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I have Pure Nexus rom installed. I updated the Pure Nexus zip just fine. When I tried to flash the vendor .img file form TWRP ,I chose "Install", "Install Image" and then chose MMB29V_vendor.img and it then prompted me to choose which partition to flash image, Boot or recovery. I'm not sure what to choose and why. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
chickenbristle said:
Hello
I have Pure Nexus rom installed. I updated the Pure Nexus zip just fine. When I tried to flash the vendor .img file form TWRP ,I chose "Install", "Install Image" and then chose MMB29V_vendor.img and it then prompted me to choose which partition to flash image, Boot or recovery. I'm not sure what to choose and why. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
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You are on an old version of twrp. You need to update twrp to version 3.00. When you do that you will have the option to install the vendor.IMG to the vendor partition.
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You are on an old version of twrp. You need to update twrp to version 3.00. When you do that you will have the option to install the vendor.IMG to the vendor partition.
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Thanks so much, I'll try that!
chickenbristle said:
Thanks so much, I'll try that!
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Wait, stop! Before flashing twrp you should create a pin 4 digit when rom is booted (settings>security). Because twrp will encrypt Upon first boot with "default_password" except you cant use that as a password or decrypt with it. So create 4 digit pin when phones booted in your rom, then use flashify to flash new twrp 3.0.0.0 or .1 (its easy), then boot into recov while useing pin to decrypt data. When you next boot into your rom you can change security to swipe or nothing. So next time you boot twrp you wont get a "can not decrypt data" message. Even when there is no encryption pass word set.
This is from experience.
Twrp latest build has changed a little how it works.
I have installed TWRP 3.1.0-0 and it is still showing select partitions screen and only available options are boot and recovery.
olcayertas said:
I have installed TWRP 3.1.0-0 and it is still showing select partitions screen and only available options are boot and recovery.
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Update it via fastboot flash vendor command on your pc then.
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Update it via fastboot flash vendor command on your pc then.
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I did so
Hi, I rently bought a Galaxy S7 Edge and i wanted to install the SUPERMAN custom ROM so :
I followed the tutorial to root the phone => ok
the tutorial to install TWRP => OK
Then the tutorial to install the ROM, and thats when the problems started to appear.
When I tried backing up before the installation in TWRP, I had a couple of error message like "unable to mount data". As the phone was new, I did not have any personnal data on it I thought "Backup is not necessary (grave error?)
so I skiped and went directly to ROM installation (the ROM was on an external microSD card) => installation OK
BUT I forgot to wipe Dalvik cache before rebooting, and as i understand it, it can cause a bootloop, it apparently did!
Here, as it was late, I started to lose my cool, so I am not entirely sure about the sequence of what I have done, but I am trying my best to be precise so that you can find a way to help me.
- I went back to TWRP, I tried to wipe dalvik cache and other types of wipe, but had the same error "unable to mount data" on every try.
-I googled a little bit and found a video tutorial ecplaining that I need to wipe => advanced wipe => tick system => change file system => then choose a type (i chose exFat) => It went on for 10-15 minutes without any sign of evolution so I reached the peak of my stupidity (really lost my cool), and forced reboot (not sure if I used volume UP or DOWN
-I dont think I did anything else after this, when I tried going into TWRP, I got stuck on the TWRP presentation page
The phone starts normally in download mode (am I saved?)
But it does not completely start in TWRP mode, it gets stuck on the presentation page (where there is the name of the team and the version number)
I tried installation other versions of TWRP with Odin but I still get stuck on the presentation page, although the version number changes adequatly to the version installed.
Please help me! :crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
thank you.
Good news, is yes you can restore your device. Download your stock rom , unzip and flash in odin.
The is a dedicated thread on XDA for TWRP, in the steps the is a no-verity-opt-encrypt.zip which you should download.
Once you reach twrp again you should swipe to allow mod, then click on wipe, format data and type in yes when prompted.
After which flash the zip mentioned above. Now you will have access to the system in twrp, and flash whatever rom you like.
trust this helps
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Good news, is yes you can restore your device. Download your stock rom , unzip and flash in odin.
The is a dedicated thread on XDA for TWRP, in the steps the is a no-verity-opt-encrypt.zip which you should download.
Once you reach twrp again you should swipe to allow mod, then click on wipe, format data and type in yes when prompted.
After which flash the zip mentioned above. Now you will have access to the system in twrp, and flash whatever rom you like.
trust this helps
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thank you, I will try this later today and let you know how it goes!
thanks.
lass93 said:
thank you, I will try this later today and let you know how it goes!
thanks.
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Best of luck buddy.
It worked thanks a lot man!
Now, onto the next step, I guess the tutorial I followed initialy was not good enought. So where can I get this "no-verity-opt-encrypt.zip", and how should I install it exactly? Unless I missed something, it is not explained in the xda tutorial
http://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/development/rom-s7-edge-rom-v1-1-t3356699
Thank you all
Follow these instructions, the links for the latest recovery and the zip I mentioned are all there. If you need further help. I will help.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/development/recovery-official-twrp-hero2lte-3-0-0-0-t3334084
You do have a G935F right?
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Follow these instructions, the links for the latest recovery and the zip I mentioned are all there. If you need further help. I will help.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/development/recovery-official-twrp-hero2lte-3-0-0-0-t3334084
You do have a G935F right?
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Yes I do
Ok Thx. Will let you know!
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Yes I do
Ok Thx. Will let you know!
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I Followed the instructions of your link, then I followed the instructions of the tutorial to install SuperMan ROM bug at the last reboot (after installation) I got stuck on the "Samsung Galaxy Edge 7" screen, the starting screen...
Hope I can install this ROM, I dont want to go back to stock.
Have you updated the modem and bootloader as dev instructed?
First initial boot will take time , remember you wiped everything but you Internal storage and SD card.
"9. Reboot and wait around 10 minute's (deodexed roms need longer to boot the first time)
10. Don't interrupt the process of booting the phone, even when it restarts"
How long did you leave it on the Samsung S7 Edge screen?
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Have you updated the modem and bootloader as dev instructed?
First initial boot will take time , remember you wiped everything but you Internal storage and SD card.
"9. Reboot and wait around 10 minute's (deodexed roms need longer to boot the first time)
10. Don't interrupt the process of booting the phone, even when it restarts"
How long did you leave it on the Samsung S7 Edge screen?
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Yes I followed the instructions and downloaded the too exact files he said, flashed it with odin
I wiped everything (even internal storage) but micro sd card
I left it more than 30 minutes.
One thing I did I'm not sure about, during root, I followed the tutorial (the link you gave me) to root and install twrp, during this step, I flashed both superSU and dm verity... step 11 ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/development/recovery-official-twrp-hero2lte-3-0-0-0-t3334084 ) Is that ok?
My method, that works for me is as follows :
Flash my stock firmware via odin.
Boot up, select OEM and USB debugging on.
Flash latest TWRP in odin.
Boot up phone, then switch off and enter recovery.
In recovery page i swipe to allow mod, select wipe /format data and type in yes when prompted.
Then , flash the no-verity zip.
I then boot up the phone normally and let it settle for about five min, switch off and get back into TWRP.
Now there shouldn't be any red error msg's in TWRP of cant mount. ( That is important ) otherwise rom wont flash properly.
After which i will flash a rom, most custom stock roms already have SU.
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My method, that works for me is as follows :
Flash my stock firmware via odin.
Boot up, select OEM and USB debugging on.
Flash latest TWRP in odin.
Boot up phone, then switch off and enter recovery.
In recovery page i swipe to allow mod, select wipe /format data and type in yes when prompted.
Then , flash the no-verity zip.
I then boot up the phone normally and let it settle for about five min, switch off and get back into TWRP.
Now there shouldn't be any red error msg's in TWRP of cant mount. ( That is important ) otherwise rom wont flash properly.
After which i will flash a rom, most custom stock roms already have SU.
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Exactly what I did except for the SU part that i mentionned. i asked on another Forum, they said there might be a problem with the zip I used. So i'm gonna try downloading a new zip for this ROM, but i can't find any alternative links...
I redownloaded the zip from the link in the tutorial, it worked!! thanks for your help!
New around here and I'll pitch in as able but unfortunately start with a question...
I am running LineagesOS 14.1 now and would like to return to completely stock. I don't run Windows. Could someone point me in the right right direction to a howto that would work using only Linux as the PC OS? There are a plethora of various restore to stock articles on here but some have missing links to software and most involve using Windows, etc.
Thank you in advance.
Mike
jonnjonzzn said:
New around here and I'll pitch in as able but unfortunately start with a question...
I am running LineagesOS 14.1 now and would like to return to completely stock. I don't run Windows. Could someone point me in the right right direction to a howto that would work using only Linux as the PC OS? There are a plethora of various restore to stock articles on here but some have missing links to software and most involve using Windows, etc.
Thank you in advance.
Mike
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Use my restore guide if you have an A2017G. If you have an U you could find the flashable files too, but idk.
It's basically: get into TWRP, wipe data, system, cache, dalvik, then flash raystef's bootstack zip, then his stocksystem zip, then the stock recovery img from one of those versions. Then go to the Reboot section and select reboot to recovery, you'll get into the stock one. Select factory reset, and you're done.
You didn't mention it but I guess you wanted to relock? If you do, I think this is enough, but you might want to reinstall TWRP with your PC and follow the "remove unlocked bootloader inscription" guide by raystef, which basically gives you fastboot back. Then flash the stock recovery img again
Choose an username... said:
Use my restore guide if you have an A2017G. If you have an U you could find the flashable files too, but idk.
It's basically: get into TWRP, wipe data, system, cache, dalvik, then flash raystef's bootstack zip, then his stocksystem zip, then the stock recovery img from one of those versions. Then go to the Reboot section and select reboot to recovery, you'll get into the stock one. Select factory reset, and you're done.
You didn't mention it but I guess you wanted to relock? If you do, I think this is enough, but you might want to reinstall TWRP with your PC and follow the "remove unlocked bootloader inscription" guide by raystef, which basically gives you fastboot back. Then flash the stock recovery img again
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I've seen your guide before. It is what I was going to follow but then I don't believe I could find the equivalent files for A2017U. I'll look again this evening.
Thank you.
jonnjonzzn said:
I've seen your guide before. It is what I was going to follow but then I don't believe I could find the equivalent files for A2017U. I'll look again this evening.
Thank you.
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DrakenFX made the U flashables. And you can get the recovery img from a stock system file, e.g. b32 or b35, just open the zip and you should find a recovery.img, then install it via Install - Install image
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Hi All,
Im pretty close now to throwing Nexus 6p into the wall. Im honestly desperate now.. Few weeks ago replaced battery and usb dock.. and now Im infected by malware which I cannot even remove. Trying different methods for a week now.
Ads pop up (saying Im won something most of the times) in chrome after factory reset without any apps installed, before I even log in to google or anywhere. Same happens on different wifi networks and 3g.
What I tried up to now:
1. Factory reseting through android,
2. Factory reseting and clearing system cache through bootloader
3. Flashing new image from https://developers.google.com/android/images. Im not very familiar with this so had few issues: during procedure "flash-all.sh" - it did not work - nothing happend after trying to run it. So I did (or at least tried) to use this tutorial https://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/general/tutorial-how-to-flash-factory-image-t3252931 - Method no. 2. Managed to do almost everything apart these lines "fastboot flash userdata C:/images/userdata.img" and "fastboot flash cache C:/images/cache.img" because they are simply not in the zip file of image I got from google.
After all this, phone restarted fine, but still came up with ads as soon as I open any few pages in chrome.
Could you please help me this this to guide through what to do? I spent ages on google trying to find exact solution but some are old, some I dont get, some without clear instructions what to do...
Appreciate your time guys,
On one post I found that sequence what needs to be installed should be:
"fastboot flash bootloader C:\angler\images\bootloader-angler-angler-xx.xx.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot flash radio C:\angler\images\radio-angler-angler-xx.xx.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot flash boot C:\angler\images\boot.img
fastboot erase cache
(above command is unnecessary on Android 7.1.2 and above)
fastboot flash cache C:\angler\images\cache.img
(above command is unnecessary on Android 7.1.2 and above)
fastboot flash recovery C:\angler\images\recovery.img
fastboot flash system C:\angler\images\system.img
fastboot flash vendor C:\angler\images\vendor.img
On 7.1.2 and above you'll also need to boot into TWRP recovery and wipe cache and dalvik cache. "
What does last line mean? What is TWRP recovery, dalvik cache?
BenasJ said:
On one post I found that sequence what needs to be installed should be:
"fastboot flash bootloader C:\angler\images\bootloader-angler-angler-xx.xx.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot flash radio C:\angler\images\radio-angler-angler-xx.xx.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot flash boot C:\angler\images\boot.img
fastboot erase cache
(above command is unnecessary on Android 7.1.2 and above)
fastboot flash cache C:\angler\images\cache.img
(above command is unnecessary on Android 7.1.2 and above)
fastboot flash recovery C:\angler\images\recovery.img
fastboot flash system C:\angler\images\system.img
fastboot flash vendor C:\angler\images\vendor.img
On 7.1.2 and above you'll also need to boot into TWRP recovery and wipe cache and dalvik cache. "
What does last line mean? What is TWRP recovery, dalvik cache?
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What you need to do is backup all your downloads , music, pictures and anything you've saved in the internal memory. Then go to wipe in twrp and select everything inc internal. That is where it's probably hiding and factory reset won't erase your storage only with internal wipe. But remember you will loose everything so do a manual backup onto desktop or thumb drive. Then you can go flash whatever you please. I'm on the latest 8.1 April and it's working flawlessly. You don't have to wipe davlick and cache after factory flash just good practice to avoid any hiccups like hanging on first boot.
Exodusche said:
What you need to do is backup all your downloads , music, pictures and anything you've saved in the internal memory. Then go to wipe in twrp and select everything inc internal. That is where it's probably hiding and factory reset won't erase your storage only with internal wipe. But remember you will loose everything so do a manual backup onto desktop or thumb drive. Then you can go flash whatever you please. I'm on the latest 8.1 April and it's working flawlessly. You don't have to wipe davlick and cache after factory flash just good practice to avoid any hiccups like hanging on first boot.
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Is there a easier way to do this? As I understand I would need to have my phone rooted, to do this I need to to have twrp, to have it I need to install custum recovery through bootloader....
Is there a easier way to just to wipe all the internal data?
Can someone please just give quick sequence what after what needs to be done? Taking into account I got stock non rooted android 8.1. (I dont give a .. about photos and videos, whats the simplest way to make phone functioning as it supposed to again)
Thanks
BenasJ said:
Is there a easier way to do this? As I understand I would need to have my phone rooted, to do this I need to to have twrp, to have it I need to install custum recovery through bootloader....
Is there a easier way to just to wipe all the internal data?
Can someone please just give quick sequence what after what needs to be done? Taking into account I got stock non rooted android 8.1. (I dont give a .. about photos and videos, whats the simplest way to make phone functioning as it supposed to again)
Thanks
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I suppose you can use fastboot command "fastboot format userdata". I'm not sure if it would effect your current install but shouldn't.
Hi.
Flashed image again and ran command: "fastboot format userdata".
However again no luck.. still same anoying advert after doing few clicks in browser..
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Any ideas?
BenasJ said:
Hi.
Flashed image again and ran command: "fastboot format userdata".
However again no luck.. still same anoying advert after doing few clicks in browser..
Any ideas?
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My opinion/idea/fix:
1. Unlock bootloader
2. Backup your recovery stock thing (Using Nexus Toolkit, google it)
2. Flash Custom Recovery (TWRP recovery zip, using adb)
3. Boot to Recovery (TWRP)
4. Wipe everything EXCEPT bootloader and recovery
5. Flash the 2nd step backed up recovery.img using TWRP recovery, to recovery partition.
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Procced with the stock steps you followed earlier and failed.
Not sure if I am clear.
Also not sure if you know how to do the steps.
I can help you try the solution I described tho, let me know!
Pipiou211 said:
My opinion/idea/fix:
1. Unlock bootloader
2. Backup your recovery stock thing (Using Nexus Toolkit, google it)
2. Flash Custom Recovery (TWRP recovery zip, using adb)
3. Boot to Recovery (TWRP)
4. Wipe everything EXCEPT bootloader and recovery
5. Flash the 2nd step backed up recovery.img using TWRP recovery, to recovery partition.
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Procced with the stock steps you followed earlier and failed.
Not sure if I am clear.
Also not sure if you know how to do the steps.
I can help you try the solution I described tho, let me know!
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Hi, Thank you for responding!
Before you posted your message thats what I did:
1. Replaced/reflashed recovery.img with twrp
2. Inside TWRP (opened trough bootloader holding power + down...) in advanced wipe options, wiped everything possible
3. Rebooted into bootloader and using ./fastboot commands flashed bootloader, radio, boot, recovery, system, vendor with stock image
4. Replaced/reflashed recovery.img with twrp again
5. Wiped cache and dalvik cache
Still the same problem..
What I can understand I pretty much did what you suggested, correct? I dont have access to Windows pc untill Monday so cannot use Nexus Toolkit. But thanks for recomending it! I'll look into it
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Hi, Thank you for responding!
Before you posted your message thats what I did:
1. Replaced/reflashed recovery.img with twrp
2. Inside TWRP (opened trough bootloader holding power + down...) in advanced wipe options, wiped everything possible
3. Rebooted into bootloader and using ./fastboot commands flashed bootloader, radio, boot, recovery, system, vendor with stock image
4. Replaced/reflashed recovery.img with twrp again
5. Wiped cache and dalvik cache
Still the same problem..
What I can understand I pretty much did what you suggested, correct? I dont have access to Windows pc untill Monday so cannot use Nexus Toolkit. But thanks for recomending it! I'll look into it
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Yea, it's the same idea/thing.
Good luck ... Professionals of XDA community should help you clean this malware.
It is obviously a strong **** ...
It obviously can draw attention !!
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Worth the double post, yolo.
Is there a chance that someone is having access to your network? Manipulating the html requests? :fingers-crossed:
crying: it combined the posts )
Pipiou211 said:
Yea, it's the same idea/thing.
Good luck ... Professionals of XDA community should help you clean this malware.
It is obviously a strong **** ...
It obviously can draw attention !!
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Worth the double post, yolo.
Is there a chance that someone is having access to your network? Manipulating the html requests? :fingers-crossed:
crying: it combined the posts )
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I thought of it aswell, tried at home wifi network, 3g, work wifi network, but exactly same type of ad pop-ups come up on every network. FYI it happens like I said even on completely clean/fresh factory reseted phone before putting any logins or installing anything
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I thought of it aswell, tried at home wifi network, 3g, work wifi network, but exactly same type of ad pop-ups come up on every network. FYI it happens like I said even on completely clean/fresh factory reseted phone before putting any logins or installing anything
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It is the real thing !!!
Good luck you will find it, it is an html request for sure!
Or not?
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It is the real thing !!!
Good luck you will find it, it is an html request for sure!
Or not?
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Thank you for your encouragement I'm getting more and more annoyed.. Another few days without luck and I'll be buying my first iphone if I wont find solution
Let me know if you get any other ideas
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It is the real thing !!!
Good luck you will find it, it is an html request for sure!
Or not?
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Can you have a look into text file and tell am I doing everything correctly? Its copy of terminal of how I flashed image last time. After this I wipe system data inside recovery and reboot.
Are these 100% correct steps Im doing?
Thanks !!
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Can you have a look into text file and tell am I doing everything correctly? Its copy of terminal of how I flashed image last time. After this I wipe system data inside recovery and reboot.
Are these 100% correct steps Im doing?
Thanks !!
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Not in the mood, I have soo long time to flash OTA full or updates .zip(s) anyway, really.
I can give you a solution tho, preety good to go with.
1. Choose between those 2 -stock enough- custom roms:
(MY PERSONAL PREFERENCE)
--- Pure Nexus 7.1.1 (Older Android - Faster - Solid AF)
--- SuperXE 8.1.0 (Latest Android - Slower and maaaybe a little worst battery life - Still Solid, I am using it atm as main ROM)
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Let me know If I should keep writing, so we can try from zero the attempt I previously mentioned (wiping and reflashing).
In my opinion if you follow the steps I am about to write you SHOULD not believe in your eyes if you still see the virus, or consider that the malware is actually something else, somewhere else and not in your smartphone's ROM or Storage.
(If you wanna go for it, start downloading the ROM files you choosen, it will save you/us time, find them here on XDA Nexus 6P section)
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2. Follow the steps @Cile381 gives on SuperXE thread, if you have any questions I will respond/help instantly, just use @Pipiou211 so I will receive the notification.
BE VERY VERY VERY CAREFUL with your bootloader, radio and recovery sections, if you leave one of them empty, flash wrong .zip/.img or unplug your smartphone while flashing you will HARDBRICK your device.
Especialy Bootloader.
Update them to be ready for Oreo Android and move to next steps (vendor and rom).
Pipiou211 said:
Not in the mood, I have soo long time to flash OTA full or updates .zip(s) anyway, really.
I can give you a solution tho, preety good to go with.
1. Choose between those 2 -stock enough- custom roms:
(MY PERSONAL PREFERENCE)
--- Pure Nexus 7.1.1 (Older Android - Faster - Solid AF)
--- SuperXE 8.1.0 (Latest Android - Slower and maaaybe a little worst battery life - Still Solid, I am using it atm as main ROM)
2. Let me know If I should keep writing, so we can try from zero the attempt I previously mentioned (wiping and reflashing).
In my opinion if you follow the steps I am about to write you SHOULD not believe in your eyes if you still see the virus, or consider that the malware is actually something else, somewhere else and not in your smartphone's ROM or Storage.
(If you wanna go for it, start downloading the ROM files you choosen, it will save you/us time, find them here on XDA Nexus 6P section)
(I will edit this post)
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Yes, If you just have time I would be very interested to go through your method! I'm downloading SuperXE 8.1.0 as we speak, but speed is not very consistant from the server (says it could take between 20min and 4 hours to download..) But please guide me through the process if you can. Thank you!
BenasJ said:
Yes, If you just have time I would be very interested to go through your method! I'm downloading SuperXE 8.1.0 as we speak, but speed is not very consistant from the server (says it could take between 20min and 4 hours to download..) But please guide me through the process if you can. Thank you!
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Sure, updating previous post ....
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BenasJ said:
Yes, If you just have time I would be very interested to go through your method! I'm downloading SuperXE 8.1.0 as we speak, but speed is not very consistant from the server (says it could take between 20min and 4 hours to download..) But please guide me through the process if you can. Thank you!
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1.2GB file right? (flashable zip actually) @BenasJ
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1.2GB file right? (flashable zip actually) @BenasJ
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Yes, 1.28 GB. Got it from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/development/rom-t3488519
Pipiou211 said:
Sure, updating previous post ....
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1.2GB file right? (flashable zip actually) @BenasJ
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@Pipiou211
Quick few question I got:
According to SuperXE instructions I need to:
- Reboot to recovery (Question 1: by recovery it means twrp? do I need to root my phone to do this or just simply replace recovery with twrp using "fastboot flash..." commend like I did before?
- Take necessary backups
- Wipe system/data/cache
- Flash the appropriate vendor.img
- Flash Rom.zip
- Reboot to system
Question 2: Would these be correct - more detailed instructions how to install "Zip" not "IMG" ?
7. How To Install A ROM with TWRP Recovery
Prerequisites: unlocked bootloader (section 1), TWRP recovery (section 2).
Installing a ROM is a pretty straight forward and easy process. Before you install anything you should make a nandroid backup (instructions above).
Download a ROM and appropriate Gapps package and place on your device. You'll also need to find out what build your ROM is based on and download the vendor image for that build, you'll find the latest in my index here.
Boot into your custom recovery.
Perform a full wipe.
Select the wipe option from the TWRP home screen.
Select advanced wipe.
Check the system, data, cache, and dalvik cache options.
Swipe to wipe.
Install the ROM.
Select the install option from the TWRP home screen.
Navigate to where you have the ROM zip stored on your internal storage and select it. You can hit the "add more zips" button now to queue up your gapps package to be flashed after the ROM zip.
Swipe to install.
Most ROMs will run an installer script at this point but some ROMs have what is called an Aroma Installer which allow you to choose some install options before the script runs.
Hit the home button once everything has finished installing.
Install the appropriate vendor image.
Select the install option from the TWRP home screen.
Click the "install image" button in the bottom-right corner.
Navigate to where you have the vendor image stored on your internal storage and select it.
You'll now be asked which partition to flash the image to, select vendor.
Swipe to install.
Once you've installed all necessary zips/images you'll have an option to wipe cache/dalvik and an option to reboot system, hit the reboot system button and you'll boot into your new ROM.
If Yes, Question 3: What is Gapps? Do I need it?
Found answer myself for this: Realised that it was shortening for Google apps. As I understand I need ARM64-8.1 android-stock. Correct?
Thanks
BenasJ said:
@Pipiou211
Quick few question I got:
According to SuperXE instructions I need to:
- Reboot to recovery (Question 1: by recovery it means twrp? do I need to root my phone to do this or just simply replace recovery with twrp using "fastboot flash..." commend like I did before?
- Take necessary backups
- Wipe system/data/cache
- Flash the appropriate vendor.img
- Flash Rom.zip
- Reboot to system
Question 2: Would these be correct - more detailed instructions how to install "Zip" not "IMG" ?
7. How To Install A ROM with TWRP Recovery
Prerequisites: unlocked bootloader (section 1), TWRP recovery (section 2).
Installing a ROM is a pretty straight forward and easy process. Before you install anything you should make a nandroid backup (instructions above).
Download a ROM and appropriate Gapps package and place on your device. You'll also need to find out what build your ROM is based on and download the vendor image for that build, you'll find the latest in my index here.
Boot into your custom recovery.
Perform a full wipe.
Select the wipe option from the TWRP home screen.
Select advanced wipe.
Check the system, data, cache, and dalvik cache options.
Swipe to wipe.
Install the ROM.
Select the install option from the TWRP home screen.
Navigate to where you have the ROM zip stored on your internal storage and select it. You can hit the "add more zips" button now to queue up your gapps package to be flashed after the ROM zip.
Swipe to install.
Most ROMs will run an installer script at this point but some ROMs have what is called an Aroma Installer which allow you to choose some install options before the script runs.
Hit the home button once everything has finished installing.
Install the appropriate vendor image.
Select the install option from the TWRP home screen.
Click the "install image" button in the bottom-right corner.
Navigate to where you have the vendor image stored on your internal storage and select it.
You'll now be asked which partition to flash the image to, select vendor.
Swipe to install.
Once you've installed all necessary zips/images you'll have an option to wipe cache/dalvik and an option to reboot system, hit the reboot system button and you'll boot into your new ROM.
If Yes, Question 3: What is Gapps? Do I need it?
Thanks
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1. (YES to Question 1)
Flash TWRP (latest) to recovery partition.
2. PowerButton+VolumeUp and access TWRP.
3. Flash bootloader (the one cile381 "tell you" to)
4. Flash vendor (the one cile381 tells)
5. Wipe>Advanced check everything except Bootloader, Vendor and Recovery (already installed TWRP in our case)
6. Flash SuperXE ROM (chill and have fun with the Aroma Installer guidance, if unsure leave everything unticked and just NEXT, NEXT, NEXT, NEXT!!)
7. Reboot and check for the malware, after first-time-setup (wifi google account and so on).
DO NOT restore application data from previous "phone".
(8. If we get softbrick) Flash latest radio.img, will tell you the way if we get softbricked, we probably dont need that.
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(Response to Question 2.)
Step 3. and 4. are .img flashing.
Step 6. is .zip file flashing.
To flash .zip file just tap Flash in the TWRP and tap the 1.28GB .zip file.
To flash .img file(s) tap Flash, then a button like 'Image' or something, you will see it there are just two buttons, including 'Back', then tap the .img file and tap the partition you wanna flash/install it.
Am I clear? My english is not the best sorry about that.
Pipiou211 said:
1. (YES to Question 1)
Flash TWRP (latest) to recovery partition.
2. PowerButton+VolumeUp and access TWRP.
3. Flash bootloader (the one cile381 "tell you" to)
4. Flash vendor (the one cile381 tells)
5. Wipe>Advanced check everything except Bootloader, Vendor and Recovery (already installed TWRP in our case)
6. Flash SuperXE ROM (chill and have fun with the Aroma Installer guidance, if unsure leave everything unticked and just NEXT, NEXT, NEXT, NEXT!!)
7. Reboot and check for the malware, after first-time-setup (wifi google account and so on).
DO NOT restore application data from previous "phone".
(8. If we get softbrick) Flash latest radio.img, will tell you the way if we get softbricked, we probably dont need that.
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(Response to Question 2.)
Step 3. and 4. are .img flashing.
Step 6. is .zip file flashing.
To flash .zip file just tap Flash in the TWRP and tap the 1.28GB .zip file.
To flash .img file(s) tap Flash, then a button like 'Image' or something, you will see it there are just two buttons, including 'Back', then tap the .img file and tap the partition you wanna flash/install it.
Am I clear? My english is not the best sorry about that.
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@Pipiou211 All clear apart section 3:
3. Flash bootloader (the one cile381 "tell you" to)
In their page cile381 provides only ROM and Vendor. Where do I get bootloader from?
used to flash my phones back in the day, seems a bit has changed. If you could point me to a guide, maybe where to start?
I've flashed TWRP on a and b, and trying to figure out how to flash a ROM now.
blaczero said:
used to flash my phones back in the day, seems a bit has changed. If you could point me to a guide, maybe where to start?
I've flashed TWRP on a and b, and trying to figure out how to flash a ROM now.
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It depends on how the Dev set up the rom to be installed. Typically if the rom is .zip, you can install it with TWRP. Once you have downloaded your rom, copy it to your phone to a folder so you can find it easily. Reboot to TWRP and hit the Install button. Then navigate to your folder that has the rom in it and click on it. It should go through the install process and when its done, go back to the main TWRP menu and hit WIPE. If you are changing roms, you have to wipe your data or it won't boot up.
Also when you flash a rom, you are also flashing recovery from that rom and wiping out your TWRP install for that slot. You can re-install if you want.
Usually if your installing an after market rom, the dev will give you installation instructions. Most of the time they use Fastboot & ADB for these double slot phones since TWRP has not been available since its inception until lately.
HolyHog said:
It depends on how the Dev set up the rom to be installed. Typically if the rom is .zip, you can install it with TWRP. Once you have downloaded your rom, copy it to your phone to a folder so you can find it easily. Reboot to TWRP and hit the Install button. Then navigate to your folder that has the rom in it and click on it. It should go through the install process and when its done, go back to the main TWRP menu and hit WIPE. If you are changing roms, you have to wipe your data or it won't boot up.
Also when you flash a rom, you are also flashing recovery from that rom and wiping out your TWRP install for that slot. You can re-install if you want.
Usually if your installing an after market rom, the dev will give you installation instructions. Most of the time they use Fastboot & ADB for these double slot phones since TWRP has not been available since its inception until lately.
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Thanks for the reply. What is this a and b stuff anyway?
blaczero said:
Thanks for the reply. What is this a and b stuff anyway?
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Here's a bit of a explanation..
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