Disclaimer: Untested on the following devices:
-A2017U on Oreo B20
-A2017 (chinese version) Oreo B18
-A2017G B03
If you want to test, do so at your own risk!
If it does or does not work, please report back on this thread so i can edit the OP
Yes you read right, finally we can get rid of that nonsense system write protection and get system write permissions on Oreo back!
For those that are eager to know how to do it before i go on mumbling a story about the technical details yada yada yada:
Download this TWRP flashable zip by @raystef66 and flash it: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=11410963190603874735
Now you have disabled ZTE's protection and got system write permissions (if you are rooted of course, if not then there is still androids native protection; more info on that matter below)
Huge thanks to @raystef66 for creating the zip.
Now to the technical stuff:
As you probably know, since Oreo we can't use "reboot disemmcwp" anymore. Thats because ZTE removed this option.
Why did they do this?
I don't have any idea
Does it make sense?
No, not at all. It doesn't even make sense for ZTE having this write protection implemented in the first place. Why not you ask? Because android itself already has its own native system write protection. If you are not rooted, system is write protected, it's as simple as that. After all, the whole point of rooting your device is to get system access so you can make all kinds of modifciations to your device that wouldn't otherwise be possible without root. Be it simple file edits (build.prop), xposed/magisk modules or any app that requires root and so on.
So what does the zip above do to disable system write protection and give write permissions to system?
To put it simply. The file inside it (emmc_appsboot.mbn) contains various lines regarding system write protection, fastboot etc. Some of those lines are for disabling system write protection. If you flash the zip, it gets disabled.
The original emmc_appsboot.mbn file that comes with the Oreo OTA, doesn't contain these lines. Instead it makes sure that system write protection is intact. Therefore, even if you are rooted, you won't be able to do any modifciations to system (they revert back after reboot).
Can you re-enable ZTE's system write protection?
Nope. Why would you even wanna do that?! Again, android has it's own system write protection (see "Does it make sense?" above). If you want that back, simply unroot.
Wait, you mentioned there are also lines for fastboot in that emmc_appsboot.mbn file, what about that?
Well yes, as mentioned earlier there are some lines regarding fastboot. But i'm unsure of one thing as of now. Was fastboot unavailable in Oreo B02 to any of you guys? If yes, then you should get also fastboot back after having flashed the zip. I could enter fastboot mode when selecting it in the unlocked bootloader warning screen. I forgot test it before disabling system write protection so i am not sure if it already was accessible or got enabled after flashing the zip.
@GodOfPsychos Thanks for your perseverance :good:
Thanks, I will test it on B02. I had install an old Bootstack for write permissions on B02.
On B03 can't flash a working TWRP
I can not install the b03 by edl adding it to the TWRP file for oreo. When trying to restart in twrp the phone turns off. I can not find the solution Therefore I can not flash anything else either.
I'm going to try the Chinese rom Oreo B19.
Thanks for everything! I hope that in the B19 we have good results
In the B19 for the a2017 after starting in EDL the system and rebooting in TWRP installing magisk 16.7 and after the zip I have found that the system only starts in fastboot.
I will continue testing
@GodOfPsychos @raystef66 On the assumption it does not work on B03/B18/B19/B20, can it be implemented on their original emmc_appsboot.mbn?
have tested on Oreo B03 and works. on B03 can only use TWRP 3.2.1-7NFound, but have no access to internal memory.
on B02 and B03 in system/priv-app i can´t delete top folder, inside folder have fully access. in system/app no problems.
blackpac said:
@GodOfPsychos @raystef66 On the assumption it does not work on B03/B18/B19/B20, can it be implemented on their original emmc_appsboot.mbn?
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That depends. The file itself is not 100% readable via simple notepads (i looked into it with notepadd++ for example). It has a bunch of strange characters besides the bit of clear text. I don't know how or which lines need to put where and how etc. I know i said there are lines regarding disabling write protection in there etc. But the main issue is that not all of the file is fully readable. So there could be even more "unreadable" stuff (weird characters) that need to be taken into consideration besides the readable ones.
See attachment to see what it looks like when you open one of them with notepad++
But yes in theory it is possible if ZTE doesn't change the implementation of their protection.
I hope that anyone who is more of an expert for this sort of stuff can help with this.
Rennert said:
have tested on Oreo B03 and works. on B03 can only use TWRP 3.2.1-7NFound, but have no access to internal memory.
on B02 and B03 in system/priv-app i can´t delete top folder, inside folder have fully access. in system/app no problems.
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which top folder do you mean? inside system/priv-app i can delete folders without a problem (using root explorer for example).
GodOfPsychos said:
which top folder do you mean? inside system/priv-app i can delete folders without a problem (using root explorer for example).
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Yes top folder inside System/priv-app, example calendar_stock, can't delete it, but apk and subfolder inside this folder can delete without problems. It's only on priv-app folder, all other folders no problem.
Hmm. Are you trying to delete them via twrp file manager or an app like i mentioned previously?
Noob question whay you guys are booting to reboot disemmcwp,could anyone explain this method usage
GodOfPsychos said:
Hmm. Are you trying to delete them via twrp file manager or an app like i mentioned previously?
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I use Root Explorer, can create new folder and delete this in priv-app. in TWRP file manager I can't delete folders, only files.
blackpac said:
@GodOfPsychos @raystef66 On the assumption it does not work on B03/B18/B19/B20, can it be implemented on their original emmc_appsboot.mbn?
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First off, anyone on Oreo U and Oreo CN have to flash the zip and see if he/her can change f.e. build.prop (add a character), save and reboot and see if change has applied. Also test if system folder can be deleted, reboot and see if things boot. If not working i'll take a look into the changes ZTE made and see if I can change some lines into the aboot file. So let me know
Rennert said:
have tested on Oreo B03 and works. on B03 can only use TWRP 3.2.1-7NFound, but have no access to internal memory.
on B02 and B03 in system/priv-app i can´t delete top folder, inside folder have fully access. in system/app no problems.
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3217 will do. Have you tested the 3218 too?
Rennert said:
Yes top folder inside System/priv-app, example calendar_stock, can't delete it, but apk and subfolder inside this folder can delete without problems. It's only on priv-app folder, all other folders no problem.
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Normaly you should be able to delete a system folder. It's been tested. Use a Root explorer like Solid and it should work. On B02 it was.
raystef66 said:
Normaly you should be able to delete a system folder. It's been tested. Use a Root explorer like Solid and it should work. On B02 it was.
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I can delete all folders in system, but can't delete the top folders in priv-app. Tested on B02 and B03. Have removed in TWRP terminal with rmdir and works
Rennert said:
I can delete all folders in system, but can't delete the top folders in priv-app. Tested on B02 and B03. Have removed in TWRP terminal with rmdir and works
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I haven't any problems with deleting folder under /system/priv-app using MiXplorer on B03.
I tested A2017G.B03 and A2017.B19. Both of them were flashed using EDL full packages by djkuz.
Tested with b20 modified kernel (by Asderdd), Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt_12.08.2018 (by zackptg5) and Magisk 18.0.
Haven't any issues. /system is writable and Magisk is working.
Thank you raystef66.
Does that mean we may expect SL!M 7?
Magisk 18 doesn't work on A2017GB02 and B03.
Yes system is writable except system/priv-app/ top folder, it's funny that I can create new folder and delete this and
existing top folders are fails.
Rennert said:
Magisk 18 doesn't work on A2017GB02 and B03.
Yes system is writable except system/priv-app/ top folder, it's funny that I can create new folder and delete this and
existing top folders are fails.
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Just tried and deleted every folder in /system/priv-app/. Couldn't take a screenshot after that. :cyclops:
What kind of root do you have?
klałn said:
I haven't any problems with deleting folder under /system/priv-app using MiXplorer on B03.
I tested A2017G.B03 and A2017.B19. Both of them were flashed using EDL full packages by djkuz.
Tested with b20 modified kernel (by Asderdd), Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt_12.08.2018 (by zackptg5) and Magisk 18.0.
Haven't any issues. /system is writable and Magisk is working.
Thank you raystef66.
Does that mean we may expect SL!M 7?
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The one that had close contact with ZTE was @GodOfPsychos . All credits go to him
Thnx for reporting also thnx @Rennert
That would be the idea of making a Sl!M one even for U and CN, yes. Hope to find some time free :highfive:
klałn said:
Just tried and deleted every folder in /system/priv-app/. Couldn't take a screenshot after that. :cyclops:
What kind of root do you have?
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have Magisk 16.7. if i flash Magisk18 it only boot in Bootloader. Flash 16.7 now system boots.
issue on priv-app folder solved. i had install Viper4AndroidFX in Magisk, deinstall and can delete top folder. new install and delete are fail.
Rennert said:
have Magisk 16.7. if i flash Magisk18 it only boot in Bootloader. Flash 16.7 now system boots.
issue on priv-app folder solved. i had install Viper4AndroidFX in Magisk, deinstall and can delete top folder. new install and delete are fail.
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I've tried several things in Chinese b19: flashing rom by edl and booting with recovery twrp 3.2.1.7. then flashing dm_verity and your zio. In no case I succeed. maximum achievement that I boot in fastboot I do not achieve that. I started flashing magisk. Always in bootloop
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In case you want to do the actually OTA with your phone, and got some errors (dead android), you might want to check:
+ if you are using "CWM Recovery" (then uninstall it as in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2095825)
+ if you are using "Remove QSlide Apps from NotificationBar" (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2194423)
But don't use the QSlide revert file from above thread, it doesn't restore the exact matched file for OTA to work with (you can try if you want). To save you some trouble, I have attach the original files (LGSystemUI.apk and its odex). Unzip and overwrite them in the folder /system/app (use ES Explorer to remount /system RW first).
+ still not found the problem, check the few last lines of this file: /system/cache/recovery/last_log
It should say which file mismatches the checksum, and in the case of mine, it is LGSystemUI.apk, which I cannot find anything related searching google. And that's why I make the thread so people can search google and found it here.
chicguy said:
In case you want to do the actually OTA with your phone, and got some errors (dead android), you might want to check:
+ if you are using "CWM Recovery" (then uninstall it as in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2095825)
+ if you are using "Remove QSlide Apps from NotificationBar" (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2194423)
But don't use the QSlide revert file from above thread, it doesn't restore the exact matched file for OTA to work with (you can try if you want). To save you some trouble, I have attach the original files (LGSystemUI.apk and its odex). Unzip and overwrite them in the folder /system/app (use ES Explorer to remount /system RW first).
+ still not found the problem, check the few last lines of this file: /system/cache/recovery/last_log
It should say which file mismatches the checksum, and in the case of mine, it is LGSystemUI.apk, which I cannot find anything related searching google. And that's why I make the thread so people can search google and found it here.
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Removed CWM and still get dead android red triangle icon.
My log also shows LGSYSTEMUI.APK ERROR
eSZee said:
Removed CWM and still get dead android red triangle icon.
My log also shows LGSYSTEMUI.APK ERROR
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If you are rooted then all you need to do is find a nandroid backup of previous jb and flash it. Then you use the trick to force the OTA. If you are not rooted then the only thing I can say is download the kdz, flash it, and wait for the OTA.
there are a few things that manipulate the system: link2sd, overclocking, busybox, custom recovery. . .My thing was the busybox. I totally forgot that I downloaded it and my update didn't work at first. Good Luck
eSZee said:
Removed CWM and still get dead android red triangle icon.
My log also shows LGSYSTEMUI.APK ERROR
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Go go page 9 of the forum link below. There is a Dropbox link of a factory rooted version of V20f for the 769 US version to flash if you have access to CWM on your phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2359044
Sent from my LG-P769 using Tapatalk 2
TheCoutures said:
Go go page 9 of the forum link below. There is a Dropbox link of a factory rooted version of V20f for the 769 US version to flash if you have access to CWM on your phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2359044
Sent from my LG-P769 using Tapatalk 2
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Downloaded several times to make sure it wasn't a bad download. Went to apply zip, as soon as I pressed YES, INSTALL ABORTED.
I have no mods or edited system files or anything like that. All I ever did was CWM and root. Had qslide removed but reverted.
Make sure MD5 sum is correct. The other stuff doesn't matter. You are flashing a full backup not an OTA which requires all stock apps.
Sent from my LG-P769(20F) using the xda-developers app. If I helped you please hit the thanks button.
eSZee said:
Downloaded several times to make sure it wasn't a bad download. Went to apply zip, as soon as I pressed YES, INSTALL ABORTED.
I have no mods or edited system files or anything like that. All I ever did was CWM and root. Had qslide removed but reverted.
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Wait you tried to install it as a zip
You are supposed to extract it and put the nandroid in the CWM backup directory.
sent from my locked rooted P769 v20D
I'm on YouTube (BioDesigner48)
I'm having the same issue, I do not have CWM or QSlide Remove installed, I've uninstalled all Root related apps and still encountering the same issue....
eSZee said:
Downloaded several times to make sure it wasn't a bad download. Went to apply zip, as soon as I pressed YES, INSTALL ABORTED.
I have no mods or edited system files or anything like that. All I ever did was CWM and root. Had qslide removed but reverted.
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In my OP, I said "don't use the QSlide revert file from above thread, it doesn't restore the exact matched file for OTA to work with".
In case you still have trouble with the OTA, try to follow what I wrote: "To save you some trouble, I have attach the original files (LGSystemUI.apk and its odex). Unzip and overwrite them in the folder /system/app (use ES Explorer to remount /system RW first)."
Hope that helps!
For other people with problems, I suggest to use the Recovery Flashable Zip mentioned in one of the reply.
Or, if you are as paranoid as I am (who knows what people might put in those zip file ) (and somewhat technically knowledgeable), "check the few last lines of this file: /system/cache/recovery/last_log" to see what file got error, and try to get the original file from 20D (which should have the matched SHA1 checksum) and replace them.
chicguy said:
In my OP, I said "don't use the QSlide revert file from above thread, it doesn't restore the exact matched file for OTA to work with".
In case you still have trouble with the OTA, try to follow what I wrote: "To save you some trouble, I have attach the original files (LGSystemUI.apk and its odex). Unzip and overwrite them in the folder /system/app (use ES Explorer to remount /system RW first)."
Hope that helps!
For other people with problems, I suggest to use the Recovery Flashable Zip mentioned in one of the reply.
Or, if you are as paranoid as I am (who knows what people might put in those zip file ) (and somewhat technically knowledgeable), "check the few last lines of this file: /system/cache/recovery/last_log" to see what file got error, and try to get the original file from 20D (which should have the matched SHA1 checksum) and replace them.
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Get the full P769BKv20f kdz file download here. Please be advised that this is just stock and if you flash this ROM then you WILL LOSE ROOT! But you can download and create a bin file to do the Lelus root method.
Hi, I have a rooted Lenovo B device (Mediatek M6735M) with TWRP recovery. I tried to change some build.prop values using an editor app but the result was I bricked my phone (and had to flash stock firmware again). Now, I wonder if and how I can apply some changes to the system files after flashing the firmware.
I want to ask you: is it possible to modify sys/system files after the firmware has been flashed (even the read-only ones), or is pre-flash manipulation the only solution? For example: is it safe to pull a system file with adb, modify it, then push it to the phone with adb?
Black Heretic said:
Hi, I have a rooted Lenovo B device (Mediatek M6735M) with TWRP recovery. I tried to change some build.prop values using an editor app but the result was I bricked my phone (and had to flash stock firmware again). Now, I wonder if and how I can apply some changes to the system files after flashing the firmware.
I want to ask you: is it possible to modify sys/system files after the firmware has been flashed (even the read-only ones), or is pre-flash manipulation the only solution? For example: is it safe to pull a system file with adb, modify it, then push it to the phone with adb?
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No. You want to root your android again to do these.
Ashwinrg said:
No. You want to root your android again to do these.
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I forgot to say that I rooted the phone again. I'd like to know if it is possible to edit system files after flashing a firmware (and rooting the phone) or if I'm forced to apply all system changes before flashing. Also, I'd like to know what kind of changes are allowed and/or forbidden (in order to avoid another brick).
For example, I found a read-only "serialno" file in "sys" folder and this file contains the serial number of the device. Could I pull this file with adb, change the content of this file (with another serial number) then push it into the phone?
Black Heretic said:
I forgot to say that I rooted the phone again. I'd like to know if it is possible to edit system files after flashing a firmware (and rooting the phone) or if I'm forced to apply all system changes before flashing. Also, I'd like to know what kind of changes are allowed and/or forbidden (in order to avoid another brick).
For example, I found a read-only "serialno" file in "sys" folder and this file contains the serial number of the device. Could I pull this file with adb, change this file (with another serial number) then push it into the phone?
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You can change anything after rooting your phone. Make sure you are doing it correctly. Keep nandroid backup to recover from bad scenarios.
Ashwinrg said:
You can change anything after rooting your phone. Make sure you are doing it correctly. Keep nandroid backup to recover from bad scenarios.
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Ok, but I'd like to have some general tips or advices before doing that. For example, I read (somewhere, here on xda) that file permissions have to be the same as the original file, so if I edit a read-only file I have to restore its read-only status or I could brick the phone. Is this true?
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Ok, but I'd like to have some general tips or advices before doing that. For example, I read (somewhere, here on xda) that file permissions have to be the same as the original file, so if I edit a read-only file I have to restore its read-only status or I could brick the phone. Is this true?
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Yes. If you change permission to read-write then after modification you want change permission to read-only.
Grab ithat build.prop file and transfer to memory card using TWRP. Edit at PC and restore it
Hello.
I've installed viper4android on my mido. Everything is ok, but there is a background static sound when music is being played. According to the viper FAQ I need to delete /system/lib/soundfx/libbundlewrapper.so. What did I do:
1. Mount system as rw
adb shell
su
mount -o rw,remount,rw /system
2. try to rename that file
cd /system/lib/soundfx
mv libbundlewrapper.so libbudnlewrapper-2.so.bak
3. No success. Trying to create backup in a file manager and than trying to delete it. Still no luck. Changed system to ro and I'll wait for suggestions.
The file is there like I haven't done anything. The uncharted territory of the system partition still awaits for me. What I can do next to get the thing to work?
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Hello.
I've installed viper4android on my mido. Everything is ok, but there is a background static sound when music is being played. According to the viper FAQ I need to delete /system/lib/soundfx/libbundlewrapper.so. What did I do:
1. Mount system as rw
adb shell
su
mount -o rw,remount,rw /system
2. try to rename that file
cd /system/lib/soundfx
mv libbundlewrapper.so libbudnlewrapper-2.so.bak
3. No success. Trying to create backup in a file manager and than trying to delete it. Still no luck. Changed system to ro and I'll wait for suggestions.
The file is there like I haven't done anything. The uncharted territory of the system partition still awaits for me. What I can do next to get the thing to work?
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What rom do you use? Miui or los/aosp? Also do you use, magisk or super su? Plus, please tell how did u Install viper, that is through recovery or by using magisk?.
MyNameIsRage said:
What rom do you use? Miui or los/aosp? Also do you use, magisk or super su? Plus, please tell how did u Install viper, that is through recovery or by using magisk?.
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I use Official and final RR
The phone uses magisk and viper was flashed by magisk (should I remove the module and flash as non-system app?)
Rust3dCor3 said:
I use Official and final RR
The phone uses magisk and viper was flashed by magisk (should I remove the module and flash as non-system app?)
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Why don't you use es file manager? I just tried i was able to do it with es.
MyNameIsRage said:
Why don't you use es file manager? I just tried i was able to do it with es.
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Still does not work. I have no idea what to do. Again.
Renaming the file does not go despite a Toast is visible "Rename Successful" and while deleting there is "Device or resource busy"
Rust3dCor3 said:
Still does not work. I have no idea what to do. Again.
Renaming the file does not go despite a Toast is visible "Rename Successful" and while deleting there is "Device or resource busy"
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Why don't you try deleting it from twrp.
MyNameIsRage said:
Why don't you try deleting it from twrp.
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I tried. The funny part is that I can only see /system/usr. No other folder is in /system. Thats why I've posted this topic. I'm just lost.
Rust3dCor3 said:
I tried. The funny part is that I can only see /system/usr. No other folder is in /system. Thats why I've posted this topic. I'm just lost.
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Nope, you haven't mounted system in twrp, that's the reason you are only seeing /usr
So do this
From main menu, select "mount" and there select System, also make sure that the "system" box is checked and the box saying "mount system partition as read only" is unchecked(I've attached a screenshot for reference). Now you can easily go to /system and it should list the files and folders., And you can delete the file you want. Quote me if you need more help
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Nope, you haven't mounted system in twrp, that's the reason you are only seeing /usr
So do this
From main menu, select "mount" and there select System, also make sure that the "system" box is checked and the box saying "mount system partition as read only" is unchecked(I've attached a screenshot for reference). Now you can easily go to /system and it should list the files and folders., And you can delete the file you want. Quote me if you need more help
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I can't believe how stupid I am. Thank You for Your advice.
Hello to all...
After the last system update from pie to android 10(stock rom) I can't change system media folder to be writable, so I can change the lock/unlock sounds. I have tried to do that first with Es explorer, than with Root explorer and Fx explorer, but nothing helps. Also I have tried to find "Documents"(to enable) in App list in main settings but there is no "Documents" in list.
The phone is rooted and every file explorer that have I tried getting granted root permissions. In earier versions of miui I didn't had this kind of problem.
Is there anyone who knows how to solve this ?
try x-plore
Roydamenz said:
try x-plore
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Thanks for the reply but i don't think that problem is with any file explorer. Btw, I have tried X-plore, also.
Had the same problem and I've solved it by changing twrp to this unofficial twrp 3.3.1 beta08! After flashing this recovery boot to twrp and under mount, check system and vendor then reboot. Let me know if it worked.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/poco-f1/development/recovery-twrp-3-3-1-beta01-touch-t3987567/amp/
is possible, but I can't remember exactly that I've also flashed this:
https://github.com/Zackptg5/Disable...Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt_08.18.2019.zip
wizard8400 said:
is possible, but I can't remember exactly that I've also flashed this:
https://github.com/Zackptg5/Disable...Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt_08.18.2019.zip
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Ok, before i do that... could it be solve from Magisk manager>Advanced settings>uncheck Preserve AVB 2.0/dm-verity ? I am on Magisk 20.2.
I remember that after flashing dfe zip those checks were cleared in magisk, I don't know if the zip does more. First try flashing that twrp, I think that will be enough.
wizard8400 said:
I remember that after flashing dfe zip those checks were cleared in magisk, I don't know if the zip does more. First try flashing that twrp, I think that will be enough.
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Nothing was successful. First I flashed that TWRP from link. Than, after I tried, I also flash that zip through TWRP, but still can't paste files in system media folder.
For the information after flashed that zip, in Magisk advanced settings first two options was unchecked.
For now, I found that this is related to Android 10 changes.
did you go to twrp>mounts and check system and vendor, after flashing that version of twrp? was twrp beta08 the one you flashed? It worked for me, had the exact same problem after flashing 11.0.4
wizard8400 said:
did you go to twrp>mounts and check system and vendor, after flashing that version of twrp? was twrp beta08 the one you flashed? It worked for me, had the exact same problem after flashing 11.0.4
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Sorry, Wizard8400 for my too quick response. It actually helped. But, for now only with Root Exporer, which is enough for me. And Root exporer does that change to r/w only once. With next operation it will be ask once again to change from r/o to r/w.
I didn't change anything in TWRP Mount section. Personally, I had thinking but didn't dare.
Thanks for everything !
As a recommendation, you cand try this file explorer, it has root features, and it never let me down:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1523691
wizard8400 said:
As a recommendation, you cand try this file explorer, it has root features, and it never let me down:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1523691
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Yes, I had that file explorer. Very good. And with some really useful option like some sort of shift/click similar options for multiple files checking.
I really like Es file explorer and until now I was satisfied.
This thread is now defunct. I have moved to iPhone. Sorry about this.
Take care everybody.
Regards,
Magnetox
Appreciate this! If I'm already unlocked, is it possible to remove the -w in the flash-all script before running for a rooted install without wiping user data?
Wi1son said:
Appreciate this! If I'm already unlocked, is it possible to remove the -w in the flash-all script before running for a rooted install without wiping user data?
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I would leave it as is, but if you want to try it, go ahead (might brick).
Hi ! Thanks for it.
Just a question After flash the Rom when the phone reboot before copy magisk manager can restore my Google backup ?
And how I do when they had an update ?
Thanks
ggkameleon said:
Hi ! Thanks for it.
Just a question After flash the Rom when the phone reboot before copy magisk manager can restore my Google backup ?
And how I do when they had an update ?
Thanks
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Yes that should be fine. Just restore normally. But don't forget magisk otherwise it won't have proper root.
Might be a silly question, but, does this stock image work with Google Fi?
Also, a little confused with some of the directions...
In step 1 it says "Download the appropriate rar package for your system and install."
Does this mean download my stock image from Google and install it with Magisk, or... ?
In step 9 it says, " Once in fastboot, and the bootloader, run "fastboot devices" from the "BRAMBLE" folder. "
Does this mean to run "fastboot devices" as a command inside the command prompt from the "BRAMBLE" folder or to open one of the tools inside the platform tools folder?
Also, in step 11, where do I find the "appropriate flash-all command on your operating system"?
These are just a bit confusing to me. Don't want to brick my phone, so any help is appreciated.
Thanks
SpecialKCF22 said:
Also, a little confused with some of the directions...
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Thanks
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Download the WinRAR package in the mega.nz folder for your OS.
Both, platform tools should be in that BRAMBLE folder. Example fastboot.exe should be in BRAMBLE.
You will find this in your BRAMBLE folder when you properly extract platform tools and the .rar into the BRAMBLE folder.
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Might be a silly question, but, does this stock image work with Google Fi?
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It's just stock with root, so if the Pixel 4a 5g works normally it will too.
Magnetox said:
Download the WinRAR package in the mega.nz folder for your OS.
Both, platform tools should be in that BRAMBLE folder. Example fastboot.exe should be in BRAMBLE.
You will find this in your BRAMBLE folder when you properly extract platform tools and the .rar into the BRAMBLE folder.
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You're not very detailed and you didn't answer the questions. I'll pass on this method. Thanks
SpecialKCF22 said:
You're not very detailed and you didn't answer the questions. I'll pass on this method. Thanks
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Feel free to PM
Magnetox said:
Yes that should be fine. Just restore normally. But don't forget magisk otherwise it won't have proper root.
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So, will update delete the magisk app? Or what do you mean when write "don't forget magisk"?
Ryav said:
So, will update delete the magisk app? Or what do you mean when write "don't forget magisk"?
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I mean don't forget to install it and assure you have proper root after.
Does this one works with Google pay. My rooted build of RD1A.200810.022.A4 doesn't pass the safety check on magisk manager. Thank you
imFonk said:
Does this one works with Google pay. My rooted build of RD1A.200810.022.A4 doesn't pass the safety check on magisk manager. Thank you
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MAGISK MODULE ❯ Universal SafetyNet Fix 1.1.0
Thanks for this! FYI for anyone curious the newest Magisk 8.07 does work, you don't need to use the linked file.
dadozer said:
Thanks for this! FYI for anyone curious the newest Magisk 8.07 does work, you don't need to use the linked file.
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Yes feel free to do this. The APK that is linked works fine as well and will update itself with your permission.
Magnetox said:
Hey everybody,
Here is the latest Android 11 January 2021 update rooted (I will keep it updated). It's all clean. It is the Google stock system image with root applied (comes with GAPPS). You can cleanly flash your device with this as long as your fastboot (bootloader) is working.
Download LINK:
File folder on MEGA
mega.nz
Steps:
1) Download the appropriate rar package for your system and install.
2) Download the appropriate platform-tools package for your operating system (this contains ADB and Fastboot) and extract it in a folder we'll call "BRAMBLE" (we will use this folder for the install).
3) Download the bramble-rq1a.210105.003.rar file (this is the stock rom). Extract it to the "BRAMBLE" folder. You will want to see all the files (ie. the flash-all.sh) all in the folder the same folder that contains the ADB and Fastboot tools.
4) Download MagiskManager-v8.0.4.apk, this will be used after the install and installed on the device.
5) Enable USB debugging and OEM unlocking (the bootloader unlock) in developer options (smash on build a bunch of times in a row real fast to enable developer options in about phone).
7) Navigate to the "BRAMBLE" folder with a terminal or command prompt (depending on your operating system) and run "adb devices" with root or administrator access in your terminal or command prompt on your computer (respectively there). Allow the USB debugging to connect to your computer forever on your phone, something should pop up. It should appear in the terminal or command prompt. If not you need to accept USB debugging on your phone (forever).
8) Put in the command "adb reboot bootloader" once your device appears.
9) Once in fastboot, and the bootloader, run "fastboot devices" from the "BRAMBLE" folder. This should return your device. If not, something is wrong and restart. Another way of reaching fastboot is restarting your phone and holding VOLUME DOWN.
10) Make sure your device is unlocked, run "fastboot flashing unlock".
11) In the "BRAMBLE" folder, run the appropriate flash-all command on your operating system. This will take a while and completely reflash the system with the Stock ROM with root. You will see the progress as it appears.
12) Once it's done, your phone will reboot. Just wait for it to start up and do as you normally would on a new flash.
13) Move the MagiskManager-v8.0.4.apk onto the phone, and install it. It will confirm you have partial root and ask you to apply something more and reboot. Do so.
14) When rebooted, your phone will be fully flashed and rooted. Feel free to download a root verification app, I recommend this one. It should be working fine. Grant root permission forever to it.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask. You can install the ElementalX kernel on this rom for Pixel 4a 5g. Download this. It's a great kernel tool and it will help you with full root access download and install the kernel. It's the kernel I'm using.
Regards,
Magnetox
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i could not install magisk, the 13th step in your guide might not be complete.
i managed to root, and got to pass safety net, and google pay working.
i have to move the boot.img from the zip file included in the package you provided, move it to internal storage, patch it in magisk manager.
then i moved the patched boot.img to my pc, did adb reboot bootloader, then fastboot flash [patched boot.img] and then only i was fully rooted.
i also flash the safetynet-fix-v1.1.1.zip module in magisk to pass satefynet.
hope it could help out, i digged all night yesterday to get this done lol.
MegaJuif said:
i could not install magisk, the 13th step in your guide might not be complete.
i managed to root, and got to pass safety net, and google pay working.
i have to move the boot.img from the zip file included in the package you provided, move it to internal storage, patch it in magisk manager.
then i moved the patched boot.img to my pc, did adb reboot bootloader, then fastboot flash [patched boot.img] and then only i was fully rooted.
i also flash the safetynet-fix-v1.1.1.zip module in magisk to pass satefynet.
hope it could help out, i digged all night yesterday to get this done lol.
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I updated it with the latest 8.0.7 magisk. Hope this fixes it. (Uploading now)
Upload complete! (Magisk 8.0.7)