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Hi all
Thanks for taking the time to read this.
I have access to a 2nd Jiayu s3 3GB on android 4.4.4
I've never been able to connect my Jiayu s3 3GB using SP Flash Tools (some driver issues?)
My Jiayu s3 was running android 4.4.4 and when ever it felt like it, it would freeze and then reboot.
So, like a bull in a china shop.....i factory reseted (included format storage option) which now doesn't allow the phone to boot..
The phone won't boot - it starts and just sticks on the Jiayu (white logo)
Thankfully...
if i start the phone with volume up i see
Recovery Mode
Fastboot Mode
Normal boot
I've just tried Recovery mode... and i remember i set my Recovery mode to be TWRP (4pda version)
..and thankfully i can now access the recovery module!
I can also access the phone via fast boot.
i can now access the phone via ADB also - via the recovery mode - i can launch the shell and query the phone
what i would like to do :
change all the partition tables to accept android 5.1.x
flash via adb all the sections needed to install 5.1
After you're all done laughing at me .. can i please have some help?
Cheers
AndyC76 said:
Hi all
Thanks for taking the time to read this.
I have access to a 2nd Jiayu s3 3GB on android 4.4.4
I've never been able to connect my Jiayu s3 3GB using SP Flash Tools (some driver issues?)
My Jiayu s3 was running android 4.4.4 and when ever it felt like it, it would freeze and then reboot.
So, like a bull in a china shop.....i factory reseted (included format storage option) which now doesn't allow the phone to boot..
The phone won't boot - it starts and just sticks on the Jiayu (white logo)
Thankfully...
if i start the phone with volume up i see
Recovery Mode
Fastboot Mode
Normal boot
I've just tried Recovery mode... and i remember i set my Recovery mode to be TWRP (4pda version)
..and thankfully i can now access the recovery module!
I can also access the phone via fast boot.
i can now access the phone via ADB also - via the recovery mode - i can launch the shell and query the phone
what i would like to do :
change all the partition tables to accept android 5.1.x
flash via adb all the sections needed to install 5.1
After you're all done laughing at me .. can i please have some help?
Cheers
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Nothing to laugh here, hapens to all of us. Did you try to falsh a custom 4.4 rom through recovery. You can find them on needrom. Flash that and see what happens.
Regarding flashing 5.1.x you need to atleast once flash 5.1 rom through sp tools, without that its really hard to get 5.1 running on this phone due to changed partition layout from 4.4 to 5.1
Regarding the driver problem, every problem has a solution, try to google how to properly install mtk drivers on your pc, and its fairly very easy to install them. Cheers
adilrenzu said:
Nothing to laugh here, hapens to all of us. Did you try to falsh a custom 4.4 rom through recovery. You can find them on needrom. Flash that and see what happens.
Regarding flashing 5.1.x you need to atleast once flash 5.1 rom through sp tools, without that its really hard to get 5.1 running on this phone due to changed partition layout from 4.4 to 5.1
Regarding the driver problem, every problem has a solution, try to google how to properly install mtk drivers on your pc, and its fairly very easy to install them. Cheers
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Hi
Some jiayu revisions need both Volume buttons to be pressed when connecting to PC
Install spflashtools
Install drivers
Download sptf Rom
Open flashtools
Press download ( choose upgrade mode if you are on KitKat and want to go to lollipop / future MM )
Turn off phone
Press and keep pressed both volume buttons
Connect cable pc-phone
Cheers
adilrenzu said:
Nothing to laugh here, hapens to all of us. Did you try to falsh a custom 4.4 rom through recovery. You can find them on needrom. Flash that and see what happens.
Regarding flashing 5.1.x you need to atleast once flash 5.1 rom through sp tools, without that its really hard to get 5.1 running on this phone due to changed partition layout from 4.4 to 5.1
Regarding the driver problem, every problem has a solution, try to google how to properly install mtk drivers on your pc, and its fairly very easy to install them. Cheers
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Thank you so very much!
I've downloaded and installed the :
JIAYU S3 ADVANCED (3GB version)
XPOSED version
JY-S3_Basic_20150813-Xposed.zip
JY-S3_Advanced_PatchXposed_ For_20150813_Basic_Mod_By_Gab.zip
from needrom, so good to have the phone functional again!
Hello guys, would like to install on cm 13.1 nethunter, still have nothing done, supersu and twrp I have on pc. Can you help me step by step.Thanks
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Hello Ramon tx for help
i have last adb for win 10,twrp-3.0.2-0-bacon.img,SuperSU-v2.79-201612051815,nethunter-cm13-6.0.1-20160925-full(this is was i need for android 6 or?!),nethunter-oneplus1-lollipop-3.0(this is for android 5 or not for me?!)
I find this tutorial kali.org/tutorials/kali-linux-android-linux-deploy/
I was look the video,tx bro ??
So just a few questions for you.
1. Do you have ADB tools installed on your pc? If no download those aswell.
2. Have you already flashed TWRP Recovery mod? And which version do you have on your pc? (this is because I couldn't flash the newest version inmediatly because it was too big for the old TWRP)
3. Is your OnePlus One rooted? I tought you could do that by enabling developers edition and then scroll down to root access and put it on Apps and ADB
4. Do you have the custom rom that you want to installed ready? Make sure you checked compatibility etc.
Because if you have all of that you are pretty much good to go.
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Assuming you have root and TWRP already installed on your OnePlus One.
Just follow this tutorial: search on youtube Instalar NetHunter Kali Linux en el OnePlus One its a video made by Victor Candela
If you have any problems let me know.
The video is spanish but you can see what he does. In case someone can't here is what he does:
1. Boot into Recovery (by pressing volume down + power button at the same time when device is powered off)
2. Wipe the Dalvik Cache and Cache
3. Install/Flash superuser zip file onto the device. (this is used for root access)
3. Install/Flash the nethunter.zip file onto the device
4. Reboot the device
And after that he shows some things for the app.
p.s press reply on the left bottom of your screen instead of editing your post
hayabusa777 said:
Hello guys, would like to install on cm 13.1 nethunter, still have nothing done, supersu and twrp I have on pc. Can you help me step by step.Thanks
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Hello Ramon tx for help
i have last adb for win 10,twrp-3.0.2-0-bacon.img,SuperSU-v2.79-201612051815,nethunter-cm13-6.0.1-20160925-full(this is was i need for android 6 or?!),nethunter-oneplus1-lollipop-3.0(this is for android 5 or not for me?!)
I find this tutorial kali.org/tutorials/kali-linux-android-linux-deploy/
I was look the video,tx bro
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I have tried Kali Hunter on oneplus one, would like to use alfa stick with rt3070 chip. When I write in the terminal lsusb, he shows me the alfa stick, when I do monitor mode, he is not found, synonymous under etc, firmware, drivers From Mediathek reinkopiert, does not go nevertheless
I've managed to have the current kernel installed from here >>build.nethunter.com/nightly/3.15.4-20170211-0304/
hayabusa777 said:
I've managed to have the current kernel installed from here >>build.nethunter.com/nightly/3.15.4-20170211-0304/
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Nice. Altough I'm not sure why its not working. It could be due to some compatibility issues.
It's running now tx
Installation
Download All The Files from the Downloads Tab, Copy it to External SD Card
First Install TWRP from here https://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/?id=22354#downloads if you dont have TWRP Yet.
Then Go to Twrp Touch on Wipe – Advance Wipe – Select Everything Except External Stroage
Touch on Back – Then go to Install
1 – Flash the ROM LineageOS-14.1 (Nougat.zip)
2- Reboot , setup the phone
3- Switch off the phone, go to TWRP by Pressing Power+Volume up – Recovery Mode
4 – Flash the Gapps.zip (MUST)
5- Flash the SuperSU (2.82)
6- Reboot the phone , SIGN IN TO GOOGLE ACCOUNT (MUST)
7- Switch off the phone, go to TWRP by Pressing Power+Volume up – Recovery Mode
8- Flash the OTA UPDATE ( MUST), IT will fix all the Bugs
Please Share if there any bugs in the comments, if its Work for you then please rate it.
XDA:DevDB Information
Intex Aqua 5.5 VR, ROM for all devices (see above for details)
Contributors
Rajarshi2
ROM OS Version: 7.x Nougat
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.x
ROM Firmware Required: TWRP 3.0.0
Based On: LineageOS
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 30/08/2017
Stable Release Date: 2017-08-30
Created 2017-08-31
Last Updated 2017-09-04
Reserved
Its not connecting to google play services
MWGH said:
Its not connecting to google play services
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please provide screenshot
now i restored it to stock rom but its says ivalid imei. aand i dont have backup, What to do now?
MWGH said:
now i restored it to stock rom but its says ivalid imei. aand i dont have backup, What to do now?
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use maui meta tool to restore your imei , i think u selected format all+ download , instead of firmware upgrade
& abour google services u didnt followed my steps
will this OS work on intex aqua 5.5VR plus?
nanda38 said:
will this OS work on intex aqua 5.5VR plus?
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i think no , but i can make for aqua 5.5 vr plus if you guys want
i have one doubt
If i am flash rom ,gapps and SuperSU file at one time then any problem is there?
How to flash ota file its necessary to wipe cache or direct install the ota update?
Please explain me step by step
And its support jio volte or not?
Please reply me fast
Hi, can you please tell me the things you've did to port this ROM?
A link to a guide or in your own words. I am struggling with my Intex Cloud Tread with Lollipop.
Am I dreaming
Is this really work on intex aqua5.5 vr?? Any bugs???
Plz provide me installation steps...... I will kiss you if it works.
Thanks in advance
Hey I installed it successfully but volte is not there???
Problems in this rom
brother the probel in this rom is 1st of all the jio calling is not possible on this rom and 2nd is wifi hotspot is not enable its show error while enbaling, 3rd is battery saver option when we enable in setting shows settings force stop. please fix these bugs as soon as possible. by the way the is awesome but please fix thest bugs also.:good:
Unable to access account.
Its not connecting google play services.It shows unable to connect google servers.playing songs via bluetooth is not working.though i have installed latest gapps then also it is unable to access google account.
Sir please develop miui rom for intex aqua 5.5 vr
I tried very much by using miui rom of samsung gts7392
But failed every time plz sir help me out
Thx in advance
Can u help me in unlocking the bootloader as that is the only problem I have with installing twrp and Grant root access .
The problem is that,in unlocking the bootloader menu my phone's volume up button won't work to select the unlock button .
But the button works fine while using my phone,only in the bootloader menu this happens.
I also give adb command to enter the fastboot mode.
twrp Porter-
as we know there is no tool available to port twrp for mt67XX. Phone so here i create a Simple and user friendly tool to Manually Port twrp for the Mediatek MT67XX Phone also Work with MT65XX new 32 bit phone .
The tool is Not based on Source This is a manually Porting Method where we use Stock Recovery to Port a custom Recovery. i have Port twrp for almost all latest MT67XX Chip from source and you can use as a Port Recovery,[Link below]..
What you need
1. tool Download Here https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=962021903579481564
2. Stock recovery [dump using SP tool or using Miracle box] Rename it 'stock.img'
3. Ported twrp from same chip [ Here is My collection- https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=220042] select according your chip if not work try from other phone. rename it 'port.img'
Note- i have Not enable auto copy to keep work with all chip Manually copy Paste Require.
Instructions-
Place port.img and stock.img in tool folder
Run twrp Kitchen.exe and follow on screen instructions
Donation-
You can Donate Me http://paypal.me/droiddeveloper
Faq-
1. Touch Not Work-
it's due to kernel source try to port from other twrp,
final solution use OTG or compile from source.
2. unable to mount partition's-
check and fix fastab in ramdisk folder before hiting enter.
3,. is this Work on old MT65XX Phone-
yes you can use it for MT65XX phone.
4. is This Method work 100% on all Phone-
No it can't work 100% on all phone but work on up to 90% of Mediatek Phone.
5. is this Support Nougat and oreo Images-
yes this one Support oreo and Nougat Recovery Images.
XDA:DevDB Information
twrp porter , Tool/Utility for all devices (see above for details)
Contributors
XN Logos
Version Information
Status: Beta
Current Beta Version: 1.0
Beta Release Date: 2017-09-30
Created 2017-10-01
Last Updated 2018-01-06
@XN Logos
Thanks for the tool.
I cannot download the recovery
MT6757 6.0 MM.rar
MT6757 Nougat helio P25 6GB RAM.zip
MT6797 Helio X27 6.0MM.rar
you can download from androidfilhost.
here is twrp for ulefone t1 ported using this tool base umi plus e. Helio p25, this tool not work on umidigi crystal 4GB/64GB i have tried but not success. https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=673368273298987398
Thank u for your great job, i think the recovery we obtain is called "image-new.img" (and not "recovery-new.img" as it's mentioned in the screen instruction). I successfully get this recovery but don't know how to flash it ( because my phone is locked and not rooted "LENOVO C2- k10a40-" ( MT6735 ). HELP PLZ and thanks again .
walid77dz said:
Thank u for your great job, i think the recovery we obtain is called "image-new.img" (and not "recovery-new.img" as it's mentioned in the screen instruction). I successfully get this recovery but don't know how to flash it ( because my phone is locked and not rooted "LENOVO C2- k10a40-" ( MT6735 ). HELP PLZ and thanks again .
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You can flash it using SP flash tools, take scatter file from your ROM and then flash with SP tools...
Here is Fastboot Guide, but you can face adbd and large image error with fastboot.
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
fastboot flash recovery recovery-new.img
Please, help me to find usb vcom drivers for my device : LENOVO C2, k10a40, MT6735. Thank u again
walid77dz said:
Please, help me to find usb vcom drivers for my device : LENOVO C2, k10a40, MT6735. Thank u again
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I beleive that any question not related to TWRP porter is OT here. Check driver v. 5.1632.
mod edit - needrom links removed not allowed due to registration required in order to download
Here is all Flash tools and drivers-
https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=216849
XN Logos said:
Here is all Flash tools and drivers-
https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=216849
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You can get all news about Mediatek driver and tools (like Flashtool) here:
http://www.androidiani.com/forum/mo...l-flash-di-telefoni-con-chipset-mediatek.html
The latest driver (ADB + Preloader) is 5.1632 (the link that I posted), and is good fro XP up to Windows 10 and didn't rqeuire to disable driver sign.
The latest version for Flashtool (for Windows and Linux) is 5.1728
In the link that I posted are available Gogle Platform Tools (adb.exe/fastboot.exe) usefull for flash boot or recovery without using Flashtool.
base added for Helio X23 [Rename rk.bak to recovery.img]
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=745849072291678959
Hi
great tool for mtk user y have à mt6797M ( elephone s7 4G )
if I understand correctly I need the recovery stock (I have) and a port recovery ( don't have ) but there are none in the link you give., I tried with MT6797 + helio + x25 + 6.0 but I have a MT6797M with android 7, I'm not sure try to flash .
is it possible for you to make a port of the MT6797M Helio X20 M ?
And my fil name: image-new.img not recovery-new.img it's normal ?
Thinking i got same request as Bradco but MT6753M chip Cubot Cheetah 2
I was not able to find the "1st kernel file", guessing it is xx.img-zImage file.
Here my device nougat stock recovery (or at page 4 device review)
With my device at the moment TWRP seems to work only on Marshmallow. It would be nice if someone like to share an updated recovery
BTW
It took me a few retries to check extracting recoveries requiers 3 or 4 times press enter instead of just a singel press any key
@toBsucht Psp @Bradco we have twrp for both Phone 1. Elephone S7 and 2.cubot cheetah 2 no need to Port again. search Forum..
XN Logos said:
@toBsucht Psp @Bradco we have twrp for both Phone 1. Elephone S7 and 2.cubot cheetah 2 no need to Port again. search Forum..
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yes there is this twrp: TWRP 3.0.3 by Jemmini (I have it) available on needrom and xda
it works with android 6 without problem but not with android 7.
This TWRP 3.0.3 by Jemmini is based on rom: S7_4g_20170110092009_v1.9.zip which is a rom android 6: https://bbs.elephone.hk/thread-12895-1-1.html#.WdiBplu0OM
My rom got this one: s7_4g_20170814163417_v2.4.zip which android 7 v2.4
I tried this :
1. clean install the rom: s7_4g_20170814163417_v2.4.zip
2. start the phone
3. flash the twrp : TWRP_303_Elephone_S7_4g_v1.9
4. reboot the phone but it is blocking on the logo ( I access the recovery but can not start the phone )
5. y tried 2/3 times but once the recovery install it remains on the logo.
after searching I found only this recovery TWRP_303_Elephone_S7_4g_v1.9
I do not know if there is an update because all DROPbox links are down.
@Bradco
Please read carefully the object of this thread. It's only about TWRP porter.
Is not a thread of support for mod recovery about specific devices.
For this please post in the specific thread for the device. Thanks.
@XN Logos
I propose to add this as first object of firs post
- Scope of this thread
Scope of this thread is only to discuss about TWRP porter application.
Please don't discuss about support for recovery for specific devices.
For this please post in the specific thread for the devices.
bovirus said:
@Bradco
Please read carefully the object of this thread. It's only about TWRP porter.
Is not a thread of support for mod recovery about specific devices.
For this please post in the specific thread for the device. Thanks.
@XN Logos
I propose to add this as first object of firs post
- Scope of this thread
Scope of this thread is only to discuss about TWRP porter application.
Please don't discuss about support for recovery for specific devices.
For this please post in the specific thread for the devices.
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yes sorry,
I explain just my situation, the subject of my post is well on the port of TWRP for processor MT6797M and not on elephone s7. I must speak well of the phone to explain the problem correctly.
Ps : y test this tuto : https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32965365#post32965365
but y don't find the file BoardConfig.mk
Pretty much same here!
i took a look to default.prop it use a string:
ro.build.version.sdk=24 (stock v14 recovery)
ro.build.version.sdk=23 ( twrp recovery)
even more that needs to be updated in default.prop file from old TWRP to enable it on API24 i.g.
ro.build.fingerprint (seems to be a littel more work)
i stopped repacking TWRP since i note bad image maybe brick my phone.
Also someone told me marshmallow uses ID_creation code = MOB30J; Nougat uses ID_creation code = NHG47N .... idk
funny i removed a additioinal password request. Another user now got additional :highfive: and idk how it occur
Yes Guys, This thread is only for tool Not for Specific Device. So you can ask only for Port base [MT67XX] not for twrp. if you need twrp You can contact Me or create yourself using tool.
XN Logos said:
Yes Guys, This thread is only for tool Not for Specific Device. So you can ask only for Port base [MT67XX] not for twrp. if you need twrp You can contact Me or create yourself using tool.
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ok I understand, I want to try to do it myself, can you make a port of MTK 6797M ?
( this is what I needed at the start, I came on this thread to do the twrp myself.
thank you in advance
As already written it is not that easy to use if some errors occur. Also i did not 100% on it which files i have to remove if tool say "delete following":
1. kernel (is it x.img-zImage?)
2. kernel offset (i guess i found)
and that flase "press ANY key" message! Just as a little sidenote for your update.
Hello community!
First of all, I feel I have to apologize to you all since I know I have clogged the forum with a lot of requests of help about upgrading my smartphone... They are scattered all over the place so I have decided to gathered in a definitive one.
I have edited this post to make it a comprehensive guide for all the people who want to upgrade their HUAWEI P8 LITE ALICE from the stock Android 5.0.1 to the Resurrection Remix N v5.8.5. Before go any further I want you to read the following disclaimer:
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE READ THIS!!
I am not a developer. I am not a programmer. I have been greatly helped by the user Botar230 so, unfortunately, I cannot help you in case of problems. I myself had problems and had to ask for help. The only thing I can say is to be always polite and try to explain, as best as you can, what's going on.
I will try to be as much clear as possible here but keep in mind that english is not my native language so it is possible that I might mistaking something. My apologize. I am not responsible for any damage you may do to your mobile and I am not responsible to any data loss it may occur. You should ALWAYS do a backup before proceeding. ALWAYS.
I've decided to flash Resurrection Remix N v5.8.5. because it is pre-rooted with Magisk.
BEFORE start to upgrade your mobile, read all this post twice and be sure to understood all the things I have written here. Check the links, check if you have the correct files, check if your mobile is fully charged, check if the bootloader is unlocked, check if you have the right ADB files and drivers downloaded and installed. Please do it BEFORE you start everything.
Done? Everything is fine? So, here we go!
GOAL: Moving from stock Android 5.0.1 to Resurrection Remix N v5.8.5.
MY MOBILE: Huawei P8 Lite ALICE (ALE-L21) unbranded single SIM - Build number: BalongC50B311 - Kernel 3.10.61-gcd3fde7 - EMUI 3.1
BOOTLOADER STATUS: unlocked, checked via ADB
The build number and the kernel number might differ. You should check them carefully and search around this forum how to proceed properly. Also, I totally don't know what to do if you have a double SIM phone. Sorry.
These are the files I have downloaded and put on the MicroSD before starting the whole process:
b895_update.zip
open_gapps-arm64-7.1-nano-20180702
RR-N-v5.8.5-20180302-alice-OpenKirin.zip
The file TWRP_3.1.1-0_ALICE_BL.img have to be put in the same directory where adb.exe is since you will flash it via adb command: fastboot flash recovery TWRP_3.1.1-0_ALICE_BL.img once you have entered in fastboot mode AND you have checked that your bootloader is unlocked.
Now, the next steps that worked for me are:
install TWRP_3.1.1-0 via ADB
Factory reset (Wipe -> Swipe to wipe)
update the device with b895_update to get Android 6.0 and EMUI 4 (by putting b895_update on the SD card and flash it via TWRP previously installed or via sideload as suggested by Botar230. I find myself comfortable to use ADB.)
install again TWRP_3.1.1-0_ALICE_BL via ADB or via sideload
Flash RR-N-v5.8.5-20180302-alice-OpenKirin) via TWRP AND at the same time...
Flash Open Gapps via TWRP. You HAVE TO USE THE ARM64 - 7.1 VERSION!!!
Reboot your device. It is done! :good:
NOTE!! Updating the phone to b895 will take really a lot of time. Seriously. It might be scary but it's ok. It will update EMUI too.
NOTE!! When you install TWRP via ADB, the TWRP_3.1.1-0_ALICE_BL.img file MUST BE in the same directory where the adb.exe file is.
At this point, everything should be fine, working and squeaky clean!
The ROM is pre-rooted with Magisk and that's pretty cool!
At this point I think my brief tutorial is over. If you find out something important missing or wrong, please point it out! It will help other people! Thank you!
Some links about ADB that I found quite useful:
How to Install TWRP Recovery via Fastboot On Any Android Device
How to Use ADB & Fastboot Commands with your Android Device
ADB Shell
Once again I have to thank the immense patience of BOTAR230 and all the people that worked so hard to make everything possible: I mean the guys (and gals? Maybe, I don't know... ) behind the Resurrection Remix ROM, behind the TWRP project and the Open Gapps and the many more I probably forgot! Thanks everyone!
DaGreatAssyr said:
Hello community!
First of all, I feel I have to apologize to you all since I know I have clogged the forum with a lot of requests of help about upgrading my smartphone... They are scattered all over the place so I have decided to gathered in a definitive one.
Next, I am quite insecure on all the steps so I will try to make a comprehensive list and keep it updated hoping it will help all the Huawei P8 Lite ALICE users that will do the same process I am about to do. Let's proceed!
GOAL: Moving from stock Android 5.0.1 to OpenKirin's MoKee
MY MOBILE: Huawei P8 Lite ALICE (ALE-L21) unbranded single SIM - Build number: BalongC50B311 - Kernel 3.10.61-gcd3fde7 - EMUI 3.1
BOOTLOADER STATUS: unlocked, checked via ADB
Now, the next steps would be to root the mobile. My wild guess are
install TWRP_3.1.1-0_ALICE_BL via ADB
install Magisk to root Android 5.0.1
At this point I am not perfectly sure if those steps are right AND if Magisk is the right choice to root Android 5.0.1 on my mobile. Are there other ways to do that?
Once the device is rooted, the next steps should be:
update the device with b895_update to get Android 6.0 and EMUI 4 (by putting b895_update on the SD card and flash it via TWRP previously installed)
install again TWRP_3.1.1-0_ALICE_BL via ADB
install again Magisk to root Android 6.0
install pa_alice-7.3.1-EOL-20180203 (or RR-N-v5.8.5-20180302-alice-OpenKirin)
That's the theory. I've used SR5-SuperSU-v2.82-SYSTEMMODE but it bricked the phone after I updated to Android 6.0 and the user Botar230 told me that it is no longer updated and used and suggested me to use Magisk instead.
The files I have are:
b895_update.zip
open_gapps-arm-7.1-stock-20180626.zip
RR-N-v5.8.5-20180302-alice-OpenKirin.zip
pa_alice-7.3.1-EOL-20180203.zip
TWRP_3.1.1-0_ALICE_BL.img
Previously, I have updated my device to Android 6.0 and installed TWRP 3.1.1-0 and everything went really good. When I tried to root the phone with SuperSU-v2.82, it bricked. Now the phone is restored to its initial conditions, brandless.
I have read THIS POST but it's pretty old and most of the link there are not working anymore.
So, if someone is kindly willingly to give me a hand (yeah, another one, I know... ) on this subject, I'd really appreciate it. Again.
Thanks in advance!
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I didn't fully understand you, so I'll write a quick guide how to move from stock android 5.0.1 to any other custom ROM (I've read that you already unlocked your bootloader and flashed twrp so I'll skip those two)
First of all, use this version of TWRP.
1. Boot into TWRP
2. Factory reset (Wipe -> Swipe to wipe)
3. Flash B896 update (B895 is fine too)
4. Flash TWRP (Install -> Select image -> Recovery)
5. Flash a custom ROM of your choice
6. Flash Open GAPPS (I recommend flashing NANO version)
7. (Optionally) Flash Magisk if your custom ROM isn't pre-rooted (if unsure, check the root status before flashing)
Fun fact: You don't need to put every file on SD card to flash it. You can also use sideload
Botar230 said:
I didn't fully understand you, so I'll write a quick guide how to move from stock android 5.0.1 to any other custom ROM (I've read that you already unlocked your bootloader and flashed twrp
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Hello Botar230! At the present time, I only unlocked the bootloader.
No TWRP installed so far.
Thank you for adding some steps I have missed (like the factory reset and the GApps! :good: )!!
The TWRP version I have is the same you suggested me so this is fine!
Yes, now that I think about, nearly all the custom ROM are pre-rooted and there's an option to switch the root in the setting panel but I will check it eventually.
I have make corrections in my list after your suggestion:
install TWRP_3.1.1-0_ALICE_BL via ADB
Factory reset (Wipe -> Swipe to wipe)
update the device with b895_update to get Android 6.0 and EMUI 4 (by putting b895_update on the SD card and flash it via TWRP previously installed or via sideload)
install again TWRP_3.1.1-0_ALICE_BL via ADB or via sideload
install pa_alice-7.3.1-EOL-20180203 (or RR-N-v5.8.5-20180302-alice-OpenKirin)
Flash open_gapps-arm-7.1-nano-20180630
Check whether the ROM is rootable and eventually flash Magisk
The files I have are:
b895_update.zip
open_gapps-arm-7.1-stock-20180626.zip (I will not use these)
open_gapps-arm-7.1-nano-20180630.zip (I will use these one! )
RR-N-v5.8.5-20180302-alice-OpenKirin.zip
pa_alice-7.3.1-EOL-20180203.zip
TWRP_3.1.1-0_ALICE_BL.img
Everything looks good now. Btw you don't need to flash nano gapps exclusively, it's just a matter of your personal preference which one you choose.
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Btw you don't need to flash nano gapps exclusively, it's just a matter of your personal preference which one you choose.
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To be honest, I don't know what to choose between all the options I have seen on the website. Let's say that if the installation works properly it's a matter of seconds to make a backup and try another Gapp. For the moment I will follow your suggestion.
That's what I have done so far:
install TWRP_3.1.1-0_ALICE_BL via ADB DONE AND OK!
Factory reset (Wipe -> Swipe to wipe) DONE AND OK!
update the device with b895_update to get Android 6.0 and EMUI 4 (by putting b895_update on the SD card and flash it via TWRP previously installed or via sideload) DONE AND OK!
install again TWRP_3.1.1-0_ALICE_BL via ADB or via sideload DONE AND OK!
Everything is working fine so far but I am a little bit nervous about these one. I will take a deep breathe and I will proceed right now. I can flash the ROM and the Gapps with TWRP, right? I am mostly sure about but a confirm could ease my fear of bricking the phone again... :silly:
install pa_alice-7.3.1-EOL-20180203 (or RR-N-v5.8.5-20180302-alice-OpenKirin)
Flash open_gapps-arm-7.1-nano-20180630
Check whether the ROM is rootable and eventually flash Magisk
DaGreatAssyr said:
To be honest, I don't know what to choose between all the options I have seen on the website. Let's say that if the installation works properly it's a matter of seconds to make a backup and try another Gapp. For the moment I will follow your suggestion.
That's what I have done so far:
install TWRP_3.1.1-0_ALICE_BL via ADB DONE AND OK!
Factory reset (Wipe -> Swipe to wipe) DONE AND OK!
update the device with b895_update to get Android 6.0 and EMUI 4 (by putting b895_update on the SD card and flash it via TWRP previously installed or via sideload) DONE AND OK!
install again TWRP_3.1.1-0_ALICE_BL via ADB or via sideloadDONE AND OK!
Everything is working fine so far but I am a little bit nervous about these one. I will take a deep breathe and I will proceed right now. I can flash the ROM and the Gapps with TWRP, right? I am mostly sure about but a confirm could ease my fear of bricking the phone again... :silly:
install pa_alice-7.3.1-EOL-20180203 (or RR-N-v5.8.5-20180302-alice-OpenKirin)
Flash open_gapps-arm-7.1-nano-20180630
Check whether the ROM is rootable and eventually flash Magisk
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Yes, everything is correct.
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Yes, everything is correct.
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First of all, thank you for your immense patience!!
That's what happened so far:
install TWRP_3.1.1-0_ALICE_BL via ADB DONE AND OK!
Factory reset (Wipe -> Swipe to wipe) DONE AND OK!
update the device with b895_update to get Android 6.0 and EMUI 4 (by putting b895_update on the SD card and flash it via TWRP previously installed or via sideload) DONE AND OK!
install again TWRP_3.1.1-0_ALICE_BL via ADB or via sideload DONE AND OK!
install pa_alice-7.3.1-EOL-20180203 (or RR-N-v5.8.5-20180302-alice-OpenKirin) DONE AND OK!
I had to install the open_gapps-arm64 since the system required the ARM64 but apart that...
Flash open_gapps-arm64-7.1-stock-20180630.zip DONE BUT NOT OK! - I've tried to install the NANO and the STOCK Gapps but every time I got the same error message on TWRP: "failed to mount data: operation not supported on transport endpoint". Google Play and all the Google apps cannot connect: the Google error message is always the same: "couldn't sign in". I've double checked the login and they work both on my PC and on the other phones so I'm sure they are correct. Now I'm searching what kind of error it is but I'm not finding much infos about. Plus, there is the warning message saying that "Google Play services has stopped" and it keeps popping on the screen.
Check whether the ROM is rootable and eventually flash Magisk NOT DONE YET but it seems that it is not pre-rooted.
I am searching the web to understand what's going on here.
It's probably because the custom ROM that you've chosen uses f2fs file system on /data partition instead of ext4. Try to do this:
Boot to TWRP -> Wipe -> Advanced wipe -> Choose Data -> Repair or change file system. From here you can see if the file system of /data is ext4 or f2fs. If it's f2fs, then click Change file system and choose ext4.
Before doing all of this, you should flash b895 again, do a factory reset, flash twrp, flash your custom ROM, change /data file system, and finally gapps so there will be no conflicts between old and new gapps.
Hello again!
Sorry for the silence, got some busy day but here I am.
Before doing what you told me, I've tried to do a backup with TWRP and I've been flooded with error messages:
failed to mount '/data' (Operation not supported on transport endpoint)
Unable to recreate /data/media folder
Unable to mount storage
failed to mount '/data' (Operation not supported on transport endpoint)
Unable to mount /data/media/TWRP/.twrps
And, of course, the backup process failed.
At this point I cannot do anything with TWRP.
I cannot backup, cannot flash a ROM or a ZIP.
The phone works fine, it boots and I got no problems. I can boot it via ADB too.
I'm really scared it will brick or loop sooner or later. I am keeping it turned off and wait for any other advice before proceeding since it would be quite pesky to restart from scratch again....
Following your directions I've seen that the data file system is ext3.
DaGreatAssyr said:
Hello again!
Sorry for the silence, got some busy day but here I am.
Before doing what you told me, I've tried to do a backup with TWRP and I've been flooded with error messages:
failed to mount '/data' (Operation not supported on transport endpoint)
Unable to recreate /data/media folder
Unable to mount storage
failed to mount '/data' (Operation not supported on transport endpoint)
Unable to mount /data/media/TWRP/.twrps
And, of course, the backup process failed.
At this point I cannot do anything with TWRP.
I cannot backup, cannot flash a ROM or a ZIP.
The phone works fine, it boots and I got no problems. I can boot it via ADB too.
I'm really scared it will brick or loop sooner or later. I am keeping it turned off and wait for any other advice before proceeding since it would be quite pesky to restart from scratch again....
Following your directions I've seen that the data file system is ext3.
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Don't worry, it won't brick. Maybe the internal storage is encrypted. In order to remove encryption, go to Wipe -> Format data.
Hello Botar230! Something funny (in a very positive way) happened! I did as you told me: I booted in recovery mode and went to WIPE -> FORMAT DATA.
Then I considered to install the other ROM I had, RR-N-v5.8.5-20180302-alice-OpenKirin and it has been the best idea I could have!!! :laugh:
After I formatted the data, I rebooted in recovery mode and checked that the problems where all disappeared and they actually did. Then I flashed the OpenKirin ROM and the Nano Gapps you told me.
SURPRISE SURPRISE the OpenKirin ROM is pre-rooted with Magisk 15.3 and the installation, this time, went perfectly fine without any trouble! Plus, Magisk updated to the latest version, the 16!
As I promised, I will now update my first post on how to upgrade my mobile phone hoping it will be useful for someone else but first I want to enjoy my brand new phone!
And, of course, I want to thank you for all the support you gave me in these days! You have been really patient and kind! I am really sorry I cannot help you back since (as you have noticed...) I am not much of an expert so all I can give you is my gratitude and thankfulness! THANK YOU 1000 TIMES BOTAR!! :highfive:
You're welcome. Have a nice day! :highfive:
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