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DISCLAIMER:
I am not responsible to anything going wrong with your device.
You are responsible to what you are doing with your phone, not me.
If you blame me, I will laugh in your face and I'll go grab a beer.
This guide is intended to be used for people who want to upgrade their Android experience. This process could be dangerous. Please follow instructions, and if in doubt, stop, and ask here. No one wants their phone bricked*.
"For quite a while you are using your LG G2 mini. You like the simplicity of Android 4.4/5.0.2 and you think LG did a good job on the UI. You live you life happily with the phone. But after a while you feel something is missing. you want more.
You googled "How to make my device awesome again" and you saw difficult terms, such as root, flashing, recovery and bootloader. You didn't know what they meant, but you knew you have to understand these terms and apply them to make your phone awesome again."
The steps to make your phone awesome again are fairly simple:
perform these steps in order from top to bottom. Do not skip any.
--Rooting--
"Yes... I remember seeing this term.. I vaguely remember something related to permissions.. but I am not totally sure what this means."
Root - The root directory of your phone. The home directory for all your important system files.
Rooting - Normally, you don't have access to this directory, since the manufacturer doesn't want you to mess with it. Rooting means you will give yourself access to this directory. Why do you want access to this directory? Because later on we will need access to it to change some files.
Most common question asked is: will this void my warranty? YES
How to Gain Root Access
Android 4.4
There are a few methods to try. If one fails, you will continue until you succeed.
Method 1
1. Go to this link
2. Click on the big lambda in the middle of the page ( ? )
3. Install the app on your phone
4. Run the app and tap on "make it rain"
5. Your phone will reboot
6. Download SuperSU from here. This app is a root access management tool, and it allows you to give certain apps root permissions.
7. The app might ask you to "update binaries". If so, let it update.
Optional: Install this app to make sure you have root access.
Method 2
Go to this link and follow the instructions.
Android 5.0.1
There is only one method for rooting on this version.
Method 1
1. Go to this link and follow the instructions
--Unlock Bootloader--
"Bootloader.... is that a machine that loads boots?"
Bootloader - Code that is executed before any Operating System starts to run. A bootloader is usually locked on an Android device because although it’s an open source OS, still the manufacturers want you to stick to their Android OS version specifically designed for the device. In order to apply this concept, manufacturers lock the bootloader. With a locked bootloader on Android devices, it is virtually impossible to flash a Custom ROM.
Most common question asked is: why do I need to unlock my bootloader? Unlocking the bootloader allows you to install custom Firmware on your Android phone.
How to Unlock the Bootloader
It is advised to be on Android 5.0.2 to unlock bootloader.
Android 4.4
There Is only one specific guide for the d620 / d620r models.
Method 1
1. Go to this link and follow instructions.
Android 5.0.2
There is a guide for all varients.
Method 1
1. Go to this link and follow the instructions
--Custom recovery--
"After reading so much I think I need to be recovered myself!"
Recovery - Software that can be used to restore the device to factory default settings, update its operating system, and perform other diagnostic tasks. A custom recovery is a third-party recovery environment. Flashing this recovery environment onto your device replaces the default, stock recovery environment with a third-party, customized recovery environment. A custom recovery environment will do the same things as the stock Android recovery. However, it will also have additional features. Custom recoveries often have the ability to create and restore device backups.
TWRP - Team Work Recovery Project is the most common custom recovery out there. It is highly advised to use it, since other recoveries made for this device are old and unstable.
Most common question asked is: why would I want to use a custom recovery? Custom recoveries allow you to install custom software such as ROMs and kernels.
How to Flash a Custom Recovery
1. If you already have a custom recovery, enter it and flash the new recovery zip.
2. If not, download and install THIS app and flash though it the recovery zip. Then you'll be able to enter the custom recovery.
All Android Versions
There are several versions of TWRP. It is recommended to use the latest version, though using an older version won't hurt.
1. Go to HERE for Twrp 3.0.2.0
2. Go to HERE for TWRP 2.8.7.0
--Custom Rom--
"That was it? It was so easy!"
Rom - stands for “read-only memory.” A custom ROM replaces your device’s Android operating system — normally stored in read-only memory — with a new version of the Android operating system. Custom roms usually have added features not available in stock Android.
Most common question asked is: why would I want to use a custom ROM? Read THIS article.
I'm sorry for any left out roms. A lot are old and not updated or contain bugs. An updated list of them can be found at all time in the "Android Development" section.
How to Flash a Custom Rom
1. Download a custom rom to your sd-card.
2. Enter twrp recovery.
3. Make a backup of system, data, boot and cache.
4. Flash the custom rom.
5. Optional: flash Gapps.
6. Reboot to system.
Available Custom Roms
Android Nougat
LineageOS 14.1
Cyanogenmod 14.1 (deprecated, replaced with LineageOS)
Resurrection Remix Nougat
Android Marshmallow
Cyanogenmod 13.0 for LG G2 Mini
Resurrection Remix Marshmallow
Temasek's UNOFFICIAL Cyanogenmod 13
Android Ice Cold Project
Xperia ROM based on Marshmallow
Android Lollipop
[ROM/KERNEL][5.0.2] DroidMaster Lollipop-lite
[ROM][5.1.1] Cyanogenmod 12.1 Stable
[ROM][5.1.1][D620r] Modified CM 12.1
[STOCK][5.0.2] v20c-dec-2015 [D620/D620R] FLASHABLE ZIP AND KDZ
[STOCK][D618] 5.0.2 V20D Flashable Zip
[ROM][STOCK][D620(r)] 5.0.2 v20b Flashable Zip
Android KitKat
[ROM][DEV][PORT] MIUI 7 (4.4) (D620(r))
[4.4][ROM] DroidMasterOS
[ROM][STOCK][4.4.2][D620R] V10j Flashable Zip
--Custom Kernel--
"I'm going deeper... so deep, I'm almost at the kernel!"
Kernel - The kernel is the piece of software that bridges the gap between the operating system (and installed apps) and the hardware in the device. Everything you do on your device involves the kernel. Increasing the volume while playing a video? Android doesn’t directly tell the speakers to increase output. Instead, it tells the kernel that it wants to increase the volume, and the kernel talks to the speaker to increase its output.
Most common question asked is: why would I want to use a custom KERNEL? Read THIS article.
How to Flash a Custom Kernel
1. Download a custom kernel to your sd-card.
2. Enter twrp recovery.
3. Make a backup of BOOT
4. Flash the custom kernel
5. Reboot to system.
Available Custom Kernels
Android Marshmallow
For LineageOS based roms:
-V- Kernel X
Android Marshmallow
For Cyanogenmod based roms:
MobiusMarshmallow Kernel
Android Lollipop
For stock based roms:
LollipopExtended Kernel for G2 Mini
-V- Kernel (w/ AnyKernel2 for ramdisk modding)
For Cyanogenmod based roms:
Cyanogen12Extended
Android KitKat
For stock based roms:
-V- Kernel (w/ AnyKernel2 for ramdisk modding)
For Cyanogenmod based roms:
Cyanogen11extended for LG G2 Mini
~notes~
*bricked - just as it sounds like. After performing something stupid, your phone is now useful as a brick, and is unusable.
Credits @WYPIERDAALAAC for his guide on rooting stock lollipop.
@Chainfire for his work on SuperSU.
@Zaaap72 for his work on unlocking the bootloaders.
@Nikita Pro Android for his work on Cyanogenmod 13 and msm8226 devices.
@Vagelis1608 for his work on V-kernel, and many other tweaks.
Anyone whom I have forgotten.
To be Included
Bootstacks
Going back to stock
Changelog:
17/03/2016
Initial post
Starting to edit root section
18/03/2016
Complete root section
19/03/2016
Starting to edit bootloader section
Complete bootloader section
20/02/2016
Starting custom recovery section
Complete custom recovery section
21/02/2016
Starting custom rom section
Complete custom rom section
16/05/2016
Fixed some typos.
Added more Marshmallow roms.
23/07/2016
Added custom kernels section.
Added steps on how to gain a custom recovery.
fixed some spelling and wrong BB code.
04/08/2016
Added V kernel to Android L section
Added steps on how to flash a custom rom.
fixed some spelling.
03/01/2017
Added Nougat roms.
Added Marshmallow rom.
26/08/2017
Add Nougat kernel.
Seems good.
Nice introduction.
If you can keep it like this, then it will turn out good.
Also, if you need any help, just ask
Sent from my LG G2 Mini using XDA Labs
Android 4.4
There Is only one specific guide for the d620r model.
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D620 and D620r.
Great instruction! I won't be surprised, if I need this guide some day!
I would like to ask anyone for suggestions on what to add to this post, so please, tell me!
mobiusm said:
DISCLAIMER:
I am not responsible to anything going wrong with your device.
You are responsible to what you are doing with your phone, not me.
If you blame me, I will laugh in your face and I'll go grab a beer.
This guide is intended to be used for people who want to upgrade their Android experience. This process could be dangerous. Please follow instructions, and if in doubt, stop, and ask here. No one wants their phone bricked*.
"For quite a while you are using your LG G2 mini. You like the simplicity of Android 4.4/5.0.2 and you think LG did a good job on the UI. You live you life happily with the phone. But after a while you feel something is missing. you want more.
You googled "How to make my device awesome again" and you saw difficult terms, such as root, flashing, recovery and bootloader. You didn't know what they meant, but you knew you have to understand these terms and apply them to make your phone awesome again."
The steps in making your phone awesome again are fairly simple:
perform these steps in order from top to bottom. Do not skip any.
--Rooting--
"Yes... I remember seeing this term.. I vaguely remember something related to permissions.. but I am not totally sure what this means."
Root - The root directory of your phone. The home directory for all your important system files.
Rooting - Normally, you don't have access to this directory, since the manufacturer doesn't want you to mess with it. Rooting means you will give yourself access to this directory. Why do you want access to this directory? Because later on we will need access to it to change some files.
Most common question asked is: will this void my warranty? YES
Steps to Gaining Root Access
Android 4.4
There are a few methods to try. If one fails, you will continue until you succeed.
Method 1
1. Go to this link
2. Click on the big lambda in the middle of the page ( λ )
3. Install the app on your phone
4. Run the app and tap on "make it rain"
5. Your phone will reboot
6. Download SuperSU from here. This app is a root access management tool, and it allows you to give certain apps root permissions.
7. The app might ask you to "update binaries". If so, let it update.
Optional: Install this app to make sure you have root permission.
Method 2
Go to this link and follow the instructions.
Android 5.0.1
Unfortunately there is only one method for rooting.
Method 1
1. Go to this link and follow the instructions
--Unlock Bootloader--
"Bootloader.... is that a machine that loads boots?"
Bootloader - Code that is executed before any Operating System starts to run. A bootloader is usually locked on an Android device because although it’s an open source OS, still the manufacturers want you to stick to their Android OS version specifically designed for the device. In order to apply this concept, manufacturers lock the bootloader. With a locked bootloader on Android devices, it is virtually impossible to flash a Custom ROM.
Most common question asked is: why do I need to unlock my bootloader? Unlocking the bootloader allows you to install custom Firmware on your Android phone.
Steps to Unlocking Bootloader
It is advised to be on Android 5.0.2 to unlock bootloader.
Android 4.4
There Is only one specific guide for the d620 / d620r models.
Method 1
1. Go to this link and follow instructions.
Android 5.0.2
There is a guide for all varients.
Method 1
1. Go to this link and follow the instructions
--Custom recovery--
"After reading so much I think I need to be recovered myself!"
Recovery - Software that can be used to restore the device to factory default settings, update its operating system, and perform other diagnostic tasks. A custom recovery is a third-party recovery environment. Flashing this recovery environment onto your device replaces the default, stock recovery environment with a third-party, customized recovery environment. A custom recovery environment will do the same things as the stock Android recovery. However, it will also have additional features. Custom recoveries often have the ability to create and restore device backups.
TWRP - Team Work Recovery Project is the most common custom recovery out there. It is highly advised to use it, since other recoveries made for this device are old and unstable.
Most common question asked is: why would I want to use a custom recovery? Custom recoveries allow you to install custom ROMs.
Steps to Flashing a Custom Recovery
All Android Versions
There are several versions of TWRP. It is recommended to use the latest version, though using an older version won't hurt.
1. Go to HERE for Twrp 3.0.0.0 and follow instructions.
2. Go to HERE for TWRP 2.8.7.0 and follow instructions.
--Custom Rom--
"That was it? It was so easy!"
Rom - stands for “read-only memory.” A custom ROM replaces your device’s Android operating system — normally stored in read-only memory — with a new version of the Android operating system. Custom roms usually have added features now available in stock Android.
Most common question asked is: why would I want to use a custom ROM? Read THIS article.
I'm sorry for any left out roms. A lot are old and not updated or contain bugs.
Steps to Flashing a Custom Recovery
Available Custom Roms
Android Marshmallow
[OFFICIAL] Cyanogenmod 13.0 for LG G2 Mini
[ROM][6.0.1][UNOFFICIAL] Resurrection Remix V5.6.5
Android Lollipop
[ROM/KERNEL][5.0.2] DroidMaster Lollipop-lite
[ROM][5.1.1] Cyanogenmod 12.1 Stable
[ROM][5.1.1][D620r] Modified CM 12.1
[STOCK][5.0.2] v20c-dec-2015 [D620/D620R] FLASHABLE ZIP AND KDZ
[STOCK][D618] 5.0.2 V20D Flashable Zip
[ROM][STOCK][D620(r)] 5.0.2 v20b Flashable Zip
Android KitKat
[ROM][DEV][PORT] MIUI 7 (4.4) (D620(r))
[4.4][ROM] DroidMasterOS (UPDATE: v2016.01.20)
[ROM][STOCK][4.4.2][D620R] V10j Flashable Zip
~notes~
*bricked - just as it sounds like. After performing something stupid, your phone is now useful as a brick, and is unusable.
Credits @WYPIERDAALAAC for his guide on rooting stock lollipop
@Chainfire for his work on SuperSU
@Zaaap72 for his work on unlocking the bootloaders
@Nikita Pro Android for his work on Cyanogenmod 13 and msm8226 devices
Anyone whom I have forgotten.
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Is there anything that D625 Tegra version can do?!
Killyman said:
Is there anything that D625 Tegra version can do?!
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Please do not quote the whole post.
The LG G2 mini Tegra edition is very different from the other varients. It has a different board and uses other components. Unfortunately, to this day there is no way of unlocking it's bootloader, but even if it could be unlocked, there is no rom development for it. I don't know about rooting it, but from my knowledge, there wasn't ever a serious discussion about rooting it. The main reason is this phone is mostly seen in Latin America, while the rest of the world uses the "normal" version of the phone.
mobiusm said:
Please do not quote the whole post.
The LG G2 mini Tegra edition is very different from the other varients. It has a different board and uses other components. Unfortunately, to this day there is no way of unlocking it's bootloader, but even if it could be unlocked, there is no rom development for it. I don't know about rooting it, but from my knowledge, there wasn't ever a serious discussion about rooting it. The main reason is this phone is mostly seen in Latin America, while the rest of the world uses the "normal" version of the phone.
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Sorry for the quote... I'm new didn't know...
That's a shame for D625 owners... Thanks for the explanation!!!
Best regards
Christian
Hi guys, I need some help! I'm stuck with the custom recovery. I'm on d3620r20b, rooting and unlocking bootloader worked fine, even flashing recovery.img using rashr works fine, but if I reboot into recovery mode the phone just gets stuck at the LG logo..Any ideas?what could have gone wrong?
Thank You!
ubi4e said:
Hi guys, I need some help! I'm stuck with the custom recovery. I'm on d3620r20b, rooting and unlocking bootloader worked fine, even flashing recovery.img using rashr works fine, but if I reboot into recovery mode the phone just gets stuck at the LG logo..Any ideas?what could have gone wrong?
Thank You!
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Reflash recovery.
Sent from my LG G2 Mini using XDA Labs
Hi,
I have a LG G2 Mini D620 which is still on KitKat 4.4.2. It never got an OTA update to Lollipop.
It has:
Baseband version: MPSS.DI.2.0.1.c8-00012-M8926DAAAANAZM-1
Build Number: KOT49I.A1404447153
Software version: V10g-EUR-XX
It is rooted.
What I would like to do is upgrade it to at least lollipop. Stock lollipop is fine (custom rom is not a must).
Can you point me in the right direction as to what would be the best way to achieve this?
Regards.
You can find the version you want http://lg-phone-firmware.com/mobile/ and flash it to your phone
morphmk said:
Hi,
I have a LG G2 Mini D620 which is still on KitKat 4.4.2. It never got an OTA update to Lollipop.
It has:
Baseband version: MPSS.DI.2.0.1.c8-00012-M8926DAAAANAZM-1
Build Number: KOT49I.A1404447153
Software version: V10g-EUR-XX
It is rooted.
What I would like to do is upgrade it to at least lollipop. Stock lollipop is fine (custom rom is not a must).
Can you point me in the right direction as to what would be the best way to achieve this?
Regards.
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In the ROM section, you can see there is a thread with a flashable zip of stock lollipop. Of course read the instruction from rooting to the end, and if you have any problem just post here..
mobiusm said:
In the ROM section, you can see there is a thread with a flashable zip of stock lollipop. Of course read the instruction from rooting to the end, and if you have any problem just post here..
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Do I need to unlock the bootloader and install custom recovery in order to be able to install the stock lollipop using that flashable zip?
morphmk said:
Do I need to unlock the bootloader and install custom recovery in order to be able to install the stock lollipop using that flashable zip?
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Yes.
But, you can flash a kdz of the stock ROM you want without those.
Sent from my LG G2 Mini using XDA Labs
morphmk said:
Do I need to unlock the bootloader and install custom recovery in order to be able to install the stock lollipop using that flashable zip?
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Yes indeed, that will also give you the ability to flash custom ROMs (if you wish to in the future).
Vagelis1608 said:
Reflash recovery.
Sent from my LG G2 Mini using XDA Labs
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I tried different recoveries with different softwares but I always got the same problem.
I solved downgrading to kitkat and following the 4.4 method. I guess something was not working in the rooting procedure..
Hi guys, I have an D620k which is on KitKat. I want to update to Lollipop trough KDZ.
Do I need to download the 620k version? Or I can flash anyone that is for 620?
Thanks!
jaks97 said:
Hi guys, I have an D620k which is on KitKat. I want to update to Lollipop trough KDZ.
Do I need to download the 620k version? Or I can flash anyone that is for 620?
Thanks!
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Any should work.
The ones for 'r' are unbranded.
Sent from my LG G2 Mini using XDA Labs
I have a Samsung Tab S SM-T807R4 that I’d like to install a custom ROM to. I’ve used ODIN and rooted the tablet. I just need to find out what version of TWRP will work on it and most importantly, a custom ROM. I’ve done a lot of digging and I know there aren’t very many of these devices in the wild so there’s not much support for it. Is there a version of Lineage OS that will run on it? If not, are there any alternatives? I’ve got that annoying screen freezing problem and I don’t really want to go back to lollipop.
neveser said:
I have a Samsung Tab S SM-T807R4..........
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I don't have this device myself but, the following area of the forum is specific to your device and variants.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s
From what I've found, the SM-T807R4 has a Snapdragon processor and the Bootloader for all the Tab S devices with those processors cannot be unlocked (so far).
Thus you cannot install a Custom Recovery resulting in the inability to install a Custom Firmware (ie. LineageOS).
At the moment, the Bootloader can be unlocked ONLY for the Tab S devices with an "Exynos" processor.
Sorry for the bad news...
I do wish you the best of luck!
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A-Team Digital Solutions
*Exclusive Release*
Idol 4 AIO ToolKit
Been a while, but we have been Busy behind the scenes making Treble and GSI a reality for this device. The Day Has Come. It WORKS!!
-What We have-
New Root and Custom Recovery Procedure Using QFIL
Treble Enabled Vendor
Treble Enabled Boot
**Flashing Root & Custom Recovery With QFIL Currently ONLY Supports 6055U & 6055K**
-If you want support for your model, send me the firehose-
Everything listed above can be gotten with the new Idol 4 AIO ToolKit I wrote in Python. It will take you from stock, run you through Flashing Root and Custom Recovery with QFIL, it will help you Create and format a Vendor partition and will then help you flash the Treble/GSI enabled Vendor partition and Treble/GSI enabled Boot image. The tool was written with as little user input as possible and I hope it's liked.
-Roms-
**Supports ALL msm8952 Model Idol 4**
We currently have Native Build of Los 14.1- Android 7.1
We currently have Native Build of Los 15.1- Android 8.1
PhhAOSP GSI Based off Android 9 Is Currently Working
OmniRom GSI Based off Android 9 is Currently Working
We Currently have Multiple working Recoveries
**Recoveries Will Work on ALL msm8952 Model Idol 4**
-TWRP
-OrangeFox
-PitchBlack
-SkyHawk
-Batik
-Dark Recovery
-RedWolf Recovery
-Nusantara Recovery
We Currently are supporting Models
-6055K
-6055U
-6055B ??
-Others ??
-All Models Based on the msm8952 Soc
You can Find Us Live On Telegram
https://t.me/Android_General_Chat
Or Here
https://t.me/joinchat/KmhMclOY__MP3el_zo20LQ
Idol 4 AIO ToolKit
Author: PizzaG
Version: 0.03
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Re9EIk5RuWSnyYgYQhJaIfY5oSLK20Hv/view?usp=sharing
6-24-2020- New Recoveries Added
-Dark Recovery
-Nusantara Recovery
-RedWolf Recovery
First
Edit- I just figured out the models listed in this thread are not the one I have.
I may be a little slow, but does this mean we can root and run Android on our Idol 4s? Also, I'm not sure what my model number is. It's an unlocked idol 4s in the United States.
Thanks!
bbrooks182 said:
Edit- I just figured out the models listed in this thread are not the one I have.
I may be a little slow, but does this mean we can root and run Android on our Idol 4s? Also, I'm not sure what my model number is. It's an unlocked idol 4s in the United States.
Thanks!
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Correct, you have the Windows version of the Idol 4. There was work being done to convert it to an android device but I don't think it's being worked on anymore. Last I knew there was a bootloader unlock available for it
unlock
Thanks for the app, i have a question, is it possible to unlock without having to pay, i already went to a local shop but they couldnt do it because i had it rooted With an old versión of TWRP
@PizzaG for model 6055b still not working? or do I install the cricket rom for now?
Orionpax5000 said:
@PizzaG for model 6055b still not working? or do I install the cricket rom for now?
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the AIO Toolkit isn't for you because we have no firehose programmer file. You can try the 6055k firehose if you want. Los16 should work fine for you
@PizzaG sorry for bothering you again, i have follow all steps but it appear this message in the moment to push the button download: " Download Fail:Sahara FailSahara Fail ", should I try to root the phone separately? and then continue with the steps of treble & gsi?.
really thanks for your kind attention and effort.
Orionpax5000 said:
@PizzaG sorry for bothering you again, i have follow all steps but it appear this message in the moment to push the button download: " Download Fail:Sahara FailSahara Fail ", should I try to root the phone separately? and then continue with the steps of treble & gsi?.
really thanks for your kind attention and effort.
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you'll want to contact me on Telegram where I can help you better.
https://t.me/Android_General_Chat
idol4busted said:
Hello!
I did all the steps, rooted and installed OrangeFox recovery, and next thing I know, it says there is no OS installed on my Idol 4 6055k. My mistake, I thought it would install a custom ROM as well, since it says up there:
-Roms-
**Supports ALL msm8952 Model Idol 4**
We currently have Native Build of Los 14.1- Android 7.1
We currently have Native Build of Los 15.1- Android 8.1
PhhAOSP GSI Based off Android 9 Is Currently Working
OmniRom GSI Based off Android 9 is Currently Working
I can't find the ROMs anywhere. I tried to go back to stock, but recovery won't recognize SDcard (other phones do recognize it). I tried to sideload the stock zip file, fail.
Sorry to bother you man, I'm out of my depth. Please, leave me some instructions how to go back to stock or how to install native LOS and where to download it from. Thanks!
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Come to our group and we'll get you fixed up. You are correct, No roms are flashed unless you flash them. The toolkit only gets you setup for GSI roms, which you have to get. Native Android 9 works very well, so you have a couple differents choices.
https://t.me/Android_General_Chat
Hello ,
I Root some of my Xiaomi more or less knowing the procedures.
I may purchase REALME 7 Pro & if the very first step unlock bootloader using Indepth test apk., can use on this model ? not necessary a must match version of Indepth text apk ?
also, is Readme OS accept Magisk root by patching the boot.img without using TWRP ?
( similar procedures as ROOTING on Xiaomi devices ...taking out boot.img from formware ....using Magisk to patch image...... flash it back & forth between devices & computer...without using TWRP. )
Thank you very much.
edmond
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eeeemc said:
Hello ,
I Root some of my Xiaomi more or less knowing the procedures.
I may purchase REALME 7 Pro & if the very first step unlock bootloader using Indepth test apk., can use on this model ? not necessary a must match version of Indepth text apk ?
also, is Readme OS accept Magisk root by patching the boot.img without using TWRP ?
( similar procedures as ROOTING on Xiaomi devices ...taking out boot.img from formware ....using Magisk to patch image...... flash it back & forth between devices & computer...without using TWRP. )
Thank you very much.
edmond
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Hey I wouldn't suggest rooting or unlocking bootloader even if it is simple as ABC because this device is going to get updates for sure so it wouldn't be wise yet.
arjunsingh1000 said:
Hey I wouldn't suggest rooting or unlocking bootloader even if it is simple as ABC because this device is going to get updates for sure so it wouldn't be wise yet.
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You get the point !!
Unfortunately , I M-U-S-T root this as I'm required to use TASKER heavily due to my work ( and my own interest in tasker )
On Xiaomi devices they are an easy life since I've been following every firmware updates , then I download separately this firmware on my desktop, root this back by MAGISK_PATCH_BOOT.img ( sort of like you know what I mean )
There is no need no hassle to make Xiaomi root again after the firmware updates. Most importantly Xiaomi not require to re-install all apps by using above methods after firmware updates.
I hope this realme 7 pro using the same procedures. ( I just have made the purchase from India to DHL me at USD375.00 )
Thanks!
edmond
Realme 7 pro, will get official bootloader unlock tool and official kernel sources available(hopefully) in the coming, so no need to take risk just wait for it, realme is a tech enthusiast brand so I guess they won't disappoint
JaviLerma said:
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now anxiously waiting .............
eeeemc said:
now anxiously waiting .............
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If you are really impatient you can try to gain temporary root and extract the boot.img using any app or ADB commands even magisk root via ADB is possible afaik I myself am waiting for the kernel and bootloader unlock but I feel this phone was launched in an early state to compete against Xiaomi phones in the same price range. Now unfortunately for us consumers this means till Android 11 update kernel sources might not be public but most probably after that it might be possible and if you use root for YouTube vanced and stuff I think there is a non root method but it's very irritating.
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If you are really impatient you can try to gain temporary root but it's very irritating.
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Thank you !!
I use TASKER and you now know which is why I need to damn deeptest.apk
temporary root is somewhat a good idea however is not fit in my case since my realme 7 pro bought over e-bay India so that anything brick I seems have big trouble sending back & forth for repair.
It is still good hints about temporary root as I never heard of ................
Hope I'm not soon to say goodbye & sell it due to long time waiting and without root. ., it happened on me once on the Vivo 19 that I sold it when I confirm it definately not root-friendly.
Thank you very much !!!!
edmond
MercWith said:
Realme 7 pro, will get official bootloader unlock tool and official kernel sources available(hopefully) in the coming, so no need to take risk just wait for it, realme is a tech enthusiast brand so I guess they won't disappoint
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Any update on unlocking bootloader ?
I have already unlocked the bootloader. But we will have to wait till kernel source code is released for custom recovery and rooting.
I'm using the SM-A505FN version but yesterday in sammobile firmware list, I saw that on SM-A505F One UI 3.0 already available so that I try to install the version but I didn't know that it will give me huge trouble. While installing in Odin stuck for 1 hour. Then I realize maybe it's a version difference. So reboot the device and then I saw this error.
I saw a few forum posts that if I flash again with Odin it will be solved but it won't. Because those ( SM-A505F ) versions changed my kernel from 6 to 7, Now I can't install any downgrade firmware and my phone stuck at this error. When I try to install the regular firmware it's giving me another error which is " Check fail (bootloader) Device 7 Binary 6 " Now I can't install anything. Is there any way to solve this problem until One UI 3.0 hasn't released for my model? Like using TWRP or any custom recovery?
Hi, ma friend!
Try to flash the latest firmware for your device model and region, but load only AP, CP and CSC files by skipping the BL (bootloader - leave it blank).
Device 7 binary 6. Means no, your device bootloader is newer than your package/binary your attempting to install. I don't know how to fix that. I've heard of cracked versions of Odin that won't do version checking for some devices but I never got one to work because the phone rejects it, not Odin. Maybe if you had a backup of the entire phone you could dd the entire nand. I think your best bet is trying different roms with One UI 3.1. Good luck.
There is Android 11 with One UI 3.1 update for FN models in Poland (XEO). You can download it and flash it. I've already done it.
Idem lo stesso problema, non fa tornare indietro
Translation: Ditto the same problem, it doesn't go back
Zdrawko0o said:
Hi, ma friend!
Try to flash the latest firmware for your device model and region, but load only AP, CP and CSC files by skipping the BL (bootloader - leave it blank).
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Do I have to enable OEM Unlock or USB Debugging for this?
JoaoVLA7 said:
Do I have to enable OEM Unlock or USB Debugging for this?
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What are you going to do? If you are about to use Odin flash tool, the only thing is needed is entering download mode of your Samsung device.
Zdrawko0o said:
What are you going to do? If you are about to use Odin flash tool, the only thing is needed is entering download mode of your Samsung device.
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I want to go back to Android 9, currently my A50 is using Android 11, which is binary 7 and Android 9 is binary 5.
I want to use Odin. You said to just deselect the bootloader installation, so I don't need to activate either USB debugging or OEM unlocking?
JoaoVLA7 said:
I want to go back to Android 9, currently my A50 is using Android 11, which is binary 7 and Android 9 is binary 5.
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I don't think it is possible for now. After updating to Android 11, the bootloader won't let you install any ROM below Android 11. You can downgrade by installing a custom rom using custom recovery like TWRP.
Zdrawko0o said:
I don't think it is possible for now. After updating to Android 11, the bootloader won't let you install any ROM below Android 11. You can downgrade by installing a custom rom using custom recovery like TWRP.
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Ok, I got it.
Do you recommend any Custom ROM that focuses on battery life?
Thanks for answering.
JoaoVLA7 said:
Ok, I got it.
Do you recommend any Custom ROM that focuses on battery life?
Thanks for answering.
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[ROM][OneUI 4.1.1][A50] Fresh - Love Your Phone Again (Updated 4/11/2023)
Fresh for the Samsung Galaxy A50 Love your phone again Get the latest Fresh release for the Samsung Galaxy A50 Current Version: 4.5.0 (23040901) - Android 12 Installing a third-party kernel and/or recovery is at your own risk...
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I'm not sure if this will downgrade your device. There is a chance your device not to boot up after installing custom ROM with lower Android version. Give it a try and write us back.
Zdrawko0o said:
[ROM][OneUI 4.1.1][A50] Fresh - Love Your Phone Again (Updated 4/11/2023)
Fresh for the Samsung Galaxy A50 Love your phone again Get the latest Fresh release for the Samsung Galaxy A50 Current Version: 4.5.0 (23040901) - Android 12 Installing a third-party kernel and/or recovery is at your own risk...
forum.xda-developers.com
I'm not sure if this will downgrade your device. There is a chance your device not to boot up after installing custom ROM with lower Android version. Give it a try and write us back.
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My phone model is SM-A505GT, it looks like this ROM was not made for this model.
I'm going to search ROMs for my phone model. Thanks for the suggestion anyway.