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I have not been on this site since posting my guide, i do want to let any future people reading this know that, I am not a professional. everything in this guide is using stuff from other peoples threads.... this thread is just step by step directions on how i rooted (and installed TWRP on) MY lg k7 (MetroPCs). Also i had to root before i unlocked the boot loader. Which is not safe, you should probably unlock the boot loader before you root, but i couldn't figure out how to unlock it without root access.
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY THING THAT HAPPENS TO YOUR DEVICE!
YOU AND ONLY YOU CAN BE HELD RESPONSIBLE
~BACK UP FILES ON PC, YOUR PHONE WILL BE RESET TO FACTORY SETTINGS DURING THIS TUTORIAL~
Step One: Enable Dev Options
A) open settings>about phone>software info then tap "Build Number" really fast about 10 times
B) open settings>Developer Options, then check the box labeled "Enable OEM Unlock", and the box Labeled "USB Debugging"
Step Two: Install Android SDK/ADB/USB drivers
A) go to http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html in your browser, and click download...
B) go to https://www.microsoft.com/net/default.aspx in your browser, and click the big blue button that says .NET
Framework 4.6.1 or X.X.X depending on when your reading this...
C) go to http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jdk8-downloads-2133151.html scroll down until you get to the first box, labeled Java SE Development Kit 8u91 or XuXX Depending on when your reading this, then find your OS (ex: Windows x86, Mac OS, Linux, Etc..), then select the download link
Step Three: Installing LG K7's USB Driver's
A) unlock your phone
B) plug your phone into you Computer via USB
C) pull down your notifications, Tap on the USB icon which should be labeled "Media Device (MTP)," "Send Images (PTP)," or "Charge Phone"
D) if a dialogue box pops up asking to install drivers tap install, if not proceed to step E
1) Your PC should ask you if you want to auto run, Either auto run or open the folder and run LG_PC_Programs.exe then proceed to Step Four
E) select "Media Device (PTP)," if not already selected
1) click the three vertical dots next to the magnify glass in the upper right hand corner, select install pc drivers, then tap install
Step Four: Installing Java SE
A) return to the folder where you downloaded the files in step two, install the file which contains the word java in it
Step Five: Installing Microsoft .NET 4 Framework
A) now in the same folder as step four, install the with the name "NDP461-KB3102438-Web," the name might be different then mine depending on when you are reading this
B) if it is already installed it will notify you and you can proceed to the next step
Step Six: Installing Android Studio 2.0 (SDK/ADB Drivers)
A) in the download folder from step four & five, double click the remaining file, the name should contain the words "android", and "studio" in it
B) when the dialogue box opens requesting admin rights, select allow
C) click next
D) click next
E) make sure all boxes are checked and click next
F) read the license agreement, (unless your the 99.9% that doesn't) click i agree
G) you may click next or choose where you'd like to install android studio, and where you'd like to install SDK, for this tutorial i will change make a new folder in my docs named SDK then change the SDK install dir to My Docs
H) click next
I) it will take a moment to install so just wait
(note: the progress bar will fill up, then reset, as it is installing in two separate locations)
J) when finished, click next
K) uncheck the box and click finish
Step Seven: Root your device
(Note: I rooted before i unlocked my boat loader, as i could not get it to boot into boot loader mode until i rooted it)
A) go to http://www.kingroot.net/wap on your android device and download the apk file
B) go to settings>security and check the box labeled "Unknown Sources"
C) install the apk
Video tutorial for king root here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tG_ruuTPVpU
(Not my channel or video)
D) open the king root app
E) make sure you have a charged battery or your phone is plugged in as the rooting process time may vary (better safe then sorry)
F) swipe up until you see a "TRY IT" button click it
G) under "Root Access not available" tap "Get Now
H) do not turn off your phone
I) when it is done you can tap optimize now if you wish, otherwise close the app
Step Eight: Replacing KingRoot with SuperSU ~ W0lfDroid Method
A) go to http://www.w0lfdroid.com/2015/05/How-to-Remove-Replace-KingUser-KingRoot-with-SuperSU.html
B) scroll down until you see the word "download:" (should be right above the related posts
C) click on the "new link" next to "Replace_Kingroot_With_SuperSU.zip"
D) extract the .zip so that the "MRW" folder is on your internal storage
(Easiest way is to download it on PC and open up your k7 in "my computer" and select internal storage and drag the MRW folder inside the .zip there)
E) go to google play and search "terminal emulator for android" or use this link if your reading this on your phone https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jackpal.androidterm&hl=en
F) install the first one, or use this link if your reading this on your phone https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jackpal.androidterm&hl=en
G) open terminal emulator
H) type "su" without the quotations
(everything typed in the terminal is case sensative)
I) type "sh /sdcard/mrw/root.sh" without the quotations
J) you might see a few errors, that is fine
K) wait until it says finished
L) when SU opens, select "update" "install" or what ever pops up
M) when it asks to uninstall, uninstall it, it is not uninstalling SuperSU it is uninstalling Kingroot,
O) if 30 minutes pass and it is still uninstalling then exit the app and then reboot the phone
DO NOT STOP HERE ~ YOU HAVE TO UNLOCK THE BOOTLOADER, and OPTIONALLY FLASH TWRP
Step Nine: Unlocking The Bootloader
A) refer to step one and double check the OEM unlock is enabled and USB debugging is turned on
(If not then please enable them)
B) search quick boot on the google play store download the first app it should be a circle with a lightening bolt
C) open quick boot
D) when asked to "allow root access?" tap allow
E) if an add pops up close it with the ex in one of the corners
F) tap on the word boot loader
G) at the top of your phone you should see " * Welcome To Fast Boot Mode : "
H) now go to your SDK dir, in my case it is C:\Users\USER\Documents\SDK
I) hold shift, then right click on the "platform-tools" folder, then select "open command window here"
J) in the CMD window type "fastboot devices" - without quotations
(everything is case sensative)
K) then type "fastboot oem unlock" - without quotations
L) then type "fastboot getvar unlocked" if that doesn't work try "fastboot getvar" or "fastboot getvar unlock" to confirm if it is unlocked
(if non of the getvar commands work you did something wrong, and i wont be able to help you, but if you followed the tutorial you shouldn't have any issues as these are the exact steps i took)
M) then type "fastboot reboot"
LEAVE THE CMD OPEN OR YOU WILL HAVE TO REPEAT steps H-I
Step Ten: Flashing TWRP
A) go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/general/qa-metro-pcs-lg-k7-lgms330-t3331678 and click on the latest download for twrp for me it is BETA1
if the links on that page dont work then use the links here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=66282525&postcount=42
B) extract the download into your SDK folder on your PC
C) in the sdk CMD window from Step nine
D) type "fastboot devices" - without qoutation
E) ~optional, HIGHLY RECOMENDED~
1)type fastboot "boot twrp-image-3.img" - this will boot up twrp WITHOUT flashing it, just so you can make sure everything is working right
in my case it was twrp-image-3.img check your twrp file name and replace fastboot boot twrp-image-3.img with
fastboot boot INSERT YOUR FILE NAME HERE.img
2)in twrp tap reboot>bootloader
F) when bootloader mode opens back up
G) type "fastboot flash twrp-image-3.img" or "fastboot boot INSERT FILE NAME HERE.img" depending on your file name
H) when finished flashing type "fastboot reboot"
Step eleven
A) follow instructions on step one
B) the reason you must do this is because when you flash TWRP it erases your entire phone and resets it
Congrats you have Successfully Rooted, Unlocked Your Bootloader, and Flashed TWRP, to your LG K7
Well done, my friend. Well done indeed.
[QUOTE
Congrats you have Successfully Rooted, Unlocked Your Bootloader, and Flashed TWRP, to your LG K7[/QUOTE]
is this ok with the gapps 5.1 instsall .zip for twrp install or should i use a different? also, do you have a suggested camera app? awesome thread btw. Nevermind simple twrp install fixed everything.
I have tribute 5 and can't access bootloader or install SuperSU.....always fails.
How can I get this to work?
Today backup important files you need!
Is this a real method BC everybody having problems rooting this device so I ask can u make a video and add screenshots
Sent from my LG-D800 using Tapatalk
I can confirm this method works. The only different thing i did was purchase Supersume pro from playstore. Worked like it said it would. The Ls675 is rootable. But no bootloader unlock or bootloader at all for that matter. Im running MS330 with TWRP full root and have twrp backups and fastboot flashable backups via flashfire....
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https://mega.nz/#!CRAVWAyI!QIbo20-0ZnVqlREs7ZXF66aB_Eh3UjCEMVQbLuP1Zec
https://mega.nz/#!zBoxGIQR!buXvorPkA14Vr2Idn7uhNPHanOL6wbvcEav3MhRdjv8
https://mega.nz/#!yQBg1ayC!r3qvWfLjCAKg0e8t91J1IEtae8_EwhvYTXjawv7b_2A
Screen shots of root, flashfire backups, and device info
While it does work I can find no method using the buttons to get into twrp all the instructions I find for recovery fail so I can only boot back to it after the phone boots, thus it's worthless at this point. Also the command is fastboot flash recovery imgagename.img and you'll need to remove kingroot from administrators to uninstall.
Anyone else been able to boot directly into twrp from the off position?
zgauthier8286 said:
I can confirm this method works. The only different thing i did was purchase Supersume pro from playstore. Worked like it said it would. The Ls675 is rootable. But no bootloader unlock or bootloader at all for that matter. Im running MS330 with TWRP full root and have twrp backups and fastboot flashable backups via flashfire....
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https://mega.nz/#!CRAVWAyI!QIbo20-0ZnVqlREs7ZXF66aB_Eh3UjCEMVQbLuP1Zec
https://mega.nz/#!zBoxGIQR!buXvorPkA14Vr2Idn7uhNPHanOL6wbvcEav3MhRdjv8
https://mega.nz/#!yQBg1ayC!r3qvWfLjCAKg0e8t91J1IEtae8_EwhvYTXjawv7b_2A
Screen shots of root, flashfire backups, and device info
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can you please help me i have 2 MS330 that are bricked
callihn said:
While it does work I can find no method using the buttons to get into twrp all the instructions I find for recovery fail so I can only boot back to it after the phone boots, thus it's worthless at this point. Also the command is fastboot flash recovery imgagename.img and you'll need to remove kingroot from administrators to uninstall.
Anyone else been able to boot directly into twrp from the off position?
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Try to do the factory hard reset trick but say no at the second screen. I haven't tried it out yet but I've been reading around several sites and that's a possible solution
zgauthier8286 said:
Try to do the factory hard reset trick but say no at the second screen. I haven't tried it out yet but I've been reading around several sites and that's a possible solution
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Just reboots. Think we're going to have to change something? Boot image? Kernel?
callihn said:
Just reboots. Think we're going to have to change something? Boot image? Kernel?
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I'm no developer by any means but I have Linux and windows on my laptop. I'm familiar with kernel building on bunt and have the source code for MS330 on my laptop. I have a backup of my boot img as well. If you can get to fastboot u can probably flash my boot img if you want me to send it. I have recovery img as well which is twrp. Let me know if you have any ideas on what u need or i can do as far as possibly doing a fresh build kernel later tonight and getting a zImage out of it
Does anyone know a way to successfully root this phone? Not just recover?
Sent from my LGMS330 using Tapatalk
callihn said:
Just reboots. Think we're going to have to change something? Boot image? Kernel?
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Of other interest 5.1 is very dendent on Google apps and move app updates to the system via TB or Link2SD fails more than it succeeds, shows they moved but app inaccessible afterwards hence brick. Mine went down trying to integrate play services and reinstalling from adb didn't help. FYI if you relock the BL it'll lock the phone with a security error too. Moving play services causes unending error screens so you can't really see if it's done moving, but I waited a good 5 minutes before reboot. Issue on fails could have been the system not being r/w. Needless to say backup, backup, backup as I hadn't because I've never had a serious issue doing that and considered it a trivial task. Anyone had good success with integrating updates and cache? Anyone restored from twrp yet?
JayCouture.com said:
Does anyone know a way to successfully root this phone? Not just recover?
Sent from my LGMS330 using Tapatalk
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Yes! Just follow the instructions here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=66456635&postcount=1
zgauthier8286 said:
I'm no developer by any means but I have Linux and windows on my laptop. I'm familiar with kernel building on bunt and have the source code for MS330 on my laptop. I have a backup of my boot img as well. If you can get to fastboot u can probably flash my boot img if you want me to send it. I have recovery img as well which is twrp. Let me know if you have any ideas on what u need or i can do as far as possibly doing a fresh build kernel later tonight and getting a zImage out of it
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Can you figure out why we can't boot to recovery via hardware buttons? That's critical for tinkering and testing on the go since I always have my phone but not my laptop for booting into recovery with adb. Not sure exactly where to look, probably start with a search for the words "recovery" and "safe mode" for the buttons and "security error" in the boot.img files.
callihn said:
Can you figure out why we can't boot to recovery via hardware buttons? That's critical for tinkering and testing on the go since I always have my phone but not my laptop for booting into recovery with adb. Not sure exactly where to look, probably start with a search for the words "recovery" and "safe mode" for the buttons and "security error" in the boot.img files.
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If your rooted u can dl a reboot recovery app on the play store I have one that works like a charm. But im gonna take a look through Linux at the kernel options using make menu_config and see if there's anything I can see in there.
zgauthier8286 said:
I'm no developer by any means but I have Linux and windows on my laptop. I'm familiar with kernel building on bunt and have the source code for MS330 on my laptop. I have a backup of my boot img as well. If you can get to fastboot u can probably flash my boot img if you want me to send it. I have recovery img as well which is twrp. Let me know if you have any ideas on what u need or i can do as far as possibly doing a fresh build kernel later tonight and getting a zImage out of it
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im having a problem w the security 9 error boot loop. only seem to b able to get it into download mode , not bootloader or recovery. would your boot and recovery img's help me at all ya think ? thanks !
goitalone said:
I have tribute 5 and can't access bootloader or install SuperSU.....always fails.
How can I get this to work?
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Thanks again. For anyone that has a soft bricked LG K7 see this man! He brought my S#!? To life through teamveiwer. Thanks again. From my LG K7.
Maybe just my experience, but regarding step 10. I had to have the twrp image in SDK>platform tools, also when you get to fastboot flash twrp-image-3.img, I couldn't get it to work, until I typed it as fastboot flash recovery twrp-image-3.img. Hope this helps anyone else getting errors during this part. Thanks for the writeup.
[Guide] Pixel XL Android 7.1.2 (OREO) Unlock/Lock Bootloader + Install Stock Images/Custom kernels/TWRP Recovery/Systemless ROOT + August 2017 Security Patch
Intro
This thread is for Pixel XL owners that want to Root their phone, and enjoy the benefits of rooting it without installing a custom ROM. However, for those that just can't live without a Custom ROM, take a look at 'Custom ROMs for Pixel/Pixel XL'.
It also works for Pixel owners: If, they download the correct files for their Pixel.
This Guide is not for use with the Second Generation Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL devices.
Update(s):
Other - Added 'Other' after 'Prerequisites'
Disclaimers:
I assume no responsibility for the malfunctioning/bricking of your phone.
The order of listed items i.e., Custom Kernels, Custom ROMS, etc. Does not indicate my preference for them. It is your responsibility to do the research before selecting an item.
Prerequisites
A Google Pixel XL or Verizon Pixel XL phone with an unlockable Bootloader, ([How-to] Unlock bootloader on Verizon Pixel/XL by burduli) - The unlock method was discovered by: Qu3ntin0), and the latest 7.1.2 August 2017, Factory Image (NHG47Q - Verizon; NKG47S - T-Mobile, Fi carriers, and Rogers; NZH54D - Deutsche Telekom; NJH47F - all other carriers).
Note: If you want the latest OTA or Binaries. Tap the Menu icon (upper left corner) then tap Full OTA Images or Driver Binaries
PC - With the latest Android SDK or SDK Platform tools installed.
Important: Update Android SDK or Platform Tools, regularly, for optimal performance.
Need help installing Android SDK or SDK Platform Tools
How to Install ADB & Fastboot on Mac, Linux & Windows-(Method 1)
Easiest-way-to-install-androids-adb-and-fastboot
Other
Pixel XL Guides: Android 9.0.0 (Pie)Android 8.1.0 (Oreo), Android 8.0.0 (Oreo)
Pixel 3 XL Guide: Android 9.0.0 (Pie)
Credit/Thanks/Recognitions
TWRP
TWRP for Google Pixel XL
twrp-3.0.2-0-RC1-fastboot-marlin.img to your Computer.
twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.1.0-0RC1.zip to your phone.
twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.1.0-0RC2.zip to your phone
SuperSU
[BETA][2017.10.01] SuperSU v2.82 SR5 by Chainfire
Magisk/MagiskManager
[Unofficial] Google Pixel family support by goodwin_c
Custom Kernels
ElementalX kernel
Franco's Kernel
Busybox/Busybox Checker
[MODS] Android Oreo Aroma installer misc. Mods by Tulsadiver
UPDATE-Busybox.Installer.v1.26.2-ALL-signed.zip
meekfik, download from PlayStore
Busybox Free (Stericson), download from PlayStore
[TOOLS][ZIPS][SCRIPTS] osm0sis' Odds and Ends [Multiple Devices/Platforms] by osm0sis
UPDATE-Busybox.Installer.v1.27.2-ALL-signed.zip
Busybox Checker, download from PlayStore
Other
pcriz -Fastboot Slot Commands, Custom ROM installion help, Magisk help, and help on many many other subjects.
Those I may have inadvertently forgotten.
Index
Open Command Prompt/ Boot Bootloader/Boot Recovery
Open Command Prompt on Computer
Option 1 - Open File Explorer, click the platform-tools folder, press shift, right click, and select open command prompt here.
Option 2 - Open File Explorer, click platform-tools folder, highlight the directory information in the address bar or click the folder (left side of address bar) to highlight it type 'cmd' and press enter.
Note: If your computer only has 'open powershell here' in the context menu and you do not want to change it or add open 'command prompt here' use use option 2.
Boot Bootloader:
Power off phone, press and hold the power and volume down buttons until you see Start.
Boot Recovery
Power off phone, press and hold the power and volume down buttons until you see Start. Press volume Up/Down button until you see Recovery Mode > Press Power button.
Testing ADB (Android Debug Bridge)/fastboot
ADB
Enable USB Debugging - Tap Settings > System > About Phone > Developer Options. Enable USB Debugging.
Open a Command Prompt on your computer.
Type this at the prompt and press enter to test ADB.
Code:
adb version
It should return a version number for ADB.
fastboot
Enable USB Debugging - Tap Settings > System > About Phone > Developer Options. Enable USB Debugging.
Open a Command Prompt on your computer.
Boot bootloader.
Connect your phone to your computer with a USB cable.
Type this at the prompt and press enter to test fastboot.
Code:
fastboot devices
It should return your device serial number.
Unlock Your Bootloader
Backup your data and Internal storage
Activate Developer Options: Tap Settings > System > About Phone > Build Number. Tap Build Number until you see you're a Developer. Tap back > Developer Options. Enable OEM Unlock and, USB Debugging.
Boot Bootloader
Connect your phone to your computer via USB cable.
Open a Command Prompt on your computer.
Type the following at the prompt and press enter:
Code:
fastboot flashing unlock
This will erase all user data from the device!
You should see a screen on your phone asking you to confirm this action, use the volume keys to scroll and the power key to make your selection.
Allow the process to complete and then issue this command:
Code:
fastboot reboot
When your phone reboots disconnect your usb cable.
Note: After unlocking your bootloader, you'll be greeted with a warning that says Your device software can't be checked for corruption. Please lock the bootloader everytime you reboot. It's ok, as long as your bootloader is unlocked it will stay there.
Important: do not repeat do not relock your bootloader unless your phone is fully stock. You must flash the factory images first in order to remove root and custom recovery (if you have them), if this precaution isn't taken you may end up with a brick. Please see 9 of this guide for instructions on how to return to stock and lock the boot loader.
Install Factory Image and wipe data
Backup your data and Internal storage
Download the factory image for your phone and carrier.
Unzip factory Image
Copy the following files to the Platform Tools folder on your Computer
flash-all.bat
bootloader-marlin-9999-999999-9999999999.img
radio-marlin-9999-999999-9999999999.img
image-marlin-aaa99a.zip
Boot Bootloader
Connect phone to Computer with USB cable
Open a Command Prompt on your computer.
Type the following at the prompt and press enter.
Code:
flash-all
Install Factory Image and keep data
Backup your data and Internal storage
Download the factory image for your phone and carrier.
Unzip factory Image
Edit flash-all.bat: Remove -w
Copy the following files to the Platform Tools folder on your Computer
flash-all.bat
bootloader-marlin-9999-999999-9999999999.img
radio-marlin-9999-999999-9999999999.img
image-marlin-aaa99a.zip
Boot Bootloader
Connect phone to Computer with USB cable
Open a Command Prompt on your computer.
Type the following at the prompt and press enter.
Code:
flash-all
Install A Custom Recovery and Root with SuperSU
Important: Set Pin before installing TWRP: Setting > Security > Pin.
Important: Make and restore nandroid backups with TRWP RC1 zip. Some, users have reported problems creating/restoring nandroid backups with TWRP RC2 zip.
Backup your data and Internal storage
Download files:
twrp-3.0.2-0-RC1-fastboot-marlin.img to your Computer.
twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.1.0-0RC1.zip to your phone.
twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.1.0-0RC2.zip to your phone.
[STABLE][2017.05.27] SuperSU v2.82 by SuperSU Release to your phone.
Copy the following file to the platform-tools folder: twrp-3.0.2-0-RC1-fastboot-marlin.img rename it twrp.img
Boot Bootloader
Connect device/phone to computer
Open a Command Prompt on your computer.
Type the following at the Prompt.
Code:
fastboot boot twrp.img
When TWRP boots on your phone, tap the Install button, select twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.0.2-0-RC1.zip
Tap Add more ZIPs button, select SuperSU-v2.82-201705271822.zip
Swipe the slider to install.
Reboot system
Install A Custom Recovery and Root with Magisk (Clean Install)
Important: Set Pin before installing TWRP: Setting > Security > Pin.
Important: Make and restore nandroid backups with TRWP RC1 zip. Some, users have reported problems creating/restoring nandroid backups with TWRP RC2 zip.
Note:[Substratum] theme Spectrum does not work with Magisk root.
Backup your data and Internal storage
Download the following files:
ElementalX-P-1.14.zip for Pixel XL
twrp-3.0.2-0-RC1-fastboot-marlin.img
twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.0.2-0-RC2.zip
Magisk-v13.3-Pixel-b4.zip
MagiskManager-5_1_1.apk
Magisk-uninstaller-20170720.zip
Flash Boot.img - If you have TWRP, SuperSU, or a custom kernel installed.
Extract the contents of your factory image and open the folder it creates. From there, extract the second archive (image-marlin-aaa99a.zip)
Then open that folder and copy the boot.img file and paste it into the platform-tools folder.
Boot Bootloader
Connect the phone to your computer
Open a Command Prompt on your computer.
Type the following command at the prompt:
Code:
fastboot flash boot --slot all boot.img
When it finishes, leave the command prompt window open, your phone in bootloader mode and connected to your computer.
Install TWRP
Place twrp-3.0.2-0-RC1-fastboot-marlin.img in your platform-tools folder and Rename it twrp.img
Type the following command at the prompt:
Code:
fastboot boot twrp.img
When TWRP boots, tap the Install button and select twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.0.2-0-RC2.zip
Swipe the slider to install
Press the back button until you are on TWRP's main menu select Reboot > Recovery.
Flash the ZIPs
Disconnect your phone from your Computer.
Tap the Install button, then navigate to the files you downloaded.
Select the Magisk Uninstaller.zip, tap the Add more ZIPs button.
Select the twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.0.2-0-RC2.zip.
Swipe to install
Reboot Recovery
Tap the Install button select a Custom Kernel: ElementalX-P-1.1x.zip or Franco's Kernel-r1x.zip.
Tap Add more ZIPs button select Magisk-v13.3-Pixel-b4.zip, tap the Add more ZIPs button and select: twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.0.2-0-RC2.zip
Swipe to install
Note: During the Installation of ElementalX, ElementalX's AROMA installer interface, will require your input: So, tick I agree, then tap Next a few times and press Install ElementalX when prompted.
When ElementalX AROMA installer finishes, tap Next, and Finish. After, the other ZIPs are installed.
Reboot System
Note: If you're prompted to install the TWRP app at this point, remove check marks from two check boxes and select Do Not Install.
Install MagiskManager
Install Magisk Manager (5.1.1.apk)
Wipe data on Magisk Manager
Enable Magisk Hide
Enable Core Only Mode
Toggle on and off systemless hosts
Reboot system
Check for Latest Version, Root, and Saftey Net.
Update Magisk Dirty Flash
Download file:
Magisk-v13.3-Pixel-b4.zip or Magisk-v13.4-Pixel-beta2-build1.zip
Flash the ZIPs
Magisk-v13.3-Pixel-b4.zip or Magisk-v13.4-Pixel-beta2-build1.zip, tap the Add more ZIPs button.
Select twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.0.2-0-RC2.zip.
Swipe to install.
Reboot system
Check for Latest Version, Root, and Saftey Net.
Custom ROMs for Pixel/Pixel XL
[ROM][Pixel-XL][7.1.2_r24]★ Pure Nexus ★ Substratum | Fi | WiFi Calling ★[07/25/17] by BeansTown106
[ROM][Pixel-XL][7.1.2_r33][OMS] Pixel Dust for marlin [FINAL][2017/08/22] by spezi77
[ROM][Resurrection Remix v5.8.3][Android Nougat 7.1.2][OMS][07/24/17] by BDogg718
[ROM][UNOFFICIAL] LineageOS 14.1 Nightlies for the Google Pixel (marlin/sailfish) by invisiblek
Paranoid Android 7.2.1 - AOSPA - Pixel XL by freak_97
ROM][7/21/17][Marlin][7.1.2][WEEKLY]Team OctOs Oct-N by cjkacz
SCREW'D ROM
Install Custom Kernel
Franco's Kernel - SuperSu
Download file:
The latest Franco's kernel for Pixel/Pixel XL
Boot into TWRP
Press Install button select the file you downloaded
Swipe slider to install
Reboot System
ElementalX-PXL-1.xx by flar2 Kernel - SuperSU
Download files:
ElementalX kernel
[STABLE][2017.05.27] SuperSU v2.82 by SuperSU Release
Flash ElementalX zip in TWRP recovery (do not flash SuperSU-v2.82-201705271822.zip again if you're already rooted).
During the Installation, ElementalX's AROMA installer interface, will require your input: So, tick I agree, then tap Next a few times and tap Install ElementalX when prompted.
When ElementalX AROMA installer finishes, tap Next, and then Finish.
Note: If you're prompted to install the TWRP app at this point, remove check marks from two check boxes and select Do Not Install.
Franco's Kernel or ElementalX-PXL-1.xx by flar2 Kernel - Magisk
See [Unofficial] Google Pixel family support by goodwin_c for Installation Instructions.
Install Substratum Theme
SuperSU Root
Install Substratum Theme Engine from the play store.
Install [Substratum] Spectrum theme from the play store. Note: I used Substratum theme Spectrum to test the installation of Substratum with SuperSU root..
Magisk Root
Researching Information
Return to Stock and Lock Bootloader
Return to Stock
Backup your data and Internal storage
Download the appropriate factory image for your phone and carrier.
Unzip factory Image
Copy the following files to the platform-tools folder on your Computer
flash-all.bat
Verify -w is present in flash-all.bat. Example: fastboot -w update image-marlin-aaa9.999999.999.zip
bootloader-marlin-9999-999999-9999999999.img
radio-marlin-9999-999999-9999999999.img
image-marlin-aaa99a.zip
Boot Bootloader
Connect phone to Computer with USB cable
Open a Command Prompt on your computer.
Type the following command at the prompt.
Code:
flash-all
Lock Bootloader
Phone
Boot Bootloader
Connect your phone to your Computer with USB cable.
Computer
Open a Command Prompt on your computer.
Type the following at the prompt:
Code:
fastboot flashing lock
When it finishes the bootloader is locked.
The next step won't be needed if your Pixel XL reboots into system after bootloader relock.
You need to boot into system now, either press Power button to reboot OR issue the following command:
Code:
fastboot reboot
When your phone reboots disconnect your usb cable.
Audio Mod
Weta Audio Mod
we already have guides though
flex360 said:
we already have guides though
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can't hurt to have an updated guide for those too lazy to read.. so many posts about "this guide is out of date" or "i dont have time to read 6 pages about other people's experiences"
Thanks for this updated guide, this was helpful. Although, in step 4 it looks like you forgot to mention flashing SuperSu.
jrhatfield said:
Thanks for this updated guide, this was helpful. Although, in step 4 it looks like you forgot to mention flashing SuperSu.
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It has been posted several times that the June security update doesn't need the verified boot signer. Only the May update needed it.
JimSmith94 said:
It has been posted several times that the June security update doesn't need the verified boot signer. Only the May update needed it.
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I'll research it and make changes if needed.
Great Job compiling all the information in one place. Appreciate your hard work. This should be helpful to many.
You could even update this to include flashing of Custom ROMs. And a little bit about the slot change etc. That way the guide would almost be complete.
iamjimmy said:
Great Job compiling all the information in one place. Appreciate your hard work. This should be helpful to many.
You could even update this to include flashing of Custom ROMs. And a little bit about the slot change etc. That way the guide would almost be complete.
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Intro
The purpose of this thread is twofold:
First, it is for Pixel XL owners that want to Root their phone, and enjoy the benefits of rooting it without installing a custom ROM...
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
About to try this with the -w flag. Is there a reason to not use a -w if I intend on rooting njh47b on a google store pixel xl?
Avasta said:
About to try this with the -w flag. Is there a reason to not use a -w if I intend on rooting njh47b on a google store pixel xl?
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2. Install Factory Image and wipe Data
Code:
fastboot -w update image-marlin-aaa99a.zip
3. Install Factory Image and keep Data
Code:
fastboot update image-marlin-aaa99a.zip
Homeboy76 said:
2. Install Factory Image and wipe Data
Code:
update -w image-marlin-aaa99a.zip
3. Install Factory Image and keep Data
Code:
update image-marlin-aaa99a.zip
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I was asking if there was any affect to the rooting ability of the device if you did vs didn't use the -w command. I completed my update of my phone. I never like a dirty update since it only causes problem later on. I tested it without the -w switch and everything worked (kept my data, but as mentioned dirty flashes = no good), so I went back and repeated the steps with the -w switch. Everything works like a charm. Only issue I have noticed is that Netflix is no longer compatible with my device?!? Like not really sure why, but cant install it from the play store. Will contact Netflix about this later today.
Avasta said:
I was asking if there was any affect to the rooting ability of the device if you did vs didn't use the -w command. I completed my update of my phone. I never like a dirty update since it only causes problem later on. I tested it without the -w switch and everything worked (kept my data, but as mentioned dirty flashes = no good), so I went back and repeated the steps with the -w switch. Everything works like a charm. Only issue I have noticed is that Netflix is no longer compatible with my device?!? Like not really sure why, but cant install it from the play store. Will contact Netflix about this later today.
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Gotcha, there are no 'effects to the rooting ability of the device'.
However, some apps will not work unless you 'hide Root' with Magisk i.e. Android Pay, Netflix's, etc.
Did you root with Magisk?
Homeboy76 said:
Gotcha, there are no 'effects to the rooting ability of the device'.
However, some apps will not work unless you 'hide Root' with Magisk i.e. Android Pay, Netflix's, etc.
Did you root with Magisk?
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I dunno about you but I have magisk hide on and hid the playstore and a few other processes but if its checking your phone at a point before you can enable magisk hide and storing the results wouldn't it not make much difference? I ask this because magisk hide or not, netflix doesnt show up. Even on a clean boot its not listed as an app I can restore. The simple fix for me is to restore a back up or simply download from apk mirror.
I would say a BIG tks: I've been rooting my phones for years and this one is definitely a rollercoaster of information and success for me (boot loop over boot loop, random crash, random bugs... after following many guides..)
Will try this one (had to factory reset again yesterday: phone would not boot up).
One (major) thing is missing here: what to do with the slot a/b? I had crashes that automatically switched from one slot to the other slot, confusing the hell out of (the retarded?) me. It's still not clear what I'm suppose to double flash or not....
Tks!
parano666 said:
I would say a BIG tks: I've been rooting my phones for years and this one is definitely a rollercoaster of information and success for me (boot loop over boot loop, random crash, random bugs... after following many guides..)
Will try this one (had to factory reset again yesterday: phone would not boot up).
One (major) thing is missing here: what to do with the slot a/b? I had crashes that automatically switched from one slot to the other slot, confusing the hell out of (the retarded?) me. It's still not clear what I'm suppose to double flash or not....
Tks!
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When you flash a factory image, flash it in both slots.
Flash all once
Boot into the bootloader again
Swap slots in bootloader
Flash all again
(tks!)
(update: needed twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.1.0-0RC2 installed and booted to install magisk v12 pixel (was getting error 1 with twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.0.2-0-RC1.zip))
(update2: safety net passed!)
pcriz said:
I dunno about you but I have magisk hide on and hid the playstore and a few other processes but if its checking your phone at a point before you can enable magisk hide and storing the results wouldn't it not make much difference? I ask this because magisk hide or not, netflix doesnt show up. Even on a clean boot its not listed as an app I can restore. The simple fix for me is to restore a back up or simply download from apk mirror.
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Ok.
parano666 said:
I would say a BIG tks: I've been rooting my phones for years and this one is definitely a rollercoaster of information and success for me (boot loop over boot loop, random crash, random bugs... after following many guides..)
Will try this one (had to factory reset again yesterday: phone would not boot up).
One (major) thing is missing here: what to do with the slot a/b? I had crashes that automatically switched from one slot to the other slot, confusing the hell out of (the retarded?) me. It's still not clear what I'm suppose to double flash or not....
Tks!
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Intro
The purpose of this thread is twofold:
First, it is for Pixel XL owners that want to Root their phone, and enjoy the benefits of rooting it without installing a custom ROM...
If you follow the instructions above you should not have to worry about slot a/b. The firmware will put it in the correct slot.
If you are installing Custom ROM this thread is not for you. You, should follow the installation instructions of the Custom ROM you want to install.
parano666 said:
(tks!)
(update: needed twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.1.0-0RC2 installed and booted to install magisk v12 pixel (was getting error 1 with twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.0.2-0-RC1.zip))
(update2: safety net passed!)
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You're welcome!
Hey ! Today i will give you all the different ways/steps for root your Mi A2 easily.
+ How to manually create patched_boot.img for your version (beta...) without extrernal help.
Code:
Your warranty is now void.
We are not responsible for bricked devices, dead
SD cards... Please do some
research if you have any concerns about features
included in this GUIDE before using it! YOU are
choosing to make these modifications.
Summary
- Part 1 : Install drivers and unlock bootloader. Credit to @balazs312
- Part 2 : Root with 2 ways
- Bonus : Backup boot.img and make patched_boot.img
- Part 3 : OTA
Part 1 :
So, First you need to install drivers and unlock your phone bootloader. Skip to part 2 if already done.
1. Installing drivers & Preparing PC
- Download this and extract it
- Open and install "adb-setup-1.4.3.exe"
- When it is done, go to "Drivers" folder and start "miflash_unlock.exe"
- Click on the gear icon top right corner and click on "Check" next to "Click the button to install the drive"
- Do as the installer says
- Hopefully the drivers has been installed so we're done with it, let's head on the next step.
2. Preparing phone for unlocking
- On your phone navigate to Settings->System->About phone and tap the build number until you see "You are developer"
- Go back once and you'll see a new menu called "Developer options"
- Tap on it and search an option called "OEM Unlocking", enable it
- We're done here. Let's keep going
3. Entering fastboot and unlocking bootloader (MAKE A BACKUP of your data!)
- Hold your power button down, tap on restart and hold your volume DOWN button while it resets until you see the Mi bunny doing its thing
- Now we're in Fastboot mode, hooray
- Download this zip and extract it on your PC
- Open it and type "cmd" (without the quotations) in the file manager header where you see (This computer>somethingsomething>Mi A2 fastboot), don't be afraid just type it in, and hit enter and you'll enter into command prompt
- Now we are ready for action
- Type these commands one by one:
fastboot flashing unlock
fastboot flashing unlock_critical
After this, you will see a warning message that your bootloader is unlocked and your data is not safe, blah blah... Just ignore it everytime you power on your phone.
Part 2 :
So there are currently two ways to root his phone. Let's start with the first.
Methode 1 : We will use the new temp twrp. Method by me.
1. Download files...
- Download this TWRP.
- Place it in your adb folder.
- Download Magisk-v17.2_a and Magisk-v17.2_b.
- Copy these 2 zips in your phone internal storage.
2. Check current-slot...
- Plugin your phone to you pc
- Navigate to your settigs on your phone.
- Open Developer settings
- Enable Usb Debugging
- A pop up should appear on your phone scren, hit and box and autorize the pc.
- on your pc, open fastboot command prompt, and type "adb reboot bootloader" , your device should reboot to fastboot
- type "fastboot getvar current-slot". Remember if the result is a or b.
3. Root using temporally twrp
- Reboot your phone in fastboot.
- On your pc, open fastboot command prompt, and type "fastboot boot twrp-3.2.3-jasmine-20181020.img"
- Your phone now reboot into twrp, it down't flash it, so after a reboot twrp will be gone.
- If twrp ask a password for decrypt data put your phone PIN and validate.
- Click on install and select Magisk-v17.2_a if the result in Step 2. is A, and Magisk-v17.2_b if result is B and swipe to install.
- Then select Reboot.
Now you have Magisk 17.2 installed on your phone, and twrp is gone after reboot. You can select beta in Magisk settings and update to 17.3 if you want.
Methode 2 : We will use patched_boot.img.
1. Where to find patched_boot.img ?
- Go here and check if there is your build version. If yes dowload the patched_boot.img file ( need to be on pc ) and skip to step 2. If not continue.
- If you can't find your correct build patched_boot.img (Because you are on the beta, and nobody share the file or something like that....) you can easily make your own using temp twrp. Go to Bonus part, make your patched_boot.img and continue.
2. Pepare files.
- Copy the patched_boot.img in your adb folder
- Be sure to rename it to "patched_boot.img"
- Download latest Magisk Manager apk here (currently v6.0.1)
- Copy the apk on your phone storage.
3. Install Magisk
- Reboot your phone in fastboot.
- Open a fastboot command prompt on your pc.
- Type "fastboot boot patched_boot.img"
- Your phone will reboot, put your pin....
- Go in your prefer file explorer and Install the magisk apk.
- Now open Magisk Manager app
- Click Install, direct install. Wait for the process
- And click reboot.
Now you have Magisk 17.2 installed on your phone. You can select beta in Magisk settings and update to 17.3 if you want.
Bonus
So, i will show you how to backup your current bot img. And how to make your own patched_boot.img, so people who are on Beta OTA can root there phone without any external help...
1. Backup the boot.img
- Download this TWRP.
- Place it in your adb folder.
- Reboot your phone in fastboot.
- On your pc, open fastboot command prompt, and type "fastboot boot twrp-3.2.3-jasmine-20181020.img"
- Your phone now reboot into twrp, it down't flash it, so after a reboot twrp will be gone.
- If twrp ask a password for decrypt data put your phone PIN and validate.
- In TWRP, click on "Advanced"
- Click "File Manager"
- Navigate to /dev/block/platform/soc/c0c4000.sdhci/by-name
- You will se a lot of files, and if you look you will see 3 important files, boot, boot_a and boot_b.
- Click on the "boot" file
- Click "Copy File"
- Navigate to /sdcard
- Click the blue arrow and swipe to confirm
- Click reboot
- Copy the file on your pc, and rename it to "boot.img" instead of "boot".
Now you have backup your stok boot.img you can use it for stock or whatever you want....
2. Create the patched_boot.img file
- Download latest Magisk Manager apk here (currently v6.0.1)
- Install the apk on your phone
- Open Magisk Manager
- Go to settings , click Update Channel and select Beta
- Return to home of Magisk Manager
- Click Install, then Boot image file patch ( don't know the correct typo because for me the app is in french, champion du monde !! xD ) and wait for the end of the process.
Done you now create your own patched_boot.img ! Enjoy !!
Part 3 :
So, now i will explain you how to install OTA when you have magisk.
- First, disable Automatic system updates in developer options, so it won't install OTAs without your acknowledgement.
- Open Magisk Manager, click Uninstall, then Restore Images. Don't reboot !
- Now Search for update and wait for the process. BUT do not press the "Restart now" or "Reboot" button !
- Open Magisk Manager, hit Install, then Install to inactive slot.
- Reboot when it's done.
If it don't work (strange) and ota failed, you can find your stock boot.img for your build version here, or backup your boot.img using the[ B]1.[/B] of the Bonus part and flash it using the command "fastboot flash boot_( your current slot) boot.img" (you can check your current slot with command "fastboot getvar current-slot).
If you have issues or something like that, here are some telegram group :
MiA2dev
MiA2OffTopic
HexKernel
Work perfect with october update
Thanks 4 your great work
nnexuss said:
Work perfect with october update
Thanks 4 your great work
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Your wellcome, enjoy
Thx for your very, very good work. No Problems at all with October update. :good:
mahalo
yorkberliner said:
Thx for your very, very good work. No Problems at all with October update. :good:
mahalo
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nice, enjoy
What to do when Magisk prompts that "Stock Image does not exist"?
Couldn't find a folder to put stock image.
0firuz said:
What to do when Magisk prompts that "Stock Image does not exist"?
Couldn't find a folder to put stock image.
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can you explain which part you try to do, and on which steps you got this error? for more support you can join telegram groups from the bottom of the guide.
*edit* you can flash stock boot.img for future OTA. check the Part 3 : OTA
Hi
Right now im on OPM1.171019.011.V9.6.13.0ODIMIFE (5 sept 2018) rooted with magisk
I just want to update and re-root, the painless style. I dont want to flash a ****load of stuff to have a functionning phone.
Can anyone confirm that step 3 is ok? Thats the same method than for MI A1, and it was only half functionnal, i dont want to play with fire.
After having killed the IMEI numbers and the persist partition of the A1, it took me 2 weeks to repair, I dont want to **** up this one too. Hell no.
kaott said:
Hi
Right now im on OPM1.171019.011.V9.6.13.0ODIMIFE (5 sept 2018) rooted with magisk
I just want to update and re-root, the painless style. I dont want to flash a ****load of stuff to have a functionning phone.
Can anyone confirm that step 3 is ok? Thats the same method than for MI A1, and it was only half functionnal, i dont want to play with fire.
After having killed the IMEI numbers and the persist partition of the A1, it took me 2 weeks to repair, I dont want to **** up this one too. Hell no.
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this is safe. but if you want to can just use patched boot method.
I used the method described in Step 3 to install the September OTA (V9.6.13.0) and re-install Magisk. It worked like a charm, but I am trying to repeat the method to install the October update without success. The OTA updater downloads the update, and starts installing it, but it fails miserably every time.
I have even completely uninstalled Magisk and flashed the img from here: https://sourceforge.net/projects/others/files/MiA2/
But It does not work, the OTA installer always fails.
I'm clueless, what can I do?
doragasu said:
I used the method described in Step 3 to install the September OTA (V9.6.13.0) and re-install Magisk. It worked like a charm, but I am trying to repeat the method to install the October update without success. The OTA updater downloads the update, and starts installing it, but it fails miserably every time.
I have even completely uninstalled Magisk and flashed the img from here: https://sourceforge.net/projects/others/files/MiA2/
But It does not work, the OTA installer always fails.
I'm clueless, what can I do?
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it's because during the ota process, the current slot change. but you can back to stock September ROM, then update. and after that root using my second post https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a2/how-to/guide-2-minutes-magisk-installation-t3856980/amp/
Thread closed at OP request
Hi,
I just bought 8 pro and couldnt find a thread on how to root 11.0.7.7 and unlock the bootloader.
Could someone please guide me.
thanks
issuewith4ghelp said:
Hi,
I just bought 8 pro and couldnt find a thread on how to root 11.0.7.7 and unlock the bootloader.
Could someone please guide me.
thanks
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To unlock bootloader here are the steps:-
1. Enable Developer options by going to settings-About Phone and then keep tapping build number until a dialogue comes saying developer options are enabled/unlocked/on.
2. Go to Developer options by :-
Settings-system-Developer options.
3. Enable OEM Unlocking.
4. Enable USB debugging.
5. Now be on ur PC.
6. Install latest adb and fastboot drivers. (U can install these):-
SDK Platform Tools release notes | Android Studio | Android Developers
Android SDK Platform-Tools is a component for the Android SDK.
developer.android.com
7. Make a adb folder in local disk of ur PC and paste the fastboot drivers there.
8. Reboot ur OP8T to bootloader after shutting down ur phone by holding power button+ both the volume buttons.
9. Open command prompt in ur PC and connect ur OP8T to ur PC via a USB cable and enter fastboot.
10. Enter:-
fastboot devices
11.After that Enter:-
fastboot flashing unlock
12. Enjoy! Ur bootloader is unlocked.
Steps to root without patching boot image on OOS/Custom ROMs:-
1. Unlock your bootloader.
2. Download LOS recovery from from lineage os homepage
3. Transfer LOS recovery file to your PC and reboot to bootloader.
4. Connect your phone to your PC and open cmd and do this command:-
fastboot flash recovery <filename>.img
5. Reboot to recovery.
6. Click on Apply update.
7. Click on Apply via ADB.
8. Now on ur PC download magisk apk and rename it to magisk.zip, open cmd and do this command:-
adb start-server
9. Open cmd and do this command:-
adb sideload magisk.zip
A prompt saying "Signature Verification Failed, Do you want to install" will show on your phone, click Yes and wait for the installation to complete (It'll show installation complete status 0 on your phone)
10. Reboot to System.
11. Download magisk apk on phone and install it and click ok on the magisk prompt (Your phone will reboot).
12. Voila! Your device is successfully rooted
Thanks worked! any ways to enable to "xray" camera back?
issuewith4ghelp said:
Thanks worked! any ways to enable to "xray" camera back?
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[GUIDE][ROOT][MAGISK] Photochrom Filter Enabler
Disclaimer: you accept responsibility by flashing this magisk module to your device at your own risk. If you experience any issues with Magisk, please refer to https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/issues This magisk module was created by...
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Maybe this
issuewith4ghelp said:
This is a easy fast way to update OOS in the future..
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I do it this way. Due to the global not showing up... Only the incremental seems to be accessible anymore...
issuewith4ghelp said:
How to update to newest global AA build with root, There is no computer needed. Just restore stock boot img backup from exkm, then go into magisk > uninstall > restore images. Then go to OTA and it will let you install no issues. Then, before rebooting, but after OTA install, go back into magisk, click install, install to inactive slot (after OTA) option. Then reboot. You’ve successfully ota updated and kept root in the process, now remember to take a new boot img backup
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Is it true that if I have root, mobilerm payments via NFC will not work?
Notice! This process also completely resets your tablet! Backup all files and information.
This is just me documenting my process for rooting my tablet. I am not responsible for any damage or lost information due to the process changing, errors in execution, or mistakes in my documentation. Let me know of any errors, corrections, or updates that may need made.
Thank you to contributors to the thread linked below for the information provided that allowed me to create this more detailed root guide.
Custom Rom / rooting Options vor TB-125FU (Lenovo Tab M10 Plus 3rd Gen)
Hey everyone, I've been looking for options to Install a custom Rom or root since I bought the Tablet several month ago. It seems like there are some options for the Full Hd Version, but I have a hard time finding anything useful for the 125FU...
forum.xda-developers.com
This process was completed on Model: TB125FU
Follow documentation at your own risk!
First I updated my tablet until it was the newest system update available. For me that was version "TB125FU_S000118_220927_ROW"
Step 1 - Install tablet drivers on your computer
Download drivers folder and unzip
https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachments/android_adb_interface-zip.5741369/
Plug tablet into computer
Open Device Manager
You’ll see a line item labeled “ANDROID” with a yellow exclamation mark
Right click on it and select update drivers
Select Browse Computer and navigate to the unzipped driver folder
Make sure the Include Subfolders box is checked and select Next
This will install the drivers for the tablet
Step 2 - Unlock your tablet for usb debugging
Open settings on your tablet
Search for “build”
Click “Build Number”
Click the Build Number box seven times to unlock developer options
Close and reopen the settings app
Under System there is now a Developer options, open it
Toggle the selections for OEM Unlocking and USB debugging
Step 3 - Obtain boot.img
Download and install Lenovo LSMA
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/downloads/ds101291-rescue-and-smart-assistant-lmsa
plug your tablet into the computer
run program, select rescue
check the allow USB debugging popup on your tablet
select tablet in the LSMA program and select the allow popups on your tablet
select Download when it shows the firmware for your tablet
DO NOT CLICK START RESCUE
close the program when it finishes downloading the ROM
The ROM will download to C:\ProgramData\RSA\Download\RomFiles
Make sure ROM folder name matches the current system update version on your tablet
Copy from the downloaded ROM folder “boot.img” to your tablet
Step 4 - Modify boot.img
Download Magisk apk from the official Github page
https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases
install APK on your tablet
open Magisk
Select Install
Select “Select and Patch a File”
Navigate to the location you copied the boot.img file and select the file
Select “Let’s Go”
Wait for flashing lot to say “All done” indicating it modified the boot.img file
Transer modified file to your computer, for me it was called “magisk_patched-25200_rgIWh.img” I then renamed it “magisk_patched.img” to make future typing commands shorter
Step 5 - Unlock bootloader and flash modified boot.img
Download Minimal ADB and Fastboot Tools
I chose to download the portable version
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/tool-minimal-adb-and-fastboot-2-9-18.2317790/
unzip folder
Place the modified .img file in this folder as well
Navigate to this folder, right click and launch a Command Prompt
Plug in your tablet to your computer if it isn’t already
Type “adb devices” to confirm your computer sees your tablet
Type “adb reboot bootloader” this should reboot your tablet into fastboot
Type “fastboot devices” to confirm the computer sees your tablet
Type “fastboot flashing unlock” read the instructions on screen which will tell you to press the volume up button (volume button closest to power button) to unlock bootloader.
Press the volume up button, It will say it was successful, wait a few seconds for the tablet to return to fastboot
Type “fastboot flash boot magisk_patched.img” and when you hit enter you should see a transferring status on your tablet (if you named your modified .img file something else, type that into the command instead)
When you see the transfer is complete type “fastboot reboot” which will restart the tablet.
The tablet should now be rooted which will completely reset the tablet. You will need to setup the tablet again and reinstall the Magisk app from the official Github. The Magisk App should now have superuser controls
You can relock the bootloader and return the tablet to factory image. IT WILL WIPE ALL DATA AGAIN!
To unroot you just reverse a couple steps.
Put the original boot.img (Make sure it is the boot.img of the same version ROM) in the Minimal ADB and Fastboot Tools folder on your computer
Navigate to this folder, right click, and launch a Command Prompt
Plug in the tablet to your computer
Type “adb reboot bootloader” this should reboot your tablet into fastboot
When the tablet reboots into fastboot type “fastboot flash boot boot.img”
When you see the transfer is complete type “fastboot flashing lock” read the instructions on screen which will tell you to press the volume up button (volume button closest to power button) to lock bootloader. Press the volume up button.
Type “fastboot reboot” which will restart the tablet
You tablet should now be back to normal.
***Note, if you relock the bootloader first it will not let you flash the original boot.img file. If you make that mistake as I did once you'll be able to manually startup recovery mode by first powering off the tablet by holding down the power button, then boot into recovery by holding the power button and the volume up button until the recovery screen appears. Then you can unlock the bootloader again.
Hello,
Please can you confirm that the model you tested is the same as
Lenovo Android TB125ZAAJ0198SE
The one above is a mediatek helio G80 4GB+64GB 2000*1200 resolution with Android 12 (bought some days ago, for sure it is M10 Plus 3rd Gen).
Thanks in advance.
Mine is: ZAAJ0401US
The process detailed above should still work on yours. Remember, you will be downloading the boot.img that Lenovo is recommending for your tablet, not using one I uploaded. So you will be rooting your specific file.
I doubt there would be differences between our ROM anyway but even if there were, it wouldn't effect you be because you are creating your own rooted .img.
Thanks for this guide. What system app did you uninstall after rooting?
I didn't remove any system apps when I rooted. I'm sure some are extra and can be removed safely.
Sorry, what is the reason for rooting then, when there are no custom roms yet?
Some apps require root access.
fastboot flash boot magisk_patched-25200_ofAPj.img
Sending 'boot_a' (98304 KB) OKAY [ 2.660s]
Writing 'boot_a' FAILED (remote: 'unknown command')
fastboot: error: Command failed
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Now what? The bootloader is already unlocked.
EDIT: I had to use the volume keys to select "recovery mode" which opens a menu. From there I have to select "fastboot" (not "bootloader") which displays "fastbootd" (note the "d" on the end), then fastboot commands work.
BUT, after flashing the boot.img, it just powers off after the logo, no option to enter any kind of recovery, no USB connection. At most, if I hold Power for 15 seconds, then release and hold again, sometimes it turns on, and then if I hold VolUp, it boots to a recovery menu, but the only options are "try again" and "factory data reset". if I reset, it shows the animation for half a second, then shuts down.
On this menu it appears in "adb devices" as "unauthorized".
UPDATE: I was able to use Lenovo's "Recovery and Smart Assistant" tool to repair, but it has to be run on a Windows machine (will not connect in VirtualBox). It doesn't recognize the serial number, but by selecting "help finding serial" there's an option for manual entry of model number.
Choosing TB128FU and following the directions I was able to flash the stock firmware, but, the tool downloaded the wrong version. After flashing, the device claims the firmware isn't compatible with the hardware, and shuts down.
To fix this, I've had to find "TB128FU_CN_OPEN_USER_Q00012.0_S_ZUI_13.5.365_ST_220526_qpst" online. The tool downloads to C:\ProgramData\RSA\Downloads\RomFiles. You need to replace the contents of the folder in there (back it up!) with the contents of this, then it will flash a working firmware. (I think you can also use this to flash the patched boot.img, but I haven't tried). The only catch is, this is the Chinese ZIUI firmware, not the Global firmware it came with. It can be used in English, so I might keep it if I can't find the correct Global firmware.
https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/Lenovo_Tab_M10_FHD_Plus_(lenovo_tbx606) PostMarketOS Wiki mentions that another file needs to be flashed any time you enter fastboot to prevent this brick. The article is for a different model, but probably the same applies.
I'm not sure why you got that error if the bootloader was unlocked. My patched .img file only failed like that when I failed to unlock the bootloader first.
Did you toggle the "OEM unlocking" in developer options on the tablet before trying to unlock the bootloader with command prompt commands?
When the bootloader is unlocked the tablet gives a warning message for a few seconds on every boot telling you that the bootloader is unlocked.
The "OEM unlocking" was grayed out saying the bootloader is already unlocked, and it does show the message at startup.
The problem might be that this is model TB128FU (not TB125FU) which is only sold in China, so it doesn't accept the same firmware. I don't know how the seller put the global firmware on it originally.
ok, i think i understand. Your tablet model number is different.
When going through the rooting process it downloaded the wrong version for your tablet without you realizing it so you patched and attempted to install the wrong version of ROM boot.img.
If so it means it is extra important to follow the line in step 3, "Make sure ROM folder name matches the current system update version on your tablet"
It is weird though that the Lenovo Rescue Tool didn't download the correct software for your tablet.
Does anybody know how to unlock bootloader for TB128XU? It is the same tablet but with Snapdragon SOC.
I am failing on unlock command. Both of these won't work :-(
fastboot oem unlock
FAILED (remote: 'unknown command')
fastboot: error: Command failed
fastboot flashing unlock
FAILED (remote: 'unknown command')
fastboot: error: Command failed
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So everything worked great for me.
As a launcher I now use the Microsoft Launcher.
Nice interface and features.
The OTAs with Magisk Root also work great.
As described by the developer.
Section Devices with A/B Partitions
OTA Upgrade Guides
The Magic Mask for Android
topjohnwu.github.io
Thanks for this! I haven't rooted an Android device since Gingerbread (2.3) in 2010, so it was good to have a basic guide for the newer stuff.
One thing I noticed: Step 1 says to find the "Android" device in Device Manager and manually install the drivers. However, that device didn't appear in Device Manager for me until I booted into fastboot mode. So effectively I had to move step 1 to instead be later, immediately after this sentence:
Type “adb reboot bootloader” this should reboot your tablet into fastboot
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zippy411 said:
Notice! This process also completely resets your tablet! Backup all files and information.
This is just me documenting my process for rooting my tablet. I am not responsible for any damage or lost information due to the process changing, errors in execution, or mistakes in my documentation. Let me know of any errors, corrections, or updates that may need made.
Thank you to contributors to the thread linked below for the information provided that allowed me to create this more detailed root guide.
Custom Rom / rooting Options vor TB-125FU (Lenovo Tab M10 Plus 3rd Gen)
Hey everyone, I've been looking for options to Install a custom Rom or root since I bought the Tablet several month ago. It seems like there are some options for the Full Hd Version, but I have a hard time finding anything useful for the 125FU...
forum.xda-developers.com
This process was completed on Model: TB125FU
Follow documentation at your own risk!
First I updated my tablet until it was the newest system update available. For me that was version "TB125FU_S000118_220927_ROW"
Step 1 - Install tablet drivers on your computer
Download drivers folder and unzip
https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachments/android_adb_interface-zip.5741369/
Plug tablet into computer
Open Device Manager
You’ll see a line item labeled “ANDROID” with a yellow exclamation mark
Right click on it and select update drivers
Select Browse Computer and navigate to the unzipped driver folder
Make sure the Include Subfolders box is checked and select Next
This will install the drivers for the tablet
Step 2 - Unlock your tablet for usb debugging
Open settings on your tablet
Search for “build”
Click “Build Number”
Click the Build Number box seven times to unlock developer options
Close and reopen the settings app
Under System there is now a Developer options, open it
Toggle the selections for OEM Unlocking and USB debugging
Step 3 - Obtain boot.img
Download and install Lenovo LSMA
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/downloads/ds101291-rescue-and-smart-assistant-lmsa
plug your tablet into the computer
run program, select rescue
check the allow USB debugging popup on your tablet
select tablet in the LSMA program and select the allow popups on your tablet
select Download when it shows the firmware for your tablet
DO NOT CLICK START RESCUE
close the program when it finishes downloading the ROM
The ROM will download to C:\ProgramData\RSA\Download\RomFiles
Make sure ROM folder name matches the current system update version on your tablet
Copy from the downloaded ROM folder “boot.img” to your tablet
Step 4 - Modify boot.img
Download Magisk apk from the official Github page
https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases
install APK on your tablet
open Magisk
Select Install
Select “Select and Patch a File”
Navigate to the location you copied the boot.img file and select the file
Select “Let’s Go”
Wait for flashing lot to say “All done” indicating it modified the boot.img file
Transer modified file to your computer, for me it was called “magisk_patched-25200_rgIWh.img” I then renamed it “magisk_patched.img” to make future typing commands shorter
Step 5 - Unlock bootloader and flash modified boot.img
Download Minimal ADB and Fastboot Tools
I chose to download the portable version
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/tool-minimal-adb-and-fastboot-2-9-18.2317790/
unzip folder
Place the modified .img file in this folder as well
Navigate to this folder, right click and launch a Command Prompt
Plug in your tablet to your computer if it isn’t already
Type “adb devices” to confirm your computer sees your tablet
Type “adb reboot bootloader” this should reboot your tablet into fastboot
Type “fastboot devices” to confirm the computer sees your tablet
Type “fastboot flashing unlock” read the instructions on screen which will tell you to press the volume up button (volume button closest to power button) to unlock bootloader.
Press the volume up button, It will say it was successful, wait a few seconds for the tablet to return to fastboot
Type “fastboot flash boot magisk_patched.img” and when you hit enter you should see a transferring status on your tablet (if you named your modified .img file something else, type that into the command instead)
When you see the transfer is complete type “fastboot reboot” which will restart the tablet.
The tablet should now be rooted which will completely reset the tablet. You will need to setup the tablet again and reinstall the Magisk app from the official Github. The Magisk App should now have superuser controls
You can relock the bootloader and return the tablet to factory image. IT WILL WIPE ALL DATA AGAIN!
To unroot you just reverse a couple steps.
Put the original boot.img (Make sure it is the boot.img of the same version ROM) in the Minimal ADB and Fastboot Tools folder on your computer
Navigate to this folder, right click, and launch a Command Prompt
Plug in the tablet to your computer
Type “adb reboot bootloader” this should reboot your tablet into fastboot
When the tablet reboots into fastboot type “fastboot flash boot boot.img”
When you see the transfer is complete type “fastboot flashing lock” read the instructions on screen which will tell you to press the volume up button (volume button closest to power button) to lock bootloader. Press the volume up button.
Type “fastboot reboot” which will restart the tablet
You tablet should now be back to normal.
***Note, if you relock the bootloader first it will not let you flash the original boot.img file. If you make that mistake as I did once you'll be able to manually startup recovery mode by first powering off the tablet by holding down the power button, then boot into recovery by holding the power button and the volume up button until the recovery screen appears. Then you can unlock the bootloader again.
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ok thank you bro for this very clean tuto, for me all went well, all works well, except for the restart where I have the Orange state problem with the 5 sec delay !!! ????
I tried what I was advised:
modify the LK.img, all went very well saying ok on the tab, ok on my Pc, but NO !!!!
I was a brick I think: black screen and nothing.
From there I rescued and redid everything,
conclusion : still the same, all goes except orange state and 5 delay
Can anyone or you ZIPPY411 help me with this please, I am lost with the veritydm pls
Thanks for reading and thanks again for all the work
Tacotac78570 said:
ok thank you bro for this very clean tuto, for me all went well, all works well, except for the restart where I have the Orange state problem with the 5 sec delay !!! ????
I tried what I was advised:
modify the LK.img, all went very well saying ok on the tab, ok on my Pc, but NO !!!!
I was a brick I think: black screen and nothing.
From there I rescued and redid everything,
conclusion : still the same, all goes except orange state and 5 delay
Can anyone or you ZIPPY411 help me with this please, I am lost with the veritydm pls
Thanks for reading and thanks again for all the work
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By orange state I assume you are describing the unlocked bootloader warning screen.
Unfortunately I don't know of a way to get rid of that delay and warning screen from the boot process. It should not have any effect on your tablet other than just notifying you that the bootloader is unsecured. Rooting a tablet does this and creates a more vulnerable system state that the manufacturer wants to make sure you are aware of. The tablet should boot normally after the few second delay.
zippy411 said:
By orange state I assume you are describing the unlocked bootloader warning screen.
Unfortunately I don't know of a way to get rid of that delay and warning screen from the boot process. It should not have any effect on your tablet other than just notifying you that the bootloader is unsecured. Rooting a tablet does this and creates a more vulnerable system state that the manufacturer wants to make sure you are aware of. The tablet should boot normally after the few second delay.
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Yeahhh all good bro ty, well I ve just change the lk.img in XD.dex and after flash fastboot the lk_a and perfect ,finish the Orange state
Tacotac78570 said:
Yeahhh all good bro ty, well I ve just change the lk.img in XD.dex and after flash fastboot the lk_a and perfect ,finish the Orange state
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Hello @Tacotac78570
Could you write a tutorial how to remove orange state? What software you used to remove orange state in lk.img?
Best regards!
tajfunPL said:
Hello @Tacotac78570
Could you write a tutorial how to remove orange state? What software you used to remove orange state in lk.img?
Best regards!
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Sup bro anyway easy u follow this thread and that take 10 min //
How to remove Orange, Yellow & Red state warnings on MTK
This guide will explain how to hide or remove Yellow, Red and Orange state warnings on a Mediatek Android device. Its ideal for those who feel irritated by constantly seeing these warnings on reboot.
www.hovatek.com
Hello,
Got a new TB125FU with firmware ver. "TB125FU_S000160_230227_ROW".
Anyone tried and succeeded rooting with this version?
Thank you