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[Guide][Xposed] Installing Traditional Xposed on Stock ROM

IMPORTANT UPDATE!!!
I have now updated the guide. We now use the official installer instead of the systemless installer due to a big change in the way the systemless image is handled (thanks to Magisk). If you have the old systemless version, you must remove it before installing the official Xposed. You can find a guide for that here. Alternatively, you can rebase your entire system on the new systemless Magisk system, for which I have a guide coming soon.
Getting Xposed up and running on this thing is pretty simple once you're rooted, but I got a request to make this, and I don't want anyone breaking their phone while they're trying to get it installed, so I made a guide.
Before you begin, you'll need your phone rooted with SuperSU (systemless root). This has been tested on V6.1 and V6.4 of the Amazon Prime edition BLU R1 HD, but I'm sure it will work on the non-Prime version too. You also must have TWRP installed. Not really sure how you got root without having TWRP, but you do need it.
As always, you're doing this at your own risk. It's not my fault if your phone gets bricked, damaged, or becomes sentient and plots with other Android devices to kill you and your cat.
With all that out of the way, let's get started here.
First, you need DVDandroid's Material Design Xposed installer. It's a really great alternative to the official Xposed installer and I prefer it on all my devices. You can download it from this thread.
After installing that, open it up. You'll be greeted with a screen telling you to be careful and that this could damage your device. Dismiss it.
Slide over to the official tab in the Xposed installer. We used to use the systemless version, but we can no longer use that one due to some changes that were recently made.
From the top dropdown, choose xposed-(version)-sdk23-arm, where (version) is replaced with the latest version of the file. This should be selected by default, but double check. Make absolutely sure that the ARM version is selected and NOT the ARM64 or x86 version. Flashing the wrong version could damage your phone.
Click Install/Update. Xposed installer will give you a few warnings and ask for root access, but at the end of it all, your phone will reboot.
The rest is automatic. Your phone will boot into TWRP, where it will run a couple scripts, and then reboot back into the system. The first boot process will take a long time, and might even loop once or twice. It will also rebuild the caches for every app on your phone, so it will take a while. Once it finally finishes, you should be booted to Android with Xposed framework enabled!
That's it! Install your favourite modules and play with your phone to your heart's content!
Also note that after performing these steps, your device will take a long time to boot up. The Xposed framework simply being initialized will make your phone take much longer to start up than normal. Every additional module you enable will also make your phone take a little longer to boot. You can disable the Xposed framework in the Xposed Status tab of the Xposed Installer using the switch at the top. This will disable Xposed and your phone will boot quickly again (without even removing Xposed!), so you can use this as a hotswitch for enabling/disabling Xposed (if that makes sense in your use-case). Removal of Xposed is also pretty straightforward. Just head over to the official tab in Xposed Installer and click the Uninstall button. I've never personally tried this because I see no reason for it, but I can't imagine why it would break anything.

This second post will be reserved for any notes I want to make about specific modules. If anyone discovers anything useful for this post, please let me know and I'll add it.
In GravityBox, enable "Force AOSP" in the About menu to fix a problem with several of the Statusbar Tweaks.
Some of Android N-ify's options don't work. Specifically, the Status bar header options cause the quick settings and notification panel header to become improperly layered, making it unusable. If anyone knows how to go about fixing this, please let me know. Disabling the options completely fixes it, but you lose the functionality. You will also want to disable all options in Notifications section to avoid the notifications panel looking awkward.
Having the GravityBox Miscellaneous option "Search bar visibility" set to "Hide and remove space" causes glitchy graphics when opening the recent apps/task manager. To correct this, set it to either "Default" or "Hide and keep space".
The following problems are the same issue manifesting in different ways.
Double tapping the overview key while only one app is opened and Android N-ify's "Quick switch" is on causes SystemUI to crash.
Tapping the overview key while the overview is already opened, only one app is opened, and Android N-ify "Recents button click behavior" is set to "Return to previous app" causes SystemUI to crash.
Tapping the overview key while the overview is already opened and Android N-ify's "Recents button click behavior" is set to "Cycle through apps" causes SystemUI to crash.
Side note, I hate the default clear all button (in the recent apps/task manager). It's ugly, takes up too much space, and is poorly positioned. If anyone knows of an Xposed module that can get rid of it completely (I can use a different one from either GravityBox or the best recent apps/task manager enhancer ever, Recently), or knows how to go about making such a module, please let me know. I would be grateful forever.

Just want to add that Xposed also works in V6.4. And also thanks for mentioning the unofficial Xposed installer app, the material design looks much better than the original

jasonmerc said:
Just want to add that Xposed also works in V6.4. And also thanks for mentioning the unofficial Xposed installer app, the material design looks much better than the original
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Thanks. Updated the first post.

Wow, never used Xposed before but this is pretty neat. I've got the CM battery icon on my status bar.

Nice.

Thanks for the guide! Love using gravitybox to make the navbar smaller. Anybody know a way to make double tapping power button open camera?

I'm getting this error in twrp. Any ideas?

After I click install my phone reboots into TWRP but it does not run any scripts and xposed isn't installed. Any ideas why?

sporez said:
I'm getting this error in twrp. Any ideas?
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twotonejuggler said:
After I click install my phone reboots into TWRP but it does not run any scripts and xposed isn't installed. Any ideas why?
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Systemless Xposed is officially dead. Well, not really. Thanks to a new tool called Magisk, things have changed a lot, which means I will have to rewrite a good chunk of this guide. I will be writing a new guide talking about Magisk shortly, but for now, this guide is dead. Sorry.

I've updated the guide with instructions for installing official Xposed version, and I tested it. This guide is back in business. Now to work on that Magisk guide. Install away, @sporez @twotonejuggler!

Removing old systemless Xposed and re-installing official version.
Today, an update to the Xposed Installer was released. It should offer to update itelf when you open it. Please update the Xposed installer before uninstalling the old systemless Xposed package and installing the new one.
This will serve as the guide for removing systemless Xposed and installing the official Xposed package. If you would like to continue using systemless Xposed, you will have to get the Magisk framework, which I have a guide coming soon for, so please sit tight. It does require unrooting/restoring your phone, so don't get too attatched.
Make sure Xposed Installer is up to date. You need the 05/08/16 version or newer.
Switch to the systemless tab of Xposed installer, then click the Uninstall button. Accept the warnings, allow root access if required. Your phone will reboot to recovery, remove Xposed, and reboot back to Android. Xposed will be gone.
Reopen the Xposed Installer, switch to the official tab, verify that the selected framework is xposed-(version)-sdk23-arm (NOT any other version) and click Install/Update. Accept the warnings, allow root access if required. Your phone will reboot to recovery, then back to Android. It will rebuild the cache for all apps, so this first boot will take a long time.
You should be good to go.

ColtonDRG said:
I've updated the guide with instructions for installing official Xposed version, and I tested it. This guide is back in business. Now to work on that Magisk guide. Install away, @sporez @twotonejuggler!
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Thank you! Followed the updated guide and it worked.

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ColtonDRG said:
Today, an update to the Xposed Installer was released. It should offer to update itelf when you open it. Please update the Xposed installer before uninstalling the old systemless Xposed package and installing the new one.
This will serve as the guide for removing systemless Xposed and installing the official Xposed package. If you would like to continue using systemless Xposed, you will have to get the Magisk framework, which I have a guide coming soon for, so please sit tight. It does require unrooting/restoring your phone, so don't get too attatched.
Make sure Xposed Installer is up to date. You need the 05/08/16 version or newer.
Switch to the systemless tab of Xposed installer, then click the Uninstall button. Accept the warnings, allow root access if required. Your phone will reboot to recovery, remove Xposed, and reboot back to Android. Xposed will be gone.
Reopen the Xposed Installer, switch to the official tab, verify that the selected framework is xposed-(version)-sdk23-arm (NOT any other version) and click Install/Update. Accept the warnings, allow root access if required. Your phone will reboot to recovery, then back to Android. It will rebuild the cache for all apps, so this first boot will take a long time.
You should be good to go.
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I tried doing this today, but it never completed in twrp. What am I doing wrong? When I look at the console, it says:
- Mounting /system(ro), /cache, /data
- Xposed version: 86.3 alt (Systemless by topjohnwu)
! Magisk is not installed
! Magisk is required for this mod!
Updater process ended with ERROR: 1
Error installing zip file '/cache/recovery/xposed-uninstaller-topjohnwu-20160804.zip'
Done processing script file
MTP Enabled

yaconsult said:
​I tried doing this today, but it never completed in twrp. What am I doing wrong? When I look at the console, it says:
- Mounting /system(ro), /cache, /data
- Xposed version: 86.3 alt (Systemless by topjohnwu)
! Magisk is not installed
! Magisk is required for this mod!
Updater process ended with ERROR: 1
Error installing zip file '/cache/recovery/xposed-uninstaller-topjohnwu-20160804.zip'
Done processing script file
MTP Enabled
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same message here when i try to uninstall the xposed systemless... but i have systemless xposed version 86.2

Ok, I did some google searches and figured it out. I needed to install magisk and that required installing a different su. I, too, would like to understand the advantages of using official xposed vs systemless?
Here are some links for what I needed to do:
http://www.xda-developers.com/use-android-pay-with-xposed-without-rebooting-with-magisk/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/mod-magisk-v1-universal-systemless-t3432382

yaconsult said:
Ok, I did some google searches and figured it out. I needed to install magisk and that required installing a different su. I, too, would like to understand the advantages of using official xposed vs systemless?
Here are some links for what I needed to do:
http://www.xda-developers.com/use-android-pay-with-xposed-without-rebooting-with-magisk/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/mod-magisk-v1-universal-systemless-t3432382
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reading about magisk, i think the only advantages of this is you can use android pay with xposed, but this device doesn't have nfc so... not useful here.
And to install magisk we need uninstall xposed and supersu to install magisk to uninstall xposed? lol
i think the only way to uninstall systemless xposed is reinstalling stock rom or not?

No, I didn't need to do anything besides install magisk and the supersu. After that, the uninstall of xposed from within the xposed installer is able to complete successfully. Then I was able to install the official version of xposed, reboot, and it was working again with all my gravitybox settings. I just don't know if I have gained or given up anything by switching from the systemless xposed to the official version!

yaconsult said:
No, I didn't need to do anything besides install magisk and the supersu. After that, the uninstall of xposed from within the xposed installer is able to complete successfully. Then I was able to install the official version of xposed, reboot, and it was working again with all my gravitybox settings. I just don't know if I have gained or given up anything by switching from the systemless xposed to the official version!
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well the uninstaller didn't work with me we have to switch to official because the new version of systemless xposed require the magisk installed

yaconsult said:
I tried doing this today, but it never completed in twrp. What am I doing wrong? When I look at the console, it says:
- Mounting /system(ro), /cache, /data
- Xposed version: 86.3 alt (Systemless by topjohnwu)
! Magisk is not installed
! Magisk is required for this mod!
Updater process ended with ERROR: 1
Error installing zip file '/cache/recovery/xposed-uninstaller-topjohnwu-20160804.zip'
Done processing script file
MTP Enabled
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Alex19Gam said:
same message here when i try to uninstall the xposed systemless... but i have systemless xposed version 86.2
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yaconsult said:
Ok, I did some google searches and figured it out. I needed to install magisk and that required installing a different su. I, too, would like to understand the advantages of using official xposed vs systemless?
Here are some links for what I needed to do:
http://www.xda-developers.com/use-android-pay-with-xposed-without-rebooting-with-magisk/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/mod-magisk-v1-universal-systemless-t3432382
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Alex19Gam said:
reading about magisk, i think the only advantages of this is you can use android pay with xposed, but this device doesn't have nfc so... not useful here.
And to install magisk we need uninstall xposed and supersu to install magisk to uninstall xposed? lol
i think the only way to uninstall systemless xposed is reinstalling stock rom or not?
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yaconsult said:
No, I didn't need to do anything besides install magisk and the supersu. After that, the uninstall of xposed from within the xposed installer is able to complete successfully. Then I was able to install the official version of xposed, reboot, and it was working again with all my gravitybox settings. I just don't know if I have gained or given up anything by switching from the systemless xposed to the official version!
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well the uninstaller didn't work with me we have to switch to official because the new version of systemless xposed require the magisk installed
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Yikes! What a disaster. I'll have to make some changes. Sorry about all that.
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x727 Xposed Framework Via ToolKit...

I've recently got access to root on my device and its great and all but has anyone had any luck getting the framework for xposed installer via the toolkit? It install the app but not the framework its self. Am I missing something?

The ZIP file included in the toolkit is for 32-bit ARM devices, but the 727 is a 64-bit device. I got xposed running by rooting with the toolkit, then manually flashing the arm64 version of the xposed framework in TWRP. A word of warning, though: don't install any modules that modify the System UI. I tried installing the Flat Style Bar Indicators module, and got constant SystemUI FCs at boot, and they lock screen wouldn't load, so I had to find a clean TWRP backup and do a full reset.
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PeaKay.18 said:
I've recently got access to root on my device and its great and all but has anyone had any luck getting the framework for xposed installer via the toolkit? It install the app but not the framework its self. Am I missing something?
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You gotta give us more information. Which toolkit are you talking about? I am guessing the toolkit you are talking about is not having the latest framework.
There are several ways of getting xposed.
The straight forward way is to flash the xposed framework from recovery. http://dl-xda.xposed.info/framework/
You need sdk23 for arm64
Since you are already rooted, you can also use magisk. You can install systemless xposed from the magisk manager app.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445

suhridkhan said:
You gotta give us more information. Which toolkit are you talking about? I am guessing the toolkit you are talking about is not having the latest framework.
There are several ways of getting xposed.
The straight forward way is to flash the xposed framework from recovery. http://dl-xda.xposed.info/framework/
You need sdk23 for arm64
Since you are already rooted, you can also use magisk. You can install systemless xposed from the magisk manager app.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
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Sorry. I meant the Le eco aio toolkit 4.0

PeaKay.18 said:
Sorry. I meant the Le eco aio toolkit 4.0
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Just follow the methods in the previous post, you should be good. I think the AIO tool doesn't include the latest version of Xposed.

Galaxy Tab A6 7.0 (sm t280) stuck in bootloop after installing Xposed Installer

Like in topic. I already tried (via teamwin TWRP):
-wipe cache/davik
-factory reset
but none of these works. How to make it work normally again?
I have installed Xposed Installer from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3034811

Krystiannnnnn said:
Like in topic. I already tried (via teamwin TWRP):
-wipe cache/davik
-factory reset
but none of these works. How to make it work normally again?
I have installed Xposed Installer from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3034811
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You need to flash the Xposed installer to get out of the bootloop. Then, if you still want to run Xposed, I highly recommend the unofficial version by "Wanam"..
He is the download link for the uninstaller.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=37508
"Chance Favors the Prepared"
Here is where you should be getting the Xposed installer from. "Wanam" has made this unofficial version specifically for Samsung devices running LL and MM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/unofficial-xposed-samsung-lollipop-t3180960

glockman4519 said:
You need to flash the Xposed installer to get out of the bottom. Then, if you still want to run Xposed, I highly recommend the unofficial version by "Wanam"..
He is the download link for the uninstaller.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=37508
"Chance Favors the Prepared"
Here is where you should be getting the Xposed installer from. "Wanam" has made this unofficial version specifically for Samsung devices running LL and MM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/unofficial-xposed-samsung-lollipop-t3180960
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No bootloop after uninstalling Xposed, thanks.
But installing Xposed from link you added fails (photo). What's wrong?

Krystiannnnnn said:
No bootloop after uninstalling Xposed, thanks.
But installing Xposed from link you added fails (photo). What's wrong?
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Its saying that it couldn't find the updater script for some reason. And I have no clue why it would be saying that. Works fine for me, but I'm also running a permissive kernel too. That zip should work on either lollipop or Marshmallow.
Did you check the MD5 after the download to make sure the download was good?

glockman4519 said:
Its saying that it couldn't find the updater script for some reason. And I have no clue why it would be saying that. Works fine for me, but I'm also running a permissive kernel too. That zip should work on either lollipop or Marshmallow.
Did you check the MD5 after the download to make sure the download was good?
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My fault, sorry, I have downloaded wrong file. But although I installed correct file, Xposed app doesn't show in my apps, menu, apps manager etc. so I can't even run it.

Krystiannnnnn said:
My fault, sorry, I have downloaded wrong file. But although I installed correct file, Xposed app doesn't show in my apps, menu, apps manager etc. so I can't even run it.
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It sounds like it didn't install. Make sure that you have the Xposed installer apk installed first, then reboot to recovery and flash the "wanam" xposed for marshmallow zip. Then reboot to system. When it boots after the flash you should see the Samsund upgrading apps screen before it boots into system fully.
Then go to app drawer and open the xposed app and under framework it should look like this..

Also, are you running SElinux permissive? Sometimes this is the only way that Xposed will stick. Just a thought.

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It sounds like it didn't install. Make sure that you have the Xposed installer apk installed first, then reboot to recovery and flash the "wanam" xposed for marshmallow zip. Then reboot to system. When it boots after the flash you should see the Samsund upgrading apps screen before it boots into system fully.
Then go to app drawer and open the xposed app and under framework it should look like this..
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My bad I didn't installed apk first, now everything works correctly. Thanks for help!

I may not have made it clear from the start and I am sorry for that but you have to install 2 files. Like I said in my last post, install the apk first, then flash the zip in recovery. Those two files are required to get Xposed on your system. All files should be accessible in the links I provided in my first post. Good luck
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My bad I didn't installed apk first, now everything works correctly. Thanks for help!
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Great. Good to hear

Krystiannnnnn said:
Like in topic. I already tried (via teamwin TWRP):
-wipe cache/davik
-factory reset
but none of these works. How to make it work normally again?
I have installed Xposed Installer from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3034811
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If you read the thread, Xposed has issues with Samsung Devices like the SM-T280. There is a version that works with Samsung though I can't rememer the link, even then I'm not sure if it will work with the SM-T280 out of the box. You can check Tinker Edition V5 if you want a pre-rooted, pre-xposed ROM and see if it fits your needs.

Does anyone know how to install xposed on j510fn nougat? I tried but got bootloop

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Which SDK version was it you flashed?

theashleyd123 said:
Which SDK version was it you flashed?
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Sdk 25.

Try install Magisk, and download the systemless xposed, that's how I got mine to work.
You'll also need the Modded Xposed installer, also available from MagiskManager.
Sidenote Systemless Xposed still breaks SafetyNet

[GUIDE] Xposed SDK 27 Version 90-beta1 on Oreo 8.1 via Magisk 15.2

To run Xposed on 8.1 do this:
Be on Oreo 8.1 (Always be on Oreo 8.1)
Install TWRP for Oreo 8.1
Install Magisk 15.3/URL]
[*]In Magisk Manager (Now installed) - Downloads - Install Xposed Framework (SDK 27)
[*]In Magisk Manager - Downloads - Xposed Framework (SDK 27) - Install Modified Installer 3.1.4 (Link in description)
[*] Reboot
[*]Profit
@prot- Thank you for the link: see [URL="https://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/unofficial-systemless-xposed-t3388268"][2017.1.9][Magisk] Systemless Xposed v89.1/v90.0-beta1 (SDK 21-27) for more details...

Where is modified installer to download?
My xposed framework is active, but I can't enable xprivacy module

bush911 said:
Where is modified installer to download?
My xposed framework is active, but I can't enable xprivacy module
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/unofficial-systemless-xposed-t3388268
First page in the downloads

Doesn't work for me... I've been trying every possible method all day.

thank you, finally got it installed and active, now trying to find some useful modules
prot- said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/unofficial-systemless-xposed-t3388268
First page in the downloads
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Finally found the answer... but this method does not use Magisk.
y2kbugleung said:
Okay I think I can conclude how to install Xposed on Pixel device (or some other devices as well).
1. Install Xposed installer, and place the Xposed-Framework zip in /storage/emulated/0/Android/data/de.robv.android.xposed.installer/cache/downloads/framework/
2. Disable ALL modules in MagiskManager
3. Install Xposed-Framework in Xposed installer with "install" button (NOT via recovery)
4. Reboot. Xposed is intalled. You can activate the Magisk modules again
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911jason said:
Finally found the answer... but this method does not use Magisk.
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When I wrote this, Magisk module was not there yet.
Please use the Magisk module one. It works best with Xposed-module + Magisk-module.

The Magisk method didn't work for me.

If I activate Xposed, install a module, and then disable Xposed, while the modification from the module still remain? Or will it deactivate?
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911jason said:
The Magisk method didn't work for me.
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What method? Are you unable to install Magisk 15.2 on Oreo 8.1? Go to the beta thread here
I updated the OP. I had the wrong link.

GroovinChip said:
If I activate Xposed, install a module, and then disable Xposed, while the modification from the module still remain? Or will it deactivate?
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Deactivate. You are disabling the framework. Kind of like if you took the legs off your table, will it levitate? Probably, not. However, you might need to test yourself..? I dunno...

MArtyChubbs said:
Deactivate. You are disabling the framework. Kind of like if you took the legs off your table, will it levitate? Probably, not. However, you might need to test yourself..? I dunno...
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Thanks. Yeah, I've been trying to test modules but nothing works on API 27 yet
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MArtyChubbs said:
What method? Are you unable to install Magisk 15.2 on Oreo 8.1? Go to the beta thread here
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No, I have Magisk 15.2 working just fine, but installing Xposed through Magisk failed for me, not sure why. I posted a screenshot of the installation error in Post #4.

did you install busybox by osmosis?
Update: others having the same issue in the support thread
Mounting bug? I dunno...

I got rid of it after a few days, buggy and noticed definite slower device

prot- said:
I got rid of it after a few days, buggy and noticed definite slower device
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What module did you have installed?
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MArtyChubbs said:
What module did you have installed?
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Greenify only

Probably was greenify..?

For the life of me I can't get Xposed to activate on my phone. I've tried installing several different ways....flashing the zip in recovery, installing via magisk and even installing via Xposed installer app. I can get it to install but Xposed installer app says it's not activated.
Any suggestions?
**EDIT**
I was using the wrong installer. For anyone else having issues make sure you download the Xposed installer on the first page of op's linked thread. Install the Xposed installer, then go to magisk manager and download/install Xposed api27 for 8.1 Oreo. Reboot. Profit.

Attempting right now