My old phone is on 11.3.A10, unlocked and rooted.
I'd like to return this phone to bone stock. No need to keep any data.
In my research the process seems quite difficult and the boot images hard to find. Is an simple automated reset not possible?
What about sending it into oneplus?
Any help would be appreciated.
Do you want to install oos 12.1?
Kabbutino said:
Do you want to install oos 12.1?
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I don't care which version of OOS is installed, if 12.1 makes life easier then sure!
Ok, Now you do install on your PC mtk_client because to lock bootloader you do flash three partition
Kabbutino said:
Ok, Now you do install on your PC mtk_client because to lock bootloader you do flash three partition
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Following this guide? https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...os_11-3_a-20-eu-dn2103-unbrick-guide.4366985/
Yes, but First unistall root
Kabbutino said:
Yes, but First unistall root
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I wish I knew how without bricking my phone. I dont have the stock version of the rom im using, or can I just flash any stock rom on top? I uninstalled Magisk, and multiple Root checking apps now say I am not rooted (or not properly rooted). I hope thats enough.
Are you sure I need to unroot before doing the guide?
Yes, because you can't lock bootloader
Kabbutino said:
Yes, because you can't lock bootloader
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Makes sense.
Followed the guide, and it worked great! Thanks for your help mate, really appreciate it.
moisthat said:
Makes sense.
Followed the guide, and it worked great! Thanks for your help mate, really appreciate it.
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You're welcome
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Hey guys im back after smashing my beloved xperia z (which i had mastered the ins and outs of) and reluctantly replacing it with a HTC ONE m7 which was the most terrible phone i have ever used in my life.... i have plonked a good bit of cash on a z2 and I AM LOVING IT
I had updated to the latest version of KK but i am hearing mixed reports that a root is not available for this version.
If anyone could point me in the right direction that would be fabulous.
Thank you in advance
Chris
xeningti said:
If anyone could point me in the right direction that would be fabulous.
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Have a look here
If any, PM me.
Bjørn
bjorn96 said:
Have a look here
If any, PM me.
Bjørn
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1.1 You need obviously an already rooted phone with [NUT]'s Dual Recovery with a previous firmware version (4.4.2)
Just seen tht and gave up lol
xeningti said:
1.1 You need obviously an already rooted phone with [NUT]'s Dual Recovery with a previous firmware version (4.4.2)
Just seen tht and gave up lol
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Downgrade.
ahhh crafty.... so could i flash a previous FTF with flashtool.... create a pre rooted version of 4.4.4 the flash that?
is that kind of what i need to do?
xeningti said:
ahhh crafty.... so could i flash a previous FTF with flashtool.... create a pre rooted version of 4.4.4 the flash that?
is that kind of what i need to do?
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Yeap, that it.
Note 1: Download the 4.4.4 ftf from Xperifirm
Note 2: 4.4.3 you have to download from the link.
Note 3: BACKUP TA when root!!!
good luck! im trying to but its seems im screwed and i have .167 firmware
the towlroot meathod just hangs,,,
bjorn96 said:
Yeap, that it.
Note 3: BACKUP TA when root!!!
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what so you mean?
whats ta
djnos said:
good luck! im trying to but its seems im screwed and i have .167 firmware
the towlroot meathod just hangs,,,
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finally got it
on 4.4.4 rooted and with recovery
will dont know what ta is thou
how did you do it i am still pondering this hole new method.... wheres doomlord when you need him!!!
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how did you do it i am still pondering this hole new method.... wheres doomlord when you need him!!!
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Hello
I see you are totally green on this.
Well, im kinda green too, but I have had a lot of help from @xda and now I can manage to do some stuff with my telephone.
The first thing you have to do is BACKUP!!! This is always important.
Well, then lets get to it.
The XPERIA Z2 has a locked bootloader. This means that it cannot flash any roms, custom or other without being unlocked. When you unlock the bootloader, you delete all files on the phone, (don’t ask me how, it just does) and also deletes a partition called TA. The TA-partition contains DRM-keys, to explain that, @Envious_Data might help.
Anyway, when you have root, you can backup the TA, BEFORE you flash any custom ROM, or the ROM with ROOT. That way you will always be able to go back to scratch. Without ROOT on 4.4.4 you need to downgrade to 4.4.3, ROOT and backup the TA-partition before you even start thinking about unlocking bootloader.
(search the XDA, Google (use XDA in the end for XDA results) XDA-TV and you will find tons and tons of stuff. Once you understand some, it will come fast to you.)
I have gathered some threads here for you to read, and I hope this will work for you too.
Start off by reading this
When done, notify me.
All the best
Bjørn
bjorn96 said:
Hello
I see you are totally green on this.
Well, im kinda green too, but I have had a lot of help from @xda and now I can manage to do some stuff with my telephone.
The first thing you have to do is BACKUP!!! This is always important.
Well, then lets get to it.
The XPERIA Z2 has a locked bootloader. This means that it cannot flash any roms, custom or other without being unlocked. When you unlock the bootloader, you delete all files on the phone, (don’t ask me how, it just does) and also deletes a partition called TA. The TA-partition contains DRM-keys, to explain that, @Envious_Data might help.
Anyway, when you have root, you can backup the TA, BEFORE you flash any custom ROM, or the ROM with ROOT. That way you will always be able to go back to scratch. Without ROOT on 4.4.4 you need to downgrade to 4.4.3, ROOT and backup the TA-partition before you even start thinking about unlocking bootloader.
(search the XDA, Google (use XDA in the end for XDA results) XDA-TV and you will find tons and tons of stuff. Once you understand some, it will come fast to you.)
I have gathered some threads here for you to read, and I hope this will work for you too.
Start off by reading this
When done, notify me.
All the best
Bjørn
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ok i have dowgraded to 4.4.2 i tried towelroot which worked but SUPER SU could not load binaries. So i flashed stock 4.4.2 again and i am now trying to root using doomlords community rootkit and its not working....
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ok i have dowgraded to 4.4.2 i tried towelroot which worked but SUPER SU could not load binaries. So i flashed stock 4.4.2 again and i am now trying to root using doomlords community rootkit and its not working....
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Have had some problems with SuperSU too, but try backup ta.
If not work, try restore phone with PCC.
Then downgrade and try again.
bjorn96 said:
Have had some problems with SuperSU too, but try backup ta.
If not work, try restore phone with PCC.
Then downgrade and try again.
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i have flashed a stock rom many times and still getting the errors, i have no idea what a TA is... also im on locked bootloader if that helps at all.
sorry for being a noob
xeningti said:
i have flashed a stock rom many times and still getting the errors, i have no idea what a TA is... also im on locked bootloader if that helps at all.
sorry for being a noob
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see attachment
xeningti said:
i have flashed a stock rom many times and still getting the errors, i have no idea what a TA is... also im on locked bootloader if that helps at all.
sorry for being a noob
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To root the Z2 and get dual recovery on 4.4.2 follow these steps
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/help/how-to-root-firmware-314-t2821619
Then you need to follow the instructions in this thread, it's much easier than what it seems
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/4-4-4-creating-rooted-update-package-t2933155
Also, no need to backup TA unless you wanna unlock your bootloader
Jiyeon90 said:
To root the Z2 and get dual recovery on 4.4.2 follow these steps
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/help/how-to-root-firmware-314-t2821619
Then you need to follow the instructions in this thread, it's much easier than what it seems
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/4-4-4-creating-rooted-update-package-t2933155
Also, no need to backup TA unless you wanna unlock your bootloader
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Backup of TA was just a mention. Also its smart to have it, cuz you might forget it.
Anyway, @xeningti the towelroot should work on 4.4.3, did you try to download the towelroot app from towelroot.com???
Jiyeon90 said:
To root the Z2 and get dual recovery on 4.4.2 follow these steps
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/help/how-to-root-firmware-314-t2821619
Then you need to follow the instructions in this thread, it's much easier than what it seems
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/4-4-4-creating-rooted-update-package-t2933155
Also, no need to backup TA unless you wanna unlock your bootloader
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i am 3.2.3
bjorn96 said:
Backup of TA was just a mention. Also its smart to have it, cuz you might forget it.
Anyway, @xeningti the towelroot should work on 4.4.3, did you try to download the towelroot app from towelroot.com???
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yeah i used the towerl root and it said it had worked although when i installed supersu it said it could not update or find binary
xeningti said:
yeah i used the towerl root and it said it had worked although when i installed supersu it said it could not update or find binary
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Did your phone come with 4.4.4??
Try root with towel on 4.4.3
Send some shots of it.
my stock ver is 13.3.2 using safestrap 3.75. is it possible that i download the new safestrap 4.0 and install new rom CM11 or nexus like the way i did before?
If you're on 3.2.3.2, you can install TWRP (a true recovery) and unlock your bootloader (which will also allow you to install ROMs like CM12).
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If you're on 3.2.3.2, you can install TWRP (a true recovery) and unlock your bootloader (which will also allow you to install ROMs like CM12).
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thank you for your reply, but i dont know how to unlock BL
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thank you for your reply, but i dont know how to unlock BL
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Thanks to draxie's tool, it should be really simple: http://forum.xda-developers.com/kindle-fire-hdx/general/multi-platform-1-click-bootloader-t3241014
I had downloaded that tool and virtual box, but everytime it say my device is not connected. i pretty sure i have adb on. btw, i use windownX64
EncryptedCurse said:
Thanks to draxie's tool, it should be really simple: http://forum.xda-developers.com/kindle-fire-hdx/general/multi-platform-1-click-bootloader-t3241014
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Hi, I have a big problem....
My Huawei is rooted, with bootloader unlock and TWRP. I have flash something to get the gyroscope, no problem.
Yesterday, I tried to install Xposed and it was the bad version... I didn't do a backup or a save... (like an biiiiiiig idiot) so, My phone won't launche normally, I arrive everytime on the TWRP.... help me plz
tibo2508 said:
Hi, I have a big problem....
My Huawei is rooted, with bootloader unlock and TWRP. I have flash something to get the gyroscope, no problem.
Yesterday, I tried to install Xposed and it was the bad version... I didn't do a backup or a save... (like an biiiiiiig idiot) so, My phone won't launche normally, I arrive everytime on the TWRP.... help me plz
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If you can go to TWRP recovery then use flashable stock rom to recover your phone.Or try flashing boot.img from the stock rom also.This should work.
Røbin said:
If you can go to TWRP recovery then use flashable stock rom to recover your phone.Or try flashing boot.img from the stock rom also.This should work.
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I already try a new rom... nothing....and where i canfind boot.img?
tibo2508 said:
I already try a new rom... nothing....and where i canfind boot.img?
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Use custom rom to make your phone working again.OR the better tips is use flashtool to flash stock rom.This never fails
Røbin said:
Use custom rom to make your phone working again.OR the better tips is use flashtool to flash stock rom.This never fails
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How can I flash stock rom? you have a link for a tutorial or something?
important think to know is that i make a backup by the twrp. Afterthat I put this backup on my pc, deleteme data/system/cache (not delete, swipe I think) and after that I put the backup in the phone again and use it to backup...
I'm going totry this tomorrow cause it's very late here and I'm working early
tibo2508 said:
How can I flash stock rom? you have a link for a tutorial or something?
important think to know is that i make a backup by the twrp. Afterthat I put this backup on my pc, deleteme data/system/cache (not delete, swipe I think) and after that I put the backup in the phone again and use it to backup...
I'm going totry this tomorrow cause it's very late here and I'm working early
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Is your phone a Mediatek device?
Røbin said:
Is your phone a Mediatek device?
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a what? XD
tibo2508 said:
a what? XD
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I meant Your phone processor.IS it Qualcom or Mediatek processor?Just tell me your phone name and model.I'll try to guide you.
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I meant Your phone processor.IS it Qualcom or Mediatek processor?Just tell me your phone name and model.I'll try to guide you.
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It's a qualcomm snapdragon 620 or 660. It's an Huawei G(x)8 RIO-L01
Ok, Thank you so much for your help but I find the problem (it was the update of twrp, it was in 3.02 and I downgrade it to 3.01) and now, my phone works again!! but do you think it's a good idea to get my phone in emui 4.0 with this rom?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gx8/development/rom-t3383707
tibo2508 said:
Ok, Thank you so much for your help but I find the problem (it was the update of twrp, it was in 3.02 and I downgrade it to 3.01) and now, my phone works again!! but do you think it's a good idea to get my phone in emui 4.0 with this rom?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gx8/development/rom-t3383707
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Yes you can try this rom.Looks fresh to me but can't guarantee it will not contain any bugs or issues.And be sure this rom only made for your device.
Røbin said:
Yes you can try this rom.Looks fresh to me but can't guarantee it will not contain any bugs or issues.And be sure this rom only made for your device.
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I did it and itr works fine! Just one think bad, and a big for me, slot of apps aren't llowed to be used on emui 4.0... waiting for updates! Fortunaly, Pokemon Go is allowed
Thanks again for your precious help
tibo2508 said:
I did it and itr works fine! Just one think bad, and a big for me, slot of apps aren't llowed to be used on emui 4.0... waiting for updates! Fortunaly, Pokemon Go is allowed
Thanks again for your precious help
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If you face any problem and need to improve or add new features in the rom just comment in the Rom's thread or PM that Rom Developer because he is the one who build rom for your device.Here me or anyone can't help you with this. And always use stable build.Don't try too fast to try Recently developing Alpha,beta or nightly rom.It contains too many issues and bugs.but if you want to help developer and you know how to handle your phone in such bad situation you can go for those builds and provide Dev log to develpoer.
I mean is there any possible way to root this device? I tried flashing SuperSU, didn't work. Then I tried flashing the systemmode SuperSU, got stuck in the bootloader warning text. I also tried some pre rooted Roms from the forum.. and they just won't boot. What am I missing here..??
Manish54 said:
I mean is there any possible way to root this device? I tried flashing SuperSU, didn't work. Then I tried flashing the systemmode SuperSU, got stuck in the bootloader warning text. I also tried some pre rooted Roms from the forum.. and they just won't boot. What am I missing here..??
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Only to read all the specific topic?
enetec said:
Only to read all the specific topic?
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I've read almost everything since last week.. nothing seems to work for me :/
what are experience posts btw??
Edit: just found your experience thread. lemme take a look
Manish54 said:
I've read almost everything since last week.. nothing seems to work for me :/
what are experience posts btw??
Edit: just found your experience thread. lemme take a look
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Just edited it for more clarity...
Manish54 said:
I mean is there any possible way to root this device? I tried flashing SuperSU, didn't work. Then I tried flashing the systemmode SuperSU, got stuck in the bootloader warning text. I also tried some pre rooted Roms from the forum.. and they just won't boot. What am I missing here..??
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Did u try flashing disable force encryption kernel?
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silvercat said:
Did u try flashing disable force encryption kernel?
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I didn't. I had no clue what it was. I just flash recovery n install the SuperSU file with it on other phones.
Now I'll try rooting it once the nougat arrives.
Manish54 said:
I didn't. I had no clue what it was. I just flash recovery n install the SuperSU file with it on other phones.
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It can't work this way...
enetec said:
It can't work this way...
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I know. I read your experience thread. I'm just waiting for the nougat update to arrive. I'll try rooting it with your method after that.
Manish54 said:
I know. I read your experience thread. I'm just waiting for the nougat update to arrive. I'll try rooting it with your method after that.
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Nougat could introduce more issues (e.g. Xposed doesn't work with Nougat as of today... Magisk & SuperSU... who knows?) but in theory steps should be the same...
More: this is unknown to most (and I don't have a clear explanation for it... only some hypothesis...) but even TWRP could have issues...
On another phone I've found (only one time to be honest... ) that an updated firmware required an updated TWRP to have it working (older one simply doesn't booted anymore even if reflashed...)
enetec said:
Nougat could introduce more issues (e.g. Xposed doesn't work with Nougat as of today... Magisk & SuperSU... who knows?) but in theory steps should be the same...
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Damn! I'll root it tomorrow then. Meanwhile I hope someone is working on an AOSP/CM14. The development for this phone is so scary :crying:
Manish54 said:
Damn! I'll root it tomorrow then. Meanwhile I hope someone is working on an AOSP/CM14. The development for this phone is so scary :crying:
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:laugh::laugh::laugh:
I don't like OTAs at all... I'll prefer going with flashing full images by fastboot (if stock images) or TWRP (if custom ROMs or zip flashable version of stock images...).
They are safer and cleaner than OTAs...
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:laugh::laugh::laugh:
I don't like OTAs at all... I'll prefer going with flashing full images by fastboot (if stock images) or TWRP (if custom ROMs or zip flashable version of stock images...).
They are safer and cleaner than OTAs...
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Just rooted my phone like a charm.. having fun with with the appearances now.
Thanks a lot man.. you're a life saver:victory::victory::victory:
Manish54 said:
Just rooted my phone like a charm.. having fun with with the appearances now.
Thanks a lot man.. you're a life saver:victory::victory::victory:
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Well done...
@enetec
Are you able to restore all the changes you made to /system, to successfully install the next OTA-update?
Or you just reflash the whole stock image before the next ota?
Bender1987 said:
@enetec
Are you able to restore all the changes you made to /system, to successfully install the next OTA-update?
Or you just reflash the whole stock image before the next ota?
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As I said elsewhere, I don't like OTAs at all...
Probably it could be possible to restore all as stock from my backups, but I will surely update (when I'll decide to...) using fastload or TWRP (depending of image formats...) as you said...
I have done my research on xda and Google about my phone version not having access to root yet; and I would like to know the opinion of users of my same phone model: SM-A526U; What benefits can i find if i install magisk?
can i use the magisk modules without being rooted?
thank you for reading my post and thank you in advance if you respond
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I have done my research on xda and Google about my phone version not having access to root yet; and I would like to know the opinion of users of my same phone model: SM-A526U; What benefits can i find if i install magisk?
can i use the magisk modules without being rooted?
thank you for reading my post and thank you in advance if you respond
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you will needmagisk to root,if and when its available unless a twrp is available, but without root its useless
gav83collins said:
you will needmagisk to root,if and when its available unless a twrp is available, but without root its useless
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thank you gav83collins for you fast response.... I'll keep waiting until there's root for my SM-A526u
is it the same for the aio-adb-tool?
do i need to have root to use that?
i would love to take out some of the bloatware and that tool seems very nice
EdAmsterdam said:
is it the same for the aio-adb-tool?
do i need to have root to use that?
i would love to take out some of the bloatware and that tool seems very nice
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you dont need root for that no, for most of the current features except pulling a logact
gav83collins said:
you dont need root for that no, for most of the current features except pulling a logact
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great.... thank you again
i will try and play with that tool until there is SU access
EdAmsterdam said:
I have done my research on xda and Google about my phone version not having access to root yet; and I would like to know the opinion of users of my same phone model: SM-A526U; What benefits can i find if i install magisk?
can i use the magisk modules without being rooted?
thank you for reading my post and thank you in advance if you respond
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Have you tried Odin to do the flashing? While not the same device, I have rooted my SM-A526B without TWRP by patching the boot image with Magisk and then copying over the patched boot.img file to a computer, then finally flashed it over using Odin.
I have played with TWRP and Odin in the past with other phones; But I don't feel comfortable experimenting with this phone since it's my only source of work right know. After the process is proved ok by other people with the exact same model as mine, I can't risk experimenting like I have done other times.
daft plonker said:
Have you tried Odin to do the flashing? While not the same device, I have rooted my SM-A526B without TWRP by patching the boot image with Magisk and then copying over the patched boot.img file to a computer, then finally flashed it over using Odin.
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This won't work on Samsung "U" variant phones because of their locked bootloader. Once you modify boot.img with Magisk, the phone will automatically detect it as custom firmware and it won't allow it to be flashed because of locked BL.
ShaDisNX255 said:
This won't work on Samsung "U" variant phones because of their locked bootloader. Once you modify boot.img with Magisk, the phone will automatically detect it as custom firmware and it won't allow it to be flashed because of locked BL.
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That makes sense. Sorry didn't know their bootloader was permanently locked
ShaDisNX255 said:
This won't work on Samsung "U" variant phones because of their locked bootloader. Once you modify boot.img with Magisk, the phone will automatically detect it as custom firmware and it won't allow it to be flashed because of locked BL.
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daft plonker said:
That makes sense. Sorry didn't know their bootloader was permanently locked
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I also didn't knew that was the reason.... thank you