is it possible to install a GSI rom without TWRP?
It is possible but involves a heck ton of work you basically need to extract an entire GSI and compress each file using lz4 then repack them the way Samsung does and flash using Odin
The work involved in repacking the GSI in Samsung's format when there is no guarantee what issues the GSi will coz with the device makes it not a very suitable option
But yeah you can try for the heck of it, here's a thread that might help you
[GUIDE] [CUSTOM] How to Install Custom ROM using ODIN without TWRP [PHH] [LineageOS]
Hello, This would be a short & sweet guide on how to install a custom ROM on your Samsung using ODIN. I'm going to tailored this guide for the S10e G9700 HK version (is the phone I own) I'm a linux user but Odin only runs on Windows so this...
forum.xda-developers.com
Insomniac05 said:
It is possible but involves a heck ton of work you basically need to extract an entire GSI and compress each file using lz4 then repack them the way Samsung does and flash using Odin
The work involved in repacking the GSI in Samsung's format when there is no guarantee what issues the GSi will coz with the device makes it not a very suitable option
But yeah you can try for the heck of it, here's a thread that might help you
[GUIDE] [CUSTOM] How to Install Custom ROM using ODIN without TWRP [PHH] [LineageOS]
Hello, This would be a short & sweet guide on how to install a custom ROM on your Samsung using ODIN. I'm going to tailored this guide for the S10e G9700 HK version (is the phone I own) I'm a linux user but Odin only runs on Windows so this...
forum.xda-developers.com
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ok i'll try it thank you!
Insomniac05 said:
It is possible but involves a heck ton of work you basically need to extract an entire GSI and compress each file using lz4 then repack them the way Samsung does and flash using Odin
The work involved in repacking the GSI in Samsung's format when there is no guarantee what issues the GSi will coz with the device makes it not a very suitable option
But yeah you can try for the heck of it, here's a thread that might help you
[GUIDE] [CUSTOM] How to Install Custom ROM using ODIN without TWRP [PHH] [LineageOS]
Hello, This would be a short & sweet guide on how to install a custom ROM on your Samsung using ODIN. I'm going to tailored this guide for the S10e G9700 HK version (is the phone I own) I'm a linux user but Odin only runs on Windows so this...
forum.xda-developers.com
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I have tried the tutorial but in the tutorial it says I need
boot.img.lz4
dqmdbg.img.ext4.lz4
dtbo.img.lz4
persist.img.ext4.lz4
recovery.img.lz4
system.img.ext4.lz4
userdata.img.ext4.lz4
vbmeta.img.lz4
vendor.img.ext4.lz4
these files but I only have
boot.img.lz4
dtbo.img.lz4
recovery.img.lz4
system.img.ext4.lz4
userdata.img.ext4.lz4
vbmeta.img.lz4
And when I flash it like it says in the tutorial I cannot flash system.img.ext4 and fails
Is there anymore ways to do this? tried it with Lineage OS 19.0
GyuminLeo said:
I have tried the tutorial but in the tutorial it says I need
boot.img.lz4
dqmdbg.img.ext4.lz4
dtbo.img.lz4
persist.img.ext4.lz4
recovery.img.lz4
system.img.ext4.lz4
userdata.img.ext4.lz4
vbmeta.img.lz4
vendor.img.ext4.lz4
these files but I only have
boot.img.lz4
dtbo.img.lz4
recovery.img.lz4
system.img.ext4.lz4
userdata.img.ext4.lz4
vbmeta.img.lz4
And when I flash it like it says in the tutorial I cannot flash system.img.ext4 and fails
Is there anymore ways to do this? tried it with Lineage OS 19.0
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not really since samsung has no fastboot mode
try renaming system.img.ext4.lz4 as super.img.lz4 as that's the name of the file in stock
Insomniac05 said:
not really since samsung has no fastboot mode
try renaming system.img.ext4.lz4 as super.img.lz4 as that's the name of the file in stock
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will try it now
Insomniac05 said:
not really since samsung has no fastboot mode
try renaming system.img.ext4.lz4 as super.img.lz4 as that's the name of the file in stock
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So the flash itself went well without any errors. But the tablet is in a boot loop. When it boots Samsung Galaxy logo appears and reboots. This tablet is running Android 11 so do I need to install Android 11 Lineage OS?
GyuminLeo said:
So the flash itself went well without any errors. But the tablet is in a boot loop. When it boots Samsung Galaxy logo appears and reboots. This tablet is running Android 11 so do I need to install Android 11 Lineage OS?
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Nope don't think the android version would have anything to do with it is probably the os not working properly
Maybe try some other GSI like pixel experience to see if they work
GyuminLeo said:
So the flash itself went well without any errors. But the tablet is in a boot loop. When it boots Samsung Galaxy logo appears and reboots. This tablet is running Android 11 so do I need to install Android 11 Lineage OS?
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I think you should try Android 11 Lineage OS
Insomniac05 said:
Nope don't think the android version would have anything to do with it is probably the os not working properly
Maybe try some other GSI like pixel experience to see if they work
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Same thing happens with AOSP GSI image
thatha said:
I think you should try Android 11 Lineage OS
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I downloaded the zip file but there is no system.img file. Is there a way to extract the img file?
If I have twrp or any custom recovery can I just install it with the zip file?
GyuminLeo said:
I downloaded the zip file but there is no system.img file. Is there a way to extract the img file?
If I have twrp or any custom recovery can I just install it with the zip file?
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Yes with a recovery u can straight up flash the zip file
Insomniac05 said:
Yes with a recovery u can straight up flash the zip file
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But does the A7 Lite have a custom recovery? I have searched alot but no juice
GyuminLeo said:
But does the A7 Lite have a custom recovery? I have searched alot but no juice
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Nope it does not
Insomniac05 said:
Nope it does not
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Is there a way to flash this zip file?
GyuminLeo said:
Is there a way to flash this zip file?
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Well you can extract the contents using something like winrar or 7zip and then try building an Odin flashable md5 like you did for the last one
Insomniac05 said:
Nope it does not
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Is there a way to port a twrp image for the A7 Lite?
GyuminLeo said:
Is there a way to port a twrp image for the A7 Lite?
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Samsung's stock recovery is kinda strange so not sure if it could be used with some other device' twrp then mixed and mashed together to port the twrp
Probably needs to be built from the ground up
Insomniac05 said:
Samsung's stock recovery is kinda strange so not sure if it could be used with some other device' twrp then mixed and mashed together to port the twrp
Probably needs to be built from the ground up
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Oh ok thanks. And I was able to root this device but can I install a custom rom from that state? Tab was rooted with Samsung's default firmware with magisk installed
GyuminLeo said:
Oh ok thanks. And I was able to root this device but can I install a custom rom from that state? Tab was rooted with Samsung's default firmware with magisk installed
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Nope rooting has no role in flashing custom roms that all is recovery dependent
Related
Is it specific for each device? Or does it depend only on finding the correct partition/block to be extracted?
Could you point me to further readings about that?
Thanks.
It is at least device specific, for extracting the bootimage, check this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1951426
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DopeyTheOne said:
It is at least device specific, for extracting the bootimage, check this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1951426
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Well, that link is to proceed AFTER you have boot.img at hand. I want to find a way to extract it from my phone (assuming default.prop can be changed in there).
Thanks.
When you make a back up with CWM, you have a copy of your bootimage in the clockworkmod map, not?
That's the thing ... I am trying to figure out how to get that backup in hand at first.
Currently, following the method in http://droidcore.blogspot.com.br/2012/12/how-to-edit-initrc-in-android.html
It seems to use the same scripts as cited in your link.
Will post results afterwards.
Don't make things more complicated as they are. If you just install CMW recovery (or TWRP for that matter) for your device, you have your full backup in minutes, including one of your bootimage, then use the script from my first post.
I managed to find boot.img, made the necessary changes, sent it back to device (used MPK Rom Studio and SP Flash Tool).
The problem is, the reason I want to change boot.img is to root my device. I thought that disabling ro.secure, I would be able to do so. But I couldn't.
I believe cmw recovery, or twrp, both need my phone to be rooted, no?
MrCabana said:
I managed to find boot.img, made the necessary changes, sent it back to device (used MPK Rom Studio and SP Flash Tool).
The problem is, the reason I want to change boot.img is to root my device. I thought that disabling ro.secure, I would be able to do so. But I couldn't.
I believe cmw recovery, or twrp, both need my phone to be rooted, no?
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I used a CWM image to root my device. Booted up with that image, and flashed SU....after that you can use su, and apparantly, with the changes you made with your bootimage...you'll be like God on your phone
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I have the same problem, I need the boot image of my device to root it using magisk manager, but I can't find it.
Help!!!!!
Hey simply extract the boot.img from the stock firmware if your device is not rooted......
I think this only possible when you have root..
It is also not possible with adb without root...so
If your device is rooted with magisk then untouched boot.img is placed in /data folder as stock.xxxx.gz format and simply extract it....
If your device is rooted with one click root apps then download kernel auditor app and select backup option and the boot.img will be available in android/data/ kernel auditor specific folder....
Hope this help
Edit:- If your device is Mediatek, using SP Flash Tool you can readback. If you have Snapdragon, then bkerler's edl tool can readback. (No need of root)
HemanthJabalpuri said:
Hey simply extract the boot.img from the stock firmware if your device is not rooted......
If your device is rooted with magisk then untouched boot.img is placed in /data folder as stock.xxxx.gz format and simply extract it....
If your device is rooted with one click root apps then download kernel auditor app and select backup option and the boot.img will be available in android/data/ kernel auditor specific folder....
Hope this help
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Do you mean the stock firmware on the device, where is this located? or do you mean from the vendors web page?
bromeara said:
Do you mean the stock firmware on the device, where is this located? or do you mean from the vendors web page?
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Bro it mean download the firmware from internet for your mobile and simply extract it...
Then you can find the boot.img
HemanthJabalpuri said:
Bro it mean download the firmware from internet for your mobile and simply extract it...
Then you can find the boot.img
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Alright thank you. I'm fairly new to the android ecosystem and to boot I'm working on a Fire tablet so its running fireos and amazon doesn't really make it easy to touch their code
think he is facing the same situation as mine, for hk version of htc u12+, its hard to find the proper RUU or firmware from internet. Just wanna know the method of ...pulling the boot.img directly from device. Thanks in advance for any assistance.
HemanthJabalpuri said:
Bro it mean download the firmware from internet for your mobile and simply extract it...
Then you can find the boot.img
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Vita.T said:
Just wanna know the method of ...pulling the boot.img directly from device. Thanks in advance for any assistance.
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Hey simply extract the boot.img from the stock firmware if your device is not rooted......
I think this only possible when you have root..
It is also not possible with adb without root...so
If your device is rooted with magisk then untouched boot.img is placed in /data folder as stock.xxxx.gz format and simply extract it....
If your device is rooted with one click root apps then download kernel auditor app and select backup option and the boot.img will be available in android/data/ kernel auditor specific folder....
Hope this help
Edit:- If your device is Mediatek, using SP Flash Tool you can readback. If you have Snapdragon, then bkerler's edl tool can readback. (No need of root)
HemanthJabalpuri said:
Bro it mean download the firmware from internet for your mobile and simply extract it...
Then you can find the boot.img
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It's not that simple though, firmware comes in KDZ extension..have to extract using Extraction tool & even then extracted files are in .BIN extension..Boot.img is not available immediately after DZ extraction
dano.556 said:
It's not that simple though, firmware comes in KDZ extension..have to extract using Extraction tool & even then extracted files are in .BIN extension..Boot.img is not available immediately after DZ extraction
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Ok....
I am assuming that the op has a samsung device....
Same Problem
Loku_kika said:
I have the same problem, I need the boot image of my device to root it using magisk manager, but I can't find it.
Help!!!!!
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The Boot Image for oppo ax7 isn't available so i am trying to find aswell, OR i need help: taking the boot.img off my unrooted, non bootloader unlocked phone. Or extracting it from the stock ROM, unfortunately i'm not ble to open oppo's OFP file.
Lloydster said:
The Boot Image for oppo ax7 isn't available so i am trying to find aswell, OR i need help: taking the boot.img off my unrooted, non bootloader unlocked phone. Or extracting it from the stock ROM, unfortunately i'm not ble to open oppo's OFP file.
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just google "Latest Software Version for OPPO OPPO AX7" and go to the Software Updates page on oppo-uk.custhelp.com. Download 2.4GB ozip file (like CPH1903EX_11_OTA_0210_all_oStq7F7jxqfF.ozip) and unpackit with 7zip program. You'll find boot.img inside .ozip file.
I do not have root, there is no recovery or rom for my phone, Can I extract the boot.img from my phone storage, to patch it with Magisk?
Hi All,
I had Lineage 14.1 ROM on my Nexus 9.
I wanted to use Xposed framework for a project which does not work with 7.0+.
Hence I want to go back to 6.0 ROM.
I have tried 3 different 6.0 ROMs so far, all of which resulted in bootloop.
Just now I flashed 14.1 Lineage OS again and it boots up just fine.
Can anybody tell me what I'm missing here? I'm using TWRP recovery 3.1.1-0
pikudroid said:
Hi All,
I had Lineage 14.1 ROM on my Nexus 9.
I wanted to use Xposed framework for a project which does not work with 7.0+.
Hence I want to go back to 6.0 ROM.
I have tried 3 different 6.0 ROMs so far, all of which resulted in bootloop.
Just now I flashed 14.1 Lineage OS again and it boots up just fine.
Can anybody tell me what I'm missing here? I'm using TWRP recovery 3.1.1-0
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Gotta wipe everything, including internal storage, factory reset. Also the vendor and bootloader for 6.0
madbat99 said:
Also the vendor and bootloader for 6.0
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Can you elaborate on that? What exactly do you mean?
pikudroid said:
Can you elaborate on that? What exactly do you mean?
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If you are going back to 6 with a custom ROM, you also need to flash the vendor image from that version of Android as well. Just download the factory image of 6.0 from Google's factory image page, then extract the zip, then extract the zip that's in there. In those files will be a vendor.img. put it in the tablet somewhere you can find it (like download folder) or on USB stick or wherever you're putting the ROM zip you're flashing. When flashing ROM and gapps also install vendor image to vendor partition. TWRP has the option to flash image files.
This is something needed on 64 bit Android devices.
Bootloader has to be installed with fastboot, but come to think, I don't think you have to downgrade bootloader. Pretty sure having the newer bootloader is fine. Vendor should match the version of Android you're using though.
madbat99 said:
If you are going back to 6 with a custom ROM, you also need to flash the vendor image from that version of Android as well. Just download the factory image of 6.0 from Google's factory image page, then extract the zip, then extract the zip that's in there. In those files will be a vendor.img. put it in the tablet somewhere you can find it (like download folder) or on USB stick or wherever you're putting the ROM zip you're flashing. When flashing ROM and gapps also install vendor image to vendor partition. TWRP has the option to flash image files.
This is something needed on 64 bit Android devices.
Bootloader has to be installed with fastboot, but come to think, I don't think you have to downgrade bootloader. Pretty sure having the newer bootloader is fine. Vendor should match the version of Android you're using though.
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Thanks a lot. Flashing vendor.img worked for me.
pikudroid said:
Thanks a lot. Flashing vendor.img worked for me.
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Glad it helped. Hope I didn't over-explain, lol
Has anyone gotten a gsi working with the galaxy A105M/DS? I have tried aosp pie and lineage 16.0 pie arm32_binder64 A/B but both were stuck at the logo screen.
Samsung phones have a weird habbit of staying stuck on bootanimation on some Pie GSI.
Try this:
Delete the following file with TWRP file manager: system/bin/rw_system.sh
Then reboot
Hopefully it works!
ShaDisNX255 said:
Samsung phones have a weird habbit of staying stuck on bootanimation on some Pie GSI.
Try this:
Delete the following file with TWRP file manager: system/bin/rw_system.sh
Then reboot
Hopefully it works!
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Thank you so much <3 it worked!
I was finally able to successfully boot up lineage os and it works like a charm
parthibratan said:
Has anyone gotten a gsi working with the galaxy A105M/DS? I have tried aosp pie and lineage 16.0 pie arm32_binder64 A/B but both were stuck at the logo screen.
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Hi parthibratan can you tell me how you successfully flashed twrp on your device?!!
@ShaDisNX255 According to what i have studied in Samsung phones. Their bootanimation format is .qmg unlike .png in other mobiles. This maybe a reason to bootloop too as gsi's are made for all supported devices and changes in the stock bootanimation may cause a bootloop too! I actually need a help. I have the Samsung Galaxy A10 (A105F/DS) which is rooted using magisk and flashed twrp v.3.3.1 and i wanna gsi roms such as lineage os 16 and 17 , aosp , viper os etc., But , am afraid that my phone will get stuck in bootloop as this is my only device in my hand right now. Can i use this : Delete the following file with TWRP file manager: system/bin/rw_system.sh
Then reboot
Can you please guide me ?
Waiting for your reply ?
Infant9099 said:
@ShaDisNX255 According to what i have studied in Samsung phones. Their bootanimation format is .qmg unlike .png in other mobiles. This maybe a reason to bootloop too as gsi's are made for all supported devices and changes in the stock bootanimation may cause a bootloop too! I actually need a help. I have the Samsung Galaxy A10 (A105F/DS) which is rooted using magisk and flashed twrp v.3.3.1 and i wanna gsi roms such as lineage os 16 and 17 , aosp , viper os etc., But , am afraid that my phone will get stuck in bootloop as this is my only device in my hand right now. Can i use this : Delete the following file with TWRP file manager: system/bin/rw_system.sh
Then reboot
Can you please guide me ?
Waiting for your reply ?
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If you are afraid of a bootloop, why not just do a full backup of your current stock ROM and if it fails, just restore
It's that easy, it doesn't matter if it doesn't boot, you can safely just return to stock
Albert pallam said:
Hi parthibratan can you tell me how you successfully flashed twrp on your device?!!
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Yes of course
Download the twrp from here https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=306584
The U1 version of twrp didn't work for me so I used the U2 version
What I did was
1.Firstly download the firmware for my device
2.Extracted it and also extracted the boot.img.lz4 from the AP****.tar using 7zip and copied both AP*****.tar and boot.img.lz4 to my phone
3.Patched AP*****.tar using magisk manager and then patched boot.img.lz4
4.Copied both magisk_patched.tar and magisk_patched.img to my pc from my phones Download folder
5.Extracted only the vbmeta.img from the magisk_patched.tar and renamed the magisk_patched.img to recovery.img
6.Made a tar file of vbmeta.img and recovery.img using 7zip, named it patch then flashed it using odin's ap tab
7.Restarted the phone into stock recovery and factory data resetted and restarted the phone again fully booted up the phone once
8.Then renamed the downloaded twrp-a10-3.3.1-0_afaneh92_U2.img to recovery.img and created a tar of it using 7zip and named it twrp
9.Flashed the twrp.tar using odin's AP tab and voila I got twrp running on my a10
Hope this helps
ShaDisNX255 said:
If you are afraid of a bootloop, why not just do a full backup of your current stock ROM and if it fails, just restore
It's that easy, it doesn't matter if it doesn't boot, you can safely just return to stock
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Hey it seems like I have a new problem
Turns out flashing the latest multidisabler.zip makes the phone stuck at bootanimation again
But if I don't flash multidisabler I can't copy anything into the phones Android folder it always fails
parthibratan said:
Yes of course
Download the twrp from here https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=306584
The U1 version of twrp didn't work for me so I used the U2 version
What I did was
1.Firstly download the firmware for my device
2.Extracted it and also extracted the boot.img.lz4 from the AP****.tar using 7zip and copied both AP*****.tar and boot.img.lz4 to my phone
3.Patched AP*****.tar using magisk manager and then patched boot.img.lz4
4.Copied both magisk_patched.tar and magisk_patched.img to my pc from my phones Download folder
5.Extracted only the vbmeta.img from the magisk_patched.tar and renamed the magisk_patched.img to recovery.img
6.Made a tar file of vbmeta.img and recovery.img using 7zip, named it patch then flashed it using odin's ap tab
7.Restarted the phone into stock recovery and factory data resetted and restarted the phone again fully booted up the phone once
8.Then renamed the downloaded twrp-a10-3.3.1-0_afaneh92_U2.img to recovery.img and created a tar of it using 7zip and named it twrp
9.Flashed the twrp.tar using odin's AP tab and voila I got twrp running on my a10
Hope this helps
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Thank you for your help!!
I have flashed lineage os 17 (android 10).
It is smooth, but no volte is working for me. As a result I can't call or install whatsapp. So I decided to go back to stock ROM!.
Albert pallam said:
Thank you for your help!!
I have flashed lineage os 17 (android 10).
It is smooth, but no volte is working for me. As a result I can't call or install whatsapp. So I decided to go back to stock ROM!.
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VoLTE will not work on any GSI, it's a Samsung only thing for now
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parthibratan said:
Hey it seems like I have a new problem
Turns out flashing the latest multidisabler.zip makes the phone stuck at bootanimation again
But if I don't flash multidisabler I can't copy anything into the phones Android folder it always fails
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I don't know what multidisabler is or what it does
How do we flash gsi on the A10? I tried to flash the linage img in twrp and it says no os installed, I assume twrp for A10 does not support flashing gsi Roms?
Cupcake 1.5 said:
How do we flash gsi on the A10? I tried to flash the linage img in twrp and it says no os installed, I assume twrp for A10 does not support flashing gsi Roms?
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-> Flash the gsi img as system img
-> Reboot directly to TWRP
-> Then reboot to system
TWRP Official Recovery for A20 and A20e
Developed and maintained by @Topser99
SM-A205xxx
Download TWRP for a20
Download TWRP Open Recovery for a20
dl.twrp.me
SM-A202F/K
Download TWRP for a20e
Download TWRP Open Recovery for a20e
dl.twrp.me
Also available for installation via the Official TWRP app from Playstore
Hmm, https://dl.twrp.me/a20dd/ leads me to a 404 error. Any new link?
CawfeeOG said:
Hmm, https://dl.twrp.me/a20dd/ leads me to a 404 error. Any new link?
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Found the new link I believe: https://dl.twrp.me/a20
However no matter what I try, I am getting an error after flashing in Oodin and trying to reboot to recovery manually.
The error is in download mode:
Code:
Recovery: Error validating footer. (Something cut off here because of the A20's front camera)
CUSTOM RECOOVERY
VBMETA A205WVLS7BUA1, 37649171R
Any idea how to proceed? I'm flashing AP via the .tar version of TWRP in Odin from stock Android Q for my region
CawfeeOG said:
Found the new link I believe: https://dl.twrp.me/a20
However no matter what I try, I am getting an error after flashing in Oodin and trying to reboot to recovery manually.
The error is in download mode:
Code:
Recovery: Error validating footer. (Something cut off here because of the A20's front camera)
CUSTOM RECOOVERY
VBMETA A205WVLS7BUA1, 37649171R
Any idea how to proceed? I'm flashing AP via the .tar version of TWRP in Odin from stock Android Q for my region
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@Topser99
CawfeeOG said:
Found the new link I believe: https://dl.twrp.me/a20
However no matter what I try, I am getting an error after flashing in Oodin and trying to reboot to recovery manually.
The error is in download mode:
Code:
Recovery: Error validating footer. (Something cut off here because of the A20's front camera)
CUSTOM RECOOVERY
VBMETA A205WVLS7BUA1, 37649171R
Any idea how to proceed? I'm flashing AP via the .tar version of TWRP in Odin from stock Android Q for my region
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If you can't extract and re-compress the files yourself, then you don't have to use them, and that's my opinion.
Topser99 said:
If you can't extract and re-compress the files yourself, then you don't have to use them, and that's my opinion.
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What do you mean extract and re-compress? The guide over here mentions nothing about needing to re-compress or extract anything.
Edit: To anyone stuck like myself. I solved it with this guide: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-q-complete-guide-for-the-a20-a205xx.4095589/
My guess is it's something to do with vbmeta.img and boot.img not being included with the new TWRP tar. should Re-compressing a new tar file with those files included in the tar as recovery.tar might solve the issue, though I cannot verify as I'm fine with the working older TWRP.
I am following what is said under "Odin Install Method (No Root Required)" mentioned on this page.
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There's no reason to be rude when I'm following the directions and trying to get assistance for something that has once gone smoothly for me in the past, but ok you do you, boo.
CawfeeOG said:
What do you mean extract and re-compress? The guide over here mentions nothing about needing to re-compress or extract anything.
Edit: To anyone stuck like myself. I solved it with this guide: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-q-complete-guide-for-the-a20-a205xx.4095589/
My guess is it's something to do with vbmeta.img and boot.img not being included with the new TWRP tar. should Re-compressing a new tar file with those files included in the tar as recovery.tar might solve the issue, though I cannot verify as I'm fine with the working older TWRP.
I am following what is said under "Odin Install Method (No Root Required)" mentioned on this page.
Samsung Galaxy A20
Disclaimer:Team Win strives to provide a quality product. However, it is your decision to install our software on your device. Team Win takes no ...
twrp.me
There's no reason to be rude when I'm following the directions and trying to get assistance for something that has once gone smoothly for me in the past, but ok you do you, boo.
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Is there a reason? It doesn't matter. But you have to learn for yourself. That is important, we are not thinking to help you forever.
Topser99 said:
Is there a reason? It doesn't matter. But you have to learn for yourself. That is important, we are not thinking to help you forever.
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Knowledge is to be passed on, not to be kept to oneself forever.
Trust me, if I didn't make attempts at figuring it out myself, I wouldn't have bothered asking questions. I also ask questions to avoid breaking my devices, as I'm not one who can just go buying a new phone whenever I please.
I may be the first one asking questions about this, but I won't be the last. Maybe create a better-worded guide and you won't have to deal with such people.
Which Twrp should i use for SM-A205F_A205FXXU3ASJ2 running one UI 3.1
@Topser99 any idea ?
suriyaraj said:
Which Twrp should i use for SM-A205F_A205FXXU3ASJ2 running one UI 3.1
@Topser99 any idea ?
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I am looking for that too but I couldn't find any answer . If you find out the answer can you pls tell me plsssss
physwizz said:
TWRP Official Recovery for A20 and A20e
Developed and maintained by @Topser99
SM-A205xxx
Download TWRP for a20
Download TWRP Open Recovery for a20
dl.twrp.me
SM-A202F/K
Download TWRP for a20e
Download TWRP Open Recovery for a20e
dl.twrp.me
Also available for installation via the Official TWRP app from Playstore
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guys everytime i flash it just gives Error validating footer CUSTOM RECOVERY
shadowhansen1 said:
guys everytime i flash it just gives Error validating footer CUSTOM RECOVERY
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Try here
TWRP 3.4 and 3.5 for A20
@Topser99 has provided us with some newly modified recoveries. They all have TWRP 3.4 and also now 3.5 ⇨NewUpdate -update kernel By : @physwizz Follow : @ULtimaTe_Pie2 Follow :mad:Galaxy_A20_official System and System_root...
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physwizz said:
Try here
TWRP 3.4 and 3.5 for A20
@Topser99 has provided us with some newly modified recoveries. They all have TWRP 3.4 and also now 3.5 ⇨NewUpdate -update kernel By : @physwizz Follow : @ULtimaTe_Pie2 Follow :mad:Galaxy_A20_official System and System_root...
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for a20e
shadowhansen1 said:
for a20e
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AstrakoBot in Galaxy A20/A20e Official📱
t.me
CawfeeOG said:
Knowledge is to be passed on, not to be kept to oneself forever.
Trust me, if I didn't make attempts at figuring it out myself, I wouldn't have bothered asking questions. I also ask questions to avoid breaking my devices, as I'm not one who can just go buying a new phone whenever I please.
I may be the first one asking questions about this, but I won't be the last. Maybe create a better-worded guide and you won't have to deal with such people.
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i found a workaround in this, i kept having that error too
download the recovery from the post above from @physwizz (https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/twrp-official-recovery-for-a20-and-a20e.4267815/post-86192489), and the latest official TWRP recovery, pick up the vbmeta.img inside the compressed .tar from the first one and put it inside the official TWRP compressed one.
It worked for me. (SM-A202F)
Drvaggensberg said:
i found a workaround in this, i kept having that error too
download the recovery from the post above from @physwizz (https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/twrp-official-recovery-for-a20-and-a20e.4267815/post-86192489), and the latest official TWRP recovery, pick up the vbmeta.img inside the compressed .tar from the first one and put it inside the official TWRP compressed one.
It worked for me. (SM-A202F)
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great work
You can also do it by patching the full ap file and flashing that via odin before you use the official TWRP
physwizz said:
AstrakoBot in Galaxy A20/A20e Official📱
t.me
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Hi i have this problem too but i cant open that link
gigi3000 said:
Hi i have this problem too but i cant open that link
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Here
many, many thanks
Official twrp-3.7.0_9-0 is out for A205 on TWRP website.
Hi to all guys.
I have a problem, I would like to install twrp and gsi on my phone but I have been trying for now 1 week without success.
has any of you successfully installed a gsi on this mobile phone? s10 lite 2020 g770f?
I state I am with android 11 stock and bootloader already unlocked
thank s to all
maekonexus said:
Hi to all guys.
I have a problem, I would like to install twrp and gsi on my phone but I have been trying for now 1 week without success.
has any of you successfully installed a gsi on this mobile phone? s10 lite 2020 g770f?
I state I am with android 11 stock and bootloader already unlocked
thank s to all
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What if you click DSU loader in developer options
LR7875 said:
What if you click DSU loader in developer options
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What do you mean dsu loader in developer optional im a italian guy
maekonexus said:
What do you mean dsu loader in developer optional im a italian guy
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Click 7 times build number in settings> about phone. Then click on two times back button. Select developer options.
Click into it and find 'DSU loader' or 'Dynamic system updates'.
If you can't find it find 'feature flags ' and set what with the word 'dynamic' in it as on.
i find it, but it says experimental.
what can i do?
maekonexus said:
i find it, but it says experimental.
what can i do?
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Just enable it
LR7875 said:
Just enable it
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How i enable it?
Oh I see, your oem unlock is greyed out, did you unlock your bootloader?
Yes i unlocked the bootloader, when i power on the phone it turns out that this phone has the bootloader unlocked
Sorry but you need to have TWRP recovery software to flash one as you do not have dynamic system updates.
You will need to wait.
LR7875 said:
Sorry but you need to have TWRP recovery software to flash one as you do not have dynamic system updates.
You will need to wait.
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But i can install twrp but the system.img doesn't work
*This is likely to brick your device. Make sure that you can reflash stock ROM (www.samfw.com) and make sure to backup. Only install if you really have to. I was not responsible as you have been warned!
Well last resort:
Install 7zip.
Download
Rename your GSI as system.img. This is a must.
Open 7zip. If you can't just find C:\program files/7zip/7zFM.exe. and click on it and 7zip will open.
Navigate to your GSI (system.img).
Click on the system.img and select files, then 7zip, then add to archive.
A window will pop up. Select .TAR as the compression format and click compress.
After that,
Just flash your .tar via Odin.
Aaaahhh
LR7875 said:
*This is likely to brick your device. Make sure that you can reflash stock ROM (www.samfw.com) and make sure to backup. Only install if you really have to. I was not responsible as you have been warned!
Well last resort:
Install 7zip.
Download
Rename your GSI as system.img. This is a must.
Open 7zip. If you can't just find C:\program files/7zip/7zFM.exe. and click on it and 7zip will open.
Navigate to your GSI (system.img).
Click on the system.img and select files, then 7zip, then add to archive.
A window will pop up. Select .TAR as the compression format and click compress.
After that,
Just flash your .tar via Odin.
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Ok i should flash the system.img = tar wiht odin?no twrp?
So i flash only system.img = tar and Nothing?
maekonexus said:
Aaaahhh
Ok i should flash the system.img = tar wiht odin?no twrp?
So i flash only system.img = tar and Nothing?
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Yes
LR7875 said:
Yes
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are you sure I don't have to flash vbmeta or twrp first? I have to flash the .tar so without doing anything? from stock rom with unlocked bootloader I go to download mode and flash the .tar?