Hi All,
Complete noob here, so please be gentle!
I recently bought a new, "unlocked" LG V20 from an auction site.
The trouble is it came with AT&T carrier ROM, which being in the UK and not on AT&T means that it's stuck with the all of the branding and no access to updates.
Build number: NRD90M
Software version: H91010I
Android security patch level: December , 2016
If it's at all possible, I'd like to flash it with a generic non-carrier LG ROM, but unsure of what ROMs are safe to use on this phone, or exactly how to go about doing it.
I've looked at lots of forums and Youtube videos, but many of the links I've found are broken, or the instructions assume a level of previous knowledge that I don't have.
I'm not looking for the very latest firmware, or any trick customisations. I just want a phone that doesn't annoy me!
Can anyone advise what ROM to use, where to download it, and step by step instructions to install it without bricking my phone.
TIA
Bassman_62
Bassman_62 said:
Hi All,
Complete noob here, so please be gentle!
I recently bought a new, "unlocked" LG V20 from an auction site.
The trouble is it came with AT&T carrier ROM, which being in the UK and not on AT&T means that it's stuck with the all of the branding and no access to updates.
Build number: NRD90M
Software version: H91010I
Android security patch level: December , 2016
If it's at all possible, I'd like to flash it with a generic non-carrier LG ROM, but unsure of what ROMs are safe to use on this phone, or exactly how to go about doing it.
I've looked at lots of forums and Youtube videos, but many of the links I've found are broken, or the instructions assume a level of previous knowledge that I don't have.
I'm not looking for the very latest firmware, or any trick customisations. I just want a phone that doesn't annoy me!
Can anyone advise what ROM to use, where to download it, and step by step instructions to install it without bricking my phone.
TIA
Bassman_62
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Theirs a h910 root thread in the guide section >
https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?ur...share_tid=3664500&share_fid=3793&share_type=t
Being on 10i dirty santa method may work
I always stayed with stock rooted debloated roms on the V20. Most all the custom roms don't support the second screen or have something else I just didn't like.
I have a stock rooted Oreo thread in the developer section that I used for months until I got the PH1 [emoji16]
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Use dirty santa, to unlock the bootloader and root, then you can flash 996 rom which should be unbranded
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Try Super Rom. It's bare bones. No bloatware from LG or ATT.
Follow the steps here to flash TWRP https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/how-to/root-h910-v10m-t3664500. I'm having trouble with backups fully restoring, but it works otherwise.
I'd imagine you could install Super Rom right after you can access TWRP, but I haven't tried it. I did it after flashing 10r.
Download Super Rom and put it on your SD card. Flash it after wiping everything https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/development/rom-superv20-h918-t3764390. During the installation, it will ask you if you want to flash a kernel. Select mk2000. The speed difference is astounding. It's slow and lags without the kernel, but extremely fast if you include it. Boot system and set it up. Then go back to TWRP and flash SuperSU for root.
jeremyn87 said:
Try Super Rom. It's bare bones. No bloatware from LG or ATT.
Follow the steps here to flash TWRP https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/how-to/root-h910-v10m-t3664500. I'm having trouble with backups fully restoring, but it works otherwise.
I'd imagine you could install Super Rom right after you can access TWRP, but I haven't tried it. I did it after flashing 10r.
Download Super Rom and put it on your SD card. Flash it after wiping everything https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/development/rom-superv20-h918-t3764390. During the installation, it will ask you if you want to flash a kernel. Select mk2000. The speed difference is astounding. It's slow and lags without the kernel, but extremely fast if you include it. Boot system and set it up. Then go back to TWRP and flash SuperSU for root.
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Wrong! Flash root immediately after you flash the rom
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You can just flash a US996 KDZ using patched LGUP, unticking modem. Don't accept OTA updates though
Thanks all,
Not been ignoring you - just crazy busy.
So if i understand correctly, the 996 rom will give me a stock, unbranded V20 with the 2nd screen working?
Is there any particular version of the rom to look for, or any to avoid.
TIA (again)
Update
I posted something else here, which wasn't relevant.
Bassman_62 said:
Thanks all,
Not been ignoring you - just crazy busy.
So if i understand correctly, the 996 rom will give me a stock, unbranded V20 with the 2nd screen working?
Is there any particular version of the rom to look for, or any to avoid.
TIA (again)
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Just flash the newest US996 KDZ, don't worry about modem (they're both GSM only devices, so US996 modem should work on the h910, and it'll also change the unlocked-bands to US996). Use the patched LGUP from this forum, it allows cross flashing
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Hello.
Ever since I bought a Galaxy Nexus and found XDA, my life changed. Without noticing I got infected a virus: addiction to Android.
My Nexus got outdated quickly and now is pretty done and I need a new toy. 3,5 years later I finally got some spare money to buy a new phone. Since here in Portugal the minimum wage is around 500€ and top flagship phones cost around 700€ (and there's no affordable contract to get something cheaper and still nice), I had to wait until now to get a used Note 3 for 300€.
I love the phone's design and above all the specs. There's no other phone with 3GB RAM and Snap 800 for this price and I always liked big sized phones.
Well, I write too much unnecessary info... I need to stop
Let's get down to the point. I will get the phone tomorrow!!
TL;DR
How do I check the bootloader version? I want to flash TWRP right away and maybe install a Note4/5 port or something stock Android, do I need to be careful with the bootloader?
I know from other phones (i.e LG G2) that any custom rom uses KK bootloader and the stock roms use their respective version bootloader. Is this also true for the Note?
Also, which version of TWRP should I flash? Does it depend on the stock rom version that I have?
Checking if the device has 2.3x GB of available RAM, if Odin and Recovery have their stock aspect and if the S-Pen works is enough to ensure that the Note I'm getting is truly original?
Well, that's all. I'm sorry if I'm asking the same questions everyone does. I'm used to Nexus so I'm afraid of bricking the Note with dumb moves. That's why I am taking my time to read every important thread and asking here some doubts that went into my mind while doing the required reading. I have no warranty (no box nor invoice) so I can't afford to mess up with the new babe
Cheers!
This app!
diogofd8 said:
Hello.
Ever since I bought a Galaxy Nexus and found XDA, my life changed. Without noticing I got infected a virus: addiction to Android.
My Nexus got outdated quickly and now is pretty done and I need a new toy. 3,5 years later I finally got some spare money to buy a new phone. Since here in Portugal the minimum wage is around 500€ and top flagship phones cost around 700€ (and there's no affordable contract to get something cheaper and still nice), I had to wait until now to get a used Note 3 for 300€.
I love the phone's design and above all the specs. There's no other phone with 3GB RAM and Snap 800 for this price and I always liked big sized phones.
Well, I write too much unnecessary info... I need to stop
Let's get down to the point. I will get the phone tomorrow!!
TL;DR
How do I check the bootloader version? I want to flash TWRP right away and maybe install a Note4/5 port or something stock Android, do I need to be careful with the bootloader?
I know from other phones (i.e LG G2) that any custom rom uses KK bootloader and the stock roms use their respective version bootloader. Is this also true for the Note?
Also, which version of TWRP should I flash? Does it depend on the stock rom version that I have?
Checking if the device has 2.3x GB of available RAM, if Odin and Recovery have their stock aspect and if the S-Pen works is enough to ensure that the Note I'm getting is truly original?
Well, that's all. I'm sorry if I'm asking the same questions everyone does. I'm used to Nexus so I'm afraid of bricking the Note with dumb moves. That's why I am taking my time to read every important thread and asking here some doubts that went into my mind while doing the required reading. I have no warranty (no box nor invoice) so I can't afford to mess up with the new babe
Cheers!
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo&hl=en
this app will help you confirm your phone.
then you can proceed flashing twrp and supersu, things are so easy for N9005
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Install phone info samsung from playstore. It could tell a lot about your phone.
To make it easy as long as the phone is running with android version 4.4.2 and above you should use twrp 4.4. If 4.3 use the right one for 4.3.
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White Note3 do you have? There are several versions made by Samsung.
Regardless of the bootloader on the phone, I recommend using the latest TWRP as the latest TWRP can be used to flash all ROMs and zip files. Find your device from here: https://twrp.me/Devices/
Before moving to custom ROMs, I also recommend installing the latest bootlloader and ROM.
Not sure if your phone still has warranty but if it does, I would not change the ROM or root because doing either may trip the knox counter and void the warranty.
nijom said:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo&hl=en
this app will help you confirm your phone.
then you can proceed flashing twrp and supersu, things are so easy for N9005
and Welcome Aboard
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Thanks! I will keep the link in my favorites and install the app when I get the chance to test things.
Rosli59564 said:
Install phone info samsung from playstore. It could tell a lot about your phone.
To make it easy as long as the phone is running with android version 4.4.2 and above you should use twrp 4.4. If 4.3 use the right one for 4.3.
Sent from my SM-G925F
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Thanks! I'm pretty sure it has 4.4.x or lollipop. Should I update to any of those versions (just in case it comes with 4.3) first and then install TWRP?
audit13 said:
White Note3 do you have? There are several versions made by Samsung.
Regardless of the bootloader on the phone, I recommend using the latest TWRP as the latest TWRP can be used to flash all ROMs and zip files. Find your device from here: https://twrp.me/Devices/
Before moving to custom ROMs, I also recommend installing the latest bootlloader and ROM.
Not sure if your phone still has warranty but if it does, I would not change the ROM or root because doing either may trip the knox counter and void the warranty.
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The phone doesn't come with box nor invoice so I don't have any warranty xd
What is the number or version of the latest bootloader?
What is the model # of the phone? There is the n-900t, n9005, n-900w8, etc.
N9005, it's the european unlocked version
The model # is important when asking questions because the AT&T version of the note 3 has a locked bootloader so it's more complicated to flash custom recovery and to get root.
If you want to run custom ROMs, I recommend upgrading to the latest modem and bootloader, install a custom recovery, back up your stock ROM, and try some custom ROMs to see which one you like.
Look for the tar version of TWRP for your phone from here: https://twrp.me/Devices/
You can flash TWRP with Odin.
audit13 said:
The model # is important when asking questions because the AT&T version of the note 3 has a locked bootloader so it's more complicated to flash custom recovery and to get root.
If you want to run custom ROMs, I recommend upgrading to the latest modem and bootloader, install a custom recovery, back up your stock ROM, and try some custom ROMs to see which one you like.
Look for the tar version of TWRP for your phone from here: https://twrp.me/Devices/
You can flash TWRP with Odin.
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I'll get the phone tomorrow!!!!!
So, by upgrading to the latest official rom avaiable I'll have the most recent modem and bootloader, right?
Do I need to follow the order you mentioned: modem->bootloader->recovery->backup->croms or can I flash TWRP, backup every partition, flash most recent modem and bootloader (not sure if I can flash a bootloader) and then install croms?
No, only flashing a newer custom ROM won't update your Bootloader and Modem. You will need to flash those files separately via Odin. Then you can flash the custom ROM you want. The order is simple. Get a custom recovery first, TWRP. Then update your Modem and Bootloader. Then wipe the device from TWRP (full wipe, take backup beforehand if you need) and flash the custom ROM of your choice.
Safest way to upgrade the modem and bootloader is via ota update on a completely stock unrooted rom with stock recovery. After the phone is running the latest rom, then start with customization.
audit13 said:
Safest way to upgrade the modem and bootloader is via ota update on a completely stock unrooted rom with stock recovery. After the phone is running the latest rom, then start with customization.
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I have the phone and managed to update it to 5.0 -> n9005xxugboa1
Is it the latest version or should I update it to another one?
BOD2 appears to be the latest according to sammobile.com: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-N9005/
audit13 said:
BOD2 appears to be the latest according to sammobile.com: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-N9005/
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I'm from Portugal but the phone is unlocked (no carrier) and they only have firmware for carrier notes... Which one should I download and flash?
Also... with a G2 I flashed a .kdz file (official rom) and ended up with a bricked phone (later fixed via warranty), but I have no warranty in this phone, how can I make sure that the file is safe?
Just check for software updates from your phone.
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Just check for software updates from your phone.
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It says the phone is already at the latest version. I've cleaned framework services and checked again but got the same result.
Try removing the SIM card and moving the date ahead by two days, then try again.
audit13 said:
Try removing the SIM card and moving the date ahead by two days, then try again.
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Done that, no update avaiable. Connected to Kies3, no update avaiable.
Is it really in a old version? It's 5.0. Do I really need the latest version to start flashing a recovery?
Also, can I use the recovery without flashing it? I want to check if it works nicely before flashing if it is possible. TWRP can be used to flash any rom right? I'm interested in trying darklord first.
Yes, you can flash recovery without updating. I suggested updating because the update probably deals with the stage fright bug.
Hello everybody,
I have a Moto x play running CM 13. I followed the process listed somewhere in this forum and successfully installed cm 13.
Bad news is my laptop got stolen at uni. I had installed Motorola drivers and all that stuff in there, so now I'm wondering if I can go through this process without that laptop. I hope I can.
I only have the cellphone and I would like to return it to its original firmware so I can sell it.
Is there a safe way to do this without "bricking" my phone? I'm not very well versed in these processes and managed to install cm13 only because the procedure was very clear. I hope you guys can help me!
The original carrier is Iusacell (Mexico), although the cellphone itself is unlocked and takes any Sim.
thanks in advance!
gabrsmn said:
Hello everybody,
I have a Moto x play running CM 13. I followed the process listed somewhere in this forum and successfully installed cm 13.
Bad news is my laptop got stolen at uni. I had installed Motorola drivers and all that stuff in there, so now I'm wondering if I can go through this process without that laptop. I hope I can.
I only have the cellphone and I would like to return it to its original firmware so I can sell it.
Is there a safe way to do this without "bricking" my phone? I'm not very well versed in these processes and managed to install cm13 only because the procedure was very clear. I hope you guys can help me!
The original carrier is Iusacell (Mexico), although the cellphone itself is unlocked and takes any Sim.
thanks in advance!
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to flash original firmware without PC you can use Chainfire's Flashfirehttp://forum.xda-developers.com/general/paid-software/flashfire-t3075433, however - it's still kinda experimental, needs some knowlege, and I'm not really sure if it supports our device. Reading through its thread may give you some clues. This will not revert your phone to out-of-the-box condition - that would take relocking your bootloader and PC is needed to do so (warranty will be still voided anyway). So maybe just try flashing some stock ROM in TWRP. The procedure will be the same as flashing CM.
minimale_ldz said:
to flash original firmware without PC you can use Chainfire's Flashfirehttp://forum.xda-developers.com/general/paid-software/flashfire-t3075433, however - it's still kinda experimental, needs some knowlege, and I'm not really sure if it supports our device. Reading through its thread may give you some clues. This will not revert your phone to out-of-the-box condition - that would take relocking your bootloader and PC is needed to do so (warranty will be still voided anyway). So maybe just try flashing some stock ROM in TWRP. The procedure will be the same as flashing CM.
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I feel more comfortable with the second option. I found this github with MXP ROMs for my country and carrier: https://github.com/motoxplay/stock
I honestly can't remember if I had it at the beginning with Android 5 or 6. What happens if I flash Android 6 and it originally was 5? I suppose I should make a backup "nandroid" first.
BTW, can the bootloader be locked again via a new PC?
gabrsmn said:
I feel more comfortable with the second option. I found this github with MXP ROMs for my country and carrier: https://github.com/motoxplay/stock
I honestly can't remember if I had it at the beginning with Android 5 or 6. What happens if I flash Android 6 and it originally was 5? I suppose I should make a backup "nandroid" first.
BTW, can the bootloader be locked again via a new PC?
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Flashing newer firmware won't break anything, it's a normal update. Worse thing would be if you tried to flash Lollipop over Marshmallow.
Making backup is always a good idea, do mind however, that flashing full stock firmware means overwriting your TWRP with stock recovery. Also, be aware the files you linked are actually firmware and not TWRP flashable zips.
And yes, you should be able to relock bootloader with original firmware.
Is the firmware version VS9951AA still down gradable to a rootable version? If so, does dirty santa work good on the VS995? The dirty santa guide mentions to use the us996 twrp file, but on the twrp thread, there is one for the VS995. Which one should I use? One more question: Outside of the second screen, would I lose anything else major if I went with a custom rom?
i95swervin said:
1AA can be downgraded. You should follow the dirty santa thread exactly as stated.. Use the twrp suggested and just upgrade twrp after your done with the unlock / root method.
If you use a stock custom rom you will still have the features of stock. Such as 2nd screen.
Goodluck
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Thanks for the reply mate, will help me out. Have a good evening (or whatever it is there) :3.
I just received my new to me VS995. It came with firmware VS9951CA. Is this firmware down-gradable to a rootable version? If so could someone point me in the right direction to find the correct KDZ file for a Verizon USA phone? The only KDZ's I can find are for other countries and are on the LG website. I have found and read through the LGUP instructions.
Found the Verizon KDZ files.
P.S. I bought this V20 because I thought I bricked my Note 4 and I want a phone with a replaceable battery. After ordering this V20 I was finally able to find a ROM that my Note 4 would boot under... Lineage. Having run my Note 4 under Lineage for a week I kind of like it better than the bloated V20 stock ROM. Unfortunately since they take different sized CIM's I can't just switch back and forth between the phones to see if I can handle bloatware after a week of slim and slick! ...I think my Note 4 is about an ounce lighter after flashing Lineage.
Hello All,
I want to update my phone because it is slow as ****, as soon as I got it out of the box when it released, I rooted it and just have been using it like that since.
As you all know, backing up your files and doing all this can really take a lot of time and so I haven't really freed up.
I finally want to take that lunge and get on the good stuff.
I used dirtysanta way back when and got it all rooted and TWRP installed.
From this point, how do I update (get on 20H) and put on LineageOS?
I've heard it's very fast, optimized, and very good for the LGV20.
the only app I really use is Instagram, and Whatsapp.
Everything else is utility, for example, the IR blaster for the remote, streaming, banking, emails, just normal stuff.
I won't lose any of that functionality right?
And I didn't do any updates, will I need to update my kernal or anything?
Would really appreciate some resources so I can get through without some trial and error, I do have NANDROID backups from TWRP.
I backed everything up also using Titanium, so I am good to proceed, just need the steps and was getting confused with all the guides and not knowing where to start.
Edit:
Also my phone is currently:
H91810d, rooted, TWRP, otherwise stock
Kernel: 3.18.31
Android Version: 7.0
Thanks!
Can anyone help please?
All guides I've checked don't mention my phone version, they mention h918a-c and other stuff, but I couldn't find a guide for my device
You gat 2 options on Roms if you want to stay in nougat. Super Rom 7.0 or Alpha-Omega 7.0
I still on nougat in my v20 H918 tmobile
Current using super Rom No a single problem so i did not updated to oreo run smooth.
Now each rom have a installation guide just follow it you be fine
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This is my first attempt to root and despite reading allot still very confused on allot of the lingo and what to do. I had unlocked the bootloader with TWRP.
I tried rooting with Magisk 21.4 and it sent me into a boot loop and I did not realize a backup in Switch was not the same as in TWRP so had to learn how to put stock firmware back with LGUP.
I have US996 running Adroid 8.0 Kernel 3.18.71 software, OPR1.170623.032 build.US99620F Never rooted. Bootloader unlocked TWRP
Next day Magisk 22 came out
The app is on the phone, I am looking at the instructions and confused how to root.
1. is "patching", rooting?
2. I just want the root on stock Android 8.0.0
I need the boot .img of what? Of the stock android 8? Of something else?
3. I tried getting a boot image from LG Extract but only saw a DZ file and if I tried to extract that only see something with the word " boot_6 Bin" So I am still missing something on how this is done.
Is the boot.img usually of the software you want to try running or always the stock? Do you have to root eac time you try different or once rooted always rooted to flash other roms?
Thanks for any guidence. I tried on my own for days and really lost on all this.
Hi,
What is the best way to ask for help on this? Thanks
I still am requesting help. I need to root my US996 so I can get at least PIE running as I have an issue with an app that says it requires 9 or above.
If somebody can point me in the correct direction I'd appreciate it.
Thanks
I still am requesting help. I need to root my US996 so I can get at least PIE running as I have an issue with an app that says it requires 9 or above.
If somebody can point me in the correct direction I'd appreciate it.
Thanks
On Alpha Omega Rom, I had the best results with the included Magisk installer. It's now on version 22 without any issue. Keep in mind that version 20.2 might have some compatibility issues with the V20. That won't have any impact on your ability to run software that requires Android 9, however.
This is how new I am with this stuff. What is an alpha omega rom? Does that mean stock factory rom of Android 8?
I have version 22 on my phone. Do I need to root? How do I root? I do not understand how this works now. I have tried reading help files but I dont understand what to do after I unlocked the bootloader.
What do I need next with Magisk 22 to root the phone or do I just need a rom of Android 9 or higher?
Thanks for any guidence.
Bill720 said:
On Alpha Omega Rom, I had the best results with the included Magisk installer. It's now on version 22 without any issue. Keep in mind that version 20.2 might have some compatibility issues with the V20. That won't have any impact on your ability to run software that requires Android 9, however.
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mghia said:
This is how new I am with this stuff. What is an alpha omega rom? Does that mean stock factory rom of Android 8?
I have version 22 on my phone. Do I need to root? How do I root? I do not understand how this works now. I have tried reading help files but I dont understand what to do after I unlocked the bootloader.
What do I need next with Magisk 22 to root the phone or do I just need a rom of Android 9 or higher?
Thanks for any guidence.
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Alpha Omega Rom is a custom build of the V20 system software based on LG's original stock Rom (see the links thread for more information). For the North American variants of the V20, several releases of the stock Rom based on Android 7 and Android 8 were released. Only the Korean model received a stock Rom based on Android 9, and it was never backported, so, if it's Android 9 (or newer) that you're after, you'll have to go for one that's not based on the stock rom (which will cause you to lose certain exclusive features, including the stock camera app, FM radio, Voice-over-LTE, and probably other things).
Once Magisk Manager is installed, it can act as a root manager, but only if your device's bootloader is already unlocked, which can only be done on certain variants (US996 North American unlocked is the easiest, but it is possible on some of the others as well, but only if you roll back to an exploitable version of the stock rom and use the Dirty Santa strategy described on this forum). Installing an unofficial Rom or kernel also requires an unlocked bootloader.
Thanks I have the bootloader unlocked using TWRP and on stock oreo 8.0