I'm a amateur but i'm willing to learn and put the time in,
I have put custom roms on all my previous phones and tweaked them to my preferences, but I have no idea where to start from the ground up, as usually more people are creating/playing with the same phone, this one seems to be the ugly duckling, wich noone seems to bother with. I have requested the unlock bootloader with the goal of rooting the phone. But before I start going in this rabbit hole, is it possible, and where can I start.
It's a great phone, just too much bloatware, I even have a weird issue that I can't open my accessibility. It keeps closing settings. and I want the android base, not the ZUI OS.
Same question dude..
The software of legion duel 2 make me doubt purchase or not that phone...
Is the software is too bad ?
kheden said:
Same question dude..
The software of legion duel 2 make me doubt purchase or not that phone...
Is the software is too bad?
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It's working, and not that it's bad, but not a fan of zui os, and the bloatware, I guess this site spoiled me, I was expecting a twrp and some custom os. for example , it gets hot very quick, and I assume its the bloat ware running in the background. I think we get a better deal with stock android than the zui os, even if I have to give up the rgb on the back
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It's working, and not that it's bad, but not a fan of zui os, and the bloatware, I guess this site spoiled me, I was expecting a twrp and some custom os. for example , it gets hot very quick, and I assume its the bloat ware running in the background. I think we get a better deal with stock android than the zui os, even if I have to give up the rgb on the back
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Yes... I see similar things in the reviews and comparison of this phone...
The smartphone gets hot.. when shouldn't make it...the two fans in combination with the steam chamber and the multiple layers of dissipation should be enough to dispel the high temperature...
And makes me think, that is the bad optimization of the software...
In combination of the bad update supports of the Motorola/Lenovo's phones ...
Makes me doubt purchase this phone...
The salvation of the weakness point of this phone is the community :'c ...
Well said! That's exactly how I feel
If you have unlocked your bootloader, flash a generic system image, or GSI. You can check it out on Google. Not all features works though.
LR7875 said:
If you have unlocked your bootloader, flash a generic system image, or GSI. You can check it out on Google. Not all features works though.
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yes that is what I want to do, just looking into what won't work and if I can replace or tweak it before I take the jump and brick the phone
gargoylsz said:
yes that is what I want to do, just looking into what won't work and if I can replace or tweak it before I take the jump and brick the phone
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Curious that how can you bruteforce the bootloader unlock
Remember to disable Verity by flashing the vbmeta.img at here under 'install gsi images' https://developer.android.com/topic/generic-system-image
LR7875 said:
Curious that how can you bruteforce the bootloader unlock
Remember to disable Verity by flashing the vbmeta.img at here under 'install gsi images' https://developer.android.com/topic/generic-system-image
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I got the zui image, to unlock the boot loader, I still have to unlock it tho, and I want to try a gsi after that, I'm used to TWrp, and been a while since I put a gsi on a phone , but I should manage, I'll do it this weekend, I will keep you guys up to date, thanks for the tip, I will make sure to double check every step haha
gargoylsz said:
I got the zui image, to unlock the boot loader, I still have to unlock it tho, and I want to try a gsi after that, I'm used to TWrp, and been a while since I put a gsi on a phone , but I should manage, I'll do it this weekend, I will keep you guys up to date, thanks for the tip, I will make sure to double check every step haha
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GSIs are system images so you have to flash in fastboot(wipe in twrp first then fastboot flash system xxx.img)
At google's website, you can choose android 11 gsi, and even android 12 gsi. However they may not boot, if that's the case try luck with phh treble or erfangsi
LR7875 said:
GSIs are system images so you have to flash in fastboot(wipe in twrp first then fastboot flash system xxx.img)
At google's website, you can choose android 11 gsi, and even android 12 gsi. However they may not boot, if that's the case try luck with phh treble or erfangsi
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Thanks for the tips! I will try it out, wish me luck !
gargoylsz said:
Thanks for the tips! I will try it out, wish me luck !
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Good Luck!!
And posted the results
gargoylsz said:
I'm a amateur but i'm willing to learn and put the time in,
I have put custom roms on all my previous phones and tweaked them to my preferences, but I have no idea where to start from the ground up, as usually more people are creating/playing with the same phone, this one seems to be the ugly duckling, wich noone seems to bother with. I have requested the unlock bootloader with the goal of rooting the phone. But before I start going in this rabbit hole, is it possible, and where can I start.
It's a great phone, just too much bloatware, I even have a weird issue that I can't open my accessibility. It keeps closing settings. and I want the android base, not the ZUI OS.
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Do i have a different Duel 2?
Because i don't see any bloatware and it runs almost on stock Android.
WhySoSeriousJoKer said:
Do i have a different Duel 2?
Because i don't see any bloatware and it runs almost on stock Android.
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I have the UK version and their is next to no blotewere on mine and since the new update I get all notifications ect and have a decent GCam working which definitely improves the cameras to be fair I hated this phone at first but now it not too bad just hope they release a few updates to keep it running good also I have package disabler pro too get rid of a few apps I don't use
My only wish is they would change widevine L3 to L1
brockyneo said:
I have the UK version and their is next to no blotewere on mine and since the new update I get all notifications ect and have a decent GCam working which definitely improves the cameras to be fair I hated this phone at first but now it not too bad just hope they release a few updates to keep it running good also I have package disabler pro too get rid of a few apps I don't use
My only wish is they would change widevine L3 to L1
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Widevine is L3??? WTF????
bs3pro said:
Widevine is L3??? WTF????
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Yep unfortunately I hope they change it as I've heard that the China ROM has widevine L1
brockyneo said:
I have the UK version and their is next to no blotewere on mine and since the new update I get all notifications ect and have a decent GCam working which definitely improves the cameras to be fair I hated this phone at first but now it not too bad just hope they release a few updates to keep it running good also I have package disabler pro too get rid of a few apps I don't use
My only wish is they would change widevine L3 to L1
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Hey there, what is you version? Is it 12.5.137 stable?
ABOBA34 said:
Hey there, what is you version? Is it 12.5.137 stable?
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Yes that's the version I'm on and it seems fine all is working ok for me seems better then before
brockyneo said:
Yes that's the version I'm on and it seems fine all is working ok for me seems better then before
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Thank you for answer! Did you get it over OTA? I`m still on 12.5.062 and there is no update...
ABOBA34 said:
Thank you for answer! Did you get it over OTA? I`m still on 12.5.062 and there is no update...
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It was OTA but it took a few days I think Lenovo release updates on sales so if you just bought the device it will take a few days to arrive but it will come
Are you in the uk?
Related
I made this post because I wanted to see if there was any RS988 developer news, ROMS, Kernal, anything
It looks like the RS988 will get Android 8 Oreo... But it looks like it will take a while as with the Nougat update
I got the exact same e-mail. Hopefully we do get Android 8 Oreo.
djskribbles said:
I got the exact same e-mail. Hopefully we do get Android 8 Oreo.
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And Maybe even LOS 15
It seems I have an OTA... Im gonna be on wifi tomorrow Ill fill everyone in
Just a patch nothing fancy
On paranoid Android and so far it's stable. But video recording seems iffy. Haven't been able to get a video to save. But I'll be trying different camera apps
Just bought this phone. Gonna see what I can do with it in the next few weeks. I see we need a better TWRP port, I'll try and work on that in the next few days.
ZLM1229 said:
I made this post because I wanted to see if there was any RS988 developer news, ROMS, Kernal, anything
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take a look here https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g5/help/request-custom-roms-rs988-unlocked-t3636605/page3
and a few comments here https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g5/help/rs988-rom-kernel-compatibility-t3527828/page3
RS988 port of LineageOS https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=73508297&postcount=4
x000x said:
take a look here https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g5/help/request-custom-roms-rs988-unlocked-t3636605/page3
and a few comments here https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g5/help/rs988-rom-kernel-compatibility-t3527828/page3
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Now we're talking thank you for this
Beeko said:
Just bought this phone. Gonna see what I can do with it in the next few weeks. I see we need a better TWRP port, I'll try and work on that in the next few days.
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Make sure to keep us in the loop
Last time I'm gonna post here til I make an official release. Here is tonight's build, screen tearing is fixed and I've been starting to upstream the kernel to the latest and start adding my tweaks to it.
MUST BE BOOTLOADER UNLOCKED AND TWRP INSTALLED
Download: HERE
Beeko said:
Last time I'm gonna post here til I make an official release. Here is tonight's build, screen tearing is fixed and I've been starting to upstream the kernel to the latest and start adding my tweaks to it.
MUST BE BOOTLOADER UNLOCKED AND TWRP INSTALLED
Download: HERE
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Would quick charge be working or is it still locked to 350ma? Just checked the official thread and the bug is coming from lineage os and seems to be a kernel issue.
Curlyfry2121 said:
Would quick charge be working or is it still locked to 350ma? Just checked the official thread and the bug is coming from lineage os and seems to be a kernel issue.
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I've been diving into that issue, haven't figured it out yet. But I'm sure it won't be long.
Hey,
Just bought a G5 RS988 and am struggling to find a good guide for bootloader unlock. I know that's not quite what this thread is about, but I'm sure many others will look for it here. Anyone able to give me a link? Or, if you'd rather, pm me and I'll delete this post if you feel it doesn't fit.
Thanks!
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Nevermind. Found a generic one here that worked: http://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/RetrieveBootloader.dev?categoryId=CTULRS0702
Where are you getting TWRP from? All I can find is this as it's not on the TWRP site: https://build.nethunter.com/test-builds/twrp/lge/twrp-3.0.2-1-rs988.img
Also, is this a good thread to use for rooting? https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g5/how-to/root-rooting-rs988-t3580660
I'm struggling to find promising answers to any of my searches, and there certainly isn't a thread that contains a valid list of all these useful tidbits.
toucan4267 said:
Hey,
Just bought a G5 RS988 and am struggling to find a good guide for bootloader unlock. I know that's not quite what this thread is about, but I'm sure many others will look for it here. Anyone able to give me a link? Or, if you'd rather, pm me and I'll delete this post if you feel it doesn't fit.
Thanks!
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Nevermind. Found a generic one here that worked: http://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/RetrieveBootloader.dev?categoryId=CTULRS0702
Where are you getting TWRP from? All I can find is this as it's not on the TWRP site: https://build.nethunter.com/test-builds/twrp/lge/twrp-3.0.2-1-rs988.img
Also, is this a good thread to use for rooting? https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g5/how-to/root-rooting-rs988-t3580660
I'm struggling to find promising answers to any of my searches, and there certainly isn't a thread that contains a valid list of all these useful tidbits.
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The links you have will work ok... There is no official TWRP yet that I am aware of just as there are no official ROMs (that I know of) there are however unofficial Lineage and Paranoid Android ROMs, and unofficial TWRP
There is a tool from LG that will preform bootloader unlock
I hope this helps
Beeko said:
Last time I'm gonna post here til I make an official release. Here is tonight's build, screen tearing is fixed and I've been starting to upstream the kernel to the latest and start adding my tweaks to it.
MUST BE BOOTLOADER UNLOCKED AND TWRP INSTALLED
Download: HERE
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Thank you for all your doing for the RS988 when I made this post I honestly didn't think anyone would care. I thank you for what you are doing and I can't wait until we have official ROMs and TWRP for the RS988
ZLM1229 said:
Thank you for all your doing for the RS988 when I made this post I honestly didn't think anyone would care. I thank you for what you are doing and I can't wait until we have official ROMs and TWRP for the RS988
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You're welcome. Probably not gonna be making official releases seeing how this is kind of a weekend thing. I work construction and have a newborn so time is not something I have sadly. But I'll try my hardest to get some cool **** for this phone
Beeko said:
You're welcome. Probably not gonna be making official releases seeing how this is kind of a weekend thing. I work construction and have a newborn so time is not something I have sadly. But I'll try my hardest to get some cool **** for this phone
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Haha yeah I can see how time is in short supply, even so you are doing so incredible stuff, and for that we Thank You!
Question to y'all,
I'm trying to gain init.d script support. Tried the universal init.d app, but if force closes every time I open it. Is there anything flashable that would grant init.d support?
Thanks!
So it's been some time since I've modded my phone like SG2 era But anyway... I was thinking about modding my phone since the XPOSED frame work got updated and missing root...
Then I found out all the dev. work was being done on 03 an higher so I wanted to make sure that "griffin" was "griffin" regardless of sku difference and that the turboZ won't fry my phone lol
Tehdead said:
So it's been some time since I've modded my phone like SG2 era But anyway... I was thinking about modding my phone since the XPOSED frame work got updated and missing root...
Then I found out all the dev. work was being done on 03 an higher so I wanted to make sure that "griffin" was "griffin" regardless of sku difference and that the turboZ won't fry my phone lol
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There isn't a way to unlock the bootloader on the Droid rn, but even if you did I don't think the other dev work would work completely due to cellular radio differences. It shouldn't fry your phone lol
SoulDJ673 said:
There isn't a way to unlock the bootloader on the Droid rn, but even if you did I don't think the other dev work would work completely due to cellular radio differences. It shouldn't fry your phone lol
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Lol I really didn't figure it would but I'm glad you mention the radio ... It actually slipped my mind when thinking about this...
Shouldn't I be able to pull the official radio out of my stock rom?
Also, fastboot as a function to just load the rom or recovery without installing correct?
If so I think testing twrp is my first step
Tehdead said:
Lol I really didn't figure it would but I'm glad you mention the radio ... It actually slipped my mind when thinking about this...
Shouldn't I be able to pull the official radio out of my stock rom?
Also, fastboot as a function to just load the rom or recovery without installing correct?
If so I think testing twrp is my first step
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You might be able to, however unfortunately I'm not too skilled in that field. You should try it though, and report and information that could be of importance. For some direction here I'd try DMing one of the devs on here.
Hello im using a SM-G965U1 and im currently running Baseband Version: G965U1UES4CSD4 Security Patch April 1, 2019
Ever since my S9+ started running Android 9 ive found it very user unfriendly, ugly, bloated, laggy, and more strictly governed.
I need help from some of the smart minds on XDA to help me compile a build that lets me flash Android 8 without tripping a
binary flash error/rollback prevention. I AM 100% willing to Brick my S9+ if it means i have any minute chance of getting back
my beloved android 8.0.
I also own a limited license to Samsung Knox if this would help with this project.
Update: If it increases any chance of getting my phone back to Oreo i will be offering a reward to anyone who is successful
Thanks in advanced
NitricWave said:
Hello im using a SM-G965U1 and im currently running Baseband Version: G965U1UES4CSD4 Security Patch April 1, 2019
Ever since my S9+ started running Android 9 ive found it very user unfriendly, ugly, bloated, laggy, and more strictly governed.
I need help from some of the smart minds on XDA to help me compile a build that lets me flash Android 8 without tripping a
binary flash error/rollback prevention. I AM 100% willing to Brick my S9+ if it means i have any minute chance of getting back
my beloved android 8.0.
I also own a limited license to Samsung Knox if this would help with this project.
Thanks in advanced
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You can't go back due to the higher "4" Bootloader. Bootloader with oreo was XX2. Maybe there is a chance to flash a Oreo rum with twrp. But for that you'd need root.
Jogg3r said:
You can't go back due to the higher "4" Bootloader. Bootloader with oreo was XX2. Maybe there is a chance to flash a Oreo rum with twrp. But for that you'd need root.
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Yeah i understand that i thought i explained that. What i thought would be possible is to package bootloader 4 to run with Android Oreo.
Nothing is impossible. If humanity figured out how to land a man on the moon we can figure how to trick a S9 to run Android Oreo.
If it increases any chance of getting my phone back to Oreo i will be offering a reward to anyone who is successful
NitricWave said:
Yeah i understand that i thought i explained that. What i thought would be possible is to package bootloader 4 to run with Android Oreo.
Nothing is impossible. If humanity figured out how to land a man on the moon we can figure how to trick a S9 to run Android Oreo.
If it increases any chance of getting my phone back to Oreo i will be offering a reward to anyone who is successful
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Looks like humanity would likely go even to Mars. But some people just need to read and understand more.
NitricWave said:
Yeah i understand that i thought i explained that. What i thought would be possible is to package bootloader 4 to run with Android Oreo.
Nothing is impossible. If humanity figured out how to land a man on the moon we can figure how to trick a S9 to run Android Oreo.
If it increases any chance of getting my phone back to Oreo i will be offering a reward to anyone who is successful
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We never went to the Moon so yes, your request is impossible
I'm assuming you're just a troll with nothing else better to do. Go get a job like the rest of us, thanks:good:
w41ru5 said:
Looks like humanity would likely go even to Mars. But some people just need to read and understand more.
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I don't understand how this could apply here, do you even understand how hardware integrated security works such as Common Criteria Mode? Everything is dictated to be either on or off. Software is never unbreakable even when integrated with hardware. It just so happens to be that samsung's knox is extremely good at minimizing vulnerabilities.
Here was a Guide. Someone said people don't care about Me or My Work so...
Feedback is always welcome! <3
Miustone said:
Feedback is always welcome! <3
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I could not find the
GSI "Starter Pack" (From Google) from this link.
Could you please be more specific and tell us which GSI will work (Android 12, 11, or 10, and ARM64+GMS, ARM64, x86_64+GMS, or x86_64.). Thanks.
I want to unlock my bootloader and root my 3 iii but I have read something about needing to back up and restore DRM keys otherweise some camera features and other stuff wont work anymore. Is that something that needs to be done on this phone and also, what exactly is the GSI stuff? It looks like that is an entire rom or something. Do we need to flash/install that? I am fine with the stock firmware. Im out of my element with this Sony stuff.
[email protected] said:
I could not find the
GSI "Starter Pack" (From Google) from this link.
Could you please be more specific and tell us which GSI will work (Android 12, 11, or 10, and ARM64+GMS, ARM64, x86_64+GMS, or x86_64.). Thanks.
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Hey, the "Starter Pack" is just another Name for the Google Zip which includes GSI and vbmeta. We are on ARM64 and GMS means GApps are included. Please read a bit about how Treble and GSIs are working and start from there. x86_64 btw. is the Dekstop Platform (Like Intel or AMD PCs). Basic knowledge
Don't want to make this an Info/Wiki Thread or so...
Hippie459MN said:
I want to unlock my bootloader and root my 3 iii but I have read something about needing to back up and restore DRM keys otherweise some camera features and other stuff wont work anymore. Is that something that needs to be done on this phone and also, what exactly is the GSI stuff? It looks like that is an entire rom or something. Do we need to flash/install that? I am fine with the stock firmware. Im out of my element with this Sony stuff.
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That Informations are old and obsolete. Hardware works just fine after unlocking (On all Xperias since 2019), DRMs can be restored like i wrote in the Guide. We are using OLED HDR Displays. So don't care about Bravia or such stuff. Only Netflix and Video Enhancements aside from the Creator Mode are not working if unlocked. But AOSP is here and ROMs are also coming based on SODP and AOSP (With Mainline Kernels (Or GKI)) Please also read about Treble and GSIs before You start! It's a thing since Android 8 on all Android Devices. So it will be good to know! GKIs are also coming to all Android Devices soon...
How can I convert Xperia 1 IIi Docomo SO-51b to Global version?
You can try to use another (EU/US) Firmware with NewFlasher but no warranty that it will work @nchmaster
You should check the Basebands compatibility before so make sure You're flashing a Firmware that works with Your Countries Bands.
Miustone said:
You can try to use another (EU/US) Firmware with NewFlasher but no warranty that it will work @nchmaster
You should check the Basebands compatibility before so make sure You're flashing a Firmware that works with Your Countries Bands.
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Many thanks!!! How can i check the baseband?
What's the role of GSI?
MK73DS said:
What's the role of GSI?
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And is it needed to simply root the phone?
Hippie459MN said:
And is it needed to simply root the phone?
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No it isn't. That's why I am asking. I got my Xperia 1 iii a few weeks ago (before this tutorial) and did the exact same steps but without the GSI thing and everything works fine.
MK73DS said:
No it isn't. That's why I am asking. I got my Xperia 1 iii a few weeks ago (before this tutorial) and did the exact same steps but without the GSI thing and everything works fine.
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Perfect. I tried to ask that before and was just told to read up on GSI. That wasnt any real help to my question. lol I was looking it over and it looked like it was a really vanilla version of android more less for app developers so I was c onfused if it was in fact needed to simply root the phone.
Hippie459MN said:
Perfect. I tried to ask that before and was just told to read up on GSI. That wasnt any real help to my question. lol I was looking it over and it looked like it was a really vanilla version of android more less for app developers so I was c onfused if it was in fact needed to simply root the phone.
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You missed the Point of GSIs...
Treble-Enabled Device Development A/AB ROMS
Treble-Enabled Device Development A/AB ROMS
forum.xda-developers.com
I asked what it was exactly and do we need to install it for the root process. By the way, it is not needed for the rooting process. I have successfully rooted the phone so thank you for the tutorial.
Just a suggestion, you should maybe add that after you flash the edited boot image to A and B and you reboot the phone, you will have to reinstall Magisk just to save some possible confusion as its no longer installed from being wiped during the bootloader unlock process.
Hippie459MN said:
I asked what it was exactly and do we need to install it for the root process. By the way, it is not needed for the rooting process. I have successfully rooted the phone so thank you for the tutorial.
Just a suggestion, you should maybe add that after you flash the edited boot image to A and B and you reboot the phone, you will have to reinstall Magisk just to save some possible confusion as its no longer installed from being wiped during the bootloader unlock process.
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Sorry for the confusion! I hadn't time to give a good answer...
And I will realize your Suggestion about the order of steps. Thread Updates will come after I wake up
Hope the Guide is better now! Let Me know if You have additions!
Miustone said:
Hope the Guide is better now! Let Me know if You have additions!
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Hi sorry I'm still confused, could you copy over name of the exact zip you are saying we should download?
https://imgur.com/a/ZXnMEeY
Which one is the "starter" pack.
Kylewolf said:
Hi sorry I'm still confused, could you copy over name of the exact zip you are saying we should download?
https://imgur.com/a/ZXnMEeY
Which one is the "starter" pack.
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The "starter" pack is just another name for either gsi_gms_arm64-...zip or aosp_arm64-...zip. If you want Google apps then you choose gsi_gms_arm64-...zip, if you do not want Google apps then choose aosp_arm64-...zip. Both of these zip files contain only the system.img and vbmeta.img.
[email protected] said:
The "starter" pack is just another name for either gsi_gms_arm64-...zip or aosp_arm64-...zip. If you want Google apps then you choose gsi_gms_arm64-...zip, if you do not want Google apps then choose aosp_arm64-...zip. Both of these zip files contain only the system.img and vbmeta.img.
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Sorry I guess I'm a bit new to this, the phone will still be running a version of the stock rom after this guide with an unlocked bootloader and magisk right?
Kylewolf said:
Sorry I guess I'm a bit new to this, the phone will still be running a version of the stock rom after this guide with an unlocked bootloader and magisk right?
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GSI means General System Image. Systems are the Main OS You are using. Flash a GSI and it isn't Stock anymore... Don't replace the System If You want to keep Stock!
I mean we unlock our bootloaders for more freedom and greater support right?
ianupamdey said:
I mean we unlock our bootloaders for more freedom and greater support right?
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from my point of view they are irrelevant on vab devices (without disrespecting recovery devs they are doing an amazing job as well)
Stock Recovery works for wiping/flashing
About Backup/Restore idk for you but it never worked for me.
Modifying System Files? Maybe but you can do it from the o.s.
There are some kernel specific features (like f2fs compress) they do not work on custom rec.
And for EROFS ROMs ... it turn useless bcoz of read-only filesystem.
It should be useful when some magisk module gives you a nice bootloop and you can remove it from twrp but... you can do it on a stock recovery too..
maybe there should be more needed features but idk about them coz i used twrp only a few times
Unfortunately, it's custom recovery's lack of support for newer file systems (as @alonsoj636 said) & probably due to incompatibility of recovery based OTA updates.
TWRP & OFOX are still useful in a lot of ways, but for you to stick to them, you gotta reflash recovery the moment you updated the ROM, caz it'll replace the existing custom one after the next bootup.
If you don't wanna deal with all these custom ROM nonsense, there's a GSI pathway that I've made a how to guide (which also has it's own querks btw).
Great answers. Thanks.
I studied a bit about the AB devices. Your replies make sense. Also i have made up mind not to flash any android versions after 13 on this device.
I tried to flash gsi but it did not boot. Not a guy who knows coding and much. I will give it a try maybe again. It is bit more complex for me since i have a ubuntu system.
Phones are increasingly becoming complex. I miss smaller phones with great battery and less clutter. I had Htc Desire C in 2011. Loved it. From the Indian perspective: dual sim phones will soon become unnecessary burden as cellular plans are becoming costlier due to Duopoly and less competition in the market + inflation.
Mojito will probably be my last Xiaomi phone.
ianupamdey said:
Mojito will probably be my last Xiaomi phone.
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Same here. You can go with Pixel A series. They have amazing development track. Might cost a bit, but worth each penny.
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is bit more complex for me since i have a ubuntu system
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On Linux, you only need to install android-tools package for adb / fastboot. No need of drivers too.
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Also i have made up mind not to flash any android versions after 13 on this device.
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That's a bad idea.
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Mojito will probably be my last Xiaomi phone.
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Yeah mine too
i'm tired of this Pocket Heater but i'm poor so no money for something better