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Intro
This is a guide for people who want to make some modifications to config files, or other files, on System partition but do not want to root their phone or install custom recovery in order to keep OTAs and some apps, which don't play nicely with rooted phones, working. Examples of those config mods could be changing DPI or changing volume levels etc, which you would only do once and forget about it.
While root allows you to do those kinds of changes from within android, this methods would require a PC.
If you are familiar with temporary booting into a custom recovery, skip to step 5.
The usual i am not responsible for any of your actions / bricked phones disclaimer applies.
Prerequisites
- A working adb / fastboot environment. Please use Android SDK, if you installed your adb and fastboot using other tools, things might not work, so please just install SDK, install Google USB Driver from SDK manager, install Platform-Tools from SDK manager (should be installed by default) and then add your sdk platform-tools path to your PATH environment variable to have it available in cmd in every path.
- Unlocked bootloader
- TWRP image for you phone (.img) https://twrp.me/devices/huaweinexus6p.html
Follow the [GUIDE] Unlock/Root/Flash for Nexus 6P for that.
Instructions
Here is an example of modifying DPI. I prefer build.prop method of modifying DPI because using the adb wm density command usually caused some issues for me, but modifying via build.prop didn't.
1 - With you phone ON, connect it to the PC and make sure adb is working by running
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adb devices
and making sure that device is listed
2 - Reboot into bootloader. and make sure fastboot is good to go too. Run commands one at a time:
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adb reboot bootloader
fastboot devices
3 - Place your TWRP image file in some easily accessible folder, for the sake of this example i will use C:\Mods.
4 - Temporary boot into TWRP (we are not flashing it here at all).
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fastboot boot c:\Mods\twrp-2.8.7.0-angler.img
Here is where things may not work. If you don't see your phone boot into TWRP then either your adb / fastboot environment not setup correctly (installed via a tool instead of SDK) or your img file is corrupt.
One thing that works for me when TWRP refuses to boot is to restart cmd and issue the command again this closes and reopens adb/fastboot daemon.
5 - Once TWRP is up on your phone it may display a warning saying "TWRP has detected an unmounted system partition". Swipe to allow modifications at the bottom. This screen may not come up at all.
6 - Go to Mount >>> Tick System >>> Make sure "Only Mount System Read Only" is unticked >>> Press Back button
7 - Back on your PC check if your device is listed
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adb devices
8 - Pull the file you need to modify from system partition to your PC. Please note the direction of the slashes:
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adb pull /system/build.prop c:/Mods
9 - Now you should see build.prop in your c:\Mods folder. Use Notepad++ or something like that to edit the file. Find the line with lcd_density= and change it's value to whatever you need and save the file.
10 - Push the file back to your phone:
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adb push c:/Mods/build.prop /system
11 - Reboot
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adb reboot
12 - Profit.
Hope this will help anyone who is looking to do some mods without installing custom recovery and rooting your phone.
Cheers.
Would this work for adding the tethering bypass line in the build prop?
Yes it will. What's the line again I was looking for it the other day and couldn't find it...
Works are per OP's original post, tested and boosted the headphone volume without a problem.
Headphone path is /system/etc/mixer_paths.xml
So as per OP's example to pull: adb pull /system/etc/mixer_paths.xml c:/Mods
push: adb push c:/Mods/mixer_paths.xml /system/etc
I'm using the OP's "Mods" folder to demonstrate the file path but this may vary on your PC.
Can I use this to push SuperSU / etc to my device without having to permanently flash TWRP?
skrowl said:
Can I use this to push SuperSU / etc to my device without having to permanently flash TWRP?
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You can certainly push the files to system partition and they will retain there after reboot. So if you know which files have to be pushed for SuperSU then give that a go. It shouldn't break anything.
I haven't tried pushing SuperSU files to system partition before so I can't guarantee that OTAs will work after this. The only way to find out is to try it i guess...
Can you run nandroids?
not sure if it's allowed or not.. but with this can i push hosts file onto the phone as well for ad-blocking...?????
I will say thanks now and try it later. These are the type of tweaks I would like to make to my phone. Do you know if changing the DPI cause any stock applications to show up broken like they do on the Samsung phones?
NCguy said:
Can you run nandroids?
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Im not sure what you mean?
rohit25 said:
not sure if it's allowed or not.. but with this can i push hosts file onto the phone as well for ad-blocking...?????
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If it's on the system partition then I yes you can.
locolbd said:
I will say thanks now and try it later. These are the type of tweaks I would like to make to my phone. Do you know if changing the DPI cause any stock applications to show up broken like they do on the Samsung phones?
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I've never had a problem with changing DPI using this method on a nexus phone if that helps.
denk said:
Im not sure what you mean?
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Can you run nandroids backups from TWRP by just booting into it?
okay so after i did this i get the following during boot up
"Your device is corrupt. It can't be trusted and may not work properly". Does this mean i will not get Securty Updates any more? I saw i had an update before i performed this however, now i do not see that update notifications any more.
locolbd said:
okay so after i did this i get the following during boot up
"Your device is corrupt. It can't be trusted and may not work properly". Does this mean i will not get Securty Updates any more? I saw i had an update before i performed this however, now i do not see that update notifications any more.
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I got this too when I flashed MOAB via adb sideload. I'm just wondering if the same warning appears with the adb push method. Also, the file's permissions don't need to be set after adb push?
My main concern is if Android Pay still works with the red triangle warning. Anyone?
FYI Flashing back to stock is no issue for me.
NCguy said:
Can you run nandroids backups from TWRP by just booting into it?
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I think if you get the latest TWRP which supports decryption of data partition (where all your stuff is) you should be able to back it up.
Edit: backup works on nexus 5 with temporary TWRP boot. Sorry I'm still waiting for my 6p to arrive.
locolbd said:
okay so after i did this i get the following during boot up
"Your device is corrupt. It can't be trusted and may not work properly". Does this mean i will not get Securty Updates any more? I saw i had an update before i performed this however, now i do not see that update notifications any more.
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Thanks for trying it out! Sometimes OTA notifications take a little while to come up after reboot. But based on the warning Im afraid that they might be disabled now. It looks like it runs some sort of a check on the system partition to verify its legitimacy. So modifying files would be fine on it using this method but looks like adding them won't work.
TWRP just released their recovery with decryption support so you can just follow the standard procedure or just temporary booting into TWRP and rooting from there which works as well.
denk said:
I think if you get the latest TWRP which supports decryption of data partition (where all your stuff is) you should be able to back it up.
Edit: backup works on nexus 5 with temporary TWRP boot. Sorry I'm still waiting for my 6p to arrive.
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On your Nexus5 I assume you are also unrooted? And have you tried a Nandroid restore, booted TWRP, no root?
NCguy said:
On your Nexus5 I assume you are also unrooted? And have you tried a Nandroid restore, booted TWRP, no root?
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Just ran a restore to test it for you. Works fine as well.
My N5 is unrooted.
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denk said:
Just ran a restore to test it for you. Works fine as well.
My N5 is unrooted.
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Thanks a lot for that. I didn't unlock the bootloader. Ugh. Time to start over. To me nandroids alone make it worth the effort.
Hello ive not done any guides before but since i had to search all over to try find out what i was looking for and stumbled across a lot of good information and thought id share it. None of this was my findings but there isn't anything clear on how to actually accomplish this on a Fire stick.
Im going to attempt to share how i have managed.
This guide assumes you already know how to transfer files to your stick.
First off, current Fire stick os is 5.2.1.0 and is rootable with Kingoroot.
https://root-apk.kingoapp.com
1. Download Kingoroot and ADB to your Fire stick, do this whichever way you normally get apk/files onto your Fire stick.
2. Download Kingoroot superuser and ADB to your Fire stick.
3. Run the Kingoroot tool and let it finish, when you have root, install Kingo roots Superuser. (If you install this before rooting it wont make any difference).
Now you should have a rooted Fire stick on 5.2.1.0 with Kingoroots SuperUser.
Now its time to downgrade your Fire stick. This file was provided by AFTVnews over at another thread and cuki3r3k83bln accomplished downgrade on the thread also so please leave thanks for them as before he posted the file and information i had no idea it was possible. Im suggesting to download the 5.0.5 file as i did because this was when firestarter worked with home button detection.
Download Fire Stick os 5.0.5
http://amzdigitaldownloads.edgesuit...te-kindle-montoya-54.5.3.7_user_537174420.bin
Once you have it downloaded rename the downloaded file to update.bin.
Im going to explain how i did it, i know there is many other variations on how to accomplish this and im not too familiar with adb commands but the way i will show is the way it worked for me.
We need to transfer the downloaded and renamed update.bin to the Fire stick so if you would like to transfer it with apps to fire or through command or any other variation thats fine but ill show commands used from windows laptop using adbLink.
Please note, if your using a different method to transfer you will have to slightly modify step 5 on where your update.bin is stored so cd /sdcard/download. if your update.bin is stored in download folder.
Another note is to make sure your file name is correct, mine was named update.bin.bin rather than update.bin this was fine just make sure to name it correctly or you will have to modify step 6 and step 8.
1. Open up adbLink and connect your device.
2. Push the update.bin to the sdcard. (this takes quite alot of time as your pushing 311mb file so be patient)
3. Once pushed you need to open up ADB Shell.
4. Run the command: su
5. Run the command: cd /sdcard
6. Run the command: mv ./update.bin /cache/
If you get an error about no space on device do the following:
Run the command rm -f /cache/*.bin
Run the command rm -f /cache/*.zip
Run the command exit
Run the command exit then reopen ADB Shell in adbLink repeat step 6.
7. Run the command cd /cache/recovery
8. Run the command echo --update_package=/cache/update.bin > command
9. Run the command reboot recovery
Your Fire stick should automatically start the downgrade and take 10 minutes or so.
As soon as its finished go back to your Kingoroot app and re-root your Fire stick. Then block updates (method 1) using AFTVnews guide at:
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-block-software-updates-on-the-amazon-fire-tv-or-fire-tv-stick/
You should now be on 5.0.5 rooted and have updates blocked
All your apps should be still intact. Make sure you uninstall appstarter/firestopper and reinstall firestarter 3.2.3 (if you use it)
Then follow AFTVnews guide on how to re-enable it here:
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-cont...v-and-fire-tv-stick-software-version-5-0-5-1/
Please give the credit deserved to @AFTVnews.com and @cuki3r3k83bln
Its suggested all over to hold off before doing anything that could brick the device until rbox releases a recovery.
Please do not use any type of Su modifying tool/script/apk eg: SuperSume as these do not work and you will end up with a small brick.
Also its been pointed out to me by @deanr1977 that if your going to use this guide and decide to update Fire Stick os in the future, it maybe safer to unroot it first.
With that out of the way please excuse the bad layout of the guide as im no expert and would like to just share my experience.
Would I be able to go back to 5.2.1.0 once custom recovery and rom is released?
FireTho1 said:
Would I be able to go back to 5.2.1.0 once custom recovery and rom is released?
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i cant see any reason why not, either grab the 5.2.1.0 .bin file and follow the guide using that or let it automatically update after re-enabling updates.
Are there any reasons for downgrading to 5.0.5? Does it have any advantages?
Bierfreund said:
Are there any reasons for downgrading to 5.0.5? Does it have any advantages?
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As far as im aware upto now, it seems that Firestarter home button detection works as it should, and firmware after this Firestarter will not work with home button detection.
Which is a big thing for me personally as i only use Firestick for netflix and kodi and its much easier to launch from within Firestarter.
Its good to know that the process of upgrading/downgrading is applicable to Fire stick as you never know what Amazon will try to take from you.
You sir are my hero. Kudos for the tutorial!
sconnyuk said:
i cant see any reason why not, either grab the 5.2.1.0 .bin file and follow the guide using that or let it automatically update after re-enabling updates.
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Its not recommended to let it auto update from root, unroot first then re-enable the update progress.
Also please can you note in your guide that its not recommended to try to swap the Su for Chainfires Su with the Super Sume or Super Sumepro app because so many people on this forum have bricked with this method & if any new users try your way & after want to unroot/swap method after the first boot they could have a non working device.
Ive not tried this guide myself (i dont need too) but if its working fine this info would be good to have here.
deanr1977 said:
Its not recommended to let it auto update from root, unroot first then re-enable the update progress.
Also please can you note in your guide that its not recommended to try to swap the Su for Chainfires Su with the Super Sume or Super Sumepro app because so many people on this forum have bricked with this method & if any new users try your way & after want to unroot/swap method after the first boot they could have a non working device.
Ive not tried this guide myself (i dont need too) but if its working fine this info would be good to have here.
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Fair point about pointing out about the brickable and dangerous su swapping methods with supersu me etc.
I will add a mention about it after the line that reads:
'Its suggested all over to hold off before doing anything that could brick the device until rbox releases a recovery.'
As for not recommended to auto update while rooted, ive had 2 sticks and a Fire Tv 2 auto update from 5.0.5 to 5.0.5.1 and then to 5.2.1.0 when my router was reset, (im sure im not the only one from what ive read either).
But since im a helping type of guy ill add this also.
Ok mate, just going by what's been said from the AFTVNews & Amazon Firestick forums. Glad you are including this thanks, Its just some only skim through the threads & read only the parts they want to so if this is included it may cut down on the "I've bricked my Amazon device please help threads" which clog up the forum.
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i'm trying to downgrade to the point where display mirroring worked on windows devices, this is before 5.0.5, can i use this method to downgrade to another bin before 5.0.5?
sins07 said:
i'm trying to downgrade to the point where display mirroring worked on windows devices, this is before 5.0.5, can i use this method to downgrade to another bin before 5.0.5?
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Id take a stab and say if your stick originally came with a firmware below 5.0.5 but I honestly do not know as ive not tried but I cant see why it wouldnt work. You can go from 5.2.1.0 to 5.0.5.1 or to 5.0.5 so id imagine so.
What features have been removed by 5.0.5? Im interested myself and may try this myself if there is features I could use.
Amazing! I can't believe this was hard to find as all the news out there say you can only root the stick using a hardware mod.
I downgraded and rooted both my Sticks. Installed Firestarter 3.2.3, installed Seeder, removed unneeded processes from running and these things are super quick now. You still have to load the crappy slow Amazon launcher to keep the settings but oh well. Nicely done, now I hope a recovery option comes out and I can mess around further . Heatsink and overclocking anyone? lol
@vulcan4d recovery & prerooted rom is being worked on at the moment by rbox in this forum
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vulcan4d said:
Amazing! I can't believe this was hard to find as all the news out there say you can only root the stick using a hardware mod.
I downgraded and rooted both my Sticks. Installed Firestarter 3.2.3, installed Seeder, removed unneeded processes from running and these things are super quick now. You still have to load the crappy slow Amazon launcher to keep the settings but oh well. Nicely done, now I hope a recovery option comes out and I can mess around further . Heatsink and overclocking anyone? lol
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Can I ask what processes you removed/stopped and how you accomplished this?
Id like to do the same on 2 of my sticks.
sconnyuk said:
Can I ask what processes you removed/stopped and how you accomplished this?
Id like to do the same on 2 of my sticks.
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I would like to give credit to this post for removing unneeded services:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/help/root-disabling-apps-services-bloat-t3325333
I only found a few from the list but that list was meant for a Fire TV so I'm sure there is more running. Just launch ADB Shell in ADBFire/Link and type pm disable <service_name>
vulcan4d said:
I would like to give credit to this post for removing unneeded services:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/help/root-disabling-apps-services-bloat-t3325333
I only found a few from the list but that list was meant for a Fire TV so I'm sure there is more running. Just launch ADB Shell in ADBFire/Link and type pm disable <service_name>
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Thanks ive disabled them as per the guide you linked to. Can I further ask what the program seeder does and whether to have it set to aggressive or not?
Thanks for the info.
@sconnyuk i've downgraded successfully kingo root'ed stick 5.2.1->5.0.5 . But funny thing was under root shell command "wipe data " .It wiped device clean but root still stays on . Got OTA disabled and my other king root 5.0.5 stick will have similar treatment .
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@sconnyuk i've downgraded successfully kingo root'ed stick 5.2.1->5.0.5 . But funny thing was under root shell command "wipe data " .It wiped device clean but root still stays on . Got OTA disabled and my other king root 5.0.5 stick will have similar treatment .
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You will need to unroot it for root to go.
Kingoroot has the option to do this if its what you want.
You need mouse toggle for fire tv to navigate to the 'in app' menu icon if not plug fire stick into pc and run Windows version of Kingoroot to unroot.
Interesting, I just bought a 3rd Amazon stick to root. After running KingRoot, I've noticed I did not need to install KingUser at all. If you launch KingRoot again it allows you to launch KingoUser which is the same thing. I'm assuming that KingUser is just an updated version of what KingRoot already installs.
Sconnyuk, I checked all the boxes and chose Moderate. This was also mentioned in the XDA forums however sadly I cannot find the post anymore. Seeder is an application that has been around for a while which improves the response time on Android devices. There is a lot of technical details into how it works, but the point is the Amazon stick is not the fastest thing in the world and anything helps. Give it a try and see for yourself.
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Id take a stab and say if your stick originally came with a firmware below 5.0.5 but I honestly do not know as ive not tried but I cant see why it wouldnt work. You can go from 5.2.1.0 to 5.0.5.1 or to 5.0.5 so id imagine so.
What features have been removed by 5.0.5? Im interested myself and may try this myself if there is features I could use.
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Miracast display mirroring became non-compliant with windows systems, it still works fine with android.
Not sure my question in subject is clear, so here's the thing...
I have dual-boot tablet with Android 5.0.1 and Windows 10 installed, and the model is Onda V80 Plus (32GB), if that matters at all.
I'm really having hard time rooting this device using standard methods (even with much of background knowledge and experience), so I was about to take a different route.
I installed Paragon ExtFS windows app which gives me read/write access to /system and /data android partitions (which have ext4 filesystem).
I was wondering if anyone knows if it's possible to gain root access in Android just by copying some files and changing some permissions or whatever from within Windows OS?
Basically, for those not familiar with ExtFS app, I can assign a drive letter to /system and /data partitions, and do whatever I want with them just like with any other drive or volume.
I'm aware that modifying ext4 partitions can render my Android OS unbootable, but I have a backup and would like to try it anyway as this is my last option.
When I look into SuperSU.zip file (which I always flashed through CWM/TWRP recovery to gain root access), I see many files which some lengthy script is copying all around, so I stopped after analyzing about hundred lines of code lol.
I really didn't find any method like this on the internet, so I wonder if that's even possible, and if it is, how would I go about it?
Thanks everyone.
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Not sure my question in subject is clear, so here's the thing...
I have dual-boot tablet with Android 5.0.1 and Windows 10 installed, and the model is Onda V80 Plus (32GB), if that matters at all.
I'm really having hard time rooting this device using standard methods (even with much of background knowledge and experience), so I was about to take a different route.
I installed Paragon ExtFS windows app which gives me read/write access to /system and /data android partitions (which have ext4 filesystem).
I was wondering if anyone knows if it's possible to gain root access in Android just by copying some files and changing some permissions or whatever from within Windows OS?
Basically, for those not familiar with ExtFS app, I can assign a drive letter to /system and /data partitions, and do whatever I want with them just like with any other drive or volume.
I'm aware that modifying ext4 partitions can render my Android OS unbootable, but I have a backup and would like to try it anyway as this is my last option.
When I look into SuperSU.zip file (which I always flashed through CWM/TWRP recovery to gain root access), I see many files which some lengthy script is copying all around, so I stopped after analyzing about hundred lines of code lol.
I really didn't find any method like this on the internet, so I wonder if that's even possible, and if it is, how would I go about it?
Thanks everyone.
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Root needs a custom kernel. Not something you are gonna do with a Windows setup the way you have it. Also you will most likely not find anything as that is most likely not an official version of Android as Google doesn't allow dual booting.
Thanks for a reply. But I don't see what does custom kernel have to do with what I try to achieve? If I could, in my Windows environment, replicate the modifications that script inside SuperSU zip does to /system partition, I should gain root access, right? In theory that is, since I'm aware lots of things can go wrong. I was hoping someone could explain a bit what SuperSU script is doing when run inside custom recovery, so I try to do the same thing. Again, if it's possible, and if it's worth the time spent. But I have time, and I'm always willing to learn something new.
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Thanks for a reply. But I don't see what does custom kernel have to do with what I try to achieve? If I could, in my Windows environment, replicate the modifications that script inside SuperSU zip does to /system partition, I should gain root access, right? In theory that is, since I'm aware lots of things can go wrong. I was hoping someone could explain a bit what SuperSU script is doing when run inside custom recovery, so I try to do the same thing. Again, if it's possible, and if it's worth the time spent. But I have time, and I'm always willing to learn something new.
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what su is doing is pulls the kernel and patches it. root access is defined in the kernel. what itnis doing in system is flashimg just the apk
Ok, I see. So if I ask someone who rooted the same model successfully to send me patched kernel, I could easily flash it in fastboot mode (my bootloader is unlocked). So only thing left to do would be to copy apk inside /system/app, and cross my fingers? I'll post my findings if I manage to do something worth writing about. Thanks.
I have same problem with you. I can't root my Onda V80 plus. I unlock bootloader, flash recovery for my device. Then, i put it into recovery mode and install supersu.zip over recovery. When i reboot this onda, it has stopped in onda logo.
bahuy2003 said:
I have same problem with you. I can't root my Onda V80 plus. I unlock bootloader, flash recovery for my device. Then, i put it into recovery mode and install supersu.zip over recovery. When i reboot this onda, it has stopped in onda logo.
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I managed to root my Onda few days after my last post, but forgot to post my findings, sorry. I didn't used any of my hacker's skills lol, but I researched a bit more and found out what I was missing. The same issue is with you, so you have to disable verity before flashing recovery by typing in these commands:
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adb root
adb remount
adb disable-verity
adb reboot
After rebooting install supersu.zip, and the next boot won't hang on Onda logo anymore. Hope this helps you.
btw, note that not just any adb version has verity command line switch. You have to download newer adb version!
Thank you! I trie a lots times, but i can't make successfully!
Basic root procedure would be: unlock BL -> disable verity -> flash (temp) recovery -> install SuperSU
Here are the links containing all the files neccessary for rooting Onda V80 Plus: Mega | MediaFire
Note the ReadMe.txt inside archive. It contains list of adb/fastboot commands needed to be executed in order to successfully root the device.
Thank you very much! I download your file and root successfully my Onda V80 plus! It works well for me.
My phone
OnePlust 7T
Android 10 (security patch level 1 July 2020)
Oxygen OS 10.0.12.HD65AA
HD1903
Kernel 4.14.117-perf+
Let me know if you need further information.
My goal
I want to install (and use) ViPER4Android FX.
My situation
I have root and the ViPER4Android FX (Version 2.5.0.5 (FX), Codename Beautiful) apk installed. When attempting to install thedriver I get the message "Driver install failed: I/O error, please reboot and try again.".
What I've tried
Rebooting the phone
Deleting the audio_effects.conf using Root Browser -> no error message, but deletion fails
Deleting it using termux -> "rm: cannot remove 'audio_effects.conf': Read-only file system
Mount using root ADB and "su -c "mount -o rw,remount /"" -> "'/dev/block/dm-4' is read-only
Disable verity using "adb disable-verity" -> "verity cannot be disabled/enabled - USER build
Conclusion
So if I understand correctly, I need to disable verity (which has something to do with SElinux(?)) in order to mount my filesystem, in order to delete the audio_effects.conf in order to install the ViPER drivers.
To make thinks more complicated, there is no proper TWRP available for the 7T, so it's not easy to flash stuff - I usually use fastboot for that nowadays.
So how do I disable the verity? Or is there another way to get ViPER to run on my phone?
MetaColon said:
My phone
OnePlust 7T
Android 10 (security patch level 1 July 2020)
Oxygen OS 10.0.12.HD65AA
HD1903
Kernel 4.14.117-perf+
Let me know if you need further information.
My goal
I want to install (and use) Viber4Android FX.
Conclusion
So if I understand correctly, I need to disable verity (which has something to do with SElinux(?)) in order to mount my filesystem, in order to delete the audio_effects.conf in order to install the Viber drivers.
To make thinks more complicated, there is no proper TWRP available for the 7T, so it's not easy to flash stuff - I usually use fastboot for that nowadays.
So how do I disable the verity? Or is there another way to get Viber to run on my phone?
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Here you go, Viber 4 Android : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.viber.voip
(Sorry, someone had to make the joke)
If found this thread, it may be helpful :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help/viper4android-android-11-t4117149/page2
Raiz said:
Here you go, Viber 4 Android : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.viber.voip
(Sorry, someone had to make the joke)
If found this thread, it may be helpful :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help/viper4android-android-11-t4117149/page2
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You're right of course, I corrected the misspelling.
As for the thread (or the YT video referenced in it), I'm a bit sceptical as it targets Android 11 (not 10). I'll give it a try after a backup though.
MetaColon said:
You're right of course, I corrected the misspelling.
As for the thread (or the YT video referenced in it), I'm a bit sceptical as it targets Android 11 (not 10). I'll give it a try after a backup though.
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Alright this worked, thanks a lot!
Sorry if a similar thread has been made, but I cannot find any guide to rooting this damn thing that doesn't involve sketchy one-click-root apps. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Follow-up question: I did some more digging around on Google and found this:
www(dot)getdroidpro(dot)com/oppo-a77-mediatek-root-via-magisk/
Is this legit?
Forget all the so-called One-click-Root apps: they are known to be spyware. If used and in fact working then take note they modify Android's /system partition what easily can get detected.
In contrast to that Magisk uses a systemless strategy for rooting, meaning that your device's Android will be rooted without any alterations or changes being made to the /system partition. In fact, /system is not even mounted r/w by Magisk. This is accomplished by Android's boot image patching. The bad thing, IMHO, is that you have to install TWRP, too, in order to install Magisk.
Finally: Magisk is a hacker tool, in Google's point of view it's NOT legit.
jwoegerbauer said:
Forget all the so-called One-click-Root apps: they are known to be spyware. If used and in fact working then take note they modify Android's /system partition what easily can get detected.
In contrast to that Magisk uses a systemless strategy for rooting, meaning that your device's Android will be rooted without any alterations or changes being made to the /system partition. In fact, /system is not even mounted r/w by Magisk. This is accomplished by Android's boot image patching. The bad thing, IMHO, is that you have to install TWRP, too, in order to install Magisk.
Finally: Magisk is a hacker tool, in Google's point of view it's NOT legit.
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Hey thanks a lot, I'll take this to assume Magisk is a decent way to go about the rooting process.