MIUI Unlocking Bootloader, Flashing Recovery & Rooting Process - Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Guides, News, & Discussion
First of All, these are my knowledge which was gained through hard reading from XDA Developers Forum, GitHub, reddit, different websites & watching YouTube Videos.DISCLAIMER: Here, I will explain all the process of unlocking Bootloader, Flashing Recovery & Rooting Your Xiaomi Phone, though the general idea is the same, so you can read it from TOP TO BOTTOM because you can use this knowledge FOR ANY ANDROID PHONE GENERALLY. Here, I also explained ALL THE PROBLEMS YOU MIGHT FACE WHILE DOING THIS, AND HOW TO GET OUT OF THOSE PROBLEMS, BECAUSE XDA THREADS AND YOUTUBE VIDEOS DOES NOT ANSWER YOUR PROBLEMS IN ONE THREAD OR IN ONE VIDEO, ONLY WHILE DOING IT, WE FIND THAT, DOING THESE WEREN'T SO EASY LIKE YOUTUBE VIDEOS OR XDA THREADS
AND OF COURSE, DO THESE ON YOUR OWN RISK, IF SOMETHING HAPPENS TO YOUR DEVICE AND YOU BLAME ME, I WILL LMAO AT YOU.
REQUIREMENTS: 1. PC/LAPTOP 2. PENDRIVE WITH OTG CABLE (FOR PRECAUTION, GO TO STEP 4.3 TO LEARN WHY)
Step Number 01: Backup All Your Data:
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YOU HAVE BACKUP ALL YOUR DATA, INCLUDING APP DATA, GALLARY PHOTOS, ALL OF THEM BECUASE UNLOCKING BOOTLOADER WILL RESET EVERYTHING, IT WILL START FROM THE MOMENT WHEN YOU BOUGHT YOUR PHONE FIRST & SWITCHED IT ON.
STEPS:
To Backup All Your Data-
Go to settings "backup and restore" in additional setting (or in MY DEVICE - BACK UP & RESTORE) you can use either mobile or computer backup, both are same, after backing up, transfer it to computer.
Backup your contact from "contacts" (optional, because "step a" includes this)
Then connect your phone with your pc & backup all the necessary files, for example, create a backup of these folders:
DCIM
Download
Pictures
MIUI (Gallery, recorder etc.)
Shareit, vidmate folder
Whatsapp folder (you can also backup it in google, goto SETTINGS - CHATS - CHAT BACKUP)
and others as per your necessity
My process is a manual process, so no app is required.
READ IT: in internet, you will find that you can use rooted app to backup these, like TITANIUM, or take a NANDROID BACKUP (SYSTEM AND APPS) USING TWRP RECOVERY, my boy, listen well, you haven't yet unlocked your bootloader, how can you have a rooted device and twrp recovery? (well you can have a rooted device but that also requires unlocked bootloader which will reset everything on your phone)
Step Number 02: Unlock Your Bootloader
STEPS:
Enable developer option by clicking on MIUI version 7 times
from "Additional setting", go to "developer option". there, do these:
enable OEM UNLOCKING
in device unlocking, add your MI account. if shows problem or error, remove your MI account then add it again from device unlocking, (NOT FROM MY DEVICE, ADD ACCOUNT) then, it will take you to main settings, just come back and click add again, it will work in Sha Allah.
now in your pc, download MI Flash Unlock from official MI website, HERE (better to install the latest)
Unzip it, run it using "batch_unlock", add your mi account
in additional settings again, in developer option, enable "USB DEBUGGING"
now in pc, connect your phone in fastboot mood, (swithing off then holding power button and volume down will take you to fastboot mood, there is another process of going to fastboot mood, which is described in step 3)
if your device is recognized IN MIUI UNLOCK TOOL but after connecting it in miui unlock tool, fastboot mood turns of and says "PRESS ANY KEY TO SHUTDOWN" in your phone, you may try swithing to USB port 2 but it didn't work for me. Instead, I ran this bat file code "AS ADMINISTRATOR" from XDA developer forum, you can do it too. I renamed it as "a.bat" first thing to come it my mind. then disconnect USB and connect again in your fastboot mood. Click Refresh in unlock tool.
(OR, IF YOUR DEVICE IS NOT RECOGNIZED IN MIUI UNLOCK TOOL, FOLLOW THESE:
remove MI account from unlock tools and again add, if password shows error even after typing correctly, use phone number and pass to log in, in stead of email and password. Check if device if recognized or not.
If not, try these, Download MIUI Flash Tool and unzip it, run XiaoMiFlash.exe. At the top line, find DRIVER, install all DRIVERS.
IF YOU FACE LOG FILE ERROR,
SOLUTION: JUST CREATE A FOLDER NAMED "log" in the same directory. DONE, YOUR DRIVER WILL BE INSTALLED, CLICK YES EVERY TIME, THEN CONNECT YOUR PHONE WITH MIUI UNLOCK TOOL AND CLICK REFRESH.
your device will be shown in "batch_unlock" in sha Allah. Click unlock. Remember, your phone will loose all data, just full factory reset.
8. after 99% it will show "unlock sign" at the top of your phone, and your phone will reboot, just let it reboot. It will take at best 12 minutes to reboot. Don't worry, seat tight, watch a YouTube Video of Dr. Zakir Naik or Ahmed Deedat Sir <3.9. setup your phone as if it's a new device. (it is necessary, because after this, we will flash recovery and root your phone, because it is really important to take a backup of your original "PERSIST.IMG" . it is possible for rooted device only. (though it can be done through recovery, but from magisk, it's the best way and safest).10. you can restore all backup from your pc now. (not necessary, if you want to change ROM)
Step Number 03: Install ADB (PC) & TWRP RECOVERY (Android)STEPS:
download latest SDK from OFFICIAL WEBSITE.
2. name of the download will be "platform-tools_r31.0.2-windows.zip" unzip it in DESKTOP (IMPORTANT). it's name will be "platform-tools", open it. (ADB COMMAND WILL RUN ONLY IN THIS FOLDER.
ALTERNATIVE ADB: you can also do it by one click adb installer, just install the file, and cmd will work at any position. File is given in the telegram, in my .rar file. But sometimes it shows problem, adb command is not recognized by the windows. then, above platform tools folder is useful as it always works.
3. downlead latest TWRP specific for your device from HERE. website guide: >find your device name> device model> Download Links > click either "Primary (Americas)" or "Primary (Europe)" or you can download them from XDA too (XDA process: search in google "TWRP for MI 9 se (your specific device with model number, not Mi9SE) XDA" then, go to the thread, below you will find GITHUB or any other download link, go there and you can download it from there.
4. (YOU CAN IGONORE THIS STEP, LET ME KNOW IF YOU FACED ANY PROBLEM, THOUGH YOU SHOULDN'T) rename the twrp file to twrp.img (not necessary though, check if your device extension is hidden or not, if hidden, you will not see any extension after any file, in that case, you can just rename "twrp" because img extention is already there and it's hidden. How to check hidden extention: in that folder, go to view at the top of the screen of that folder, (at beginning - beside cross, minimize then click "view"> click "option" in one row down, at extreme right side of it > click "view"> in downwards, untick "hide extensions for known file type"> click "apply">click "ok" then close it.)
5. keep the "twrp.img" (the file you downloaded, no need to rename, .img will show depending on unhidden condition) in the "platform tools" folder.
6. now go to "platform tools" folder. it's better to keep the folder in "desktop". go to the folder address, it is above the "Name, Date Modified, Type, Size" row, where it is written all the folders name that you have clicked to come to this folder. Now, click on the folder address, write "cmd", hit enter.
7. now connect your phone making sure "USB DEBUGGING IS STILL ON" because after unlocking bootloader, it will automatically be set to OFF.
write these commands: (after each command hit enter)
adb devices (it will show your device number if it is connected properly, if shows unauthorized, g0 to your phones home screen, disconnect and connect the usb again, in cmd write adb devices, a permission will pop up in your phone at bottom, not in notifications, click YES, your device will be authorized)
adb reboot bootloader (it will take you to fastboot mood instantly)
fastboot devices (it will show your device number it it is connected properly, to make sure it is still connected)
fastboot flash recovery (give space after recovery, then drag the twrp.img file here)
fastboot boot (give space after boot, then drag the twrp.img file here, your phone will boot into recovery.) ALTERNATIVE TO THIS STEP: fastboot reboot (it will reboot, but stop it instanlty by holding "power and volum up button", it is a must, it will take you to twrp manu, if you don't go now, later twrp will be removed by your phone)
AND OF COURSE, YOU HAVE TO ROOT YOUR PHONE RIGHT NOW, EVEN IF YOU DON'T WANT IT, CAUSE IF YOU DON'T, YOUR PHONE WILL REMOVE TWRP AS YOUR RECOVERY.
8. you will see twrp screen, then asking you "to keep system files as read only or swipe to allow modification, tick in DON'T SHOW AGAIN AND SWIPE TO ALLOW MODIFICATION". Then it will ask for a password to decrypt your phone, give the password to decrypt your phone. (to learn about encryption decryption, go to step number 4.3).
IF YOU FACE BOOTLOOP OR ANY OTHER ISSUE LIKE TWRP RECOVERY IS NOT STARTING AS IT SUPPOSED TO:
Again, go to fastboot mood by pressing power + volume down button. Download this vbmeta file. Go to platform tools > cmd > type
fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta (space, then drag the vbmeta file and hit enter, then follow step number 3.7
(3 is step number, 7 is the point number under step number 3)
Step Number 04: Install MagiskSTEPS:
1. you should stay in TWRP manu from the last step of STEP NUMBER 3 and your phone is connected with your computer via USB.
2. In your computer, download MAGISK FROM OFFICIAL GITHUB PAGE . Copy the magisk.apk and paste it twice in the same folder, now you have three magisk apk, rename the second one removing the "copy from name and just add .zip in stead of .apk at last. Rename the third one as this: "uninstaller.zip"
3. Now listen carefully, this is very important part of this topic:
your phone has two state: a. encrypted b. decrypted
a. IF ENCRYPTED AND CAN'T BE DECRYPTED THROUGH TWRP, that is TWRP IS NOT ASKING PASSWORD AT THE BEGINNING TO DECRYPT YOUR PHONE, THEN: some china rom's security is so encrypted, LIKE MY MI9SE, THAT TWRP CAN'T DECRYPT IT, EVERYTIME I HAVE TO RESET THE PHONE TO DECRYPT, IN THIS CASE ,YOU CAN'T ACCESS YOUR PHONE'S INTERNAL STORAGE NEITHER FROM TWRP NOR FROM PC (TWRP ACTS AS MTP, MEDIA TRANSFER PROTOCOL, MEANING YOU CAN TRANSFER FILE BETWEEN PHONE AND ANDROID IN RECOVERY MOOD), SO YOU CAN'T ACCESS YOUR INTERNAL STORAGE, YOU CAN'T INSTALL MAGISK. HERE, PENDRIVE WITH OTG COMES HANDY. Disconnect your phone Keep those three files in pendrive and connect it in OTG with your phone. go to twrp > install > select storage at bottom > select pendrive > select magisk.zip > swipe to flash. CONGRATULATIONS, YOUR PHONE IS ROOTED.
b. IF YOUR PHONE IS DECRYPTED BY TWRP AFTER GIVING PASSWORD:
Copy those three magisk file from your computer and drop it in your phones internal storage. go to twrp > install > select magisk.zip > swipe to flash. CONGRATULATIONS, YOUR PHONE IS ROOTED.
4. Reboot Your Phone (If your phone is bootlooped, which never happened to anyone I know, still for safety, again go to recovery by holding POWER + VOLUME UP BUTTON. go to twrp > install > select uninstaller.zip > swipe to flash. This will uninstall magisk from your phone and then reboot to system, your phone will reboot normally)
5. A Magisk app will be shown among your apps which is not like magisk logo. Don't touch it, Goto file manager, find those three magisk files, one file is the original magisk.apk file you downloaded, install it normally like any other app.
6. CONGRATULATIONS, YOUR PHONE IS COMPLETELY ROOTED.
Step Number 05: Backing up your PERSIST.IMG (MOST IMPORTANT)STEPS:
You will know from my other threads about what is persist partition of your phone. But let's just back it up now without knowing it. Copy it to your computer, cloud so that you never loose it.
Assuming you still have your phone connected through usb to the computer.
Install TERMUX from playstore or from HERE if you don't have play store.
in termux, type su to obtain root permission. A pop up will be shown to grant root permission, if it doesn't work, leave termux app, go to magisk app, at bottom, you will be 4 options, click the second one, you will see this screen.
grant super user permission for termux from here.
4. again go to termux, type this:
su (hit enter)
dd if=/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/persist of=/sdcard/persist.img (hit enter)
5. your persist.img is backed up in your internal storage.
6. you can transfer it to pc manually or
use this process because it is relatively safe, though I never found any difference,
go to platform tools in cmd, type this:
adb pull /sdcard/persist.img D:\
it will take around 10 seconds, you will find the file persist.img in your PC's D drive folder, whatever the name is, the next folder to C drive, okay? Copy the persist.img wherever you want to keep it. I am again saying, it's not mandatory to do it in this way, just do normal copy paste from your phone's internal storage to your PC, it will do the work.
THANK YOU GUYS FOR READING IT ATTENTIVELY, FROM TOP TO BOTTOM, AND IF YOU DIDN'T, WHAT CAN I SAY. IT TOOK MORE THAN 30 DAYS TO ACQUIRE ALL THESE KNOWLEDGE AND YOU ARE GETTING IT WITHOUT ANY EFFORT, FREE, WHAT MORE DO YOU WANT?
My Other Threads according to "how should you read them" serial:
1. MIUI 12.5 Chinese ROM Google PlayStore Stopped Working
2. MIUI Unlocking Bootloader, Flashing Recovery & Rooting Process (This Thread)
3. Android Terminology You Must Know Before Toying with Your Android
4. ROM Naming & CUSTOM ROM, AOSP ROM, TREBLE ROM, GSI ROM, PORTED ROM
shafi1885 said:
First of All, these are my knowledge which was gained through hard reading from XDA Developers Forum, GitHub, reddit, different websites & watching YouTube Videos.DISCLAIMER: Here, I will explain all the process of unlocking Bootloader, Flashing Recovery & Rooting Your Xiaomi Phone, though the general idea is the same, so you can read it from TOP TO BOTTOM because you can use this knowledge FOR ANY ANDROID PHONE GENERALLY. Here, I also explained ALL THE PROBLEMS YOU MIGHT FACE WHILE DOING THIS, AND HOW TO GET OUT OF THOSE PROBLEMS, BECAUSE XDA THREADS AND YOUTUBE VIDEOS DOES NOT ANSWER YOUR PROBLEMS IN ONE THREAD OR IN ONE VIDEO, ONLY WHILE DOING IT, WE FIND THAT, DOING THESE WEREN'T SO EASY LIKE YOUTUBE VIDEOS OR XDA THREADS
AND OF COURSE, DO THESE ON YOUR OWN RISK, IF SOMETHING HAPPENS TO YOUR DEVICE AND YOU BLAME ME, I WILL LMAO AT YOU.
REQUIREMENTS: 1. PC/LAPTOP 2. PENDRIVE WITH OTG CABLE (FOR PRECAUTION, GO TO STEP 4.3 TO LEARN WHY)
Step Number 01: Backup All Your Data:
YOU HAVE BACKUP ALL YOUR DATA, INCLUDING APP DATA, GALLARY PHOTOS, ALL OF THEM BECUASE UNLOCKING BOOTLOADER WILL RESET EVERYTHING, IT WILL START FROM THE MOMENT WHEN YOU BOUGHT YOUR PHONE FIRST & SWITCHED IT ON.
STEPS:
To Backup All Your Data-
Go to settings "backup and restore" in additional setting (or in MY DEVICE - BACK UP & RESTORE) you can use either mobile or computer backup, both are same, after backing up, transfer it to computer.
Backup your contact from "contacts" (optional, because "step a" includes this)
Then connect your phone with your pc & backup all the necessary files, for example, create a backup of these folders:
DCIM
Download
Pictures
MIUI (Gallery, recorder etc.)
Shareit, vidmate folder
Whatsapp folder (you can also backup it in google, goto SETTINGS - CHATS - CHAT BACKUP)
and others as per your necessity
My process is a manual process, so no app is required.
READ IT: in internet, you will find that you can use rooted app to backup these, like TITANIUM, or take a NANDROID BACKUP (SYSTEM AND APPS) USING TWRP RECOVERY, my boy, listen well, you haven't yet unlocked your bootloader, how can you have a rooted device and twrp recovery? (well you can have a rooted device but that also requires unlocked bootloader which will reset everything on your phone)
Step Number 02: Unlock Your Bootloader
STEPS:
Enable developer option by clicking on MIUI version 7 times
from "Additional setting", go to "developer option". there, do these:
enable OEM UNLOCKING
in device unlocking, add your MI account. if shows problem or error, remove your MI account then add it again from device unlocking, (NOT FROM MY DEVICE, ADD ACCOUNT) then, it will take you to main settings, just come back and click add again, it will work in Sha Allah.
now in your pc, download MI Flash Unlock from official MI website, HERE (better to install the latest)
Unzip it, run it using "batch_unlock", add your mi account
in additional settings again, in developer option, enable "USB DEBUGGING"
now in pc, connect your phone in fastboot mood, (swithing off then holding power button and volume down will take you to fastboot mood, there is another process of going to fastboot mood, which is described in step 3)
if your device is recognized IN MIUI UNLOCK TOOL but after connecting it in miui unlock tool, fastboot mood turns of and says "PRESS ANY KEY TO SHUTDOWN" in your phone, you may try swithing to USB port 2 but it didn't work for me. Instead, I ran this bat file code "AS ADMINISTRATOR" from XDA developer forum, you can do it too. I renamed it as "a.bat" first thing to come it my mind. then disconnect USB and connect again in your fastboot mood. Click Refresh in unlock tool.
(OR, IF YOUR DEVICE IS NOT RECOGNIZED IN MIUI UNLOCK TOOL, FOLLOW THESE:
remove MI account from unlock tools and again add, if password shows error even after typing correctly, use phone number and pass to log in, in stead of email and password. Check if device if recognized or not.
If not, try these, Download MIUI Flash Tool and unzip it, run XiaoMiFlash.exe. At the top line, find DRIVER, install all DRIVERS.
IF YOU FACE LOG FILE ERROR,
SOLUTION: JUST CREATE A FOLDER NAMED "log" in the same directory. DONE, YOUR DRIVER WILL BE INSTALLED, CLICK YES EVERY TIME, THEN CONNECT YOUR PHONE WITH MIUI UNLOCK TOOL AND CLICK REFRESH.
your device will be shown in "batch_unlock" in sha Allah. Click unlock. Remember, your phone will loose all data, just full factory reset.
8. after 99% it will show "unlock sign" at the top of your phone, and your phone will reboot, just let it reboot. It will take at best 12 minutes to reboot. Don't worry, seat tight, watch a YouTube Video of Dr. Zakir Naik or Ahmed Deedat Sir <3.9. setup your phone as if it's a new device. (it is necessary, because after this, we will flash recovery and root your phone, because it is really important to take a backup of your original "PERSIST.IMG" . it is possible for rooted device only. (though it can be done through recovery, but from magisk, it's the best way and safest).10. you can restore all backup from your pc now. (not necessary, if you want to change ROM)
Step Number 03: Install ADB (PC) & TWRP RECOVERY (Android)STEPS:
download latest SDK from OFFICIAL WEBSITE.
2. name of the download will be "platform-tools_r31.0.2-windows.zip" unzip it in DESKTOP (IMPORTANT). it's name will be "platform-tools", open it. (ADB COMMAND WILL RUN ONLY IN THIS FOLDER.
ALTERNATIVE ADB: you can also do it by one click adb installer, just install the file, and cmd will work at any position. File is given in the telegram, in my .rar file. But sometimes it shows problem, adb command is not recognized by the windows. then, above platform tools folder is useful as it always works.
3. downlead latest TWRP specific for your device from HERE. website guide: >find your device name> device model> Download Links > click either "Primary (Americas)" or "Primary (Europe)" or you can download them from XDA too (XDA process: search in google "TWRP for MI 9 se (your specific device with model number, not Mi9SE) XDA" then, go to the thread, below you will find GITHUB or any other download link, go there and you can download it from there.
4. (YOU CAN IGONORE THIS STEP, LET ME KNOW IF YOU FACED ANY PROBLEM, THOUGH YOU SHOULDN'T) rename the twrp file to twrp.img (not necessary though, check if your device extension is hidden or not, if hidden, you will not see any extension after any file, in that case, you can just rename "twrp" because img extention is already there and it's hidden. How to check hidden extention: in that folder, go to view at the top of the screen of that folder, (at beginning - beside cross, minimize then click "view"> click "option" in one row down, at extreme right side of it > click "view"> in downwards, untick "hide extensions for known file type"> click "apply">click "ok" then close it.)
5. keep the "twrp.img" (the file you downloaded, no need to rename, .img will show depending on unhidden condition) in the "platform tools" folder.
6. now go to "platform tools" folder. it's better to keep the folder in "desktop". go to the folder address, it is above the "Name, Date Modified, Type, Size" row, where it is written all the folders name that you have clicked to come to this folder. Now, click on the folder address, write "cmd", hit enter.
7. now connect your phone making sure "USB DEBUGGING IS STILL ON" because after unlocking bootloader, it will automatically be set to OFF.
write these commands: (after each command hit enter)
adb devices (it will show your device number if it is connected properly, if shows unauthorized, g0 to your phones home screen, disconnect and connect the usb again, in cmd write adb devices, a permission will pop up in your phone at bottom, not in notifications, click YES, your device will be authorized)
adb reboot bootloader (it will take you to fastboot mood instantly)
fastboot devices (it will show your device number it it is connected properly, to make sure it is still connected)
fastboot flash recovery (give space after recovery, then drag the twrp.img file here)
fastboot boot (give space after boot, then drag the twrp.img file here, your phone will boot into recovery.) ALTERNATIVE TO THIS STEP: fastboot reboot (it will reboot, but stop it instanlty by holding "power and volum up button", it is a must, it will take you to twrp manu, if you don't go now, later twrp will be removed by your phone)
AND OF COURSE, YOU HAVE TO ROOT YOUR PHONE RIGHT NOW, EVEN IF YOU DON'T WANT IT, CAUSE IF YOU DON'T, YOUR PHONE WILL REMOVE TWRP AS YOUR RECOVERY.
8. you will see twrp screen, then asking you "to keep system files as read only or swipe to allow modification, tick in DON'T SHOW AGAIN AND SWIPE TO ALLOW MODIFICATION". Then it will ask for a password to decrypt your phone, give the password to decrypt your phone. (to learn about encryption decryption, go to step number 4.3).
IF YOU FACE BOOTLOOP OR ANY OTHER ISSUE LIKE TWRP RECOVERY IS NOT STARTING AS IT SUPPOSED TO:
Again, go to fastboot mood by pressing power + volume down button. Download this vbmeta file. Go to platform tools > cmd > type
fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta (space, then drag the vbmeta file and hit enter, then follow step number 3.7
(3 is step number, 7 is the point number under step number 3)
Step Number 04: Install MagiskSTEPS:
1. you should stay in TWRP manu from the last step of STEP NUMBER 3 and your phone is connected with your computer via USB.
2. In your computer, download MAGISK FROM OFFICIAL GITHUB PAGE . Copy the magisk.apk and paste it twice in the same folder, now you have three magisk apk, rename the second one removing the "copy from name and just add .zip in stead of .apk at last. Rename the third one as this: "uninstaller.zip"
3. Now listen carefully, this is very important part of this topic:
your phone has two state: a. encrypted b. decrypted
a. IF ENCRYPTED AND CAN'T BE DECRYPTED THROUGH TWRP, that is TWRP IS NOT ASKING PASSWORD AT THE BEGINNING TO DECRYPT YOUR PHONE, THEN: some china rom's security is so encrypted, LIKE MY MI9SE, THAT TWRP CAN'T DECRYPT IT, EVERYTIME I HAVE TO RESET THE PHONE TO DECRYPT, IN THIS CASE ,YOU CAN'T ACCESS YOUR PHONE'S INTERNAL STORAGE NEITHER FROM TWRP NOR FROM PC (TWRP ACTS AS MTP, MEDIA TRANSFER PROTOCOL, MEANING YOU CAN TRANSFER FILE BETWEEN PHONE AND ANDROID IN RECOVERY MOOD), SO YOU CAN'T ACCESS YOUR INTERNAL STORAGE, YOU CAN'T INSTALL MAGISK. HERE, PENDRIVE WITH OTG COMES HANDY. Disconnect your phone Keep those three files in pendrive and connect it in OTG with your phone. go to twrp > install > select storage at bottom > select pendrive > select magisk.zip > swipe to flash. CONGRATULATIONS, YOUR PHONE IS ROOTED.
b. IF YOUR PHONE IS DECRYPTED BY TWRP AFTER GIVING PASSWORD:
Copy those three magisk file from your computer and drop it in your phones internal storage. go to twrp > install > select magisk.zip > swipe to flash. CONGRATULATIONS, YOUR PHONE IS ROOTED.
4. Reboot Your Phone (If your phone is bootlooped, which never happened to anyone I know, still for safety, again go to recovery by holding POWER + VOLUME UP BUTTON. go to twrp > install > select uninstaller.zip > swipe to flash. This will uninstall magisk from your phone and then reboot to system, your phone will reboot normally)
5. A Magisk app will be shown among your apps which is not like magisk logo. Don't touch it, Goto file manager, find those three magisk files, one file is the original magisk.apk file you downloaded, install it normally like any other app.
6. CONGRATULATIONS, YOUR PHONE IS COMPLETELY ROOTED.
Step Number 05: Backing up your PERSIST.IMG (MOST IMPORTANT)STEPS:
You will know from my other threads about what is persist partition of your phone. But let's just back it up now without knowing it. Copy it to your computer, cloud so that you never loose it.
Assuming you still have your phone connected through usb to the computer.
Install TERMUX from playstore or from HERE if you don't have play store.
in termux, type su to obtain root permission. A pop up will be shown to grant root permission, if it doesn't work, leave termux app, go to magisk app, at bottom, you will be 4 options, click the second one, you will see this screen.
grant super user permission for termux from here.
4. again go to termux, type this:
su (hit enter)
dd if=/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/persist of=/sdcard/persist.img (hit enter)
5. your persist.img is backed up in your internal storage.
6. you can transfer it to pc manually or
use this process because it is relatively safe, though I never found any difference,
go to platform tools in cmd, type this:
adb pull /sdcard/persist.img D:\
it will take around 10 seconds, you will find the file persist.img in your PC's D drive folder, whatever the name is, the next folder to C drive, okay? Copy the persist.img wherever you want to keep it. I am again saying, it's not mandatory to do it in this way, just do normal copy paste from your phone's internal storage to your PC, it will do the work.
THANK YOU GUYS FOR READING IT ATTENTIVELY, FROM TOP TO BOTTOM, AND IF YOU DIDN'T, WHAT CAN I SAY. IT TOOK MORE THAN 30 DAYS TO ACQUIRE ALL THESE KNOWLEDGE AND YOU ARE GETTING IT WITHOUT ANY EFFORT, FREE, WHAT MORE DO YOU WANT?
My Other Threads according to "how should you read them" serial:
1. MIUI 12.5 Chinese ROM Google PlayStore Stopped Working
2. MIUI Unlocking Bootloader, Flashing Recovery & Rooting Process (This Thread)
3. Android Terminology You Must Know Before Toying with Your Android
4. ROM Naming & CUSTOM ROM, AOSP ROM, TREBLE ROM, GSI ROM, PORTED ROM
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I have redmi k40 bootloader locked and stuck on fastboot mode and can't unlock it through mi unlock tool so any solution for that problem beside edl ? And if I go with edl which flashing tool i will use ??
Hussein Gbr said:
I have redmi k40 bootloader locked and stuck on fastboot mode and can't unlock it through mi unlock tool so any solution for that problem beside edl ? And if I go with edl which flashing tool i will use ??
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have you flashed any rom? or flashed anything? if you haven't, just restart your phn using power button. and if you have flashed anything already, how on earth you did it without unlocking your bootloader?
shafi1885 said:
have you flashed any rom? or flashed anything? if you haven't, just restart your phn using power button. and if you have flashed anything already, how on earth you did it without unlocking your bootloader?
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My bootloader was unlocked but when i try to use mi flash tool by mistake or by default flash and lock bootloader option with there and the flash didnt go through in last second
Is there a way to unlock the phone if it only turns on in fastboot mode and is not associated with a xiaomi account?
Hello there, I would like to contribute to this tutorial if you agree
There is a way for people that have encrypted storage and no usb otg pendrive:
Step 4.3:
a-alternative. If encrypted, but no OTG Pendrive at your disposal:
You still can use the adb push command to send your Magisk folder into a decrypted part of your phone’s root folder. You are going to use your phone “/tmp” folder.
“/tmp” folder is suitable for temporary files just as our files (We will not need these files anymore after this tutorial). There is no risk to add files into this folder while it is not encrypted but do not delete any files already present into your /tmp folder!
1.Copy your Magisk folder containing your three Magisk files into the Plateform-tool folder:
2.Then in the cmd execute: adb push [replace_brackets_by_your_Magisk_folder_address_location] /tmp
3.Your Magisk folder should be now copied into your /tmp folder
4.twrp > install > select tmp/magisk.zip > swipe to flash. CONGRATULATIONS, YOUR PHONE IS ROOTED.
4.5-alternative. (This step only for those that processed through the “a-alternative” step) After rebooting your phone, you might have no chance to access the Magisk folder you’ve pushed earlier into the /tmp folder. However, now you have booted into your MIUI usual OS, you can copy the Magisk folder again into your internal storage using the classical drag and drop thanks to MTP protocol, to continue through this tutorial.
Hope this will help
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[SIZE="+2"]-- Step-by-Step Tutorial for Unlocking, Rooting and Installing a Custom Rom for your HTC ONE X+ --[/SIZE]
Here is my beginner friendly manual method for Unlocking, installing an alternative Recovery, Rooting and installing a custom ROM for HTC ONE X+
Why should you do it manually?
At first glance, an all in one tool to do the work for us seems a good idea, but what happens if a step fails? Do you know how to use the right tools to recover? Does your computer have the basics prerequisites installed to allow you to recover your device? In performing this task manually all the basic tools will be installed and in the event that some bugs occurs, at least you will have the certainty of having all the tools in hand to fix it. It is an easy task to obtain if you follow this step-by-step tutorial rigorously. All you need is in this thread, no need to search to find that file or that app, all you need is 30-60 minutes of attentive reading and performing the described procedure. If something goes wrong, read again and simply perform the procedure another time. Remember, you decided to root and customize your phone, no one can be held responsible for your action. If something goes wrong we are here to help, but if you have the ability to read, you should be able to perform this without a swear.
Be aware that the HTC ONE X+ comes in two versions, one version called INTERNATIONAL (ENRC2B) that come WHITOUT the so-called LTE technology.
Then the North American version for AT&T and TELUS (EVITARE_UL) version that comes WITH so-called LTE technology.
LTE is an initialism of Long-Term Evolution. To determine which version your phone is you can simply download an application called CID Getter from the Google Play store available HERE Simply open the program once installed and navigate to the line named [ro.aa.project]:[your version model]
ENRC2B is INTERNATIONAL
EVITARE_UL is AT&T / TELUS
Now that you know which version is your phone lets start with the installation of your SDK tool folder. ADB is a versatile command line tool that lets you communicate with your Android device. This tool is MANDATORY and will serve you very often. Let's do this.
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[SIZE="+1"]-- Enabling USB debugging mode --[/SIZE]
On your phone simply follow this path : Settings -> Developer options -> Turn the option ON -> under Debugging -> tick USB debugging option Debug mode when USB is connected
That's it, done!
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[SIZE="+1"]-- Java Installation --[/SIZE]
This is a prerequisite to have a flawlessly working SDK tool installation.
Click on the following link to download it on Java's website : Free Java Download
On the next page, do not click on Agree and Start Download, instead click on See all Java downloads.
Which should you choose? If you have a 64-bit Windows OS you MUST install the two versions (both 32-bit and 64-bit), otherwise the 32-bit is sufficient for a 32-bit Windows OS.
Before installing the latest version of Java, it is recommended to uninstall all previous Java's installation. (How to -> Remove Older Versions)
Complete the required installation depending of the type of Windows installation.
You are all done for Java.
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[SIZE="+1"]-- SDK Tools Installation --[/SIZE]
First step is to download the SDK Manager, to do so click on this link -> Download the SDK
Next locate on the bottom of your screen the USE AN EXISTING IDE, click on it.
On the Get the Android SDK page, tick the I have read and agree with the above terms and conditions box and click on the Download the SDK Tools for Windows button.
Navigate to your Download folder, and locate a file named like this: installer_r21.1-windows.exe (N.B. The r21.1 version was available when I did this how to, your version could be different.)
Double click on the installer_r21.1-windows.exe file to start the installation. Take good note where the file will be installed, generally the default SDK path is : C:\Users\your_session's_name\AppData\Local\Android\android-sdk.
Now, navigate to the path of the SDK installation folder.
Select all (CTRL + A) in this folder and Copy (CTRL +C) them for the next step.
Now you need to create a new folder at the root of your C:\ drive named : AndroidSDK
Open up the newly created folder and Paste (CTRL + V) the previously copied files.
Stay in this folder and double click on the SDK Manager icon.
The SDK Manager will open a new window, click on Deselect All, then tick the following line in Tools : AndroidSDK Platform-tools
Click on Install 1 Package..., accept the license agreement and click on Install let the manager do it's thing.
Click on Done and close the manager's window.
Congrats! You have created successfully your SDK tool!
Wait! Let's clean your computer a bit....
Go back to the previous folder, the one located in this path : C:\Users\your_session's_name\AppData\Local\Android\android-sdk
Click on the Uninstaller, we don't need this one anymore. Don't worry the other AndroidSDK folder won't be deleted.
Voilà! You are done with this part.
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[SIZE="+1"]-- Creating of script file for a fast access --[/SIZE]
Locate the Platform-tools sub-folder in the AndroidSDK folder.
Right click in a empty space of the folder and select in the contextual menu New -> Text Document
Open this new Text Document and Copy/Paste this : c:\windows\system32\cmd.exe
Save this file as : Start SDK.bat
Acknowledge the : If you change file extension... warning.
Right click your new created Start SDK and send a shortcut on your Desktop.
Done! If you try to double click on your Start SDK shortcut, a command window should open with something like these lines :
Code:
C:\AndroidSDK\platform-tools>c:\windows\system32\cmd.exe
Microsoft Windows [version 6.1.7601]
Copyright (c) 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
C:\AndroidSDK\platform-tools>
Success!
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[SIZE="+1"]-- Installing HTC's Drivers --[/SIZE]
This one is very easy, simply download and run the installer and let Windows do the rest. Drivers compatbile 32-bit or 64-bit
Download the Self-install HTCDriver_4.0.1.001.exe/
Make sure your phone is not plugged on your computer via the USB cable.
Simply run the installer of the driver you've just downloaded.
Once the installation is completed, simply plug your phone via your USB cable and Windows "wizard manager" will now detect your phone.
If it doesn't work, unplug your phone and reboot your computer. Then plug back your phone once rebooted.
Done!
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[SIZE="+1"]-- Let's try all this! --[/SIZE]
With your phone plugged on your USB cable...
From your Desktop, double click on your Start SDK shortcut.
In the command window, at the command line : C:\AndroidSDK\platform-tools> type this -> adb devices (Enter)
The serial number of your phone should appear in the command window. If it is the case, then try this again : C:\AndroidSDK\platform-tools> type this -> adb reboot (Enter)
Your phone will now Reboot
If all this worked, you have a successful SDK Tools installation!
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[SIZE="+1"]-- Unlocking your Bootloader --[/SIZE]
This step is mandatory since there is no other solution yet to unlock the bootloader on the ONE X+. !! PLEASE BE ADVISED TO BACKUP ALL YOUR DATA FROM YOUR PHONE'S USB MEDIA, THIS PROCEDURE WILL TOTALLY AND FULLY WIPE YOUR PHONE. ALSO, BE ADVISED THAT YOUR WARRANTY IS MOSTLY VOID !!
Before doing this you can visualize what is an unlocking procedure HERE. Or you can watch this video HERE
Ready?
To unlock your bootloader go to HTCDev create your account with a valid email address, then select on the right field : All Others Supported Devices and click on Begin Unlock Bootloader (If you followed this tutorial to the letter, your SDK tool/adb command should work flawlessly for this procedure.)
Follow the on screen instructions to get your Token ID.
To submit your Token ID you need to highlight everything between the two spades ♠< < < < <Identifier Token Start> > > > > ....token ID string.... < < < < <Identifier Token End > > > > >♠
Now simply right click and Copy/Paste in the correspondent field to submit.
You will received your unlocking code in your email account (almost instantly, check in your SPAM folder if it take more than 5 minutes) you registered with on HTCDev.
Complete the unlocking procedure and wait for your phone to reboot.
Congrats! The Unlocking process is successful!
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[SIZE="+1"]-- Recovery installation --[/SIZE]
Let's install your new recovery now. !! Be advised that installing CWM Recovery on this device is NOT RECOMMENDED, this recovery is untested, unreliable, unsupported and outdated. The ONLY recovery you should use on your HTC ONE X+ is TWRP Recovery !!
Download this TWRP Recovery for the International version (ENRC2B) : HERE MD5:0a708f4c27d69d2d1505ce7832d4b3be
Download this TWRP Recovery for the AT&T/TELUS version (EVITARE_UL) : HERE MD5:6e24a6686bc4840043a57cb61b63f22c
Once downloaded to simplify the operation rename your file like this : TWRPrecovery.img
Take this TWRPrecovery.img file and Copy/Paste it in the platform-tool of your SDK folder.
TIP : Since your are in the platform-tool folder you can create a batch file to open a command window right from your Desktop.
Do this directly into the platform-tools folder.
Right click on an empty space and select Create New text document
In the new text paste this : c:\windows\system32\cmd.exe
Save it with this name StartADB.bat (important to save it with .bat extension and overwrite the warning)
Now right click again on your new .bat file, and create a shortcut to your Desktop.
Now try to : adb devices your phone via your new Start ADB batch file directly form your Desktop shortcut with your phone plugged on your USB cable.
If you have a serial number as confimation you have done it right!
This a ONE TIME OPERATION TO DO, IT WILL WORK AS LONG AS THE SHORTCUT WILL BE ON YOUR DESKTOP.
Time to plug your phone on your USB cable if it is not already plugged.
Click on Start SDK, in the command window type at the prompt > adb devices (Enter)
Confirmation of the serial.
At the prompt type >adb reboot-bootloader (Enter)
The phone will reboot in bootloader mode.
Make sure the FASTBOOT USB is highlighted.
At the prompt type >fastboot flash recovery TWRPrecovery.img (Enter)
If Success is achieved, type again at the prompt >fastboot erase cache (Enter)
You now have TWRP Recovery installed.
Unplug your USB cable and hit Power button one time.
Select Recovery with your Volume rocker.
Hit Power button one time.
Your phone should reboot in Recovery
Familiarize yourself with it.
Click on BACKUP and perform a full backup of your actual ROM.
Once done REBOOT System.
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[SIZE="+1"]-- Time to install the root --[/SIZE]
This is fast to obtain, simply download this SuperSU.zip file and transfer this at the root of your USB media (SD card).
You can now click on your Start SDK batch file from your Desktop to start a command window while your phone is still plug on the USB cable.
Type at the prompt > adb devices (Enter)
Then again at the prompt (if serial confirmation is positive) >adb reboot-bootloader (Enter)
Phone will reboot in Bootloader
Unplugged the USB cable
Hit Power button once
Select Recovery in the menu with the Volume rocker
Hit Power once to reboot in Recovery
Select Install
In the Select Zip to Install menu located your SuperSU.zip file
Click on it and in the new menu simply Swipe to Confirm Flash
Reboot system
You are done rooting your phone.
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[SIZE="+1"]-- Custom ROM installation --[/SIZE]
So far all is good and the above instructions were all successful as we expected now you want that wonderful ROM from that thread, right? This procedure is very simple, but one rule applied here : ALWAYS BACKUP YOUR ACTUAL ROM BEFORE FLASHING ANYTHING! Do transfer it on your computer and keep this file in a safe place follow this path to locate the TWRP folder. At the root of your SD card locate TWRP -> Backups -> your_One X+_serial_number -> You should have one file stamped with date and time. This is your backup you can rename it. Copy/Paste it and put it in a safe place in your computer.
Now the fun part begin!
Once you have selected the ROM for your model version INTERNATIONAL OR AT&T/TELUS, simply download it.
Take also the correspondent boot.img that need to be flashed just before or just after (doesn't really matter) the ROM installation.
Transfer your ROM.zip at the root of your internal storage of the HTC ONE X+ via your USB cable.
While the ROM is transferring on your phone, simply extract the boot.img that match your ROM, rename it for an easier recognition (i.e. Viperboot.img, Eleganciaboot.img, ARHDboot.img, etc) Copy/Paste it in your platform-tool folder (SDK)
Leave your phone plugged to your USB cable
Click on Start SDK, in the command window type at the prompt > adb devices (Enter)
Confirmation of the serial.
At the prompt type >adb reboot-bootloader (Enter)
The phone will reboot in bootloader mode.
Make sure the FASTBOOT USB is highlighted.
At the prompt type >fastboot flash boot insert_your_boot_image_name_here.img (Enter)
If Success is achieved, type again at the prompt >fastboot erase cache (Enter)
You now have a customized boot.img installed.
Unplug your USB cable and hit Power button one time.
Select Recovery with your Volume rocker.
Hit Power button one time.
Your phone should reboot in Recovery
(!! The following instruction are with TWRP Recovery installed !!)
Select Wipe menu, then select Factory reset (swipe), select System (swipe)
Go back to the Install menu and select it.
Locate your ROM.zip and select it.
Swipe to confirm.
Probably Aroma installer will start, simply follow the on-screen instructions and complete the installation.
!! Confirm the Rebooting option ONLY IF YOU FLASHED THE BOOT.IMG BEFORE ROM INSTALLATION !!
Otherwise select the Reboot Bootloader and perform the 4 to 8 steps
Reboot the phone.
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Your phone should Reboot with your new ROM, put your phone aside for ~10 minutes to let the new installation performing all it's task. Then you can customize your phone at your desire. Don't forget to reboot your phone when done.
Enjoy!
If you found something hard to understand, let me know, I will do my best to rearrange this tutorial. Also let me know by PM all the orthographic errors you found, I will fix this ASAP. If this helped you in anyway please take the time to rate this thread. Happy flashing!
Lucky Thirteen said: you should be able to perform this without a swear. Click to expand... Click to collapse I don't do anything without swearing, but thanks for a great, thorough tutorial. Mods - please sticky this!
sup, i have been using your guide to root and i have been getting trouble getting through the "adb device" part, no matter how many htc drivers i download i end up with the same error, it says devices but mine is never shown. but i guess its all good now as is followed it through the htcdev site...... but anyways would like to know how i can add these roms cause i am really confused about there kernels and stuff would be appreciated if you could explain how it works and whats a good rom to start with.
Hi decoy, Can you specified at which portion of the tutorial you are stuck at?
i was getting stuck at lets try all this---> AndroidSDK\platform-tools> type this -> adb devices. over here when i type this my device does not show up i have tried updating my drivers several times still no success.
Are you with stock OS on your phone? Have you tried another USB port? USB 3.0 ports are known to create issues. Also make sure your USB cable is not on a USB hub. If you have Enable USB debugging and you have followed the procedure to the letter, obviously there is a little thing missing. Please try to describe your computer type and Windows version, where your USB cable is plugged in your computer, is Java installed correctly. Do describe at the most of your knowledge your situation. If it's really not working we can try to arrange a TeamViewer session to have a deeper look at it.
Yo its cool now cause I already rooted it, I guess the problem was the device connection on adb, as it was not being shown even though my computer recognized it, but when I went through the steps on Htcdev it worked cause I was able to unlock and install the recovery..... And I was using it on a usb 3 hub on windows 7. And yes at the moment I am running the stock Rom. I have An other question if you don't mind.... When you install the international recovey how does the back up work and how can you use it? Sent from my HTC One X+ using xda app-developers app
You simply reboot in recovery and you will see menus, from there it is easy simply pick your choice and swipe to confirm. Once you will be in Recovery you will see how simple it is, it is very intuitive.
New to android and new to rooting, thanks so much for this guide, unlocked, rooted and custom rom installed. I had no issues with this guide and it was a clean and new experience
Thanks! Successful completion with a few questions First off, thank you very much for the thorough and easy to follow guide. This was my first attempt at installing a custom ROM on my phone and it went without a hitch. I do have a few questions for you. First, I decided to install the Elagancia rom. It was a somewhat arbitrary decision, but is there any place that lists the pros and cons about various roms so it can be easier to decide which is right for my phone? I was hoping to find a 4.2.2 based rom that was pretty much stock without sense, but I couldn't find one for the AT&T HTC One X+, is there one out there that I'm missing? When I went through the install, it asked me various questions about install options. I didn't know what many of the options did, so I was wondering if there was a guide somewhere about the rom which describes the tweaks I could install. And I also wanted to know if there's a way to go back and change my options without wiping the phone clean and doing a fresh install again. And again, thanks!
BlueWRXPride said: First off, thank you very much for the thorough and easy to follow guide. This was my first attempt at installing a custom ROM on my phone and it went without a hitch. Click to expand... Click to collapse Glad if it helped you! Please take the time to rate this thread, it will help to reference it. Take the time also to read this FAQ, you will probably learn a trick or two about your phone. BlueWRXPride said: I do have a few questions for you. First, I decided to install the Elagancia rom. It was a somewhat arbitrary decision, but is there any place that lists the pros and cons about various roms so it can be easier to decide which is right for my phone? Click to expand... Click to collapse No, there's not a specific thread for that usage, but in each ROM thread there are Changelog and Screenshots that describing what you should expect from that specific ROM. It's not perfect but generally it's a good... appetizer! BlueWRXPride said: I was hoping to find a 4.2.2 based rom that was pretty much stock without sense, but I couldn't find one for the AT&T HTC One X+, is there one out there that I'm missing? Click to expand... Click to collapse Unfortunately, not yet, at least, not that I know of. BlueWRXPride said: When I went through the install, it asked me various questions about install options. I didn't know what many of the options did, so I was wondering if there was a guide somewhere about the rom which describes the tweaks I could install. And I also wanted to know if there's a way to go back and change my options without wiping the phone clean and doing a fresh install again. Click to expand... Click to collapse Again, in each Changelog and Add-on section of the intend ROM should have a brief description of tweaks and options available in Aroma Installer, but you can perform a search or ask for a description if you don't find an satisfying answer about a given option. If you flash over the same ROM, all your settings, apps and data will be preserved, only the system will be updated, so simply flash over to change some options. The vital thing is to have a perfect backup done and saved just in case something goes bad with one flash or update. BlueWRXPride said: And again, thanks! Click to expand... Click to collapse You are welcome!
I have a more general question about different roms. First, I'm assuming while it's easy to load a different ROM on the phone, there's no way to put it on there and try it out without wiping your phone clean. That makes the process of trying our different roms to find what you like pretty lengthy. Am I missing anything there? Second, am I right to assume that most roms that are based of Sense 4+ will more or less look the same, and that the variations from rom to rom will mostly be behind the scenes?
BlueWRXPride said: I have a more general question about different roms. First, I'm assuming while it's easy to load a different ROM on the phone, there's no way to put it on there and try it out without wiping your phone clean. That makes the process of trying our different roms to find what you like pretty lengthy. Am I missing anything there? Click to expand... Click to collapse Well there is some way to migrate your apps & DATA from one ROM to another with applications like Titanium Backup or My Backup Pro. What I usually do is a full backup of my everyday ROM just before trying another ROM, than I can full wipe (this mean a factory reset and system format) and install the intend ROM I wanna try on my phone without setting everything at the first boot, I play with it and check for options, fluidity, speed, customization,etc. If I find the ROM worth installing my thing, I go on and start the processus to migrate my personal preferences, apps and DATA. This process can take two,three,four days to set the ROM like I want. I simply full backup the unready installed ROM and simply restore my everyday ROM until the other will be completely up and running. Then I suddenly have two perfect ROM to play with only by restoring them at my desire. BlueWRXPride said: Second, am I right to assume that most roms that are based of Sense 4+ will more or less look the same, and that the variations from rom to rom will mostly be behind the scenes? Click to expand... Click to collapse Even if the base is the same, the developers do magnificent work to customize, personalize them very differently. Options and tweaks are very different from one dev to another. They all have their personal strength and usually the ROM reflects that talent. Again, you have to try some at first, then you will see the personality of each ROM. You will learn also if you like a strongly customized ROM or maybe you will prefer a more Vanilla ROM (close as stock as possible) it is all yours to discover.
Lucky Thirteen said: Well there is some way to migrate your apps & DATA from one ROM to another with applications like Titanium Backup or My Backup Pro. What I usually do is a full backup of my everyday ROM just before trying another ROM, than I can full wipe (this mean a factory reset and system format) and install the intend ROM I wanna try on my phone without setting everything at the first boot, I play with it and check for options, fluidity, speed, customization,etc. If I find the ROM worth installing my thing, I go on and start the processus to migrate my personal preferences, apps and DATA. This process can take two,three,four days to set the ROM like I want. I simply full backup the unready installed ROM and simply restore my everyday ROM until the other will be completely up and running. Then I suddenly have two perfect ROM to play with only by restoring them at my desire. Click to expand... Click to collapse Thanks, that makes sense. Are you able to change between roms without hooking up to the computer and using adb? In your instructions you talk about how you have to flash the boot.ini file that is specifically for the rom you want so is there a way to take care of that without your computer?
I am having trouble here: •While the ROM is transferring on your phone, simply extract the boot.img that match your ROM, rename it for an easier recognition (i.e. Viperboot.img, Eleganciaboot.img, ARHDboot.img, etc) Copy/Paste it in your platform-tool folder (SDK) •Leave your phone plugged to your USB cable 1.Click on Start SDK, in the command window type at the prompt > adb devices (Enter) 2.Confirmation of the serial. 3.At the prompt type >adb reboot-bootloader (Enter) Where do I click on start sdk?
golmar88 said: I am having trouble here: •While the ROM is transferring on your phone, simply extract the boot.img that match your ROM, rename it for an easier recognition (i.e. Viperboot.img, Eleganciaboot.img, ARHDboot.img, etc) Copy/Paste it in your platform-tool folder (SDK) •Leave your phone plugged to your USB cable 1.Click on Start SDK, in the command window type at the prompt > adb devices (Enter) 2.Confirmation of the serial. 3.At the prompt type >adb reboot-bootloader (Enter) Where do I click on start sdk? Click to expand... Click to collapse Start SDK refers to the cmd file you created on your desktop in the -- Creating of script file for a fast access -- section
Mr. Thirteen, do you think you could offer me a little more help? Please refer to the post below. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2226031
golmar88 said: I am having trouble here: •While the ROM is transferring on your phone, simply extract the boot.img that match your ROM, rename it for an easier recognition (i.e. Viperboot.img, Eleganciaboot.img, ARHDboot.img, etc) Copy/Paste it in your platform-tool folder (SDK) •Leave your phone plugged to your USB cable 1.Click on Start SDK, in the command window type at the prompt > adb devices (Enter) 2.Confirmation of the serial. 3.At the prompt type >adb reboot-bootloader (Enter) Where do I click on start sdk? Click to expand... Click to collapse BlueWRXPride said: Start SDK refers to the cmd file you created on your desktop in the -- Creating of script file for a fast access -- section Click to expand... Click to collapse Probably you just missed a section like BlueWRXPride told you.
trouble with file Start SDK.bat Lucky Thirteen said: If you found something hard to understand, let me know, I will do my best to rearrange this tutorial. Also let me know by PM all the orthographic errors you found, I will fix this ASAP. If this helped you in anyway please take the time to rate this thread. Happy flashing! Click to expand... Click to collapse Hey lucky thriteen ive been doing everything step by step but im having trouble making the note and copying and pasting c:\windows\system32\cmd.exe once i create the shortcut and open it its nothing like how you show it in the example any idea what it could be?? thanks ---------- Post added at 04:47 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:41 PM ---------- Lucky Thirteen said: If you found something hard to understand, let me know, I will do my best to rearrange this tutorial. Also let me know by PM all the orthographic errors you found, I will fix this ASAP. If this helped you in anyway please take the time to rate this thread. Happy flashing! Click to expand... Click to collapse hey lucky thirteen ive been having trouble with the step where you have to create a note in the platform-tools file once i save the note and create the shortcut its not like the example that you post it only shows c:\windows\system32\cmd.exe any idea on what i did wrong?? thanks
*****solved******* htc one shows 0mb for internal storage total!!!***********
First and For most thank my fellow android development enthusiasts for your help with this task and thank you the sites below for having these resources out there on the web. HERE WE GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *********SOLVED********* ATT HTC ONE(M7) Says 0mb on TWRP REOCVERY ******DISCLAIMER******* I am taking no credit from an android development and those developers who’ve spent countless hours putting together the downloads below this is simply a walk-through guide of how to resolve an issue I’ve created and fixed with the tools below. I take no credit or responsibility of the final outcome of this working for you specifically, this is simply what WORKED FOR ME. I am not liable for any damage to you, your phone, lost time, monies data, or any other loss you may have suffered as a result of attempting this fix. THIS IS AT YOUR OWN RISK AND DISGRESSION!! PROCEED CAREFULLY!!!!)********************************************************************** So with a little help from an root enthusiast in my local area I’ve been able to resolve my initial issue of somehow formatting my entire device internal storage partitions to the point where no recovery image was able to mount a single partition at all. Luckily enough for me, I could still get into the boot loader and recovery and the phone still was recognized by my PC(win7 64 bit home premium edition) I was able to complete this and get my phone back in like new working order. The steps go as follows; 1) open up your favorite web browser and goto http://android-revolution-hd.blogspot.com/2013/10/fix-data-htc-one.html?m=1 this is the page that will give you the adb commands to help fix this issue.(on this page you will find the .EXT4 file and the sdk tools you will need to restore the correct partitions on the device. You will need to download these and you will need to set the Mini-sdk package unzipped on to your basic C: drive if you’ve not already additionally you will need to place the file for the .ext4 file in the same folder of your mini-sdk.) 2) If your device is still currently able to boot into fastboot mode go ahead and do that now. 3) Connect your phone to your pc via OEM usb cable. 4) using the adb command line Fastboot Flash recovery recovery.img in command prompt(CMD.exe or by placing this file (PHILLZ ADVANCED CWM RECOVERY---( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2485131 Re-named as recovery) into the fastboot folder(which you should have by now if you rooted your device correctly.), pressing the shift key+ Right Clicking on the mouse select the option that says “Open command window here,” then type the command above to complete the flashing of this custom recovery image. 5) After the flashing is complete, select the option that says reboot bootloader or you can run the command adb reboot bootloader and let the phone reboot the bootloader by usb at which point in time you should see a Philz Advanced CWM Recovery. Now this is where it becomes personal choice but here is how I saved mine using a friends usb otg cable and a thumb drive I placed the most current CM11 nightly from (http://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=m7att) and also downloaded the CM11 gapps package from (http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Google_Apps) both on the thumb drive before completing the flashing above. **NOTE** you can push the files either via adb sideload at that point or adb commands as well to the internal storage**** 6) While in PACWMR you can then select on the option that says install. 7)l if you used the OTG USB like I did you will want to select the option from usbdisk and then choose the rom file that you want to install, and select yes to install. 8) flash the GAPPS package the same way you flashed the last file. 9) For those concerned that you may have lost root, you can download install/flash Supersu by Chainfire update 1.99 from here http://download.chainfire.eu/420/SuperSU/ . 10) Wipe cache and delvik at a minimum, I did and fdr too just to ensure a clean install. 11) Reboot 12) PROFIT!!!! Items used in this repartitioning, restoring of the .system and data partitions as well as the basic file libraries the phone needs for basic function are as follows: Windows pc( there are similar procedures for a mac or linux user. Ill freely admit I know nothing about macs and linux is well…linux.) HTC ONE OEM USB DATA TRANSFER CABLE An internet connection. USB OTG CABLE TO MICRO USB CABLE Thumb drive (I used a 4gb but none of the files you’ll need to complete this will be larger than a 1gb sd card so no need to break the bank) Patience Ability to follow basic command prompt scripts to complete the process. And lastly not mandated but highly recommended a fully charged handset. Credits: xda-developers.com cyanogenmod.org-Cyanogenmod development INC. http://download.chainfire.eu-Chainfire for all your hard work and dedication to Android development and rooting! wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Google_Apps- cyanogenmods page for GAPPS FOR ALL CM versions. Good friends
No Google services, no Play store, no google apps - Xperia Z3 (D6653)
Hi I wonder if someone can help me please. I bought a phone off ebay: Sony Xperia Z3 (D6653). It looks almost brand new with stickers on both the front and back. All the accessories are sealed also. Howver, it came with a european plug (2-pin). When turned on there is no google services, no google apps, play store. Everything looks fine apart from no google stuff. It has the old Android 4.4.4 installed. When I check for update OTA then it says the device already has the latest software on (cannot be true). I tried to repair the phone via PC through Xperia Companion but it appears that it found a later software as it downloads it (takes a while), but when it enters the preparation stage it comes up with an error message and stops. The build number is 23.0.A.2.93 Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks
You eaither should 1. Do a factory reset 2. If that does not work attempt to root the device and then get twrp for your device and then download the open gapps zip file from their official website. (Before installing twrp you should backup your current recovery if you device has one which is all on the official app which you currently can't get on google play but you can use adb for that. Just download the apk file onto your computer and first use cd downloads. (if you download folder is C:/Users/[insert your user here]/Downloads/) (if your starting directiory is anything other than C:/Users/[insert your user here] just use cd C:/Users/[insert your user here]/Downloads/) (if your downloads folder is something different just use cd [insert download location here]) After that you will need to use adb install [insert apk name here] (Tip: Put in a couple of the letters of the apk name and then press tab until you find it) Also you will need to install adb tools for this if you didn't already know you can eaither search for the forum on xda with the .exe file which only installs he adb commands and adb drivers (and maybe even fastboot commands and drivers if you find the one with both) or just get Android SDK which comes with the adb commands. After that finishes just tap on flash recovery. Then it should pop up with a menu asking what device you use. Choose your device. If it does not list your device that means the team hasn't officially released the recovery for your device yet, but on the xda forum for your device you might be able to find someone who made it themselves unofficially for the device. All you will need to do is use adb tools to install a app called Flashify and you will need to transfer the recovery image to the root of your internal storage or where ever you want to put the file. After that just open Flashify and find the setting flash system image then press recovery image. When that is done locate your file via file manager and then tap on it then Flashify will flash the custom twrp recovery. You will also need to transfer the open gapps .zip file yo your internal storage. When you flash your twrp (eaither through the official app or Flashify) reboot your phone. As soon as it shows the boot screen press and hold the button you would usually press to access recovery mode. (If it does not work or you do not know how just use adb again. When your phone boots to the lock screen use adb reboot recovery and then it should reboot and automatically go into the twrp recovery) After that wait for twrp to load, when that happens go to install and locate the open gapps zip file and press it. A message should appear asking if you want to add more zips, just swipe where it says to swipe and then press reboot device. And now you should have Google apps! Also for open gapps make sure you choose the right one according to your version of android. Since you are using android 4.4.4 select the Android 4.4.4 version of open gapps.
[Hisense A5] Info-Thread
Maybe helpful to have some basic information about this great device in one posting: Device Specs https://www.mobosdata.com/phone/hisense-a5/ How to reflash Firmware directly from microSD (Tfmode) Thanks to Anghirrim !!! https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=82575517&postcount=21 Edl mode (in General) Thanks to Anghirrim !!! https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=82654769&postcount=79 Rooting for Firmware Version 6.09.06.00 Thanks to joygram !!! https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/hisense-a5-root-gapps-customizer-t4097951 QFIL Firmware 6.03.02 for unbricking in Edl-Mode Thanks to gowin132 !!! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LqcR6NVlSqL6gT6y1y1x9r58_LAKBBjd/view?usp=sharing QFIL Firmware 6.09.06 for flashing in Edl-Mode Thanks to gowin132 !!! https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=82727173&postcount=8 Rom Download Links for flashing in TF-Mode (microSD) 6.09.06.00 Thanks to giuseppemag !!! https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=82583733&postcount=28 https://drive.google.com/open?id=1JBzsFrtGtIXLYTPTMA2cc9spp_dxF_WX Debloating help and blocking IP (Updated) https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=82795057&postcount=4 Do you have an unlocked Bootloader? ( Hisense always locked!) https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=82634399&postcount=117 How to enter hardware Edl mode Thanks to joygram !!! https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/hisense-a5-how-to-enter-hardware-edl-t4103929 There are a lot reviews about the device and a thread at MobileRead.
Unbricking in Detail Unbricking the Device in Detail Before you step forward I would recommend taking out the Sim-Card stay offline until the device is debloated Some general information: Bricked, but you have an unlocked Boolader just flash Image in fastboot or if available in twrp *** All bootloaders of Hisense devices are locked and there's no way to unlock !!! *** Bricked & you haven't got an unlocked Boolader TF-Mode (microSD) https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=82575517&postcount=21 download latest TF-Firmware i.e. https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=82583733&postcount=28 how to enter TF Mode? https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=82650955&postcount=72 shutdown the device press both volume buttons and then power button together release power button and wait 10s until the update screen comes up alternative1 shutdown device holding volume +- and power buttons together alternative2 shutdown while holding volume +- press+- buttons and then power button release power button but holding +- wait 10sec release +- buttons Hisense powered by Android wait 10sec press power button just short If this above won't work, then the bootloader is damaged you will need to flash the Firmware in Edl-Mode with Qfil. This always works if not hardbricked!!! So relax General Info about EDL Mode (You need to get a Qfil-Firmaware-Image) https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=82654769&postcount=79 https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-21791.html Files needed: Edl-Mode Firmware files 6.03.02 for unbricking https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LqcR6NVlSqL6gT6y1y1x9r58_LAKBBjd/view?usp=sharing prog_emmc_firehose_8937_ddr_000bf0e1.mbn from joygram Root-package attachement inside "RootKit R03" https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/hisense-a5-root-gapps-customizer-t4097951 Qualcomm drivers i.e. 64bit for Windows 10 i.e. https://www.getdroidtips.com/download-qualcomm-qdloader-hs-usb-driver/ actual Qpst software incl. Qfil https://www.qpstflash.com/ Before installing drivers please read this Obey these steps before installing unsigned drivers and prevent Sahara errors https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=77229641 Installing Instructions details for drivers https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-16965.html Installing Qpst instructions details https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-31475.html Start Qfil from the startmenu (inside "Qpst") check the setup Qfil before entering edl-mode steps 1-4. from instructions here https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-31475.html -> then go back and tick "flat build" -> select Programmer and browse -> select the "prog_emmc_firehose_8937_ddr_000bf0e1.mbn" Now it's time to enter the edl-mode with your smartphone How to enter edl mode a)Soft edl mode per adb adb reboot edl flush image with QFIL b) )Soft edl mode per fastboot fastboot oem edl fastboot reboot-edl fastboot reboot edl (may not work for Hisense) c)hard edl mode https://www.oxygen-forensic.com/upl...s_based_on_Qualcomm_chipsets_via_EDL_mode.pdf using a hardware cable (working 100% - preferred method!!!) https://www.magnetforensics.com/blog/qualcomm-phone-edl-mode/ (working with Hisense A5) by shortening the pins [not recommended!!!! Don't do this!!!!] *** you need to open the device *** https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/hisense-a5-how-to-enter-hardware-edl-t4103929 If you entered the edl-mode your Qfil screen should show "Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008" (Com-Port) like step 5 from here https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-31475.html Then Click Tools -> Partition Manager step 9 https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-31475.html confirm ok step 10 https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-31475.html select boot partition and right mouse click manage Partition Data we won't backup, we want to restore the boot-image press Load Image and browse the boot.img from the edl-Firmware above, flash it and wait until it successful is flashed if there's a Sahara error check again here https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=77229641 Then flash recover.img and vbmeta.img After that reboot your phone and it must boot the system. Then Update in TF-mode to Firmware 6.09.06 (see above) You successfully restored your bricked phone and updated the Firmware! Thanks to joygram, Anghirrim, gowin132, giuseppemag and all other sources of knowledge mentioned above!
Rooting your Smartphone Firmware 6.09.06 The Sim-Card still shouldn't be attached to the device Files needed: latest ADB-Drivers https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979 joygram Root-package for 6.09.06 attached files "RootKit R03" https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/hisense-a5-root-gapps-customizer-t4097951 Magisk Manager latest apk https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases open developer mode in system settings search settings `kernel version' and go tab 7 or more : developer options enabled * enable usb debugging enter developer mode in system settings -> "other settings" change USB computer connection to Transfer files(MTP) Install the adb-drivers Start Qfil-Software in Windows Enter Edl-Mode while connectd phone to USB ->adb devices use adb command -> adb reboot edl In Qfil * flush ROOT files with QFIL : QFIL_6.09.06 -> Select Build Type : Flat Build -Y Select Programmer : select prog_emmc_firehose_8937_ddr_000bf0e1.mbn ->LoadXML: rawprogram_000bf0e1_joygram -> Download when complete please reboot the device. After install in system * magisk manager MagiskManager-v7.5.1.apk Finally you have root! Thanks to joygram!!! https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/hisense-a5-root-gapps-customizer-t4097951
Debloating the Device privacy friendly You restored your Firmware and have the latest Chinese Firmware 6.09.06 without Google Playstore installed The Sim-Card isn't attached to the device You're offline, no WiFi You're rooted with Magisk Manager(but the bootloader is locked) General Information There are many ways to debloat the device. This is only a description how I did this. It doesn't mean that it's working for you. Please be careful. I am not responsible if oyu brick your phone. If this happened you should easily unbrick it. So read it carefully and always check if you need the programs or not. I debloated all system programs which I don't need and install alternatives from F-Droid Store which just need user rights i.e. AfWall+ as a Firewall (Root) Calculator (SimpleMobileTools) Calendar (SimpleMobileTools) Clock (SimpleMobileTools) Contacts (SimpleMobileTools) Conversations Dialer (SimpleMobileTools) Editor Essential Launcher F-Droid FairEmail Foss Weather Gallery (SimpleMobileTools) Net Monitor for checking Net-Traffic Open Camera OSMAnd+ PrivacyBrowser QuickDic beside that: TitaniumBackup Donate (Root) Backup & Freezing System-Apps Total Commander (Root) file manager VocalizerEx2 TTS https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2566795 I debloated everything that the main features of a smartphone still works: Phone using a Sim-Card (incl. LTE, depends on your region) TextMessages (SMS) Internet data WiFi (2.4 MHz, no 5Ghz) Bluetooth GPS Doing backups from all system files you want to debloat with Total Commander create directories with permissions 755 i.e. system/_keepsave/ system/_keepsave/system system/_keepsave/system/app system/_keepsave/system/preload system/_keepsave/system/priv-app system/_keepsave/system/vendor system/_keepsave/system/vendor/app system/_keepsave/system/vendor/overlay Then backup all directories to the keepsave dirs system/app system/preload system/priv-app system/vendor system/vendor/app system/vendor/overlay Then setup the system settings I disabled everything I don't need (location only Gps, automatic System Updates/Accounts, App shadow,...) setting up Afwall to your needs disabling captive portal login with some alternative url disabling ipv6 in Afwall if you don't need it Then you can try freezing system apps with Titanium Backup Or just delete all the bloat you don't need. I deleted in TotalCommander system/preload system/vendor/app system/vendor/overlay in system/app are only: Code: /system/app/CertInstaller don't remove /system/app/CtRoamingSettings don't remove / freeze & use only if roaming /system/app/Eink_Settings don't remove / Settings Clearview per App!!! /system/app/ExtShared don't remove /system/app/HardwareDetection don't remove /system/app/NetworkSelect don't remove /system/app/QtiTelephonyService don't remove /system/app/SimSettings don't remove /system/app/Vision_AutoRunManager don't remove /system/app/Vision_Bluetooth don't remove /system/app/Vision_CalendarProvider don't remove /system/app/Vision_WifiDetector don't remove /system/app/WeatherWidget don't remove / just freeze / navigation bar flickering! com.hmct.clock.systemwidget /system/app/WebViewGoogle don't remove in system/priv-app are only: Code: /system/priv-app/CarrierConfig don't remove /system/priv-app/com.qualcomm.location don't remove / GPS /system/priv-app/DefaultContainerService don't remove /system/priv-app/ExtServices don't remove /system/priv-app/ExternalStorageProvider don't remove /system/priv-app/FusedLocation don't remove /GPS /system/priv-app/InputDevices don't remove /system/priv-app/MmsService don't remove /system/priv-app/MtpDocumentsProvider don't remove / MTP /system/priv-app/ProxyHandler don't remove /system/priv-app/QcomMediaProvider don't remove /system/priv-app/SettingsIntelligence don't remove / settings needed /system/priv-app/SettingsProvider don't remove /system/priv-app/Shell don't remove /system/priv-app/StatementService don't remove /system/priv-app/StorageManager don't remove /system/priv-app/TelephonyProvider don't remove /system/priv-app/TeleService don't remove /system/priv-app/Vision_CallSettings don't remove /system/priv-app/Vision_ContactsProvider don't remove /system/priv-app/Vision_DocumentsUI don't remove /system/priv-app/Vision_DownloadProvider don't remove just freeze /system/priv-app/Vision_DownloadProviderUi don't remove /system/priv-app/Vision_MmsProvider don't remove /system/priv-app/Vision_NetworkSetting don't remove /system/priv-app/Vision_PackageInstaller don't remove /system/priv-app/Vision_PermissionManager don't remove /system/priv-app/Vision_RecentsService don't remove /system/priv-app/Vision_ScreenOffGesture don't remove /system/priv-app/Vision_Settings don't remove /system/priv-app/Vision_SystemUI don't remove /system/priv-app/Vision_Telecom don't remove After successful debloating the system to your needs, test with Afwall log and Net Monitor if there are outgoing system apps calling home if so freeze or delete them or let Afwall just block them. This setup works 100% for my needs, but that doesn't mean it works in the same way for you. Please be careful. I am not responsible if oyu brick your phone. If this happened you should easily unbrick it (see above). Have fun with a debloated chinese Firmware
For the A5C version, the chinese stock rom if someone wants it (first seed, so it will take a while until there are more seeders). HLTE202N_L1657.6.01.04.B5.zip.torrent Shared with Dropbox www.dropbox.com
danielvelezbravo said: For the A5C version, the chinese stock rom if someone wants it (first seed, so it will take a while until there are more seeders). HLTE202N_L1657.6.01.04.B5.zip.torrent Shared with Dropbox www.dropbox.com Click to expand... Click to collapse Hi, Daniel! Do you have the chinese sotock rom for Hisense A5 Pro (not CC)? My cell model is HLTE203T and i never can't update...
carlo.z.du4rdo said: Hi, Daniel! Do you have the chinese sotock rom for Hisense A5 Pro (not CC)? My cell model is HLTE203T and i never can't update... Click to expand... Click to collapse Ahhh... Nope. I only got my hands into the A5C stock as it is what i got.
Hi, I'm leaving a mirror link for all Hisense A5 stuff that may be helpful in the future when original links will be dead. As a bonus there are offline OTA zip files for L1657.6.10.04.00, L1657.6.11.01.00 and L1657.6.12.01.00. When Software update downloads OTA it saves in /data/media/ Remember that OTA updates need to go in order like L1657.6.09.06.00 -> L1657.6.10.04.00 -> L1657.6.11.01.00 -> L1657.6.12.01.00. DO NOT UPGRADE from L1657.6.09.06.00 to L1657.6.12.01.00 directly. OTA manual install: 0. Prepare at least 2 GB SD card and format it as FAT32 1. Rename desired OTA file to update.zip 2. Copy update.zip to the root of the SD card and after that insert the card into the phone 3. Go into recovery mode on the phone (I used ADB for that, if you want you can use key combination) 4. Connect it to pc via ADB (I'm assuming that you enabled USB debugging in developer options after clicking on kernel version 8 times in phone info) 4. Run `adb devices` and make sure that you allowed debugging on the phone 5. Run `adb reboot recovery` to boot into recovery mode 6. You will see 2 options on the screen - Choose 1st one 7. Now you will see 3 options - Choose 3rd 8. Now there will be 2 options - Choose 1st 9. Phone should update and reboot Mirrored content: Rom and OTA: Hisense_A5_L1657.6.03.02.00_Full_Backup.7z (Backup using QFIL, every partition, official with GAPPS, flash using QFIL) Hisense_A5_HLTE202N_L1657.6.03.02.00.7z (for debricking) Hisense_A5_LA592C(HLTE202N)_L1657.6.09.06.00_TFDownload_202004090105_user.zip Hisense_A5_L1657.6.10.04.00_OTA.zip Hisense_A5_L1657.6.11.01.00_OTA.zip Hisense_A5_L1657.6.12.01.00_OTA.zip Root tools: Hisense_A5_customizer-R04.7z Hisense_A5_customizer-R05-06.10.04.00.7z Hisense_A5_L1657.6.12.01.00_Magisk22.1_Root_by_Sillage.7z FireHose_HiSenseA5.mbn Hisense_A5_debloat.txt Hisense_A5_block_hisense.sh Hisense_A5_EDL_PINS_1.jpg Hisense_A5_EDL_PINS_2.jpg Hisense_A5_boot_recovery_vbmeta_6.03.02.zip LINK: https://mega.nz/folder/QkVXUDLS#LWYIHVvuiOFxxeZpWruTlg
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@gowings23 @JLowe Would be possible to share: - Stock ROM 6.12 Full QFIL Backup - EFS/QCN backup files - TWRP recovery (if you managed to get one)
Doogee N20 TWRP
How I can install twrp and flash gsi rom on Doogee N20? I found this but I'm doesnt know Russian: pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=955032&st=1220#entry89836105 (I cant post URL because I'm new user, so I delete the "4" from "4pda") Sorry for my bad English.
צבי זלצברג said: How I can install twrp and flash gsi rom on Doogee N20? I found this but I'm doesnt know Russian: pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=955032&st=1220#entry89836105 (I cant post URL because I'm new user, so I delete the "4" from "4pda") Click to expand... Click to collapse That's the Google translation: A little instruction on how to get RooT. And so, everything that you do, as always, is at your own peril and risk! All data is erased when unlocked! Make BACKUP !!! Is always!!!! I. Unlocking Boorloder-a (required for flashing the phone and everything connected with it): 1. Go to settings -> system -> About phone -> Build number (7 clicks) (Congratulations !!!! You are a developer!) < - About phone -> For developers: Enable USB debugging and OEM unlocking. 2. We connect the phone to the computer and install the ADB usb driver (on the Internet), a connection request should appear on the phone, you need to allow it. 3. Extract files from the N20_utils.rar archive (10.87 MB) (preferably not very far, the root of the disk or the created folder N20 will be there). Go to the Unlocked Bootloader folder and run the bat file, the phone will reboot and display the request "unlock? Yes / no" rocker up - yes / rocker down - no. Naturally, you need to press the volume up, otherwise there were so many actions)) 4. Congratulations! Now, with each reboot, you will have an Orange state (5-second inscription), and the ability to do whatever you want with your phone. II. We sew! 1. For the lazy (who value their time). Download the SP Flash tool (Internet), from the N20_utils.rar archive (10.87 MB) select MT6763_Android_scatter and boot_magisk_20 files for the boot partition, lk_pached for lk, etc. you can even twrp instead of native recovery. Turn off the phone, connect it to the computer and click Download in the SP Flash programs. After the OK circle appears, disconnect and reconnect the cable (easier than a forced reboot). We turn on the phone and put the magisk manager (internet). Congratulations!!! You have a root and no Orange State label! 2. Who wants more and himself: phone to computer -> go to the Unlocked Bootloader folder -> run CMD -> write "fastboot flash recovery" put a space and move the TWRP file with the mouse to the window (fast path to the file) and press ENTER -> reboot the phone to fastboot. Congratulations!!! you have TWRP. Boot into TWRP, skip the encrypted DATE message, go to formatting and format the DATE. Go to mount and connect MTP. A phone will appear on my computer, we drop the files DisableForceEncryption_Treble (disable date encryption), orange_state_disabler_v0.3 (remove orange_state) and magisk.zip (internet) into the memory section. In TWRP, click install all this and rejoice! 3. Who has nothing to do at all: go to the forum thread Development and porting of GSI firmware (Post bullik01 # 71222655) and try what catches your eye. Not all are loaded, but .... (although we do not seem to have an A / B structure, but only "arm64 A / B" were launched) PS: look for additional information here on the forum and for brotherly devices UMiDIGI A5 Pro - Firmware ( Post Xakep1993 # 86772223) Attached files recovery-TWRP_3.3-20191015-1714.img (22.81 MB) DisableForceEncryption_Treble.zip (4.24 MB)
jwoegerbauer said: That's the Google translation: A little instruction on how to get RooT. And so, everything that you do, as always, is at your own peril and risk! All data is erased when unlocked! Make BACKUP !!! Is always!!!! I. Unlocking Boorloder-a (required for flashing the phone and everything connected with it): 1. Go to settings -> system -> About phone -> Build number (7 clicks) (Congratulations !!!! You are a developer!) < - About phone -> For developers: Enable USB debugging and OEM unlocking. 2. We connect the phone to the computer and install the ADB usb driver (on the Internet), a connection request should appear on the phone, you need to allow it. 3. Extract files from the N20_utils.rar archive (10.87 MB) (preferably not very far, the root of the disk or the created folder N20 will be there). Go to the Unlocked Bootloader folder and run the bat file, the phone will reboot and display the request "unlock? Yes / no" rocker up - yes / rocker down - no. Naturally, you need to press the volume up, otherwise there were so many actions)) 4. Congratulations! Now, with each reboot, you will have an Orange state (5-second inscription), and the ability to do whatever you want with your phone. II. We sew! 1. For the lazy (who value their time). Download the SP Flash tool (Internet), from the N20_utils.rar archive (10.87 MB) select MT6763_Android_scatter and boot_magisk_20 files for the boot partition, lk_pached for lk, etc. you can even twrp instead of native recovery. Turn off the phone, connect it to the computer and click Download in the SP Flash programs. After the OK circle appears, disconnect and reconnect the cable (easier than a forced reboot). We turn on the phone and put the magisk manager (internet). Congratulations!!! You have a root and no Orange State label! 2. Who wants more and himself: phone to computer -> go to the Unlocked Bootloader folder -> run CMD -> write "fastboot flash recovery" put a space and move the TWRP file with the mouse to the window (fast path to the file) and press ENTER -> reboot the phone to fastboot. Congratulations!!! you have TWRP. Boot into TWRP, skip the encrypted DATE message, go to formatting and format the DATE. Go to mount and connect MTP. A phone will appear on my computer, we drop the files DisableForceEncryption_Treble (disable date encryption), orange_state_disabler_v0.3 (remove orange_state) and magisk.zip (internet) into the memory section. In TWRP, click install all this and rejoice! 3. Who has nothing to do at all: go to the forum thread Development and porting of GSI firmware (Post bullik01 # 71222655) and try what catches your eye. Not all are loaded, but .... (although we do not seem to have an A / B structure, but only "arm64 A / B" were launched) PS: look for additional information here on the forum and for brotherly devices UMiDIGI A5 Pro - Firmware ( Post Xakep1993 # 86772223) Attached files recovery-TWRP_3.3-20191015-1714.img (22.81 MB) DisableForceEncryption_Treble.zip (4.24 MB) Click to expand... Click to collapse Hi, were you by any chance able to get a copy of these files ,Please upload if posssible The original links are broken and the internet seemed to wipe all traces out, I'm looking for the N20_utils and possibly the Disable force encryption one
Good day Had the same problem, (English not so good but I know you'll understand). What I did was just installing Corvus OS rom, the 11th version. It's been quite a while since i installed it. Tried Lineage 18.1 and adding the smallest gapps available, but everytime i get code error 1. I guess it was the twrp 3.3 version i used cause some roms requer the latest TWRP versions. The lineage is installing just right nd can reboot to system with no hiccups. None of Android 12 gsi versions has ever been able to installed. Cause when i try to install, i get the error of "file too large for the target partition. Tried everything from the net to increase the system partition to at-least 3gig. No success..... Is anyone who can help to install android 12 even beta version will be ok for my N20 Doogee?? Thanx
flairepathos.info said: Hi, were you by any chance able to get a copy of these files ,Please upload if posssible The original links are broken and the internet seemed to wipe all traces out, I'm looking for the N20_utils and possibly the Disable force encryption one Click to expand... Click to collapse The file is in the forum. But to make your life easier here are the link. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/18B-srDVia_H4aDt7uvCDUxg2e4R5kVVY?usp=sharing The file is of type .exe and that extracts when you run on the pc, the problem is that I was suspicious about the virus so I threw the file in the total virus (if you don't know what it is, just search) and 6 programs pointed it out as malware but many others didn't find anything including karpersky and bit defender, there to make sure the files were there i renown they from .exe to .zip and I looked and the files really were there but as I don't want to take the risk I didn't extract and I didn't even try anything. The file that fix the encryption are inside doogee n20.exe, the guy said it will be in .exe and when you run it extracts the file in the C folder of the computer I recommend you to rename it from .exe to .zip because if the file have a virus you can screw your pc when running
Da-Judges said: Good day Had the same problem, (English not so good but I know you'll understand). What I did was just installing Corvus OS rom, the 11th version. It's been quite a while since i installed it. Tried Lineage 18.1 and adding the smallest gapps available, but everytime i get code error 1. I guess it was the twrp 3.3 version i used cause some roms requer the latest TWRP versions. The lineage is installing just right nd can reboot to system with no hiccups. None of Android 12 gsi versions has ever been able to installed. Cause when i try to install, i get the error of "file too large for the target partition. Tried everything from the net to increase the system partition to at-least 3gig. No success..... Is anyone who can help to install android 12 even beta version will be ok for my N20 Doogee?? Thanx Click to expand... Click to collapse you can use the pixel experience lite https://github.com/ponces/treble_build_pe/releases ( remenber the lite version, because is 2,5 gig) i try and instal in my phone and worked but i cant access my storage so i search and here are the solution https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...loop-after-any-custom-rom-doogee-n20.4357313/ i dont try it but if you want here are the solution
flairepathos.info said: Hi, were you by any chance able to get a copy of these files ,Please upload if posssible The original links are broken and the internet seemed to wipe all traces out, I'm looking for the N20_utils and possibly the Disable force encryption one Click to expand... Click to collapse Hi, did you find N20_utils?