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[WIFI Only] [How-to] GT-P1010 Gingerbread Update

I know a lot of people are going to have problems updating to the latest gingerbread build.
PLEASE NOTE: This update will remove root but you can root again with CF-Root from second post.
ALSO, THIS PROCESS WILL WIPE DEVICE!
1) Put your P1010 into download mode (by holding POWER and VOL-DOWN):
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2)I went ahead and used ODIN tool to downgrade/upgrade to the latest FROYO firmware before Gingerbread:
P1010XWKC1_OXX
(OEM Flash Guide here)
You should have the same tick marks and files loaded as in my screenshot. Be sure that the box is yellow on the right and you can initiate the firmware install by clicking 'Start'.
3) (VARIES) From there, after restart some people will experience a force close followed by a reboot loop. You will need to flash this kernel via ODIN:
P1010ZHKF1-kernel
(Flash this the same way as above but UNCHECK Re-Partition and CSC!)
4) You will then be able to boot into Froyo.
5) You will use ODIN again to install the Gingerbread update and flash just the PDA (leave CSC blank and leave Re-partition unchecked this time).
P1010XEUKPG
(Flash this the same way you flashed the Kernel in step #2)
6) After it reboots, you will have 2.3.6
7) (Optional) steps in post #2 to install CWM Recovery and Root.

I recommend installing CWM Recovery and CFRoot in the thread below:
ClockWorkMod Recovery for P1010
After you install CWM Recovery, you can do a nandroid backup and never worry about brick again! (=
Also, you can use ES Explorer to mount root and get rid of the Samsung bloatware (AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!)

For those wanting to remove the bloatware (AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!):
You can remove the bloatware with ES Explorer, there's an option to enable 'Root Explorer'. Download the latest version from the Market.
See below:
screenshots are from my Galaxy Nexus but it's the same for any Android 2.2+.
1) Go to the 'Settings' screen
2) Change home directory to '/'
3) Tick the 2 marks on the bottom
4) Browse to /system/app
5) Delete whichever app you don't want, but do it with caution (I usually move these files to /sdcard and move back if it causes any type of force close)
If you totally borked out the system in such a way that you can't boot, you can always move it back in recovery via ADB (much more complicated process but it's possible).
Also, why not do a nandroid backup before messing with deep system files?

Nice! Great topic.

Updated op! =)

this is the best christmas present so far.
edit: worked, almost. thanks ! rooted flashing Skin1980-CF-ROOT-P1010-BETA.tar .
skype isn't using the front camera. =s

Is this for any p1010? Will this work for us models?
Sent from my HTC Flyer P510e using XDA App

r_3 said:
Is this for any p1010? Will this work for us models?
Sent from my HTC Flyer P510e using XDA App
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It's THE EU ROM but it works with my US P1010.

No restart issues?

r_3 said:
No restart issues?
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If you followed those steps, the ROM runs stable without any FC's or reboots. I even have setCPU installed on mine.
Also, it's good to note that I'm running CF-Root kernel from the thread in 2nd post.
Plus, you could always downgrade if you run into issues. Just remember to always BACKUP YOUR DATA!

nice!
wow this is good news! does this modded skype work on this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16889575&postcount=1262
or
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20697907&postcount=1640
?
I cant try it now as I'm not home. I hope someone could try as so I won't have to think about it until I get home..

@blue_algae: neither the front or the back camera works. tried v11 and v12. so far no luck

densets said:
@blue_algae: neither the front or the back camera works. tried v11 and v12. so far no luck
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Could you attach the logcat here? or if you could send it directly to theos0o, that'll be great. he's the modder of the skype apps I pasted above.
could you also try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1153285 this works for me using froyo.

im getting excited about this.. is it really for the p1010 wifi only device? because from what i can see in this subforum is the devs working on the p1000 only. another thing, please don't tell me this is an official update. i don't think the bad sammy will update this little tab.

Depending on where you are freon yes it its the official ireland uk update and makes massive difference as well
Much better tab.
Sent from my GT-P1010 using Tapatalk

skype is working
@densets, skype is working for both skype mods I posted earlier. you just need to enable 'use valid preview'. for droidrx's version, set the app to 'crop' so your video is centered.

phew.. relieved by this news, nevermind if it is not going to be released here in malaysia, at least i can still skype with my family w/o much trouble into getting the ffc to work.

urra901109 said:
phew.. relieved by this news, nevermind if it is not going to be released here in malaysia, at least i can still skype with my family w/o much trouble into getting the ffc to work.
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hmm, if you are still in froyo, you can use ffc on skype: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1153285
just rotate the camera and try out different settings.

sorry for the newbie question, but what's the password for the 2.3.3 file from sammobile?
edit: already found it, my bad

Interestingly, I've followed the guide exactly as mentioned above (had KC1 and the HK kernel from previous flashing) and flashed the PDA for XEU 2.3 from Sammobile, and I'm now stuck in an eternal bootloop. I like the new samsung boot music though, better than the previous one
Any suggestions?
Edit: I wiped data and cache from recovery, flashed KC1 and the Kernel and it boots fine. Checked Kies to be sure and it's offering me FW upgrade to KM2. Should I accept this FW upgrade or just persevere with flashing the new 2.3 firmware?

A Beginner's Guide To Installing A Custom ROM

In this tutorial I am just going to be covering how to install a ROM and how to install TWRP. Before we start this, you are going to need THESE files. You will be taken to MEGA to download the files. You will also need to download the Samsung USB Drivers. This guide is going to be in a Step-By-Step format so should be very easy for everyone to follow.
Step 1: Download the files that are linked above and extract them all to a location that is best for you,
-Make sure you have WinRAR or 7-Zip, just to be safe, use THIS website to download either WinRAR or 7-Zip.
-For example, I extracted the files to "I:\XDA ROM Files".
Step 2: Enter the folder by the name of "Odin3 v3.12.3" and open "Odin3.exe",
-You will need this for later on in the tutorial, so just leave it open.
Step 3: You will now need to boot your Galaxy S3 into "Odin Mode", also known as "Download Mode" by doing the following steps:
Power Off Your Device,
Power Back On Your Device Using "Power Button + Home Button + Volume Down",
Release When You See The Boot Screen,
You Will See A Disclaimer,
Press 'Volume Up'.
Step 4: Plug your phone directly into your computer / laptop,
-Make sure that you have got the drivers downloaded, if not, download them.
-The phone should appear in Odin as a Com X port.
Step 5: Return to Odin3,
-Uncheck everything except f reset time in Odin. If you leave auto reboot on when flashing twrp, the phone will reboot and it will replace twrp with stock recovery upon automatic reboot.
Unchecking auto reboot, removing battery etc. and manually booting into twrp after flashing will ensure twrp will stick and stick recovery will not return on reboot.
Step 6: Click "AP" and find the following file "TWRP 3.0.2-1.tar" and click start,
-This should start installing TWRP to your device and you should see a progress bar on Odin3 and on your phone.
-After installation, your phone should reboot.
Step 7: Allow your phone to fully boot and load,
-Make sure your phone is still plugged in.
Step 8: When you have selected a ROM, download it.
-The ROM should be a ZIP file,
-Transfer the ZIP file to your "Download" folder on your phone.
Step 9: We are now going to install the ROM, follow the next steps very carefully,
Power Off Your Device,
Use The Following Keys To Boot Your Device,
Power Button + Home Button + Volume Up,
You Will Be Prompted With TWRP Recovery,
Click "Install"
You Should Now Be Prompted With Your Internal Storage Folders,
Go Into Your Downloads And Find The ROM,
Install The ROM.
That is it. You now have a custom ROM on your phone. Please leave some support if I have done anything incorrect. If you need any help please feel free to message me! Thanks guys, I hope you enjoy my first post. I am trying to hardest to make a commitment to this community.

Just a quick little thing from me, if you need any help then just give me a PM and I will help you the best I can

Which ROM is the best for you with S3?

Nikola Gataric said:
Which ROM is the best for you with S3?
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I use Ressurection Remix on my S3 at the moment and it runs pretty smooth for me, so I would advise that

MamaROM said:
I use Ressurection Remix on my S3 at the moment and it runs pretty smooth for me, so I would advise that
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Can't find ROM on TWRP.. I've unzipped it

Nikola Gataric said:
Can't find ROM on TWRP.. I've unzipped it
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Private message me, will assist further

Don't unzip the ROM before flashing. If you unzip, you'll get a bunch of other folders which TWRP can't flash individually.

Now my S3 i9300 can't recognize my paid SIM card, but it can all others SIM cards., also my paid one works on others phones.. any solutions?
gapps
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Nikola Gataric said:
Now my S3 i9300 can't recognize my paid SIM card, but it can all others SIM cards., also my paid one works on others phones.. any solutions?
gapps
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Hey, what provider is your SIM?

MamaROM said:
Hey, what provider is your SIM?
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MTS Telekom, Serbia

Nikola Gataric said:
MTS Telekom, Serbia
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Okay, I will have a look around as I have no clue why it isn't working

Is the 9300 running the latest bootloader and modem?

MamaROM said:
Okay, I will have a look around as I have no clue why it isn't working
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Fixed problem, it was probably firmware problem, but i changed rom too. I used firware for my country from sammobile

Nikola Gataric said:
Fixed problem, it was probably firmware problem, but i changed rom too. I used firware for my country from sammobile
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Ah fair enough, well done man, I couldn't find a fix, sorry

Ok it seems i haven't solve problem, because phone still can't recognize my paid sim card (it did for 2-3 hours, but then again problem), so one member suggested my to flash new rom but without custom kernel and now after advanced wipe in twrp (system, data, cache, dalvik cache) usb from mobile to computer doesn't work, any solutions?

[TOOL][PIXEL XL] TOOL ALL IN ONE (Drivers|Unlock|TWRP|Factory Image|Stock Recovery)

This is the Pixel's TOOL ALL IN ONE Discussion Thread more info and download go to the Original Thread
TOOL ALL IN ONE
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ADVANCED OPTIONS
FUNCTIONS
Install Drivers
Install Drivers
Unlock Bootloader
Lock Bootloader (use carefully)
Flash TWRP Recovery
Flash Stock Recovery
Flash Stock Factory Image
Automatic ROOT
Install APKs
Uninstall APKs
Take a Screenshot
Take a Screen Reocrd
Flash Partitions
Erase All Data (This function can decrypt the phone)
Reboot Phone
Update the Tool to latest version
Update Adb and Fastboot to latest version
Set Adb and Fastboot priviliges in system wide
Install Zip directly from PC (Required TWRP on phone)(These functions work perfectly on my pc but i have perfect adb drivers on my pc and perfect TWRP on my phone)
Flash Fastboot ROM
Delete downloaded files
ADB File Manager
DEVICE LIST
If you want you can send a request to add a new device here:
New Device Request Form
Device List
DOWNLOAD
Original Thread
DONATE LINK
If you want to support the project please consider making a donation, thanks.
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Amazing work! EVERY ONE OF US NEEDS TO LEARN command line, but it's always excellent to see amazing devs make an all in one like this for the guys that refuse to learn the hard (right) way, and for vets that aren't quite smart enough to make a tool like this themselves, like me, but appreciate the **** out of this little gem making my first custom Oreo ROM from stock rooted a breeze! Perhaps a little bold, but im still calling it, OG PIXEL XL NOT DEAD just when I was losing faith! Bravo!
PS:. Donation incoming once my current "being a broke ass" sit-e-ation ends here in a few weeks.

awareunlikeu said:
Amazing work! EVERY ONE OF US NEEDS TO LEARN command line, but it's always excellent to see amazing devs make an all in one like this for the guys that refuse to learn the hard (right) way, and for vets that aren't quite smart enough to make a tool like this themselves, like me, but appreciate the **** out of this little gem making my first custom Oreo ROM from stock rooted a breeze! Perhaps a little bold, but im still calling it, OG PIXEL XL NOT DEAD just when I was losing faith! Bravo!
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Thanks, all need to learn command line, but this tool help a lot, the advanced options are really good too, see it when you have some time

mauronofrio said:
Thanks, all need to learn command line, but this tool help a lot, the advanced options are really good too, see it when you have some time
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Just peeped them briefly,. Mad props!

Damn dude, this is amazing. Will definitely give it a shot in the next few days!
Question about the install/uninstall apks feature: how does this work? Is it batch or one at a time?
EDIT: Also, to flash TWRP, do I need to be in bootloader mode and do I need to disable security on my phone before flashing? Will I lose root when flashing it? I'm using the latest Magisk.
Sent from my Google Pixel XL using XDA Labs

Finally i got a solution for Nexus and Pixel Factory Image flash, now it works perfectly

Thank. I've been using the Unified Android Toolkit from Skipsoft for a while now, but a lot of functions are blocked. I'll give this a go.

tutusinghsohi said:
Thank. I've been using the Unified Android Toolkit from Skipsoft for a while now, but a lot of functions are blocked. I'll give this a go.
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Thanks, remember to give me a feedback

I saw now that i forgot to unlock the flash factory image option for all 4 Pixel, i have released an update to solve that, tell me if it works

I'm running purenexus 7.1 ROM and would like to go to Oreo stock but retain root. Is this the right tool for me?

l2yangop said:
I'm running purenexus 7.1 ROM and would like to go to Oreo stock but retain root. Is this the right tool for me?
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You can't retain root after flashing a factory image. You can root the oreo factory image after you have flashed it

I take it this is for windows only?

Thanks
Thanks for this toolkit
My phone was loop in no command screen . And you save me
I have questions about this toolkit
- can I use it to flash any custom rom or just original image
- can I root my phone with toolkit
- there is another virgin of toolkit can be use in a pixel book
Best wishes,

Ahmad Alsaeed said:
Thanks for this toolkit
My phone was loop in no command screen . And you save me
I have questions about this toolkit
- can I use it to flash any custom rom or just original image
- can I root my phone with toolkit
- there is another virgin of toolkit can be use in a pixel book
Best wishes,
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You can't directly flash a custom rom with this tool, you need a TWRP already flashed on your phone and you can use "Recovery Zip Flasher" ( I do not recommend it ), i think is better to put the rom on your phone and flash it from your phone.
This tool can't root directly your phone, but gives all you need to root it (Bootloader Unlock and the flash of a TWRP).
Pixel book? This tool is only available for Windows, maybe you can use it on pixelbook with a virtual machine, but i don't know how pixel book works

With the new update a i make a new recovery flasher option for devices with project treble. Test it and told me if it works

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does this still work?

eightieskhild said:
does this still work?
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Yes

This is a virus... how is this on XDA?
Trojan:Win32/Spursint.F!cl

revamper said:
This is a virus... how is this on XDA?
Trojan:Win32/Spursint.F!cl
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This is not a virus, it's a false positive
https://www.virustotal.com/#/file/8...596c988acd17efa83f70e691c3d1ad7d2ff/detection
as usual, you need to breath your mouth without knowing what you're talking about

[SOLVED, APN] No mobile network connection on LG V20 H990DS

I SOLVED IT JUST BY CONFIGURING AN APN. IT WAS TRIVIAL ALL ALONG, I'M A ****ING DUMBASS
Hi ya'll,
Yesterday I got me a V20 H990DS and proceeded to unlock it with dirtysanta.
I soon noticed I can't connect to the mobile network at all (network status is disconnected, always). Everything else works ok, SMS, Wifi, calls.
I flashed back to stock using a kdz and the problem remains the same. I have a couple of ideas as for what to do next:
Flash the modem: I remember having the same problem with my LG G4, all I had to do was to flash the appropriate modem. I don't know how to flash modems or where to get them though.
Flash the correct kdz: the packaging and an IMEI checker both state the phone is AUS and I might have flashed a wrong version of it. Another IMEI checker claims it belongs to the ABC region (?). Frankly, I don't think it even matters.
Use the secret menu to fix some network configurations: I know absolutely nothing about it so you'd have to guide me.
The bottom line is, I need help, please.

Flash this using LGUP and use only Partition Download option.
https://lg-firmwares.com/downloads-file/4345/H990ds10b_00_OPEN_ESA_DS_OP_1102.kdz
You will get Blue screen saying phone reset status 2.
Then go to download mode again and flash Indian version v10j available on the same website.
Use same Partition Download option this time also.
Once successfully flashed... Phone gets its signals.
Try this and update
Cheers
https://lg-firmwares.com/downloads-file/4345/H990ds10b_00_OPEN_ESA_DS_OP_1102.kdz
https://lg-firmwares.com/downloads-file/10637/H990ds10j_00_OPEN_ESA_DS_OP_0923.kdz

DroneJC said:
Flash this using LGUP and use only Partition Download option.
You will get Blue screen saying phone reset status 2.
Then go to download mode again and flash Indian version v10j available on the same website.
Use same Partition Download option this time also.
Once successfully flashed... Phone gets its signals.
Try this and update
Cheers
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Hi, Thanks for the reply.
I'm using LGUP 1.14 with uppercut and I can't find any "only Partition Download option", The options I have available are: Refurbish, Upgrade, Phonesetting and FOTA Upgrade.
Which of these options should I use? Should I get a different version or LGUP?
I'd like to be 100% sure before I flash my phone again.
Thanks again.

revolverg said:
Hi, Thanks for the reply.
I'm using LGUP 1.14 with uppercut and I can't find any "only Partition Download option", The options I have available are: Refurbish, Upgrade, Phonesetting and FOTA Upgrade.
Which of these options should I use? Should I get a different version or LGUP?
I'd like to be 100% sure before I flash my phone again.
Thanks again.
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Try installing this...LGUP.zip file contents and try again. Uninstall your old version before proceeding. If your phone is detected in download mode as H990DS, then you should be able to see the options.
If your phone is not detected, then unzip V20 dll and paste in root folder of LGUP in the C/programfiles path.
Cheers

DroneJC said:
Try installing this...LGUP.zip file contents and try again. Uninstall your old version before proceeding. If your phone is detected in download mode as H990DS, then you should be able to see the options.
If your phone is not detected, then unzip V20 dll and paste in root folder of LGUP in the C/programfiles path.
Cheers
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Hi, Thanks for the reply again.
I get this dialog and I don't know which partitions to choose:
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Sorry for questioning every step of the process, Flashing partitions is a serious business and I don't want to brick my phone, it's brand new.
Thanks in advance

revolverg said:
Hi, Thanks for the reply again.
I get this dialog and I don't know which partitions to choose:
Sorry for questioning every step of the process, Flashing partitions is a serious business and I don't want to brick my phone, it's brand new.
Thanks in advance
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Important... download only indian version as given in link for H990DS and when you get dialog, select all and press start...in 3 min your phone will reboot and thats it, your phone is back to life

I flashed to the first kdz and then the second one, just like you told me, There's 0 difference. No mobile network, the rest is unchanged.
I think it might have something to do with regional settings of frequencies and bands, I'm in Israel so maybe I need to change some settings on the secret menu.
I'll ask around and update you if I find a working solution.

Great news you guys!
Apparently all I needed to do was to configure an APN with my provider's details, that's it.
I'm ecstatic!

Boost E4 1766 Only Boots to TWRP

-Screwed up somewhere as my goal was to install LineageOS and try to use it on an At&t mvno.
-Package was unopened for months, so it still had the older firmware.
-Everything seemed okay after I unlocked the bootloader.
-Then I installed TWRP.
-Did a backup of everything using TWRP before I was going to try and root the device.
-I knew something was wrong when no verity opt encrypt and Magisk gave some error message and failed.
-Now whenever I boot the device, I get a N/A in the top left corner and then goes into TWRP.
-Restoring the backup using TWRP did nothing.
-I thought this would be the solution (dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/misc bs=1M), but I get the bad key first and then N/A before going back to TWRP.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-e4/help/moto-e4-metro-variant-rebooting-to-twrp-t3825841
What should I do now?
Any help would be appreciated. Even links to other posts that dealt with this issue is fine. Be aware that my skill level is only a little better than following Youtube videos.
Thank you.

N/A is normal. It will be there forever after you unlock bootloader. Did you format data in TWRP and type yes to format?

Thanks for the reply.
As far as I know, I did not format within TWRP. Is that my next step? If not, please advice what should be done next.
My concern is something is wrong because both the suggestions you gave in that other thread did not result in the phone booting to Android properly.

ah-le-le said:
Thanks for the reply.
As far as I know, I did not format within TWRP. Is that my next step? If not, please advice what should be done next.
My concern is something is wrong because both the suggestions you gave in that other thread did not result in the phone booting to Android properly.
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once you flash TWRP you have to flash a no verity zip and probably magisk and definitely format data to remove encryption for your phone to boot.

Installing no verity zip and magisk produced the following. Did I do this properly because there looks like multiple errors?
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ah-le-le said:
Installing no verity zip and magisk produced the following. Did I do this properly because there looks like multiple errors?
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I can't read that, LoL. Maybe... Failed toount data? That's because you're still encrypted.
Put the zips on external storage. Format data, type yes.
Now reboot recovery (not system) then flash the zips.
And you can take screenshots in TWRP.

Thanks so much.
I followed your instructions plus the one from the other thread. Phone is now able to boot to the stock Android. I guess my next step is doing a little more research before trying to install LineageOS to see if the phone works well enough on a USA GSM mvno.

One more question please.
On the E4, are the system firmware updates mandatory? I read that users are first notified and then forced to take the update even if you Disable Automatic System Updates.
Is that true? I wish to stay with the old firmware because people have posted that the new firmware eliminates any chance of using a USA GSM sim on a Boost 1766.
Thanks.

ah-le-le said:
Thanks so much.
I followed your instructions plus the one from the other thread. Phone is now able to boot to the stock Android. I guess my next step is doing a little more research before trying to install LineageOS to see if the phone works well enough on a USA GSM mvno.
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ah-le-le said:
One more question please.
On the E4, are the system firmware updates mandatory? I read that users are first notified and then forced to take the update even if you Disable Automatic System Updates.
Is that true? I wish to stay with the old firmware because people have posted that the new firmware eliminates any chance of using a USA GSM sim on a Boost 1766.
Thanks.
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Use caution going with a custom ROM on this device, especially with a mvno. You may score far more hurt than benefit. Also consider what you are trying to accomplished going with custom ROMs given the clean stability of Moto stock ROMs. Toss in Xposed framework and a few modules like Gravitybox for full control/customization.
OTA updates can not be processed with a custom recovery (one of several prerequisites that your device no longer meets). You may get notified but the update won't install; you'll be dumped into TWRP. You can easily disable the update engine and corresponding notifications on a rooted device.