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[Need Help] [Shield TV 16GB] Cannot log into Play Store on flashing Full Android v2.2

Hi,
I successfully flashed Full Android v2.2 (many thanks zulu99) but now cannot proceed with logging into Play Store or with adding an account (via settingcs>account). I'm able to successfully navigate the add email, password stage of the process but just cannot get to the "Accept" button on the accept terms & conditions screen either via USB keyboard or controller or Shield remote
Can anyone please help solve this or confirm if they have faced similar issues?
Many thanks.

g1k said:
Hi,
I successfully flashed Full Android v2.2 (many thanks zulu99) but now cannot poceed with logging into Play Store or with adding an account (via settingcs>account). I'm able to successfully navigate the add email, password stage of the process but just cannot get to the "Accept" button on the accept terms & conditions screen either via USB keyboard or controller or Shield remote
Can anyone please help solve this or confirm if they have faced similar issues?
Many thanks.
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When I had a problem such as this I reflashed the entire system with a recovery package, but replaced the "system.img & recovery.img" with the modded version.
1. you need to sign up as a developer to download the 2.1.0 recovery package
Nvidia's download center
you will be be asked to log in or sign up as a developer which is completely free.
2. Unzip the package & replace the system.img & recovery.img with the modded version & boot into bootloader
then run the "flash-all" script
This should fix any issues you may have had

Thanks Xstar 410
Essentially re-install the ROM from scratch then....
I was hoping to avoid that but happy to give it a go
What beats me is that pretty much everything else works fine and I'm able to highlight radio buttons/ change preferences and such like using either the external keybord/ controller/remote or a combunation of the 3. It's only with signing into my account that I face a challenge - and that too on the last screen prior to login ...

started from scratch and flashed recovery image and flashed system.img from the Full Android v2.2 ROM - same issue - stuck on the sign in page . . . !
cannot get to the "Accept" button to proceed/complete sign in process .........
Any suggestions please?

Solved
Used a mouse - does the trick.
My daughter actually pointed out that I was being a bit silly by not trying out this option!

I should have mentioned that the remote & gamepad won't connect normally so you must use a keyboard & mouse for the modded version.

g1k said:
Used a mouse - does the trick.
My daughter actually pointed out that I was being a bit silly by not trying out this option!
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Damn, i was just about to suggest a mouse
Now you gawn and messed up my "big damn hero" moment

Thanks Xstar410.
Got there finally
Thanks Banderos101 - the rate at which I'm progressing, there are bound to be many 'big damn hero' moments

I just initially thought there was a connectivity problem which i had before & so that's why I suggested the reflash, but the only thing I could connect was the remote & NOT the controller...so that's the only downside for now.

Xstar410 said:
I just initially thought there was a connectivity problem which i had before & so that's why I suggested the reflash, but the only thing I could connect was the remote & NOT the controller...so that's the only downside for now.
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OK, remote and controller (wired) now connected, Xposed framework, Gravity Box, Amazon Prime Video & viper4android installed.
Now to figure out if I can get the controller connected using Droidmote & voice search going........

g1k said:
OK, remote and controller (wired) now connected, Xposed framework, Gravity Box, Amazon Prime Video & viper4android installed.
Now to figure out if I can get the controller connected using Droidmote & voice search going........
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controller only works with wired connection only wifi/bluethooth dont work..yet also voice search was probably disabled & you should download the google app that offers voice search

Customizing the Fire TV Stick 4K (mantis) - Debloat - Replace launcher and Testing

EDIT (12/08/22): Parts of this guide may be out of date, it hasn't been updated since December 2019.
TL; DR Version in the second post, it's also a short overall summary. Might be best to have a look so you don't get overwhelmed by this first post.
Just thought I would share my experience with the 4K. Just as an FYI this is my first firestick and I've only had it for about a week but I've been playing with it quite a bit.
Personally I'm interested in removing all amazon related products/apps/services etc. With the exception of the store as I would like to get some of my apps through it.
Making it as lean and fast as possible.
Getting as close to AndroidTV as possible without losing any functionally and keeping stability.
I'm primarily interested in Plex and/or Kodi (with no addon apps, just vanilla kodi).
Having root. I like to have the ability to do anything, and I personally found rooting the stick easy so I found no reason not to do it. With that in mind everything I did I had root. I have no idea if any of these steps work without root.
Pre info
I chose to not flash the Prerooted Stock Image due to the comment Sus_i made here. I updated, then rooted.
EDIT (12/08/22): Updating before rooting is no longer recommended.
Step1
Plug it in, run through the setup and let it update. Go to settings -> My Fire TV -> Developer Options and enable ADB Debugging and Apps from Unknown Sources.
Step 2
Root it!
Guide here
This guide/post was helpful also. There is a good video of them opening up the firestick to access the necessary point to short/ground to allow the root script to work. Just be careful with what you use. I just used a small copper wire.
After getting root. Put it back in the case. and plug it in to your tv.
Step 3
Running commands with adb
Get and install adblink, link here
Information on how to use it is on the site. You will need to get the IP address of the firestick. Go to setting -> device -> network -> about
open adblink
click adb shell
type
Code:
reboot recovery
then enter
You'll now be in TWRP
Step 4
Install Magisk
Get the latest stable magisk zip from here
No need for the Magisk Manager apk, that will get installed with the above zip.
Put the zip in the same folder that the adblink.exe is in. (you can find that by clicking adb shell in adb link and then typing exit, then enter. It will show you where you should put the zip file)
Open adblink if you closed it (just leave it open)
click adb shell
which should show the bellow on screen
Code:
mantis:/$
type exit
then paste the following (replace the "Magisk-v20.1.zip" with the correct name of the magisk zip you downloaded)
Code:
adb push Magisk-v20.1.zip /sdcard/
then type
Code:
adb shell
echo "--update_package=/sdcard/Magisk-v20.1.zip" > /cache/recovery/command
echo "--wipe_cache" >> /cache/recovery/command
reboot recovery
It will reboot and install magisk, then reboot to the launcher.
You can now check if you like if magisk is installed correctly and if you have root (you should)
Step 5
Install [Magisk][Module] FireTV 4K Stick Add-Ons
This gets rid of the amazon launcher and does a few other things, including installing xposed framework.
Follow the instructions in that thread. But here's some additional info. Which is just a copy of how we installed magisk.
Download and put the zip in the same folder that the adblink.exe is in.
Open adblink if you closed it (just leave it open)
click adb shell
which should show the bellow on screen
Code:
mantis:/$
type exit
then paste the following (replace the "AFTV-MM-1.9.zip" with the correct name of the AFTV-MM .zip you downloaded)
Code:
adb push AFTV-MM-1.9.zipp /sdcard/
then type
Code:
adb shell
echo "--update_package=/sdcard/AFTV-MM-1.9.zip" > /cache/recovery/command
echo "--wipe_cache" >> /cache/recovery/command
reboot recovery
It will reboot and install AFTV-MM, then reboot to the launcher. It does some things automatically on first boot and may reboot on it's own just let it do it's thing. Some additional commands need to be run via ADB, go to the thread and follow the instructions there: [Magisk][Module] FireTV 4K Stick Add-Ons
Step 6
Remove amazon bloat. *More info below*
Now I've seen a few lists here and there and tried to guess which things to disable on my own until I found these scripts.
Now these scripts weren't made for the 4k (mantis) firestick as you can see from the compatibility list. But I assumed the packages installed would be close so I'm guessing this isn't a bad starting point. But just remember this clearly wasn't meant for this device.
Download the script from here All credit for the original script goes to esc0rtd3w.
and put it in your adblink folder.
Open adblink if you closed it (just leave it open)
click adb shell
which should show the bellow on screen
Code:
mantis:/$
type exit
Code:
adb push bloat-disable.sh /sdcard/
then type
Code:
adb shell
su
cp /sdcard/bloat-disable.sh /data/local/tmp/
chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/bloat-disable.sh
sh /data/local/tmp/bloat-disable.sh
The script will then disable all the bloat. If you would like to enable all the bloat then use this script, download it and follow the same instruction from above. If you just need to enable a single app/service then you can run:
Code:
adb shell
su
pm enable com.amazon.dcp
replacing "com.amazon.dcp" with the app you want to enable.
Step 7
If you want Kodi as the launcher
You can get a modified apk here The thread where this came from originally is here Discussion of an update here
Side load the apk with adblink. Should be self explanatory, click install apk. Once installed open LauncherHijack and select Kodi as the launcher.
Step 8
Setting Kodi (or any other launcher) as the launcher
Install Launcher Hijack (Clone Mod), get the apk here
Follow the instructions here to install it and get it working. By now you should be getting comfortable with abdlink, use it to install the apks and run the adb shell commands.
Other apps to install
Smart Youtube TV (no ads)
OpenVPN install if you want or need it. In my case I need to slightly deviate from the guide. I simply didn't need to create the login.conf file. I Just copied opvn config over and then in settings chose "Certificates" for type and insert the password in "private key password".
That's it for now. I'm curious what other modifications can be done on the 4K (mantis). I'm thinking about/planning on trying a few I've seen around. I think as long as I can get back to TWRP then worse case I should be able to flash the stock ROM to recover. Would be interested to hear what other people may have pulled off.
*Step 6 more info*
This script will remove all packages that esc0rtd3w deemed safe to remove as of Fire OS 5.2.7.2 on the FireStick2. It will leave the amazon launcher enabled and allow use of the amazon app store. The amazon app store can also be disabled but disabling the amazon launcher breaks access to the settings.
My slightly edited version of his script
esc0rtd3w firestick-loader github. All credit for the script goes to him.
List of services/packages that are new for Fire OS 6.2.6.8
If anyone can inform me of the packages/services that can be safely disabled, please let me know and I can include them in the script. For now they are left untouched/enabled.
Info I found and used for this post
[UNLOCK][ROOT][TWRP][UNBRICK] Fire TV Stick 4K (mantis)
[Magisk][Module] FireTV 4K Stick Add-Ons
[FireTVStick4k] Updated Info November 2019
[NEWBIE GUIDE] How to Unlock Bootloader/Root and install Addons FireStick 4k
FireTV4k Stick: Achieving Root With Magisk
[LAUNCHER] XBMC/Kodi for Fire TV (Root)
Updated Kodi 18.5 version by the developer elmerohuesoWhich is posted here
Install OpenVPN on fireTV (no root required)
Running scripts on the Firestick, in this case the disable-bloat.sh script

This assumes you have an understanding of how to use adb and if more detail of any of the following steps is necessary then follow the steps in the first post.
Step 1
Plug it in, run through the setup and let it update. Enable ADB and Unknown Sources.
Step 2
Root it!
Guide here
Step 3
Get adb installed
Step 4
Install Magisk
Step 5
Install [Magisk][Module] FireTV 4K Stick Add-Ons
Step 6
Remove amazon bloat.
Download the script from here
Run on firestick via ADB
Step 7
If you want Kodi as the launcher, See the first post.
Step 8
Setting Kodi (or any other launcher) as the launcher, See the first post.
Step 9
Install other apps
OpenVPN install Seeing first post for more info
Smart Youtube TV (no ads)
Step 10
Other Tweaks
Stop firestick from going to sleep/returning to the home screen.

Things that don't work or I'm interested in trying to get working.
-Can't "install" apps from amazon. The app store is there and can install from "the cloud" but can't search for new apps. Likely due to something being disabled., just not sure what. I assume installing from amazon web into the cloud or something like that could be a work around. Might be that the only way to search for apps is with the default launcher?
-Voice search doesn't work. Looks like some people have kind of gotten it to work but I have not.
-Chromecast support.
Both would likely have a better chance if google play services/store could be installed. I see there was some effort put forth in trying to do that on previous firetvstick models so I may try some of the info that is out there. Seeing as we now have root its a lot more possible.....I assume.

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I keep meaning to test nanodroid with microg & the patched play store. I've not done it yet as I was afraid patching the system would screw everything up & I had so much difficulty getting bootloader patched to begin with. It may not be necessary to patch system, I recall using an xposed module for spoofing some time ago on an old phone so that could be a possibility.
It might not work, but there's probably less that can go wrong as there's less "deep" system integration than using official gapps. Just an idea if you fancy trying it.

Booting between FireOS and TWRP
Below are the first steps in rooting the firestick 4k:
Once it reboot’s into TWRP do you now have root privs?
Can you stop here and not install a “pre-rooted image”?
Can I now boot between FireOS and TWRP if so How?
Thank You,
1.Boot the ISO
2.Download and extract the exploit package.
3.Open a terminal in the kamakiri directory
Run
Code:
4. ./bootrom-step.sh
Short one of the points in the attached photo to ground (the cage of the shielding).
Ideally you want to use DAT0, since that is tiny it might be easier to short the point marked CLK instead.
It is very important that you use a piece of soft wire or aluminum foil or something similar for shorting. Don't use tweezers as that makes it incredibly easy to knock of the capacitor off the PCB and kill the board!
5. Connect the stick to your computer (while keeping it shorted)Both USB and HDMI ???
6. The script should tell you to release the short and hit enter
Once finished run
Code:
7. ./fastboot-step.sh
Your device will now reboot into TWRP

RPM99 said:
Below are the first steps in rooting the firestick 4k:
Once it reboot’s into TWRP do you now have root privs? (Yes, but you need to install magisk to manage su)
Can you stop here and not install a “pre-rooted image”? (Yes, you don't need to install the image)
Can I now boot between FireOS and TWRP if so How? (adb commands or the reboot menu if you have the magisk module installed. For adb, insure you have adb debugging turned on, then log into the firestick (that's all in the guide) and run "reboot recovery")
Thank You,
1.Boot the ISO
2.Download and extract the exploit package.
3.Open a terminal in the kamakiri directory
Run
Code:
4. ./bootrom-step.sh
Short one of the points in the attached photo to ground (the cage of the shielding).
Ideally you want to use DAT0, since that is tiny it might be easier to short the point marked CLK instead.
It is very important that you use a piece of soft wire or aluminum foil or something similar for shorting. Don't use tweezers as that makes it incredibly easy to knock of the capacitor off the PCB and kill the board!
5. Connect the stick to your computer (while keeping it shorted)Both USB and HDMI ??? (hdmi isn't needed, just usb)
6. The script should tell you to release the short and hit enter
Once finished run
Code:
7. ./fastboot-step.sh
Your device will now reboot into TWRP
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I replied inline in brackets. On mobile so a pain to in another way.

Thanks for the clarification
bnevets27 said:
I replied inline in brackets. On mobile so a pain to in another way.
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Hi,
Inline with great answers is just fine, thank you.
I will investigate magisk, I didn't realize that's what it is for.
And "reboot recovery" at the adb command line will put me back in TWRP mode - This was great info!!
I ordered a new firestick to try this on, it will be here next week so I have some time to read up.
Thanks again,
Steve

More questions if you can please
RPM99 said:
Hi,
Inline with great answers is just fine, thank you.
I will investigate magisk, I didn't realize that's what it is for.
And "reboot recovery" at the adb command line will put me back in TWRP mode - This was great info!!
I ordered a new firestick to try this on, it will be here next week so I have some time to read up.
Thanks again,
Steve
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When you short to ground and then plug into usb to boot firestick is that considered bootloader mode?
At what point is the greatest risk of bricking the firestick?
Thanks,
Steve

RPM99 said:
When you short to ground and then plug into usb to boot firestick is that considered bootloader mode?
At what point is the greatest risk of bricking the firestick?
Thanks,
Steve
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I guess that would probably be technically correct.
Only time there's a chance of bricking, usually for flash anything, is during the writing process. Or a corrupt file.
I've done a hand full and haven't had any issues. Just take normal precautions like do what you can to prevent a power outage during the flash and once it's plugged in and flashing don't touch anything till its finished.
Personally I plugged in the mirco USB into the firestick first, then lined up the USB into the computer but didn't push it in. Held a small solid copper wire against the rf shield (the metal that surrounds the chip) and touched the side of what I think is a capacitor (you can't get to clk without taking the surrounding metal piece off). It's the "other" point they mention you can use. While doing that with one hand I plug in the USB to the computer. Remember the script has to be run first, waiting to see the stick before you plug it in.
If you miss time it or don't make the connection, the script just won't tell you to remove the short and press enter, so you'll just have to try again.

bnevets27 said:
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Both would likely have a better chance if google play services/store could be installed. I see there was some effort put forth in trying to do that on previous firetvstick models so I may try some of the info that is out there. Seeing as we now have root its a lot more possible.....I assume.
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Did you try https://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/development/magisk-gapps-fireos-6-t4019095 ?

Kramar111 said:
Did you try https://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/development/magisk-gapps-fireos-6-t4019095 ?
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I haven't no. I might have missed that one. I've been pretty happy the the end result of using his module in this thread. And after updating to the latest version, voice search is working for me.
I have some other projects at the moment so I'm not working on this but I'll come back to later on.

bnevets27 said:
I haven't no. I might have missed that one. I've been pretty happy the the end result of using his module in this thread. And after updating to the latest version, voice search is working for me.
I have some other projects at the moment so I'm not working on this but I'll come back to later on.
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When you say voice search is working, does that mean you can click the little mic icon at the top left of the Android TV launcher and it will search? Does it work well? Thanks

gogorman said:
When you say voice search is working, does that mean you can click the little mic icon at the top left of the Android TV launcher and it will search? Does it work well? Thanks
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Yeah you have to click the mic on screen then the mic on the remote. Seems to work pretty well but haven't used it much more then just to see if it worked.

bnevets27 said:
Step 2
Root it!
Guide here
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This exploit does not give you root. This unlocks the bootloader and then installs TWRP recovery.
.... I just used a small copper wire.
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I used a Reese's candy wrapper! I just rolled it between my fingers and wedged it under the metal "cover," touching the CLK and DATA points. Then plugged it in to the USB port.
Step 4
Install Magisk
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This is what gives you ROOT access.
Took me a while, reading through all the threads, to figure out which exploit does what.
Step 5
Install [Magisk][Module] FireTV 4K Stick Add-Ons
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This module is great. It also disables Amazon firmware updates. There are a bunch of other tips in that thread too.
Thanks for the tips and tricks!

When trying to run the disable script I get i get an error at the last command. /data/local/tmp/bloat-disable.sh[7]: syntax error: 'newline' unexpected.When running command " sh /data/local/tmp/bloat-disable.sh "

Can you create a bloat-disable script dedicated to fire stick 4k (mantis) ? that would be beneficial for everyone.

[GUIDE] Android 11 GSI With GApps and Root (magisk)

DON'T DO THIS ON A RAZER PHONE 1 OR IT WILL BE OMEGA BRICKED! ONLY DO THIS ON A RAZER PHONE 2!
This was just an experiment to see if i could cobble together some GSI install guides (that on their own are kinda confusing) to make something moderately more cohesive and understandable. Here's my moderately usable guide!
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VIDEO!
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Things that work and don't work:
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This section will update periodically as issues arise or fixes arise for said issues.
Note: Things that work: Bluetooth*, all sensors, audio, LTE/SIM/phone stuff, 120hz (you need to go into the settings > Phh treble settings > Misc features > Force FPS > [email protected])
Things that probably work: N/A
Things that don't work for some reason: SafteyNet with Magisk. All modules that I've used work tho...??! Verizon.
Remember, you can always flash back to stock if something doesn't work properly.
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FIXES!!!
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AUDIO FIX!!! GO TO Phh Treble Settings > Qualcomm features > Use alternate audio policy.
Bluetooth audio stops working with this enabled. Disable it for Bluetooth audio. The audio fix doesn't apply to Bluetooth audio ether way.
BLUETOOTH FIX!!! Download a root file browser from the google play store and allow it to have root access. Delete BluetoothCommonRes.apk which is found in the overlay folder which is found in the vendor folder. After you delete BluetoothCommonRes.apk, rename the RazerAuraBluetoothRes.apk to BluetoothCommonRes.apk.
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Important notes
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THIS IS ASSUMING YOU HAVE ALREADY UNLOCKED THE BOOTLOADER OF YOUR DEVICE AND HAVE GOTTEN A SERIAL NUMBER OUTPUT FROM CMD AFTER TYPING IN "fastboot devices" AND MAKE SURE YOU HAVE TYPED IN "fastboot flashing unlock" AND "fastboot flashing unlock-critical".
***NOTE: I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY HARD BRICKED DEVICES OR ANGRY PARENTS. PLEASE DO NOT COME BACK AT ME SAYING I AM STUPID AND BRICKED YOUR PHONE. YOU DECIDED TO DO THIS. PLEASE PROCEED WITH CAUTION AND DON'T SKIM***
ANOTHER IMPORTANT NOTE: The stock firmware is actually really good for unbricking devices. Razer made it easy to fix your bricked device. So basically, if you can get in to fastboot mode, (which you basically always can do) you can unbrick your device super easily.
AGAIN JUST PLEASE, MAKE SURE TO FOLLOW ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND DONT SKIM OR ELSE YOU MIGHT BREAK SOMETHING!!!
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This is a quick and easy guide for how to install Android 11 on the Razer Phone 2. I'm kind of a noob here myself but I did this and it worked flawlessly. (also if you do run into any issues PLEASE don't count on me for troubleshooting tips (I'm not that great at that))
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Get the factory firmware for your phone. It's a good failsafe in case of a bootloop or a bad case of the phone not booting up. Download it here: P-SMR6-RC001-RZR-201022 (latest build at the time of writing)
Extract this with 7zip or WinRar (or windows. You will need 7zip or WinRar for the rest of this)
First you need the actual GSI. Get the latest version. (Make sure its not a pre-release). system-roar-arm64-ab-vndklite-gapps.img.xz is the version that you should get. The vndklite release will allow you to modify the system partition making it possible to get magisk. Note: If you want magisk, MAKE SURE TO COMPLETELY follow the magisk section of this guide aswell or else magisk will NOT install correctly and will NOT work.
This version also has GApps. It will give you Gmail, the google play store, google play services, etc.
Use 7zip or WinRar to extract this.
Your also gonna need the Trinity Kernel (v2). This gives you TWRP and I'm pretty sure you also need this to have the ability to boot up the phone (I may be wrong but it's required.)
use 7zip or WinRar to extract this.
You will also need this zip file made by arter97 I don't really know what it does but you need it. here is the download: Download.
Don't extract this.
Put all these in a known folder that you can access later.
Alright. Now that we're done with the downloads, time to test to make sure your ready to put this on your phone.
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Making sure your computer is ready
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First things first. Go open your platform tools folder, shift-right click and open a PowerShell, or command prompt window there. Shut down your Razer phone 2 and turn it back on with the power and volume down buttons.
Plug it into your PC and type in
Code:
fastboot devices
you should end up with the serial number of the device. if you don't, follow Razer's instructions on how to install USB drivers and then come back here. Link to PDF.
If you get a serial number, close that and flash stock firmware by going into the aura-p-release-etc. folder, then opening flash_all.bat.
When it finishes and the screen goes black, hold the power and volume down buttons again to get back in to fastboot mode.
open back up the CMD/PowerShell platform tools window thing again.
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Installing/Flashing
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In your CMD or PowerShell window, (while in fastboot mode on the phone) type
Code:
fastboot flash system <file name>
in the <file name> area, just drag and drop the system-roar-arm64-etc.img file into your command line. your command will look a little something like this:
Code:
fastboot flash system C:\Users\user\Desktop\system-roar-arm64-ab-gapps.img
Wait until it says complete or something similar like done or something and has no errors.
Then, time to flash the kernel. it should just be called boot.img.
We will be typing in:
Code:
fastboot flash boot <file name>
Do the same thing that you did for the last command which is drag and drop the boot.img file for the file name.
Again, wait until it says done or complete and has no errors.
After that is done, use the volume buttons to select reboot bootloader with your power button on your phone.
Go to recovery mode and swipe where it says to swipe.
Go to the wipe menu and then tap on format data. Type yes and then press enter/ok.
Go back to your computer and open file explorer.
Put the last zip file that I was talking about earlier (the f2fs thing) on the razer phone 2's internal storage. Head back to your phone, and press install.
Scroll down until you find the zip file and press it and install it. (ignore the errors that may or may not be there) After that, go back to the TWRP home screen (with the 8 options)
Go to the reboot menu, then reboot into recovery
Tap on format data and type in "yes" and tap ok. click on "don't install" because you don't need the TWRP app on your phone.
The phone will shut down. Turn it on normally and everything will work!
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GET THESE THINGS IF YOU WANT 120Hz, GCam, and a SNAZZY RAZER LOGO.
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To get 120Hz, you need to go into the settings > Phh treble settings > Misc features > Force FPS > [email protected].
If you want your Razer logo to light up again, use Logo+. here is a download: Logo+ APK
The default camera app sucks. Make sure to get GCam 7.4 from Cyanogen Mods (v8.0 is broken). you can get it here.
Download a root file browser from the google play store and allow it to have root access. Delete BluetoothCommonRes.apk which is found in the overlay folder which is found in the vendor folder. After you delete BluetoothCommonRes.apk, rename the RazerAuraBluetoothRes.apk to BluetoothCommonRes.apk.
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So this part was pretty long-awaited. It half-passes SafteyNet and modules work! (at least all the modules that I've used.)
Make sure you have the vndklite variant. That is the only way that this will work.
1. Open up an adb/fastboot powershell/cmd/windows terminal window.
2. Type adb root and hit enter.
3. Type adb shell and hit enter.
4. Type mount -o remount,rw / and hit enter.
5. Type mv /bin/resetprop_phh /bin/phh-resetprop and hit enter.
6. Type phh-securize.sh and hit enter.
The phone should reboot after you approve the request (if there is one) and you are now able to install magisk!
MAKE SURE THAT THE SUPERUSER APP IS NOT THERE AFTER RUNNING phh-securize.sh.
Get specifically this version of Magisk. Download the zip file.
Boot into TWRP and tap on mount, and select everything (usb storage doesn't matter in this case. it never mounts either way.)
Transfer over your zip file via file explorer, and go back to your phone.
Tap install, then scroll down until you find the zip file and tap it. Swipe to flash and wait. After it is done, you can reboot!
You should see Magisk manager in your app drawer. Open that. It might ask you to install it, if so, install it. Allow apps from this source then install. Open it up. You should see that Magisk is installed. Update it and turn on Magisk hide.
If it passes SafteyNet, it's a miracle.
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If it starts bootlooping or is perpetually stuck at the razer logo, powered by android screen, go back into fastboot mode and run the flash_all.bat stock firmware thing. it will unbrick your phone automatically. Really make sure you don't skim if you try it again. If it did work (which it probably did), then have a good time with android 11!

There is one bug that has stopped me from going GSI. On every one I've tried, there is a game music bug that is common in many of the games I own. If the volume is set to below 50%, the music will cut in and out constantly. It resolves itself if you keep media volume above 50%. It may not be a deal breaker for everyone, but it was for me, as I use my RP2 heavily for games. Other than that, GSIs work beautifully. Thanks for the comprehensive guide!

Reznor7 said:
There is one bug that has stopped me from going GSI. On every one I've tried, there is a game music bug that is common in many of the games I own. If the volume is set to below 50%, the music will cut in and out constantly. It resolves itself if you keep media volume above 50%. It may not be a deal breaker for everyone, but it was for me, as I use my RP2 heavily for games. Other than that, GSIs work beautifully. Thanks for the comprehensive guide!
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Just curious, what games have that issue?

Marcos8760 said:
Just curious, what games have that issue?
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All of The Room games, Battle Chasers: Night War, and most premium games that I've bought. For some reason, Monster Hunter Stories doesn't. It seems like mostly games that have more complex audio/music.

Reznor7 said:
All of The Room games, Battle Chasers: Night War, and most premium games that I've bought. For some reason, Monster Hunter Stories doesn't. It seems like mostly games that have more complex audio/music.
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Thanks for the info. I added that to the top of the thread.
EDIT: Fix at the top of the thread

Ultimately at the end of the day I could not get Dolby Atmos and the RGB lighting on the back of the phone to work on GSI 10. Hopefully someone will come up with a work around for those 2 items in GSI 11.
RJR

rrusek said:
Ultimately at the end of the day I could not get Dolby Atmos and the RGB lighting on the back of the phone to work on GSI 10. Hopefully someone will come up with a work around for those 2 items in GSI 11.
RJR
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I got the Razer logo working flawlessly with logo+. I didn't really see the appeal for Dolby Atmos as all it did was made it louder and made the audio clip more.

I did have success getting Atmos to work with this module: https://github.com/reiryuki/Dolby-Atmos-Razer-Phone-2-Magisk-Module

Reznor7 said:
I did have success getting Atmos to work with this module: https://github.com/reiryuki/Dolby-Atmos-Razer-Phone-2-Magisk-Module
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How can I get magisk on the phone though? it has Superuser pre-installed but it doesn't have support for modules and stuff (as far as I can tell). I really would like some info on how to install magisk if possible.

Marcos8760 said:
How can I get magisk on the phone though? it has Superuser pre-installed but it doesn't have support for modules and stuff (as far as I can tell). I really would like some info on how to install magisk if possible.
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Actually, I may be misremembering. That may have been on a 10 GSI. I don't think I ever did get Magisk to work on an 11.

Reznor7 said:
Actually, I may be misremembering. That may have been on a 10 GSI. I don't think I ever did get Magisk to work on an 11.
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Alright good to know. like the other info I've gathered, ill put that at the top of the thread until further notice.

The unofficial LOS GSI just got updated with supposed Magisk support. I'm going to give it a try in a few.

Reznor7 said:
The unofficial LOS GSI just got updated with supposed Magisk support. I'm going to give it a try in a few.
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Nope, Magisk doesn't work.

Thank you. I got it all set up and mostly working well. I was wondering if you could try Minecraft and let me know if it will let you get to the actual login screen.

I cannot get flashing the Android 11 GSI to work.
I downloaded the latest factory image (MR6) and proceeded to install it. To do that, I had to copy the "fastboot.exe" from the SDK platform tools download to the "aura-p-release..." folder with the factory image.
I open a CMD line and type in "fastboot devices" which get me a string of numbers. Then I type in "fastboot flash system system-roar-arm64-ab-gapps.img.xz" which tries to install it but concludes with an error message, being 'Error: Last flash failed : Bad Buffer Size'.
I tried using different computers and cables, but I end up with the same thing. I'm able to flash the factory image just fine, but can't flash Android 11.

AgentXGhost said:
I cannot get flashing the Android 11 GSI to work.
I downloaded the latest factory image (MR6) and proceeded to install it. To do that, I had to copy the "fastboot.exe" from the SDK platform tools download to the "aura-p-release..." folder with the factory image.
I open a CMD line and type in "fastboot devices" which get me a string of numbers. Then I type in "fastboot flash system system-roar-arm64-ab-gapps.img.xz" which tries to install it but concludes with an error message, being 'Error: Last flash failed : Bad Buffer Size'.
I tried using different computers and cables, but I end up with the same thing. I'm able to flash the factory image just fine, but can't flash Android 11.
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You forgot to extract it with winrar or 7zip. make sure it is a .img file and not a .xz file.

Wow. I spent close to 7 hours trying and trying again. But that's what I get when I don't read all the instructions. -____-
Thanks very much. It works perfectly.

AgentXGhost said:
Wow. I spent close to 7 hours trying and trying again. But that's what I get when I don't read all the instructions. -____-
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oh noes!

When in TWRP, the system is not mounted, and I cannot see it on my PC nor in TWRP itself. Any ideas what I did wrong?

Gurcharan5 said:
When in TWRP, the system is not mounted, and I cannot see it on my PC nor in TWRP itself. Any ideas what I did wrong?
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Try going to wipe, then format data. That might fix the problem. If not, try everything again.

H1_Aladeng Smartwatch-Android 4G SIM, WiFi, 4GBROM, 512MBRAM, Micro-SD Slot, 1080mAH battery-Root?

Has anyone looked at the H1_Aladeng Smartwatch? Can root be achieved?
It is advertised mostly as kids smartwatch/tracker but the it's features are nearer to a full smartphone on wrist than most Android Smartwatches.
The Micro-SD slot and 1080mAH battery allows me to listen to music through bluetooth for about 5 hours straight.
And oh yes, I installed MX Player so I can sort the music/videos as I wish.
They say it is 32GB max for micro-SD card, but I have a 400GB installed and it reads fine. And some apps can be installed on SD card. The Sim card slot works so I can get texts, browse and stuff.
No it is not specialized in fitness tracking. Only footsteps counter.
Music sound quality over bluetooth improves after installing Noozxoid. However, If root can be found, I would install ViperXHiFi to increase music quality (I have been able to Magisk root and install ViperXHiFi on Microwear H5 4g Smartwatch which gave up the ghost a few weeks ago).

&oot4peace said:
Has anyone looked at the H1_Aladeng Smartwatch? Can root be achieved?
It is advertised mostly as kids smartwatch/tracker but the it's features are nearer to a full smartphone on wrist than most Android Smartwatches.
The Micro-SD slot and 1080mAH battery allows me to listen to music through bluetooth for about 5 hours straight.
And oh yes, I installed MX Player so I can sort the music/videos as I wish.
They say it is 32GB max for micro-SD card, but I have a 400GB installed and it reads fine. And some apps can be installed on SD card. The Sim card slot works so I can get texts, browse and stuff.
No it is not specialized in fitness tracking. Only footsteps counter.
Music sound quality over bluetooth improves after installing Noozxoid. However, If root can be found, I would install ViperXHiFi to increase music quality (I have been able to Magisk root and install ViperXHiFi on Microwear H5 4g Smartwatch which gave up the ghost a few weeks ago).
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Have found only the way how to get developers mode and enter to engineer menu
1. Click on the build version many times until Developers mode will be enabled
2. In calling type *#*#83781#*#* - you will open Developers menu.
To connect sclock with adb:
Engineer_Menu - tab Debug&Log - USB Debug (enable) - sclock will be able to connect to pc thrue adb.

~Searcher~ said:
Have found only the way how to get developers mode and enter to engineer menu
1. Click on the build version many times until Developers mode will be enabled
2. In calling type *#*#83781#*#* - you will open Developers menu.
To connect sclock with adb:
Engineer_Menu - tab Debug&Log - USB Debug (enable) - sclock will be able to connect to pc thrue adb.
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Hey. Thanks.
Yes I was able to access developers options and other many settings after installing QuickShortcutMaker.
After enabling developer options and usb debugging you I can also issue basic commands like "reboot to bootloader" (reboots to fastboot, usb driver must be installed otherwise device not detected).
Not sure what you mean by sclock, probably new to the term.

&oot4peace said:
Not sure what you mean by sclock, probably new to the term.
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smartwatch
regarding fastboot: I have tried all available recoveries for SC9832E:
[TWRP] TWRP Recovery for Symphony I72 (spd sc9832e, android version: 8.1)
Hey guyz;),,I got a TWRP recovery for Symphony I72 Version:3.1.0 :cool: twrp ported by: jemmini & Team Hovatek,, I'm a new user in xda so i cant provide links directly, then just grap twrp from the following link;)-- shrtz.me/XCRMlc although...
forum.xda-developers.com
Meizu C9/C9 Pro - Обсуждение - 4PDA
Meizu C9/C9 Pro - Обсуждение, Смартфон, 5.45
4pda.ru
the smartwatch just boots normally as reboot.
adb reboot bootloader - brings it to fastboot
fastboot boot ANYRECOVERY.img just equal to reboot.
no any success to start Recovery via fastboot.
there is also not any firmware to research it.

~Searcher~ said:
smartwatch
regarding fastboot: I have tried all available recoveries for SC9832E:
[TWRP] TWRP Recovery for Symphony I72 (spd sc9832e, android version: 8.1)
Hey guyz;),,I got a TWRP recovery for Symphony I72 Version:3.1.0 :cool: twrp ported by: jemmini & Team Hovatek,, I'm a new user in xda so i cant provide links directly, then just grap twrp from the following link;)-- shrtz.me/XCRMlc although...
forum.xda-developers.com
Meizu C9/C9 Pro - Обсуждение - 4PDA
Meizu C9/C9 Pro - Обсуждение, Смартфон, 5.45
4pda.ru
the smartwatch just boots normally as reboot.
adb reboot bootloader - brings it to fastboot
fastboot boot ANYRECOVERY.img just equal to reboot.
no any success to start Recovery via fastboot.
there is also not any firmware to research it.
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Yea I dont see anything about SP9820e yet.

Also using the QuickShortcutMaker app, I can see a number of apps installed but hidden, gmail, fm radio...
The FM radio app launches and asks for earphone to be plugged in but does nothing when I plug in micro-usb earphones.
I was able to pull build.prop using ADB and I saw a line with FM radio mentioned, but commented out.
After editing build.prop, of course it would not allow me to push back to system, with Read Only error, because of no root.

&oot4peace said:
because of no root.
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looks that the only possible way to get root - to read firmware via SPD Flash tool, but there is no scatter file (partitioning of mmcblock*)
in default firmware all block devices available only to root, so is not even possible from console to grab in sectors begin-end of partitions.

Hi All,
For rooting this smartwatch: unfortunately in original firmware there is no any permission for block devices and it is impossible to read partitions size via linux (android).
there is also no any bin of firmware, besides written in flashmemory chip, there is no even dump of this chip
there is no any working recovery for SC9832E, that is possible to run temporally through fastboot boot Recovery.img. Default recovery shows "No command" - there is no known way how to bypass it. OEM is unlocked, there is only 1 button on smartwatch.
If someone could suggest smth or reference to any progress relevant to this device or at least to SC9832E based devices - that will be really great and many thanks in advance !

~Searcher~ said:
Hi All,
For rooting this smartwatch: unfortunately in original firmware there is no any permission for block devices and it is impossible to read partitions size via linux (android).
there is also no any bin of firmware, besides written in flashmemory chip, there is no even dump of this chip
there is no any working recovery for SC9832E, that is possible to run temporally through fastboot boot Recovery.img. Default recovery shows "No command" - there is no known way how to bypass it. OEM is unlocked, there is only 1 button on smartwatch.
If someone could suggest smth or reference to any progress relevant to this device or at least to SC9832E based devices - that will be really great and many thanks in advance !
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Do you think if the stock frimware can be obtained from manufacturer, the boot.img can be magisk patched then flashed to gain root?
If yes that would be a goot place to start. I cannot find the firmware/rom anywhere though.

ALADING_H1-E-ALADENG-PRO_L709_9832E_2+16_V1.1_20211124.zip
drive.google.com
742.35 MB file on MEGA
mega.nz

There is a firmware, but there is no instruction on how to flash it, it does not have volume buttons

Finally there is the firmware. Great news! Now we need an enthusiastic modder to get the best out of this smartwatch. It would be great if this would work in a better way than it does now. I'd also like to keep the tracking stuff for my kid.

S999 Smart Watch MTK-6761: Stock Firmware, Unlock Booloader, Root, GSI Roms...

Hello guys, i open this thread as an open discussion about the S999 Smart Watch device which is working great !!
S999 (MTK-6761) maybe branded as:
- Lokmat APPLP Max
- JingTider S999
- BEESCLOVER S999
-...
I was able to get latest SP fLash Tools Firmware from Lokmat Support (V9-regular S999 for all devices) that can also fix imei/device ID...
Here is the link:
4G_H19_S999_EN_V0.9_P_user_20220611
I was able to one-click unlock bootloader using mtk-client (only works for me under Linux, but Windows Version available):
MTK-Client
Also, i played with some GSI ROMS flashed with SP Flash Tools, a lot of them works! But also a lot of them get both of the internal microphone/bluetooth headset activated so this results to an horrible "echo" of my voice during calls. Please someone can fix this?! or give a workaround?
The only rom i found that 100% works (no echo in bluetooth mode, but need to use Firefox for browser video playing) is Corvus OS A12 Official (i'm not an android dev so maybe you guys can found what makes bluetooth headset working with no echo in this rom and not in the others). I don't want to use A12 Rom i would prefer A10 or A11 but with bluetooth working!!!:
GSI ROMS List
Also i tried to port recovery to TWRP with no success, again, maybe you guys can port the recovery to custom one for this device?!
Here is the stock recovery extracted from stock rom above:
S999 Stock Recovery
The Corvus OS Rom is working great on this device, altought you need to pull off the sim card ("OK" button for sim code cannot be reached) on first boot to change DPI size (around 400).
Also after some charge/discharge cycles battery drain seems to be ok (maybe better than stock), but i'm also looking for a good "overlay" file/script to get this device working as best as possible, can someone do that?! (if you need something from stock rom .zip or SP Flash Read Back partitions/files i can provide it...

Hi, i ve also been playing with the same device. Currently running android 10 via crdrom rom. Works pretty okay although i havent tried out sim card functionality.
However i do have an issue, which im thinking could be hardware or MTK decided to do it, so i wanted to ask you of that also happens to you. So basically on all the roms i have tried out including the stock one, auto rotation doesnt work. Although i see accelerometer values using a sensor test app, but there is a orientation sensor from mtk which is always showing 0 and my autorotation just doesn’t work.
Did you experience the same? Also did you manage to find a trick to use heart rate sensor running custom rom?
Little tip: if you want to have the stock watch faces, you can extract these from the stock rom or in the worst case i can send them to you and then install them on your custom rom. They are essentially just live walpapers.
My setup:
-Crdrom android 10
-Using autogyro to manually change rotation to horizontal
-Microsoft launcher for app drawer, looks great in horizontal mode also
-Installed stock watch faces and set lock mode to none so i get the same functionality as on stock

laarSn said:
Hello guys, i open this thread as an open discussion about the S999 Smart Watch device which is working great !!
S999 (MTK-6761) maybe branded as:
- Lokmat APPLP Max
- JingTider S999
- BEESCLOVER S999
-...
I was able to get latest SP fLash Tools Firmware from Lokmat Support (V9-regular S999 for all devices) that can also fix imei/device ID...
Here is the link:
4G_H19_S999_EN_V0.9_P_user_20220611
I was able to one-click unlock bootloader using mtk-client (only works for me under Linux, but Windows Version available):
MTK-Client
Also, i played with some GSI ROMS flashed with SP Flash Tools, a lot of them works! But also a lot of them get both of the internal microphone/bluetooth headset activated so this results to an horrible "echo" of my voice during calls. Please someone can fix this?! or give a workaround?
The only rom i found that 100% works (no echo in bluetooth mode, but need to use Firefox for browser video playing) is Corvus OS A12 Official (i'm not an android dev so maybe you guys can found what makes bluetooth headset working with no echo in this rom and not in the others). I don't want to use A12 Rom i would prefer A10 or A11 but with bluetooth working!!!:
GSI ROMS List
Also i tried to port recovery to TWRP with no success, again, maybe you guys can port the recovery to custom one for this device?!
Here is the stock recovery extracted from stock rom above:
S999 Stock Recovery
The Corvus OS Rom is working great on this device, altought you need to pull off the sim card ("OK" button for sim code cannot be reached) on first boot to change DPI size (around 400).
Also after some charge/discharge cycles battery drain seems to be ok (maybe better than stock), but i'm also looking for a good "overlay" file/script to get this device working as best as possible, can someone do that?! (if you need something from stock rom .zip or SP Flash Read Back partitions/files i can provide it...
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Hello, are there instructions on how to do this? I just got this watch and would like to see what it can really do. Thanks!
EDIT: Just a quick update...I've installed the MTK-Client for Windows. I now only need to understand how to use it to load an image to the smart watch.
Thanks much!

TheMixNation said:
Hello, are there instructions on how to do this? I just got this watch and would like to see what it can really do. Thanks!
EDIT: Just a quick update...I've installed the MTK-Client for Windows. I now only need to understand how to use it to load an image to the smart watch.
Thanks much!
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Another update...I have the USB driver, Python, SP Flash Tool and MTK Client all operational now. I just cannot figure out how to get the watch into BROM mode to be able to connect. Android Development Studio actually does recognize when the device is plugged in but none of the apps seem to be able to read the device. Any suggestions?

You can Power Off the Device and start the Application (mtk client or whatever..) and let the Application wait for the Device.
Your Watch must be powered off AND DISCONNECTED FROM PC!!!!
While your Application is waiting for the Device please connect the POWERED OFF Watch to the PC.
This is the same procedure as you are flashing with SP-Flashtool, i asume so.
A Step for Step guide would be very nice and helpfull for "HOW TO UNLOCK THE BOOTLOADER" with MTK-Client.
I do not have one!

Actrapit said:
You can Power Off the Device and start the Application (mtk client or whatever..) and let the Application wait for the Device.
Your Watch must be powered off AND DISCONNECTED FROM PC!!!!
While your Application is waiting for the Device please connect the POWERED OFF Watch to the PC.
This is the same procedure as you are flashing with SP-Flashtool, i asume so.
A Step for Step guide would be very nice and helpfull for "HOW TO UNLOCK THE BOOTLOADER" with MTK-Client.
I do not have one!
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Thanks much!
I did get it to connect using the method you described and SP-Flashtool. Too uncertain of what to do next to make any changes. It still doesn't connect to MKT-Client.

Hmm,
the owner of this Thred might help!
He did it successfully.
I did it with a different Method long time ago....
It´s CM2MT2 and the Dongle for it.
Yes, i payed for, but i love it because it is just working perfect and very simple too.
A simple description in the attachment, but i don´t know if it will help you!?
On what maschine you are working, Windows or Linux?
If Win you like to check the Drivers for the Watch in the Devicemanager of Windows there don´t has to be anywhere a yellow triangle.
If so a Driver is not correct installed. Until the yellow trinagle persists you have to troubleshoot and solve this first!

Actrapit said:
Hmm,
the owner of this Thred might help!
He did it successfully.
I did it with a different Method long time ago....
It´s CM2MT2 and the Dongle for it.
Yes, i payed for, but i love it because it is just working perfect and very simple too.
A simple description in the attachment, but i don´t know if it will help you!?
On what maschine you are working, Windows or Linux?
If Win you like to check the Drivers for the Watch in the Devicemanager of Windows there don´t has to be anywhere a yellow triangle.
If so a Driver is not correct installed. Until the yellow trinagle persists you have to troubleshoot and solve this first!
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I'm on Windows...Yeah, already ran into a bit of troubleshooting with getting the Python modules properly installed before I was able to get the to MTK GUI. I am fairly technical and just haven't done this particular thing before; so, am starting from the beginning. My world is mostly PHP/CSS/SQL with some minor dabbling in other aspects. I've loaded images into ROMs before but on routers and such.
Any help is certainly appreciated...I appreciate the information!

kudicini said:
Hi, i ve also been playing with the same device. Currently running android 10 via crdrom rom. Works pretty okay although i havent tried out sim card functionality.
However i do have an issue, which im thinking could be hardware or MTK decided to do it, so i wanted to ask you of that also happens to you. So basically on all the roms i have tried out including the stock one, auto rotation doesnt work. Although i see accelerometer values using a sensor test app, but there is a orientation sensor from mtk which is always showing 0 and my autorotation just doesn’t work.
Did you experience the same? Also did you manage to find a trick to use heart rate sensor running custom rom?
Little tip: if you want to have the stock watch faces, you can extract these from the stock rom or in the worst case i can send them to you and then install them on your custom rom. They are essentially just live walpapers.
My setup:
-Crdrom android 10
-Using autogyro to manually change rotation to horizontal
-Microsoft launcher for app drawer, looks great in horizontal mode also
-Installed stock watch faces and set lock mode to none so i get the same functionality as on stock
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Hi, yes same!
Simply use: Rotation apk

TheMixNation said:
Hello, are there instructions on how to do this? I just got this watch and would like to see what it can really do. Thanks!
EDIT: Just a quick update...I've installed the MTK-Client for Windows. I now only need to understand how to use it to load an image to the smart watch.
Thanks much!
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Maybe you should learn more... there is no "image" to "load" via MTK-client...This tool is only to unlock bootloader. Also please try harder to learn by yourself = every commands and instructions are on the github page of mtk-client.
To flash new rom:
- Unlock Bootloader
- Enable USB Debugging in developper options
- Download and install adb/fastboot drivers and program for windows
- In windows terminal type:
adb reboot bootloader
- Then your device will reboot in fastboot mode
- Type:
fastboot erase system
fastboot flash system nameofyourrom.img
fastboot -w
fastboot reboot

TheMixNation said:
Thanks much!
I did get it to connect using the method you described and SP-Flashtool. Too uncertain of what to do next to make any changes. It still doesn't connect to MKT-Client.
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If you can try with a live usb linux (ubuntu or something else)
Device powered off i only type:
python mtk e metadata,userdata,md_udc (errors allowed)
and
python mtk da seccfg unlock
then connected my device...= Instant unlocking
I also experiment trouble to get this device up under windows, go Linux

Actrapit said:
You can Power Off the Device and start the Application (mtk client or whatever..) and let the Application wait for the Device.
Your Watch must be powered off AND DISCONNECTED FROM PC!!!!
While your Application is waiting for the Device please connect the POWERED OFF Watch to the PC.
This is the same procedure as you are flashing with SP-Flashtool, i asume so.
A Step for Step guide would be very nice and helpfull for "HOW TO UNLOCK THE BOOTLOADER" with MTK-Client.
I do not have one!
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Working on it dude! since hovatek community for this device including Russian guys seems dead ill post it here!
But if you read carrefully the Github page to the end, there is all the step by step guide to get this done!

laarSn said:
Working on it dude! since hovatek community for this device including Russian guys seems dead ill post it here!
But if you read carrefully the Github page to the end, there is all the step by step guide to get this done!
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Hmm it was @TheMixNation who asked something, not me!
Did you realized this?

laarSn said:
Maybe you should learn more... there is no "image" to "load" via MTK-client...This tool is only to unlock bootloader. Also please try harder to learn by yourself = every commands and instructions are on the github page of mtk-client.
To flash new rom:
- Unlock Bootloader
- Enable USB Debugging in developper options
- Download and install adb/fastboot drivers and program for windows
- In windows terminal type:
adb reboot bootloader
- Then your device will reboot in fastboot mode
- Type:
fastboot erase system
fastboot flash system nameofyourrom.img
fastboot -w
fastboot reboot
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Click to collapse
laarSn said:
Maybe you should learn more... there is no "image" to "load" via MTK-client...This tool is only to unlock bootloader. Also please try harder to learn by yourself = every commands and instructions are on the github page of mtk-client.
To flash new rom:
- Unlock Bootloader
- Enable USB Debugging in developper options
- Download and install adb/fastboot drivers and program for windows
- In windows terminal type:
adb reboot bootloader
- Then your device will reboot in fastboot mode
- Type:
fastboot erase system
fastboot flash system nameofyourrom.img
fastboot -w
fastboot reboot
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Thank you for so kindly steering me in the right direction.
I clearly need to learn more - hence the questions and statements indicating that I had not done this particular thing before.
That said, I have spent many hours thus far learning and managing to get the Python install to work on Windows without throwing module not found errors.
I had not indicated that I thought the image was to be installed via one app or the other, just that I had the programs set up and was looking for the correct order to do things in.
While they may not need to be "loaded" via the MTK client, the ROMs are still system "images" that get up"loaded"/written into the device's memory.
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laarSn said:
Hello guys, i open this thread as an open discussion about the S999 Smart Watch device which is working great !!
S999 (MTK-6761) maybe branded as:
- Lokmat APPLP Max
- JingTider S999
- BEESCLOVER S999
-...
I was able to get latest SP fLash Tools Firmware from Lokmat Support (V9-regular S999 for all devices) that can also fix imei/device ID...
Here is the link:
4G_H19_S999_EN_V0.9_P_user_20220611
I was able to one-click unlock bootloader using mtk-client (only works for me under Linux, but Windows Version available):
MTK-Client
Also, i played with some GSI ROMS flashed with SP Flash Tools, a lot of them works! But also a lot of them get both of the internal microphone/bluetooth headset activated so this results to an horrible "echo" of my voice during calls. Please someone can fix this?! or give a workaround?
The only rom i found that 100% works (no echo in bluetooth mode, but need to use Firefox for browser video playing) is Corvus OS A12 Official (i'm not an android dev so maybe you guys can found what makes bluetooth headset working with no echo in this rom and not in the others). I don't want to use A12 Rom i would prefer A10 or A11 but with bluetooth working!!!:
GSI ROMS List
Also i tried to port recovery to TWRP with no success, again, maybe you guys can port the recovery to custom one for this device?!
Here is the stock recovery extracted from stock rom above:
S999 Stock Recovery
The Corvus OS Rom is working great on this device, altought you need to pull off the sim card ("OK" button for sim code cannot be reached) on first boot to change DPI size (around 400).
Also after some charge/discharge cycles battery drain seems to be ok (maybe better than stock), but i'm also looking for a good "overlay" file/script to get this device working as best as possible, can someone do that?! (if you need something from stock rom .zip or SP Flash Read Back partitions/files i can provide it...
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Thank you for opening this thread. Can you please share some screenshots of the home screen of the smartwatch S999 with Corvus OS A12 Official (which you mentioned) ?

@laarSn @kudicini l know you guys are busy, but can you please post a screenshot of the S999 watch's homescreen or maybe sum more fotos how it looks ? Thanks in advance

Freemaurer said:
@laarSn @kudicini l know you guys are busy, but can you please post a screenshot of the S999 watch's homescreen or maybe sum more fotos how it looks ? Thanks in advance
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View attachment 5828415View attachment 5828417Hi These are some of the screenshots,I actually didnt do any modifications, didnt really have time to play that much with it, initially i ve bought it to use while on work, for teams, but still havent used it, it was actually turned off for the last month or so haha
Anyway, I m using Microsoft Launcher, I find it really great since I can use it in horizontal mode, which is the only natural way of using this device since the width is too small and you re anyway gonna be using it while on wrist (for most stuff). I ve set no lock screen and instead use button to lock/unlock which makes it more similar to smartwatch. The big clock you can see is actually one of the clocks from the original image, since I ve figured out the original clock images on the original image are just live wallpapers, so you can actually use it on your custom rom also, however the multi functional clocks work partially, depending on what you click and also any clock image using heart rate monitor will fail.
If you want heart rate monitor I ve also found one app that actually works on this device, but personally I dont really use it. For the above mentioned problem of horizontal rotation, i am using autogyro app which works pretty well.

laarSn said:
I was able to get latest SP fLash Tools Firmware from Lokmat Support (V9-regular S999 for all devices) that can also fix imei/device ID...
Here is the link:
4G_H19_S999_EN_V0.9_P_user_20220611
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I'm dying to try this out, but I am unable to download this file. Do I need to request access somehow?
Thanks for this awesome work! I thought my S999 was destined for the junk pile until now.

Try this:
S999 Bootloader unlock - Page 9
(05-12-2022, 02:51 PM)maxpayne Wrote: (03-12-2022, 08:58 AM)laarSnn Wrote: Hello guys, i have some good news for you i was able to get latest SP fLash Tools Firmware from Lokmat Support (V9-regular S9
www.hovatek.com

Newfred said:
I'm dying to try this out, but I am unable to download this file. Do I need to request access somehow?
Thanks for this awesome work! I thought my S999 was destined for the junk pile until now.
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Try again it should works: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1K6J7WBVaHP96lk41ZDn2FVAC7WarRABt/view?usp=sharing