Hi guys sorry if I sound dumb or whatever but I noticed my phone was somehow running better in android 6.0 so I'm considering to go back.
Can I do the same root steps as I did with 7? ElementalX + Magisk (latest versions)? is there an way to stop upgrade notfications?
Thank You so much for the help.
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Hi all,
I have UK SG312 on Andorid 4.3 rooted with SuperSU already installed .....
I have Phab7 installed via Xposed Installer and also a few other UI customisations via gravity box such as custom battery status .. but the main reason was to get the tablet mode UI option enabled so that the Back & Home .. etc buttons/icons are positioned in the more tablet friendly bottom left of the screen.
Is it possible to update to the official latest Android release (lollipop 5.1 - ROM 10.6.A.0.454) and keep my root, so that Phab7 / Xposed will still work .. or is it impossible to have legacy tablet mode ui on Lollipop ... is there an alternative to Xposed & Pahb7 that works for lollipop ?
I seem to remember that it was possible to update from 4.0 to 4.X and keep root using the OTA updates as long as SuperSU was installed and its binaries updated prior to running the update...
Does this method still work and will Phab7 still work ? ... do i need to do something with Phab7 or Xposed first ?
I tried to find the answers on the forum but couldn't find anything that matched my situation ....
Sorry all but i am about two years out of date with current Android unlock/root methods .... I've been happy with 4.3 so far ....
is it actually worth updating to 5.1 ?, is there a performance hit ?
So many questions ... any suggestion or advice greatly appreciated ...
Cheers
Jay
I'm on a SGP321 (LTE/4G) running 10.7.A.0.222 (LP 5.1.1).
10.7.A.0.228 has just been released, but is still vulnerable to stagefright.
Installing the Xposed framework on LP+ requires you to flash a zip file in recovery. You cannot install it through Android like before.
I'm running v78 sdk22 with Xposed Installer 3.0 alpha 4.
Is your device out of warranty?
If so, I'd recommend you unlock your bootloader to gain access to recovery.
You won't have to deal with losing root, and you can make system backups.
No need to unlock as there are working root exploits. See RootKit's post.
I too was reluctant to upgrade when Sony decided to remove the tablet mode.
I liked the nav bar on the left and notifications on the bottom right.
There was an Xposed module for KK4.4 which enabled the Tablet UI layout for the system called TabletKat. I used that while on KK. (repo.xposed.info/module/org.exalm.tabletkat)
But in Android 5+, they seemed to have totally removed the Tablet UI layout from SystemUI (as described here: ykkfive.blogspot.com.au/2013/11/real-original-xperia-tablet-ui-mode-for.html).
However, there is another module called "Xperia/AOSP NavBar Buttons" (repo.xposed.info/module/com.gzplanet.xposed.xperianavbarbuttons)
which allows you to add margin to the right to reposition the buttons. See attached screenshots.
It does not move the notifications to the bottom right.
Yes, there are ways to keep root but I've never needed to as I have unlocked my bootloader and have recovery.
The methods usually rely on software bugs, which usually get patched. So this may not be doable for LP.
Subjectively, Lollipop feels snappier, but that could just be because I started with a fresh copy of android.
All the root apps I use and most of my Xposed modules work, so I'm happy on 5.1.1.
Regardless, I would recommend you upgrade as there are many security vulnerabilities patched between 4.3 and 5.1.
If and when Sony finally decides to patch Stagefright, you should definitely upgrade.
Jay_Monkey_Droid said:
Is it possible to update to the official latest Android release (lollipop 5.1 - ROM 10.6.A.0.454) and keep my root, so that Phab7 / Xposed will still work .. or is it impossible to have legacy tablet mode ui on Lollipop ... is there an alternative to Xposed & Pahb7 that works for lollipop ?
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You can update to 5.1.1 (not .454 as it is Android 5.0.2, but 10.7.A.0.222 or 10.7.A.0.228 firmware versions) via flashing PreRooted firmware via XZDR recovery. (TWRP preferrable) and maintain Root&Recovery&Xposed, but Tablet Kat won't work. Though it's creator promised to adapt it to LP.
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is it actually worth updating to 5.1 ?, is there a performance hit ?
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Actually yes, the rom is one of the smoothest on device. Also there is a slight performance boost (see Antutu or Quadrant), because of the good optimization.
Xposed and many modules like Gravity Box are working good. So i see no reason to stay on older ROMs like 4.3 or .4.4.x.
davidzou2131 said:
If so, I'd recommend you unlock your bootloader to gain access to recovery.
You won't have to deal with losing root, and you can make system backups.
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By unlocking he will wipe TA partition with DRM keys which is unrecoverable. Furthermore, unlocking bootloader doesn't give you access to recovery cause Sony devices don't have stock recovery like Nexus or Samsung, so he will need to flash recovery to FOTA partition or use kernel with built-in one.
So instead, it's easier and safer to install XZDR recovery on bootloader locked Sony stock rooted ROM.
Also from it you can install Stock PreRooted ROM (like .454 or .222 or whatever you like ROMs), so you will keep root and bootloader locked at the same time.
So, your advice is a bit obsolete.
Hello, I have an A-510FD Duos version. I am bored of TouchWiz UI and want a new UI without installing a launcher. Currently my phone is on 6.0.1 with the latest security patch installed. I want a step by step guide on how to root it with the latest Odin version i.e 3.12.3 as I am a noob when it comes to these things. I have never ever rooted before. Also after a successful root I want help in choosing the right ROM. I would like to upgrade to Android 7.0 and a stock Android UI like in the pixel with Google assistant if possible. Thank you
i am using S8+ G955FD, i am on android 7.0, fed up with slow UI and bloatwares so i decided to root, i did it with magisk, magisk v16.0 is installed and phone is rooted very well, but now i want to install xposed frameworks as well, but it always goes to bootloop when i flash xposed, i am on stock rom, is this issue, if yes then which custom rom will be best for this phone to use with magisk and xposed working well ?
hoping to get quick response....
Go here https://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/unofficial-systemless-xposed-t3388268 use sdk 24 for version 7.0
Hey all,first of all thank you everyone who has worked on this device it is super appreciated. I hope Im posting this question in the right spot but I was wondering if anyone has a LG K20 plus/T-Mobile and has sucessfully installed Viper or Xposed Framework? Its been a few years since I owned an LG or installed these on a device of mine so if anyone has could you briefly run the steps by me mainly for Viper (I did go to the Viper forum on here but still had no luck installing on Nougat) not Xposed.Thanks again everyone for your time!!!
I'm running aicp rom and installed xposed and v4a with no problem. Think the trick was that I had to install busybox in system/xbin. Pretty sure it worked on stock as well.
Anyway Gluck.
Edit: I should mention I have the metro variant (mp260). But it doesn't seem to matter.
awesome ill do that thanks!
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I'm running aicp rom and installed xposed and v4a with no problem. Think the trick was that I had to install busybox in system/xbin. Pretty sure it worked on stock as well.
Anyway Gluck.
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Which xposed did you flash?
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Which xposed did you flash?
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With the 32 bit ROM, v89 arm SDK 25.
If you install xposed 3.1.5 apk in this post, go to the framework option and choose install through recovery, it wil install the correct framework for you.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58828974&postcount=1
After reboot it's all good
Thanks! Viper is running ,and it's been awhile, has a whole new look and is great on this device! I appreciate the Xposed help,tried once to no avail, so im grateful for the direction I need to go! Great forum! Thanks all!
I can get viper no problem,but Xposed I only can install framework,but first reboot after ANY module and bootloop.magisk modules work though
First post ever anywhere.
I am looking to install xposed on stock rom 7.0
Things i have tried:
Fresh install through twrp v89 sdk 24 (and all other official versions i could find)
Fresh install purify os xposed through twrp
Froze all lg related apps and tried both of the above again
Each time after reboot k20 freezes at metro screen. (Waited over an hour)
I reinstalled stock firmware through lg up before trying each of the above.
Cache and dalvik cache cleared each time
Lg k20 plus
Android 7.0
Security patch feb 1 2018
Kernal version 3.18.31
Build # nrd90u
Software version mp26010x
Any help is greatly appreciated
Same problem with rooted stock mp260. Something LG did to Android is obviously at fault here since it works for other devices just fine. If I had the time I'd try my hand at hunting the problem down, but I can't.
My device's battery is near it's end of life and I'd like to replace it, before I risk that, I want to update to latest Bad Boyz Sprint HTC 10 ROM 8.0 Sense 8 v4.0.
Please help me verify workflow.
I am S-off with Root, running stock sprint (basically out of the box, IRC)
Android 6.0.1
Software 1.24.651.3
Kernel 3.18.20
TWRP 3.0.2-4
1) TWRP backup
2) Flash latest TWRP (3.2.1-4-pme.img)
3)Flash new ROM
4) Done
It can't be that easy can it?
Thanks all!