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Root D6603 on .77 by downgrade, no data wipe

I managed to use giefroot root my D6603 (US version) on firmware 23.0.1.A.5.77 by downgrading to 23.0.A.2.93 without wiping the whole /data.
This is what I did: (Try at your own risk!)
1 Backup the contacts first. The contacts data will be cleared.
2 Use Flashtool to flash D6603_23.0.A.2.93_Generic_20GLOBAL.ftf. Uncheck wipe DATA.
3 Restart the device. There will be lots of annoying force close popups. For me, only two packages were reported closing: android.process.acore and android.process.media. USB debugging doesn’t work either.
4. Just close the popups and go to Settings – Apps – All. Find “Media Storage” and press “clear data” to get rid of FCs of android.process.media. USB debugging should work now.
5. Find “Contacts Storage” and press “clear data”. No more FCs of android.process.acore.
After this, no more FC popups for me. It looked normal on fw 2.93 and I tried many times to use giefroot v2 but failed. It seems like that the system exploit app CVE-2014-7911 will crash android.
6. I tried clearing data of more apps. After clearing ApplicationSettings and ConfigUpdater, giefroot v2 worked! I don’t know which one is the key. Can anyone confirm?
Hope it's helpful for you.
Thanks again! @zxz0O0

I followed your steps and after a few tries i got root. The only thing i did diferrent was that i enabled "Allow mock locations" and it worked.
Thanks @zxz0O0

carasd said:
I followed your steps and after a few tries i got root. The only thing i did diferrent was that i enabled "Allow mock locations" and it worked.
Thanks @zxz0O0
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Yes, you are right. After my steps, one still needs to follow the instructions of giefroot by zxz0O0:
How to use
Download the tool (latest version) and extract it
Start your device and plug it to your computer
Put your device in air plane mode
Run install.bat and follow the instructions on screen
Congratulations! You should now be rooted. If you get an error "Device not rooted", try running the tool a second time.
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It worked
This works like a charm. I followed every step to the T and im rooted. Awesome Job.

It worked
thanks for this useful tip. Step 6 was not needed with D6603_23.0.A.2.98_Customized_20DE.ftf and giefroot v2.

I've heard that you can create a pre rooted version of the latest update, is this possible or will I have to stick with the downgrade?

lalala2003 said:
I've heard that you can create a pre rooted version of the latest update, is this possible or will I have to stick with the downgrade?
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There's already a pre-rooted version which you can flash in recovery

Thanks for this guide!
The only problem I'm having is, once rooted and with the dual-recovery installed, I can't decrypt my device in TWRP. It asks for my password, but tells me it's wrong and just asks for the password again. If I choose 'cancel' it continues but won't load anything off my sd card/internal. So I can't flash the update to .77
Anyone know why this might be?
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omnikai said:
Thanks for this guide!
The only problem I'm having is, once rooted and with the dual-recovery installed, I can't decrypt my device in TWRP. It asks for my password, but tells me it's wrong and just asks for the password again. If I choose 'cancel' it continues but won't load anything off my sd card/internal. So I can't flash the update to .77
Anyone know why this might be?
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I seem to have gotten around this for now by using adb push to copy the file to the /tmp folder of my device. I still can't access internal storage, which is a pain, but at least I can finish the steps to get back to .77 (and hopefully Lollipop soon!).

omnikai said:
Thanks for this guide!
The only problem I'm having is, once rooted and with the dual-recovery installed, I can't decrypt my device in TWRP. It asks for my password, but tells me it's wrong and just asks for the password again. If I choose 'cancel' it continues but won't load anything off my sd card/internal. So I can't flash the update to .77
Anyone know why this might be?
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I seem to have gotten around this for now by using adb push to copy the file to the /tmp folder of my device. I still can't access internal storage, which is a pain, but at least I can finish the steps to get back to .77 (and hopefully Lollipop soon!).
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Sorry that I know nothing about the decryption. After a quick search, it seems to me probably a bug of TWRP (github.com/TeamWin/Team-Win-Recovery-Project/issues/247).

lalala2003 said:
I've heard that you can create a pre rooted version of the latest update, is this possible or will I have to stick with the downgrade?
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Yes. Once you root your phone and have the dual recovery installed, you can use the pre rooted image to upgrade to the latest version and keep root.

hi
hello sir. i deleted everything on your step. now i cant access my wifi. how can i return it again? thanks. noob here.

nivek4th said:
hello sir. i deleted everything on your step. now i cant access my wifi. how can i return it again? thanks. noob here.
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Flash a FTF file but exclude the system

hi
gregbradley said:
Flash a FTF file but exclude the system
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i already flashed a latest firmware i can't root my phone even in the old firmware. i followed all the steps.

nivek4th said:
i already flashed a latest firmware i can't root my phone even in the old firmware. i followed all the steps.
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Then you must be doing something wrong
You can try to force a software repair using PCCompanion,

gregbradley said:
Then you must be doing something wrong
You can try to force a software repair using PCCompanion,
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i flashed version 23.0.1.A.5.77 everything went back to normal. when i will flash again the older FW the acore stopped and media stopped gonna show again and when i deleted everything in the step it disappears but i cant root. i tick the debug and allow mock even put it into airplane mode. but CVE is showing up. not rooted.

it works, thanks a lot!

Worked perfekt. Thanks!

nivek4th said:
i flashed version 23.0.1.A.5.77 everything went back to normal. when i will flash again the older FW the acore stopped and media stopped gonna show again and when i deleted everything in the step it disappears but i cant root. i tick the debug and allow mock even put it into airplane mode. but CVE is showing up. not rooted.
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On the older FW, did you clear the data of ApplicationSettings and ConfigUpdater as well (as in Step 6)?

Friends have achieved to root my phone, it also improves the latest system version and everything is great I put the dual recovery 2.8.2 and of there add Xposed. But after a day in the early morning the phone started to constantly reboot, try to get into recovery mode and freezes with the logo of Sony. turn off and turn on in normal mode, install the recovery again and I wipe cache and dalvik, every normal by day and in the early morning again restarts. PLEASE any solution

Has anyone managed to successfully downgrade from a LP firmware (ex. 690 or .726) back to .93, a KK firmware, without having to wipe using this method?

Back function U-touch button stopped working after CyanogenMod update

Last night my Zuk prompted a CyanogenMod update , which I installed. Now, the back function of the home button (by just touching it, not pressing) doesn't work anymore. Any ideas on how to fix this ?

Same here, no solution found ATM :/

I-Immortal said:
Same here, no solution found ATM :/
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You guys should report all bugs to the cyanogenOS forum here -> http://community.cyngn.com/c/devices/z1
If they don´t know about the bugs, they can´t fix it.
And while you are at it raise your voice here (because we need inbuild root ) -> http://community.cyngn.com/t/reques...ring-and-inbuilt-superuser-access/97/4?u=othe

Wow nice thank you ! I didn't know where the official support was ^^

U touch buttons not funtioning
Pontifex007 said:
Last night my Zuk prompted a CyanogenMod update , which I installed. Now, the back function of the home button (by just touching it, not pressing) doesn't work anymore. Any ideas on how to fix this ?
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Any idea will factory resetting get the u touch buttons to work? Or are u waiting for an update?

Sydarij said:
Any idea will factory resetting get the u touch buttons to work? Or are u waiting for an update?
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I dont think resetting will help. I'm just waiting till the next update, or the big update to 6.0 Marshmallow early next year. Really weird that they haven't fixed it yet, shouldnt be that difficult..

They dummied it out on the fingerprint_client and kernel binary... I've been tracking this issue down all day already. Theoretically, swapping the zImage for an older one, along with an older fingerprint_client binary should fix the issue.
Edit: Got it running on the latest COS again after a few patches here and there... will post a flashable boot.img soon.
Edit2: Here you go, all patched up and ready to go. Just flash it via fastboot and you will get your back-button functionality back. https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982087008212

MrColdbird said:
They dummied it out on the fingerprint_client and kernel binary... I've been tracking this issue down all day already. Theoretically, swapping the zImage for an older one, along with an older fingerprint_client binary should fix the issue.
Edit: Got it running on the latest COS again after a few patches here and there... will post a flashable boot.img soon.
Edit2: Here you go, all patched up and ready to go. Just flash it via fastboot and you will get your back-button functionality back.
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Thanks! Do you know if this will work with CyanogenMod? Not CyanogenOS

Gabriü said:
Thanks! Do you know if this will work with CyanogenMod? Not CyanogenOS
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should we wait for an update? there's not one issue im facing with the zuk z1. there are many like:
-the back button on the home key soft touch is not working
-the capacitive touch button on the left is much brighter than the right one hence not equal
-the swipe right or left to switch b/w apps on the home key is not working

Sydarij said:
should we wait for an update? there's not one issue im facing with the zuk z1. there are many like:
-the back button on the home key soft touch is not working
-the capacitive touch button on the left is much brighter than the right one hence not equal
-the swipe right or left to switch b/w apps on the home key is not working
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I don't know, I personally believe that they removed the feature on purpose because I was able to use it when I first bought the phone..

U touch soft touch button not working
Gabriü said:
I don't know, I personally believe that they removed the feature on purpose because I was able to use it when I first bought the phone..
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they have removed it... im still waiting for an update. pretty frustrated they removed it so early when i just bought it a week ago! Arghhh!

Just use the boot image I've posted to temporarily restore it.
The OnePlus 2 kernel sources contain a patched fingerprint driver that is compatible with the Z1 that contains the capacitive navigation that got stripped.
It's already being picked up / ported for the Chroma kernel so don't worry guys, on the long run we will get this feature back permanently (no matter what Cyanogen wants).

MrColdbird said:
Just use the boot image I've posted to temporarily restore it.
The OnePlus 2 kernel sources contain a patched fingerprint driver that is compatible with the Z1 that contains the capacitive navigation that got stripped.
It's already being picked up / ported for the Chroma kernel so don't worry guys, on the long run we will get this feature back permanently (no matter what Cyanogen wants).
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I can't answer on the official thread as I don't have more than 10 posts, anyway, thanks for the feature, I tested it on CM12.1-Nightly and it works like a charm! Unfornately i noticed that after flashing the zip, on "buttons" settings, the "enable on screen nav bar" option has disappeared, and I can't go turn them off. Also the functionality is not the same as when i bought it, in fact if I touched the button, it would use the back feature instead of going on the home screen.
Anyway, thanks again!

You can adjust the actions that occur by editing the Generic.kl file included with the installer zip file. Adjust them as needed / wanted.

Hi , thx alot for ur patch .
Got some questions :
1. How can i programm button myself ?
2. How can i uninstall that patch ?

MrColdbird
thank you very much. finger prints sensor works as back button again. great job.
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Gonzaman said:
Hi , thx alot for ur patch .
Got some questions :
1. How can i programm button myself ?
2. How can i uninstall that patch ?
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You can use 3rd party programs from playstore. for example"flashify". save the patch to internal store by usb. install flashify. find the path of yog4pas3oh....img and set up. after reboot it will work. Also you can unistall it from setting/ applications

sadrettin said:
MrColdbird
thank you very much. finger prints sensor works as back button again. great job.
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You can use 3rd party programs from playstore. for example"flashify". save the patch to internal store by usb. install flashify. find the path of yog4pas3oh....img and set up. after reboot it will work. Also you can unistall it from setting/ applications
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install it on your zuk and try to uninstall it by your ways .

zuk z1 home button issue
please can u help me to flash my device. im doing it for the first time.. i have installed flashify from playstore.. now can u tell me what to do step by step. thanks!

Sydarij said:
please can u help me to flash my device. im doing it for the first time.. i have installed flashify from playstore.. now can u tell me what to do step by step. thanks!
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Hi,
1- plug your usb cable to your pc.
2- download the file "YOG4PAS3OH_backbuttonenabled_boot.img" which uploaded by MrColdbird.
3- copy the file to zuk z1s internal store.
4- open flashify. choose "recovery image", choose file manager, find and choose the "YOG4PAS3OH_backbuttonenabled_boot.img"
5-program asks you flash recovery? and choose YUP.
6- after rebooting your touch backbutton will work with permission of God.
But I offer another upload of Mrcoldbird. Because extra properties come by it.
" Left swipe: Back
Right swipe: Recent Apps
Tap: Home"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/zuk...rint-touch-t3262388/post64128662#post64128662

sadrettin said:
Hi,
1- plug your usb cable to your pc.
2- download the file "YOG4PAS3OH_backbuttonenabled_boot.img" which uploaded by MrColdbird.
3- copy the file to zuk z1s internal store.
4- open flashify. choose "recovery image", choose file manager, find and choose the "YOG4PAS3OH_backbuttonenabled_boot.img"
5-program asks you flash recovery? and choose YUP.
6- after rebooting your touch backbutton will work with permission of God.
But I offer another upload of Mrcoldbird. Because extra properties come by it.
" Left swipe: Back
Right swipe: Recent Apps
Tap: Home"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/zuk...rint-touch-t3262388/post64128662#post64128662
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Flashify keeps crashing on my Zuk.. weird !

[ROM][DUMPLING A5010] Flyme OS 6.8.3.2R [7.1.1][2018-03-05]

WARNING: If you are on Oreo , you must downgrade as shown here ---> https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/oxygenos-open-beta-1-android-o-for-the-oneplus-5t.733021/
Prerequisites: Download the appropriate tools, twrp recovery, Flyme ROM package, and official ROM package
Remarks and suggestions: master brush method, manual brushing, do not recommend the use of third-party brush machine tools, self-provided official ROM package to facilitate the official brush ROM
Matters needing attention: self-backup data, brush risk, the consequences
One plus kit download address: V2.0.0 version download address (Windows XP use 1.5.2 and below):
Link: https://pan.baidu.com/s/1hsTjcoO Password: ccbv
PC Brush Method:
First, set, on the phone, click on the version number multiple times, open the developer options, open the [OEM unlock]
The mobile phone is connected to the PC through the usb, and the adb driver is installed. The mobile phone is turned off, and simultaneously press and hold the power button and the volume button to enter the fastboot mode.
Second, unlock the bootloader (or use a plus toolbox)
Fastboot oem unlock
Volume key select yes to unlock operation
Third, fastboot mode into twrp recovery (or use a plus toolbox is more convenient, comes with twrp, a key brush into)
Fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
Volume key select recovery, press the power button to enter
After entering twrp
Ask whether to allow modify system, slide to allow modification
If you are prompted for a password and the previously set password is not available, select Cancel to enter the password and format the data partition.
Copy Flyme6 Brush Pack into Mobile Phone
Fourth, enter twrp brush machine
1. Clear, slide the slider for double clear operation
2. Install, select Flyme ROM package, click, slide to start brushing
3. Restart, wait ten minutes
If you are an official package yourself, you need to use twrp to format the data once! ! ! (Official data encryption, unable to boot)
I have not seen this on XDA so I'm introducing it. I didn't port it, Nic did as it says on the website
Link: https://www.flyme.cn/firmwarelist-166.html
For Google: https://www.mediafire.com/?d5xgjdc988jdf8v
Just install the app regularly and follow as it says on screen(press the big button; then install all the apps that pop up)
Credit: Nic for the Port
Tutorial from: http://bbs.flyme.cn/thread-2249081-1-1.html

Flyme is a stock and aftermarket firmware developed by Meizu for smartphones based on the Android operating system. Some of its key features are completely redesigned apps, one-handed usability and performance optimizations. The current version of Flyme features distinguished flat design, various optimizations for performance. Flyme also has a feature called

Polish language supported?

You have received a congratulatory message from China.

deszczuXS said:
Polish language supported?
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I have not checked yet. I installed it but forgot to downgrade to 7.1.1 before install
So I have to go restart installation. But I shall let you know whenever I get on. I'm pretty sure it's only chinese and English but U can Get polish with Morelocale2 apk
*EDIT* Sorry no Polskie language *EDIT*
*EDIT* lots of language are supported(forgot what exactly) *EDIT*

fp1707 said:
I have not checked yet. I installed it but forgot to downgrade to 7.1.1 before install
So I have to go restart installation. But I shall let you know whenever I get on. I'm pretty sure it's only chinese andEnglish but U can Get polish with Morelocale2 apk
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This rom is ok but there is bo google play store or google apps its the chiness apps. They are all in chiness. Dont download this and install it till they incloud google apps and google play store

fp1707 said:
I didn't port it, Nic did as it says on the website
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All ROMs posted in the development section must be your own work and must comply with all of the requirements specified in the sticky titled there called "Device Forum Rules (Please Read before posting)".
ROM shares and other ROM discussion threads belong in the How-To section.
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NickMidd91 said:
This rom is ok but there is bo google play store or google apps its the chiness apps. They are all in chiness. Dont download this and install it till they incloud google apps and google play store
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Google isn't hard to get. Just install this app and follow it through
https://www.mediafire.com/?d5xgjdc988jdf8v
Sent from my OnePlus 5T using XDA Labs

Anyone can upload a Rom here? because the Flyme sites, it's so slowly..

The ROM is working just fine on Oreo firmware. Haven't faced any issues yet, so I guess you don't have to downgrade

I got this ROM 1st boot but when I passed 6 pages welcome screen.
There is a blank black screen I can only long press Shutdown/Restart.
:fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:

Can someone provide a alternative link to One plus phone 5T Toolbox _2.0.0.exe i am unable to create an account on that website to download the file.

ps000000 said:
I got this ROM 1st boot but when I passed 6 pages welcome screen.
There is a blank black screen I can only long press Shutdown/Restart.
:fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:
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you need format the data , in other words its decrypted.
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osiandtrix said:
The ROM is working just fine on Oreo firmware. Haven't faced any issues yet, so I guess you don't have to downgrade
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+1, i didn't either.

osiandtrix said:
The ROM is working just fine on Oreo firmware. Haven't faced any issues yet, so I guess you don't have to downgrade
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Ah so maybe it's only if you have Oreo beta that you have to downgrade from
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ps000000 said:
I got this ROM 1st boot but when I passed 6 pages welcome screen.
There is a blank black screen I can only long press Shutdown/Restart.
:fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:
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Yeah that means you have Oreo beta. You have to use the link on the top of the first post to downgrade to 7.1.1
Sent from my OnePlus 5T using XDA Labs

roniez said:
Can someone provide a alternative link to One plus phone 5T Toolbox _2.0.0.exe i am unable to create an account on that website to download the file.
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You don't really need the tool box; it is only for rooting and getting a working recovery. You can Google how to root OnePlus 5T.
Sent from my OnePlus 5T using XDA Labs

ps000000 said:
I got this ROM 1st boot but when I passed 6 pages welcome screen.
There is a blank black screen I can only long press Shutdown/Restart.
:fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:
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Need to be decrypted for it to work

Just finish installed Flyme
Flyme 6.8.3.19R beta
2018-03-20
Works well.:fingers-crossed:

I can confirm.... I installed it yesterday and everything went fine...
I was on FrankenRom but I would try something different so I wiped everything, formatted data and flash the rom and that's it.
My firmware was OXYGEN BETA 4 BUT It worked fine...
Anyway, because there was a lot of Chinese writings I went back to FrankenRom

Can anyone post the screenshots?
Sent from my ONEPLUS A5010 using Tapatalk

Unlock bootloader : Nokia 6 TA1021 pie

How can I unlock bootloader?

DibyaXP said:
How can I unlock bootloader?
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Buy unlock key from techmesto (website)
Or else follow the procedure of calyxhikari he has mentioned every step already go and search on Google

Does techmesto work on pie?

DibyaXP said:
Does techmesto work on pie?
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First of all, techmesto is a website not a key ..
If you want to buy search it on Google you be redirected to the website itself.
And now we come to the point is that if you want to unlock your bootloader
Take a backup of your device and download December security ota package
Go to recovery - apply update from sd card and select that zip you have downloaded before (keep in mind , copy that zip file into your sd card not in internel storage and apply update through sd card .
It will start unpacking the zip and will give you error or abort sign and will take you to the 7.1.2 nougat recovery then go to apply update through adb sideload ..
Then flash that key , congrats in advance

DibyaXP said:
Does techmesto work on pie?
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Yes it work, i have it. latest march update with working twrp and magisk 19.

Emmykay223 said:
First of all, techmesto is a website not a key ..
If you want to buy search it on Google you be redirected to the website itself.
And now we come to the point is that if you want to unlock your bootloader
Take a backup of your device and download December security ota package
Go to recovery - apply update from sd card and select that zip you have downloaded before (keep in mind , copy that zip file into your sd card not in internel storage and apply update through sd card .
It will start unpacking the zip and will give you error or abort sign and will take you to the 7.1.2 nougat recovery then go to apply update through adb sideload ..
Then flash that key , congrats in advance
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after that there is long prosecess to get it working on pie.. but it can do it

Emmykay223 said:
Buy unlock key from techmesto (website)
Or else follow the procedure of calyxhikari he has mentioned every step already go and search on Google
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Did you buy it? Can you send me your unlock.key? I just want to test somethings

DoggyStar said:
Yes it work, i have it. latest march update with working twrp and magisk 19.
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How much you paid to buy the key?

abdulrahmanna1 said:
How much you paid to buy the key?
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It cost 8 dollars. Not much.
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Elvaa said:
Did you buy it? Can you send me your unlock.key? I just want to test somethings
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The key is just your phone and can not share. You need to send your phone imei to techmesto.

DoggyStar said:
It cost 8 dollars. Not much.
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The key is just your phone and can not share. You need to send your phone imei to techmesto.
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No. I just want to take a look inside the unlock.key file. Please give me. I am researching it

I've heard that the phone's IMEI number shouldn't be disclosed to anyone as that may lead to privacy violations. What about this? Is it risky?

@Elvaa
where the file is located?

Hi buddy, can i know from where i can download the december security ota update. I have installed the lateast security update right now.

Hey, I didn't get anything. Kindly someone help me in understanding it.
It's my number. You can WhatsApp. I'm tired of trying third party application to root ta 1021.
+923468822111.
Kindly help me please

Howto Root your phone s20 "Exynos Only"

* I'm not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards, thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed (like it did for me...).
* YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if you point the finger at me for messing up your device, tough luck.
* Your warranty will be void if you tamper with any part of your device / software.
*This is will permanently trip knox and there is no way to back
This is of course for exynos only.
Had to figure out this process myself so please come with some input if you can streamline the process
1. unlock the bootloader (oem unlock in dev settings, boot into download mode by pressing both vol up+ down at the same time inserting a usb cable into the phone, press long up to unlock the bootloader)
2. setup the phone by skipping the wizard.
2. download and install latest magisk manager canary.
3. download the same firmware that's running on your phone ( https://www.samfw.com/firmware/SM-G986B)
4. extract the AP file from the zip file.
5. open the AP file with 7zip, extract the boot.img.lz4 file
6. tar up the file in 7zip (right click, 7zip, add to archive, change the archive format to tar)
7. transfer the file to your phone.
8. in magisk manager, press install ->next ->"select and patch a file" -> find the file you transferred to you phone ->next and let's go -> after done exit out of magisk manager and transfer the file back to your computer.
9. reboot to download mode and flash the file in odin ( i used the AP slot)
10. boot the phone to recovery (vol up when booting, if your to late shutdown the phone , vol down and power and try again)
11. factory reset the phone.
12. do the wizard normally after boot up and make sure to install magisk canary manager to get root prompts.
13. Enjoy!
Steps to update your rooted phone
1. download the new firmware
2. extract the boot.img.lz4 from the ap file, tar it up and transfer to your phone, patch in magisk and transfer back.
3. boot you phone to download mode and populate all the slots, just make sure that in the csc slot you pick the HOME_CSC_*.tar.md5, not CSC_*.tar.md5
4. when done and phone is booting, make sure it boots in download mode, if you miss the timing, reboot the phone by pressing vol down + power and try again.
5. flash the patched boot file.
6. profit!

Thanks so much this worked like a charm!

I miss the days of apps that could unlock the bootloader and root your phone. My appetite for wiping after I just got everything all perfect, is not big.
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But just to clarify in case the temptation becomes too great--is this for Qualcomm as well, or just Exynos?

nyr2k2 said:
I miss the days of apps that could unlock the bootloader and root your phone. My appetite for wiping after I just got everything all perfect, is not big.
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But just to clarify in case the temptation becomes too great--is this for Qualcomm as well, or just Exynos?
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sorry to say, it's only exynos

Hey, I just came over from a Sony phone and wanted to ask a few questions.
Are there any drawbacks of unlocking the bootloader and rooting a Samsung phone (in other words does it break anything, because this process breaks a lot of stuff on Sony phones)?

Daniehabazin said:
sorry to say, it's only exynos
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Please state in the title.

rockingondrums said:
Please state in the title.
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Done

Marto28 said:
Hey, I just came over from a Sony phone and wanted to ask a few questions.
Are there any drawbacks of unlocking the bootloader and rooting a Samsung phone (in other words does it break anything, because this process breaks a lot of stuff on Sony phones)?
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on the motherboard there is a e-fuse that get's blown when you root, and when blown certain things stops working, like Samsung pay and secure folders.
But the camera works fine with no degradation (on sony phone the camera looses it's algoritms when rooted)
there is no way to go back efter root with the e-fuse, only way is to change the motherboard

Hello,
For those who successful rooted their S20 phones, please confirm if e-sim still works. thanks.
Can you please add the link of the latest magisk canary manager.

Tried this but can't do step 8.
Magisk get stuck on "Flashing - Device platform : arm64-8a"

Stuck
Mine is also stuck when flashing the tar with magisk, it says failed and then the file won't flash from odin it gets stuck at file analysis

danw84 said:
Tried this but can't do step 8.
Magisk get stuck on "Flashing - Device platform : arm64-8a"
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repreat the steps from 4
EDIT:
Here is my magisk patched boot image that you get out of step 8.
ONLY FOR SM-G985F (S20+ 4G) ON ATBM

rxk said:
Hello,
For those who successful rooted their S20 phones, please confirm if e-sim still works. thanks.
Can you please add the link of the latest magisk canary manager.
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You can get it from the official thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/dev-magisk-canary-channel-bleeding-edge-t3839337
(check the first Link)

Daniehabazin said:
on the motherboard there is a e-fuse that get's blown when you root, and when blown certain things stops working, like Samsung pay and secure folders.
But the camera works fine with no degradation (on sony phone the camera looses it's algoritms when rooted)
there is no way to go back efter root with the e-fuse, only way is to change the motherboard
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Thank you for the information!

I just tried on my Galaxy S20 (SM-G981B) but no luck using Canary Magisk Manager (72f6770d) (278)
Boot loop after flashing and factory reset.
I previously tried to patch the complete AP file, but same thing if I start my phone whith recovery key combination (without it, boot OK but no root)
I've done this before on my S10, but seems I'll have to wait a little more

Ghent31 said:
I just tried on my Galaxy S20 (SM-G981B) but no luck using Canary Magisk Manager (72f6770d) (278)
Boot loop after flashing and factory reset.
I previously tried to patch the complete AP file, but same thing if I start my phone whith recovery key combination (without it, boot OK but no root)
I've done this before on my S10, but seems I'll have to wait a little more
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Just follow the steps of this thread and it will work.

chieco said:
Just follow the steps of this thread and it will work.
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I've retried from scratch, with a clean Rom before starting the procedure.
Still no luck : boot loop when rebooting after factory reset.
I followed exactly the steps, only patching the boot image
What options should I choose when patching on magisk manager (dm-vertiry...) ?

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What options should I choose when patching on magisk manager (dm-vertiry...) ?
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both options at the top where already selected and I left it that way. AVB 2.0 and forced encryption.

chieco said:
both options at the top where already selected and I left it that way. AVB 2.0 and forced encryption.
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That was it.
I confirm this procedure is working for Galaxy S20 5G Exynos (SM-G981B)
I was waiting for a week since I got my phone, not using it.
Thank you so much !

Ghent31 said:
I was waiting for a week since I got my phone, not using it.
Thank you so much !
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YEAH :victory: so happy for you. this year it didn't took long for root to come out. root is the best