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[guide] [root] [unlock bootloader] [ta backup] noob easy

Hello Everyone
I understand that many of the users have tough time rooting their device and thus I have decided to look into Rooting using Exploit method over USB commands rather than flashing ROM. I would just look into what could be done as there are few differences between Z3 Compact device series but all use the same Snapdragon 801. This guide is intended for UNLOCKED & LOCKED BOOTLOADER. Make sure you check each method if it supports locked/unlocked bootloader or not. In case it is not mentioned, it is to be understood that it supports locked bootloader as well. However, if the method fails, please provide feedback and also update SuperSU in the script files.
All Credits to the developers for their tools!
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I take no responsibility for world wars, broken phones, flying machines,
UFO invasions, bricked phones, dead sd card . If you agree to go ahead with this,
it is your choice and no blame should come to any developer/contributor whatsoever
PREREQUISITE
-USB DEBUGGING
For this guide to work, make sure usb debugging is enabled.
Go to Settings> About>Build Number> tap it 7 times and "Developer Options" should appear in settings.
In Developer Options> Enable USB Debugging.
-USB DRIVERS
For these I suggest use Flashtool. However if you still have problem. I would update a guide for that as well
http://www.flashtool.net/index.php
METHOD 1 (Kitkat/Lollipop. Unlocked/Locked Bootloaders)
1.Download latest SuperSU from HERE
2.Place supersu in your sd card
3.Install recovery from the link HERE and use the method as stated in the thread.
4.Once booted into recovery, flash supersu.zip. Make sure it is 2.37 or above for LP.
5.Done
Check FAQ 1
How to make a TA backup.
1. Download the latest version of Backup TA from here DOWNLOAD HERE
2. Extract the ZIP file to a folder location of your choosing.
3. Navigate to the folder location of Backup TA.
4. Make sure no other script or application which is using ADB is running.
5. Make sure the device is booted in normal mode (the way you normally use it).
6. Run Backup-TA.bat
7. Read the last paragraph of the license before continuing.
8. Read the information and follow the instructions given by the tool.
Someone pointed out that the script needs root to work.
UNLOCK bootloader from Official Website
http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/
Please note! It will only be possible to unlock the boot loader for certain releases of this model. You can check if it is possible to unlock the boot loader of your device by checking the service menu.
Open the Contacts app.
Click the menu button in the top right.
Click Settings.
Long press (for about 5 seconds) somewhere in the empty space just above soft key bar, and then release your finger. A button named Enter service code will then appear in the same area (this may take a few tries).
Click Enter service code. A dialler will appear.
Enter *#*#7378423#*#* in the dialler.
Tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, then you can continue with the next step. If it says No, or if the status is missing, your device cannot be unlocked(bootloader).
If your bootloader can be unlocked, proceed to the above website and follow the on screen instructions. You do not need to download full adb , just download the platform tools attached with this guide.
Once you have working drivers, unlock bootloader, made backups and have usb enabled, you can proceed to the actual rooting process.
Backs are highly recommended but not a must .
There are a few methods due to differences in devices and one might work on all, one or none. The methods are arranged in preferred order but not necessarily to work in the same order.
METHOD 2: Kitkat Unlocked Bootloader
Download boot.img from attachment
unlock bootloader via Sony
Flash boot.img via flashtool or fastboot commands
METHOD#3
Use Kingo Root app
Enable USB debugging and run the application.
Download from here
http://www.kingoapp.com/
You can use apk file as well but PC method is more effective.
METHOD 4
CHINESE METHOD
http://www.mgyun.com/en/GetVRoot
KingUser be installed.
Install SuperSU from market and replace Kinguser with SuperSU in SuperSU options
METHOD 5
Run kingo and Vroot at the same time using a PC!
At times this works with few devices
ROOT CHECKER BASIC FROM PLAYSTORE to check if you have root.

Credits
zxz0O0 for rootkit
If you think I have missed your name and you deserve to be in the list, please do not hesitate to inbox and I would gladly update it.

Reserved FAQ
FAQ 1
If you do not wish to flash recovery and only want to gain root. Use boot command instead of flash. Or delete files as stated in the recovery guide
I have an error/question!
stuck at cleaning up
Close the tool and run again.
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error: more than one device or emulator
Check if you have installed any windows android emulater like bluestacks etc
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stuck at Waiting for device
Make sure device is connected
Make sure USB-debugging is enabled
Make sure no Sony PC Companion or other Sony software is running
Make sure you have adb drivers installed
Make sure the computer is permanently authorized for connection on the phone (you get a dialog the first time you connect)
.[*]How to unroot?
Flash factory firmware in flashtool. Exclude everything except system. No need to wipe anything.
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[*]Will I keep root after factory reset?
Yes

"PREREQUISITE : USB DEBUGGING + USB DRIVERS"
"Firstly I suggest you make a full backup of your applications/data especially TA backup."
As you make a backup of TA without root?
Backup TA -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598
Q: Do I need root for this?
A: Yes, you do need root for both backup and restore to work. I would advice to use @DooMLoRD's excellent Easy Rooting Toolkit for this, when not already rooted.

kvi said:
"PREREQUISITE : USB DEBUGGING + USB DRIVERS"
"Firstly I suggest you make a full backup of your applications/data especially TA backup."
As you make a backup of TA without root?
Backup TA -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598
Q: Do I need root for this?
A: Yes, you do need root for both backup and restore to work. I would advice to use @DooMLoRD's excellent Easy Rooting Toolkit for this, when not already rooted.
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Thank you so much for your feedback. The guide is still in process and I would make necessary changes as well once it is completed.
Making TA is a suggestion and NOT by any means a step to the process. I am going to work a bit as it needs editing at places
UPDATE :
Guide updated

waichai said:
Hi Hnk1,
Sorry bothering you.
I have read so many threads on xda, and they all have too many steps and risk. I found your thread is simple and easiest to follow.
I have read your thread from http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-tablet-compact/general/root-flashing-construction-t3091763
My device: SGP621 (LTE version) Build number 23.1.A.0.167 Kitkat 4.4.4. Bootloader is Locked.
I would like to root and TA backup. Can I just follow these step from your tutorial below? Thanks.
PREREQUISITE..............................................
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Firstly always quote me in the right forum and NEVER ASK me questions in PM. If you next time do it, I will simply ignore.
Well, The recovery clearly states it works for your device so go ahead and flash it.

Hnk1 said:
Firstly always quote me in the right forum and NEVER ASK me questions in PM. If you next time do it, I will simply ignore.
Well, The recovery clearly states it works for your device so go ahead and flash it.
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I apologize for the PM. I should have read your signature. Thank you for your reply.

I am on 4.4.4 and 23.0.1.A.0.167. I tried method 1,3,5 and none of them works, i thinks it's because of the 23.0.1.A.0.167 is not rootable using the exploit method ?

-Zeta- said:
I am on 4.4.4 and 23.0.1.A.0.167. I tried method 1,3,5 and none of them works, i thinks it's because of the 23.0.1.A.0.167 is not rootable using the exploit method ?
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I suggest you try the Chinese method. I rooted with that but download the Chinese version because it's 1.83 while English version stands at 1.78

Noob question... unlocking bootloader will make me lose DRM right?

Lrclaros said:
Noob question... unlocking bootloader will make me lose DRM right?
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It is wise to make @ backup. However, I have always unlocked my boot loader via official Sony website and never had any problems even without a TA backup.
Good luck

Guide updated and changes made!

I have unlocked bootloader, by oficiall way (Sony site). Phone is full reseted now. Can I back all data, whole system? I've made backup of all on the internal mem with TRWP. Will everything works normaly after that?

So if I access the service menu in the root section it says I cannot unlock the bootloader.
Is there a way to do so through unofficial means?
I did backup my TA so I just need to be able to do that :/
So far I'm unable to unlock the bootloader and never upload a custom recovery.
My model is D6603 with version 6.x of Android OS.
Is the capacity to to unlock the Bootloader bound to the android version?
I heard that I could root the phone if I downgrade to an older OS version and then do it... anybody can confirm?

For those with any trouble and that can't flash twrp, a full procedure for injecting TWRP into the kernel is here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74528751&postcount=22

[HOWTO] Flash TWRP and Flash CM+GApps [Meizu M2 Note]

Hi to everybody
I'm doing this thread because I've seen that there's a lot of confussion about how to install all this things properly, and I think that concentrating the wide-spread information could help you to get rid of this. First of all I have to thanks @aaawqw and @Moyster for their great efforts.
This is going to be a recopilatory of several sources and personal tips to help you to do this the easiest way. I'm not responsible of bricked phones nor your personal problems.
Please, read the full tutorial before doing anything, to avoid bricks and those things.
PREPARE THE RECIPE
Download these files:
- Unlocking bootloader tool: HERE
- TWRP image from Moyster (creator of LOS14 for our device): here
- If you want to install a modified version of FlymeOS, use this one from Romul35 from 4PDA: here. Original post
- Last LineageOS 14 build: from this thread. PLEASE DON'T FORGET TO THANK THE DEVELOPERS
- GApps: here I recommend the nano option. Choose ARM64 and Android version 6.0.
Put those three last files into your internal memory. If you've got an microSD card, I recommend you to put them into it (it's safer and easier).
UNLOCKING THE BOOTLOADER
To unlock the bootloader go to:
- Kevin.MX @aaawqw) post: here
Finally we have a guide to unlock the bootloader of Meizu m2 note. We need Mediatek SP Flash Tool, MTK phone drivers and the images/bin files for unlocking. No modaco superboot, no fake tutorials any more
Now here's the guide:
1. Download the files I provide
Then unzip it. You'll get a folder with FlashTool, Phone drivers and unlock images.
2.Install drivers for Mediatek platform.
3.Flash the temp-unlock-secro.img via Flashtool. (secro row)
4.Flash secro.img, lk.bin, preloader_meizu6753_65c_l1.bin via Flashtool. (secro, lk and preloader rows respectively)
5.Disconnect USB data cable and power on the phone. If you see the "=>Normal boot" sign(it's quite small.......) in the left bottom cornor of the screen, then the unlock is done. You can now flash things in whatever way you like. The guide is over~~~
The full tutorial is here
The unlock tool is here
Thank you for testing&trying!
If you've seen this spoiler and didn't thank Kevin, please go to here and thank him. This motivates him and gives him the recognisement he deserves.
- Robot Hijau 97 Youtube video: here It isn't in English, but may help if you find any problem or get lost during the unlocking. Leave him a like if it helped you.
This unlocking guide only works for M571 model. If you try this with a M571C (China Telecom) model, you'll get a bricked phone (very useful if you like paperweights )
THIS METHOD DOES WORK FOR M571H MODEL. DON'T WORRY, THE ONLY ONE THAT GIVES SOME ISSUES IS THE M571C.
The great user @aaawqw states "And Meizu M571C should use the same method of meizu m2 (mini), a shell script for frp unlock. But no recovery images yet…Different hardware and partitions"
Tips to unlock the bootloader easily:
- If you're going to do it from a Windows 10 or 8 pc, have in mind that to install unsigned drivers you'll have to unlock the feature in your pc. A guide to do this: here
- Select the images to flash and hit the Download button before connecting your Meizu (pressing Vol Down button). This will help you if it turns on and off and makes the flashing impossible.
- Download the guide or see the video to correctly follow all the steps. You don't want to lose your phone, don't you? Don't try to mix guides, because you may skip a step and brick your phone. The video and Kevin.MX guide are the same procedure, they both are safe.
INSTALLING TWRP
Once done this part, we'll proceed with the installation of TWRP recovery image. There are two ways, choose the easier to you:
- Flash TWRP from SP Flashtool (original idea from @widagdag. The post: here)
+Turn off your device
+ By using your pc or laptop, extract the TWRP zip for meizu m2 note, there's a file "recovery.img"
+ You can flash it via SP flash tool (clicking the recovery, then select the file)... then click Download, wait until finished!! (Check symbol)
+ You can reboot ur device now, unlocked bootloader and installed twrp!
*The profit is u didn't need to root first and install any flash tool such as Rash, FlashFire, Flashify, etc. saving you some time
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- Flash the recovery image from Flyme:
+ Get root access (if you do, skip this step). You can get it downloading Kingroot: here. Just install this apk and follow the steps
+ Unzip TWRP zip into a known folder
+ Download Flashify from the Playstore
+ Grant superuser access
+ (Optional) make a backup of your current recovery going to backup tab
+ Tap Recovery Image
+ Choose a file
+ Find TWRP img that you unzipped before and flash it
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INSTALLING CM AND GAPPS
We're close to the end of this post. The final step: installing your desired ROM and GApps. I will flash CM from the thread whose link is at the download section.
I hope you've put it into your memory (internal/external) as we said
Ok so:
- Turn off your phone
- Go into the TWRP recovery (Vol up+power)
- (Optional but recommended) Make a backup of Flyme, just in case you don't like the new ROM and would like to go back to Flyme. If it takes up too much memory, move it to your pc after making the backup.
- Go to Wipe menu
- Go to advanced wipe
- Select these:
+ System
+ Cache
+ Dalvik Cache
+ Data
- Swipe to do the wipe
- Go to install.
- Select your zip image (in my case the cm13 I downloaded).
- Install also the GApps zip file you downloaded
- Restart to System, and check what you've done.
Some final tips:
- Make the backup, seriously, it takes 10 min and you'll have a Flyme backup if you don't like CM.
- If you want to transfer all your apps and their data from Flyme to your new ROM, use Titanium Backup.
- If you want to install Xposed Framework, it's the same procedure: enter into TWRP, tap install, select the zip and swipe.
- This won't delete your images or videos, but I would recommend to transfer them to a microSD card or your PC.
- Yes, you need to do all this to install a custom ROM. Yes, even unlocking the bootloader. Don't try to skip a step if you aren't sure about what you're doing.
I think that's all, I'll update this post if I lost anything.
I hope this helped you to move into CM world. If you have any doubt don't hesitate to ask.
I know this seems exhausting, but trust me, it worths it. Welcome to the custom ROMs world in your Meizu M2 Note. Let the magic begin.
ADDITIONAL GUIDES
RELOCKING THE BOOTLOADER
If you want to relock the bootloader just follow this simple steps:
Flash the original recovery image from Flashtool of from Flashify (the steps are the same as installing TWRP). You can find this image here
From there, install an update.zip (download them from the official flyme web: here and put it into the storage )
Now you have flyme again with a locked bootloader.
INSTALLING FLYME WITH TWRP
It's very important that you don't install an update.zip from the original Flyme page, because you will cause a bootloop. To get the flyme updates, you can follow one of these two methods:
METHOD 1: 4PDA
-Download the modified zips from 4PDA: here]. Translate it to English. It's on custom firmware>Flyme
-Flash them from TWRP
METHOD 2: DO IT YOURSELF
-Download the update.zip file from the Flyme page
-Open it and remove the preloader- files
-Flash it from TWRP. It will give you an error: IGNORE IT.
Reboot and done, you've got Flyme and TWRP.
UNBRICK A PAPERWEIGHT
BIG THANKS TO @numpea FOR THIS:
This just a firmware that has all the partitions and can be used to unbrick to device using SPFlashtool
Here is the link:
FIRMWARE
- Flash temp_unlock_secro.img with sp flashtool like you do when unlocking the bootloader.
- When done, disconnect the device and add the firmware to sp flashtool. You need to select "format all+download", click on "Download" and connect the device. The flashing process will start. After it finishes, the device will start again.
You wil notice that you lost your imei number you can add it back by:
Using MTK Engineering Mode (does not requires root)
Open engineering mode » Click on Engineer Mode (MTK) » Swipe left to Connectivity » click on CDS Information » Radio Information
Click on phone 1 if you want to change your sim 1 or choose Phone 2 to change sim 2 IMEI, follow this guide:
For Phone 1: “AT+ EGMR=1,7,”YOUR NEW IMEI NO” (make sure you add a space in between AT+ & EGMR)
For Phone 2: “AT+ EGMR=1,10,”YOUR NEW IMEI NO” (make sure you add a space in between AT+ & EGMR)
Using Chamelephon (requires root, but much more easier)
Just copy the IMEIS from the phone's box and put them into the app.
hope this is helpful
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I'll keep updating the info!

Really complete, I could unlock my M2 Note and install CM-12.1 ! Thanks !

Moyster said:
Really complete, I could unlock my M2 Note and install CM-12.1 ! Thanks !
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Moyster xDD :laugh::laugh: Thanks to you, without you this wouldn't have been possible

Pretty much covered all, just state the Armv7 Android level API 21 64bit, 5.1 Micro or Nano for gapps. They might get confused on what to choose.

Xtian Rey said:
Pretty much covered all, just state the Armv7 Android level API 21 64bit, 5.1 Micro or Nano for gapps. They might get confused on what to choose.
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Very true, thanks a lot. I introduced the platform and the Android version of GApps

Thanks nice guide... Very useful for everyone who want play and modified the M2 note.

"This unlocking guide only works for M571 model. If you try this with a M571C (China Telecom) model, you'll get a bricked phone (very useful if you like paperweights*)"
I Am Using M571C, But Everything Fine.
Sent from my M2 Note using XDA Forums Pro.

Mr0oHo0 said:
"This unlocking guide only works for M571 model. If you try this with a M571C (China Telecom) model, you'll get a bricked phone (very useful if you like paperweights*)"
I Am Using M571C, But Everything Fine.
Sent from my M2 Note using XDA Forums Pro.
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I include this on the guide. I read it bricked the phone in several cases, but I'm glad yours didn't.

Thanks for your guideline , it helps a lot !

Great work lol
Another thing is…ShevT's recovery has no problem in cache partition.Only my broken recovery did… So remove the cache fixing partAny problem just send me a private message. I'll check when i have time.
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And Meizu M571C should use the same method of meizu m2 (mini), a shell script for frp unlock. But no recovery images yet…Different hardware and partitions…
Another thing is, Kingroot is not suggested. It cannot be detected by Flashfire and some other tools. And cannot be replaced by SuperSU. So Kingo Root+SuperSU might be better.

aaawqw said:
Great work lol
Another thing is…ShevT's recovery has no problem in cache partition.Only my broken recovery did… So remove the cache fixing partAny problem just send me a private message. I'll check when i have time.
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And Meizu M571C shoukd use the same method of meizu m2 (mini), a shell script for frp unlock. But no recovery images yet…Different hardware and partitions…
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https://github.com/Moyster/android_device_meizu_m2note/blob/cm-12.1/BoardConfig.mk#L10
Line 10 to 15 you have the partitions size
Code:
$ cat /proc/partinfo
example :
Name------------Start-------------Size
recovery 0x0000000004840000 0x0000000001400000
Take the Size value : "0x0000000001400000" => hexadecimal to decimal => 20971520 = recovery partition size
PS: I don't think the hardware is "that" different, at least, the kernel meizu released should contain both phone models/drivers

This unlocking guide only works for M571 model.
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Mine is M571H, can I proceed?

Qeemi said:
This unlocking guide only works for M571 model.
Mine is M571H, can I proceed?
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Mine too and it worked. I can't assure you anything, but I think that the problem are m571C which are different. Good luck if you're going to give it a try!

Moyster said:
https://github.com/Moyster/android_device_meizu_m2note/blob/cm-12.1/BoardConfig.mk#L10
Line 10 to 15 you have the partitions size
Code:
$ cat /proc/partinfo
example :
Name------------Start-------------Size
recovery 0x0000000004840000 0x0000000001400000
Take the Size value : "0x0000000001400000" => hexadecimal to decimal => 20971520 = recovery partition size
PS: I don't think the hardware is "that" different, at least, the kernel meizu released should contain both phone models/drivers
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See it. I'll give a try on m2 note(M571C, China Telecom). At least try to build twrp But seems my pc's hdd is not enough No space for source code

little problems.
bootloader unlocking and twrp and roms works very well..
1. OTG is working for me.. :good:
2. unfortunately my phone is not detected by PC..
(show USB is not connected, USB debugging is not accessible..)
3. little bit lag here and there..
4. wifi works well :good:
Need more optimization.. Expecting lot more from you
thankyou very much for this :good:
DOUBT : so bootloader is unlocked, now it is possible to make good MM and N based CM roms ?

dinkan01 said:
bootloader unlocking and twrp and roms works very well..
1. OTG is working for me.. :good:
2. unfortunately my phone is not detected by PC..
(show USB is not connected, USB debugging is not accessible..)
3. little bit lag here and there..
4. wifi works well :good:
Need more optimization.. Expecting lot more from you
thankyou very much for this :good:
DOUBT : so bootloader is unlocked, now it is possible to make good MM and N based CM roms ?
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hi,which build of cm 12 you put in phone?

M571U
I have the Meizu M571U Model. Can I do this or will it be bricked?
Thank you very much

venturaj said:
I have the Meizu M571U Model. Can I do this or will it be bricked?
Thank you very much
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It won't, the only problematic model is the M571C, have fun

LBA97 said:
It won't, the only problematic model is the M571C, have fun
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How can I check which model my m2 note is..?

[email protected] said:
How can I check which model my m2 note is..?
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Check the store page you bought it from. If you bought it from China, then probably it's a M571C. Good luck

Back to stock ROM [SOLVED]

Hey everyone,
I was using RROS for few days, but i would like to go back to stock. I have searched few threads but none of them worked, so i would like to ask few things.
1) what version have i to download first.
2) after i download it, i have to use Huawei Update Extractor and flash cust, system, boot and something else?
3) do i have to lock my bootloader back?
4) i put that downloaded UPDATE.APP on my micro sd card (/dload/UPDATE.APP)
Is it like this or have i missed something? I couldn't update it. Every single time i tried to update phone through emui update tool (vol + and vol -) it threw error on 5% (i didn't lock bootloader though).
Thanks for any info!

1. Most likely b602 or b603 is good choice http://hwmt.ru/oth/HWFF/info/view.php?find_model=ale-l21
2. You can use this guide to install https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-4x/how-to/install-emui-4-1-4x-4c-g-play-g-play-t3515702 you need to have TWRP recovery for this.
Read guide carefully.
3. No need. Also it's impossible to lock.(Re-lock might be possible but it's different)
4. No need for this if you use guide from "2."

keikari said:
1. Most likely b602 or b603 is good choice http://hwmt.ru/oth/HWFF/info/view.php?find_model=ale-l21
2. You can use this guide to install https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-4x/how-to/install-emui-4-1-4x-4c-g-play-g-play-t3515702 you need to have TWRP recovery for this.
Read guide carefully.
3. No need. Also it's impossible to lock.(Re-lock might be possible but it's different)
4. No need for this if you use guide from "2."
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thank you very much! going to try it now!

p8 lite unlock bootloader

Hi Dears
i have p8 lite ALE-L21
i cant unlock bootloader
i searched a lot but i found old way from huawie site that not working now
so how i do this now after site closed ?
the reason for i want to unlock bootloader that i want to install twrp and root my device or use any other ROM
so please help me
thanks and waiting your answer

the reason for i want to unlock bootloader that i want to install twrp and root my device or use any other ROM
so please help me

zamlkawy said:
the reason for i want to unlock bootloader that i want to install twrp and root my device or use any other ROM
so please help me
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Hi
If you want to unlock bootloader, you have to:
- downgrade to the first version of Android provided by Huawei
- root it with one of the dozens of one-click-root tools (personally I use Kingroot)
- do what mentioned here https://forum.xda-developers.com/p8lite/general/alternative-method-unlocking-bootloader-t3799294
- done :highfive:
Worked well with me, without problems

thanks for your reply
where i can get first version of Android provided by Huawei to this device

zamlkawy said:
thanks for your reply
where i can get first version of Android provided by Huawei to this device
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Do you have single SIM or dual?

faby GT said:
Do you have single SIM or dual?
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I have the same question, do you have the rom for dual-sim?

xperia81 said:
I have the same question, do you have the rom for dual-sim?
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Do you mean stock ROM first version? Sure!
Only for dual SIM:
- download these two packages http://download-c.huawei.com/download/downloadCenter?downloadId=79348&version=317012&siteCode=it and https://docs.google.com/uc?id=0B7aKdgGvGVwrRHBaNVo4VHdDVk0&export=download
- put JUST THE FIRST LINK's unpacked "update.app" file inside your phone's folder "dload" (if you don't have one, create it)
- shut down the phone
- boot up the phone by keeping pressed all the buttons (Power + volume up + volume down)
- wait until the process ends
- then delete the "update.app" from your phone and replace it in the same "dload" folder with the "update.app" file from the SECOND link unpacked folder
- shut down and then boot up the phone with all buttons pressed
- done :highfive:

faby GT said:
Do you mean stock ROM first version? Sure!
Only for dual SIM:
- download these two packages
- put JUST THE FIRST LINK's unpacked "update.app" file inside your phone's folder "dload" (if you don't have one, create it)
- shut down the phone
- boot up the phone by keeping pressed all the buttons (Power + volume up + volume down)
- wait until the process ends
- then delete the "update.app" from your phone and replace it in the same "dload" folder with the "update.app" file from the SECOND link unpacked folder
- shut down and then boot up the phone with all buttons pressed
- done :highfive:
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Yes I meant stock rom.
Is bootloader unlock necessary in this way?
Thanks for this explanation, I will try it out soon.

xperia81 said:
Yes I meant stock rom.
Is bootloader unlock necessary in this way?
Thanks for this explanation, I will try it out soon.
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No, they're official update packages.
Most important thing: you don't have to have TWRP installed (just stock recovery)
PS: if it was helpful, hit "thanks" button :highfive:

Hi. During recent days I had same problem. I've got ALE-L21 dual sim comp. number ALE-L21C09B180 and while i'm trying to flash from dload folder with first link i'm getting stuck at around 8% with an flashing error ;/ Any ideas?

koperkowy said:
Hi. During recent days I had same problem. I've got ALE-L21 dual sim comp. number ALE-L21C09B180 and while i'm trying to flash from dload folder with first link i'm getting stuck at around 8% with an flashing error ;/ Any ideas?
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Hi
first of all, is your bootloader LOCKED? Do you have stock recovery (=no TWRP)? (I know you are trying to get unlock code, but maybe you had brick problems and lost code)
If yes, try firstly the easiest things:
Delete update.app
Delete dload folder
Reboot
Connect phone to PC
Download again with your PC the first zip and extract it (in your PC), and then copy the dload folder in your phone
Try again
If it still doesn't work, let me know

My P8 lite has locked bootloader (technically it's my mother's phone, I want to flash it with custom rom coz it's really slow and unusable on it's stock rom). Do the bootloader was never unlocked, I do not have a code to unlock it.
What's steps should I undertake to flash it successfully?
1. Unlock bootloader
2. Root
3. Flash twrp
4. Flash rom
Is that correct? How do I unlock bootloader while Huawei stopped providing unlock codes?
I really appreciate your help in this post, thanks faby.

koperkowy said:
Is that correct? How do I unlock bootloader while Huawei stopped providing unlock codes?
I really appreciate your help in this post, thanks faby.
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Get code from dc-unlocker site like me. Cost a few $.

zkoz said:
Get code from dc-unlocker site like me. Cost a few $.
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Why pay if you can get it free?
koperkowy said:
My P8 lite has locked bootloader (technically it's my mother's phone, I want to flash it with custom rom coz it's really slow and unusable on it's stock rom). Do the bootloader was never unlocked, I do not have a code to unlock it.
What's steps should I undertake to flash it successfully?
1. Unlock bootloader
2. Root
3. Flash twrp
4. Flash rom
Is that correct? How do I unlock bootloader while Huawei stopped providing unlock codes?
I really appreciate your help in this post, thanks faby.
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You have to downgrade it first to Android 5
Root it with Kingroot
In your PC, install this https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979 if you don't have access to ADB commands
Do then what mentioned here (after connecting your phone to your PC and enabling "USB debug" inside developer options in your P8 lite) https://forum.xda-developers.com/p8...ve-method-unlocking-bootloader-t3799294/page1
Unlock bootloader with the code you got from the above step (just follow what written in the link)
Flash TWRP
(If you want, flash custom ROM or updated stock ROM)
(If you did it, boot the ROM and then reboot to TWRP)
Flash magisk (the safest way to get root)

simply F said:
You have to downgrade it first to Android 5
Root it with Kingroot
In your PC, install this https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979 if you don't have access to ADB commands
Do then what mentioned here (after connecting your phone to your PC) https://forum.xda-developers.com/p8...ve-method-unlocking-bootloader-t3799294/page1
Unlock bootloader with the code you got from the above step (just follow what written in the link)
Flash TWRP
(If you want, flash custom ROM or updated stock ROM)
(If you did it, boot the ROM and then reboot to TWRP)
Flash magisk (the safest way to get root)
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For some reason I cannot proceed with rollback flashing. Even after deleting dload folder, downloading fresh file, rebooting the phone. Still stuck on 8%.

koperkowy said:
For some reason I cannot proceed with rollback flashing. Even after deleting dload folder, downloading fresh file, rebooting the phone. Still stuck on 8%.
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Hi
If you go to system information inside settings, what do you see as "Android version"?

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Hi
If you go to system information inside settings, what do you see as "Android version"?
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Android 5.0.1
Emui 3.1.1
Compilation number ALE-L21C09B180

koperkowy said:
Android 5.0.1
Emui 3.1.1
Compilation number ALE-L21C09B180
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Hi
"Rollback" (or downgrade) is the contrary of update. So, when I said "rollback to Android 5" I meant "downgrade from Android 6 to Android 5"
You can't downgrade because you HAVE Android 5, so you have just to BACKUP EVERYTHING (because unlocking bootloader you erase all data) and follow the step-by-step guide I have written above, skipping the "rollback" step :highfive:
Less things to do :good:

simply F said:
Hi
"Rollback" (or downgrade) is the contrary of update. So, when I said "rollback to Android 5" I meant "downgrade from Android 6 to Android 5"
You can't downgrade because you HAVE Android 5, so you have just to BACKUP EVERYTHING (because unlocking bootloader you erase all data) and follow the step-by-step guide I have written above, skipping the "rollback" step :highfive:
Less things to do :good:
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That's what I thought as well but I cannot get through the first step witch is rooting by kingroot. I'm just getting an information that kingroot wasn't able to root my device.

koperkowy said:
That's what I thought as well but I cannot get through the first step witch is rooting by kingroot. I'm just getting an information that kingroot wasn't able to root my device.
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Hi
Enable usb debugging inside developer options, then try again until it works (cause it works).
If it still doesn't work, download Kingroot for pc and connect phone to it.
Else, try with other one-click-root tools (as Kingoroot, there is not much imagination for names :laugh: )
Done the root, the procedure is much easier.

[ROOT][TB-X505X] Rooting Lenovo Tab M10 TB-X505X

This guide is now obsolete. Please check my new guide. It has a custom recovery for this device as well as a rooting guide. Refer to this guide only for installing adb and unlocking bootloader.
This rooting guide is for the Lenovo Tab M10 X505X only.
I plan to work on a custom recovery for this tab as well and probably a custom rom in the future.
So please consider donating so that I can keep up the work.
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This will work only on the version "TB-X505X_S001037_200718_ROW". Check it in the Settings > System > About Tablet > Build Number. If it is the newer "X505X_S001038_200819_ROW", do a factory reset and make sure it is the "TB-X505X_S001037_200718_ROW" before proceeding.
Once a custom recovery is made, OTA updates can be applied without losing root. So do not update the tablet until a custom recovery is developed for the device. I plan to develop a custom recovery for it as soon as possible, so please support me.
Anything that goes wrong in this tutorial is not my responsibilty. Proceed at your own risk.
Downloads
patched_boot.img
Step 1. ADB and Fastboot Installation [If adb and fastboot are already installed, skip to Step 2]1. Download the platform tools for your OS from this link.
2. Extract the zip file and place the contents in a folder "platform-tools".
3. To confirm if adb is working, open a command prompt "platform-tools" and run the following command.
Code:
adb version
If it returns the adb version, its done.
Step 2. Unlocking BootloaderWe have to unlock the bootloader inorder to root the device.
Warning: Unlocking bootloader wipes data on the device. It is recommended to backup your data. Proceed at your own risk.
1. Now in the tab, goto Settings > System > About Tablet. Multiple tap the "Build Number" till the developer options are enabled.
2. Goto the developer options and turn on the "OEM unlocking".​3. Power off the device.
4. Turn it on by holding Power Button + Volume Down. Once the screen turns on. leave the power button but continue holding the Volume Down button until the fastboot mode is shown.
5. Now open a command prompt in "platform-tools" and now run the following command:
Code:
fastboot oem unlock-go
Your Bootloader is now succesfully unlocked.​Step 3. RootingNow to root the tab, download the "patched_boot.img" from the top of this post. Copy the file to the "platform-tools" folder.
Make sure the tab is still in the fastboot mode. Otherwise go back into the fastboot mode as instructed before.
Now run the following command:
Code:
fastboot flash boot patched_boot.img
Congratulations, you have rooted your tab.:highfive:
To complete the process, run the following command.
Code:
fastboot reboot
Once the tab turns on, goto this link and download the latest version of Magisk apk and install it. It is required to control the root privileges for other apps.​That's all. You now have a rooted tab.:victory:
If this helped you, hit the thanks button.
And keep tuned for new stuff that are to come for this device.

Thanks for this thread for the TB-X505X.
Shamil Niyas said:
I plan to work on a custom recovery for this tab as well...
I plan to develop a custom recovery for it as soon as possible...
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Have a look at this post for a TWRP that works with the TB-X505F. It might work for the TB-X505X, provided the X505X uses the SDA429 soc. That version of TWRP is unofficial and does not decrypt the data partition.
If the X505F version of TWRP works for you, then you won't need to patch the boot image - you can just install the Magisk update.zip in TWRP. This saves you from having to release a new patched boot image every time there's an OTA.
Shamil Niyas said:
Once a custom recovery is made, OTA updates can be applied without losing root.
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With the TB-X505F/L, TB-X605F/L and TB-X705F/L we've found that you need to uninstall Magisk to apply OTAs. This is because Lenovo's OTA updater scripts verify you have unmodified boot, system, vendor and firmware partitions. So make sure you backup these partitions as stock.

Yahoo Mike said:
Thanks for this thread for the TB-X505X.
Have a look at this post for a TWRP that works with the TB-X505F. It might work for the TB-X505X, provided the X505X uses the SDA429 soc. That version of TWRP is unofficial and does not decrypt the data partition.
If the X505F version of TWRP works for you, then you won't need to patch the boot image - you can just install the Magisk update.zip in TWRP. This saves you from having to release a new patched boot image every time there's an OTA.
With the TB-X505F/L, TB-X605F/L and TB-X705F/L we've found that you need to uninstall Magisk to apply OTAs. This is because Lenovo's OTA updater scripts verify you have unmodified boot, system, vendor and firmware partitions. So make sure you backup these partitions as stock.
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I gave a look at the TWRP image. Unfortunately, X505X does not boot into the recovery image. It would have been great if it worked. I guess it is because of the different processor, as you mentioned.
It is the same for X505X as well. OTA cannot be applied without uninstalling Magisk. So I guess OTAs are a no-go until a custom recovery is developed. The latest update is also just a boot image patch. So there is no way to use magisk on that.
Thanks for the advice.

But i updated to android 10 S001122_200915
Sir, thanks for the thread.,
But unfortunately my version is S001122_200915 and u had posted patched boot_img for S001037 version. I dont want to downgrade. Please make a patched boot_img for this version.

Excuse me if this was asked before. Is there a rooting method for TB-X505F? It's the model that is sold in Europe. I'm thinking of buying this.

ShAd0W_z0nE said:
Excuse me if this was asked before. Is there a rooting method for TB-X505F? It's the model that is sold in Europe. I'm thinking of buying this.
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This post has instructions for the X505F, under "How do I root my device?".

cYBER~VeTeRaN said:
Sir, thanks for the thread.,
But unfortunately my version is S001122_200915 and u had posted patched boot_img for S001037 version. I dont want to downgrade. Please make a patched boot_img for this version.
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I'm currently working on the twrp for this device. Once it is finished it should be able to root without downgrading.

cYBER~VeTeRaN said:
Sir, thanks for the thread.,
But unfortunately my version is S001122_200915 and u had posted patched boot_img for S001037 version. I dont want to downgrade. Please make a patched boot_img for this version.
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Hello cYBER-VeTeRaN,
I have compiled a TWRP for X505X. You can find it here. Install the magisk zip from TWRP and you should be able to root your tablet regardless of the verison.:victory:
Hit the thanks button.

Shamil Niyas said:
Hello cYBER-VeTeRaN,
I have compiled a TWRP for X505X. You can find it here. Install the magisk zip from TWRP and you should be able to root your tablet regardless of the verison.:victory:
Hit the thanks button.
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Thanks sir. Great job and I'm also from kerala, nice to meet you

Good afternoon.
I have this version ( Build number TB-X505F_S001142_210804 ROW ) of Android on my Lenovo TB X505F.
Can you tell me if this method works with this version of Android?

jsvenancio said:
Good afternoon.
I have this version ( Build number TB-X505F_S001142_210804 ROW ) of Android on my Lenovo TB X505F.
Can you tell me if this method works with this version of Android?
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[RECOVERY][TB-X505F][UNOFFICIAL] TWRP 3.6.x for Lenovo Tab M10 HD
This version of TWRP works on the Lenovo TB-X505F (wifi). For the TB-X505X, see this thread. For the TB-X605F/L, see this thread. For the TB-X606F/L, see this thread. The X606F/L is the second gen M10 and it uses a Mediatek SOC. #include...
forum.xda-developers.com
Twrp for x505f

Umm where it says to download my os there is no link provided. Same goes for fastbook it takes me tomyour old guide and then there is no link where a person would think they would find it. Am I stupid and missing something or all the links broke/missing ?
I'd prefer to be stupid.... Just saying..

tombaldwin6 said:
Umm where it says to download my os there is no link provided. Same goes for fastbook it takes me tomyour old guide and then there is no link where a person would think they would find it. Am I stupid and missing something or all the links broke/missing ?
I'd prefer to be stupid.... Just saying..
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Check his new guide, just flash twrp and flash magisk from there

Guys, I am stuck in a Bootloop after i tried that with the patched boot img. Can someone help?

Tamiiiiiii812 said:
Guys, I am stuck in a Bootloop after i tried that with the patched boot img. Can someone help?
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Download rom, extract boot.img from it and flash it. Makw sure you download the right version.
You can find the rom here:- https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/lenovo/Tab_M10_HD/TB-X505X/

cYBER~VeTeRaN said:
Download rom, extract boot.img from it and flash it. Makw sure you download the right version.
You can find the rom here:- https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/lenovo/Tab_M10_HD/TB-X505X/
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OMG IT WORKED. Thank you.

Thanks bro. I found what I needed..

Shamil Niyas said:
1. Download the platform tools for your OS from this link.
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yeah, where is the link?

Booe said:
yeah, where is the link?
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Just search for platform tools and download it.

Guys, i tried the above mentioned method but my device is showing (can,t load android system. your data my be corrupt. if you continue to get this message, you may need to perform a factory data reset and erase all user data stored on this device) after performing a factory data reset the device reboots and the welcome menu shows up after 15-30 seconds the device automatically shut down and again shows the same message (can,t load android system. your data my be corrupt. if you continue to get this message, you may need to perform a factory data reset and erase all user data stored onnn this device). this goes again and again......