T95Z Plus 7.1.2 Custom Rom 3/32GB - Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers

T95Z Plus 7.1.2 Custom Rom 3/32GB - Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers

*** OUTDATED, WORK HAS NOW PROGRESSED TO POISON ROM, https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...mputers/amlogic/t95z-plus-poison-rom-t3751720 ***
Features
Removed Bloatware apps such as Twitter, Team Viewer etc.
Removed Dummy Play Store App
Removed Outdated versions of apps and replaced them with latest versions as of time of writing, like Playstore, Firefox, Kodi etc.
Used a Custom Launcher (Created by Ricky Divjakovski) to give device a fresh look.
Enter Key now works on External Keyboards
Known Bugs:
Play Store shortcut on Launcher does not work, Can open Playstore through Setting/Apps. ***Fixed***
Enter key on External Keyboard doesn't work. ***Fixed***
Navigation Bar does not come back if minimised without a reboot.
When you go to Settings/About/Status sometimes has an error and doesn't open, opens on second attempt though.
Any other bugs feel free to report.
***IMPORTANT ***
You need to be on Stock 7.1.2 Firmware before flashing the Custom Rom. So I recommend you make a backup of your existing Firmware if for any reason you want to go back to your Existing Firmware and setup. To make a backup, you need to get Custom Recovery (TWRP) installed, you need to install the right version of TWRP depending on your existing firmware. Download your existing Firmware Custom Recovery files from below.
TWRP FILES
If on Firmware 6.0.1 from here
If on Firmware 7.1.1 from here
If on Firmware 7.1.2 from here
INSTALLING CUSTOM RECOVERY
METHOD 1:
Download Ricky's Amlogic Flash Tool from AmlogicFlashTool.zip and follow the instructions from his thread over at https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...c/amlogic-devices-amlogic-flash-tool-t3745640.
METHOD 2:
1. Download ADB from here and install it on your pc, then open a command prompt (Windows 10 hold Shift and press Right Mouse button, will take you to Power Shell) in the directory of the custom recovery
2. Enable USB debugging, go to settings>about and click build number about 10 times, then go back to the main settings menu and you will see developer options, enter it and check allow USB debugging.
3. Connect to your device via IP address. go to settings>about>status and get your IP address. it should be something like 192.168.25.19
4. In CMD type the following commands, replace YOURIPADDRESS with the address we got from step 3
Code:
adb connect YOURIPADDRESS
adb push custom-recovery.img /sdcard/
adb shell su -c dd if=/sdcard/custom-recovery.img of=/dev/block/recovery
adb reboot recovery
TWRP BACKUP
Now go ahead and make a backup of your existing setup before proceeding any further. I recommend putting the backup onto a usb drive.
Step:
1. Go to Backup
2.If desired name your backup on name setting up top left hand corner, not necessary but can do if you like.
3. Select Storage: USB or SDCard depending on which one you are going to use. Click OK.
3. Swipe to Backup
4. Let it do it's thing, When finished remove usb/sd card and reboot to system.
5. Recommend putting a copy of your backup from your usb or sd card to your PC as well.
FLASHING 7.1.2 STOCK FIRMWARE
You need to download the Stock 7.1.2 firmware from here
Use the provided USB Burning tool to flash the firmware if you have a USB Male to Male cable. Video of how to here
Now 7.1.2 Stock is installed, you now have to flash the Custom Recovery (TWRP) for 7.1.2, follow the instructions earlier to install Custom Recovery with the 7.1.2 file.
CUSTOM ROM
NOTE: Remember to make sure you have a backup of your old existing firmware before flashing this custom rom
Instructions:
1. Download the 3/32GB T95Z Custom Rom 7.1.2.zip from here
and put it on a usb stick.
2. Reboot into recovery
3. Wipe Cache, System and Data
4. Go back to the main menu and select install, then choose the 3/32GB T95Z Custom Rom 7.1.2.zip and swipe to install!
Reboot and enjoy!
Please give 5 to 10 minutes on first reboot after flash.
Contributors
Ricky Divjakovski, whiteak
ROM OS Version: 7.x Nougat
Credits:
Magendanz (TWRP)
Snoop05 (Adb)
Version Information
Status: Testing

Great job! A whole range of ROMS for Amlogic devices is about to unveil once i release the rom skeletop package!

Hi on my device when i reboot to recovery after put TWRP by adb it's stuck on T95z plus logo... Any idea ?

after unplug the power cable and plug it again the box start, but i can't start in recovery by the adb... can u give me some help ?
Thanks by advance.
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I do that and i don't see any error..
C:\Users\papla\Downloads\platform-tools-latest-windows\platform-tools>adb connect 192.168.1.100
connected to 192.168.1.100:5555
C:\Users\papla\Downloads\platform-tools-latest-windows\platform-tools>adb push custom-recovery.img /sdcard/
custom-recovery.img: 1 file pushed. 6.6 MB/s (13793280 bytes in 1.986s)
C:\Users\papla\Downloads\platform-tools-latest-windows\platform-tools>adb shell su -c dd if=/sdcard/custom-recovery.img of=/dev/block/recovery
26940+0 records in
26940+0 records out
13793280 bytes transferred in 2.774 secs (4972343 bytes/sec)
C:\Users\papla\Downloads\platform-tools-latest-windows\platform-tools>adb reboot recovery
C:\Users\papla\Downloads\platform-tools-latest-windows\platform-tools>

Is your box 2/16gb or 3/32gb, you may be flashing the wrong TWRP.

whiteak said:
Is your box 2/16gb or 3/32gb, you may be flashing the wrong TWRP.
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32Gb box and i take the twrp from your thread.

papla83 said:
32Gb box and i take the twrp from your thread.
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Try this TWRP here
It's a earlier version, but I ported this one myself. It's the one I used until I found a newer version.

whiteak said:
Try this TWRP here
It's a earlier version, but I ported this one myself. It's the one I used until I found a newer version.
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Same result, hang on t95Zplus logo and doesn't move....

papla83 said:
Same result, hang on t95Zplus logo and doesn't move....
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And you definitely have a 3/32gb box, I don't know what could be the problem. I had the exact same problem, but it was because I was using the 2/16 version on my 3/32 box. You don't have any usb sticks plugged into the box either? if you do try pulling them out when flashing.

whiteak said:
And you definitely have a 3/32gb box, I don't know what could be the problem. I had the exact same problem, but it was because I was using the 2/16 version on my 3/32 box. You don't have any usb sticks plugged into the box either? if you do try pulling them out when flashing.
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yes i have, i will try whitout sd card and usb stick and make a feedback
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same result
can i brick my box if i flash it with the 16Gb model ? because maybe i can try with no risk ( the recovery doesn't start anyway )

Worst case is it should only do the same thing, I was pushing the 16gb model on my box a fair few times and all it did hang at the T95Z Plus logo.

whiteak said:
Worst case is it should only do the same thing, I was pushing the 16gb model on my box a fair few times and all it did hang at the T95Z Plus logo.
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When i try to send twrp 16gb version to my box i have an error message failed to send file ( i use the amlogic adb tool by Ricky Divjakovski )...

papla83 said:
yes i have, i will try whitout sd card and usb stick and make a feedback
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same result
can i brick my box if i flash it with the 16Gb model ? because maybe i can try with no risk ( the recovery doesn't start anyway )
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By personal experience your best bet is to re flash the original rom with the usb flashing tool.
Once it is done you can try flashing different TWRP until you find one that work. Installing TWRP from the store just does not work on those device.
Installing SU also soft brick your device and normal recovery do not work.
Also to flash using to USB burning tool make sure you use the OTG USB port on your device (usually port no, 1).

whiteak said:
Known Bugs:
Play Store shortcut on Launcher does not work, Can open Playstore through Setting/Apps.
Navigation Bar does not come back if minimised without a reboot.
When you go to Settings/About/Status sometimes has an error and doesn't open, opens on second attempt though.
Any other bugs feel free to report.
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I got play store to work on my original rom from the launcher after disabling it in the app settings, and replacing system/app/GoogleStore folder by the one from SuperCeleron 3/32g custom rom ans installing it from the apk. Might be worth a look to get it working on your rom.
Funny thing is that I tried to install SuperCeleron Rom on my machine but it brick it every time.
Also on initial setup after you have an option to give root acces or not and also to enables init.d support, I just can't remember where it was in the Droid settings on the launcher or the most advance settings in the apps folder. I will have to go thru all the settings to find them.
I tried your ROM but it disabled my Play Store in the launcher and in the apps and did not let me reinstall it for some reason. I had to go thru TotalCommander to be able to launch it. Since I did not want to fool around to restore it. I just flashed back my Rom.
I can live with the way my device perform right now has the most important part for me was Kodi.

Stuck at logo as well
I got everything to go just fine: ADB went smooth, TWRP running just fine, successful flash from microSD card, wiped cache, rebooted and waited 15 minutes and I'm just stuck at the logo
I even pulled AC and ejected the card and then plugged it in let it sit for 20 minutes and nothing but the logo still.
I'm 101% sure I'm have a 3G+32Gb T95z Plus (AP6225 WLAN)

LeMaestro said:
I got play store to work on my original rom from the launcher after disabling it in the app settings, and replacing system/app/GoogleStore folder by the one from SuperCeleron 3/32g custom rom ans installing it from the apk. Might be worth a look to get it working on your rom.
Funny thing is that I tried to install SuperCeleron Rom on my machine but it brick it every time.
Also on initial setup after you have an option to give root acces or not and also to enables init.d support, I just can't remember where it was in the Droid settings on the launcher or the most advance settings in the apps folder. I will have to go thru all the settings to find them.
I tried your ROM but it disabled my Play Store in the launcher and in the apps and did not let me reinstall it for some reason. I had to go thru TotalCommander to be able to launch it. Since I did not want to fool around to restore it. I just flashed back my Rom.
I can live with the way my device perform right now has the most important part for me was Kodi.
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I want just have the best experience with this box, the box ,at this time and with this rom works, but i feel the works doesn't finish and i think we have a huge possibility with a finalised and optimised rom.
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Semper 5 said:
I got everything to go just fine: ADB went smooth, TWRP running just fine, successful flash from microSD card, wiped cache, rebooted and waited 15 minutes and I'm just stuck at the logo
I even pulled AC and ejected the card and then plugged it in let it sit for 20 minutes and nothing but the logo still.
I'm 101% sure I'm have a 3G+32Gb T95z Plus (AP6225 WLAN)
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Hi. sorry for the dumb question but do you wipe to the factory data too or only wipe cache ?

papla83 said:
Hi. sorry for the dumb question but do you wipe to the factory data too or only wipe cache ?
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I tried just the cache at first, but I tried both. and now, since I updated 7.1.1 > 7.1.2 I can't get TWRP to boot. I think the 7.1.2 doesn't like the TWRP I was using.
PS, the link for TWRP in this thread is nonexistent.
It would be AMAZING if we could get this custom ROM in an IMG file to use in the Amlogic burner application.

Semper 5 said:
I tried just the cache at first, but I tried both. and now, since I updated 7.1.1 > 7.1.2 I can't get TWRP to boot. I think the 7.1.2 doesn't like the TWRP I was using.
PS, the link for TWRP in this thread is nonexistent.
It would be AMAZING if we could get this custom ROM in an IMG file to use in the Amlogic burner application.
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Take a look here maybe you will find what you need.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...95z-plus-one-thread-files-recoveries-t3737040
I used the custom recovery for the 3/32Gb variant and it worked perfect, now I have a working TWRP.
papla83 said:
I want just have the best experience with this box, the box ,at this time and with this rom works, but i feel the works doesn't finish and i think we have a huge possibility with a finalised and optimised rom.
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Me to I would like to have a few thing added or fixed in the launcher, but those guys just started to work on this a few days ago, so let give them time to make it better. I screw up my box enough in the last week so let be patient.

Semper 5 said:
I tried just the cache at first, but I tried both. and now, since I updated 7.1.1 > 7.1.2 I can't get TWRP to boot. I think the 7.1.2 doesn't like the TWRP I was using.
PS, the link for TWRP in this thread is nonexistent.
It would be AMAZING if we could get this custom ROM in an IMG file to use in the Amlogic burner application.
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TWRP link updated, not sure why it unlinked but anyway should be good to download again.

LeMaestro said:
Take a look here maybe you will find what you need.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...95z-plus-one-thread-files-recoveries-t3737040
I used the custom recovery for the 3/32Gb variant and it worked perfect, now I have a working TWRP.
Me to I would like to have a few thing added or fixed in the launcher, but those guys just started to work on this a few days ago, so let give them time to make it better. I screw up my box enough in the last week so let be patient.
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That link in the other thread links to my mega folder, can I ask which custom recovery you used the 3.1.1-0 or the 3.0.2, both should work, but just curious. Also so you did manage to flash my custom zip successfully and it did boot up? Not sure why people are having problems.

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[TUTORIAL] Root android wear 6.0.1

This is a step by step guide for those who want root privileges on their watches. First of all, thanks to @rbox for the modified recovery image, and thanks to @Chainfire for the rooting files. Great developers.
I´ve used the latest superSU beta (systemless rooting), only deleting from the script the superuser.apk.
I´m not responsible for any damage. Do it knowing what you´re doing and at your own risk.
1- You must be in android wear 6.0.1 version. Download and unpack the rooting_files.rar (3 parts, xda format restrictions) and press shift button while right mouse click on a blank space on the folder. In the menu, select open command window here.
2- Reboot your watch in fastboot mode (power off the watch and power on sliding your finger from left top corner to right down corner) (or use adb command "adb reboot bootloader"). Connect it in the charging craddle to pc. If yout bootloader is locked, run "fastboot oem unlock" (It will factory reset your watch). If not, continue.
3- [optional] Flash through adb the twrp287 base image with the command "fastboot flash recovery twrp287.img"
4- Flash the modified twrp with "fastboot flash recovery twrp300modif.img"
5- Select recovery mode from fastboot menu and enter in twrp.
6- Push the wearSU267.zip into the internal memory with command "adb push wearSU267.zip /sdcard"
7- In TWRP select Install option and flash the wearSU267.zip. You may see some errors, ignore them.
8- Reboot your watch
You should have root now! Try it with a su command in terminal or any app.
I´ve included the original TWRP 3.0.0 image if anyone want to flash it after all.
Due to the new /system partition format, we cannot mount it in writable mode, so we cannot make changes inside at the moment, maybe someone can find a solution...
EXTRA: If you want change DPI, run this command: "adb shell wm density 180" (180 or whatever you want). The original value is 240 dpi.

Reserved

Nice tutorial! Currently flashing, I'll see if it works in a few minutes
Update: NICE! Worked like a charm!

Seeing as Busybox is used by almost all android wear apps would you not add it to the files? Also why are you flashing an old recovery and then the proper working one? Just flash the working one

Funciona de lujo, grax!

Xmaster24 said:
Seeing as Busybox is used by almost all android wear apps would you not add it to the files? Also why are you flashing an old recovery and then the proper working one? Just flash the working one
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In the TWRP page it says the 3.0.0 image is an update, and must be flashed over an old version:
"TWRP Install (Requires TWRP 2.8.4 or higher already installed)"
https://twrp.me/devices/lggwatch.html
Anyway, it does not have effect, it is a precaution.
I´ve installed busybox after all through apk, but it´s not necessary for get root commands working

prototovsky said:
In the TWRP page it says the 3.0.0 image is an update, and must be flashed over an old version:
"TWRP Install (Requires TWRP 2.8.4 or higher already installed)"
https://twrp.me/devices/lggwatch.html
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Em that's if your updating via recovery through fastboot your completely overwriting the recovery partition if you know how flashing works therefore the old version just disappears after flashing new version

Xmaster24 said:
Em that's if your updating via recovery through fastboot your completely overwriting the recovery partition if you know how flashing works therefore the old version just disappears after flashing new version
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Then I´ll mark it as optional.
Knowledge is always collaborative

prototovsky said:
Then IÃ??Ã?Â´ll mark it as optional.
Knowledge is always collaborative
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Here's a link to my root method: Only 4 Steps you can take what you like from it http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/android-wear-6-0-1-root-squashfs-t3319097/
Also thanks for info on dpi hate having 240 dpi even though it's the watches true dpi lol

Ok, so my watch is rooted now. Thanks! Now what?

jwinstonsf said:
Ok, so my watch is rooted now. Thanks! Now what?
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Well I use kernel audiotor 4 wear, advanced settings(playstore) commandr, es file explorer (installed onto watch via adb) and minium wear

Xmaster24 said:
Well I use kernel audiotor 4 wear, advanced settings(playstore) commandr, es file explorer (installed onto watch via adb) and minium wear
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my watch starts now only in twrp - the whole time - what can i do???

finrod2007 said:
my watch starts now only in twrp - the whole time - what can i do???
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Try a factory reset in TWRP, if this does not work, reflash the rom

prototovsky said:
Try a factory reset in TWRP, if this does not work, reflash the rom
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unable to mount ....system, data ....

finrod2007 said:
unable to mount ....system, data ....
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Then reflash all (stock) through adb using this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/g-watch/development/script-lg-g-watch-tool-t2820863

prototovsky said:
Then reflash all (stock) through adb using this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/g-watch/development/script-lg-g-watch-tool-t2820863
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thx, i think this will work out, i dont know what it is with twrp flashing supersu...

finrod2007 said:
thx, i think this will work out, i dont know what it is with twrp flashing supersu...
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after point 5 of the tool - i stuck on bootlogo...made point 6 to restore the watch from stock but now it starts, starting the apps and do the same again and again, its going worser than better^^

finrod2007 said:
after point 5 of the tool - i stuck on bootlogo...made point 6 to restore the watch from stock but now it starts, starting the apps and do the same again and again, its going worser than better^^
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Just use my method only 4 Steps and have debugged it completely so there should be no problems http://forum.xda-developers.com/g-watch/development/guide-how-to-root-lg-g-watch-6-0-1-t3320512

Xmaster24 said:
Just use my method only 4 Steps and have debugged it completely so there should be no problems http://forum.xda-developers.com/g-watch/development/guide-how-to-root-lg-g-watch-6-0-1-t3320512
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yes of course I had known it before i had not done it, because everything was good, because then after point 6 i have android 5.1.1 on my watch, not android 6 any more, and its equal what i do nothing is changing when i start the watch, android is starting is finishing, watch starting again, doing this as again and again. i have done step 4 again, it does not change anything...
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finrod2007 said:
yes of course I had known it before i had not done it, because everything was good, because then after point 6 i have android 5.1.1 on my watch, not android 6 any more, and its equal what i do nothing is changing when i start the watch, android is starting is finishing, watch starting again, doing this as again and again. i have done step 4 again, it does not change anything...
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but i will do your method now, maybe need a fresh stock rom which i can flash with a .bat file or something like that. are there any links???

finrod2007 said:
yes of course I had known it before i had not done it, because everything was good, because then after point 6 i have android 5.1.1 on my watch, not android 6 any more, and its equal what i do nothing is changing when i start the watch, android is starting is finishing, watch starting again, doing this as again and again. i have done step 4 again, it does not change anything...
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but i will do your method now, maybe need a fresh stock rom which i can flash with a .bat file or something like that. are there any links???
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Will send you stock system.img, and you can use invisiblek's kernel or stock boot.img cause they are both working fine just format the others (/data and /cache)

[ROM] [7.1.1] [JOURNEY UI] Le Pro 3 Beta

Brush before you must see:
1. The brush machine package is based on the official closed beta leaked JUI 7.1 brush machine package production
2. Because it is inside the package must have some bugs, focusing on the main experience!
3. Please carefully read this post in the brush machine!
4. As long as you brush the rom any problems are not responsible, brush machine risk, play machine need to be cautious, although I have tested, but may be due to some unknown reasons will lead to brush machine failure!
First of all the rom for the crowd: Le pro3 (x720 x728) Cool s1
mod edit : links removed
installation:
Flash TWRP
Download the ROM
Clear Data and Cache
Flash ROM
Flash Gapps Beans
Reboot
ATTENTION: Only care for who install, I have not tested the downgrade to EUI again, I do not know if it's easy

gersonrsj said:
Brush before you must see:
1. The brush machine package is based on the official closed beta leaked JUI 7.1 brush machine package production
2. Because it is inside the package must have some bugs, focusing on the main experience!
3. Please carefully read this post in the brush machine!
4. As long as you brush the rom any problems are not responsible, brush machine risk, play machine need to be cautious, although I have tested, but may be due to some unknown reasons will lead to brush machine failure!
First of all the rom for the crowd: Le pro3 (x720 x728) Cool s1
LINK DOWNLOAD: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0BzifdSZRqGIsM3BWWkFGRUVrc3M
installation:
Download the ROM
Clear Data and Cache
Flash ROM
Flash Gapps Beans
Flash Supersu
Reboot
CREDITS BY: NAVIGATOR
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Thank you
Basically eui6:laugh:

Are you Chinese?

linchanggui said:
Are you Chinese?
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Chinese and English

哈哈哈哈。。。

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Wow looks very good. Nice UI

Looks like it's the first release (official-like) of Nougat update for our device Cool Changer S1 is basically LP3 brother. They have mostly the same hardware.
This google drive link requires permissions so I will upload it on MEGA for anyone who wants to try in few minutes and edit this post.
Edit: Mega

Nice!!!!

Thes1ev said:
Looks like it's the first release (official-like) of Nougat update for our device Cool Changer S1 is basically LP3 brother. They have mostly the same hardware.
This google drive link requires permissions so I will upload it on MEGA for anyone who wants to try in few minutes and edit this post.
Edit: Mega
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Thanks very good

I'm impressed with the more fluid rom being alpha beta, some bugs but nothing that disrupts the use, tomorrow I'm going to test the battery apparently looks very good, Rom has multi-window

gersonrsj said:
I'm impressed with the more fluid rom being alpha beta, some bugs but nothing that disrupts the use, tomorrow I'm going to test the battery apparently looks very good
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What bugs have you found?

Ascertion said:
What bugs have you found?
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Is not getting root, and gps is giving some errors I have to test better

Guys what twrp did you use to flash this rom ? For me it replaced fastboot to some strange one. After flashing it bootlooped on the screen with CoolPod or w/e (first what you see after powering the phone).
Moreover when phone is in fast bootmode it make some squeaking noise...

I managed to flash it just now, lets see whats up.
@Thes1ev being carefull, I first extracted the recovery contained in the rom zip file, and flashed it to see it was a modified twrp, and able to decrpyt my storage (logic being, if it was faulty, I'd just fastboot flash darkos twrp back, and end the story there). Seeing as it was working, I then flashed the rom, it took a while longer than I expected, but it finished. Upon boot I did run into a problem, my keyboard wouldnt pop up to enter the decryption password lol, luckily I had my OTG adapter handy, and managed to input my pw with my usb keyboard
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And, I see now there's no keyboard installed other than google voice typing, that explains it

trizex said:
I managed to flash it just now, lets see whats up.
@Thes1ev being carefull, I first extracted the recovery contained in the rom zip file, and flashed it to see it was a modified twrp, and able to decrpyt my storage (logic being, if it was faulty, I'd just fastboot flash darkos twrp back, and end the story there). Seeing as it was working, I then flashed the rom, it took a while longer than I expected, but it finished. Upon boot I did run into a problem, my keyboard wouldnt pop up to enter the decryption password lol, luckily I had my OTG adapter handy, and managed to input my pw with my usb keyboard
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And, I see now there's no keyboard installed other than google voice typing, that explains it
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I was on darkos twrp, flashed this room and it boot-looped at the beginning. Now I can't even turn off the phone as it automatically turns on and off and on etc... every few seconds on this fkn "Coolpad" screen. I can enter the recovery however can't transfer any rom into the card. Adb push stops after some time randomly before it manages to transfer any ROM into the sdcard...
Just realized it stopped rebooting when I plugged it into the charger.

Got root through SuperSU 2.79
Thes1ev said:
I was on darkos twrp, flashed this room and it boot-looped at the beginning. Now I can't even turn off the phone as it automatically turns on and off and on etc... every few seconds on this fkn "Coolpad" screen. I can enter the recovery however can't transfer any rom into the card. Adb push stops after some time randomly before it manages to transfer any ROM into the sdcard...
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Fastboot and flash darkos twrp? Copy just the recovery.img through twrp, flash it, and then copy what you want?

trizex said:
Got root through SuperSU 2.79
Fastboot and flash darkos twrp? Copy just the recovery.img through twrp, flash it, and then copy what you want?
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Fastboot is not working, power + vol down goes to black screen / turning off the phone.. I managed to flash another recovery 3.1.0.0 but still I need to push some rom to see if I can flash it.
And the thing is while pushing big files(it takes few minutes) it randomly stops responding in the middle of a transfer. So I have to start again. Tried maybe 10~ times and still stopping transfer randomly.
Commands in console like fastboot oem device info gives < waiting for any device >
adb reboot bootloader
adb server version (39) doesn't match this client (36); killing...
* daemon started successfully *
error: no devices/emulators found

Thes1ev said:
Fastboot is not working, power + vol down goes to black screen / turning off the phone.. I managed to flash another recovery 3.1.0.0 but still I need to push some rom to see if I can flash it.
And the thing is while pushing big files(it takes few minutes) it randomly stops responding in the middle of a transfer. So I have to start again. Tried maybe 10~ times and still stopping transfer randomly.
Commands in console like fastboot oem device info gives < waiting for any device >
adb reboot bootloader
adb server version (39) doesn't match this client (36); killing...
* daemon started successfully *
error: no devices/emulators found
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I just reverted back to Omni, I had my twrp.img on the phone, flashed it, restored my backup, no problems. Also, i used fastboot to flash back zl1 original files (including bootloader itself), no issues there either. I know its silly, but its happened before, try another pc/usb cable?

I might hold off on flashing this. Seems like recovery and other partitions are included in this that may render certain devices unbootable.
Thanks for sharing though. Hopefully a Dev can make a more stable port.

Le Eco Pro 3 X727 Twrp Backup : Clean Full Stock X727 recovery EUI 5.8.21s

Return to Un-modded Stock:
Bootloader unlocked and TWRP and Root included
The file is 4gb compressed to 2gb. Depending on your connection it will probably take 20 to 45 minutes to download.
Be Advised
Do your research before flashing anything, I am not responsible for any damage caused to your device, due to impatience and missed steps. However, rest assured this recovery is solid and will absolutely return your X720 or X727 to stock 5.8.21s (with the bootloader already unlocked, TWRP installed and rooted)
I was asked by several people if I would be willing to share a link to my Stock X727 recovery, I created this thread to provide the 5.8.21s recovery for anyone who is experiencing dire issues or is simply wanting to restore the last official x727 recovery, as a daily driver or as a means to troubleshoot their issues by returning to the fully stock rom, stock partitions and ready to start over.
Attached is my full stock TWRP Recovery for my Le Eco Pro 3, version: 5.8.21s (X727)
It is a clean TWRP backup recovery that I did not mod in any way other than unlocking the bootloader.
The link is to my Google Drive account. https://drive.google.com/open?id=19dtLHmE5bsx5mdtEXOns4Z5drpeY79Em
The file is compressed
Ensure that you perform a full wipe before applying this recovery, and that you know what you are doing before attempting to install.
Please note that any changes that you make to your device is done at your own risk.
Please use caution and make sure that you have TWRP recovery installed.
Be in the habit of booting back to recovery before booting to system....This is a good practice for ensuring TWRP stays installed
You must unpack the downloaded 7zip file, before it will be useable.
As long as you can boot into TWRP and have root access you will have the full permissions needed to install anything , and reverse any actions that do not workout as planned.
Personally, I make a backup of my existing installation prior to making any changes. I recommend that you do the same. If you buy an OTG adapter and a USB 3.0 drive it takes 5 minutes.
The steps provided on the following link can be used to install my recovery file. https://forum.xda-developers.com/le-pro3/how-to/guide-return-to-stock-lock-bootloader-t3539513
When clicking the link, Google will attempt to scan. Click download to see the file, and then choose download if wanted.
Flash the appropriate files below for which ever device you own. ( X727 - Not needed, I provided the files anyway just in case.)
Firmware - X720
https://mega.nz/#F!kDgFQJ6R!MDhxCFw5KjfB0CfxAWwr9w
Firmware - X727
https://drive.google.com/open?id=136-4UpUUsj3exNsTc3d5n2iQuYUxr00H
Modems
X720: https://mega.nz/#F!pZ4WGARZ
Key : !2oG3Z2LS_wP8BzcWUQjfHg
X727: https://mega.nz/#F!NJ5VHS7Z
Key : !p0iO7bDiZ4kXny03EiAlWw
Build Prop Fix Device ID Tool ( Credit to @Ascertion )
https://mega.nz/#F!oAZ3yC4b
Key: !MDwbHXNTRdrpgMvQ42yviw
EFS:
Warning : Use this only if you have unrepairable IMEI Issues! Otherwise its not needed, and you could forever lose your original IMEI info.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=10n2VjwBYHmrq_PllcWmTaGUtMIeYynZ7
[B ]Just for Fun[/B] - Boot Screens and Boot Animations -
https://mega.nz/#F!JB51zbwR
Key: !sG_wXTPqyKpugg5QIZFo9w
These splash-screens and animations came from various sources. If you created them contact me so i can give you credit.
The Red Splash came from the Couco modified EUI : version 5.9.028s VR4
Other Helpful Hints and Tips More to Come!
Unlock Bootloader and Flash Roms, Gapps and Magisk https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75009966&postcount=692 ( If using original Stock
Viper Settings : https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75449097
Installing Viper and Dolby: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=76362493&postcount=19
Edit
October 8, 2018:
I uploaded the Leeco Full Stock Rom 5.8.26s to my MegaDrive.
If you are selling your phone and want it to have stock without TWRP and without root , just flash this Rom and your stock radio driver "firmware" for your device
Link for EUI 21S : https://mega.nz/#!FRhh1ArL
Key: V5ua3oj91kFtgvLYBhl1X6Oq3bsScyDFruN3UptkWN0

A late reply to my issue but I just got around to restoring my Pro3. This worked while the last backup did not! Thanks!

Soul0Reaper said:
A late reply to my issue but I just got around to restoring my Pro3. This worked while the last backup did not! Thanks!
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Thats Awesome! I am glad that it helped you.

Great work just what I needed only one problem for me after I flash rom reboot system and then go back into TWRP there seems to be encryption on it and I can't install or backup or do much. Is there a password or way around this TWRP encryption?

dunas2331 said:
Great work just what I needed only one problem for me after I flash rom reboot system and then go back into TWRP there seems to be encryption on it and I can't install or backup or do much. Is there a password or way around this TWRP encryption?
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Sorry, I didn't get a notification for your message. The encryption is your storage.
Follow the instructions here to resolve: https://www.google.com/amp/s/forum....return-to-stock-lock-bootloader-t3539513/amp/
The link has instructions for getting past and removing encryption.

tsongming said:
Sorry, I didn't get a notification for your message. The encryption is your storage.
Follow the instructions here to resolve: https://www.google.com/amp/s/forum....return-to-stock-lock-bootloader-t3539513/amp/
The link has instructions for getting past and removing encryption.
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Can you elaborate on what to do here I keep getting encryption password too and can't do anything in twrp

Hi tsongming, you know if can work on a x720?
thanks

Toni Moon said:
Hi tsongming, you know if can work on a x720?
thanks
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Yes x720 and x727 are practically identical phones.
Sent from my LEX720 using XDA Labs

Scruffdog1978 said:
Can you elaborate on what to do here I keep getting encryption password too and can't do anything in twrp
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I don't have time at the moment to provide lengthy instructions. With respect, I am providing a working, clean unlocked recovery file and pointing the way to instructions already that exist all throughout the LeEco forums.
But here's a quick answer
First use TWRP to reset your phone with a clean wipe, like you would for any ROM. Set developer options to the standard settings.
Next, your storage is encrypted. So it needs to be formatted. Use TWRP format the storage only. Then reboot to recovery.
****Important****
Don't ever format the storage without ensuring that you have a TWRP recovery. Always check the boxes to check if TWRP is installed before swiping. If you don't have a recovery you have a soft brick.
For you information, TWRP recovery is installed on it's on it very own partition. Formatting the storage does not affect the TWRP partition. Nonetheless, if you see the check box option, make sure they are checked.
I would suggest that you install the all in one tool : https://www.google.com/amp/s/forum....pment/tool-tool-one-mauronofrio-t3580611/amp/
This tool helps a lot and makes this stuff easier if are new to flashing custom Roms.. The all in one tool will update the Google driver and ADB installation on your computer.
After you format your drive you will have to flash the recovery from the PC. The links provided show all of the steps, or you can use the all for one tool. When your storage is encrypted you have no choice but to format.
If you use the all in one tool , see their page for instructions.
Read the instructions, then read them again. when learning something new it's a good idea to take notes.
Do not deviate from those steps or you could brick your phone.
There have been many people that have messaged me by PM who successfully returned to stock using my recovery, so it will work as long as you are careful and follow the instructions verbatim and you will be fine. Plus, It's a great idea to create your own working recovery before you begin.
Reminder, you are restoring to stock under you own discretion, I am not responsible if you miss a key step, have a power outage, use faulty cables or brick your device.
One final suggestion, when you install the recovery make sure your phone is fully charged. Unplug all unneeded external peripherals from your desktop computer.
Temporarily, disable antivirus, insert USB cable into the back of your desktop PC. Those outlets provide more power.
Please look past any typos, I typed this on little keys.
One last suggestion
Read this
http://www.androidtipsz.com/top-5-things-to-do-before-installing-a-custom-rom-on-your-android-device
Sent from my LEX720 using XDA Labs

Will I keep twrp after restore? Thanks
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meh4life321 said:
Will I keep twrp after restore? Thanks
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Also, could I just restore the system?

Could I just flash this in TWRP and keep twrp as my recovery?

meh4life321 said:
Will I keep twrp after restore? Thanks
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Also, could I just restore the system?
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No it will not keep twrp. follow the instructions in the link I provided above, there was no reason to duplicate the instructions on my post.
The difference is that my backup will restore your phone to Eui 5.8.21s with bootloader unlocked. You will need to reflash Twrp and root the phone with Magisk if you want to keep Twrp recovery ( that is what I would do) You will not be able to get OTA updates. But that doesn't matter because there probably not be any more OTA updates for the x727

Thank you, sir! This is great work. I was able to restore back to stock.
On the strange side of thing, my TWRP was saved. Previously, I was running AICP, but having multiple sound issues with it.
Here are the steps I followed to restore:
1) Move the file to OTG flash drive
2) Restore through TWRP via Restore

For my 727, it just reboot on logo, and doesn't go past it.

rob_z11 said:
For my 727, it just reboot on logo, and doesn't go past it.
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It takes a while.
For me, I had the quickest experience by flashing Magisk afterwards. The stock Rom , Rooted, and with Xposed is actually pretty sweet.

tsongming said:
It takes a while.
For me, I had the quickest experience by flashing Magisk afterwards. The stock Rom , Rooted, and with Xposed is actually pretty sweet.
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Will try again. How long is while? ?

rob_z11 said:
Will try again. How long is while?
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It should not take more than 10 minutes, and will usually startup in 5. I just now restored one of my X727's with this recovery, using the OTG method that the last person used and viola in worked so there's no doubt. I have always used ADB until now.
However, unlike the other poster, I did lose Twrp and had to reinstall it.
Always, Always Ensure Twrp is permanently installed
Make sure that you are on the latest version of Twrp : https://twrp.me/leeco/leecolepro3.html
Run Magisk, install Rom, Install Magisk again
Personally, I use the latest version of Magisk : https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/beta-magisk-v13-0-0980cb6-t3618589
You want a fully clean install before you flash.
Instructions are redundant of XDA: if you want something other than what you have read already: Click on my account history to find detailed instructions, ( I type too much, too often) Under most thanked, you can quickly find detailed instructions for installing , Roms, Rooting, Installing Twrp, How to wipe to avoid any issues.
Finally, if for some reason it still doesn't work, the file may have been corrupted.
Worst Case scenario : there are other recoveries available on XDA. Beware of the edited versions, they do not work as well as an unadulterated recovery.

tsongming said:
It should not take more than 10 minutes, and will usually startup in 5. I just now restored one of my X727's with this recovery, using the OTG method that the last person used and viola in worked so there's no doubt. I have always used ADB until now.
However, unlike the other poster, I did lose Twrp and had to reinstall it.
Always, Always Ensure Twrp is permanently installed
Make sure that you are on the latest version of Twrp : https://twrp.me/leeco/leecolepro3.html
Run Magisk, install Rom, Install Magisk again
Personally, I use the latest version of Magisk : https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/beta-magisk-v13-0-0980cb6-t3618589
You want a fully clean install before you flash.
Instructions are redundant of XDA: if you want something other than what you have read already: Click on my account history to find detailed instructions, ( I type too much, too often) Under most thanked, you can quickly find detailed instructions for installing , Roms, Rooting, Installing Twrp, How to wipe to avoid any issues.
Finally, if for some reason it still doesn't work, the file may have been corrupted.
Worst Case scenario : there are other recoveries available on XDA. Beware of the edited versions, they do not work as well as an unadulterated recovery.
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It actually worked for second time without any issues. Just can't get the root, but will follow your instructions.

Hi just wondering does this rom pass safetynet out of the box?
what is the date of the security patch of this rom?
thanks

blanktape said:
Hi just wondering does this rom pass safetynet out of the box?
what is the date of the security patch of this rom?
thanks
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This recovery is stock EUI 5.8.21s. The exception is that the bootloader is unlocked, and it has TWRP Recovery instead of EUI Recovery. I do not remember which version of Magisk I Installed. I would advise that you flash the newest version of Magisk and you will not have any safety net issues.
If you are wanting a complete return to stock, you should instead reflash the stock Full Rom, which will reinstall EUI recovery and lockdown the bootloader.

[TWRP + Root] Galaxy J7 Refine (8.0) (Boost/Sprint)

TWRP has been successfully ported to the Galaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P) (Oreo 8.0)ROOT METHOD POSTED BELOW IN POST #2Giving credit where credit is due:
@Dark98 for compiling the TWRP.img
@☆KØŁØЯΛĐØ☆ providing device files + testing/porting
@topjohnwu for Magisk
DISCLAIMER: This is NOT in Odin flashable .tar format. Due to sporadic updates in security & Oreo, Odin won't be much help here.
This has been tested & confirmed working on device build R16NW.J737PVPU1ARG3. It should work on other versions.
UPDATE: This will work on any Oreo version as well, including the new April 1, 2019 R16NW.J737PVPS3ASC2 update.
The patched_boot.img.tar I've attached will not work if you are on a different version of Oreo. You must provide your own patched_boot.img.tar that coincides with your respective version.
Proof of port is in the screenshot below (I've underlined the device build)
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There is a downside & an upside:
- The downside is that after you flash TWRP & reboot, you will lose root.
- The upside is that TWRP will remain so all you need to do to regain root is flash the Magisk-v18.1.zip in Recovery.
Procedure:
- In order to flash, you need an app that will do so without booting into recovery. View attachment Flashify.apk is the ideal choice for this procedure.
- Flash TWRP in Flashify but do not reboot from the app itself. Power off your device & boot into [TWRP] Recovery manually.
PAY ATTENTION TO THESE NEXT FEW STEPS!!!
- Extract the twrp.img from View attachment J737P_TWRP.zip
- Flash through Flashify, then boot into TWRP for the first time
- Now that you have booted into TWRP the first time, Swipe to allow modifications
- Navigate to Wipe > Format Data > type yes when prompted (this will not delete any files you have in your Internal Storage)
- Once the format is completed, go to TWRP home screen & Reboot > Power Off
DO NOT REBOOT TO SYSTEM
- Once device powers off, reboot back into TWRP (yes you will boot into recovery twice)
If you fail to immediately boot back into TWRP, you will brick & have to start over. The fiirst reboot is to clear out (wipe) the /Data partition to make room for your new recovery. Wiping will not delete any internal storage items. However, it will return a value of 0 for /Data. The second boot is to secure TWRP as your new Recovery, as well as fix the /Data return value.
- Now that you have secured TWRP, go ahead & make a TWRP backup as a safety precaution before you reboot. The backup could be considered "stock" with TWRP as the Recovery. The reason being is that you will lose root after formatting /Data. No worries, you will get it back.
After creating the backup, follow these next steps very carefully!!
You will now flash Magisk-v18.1 to regain root. With the new security measures Samsung put in late 2017, you will need to flash 2 .zip files after to ensure that root sticks.
YOU NEED TO FLASH THESE FILES IN ORDER. DO NOT WIPE CACHE AFTER EACH FLASH. DO NOT REBOOT AFTER EACH FLASH. FLASH EACH PACKAGE ONE AT A TIME. WAIT UNTIL THE 3RD FLASH IS COMPLETE & THEN REBOOT DEVICE. IT WILL TAKE SEVERAL MINUTES SO BE PATIENT.
(Still in TWRP)
- Go to Home & select Instal
- In this order, flash one at a time:
View attachment Magisk-v18.1(18100).zip
View attachment no-verity-opt-encrypt-6.0.zip
View attachment RMM-State_Bypass_Mesa_v2.zip
DO NOT WIPE THE CACHE
Screenshots of proper installation (in order):
- Reboot device normally. If you do not flash the dm-verity & RMM .zip files in order, you will bootloop & have to start over.
- When you get to your home screen, you will receive a notification to update Magisk. Update by either selecting the notification or manually through Magisk Manager.
- Allow Magisk to install the update; do not update through TWRP.
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[ROOT] Galaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P) (Oreo 8.0)
FOLLOW THESE DIRECTIONS. I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU BRICK YOUR DEVICE.
View attachment 4733553 View attachment 4733552
I have given you a freebie by providing the patched_boot.img.tar, thus saving you a few steps
All files needed are uploaded to my Drive: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=1-8CGkYef58I-DrkyOshRFniecO_0dBDc
NOTICE: Patched_boot.img.tar is solely for the J737PVPU1ARG3 software version. Any attempt to flash to a different version will result in a bootloop. You must patch + flash your own stock boot.img if you are on a different software version.
YOU MUST PAY ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING
- In the Bli5zkrieg.zip you extracted, load up Odin_v13.1 (non-patched)
- Load only the BL/AP/CP files from your stock firmware into Odin
- As soon as the flashing process ends, you must reboot quickly back into Download Mode. You have to be quick. If you allow the device to begin booting up, it makes the rooting process more difficult.
Assuming you followed directions...
- Close Odin_v13.1 & unplug your device while still remaining in Download Mode
- Launch Odin_v13.1 [Patched] & load up the patched_boot.img.tar in the AP slot
- Reconnect device & proceed to flash
- Device will reboot with "Verification Failure" so you must reset (this is part of root) (it does not activate FRP lock)
- When device reboots to Setup Wizard, skip through it. Do not add any accounts (Google or Samsung). Do not consent to giving any device data for whatever purposes (they will ask twice; look carefully)
- On the home screen, unlock Dev Options &allow USB Debugging. OEM should already have been unlocked
- Connect device to your pc & in the ZeeToolz folder you extracted, run CMD.exe
- Input adb devices to ensure proper connection
- Input adb install -r MagiskManager-v7.0.0.apk to install MM to your device
- Open MagiskManager & make sure everything is good to go (see attached screenshot)
- If everything is done properly then you will see a superuser tab in the left side-bar, indicating root access
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Thanks for making / working on this man. Running butter smooth on my SM-j737P (J737PVPU2ARJ2.)
note: I had to use an sdcard to store the proper files to be able to flash in twrp. adb sideload nor mtp would not work while in twrp during the initial install.
I used the files below.
Root Files (patched boot image): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xan3RfRs4x4As7ONxLtW-WXKh_KvjyXY/view
Unbrick Files (stock J737PVPU2ARJ2) : https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=11410932744536992025
Cheers!

kinehumane said:
Thanks for making / working on this man. Running butter smooth on my SM-j737P (J737PVPU2ARJ2.)
note: I had to use an sdcard to store the proper files to be able to flash in twrp. adb sideload nor mtp would not work while in twrp during the initial install.
I used the files below.
Root Files (patched boot image): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xan3RfRs4x4As7ONxLtW-WXKh_KvjyXY/view
Unbrick Files (stock J737PVPU2ARJ2) : https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=11410932744536992025
Cheers!
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No problem man. I didnt think to test sideload or mtp as I always use an SDcard (comes in handy lol). It was a tad bit tedious to get the whole process down due to Oreo. That being said, ensure that you have a backup. Editing any part of the system (ie. Build.prop) will result in failure. I installed the Time Zones update & it failed. As far as MagiskSU goes, I like the Modules but prefer SuperSU root. Will see about incorporating it in the near future

This is likely a silly question, but I downloaded and installed flashify, have put the TWRP.img on the SD Card, but for some reason, flashify won't go further than giving me the option of flashing a recovery... one tap and the app is frozen....
So, is there another app that will flash the image, so as to follow the directions in the OP? Flashify doesn't seem to be happening for me. Can't seem to find one that doesn't do a root-check first, refusing to do the deed if root isn't there yet?
Trying from square 1, to the point that I did a total backup, factory reset, and am starting with a reset phone.

pauljulian said:
This is likely a silly question, but I downloaded and installed flashify, have put the TWRP.img on the SD Card, but for some reason, flashify won't go further than giving me the option of flashing a recovery... one tap and the app is frozen....
So, is there another app that will flash the image, so as to follow the directions in the OP? Flashify doesn't seem to be happening for me.
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I experienced the sluggish behavior as well. Manually go into Magisk Manager > SuperSU & make sure Flashify has been granted root access. I've noticed Magisk is rather slow when it comes to asking or granting root access on some apps. If you cannot get it to flash with Flashify, I'd suggest going with Root Essentials. Its an all-in-one root toolbox with a flashing mechanism
Root Essentials won't work as a secondary flasher bc it requires a custom recovery to be installed beforehand. Flashify will be your best bet so try all possibilities to get it to work

☆KØŁØЯΛĐØ☆ said:
I experienced the sluggish behavior as well. Manually go into Magisk Manager > SuperSU & make sure Flashify has been granted root access. I've noticed Magisk is rather slow when it comes to asking or granting root access on some apps. If you cannot get it to flash with Flashify, I'd suggest going with Root Essentials. Its an all-in-one root toolbox with a flashing mechanism
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I'll give it a try... thanks... Just trying to follow the instructions to the letter, and I'm laboring under the assumption that the TWRP image has to be on there before going on to the next steps...

pauljulian said:
I'll give it a try... thanks... Just trying to follow the instructions to the letter, and I'm laboring under the assumption that the TWRP image has to be on there before going on to the next steps...
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I revised my last comment. TWRP is to be flashed after you have rooted with Magisk. The posts are a little offputting due to the order they are in & I apologize for that lol Root with Magisk first & then you can install TWRP

pauljulian said:
I'll give it a try... thanks... Just trying to follow the instructions to the letter, and I'm laboring under the assumption that the TWRP image has to be on there before going on to the next steps...
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Hmm... Root Essentials tells me it failed to install the image...
If flashify does work, but is just seriously sluggish, I can live with that if it's just a matter of setting it aside until it loads it up, that's cool... just trying to get the TWRP.img on there per instructions... Selecting the Install Recovery Image craps out... I have a copy of that image on both the emulated and the external SD, just to see if it was that... doesn't seem to work.
My understanding from the instructions is that I can't flash this particular TWRP image with Odin...
Does the patched boot image go on first, or what? I've been around here for a while, and have flashed other phones in the past, but this one is a challenge.
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☆KØŁØЯΛĐØ☆ said:
I revised my last comment. TWRP is to be flashed after you have rooted with Magisk. The posts are a little offputting due to the order they are in & I apologize for that lol Root with Magisk first & then you can install TWRP
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OK... that makes more sense... I'll do that first, then go on to the other... Thanks, friend.

pauljulian said:
My understanding from the instructions is that I can't flash this particular TWRP image with Odin...
Does the patched boot image go on first, or what? I've been around here for a while, and have flashed other phones in the past, but this one is a challenge.
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OK... that makes more sense... I'll do that first, then go on to the other... Thanks, friend.
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When you go to get root, you will need your stock firmware (BL/AP/CP files). My directions are pretty straight forward. Unzip the tools, load up Odin (non-patched), flash BL + AP + CP in their respective slots. Make sure that after you flash the stock, you instantly reboot back into Download Mode. Close the current Odin & open the patched Odin. Load the patched_boot.img.tar I provided to the AP slot & flash. It will reboot with a Verification Failure, thus forcing you to format your device. When your device reboots, skip through Setup Wizard, dont link any Google or Samsung accts. On the home screen, use cmd terminal on your pc to install the MagiskManager.apk. Once sideload, you will see root access & more than likely a toast notification asking you to update Magisk.
Rashr (View attachment de.mkrtchyan.recoverytools.apk) works as a good substitute for Flashify. You just need to move the TWRP.img to the root of your sdcard (/emulated/0/sdcard) & flash it through the Recovery from Storage option. Reboot into TWRP &continue following the instructions I've posted

pauljulian said:
Hmm... Root Essentials tells me it failed to install the image...
If flashify does work, but is just seriously sluggish, I can live with that if it's just a matter of setting it aside until it loads it up, that's cool... just trying to get the TWRP.img on there per instructions... Selecting the Install Recovery Image craps out... I have a copy of that image on both the emulated and the external SD, just to see if it was that... doesn't seem to work.
My understanding from the instructions is that I can't flash this particular TWRP image with Odin...
Does the patched boot image go on first, or what? I've been around here for a while, and have flashed other phones in the past, but this one is a challenge.
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OK... that makes more sense... I'll do that first, then go on to the other... Thanks, friend.
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OK... one more silly question... the patched.boot file gets loaded into the AP slot in Odin, and not the BL slot? Reason I'm asking is that after flashing that from the AP slot, the device sits at the Boot logo, and sits there...
As I had tried a few other things, and needed to add my account info to grab the Root Essentials, I just said the hell with it, and re-flashed the stock files.. then without anything other than Dev mode enabled, I booted into download mode and flashed the patched.boot tar file in the AP slot, as directed, and here it sits.
I get this happening, you make it to Albuquerque, and I owe you a few beers...
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pauljulian said:
OK... one more silly question... the patched.boot file gets loaded into the AP slot in Odin, and not the BL slot? Reason I'm asking is that after flashing that from the AP slot, the device sits at the Boot logo, and sits there...
As I had tried a few other things, and needed to add my account info to grab the Root Essentials, I just said the hell with it, and re-flashed the stock files.. then without anything other than Dev mode enabled, I booted into download mode and flashed the patched.boot tar file in the AP slot, as directed, and here it sits.
I get this happening, you make it to Albuquerque, and I owe you a few beers...
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OK... missed the immediately into download mode... Once more, with feeling.
When all else fails, go back and read the instructions CAREFULLY... <lol>
Reflashing the stock files and starting over...

pauljulian said:
OK... one more silly question... the patched.boot file gets loaded into the AP slot in Odin, and not the BL slot? Reason I'm asking is that after flashing that from the AP slot, the device sits at the Boot logo, and sits there...
As I had tried a few other things, and needed to add my account info to grab the Root Essentials, I just said the hell with it, and re-flashed the stock files.. then without anything other than Dev mode enabled, I booted into download mode and flashed the patched.boot tar file in the AP slot, as directed, and here it sits.
I get this happening, you make it to Albuquerque, and I owe you a few beers...
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OK... missed the immediately into download mode... Once more, with feeling.
When all else fails, go back and read the instructions CAREFULLY... <lol>
Reflashing the stock files and starting over...
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Lol The directions are on point. They're solid. You just have to pay attention ?

Here's the old fart with another question....
After flashing the stock files as instructed, I immediately hit the download mode as soon as the screen went black. Flashed the patched boot as instructed, and, as you stated, it would go immediately into recovery due to verification error.
I wiped the cache and hit factory reset, then reboot.
It's now sitting at the boot logo screen, and has been there for more than 1/2 hour.
Honest! I followed your instructions to the letter, and I recall first boot after rooting taking a while to come up into the system on other devices I've had, but I don't recall first boot taking anywhere this long.
I'm stumped.

pauljulian said:
OK... one more silly question... the patched.boot file gets loaded into the AP slot in Odin, and not the BL slot? Reason I'm asking is that after flashing that from the AP slot, the device sits at the Boot logo, and sits there...
As I had tried a few other things, and needed to add my account info to grab the Root Essentials, I just said the hell with it, and re-flashed the stock files.. then without anything other than Dev mode enabled, I booted into download mode and flashed the patched.boot tar file in the AP slot, as directed, and here it sits.
I get this happening, you make it to Albuquerque, and I owe you a few beers...
---------- Post added at 08:09 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:07 PM ----------
OK... missed the immediately into download mode... Once more, with feeling.
When all else fails, go back and read the instructions CAREFULLY... <lol>
Reflashing the stock files and starting over...
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pauljulian said:
Here's the old fart with another question....
After following the instructions, yes, the phone went immediately into recovery mode, after flashing the error message you described.
I went ahead and did the factory reset, and told it to reboot... It's been sitting at the boot logo for about 25 minutes.
Should it take this long for first boot, after flashing the patched.boot.img.tar? I loaded the tar into the AP slot, as instructed. After flashing it, and the screen going to black, hit the download mode immediately... I flashed it, as said, at reboot, it went into recovery after a quick error message... I did factory reset, then rebooted normally.
I really have no idea... I'll let it keep sitting, to see if it finally boots, but this seems like a terribly long time that it's' at the bootscreen.
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You seem to be rebooting into Recovery an awful lot. You shouldn't be booting into recovery mode at all when attempting to root. Recovery mode only needs entered during either process whenever you attempt to flash TWRP. Luckily for you, I dont have sh¡t to do tonight so I can help you until you get it right lol Shoot me an email at [email protected] & we can get started. I dont want to clutter up this feed with a revised how-to guide lol

Other Variants
I tried on my j737p ( rooting worked like a charm ) however your patched boot image had to be substituted in order for my j737 variant to go further than a boot loop.
for twrp the flash of the recovery image went over fine and booted into twrp nicely. however i flashed those 3 files one at a time and all 3 at once both in order each time a few different times to verify. regardless what i do it sends me into a boot loop upon leaving twrp.
do you have any recommendations on what to modify in your procedure for my variant?
my specs are as follows:
Model - SM-J737P
ROM - J737PVPS2ASA1
Android - 8.0
SDK - 26
Kernel - 4.4.13-14521356 [email protected] gcc 4.9.x 20150123
Processsor - armv8l
I have 2 of the same j737p phones so im using one as my test subject before i move each step to my daily j737p.
I am comfortable with beta experimentation within reason.
on a side note - If anyone has my variant and would like the root to work I can send you the patched boot image that I used to get the root to take and let you boot into android successfully.

fsceo said:
I tried on my j737p ( rooting worked like a charm ) however your patched boot image had to be substituted in order for my j737 variant to go further than a boot loop.
for twrp the flash of the recovery image went over fine and booted into twrp nicely. however i flashed those 3 files one at a time and all 3 at once both in order each time a few different times to verify. regardless what i do it sends me into a boot loop upon leaving twrp.
do you have any recommendations on what to modify in your procedure for my variant?
my specs are as follows:
Model - SM-J737P
ROM - J737PVPS2ASA1
Android - 8.0
SDK - 26
Kernel - 4.4.13-14521356 [email protected] gcc 4.9.x 20150123
Processsor - armv8l
I have 2 of the same j737p phones so im using one as my test subject before i move each step to my daily j737p.
I am comfortable with beta experimentation within reason.
on a side note - If anyone has my variant and would like the root to work I can send you the patched boot image that I used to get the root to take and let you boot into android successfully.
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I have since revised my instructions for root, starting that my guide is very device specific & you will have to tweak instructions in order to accommodate your version.
As far as TWRP goes, did you boot into TWRP twice? Once for the initial install to format the /data partition & the second to secure TWRP along with flashing the files? You need to do it simultaneously & in order otherwise it won't work

It's a happenin' thang!!!!
Many thanks to Killer for all the help! Decent person stayed up with me troubleshooting until 6:30 this morning... It's working!!!!
(now, if I can find the damned SIM card that bounced off my desk into the carpeting, I'll have basically a laptop replacement! (well, for a lot of things, that is... <chuckle>)

pauljulian said:
It's a happenin' thang!!!!
Many thanks to Killer for all the help! Decent person stayed up with me troubleshooting until 6:30 this morning... It's working!!!!
(now, if I can find the damned SIM card that bounced off my desk into the carpeting, I'll have basically a laptop replacement! (well, for a lot of things, that is... <chuckle>)
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Not a problem buddy. Was fun & if you have any more questions, you have my contact info

fsceo said:
I tried on my j737p ( rooting worked like a charm ) however your patched boot image had to be substituted in order for my j737 variant to go further than a boot loop.
for twrp the flash of the recovery image went over fine and booted into twrp nicely. however i flashed those 3 files one at a time and all 3 at once both in order each time a few different times to verify. regardless what i do it sends me into a boot loop upon leaving twrp.
do you have any recommendations on what to modify in your procedure for my variant?
my specs are as follows:
Model - SM-J737P
ROM - J737PVPS2ASA1
Android - 8.0
SDK - 26
Kernel - 4.4.13-14521356 [email protected] gcc 4.9.x 20150123
Processsor - armv8l
I have 2 of the same j737p phones so im using one as my test subject before i move each step to my daily j737p.
I am comfortable with beta experimentation within reason.
on a side note - If anyone has my variant and would like the root to work I can send you the patched boot image that I used to get the root to take and let you boot into android successfully.
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Sent you a pm, but having trouble rooting the same variant

[Guide][GSI][10.0] How to get Havoc OS 3.12 GSI running on Redmi 8A

Disclaimer: I'm not a dev, i'm just someone who has a lot of time to do research on Windows, Android... So that i can say i'm quite a talent that stuffs when other don't, may be just know to use Facebook, Youtube or something similar. But when you're here, want to read my topic, i'm happy you're something like me, want your phone yours and yours only, want to do more with your phone. So let's get started.
- My Phone: Redmi 8A -4/64 China Variant, i'm not from China though. Running Xiaomi.eu rom 11.0.4.0 as base to install gsi. I have tried Global Rom but it's incompatible with my phone (random reboot, missing imei, no MAC address...) so please flash another market version with caution.
- Why i write this topic? Because firstly i want to demonstrate how to install a GSI rom. Secondly, i feel somehow wifi speed on MIUI is ridiculous, only 500-600kb/s, it takes me 15 minutes to download a 16mb app; random ping in game, that make the game not enjoyable. This wifi symptom is like on a phone from my country, Vsmart joy 2+, run on the same entry variant 4xx, due to support wifi 2.4 ghz only. (Because bluetooth interfering with wifi 2.4 Ghz and our device doesn't support 5ghz wifi)
Compare to MIUI, Havoc OS has somethings i like:
+ Faster download/upload speed: no delay with wifi bluetooth interference
+ Doesn't have bloatware, you choose what you want to install
+ All known bugs i mentioned in my previous topic are fixed, except Auto Brightness - i don't use it though
+ D2TW needs to be fixed. But i have a workaround using Magisk and root.
And a lot that i dont write all here.
Instructions:
Read my previous topic first, all instructions below will focus on Havoc OS only.https://forum.xda-developers.com/xi...de-how-to-install-magisk-miui-how-to-t4030175
0) Backup Backup Backup, be sure to have a plan in case anything goes wrong. I use a offline disk drive to backup anything important.
1) Unlock Bootloader, Install TWRP or Orange Fox. If you come from stock MIUI, use Volume Up + Power to enter recovery directly after flash with Fastboot, ortherwise, stock recovery will be replaced.
Remember to flash vbmeta.img.
2) Download all the files in my post, download Havoc OS GSI and extract to get system
From Official Havoc OS here: https://sourceforge.net/projects/havoc-os/files/a64-ab/ (Newer Version)
Download Opengapps (optional) from opengapps (10/arm/nano or pico)
Download boot.img from my previous topic, choose the right version matched your phone version.
3) Copy all the files to the phone. I recommend use a micro sd card because internal storage may be encrypted, or you can format data first, your call.
4) Format the following partitions: Cache, Dalvik, Data and System
5) Install system image to system partition.
6) Install permissiver_v5
7) Resize system partition to install opengapps.
8) Install Opengapps or what gapps you choose
9) Flash Certification + Patch
10) Reboot. If bootloop, format data. Not wipe data. Then setup your phone.
11) Install Magisk Manager. Follow the app instructions.
12) Install d2tw module to have d2tw feature. If it doesn't work, then try an alternative way:
Open /vendor/bin/init.qcom.post_boot.sh and add the string:
Code:
sendevent /dev/input/event2 0 1 5
then reboot
13) Enjoy Havoc OS. Install apps, configure settings...
How to Update
- Flash system image over, no wipe require. Just reboot.
Bugs
I don't use the phone often so i can say it's stable enough to be a daily driver rom. If there's any, just comment below so i can add them.
Additions
- Here are all apps i want to install on my phone: Youtube Vanced from https://vancedapp.com/; Bromite for browsing; modded messenger from @evilwombatHere, outdated version but still okay.
- If you don't like stock camera, you can use gcam, here is a working version i download from Telegram group: Here
- To fix Recording, from Misc features -> Force Timestamp Source, choose Clock boottime
And that's all. Now enjoy!
I gifted my sister this phone so i don't have device to test anymore. Still, sometime i'll test if i can. The guide still works so enjoy flashing!!!

Great. I've been using havocOs for almost two months now and it's great. Much quicker and smoother than stock miui. Only problem I've been trying to find a fix for is setting up a lock screen.
Thanks for sharing the dt2w module for magisk. Is there some sort of setting I need to mess with to get it to work? I've installed the module and activated it in magisk but dt2w still won't work. I also activated the dt2w setting that comes with havocOs 3.1 under " xiaomi features " but that never worked from the beginning.

ways2 said:
Great. I've been using havocOs for almost two months now and it's great. Much quicker and smoother than stock miui. Only problem I've been trying to find a fix for is setting up a lock screen.
Thanks for sharing the dt2w module for magisk. Is there some sort of setting I need to mess with to get it to work? I've installed the module and activated it in magisk but dt2w still won't work. I also activated the dt2w setting that comes with havocOs 3.1 under " xiaomi features " but that never worked from the beginning.
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Did you flash no_encrypt zip? It'll make set up screen password impossible because encryption is disable. I have clean flashed Havoc OS and confirm d2tw module working, despite i don't active the xiaomi option in setting.

Ga_hap_la_chanh said:
Did you flash no_encrypt zip? It'll make set up screen password impossible because encryption is disable. I have clean flashed Havoc OS and confirm d2tw working, despite i don't active the xiaomi option in setting.
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Yes I believe I did flash no_encrypt. Is there any possible way to re-enable Encryption to set up a screen lock at this point?

ways2 said:
Yes I believe I did flash no_encrypt. Is there any possible way to re-enable Encryption to set up a screen lock at this point?
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There is a trick, you can enable encryption through Settings -> security -> Encryption and credentials then encrypt phone. If it doesn't work, then read this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/universal-dm-verity-forceencrypt-t3817389
Or you can do the whole process again, clean flash and do as my thread. May be d2tw starts working.

Thank you sir
thanks a lot for this
can you tell me how to upgrade our 32bit os to 64bit

Ga_hap_la_chanh said:
There is a trick, you can enable encryption through Settings -> security -> Encryption and credentials then encrypt phone. If it doesn't work, then read this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/universal-dm-verity-forceencrypt-t3817389
Or you can do the whole process again, clean flash and do as my thread. May be d2tw starts working.
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I wasn't able to encrypt my phone it would just reboot and nothing change.
So I ended up re-flashing back to MIUI stock firmware.
Flashing OrangeFox and HavocOS 3.1
Flashed all of the other necessary stuff EXCEPT for Disable_ForceEncrypt.
Now my phone is encrypted and able to set up a Screen Lock .
Now I'm still not able to use dt2w for some odd reason. No worries though I'm able to set up tap status bar to lock so that'll help for Now until I can keep dt2w to work.

ways2 said:
I wasn't able to encrypt my phone it would just reboot and nothing change.
So I ended up re-flashing back to MIUI stock firmware.
Flashing OrangeFox and HavocOS 3.1
Flashed all of the other necessary stuff EXCEPT for Disable_ForceEncrypt.
Now my phone is encrypted and able to set up a Screen Lock .
Now I'm still not able to use dt2w for some odd reason. No worries though I'm able to set up tap status bar to lock so that'll help for Now until I can keep dt2w to work.
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Hi bro
i am new to this
i have 2gb indian varient
can you make a full youtube tutorial of twrp installation
or give correct steps how to do twrp
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Ga_hap_la_chanh said:
Disclaimer: I'm not a dev, i'm just someone who has a lot of time to do research on Windows, Android... So that i can say i'm quite a talent that stuffs when other don't, may be just know to use Facebook, Youtube or something similar. But when you're here, want to read my topic, i'm happy you're something like me, want your phone yours and yours only, want to do more with your phone. So let's get started.
- My Phone: Redmi 8A -4/64 China Variant, i'm not from China though. Running Xiaomi.eu rom 11.0.4.0 as base to install gsi. I have tried Global 10.3 but it's incompatible with my phone (random reboot, missing imei, no MAC address...) so please flash another market version with caution.
- Why i write this topic? Because firstly i want to demonstrate how to install a GSI rom. Secondly, i feel somehow wifi speed on MIUI is ridiculous, only 500-600kb/s, it takes me 15 minutes to download a 16mb app; random ping in game, that make the game not enjoyable. This wifi symptom is like on a phone from my country, Vsmart joy 2+, run on the same entry variant 4xx.
Compare to MIUI, Havoc 3.1 has somethings i like:
+ Faster download/upload speed: almost the same as the speed of my network
+ Doesn't have some bloatwares, you choose what you want to install
+ All known bugs i mentioned in my previous topic are fixed, except Auto Brightness - i don't use it though
+ D2TW needs to be fixed. But i have a workaround using Magisk.
And a lot that i dont write all here.
Instructions:
Read my previous topic first, all instructions below will focus on Havoc OS only.https://forum.xda-developers.com/xi...de-how-to-install-magisk-miui-how-to-t4030175
0) Backup Backup Backup, be sure to have a plan in case anything goes wrong. I use a offline disk drive to backup anything important to me.
1) Unlock Bootloader, Install TWRP or Orange Fox. If you come from stock MIUI, use Volume Up + Power to enter recovery directly after flash with Fastboot, ortherwise, stock recovery will be replaced.
Remember to flash vbmeta.img.
2) Download all the files in my post, download Havoc OS GSI from ExpressLuke and extract to get system imagehttps://sourceforge.net/projects/expressluke-gsis/files/HavocOS/Ten/A64/AB/
Download Opengapps (optional) from opengapps (10/arm/nano or pico)
Download boot.img from my previous topic, choose the right version matched your phone version.
3) Copy all the files to the phone. I recommend use a micro sd card because internal storage may be encrypted, or you can format data first, your call.
4) Format the following partitions: Cache, Dalvik, Data and System
5) Install system image to system partition.
6) Install permissiver_v5
7) Resize system partition to install opengapps.
8) Install Opengapps or what gapps you choose
9) Flash Certification + Patch
10) Reboot. If bootloop, format data. Not wipe data. Then setup your phone.
11) Install Magisk Manager. Follow the app instructions.
12) Install d2tw module to have d2tw feature.
13) Enjoy Havoc OS. Install apps, configure settings...
Bugs
I don't use the phone often so i can say it's stable enough to be a daily driver rom. If there's any, just comment below so i can add them.
Additions
- Here are all apps i want to install on my phone: Youtube Vanced from vanced.app; Bromite for browsing; modded messenger from @evilwombatHere, outdated version but still okay.
- If you don't like stock camera, you can use gcam, here is a working version i download from Telegram group: Here
And that's all. Now enjoy!
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Hi
can you make a youtube video of twrp and gsi installation
please man for redmi 8a

eddy law paul king said:
Hi bro
i am new to this
i have 2gb indian varient
can you make a full youtube tutorial of twrp installation
or give correct steps how to do twrp
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Hi
can you make a youtube video of twrp and gsi installation
please man for redmi 8a
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I've considered making a complete tutorial on installing recovery, root, & rom installation for this phone. Next time I go back to stock I probably will make a video. Until then you can definitely follow the tutorials on this forum to install a custom recovery and rom. Personally I would recommend installing OrangeFox recovery because TWRP has touchscreen issues sometimes.
You will have to unlock the bootloader first which takes 14 days if you have not already.
The tool to unlock the Bootloader is here: https://en.miui.com/unlock/download_en.html
Once your bootloader is unlocked you're ready to install OrangeFox custom recovery, the files and instructions can be found here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xi...t/orangefox-recovery-xiaomi-redmi-8a-t4032583
Once you have OrangeFox recovery installed you can follow this tutorial in this thread to install HavocOS rom or the other thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xi...de-how-to-install-magisk-miui-how-to-t4030175
Try it out and then come back and let us know what problems you run into

ways2 said:
I've considered making a complete tutorial on installing recovery, root, & rom installation for this phone. Next time I go back to stock I probably will make a video. Until then you can definitely follow the tutorials on this forum to install a custom recovery and rom. Personally I would recommend installing OrangeFox recovery because TWRP has touchscreen issues sometimes.
You will have to unlock the bootloader first which takes 14 days if you have not already.
The tool to unlock the Bootloader is here: https://en.miui.com/unlock/download_en.html
Once your bootloader is unlocked you're ready to install OrangeFox custom recovery, the files and instructions can be found here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xi...t/orangefox-recovery-xiaomi-redmi-8a-t4032583
Once you have OrangeFox recovery installed you can follow this tutorial in this thread to install HavocOS rom or the other thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xi...de-how-to-install-magisk-miui-how-to-t4030175
Try it out and then come back and let us know what problems you run into
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i am very afraid that i brick my devise
so make a video
it is accurate and much helpful and easy to understand
i am waiting

Can I use the attached files for installing gsi in redmi 9 ?

vinith 32 said:
Can I use the attached files for installing gsi in redmi 9 ?
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no
this is for 8 and 8a only

@Ga_hap_la_chanh
I'm wondering if that d2tw module not working for me has something similar to do with how the touch screen becomes unresponsive in TWRP for some people. What recovery did you use on your redmi?

ways2 said:
@Ga_hap_la_chanh
I'm wondering if that d2tw module not working for me has something similar to do with how the touch screen becomes unresponsive in TWRP for some people. What recovery did you use on your redmi?
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I used TWRP then moved to Orange Fox. Everything working fine, may be your screen is different. In d2tw module, there's a file called readme.md: Manual usage : - enable $ set-dt2w 1 - disable $ set-dt2w 0
Just try it -))))))))

Great GSI. I have this one problem though. I cannot backup anything from TWRP. Is it really normal because it's encrypted?
createTarFork() process ended with ERROR: 255

Ga_hap_la_chanh said:
Disclaimer: I'm not a dev, i'm just someone who has a lot of time to do research on Windows, Android... So that i can say i'm quite a talent that stuffs when other don't, may be just know to use Facebook, Youtube or something similar. But when you're here, want to read my topic, i'm happy you're something like me, want your phone yours and yours only, want to do more with your phone. So let's get started.
- My Phone: Redmi 8A -4/64 China Variant, i'm not from China though. Running Xiaomi.eu rom 11.0.4.0 as base to install gsi. I have tried Global 10.3 but it's incompatible with my phone (random reboot, missing imei, no MAC address...) so please flash another market version with caution.
- Why i write this topic? Because firstly i want to demonstrate how to install a GSI rom. Secondly, i feel somehow wifi speed on MIUI is ridiculous, only 500-600kb/s, it takes me 15 minutes to download a 16mb app; random ping in game, that make the game not enjoyable. This wifi symptom is like on a phone from my country, Vsmart joy 2+, run on the same entry variant 4xx.
Compare to MIUI, Havoc 3.1 has somethings i like:
+ Faster download/upload speed: almost the same as the speed of my network
+ Doesn't have some bloatwares, you choose what you want to install
+ All known bugs i mentioned in my previous topic are fixed, except Auto Brightness - i don't use it though
+ D2TW needs to be fixed. But i have a workaround using Magisk.
And a lot that i dont write all here.
Instructions:
Read my previous topic first, all instructions below will focus on Havoc OS only.https://forum.xda-developers.com/xi...de-how-to-install-magisk-miui-how-to-t4030175
0) Backup Backup Backup, be sure to have a plan in case anything goes wrong. I use a offline disk drive to backup anything important to me.
1) Unlock Bootloader, Install TWRP or Orange Fox. If you come from stock MIUI, use Volume Up + Power to enter recovery directly after flash with Fastboot, ortherwise, stock recovery will be replaced.
Remember to flash vbmeta.img.
2) Download all the files in my post, download Havoc OS GSI from ExpressLuke and extract to get system imagehttps://sourceforge.net/projects/expressluke-gsis/files/HavocOS/Ten/A64/AB/
Download Opengapps (optional) from opengapps (10/arm/nano or pico)
Download boot.img from my previous topic, choose the right version matched your phone version.
3) Copy all the files to the phone. I recommend use a micro sd card because internal storage may be encrypted, or you can format data first, your call.
4) Format the following partitions: Cache, Dalvik, Data and System
5) Install system image to system partition.
6) Install permissiver_v5
7) Resize system partition to install opengapps.
8) Install Opengapps or what gapps you choose
9) Flash Certification + Patch
10) Reboot. If bootloop, format data. Not wipe data. Then setup your phone.
11) Install Magisk Manager. Follow the app instructions.
12) Install d2tw module to have d2tw feature.
13) Enjoy Havoc OS. Install apps, configure settings...
Bugs
I don't use the phone often so i can say it's stable enough to be a daily driver rom. If there's any, just comment below so i can add them.
Additions
- Here are all apps i want to install on my phone: Youtube Vanced from vanced.app; Bromite for browsing; modded messenger from @evilwombatHere, outdated version but still okay.
- If you don't like stock camera, you can use gcam, here is a working version i download from Telegram group: Here
And that's all. Now enjoy!
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Bro having oragane fox recovery installed on my redmi 8a device, can you please tell me at which step of flashing gsi we have to flash vbmeta.img and boot. Img
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ways2 said:
I wasn't able to encrypt my phone it would just reboot and nothing change.
So I ended up re-flashing back to MIUI stock firmware.
Flashing OrangeFox and HavocOS 3.1
Flashed all of the other necessary stuff EXCEPT for Disable_ForceEncrypt.
Now my phone is encrypted and able to set up a Screen Lock .
Now I'm still not able to use dt2w for some odd reason. No worries though I'm able to set up tap status bar to lock so that'll help for Now until I can keep dt2w to work.
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bro can you tell me that have you flashed the boot.img while flashing the gsi and if yes then at which step..

ItsmeTushar said:
Bro having oragane fox recovery installed on my redmi 8a device, can you please tell me at which step of flashing gsi we have to flash vbmeta.img and boot. Img
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bro can you tell me that have you flashed the boot.img while flashing the gsi and if yes then at which step..
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Boot.img and vbmeta are done before flashing the gsi. I'd recommend reading this thread first for better understanding
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xi...de-how-to-install-magisk-miui-how-to-t4030175
Zzzleepy said:
Great GSI. I have this one problem though. I cannot backup anything from TWRP. Is it really normal because it's encrypted?
createTarFork() process ended with ERROR: 255
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I'm getting the same error with attempting to make a back up in orangefox. After seeing you have the same problem now I'm assuming it is indeed a problem with encryption? I was able to make backups successfully before my phone was encrypted so I still have an old back up on my PC. However it would be nice to be able to make a new fresh back up.

I'm getting the same error with attempting to make a back up in orangefox. After seeing you have the same problem now I'm assuming it is indeed a problem with encryption? I was able to make backups successfully before my phone was encrypted so I still have an old back up on my PC. However it would be nice to be able to make a new fresh back up.
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That was weird. In stock ROM, I can back up the /data/media just fine even when encrypted. But after having Havoc OS, I cannot do that anymore. Tried on both TWRP and OrangeFox. I can, with an unencrypted phone, but I do not feel comfortable without a lockscreen. Tried all things I have researched on that error. Not one worked. Might as well just stick to Titanium Backup for backups.
Overall, great GSI. Loading is faster than on stock (with the internet too)! Though, I have another issue with regards to the locking of apps, so that the app would not be cleared. Speaking of clearing apps, it is tiring to scroll left just to see the "Clear All" option in Recents. Autostart too.
I know you are not the developer, but just letting you know my concerns.

How to resize system partition for install gapps?

Soerex24 said:
How to resize system partition for install gapps?
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Reboot to custom recovery > Menu > Manage Partitions > System > Resize or Repair

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