This guide worked for me. I am using v20i stock rom without any modification. I saw this on web and i want to share it. If you use this guide, it is on your own risk (such as mine)
We will have a rooted lolipop rom without downgrading to any kitkat rom. We dont need to flash bumped twrp for this.
This guide describes for windows users but same method can work with linux. Linux users know how
1- Download this file.
2- Copy zip file to your C:\ hard drive and extract there. It should be like this: C:\g3-root
3- Enter your phone's settings and activate the developer settings (with clicking build number 5-6 times)
4- Enter developer settings and activate usb debbuging
5- Enter the file g3-root and press and hold the shift button on your keyboard and right click with mouse. Select "open command window" or something like this (i am not using english windows)...
6- Connect the phone to your pc with usb cable.
7- Dont let the screen off. If your phone asks you about usb debbuging (trusting the computer), select "remember this" and click "yes"
8- now test the connection... write this into the command window
Code:
adb devices
if you can see your device's serial number, you can start now. If not, check the adb and windows drivers and try it again.
9- push the files which are needed for root with this commands
Code:
adb push g2_root.sh /data/local/tmp/
and
Code:
adb push busybox /data/local/tmp/
and
Code:
adb push UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip /data/local/tmp/
10- Now we will enter download mode of our phone. For this, discoonnect the usb cable, shut down the phone, press and hold the volume up button and connect the phone.
You will see "downloading" on your screen.
11- Now return the command window. Look your computer and verify which port of windows that the phone is connected . Mine is COM6 and i will go on with this way. You must change this with yours(COM1 COM2 COM3 COM4.... etc) . Enter this command (for COM6)
Code:
Send_Command.exe \\.\COM6
12- Next send this command:
Code:
ls
if you see the folders, everything is fine and you can continue.
13- finally we send last command and gonna be rooted
Code:
sh /data/local/tmp/g2_root.sh dummy 1 /data/local/tmp/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip /data/local/tmp/busybox
You can see these lines if rooting is successfull
ui_print - Disabling OTA survival
ui_print - Removing old files
ui_print - Placing files
ui_print - Post-installation script
ui_print - Unmounting /system and /data
ui_print - Done !
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if not, read and try again.
Now reboot your phone and you can see the supersu app in your application drawer
Good Luck!
I am not responsible of any damage to your phone.
I saw this guide in: http://forum.donanimhaber.com/m_103553600/tm.htm
But the main guide is : blog.lvu.kr/g2-lollipop-%EC%88%9C%EC%A0%95-%EB%A3%A8%ED%8C%85/
credits: these guides
Root is working but the problem is TWRP because is not working its giving error so no flashing other custom rom or mods for now.
Yes root is working fine. I didnt tried twrp or cwm. With this guide, you can use stock odexed and unmodified lolipop rom.
hi guys
New Root Method for LG Devices lollipop
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/guide-root-method-lg-devices-t3049772
jojobans said:
hi guys
New Root Method for LG Devices lollipop
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/guide-root-method-lg-devices-t3049772
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Same method
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agritux said:
Same method
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evet arkadash
Muhahahah
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agritux said:
This guide worked for me. I am using v20i stock rom without any modification. I saw this on web and i want to share it. If you use this guide, it is on your own risk (such as mine)
We will have a rooted lolipop rom without downgrading to any kitkat rom. We dont need to flash bumped twrp for this.
This guide describes for windows users but same method can work with linux. Linux users know how
1- Download this file.
2- Copy zip file to your C:\ hard drive and extract there. It should be like this: C:\g3-root
3- Enter your phone's settings and activate the developer settings (with clicking build number 5-6 times)
4- Enter developer settings and activate usb debbuging
5- Enter the file g3-root and press and hold the shift button on your keyboard and right click with mouse. Select "open command window" or something like this (i am not using english windows)...
6- Connect the phone to your pc with usb cable.
7- Dont let the screen off. If your phone asks you about usb debbuging (trusting the computer), select "remember this" and click "yes"
8- now test the connection... write this into the command window
Code:
adb devices
if you can see your device's serial number, you can start now. If not, check the adb and windows drivers and try it again.
9- push the files which are needed for root with this commands
Code:
adb push g2_root.sh /data/local/tmp/
and
Code:
adb push busybox /data/local/tmp/
and
Code:
adb push UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip /data/local/tmp/
10- Now we will enter download mode of our phone. For this, discoonnect the usb cable, shut down the phone, press and hold the volume up button and connect the phone.
You will see "downloading" on your screen.
11- Now return the command window. Look your computer and verify which port of windows that the phone is connected . Mine is COM6 and i will go on with this way. You must change this with yours(COM1 COM2 COM3 COM4.... etc) . Enter this command (for COM6)
Code:
Send_Command.exe \\.\COM6
12- Next send this command:
Code:
ls
if you see the folders, everything is fine and you can continue.
13- finally we send last command and gonna be rooted
Code:
sh /data/local/tmp/g2_root.sh dummy 1 /data/local/tmp/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip /data/local/tmp/busybox
You can see these lines if rooting is successfull
if not, read and try again.
Now reboot your phone and you can see the supersu app in your application drawer
Good Luck!
I am not responsible of any damage to your phone.
I saw this guide in: http://forum.donanimhaber.com/m_103553600/tm.htm
But the main guide is : blog.lvu.kr/g2-lollipop-%EC%88%9C%EC%A0%95-%EB%A3%A8%ED%8C%85/
credits: these guides
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Finally YES!!! thank you so mu ch. Will try later.
Root plus Custom Recovery, or Root Only?
Hi,
This is interesting and looks a lot easier than the guide I just put up over the weekend: http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/guide-update-to-lollipop-root-bumpd-twrp-t3048845.
But I wanted to confirm first, this is purely for rooting only, correct? In other words, if I follow only the steps in this guide I will have root...but I will not be able to install a custom recovery (like TWRP) (same as this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/guide-root-method-lg-devices-t3049772)?
EDIT: nevermind, one user of the other thread confirmed my question already: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59325441&postcount=55. So indeed, this method is for root only, because this method starts with a fully-flashed Lollipop firmware (inclusive of Lollipop version boot stack - aboot.img, sbl1.img, rpm.img, tz.img, etc.).
topet2k12001 said:
Hi,
This is interesting and looks a lot easier than the guide I just put up over the weekend: http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/guide-update-to-lollipop-root-bumpd-twrp-t3048845.
But I wanted to confirm first, this is purely for rooting only, correct? In other words, if I follow only the steps in this guide I will have root...but I will not be able to install a custom recovery (like TWRP) (same as this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/guide-root-method-lg-devices-t3049772)?
EDIT: nevermind, the OP of the other thread confirmed my question already: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59325441&postcount=55. So indeed, this method is for root only, because this method starts with a fully-flashed Lollipop firmware (inclusive of Lollipop version boot stack - aboot.img, sbl1.img, rpm.img, tz.img, etc.).
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This is a way for rooting from lollipop, and access to fastboot too.
For custom recovery, it needd bump ! , and bump works only with KK bootloader. So for having a custom recovery, we need to downgrade BL first, and inject Bumped recovery + bumped kernel after.
And if we downgrade BL, maybe we need downgrade complete bootstack too (sbl,rpm,tz,dbi,laf) ?
Just to make sure, this works for v20i only or does it work for, say, my v20h too?
6ril1 said:
This is a way for rooting from lollipop, and access to fastboot too.
For custom recovery, it needd bump ! , and bump works only with KK bootloader. So for having a custom recovery, we need to downgrade BL first, and inject Bumped recovery + bumped kernel after.
And if we downgrade BL, maybe we need downgrade complete bootstack too (sbl,rpm,tz,dbi,laf) ?
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Yup yup, I got it. Thanks. Just wanted to confirm.
Yes, I'm aware also of fastboot ability. Basically, dd if=/dev/zero means "writing zeroes" to whatever partition (in the case of the guide, it's the "laf" partition where "Download Mode" is stored). So, zeroing out the "laf" partition will make the device fall back to standard fastboot - except for the Verizon variant. I think you can do that regardless if you are in Kitkat or Lollipop, since the process is mere deletion of a partition's contents to "force" the device to fall back to fastboot.
Yes, you need to downgrade the entire boot stack. Basically, all partitions will need to stay at "Kitkat" version, and then manually flash ONLY system.img, boot.img, and modem.img (just like the one in my guide). And then, "bump" the boot.img so that you can install a custom recovery. I wrote that in my how-to guide as well.
In my case, I feel uncomfortable not having a custom recovery. I tinker around with my device a lot and have "bricked" it a lot of times but was saved because I have a backup via custom recovery.
I would suggest making it clear that this is for root only (meaning, does not include custom recovery). Very important, because I have seen threads from other users where they got bricked and can no longer restore at all - too bad because they did not have a custom recovery backup.
topet2k12001 said:
Yup yup, I got it. Thanks. Just wanted to confirm.
Yes, I'm aware also of fastboot ability. Basically, dd if=/dev/zero means "writing zeroes" to whatever partition (in the case of the guide, it's the "laf" partition where "Download Mode" is stored). So, zeroing out the "laf" partition will make the device fall back to standard fastboot - except for the Verizon variant. I think you can do that regardless if you are in Kitkat or Lollipop, since the process is mere deletion of a partition's contents to "force" the device to fall back to fastboot.
Yes, you need to downgrade the entire boot stack. Basically, all partitions will need to stay at "Kitkat" version, and then manually flash ONLY system.img, boot.img, and modem.img (just like the one in my guide). And then, "bump" the boot.img so that you can install a custom recovery. I wrote that in my how-to guide as well.
In my case, I feel uncomfortable not having a custom recovery. I tinker around with my device a lot and have "bricked" it a lot of times but was saved because I have a backup via custom recovery.
I would suggest making it clear that this is for root only (meaning, does not include custom recovery). Very important, because I have seen threads from other users where they got bricked and can no longer restore at all - too bad because they did not have a custom recovery backup.
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@robalm writes in his OP, he uses LP rpm and tz (and cust) in his flashables 20x original fw flzshable zip (i've not verified it was the case)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=57223144
6ril1 said:
@robalm writes in his OP, he uses LP rpm and tz (and cust) in his rom (i've not verified it was the case)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=57223144
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Yes, however that is a repackaged firmware (extract everything, root it, and then "bump" the necessary components, and then put it back together as a single flashable zip). That is why it will have root plus "bump" (bump'd boot.img and recovery.img a.k.a. custom recovery). Therefore, those who will download it will no longer have to root it manually. This guide (and mine) are different from repackaged firmwares, in the sense that we are not "pre-rooting" (or "pre-bumping") the firmware. We are rooting (or "bumping") the firmware after installation.
topet2k12001 said:
Yes, however that is a repackaged firmware. That is why it will have root plus "bump" (bump'd boot.img and recovery.img a.k.a. custom recovery). Therefore, those who will download it will no longer have to root it manually. Your guide (and mine) are different from repackaged firmwares, in the sense that we are not "pre-rooting" (or "pre-bumping") the firmware. We are rooting (or "bumping") the firmware after installation.
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Yes, it seems it's a little different than @autoprime and you propose and i was asking myself if these three partitions were realy needed in this case (flashable zip from kdz exracted) or not.
I should prefer to let them in the bootstack version but maybe i'm xrong.
6ril1 said:
Yes, it seems it's a little different than @autoprime and you propose and i was asking myself if these three partitions were realy needed in this case (flashable zip from kdz exracted) or not.
I should prefer to let them in the bootstack version but maybe i'm xrong.
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Ah, sorry I misunderstood what you were saying.
I do not know what rpm.img and tz.zip are for. I did read somewhere in XDA that tz.img is for the "radio" (or transmitter?). But I would suggest to keep those files (tz.img, rpm.img, aboot.img, sbl1.img) at "Kitkat version" because there will be a signature mismatch resulting to "certificate verify" or "security error" - if people want to have a custom recovery.
If people will NOT install a custom recovery (they just want root) then they can use this guide. The device will boot fine without the error messages, since recovery.img is Lollipop non-"bump'd" version (so the signatures match).
It should be possible to make a script that flash kk bootstack, bumped recovery and bumped kernel in a one click process, for a LP rooted.
6ril1 said:
It should be possible to make a script that flash kk bootstack, bumped recovery and bumped kernel in a one click process, for a LP rooted.
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Yes, that's another way of approaching it. Or maybe create a flashable zip from it. But we will still need to instruct users to extract their Kitkat Image files (I don't think all Image partitions are the same for all variants), that's why I find the manual method (like @autoprime) to be a good approach because I personally find it to be more "universal".
One example: the D858HK does not have cust.img.
So for us to create an all-in-one script, zip, or approach, it would be difficult because of the many variants of the LG G3. Maybe if there were not that many variants, I'm sure skilled people like you can have a universal and convenient solution. For now, I still think that manual flashing is more universal.
topet2k12001 said:
Yes, that's another way of approaching it.
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; -)
Tz trustzone,rpm ressource power managment, sbl secondary bootloader
https://wiki.linaro.org/Boards/IFC6410
6ril1 said:
; -)
Tz trustzone,rpm ressource power managment, sbl secondary bootloader
https://wiki.linaro.org/Boards/IFC6410
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So that explains why even if the Lollipop versions are included/flashed, they won't cause an issue of signature mismatch. The Image file that causes a signature mismatch when you flash a "bump'd" file is aboot.img (the Android Bootloader). Which explains also in my experiment (prior to discovering it all and creating a thread) why I was initially able to "fix" my issue, following @autoprime's tutorial, when I flashed aboot.img - however, in exchange I lost "bump" status.
So basically, people will need to flash their Kitkat version of aboot.img and "bump" will still work (and will have custom recovery). That is our hypothesis at this point.
This reminds me: in my how-to guide, there was a user complaining about fast battery drain. Maybe if I advise him to flash the Lollipop version of rpm.img, that would help alleviate the issue. I will do an experiment and if this will succeed, I will update my how-to guide. In your case, for this thread's purpose, you may also do an experiment and create scripts.
Nice teamwork.
I don't know what "trustzone" is though. Will it affect signature mismatches? sbl1.img and rpm.img seem to be self-explanatory.
EDIT:
As mentioned previously, it is very dangerous to flash any of the restricted boot partitions such as sbl1, sbl2, sbl3, aboot or rpm. However it is safe to flash any other partition in order to install custom Linux builds and run them.
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...do we really want people to touch this?
Related
I have been asked to port my "Beginners Guide" from the TF700 forum for the TF300. Since both tablets are very similar, that was not too hard to do
If I have missed to update a link specific for the TF300, do let me know please.
And the standard disclaimer: I am not responsible if you misunderstand instructions I give here, if my instructions are wrong, if you forget to charge the battery and the tablet dies halfway through a flash or if your house goes up in flames. YOU DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK
These instructions assume that you are on the latest Asus bootloader: 10.6.1.27.5
To determine which bootloader you currently have:
From an "Off" state, boot the tablet with Volume Down and Power into the bootloader menu. Read the small script in the upper left. You'll see
US_epad-10.6.1.27.5-20130801" or similar.
US or WW, JP, CN is your SKU or region
10.6.1.27.5 is your bootloader version
20130801 is the build date (and immaterial in most cases).
First things first:
Backup everything on your tablet you care about to an external microSD or your PC. Don't worry about your apps. You can always install them from the Play Store.
This is just common sense. It is not inherently risky to flash custom ROMs. But something can wrong at any time and you have to be careful. If you are, this is a safe procedure.
Basically the process of flashing a custom ROM on the TF300 involves three steps:
1) Unlock the bootloader using Asus' Unlock tool
2) Install a custom recovery on the tablet
3) Flash a custom ROM of your choice using said custom recovery
Unlocking the bootloader
Your tablet should be fully charged at this point!
Make sure "USB debugging" is checked in Settings > Developer Options (if you don't see it, go to About Tablet and tap 7 times on Build Number)
Go to Asus website: https://www.asus.com/support/Download/28/1/0/9/8BmzkQ4yoz5WzBrW/32/
Choose "Android" for OS and look for the "Utilities" on the resulting page.
Download the Asus Unlock Tool v7 (not v8! It says v7 is for ICS but it'll work fine on JB - see below)
The tool downloads as a .rar file which is an archive you have to decompress. 7zip is a free and very good Windows tool that will do it for you
On your tablet, in Settings > Security check "Unknown Sources"
Copy the .apk you extracted from the .rar archive to your tablet.
Find the apk in your tablet's file browser, tap it and let it install
Open the app and follow the instructions. You will loose your warranty as soon as you click "I agree".
Update 2/15: Google added another wrinkle: It now checks even sideloaded apps and refuses to install them if they are considered not secure. The Unlock tool seems to fail their test. v8 does not install at all anymore. v7 will install if you allow "less secure apps" in your Google account settings. On the web - not your Google account on the tablet
July 2015: And another wrinkel... It seems to be pretty consistent now that the Unlock Tool hangs on the Google account password step. I suspect something changed on the Google side. It probably doesn't allow the tool to check/compare the password anymore. There have been quite a few security changes lately and the unlock tool never gets updated so I suspect that Google now is blocking access by the tool to it's servers.
The work-around is easy enough: Delete the Google account from the tablet (Settings > Accounts), then run the tool again. If that doesn't do it, do a factory reset from Settings, reboot and during the initial setup establish a WiFi connection but skip the google account setup, then run the tool
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This can be a 5 Minute operation that goes without a hitch or a very frustrating experience with lots of error messages. There is no definite rhyme or reason for this. For some people it works like a charm, for others it works after 15, 25 or 55 attempts, for some never.... This problem is widely discussed on several forums. Google it if you hit that roadblock.
To check if you are unlocked, boot the tablet and read the tiny script. It should say:
The device is unlocked.
Installing a custom recovery on your tablet
I highly recommend you choose TWRP as your custom recovery. If you want CWM, you are on your own.
To push TWRP to your tablet you need to set up "Fastboot" between your tablet and your PC. Fastboot is a protocol that enables you low level access to your tablet.
Practice/Background
Power down your tablet and disconnect it from the dock
Push and hold the Volume Down key (left side of the rocker) and the Power key until you feel the tablet vibrate twice. Let go when you see the tiny script. Read it and it tells you that your tablet is now in fastboot mode and you will see three icons (I assume again you are on a JB 4.2 bootloader. In older bootloaders you had 4 icons and had to select the USB icon to get into fastboot mode):
RCK - (which should be flashing) is your recovery (the stock recovery at this point, but once TWRP is installed this is one way to get into it)
Android - is your system, selecting it boots you back to into your ROM.
Wipe Data - stay away! Especially with custom software installed never, ever use this option!
To toggle between the three icons use Volume Down, to select one use Volume Up. Try it but do not push Volume Up when the 'Wipe data' icon is flashing!
Installing ADB and fastboot plus the necessary drivers
For a working ADB/fastboot connection from PC to tablet you need:
a) Asus device drivers – if you connect the tablet to your PC and it's recognized as a portable device you should be ok. If not, download the Asus Sync Utility from their support/downloads site and install it to get the drivers, then uninstall the program from your PC if you don't want it. The drivers will stay.
b) Fastboot and ADB drivers which will be installed if you run the tool below.
Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10:
Download and run this cool little tool [TOOL] [WINDOWS] ADB, Fastboot and Drivers - 15 seconds ADB Installer v1.1 - xda-developers (don't forget to hit the Thanks button)
The tool installs the adb and fastboot.exe to a folder on your C:\ drive (look for adb) and the corresponding drivers. Takes about 15 seconds.
On Windows 8 and 10 you need to turn off the driver verification feature. Here's a great video on how to do it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afrvSGiMAtk
Or - even better - here's a quick command line toggle to achieve the same (thank you @Jack_Hardin):
Jack_Hardin said:
If you're running W10, you can disable Device Driver Signing without following the procedure in the linked video, but by (more simply) right-clicking on the Start button, selecting Command Prompt (Admin) and then typing:
Code:
BCDEDIT /set nointegritychecks ON
Doing the same with OFF at the end of the string, as easy to guess as it looks, will reenable them.
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Jack_Hardin said:
Win XP (and all other Win versions if the above does not work for some reason)
I recommend the "ADB Install Tool" mentioned above or the 'Minimal ADB Fastboot Tool': [TOOL]Minimal ADB and Fastboot [7-18-13] - xda-developers
Either works fine.
If you need the drivers, get them here and install manually in Device Manager:[ADB/FB/APX Driver] Universal Naked Driver 0.72 (We dont need no stinking HTC Sync) - xda-developers
Win7 and Win8 users seem to have the best luck wth the drivers sbdags provided here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2646279
It's fine if you want to use his Recovery Install Tool from that thread. But I highly recommend you familiarize yourself with basic fastboot commands! There are lots of tuturials all over the web.
Linux:Check out this site https://code.google.com/p/adb-fastboot-install/
iOS:[GUIDE] Set up ADB and Fastboot on a Mac easily (With Screenshots!) - xda-developers or:
http://htc-one.wonderhowto.com/how-...-mac-os-x-send-commands-your-htc-one-0151178/
The fun begins
Fastboot does not play well with USB 3.0, so use a USB 2.0 port for this. And no hubs and such....
Boot the tablet into fastboot mode and connect it to your computer via the original USB cable
In Windows Explorer navigate to the folder that contains your adb.exe and fastboot.exe
Win 7/8: Shift + right click and select "Open command window here".
For Win XP click here
select 'Run' from the Start menu, type
Code:
cmd
and hit Enter. In the resulting command prompt type
Code:
cd C:\adb\ [I](or whatever the path to your fastboot folder is..)[/I]
In the command window on your PC type:
Code:
fastboot devices
If that command returns a string of numbers and letters, you are good as gold.
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If it returns: "No devices found", fastboot is not working - yet - and you have to troubleshoot.
Getting the correct drivers working can be the hardest part of this exercise. If your computer does not "see" the tablet in fastboot, try to uninstall the existing driver (if any) in Device Manager and manually install the drivers I linked to above. And if Windows does not cooperate at all, PM me and I can hook you up with a Puppy Linux live CD with fastboot/adb set up already.
Let's assume everything is good:
On your computer go here: https://dl.twrp.me/tf300t/
Download the latest version of TWRP.
FYI ONLY: If, for whatever reason, you want to format your data partition:
Formatting /data starting with TWRP 2.7.x and later takes a lot longer than in previous versions (up to 90 minutes). LET IT FINISH. DO NOT INTERRUPT THE FORMATTING.
Rename the file to twrp.blob and place it into the same directory as your fastboot.exe. Note: More recent versions of TWRP download with an .img extension. Leave the extensions as is, rename the first part to watever is easy to type
Again check the connection with
Code:
fastboot devices
If you get the connection, in the command window type:
Code:
fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery twrp.blob
or
Code:
fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery twrp.img
This will flash the recovery to the recovery partition
If it is successful type:
Code:
fastboot reboot
and let the tablet boot up normally.
You may get a dialog in TWRP offering to root the stock rom. You can accept or cancel it - doesn't matter. I assume you are going to install a custom rom and they are rooted anyway.
Create a nandroid
Your almost there! You are now on the stock ROM with a custom recovery installed.
Power the tablet down and boot into the bootloader menu with Volume Down and Power buttons.
With RCK flashing, push Volume Up and you should boot into TWRP. Familiarize yourself with the many options of the touch based interface without executing anything yet. TWRP is very user friendly. You basically cannot do anything of consequence "by accident", so don't be shy.
To create your Nandroid (a full system backup) touch "Backup", leave the default selection as they are and swipe the button to create a nandroid of your current system.
This is a very healthy habit to develop: You always want to have a nandroid of your last working system squared away so that you can do a simple restore if you flash something that does not work, or something goes wrong during a flash. With a working recovery and a good nandroid you are minutes away from a working system if you soft brick your tablet.
Hint:
It's a good idea to have at least one good nandroid on external media. Sooner or later you will format your data partition and if you're like me, you may forget to backup your nandroids in the heat of the moment..
Installing a custom ROM
From here on out it's as easy as downloading the installation file of your custom ROM, booting into TWRP, choosing "Install" and navigating to the zip of the ROM you want to flash.
If you see a "signed" in the zip file name (best_rom_ever_signed.zip), make sure you check "verify zip signature" under the "Install" menu. Some devs sign their ROM zips - a better way to ensure file integrity than md5 sum.
Whatever you decide to flash: READ THE OP of the corresponding thread and make sure you have the correct bootloader and the required recovery installed! I can't stress this enough! If you are not sure, DO NOT FLASH!
Look for the ROMs in the Development section of the XDA forum for this tablet: http://forum.xda-developers.com/transformer-tf300t/development
It is mandatory to do a Factory Wipe in TWRP before installing a custom ROM or going from one ROM base to another (a so called clean install).
If you choose 'Wipe' in TWRP, all you have to do is swipe the button - 'Factory Wipe' is the default selection under the 'Wipe' menu. You will loose your apps, but it will not wipe your /data/media/ folder where your files, pictures, etc live.
If you do this right before flashing the custom ROM, make sure you have the zip file of your custom ROM on your microSD - not on your internal SD where it may get wiped....
Once you installed a custom recovery NEVER EVER UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES - AND I REPEAT: NEVER! - use the 'Wipe Data' option from the bootloader menu or the "Factory Reset" option in Settings > Backup&Restore.
In your custom recovery you have the option to wipe, backup and restore every partition on your tablet selectively or collectively. Any wiping, any backup and any restore of the system, data, recovery or boot partitions MUST be done in your recovery (or in fastboot)!
You can safely use Titanium Backup or Asus Backup for apps and settings, but that's it. For everything else use your recovery.
FREE ADVICE
There are alternative methods to flash a recovery to your device using apps like GooManager (currently not supported anyway), TWRP Manager or Flashify from the Play Store which do it right from your tablet. These apps "save you the trouble" of getting ADB and fastboot set up and working on your PC. These methods still exist and they do work - mostly - and if you have root. But I would not recommend them.
If you are not willing to invest the time to learn the basics about ADB and fastboot (google "adb fastboot xda tutorial") and install the necessary drivers on your PC, you should not be flashing anything to your tablet!
GET ADB AND FASTBOOT WORKING!
Sooner or later you will do something stupid (I have done it and so will you) and ADB/fastboot may save your bacon IF you had it working when you didn't really need it.
Hit the 'Thanks' button and rate the thread 5 stars if this helped you
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sbdags said:
@stamatis could we sticky this please.
Brilliant post Bernd :good:
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Can we make that happen here to @stamatis
Thx Josh
Nice one Bernd! :good::good:
boot sequence
Hi,
Is normal to see three TUX and some phrases at the power on ?
Can I hide it ?
tnkx
Nicola
You mean the penguins?
That's normal I'd you're running a Rom that uses _that's preinit scripts. You can't hide them - why would you?
thank you SO much
I love you!
Wow, I've never had so much trouble rooting a device before! And days ago, I rooted my T700 without any problems. So, I guess I should have expected the hubby's TF300T to be problematic! Recoveries didn't work, I tried multiple ones. Eventually, I had a recovery that didn't recognize any partitions. I used fastboot to erase them all and put the stock ROM back on--wouldn't boot up. This thread was an immense help! I've moved the other recoveries and ROMs into my non-working folder!
Thanks again!
Lynne
Awesome
What a well written guide! I have a decent understanding of fastboot and adb (although minimal experience), and I perfectly understood every step.
My advice to all newbies like me.... Read stuff ALL of the way through (and understand it), BEFORE stepping off in it.
ok im a bit lost... i have rooted both Nexus 7s, nook hd and hd+, a tf101, and a few tv boxes.. so im not sure why this is hanging up... im trying to root and install the TWRP recovery on a tf300... followed the instructions and even have the char string that means... every thing should be good to go.... have checked that the twrp is in the dir of adb... but when i try to push the twrp.blob to the tf300, it just give me.. this error..
c:\adb>fastboot devices
015d14febf64041b fastboot
c:\adb>fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery twrp.blob
sending 'recovery' (6800 KB)...
FAILED (command write failed (Invalid argument))
finished. total time: 0.002s
so.. at this point i not sure what else to trouble shoot... the tablet is in fastboot mode.. adb sees the tablet.. at least that is what the char string confirms.... so any help would be very much appreciated.. just a bit lost on this...
chris
scuzzo said:
ok im a bit lost... i have rooted both Nexus 7s, nook hd and hd+, a tf101, and a few tv boxes.. so im not sure why this is hanging up... im trying to root and install the TWRP recovery on a tf300... followed the instructions and even have the char string that means... every thing should be good to go.... have checked that the twrp is in the dir of adb... but when i try to push the twrp.blob to the tf300, it just give me.. this error..
c:\adb>fastboot devices
015d14febf64041b fastboot
c:\adb>fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery twrp.blob
sending 'recovery' (6800 KB)...
FAILED (command write failed (Invalid argument))
finished. total time: 0.002s
so.. at this point i not sure what else to trouble shoot... the tablet is in fastboot mode.. adb sees the tablet.. at least that is what the char string confirms.... so any help would be very much appreciated.. just a bit lost on this...
chris
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The bootloader is unlocked yes ?
What is your bootloader version ?
Try a different USB port ?
Thx Josh
lj50036 said:
The bootloader is unlocked yes ?
What is your bootloader version ?
Try a different USB port ?
Thx Josh
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hello,
bootloader is unlocked or at least it says it is at the boot screen.. "your device is unlocked"..
real time... just swapped ports... its says it pushed the recovery.... so... will continue along this path.... and see how it goes.... i think its good to go... just as you suggested... port swap... cool... i bought this just so i could root it and put the kit kat kis rom on it.... thanks for your help and big ups to OP.... great guide ...
thanks again.!
Nice guide!
I've been wanting to put a custom rom on my transformer for a long time. This guide worked like a charm.
The only problem I had was when I tried to flash TWRP recovery, but switching USB port fixed that problem.
I flashed the latest CM12.1 nightly and it works fine.
Many thanks!
Help please, I'm stuck!
I'm trying to flash recovery,
after typing:
fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery twrp.blob
I got this on tablet screen:
"Starting Fastboot USB download protocol"
for about 25-30 already and nothing happens, any ideas?
thanks
You won't see anything on the tablet screen, but what does the command window say?
Go back, read the guide again, it's all in there....
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berndblb said:
You won't see anything on the tablet screen, but what does the command window say?
The command window didn't say anything, just blinking cursor after my command line
Go back, read the guide again, it's all in there....
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Mishka79 said:
I'm trying to flash recovery,
after typing:
fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery twrp.blob
I got this on tablet screen:
"Starting Fastboot USB download protocol"
for about 25-30 already and nothing happens, any ideas?
thanks
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Thanks,
After writing the question, I've restarted my tablet and did all the steps again.
The second time everything worked as it should. :good:
thanks for your great guide
Really great guide
Amazing guide thanks for the help
Thank you for this good tutorial but I have one question.
I'm a newbie here, here is my dilemma: I've flashed CM android 5.1.1 successfully from stock 4.2. (Thanks for this detailed tutorial), but I lost my root privileges, now I can't use my root apps. How do I apply root to this ROM? My device is an ASUS TF300T. I've tried Kingo Root and King Root but no success.
I would really appreciate your help and inputs.
Cheers!
ANDROIDYER said:
I'm a newbie here, here is my dilemma: I've flashed CM android 5.1.1 successfully from stock 4.2. (Thanks for this detailed tutorial), but I lost my root privileges, now I can't use my root apps. How do I apply root to this ROM? My device is an ASUS TF300T. I've tried Kingo Root and King Root but no success.
I would really appreciate your help and inputs.
Cheers!
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I have not used CM in quite a while but I think you have to enable root in Developer Options. I think it is not enabled by default.
If hat does not work you can go to Chainfire's website and download the flashable SuperSU and just flash it in recovery
Thanks and a couple of notes on TF300T
Thanks so much for the great guide. My 300TF was nearly bricked due to slowness and freeze-ups. I'd stopped using it. The process worked and am now running KatKiss. Couple of problems and their solutions for anyone who may have the 300TF:
-When trying to "Unlock Bootloader" I kept getting to "enter Google password" but when I did so (correctly) it was not accepted. The solution was to do another factory reset and NOT install google services. Didn't ask for password after that.
-Used fastboot command line to install "twrp.blob" but nothing happened and it timed out. I had to take out other usb connect programs first (in my case "easy-tether" and my LG phone connect app.) After that everything went as per your guide.
Thanks again
Geneg
YotaPhone 2 ROOT with modified stock recovery
NOTE:
Check out the more functional TWRP recovery for YotaPhone 2.
Since not much dev work is happening on the YotaPhone 2, I though I'd kick off by publishing a recovery image that will hopefully allow you to root your YotaPhone 2 device with lollipop, and e.g. make partition backups.
First off: Disclaimer!
I am not responsible for damaged or bricked devices. If you follow instructions in this post, then YOU are making the choice to tinker with your device, and you are likely to void your warranty by doing so. You might even damage or brick your device, so ask yourself if the benefits outweigh the risks, because after proceeding you are pretty much on your own.
What is it?
It's a slightly modified stock recovery that allows to install packages signed with testkeys, plus adb root access and busybox for e.g. shell. That's it.
What can you do with it?
- adb root & shell access (e.g. to manually backup partitions or modify system files)
- install update zips signed with testkeys (e.g. SuperSU) in addition to original Yota Devices software
- root your device
What can it NOT do?
- probably can NOT install unsigned zips (must be signed by YD (like fota update zips), OR signed with standard testkeys)
- no fancy features, just boring AOSP stock recovery as included in stock firmware
- installing of apks/zips only through adb sideload, not from (emulated) SD card
What do you need?
- YotaPhone 2 (YD201) with Lollipop 5.0, I used firmware 1.39 YMMV with other versions
- Some technical confidence
- USB cable with a PC or laptop on one end
Steps overview:
1) First read the whole post to understand what's going to happen
2) backup (sync stuff, copy photos off, use a backup app etc, use search if unsure how to)
3) Unlock the bootloader
4) Install adb and fastboot if not yet installed. (For Windows look e.g. here, for linux the fastest is probably to install Android SDK with platform tools, see here If this is not enough info to get you started, please use xda search!)
5) Download recovery image: yd201_reco_139_testkeys_v01.img
6) boot the recovery image
7) root the device by sideloading SuperSU,
Unlocking bootloader:
Warning 1: It is currently not known how to re-lock the bootloader. (fastboot oem lock just hangs). This means you cannot completely undo the next step as of yet. This might have consequences for sending the device in for repairs, if they check for this, and deem it a (warranty) problem.
Warning 2: on some devices unlocking the bootloader wipes the device clean to factory defaults. I didn't see this happening on my YD201, but be warned, backup first!
On Linux:
Code:
sdk/platform-tools$ sudo ./fastboot oem unlock
...
OKAY [ 0.002s]
finished. total time: 0.002s
On Windows:
Code:
C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools>fastboot oem unlock
...
OKAY [ 0.002s]
finished. total time: 0.002s
Maybe Windows will install some extra drivers in the process.
BOOT the recovery image:
a) First: put the device in fastboot/download mode:
method 1: Power off with USB cable disconnected, then hold volume down key while inserting USB cable (which should already be in your PC on the other end).
method 2: do a
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
You should see a black screen with a tiny white: downloading...
b) boot the recovery image:
On linux:
Code:
sdk/platform-tools$ sudo ./fastboot devices
Should show a connected device in fastboot mode, then proceed:
Code:
sdk/platform-tools$ sudo ./fastboot boot <path>/<to>/yd201_reco_139_testkeys_v01.img
Where <path>/<to>/yd201_reco_139_testkeys_v01.img is the path you downloaded the image file to (e.g. ~/Download/yd201_reco_139_testkeys_v01.img)
On Windows:
copy the yd201_reco_139_testkeys_v01.img file to the folder with fastboot.exe (here assuming C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools, and D:\downloads as download location for the img)
* snippet below is fabricated, but you get the idea
Code:
D:\>C:
C:\>cd C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools
C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools>fastboot.exe devices
Should show a connected device in fastboot mode, then proceed:
Code:
C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools>copy D:\downloads\yd201_reco_139_testkeys_v01.img . [i]note the dot at the end[/i
C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools>fastboot.exe boot yd201_reco_139_testkeys_v01.img
Hopefully you see the screen go completely black after a few seconds, and recovery menu will appear. Like stock recovery, it will show an error (E:Cannot load volume /misc) but you can ignore that, along with the 'error' triangle icon that goes with it.
If booting fails with a signature error, the bootloader is probably not properly unlocked, try again.
Note that this recovery image could be flashed too (I haven't actually tried to flash yet), but if you're cautious (as we are in this post) you can just boot it every time you need it.
SuperSU flashing:
1) download Chainfire's SuperSU flashable zip from this page, filename is:UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip
2) Assuming you're still in custom recovery, otherwise boot into custom recovery again as outlined above
3) choose "apply update from ADB" from the menu (choose with volume up/down keys, confirm with power key). Recovery now waits for a file.
4) on the connected PC:
on Linux:
Code:
sdk/platform-tools$ adb sideload <path>/<to>/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip
on Windows:
Code:
D:\>C:
C:\>cd C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools
C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools>copy D:\downloads\UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip .
C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools>adb.exe sideload UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip
5) on the phone you should see SuperSU installing.
6) reboot when done
7) if SuperSU app is not visible in launcher, download & install SuperSU from playstore.
To verify if rooting worked, start SuperSU. If that looks OK, start an app that requires root (like e.g. betterbatterystats) or use a simple checkroot app from the store. Reboot and check again if it persisted.
NOTE: you could also FLASH this image, replacing the stock recovery on the recovery partition permanently (until you flash again). Above we're just BOOTing it once, next time entering recovery in the standard way will just load the stock recovery from the recovery partition). You would use fastboot flash instead of fastboot boot above. Flashing is UNTESTED.
Problems & FAQ
Q: It doesn't work!!1!
A: Please provide plenty of detail about error messages, which step, what versions etc. Without providing any detail you'll look silly.
Q: I don't know how to <backup/adb/download/reboot/flash>
A: Please use the search button, xda forums have lots of info
Q: How can I tell if I'm in stock recovery or modded stock recovery? They look the same!
A: The Droid error icon with the triangle in the centre of the modded recovery screen has some white text (yd201_cr0.1), the stock one doesn't.
Future development
I hope that there are some devs out there willing to work on the YotaPhone 2 in the near future. I'll try to tinker a bit every now and then, but I cannot promise anything as I'm no expert. To enable proper development of custom ROMs and better recoveries (e.g. TWRP) it would be great if Yota Devices released their Kernel sourcecode for the kernel they use in their YotaPhone 2 ROMs. I know they have been asked to release sources before (and they should in order to comply with the GPL license), but so far without response.
Good news is that You Can Help! Please stimulate Yota to publish Kernel sourcecode for YotaPhone 2 through their support page (hint: choose 'sales' as category, otherwise you'll have to enter lots of details. Be polite!).
Info::
Mod by: SteadyQuad
Version: 0.1 based on YD stock recovery 5.0 1.39 EU
Thanks to: Yota Devices for a great device, Jeopardy for testing and suggestions, Chainfire for SuperSU
Created: 2015-06-10
Last Updated: 2015-06-20 (added warning about current inability to re-lock bootloader)
As SteadyQuad already mentioned, I can confirm that this method works.
Bye bye Google Newsstand! Goodbye Google Books!
(When uninstalling system apps Lollipop handles a bit differently from Kitkat, and I had to always restart the device after deleting.)
Thank you very much for your effort SteadyQuad.
Allelujah!
Thanks SteadyQuad for this great job! It works like a charm!
:good:
Anybody tried to install xposed module on rooted Yotaphone2? (alpha 4 modules)?
I think it little bit risky that's why I'm asking...
Or maybe somebody know how to make a full backup Yotaphone (like in CWM)?
Thanks in advance again for a really great job!
zencooler said:
Allelujah!
Thanks SteadyQuad for this great job! It works like a charm!
:good:
Anybody tried to install xposed module on rooted Yotaphone2? (alpha 4 modules)?
I think it little bit risky that's why I'm asking...
Or maybe somebody know how to make a full backup Yotaphone (like in CWM)?
Thanks in advance again for a really great job!
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I haven't tried testing xposed yet, but am planning to sooner or later.
Running that custom recovery we do have root level access to everything, so it should be possible to create a backup from there with the help of a computer. Have to look into this.
the recovery download doesn't work.
EDIT : it worked on laptop
How about somebody can compile a TWRP recovery because Yotaphone has posted there SDK ?
So we can make Nandroid backup.
a question : if you can modify stock recovery,
can't you compile from TWRP source and yotaphone SDK a TWRP recovery for the yotaphone 2 users ?
just my 2 cents, i evenly willing to pay for it
Gojira-r32 said:
a question : if you can modify stock recovery,
can't you compile from TWRP source and yotaphone SDK a TWRP recovery for the yotaphone 2 users ?
just my 2 cents, i evenly willing to pay for it
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I think if we all contribute to twrp and request them they might make us one
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Can the bootloader be re locked And can the root be removed for warranty purposes
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Yes
Fastboot oem lock
Gojira-r32 said:
Yes
Fastboot oem lock
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If the recovery image is modified don't we flash back to stock before oem lock
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Good work. A pity Xposed framework isn't compatible yet.
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dai75 said:
Good work. A pity Xposed framework isn't compatible yet.
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Xposed framework isn't FULLY compatible, but many features already work. See SteadyQuad's thread here
adamo86 said:
Can the bootloader be re locked And can the root be removed for warranty purposes
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I haven't been able to re-lock it when I last tried (fastboot oem lock just hung). If anyone did succeed to lock, let us know! (Gojira-r32: did you actually execute the fastboot oem lock?)
I also failed to lock it back . I wanted to install the new update 1.44 that arrive in France but it failed at the recovery stage. E:Error in cache/update/yota....zip (status 7)
I did a wipe cache partition but not a wipe data as I don't want to lose all my settings. Anyone achieved to install the new Yota update version? And then root?
I just updated to latest update in UK. But I tried Kingo no success still.
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and the first post with flashing S%U tru modified recovery ?
is this firmware somewhere to download?
still not yet on yota FTP
Has anyone the stock recovery image? Maybe I'll achieve to get the OTA update after unrooting my YD201 with the original stock recovery firmware.
i am doing that right now, unroot, flash stock recovery, i have the OTA 1.1.44 pulled out of phone after download and will try to flash it
stock recovery, boot, sustem img, unrooted, everything tried
also got other build, fixed that.
now yotaphone is completly stock and get :
error in update zip "status 7"
so i think this update is no good, some faults in it, that's why we can't flash it yet, also chaged some things in OTA and resigned it etc... no good
Gojira-r32 said:
stock recovery, boot, sustem img, unrooted, everything tried
also got other build, fixed that.
now yotaphone is completly stock and get :
error in update zip "status 7"
so i think this update is no good, some faults in it, that's why we can't flash it yet, also chaged some things in OTA and resigned it etc... no good
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Did you try to flash the OTA update via adb sideload in the modified recovery? I'm having the same problem.
Edit: I just tried to flash the update via adb sideload - no joy. I got the following error:
Package expects build fingerprint of YotaPhone/yotaphone2/yotaphone2:5.0/LRX21M/5.0.0-EU1.1.39:user/release-keys or Yotaphone/yotaphone2/yotaphone2:5.0/LRX21M/5.0.0-EU1.1.44:user/release-keys; this device has Yotaphone/yotaphone2/yotaphone:5.0/LRX21M/5.0
E:Error in /sideload/package.zip
(Status 7)
I also tried resigning the package with testkeys, but that didn't work either. Same error. So something has changed in the rooting process, because some people in the forum have managed to update normally, presumably on their nonrooted devices.
Edit:
[Procedure] http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64841837&postcount=27
Edit/
I am creating this thread dedicated for me and other beginners "noobs".
Where should I begin as a beginner?
I am looking to unlock and root with latest MM that motorola supplies.
Things you should know about me:
I have no idea how to use adb.
I have no idea how to unlock & root or even if I should but I don't like ads.
I have no idea which firmware to use.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-style/development/pure-firmware-tuff-wip-t3224833
http://forum.xda-developers.com/mot...rom-stock-rooted-debloated-x1575-6-0-t3262242
I am completely lost.
I have not gotten my phone yet, I ordered it this morning and will be here Friday. I am just trying to compile sources and info.
Thanks a bunch guys, I really need help with this.
One piece of advice for starters just since you used the word noob. Never mod your phone on a low battery. You can mess a phone up enough to break offline charging, and without a removable battery that you can swap out or charge in a cradle that could get awkward in a hurry on this phone. I always make sure I'm >75% just in case. You can fastboot your way out of all kinds of trouble; but not if your battery is dead and your phone is so screwed up it is not offline charging.
Your phone will probably show up with Android 5.1.1 installed, at least I got mine about 3 weeks ago and it did. Once it is through initial setup it should want to apply an OTA to Android 6.0 right away; if not check for it in Settings -> About -> System updates and it should find one. Just let it update before you do any setup or app downloading.
Once you're on MM, before you do any setup you have to unlock your bootloader if you intend to root. You'll get all the warnings about voiding warranty and here there be dragons, so be prepared for that. Also, unlocking the bootloader will wipe your internal storage, so don't bother with any setup or app downloading before you do it.
Start with Heisenberg's thread. It is a great guide on how to setup your computer for adb and fastboot as well as all the syntax you need for unlocking the bootloader and installing a custom recovery. Make sure to get the 2.8.7.1 version of TWRP that is patched to work with the MM bootloader.
When you boot to TWRP recovery for the first time it will ask if you want to keep system read only. Keep system read only and make a backup immediately. I usually make one backup of boot, system, and data, and a separate one of just efs; don't worry if you don't understand, you'll figure it out when you get there. TWRP is all touch based and pretty intuitive. This way you have good, untouched system backup to fall back on just in case.
When it comes to rooting MM, don't use the old system install method. Flash a SuperSU from this experimental systemless root thread (I used this instead of the ivcarlos method linked to the Heisenberg thread because it is more automated and easier). I can vouch for the 2.62-20151210170034 version of SuperSU. I've used it to root stock MM on this phone 3 or 4x as I've restored backups and changed kernels. I've heard the 2.64 and above SuperSU versions are not working with this phone on MM, and the older traditional system root methods like the v2.49 version that is linked to the Heisenberg thread are causing bootloops on MM. Don't panic on first boot after the systemless root; it appears to bootloop once but comes up normally the second time.
One other thing, TWRP doesn't seem to be able to detect the systemless rooting method, and it really wants your phone to be rooted. If/when TWRP offers to automatically install SuperSU, don't let it - ever - it will keep asking. It must use the old method that causes bootloops on MM, not the new systemless method linked above.
Once you're all rooted and settled in, if you get sick of the unlocked bootloader warning you can fix it by reading up in this thread. Just be sure to read carefully and get the MM logo and not the LP logo.
Wow, thank you so much for the long type up.
Duly noted and this is a great start. May I continue here if I run into any problems?
I think ima have fun with this phone
I am into tinkering with devices, "sometimes linux" etc, like my PC OS win7x64 is modified big time, so I probably will catch on with unlocking rooting etc very quickly.
I got chillz and cannot wait!
Read a lot. Do a lot of reading on the topic before trying it. Basically learn all the possible errors or negative outcomes before they happen, so your not blindsided and are ready for anything that can happen.
gokart2 said:
Read a lot. Do a lot of reading on the topic before trying it. Basically learn all the possible errors or negative outcomes before they happen, so your not blindsided and are ready for anything that can happen.
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Will do. I was reading, flashing can screw up the modem,wif and what ever else.
I hope I don't screw it up.
Hitti2 said:
Will do. I was reading, flashing can screw up the modem,wif and what ever else.
I hope I don't screw it up.
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Good luck :good:
I just noticed one thing that might not be entirely clear in the Heisenberg thread. It says to enable adb in the Settings -> Developer Options menu, but by default you won't have a Developer Options menu.
To get one, go into Settings -> About Phone, scroll all the way to the bottom, and tap on build number about 8 or 10 times. Your phone will say something to the effect of congratulations now you're a developer, and you'll have the menu.
Edit: i just noticed it says how to enable developer options further down the page
ty, I will need it lol.
Dev options were on my S5 too. My pops showed me how to on the S5, kinda hoping it was the same way to enable them, turned out to be. Cool.
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Read a lot. Do a lot of reading on the topic before trying it. Basically learn all the possible errors or negative outcomes before they happen, so your not blindsided and are ready for anything that can happen.
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^^^This^^^
and remember what XDA is really for ...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2031989
with that, enjoy all the reading, and do not be afraid to look at other sites too, there are even videos around that can help guide you...
and there are fellow members here to help...but most questions have already been asked and answered, so search first! Cheers! :highfive:
This might sound so stupid.
So, I will begin with the recommendation of installing twrp as my first step.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64545146&postcount=131
1) Be sure to get the newest TWRP that has been patched for M.
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How do I go on installing this TWRP? Does it include flashing TWRP to the phone? Or is an app? I don't understand.
How many ROMs can be flashed to the phone, 2? TWRP & Marshmallow?
Hitti2 said:
This might sound so stupid.
So, I will begin with the recommendation of installing twrp as my first step.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64545146&postcount=131
How do I go on installing this TWRP? Does it include flashing TWRP to the phone? Or is an app? I don't understand.
How many ROMs can be flashed to the phone, 2? TWRP & Marshmallow?
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Sounds like you need to do more studying and reading
TWRP is not a ROM, it is a custom recovery image, which allows you to flash ROMs.
Start here..http://androiding.how/root-moto-x-pure/
Then go here..http://forum.xda-developers.com/mot...l-windroid-universal-android-toolkit-t3206883 for a good tool. (May have already been linked above...)
[Q] Where should I begin as a beginner?
At the beginning, of course.
Sorry couldn't resist...
Naddict said:
Sounds like you need to do more studying and reading
TWRP is not a ROM, it is a custom recovery image, which allows you to flash ROMs.
Start here..http://androiding.how/root-moto-x-pure/
Then go here..http://forum.xda-developers.com/mot...l-windroid-universal-android-toolkit-t3206883 for a good tool. (May have already been linked above...)
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Tyvm.
Before I proceed, I need to backup, right? How do I go forth doing a backup?
Also, I am updated on MM, does those two links above work on MM?
Hitti2 said:
Tyvm.
Before I proceed, I need to backup, right? How do I go forth doing a backup?
Also, I am updated on MM, does those two links above work on MM?
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after you unlock and install custom recovery, you use TWRP (the custom recovery) to create the backup...
as you are on MM, you cannot use the "all in one" application that I provided in the link...so you will have to manually install/flash your rom
Wow im so frustrated. I think i give up. There is no guides upto date to do exactly twrp, backup, install w/e n root for ota mm.
I'll donate 30 usd via paypal if someone can.
Hitti2 said:
Wow im so frustrated. I think i give up. There is no guides upto date to do exactly twrp, backup, install w/e n root for ota mm.
I'll donate 30 usd via paypal if someone can.
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Clearly you are impatient (not trying to be rude here), - XDA truly is not a place to pay for someone to do it for you, XDA is about learning and development, there are several places that a search will get you what you need. Many members have also posted links above to vast amount of information (specifically this post and this entire thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64183396&postcount=151 and here too http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64311581&postcount=171) that you should take time to read and then, as you move through these things then you ask questions.
Offering to pay to have someone do it for you is really not what this site is about.
Read, do google searches...it has been done a hundred time already mate, take the time to learn what it is you are doing before actually doing it.
I dont have 400 to spare for for another phone if i brick this one because i was pointed to all kinds of mixed links. Ionno ill wait till someone comes up with a guide then.
Thanks.
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Let it be known as well, because you know how to milk a cow doesn't mean I know how to milk a cow. Or change a complete motor out of a vehicle etc.
Not being a smartarsh either. I'll prob end up like this guy https://www.reddit.com/r/MotoX/comments/3z2e6g/stuck_rooting_moto_x_pure_on_60/
And I read this, http://forums.androidcentral.com/moto-x-pure-edition/622331-6-0-marshmallow-root.html#post4899736
Dunno which one to go for.
I'm done for today, I'll come back tomorrow to upset with this.
Hitti2 said:
I dont have 400 to spare for for another phone if i brick this one because i was pointed to all kinds of mixed links. Ionno ill wait till someone comes up with a guide then.
Thanks.
Edit:
Let it be known as well, because you know how to milk a cow doesn't mean I know how to milk a cow. Or change a complete motor out of a vehicle etc.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2031989
Hitti2 said:
Not being a smartarsh either. I'll prob end up like this guy https://www.reddit.com/r/MotoX/comments/3z2e6g/stuck_rooting_moto_x_pure_on_60/
And I read this, http://forums.androidcentral.com/moto-x-pure-edition/622331-6-0-marshmallow-root.html#post4899736
Dunno which one to go for.
I'm done for today, I'll come back tomorrow to upset with this.
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Looks to me like several folks in there offered suggestions on how to successfully get root ...and again, as my last helpful post here...you really need to read Heisenberg's thread, that guide works, and from what I can tell, you have to use systemless root.
Ok, I will follow
Intro
This thread will serve as a location for basic how-to guides for the Moto X Pure. I'm going to start off with a couple of the more obvious ones and go from there. If anyone has any suggestions for additions please feel free to let me know.
Prerequisites:
You'll need a working adb/fastboot environment on your PC to get through some of these guides. Go here to download the Android SDK, which will give you most updated version of adb and fastboot. Scroll to the bottom of the page and find Other Download Options>SDK Tools Only, and grab the right version for your OS. While it's downloading create a folder in C:\ called SDK (C:\SDK). Once you've downloaded the zip you can extract it into your C:\SDK folder. Navigate to C:\SDK\android-sdk-windows and open SDK Manager.exe. In SDK Manager you need to install the following packages:
Tools> Android SDK Tools, Android SDK Platform-tools
Extras> Android Support Library
Once you have installed those, inside C:\SDK you should see some new folders, one of them will be called platform-tools, within that folder you should see fastboot.exe and adb.exe. I'll refer to this as your fastboot folder/directory or working folder/directory during this guide. To make sure adb is correctly installed, open a command prompt from within your fastboot folder (hold shift + right click, select open command prompt here) and issue this command:
Code:
adb version
If it returns a version number for Android Debug Bridge then you're good to go.
You'll find Motorla drivers here, download it and install, then reboot your PC.
You can test adb by connecting your device to your PC while booted into Android (making sure that adb/usb debugging is enabled in Settings>Developer Options) with the screen unlocked and issuing this command:
Code:
adb devices
It should return your device serial number, if so, adb is working.
You can test fastboot by connecting your device to your PC while booted into fastboot mode (power + volume down) and issuing this command:
Code:
fastboot devices
It should return your device serial number, if so, fastboot is working.
By attempting any of the processes listed this thread you accept full responsibility for your actions. I will not be held responsible if your device stops working, catches on fire, or turns into a hipster and claims to have been modified before it was cool.
Index
How To Unlock Your Bootloader
How To Install A Custom Recovery On Your Device
How To Make A Nandroid Backup With TWRP Recovery
How To Root Your Stock Rom
How To Install A ROM with TWRP Recovery
How To Install A Custom Kernel With TWRP Recovery
How To Make Sure You Can Pretty Much Always Recover From An Accidentally Wiped System
1. How To Unlock Your Bootloader
Go into About Phone in Settings, click on Build Number 7 or 8 times until it says you have enabled Developer Options. Go back to Settings and enter the newly opened Developer Options section, scroll and click on the Enable OEM Unlock option.
Power off your phone then boot into fastboot mode (power + volume down).
Connect your phone to your PC via usb cable.
Open a command prompt from within your fastboot folder (navigate to where you have fastboot.exe located on your PC, shift + right click anywhere within that folder, select open command prompt here).
Check your fastboot connection by issuing this command:
Code:
fastboot devices
It should return your device serial number, if not you need to make sure your drivers are installed correctly.
Once you've confirmed your fastboot connection issue this command:
Code:
fastboot oem get_unlock_data
It should return something like this:
Code:
(bootloader) 0A40040192024205#4C4D3556313230
(bootloader) 30373731363031303332323239#BD00
(bootloader) 8A672BA4746C2CE02328A2AC0C39F95
(bootloader) 1A3E5#1F53280002000000000000000
(bootloader) 0000000
Copy that code (with no spaces between the characters) and paste it somewhere for safekeeping, you'll use it in a minute.
Go to the Motorola bootloader unlocking page. You'll need to create an account with Motorola if you don't already have one. Once you're signed in you can scroll down to step 6 and paste the above code into the text field and hit the “can my device be unlocked” button.
Read the terms and conditions and accept them if you agree (you can't continue unless you accept).
Click the “request unlock key” button and an email with your unlock token will be sent to the email account that you signed up with.
Once you have retrieved the token from the email you can use it within the following command to unlock your bootloader:
Code:
fastboot oem unlock xxxxxxxxxx
(Replace the xxxxxxxx with your unique unlock token)
Your bootloader is now unlocked!
Reboot with this command:
Code:
fastboot reboot
It's now safe to disconnect your usb cable.
Please note: this will erase all user data from your device, it is best to do this before you really start using the device and installing apps or putting data on the internal storage
2. How To Install A Custom Recovery On Your Device
Prerequisites: unlocked bootloader.
Download the recovery of your choice, here's TWRP.
Make sure you check the md5 to verify its integrity (where possible).
Place the file in your fastboot folder (this is where fastboot.exe is located on your PC).
Put the phone in fastboot mode and connect it to your PC via usb cable.
Open a command prompt from within your fastboot folder (shift + right click, select open command prompt here), and enter the following commands:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery <filename>.img
(Replace <filename> with the actual filename of the recovery, the recovery filename in the command will change depending on which recovery you're flashing)
Wait for the recovery to flash, it'll only take a few seconds, you'll get a finished message in your command prompt window once it's done.
It's now safe to disconnect your usb cable.
Don't reboot the phone normally, use the volume buttons to highlight recovery and press the power button to select it. This will stop the stock OS from patching it with the stock recovery in boot. Once you've booted into TWRP like this once, you can reboot normally.
3. How To Make A Nandroid Backup With TWRP Recovery
Prerequisites: unlocked bootloader, TWRP recovery.
A nandroid backup is a very important thing to have before installing any custom software on your device. It's basically a backup of your stock system that you can fall back on if anything goes wrong or if you just want your stock ROM back. You can also use the backup tool to create a backup of your favourite ROM set up exactly the way you like it. The backup you create can be easily restored using the restore tool in TWRP recovery.
All you need to do is enter TWRP recovery, select the backup option from the TWRP home screen, check the system/data/boot boxes, and swipe to backup. The process will take a few minutes.
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& I will follow
Hello guys!
I make my own ROOT (systemless, thanks for Chainfire) images for Moto X Style with Marshmallow (build MPH24.49-18). Its use "experimental" systemless SuperSU version 2.56 - more info on http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...35&postcount=2. No need replace bootloader or recovery. Still need unlocked booloader.
Because TWRP didn't work in this version of bootloader (0xA048), I cooked "su.img" in a Linux box and used "/data/local/tmp" as bridge (accessible by ADB).
WARNING! I am not responsible for any harm on your phone. When you're not sure if you can do it, leave it!
For use, you need
1) unlocked bootloader.
2) if your bootloader not unlocked, make sure you have copy of your data, because this process will erase your device.
3) install ADB and FASTBOOT on your pc using minimal ADB or Android SDK.
4) install ADB drivers from Motorola or Universal ADB.
5) download provided files.
6) download SuperSU ver. 2.56 from http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps...ellow-t3219344.
Steps:
1) extract files in a folder of your choice (su.img, boot.img).
2) extract Superuser.apk from SuperSU-v2.56-20151030013730.zip from common folder.
3) enable USB debugging on Android.
4) connect your device on pc.
5) open a command prompt in a new folder.
6) type "adb push su.img /data/local/tmp" without quotes.
7) type "adb install Superuser.apk" without quotes.
8) now reboot your device into fastboot mode by typing "adb reboot bootloader".
9) type "fastboot flash boot boot.img" without quotes.
10) type "fastboot reboot" without quotes.
And enjoy!
Now you have a rooted MotoX Style Marshmallow. To apply any OTAs, you only need reflash stock boot.
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I still think its going to brick but uhwell.
So far so good, I've got it unlocked.
I apologize for my ignorance. I am gonna take it a step at a time.
Doing step one "unlocking" was scary but it went good.
Wish me luck!
This thread is out of date since there is my new thread with an easier method: https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-k10/how-to/friendly-root-method-lg-k8-k10-t3531223
However i keep this one for troubleshooting and deeper understanding...
This description was originally made for the k8, however it seems to work on k10 k430 devices
LG K8:
OS Android v6.0 (Marshmallow)
Chipset Mediatek MT6735
CPU Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU Mali-T720
1.5GB of RAM
8GB ROM
LG K10 K430...:
quite similar to k8
Rooting the k8 (and the k10) is rather difficult since it's using "lz4" compression for the partition images not the usual "gzip" method.
Systemless supersu is still unable to patch lz4 boot images so we need to have a little trick. Not to mention porting a working TWRP is also a pian in the ass...
Before posting any questions/errors please read the troubleshooting guide and also read back in the thread!
Steps:
0.
Remove the back panel of the phone because you'll have to be able to reach your sd card, watch out for your battery - must not fall out!
If your TWRP supports mtp connection under "mount" you can skip this part and you don't have to put your sd card in and out - maybe you have to fix the driver in windows!
1.
Unlock your bootloader (all your data will be lost!!!) via ADB then boot up normally
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-k10/how-to/unlock-bootloader-lg-k10-mtk-devices-t3486302
if there is no warnning message during boot up after unlocking your bootloader read this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-k10/how-to/rid-shutting-device-corrupt-message-t3517879
2.
Boot to TWRP (you have to stay in TWRP during the whole process!!!) via ADB and fastboot
3.
Mount sd card
Backup your boot image (find boot.emmc.win in TWRP folder on your sdcard - rename it on PC to bootlz4_0.img)
or use your boot image taken from your kdz as it is written in the end of this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-k10/how-to/rid-shutting-device-corrupt-message-t3517879
4. Tweak bootlz4_0.img with Carliv Image Kitchen (Carliv download: http://viid.me/qe7BDp)
-Unpack it, open "boot.img-ramdisk-compress" file with a text editor (notepad++) and change the first (and only) line from "lz4" to "gz"
-Repack image - rename the repacked image to bootgz_0
5. Flash bootgz_0.img in TWRP
6. Install SuperSU (and xposed if you wish or you can istall xposed later) - do not quit TWRP from now until last step - that would brick your device
7. Backup boot image again - you need to remove sd card (unmount first) and put it in PC - it means you have to remove the usb cable from the phone and remove back panel - maybe before getting into TWRP!
- or enable mtp in TWRP and copy/paste the boot image from sd card.
8. Tweak boot image in Carliv
-Unpack it, open "boot.img-ramdisk-compress" file and change the first line from "gz" to "lz4"
-Repack image
9. Flash boot image in TWRP
10. Restart (this will take a bit longer and also expect bootloop a few times)
you can find a rather detailed description here:
http://viid.me/qe7Zoh - don't forget that you can use mtp connection instead of taking in and out the sd card if your TWRP supports it.
If you prefer using adb/fastboot commands instead removing your sdcard all the time you can use salaigeethan666's guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69415205&postcount=34
but some reported problems with flashing the boot image and getting back to TWRP this way.
If you have problems booting up after installing supersu maybe you can force boot described by cpatrick3000:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-k10/how-to/root-lg-k10-mtk-chipset-95-method-t3498166
or the problem might be:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-k10/how-to/rid-shutting-device-corrupt-message-t3517879
If you ever lose root and try again consider Darkos333's guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69713043&postcount=99
or use lg up to get back to full stock:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-k10/how-to/flashing-firmware-using-lg-t3517839
Unbrick guide by Berkantkz:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-k10/how-to/guide-unbricking-flashing-firmware-due-t3380529
Unbrick by lg up:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-k10/how-to/flashing-firmware-using-lg-t3517839
TWRPs for the different models:
TWRP of the k8:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-k10/development/recovery-twrp-3-0-2-lg-k8-k350-mtk-t3517894
As for the k10 TWRP 3.0.0 you should use http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-k10/development/teamwinrecoveryproject-3-0-0-0-lg-k10-t3404434 by berkantkz.
or TWRP 3.0.2 by Singular777: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69381986&postcount=126
In case of k10 430dsy try 123xdagsm's recovery: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69706581&postcount=154
Please, before you proceed read and practice the methods of each steps! A few hours of preparation (google + xda + tests) might save your device getting hard bricket and it's also better for you to know what you're doing! Look for fastboot commands, systemless supersu, TWRP usage, Carliv image kitchen, ... (google + xda)! You better not leave TWRP during the whole process! Keep in mind that after the supersu is installed you must be able to recompress your boot image to "lz4" otherwise you get soft bricked and you need to use lg up to refirbish...!!!
Read each steps twice and follow them stricktly!
Also keep in mind that if you want to uninstall supersu/remove root you have to reflash stock firmware with lg bridge + hard reset or lg up.
Troubleshooting
"your device is corrupt. It can't be trusted and may not work properly"
- this message is normal when you have an opened bootloader
- phone shuts down right after this message: http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-k10/how-to/rid-shutting-device-corrupt-message-t3517879
no ADB connection (command: "adb devices" - your device is not in the output list):
- turn-on USB Debugging (settings - developer opions)
- install drivers
no fastboot connection (command: "fastboot devices" - your device is not in the output list):
- install drivers
- check device manager
- you may try to install android SDK if the connection is not working
unable to unlock bootloader (command "fastboot oem unlock"):
- allow oem unlock (settings - developer opions)
device is not booting into TWRP:
- unlock bootloader
- the TWRP is not compatible with your device (there is a list of TWRPs for different devices, if you cant find yours you can try the next guide: http://www.chinaphonearena.com/foru...752-MT6753-MT6795-MT6797-TWRP-MT67xx-tutorial)
unable to unpack boot image in carliv
- your TWRP is not compatible with your device (at least it didn't backup your boot image properly)
unable to repack boot image in carliv
- check the unpacked boot image "ramdisk" folder, if there are all the necessary files and folders, find a list attached at posts #107 and #124: (doesn't have to be the exact same since k8 and k10 migth differ - there is no "boot" folder in case of the k8 and also before installing supersu the su folders are not to be there - normally 5+ folders and 20+ files)
- see if "boot.img-ramdisk-compress" file exists
- maybe you messed up something in carliv
supersu failed to patch the ramdisk (even if it sais installed succesfully)
- you can try just unpack and repack your stock boot image install/flash it and see if it boots up - so you can be sure you are a "master" of carliv and TWRP
- your boot image is not gzip compressed - open "boot.img-ramdisk-compress" as text. It should only have one line: "gz"
supersu failed to install
- you can try just unpack and repack your stock boot image install/flash it and see if it boots up - so you can be sure you are a "master" of carliv and TWRP
- your TWRP is not compatible with your device (or you need a newer version)
device is not booting up after the final step (boot loops for more then 2 minutes)
- http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-k10/how-to/rid-shutting-device-corrupt-message-t3517879
- use Berkantkz guide to flash back the original firmware: http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-k10/how-to/guide-unbricking-flashing-firmware-due-t3380529
- after getting back to stock you can try just unpack and repack your stock boot image install/flash it and see if it boots up - so you can be sure you are a "master" of carliv and TWRP
- duble check your final boot image (uncompress and compare files and folders to the one attached in posts #107 and #124 - has to be reasonably/more or less the same)
- consider step 6 in Darkos333 guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69713043&postcount=99
- also consider cpatrick3000's force boot guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-k10/how-to/root-lg-k10-mtk-chipset-95-method-t3498166
if none of these helps make a recovery log (in TWRP under advanced menu) before final restart and post it or send it to me
This method works for the LG K10 k430Y as well. Thanks very much brah, so far I have changed a couple of thing in the build.prop like activating the multi window setting and so far it is functioning properly besides the annoying 'device is corrupt' message everything seems to be fine thanks a lot bro :good: :good:
Judroidz said:
This method works for the LG K10 k430Y as well. Thanks very much brah, so far I have changed a couple of thing in the build.prop like activating the multi window setting and so far it is functioning properly besides the annoying 'device is corrupt' message everything seems to be fine thanks a lot bro :good: :good:
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"device corrupt" message cames rigth after unlocking the bootloader (in my case at least...) however i believe there is a way to tweak boot logo and remove the message, Ill look into it.
Anyways your welcome
Judroidz said:
This method works for the LG K10 k430Y as well. Thanks very much brah, so far I have changed a couple of thing in the build.prop like activating the multi window setting and so far it is functioning properly besides the annoying 'device is corrupt' message everything seems to be fine thanks a lot bro :good: :good:
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Can i ask whitch TWRP you used? Did you maybe tried it with the one i ported for the k8 or is this the one by berkantkz?
I used the twrp made by berkantkz, do you think it would be safe if I flashed it on my k10.
Judroidz said:
I used the twrp made by berkantkz, do you think it would be safe if I flashed it on my k10.
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Actually the recovery partitions size is approx. 16Mb. Berkantkz's TWRP is almost 17Mb so there is little chance you can flash it. There is no problem if you try it would give you an error message if the size is too big and nothing's gonna change. I recompressed berkantkz's TWRP to gzip (https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BwyMOazoSp8TdnhBbWpobEk0V0E) so it is smaller, you can try to flash that but you have to try it before. I mean just boot into it (fastboot boot ...) don't flash it first.
Keep me updated please!
About the multiwindow, did you use "ro.build.type" -> userdebug or "persist.splitwindow.support_all" -> true ?
I flashed back to stock with lg bridge and also did factory format with hard buttons. There is no way to root again and boot up succesfully. Somehow lg bridge and also factory format leaves some partions untouched that still have something from supersu. So i erased all partitions in fastboot...
I shouldn't have cause now my phone can't connect at all. Not even in download mode.
I suggest if anyone tried any method to root unsuccesfully that should not try this method. It will not boot up...:S
Thats all for now. I'll try to exchange my phone and then start again...
I can't make lg up to work with the k8. There is no lgup...dll.msi to install. Any ideas?
Maybe the boot image is not turned back to stock not by factory format nor by lg bridge... this migth cause the mess with Supersu install after turnig back to stock... With lg up we could reflash the full stock system and try rooting again...
If anyone plans to root save your stock boot image first, might come handy later...
hilp for root lgk10 439dsy
ha118814kh said:
hilp for root lgk10 439dsy
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439? Are you sure? I guess it must be 430... however i belive the only method is the above described one. If you ever attempted rooting the device i suggest not to do that unless you can flash it back to fully stock.
Theese might help for unsuccesful root attempts... i wish i found this before erasing all my partitions...:S
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63816659&postcount=2769
and
http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/unroot-systemless-root-t3249542
Are there any easier ways to root it? It seems a bit of difficult to me(k430)
xdarootxda said:
Are there any easier ways to root it? It seems a bit of difficult to me(k430)
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I'm afraid until SuperSU is not "lz4" compatible there is no easier method. I't not so difficult anyways as long as you can make a fastboot connection. There is always download mode and lg bridge if anything goes wrong...
PS. if you ever attempted to root this device before then most likely it's not gonna work... unless you can make LgUP see your k430 and reflash the whole firmware.
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I'm afraid until SuperSU is not "lz4" compatible there is no easier method. I't not so difficult anyways as long as you can make a fastboot connection. There is always download mode and lg bridge if anything goes wrong...
PS. if you ever attempted to root this device before then most likely it's not gonna work... unless you can make LgUP see your k430 and reflash the whole firmware.
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Thanks for the information, but i'm new to bootloader and recovery, so are there any video guides about this process?
xdarootxda said:
Thanks for the information, but i'm new to bootloader and recovery, so are there any video guides about this process?
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There are many video guides on youtube but not for this particular case. I guess you can search each step separately and put the whole picture together.
gottlasz said:
There are many video guides on youtube but not for this particular case. I guess you can search each step separately and put the whole picture together.
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Thanks, I'll have a look.
I'm so glad to see people working on this phone. Has anyone gotten this method to work?
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chopperchez said:
I'm so glad to see people working on this phone. Has anyone gotten this method to work?
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Guys,root is successfully received!
see details on the Russian forum
4pda in the subject LG K10 LTE.
Sent from my LG-K430 using xda premium
lg_l7_p700 said:
Guys,root is successfully received!
see details on the Russian forum
4pda in the subject LG K10 LTE.
Sent from my LG-K430 using xda premium
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Unfortunately i speak no russain.. Is it somewhat similar to the method described in the OP?
It also uses carliv so i guess its basically the same, isn't it?
lg_l7_p700 said:
Guys,root is successfully received!
see details on the Russian forum
4pda in the subject LG K10 LTE.
Sent from my LG-K430 using xda premium
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The principle of obtaining root.
Install SuperSU via TWPR.
We have the boot ramdisk
compression in lz4,it is not
supported so first comes the
installation boot with
compression gz,then install SuperSU,
and boot back lz4
Sorry for my bad English.
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I would love to try this.. but I tried flashing the supersu package previously and it didn't work.. my phone boots up properly.. but my usb isn't working anymore. I can't get into fastboot anymore cos there is no hardware shortcut to enter into that and Without ADB i can't go into fastboot. is there any way to fix this? pls help
[UPDATE]: USE THIS ONLY FOR NOUGAT 7 OR 7.1! THERE IS A DIFFERENT GUIDE FOR ANDROID OREO!
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-x/how-to/root-xperia-x-f5122-android-n-34-2-2-47-t3594502 (Written by YasuHamed, not me!)
If you are not interested in android Oreo, or you want to go back to Nougat, this guide is still valid! [End of Update]
This is a guide for newbies or for people that are simply confused. If you have any questions, you can always ask me, and I will reply. but please make sure you haven't made mistakes and do not ask about things that are already stated here. Let's go!
BEFORE DOING ANYTHING, NOTES
-make sure you have installed ADB : https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
-make sure ADB can read your phone with the correct drivers installed. If you have trouble with that, read "DRIVERS" section
!It is absolutely necessary to install the drivers correctly!
-Backup your stuff if you have any, you will need to delete everything from the phone
-Enable USB debugging
-Note: some of these instructions apply to Windows OS only!
-Note: links to downloads have been shortcutted as much possible to make it easier for you!
-Find some stock roms here! https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-x/how-to/sonyx-f5121-downgrade-8-0-0-to-7-1-1-to-t3754986
(Credit: HEKER510)
-Warning: you will lose your warranty!
-I am not responsible for any damage done to your device.
BACKUP DRM KEYS (OR WORKAROUND)
You may want to unlock your bootloader. If you unlock it without backing up the DRM keys, you will lose them. I did that mistake and I regret it. If you already did, there is an alternative solution, skip to step 8.
1) If you are running android 7 nougat, you will need to downgrade to MM. If you are running MM, skip to step 7.
2) You will need to wipe everything before rolling back, so if you have any data back it up
3) Download any stock MM 6.0.1 firmware for the xperia X. You can find one here : https://mega.nz/#!1xRj2CYS Decryption key: !qBVi7yky8AL84eUF3bpTTGQ2YmN0ePCjc-eSDZGIZCI
Watch out: if you have the dual SIM model, F5122, you need to download accordingly!
For more firmwares, check "BEFORE DOING ANYTHING"
4) Download the latest flashtool: http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php
Upon installation, tick on fastboot, flashmode drivers! If it didn't ask you, go to the installation folder and run Flashtool-drivers.exe. Please read "DRIVERS" section!
5) Flash the .tft file
How to flash?
0. Go to "C:\Users\[Your PC Name]\.flashTool\firmwares" , and put your firmware .ftf file in there!
1. Open Flashtool and click on the lightning bolt icon (first one from the left)
2. In the prompt, choose flashmode.
3. Under firmware, click on the version you put (It should probably only be one option)
4. Under wipe , tick everything. Under the others, do not make any changes.
5. Click "Flash"
6. When the popup appears, connect your device. It needs to be powered off, and connected while you are holding the
"volume down" button.
7. Wait for it to finish.
8. Done. Boot up the device, it might take some time to open so don't worry.
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6)If your phone bootloops, try flashing again or a different firmware and make sure you followed the steps correctly.
7) Once your phone successfully boots android MM, use Dirtycow to get your DRM keys out: https://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/universal-dirtycow-based-ta-backup-t3514236
8) If you unlocked the bootloader before backing up your keys, you can use DRM kernel fix. You can get it here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-x/development/kernel-drm-fix-nougat-t3530849 Before using it check out the custom rom that includes this fix and other things.
UNLOCK BOOTLOADER
This is relatively easy and you can follow official sony instructions to do it.
1) Go to your phone settings, developer options, and enable OEM unlock
"But there is no developer options!" -Go to the bottom of your settings, system, about phone, and tap multile times on "Build Number", also at the bottom.
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2) If you haven't already , install ADB fastboot and configure drivers (Link on top )
3) Follow the steps on the Sony website to get your unlock code: https://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/email-verification/
4) After unlocking, a warning message on boot is normal!
INSTALL RECOVERY
Installing TWRP on your xperia X is very important, since you can flash zips and img files so easily, plus wipe, backup and other features.
1) Download the TWRP .img file: https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=197369 (Credit: eagleeyetom )
2) Make sure you have USB debugging enabled
3) Open your downloaded twrp folder
4) Run CMD in that folder (shift + right click inside the folder, Open CMD here )
5) Connect your Xperia X to your PC
6) Type these lines:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img [where recovery.img is your twrp file name]
fastboot reboot
7) If no errors, twrp is now installed. Once your phone boots , turn it off,. To access TWRP recovery hold power button and volume down button until the TWRP menu appears.
STOCK ROM, ROOT
If you just want to root and not interested in additional features and tweaks, you can simply flash SU through TWRP to get your phone rooted.
Note: Current best stock ROM available: 7.1.1 (252) - better features than older ver, and good battery life.
0) Install your desired stock firmware using the exact same previous instructions, (under DRM section) with flashtool.
1) Download SuperSu
Or magisk, using YasuHamed guide mentioned on top, but I have not tested with anything other than Oreo 8.0
Use magisk if you want more stability / root features (like hide root from apps, modules )
2) copy it anywhere on your phone
3) Run TWRP
4) Tap on install
4) Flash the file
5) Reboot, you are now rooted
6) Insert your DRM keys if you have them
Custom ROMS
After unlocking the bootloader and installing TWRP this is the best way to go in order to get full root, tweaks.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-x/development/rom-xperia-x-pexorom-v1-0-0-f5122-f5121-t3590552
^ This is a very good custom ROM made by prmk74. You can see its features in his thread.
1) Download the rom and copy it to your phone
2) Run TWRP
note: It is recommended to wipe dalvik, cache, data ( your storage partition doesn't need to be wiped)
3) Tap install, find your downloaded file and execute
note: It is recommended to wipe dalvik, cache, data ( your storage partition doesn't need to be wiped)
4) Follow on-screen instructions, do not stop the booting after finishing the installation, it will take some time
5) Insert your DRM keys if you have them
6) For those who lost their keys: Now the functions like vivid image mode are working properly.
DRIVERS
For Windows 8/8.1/10 users, how to solve driver problems:
1) Press the Windows key + R together and in the ‘Run’ box type: shutdown.exe /r /o /f /t 00
– Now make the following selections to boot into the Start Up Setting Screen: Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Start Up Settings > Restart
– Then, when the machine restarts, select number 7 i.e. “Disable driver signature enforcement”. Your machine will start with Driver signing enforcement disabled until the next reboot.
B) Now you can install the Flashtool drivers. Go to the flashtool install location and run the drivers.exe again, check fastboot and flashmode
– Windows will warn that the driver is not signed and will require you to confirm the installation.
– Once the installation is complete, reboot the machine
TO CONCLUDE:
This is what you may want to do to get the most out of your new xperia x:
1) Backup DRM
2) Unlock BL
3) Install TWRP
4) Flash Persian (or a different rom) through TWRP (And subscribe to the thread so you receive updates)
5) Restore DRM
Notes:
None of the links, tools are of my work, I'm just writing a guide for my fellow XX owners
^^ this guide is so really good :3. I post flash script for someone dont know how to find it ^^
unzip it in this position.
C:\Users\[user-name]\.flashTool\mydevices
max26292 said:
^^ this guide is so really good :3. I post flash script for someone dont know how to find it ^^
unzip it in this position.
C:\Users[user-name]\.flashTool\mydevices
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Thanks!
Thanks for this, I need some help!
All was fine until I tried flashing the recovery, comes back "partition unknown" error. I was unable to bring the device up under an adb device only as a fastboot device.
34.0.A.1.264_R3A firmware.
Different official sony driver (Sony bootloader guide driver didn't work)
Device now hangs on the Sony logo after boot messgae warning "OEM bootloader unlocked, device not trusted," any help would be appreciated.
brianx87 said:
Thanks for this, I need some help!
All was fine until I tried flashing the recovery, comes back "partition unknown" error. I was unable to bring the device up under an adb device only as a fastboot device.
34.0.A.1.264_R3A firmware.
Different official sony driver (Sony bootloader guide driver didn't work)
Device now hangs on the Sony logo after boot messgae warning "OEM bootloader unlocked, device not trusted," any help would be appreciated.
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These USB drivers are very annoying to work with. I got mine to finally work using a program called ADB driver installer. http://adbdriver.com/downloads/ Choose automated installation and try what I said. I believe it should fix your problem, after installing the drivers reboot and flash again.
Other than that, I have to ask are you 1000% sure you used the exact commands?
I saw another thread someone mistook
"flash recovery recovery.img" for "flash recovery.img"
"recovery" should be included before the recovery file name
brianx87 said:
Thanks for this, I need some help!
All was fine until I tried flashing the recovery, comes back "partition unknown" error. I was unable to bring the device up under an adb device only as a fastboot device.
34.0.A.1.264_R3A firmware.
Different official sony driver (Sony bootloader guide driver didn't work)
Device now hangs on the Sony logo after boot messgae warning "OEM bootloader unlocked, device not trusted," any help would be appreciated.
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Why didn't the sony guide work? It worked for me. Just so you know, the "device cant be trusted" message is appearing on everyones' phones after unlocking the bootloader, it's not a problem or something
the part of restoring DRM is skipped,
please xplain
YasuHamed said:
the part of restoring DRM is skipped,
please xplain
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I know, as I said there is room for improvement. The reason I did not include it is because I never did it myself, so I don't want to write something wrong or something that could lead to problems. I write something only if I am 100% sure. If anyone of you is kind to offer that piece so the guide is complete I will be glad
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Why didn't the sony guide work? It worked for me. Just so you know, the "device cant be trusted" message is appearing on everyones' phones after unlocking the bootloader, it's not a problem or something
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Ok I figured out what I did wrong and was able to amend another issue I edited out of this post.
brianx87 said:
Ok I figured outwhat I did wrong (able to boot into the os and warning message no longer an issue ) and the issue I am now facing is that twrp is hanging on the boot screen. Is this version of twrp built to a specific version of android?
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What do you mean hanging? the twrp logo frozen?
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What do you mean hanging? the twrp logo frozen?
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Working now, used a previous version of twrp by mistake. Using latest build works fine now, have to wait to get home from work to proceed with the rest, annoying procedures this stuff but your guide is great.
brianx87 said:
Working now, used a previous version of twrp by mistake. Using latest build works fine now, have to wait to get home from work to proceed with the rest, annoying procedures this stuff but your guide is great.
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Thanks, Im glad to it works now
FoxTheLegend said:
I know, as I said there is room for improvement. The reason I did not include it is because I never did it myself, so I don't want to write something wrong or something that could lead to problems. I write something only if I am 100% sure. If anyone of you is kind to offer that piece so the guide is complete I will be glad
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thank you for the answer sir
i am unable to find any twrp that work for my F5122, it always bricks and i have to reset.
is there any twrp recovery image that works correctly with f5122?
YasuHamed said:
thank you for the answer sir
i am unable to find any twrp that work for my F5122, it always bricks and i have to reset.
is there any twrp recovery image that works correctly with f5122?
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Hmm.. Did you try the one from the poison thread? I myself have still the old version installed (not 3 or 3.1) if I find it on my pc I will share it with you
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Hmm.. Did you try the one from the poison thread? I myself have still the old version installed (not 3 or 3.1) if I find it on my pc I will share it with you
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I have to modified kernel
all i want is to boot it via fastboot command
for example i have the rooted kernel SU installed (but battery drain is high) so i what wana do is flashing kernel with all securities OFF and then with twrp image i will do
Code:
fastboot boot twrp.img
i will boot the X in to twrp and i will flash SUPERSU via twrp.
thanks all
YasuHamed said:
I have to modified kernel
all i want is to boot it via fastboot command
for example i have the rooted kernel SU installed (but battery drain is high) so i what wana do is flashing kernel with all securities OFF and then with twrp image i will do
i will boot the X in to twrp and i will flash SUPERSU via twrp.
thanks all
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I see, but don't you want to figure out why it's not working normally? Noone has reported a similar problem
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I see, but don't you want to figure out why it's not working normally? Noone has reported a similar problem
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since there is no offcial twrp for X out yes and only DORA (XA) is available) even XA don't work for X
so either twrp 2.8, 3.0 or 3.1 any should just boot in order to let us flash superSU.
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since there is no offcial twrp for X out yes and only DORA (XA) is available) even XA don't work for X
so either twrp 2.8, 3.0 or 3.1 any should just boot in order to let us flash superSU.
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=-= try to use this command fastboot flash recovery [your_recovery_name].img
I use f5122 and flash successfull twrp 3.0.2 and 3.1. with this, i flash some kernel and rom without any problem.
Everything is working good for me now, the only issue now is restoring the DRM keys, has anyone found a credible source for doing this on this device?
How can I be sure I have a full root? I can't seem to be able to uninstall some of the bloatware only disable it!
brianx87 said:
Everything is working good for me now, the only issue now is restoring the DRM keys, has anyone found a credible source for doing this on this device?
How can I be sure I have a full root? I can't seem to be able to uninstall some of the bloatware only disable it!
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Well titanium backup can assure you but I don't see why you wouldn't have full root... You need an app uninstaller to uninstall bloatware, it can't be done through the settings you know that right