[GUIDE] Resurrection Remix 7.1.2 + Xposed Tricked Out + SuperSU + ElementalX Kernel - Nexus 6P General

Xposed is currently working with most/all ROM's to some extent.
Such as, you can get it going via Magisk. But there are a LOT of Xposed modules that won't work.
These include APM+, NotifyClean and EnhancedToast and probably every other module by the latter developer.
I finally found a way to get Xposed installed to where these troublesome modules are WORKING!
And it was a HUGE PITA. It just does not want to work with normal install methods.
There are other methods on doing this.
I performed several steps that may not be necessary.
But when I know what ROM I want to run for a LONG TIME, I make SURE I go the extra mile and do things RIGHT!
Download Resurrection Remix RR-N-v5.8.5-20170925-angler-Final.zip:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/development/rom-resurrection-remix-t3408504
Download 7zip:
http://www.7-zip.org/download.html
Download BeansGapps Mini:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=889764386195918677
Download Xposed installer apk XposedInstaller_by_dvdandroid_09_09_17.apk:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/?id=13191#downloads
Download SuperSU SR4-SuperSU-v2.82-SR4-20170918204844.zip:
http://download.chainfire.eu/1216/SuperSU/SR4-SuperSU-v2.82-SR4-20170918204844.zip?retrieve_file=1
Download ElementalX kernel for 7.1.2 ElementalX-N6P-4.14.zip:
https://elementalx.org/devices/nexus-6p/
Download TWRP twrp-3.1.1-0-angler.img
https://dl.twrp.me/angler/twrp-3.1.1-0-angler.img.html
Install 7zip on your PC.
Right click the RR ROM ZIP and go to the 7zip options and select "Open Archive".
Delete the Magisk folder.
Close the archive.
Rename the RR ROM zip to "modded_RR-N-v5.8.5-20170925-angler-Final.zip"
Boot to TWRP and wipe EVERYTHING (assuming you were already rooted/rom'd/twrp'd).
Boot to bootloader
Restore to stock via flashall.bat angler-n2g48c
https://dl.google.com/dl/android/aosp/angler-n2g48c-factory-6a21e528.zip
Don't use any network for setup of phone after first boot, you're not logging into your account.
But do make sure you get into the phone to the point where you see the desktop.
Let phone settle for two minutes.
Reboot to bootloader.
Install TWRP
Code:
C:\platform-tools>fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.1.1-0-angler.img
target reported max download size of 494927872 bytes
sending 'recovery' (16948 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.425s]
writing 'recovery'...
OKAY [ 0.244s]
finished. total time: 0.675s
Reboot to TWRP.
Wipe *everything*.
Reboot to TWRP.
Copy these files to SDcard:
XPOSED: 26-07-17-xposed-v87-sdk25-Xposed-by-PurifyOS.zip
ROM: modded_RR-N-v5.8.5-20170925-angler-Final.zip
Install RR ROM + Xposed Framework *at the same time* (choose both zips to install back-to-back).
Boot up
Let ROM settle for a couple minutes
Reboot to recovery
Copy these files to SDcard:
BeansGapps-Mini-7.1.x-20170725.zip
XposedInstaller_by_dvdandroid_09_09_17.apk
SR4-SuperSU-v2.82-SR4-20170918204844.zip
ElementalX-N6P-4.14.zip
Install BeansGapps
Boot up
Let ROM settle for a couple minutes and ignore the "Google Play Services" force-closing if you get that.
Reboot to recovery
Factory Reset
Boot up
Log into Google
Let settle for two minutes
Open Play Store and let it update itself
Re-open Play Store after it closes to update itself and then let it update everything else
Reboot
Install XposedInstaller_by_dvdandroid_09_09_17.apk
Open the Xposed app and download EnhancedToast
Enable EnhancedToast, open it and clear the disclaimers.
Reboot phone and verify EnhancedToast opens without any error about not being enabled.
Reboot to recovery
Install SR4-SuperSU-v2.82-SR4-20170918204844.zip
Boot up
Open Xposed app
Use Xposed menu to reboot phone
Grant SuperSU rights to Xposed
Reboot
Reboot to TWRP
Install ElementalX-N6P-4.14.zip
Follow the onscreen prompts
I recommend going with all the defaults unless you know what you're doing
Ignore the warning about flashing over a custom kernel
Boot up normally
Let kernel settle for a few minutes before doing anything else
Now reboot to TWRP and do a full ROM backup before you start screwing things up.

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QUESTION - Note 5 [stock] with PPH's SU? {SafetyNet}

Hello, im new so please dont cut my head off if i am not posting in the correct area, i was in the PPH's SU/SafetyNet thread in which is marked as a DEV ONLY area, so i could not ask my question there.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software-hacking/wip-selinux-capable-superuser-t3216394/post68969947#post68969947
So, my question... quoted from: (thread)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=68999657&postcount=352
Major thanks to .NetRoller 3D. Here are my steps. DISCLAIMER. Not responsible for any problems. I have a STOCK HTC 10 ROM. Not a custom ROM. These steps could result in problems if you have any non-STOCK ROM because it's a Stock Boot.img that gets flashed. I recommend NOT doing this on a Custom ROM (If anyone knows for sure, please correct me)
My Device: HTC 10 Unlocked
Previous Setup:
Magisk V7
PHH SuperUser Magisk version
No Xposed Installed as it never worked for me with PoGo
I used:
PHH Superuser-hideSU (.NetRoller 3D linked to it in his post) Edit: Here's his link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/andr...7#post68969947
Steps:
1. Reboot into TWRP.
2. Flash LATEST Magisk Uninstall zip in the Magisk Thread.
3. Reboot
4. Wait for Android to Upgrade...
5. Reboot into TWRP
6. Flash boot.img from a non-rooted nandroid backup. I didn't wipe data, I just unchecked everything but "boot"
7. Reboot to System.
8. My PHH Superuser App was uninstalled already, but if yours isn't, wait and then Uninstall it like a Normal App. Check Safetynet, and it should pass at this point. If not Reboot, and check again.
9. Reboot into TWRP
10. Flash PHH-SuperUser-HideSU (NOTE: You shouldn't need a separate SuperUser Zip. This has SU and HideSU in one)
12. Reboot
13. Re-install PHH Superuser from PlayStore. Grant your root priveleges as needed. SafetyNet should pass and you should have full Root AND PoGo/Android Pay
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My device is a Samsung Note 5 (920T) that was running magiask systemless root, but since the recent SafetyNet updates ive been forced to stop playing PoGO, and just been following all the threads here about the lockout. I was excited to read this news and decided to prep my device by removing Magiask Systemless root and reflashing the stock rom, which is all works fine.
Ive even downloaded PoGO, Snapchat etc. (Apps the flag rooted devices) and they all work fine, passing Safety Nets check meaning i am 100% non rooted..... now im ready to mount the PPH's SU-r66.zip, and for some reason I seem to be the only person experiencing bootloop on the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 start up screen. My steps:
1. Reboot into TWRP..................... {OK}
2. Flash LATEST Magisk Uninstall zip in the Magisk Thread................{OK}
2a. FLASH "N920TTMB3DPG1" {MY STOCK ROM ver.} via ODIN.........{OK}
3. Reboot................{OK}
4. Wait for Android to Upgrade............{OK}
4a. FLASH "twrp-3.0.2-0-nobleltetmo.img.tar" via ODIN (because 2a. resets my recovery to stock)..........{OK}
5. Reboot into TWRP...............{OK but NOTE ***** at bottom}
6. Flash boot.img from a non-rooted nandroid backup. I didn't wipe data, I just unchecked everything but "boot"
^By this im assuing the file "superuser-r266-hidesu.zip"
{ERROR} ~ Flashing in TWRP
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LOG from INSTALL in TWRP:
...Updating Partition details...
...done
Full SELinux support is present
MTP Enabled
INSTALLING - superuser r266 etc.. zip file
checking for MD5 file
skipping md5 check: no md5 file found
installing seSUperuser
sesuperuser found: booting img @ dev/blockplatform
15570000.ufs/by-name/boot
sesuperuser: generated /new-boot.img
{RED}UPDATED PROCESS ENDED WITH AN ERROR
ERROR INSTALLING ZIP FILE SUPERUSER R266.ZIP
{WHITE}updating partition details
...done
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7. Reboot back to TWRP main options by pressing home button.
7a. RE-Flash same boot.img from a non-rooted nandroid backup from step 6.)...
{NEW MESSAGE}
LOG:
...Updating Partition details...
...done
Full SELinux support is present
MTP Enabled
INSTALLING - superuser r266 etc.. zip file
checking for MD5 file
skipping md5 check: no md5 file found
installing seSUperuser
sesuperuser found: booting img @ dev/blockplatform
15570000.ufs/by-name/boot
sesuperuser: generated /new-boot.img
sesuperuser: Successfully flashed root-ed boot.img
Updating partition details
....done
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8. Reboot to System..............{BOOTLOOP}
...now one thing i noticed is that i am getting a bootloop when i first flash to TWRP to my stock rom. Ive tried with two different versions (twrp-3.0.2-1-noblelte.img; my pre existing and twrp-3.0.2-0-nobleltetmo.img.tar) which i downloaded today just to test and see if im still getting the first bootloop at step 5.) NOTE **** suggest.
and briefly what i mean by that is at that step, if i dont go to TWRP recovery immediately from the initial FLASH of TWRP and reset from step 4a.), it bootloop there already. I want to note that because as you can see in the logs the first time in Flash the PPH zip file i get a {RED} error code in TWRP's INSTALL console log, but the 2nd time always passes with a successful root-ed img in INSTALL console...
so... i dont know what to be or if anyone is have similar problems as ive heard that its a bit problematic for Samsung devices.
Any help family? Thanks for the reading, patience and understanding.

[Guide] [A2017U] Enable TWRP, Magisk on B32 Stock [9-4-2017]

This guide shows how to install TWRP and Magisk even starting from firmwares after B19 A2017U firmware (starting B25, ZTE removed Fastboot). As always read the ENTIRE directions before beginning. If you'd like to try a faster method, see instead King1990's Alternate Method posted below steps A, B and C.
Step A involves downgrading your OS to B19. If you are on B25 or higher currently, you must not skip this step. If you are on B19, skip this step.
Step B is upgrading to B32 on an unlocked system, retaining Fastboot and the Recovery by using DrakenFX's method.
Step C is installing Magisk.
STEP A: FLASH TO B19 WITH TWRP USING EDL MODE
NOTE: This assumes you are unlocked. If you need to unlock starting from a firmware later than B19, please follow the EDL Unlock instructions at the EDL Thread, or use the Axon7Toolkit unlock, which is essentially the same but may be easier for some.
1. Install MiFlash using the EDL thread
2. Install the QUALCOMM drivers linked in the same thread.
3. Download "B19-NOUGAT_FULL (Nougat 7.1.1)" from the same thread.
4. Extract the ZIP file.
5. Open MiFlash, select the named sub-folder from the ZIP
6. Connect Axon 7 via a USB cable, and hold VOL-UP/VOL-DOWN/POWER until the screen goes black and the red notification LED blinks very intermittently (~1 time per 4 seconds) to get it in EDL mode.
7. Hit Refresh in MiFlash and confirm device is shown in list.
8. Hit Flash in MiFlash to flash it. (This rolls back your device to B19 stock)
9. Repeat Steps A.3-A.8 for "B19-NOUGAT_TWRP (Nougat 7.1.1)," found in the same EDL thread (to get TWRP).
10. After EDL flashing B19-NOUGAT_TWRP (Nougat 7.1.1), hold Power+VolUp when boot into TWRP. At the first warning screen, slide to allow modifications, but DO NOT BOOT INTO THE ROM until you complete the next step re: no-verity.
11. Tap Mount, and then Mount the phone via MTP in TWRP. Transfer over the latest (5.1 at time of writing) no-verity-opt-encrypt-5.1.zip file from this link (original thread) to your phone via MTP. Flash this file using the "Install" command in the TWRP main menu.
Troubleshooting Notes:
If bootup freezes at the very first screen after the ZTE logo ("Start - Continue to Boot..."), you probably have either (1) not properly flashed the B19 FULL before the TWRP folder, or (2) enabled changes in TWRP without flashing the zip in Step 11. If so, start over from the beginning, reinstall B19 FULL and TWRP via EDL. If you cannot boot into the system, this is likely your only option.
If you are stuck on a bootup screen that says "To start android, enter your password": You have probably mistakenly started a normal boot after flashing the B19 FULL but before flashing TWRP. Do not attempt to enter a password, simply get back into EDL mode to flash the TWRP folder for Step A.9. Do this by either holding VOL+/VOL-/POWER, or by using the ADB command if available, "adb reboot edl" . If you are in-between steps and having trouble finding a part of the boot sequence that ADB receives commands, try opening an ADB console on Windows and entering "adb devices -l" to see if your device is visible to ADB at either the bootloader itself (VOL+/POWER), or the main root TWRP screen. (Worst case, if TWRP is not installed, but if you can access Fastboot, put the TWRP .img file in the same directory on your PC as your ADB/Fastboot .exes, rename to "recover.img" and use the command "fastboot boot recovery.img" to temporarily boot into TWRP.)
If MiFlash cannot flash to your device even when it can see your device: If you can access ADB, try the command "adb reboot edl" . Some Axon 7 phones apparently do not correctly enter EDL mode when holding VOL+/VOL-/POWER, and although visible to MiFlash cannot be flashed unless a software command puts the phone into EDL. Alternatively, Axon 7 Toolkit can do this - select Option 10 when ADB is active.
If you follow this guide and receive a ctsProfile mismatch error when running a SafetyNet check in Magisk, you likely had some remnant of a prior SU installation that is triggering the error. Please follow the steps in this troubleshooting guide: https://android.gadgethacks.com/how-to/magisk-101-fix-safetynet-cts-profile-mismatch-errors-0178047/
STEP B: UPDATE TO B32
Important: You cannot use the update process in Mifavor to update, or you will lose fastboot. Instead, any updates must be flashed via TWRP.
1. Go to DrakenFX's thread and follow the instructions. Relevant portion added below for simplicity.
2. Download and move to your phone (Internal or SD):
- A2017UV1.1.0B32_bootstack_by_DrakenFX.zip
- A2017UV1.1.0B32_StockSystem_by_DrakenFX.zip
3. Boot into TWRP, and Wipe Cache, Dalvik, and Data
4. Flash ("Install" in TWRP) A2017UV1.1.0B32_bootstack_by_DrakenFX.zip, then install A2017UV1.1.0B32_StockSystem_by_DrakenFX.zip.
5. Flash the no-verity-opt-encrypt-5.1.zip file again from this link (you should already have this on your phone from Step 1 above)
STEP C: INSTALL MAGISK ZIP VIA TWRP
NOTE: If you have performed this with the 13.6 Beta per my earlier guide, simply download Magisk 14.0 within the Manager app and then flash 14.0 in TWRP to update. For new installations, flashing directly the 14.0 ZIP file should be fine. Any Magisk before 13.6 Beta will likely no longer work.
1. This guide assumes you have a clean image with NO SU. (If you have used SuperSU or another SU, you will need to either reset/reflash a clean image, or uninstall it sufficiently. If you have a prior Magisk, there is a Magisk Uninstall tool (here You can proceed without flashing a clean image using that tool, included in Step 3b below.)
2. Download the latest Beta Magisk ZIP file ("Magisk-v14.0.zip") in the main Magisk thread. I have also attached it to this thread for convenience. NOTE that this ZIP file also automatically installs Magisk Manager, so you do not need to download or install it separately in Android.
3. Go to TWRP, and install the Magisk-v14.0.zip. Clear Dalvik/Cache after install.
4. Reboot into stock, and open Magisk Manager which should be installed now automatically. Magisk Hide should be auto enabled, MagiskSU 14.0 should be installed, and all checks should pass including SafetyNet. Catch all the Poke-mans and Pay all the Androids.
Please make a TWRP backup before attempting, and be ready to roll back if needed.
Alternate Method (Thanks to King1990)
This method may be quicker, so you may prefer to try this method first, or as an alternate if the above method is too complex or doesn't work for you:
*these steps only if you are already unlocked your bootloader first UNLOCK *
*Note: it does not matter if your on stock B25 or B32 or any custom roms just follow the steps below*
*Backup first*
1- Download & install Axon7toolkit 1.2.1,install drivers & ADB from the tool (option 1).
2- using the tool, choose option 11 & follow the instructions to flash "A2017U_B19-NOUGAT_FULL_EDL" using Miflash (Axon7toolkit will start Miflash)
3- if the flashing was successful reboot your phone
4- now update using OTA to B25 then again update to B32 through OTA .
5- now you have completely stock B32 , you will also lose fastboot command
6- Reboot to EDL
7- Start Miflash directly it should be here "C:\Program Files\Xiaomi\MiPhone" & Click on refresh , a COM port should appear
8- in the target white bar, paste this destination "C:\Axon7Development\Axon7Toolkit\miflash\unlock\FASTBOOT_UNLOCK_EDL_N" & click flash, if succeed reboot & you should now have fastboot commands
9- again use Axon7toolkit & choose option 9 to flash TWRP , follow the instruction and you should have TWRP.
10- start the system then reboot to recovery and flash magisk 14.0 check for safety net if fails just reboot your phone & it will pass.
11- done.
Previous threads and guides
(Previous Thread)
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(Previous Magisk and OTA process - DO NOT USE)
STEP 2: INSTALLING MAGISK 13.2 WITH ROOT AND SAFETYNET PASS
1. This guide assumes you have a clean image with NO SU. (If you have SuperSU or another SU, you will need to either reset/reflash a clean image, or uninstall it sufficiently. If you have a prior Magisk, there is a Magisk Uninstall tool. You can proceed without flashing a clean image using that tool, included in Step 3b below.)
2. Enable Settings->Security->Unknown Sources in stock.
3. Download Magisk Manager 5.0.6 and Magisk 13.2 (here, and attached for convenience), and copy them to your device. (Note that you can also just install Magisk Manager 5.0.6 and download the latest Magisk flashable ZIP from there.)
(3b. If you already have a prior Magisk & Manager installed, also download Magisk Uninstall (here, attached for convenience) and copy it to your device. Boot into TWRP, and "Install" (flash) Magisk Uninstall. Boot into system, and uninstall Magisk Manager. Clear Dalvik/Cache after each step.)
4. Install Magisk Manager v5.0.6 via File Manager direct as an APK.
5. Go to TWRP, and install the Magisk 13.2.
6. Reboot into stock, and open Magisk Manager. You should see both Magisk and Root installed (Root as "Magisksu"). If you try SafetyNet right now, it will fail.
7. Go into Settings in Magisk Manager and enable MagiskHide.
8. Reboot into TWRP, and flash the Magisk 13.2 SafetyNet Fix, attached. Reboot.
9. Now if you check SafetyNet, it should pass.
STEP 3: GET OTAS (EXPERIMENTAL)
There are still issues with B19 to B25 upgrades with Magisk using OTA packages, (such as those by DrakenFX).
Prior to the SafetyNet update (Magisk 13.0 beta), users reported partial success - if they installed Magisk successfully on B19, and gave root permission as needed, they could upgrade to B25 and retain old root permissions but NOT add new permissions for apps. I have not seen it tested whether this is still true after the SafetyNet update (Magisk 13.2).
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(Previous Original Guide - DO NOT USE)
If you are only here for Magisk: Despite all the horror trying to get it to work with 12.0 and earlier versions, it should flash fairly easily using versions later than the 20170520 beta and 13.0 beta Magisk Manager.. But since the 20170520 files are the only version I've tested, I can only vouch for those files and they are specifically mentioned in the guide.
NOTE: This assumes you are starting at B25, but the instructions should work for any B version number, since MiFlash is going to force us to B19.including how to install Magisk successfully - only new beta versions will install, and I've only tested the 20170520 build with Magisk 13.0 beta, but it worked entirely as intended. Below are the steps needed, and below that is my old post (hidden) for posterity in case it helps troubleshoot later if something breaks.
STEP 1: FLASHING FROM B25 TO B19 USING EDL MODE:
1. Install MiFlash using the EDL thread
2. Install the QUALCOMM drivers linked in the same thread.
3. Download "B19-NOUGAT_FULL (Nougat 7.1.1)" from the same thread.
4. Extract the ZIP file.
5. Open MiFlash, selected on the named sub-folder from the ZIP
6. Connect Axon 7 via a USB cable, and hold VOL-UP/VOL-DOWN/POWER until the screen goes black and the red notification LED blinks very intermittently (~1 time per 4 seconds) to get it in EDL mode.
7. Hit Refresh in MiFlash and confirm device is shown in list.
8. Hit Flash in MiFlash to flash it. (This rolled back my B25 device to B19 stock)
9. Then do the same process again with "B19-NOUGAT_TWRP (Nougat 7.1.1)," found in the same EDL thread (to get TWRP). ALTERNATIVELY, you can use the Toolkit to install TWRP, or via ADB, or any other method.
Note that first I just downloaded the TWRP version, and TWRP successfully installed and I could boot into TWRP, but it would totally freeze before loading the OS ROM every time. You MUST flash the B19 FULL first to avoid this.
Also, if any of these steps fail, install the Toolkit and use the same operations in the Toolkit. I used v. 1.2.0 for both the EDL flashing and to install TWRP as well, since on a later A2017U, the button restart method appeared to put me in a halfway-EDL mode which was visible from MiFlash, but did not allow flashing. In that case, a software EDL reset ("adb reboot edl" or "reboot edl" in the TWRP console) was the only way to get MiFlash to allow it to flash. The Toolkit does this nicely.
STEP 2: INSTALLING MAGISK 13.0 BETA WITH ROOT AND SAFETYNET PASS
1. Make sure you have a clean image with NO SU (PHH or MagiskSU or otherwise), and NO Magisk/Magisk Manager installed.
2. Enable Settings->Security->Unknown Sources in stock.
3. Download Magisk Manager 20170520 13.0 beta and Magisk 20170520 (here, and attached for convenience) (full beta thread here if needed), and copy them to your device.
4. Install Magisk Manager 20170520 13.0 beta via File Manager direct as an APK.
5. Go to TWRP, and install the Magisk 20170520 beta (here, and attached for convenience)
6. Reboot into stock, and open Magisk Manager 13.0. You should see both Magisk and Root installed (Root as "Magisksu"). If you try SafetyNet right now, it will fail.
7. Go into Settings in Magisk Manager and enable MagiskHide.
8. Now if you check SafetyNet, it should pass.
Note that the temporary beta builds appear to only be available for a short time, so either use the files attached, or go ahead and try the latest beta build. The first build I tried, 20170520, worked. Again, my guess is all beta builds or full builds after 20170520 will work with the instructions above, but feel free to test.
STEP 3: GET UPDATES / GO TO B25: I have not tested yet to ensure Magisk doesn't break, but I believe you should be able to download OTA packages, such as those by DrakenFX and flash them. However, users are reporting some bugs upgrading beyond B19, so OTAs are a work in progress. Please make a TWRP backup before attempting this and be ready to roll back if needed.
6bolt2g reports he had success moving from B19 (rooted) to B25, with the following steps: (a) flash "the DrakenFX B25 flashable zip's and the no-verity zip to keep TWRP"; and (b) follow STEP 2 above. However, 6bolt2g and StickMonster report that after upgrading to B25, you may experience problems with adding apps not previously whitelisted. Again, this is not verified by me but reporting it in the first thread for convenience.
For now, applying OTAs beyond B19 should be considered experimental - please be aware of the risk and have a backup before trying, and share your results here.
Changelog
Edit 5/21/2017: Added additional steps to Magisk to show process after flashing in TWRP.
Edit 5/23/2017: Added 6bolt2g report re: moving from B19 to B25.
Edit 5/24/2017: Added additional updates re: OTAs.
Edit 7/17/2017: Revised based on new ~7/12 Google SafetyNet changes, new Magisk from 5/15, and SafetyNet fix
Edit 9/3/2017: Added additional alternate solutions and troubleshooting advice.
Edit 9/4/2017: Revised process for B32, Magisk 13.6 Beta.
Edit 9/10/2017: Revised process for Magisk 14.0.
Edit 9/17/2017: Added King1990's alternate method.
Just wanted to thank you for the guide. Now I'll be able to get root on B25.
EDIT: I just wanted to know if flashing the B19_full will wipe userdata? I have a feeling it does, but I just want to double check.
Sent from my ZTE A2017U using XDA-Developers Legacy app
troy5890 said:
Just wanted to thank you for the guide. Now I'll be able to get root on B25.
EDIT: I just wanted to know if flashing the B19_full will wipe userdata? I have a feeling it does, but I just want to double check.
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When I did it, it did NOT wipe userdata. Surprising to me that all my apps and things were still on the screen, but the version did indeed roll back. YMMV.
I've played with Magisk 13 too. I could get root, but not safety net. That's on b25. I can't remember if I tried it on b19.
To get safety net and Magisk 10 working on b25 I have to get it working on b29 and then upgrade to b25. So what you suggest for 13 sounds promising.
I'll have to play some more if you got it working on b19.
Curious, what makes you think OTAs will work? B25 removes fastboot for me and installed stock recovery. I had magisk working on B25 when not updating the bootsect and keeping that at B19.
Second question, with only B19 installed, after rolling back from B25 do you, or anyone for that matter have a problem where the signal constantly cycles on/off?
StickMonster said:
I've played with Magisk 13 too. I could get root, but not safety net. That's on b25. I can't remember if I tried it on b19.
To get safety net and Magisk 10 working on b25 I have to get it working on b29 and then upgrade to b25. So what you suggest for 13 sounds promising.
I'll have to play some more if you got it working on b19.
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Magisk 10.3-beta2 worked after simply flashing the zip and the superuser and manager apks for me on b19
I was on rooted B19 (super su) and I used the DrakenFX B25 flashable zip's and the no-verity zip to keep TWRP. Then booted into the OS to put the Magisk manager on following 'STEP 2' in the OP then flashed the Magisk zip in TWRP and all seems to be working. I will do a full test drive today and report back if any issues. So far I have root and pass safety net checks and android pay let me open it up and set it up.
6bolt2g said:
I was on rooted B19 (super su) and I used the DrakenFX B25 flashable zip's and the no-verity zip to keep TWRP. Then booted into the OS to put the Magisk manager on following 'STEP 2' in the OP then flashed the Magisk zip in TWRP and all seems to be working. I will do a full test drive today and report back if any issues. So far I have root and pass safety net checks and android pay let me open it up and set it up.
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Nice. Looking forward to hearing those results.
crashnova said:
Nice. Looking forward to hearing those results.
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So far the masking function ie. Android Pay worked today when I went to use it. I went to use a few root apps, ES File Explorer and just an emoji switcher this afternoon and it was force closing the Magisk app. I tried to restart the phone to see if that was some of the issue, no difference. I also tried to uninstall and install the app from the Play Store, but it was an older version (v12). So I removed it and put the v13 back on and the force closes have stopped for now. I will have to continue using it to see how it goes. Anyone have any suggestions for root apps they would like me to try? With all the goodies baked into these stock roms there is less and less need for root access, at least for me.
6bolt2g said:
I was on rooted B19 (super su) and I used the DrakenFX B25 flashable zip's and the no-verity zip to keep TWRP. Then booted into the OS to put the Magisk manager on following 'STEP 2' in the OP then flashed the Magisk zip in TWRP and all seems to be working. I will do a full test drive today and report back if any issues. So far I have root and pass safety net checks and android pay let me open it up and set it up.
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Thanks! I will update the original post with your results.
Edit: Can you confirm exactly which ZIP files you flashed, and where you specified "no-verity"?
Dodgexander said:
Curious, what makes you think OTAs will work? B25 removes fastboot for me and installed stock recovery. I had magisk working on B25 when not updating the bootsect and keeping that at B19.
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I figure that as long as you can keep TWRP, the fact that Magisk was updated and confirmed to work with one version of Nougat suggested it should work with minor updates. (Nougat seems to be what broke Magisk initially.) I understand DrakenFX allows flashing in a way that preserves TWRP, so infer that it will likely work. I'm trying not to overstate what I know, but it appears to work for at least 6bolt2g. However, upgrading to B25 should be considered experimental at this point.
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Second question, with only B19 installed, after rolling back from B25 do you, or anyone for that matter have a problem where the signal constantly cycles on/off?
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I haven't had that issue rolling back from B25. Maybe clear caches? Try reflashing with MiFlash?
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Thanks! I will update the original post with your results.
Edit: Can you confirm exactly which ZIP files you flashed, and where you specified "no-verity"?
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I already was unlocked and had TWRP installed and I was on Stock B19 with root via Super SU, but the root part shouldn't matter.
I flashed the stock Bootstack and B25 Rom from this post: B25 TWRP Flashable
His directions mentioned using the vm-verity zip file if you want to keep TWRP and not flash super SU. He did not link the verity zip that I saw, so I searched XDA for them.
The link to the TWRP post with the download link: TWRP dm-verity Half way down the first post.
And the direct link to the download file list : no-verity download link I just picked the newest version.
Hope that helps.
*Edit*
To add to my issue earlier about the Magisk Manager crashing when approving root access. After re-installing it seems to work fine. I believe its after a reboot, it starts to have the crashing problem. It does seem to maintain previously approved root accesses though. For example, ES File manager is still able to explore system folders during the crash, because I approved it earlier when it was still working. I'm no programmer so I do not have a clue what is going on. I imagine, something is not persisting through the reboot. And to clarify, it is crashing when new programs are asking for root access and the pop-up shows.
Same for me using the 170523 build. Everything works at first, including root for apps already whitelisted from before the b25 upgrade, but once you try to add a new app to your root list you get FCs from then on any time su tries to run, including trying to start superuser from within Magisk manager. If you delete Magisk data, from twrp or Android app settings, the FCs stop but then you have no apps with root granted.
It looks like there is a version from nfound we should try.
Yep tried miflash running back to b19 and it's the same. I can't run b19 stock anymore, but it's off topic here so I'll shut up
Dodgexander said:
Yep tried miflash running back to b19 and it's the same. I can't run b19 stock anymore, but it's off topic here so I'll shut up
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If you flash back to b19 try erasing Magisk data. I'm pretty sure that worked for me.
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If you flash back to b19 try erasing Magisk data. I'm pretty sure that worked for me.
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Magic is no problem on B19, signal is not. Flashing on and off like the phone is detecting a modem one sec and the next not.
Thanks for the updates about moving to B25. Updated first post - if you test anymore, please share.
ScaryBugThing said:
Hi all - this thread originated in the Q&A forum (old thread), but since I mapped out steps in a guide, I am posting it here since it is the more proper place for it.
This is a guide showing how to get TWRP installed, Magisk running, and I plan to update once I confirm OTAs can be flashed.
If you are only here for Magisk: Despite all the horror trying to get it to work with 12.0 and earlier versions, I believe you should be able to flash it fairly easily using versions later than the 20170520 beta and 13.0 beta Magisk Manager, see links below. But since the 20170520 files are the only version I've tested, I can only vouch for those files and they are specifically mentioned in the guide.
NOTE: This assumes you are starting at B25, but the instructions should work for any B version number, since MiFlash is going to force us to B19.including how to install Magisk successfully - only new beta versions will install, and I've only tested the 20170520 build with Magisk 13.0 beta, but it worked entirely as intended. Below are the steps needed, and below that is my old post (hidden) for posterity in case it helps troubleshoot later if something breaks.
STEP 1: FLASHING FROM B25 TO B19 USING EDL MODE:
1. Install MiFlash using the EDL thread
2. Install the QUALCOMM drivers linked in the same thread.
3. Download "B19-NOUGAT_FULL (Nougat 7.1.1)" from the same thread.
4. Extract the ZIP file.
5. Open MiFlash, selected on the named sub-folder from the ZIP
6. Connect Axon 7 via a USB cable, and hold VOL-UP/VOL-DOWN/POWER until the screen goes black and the red notification LED blinks very intermittently (~1 time per 4 seconds) to get it in EDL mode.
7. Hit Refresh in MiFlash and confirm device is shown in list.
8. Hit Flash in MiFlash to flash it. (This rolled back my B25 device to B19 stock)
9. Then do the same process again with "B19-NOUGAT_TWRP (Nougat 7.1.1)," found in the same EDL thread (to get TWRP).
Note that first I just downloaded the TWRP version, and TWRP successfully installed and I could boot into TWRP, but it would totally freeze before loading the OS ROM every time. You MUST flash the B19 FULL first to avoid this.
STEP 2: INSTALLING MAGISK 13.0 BETA WITH ROOT AND SAFETYNET PASS
1. Make sure you have a clean image with NO SU (PHH or MagiskSU or otherwise), and NO Magisk/Magisk Manager installed.
2. Enable Settings->Security->Unknown Sources in stock.
3. Download Magisk Manager 20170520 13.0 beta and Magisk 20170520 (here, and attached for convenience) (full beta thread here if needed), and copy them to your device.
4. Install Magisk Manager 20170520 13.0 beta via File Manager direct as an APK.
5. Go to TWRP, and install the Magisk 20170520 beta (here, and attached for convenience)
6. Reboot into stock, and open Magisk Manager 13.0. You should see both Magisk and Root installed (Root as "Magisksu"). If you try SafetyNet right now, it will fail.
7. Go into Settings in Magisk Manager and enable MagiskHide.
8. Now if you check SafetyNet, it should pass.
Note that the temporary beta builds appear to only be available for a short time, so either use the files attached, or go ahead and try the latest beta build. The first build I tried, 20170520, worked. Again, my guess is all beta builds or full builds after 20170520 will work with the instructions above, but feel free to test.
STEP 3: GET OTAS: I have not tested yet to ensure Magisk doesn't break, but I believe you should be able to download OTA packages, such as those by DrakenFX and flash them. However, users are reporting some bugs upgrading beyond B19, so OTAs are a work in progress. Please make a TWRP backup before attempting this and be ready to roll back if needed.
6bolt2g reports he had success moving from B19 (rooted) to B25, with the following steps: (a) flash "the DrakenFX B25 flashable zip's and the no-verity zip to keep TWRP"; and (b) follow STEP 2 above. However, 6bolt2g and StickMonster report that after upgrading to B25, you may experience problems with adding apps not previously whitelisted. Again, this is not verified by me but reporting it in the first thread for convenience.
For now, applying OTAs beyond B19 should be considered experimental - please be aware of the risk and have a backup before trying, and share your results here.
Edit 5/21/2017: Added additional steps to Magisk to show process after flashing in TWRP.
Edit 5/23/2017: Added 6bolt2g report re: moving from B19 to B25.
Edit 5/24/2017: Added additional updates re: OTAs.
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I kept having error Object ref not set to an instance of an object. I already have TWRP, i wonder if i need stock recovery for this to work?
Question: On B25, once you have your root apps whitelisted and root access granted, does the Magisk Manager work alright? Other than FC on new apps, does it still do its thing and the phone work normal? My Axon 7 should be arriving today and I want to be on B25 for the wifi-calling fixes. I can probably live with white listing the apps on B19 and then updating to B25 once everything is ironed out.
genbu said:
I kept having error Object ref not set to an instance of an object. I already have TWRP, i wonder if i need stock recovery for this to work?
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Can you give more details... whats your starting point? and what step are you getting this error?
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HallOfPromise said:
Question: On B25, once you have your root apps whitelisted and root access granted, does the Magisk Manager work alright? Other than FC on new apps, does it still do its thing and the phone work normal? My Axon 7 should be arriving today and I want to be on B25 for the wifi-calling fixes. I can probably live with white listing the apps on B19 and then updating to B25 once everything is ironed out.
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I cant answer for stock AXON 7 OS... but im running LineageOs and everyththing is working very well... no Force closes with apps or anything like that.

Installing Stock ROM, Magisk and Taking OTA .zips without losing root.

Ah, So You've rooted your 6.1 Plus/X6 but don't know how to Install stock or having troubles with it? I'm here to help!
*All of the instructions and procedures below requires an unlocked bootloader. If you do not have an unlocked bootloader, Please refrain from asking about it here.
*Not having an unlocked bootloader and following this will definitely brick your phone. You have been warned.
Installing Stock ROM - Method 1A(Nost) --
1. Get NOST from here - NOST
2. NOST ONLY SUPPORT OREO FIRMWARE, USE OST LA FOR PIE(Not sharing cause its a patched app, Search on Google and get it from TechMesto)
3. Download unpacked oreo firmware, You can get it from - Here
4. Extract the zip on your PC
5. Put your phone in bootloader mode, Power off - Press Volume Down+Power Button.
6. Now connect it to your PC
7. Open NOST, Select the .mlf file from the folder where you extracted the Firmware
8. Now select, Normal download and Erase User data option.
9. Now click on next and wait for NOST to flash the phone. (It takes 258 seconds or 2.3 - 2.5 minutes on my laptop)
Installing Stock ROM - Method 1B(OST LA) --
Same as NOST, It has the same UI.
Except You might have to change some values in the .mlf file.
An appropriate guide for the same - Here
Installing Stock ROM - Method 2(Hikary's Generic Flashing Script) --
I recommend this method more than NOST and OST LA.
1. Get Hikary's script from - Here
2. Get unpacked Firmware from - Here
3. Extract the Firmware
4. Put the .exe file you got from Github into the folder where you Extracted the firmware
5. Run the script
6. Follow instructions on screen
7. Profit!
Thanks alot to member - Hikary for this easy to use scipt!
You've installed Stock, Now let's add some magisk to it !
*Please disable Automatic System Updates through developer options to make taking OTA .zips easier.
Installing Magisk - Method 1A(Fastboot method) -
You will need Google's ADB drivers, Which you can get - Here/
1. Extract ADB to a Folder
2. Get Magisk patched boot images from - Here Don't worry, Boot images for Nokia 7 Plus will work on DRG(6.1 Plus/X6) and PL2(6.1)
3. Open adb(Type cmd in the address bar of the folder where you extracted adb)
4. Put your device on Download mode
5. type the command
Code:
fastboot boot 'nameofbootimage'.img
6. Now your phone will boot
7. Install Latest Magisk Manger from - [https://www.github.com/topjohnwu/magisk/releases]Here[/url]
8. Open Magisk Manger, You will see Magisk is installed, But there will also be an Install Button next to it. Tap on Install.
9. Let Magisk Install and re-boot the phone
10. Viola Magisk is now permenantly available
Installing Magisk - Method 1B(TWRP method) -
You will need Google's ADB drivers, Which you can get - Here/
1. Get the latest TWRP for 6.1 Plus
2. Get the Latest Magisk Installer from - [https://www.github.com/topjohnwu/magisk/releases]Here[/url]
3. Put the .zip file to your Internal Storage/SD Card
4. Open adb and pass the command
Code:
fastboot boot "nameofrecoveryfile.img"
5. Now TWRP will open on your phone
6. Install Magisk through TWRP
7. Wipe Dalvik
8. Reboot
9. Profit
Now you've got magisk. Follow the next post to see how to take an OTA update with Magisk Installed.
Nokia 6.1 Plus is an Android One certified device. Nokia is no slouch either when it comes to issuing updates. Learn how to take OTA without losing root.
1. Turn of Auto System updates through Developer options
2. Open Magisk Manager
3. Restore Stock Images but don't reboot.
4. Download and install, Let both the steps finish i.e applying update and apps, but don't reboot.
5. Go to magisk manager and select install to inactive slot option
6. Re-boot device.
7. You've not lost root, But have root access.
Done
CarbonGTR said:
Nokia 6.1 Plus is an Android One certified device. Nokia is no slouch either when it comes to issuing updates. Learn how to take OTA without losing root.
1. Turn of Auto System updates through Developer options
2. Open Magisk Manager
3. Restore Stock Images but don't reboot.
4. Download and install, Let both the steps finish i.e applying update and apps, but don't reboot.
5. Go to magisk manager and select install to inactive slot option
6. Re-boot device.
7. You've not lost root, But have root access.
Done
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I don't see any option to restore stock images or install to inactive slot in Magisk. Am I missing something?
Hymix said:
I don't see any option to restore stock images or install to inactive slot in Magisk. Am I missing something?
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Open Magisk Manager, Tap on Uninstall. You will see 2 options, Complete Uninstall and restore stock images.
*Nevar tap on the complete uninstall option, It will throw your phone into bootloop
To install to inactive slot, Tap on install, You will get 2 options, Release Notes and Install. Tap on Install again and select install to inactive slot, Reboot from within Magisk Manager.
The simplest way I've found to install Stock Rom is just using adb sideload.
Boot into TWRP and wipe as you would with any custom rom.
Go to advanced and adb sideload.
Send the adb sideload command from your computer with the relevant zip file.
Doesn't require any additional softward like NOST or OST....
Hymix said:
The simplest way I've found to install Stock Rom is just using adb sideload.
Boot into TWRP and wipe as you would with any custom rom.
Go to advanced and adb sideload.
Send the adb sideload command from your computer with the relevant zip file.
Doesn't require any additional softward like NOST or OST....
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But does it also install the bootloader and stock recovery back? If yes then I'll add it to the post above.
CarbonGTR said:
But does it also install the bootloader and stock recovery back? If yes then I'll add it to the post above.
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That's a good question. I've just been using stock and hadn't considered it. How would one check that?
Sent from my Nokia 6.1 Plus using Tapatalk
Bluebriz said:
That's a good question. I've just been using stock and hadn't considered it. How would one check that?
Sent from my Nokia 6.1 Plus using Tapatalk
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It's easy. Get an OTA .zip file, Re-Boot to recovery and flash it. Or Use the ADB Sideload method.
Most likely installing the OTA would fail if the device is rooted because, Magisk will patch the boot.img.
Then I'll need to wait for another update, the September one, right? Because I installed it with ADB and have Magisk installed so I don't really want to mess with it until I have to.
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Bluebriz said:
Then I'll need to wait for another update, the September one, right? Because I installed it with ADB and have Magisk installed so I don't really want to mess with it until I have to.
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I just took an OTA with Magisk installed it went fine. (September patch)
OK, then it doesn't seem to work. Trying to follow the steps, the system update gives an installation error. I'm guessing that somewhere along the road I've messed something up, so it seems stock rom and Magisk isn't an option for me.
Hymix said:
OK, then it doesn't seem to work. Trying to follow the steps, the system update gives an installation error. I'm guessing that somewhere along the road I've messed something up, so it seems stock rom and Magisk isn't an option for me.
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Restore images before you do anything, If installation fails keep trying again. It happens to me to.
CarbonGTR said:
Restore images before you do anything, If installation fails keep trying again. It happens to me to.
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Really? I did the restore via Magisk and that seemed fine, but then the update part didn't work. It downloaded then gave the error so I quit and started again with a fresh installation, minus Magisk.
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Have you guys modified the system/vendor partition in any way? If you did, Then it will obviously fail.
@Bluebriz and @Hymix I agree. It's the september security patch causing the installation issue.
It fails for me no matter what, Unless I completely un-root. But this method works perfectly fine on the August update.
Lets see for the October patch.
Okay, I can specifically narrow this down to way the September patch. The september patch requires the August security patch as a precondition to install. And that's where something funky is happening.
Guys a quick update. October update has been released but it also fails to install. This time I've managed to find the cause, Apparently some service that needs to be used for the update is being blocked/used by Magisk. (I could be wrong here)
The error code according to the recovery is 20(kDownloadStateInitializationError)
Is there any update to this issue?
Tried removing Magisk, didn't help.
Yesterday I got November security update ..iam using magisk...so it is showing installation problem...I tried in recovery and ADB method both didn't work.. finally I ended in bootloop ...so I again installed stock ROM...any solution is there without resetting each time how to install security updates..coz each time my data balance was wasted??

Galaxy A8 Star (SM-G885S/F) GSI ROM Flashing [Android 12 Working]

This is my first post of this kind so bear with me, please
Info for Galaxy A8 Star:
CPU : SDM660 ( A only, 64bit )​Support Project Treble​Support System as root​
※WARNING※
You will have to have OEM unlocked and this will void your warranty!!!
※also, I'm not responsible for the accident about you bricking your device※​Step. 1
First of all, you will need to download two custom recoveries (TWRP, OrangeFox)
OrangeFox: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/orange-fox-recovery-galaxy-a8-star-sm-g885f.4301055/
TWRP: https://github.com/sabpprook/android_device_samsung_astarqlte (test3 file does not work for me but you can try)
I want to finish it only using TWRP but the only TWRP that was working does NOT support flashing the system.img files
and also Orange Fox recovery has a bug that while in recovery you can't connect with the computer and push the files to the phone
so it was required to use two bootloader
Step. 2
Odin: https://odindownload.com/
I also recommend downloading the stock ROM for backup
1. after downloading the TWRP from the link (for Odin we will use the .tar file)
put your phone into download mode
Code:
adb reboot download
or just turn off the phone and press the power button, volume up, Bixby button at the same time
and use the volume button to boot into download mode
2. after the phone went to the download mode, go to Odin and at the ap section add the TWRP file then flash it
3. press the volume down, power button to turn off the device, and right after that press the power button, volume up, Bixby button at the same time
4. you will now see the TWRP recovery, press wipe, and format data
5. now we will download some files we needed
makemesar.zip: (at the attachment) or you can download it from https://drive.google.com/u/0/uc?export=download&confirm=P1-1&id=1F_f_tL4sEYFx5fa6AnwR0x1tlYhqarcT ( when you unzip it there is the zip file )​​Permissiver_5.zip: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=6006931924117940902​​Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt: https://drive.google.com/file/d/166texWJQhR1RgRoXiRSH_M2Q2mAyS2gC/view​​Certification_Patch.zip: (at the attachment)​​Havoc Rom (you can use any rom you want but this is the one that I've managed to work) http://download.havoc-os.com/?dir=arm64-ab (download arm64 ab with gapps)​​most rooms with AB partition will be supported​​Magisk: https://magiskmanager.com/ (download the apk and make it a zip file) - you could need for the phone to get the boot (makemesar will unroot it so don't worry)​​6. after downloading all the files that we need, we will push the files to our device using
Code:
adb push 'file dir' sdcard
※ also push TWRP .img file and the OrangeFox .img too!!
7. after pushing all the files we need to our phone, press install from the TWRP recovery and press flash from image
and select the Orange Fox .img as a recovery image, and reboot to bootloader
8. now you will boot to the Orange Fox recovery, (locate to data/media to find the files)
at the Orange Fox recovery wipe System, Dalvlk / ART Cache, Cache, Data
9. after wiping now install the os.img file and reboot to the bootloader (before reboot you will see the warning that OS is not installed), go to the menu and mount system, vendor, and install Dm Verity.zip, Permissiver_5.zip, makemesar.zip then reboot to the bootloader again, (now we will not see the OS is not installed) and now install the Certification Patch.zip
10. reboot to the system and you will see the new os setup process (sometimes you have to install the Certification Patch after setup the os )
10-1. if your device keeps going to download mode, reinstall the magisk and then reboot the phone, then it will work.
(after it boots, gently turns off the phone and install makemesar.zip first and install Dm-Verity to unroot) - some of you will be forced to use magisk but doing some wiping or reflashing the system.img sometimes makes the unrooted state work (or flash the stock system.img (extract from the stockrom) and flash the gsi ROM without wiping )
Screenshots: At Below
Currently, MTP does not work but I think this is the problem with the Havoc os, if you use another rom it could work
face unlock, fingerprint unlock works, the camera works.
if I manage to get other ROMs workingI will update the post
also at the first time I have made mine to boot without magisk but while doing again for this post I'm having trouble without magisk, if I found a way that works always I will add that to the post
[UPDATE#2]
you can download the Pixel 3 gsi rom from
(Thanks for Santa Duck providing this information!!!!)
with this files you can install the android 12 gsi rom in a usable state!!
and also ADB is working with this rom
there is still a bootlooping bug so do it with caution
[Update#1]
Today I have managed to install the Android Beta 3.1 [ is beta software and I don't recommend using it as your daily os]
https://sourceforge.net/projects/nippongsi/files/Pixel%20-%20Pixel4a_SBeta3.1%20-%20TBO42ZZ8IF/Pixel4a_SBeta3.1-AB-12-20210727-nippongsi.img.gz/download
you can download the ROM file from Nippon's Sourceforge
every step is the same and you just have to change the rom as this
there's a bug that developer setting crash the settings app and it is working but it does have some lots of bugs, and screen lock is not working but I'll try to fix it and upload the method
if your device get boot looped, press Bixby + power + vol down to boot into download mode and flash the stock AP file using Odin
[I was supposed to edit the upper one but accidentally created as a reply ]
Just go to UPDATE#2
Skuld Norniern said:
Havoc Rom (you can use any rom you want but this is the one that I've managed to work) http://download.havoc-os.com/?dir=arm64-ab (download arm64 ab with gapps)
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Hey I thought that A8 star is an A-only device. Does flashing A/B roms cause any problems?
thongass000 said:
Hey I thought that A8 star is an A-only device. Does flashing A/B roms cause any problems?
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thanks for the makemesar.zip we can install the A/B partition roms without any problems on the A only device and for me the A only roms won’t work on my phone
Skuld Norniern said:
thanks for the makemesar.zip we can install the A/B partition roms without any problems on the A only device and for me the A only roms won’t work on my phone
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Hi I'm back. Do you have any issue with wired audio? I have a A9 2018 (same chipset) and audio still goes through speaker while headphones are plugged in.
If anything in Phh Treble Settings helps you, please tell me. Or if you don't need any settings for wired audio, can you send me a zip file containing any files that have the name "audio_policy" in /vendor/etc? Thanks.
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Hi I'm back. Do you have any issue with wired audio? I have a A9 2018 (same chipset) and audio still goes through speaker while headphones are plugged in.
If anything in Phh Treble Settings helps you, please tell me. Or if you don't need any settings for wired audio, can you send me a zip file containing any files that have the name "audio_policy" in /vendor/etc? Thanks.
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Sorry for being late!!
for me, I do have the same issue with wired audio and I have not been able to find a way to fix it yet
if I manage to fix the issue I will fix the main article
Skuld Norniern said:
Skuld Norniern said:
This is my first post of this kind so bear with me, please
Info for Galaxy A8 Star:
CPU : SDM660 ( A only, 64bit )​Support Project Treble​Support System as root​
※WARNING※
You will have to have OEM unlocked and this will void your warranty!!!
※also, I'm not responsible for the accident about you bricking your device※​Step. 1
First of all, you will need to download two custom recoveries (TWRP, OrangeFox)
OrangeFox: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/orange-fox-recovery-galaxy-a8-star-sm-g885f.4301055/
TWRP: https://github.com/sabpprook/android_device_samsung_astarqlte (test3 file does not work for me but you can try)
I want to finish it only using TWRP but the only TWRP that was working does NOT support flashing the system.img files
and also Orange Fox recovery has a bug that while in recovery you can't connect with the computer and push the files to the phone
so it was required to use two bootloader
Step. 2
Odin: https://odindownload.com/
I also recommend downloading the stock ROM for backup
1. after downloading the TWRP from the link (for Odin we will use the .tar file)
put your phone into download mode
Code:
adb reboot download
or just turn off the phone and press the power button, volume up, Bixby button at the same time
and use the volume button to boot into download mode
2. after the phone went to the download mode, go to Odin and at the ap section add the TWRP file then flash it
3. press the volume down, power button to turn off the device, and right after that press the power button, volume up, Bixby button at the same time
4. you will now see the TWRP recovery, press wipe, and format data
5. now we will download some files we needed
makemesar.zip: (at the attachment) or you can download it from https://drive.google.com/u/0/uc?export=download&confirm=P1-1&id=1F_f_tL4sEYFx5fa6AnwR0x1tlYhqarcT ( when you unzip it there is the zip file )​​Permissiver_5.zip: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=6006931924117940902​​Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt: https://drive.google.com/file/d/166texWJQhR1RgRoXiRSH_M2Q2mAyS2gC/view​​Certification_Patch.zip: (at the attachment)​​Havoc Rom (you can use any rom you want but this is the one that I've managed to work) http://download.havoc-os.com/?dir=arm64-ab (download arm64 ab with gapps)​​most rooms with AB partition will be supported​​Magisk: https://magiskmanager.com/ (download the apk and make it a zip file) - you could need for the phone to get the boot (makemesar will unroot it so don't worry)​​6. after downloading all the files that we need, we will push the files to our device using
Code:
adb push 'file dir' sdcard
※ also push TWRP .img file and the OrangeFox .img too!!
7. after pushing all the files we need to our phone, press install from the TWRP recovery and press flash from image
and select the Orange Fox .img as a recovery image, and reboot to bootloader
8. now you will boot to the Orange Fox recovery, (locate to data/media to find the files)
at the Orange Fox recovery wipe System, Dalvlk / ART Cache, Cache, Data
9. after wiping now install the os.img file and reboot to the bootloader (before reboot you will see the warning that OS is not installed), go to the menu and mount system, vendor, and install Dm Verity.zip, Permissiver_5.zip, makemesar.zip then reboot to the bootloader again, (now we will not see the OS is not installed) and now install the Certification Patch.zip
10. reboot to the system and you will see the new os setup process (sometimes you have to install the Certification Patch after setup the os )
10-1. if your device keeps going to download mode, reinstall the magisk and then reboot the phone, then it will work.
(after it boots, gently turns off the phone and install makemesar.zip first and install Dm-Verity to unroot) - some of you will be forced to use magisk but doing some wiping or reflashing the system.img sometimes makes the unrooted state work (or flash the stock system.img (extract from the stockrom) and flash the gsi ROM without wiping )
Screenshots: At Below
Currently, MTP does not work but I think this is the problem with the Havoc os, if you use another rom it could work
face unlock, fingerprint unlock works, the camera works.
if I manage to get other ROMs workingI will update the post
also at the first time I have made mine to boot without magisk but while doing again for this post I'm having trouble without magisk, if I found a way that works always I will add that to the post
[UPDATE#2]
you can download the Pixel 3 gsi rom from
(Thanks for Santa Duck providing this information!!!!)
with this files you can install the android 12 gsi rom in a usable state!!
and also ADB is working with this rom
there is still a bootlooping bug so do it with caution
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Hello sir i can't find havoc os 4.5 in:https://download.havoc-os.com/?dir=arm64-ab
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After flashing twrp on my sm g885f, cant get into terp,
mine shows volume down + power to restart, not to enter turn off
how can i enter into twrp
Skuld Norniern said:
9. after wiping now install the os.img file and reboot to the bootloader (before reboot you will see the warning that OS is not installed), go to the menu and mount system, vendor, and install Dm Verity.zip, Permissiver_5.zip, makemesar.zip then reboot to the bootloader again, (now we will not see the OS is not installed) and now install the Certification Patch.zip
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'os.img file' where
, guess i fixed it
when installing Certification_Patch.zip, it shows command error
what i found- this patch is for G885FDXS5CUL1, mine is
G885FDXU5CUG1

[Guide][00WW] Install Stock Android 9.0 With Magisk Root (Script)

Introduction:
I've seen multiple posts and rooting guides in the forum giving magisk patched boot images, but unfortunately those guides are spotty (links aren't working anymore). So, I gathered some files from various sources, to get stock android 9 with Magisk root. I didn't develop anything or code anything here. I just brought a few things together, for the sake of easiness of new users entering this forum. Special thanks to their authors of this forum's guides for helping me to make this.
If you want root without downgrading to Android 9, then you would need to:
Extract the boot.img of your currently installed android
Install the Magisk app and patch that boot.img
Grab that magisk-patched image, and continue from step 2 in the below "To Get Magisk Root" section.
Warning:
Code:
NOTE: You need an unlocked bootloader to run this script, and by doing so, your warranty will be void!
You can unlock your bootloader by (Make SURE to backup everything before proceeding):
fastboot oem unlock
This should work fine without a factory reset, but still, its overly important to BACK UP everything before proceeding. I'd recommend a factory reset too since that's what I did.
Instructions:
This zip contains a script that installs Android 9.0 on your device, and also has a magisk-patched boot.img, which can give you root. The steps are similar to this rooting guide here (huge thanks to the author for guiding us). Basically, by booting with a boot.img patched with Magisk, we can get Magisk root without the need of a TWRP (So you use root to root the phone. Pretty funny).
To Flash Stock Android 9.0:
Download the zip file given below
Extract, and run the install.bat file. This will initiate the Android 9.0 images flashing. Wait for it to finish.
Once done, you can safely boot into the stock Android 9.0. If you want root, follow the next steps.
To Get Magisk Root:
(These steps are similar to the provided ones in the link given above) In my given zip, the magisk folder contains two items, one is a generic Magisk APK ("Magisk-v24.3.apk"), and the other is the patched boot.img ("magisk_patched-boot.img", patched by the given Magisk APK).
First, install the Magisk-v24.3.apk on your device as you would install an APK normally. A Magisk app should appear, we need it later.
Once done, reboot to the bootloader: adb reboot bootloader
Here, you need to boot with the magisk_patched-boot.img provided:
Code:
fastboot boot magisk/magisk_patched-boot.img
This will take a moment, and soon should boot you into the android (without any problems for me).
Now your device is in a temporary rooted state. This root will go away if you reboot and you'll have to do the step 3 again if it does. We need to use this root to get permanent root. Head over and open your Magisk app, go to Install, and choose Direct Install (Recommended) and hit install (If you don't see any Direct Install (Recommended) option then you probably messed up trying to boot with the patched magisk, and the Magisk app didn't get even the temporary root).
If your Magisk app crashes for the first few times, don't worry and keep trying, it will eventually open up.
This will initiate the rooting process, and will take a while. Wait until this happens, and reboot.
Once you reboot, your device should be in a permanent root state, congratulations!
Download:
Google Drive Link
PSA for screenshots.
boot not working
Sending 'boot.img' (30378 KB) OKAY [ 0.957s]
Booting FAILED (Status read failed (Too many links))
fastboot: error: Command failed
mrmelkialoona said:
boot not working
Sending 'boot.img' (30378 KB) OKAY [ 0.957s]
Booting FAILED (Status read failed (Too many links))
fastboot: error: Command failed
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I tried a bit of googling, it doesn't seem like a specific problem to me, try some generic fixes:
Redownload the linked file
Swap cables/ports
Try a different PC (i was having problems while flashing on macOS, so i switched to Windows)
Does this error appear when you flash anything else? Like try flashing another image (e.g. a GSI, it wont harm your device) and see if the error persists.

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