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TGA_Gunnman created a one click root that new users will want to use, said thread is a sticky in Captivate Development. If you still want to use the old method (and install ADB) please use this one.
I followed my own guide! This works perfectly if you read everything and follow the instructions.
Also: once you are rooted, be EXTREMELY careful! Half of the new threads are people who have screwed up their phones by deleting this or corrupting that. Please, for the sanity of all of the devs and Android veterans, make backups and just be all around careful. Almost all problems that anyone has had are repareable AND PREVENTABLE with a little reading and care. Just to clarify, rooting does not automatically enable sideloading. Please follow http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=738376 to enable sideloading.
Follow these steps exactly and there will be no risk of bricking your Captivate, the worst that may happen is the phone rejecting the update.zip.
HOWEVER:
I take no responsibility if ANYTHING at all happens to your device that you don't like. Don't come crying to me if your brand new phone breaks in any way. Your warranty is also void, but you could have figured that out for yourself.
Now that that's over with, lets get to the fun bit. If you are on Windows, you can follow this procedure, or for TGA_Gunnman's one click root program (only on Windows), you can go ahead and skip to the bottom.
1) You may need Samsung drivers if you are on a PC, which you can learn about here: ADB Drivers at the Unlockr
For 64 bit Windows, you'll need these drivers: http://zedomax.com/blog/2010/07/14/s...iver-download/
Don't proceed until your phone is fully installed on Windows with the drivers!
2) Download the attached zip (at the bottom of the post) and rename it to update or update.zip if you are on a Mac. (If you are on a Mac, DO NOT USE SAFARI to download the file, it automatically unzips any zip file. Use Google Chrome or firefox instead.) Scroll down the notification bar and click "mount" to allow your computer to read the internal memory. Put the file on the INTERNAL SD card of the Captivate, which won't be tough to figure out if you don't have an SD card in the phone.
3) EDIT--There is an easier way to get to recovery, but do this step anyway. Turn the phone off, then hold power, volume up and volume down. If you still want the android SDK (which will be very useful throughout your rooted experiences) follow the old procedure:
This step requires the Android SDK, and Android Debugging enabled. You can get the SDK here: Android SDK. Just download the zip, extract it to something like C:\Android. You won't need the Java dev pack or anything.
You can enable Android Debugging like this: From the homescreen, press Menu, then click Settings. Navigate to Applications>Development and check USB Debugging. Now, hook the phone to the computer. Next,
On a PC, click start>run>"cmd" (in the text box) or on a Mac, spotlight "Terminal". Linux users, you know what to do.
The command you will use is in the tools folder of wherever you extracted it to (IE: C:\android\tools), so be sure your working directory of command prompt is in that tools location!
Finally, type:
Code:
adb reboot recovery
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4) Once the phone is booted into recovery, use the volume keys on the phone to scroll to "Reinstall packages." Use power to select what you have highlighted.
5) Give yourself a pat on the back. You are now rooted. You should see a Superuser application now.
MD5 Sum: 1eb65923281c113e8751a7d8a6faff43
Can we please have more detailed instructions? I don't understand the part where it says "type in the terminal"
I am very new to android as this will be my first Android phone.
Also, after rooting will we be able to install 3rd party applications? Or do we have to do anything else to bypass ATT's restrictions?
adb terminal is software you need to install on your PC , will probably need samsung drivers also , guide is indeed not noob friendly. This will help you get needed bits including ADB
Probably None of us have captivate , so writing a guide is a bit troublesome
Ditto, a guide to the adb terminal please! I will acquire this phone, this Sunday.
Actually, you'd have to install a custom ROM for that. MoDaCo should be coming out with them pretty soon, and so will XDA. It won't be too long. BTW, once you have ADB installed on your computer, you can sideload apps all you want. The command is
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adb install /directory/of/app/on/computer
point me to some functioning samsung drivers and I can do this!
If you cant get it to work on windows, try a ubuntu live cd. All you need to do is go to ubuntu and burn a disc and reboot.
Are there no Windows 64 bit drivers?
Edit- I found some that work. I think. Haven't tried it (yet).
http://zedomax.com/blog/2010/07/14/...ic-4g-and-fascinate-galaxy-s-driver-download/
Edit 2- Just did the root. Seems to have worked (no errors) but how do I know if it did? How do I delete say, ATT Maps?
Thanks for this. I am new to smartphones and plan on purchasing the Samsung Galaxy-S, but don't want to mess it up. I am new to editing the OS of any smartphone, but I think if I have a tutorial I will be fine
For Mac and Linux you put a ./ in front of the adb correct? (./adb install...)
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For Mac and Linux you put a ./ in front of the adb correct? (./adb install...)
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if you are in the directory above yes. the ./ just saves you from writing out the full path
lets say adb is in "/home/user/Downloads/sdk/tools"
you could type out "/home/user/Downloads/sdk/tools/adb command" regardless of where your terminal window was focused
or if you were currently in the directory "/home/user/Downloads/sdk/tools"
you could use the shortcut "./adb command"
OP I'd change your post based on my experiences... Here's a little more detail and I've rearranged it (you need the drivers before running these commands, for example).
blackjackboy said:
Please let me know if this rooting method works as I have no Captivate to test on. I'm not taking any credit for any of these files, LeshaK made the original file to root the European Galaxy S, Justadude modified it for the T-Mobile Vibrant and chaoscentral edited the file for use on the Captivate.
Follow these steps exactly and there will be no risk of bricking your Captivate, the worst that may happen is the phone rejecting the update.zip.
HOWEVER:
I take no responsibility if ANYTHING at all happens to your device that you don't like. Don't come crying to me if your brand new phone breaks in any way.
Now that that's over with, lets get to the fun bit.
1) You may need Samsung drivers if you are on a PC, which you can learn about here: ADB Drivers at the Unlockr
For 64 bit Windows, you'll need these drivers: http://zedomax.com/blog/2010/07/14/...ic-4g-and-fascinate-galaxy-s-driver-download/
Don't proceed until your phone is fully installed on Windows with the drivers!
2) Download the attached zip (at the bottom of the post) and rename it to update or update.zip if you are on a Mac. Scroll down the notification bar and click "mount" to allow your computer to read the internal memory. Put the file on the INTERNAL SD card of the Captivate, which won't be tough to figure out if you don't have an SD card in the phone.
3) This step requires the Android SDK, and Android Debugging enabled. You can get the SDK here: Android SDK. Just download the zip, extract it to something like C:\Android. You won't need the Java dev pack or anything.
You can enable Android Debugging like this: From the homescreen, press Menu, then click Settings. Navigate to Applications>Development and check USB Debugging. Now, hook the phone to the computer. Next,
On a PC, click start>run>"cmd" (in the text box) or on a Mac, spotlight "Terminal". Linux users, you know what to do.
The command you will use is in the tools folder of wherever you extracted it to (IE: C:\android\tools), so be sure your working directory of command prompt is in that tools location!
Finally, type:
Code:
adb reboot recovery
4) Once the phone is booted into recovery, use the volume keys on the phone to scroll to "Reinstall packages." Use power to select what you have highlighted.
5) Give yourself a pat on the back. You are now rooted. You should see a Superuser application now.
Thank you to LeshaK, Justadude, and chaoscentral. Once again, I didn't discover how to root, that credit goes to LeshaK, bringing it over to the USA was Justadude's doing, and chaoscentral edited the file for use on our Captivates.
MD5 Sum: 1eb65923281c113e8751a7d8a6faff43
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Ubuntu 10.04 - adb
Any step by step instructions just to get adb running enough on 10.04 to root and side load software? I'm getting command not found when I try to run adb, even after downloading packages.
Hi,
Did this thread worked well to Root the Captivate or anyother suggested link? I'll appreciate any help.
Thanks
rerooting captivate
This worked perfectly on my Captivate. I now have the SuperUser Permission on my application screen. Now I can REALLY screw up my Captivate!!!
Thanks for the answer & More Queston
cellgeek said:
This worked perfectly on my Captivate. I now have the SuperUser Permission on my application screen. Now I can REALLY screw up my Captivate!!!
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Hi,
Thanks for your helpful answer. As I'm getting my Cativate tomorrow, can you please just answer yes or no to each of my questions as follow ?
After Rooting will I be able to:
1- download any 3rd party Android application?
2- install any "Samsung Galaxy S" ROM on my Captivate?
3- Recieve any "OTA" update as a "Galaxy S" phone?
Thanks again
Muhamadabdelaall said:
Hi,
Thanks for your helpful answer. As I'm getting my Cativate tomorrow, can you please just answer yes or no to each of my questions as follow ?
After Rooting will I be able to:
1- download any 3rd party Android application?
2- install any "Samsung Galaxy S" ROM on my Captivate?
3- Recieve any "OTA" update as a "Galaxy S" phone?
Thanks again
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1. No. You will have to use adb or the database modification method (which having root access makes possible). Both are described in detail elsewhere in this forum.
2. Rooting means simply getting superuser permissions. Loading a ROM has to do with the bootloader and recovery partition. Unmodded Galaxy S ROMs probably will not work on the Captivate, but be patient.
3. Not sure what you're asking. You will still get any Captivate OTA updates as if you hadn't rooted, but you won't get, for example, the rumored Korean FroYo Galaxy S update OTA when it drops. You'd have to wait for the Captivate OTA FroYo upgrade (or there may be a ROM or patch you can flash by then).
Rooting is basically just allowing programs to run as the superuser account. Many programs like Metamorph, some screenshot apps and some wifi tethering apps require more permission than Android normally gives an app.
Thanks Drachen
Drachen said:
1. No. You will have to use adb or the database modification method (which having root access makes possible). Both are described in detail elsewhere in this forum.
2. Rooting means simply getting superuser permissions. Loading a ROM has to do with the bootloader and recovery partition. Unmodded Galaxy S ROMs probably will not work on the Captivate, but be patient.
3. Not sure what you're asking. You will still get any Captivate OTA updates as if you hadn't rooted, but you won't get, for example, the rumored Korean FroYo Galaxy S update OTA when it drops. You'd have to wait for the Captivate OTA FroYo upgrade (or there may be a ROM or patch you can flash by then).
Rooting is basically just allowing programs to run as the superuser account. Many programs like Metamorph, some screenshot apps and some wifi tethering apps require more permission than Android normally gives an app.
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Thanks alot for taking all this time & energy to reply to me! WOW, it seems like everytime I wanna step up one, I go back 10 steps. All I need is to use my Captivate for installing a Stock Rom of "Galaxy S" & be able to get rid of any "AT&T" restrictions for anything on this phone, what should I do please?
Thanks
Muhamadabdelaall said:
Thanks alot for taking all this time & energy to reply to me! WOW, it seems like everytime I wanna step up one, I go back 10 steps. All I need is to use my Captivate for installing a Stock Rom of "Galaxy S" & be able to get rid of any "AT&T" restrictions for anything on this phone, what should I do please?
Thanks
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The ATT stuff doesn't actually run so they aren't a big deal at this point. I also don't see Amazon MP3 background stuff like some Android devices have, so... There's really not a huge case for rooting yet.
That said, when Custom ROMs for this come out I'll still be getting one.
For those of you having a hard time installing ADB Shell, try this video. It worked for me.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeWH6Bj1DYw&feature=related
I will try to set up a guide to contain all of the information to get the most out of your I9000 Galaxy S. First the fineprint:
I am not responsible for any damage that any of these instructions may inflict to your phone, computer or any other device that is used in the processes described herein. I am also not responsible if you lose your warranty by flashing your phone with unsupported firmware or if any of these instructions brick your phone, if it will rape your wife or if it will eat your liver with some fava beans and a nice chianti.
I didn't test any of the programs specified herein for viruses/trojans/etc. I run Windows in a VirtualBox that doesn't have access to the internet and doesn't contain any private data, so I don't care for viruses, if you care for your OS though, you should check the programs for viruses before running them.
Use common sense when following such instructions, some of the things may differ because of different program versions, different operating systems or different setups.
Some of these instructions are based on a stock firmware, if your firmware is modded in any way, some of the things described herein may be inappropriate for your device.
1. NOT bricking your phone.
--Why, when, where: Everyone's afraid of bricking their phone. I see the term "bricking" is being a bit overused in these forums though. Everyone is using it, even for the case where the phone can actually be "repaired" with a few simple hacks, IMHO the term "bricking" should only be used in the case where you get your phone in a state where it is inoperable AND you can not in any way repair it yourself.
--Prerequisites: A bit of common sense.
There are a few simple steps that you can follow, to get the risk of "bricking" (as in, you can not repair it yourself and need to somehow get Samsung to either repair it for you, or give you a new device) to a minimum:
1.1. Before trying any of the other steps, make sure that you can get to both the "Recovery mode" and the "Download mode" using the 3-button-combo. If this doesn't work for your device you can try following the steps described here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=810686
1.2. Try to avoid flashing stuff that contains a bootloader. The only way to permanently brick your phone so that you can not repair it yourself (at least AFAIK) is to flash a bootloader and then interrupt that flashing. If the bootloader didn't get flashed properly and it's broken, there isn't much you can do about it, and you need to somehow get Samsung to either repair it or give you a new one (if you're lucky). If the bootloader is fine, there is almost always a way to "repair" your phone yourself.
1.3. Do not interrupt the flashing processes. When using Odin or Heimdall to flash stuff to your phone, there is always the risk of bricking it if you interrupt the flashing process. If the bootloader is fine though and you can get into the "Download mode", you might be able to repair it.
If you follow these simple advices, it might save you money, nerves and also some time without your phone (the time that it takes Samsung to repair it, which can sometimes, depending on country, be even a couple of months).
2. Flashing stock firmwares.
--Why, when, where: You should usually do this if your phone doesn't work with your current firmware, if there is a new firmware out that might work better or if you just want to go to a stock firmware.
--Prerequisites: Odin, a stock firmware (from www.samfirmware.com for example).
NOTE: Apparently there are people that report that using Odin v1.3 might interrupt the flashing and leave you with a soft brick and that v1.7 doesn't have this problem. I have always used v1.3 and never had problems because of it, but if v1.3 isn't working for you, you might give v1.7 (or even heimdall) a try before giving up.
The steps to flashing a stock firmware are already described in a couple of other threads, like: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=818556
Nonetheless, here a quick sum-up of what you have to do:
2.1. Open up Odin.
2.2. Put your phone in the "Download mode" with the 3-button-combo (Volume Down + Home + Power).
2.3. Connect your phone to your computer (DO NOT CONNECT THE PHONE BEFORE OPENING ODIN OR THIS WILL NOT WORK).
2.4. Odin should recognize your phone and one of the "com" boxes should light up yellow. If this isn't the case, try repeating the previous steps and eventually connect your phone to another USB port.
2.5. Select your firmware in Odin.
2.5.1. --OPTIONAL-- If you want your phone to be like new, you can select "Re-Partition" in Odin, which will make it repartition your Internal SD. In this case you also have to use a .pit file (WARNING -- you will lose all of your installed applications and settings).
2.6. Take a deep breath and click the "Start" button.
2.7. Wait for the firmware to be flashed and for the device to be restarted.
2.8. You now have a stock firmware. If you also selected "Re-Partition" in Odin, all your programs and settings will be gone and your device will be like new.
3. Rooting your phone and flashing a custom Kernel.
--Why, when, where: Rooting your phone will get you super-user permissions to Android (super-user is Linux's equivalent of "Administrator rights" in Windows). This will allow you to execute some programs that need root permissions, access partitions that you otherwise couldn't and do other cool stuff with it.
--Prerequisites: Stock firmware (as most --if not all-- of the custom ROMs or kernels have root permissions already), Odin or Heimdall.
There are many ways to get root permissions on your device, like with special apps (OCLF for example), with CWM (aka ClockWork Mod) or, my preferred method, flashing a kernel that has this built-in. For this example I will use the SpeedMod Kernel, which is my preferred one. If you have another kernel that you like and that has root built-in, you can use that one.
3.1. Download your preferred kernel (the version for Odin, not the one for CWM).
3.2. Open up Odin or Heimdall.
3.3. Put you phone into "Download mode" and connect it to your computer (DO NOT CONNECT THE PHONE BEFORE OPENING ODIN OR THIS WILL NOT WORK).
3.4.1. If you are using Heimdall, unpack your kernel until you end up with a file called zImage. Select that in Heimdall in the box for "Kernel (zImage)" and click Start.
3.4.2. If you are using Odin, select the file you downloaded in the PDA box and click Start.
3.5. After your Phone reboots, go into "Recovery mode" and go to "Advanced Speedmod ULK features" -> "ROOT / Install Superuser".
3.6. After rebooting the phone again, you should have root permissions.
4. Deodexing your apps and framework.
--Why, when, where: The system applications and the framework files on the Android OS are normally 'odex'ed. By deodexing, you will get rid of the .odex files that come with every apk and jar file and you will be able to edit the apks like any other apk. It will also save you a wee bit of space, and make your apps launch a wee bit faster.
--Prerequisites: Stock firmware (as most --if not all-- of the custom ROMs are deodexed already), xUltimate (this is what I found to be the easiest, if you know any software that is better, please let me know), root permissions.
You can download xUltimate from here: http://www.droidforums.net/forum/xeudoxus/47283-release-xultimate.html
There are more ways to deodex your apps, but I found xUltimate to be the easiest.
4.1. First of all, you need to get the files from "/system/app" into the subdirectory "origi_app" and all of the files from "/system/framework" into the subdirectory "origi_frame". Both "origi_app" and "origi_frame" should be in the folder you extracted xUltimate to. If they don't exist, create them yourself. There are actually two ways to get the files there, either with xUltimate itself (options 1 and 2) or by copying them to your SD with "Root Explorer" for example and then copying them from your SD to your computer (or with adb of course).
4.2. Deodex the apps and framework with xUltimate, options 3 and 4.
4.3. After deodexing is finished, the deodexed files will be located in the directories "done_app" and "done_frame" in your xUltimate folder. You have to get these files back to their original directories, in /system/app and /system/framework. Again, there are a couple of ways to do this, either with adb (MOST RECOMMENDED ONE), or with "Root Explorer". For the adb method, you should open a command prompt and execute following code:
Code:
adb shell
su
stop
mount -o rw,remount /dev/block/mmcblk1p21 /system
rm /system/app/*.odex
rm /system/framework/*.odex
cp /sdcard/done_app/* /system/app/
cp /sdcard/done_frame/* /system/framework/
mount -o ro,remount /dev/block/mmcblk1p21 /system
reboot
5. Optimizing and zipaligning your apps.
I wasn't yet successful at optimizing or zipaligning. Optimizing (aka Compressing) the apps gave me a lot of FCs, optimizing the framework files gave me bootloops. If anyone has any advice on this, I'd be very thankful.
Also, see post #2
6. Protecting your screen.
--Why, when, where: This is not about protecting your screen from scratches, but rather about protecting it from degradation over time. As you might already know, AMOLED screens are prone to the "burn-in" effect. To elaborate a little: AMOLED uses Organic LEDs to display the amazing graphics you see on your display. These OLEDs are very good at displaying bright, colorful pictures, they have a downside though -- they fade over time. That means, the more a specific OLED is used, the less light it emits. If the whole screen would degrade at the same pace, that wouldn't be such a BIG problem, but the very nature of the OLED screens makes them degrade unevenly. That means the OLEDs that are used more frequently (like clock, phone signal, wifi, notification bar), get dimmer faster and this leads to ugly "shadows" on fullscreen apps. To be able to keep your screen as beautiful as new, I got a couple of tips, so that the display degrades more evenly and you avoid the ugly "shadows".
!! Most users won't even notice these degradations, also they won't be noticeable in 90% of use-cases and they will only appear after longer use (6 months+), but you can still use these tricks if you want your display to be almost as good as new a couple of years from now !!
6.1. Don't set brightness to 100%. At least not all the time. You should best be using a brightness setting that fits your ambient light, or the "Automatic brightness" setting. This will ensure that the OLEDs don't wear out as fast (the brighter you use them, the faster they will degrade).
6.2. Use a grey notification bar. The notification bar is the biggest "static" element on the screen. Most apps that are not fullscreen, will also show the notification bar, and this leads to an uneven degradation in that area if it isn't a neutral color. If you use a white notification bar, the OLEDs there will get dimmer faster and you will get an ugly shadow when using fullscreen apps, if you use a black notification bar, it will not degrade as fast as the rest of the screen and that area will be "brighter" in fullscreen apps, that's why I recommend a medium grey.
6.3. Use as little static elements as possible. If you don't need the clock in the notification bar, get rid of it. Get a theme that uses grey or green icons (see next step why) and try not to leave the phone on over night displaying the same static image.
6.4. Avoid blue. As you can see here for example: http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/8057/new1ls.png the blue OLEDs are degrading at a much faster pace than the green or red ones, this is why you should avoid using blue wallpapers or blue themes, they will make your display degrade faster than if you use a green theme and a green wallpaper for example.
These tips won't make your screen live forever, it will degrade too, but by using these tips, at least you can assure that you will have the most of your awesome display even in a year or two from now.
7. Theme-ing your phone.
Coming soon...
8. Unlocking your phone.
--Why, when, where: If you bought your phone with a contract, chances are that it might be locked in that specific network. If you want to also use other SIM cards in it, that are from another provider, you will have to unlock the phone (!! WARNING !! in most cases this will lead to a void warranty, please consult your contract).
--Prerequisites: Root privileges, adb.
8.1. Get the /efs/nv_data.bin file from your device to your computer. You can do this either with adb or by copying the file to your SD card with "Root Explorer" and then copying it over to your machine from the SD (Be sure to keep a backup of this file and the /efs/.nv_data.bin.md5 file.)
8.2. Open up the file in a hex editor, go to the address 0x181468, where you will see something like this:
FF 01 00 00 00 00 46 46 46...
We are interested in that first '01', that means the phone is locked. Just change it to '00' and save the file. Copy it back to your SD card and then with "Root Explorer" back to it's original location (or 'push' it directly with adb). Then remove the .nv_data.bin.md5 file and restart the device (Again, be sure to make copies of these files before modifying or deleting them!). After this, you should be able to insert any SIM card into your device and it should work without the need for any further hacks.
9. Setting up 'adb' on your machine.
--Why, when, where: adb (aka "Android Debug Bridge") is a tool that will let you execute remote commands on your android device. It is useful for debugging, accessing and copying files from/to your device and much more.
--Prerequisites: The android SDK, which you can download from here: http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html and the USB drivers for your phone, which you can get by either installing Kies or by downloading and installing these drivers: http://www.mediafire.com/?a6ni32dk6nn953b (password is 'ragin' -- I didn't test them, so feedback on these is welcome).
9.1. Unpack the downloaded android-sdk.
9.2. Go to the unpacked directory and launch the SDK Manager.
9.3. Go to "Available packages" -> "Third party Add-ons" -> "Google Inc. add-ons" and tick the box next to "Google Usb Driver package" and the click on the "Install Selected" button. This will download and install the Google USB Drivers.
9.4. Whenever you want to connect to your phone through adb, make sure that you have enabled "USB Debugging" under "Settings" -> "Applications" -> "Development".
9.5. You should now be able to open up a command line ("Start" -> "Run..." -> Type "cmd" and click "OK"), cd to the subfolder "platform-tools" under the folder where you unpacked android-sdk and run "adb" in there.
Take some time to get used with the commands that adb offers, as these will help you to debug problems when you encounter some.
10. Lagfixing
--Why, when, where: It is said that the default filesystem that is being used for the partitions on the SGS (RFS) is having slow read times and thus the programs launch a bit slow, sometimes perceived as "lag". This can be fixed by converting the filesystem on the most used partitions to a more modern filesystem, like the ext filesystem, which not only has a bunch of improvements over such old filesystems like RFS, but also seems to be a bit faster.
--Prerequisites: A kernel that supports lagfix.
10.1. Since every kernel has it's own way of converting your FS, you should best look into the documentation of your kernel on how you can apply a lagfix. Some even apply it automatically for you (as in, "lagfix on" is their default setting).
11. Do NOT overcharge
--Why, when, where: Almost all new batteries have an overcharging protection. This means that the protection that is built into the battery will not let it charge to 100%. This is a feature, not a bug! This will help prolong your battery life while also keeping it safe from overheating/explosion/etc. Do not try to trick it and unplug and plug again until you see 100%, just get used to the fact that you can't have 100% battery anymore and live with it, or you risk destroying your battery.
12. Call recording
--Why, when, where: Most Galaxy S firmwares don't have the ability to record both streams of a call. This is not a bug, it was designed like this because in most countries it is illegal to record someone without their permission. Yes, there are apps that will let you record a call, but without software support, it will record the other end from the microphone, which will result in low quality, but there is a workaround.
This might be illegal in your country! I'm not responsible if you get sued for recording someone without their permission.
--Prerequisites: Root permissions, adb/root explorer, a 2.2.1 firmware.
12.1 Download the attached "CallRecord.zip" and unpack it.
12.2 After unpacking you should have 3 .so files. You need to get these files into your /system/lib folder with either adb or by copying them to the phone and then using "Root Explorer" to copy them to the proper folder.
12.3 Reboot.
12.4 After the phone has rebooted, you can use most apps that are on the market to record calls properly (that means not from the microphone). I use AllCallRecorder because it is simple and does the job. There are also Phone.apk's that have call recording built in, you could also install one of those and record your calls with it.
That is all for now. I will add more information as time goes by and I hope this will become a full guide on how to make the best out of our devices. If you have constructive criticism, questions or any ideas or tips on how to improve this, please let me know. If you don't have anything constructive to add to this thread, please DO NOT post. If my troll alarm goes off, I WILL ignore you.
Thanks goes to:
ragin for the USB drivers.
I have learned most of the stuff I put here from various searches on Google and the xda forums and I may not remember the exact threads I got them from. If you feel I have copied your work without giving you credit, I am very sorry for that. Please let me know via a post or a PM and I will link you in the "Thanks".
I am sorry if my English is bad, it's my third language though. I hope that the post is understandable by most people.
This post will contain instructions for *nix based operating systems
Because I am using Linux myself and because it is much easier to do stuff in the command line on Linux than it is on Windows, I will mostly post instructions for *nix systems. If anyone wants to help out by "translating" them over for Windows machines, I can include it in the next post.
Optimizing and zipaligning
I have managed to Optimize and zipalign the apps in /system/apps with the following code.
You need to run this on a *nix distribution (I used Ubuntu) with at least the following packages installed: bash, zip, unzip, optipng. Put all the .apk files from /system/app in a folder on your machine, cd to that folder and execute this code snippet.
Also, beware that some of the apps might not work (I had for example FCs with the camera and the phone app), I'll try to figure this out and make it pretty much foolproof. Currently everything but the .9.png files are optimized (the .9.png files are some special files that can't be treated like normal png files).
Code:
for apk_file in *.apk; do
file_name=`echo $apk_file | sed -r s/.apk//`
echo -ne "Unpacking\t$file_name.apk... "
mkdir $file_name
unzip -qq $file_name.apk -d $file_name
cd $file_name
echo -ne "Done.\n"
echo -ne "Optimizing\t$file_name.apk... "
for pngfile in $(find . -name '*.png' | fgrep -v .9.png); do
optipng -quiet -o 5 $pngfile
done
echo -ne "Done.\n"
echo -ne "Repacking\t$file_name.apk... "
zip -q -0 -r ../$file_name.apk *
cd ..
rm -rf $file_name
echo -ne "Done.\n"
echo -ne "Zipaligning\t$file_name.apk... "
zipalign -fv 4 $apk_file $apk_file.za
mv $apk_file.za $apk_file
echo -ne "Done.\n"
done
EDIT: I added the -0 flag to the zip command, since you should never "compress" apk files, because this leads to the FCs I was experiencing.
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shantzu said:
Last reserved post. You can start flaming now.
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Posted in the wrong place... try reading the faq's about where this belongs.
davidf said:
Posted in the wrong place... try reading the faq's about where this belongs.
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Well, the rules of the development section state: "Rom Development - only meant for very advanced technical discussion directly related to ROM development activity and the delivery of actual ROMs and ROM components ONLY."
I'd regard this as an "advanced tehnical discussion", since it also contains information on how to deodex and (to come soon) optimize/zipalign your apps, that's why I thought it would belong here. I would also like this to be a place for advanced discussions on best practices on deodexing, theme-ing, and otherwise modifing a stock ROM manually. If the moderators still think that this doesn't belong here, I'm sorry, and would like to ask them to move it to the proper Forum.
Sticky Material.
Don't you think your Title is misnamed? The thread contains much more than just a guide getting most out of our SGS.
Very good effort anyway.
ragin said:
Sticky Material.
Don't you think your Title is misnamed? The thread contains much more than just a guide getting most out of our SGS.
Very good effort anyway.
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Well, I didn't know what else to name it, and didn't want to use a really long name. I think this title best describes what it's about...
Thank you for your reply!
very good post. It'll be extremely helpful for new users i reckon.
question
can this method be used on almost any samsung galaxy? (i have galaxy 551)
and about deodexing...is xUltimate a general app for any Android phone or only for SGS ?
Awesome stuff thanks for this cleared up a few things
waveboy2u said:
can this method be used on almost any samsung galaxy? (i have galaxy 551)
and about deodexing...is xUltimate a general app for any Android phone or only for SGS ?
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Well, the program seems to be posted in the "Motorolla Droid" forum, so I don't think it was even intended for the Galaxy S. If I were to guess, I'd say it might work on any Android device. Just be sure to make a backup in case anything goes wrong.
Thanks alot! Never knew the degrades display.
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Shantzu, first, thank you very much for this valuable contribution!
While I agree that it is related to "highly technical discussion", it's not directly connected to ROM cooking/development. In fact, this is the kind of thing that people should read before they start mucking about in the dev section
I've gone ahead and moved it to the general section and made it a sticky topic for now. However, those are starting to pile up in this section, so we'll likely roll up several useful threads like this one into one unified reference sticky here soon.
sirphunkee said:
Shantzu, first, thank you very much for this valuable contribution!
While I agree that it is related to "highly technical discussion", it's not directly connected to ROM cooking/development. In fact, this is the kind of thing that people should read before they start mucking about in the dev section
I've gone ahead and moved it to the general section and made it a sticky topic for now. However, those are starting to pile up in this section, so we'll likely roll up several useful threads like this one into one unified reference sticky here soon.
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I was thinking about this guide as some kind of "cook your own ROM directly on the device", that's why I was also including tips on how to deodex the apps and I'd also like to include tips on how to set up themes (not install third party themes, but rather explain where each icon can be found and how it can be modified) and other mods. Anyway, if you think it better fits in the General section, I'm fine with that, as you can see I'm pretty new in these forums and not that experienced (for example I have also seen a guide on how to manually unlock the phone that was stickied on the Developers section).
Anyway, sorry again for the trouble and thanks for clearing it up!
Very good post. Thank you!!
Very good work. One thing i noticed though: you use ext fs for the system rw remount. This i think will only work for ext converted system partitions not the original rfs system.
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liraindon said:
Very good work. One thing i noticed though: you use ext fs for the system rw remount. This i think will only work for ext converted system partitions not the original rfs system.
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I know, it normally shouldn't work, but it actually does. I don't have any lagfix applied and it works just fine. I will try and see though if I can come up with a more general command that 100% works in all cases.
EDIT: ok, not specifying any filesystem at all works too. I will have to see if this also works with a lagfix enabled, but I guess there shouldn't be any problems.
Thanks for your comment!
whoa didnt know about degradation... thanks!
nice
very good write up.. +1
Update5/19/2015 : Kingroot Apk worked on my 4400US model with latest Android 4.4.2
Direct download link:
http://mmgr.myapp.com/myapp/Kingroo...oot-4.0.0.233-release-201505071219_105001.apk
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The steps below work on Windows 7 (Not sure if will work on Windows 8.. If so let's us know) Make sure you have Administrator Rights to install software and run executable programs etc.
The HP Slate 7 Extreme has a few different models; mine is the 4400us and I am rooted with the steps in this guide, if you have the 4400us this guide should work for you. If you have a different model it may or may not work (one person couldn't Root their 4407ra). If you could let us know either way that might help others.
It is always a good idea to remove any android software from your PC before using that PC to minimize software conflicts {with the exception of Android Debugging Bridge ( ADB )... It might aid in windows finding device drivers (see link below in steps if needed)}
Make sure you have done BOTH system Updates on you Tablet! From 4.2 to 4.3..... Then from 4.3 to 4.4.2!
(System updates can be found in Settings/About Tablet)
Make sure USB Debugging is enabled on your HP Slate 7 Extreme... (This is very important)
(to do so you will need to Enable THE HIDDEN "Developer options”...
Go to Settings/About Tablet then start tapping on the " Build number" line! (No I'm not kidding)
After a few taps you will see on screen messages counting down how many more taps needed to be a Developer... Just keep tapping till done.
Then go back to Settings Menu... Scroll down to bottom and you will see "{} Developer options” open it and enable "USB debugging" by checking the box.)
Turn on install from "Unknown Sources"
(Found in: Setting/Security)
Also.. disable any lock screen that requires pin, password, Face Unlock, or pattern
I turned my screen timeout to 30 min so it doesn't sleep etc
NOW LETS ROOT .....
Download Moborobo http://www.moborobo.com/
Download Shuame's ROOT Genius http://www.shuame.com/en/root/
Install Moborobo & Run Program
Plug Tablet into PC with it's factory USB cable
Your Windows PC should start looking for and downloading drivers (look down in Windows notification area by clock..click on the icon that is searching for drivers so you can see when finished
...don't worry if one of them says failed)..
just let Moborobo find and install needed drivers etc
note: you will see something you need to authorize on Tablet screen.. so do so!!!!
Now look in notification pull down panel and you should see that Moborobo installed an app on your Tablet... Click to open once then just hit the home button once on Tablet.
[Might help to watch fist 1 minute & 37 seconds of this video only!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5SsjnmV7J4 It a Guide for rooting a different Tablet... But it will show you how to use Moborobo.
...(DO NOT use the older Shuame root tool shown in the rest of YouTube Video!!!!!!!!!)]
[...if still not working (and you have authorized the security popup on Tablet screen mentioned above).. head over to: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790 and install the minimal adb client on Windows 7 and try process again]
Once your ready to move on.. ( Meaning: Moborobo sees your Tablet..) NOW run ROOT Genius (just Minimize Moborobo)
Root Genius will do it's thing (your Tablet Will Reboot during Process)
Profit (you are Rooted)
Use "ROOT Checker Basic" free in Play Store to ensure you are Rooted!
Note: Root Genius installs a super user app called "Kinguser" during the root process.. (which is also an app backup tool and has tool to disable apps from automaticly starting).
Per Jupiter683:
"If anyone has the Beats Audio Edition and they want to root, Towelroot works like a charm!"
Hit Thanks if I helped!
Screenshot 1
Used "Root Checker Basic" app to confirm Root Access granted.
Screenshot 2
Used "Xposed Installer" with Kit Kat Gravitybox module to tweak quick settings tiles...
Screenshot 3
This is the Super User app Kinguser that is installed during the Root process.
Please Note: that as of the date of this post.. there is NOT a custom Recovery for this Device. Do Not use any Recovery from other Devices like the Tegra Note 7 (you will brick your device). So that means don't use apps like Flashify etc.
We only have Root at this time using the methods in opening post. If you know of other Root methods please share info... I will add it to opening post.
Failed the process 86%
Hey there, I have did all process how you have explained... But always failed in 86%.... Do you know what can be the problem? Thanks a lot...
nelson4art said:
Hey there, I have did all process how you have explained... But always failed in 86%.... Do you know what can be the problem? Thanks a lot...
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What Windows OS are you using? I used Win 7 to root.
I just rooted a 2nd Slate 7 Extreme.. got the wife one as well... And all worked well.
I have made Opening Post easier to read... And added troubleshooting steps throughout the guide to aid during Rooting Process.
Root .. failed
I couldn't get it to work either, goes through a lot of reboots and the says :
"Such a tough phone!"
Root ...failed"
Maybe it works on a partciular region of Slate 7 Extreme ? I'm in New Zealand (probably same tablet as Australia)
strandedinnz said:
I couldn't get it to work either, goes through a lot of reboots and the says :
"Such a tough phone!"
Root ...failed"
Maybe it works on a partciular region of Slate 7 Extreme ? I'm in New Zealand (probably same tablet as Australia)
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Is your Tablet on KitKat 4.4.2? Is you Tablet the Business Version (might have more security)? I'm in the United States (model number 4400us)
justjayhere said:
Is your Tablet on KitKat 4.4.2? Is you Tablet the Business Version (might have more security)? I'm in the United States (model number 4400us)
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Hmm .. mine is a 4407RA ... wonder what is different ?
strandedinnz said:
Hmm .. mine is a 4407RA ... wonder what is different ?
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Check on HP's website
strandedinnz said:
Hmm .. mine is a 4407RA ... wonder what is different ?
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I looked at both tablet's specs online and they are identical. Are you updated to KitKat 4.4.2
nelson4art said:
Hey there, I have did all process how you have explained... But always failed in 86%.... Do you know what can be the problem? Thanks a lot...
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Another thought.. Did you enable the "Install from Unknown Sources".. reason I ask is because thought out the process of rooting.. it needs to install a couple apps on your Tablet (which you can remove after rooting)?
Hello! Just wondering, will this work on a 4.3 Slate 7 Extreme?
Jupiter683 said:
Hello! Just wondering, will this work on a 4.3 Slate 7 Extreme?
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Yes.. should work fine for 4.3... however...I would update to 4.4 before rooting.. if you can... so you don't have to go through process again to move to 4.4 later.
Great! Just tried your method and .........It worked like a charm! Just one last question; is it possible to install a recovery mode of some kind? Ideally, I'd like to make a nandroid backup.
Jupiter683 said:
Great! Just tried your method and .........It worked like a charm! Just one last question; is it possible to install a recovery mode of some kind? Ideally, I'd like to make a nandroid backup.
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No recovery has been made for this device to my knowledge.
Do not try a different device's recovery... I recently bricked a device doing so!
This worked!! I did it on my 4.3 tablet, so easy! Thank you justjayhere! :good:
Sazz said:
This worked!! I did it on my 4.3 tablet, so easy! Thank you justjayhere! :good:
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Glad I could help.. what model do you have?
I've been watching videos and reading threads and installing drivers and I just can't make this work. All I can think is maybe I am required to root my phone? Or that the drivers are all invalid now that I updated to 8.1?
I have full android studio installed and the Google USB driver.
My goal is to control my phone from my PC.
Threads here seem either out of date to complicated by much more serious goals, like flashing etc.
I don't even want to root heh.
Halp X)
Innomen said:
I've been watching videos and reading threads and installing drivers and I just can't make this work. All I can think is maybe I am required to root my phone? Or that the drivers are all invalid now that I updated to 8.1?
I have full android studio installed and the Google USB driver.
My goal is to control my phone from my PC.
Threads here seem either out of date to complicated by much more serious goals, like flashing etc.
I don't even want to root heh.
Halp X)
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What is it what you want to do? What do you mean with "control my phone"? If you have Motorola (not Google) drivers installed (and something like minimal ADB & Fastboot) you should be able to boot your device into bootloader mode and it should be recognized.
Motorola drivers:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0WGdtNWubBJYnlDcWRBZXltanc/view?usp=drivesdk
Minimal ADB & Fastboot:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/10NEzpxKpYWfq-HdK42ctwoEnCg-BfsRQ/view?usp=drivesdk
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Wolfcity said:
What is it what you want to do? What do you mean with "control my phone"? If you have Motorola (not Google) drivers installed (and something like minimal ADB & Fastboot) you should be able to boot your device into bootloader mode and it should be recognized.
Motorola drivers:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0WGdtNWubBJYnlDcWRBZXltanc/view?usp=drivesdk
Minimal ADB & Fastboot:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/10NEzpxKpYWfq-HdK42ctwoEnCg-BfsRQ/view?usp=drivesdk
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Like in the title, scrcpy.
https://github.com/Genymobile/scrcpy
I want a window on my desktop that is my phone in which I can click and such, which to my understanding is exactly what that app does. But naturally it cannot manipulate what it cannot see, and it sees with adb, and adb can't see my phone. But my operating system can. At least it says it can.
Update: Apparently I had not enabled USB debugging. Now I can see my device but it is not "authorized." I try to grant permission and get "because an app is obscuring a permission request, Settings can't verify your response." I'm working on that now, thanks! I'll make a new thread if that problem persists.
Update: It was the application "Tap'n'turn." Temporarily disabling its permission to display over other apps solved it. (Search for "display" in settings.)
Everything is now working
I'd just like to say that that's a very cool looking app, so thanks for posting your question about it, maybe I'll end up using it myself :good:
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I'd just like to say that that's a very cool looking app, so thanks for posting your question about it, maybe I'll end up using it myself :good:
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I know right? It's pretty amazing. Were someone to make an open source and user friendly wrapper for everything else about getting it to work I'm sure it would become immensely popular.
Hey guys,
since I dont get neither Netflix nor Disney+ to work on my TB-X704F after having flashed LOS 16, I want to go back to stock rom. I've already tried to use Lenovo Smart Assistant but the flashing procedure always fails. I also tried QComLoader but also fails at 5%.
Is there a working way on going back to stock rom having TRWP ans LOS 16 installed???
Due to the fact that Netflix and Disney+ arent working (already tried Magisk module to change the tablets' fingerprint), I need to go back to stock rom.
Thanks in advance!!!!
Please use this tool to flash the stock rom: https://qfiltool.com/qfil-tool-v2-0-2-3
need help here. I'm flashed LineageOS previously. Can't install NetFlix hence i want to switch back to stock. I've installed the drivers and QFIL software. however when the device is off, i hold the volume up button then plug in the usb, but the QFIL software still show port not available. I entered the TWRP screen asking me to whether i can choose Boot to FFBM. Restart Bootloader.. etc. what should i choose?
I assume by "magisk module", you mean the termux props method? That's worked for me on several devices.
Also I really don't know how I can help you past that, most stock firmwares aren't designed to be flashed on modified devices. Very few manufacturers even support that (Samsung, LG and OnePlus are falriy major exceptions)
Edit: just realised the age of the thread, apologies.
rhchia said:
need help here. I'm flashed LineageOS previously. Can't install NetFlix hence i want to switch back to stock. I've installed the drivers and QFIL software. however when the device is off, i hold the volume up button then plug in the usb, but the QFIL software still show port not available. I entered the TWRP screen asking me to whether i can choose Boot to FFBM. Restart Bootloader.. etc. what should i choose?
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I've got the same problem. What did you do in the end?
K14_Deploy said:
I assume by "magisk module", you mean the termux props method? That's worked for me on several devices.
Also I really don't know how I can help you past that, most stock firmwares aren't designed to be flashed on modified devices. Very few manufacturers even support that (Samsung, LG and OnePlus are falriy major exceptions)
Edit: just realised the age of the thread, apologies.
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What exactly is the termux props method?
Is that to fix Magisk not authenticating? Or to allow the tool QFIL to restore stock?
boomhaueruk said:
What exactly is the termux props method?
Is that to fix Magisk not authenticating? Or to allow the tool QFIL to restore stock?
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I mean the MagiskHide Props Config, which requires Termux. Basically you install the module, give Termux root and configure props with it. Then you use MagiskHide to hide magisk from them.
On the topic of reverting to stock, it's not possible. Custom firmware is almost always a one way process, and you understand if you do it things like the OP has described can and will happen. People who want things to "just work" use stock firmware, or an Apple device, it was never designed to not need tinkering.
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I mean the MagiskHide Props Config, which requires Termux. Basically you install the module, give Termux root and configure props with it. Then you use MagiskHide to hide magisk from them.
On the topic of reverting to stock, it's not possible. Custom firmware is almost always a one way process, and you understand if you do it things like the OP has described can and will happen. People who want things to "just work" use stock firmware, or an Apple device, it was never designed to not need tinkering.
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Goodness, I'm not a person who needs a 'just work' situation. It took weeks to get this onto stock and I've spent a long time reading up trying to fix Magisk. Surely there has to be a point when you're actually using the device and not just fixing it!
Basic things like being able to download and use apps...that seems like a reasonable request.
I think there's 'tinkering' and 'it doesn't work!'
Also, I've rolled back to stock roms before on various phones, recovery and so on - not with this tablet admittedly. Surprised it seems such a difficult or - as you say - impossible process. But hey.
That said, I appreciate the help! I really do.
So; I need to find 'Termux'. https://termux.com/
This says I get it from 'F Droid'. But I then found a link on their webpage to this;
https://f-droid.org/repo/com.termux_117.apk
I'm assuming that's the right one.
It looks like a terminal?
Googling for Termux Magiskhide props config got me to this youtube video;
It's in Indonesian, but shows you some steps. Would that be the best place to find instructions?
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Goodness, I'm not a person who needs a 'just work' situation. It took weeks to get this onto stock and I've spent a long time reading up trying to fix Magisk. Surely there has to be a point when you're actually using the device and not just fixing it!
Basic things like being able to download and use apps...that seems like a reasonable request.
I think there's 'tinkering' and 'it doesn't work!'
Also, I've rolled back to stock roms before on various phones, recovery and so on - not with this tablet admittedly. Surprised it seems such a difficult or - as you say - impossible process. But hey.
That said, I appreciate the help! I really do.
So; I need to find 'Termux'. https://termux.com/
This says I get it from 'F Droid'. But I then found a link on their webpage to this;
https://f-droid.org/repo/com.termux_117.apk
I'm assuming that's the right one.
It looks like a terminal?
Googling for Termux Magiskhide props config got me to this youtube video;
It's in Indonesian, but shows you some steps. Would that be the best place to find instructions?
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Is this going to be a problem?
Magisk is dropping support for hiding root access from apps
Magisk, the popular Android rooting tool, will continue to be developed by topjohnwu, but without its root hiding feature called MagiskHide.
www.xda-developers.com
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Goodness, I'm not a person who needs a 'just work' situation. It took weeks to get this onto stock and I've spent a long time reading up trying to fix Magisk. Surely there has to be a point when you're actually using the device and not just fixing it!
Basic things like being able to download and use apps...that seems like a reasonable request.
I think there's 'tinkering' and 'it doesn't work!'
Also, I've rolled back to stock roms before on various phones, recovery and so on - not with this tablet admittedly. Surprised it seems such a difficult or - as you say - impossible process. But hey.
That said, I appreciate the help! I really do.
So; I need to find 'Termux'. https://termux.com/
This says I get it from 'F Droid'. But I then found a link on their webpage to this;
https://f-droid.org/repo/com.termux_117.apk
I'm assuming that's the right one.
It looks like a terminal?
Googling for Termux Magiskhide props config got me to this youtube video;
It's in Indonesian, but shows you some steps. Would that be the best place to find instructions?
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You can install Termux from the Play Store if you have GApps. I did and it worked. And yes, it is a terminal. I've just upgraded to 17.1 on this device so I'm going to be doing it again sooner rather than later anyway.
K14_Deploy said:
You can install Termux from the Play Store if you have GApps. I did and it worked. And yes, it is a terminal. I've just upgraded to 17.1 on this device so I'm going to be doing it again sooner rather than later anyway.
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Thanks.
I guess my other issue is I'm not actually sure what steps I'm supposed to do next.
That youtube video looks really dodgy!
It's nice to find someone else on this device. Mine has sat unused for months, I've decided to finally either get it to work properly or bin it. Todays the day.
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Thanks.
I guess my other issue is I'm not actually sure what steps I'm supposed to do next.
That youtube video looks really dodgy!
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Ok, so...
Make sure Magisk has "MagiskHide Props Config" and "Busybox For Android NDK" and root fully enabled. Hide must be disabled. If this isn't the case, do so and then reboot.
Open Termux. Type 'su' to give root access. Then type 'props' and follow the menu for your device. Type '1' for 'Edit device fingerprint'. Type 'f' for 'Pick a certified fingerprint'. Type '13' for 'Lenovo'. Type '2' for 'Lenovo Tab 4 8 Plus TB-8704F (8.1.0)'. If you have another device you might be out of luck. Type 'y' for 'yes'. Wait. Type 'y' again to reboot.
Configure MagiskHide to hide these parts of GPS + any other root sensitive apps. The screenshot I have was taken from a OnePlus but it shows the GPS that needs to be hidden. The less you can get away with hiding the better for performance reasons. Also make sure to repackage Magisk as 'Settings' and change the name of the 'TWRP' folder using a root file explorer (for some reason I don't have one) to... I'm partial to 'f**kyougoogle' personally, but anything will do. Reboot again and Disney+ should work just fine. If it doesn't, I can't help you.
I'd recommend moving to 18.1 before doing this, you'll have to start from square 1 but it means you're more up to date and won't have to do it again until someone builds 19.1 for this device. Can confirm, that build works.
This isn't without risk. Some apps specifically wanting android 11 might not work right. But it SHOULD fix root sensitive apps that use Safetynet. I also can't say anything about Widevine compatibility as I don't have Disney+ on this device.
boomhaueruk said:
Thanks.
I guess my other issue is I'm not actually sure what steps I'm supposed to do next.
That youtube video looks really dodgy!
It's nice to find someone else on this device. Mine has sat unused for months, I've decided to finally either get it to work properly or bin it. Todays the day.
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Ok, so...
Make sure Magisk has "MagiskHide Props Config" and "Busybox For Android NDK" and root fully enabled. Hide must be disabled. If this isn't the case, do so and then reboot.
Open Termux. Type 'su' to give root access. Then type 'props' and follow the menu for your device. Type '1' for 'Edit device fingerprint'. Type 'f' for 'Pick a certified fingerprint'. Type '13' for 'Lenovo'. Type '2' for 'Lenovo Tab 4 8 Plus TB-8704F (8.1.0)'. If you have another device you might be out of luck. Type 'y' for 'yes'. Wait. Type 'y' again to reboot.
Configure MagiskHide to hide these parts of GPS + any other root sensitive apps. The screenshot I have was taken from a OnePlus but it shows the GPS that needs to be hidden. The less you can get away with hiding the better for performance reasons. Also make sure to repackage Magisk as 'Settings' and change the name of the 'TWRP' folder using a root file explorer (for some reason I don't have one) to... I'm partial to 'f**kyougoogle' personally, but anything will do. Reboot again and Disney+ should work just fine. If it doesn't, I can't help you.
I'd recommend moving to 18.1 before doing this, you'll have to start from square 1 but it means you're more up to date and won't have to do it again until someone builds 19.1 for this device. Can confirm, that build works.
This isn't without risk. Some apps specifically wanting android 11 might not work right. But it SHOULD fix root sensitive apps that use Safetynet. I also can't say anything about Widevine compatibility as I don't have Disney+ on this device.
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Thanks.
OK. So, I've attached a few pics to show you where I am.
Booted, checked into Magisk for those settings. I can see 'Magiskhide', so I can untick that, but how do I ensure "Magisk has "MagiskHide Props Config" and "Busybox For Android NDK" and root fully enabled"
Root wise, I'm pretty sure it is, but yes, not sure how I double check!
boomhaueruk said:
Thanks.
OK. So, I've attached a few pics to show you where I am.
Booted, checked into Magisk for those settings. I can see 'Magiskhide', so I can untick that, but how do I ensure "Magisk has "MagiskHide Props Config" and "Busybox For Android NDK" and root fully enabled"
Root wise, I'm pretty sure it is, but yes, not sure how I double check!
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They are Magisk modules, you go to there the puzzle piece is and search for them.
boomhaueruk said:
Thanks.
OK. So, I've attached a few pics to show you where I am.
Booted, checked into Magisk for those settings. I can see 'Magiskhide', so I can untick that, but how do I ensure "Magisk has "MagiskHide Props Config" and "Busybox For Android NDK" and root fully enabled"
Root wise, I'm pretty sure it is, but yes, not sure how I double check!
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OK, found 'root checker' on the play store. And Termux.
so I have root.
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They are Magisk modules, you go to there the puzzle piece is and search for them.
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Ah! Got it. Ok, went into Magisk, went to the puzzle piece, found them both and...
Ah, I've just seen you've said "I'd recommend moving to 18.1 before doing this, you'll have to start from square 1 but it means you're more up to date and won't have to do it again until someone builds 19.1 for this device. Can confirm, that build works."
Right. I'd better go and find all the instructions for that. I've forgotten how I got this thing onto custom firmware, but I've got recovery installed.
boomhaueruk said:
Ah! Got it. Ok, went into Magisk, went to the puzzle piece, found them both and...
Ah, I've just seen you've said "I'd recommend moving to 18.1 before doing this, you'll have to start from square 1 but it means you're more up to date and won't have to do it again until someone builds 19.1 for this device. Can confirm, that build works."
Right. I'd better go and find all the instructions for that. I've forgotten how I got this thing onto custom firmware, but I've got recovery installed.
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Go to the 18.1 thread on this forum and look for the instructions for flashing without being on stock. Also use TWRP 3.4.0.0. You will need a computer, as you have to wipe internal storage and use ADB.
K14_Deploy said:
Go to the 18.1 thread on this forum and look for the instructions for flashing without being on stock. Also use TWRP 3.4.0.0. You will need a computer.
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I may stay where I am on Android 9. I've just seen it doesn't support sim and I sort of need that.
I can always come back and do that later, right?
I'm a bit worried about bricking it too. I might just get myself onto Android 9 working with the fix for now. It took me so long to get it onto custom rom the first time.
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I may stay where I am on Android 9. I've just seen it doesn't support sim and I sort of need that.
I can always come back and do that later, right?
I'm a bit worried about bricking it too. I might just get myself onto Android 9 working with the fix for now. It took me so long to get it onto custom rom the first time.
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Yeah of course, but you will have to start over if / when you upgrade
Ah. Hit a snag.
You said "Type '2' for 'Lenovo Tab 4 8 Plus TB-8704F (8.1.0)"
I've got the TB-8704L, the 10 inch.
Let me see if anythings listed.