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Hi,
i bought a new Htc Hero with build 2.73.405.5 and i'd like to downgrade it to a version with "flip clock working" (flips). Where can i find last old original rom with "flipping clock"? (i'm in Italy and my Hero is from Swiss.
Thanks,
Andre
code72 said:
Hi,
i bought a new Htc Hero with build 2.73.405.5 and i'd like to downgrade it to a version with "flip clock working" (flips). Where can i find last old original rom with "flipping clock"? (i'm in Italy and my Hero is from Swiss.
Thanks,
Andre
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afaik this should be one of the 1.76 roms. you can find them in the development thread.
Here you can find old update.zip for your HTC HERO
http://android.modaco.com/content/h...oms-radios-in-update-zip-format-for-gsm-hero/
Yeah, omokas' link gives you the correct files.
You do realise that this is a step backwards, and that it probably isn't worth downgrading just for a flipping clock. The inherent lag that got worked out the old firmwares would probably get annoying.
(Though I realise you probably need the ROM for some other reason. Oh, and remember that those ROMs aren't rooted, although I think it's trivial to do using a little tool like one click root or equivalent.)
My Hero is not rooted, can i downgrade it?
anon2122 said:
Yeah, omokas' link gives you the correct files.
You do realise that this is a step backwards, and that it probably isn't worth downgrading just for a flipping clock. The inherent lag that got worked out the old firmwares would probably get annoying.
(Though I realise you probably need the ROM for some other reason. Oh, and remember that those ROMs aren't rooted, although I think it's trivial to do using a little tool like one click root or equivalent.)
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I really want to downgrade only for flip clock, because i love it and after a search i haven't found a modded flip clock with flip working to apply on new roms
code72 said:
My Hero is not rooted, can i downgrade it?
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you need to create a goldcard to downgrade.
don't say afterwards you hadn't been warned: during this process you *can* brick your phone, you will need to read and learn a lot, it is a PITA. once you're done you have a flipping clock, but the rest of the apps on your phone will be slow and lagging. you won't be satisfied, and you will most certainly say that all this is not worth having a flip clock.
i wish you good luck downgrading, luckily my phone came with a 1.76 rom so i never had to go through the process...
Kendong2, I agree. Its a path that couls lead to misery.
On the other hand,this should go down as love story where an eliment of Hero becomes like lethal attraction. Nowt wrong with that.
kendong2 said:
you need to create a goldcard to downgrade.
don't say afterwards you hadn't been warned: during this process you *can* brick your phone, you will need to read and learn a lot, it is a PITA. once you're done you have a flipping clock, but the rest of the apps on your phone will be slow and lagging. you won't be satisfied, and you will most certainly say that all this is not worth having a flip clock.
i wish you good luck downgrading, luckily my phone came with a 1.76 rom so i never had to go through the process...
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Thanks, after this... i can live without flip clock.
I hope however that some developer try to port old and working flip clock to newer builds equipped phones.
But... if i root my device and flash an older rom zip file? Is it dangerous too?
code72 said:
But... if i root my device and flash an older rom zip file? Is it dangerous too?
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it is basically the same process, but in this case it is worth the effort
you can also try the flashrec method, it was updated these days so it might work with newer roms now. you gotta check that, i have never used flashrec either, but from what i read it is WAY easier than the goldcard.
edit: once you have the custom recovery you can try an update.zip from an older rom, then you can see what you have to dismiss for a flipping clock... roms are in the stickies, to answer the thread title
kendong2 said:
it is basically the same process, but in this case it is worth the effort
you can also try the flashrec method, it was updated these days so it might work with newer roms now. you gotta check that, i have never used flashrec either, but from what i read it is WAY easier than the goldcard.
edit: once you have the custom recovery you can try an update.zip from an older rom, then you can see what you have to dismiss for a flipping clock... roms are in the stickies, to answer the thread title
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Thanks a lot, but once i have rooted i can take out HtcClockWidget apk from an older rom, replace it in a newer update rom .zip, sign it and flash it, am i wrong?
Has someone tried this before?
code72 said:
Has someone tried this before?
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this is the point where you need to search the forum.
omokas said:
Here you can find old update.zip for your HTC HERO
http://android.modaco.com/content/h...oms-radios-in-update-zip-format-for-gsm-hero/
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Thank you very much, i flashed update-hero-generic-1.79.482.3-signed.zip and for now i'm happy with my "a little bit slower but with flipping clock" Hero.
Only problem is that i'd like to have root permission but on that link there are only newer rom rooted. What can i do?
EDIT: i followed howto and rooted it myself
Anyone know of a recovery & root method for SM-J727T?
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Anyone know of a recovery & root method for SM-J727T?
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Is the bootloader unlocked
messi2050 said:
Is the bootloader unlocked
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Yes I assume it is.
DeviceManagent said:
Yes I assume it is.
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you may want to contact @ashyx
@ashyx is the SM-J727T a project you are or will be working on?
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@ashyx is the SM-J727T a project you are or will be working on?
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Unfortunately this device will likely be locked just like the J327T.
I have been watching that thread and everything that has been tried is pretty much what I attempted to explain would be a waste of time.
The combination firmware is useless to gain root on nougat.
No auto root is ever gonna work either and neither is Flashfire or SuperSU.
There is a list of reasons why these things won't work, but I'll not waste my time in that thread explaining why.
I don't mind explaining further why here. Just so others will not waste efforts like on the J327T thread.
I'll let that thread run its course until all avenues have reached their inevitable dead ends.
They are harsh words, but unfortunately they are truth.
Suffice to say that the only real way for this device to see root is either an unlocked bootloader (highly unlikely), a proper engineering binary or an exploit is released for Android 7.
If an exploit is found then Kingroot will almost certainly incorporate it in their Software and then there maybe a chance that the combination binary (not the whole firmware) will help get root.
If anyone can confirm for sure this device doesn't have a locked bootloader then I'd be happy to work on it.
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Unfortunately this device will likely be locked just like the J327T.
I have been watching that thread and everything that has been tried is pretty much what I attempted to explain would be a waste of time.
The combination firmware is useless to gain root on nougat.
No auto root is ever gonna work either and neither is Flashfire or SuperSU.
There is a list of reasons why these things won't work, but I'll not waste my time in that thread explaining why.
I don't mind explaining further why here. Just so others will not waste efforts like on the J327T thread.
I'll let that thread run its course until all avenues have reached their inevitable dead ends.
They are harsh words, but unfortunately they are truth.
Suffice to say that the only real way for this device to see root is either an unlocked bootloader (highly unlikely), a proper engineering binary or an exploit is released for Android 7.
If an exploit is found then Kingroot will almost certainly incorporate it in their Software and then there maybe a chance that the combination binary (not the whole firmware) will help get root.
If anyone can confirm for sure this device doesn't have a locked bootloader then I'd be happy to work on it.
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Thanks for your quick reply! If there is anything i can do to check for a locked bootloader? Also, check this out for a locked bootloader : https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-j7/how-to/guide-unlock-bootloader-samsung-galaxy-t3409080
I appreciate you work and time, again, anything i can do, id like to help...
DeviceManagent said:
Thanks for your quick reply! If there is anything i can do to check for a locked bootloader? Also, check this out for a locked bootloader : https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-j7/how-to/guide-unlock-bootloader-samsung-galaxy-t3409080
I appreciate you work and time, again, anything i can do, id like to help...
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Yes there is a fairly easy way.
Also you need to read my posts in that thread you linked.
I have requested several times for it to be closed.
Nothing in that thread will work.
Again it comes down to people who don't understand what they are posting.
It's not me being negative, these things just don't work. If you want me to go in to detail for why then I can explain.
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Yes there is a fairly easy way.
Also you need to read my posts in that thread you linked.
I have requested several times for it to be closed.
Nothing in that thread will work.
Again it comes down to people who don't understand what they are posting.
It's not me being negative, these things just don't work. If you want me to go in to detail for why then I can explain.
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No, do bother going into detail, i prolly wouldnt understand.
If/When you work on either the J327T or J727T, i'm here to test....
BTW Chimera is saying them can root both devices. Before i think of putting up the money, what are your thoughts? At that point i might be rooted but no recovery
J727T/1 Recovery/Root (SS SafeStrap)???
Would this work?
Or be a good place to start, building off it???
IF I remember right, it was used for the S4 or S5 att, with same issue. It would set up recovery after bootloader, or something like that. I'm no noon, but not a senior either.
Just a suggestion??
Would be great if someone could implement it to work??
What u think?
DeviceManagent said:
No, do bother going into detail, i prolly wouldnt understand.
If/When you work on either the J327T or J727T, i'm here to test....
BTW Chimera is saying them can root both devices. Before i think of putting up the money, what are your thoughts? At that point i might be rooted but no recovery
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Don't give them any money, i am working on a few things as this is my next device. Ill keep u posted fellas. Its just the beginning of this phones development
Cuban.B816 said:
Would this work?
Or be a good place to start, building off it???
IF I remember right, it was used for the S4 or S5 att, with same issue. It would set up recovery after bootloader, or something like that. I'm no noon, but not a senior either.
Just a suggestion??
Would be great if someone could implement it to work??
What u think?
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I remember SS i had yo use on my S5 (the att variant)! Didnt know SS was still around....
DeviceManagent said:
I remember SS i had yo use on my S5 (the att variant)! Didnt know SS was still around....
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I'm don't believe it is still being used today on the new OS's.
Was just a thought, if anyone thinks it may be an option to get the file and port it or whatever have to do to it to make it work for this soo to say non-rootable phone.
Does anyone have any thoughts on this here idea?
Cuban.B816 said:
I'm don't believe it is still being used today on the new OS's.
Was just a thought, if anyone thinks it may be an option to get the file and port it or whatever have to do to it to make it work for this soo to say non-rootable phone.
Does anyone have any thoughts on this here idea?
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I the last update was 2013
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https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9UtxGyEZrrFZDJmckRoUUUtUDg i found a root file for the j7 prime. feel free to test it.
thepcwiz101 said:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9UtxGyEZrrFZDJmckRoUUUtUDg i found a root file for the j7 prime. feel free to test it.
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Doesn't work without a working conduscive recovery
fullofhell said:
Doesn't work without a working conduscive recovery
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You flash it using odin. Its a tar file
thepcwiz101 said:
You flash it using odin. Its a tar file
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Ohhhmy bad duh.im so sorry
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Ohhhmy bad duh.im so sorry
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Its fine.
Is anyone already working on porting TWRP to our u11 life? If not, I might try building for us all. Let me know so I don't waste my time.
Thanks!
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Is anyone already working on porting TWRP to our u11 life? If not, I might try building for us all. Let me know so I don't waste my time.
Thanks!
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Dont think it would be considered wasting your time.
I'm here if you need anything I can offer to assist in this.
twinnfamous said:
Dont think it would be considered wasting your time.
I'm here if you need anything I can offer to assist in this.
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Thanks dude!
I'll start tomorrow maybe after I get off work if I'm not too tired. No promises
I just want this to be like my old m8. An active community though I realize we aren't dealing with a flagship here, I'm still going to try to contribute somehow.
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Thanks dude!
I'll start tomorrow maybe after I get off work if I'm not too tired. No promises
I just want this to be like my old m8. An active community though I realize we aren't dealing with a flagship here, I'm still going to try to contribute somehow.
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Nice to see some development interest for this phone!
Maybe it's too early to know but recovery for T Mobile variant will be the same as Android One?
Sent from my Huawei P9 powered by BlueWei [emoji41]
If I had the device I'd take a gander at making a recovery. I'd even make a CWM just for the fun of it if possible. Keep in mind I've never ported a recovery but I don't imagine the process is that difficult.
Marsou77 said:
Nice to see some development interest for this phone!
Maybe it's too early to know but recovery for T Mobile variant will be the same as Android One?
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My guess is that the Android One variant will have A/B partitions for seamless updates, so there's going to be a different recovery and install method. All devices endorsed by Google since the launch of the Pixel use the new partition table and this results in difficulty in 3rd party development. Pixel doesn't have an official LOS ROM yet and just got official Magisk last month. It's going to be a rough start, but the community will grow.
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We are able to unlock the bootloader, Which means we can go Super CID. With Super CID we can flash (in DL mode) a magisk patched boot.img , and achieving root access. So next will be porting a recovery........ Get to work.
cbrown245 said:
We are able to unlock the bootloader, Which means we can go Super CID. With Super CID we can flash (in DL mode) a magisk patched boot.img , and achieving root access. So next will be porting a recovery........ Get to work.
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You don't need SuperCID to flash a boot.img. That's simply incorrect.
Also, there was a link posted in the U11 TWRP thread to a test TWRP build for the U11 Life. Not sure if anyone tried it, but there were also device files uploaded, so it's probably a good place to start.
@sabpprook
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You don't need SuperCID to flash a boot.img. That's simply incorrect.
Also, there was a link posted in the U11 TWRP thread to a test TWRP build for the U11 Life. Not sure if anyone tried it, but there were also device files uploaded, so it's probably a good place to start.
@sabpprook
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Technically yes and no , there arent any Tmobile boot img's floating around, so it has to be another GSM boot img. To ensure there are no hiccups being SuperCID wouldn't hurt.
cbrown245 said:
Technically yes and no , there arent any Tmobile boot img's floating around, so it has to be another GSM boot img. To ensure there are no hiccups being SuperCID wouldn't hurt.
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I repeat: SuperCID has nothing to do with flashing a boot.img. You can literally flash any boot.img that fits on your device (with a proper header & dtb) if the bootloader is unlocked. CID isn't involved. In fact, SuperCID leads to issues with Carrier customization on newer devices, and RUUs will only flash on devices with the correct CID, not SuperCID. I think that happened around the time of the M9 Marshmallow or Nougat update.
In fact, you don't even have to flash the boot.img. You can simply fastboot boot it, and you should still be able to achieve root. And then you can back up the stock boot.img so there IS a T-Mobile boot.img "floating around." If someone just downloads one of the RUUs from Easy Firmware, uses the Decrypt Tool to extract it, and then Magisk to patch it, it should be possible to dump all of the stock T-Mobile device partitions.
Haven't seen you around since the Evo LTE. But I may be getting the U11 Life pretty soon, so I should be able to contribute in some way or form to the development of the device.
Anyone try that test TWRP build in the u11 thread yet? I'm thinking about it..
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Anyone try that test TWRP build in the u11 thread yet? I'm thinking about it..
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u know the risks I looked through the source it has sd660 not 630. So I'm not sure what would happen but we won't know till someone finds out. Also I'm not sure if all the partition info would be the same.
twinnfamous said:
u know the risks I looked through the source it has sd660 not 630. So I'm not sure what would happen but we won't know till someone finds out. Also I'm not sure if all the partition info would be the same.
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Yeah I'm not gonna chance it haha.
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Yeah I'm not gonna chance it haha.
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Let me know how it goes
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Let me know how it goes
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No I said I'm not going to haha. I'll wait
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No I said I'm not going to haha. I'll wait
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OK my fault got excited and didn't read it rite
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No I said I'm not going to haha. I'll wait
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I paid the 15 dollars from easy firmware hopefully it's not a scam website and real files. I'm down loading one now. I'll keep you posted
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Yeah I'm not gonna chance it haha.
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You don't even have to flash it. Just fastboot boot it from the bootloader and see if it works. That makes literally zero changes to your device. Nothing to risk at all.
Also, if you're not willing to soft brick your device for the purpose of testing, then there's no way you'll ever have a working TWRP.
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OK my fault got excited and didn't read it rite
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I paid the 15 dollars from easy firmware hopefully it's not a scam website and real files. I'm down loading one now. I'll keep you posted
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It's a real website, and the files are all real. If you grab the combined signed RUU for the 617 region, you should be able to patch the extracted boot.img with Magisk for root.
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You don't even have to flash it. Just fastboot boot it from the bootloader and see if it works. That makes literally zero changes to your device. Nothing to risk at all.
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Good call haha. Not sure what I was thinking. I'll give it a shot tomorrow.
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You don't even have to flash it. Just fastboot boot it from the bootloader and see if it works. That makes literally zero changes to your device. Nothing to risk at all.
Also, if you're not willing to soft brick your device for the purpose of testing, then there's no way you'll ever have a working TWRP.
It's a real website, and the files are all real. If you grab the combined signed RUU for the 617 region, you should be able to patch the extracted boot.img with Magisk for root.
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Thanks and I'm willing to do anything it takes. I know the brick won't be forever I've been getting HTC since the evo days. I really do appreciate all your help.
I'm a amateur but i'm willing to learn and put the time in,
I have put custom roms on all my previous phones and tweaked them to my preferences, but I have no idea where to start from the ground up, as usually more people are creating/playing with the same phone, this one seems to be the ugly duckling, wich noone seems to bother with. I have requested the unlock bootloader with the goal of rooting the phone. But before I start going in this rabbit hole, is it possible, and where can I start.
It's a great phone, just too much bloatware, I even have a weird issue that I can't open my accessibility. It keeps closing settings. and I want the android base, not the ZUI OS.
Same question dude..
The software of legion duel 2 make me doubt purchase or not that phone...
Is the software is too bad ?
kheden said:
Same question dude..
The software of legion duel 2 make me doubt purchase or not that phone...
Is the software is too bad?
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It's working, and not that it's bad, but not a fan of zui os, and the bloatware, I guess this site spoiled me, I was expecting a twrp and some custom os. for example , it gets hot very quick, and I assume its the bloat ware running in the background. I think we get a better deal with stock android than the zui os, even if I have to give up the rgb on the back
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It's working, and not that it's bad, but not a fan of zui os, and the bloatware, I guess this site spoiled me, I was expecting a twrp and some custom os. for example , it gets hot very quick, and I assume its the bloat ware running in the background. I think we get a better deal with stock android than the zui os, even if I have to give up the rgb on the back
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Yes... I see similar things in the reviews and comparison of this phone...
The smartphone gets hot.. when shouldn't make it...the two fans in combination with the steam chamber and the multiple layers of dissipation should be enough to dispel the high temperature...
And makes me think, that is the bad optimization of the software...
In combination of the bad update supports of the Motorola/Lenovo's phones ...
Makes me doubt purchase this phone...
The salvation of the weakness point of this phone is the community :'c ...
Well said! That's exactly how I feel
If you have unlocked your bootloader, flash a generic system image, or GSI. You can check it out on Google. Not all features works though.
LR7875 said:
If you have unlocked your bootloader, flash a generic system image, or GSI. You can check it out on Google. Not all features works though.
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yes that is what I want to do, just looking into what won't work and if I can replace or tweak it before I take the jump and brick the phone
gargoylsz said:
yes that is what I want to do, just looking into what won't work and if I can replace or tweak it before I take the jump and brick the phone
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Curious that how can you bruteforce the bootloader unlock
Remember to disable Verity by flashing the vbmeta.img at here under 'install gsi images' https://developer.android.com/topic/generic-system-image
LR7875 said:
Curious that how can you bruteforce the bootloader unlock
Remember to disable Verity by flashing the vbmeta.img at here under 'install gsi images' https://developer.android.com/topic/generic-system-image
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I got the zui image, to unlock the boot loader, I still have to unlock it tho, and I want to try a gsi after that, I'm used to TWrp, and been a while since I put a gsi on a phone , but I should manage, I'll do it this weekend, I will keep you guys up to date, thanks for the tip, I will make sure to double check every step haha
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I got the zui image, to unlock the boot loader, I still have to unlock it tho, and I want to try a gsi after that, I'm used to TWrp, and been a while since I put a gsi on a phone , but I should manage, I'll do it this weekend, I will keep you guys up to date, thanks for the tip, I will make sure to double check every step haha
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GSIs are system images so you have to flash in fastboot(wipe in twrp first then fastboot flash system xxx.img)
At google's website, you can choose android 11 gsi, and even android 12 gsi. However they may not boot, if that's the case try luck with phh treble or erfangsi
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GSIs are system images so you have to flash in fastboot(wipe in twrp first then fastboot flash system xxx.img)
At google's website, you can choose android 11 gsi, and even android 12 gsi. However they may not boot, if that's the case try luck with phh treble or erfangsi
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Thanks for the tips! I will try it out, wish me luck !
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Thanks for the tips! I will try it out, wish me luck !
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Good Luck!!
And posted the results
gargoylsz said:
I'm a amateur but i'm willing to learn and put the time in,
I have put custom roms on all my previous phones and tweaked them to my preferences, but I have no idea where to start from the ground up, as usually more people are creating/playing with the same phone, this one seems to be the ugly duckling, wich noone seems to bother with. I have requested the unlock bootloader with the goal of rooting the phone. But before I start going in this rabbit hole, is it possible, and where can I start.
It's a great phone, just too much bloatware, I even have a weird issue that I can't open my accessibility. It keeps closing settings. and I want the android base, not the ZUI OS.
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Do i have a different Duel 2?
Because i don't see any bloatware and it runs almost on stock Android.
WhySoSeriousJoKer said:
Do i have a different Duel 2?
Because i don't see any bloatware and it runs almost on stock Android.
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I have the UK version and their is next to no blotewere on mine and since the new update I get all notifications ect and have a decent GCam working which definitely improves the cameras to be fair I hated this phone at first but now it not too bad just hope they release a few updates to keep it running good also I have package disabler pro too get rid of a few apps I don't use
My only wish is they would change widevine L3 to L1
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I have the UK version and their is next to no blotewere on mine and since the new update I get all notifications ect and have a decent GCam working which definitely improves the cameras to be fair I hated this phone at first but now it not too bad just hope they release a few updates to keep it running good also I have package disabler pro too get rid of a few apps I don't use
My only wish is they would change widevine L3 to L1
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Widevine is L3??? WTF????
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Widevine is L3??? WTF????
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Yep unfortunately I hope they change it as I've heard that the China ROM has widevine L1
brockyneo said:
I have the UK version and their is next to no blotewere on mine and since the new update I get all notifications ect and have a decent GCam working which definitely improves the cameras to be fair I hated this phone at first but now it not too bad just hope they release a few updates to keep it running good also I have package disabler pro too get rid of a few apps I don't use
My only wish is they would change widevine L3 to L1
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Hey there, what is you version? Is it 12.5.137 stable?
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Hey there, what is you version? Is it 12.5.137 stable?
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Yes that's the version I'm on and it seems fine all is working ok for me seems better then before
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Yes that's the version I'm on and it seems fine all is working ok for me seems better then before
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Thank you for answer! Did you get it over OTA? I`m still on 12.5.062 and there is no update...
ABOBA34 said:
Thank you for answer! Did you get it over OTA? I`m still on 12.5.062 and there is no update...
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It was OTA but it took a few days I think Lenovo release updates on sales so if you just bought the device it will take a few days to arrive but it will come
Are you in the uk?
i currently have a TMO S21, and id love to get away from their locked version of the software, but from my reading i need an earlier version build then even what i have...
Build Number:
SP1A.210812.016.G991USQU5CVGB
from what i read, i needed to have the '4' version and roll it back, and cant find, or missed if i can do it with the '5' version, if i might still be in luck, can i be pointed in the right direction so i can read on what to do?
johng75 said:
i currently have a TMO S21, and id love to get away from their locked version of the software, but from my reading i need an earlier version build then even what i have...
Build Number:
SP1A.210812.016.G991USQU5CVGB
from what i read, i needed to have the '4' version and roll it back, and cant find, or missed if i can do it with the '5' version, if i might still be in luck, can i be pointed in the right direction so i can read on what to do?
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So, when you say 'their locked version' of their software, do you mean the sim carrier lock? From what I understand, you can't carrier unlock easily, no matters what version of the OS you have.
Also, yer right, I don't think there is a safe way to roll back from 5. But I think you can flash to another 5, if u want to do that. So if u mean 'locked' in the sense it's t-mo bloat crap, then I think you can use modded odin and go to an Open version.
AsItLies said:
So, when you say 'their locked version' of their software, do you mean the sim carrier lock? From what I understand, you can't carrier unlock easily, no matters what version of the OS you have.
Also, yer right, I don't think there is a safe way to roll back from 5. But I think you can flash to another 5, if u want to do that. So if u mean 'locked' in the sense it's t-mo bloat crap, then I think you can use modded odin and go to an Open version.
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I was not aware you could "roll back" at all? I'm on One UI 3.1; would love to roll back so I could bootloader unlock
jake.99x3 said:
I was not aware you could "roll back" at all? I'm on One UI 3.1; would love to roll back so I could bootloader unlock
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I haven't tried any of these, but do google search for "samsung galaxy s21 how to rollback version" and there are some utube vids supposedly how to do it. U are right, Samsung officially doesn't allow it.
AsItLies said:
So, when you say 'their locked version' of their software, do you mean the sim carrier lock? From what I understand, you can't carrier unlock easily, no matters what version of the OS you have.
Also, yer right, I don't think there is a safe way to roll back from 5. But I think you can flash to another 5, if u want to do that. So if u mean 'locked' in the sense it's t-mo bloat crap, then I think you can use modded odin and go to an Open version.
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by locked, is all the limits that TMO puts on the phone and using android, i cant even switch the phones VM # to use google voice, i can forward the numbers for not picking up, but even that doesnt always work....
i dont need root and all the other stuff, just the basic samsng version would be fine with me... if i could just go from SM-G991U to SM-G991U1 id be happy....
last time ive done anything like that was for an S9, so yeah, its been a good while....
it wont even let me boot into bootloader..... i select it, and it does a full reboot back into the OS.... so i think im hosed....
with the proper ODIN, would i be able to go from G991USQU5CVGB to G991U1UEU5CVGB?
they are the same BIT? so im thinking that should work, but would like someone smarter than me to chime in...
plz and thank you-
nvm, as im typing i realzed, i still have the issue of getting into bootloader.... smh....