assume it bears the Intel logo because Intel is the author of it. In itself, this is of no importance. What is profoundly irritating is the fact that the security warning is followed by a completely unjustfied 5 second suspension. This is a penalty. Perhaps many do not mind this interference with their use of their devices, but I do. I'm not used to that kind of treatment and I don't take kindly to it.
3. My opinion of Lenovo has always been low, especially since their attempts some years ago to spike their devices with spyware. I regard Lenovo as an exploitative bottom feeder, supplying workaday gear and screwing their customers every way they can for an extra buck or two. I offered the YB to several of my friends. All turned their noses up at the mention of the manufacturer. Don't blame them.
4. If you do want to be of further assistance here, perhaps you can use your obvious technical skills and knowhow to work out how we can replace the Intel penalty with something more benign. I have tried, but can't find where the Intel warning is hidden.
I have downloaded and extracted the apk of the system app remover you mentioned. But until I can get rid of the Intel warning I won't bother to re-root the YB and test if it will clear the junk.
#carepack: at the moment, you must buy the stock firmware (and won't it be expensive!). All part of lenny's screw.
thx to all for youre response. my hope is that with next update the problem will solve by itself. We'll see. I were doin this ooi and was aware of things like that. So no drama for me.
@zamzenos
Buying the stock firmware? Could you provide more info about this?
carepack said:
thx to all for youre response. my hope is that with next update the problem will solve by itself. We'll see. I were doin this ooi and was aware of things like that. So no drama for me.
@zamzenos
Buying the stock firmware? Could you provide more info about this?
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Yes, that could well do it. But will there be an update? There's a new 12" YB on offer. Could be our 10" version is history already. But we could then hope that they will release the stock.
Re buying the stock: https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Android-Yoga-Series-Tablets/Lenovo-Yoga-Book-Firmware/td-p/3511903
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Yes, that could well do it. But will there be an update? There's a new 12" YB on offer. Could be our 10" version is history already. But we could then hope that they will release the stock.
Re buying the stock: https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Android-Yoga-Series-Tablets/Lenovo-Yoga-Book-Firmware/td-p/3511903
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According to this:
http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/1...views-cite-software-issues-incredible-design/
We'll receive the nougat Update.
Greetings
hi i bought this tablet few weeks ago and i have in my hands for around a week , i'm having some serious issues to use it because the rom basically sucks (continous crash of almost every app, sometimes it reboots by himself etc.)
i wanted to ask if other people have it and if they're facing the same issues , and the most important thing :if there is a twrp and a custom rom to replace this abomination
sorry for my bad english
I received this tablet a week ago and it just restarted once. Not that bad.
I just have another issue: battery charging. Just 3 days ago, I found that the i8 max couldn't be fully charged! Charging stopped at 83% even I plugged in for whole night. I will try the soft-reset tonight and see what happened.
Anyone having similar problem?
snufkin said:
I received this tablet a week ago and it just restarted once. Not that bad.
I just have another issue: battery charging. Just 3 days ago, I found that the i8 max couldn't be fully charged! Charging stopped at 83% even I plugged in for whole night. I will try the soft-reset tonight and see what happened.
Anyone having similar problem?
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Tried using Power + Vol- but the device kept rebooting. Then pressing Power + Vol+ gave me a boot menu. I selected wipe cache and reboot again ...... no luck. The battery meter stayed at 86% after 8 hours of charging
Seems we need a better rom.
Finally i succesfully unlocked bootloader , flashed a twrp (starting with a xiaomi redmi note 4 twrp i make the porting to make it works on voyo)
And flashed superSU too
But the experience on this tablet still sucks
The firmware from voyo website is not able to flash with sp tools , or twrp so is useless .
If somebody successfully port or create an alternative rom for this tab let us know
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Finally i succesfully unlocked bootloader , flashed a twrp (starting with a xiaomi redmi note 4 twrp i make the porting to make it works on voyo)
And flashed superSU too
But the experience on this tablet still sucks
The firmware from voyo website is not able to flash with sp tools , or twrp so is useless .
If somebody successfully port or create an alternative rom for this tab let us know
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If you could share instructions and files for bootloader unlock and root to the forum, that would be greatly appreciated. Cheers.
Now it's easier
For unlock bootloader you need to download mediatek drivers on Windows and activate usb debug and oem unlock bootloader (or similar) in dev option , from then open a powershell and use adb like other phones
For twrp , google "voyo i8 max twrp" guide and download link are there (i think it s not allowed to post external link)
For root download superSU and flash from twrp
If you need other infos , ask
Sorry for my bad english , it's difficult to write a guide in another language
antoniob91 said:
Now it's easier
For unlock bootloader you need to download mediatek drivers on Windows and activate usb debug and oem unlock bootloader (or similar) in dev option , from then open a powershell and use adb like other phones
For twrp , google "voyo i8 max twrp" guide and download link are there (i think it s not allowed to post external link)
For root download superSU and flash from twrp
If you need other infos , ask
Sorry for my bad english , it's difficult to write a guide in another language
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Hi. Thanks. My difficulty is actually to find the TWRP file for the i8 Max. Googling it leads you to the GetDroidTips website which gives you a link to the twrp file that is on a Russian forum page. However the download link on that Russian forum page is dead. I tried to contact the writer of the article on GetDroidTips website, but he's not responding. All I want really is a valid download link to the twrp file. Everything else I should be able to do fine from there...
Could someone post the TWRP file someplace...
Once I can load TWRP and root I'll make a backup of the bare firmware and make it available.
antoniob91 said:
Finally i succesfully unlocked bootloader , flashed a twrp (starting with a xiaomi redmi note 4 twrp i make the porting to make it works on voyo)
And flashed superSU too
But the experience on this tablet still sucks
The firmware from voyo website is not able to flash with sp tools , or twrp so is useless .
If somebody successfully port or create an alternative rom for this tab let us know
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Any chance you could post a link to the TWRP you used. The Russian site no longer has it
Need it too
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Any chance you could post a link to the TWRP you used. The Russian site no longer has it
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Hi,
Twrp for Voyo I8 Max
Can someone help please?
Hi all,
I follow Aditya Singh's article to port 3 twrp recoverys for Voyo i8 max.
Installing with SP Flash Tool, I can boot to each recovery of them.
You can choose one of them and I hope it works well on you pad.
* I'm not a pro. Thus, I may NOT provide help for your technical problems. I also NOT sure those recoverys won't damage your pad or data. If you have doubts about this, please do not download them.
Download link: (As a new guy, I can't post any link now. Open it by yourself)
drive.google.com/drive/folders/1DSPQWmFFQlDvPLZUKupo8TpU2dHTueYB
Note:
1. The original twrp recoverys are prepared for Xiaomi Redmi Note4_MTK by cofface and geoanto555.
2. Aditya Singh's article is "How to Port TWRP for MediaTek 64 bit MT67XX Devices!!"
Jacky Lan said:
Hi all,
I follow Aditya Singh's article to port 3 twrp recoverys for Voyo i8 max.
Installing with SP Flash Tool, I can boot to each recovery of them.
You can choose one of them and I hope it works well on you pad."
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I have the i8 Plus framework file that Voyo has for an i8 reload image. I will try my hand at creating TWRP file and see how they differ. Really need to get my device rooted so I can get the CPU control optimised and to see just how much of the OS is faked by parms in the kernel.
Already had one Octa-Core pad that was actually a dual core hyped up. Lucky for me the guy was in the USA and filed for a refund on it. Only found out after I rooted it and reran tests to really see what was on the inside.
Even so, there are a lot of great reviews about my device. Perhaps I'll try my hand at porting Dirty Unicorn, Remix OS, or Android 8.x.
As is, I'll pay my review after I load the second SIM with my new number.
ADMINISTRATOR: Can we get our own forum group for our device?
Device: Voyo i8 Max
Device code: i8-max
Thanks
Hi bro,
Honestly, I don't figure out what you mean 'cause my English is poor. I guess you wanna find a method to root your i8 plus. I port a twrp for i8 plus with the same method I mentioned.
Again, I don't guarantee that this recovery will not damage your device. You MUST take risk by yourself.
Link: drive.google.com/file/d/1p3RZcLO73-jm1Xm5gdvBwUhoIGHiZFjX
By the way, what do you mean about "ADMINISTRATOR: Can we..."?
Note: twrp recovery comes from following link:
www androidiani com
/forum/modding-vernee-thor/506324-vernee-thor-mt6753-3gb-ram-16gb-flash-modding.html
hs4842 said:
I have the i8 Plus framework file that Voyo has for an i8 reload image. I will try my hand at creating TWRP file and see how they differ. Really need to get my device rooted so I can get the CPU control optimised and to see just how much of the OS is faked by parms in the kernel.
Already had one Octa-Core pad that was actually a dual core hyped up. Lucky for me the guy was in the USA and filed for a refund on it. Only found out after I rooted it and reran tests to really see what was on the inside.
Even so, there are a lot of great reviews about my device. Perhaps I'll try my hand at porting Dirty Unicorn, Remix OS, or Android 8.x.
As is, I'll pay my review after I load the second SIM with my new number.
ADMINISTRATOR: Can we get our own forum group for our device?
Device: Voyo i8 Max
Device code: i8-max
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Worked like magic
thanks a lot
Jacky Lan said:
Hi all,
I follow Aditya Singh's article to port 3 twrp recoverys for Voyo i8 max.
Installing with SP Flash Tool, I can boot to each recovery of them.
You can choose one of them and I hope it works well on you pad.
* I'm not a pro. Thus, I may NOT provide help for your technical problems. I also NOT sure those recoverys won't damage your pad or data. If you have doubts about this, please do not download them.
Download link: (As a new guy, I can't post any link now. Open it by yourself)
drive.google.com/drive/folders/1DSPQWmFFQlDvPLZUKupo8TpU2dHTueYB
Note:
1. The original twrp recoverys are prepared for Xiaomi Redmi Note4_MTK by cofface and geoanto555.
2. Aditya Singh's article is "How to Port TWRP for MediaTek 64 bit MT67XX Devices!!"
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antoniob91 said:
The firmware from voyo website is not able to flash with sp tools , or twrp so is useless .
If somebody successfully port or create an alternative rom for this tab let us know
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The file on the Voyo site is for the i8-Plus. I have sent repeated emails to "VoyoJack" and have received no response. I have another email address for him and I will try that way. I have recently tried to review the files and found that the framework is the wrong one. I think Voyo made a mistake in posting it - but it is possible that the same framework loads on both devices. Voyo has yet to confirm this.
The actual .img file is a SP Tools recovery image with scatter. (If you don't know what that means, look up how the SP Tools program works).
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The framework file, while a .img extension, is actually a zip file with all the ADB pulls of the software. Which makes me think they slapped together something to appease folk like us. But it does contain the boot loader and the scatter files needed to make a working TWRP.
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Actually the file is a scatter retrieved file that is an entire copy of the i8 Plus framework - that is loaded on i8 Plus and Max (not sure if loaded on PRO). The USA versions of the i8 Max have additional security measures to keep folks from modifying them. Although bootloader unlock programs for other Voyo products seem to work on this device as well.
The device may very well have fake IMEI numbers. The IMEI number does not pass validation. While they will work on most networks, they are still invalid IMEI numbers. Additionally, the serial numbers of these devices are 0123456789ABCDEF - which means they are common hack loads of Android on the device. Even though the device has great performance, the drawbacks of having them work on LTE networks, and overheating of the communications chip are common problems. The overheating causes the device to cut back on communications. Which pretty much sucks if you are trying to play an onlilne game with multiple users.
I have the Voyo i8 Max with two different carriers loaded. AT&T and T-Mobile respectively. It works. It does what I want it to do. However, the fact this has IMEI issues, is darn near almost impossible to root, and has a support system that sucks (zero communications and support from Voyo) should turn away users that are less daring.
Jacky Lan said:
Hi all,
I follow Aditya Singh's article to port 3 twrp recoverys for Voyo i8 max.
Installing with SP Flash Tool, I can boot to each recovery of them.
You can choose one of them and I hope it works well on you pad.
Download link: (As a new guy, I can't post any link now. Open it by yourself)
drive.google.com/drive/folders/1DSPQWmFFQlDvPLZUKupo8TpU2dHTueYB
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I have confirmed that these files do in fact work. However: A word of caution. I had problems getting my device to boot after installing TWRP. It should be noted that you will have to unlock your boot loader (the Voyo Boot Loader Unlock program for other devices worked for mine too. The Fastboot commands are simple enough to run by hand get the job done). This will wipe your device and reboot.
Since Voyo is a Chinese company, the USA has restrictions on what the device has to employ for security. That includes a trusted, locked bootloader. Once you unlock it your device will display a warning that your device is no longer trusted, and give you a (long) 5 second delay before booting. This will also cause a number of Google services to see your device as not being in compliance.
Translation: You won't be able to watch Netflix on your device....but seriously - Who would want to?? Just load Showbox.apk on it, and Blokada (blokada.org) to kill the ads. (with regards to Blokada - do not load the Mother Of All Ads filter. It will crash blokada)
You must:
1. Install Super User app on your SD Card **BEFORE** you install TWRP. This is the program that cleans up some of the mess the TWRP install leaves behind.
2. Install TWRP via SP Tools. Be sure to backup your recovery.img file before you start (via SP Tools - learn how to use this app before you mess with it)
3. Clear Cache and Delvic cache.
4. Reboot back into Recovery mode
5. Install Super User app. This will clean up the device so you don't get stuck while booting.
At this point you can load and configure your device. Problem is you will not be able to enjoy anything other than GSM speeds (3G) until you fix your IMEI numbers.
***YOU WILL NEED TO DO THE FOLLOWING***
6. The IMEI numbers that ship with the Voyo i8 Max are invalid. Go online to site that has an IMEI Generator and generate a IMEI based on Samsung Galaxy LTE device of your choice. Record two of the numbers down (for SIM1 and SIM2). You'll need these in a moment.
Just be careful that the IMEI number you pick is not a duplicate of someone else's phone or you might get blocked.
7. Use the App Ghost Phone to set the new IMEI numbers. After you have set the numbers, shut your phone off for at least 10 minutes. This will let the network forget your device is 3G. After ten minutes turn your device on and if you have 4G LTE in your range, you will see the 4G icon and either another 4G icon, that means you only have 4G in your area for fastest speed, or 4G and LTE noted for LTE speeds.
After I done this I loaded Androoster and Root Booster to speed my device up even further. Bringing the look and feel of my phablet up to workstation level operations. Installed Viper for Android for added sound features and increase of volume (speaker is very weak on the tablet). Added VPN software, Anti-Virus, and Adaware for near ad free use. Although a lot of ads now are fed by the host server of the app and adware does not block those completely.
I have used my machine for almost two months now and really enjoy it. While the device does not have a GPS, Waze does a good job at ignoring this fact. Google Maps is useless on this device without a good Compass. There exists a kit project for a Bluetooth compass that is reported to work with this device.
Be careful of the type of Bluetooth headphones you choose. I have a mono-speaker Cobra trucker headset. It links well but nothing plays through it except phone calls. For generic mono with mic get a gaming bluetooth cheap headset. Or spend the money for Parrot Trucker headset. For Music, direct wire or find a good over-the-ear set that does Bluetooth very well. Found a $10 set on Wish that did the job so well I bought 2 (one for the Mrs.).
I'm still bugging Voyo for the I8 Max install firmware. The one they have is the i8 Plus SD dump. Doesn't work with our gear, but we can use it as a template for mods if necessary. Particularly with TWRP.
I hope this helps. Please click thanks and keep the good stuff rolling...
Need rom dump of I8 Max
Hello,
I'm new to the I8 Max and have had no joy with Voyo, who do not really seem interested in the foreign markets.
I am very interested in your post and I tried to flash the TWRP recovery but now my I8 Max will not work - it is bricked. I need a rom dump of the system from SP Flash Tool or WwR_MTK_2.40 so I can restore the entire firmware including bootloader. If anybody out there can help, it would be appreciated. MediaTek chips are very robust and as long as I can obtain the original firmware, I should be able to flash back to a working state using SP Flash tool. If someone has the correct firmware from the manufacturer, that would be a blessing. I appreciate any and all help offered.
silver-net-surfer said:
Hello,
I'm new to the I8 Max and have had no joy with Voyo, who do not really seem interested in the foreign markets.
I am very interested in your post and I tried to flash the TWRP recovery but now my I8 Max will not work - it is bricked. I need a rom dump of the system from SP Flash Tool or WwR_MTK_2.40 so I can restore the entire firmware including bootloader. If anybody out there can help, it would be appreciated. MediaTek chips are very robust and as long as I can obtain the original firmware, I should be able to flash back to a working state using SP Flash tool. If someone has the correct firmware from the manufacturer, that would be a blessing. I appreciate any and all help offered.
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Following FWs are official released. (Replace '|' by '/' and '#' by '.')
Release at 20180223 from Chinese site https:||pan#baidu#com/s/1smg0knN
Release at 20180809 from English site https:||www#dropbox#com/sh/pk4ig0nu2d57oa0/AADFgYJRWA6QD8TP5WXCf4Nna?dl=0
Chinese site http:||www#myvoyo#com/xiazai/anzhou/i8%5FMax/down/
English site http:||en#myvoyo#com/xiazai/V%5Ftablets%5Fseries/i8%5FMax/down/
Hi guys. I just boarded the Voyo i8 max ship so lets see what else we find out.
Mine does have GPS. Google maps locks a location with hardware gps only. I don't use google location services and never will (in any of my devices).
No compass still. That's fine with me and I knew beforehand.
I think voyo does have interest in the overseas market as the device has keyboard and manuals in some kind of English but is not interested in having real customer support (as spected from a cheap China device). No suprises for me there.
Screen is a little unresponsive to touch probably because of the plastic screen protector or because of the 'palm rejection' from the pressure pen compatibility. I won't take the screen protector until the pen arrives... if it ever arrives (bought from Geekbuying).
Scroll is sluggish due to kernel tweaks or something but you can 'fix' it.
Awesome solution to the choppy scrolling: SuperTouch app from the play store. I'm amazed this really worked and no root needed to boot! Honesty don't know how that shlt works but it does. Set it to 500 smooth level because I didn't pay for the full app but damn, I might do as well because the recommended smooth level for this device's specs is more than triple! But you need to pay a few bucks.
Audio suck balls. Mono and as loud as a wishper. It almost makes the job done. I will try to hack the butt out of this device in a couple of monts and try to install real speakers and getting stereo might be a challenge depending of how stupid voyo 'engieneers' were.
Cameras are a joke (as spected).
Screen is nice (probably half the reason we bought this device) but spect bleeeding and quirks. Mine has shadow eyeliner at the right edge.
Keyboard is not worth buying unless at a discount or you really, really need a screen cover. I know I do. Plus point being bluetooth, bad point having the worse back shortcut ever. Home is esc, back is that mac flowr thingy + tiny ass backspace and recent apps...kinda shortcut is alt+tab. Alt+F4 is impossible to do with this keyboard.
The experience of the typing. Its usable, better than touch typing the screen while sitting on the desktop, but way worse than using swype, swiftkey or google board gliding. Still a pain because its like typing in a remote control.
It attaches to the device pretty poorly. It preffers to attach to the front of the device.
Unlike the voyo i8 pro this one has google play working out of the box.
Wifi is poor at medium range and unusable at long range. 2.4ghz. Haven't testet 5ghz.
4G is unavailable to me as my carriers only use B2 and B4 which this tablet doesn't support (haven't put a SIM yet but will in a couple weeks).
The pen... buttons don't work according to everyone. I can't tell, mine was never shipped.
That's all so far. I have had this device for almost an hour.
Hello XDA Forums,
I have been a guest on the website for a while now when looking for android knowledge and I usually grasp a good amount of whatever I am trying to accomplish. However, the issue I am currently having I feel is considered IMPOSSIBLE to fix and I want to confirm that by this community.
Phone: Blu
Model: NEO XL N110U
Android build version: 6.0
Custom build version (It’s a stock a downloaded, ill explain in a sec)” BLU_N110U_V10_GENERIC_MARSHMALLOW 05-08-2016 16:30
What happened is that about a year ago or so I updated the android version from lollipop to marshmallow using the OTA update (which is the wireless update). Worst decision ever as I found out that this update gave me 4 specific viruses that sends my information over to a Chinese server. Here are links on the virus:
https://www.droid-life.com/2016/11/15/blu-security/
https://blog.malwarebytes.com/cybercrime/2016/11/mobile-menace-monday-adups-old-and-new/
https://android.gadgethacks.com/new...be-affected-by-adups-chinese-spyware-0175014/
With this problem, I thought “I can just root my device and delete the files… right”? I never rooted a device before, but I have jail broken iphones, modded psps, and ds so I felt like this would be easy……Turns out its impossible if you already updated to that wireless update with marshellow. I also tried unlocking bootloader and that failed super hard as well! Here is what I tried:
1. Tried Kingroot app – failed
2. Tried kingroot on pC – failed
3. Went into developer options and enabled usb debugging and oem unlocking to TRY and unlock the bootloader. – that part worked……HOWEVER
4. Went into the recovery and choice reboot to bootloader. Then connected my Blu phone to my PC, went into Command prompt and typed, “fastboot oem unlock” (I believe I had to download fastboot and adb tools first). – This was painful for me. It gave me the option to unlock the bootloader using the up and down volume buttons. I need to press “Volume up” on my phone to confirm the OEM unlock……..HOWEVER THAT HAS BEEN COMPLETELY DISABLED. The buttons work, but when I need to confirm the oem unlock, it doesn’t allow me to do this. THIS I BELIEVE HAS BEEN PURPOSELY DONE.
5. I downloaded a stock version of my phone’s rom but at a lower android number (5.1) and tried to flash it to the phone using SP Flash tools. – Failed. It would stay illuminated black and the intro sound would come on but I wouldn’t see anything. I looked into that and I believe that is because there is something called version binding where if I update the version build, I can’t downgrade to use the same exploit.
6. Since the phone was bricked, I wanted to try to bring it back to life by downloading the stock rom for my phone at the same virus build version I’m at now and flash it to the phone. – It worked with viruses and all.
7. I Then thought, “Can’t I use open the rom file and delete the viruses I want, then flash it to the phone?” So I tried that by using mtk extractor which allowed me to open the system.img file for the stock rom which contains the android data. From there I went into the apps folder and deleted the 4 virus apps. Then I packaged the system.img back together into one file and then used that system.img when I used sp flash tool to flash the rom onto the phone. – It was stuck on the logo……I can still access the recovery fine and still doesn’t allow me to oem unlock.
This is where I have given up. At this point, I feel like I would need to learn more about the system.img file and what it looks for in the beginning. I just want to fool it into booting without those apps. I know there is something stopping it from booting because when I go into the recovery part and select the option to do a “root integrity check” it tells me those specific apps are missing. Is there any way to change the root integrity check to not look for those apps?
So I know this a lot of information but I need to write this down for all the steps I toke. I hope that this thread can help anyone with a Blu Neo XL device come to some information. If I can confirm from this forum that there is nothing that can be done. I feel then a law suit with Blu is in order and everyone should throw out there compromised phones. I have seen numerous other posts on this subject and so far NO ONE HAS ANSWERED EVEN ONCE. One pore guy had to keep bumping his thread of months until he gave up; atleast tell me its not possible! Here are the link I saw on this from here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help/tried-to-root-sort-blu-neo-xl-t3559702
Here are my main questions:
Is it possible to access the root (either via pc with command prompt or linux with terminal or even on the device itself) without rooting or unlocking the bootloader (since both seem to be impossible).
Can you extract a system.img file, modify it, then put it back to get together to flash it to a device without unlocking bootloader?
Infact can you modify any part of the rom or .imgs and flash it to spflash tools? (Or maybe I was doing wrong?)
Is there anyway to figure out how to modify the tamper bit if I have to find a way to get around the virus bug on my device that doesn’t allow me to use the “Volume up” button to confirm that I want to unlock the bootloader? (I’m not even sure if this phone has that, I just saw that for this oneplus and thought maybe it can be on all phones in a different way?) Here is a link on that-
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/development/mod-reset-unlock-tamper-bit-t2820912
The goal is get rid of the virus that sends my data back to Chinese servers. Also, the goal is to get an answer from the community here to put this to rest.
If you need any information on this or want me to upload anything please let me know.
Thank you for your time!
Bump as I need hope.
I understand people may not have this phone but I need some sort of reply to confirm that this isn't possible. I want this thread to be the first post anyone sees if they type in "Blu Neo XL" for rooting purposes.
Even if anyone that has a phone that is similar that is affected, that would be anyone who has:
R1 HD
Energy X Plus 2
Studio Touch
Advance 4.0 L2
Neo XL
Energy Diamond
bump
Waited around for awhile but now its time be obnoxious. I will bump my other thread as well and just start hi-jacking other threads until mods ban me or someone answers me for once.
bump
bump
bump again and again and ****ing again!
another day, another bump
another day, another bump
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another day, another bump
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Also, I got a Moto G5S Plus instead finally. It toke me awhile to save the money because I don't make much but atleast I have phone that isn't sending my data over to china.....or maybe it still is sending my data who knows where. Either way, Bump.
Hey man, I didnt read through your entire post. But can't you just downgrade the version to one that is possible to root?
Or you can also get another phone that does have root as an option. Also, I don't think you should bump your own threads. Just wait it out, or ask in other threads for help.
Edit: Oh Man, I didn't even notice someone responded to this! Awesome.
It says in the rules to ask here. So I decided to ask here espcially since this phone doesn't have its own dedicated forum. I got a new phone about a month ago and its pretty good so far.
This is more of a lost cause but I bring this up just in cause other people get affected. I believe the Blu company had to pay the Justice department for this so they got away with it and thats no big deal now of days. lol
erickkg said:
Hey man, I didnt read through your entire post. But can't you just downgrade the version to one that is possible to root?
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Also for those of you out there suffering, the above statement is not possible because the newer versions of Android OS have "version binding" so downgrading to an OS that is lower that way you upgraded to wont allow the phone to get pass the bios or whatever the android bios recovery start name is. (I don't remember right now) Even if you mod the recovery or bios file.
So here it is almost a year later from you writing this post and I have found myself in the same predicament you were once in and was hoping there was answers somewhere, but from the looks of it I am guessing I'm better off just breaking this phone in half and getting myself a new, virus free, root-able phone. Am I correct?
Here was a Guide. Someone said people don't care about Me or My Work so...
This doesnt work on US model of Xperia 5 IV ( XQ-CQ62) because Sony isnt allowing bootloader unlock in USA.
Meaning you cannot get unlock codes for your phone thru sony website ,thats a crucial step in this guide.
hello, i've tried flashing the patched file onto my device but it just seems to bootloop, i'm currently running 64.1.a.0.857
viper. said:
This doesnt work on US model of Xperia 5 IV ( XQ-CQ62) because Sony isnt allowing bootloader unlock in USA.
Meaning you cannot get unlock codes for your phone thru sony website ,thats a crucial step in this guide.
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Wow......glad I got the JP version of a new phone for once! Otherwise it's still blowing my mind that Sony itself isn't scrutinizing root like damn-near every other manufacturer as of late.
It's been more than 7 years since I rooted my last phone. Now is everything very different. Thanks for the thread, I know what I will do this weekend.
Just got my 5IV (UK) and exactly the guide I was looking for but just a simple question
My last personal Sony was the Z3C and unlocking bootloader/rooting that had drm issues with the official camera etc
Does unlocking bootloader with 5IV have any app issues, do the camera apps all work exactly as before and any other imporant Sony apps?
Will I be able to use Sony OTA updates?
If all good, I'll be unlocking and rooting this weekend, cant wait.
Thanks
rawdealer said:
It's been more than 7 years since I rooted my last phone. Now is everything very different. Thanks for the thread, I know what I will do this weekend.
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Bruh! You and me both!! I finally rooted my Asus Zenphone 6 this past October. A bunch of reading and forums lol. Also back 7-8 years ago there were plenty of Youtube videos. Now not so much! My Zenphone 6 just died today and I am 90% sure I'll be getting the Xperia 5IV which I was eyeing since announced. I was hoping my Zenphone would have given me one more year, but alas. I'm visiting here to get the scoop on rooting this in the event I want to. I feel your pain!
smudgy636 said:
hello, i've tried flashing the patched file onto my device but it just seems to bootloop, i'm currently running 64.1.a.0.857
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HI, not sure if you solved it, had the same issue. So, as it gave an option to do full user reset (or something like that) I chose it. It then rebooted and I was back into the phone with the initial setup again.
I then re-installed the latest magisk app and it showed that magisk/root is installed.
As a test, I then installed f-droid and installed Adaway. I chose to configure in root mode,
the 'grant access' dialogue popped up and boom, root access provided.
Btw, if you do want to install Adaway too, enable systemless host in magisk preferences.
Trying it now... It's a bit of a hassle, but that's on Sony.
Edit: yep, works an absolute treat. One little remark: Wiping after installing Magisk isn't neccesary, afaict. Perhaps make it optional "in case of weird problems".
thany2 said:
Trying it now... It's a bit of a hassle, but that's on Sony.
Edit: yep, works an absolute treat. One little remark: Wiping after installing Magisk isn't neccesary, afaict. Perhaps make it optional "in case of weird problems".
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So, no need to wipe all user data or?
how to hide root from GooglePay?
So I'm getting stuck on the OEM unlock bit. After entering the command I get this:
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FAILED (remote: Command not supported in default implementation)
finished. total time: 0.004s
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Any Ideas?
hasztagL said:
how to hide root from GooglePay?
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Why would you need to? Play works perfectly fine with non-hidden root.
Either way, try enabling Zygisk in the Magisk manager. You might also have to check to enforce the DenyList, and check the Play app on the DenyList.
But really it's not neccesary in my experience. The only app that refuses to work properly is my banking app. In their infinite stupidity they demote rooted users to a PIN code instead of fingerprint, even though on a rooted device, the fingerprint is still more secure. But I digress, sorry.
Skv012a said:
So, no need to wipe all user data or?
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I guess it was a catchall. Maybe if you've already been tinkering a lot, it might be a good idea to "start over", since Magisk can completely fluff up you phone if it's being interfered with. However, my phone was completely stock, other than being bootloader-unlocked, so in my case the answer is no, not needed.
No promises though. Just give it a go. Do have a backup ready.
thany2 said:
Why would you need to? Play works perfectly fine with non-hidden root.
Either way, try enabling Zygisk in the Magisk manager. You might also have to check to enforce the DenyList, and check the Play app on the DenyList.
But really it's not neccesary in my experience. The only app that refuses to work properly is my banking app. In their infinite stupidity they demote rooted users to a PIN code instead of fingerprint, even though on a rooted device, the fingerprint is still more secure. But I digress, sorry.
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Google Wallet not work with root. With DenyList still not work.
Matrixclonk said:
So I'm getting stuck on the OEM unlock bit. After entering the command I get this:
Any Ideas?
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It looks like you started fastboot mode. You should enter bootloader mode for the fastboot command for some reason
Also I had a problem in bootloader mode and had to manually update the driver in Windows for the phone.
When I was in bootloader, the adb devices and fastboot devices commands did not return anything, meaning the phone wasn't found.
So if someone else's phone isn't recognized in fastboot/bootloader mode you could try installing the driver manually like so:
Open the Device Manager in Windows and under under Other devices (probably), there will be a device named Android with a question mark (meaning no driver or problem with it.)
Then right click on it -> Update driver -> Browse my computer for drivers -> Let me pick from a list of available drivers... (you should have installed the drivers from windows (in file explorer, right click, install on the .inf file))
Then there under Android, from Google I had the ADB Interface driver which I selected and Installed it forcefully.
And after that fastboot comand worked normally.
alexdo said:
It looks like you started fastboot mode. You should enter bootloader mode for the fastboot command for some reason
Also I had a problem in bootloader mode and had to manually update the driver in Windows for the phone.
When I was in bootloader, the adb devices and fastboot devices commands did not return anything, meaning the phone wasn't found.
So if someone else's phone isn't recognized in fastboot/bootloader mode you could try installing the driver manually like so:
Open the Device Manager in Windows and under under Other devices (probably), there will be a device named Android with a question mark (meaning no driver or problem with it.)
Then right click on it -> Update driver -> Browse my computer for drivers -> Let me pick from a list of available drivers... (you should have installed the drivers from windows (in file explorer, right click, install on the .inf file))
Then there under Android, from Google I had the ADB Interface driver which I selected and Installed it forcefully.
And after that fastboot comand worked normally.
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Thanks man, I was in fastboot because when I went to bootloader I always got the message waiting for device. Also weird I had to reinstall the driver each time i went into bootloader :S
@Miustone Hey. I rooted my phone following your guide and I have a question.
Sony have released an update was wodnering if I flash the latest update, will my settings/data be intact? Apparaently the update is only small, just wish I could flash that...not the whole 3.3GB
Thanks
After getting said from some Stock Tree ROM Cookers that People wont miss Me around Xperias (and that i havent developed that much), i just decided to take My Work offline and to remove also My Guides. Sorry for everyone who apprecciated My Contributions but You will get Stock FW based ROMs instead (one Day)! It wont have the quality or safeness of a good old SODP based ROM (since they refuse to work with it on a disrespectful way) but hope You will be fine with it somehow!
All the Best for the future,
Miu
Miustone said:
After getting said from some Stock Tree ROM Cookers that People wont miss Me around Xperias (and that i havent developed that much), i just decided to take My Work offline and to remove also My Guides. Sorry for everyone who apprecciated My Contributions but You will get Stock FW based ROMs instead (one Day)! It wont have the quality or safeness of a good old SODP based ROM (since they refuse to work with it on a disrespectful way) but hope You will be fine with it somehow!
All the Best for the future,
Miu
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sad. i love your work.