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Thought I was good at this. Never mind.
So I have managed to brick my device after 6 hours of having it.
Managed to unlock the BL, install TWRP, but the OS has gone, and I have no way of getting the thing mounted to copy over a ROM or anything.
What's the best way for me to sort this out ?
I'm thinking I could buy an SD card, copy a ROM to it, then flash it via TWRP.
Is this the only option ?
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grifforama said:
Thought I was good at this. Never mind.
So I have managed to brick my device after 6 hours of having it.
Managed to unlock the BL, install TWRP, but the OS has gone, and I have no way of getting the thing mounted to copy over a ROM or anything.
What's the best way for me to sort this out ?
I'm thinking I could buy an SD card, copy a ROM to it, then flash it via TWRP.
Is this the only option ?
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If you can get to the bootloader then just use the restore to stock tool from shawn5162. Should work fine as long as you have successfully unlocked the bootloader. Here is the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-style/development/windows-tool-moto-x-style-pure-edition-t3199905
Should be clear that this will put your device to LP 5.1.1 without root or TWRP. Then just do the OTA MM update and re-root and flash TWRP. You can follow this guide I created if you like.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-style/help/updating-to-mm-lp-moto-x-pure-t3270473
robn30 said:
If you can get to the bootloader then just use the restore to stock tool from shawn5162. Should work fine as long as you have successfully unlocked the bootloader. Here is the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-style/development/windows-tool-moto-x-style-pure-edition-t3199905
Should be clear that this will put your device to LP 5.1.1 without root or TWRP. Then just do the OTA MM update and re-root and flash TWRP. You can follow this guide I created if you like.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-style/help/updating-to-mm-lp-moto-x-pure-t3270473
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Thanks for this, and I now have a booting , but wifi is not working ? I cannot connect to any wifi at all ? And when I try to turn wifi on, it turns itself off immediately ?
grifforama said:
Thanks for this, and I now have a booting , but wifi is not working ? I cannot connect to any wifi at all ? And when I try to turn wifi on, it turns itself off immediately ?
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You have to flash correct modem to your device. Check that thread for more info.
kadopt said:
You have to flash correct modem to your device. Check that thread for more info.
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I have never had such issues when setting up a phone before. Now I have this message
"there's a problem signing in to your google account on this device
Please sign in from a browser on your computer or tablet first, then try signing in again on this device"
Needless to say, I've done this numerous times, and I still cannot sign in on the phone.
Ugh.
grifforama said:
I have never had such issues when setting up a phone before. Now I have this message
"there's a problem signing in to your google account on this device
Please sign in from a browser on your computer or tablet first, then try signing in again on this device"
Needless to say, I've done this numerous times, and I still cannot sign in on the phone.
Ugh.
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Ouch...Thats a security feature on MM... Only way ive found to avoid it is to restore a backup and before you wipe/flash your next ROM either disable the lockscreen(i.e. unsecured lockscreen), re-enable OEM unlocking, or factory reset your device from it from your running phone(not in TWRP) through settings->Backup and reset...that removes your google account from your phone so once you reset it you can set your phone up with your google account
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Ouch...Thats a security feature on MM... Only way ive found to avoid it is to restore a backup and before you wipe/flash your next ROM either disable the lockscreen(i.e. unsecured lockscreen), re-enable OEM unlocking, or factory reset your device from it from your running phone(not in TWRP) through settings->Backup and reset...that removes your google account from your phone so once you reset it you can set your phone up with your google account
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Think I'm screwed. No backup. No ability to log into the OS to reset from within. Just keeps looping on the input screen.
I think I read somewhere that if you wait 72 hours it fixes itself. We'll see.
Joyful start to the year
grifforama said:
Think I'm screwed. No backup. No ability to log into the OS to reset from within. Just keeps looping on the input screen.
I think I read somewhere that if you wait 72 hours it fixes itself. We'll see.
Joyful start to the year
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Why not use the restore to stock tool then before taking the update just make sure your phone has no security on it or the OEM unnlocked turned on...
pizzlewizzle said:
Why not use the restore to stock tool then before taking the update just make sure your phone has no security on it or the OEM unnlocked turned on...
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That's what I've tried. I used the return to stock tool, and when it asks for my google email address and password, that's what it won't go past. that's exactly where I'm at right now. Stuck at the verification screen.
Is this an xt1575? If so, try my TWRP stock backup?
gokart2 said:
Is this an xt1575? If so, try my TWRP stock backup?
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Can you give me me a link ?
grifforama said:
That's what I've tried. I used the return to stock tool, and when it asks for my google email address and password, that's what it won't go past. that's exactly where I'm at right now. Stuck at the verification screen.
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hmmm thats weird... the new security feature wasn't implemented until MM... The restore to stock should take you to 5.1.1. not sure what else to try. Hopefully you can get in after the wait...next time you get your phone running make a backup to save a headache down the road
edit: you couldnt use the restore to stock then before it loads flash a 5.1 ROM?
gokart2 said:
Is this an xt1575? If so, try my TWRP stock backup?
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Do you have a link ?
I keep trying and trying. I just keep getting sent back to a screen saying "This device was reset. To continue, sign in with a Google account that was previously synced on this device"
infuriating
http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/03/12/guide-what-is-android-5-1s-antitheft-device-protection-feature-and-how-do-i-use-it/
OK looks like this is a "feature" I guess. I'm stuck for 72 hours
grifforama said:
Can you give me me a link ?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-style/development/pure-firmware-tuff-wip-t3224833
Its the stock TWRP backup from either 5.1.1 or 6.0....whichever you are currently supposed to be on.
wait, if this is a new phone and you had added your google account before "bricking," why cant you just sign in using that google account. My understanding is that the lockout is to prevent a NEW google account that was not associated with your phone from being used to set it up
pizzlewizzle said:
Ouch...Thats a security feature on MM... Only way ive found to avoid it is to restore a backup and before you wipe/flash your next ROM either disable the lockscreen(i.e. unsecured lockscreen), re-enable OEM unlocking, or factory reset your device from it from your running phone(not in TWRP) through settings->Backup and reset...that removes your google account from your phone so once you reset it you can set your phone up with your google account
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That error means you don't have a 72 hour lock yet. Go to https://accounts.google.com/b/0/displayunlockcaptcha on your computer. Login, hit the accept button, then try logging in your phone. Your phone is not locked out, just to to the website. If you changed your password, though, then you shot yourself in the foot with the Google protection.
I was poking security options within my phone, and I accidentally locked it with a pattern that I cannot recall.
I tried looking for troubleshooting guides, but unfortunately Marshmallow no longer has a "forgot code?" option. Also, I tried Android Device Manager, but it tells me since my phone already has a lockscreen, I no longer need to add a password (which I intended to do, in order to know said password)
I would greatly appreciate any help, since I really don't want to factory reset, since I got lots of pics I don't want to lose.
xdmatt said:
I was poking security options within my phone, and I accidentally locked it with a pattern that I cannot recall.
I would greatly appreciate any help, since I really don't want to factory reset, since I got lots of pics I don't want to lose.
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google is your friend http://www.addictivetips.com/android/how-to-bypass-disable-pattern-unlock-on-android-via-adb-commands/
edit: this does not work on marshmallow[tested]
i think this will help you http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/orig-development/bypass-lock-screen-pattern-password-pin-t2948336
bablu048 said:
google is your friend http://www.addictivetips.com/android/how-to-bypass-disable-pattern-unlock-on-android-via-adb-commands/
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hopefully he enabled the usb debugging option
pijes said:
hopefully he enabled the usb debugging option
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nope, this does not help. Just now i tried this on my device..if the device is locked adb doesn't recognize the device. this method does not work on marshmallow.
i don't know about lollipop. maybe it works.
pijes said:
hopefully he enabled the usb debugging option
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bablu048 said:
nope, this does not help. Just now i tried this on my device..if the device is locked adb doesn't recognize the device. this method does not work on marshmallow.
i don't know about lollipop. maybe it works.
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Unfortunately, my phone is stock and non rooted, but luckily I could guess the pattern.
I still would like to know for future reference, since Android Device Manager did a great job at getting my phone's location and making it ring... just not unlocking it!!
xdmatt said:
Unfortunately, my phone is stock and non rooted, but luckily I could guess the pattern.
I still would like to know for future reference, since Android Device Manager did a great job at getting my phone's location and making it ring... just not unlocking it!!
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you don't need to be rooted to access recovery and install files.
for future reference see the 2nd link i posted. I haven't tried that yet, i'l report when i try.
bablu048 said:
you don't need to be rooted to access recovery and install files.
for future reference see the 2nd link i posted. I haven't tried that yet, i'l report when i try.
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He wouldn't have been able to use it because you need a custom recovery to flash that file.
Well... I guess you know the system works? Probably not great for there to be an easy or sure-fire way to unlock a phone if you don't know the security details.
If it's just data you need, recovery mode should allow you to copy it off the device via USB (if you didnt encrypt the device). Getting into a phone you really locked yourself out of is probably not possible.
AtomicStryker said:
If it's just data you need, recovery mode should allow you to copy it off the device via USB (if you didnt encrypt the device). Getting into a phone you really locked yourself out of is probably not possible.
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i want to know how to copy data from the device through recovery. do you know the process or where to find a guide?
edit: thanks for the idea. i hadn't thought that way.
xdmatt said:
Unfortunately, my phone is stock and non rooted, but luckily I could guess the pattern.
I still would like to know for future reference, since Android Device Manager did a great job at getting my phone's location and making it ring... just not unlocking it!!
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For preventative measures, Tasker is your friend. Have a "Plan B" microSD with a special .txt file on it, and have Tasker detect SD inserted and scan that file. If the file matches, then Tasker should wipe /data/system/gesture.key and password.key, and sqlite3 into settings.db and "update system set value=0 where name='lock_pattern_autolock' " to unlock your device.
In the case of an aftermath, it is now (as of today) possible to recover files/photos from the lockscreen without root, ADB, or custom recovery. Just an internet connection, linked Google account, and access to the notification drawer. I just published my first app, Locked-out Phone Backup, that is similar to the old Screen Lock Bypass Pro for Gingerbread, but instead recovers files instead of disabling the screen lock, so no root is required!
Hope this answers your question!
Well, try some password remover.
Hi this is a second thread and i need your help anyone.
NBD91K Android 7.
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**** you rick rolling is not funny anymore.
control
so you cant help me.. thanks.
d4rkmidian said:
so you cant help me.. thanks.
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Just put in the last gmail and password used on the phone. Pretty easy!
Flash factory images? If the bootloader is locked... Idk....
thanks for the response, but saddenly i didnt add any account, after i play with settings and make hardreset on the phone because of laggs ask me for verification. i manage to open the phone settings with hotspot on/off method and install novalauncher and have a gui at the phone without poping up verification but the trick with install googleaccountmanager.apk ver 7 and 7.1 older versions cant be installed and quickshortcutmaker to type email and password still has an "error" there, and there i got stuck. Locked phone Locked bootloader, stock rom Android 7 (N beta) Security Patch, 5 november 2016.
With sideload i can install only 7.0.0 (NBD91K), factory image cant install. pls any ideas?
d4rkmidian said:
Hi this is a second thread and i need your help anyone.
NBD91K Android 7.
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Hello,
I am new to rooting. Several months back I rooted my yoga book using magisk. Root was great except that I couldn't install the Nougat update. And because I didn't think I needed it, I did not make a backup of the stock ROM.
I have tried to unroot the device using the magisk uninstaller. The OTA update still failed to install.
What path should I take to unroot my tablet so it can accept updates?
Thank you very much for any help.
I can confirm that re-flashing an older stock version is possible and restores the ability to install OTAs if you don't have a backup at hand.
C.f.: https://forum.xda-developers.com/yoga-book/help/error-installing-recent-ota-update-help-t3615050
Sent from my HTC One M9 using XDA Labs
OT: was root worth the trip? What special things did you do with root?
Flippy498 said:
I can confirm that re-flashing an older stock version is possible and restores the ability to install OTAs if you don't have a backup at hand.
C.f.: https://forum.xda-developers.com/yoga-book/help/error-installing-recent-ota-update-help-t3615050
Sent from my HTC One M9 using XDA Labs
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Great! I had looked at that post but was unsure what action to take. I downloaded the YB1-X90F_USR_S000196_1611040312_WW06_BP_ROW-flashfiles.zip from the link you posted. Should I follow MarkAllen's instructions in the previous reply to unzip the folder and used fastboot commands to flash the ROM?
s01q said:
OT: was root worth the trip? What special things did you do with root?
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For me it was not worth the trip.
I rooted to be able to uninstall NoteSaver because it had an incredibly frustrating glitch when switching to handwriting mode. Several OTA updates did not fix the issue, so I felt great fixing it myself. I didn't use root for anything else. Overall, the time spent troubleshooting and researching was too much. I use the Yoga Book at university to take notes and it was very hard to find time to try to unroot the tablet and get Nougat. I never bricked the device but I spend many hours resetting it.
If I used root to do something more interesting and had more time to play around, sure it might be worth it.
SonofdAr said:
Should I follow MarkAllen's instructions in the previous reply to unzip the folder and used fastboot commands to flash the ROM?
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You probably might want to lock the bootloader at the end before you execute the continue command.
Code:
fastboot flashing lock
And it might happen that you face an error while flashing that oemvars bootloader_policy-oemvars.txt. I couldn't find out why that happened and ignoring it seems to be harmless.
As soon as the system started you need to skip the whole first setup and to restore the country code as explained by MarkAllen. Otherwise you might need to re-start from the beginning after installing an OTA.
General info for people that didn't root their yoga book and just want to re-flash the stock system: You'll need the info from this thread since chances are high that you face problems with the usb drivers.
SonofdAr said:
For me it was not worth the trip.
I rooted to be able to uninstall NoteSaver because it had an incredibly frustrating glitch when switching to handwriting mode. Several OTA updates did not fix the issue, so I felt great fixing it myself. I didn't use root for anything else. Overall, the time spent troubleshooting and researching was too much. I use the Yoga Book at university to take notes and it was very hard to find time to try to unroot the tablet and get Nougat. I never bricked the device but I spend many hours resetting it.
If I used root to do something more interesting and had more time to play around, sure it might be worth it.
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for getting rid of that window adb could have done the trick.
since there is no better rom around, I guess rooting is waste of time - for this device
Flippy498 said:
You probably might want to lock the bootloader at the end before you execute the continue command.
Code:
fastboot flashing lock
And it might happen that you face an error while flashing that oemvars bootloader_policy-oemvars.txt. I couldn't find out why that happened and ignoring it seems to be harmless.
As soon as the system started you need to skip the whole first setup and to restore the country code as explained by MarkAllen. Otherwise you might need to re-start from the beginning after installing an OTA.
General info for people that didn't root their yoga book and just want to re-flash the stock system: You'll need the info from this thread since chances are high that you face problems with the usb drivers.
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Thank you very much! Could you just give me better instructions on how to restore the country code? These are the instructions MarkAllen linked to:
you need to input country code to enable keyboard. There are several steps as below :
a) Open ‘’contacts’’ app, create a new local contact ” test”
b) Click search button at contact
c) Input ####6020# code into search bar
d) Browser the country code list, then chose country code you want to use, such as US
e) Then DUT will reboot
How to I skip the whole first setup to get to the contacts app?
Those are exactly the steps you need to follow. It might take some seconds till the new window with the list of all available country codes shows up.
Just use the skip button on the bottom-right of the screen during the setup.
Flippy498 said:
Those are exactly the steps you need to follow. It might take some seconds till the new window with the list of all available country codes shows up.
Just use the skip button on the bottom-right of the screen during the setup.
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Thank you! The first OTA update installed without a hitch and hopefully it's smooth sailing from here.
I appreciate the excellent technical support!
s01q said:
for getting rid of that window adb could have done the trick.
since there is no better rom around, I guess rooting is waste of time - for this device
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How can you use adb to get rid of the window?
c.f. https://forum.xda-developers.com/yoga-book/help/android-fix-to-preview-pop-switching-to-t3669261
Why can't I use the unlock bootloader option in settings on my 727 with .021 firmware to initiate the root process and adding twrp? Basically all I want to do is remove leeco bloatware, and I am new at this. I have read darn near every post on this phone here and seen too many variations on how to do this. If I brick it I'll deal with it but at the moment I am happy with the stock rom. Maybe as confidence builds I'll try other things but if I can rid myself of the leeco apps I'll be happy. Guide me through this and I will be eternally grateful.
millercd said:
Why can't I use the unlock bootloader option in settings on my 727 with .021 firmware to initiate the root process and adding twrp? Basically all I want to do is remove leeco bloatware, and I am new at this. I have read darn near every post on this phone here and seen too many variations on how to do this. If I brick it I'll deal with it but at the moment I am happy with the stock rom. Maybe as confidence builds I'll try other things but if I can rid myself of the leeco apps I'll be happy. Guide me through this and I will be eternally grateful.
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Read the forms on unlocking pro 3 727 their 2 or 3 threads on it.
Sent from my LEX720 using xda premium
From what I've gathered from hours of reading these forums I should be able to use the oem bootloader unlock in my settings, download twrp from Google play store and be on my merry way then. One of the forums went over oem unlock and they still had to use another process to unlock. Has that been resolved?
millercd said:
Why can't I use the unlock bootloader option in settings on my 727 with .021 firmware to initiate the root process and adding twrp? Basically all I want to do is remove leeco bloatware, and I am new at this. I have read darn near every post on this phone here and seen too many variations on how to do this. If I brick it I'll deal with it but at the moment I am happy with the stock rom. Maybe as confidence builds I'll try other things but if I can rid myself of the leeco apps I'll be happy. Guide me through this and I will be eternally grateful.
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Try this https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71566961&postcount=203
I appreciate the path to that post...looks like what I am after. What do I do with the unlock bootloader in my settings, lock or unlock?
millercd said:
I appreciate the path to that post...looks like what I am after. What do I do with the unlock bootloader in my settings, lock or unlock?
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It likely you will have to flash bootloader to get unlocked.
If zip fails you will need to do this to get unlocked.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=75999245
Sent from my LEX720 using xda premium
millercd said:
I appreciate the path to that post...looks like what I am after. What do I do with the unlock bootloader in my settings, lock or unlock?
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Unlock
millercd said:
Why can't I use the unlock bootloader option in settings on my 727 with .021 firmware to initiate the root process and adding twrp? Basically all I want to do is remove leeco bloatware, and I am new at this. I have read darn near every post on this phone here and seen too many variations on how to do this. If I brick it I'll deal with it but at the moment I am happy with the stock rom. Maybe as confidence builds I'll try other things but if I can rid myself of the leeco apps I'll be happy. Guide me through this and I will be eternally grateful.
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Did you get it?
If not, I can send you extremely detailed step by step.
Be careful. Make sure that you root with Magisk and install a permanent TWRP recovery. After unlocking the bootloader, rooting and installing TWRP, itseasy to do anything that you want to your phone. The steps for unlocking the X727 bootloader is different and a little more tricky than other Leeco's.
If all you want to do is unbloat your eUI ROM, just use adb to uninstall apps... you don't even have to be rooted. https://forum.xda-developers.com/le...co-spyware-t3503389/post69712213#post69712213
https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/
If you mess up, just factory reset the ROM and start over.
tsongming said:
Did you get it?
If not, I can send you extremely detailed step by step.
Be careful. Make sure that you root with Magisk and install a permanent TWRP recovery. After unlocking the bootloader, rooting and installing TWRP, itseasy to do anything that you want to your phone. The steps for unlocking the X727 bootloader is different and a little more tricky than other Leeco's.
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Your offer is extremely appreciated. new to this forum and not sure how pm's sent...let me now and I will take you up on your offer.
sk8223 said:
If all you want to do is unbloat your eUI ROM, just use adb to uninstall apps... you don't even have to be rooted. https://forum.xda-developers.com/le...co-spyware-t3503389/post69712213#post69712213
https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/
If you mess up, just factory reset the ROM and start over.
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By golly 'sk' this may be exactly what I am after. After reading the article within your links there appears to be a little debate but I can pick thru that pretty easily. The 'space' issue would be nice to have after debloating but if in partitions that I cannot use so be it. The ram issue and battery usage are my main concerns when it comes to benefits of debloating (not forgetting the useless ads and apps I will never use along with any other trash I may receive from bloatware that I am unaware of) I will give this process a try and if any questions arise do you mind if I come to you or do you recommend another fully educated in this process? Many, many thanks for this post!
millercd said:
Your offer is extremely appreciated. new to this forum and not sure how pm's sent...let me now and I will take you up on your offer.
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See your inbox
millercd said:
By golly 'sk' this may be exactly what I am after. After reading the article within your links there appears to be a little debate but I can pick thru that pretty easily. The 'space' issue would be nice to have after debloating but if in partitions that I cannot use so be it. The ram issue and battery usage are my main concerns when it comes to benefits of debloating (not forgetting the useless ads and apps I will never use along with any other trash I may receive from bloatware that I am unaware of) I will give this process a try and if any questions arise do you mind if I come to you or do you recommend another fully educated in this process? Many, many thanks for this post!
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Okay, but I made a thread for this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/le-pro3/help/adb-bloatware-removal-le-pro-3-x722-x720-t3680384
It appears in posted thread that "pm uninstall" is the only path to take in my phone also as the disable path errors out. Never saw if there was an easy way to get lots of com.'''''''.'''' 's in one pass or if each one has to be pm uninstalled individually?
millercd said:
It appears in posted thread that "pm uninstall" is the only path to take in my phone also as the disable path errors out. Never saw if there was an easy way to get lots of com.'''''''.'''' 's in one pass or if each one has to be pm uninstalled individually?
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You'll have to do it individually unless you can figure out how to mass insert a bunch of lines into cmd. Probably as a .bat file. Look around the Internet on how to compile one.
I have accomplished my task and am very thankful to sk and tson for their patience and willingness to help a person out. If all someone wants to do is debloat w/o root and their device will allow them follow sk's path...if want root follow tson's. Worked perfect with my leeco le pro 3 x727. Again thank you!
tsongming said:
Did you get it?
If not, I can send you extremely detailed step by step.
Be careful. Make sure that you root with Magisk and install a permanent TWRP recovery. After unlocking the bootloader, rooting and installing TWRP, itseasy to do anything that you want to your phone. The steps for unlocking the X727 bootloader is different and a little more tricky than other Leeco's.
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Please send me that extremly detailed step by step, I am new with this and I do not want to screw it up.
Thanks in advance
mavelino said:
Please send me that extremly detailed step by step, I am new with this and I do not want to screw it up.
Thanks in advance
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75009966