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I take no responsibility for any devices that may be bricked,
or any bad things that will happen to you.
flash/boot twrp from here
either flash SuperSU by chainfire, or reboot system and accept installing supersu via TWRP.
we've experienced a bug on the first boot after flashing supersu, where there is no boot animation. instead the warning sign will stay up saying "you're unlocked".
Do not worry. It will still load, and supersu will prompt you to finish installing SU. do so, and everything will be back to normal.
A known issue happens, where root breaks the camera.
If this happens to you, then change SeLinux to permissive. I may look in to fixing it properly at a later point.
thank you to @fix-this for testing
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Please note this is a development thread. If something is said that is NOT constructive, I will have it deleted.
OK so this thread doesn't tell you how to root your device... yet.
in the process of rooting my device, I have essentially soft bricked it until I can get hold of either a boot/recovery image, or I find out the kernel base, ramdisk offset and tags offset.
long story short, I shouldn't have been messing about with the system while I was tired, so I forgot about dm-verity, and now it won't boot since the boot image contains a dm-verity key. hurrah for perma root prevention systems finally working.. sort of..
Motorola has implemented a nifty method in to their bootloaders. It essentially allows you to dump a partition. This is when I stumbled on yet another security measure. to allow you to do anything with the bootloader, you must flick a switch in the android dev settings to give full access... oh wait, I can't load the system I don't know if this switch is done by writing a value to memory, or is passed on with the reboot reason. I don't know Java that well, and I sure as hell don't know smali.
So far I have attempted:
Dump a modified system image (Failed because dm-verity).
Pull the boot image (Failed because SELinux)
Dump the boot image via moto fastboot (failed because either outdated mfastboot, or security from [read above])
Boot directly in to DLOAD mode. (Failed. seems with the msm8916, they've changed the method of accessing it, and having dload mode is now optional [which they disabled.. probably..]. I'm not going to risk wiping the bootloader to see if DLOAD mode will load as a fail safe).
so how can you help?
method failed. trying something else..
I need someone who doesn't mind unlocking their bootloader (or already has done), and doesn't need their hand holding. (request for hand holding isn't development, it will be deleted).
unlock bootloader.
get mfastboot
go to settings, dev settings, and allow oem unlock
boot to fastboot/bootloader
run this command
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mfastboot oem partition dump recovery
If this fails, then try this (with this fastboot) (Thank you @m1cha for this version of fastboot, sources here)
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fastboot_dump dump recovery.img oem partition moto-dump recovery
send the results back to me
Hopefully, this will all go well. If not, I'll spend a few hours figuring out the values they've used for the kernel base and offsets.
If anyone else has any ideas (even if it's to get a temp root), then feel free to share them
Big thankyou to @PotatoJ who has donated a very generous $20
And it finally begins
Gave em both the commands, nothing. Both are restricted. Ugh...
C:\windows\system32>fastboot dump recovery.img oem partition moto-dump recovery
...
(bootloader) Command Restricted
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.002s
more updates. just been told that those commands are for internal use only.
had an idea though.. will get back to you
cybojenix said:
more updates. just been told that those commands are for internal use only.
had an idea though.. will get back to you
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Whatever you need, let me know. I've got the phone waiting for commands.
if im correct i think the system images are now available. ill help with what i can to obtain root. id hope rooting this wont be too hard considering we can unlock the bootloader via moto.
i also messaged jcase to see if he might be able to help us.
fix-this! said:
if im correct i think the system images are now available. ill help with what i can to obtain root. id hope rooting this wont be too hard considering we can unlock the bootloader via moto.
i also messaged jcase to see if he might be able to help us.
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No need for jcase now. the boot image is out. I can patch it, and talk with chainfire about how to best handle dm-verity
cybojenix said:
No need for jcase now. the boot image is out. I can patch it, and talk with chainfire about how to best handle dm-verity
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Yeah jcase responded and said since we can unlock the bootloader all we needed was a custom recovery to flash superuser. Was just trying to help.
fix-this! said:
Yeah jcase responded and said since we can unlock the bootloader all we needed was a custom recovery to flash superuser. Was just trying to help.
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it's kind of a pain to make a custom recovery without having a recovery/boot image
Do you plan on making the recovery work with the boost mobile Variant
903tex said:
Do you plan on making the recovery work with the boost mobile Variant
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no. I don't have the device.
btw, got twrp on it, however the return of the "No touch till screen goes off" bug is back.
Xda seems to be glitching, and won't show there's a thread in original dev from the main forum, so here's a direct link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-e-2015/orig-development/twrp-moto-e-2015-recovery-t3049726
if you need me to test, pm me. otherwise ill wait until you say its ok to root.
Code:
$ adb shell
[email protected]_umts:/ $ su
[email protected]_umts:/ #
cybojenix said:
Code:
$ adb shell
[email protected]_umts:/ $ su
[email protected]_umts:/ #
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congratulation to you to gaining root access. :good::good::good:
we want rooting all together:laugh::laugh:
cybojenix said:
Code:
$ adb shell
[email protected]_umts:/ $ su
[email protected]_umts:/ #
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you hard work is much appreciated.
so some bad news. the GB and EU variants have different camera blobs it seems.
unless I get decent testers, I will not be supporting the different variants.
cybojenix said:
so some bad news. the GB and EU variants have different camera blobs it seems.
unless I get decent testers, I will not be supporting the different variants.
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how would i know if i have a gb or eu variant? and yes that's sad indeed for users. ill test whatever you need. i have an unlocked lte gsm model from moto.
root is done, thanks @fix-this for doing the final testing
cybojenix said:
root is done, thanks @fix-this for doing the final testing
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Whatever you need for the CDMA variant I'll be happy to provide!
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[Procedure] http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64841837&postcount=27
Edit/
I am creating this thread dedicated for me and other beginners "noobs".
Where should I begin as a beginner?
I am looking to unlock and root with latest MM that motorola supplies.
Things you should know about me:
I have no idea how to use adb.
I have no idea how to unlock & root or even if I should but I don't like ads.
I have no idea which firmware to use.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-style/development/pure-firmware-tuff-wip-t3224833
http://forum.xda-developers.com/mot...rom-stock-rooted-debloated-x1575-6-0-t3262242
I am completely lost.
I have not gotten my phone yet, I ordered it this morning and will be here Friday. I am just trying to compile sources and info.
Thanks a bunch guys, I really need help with this.
One piece of advice for starters just since you used the word noob. Never mod your phone on a low battery. You can mess a phone up enough to break offline charging, and without a removable battery that you can swap out or charge in a cradle that could get awkward in a hurry on this phone. I always make sure I'm >75% just in case. You can fastboot your way out of all kinds of trouble; but not if your battery is dead and your phone is so screwed up it is not offline charging.
Your phone will probably show up with Android 5.1.1 installed, at least I got mine about 3 weeks ago and it did. Once it is through initial setup it should want to apply an OTA to Android 6.0 right away; if not check for it in Settings -> About -> System updates and it should find one. Just let it update before you do any setup or app downloading.
Once you're on MM, before you do any setup you have to unlock your bootloader if you intend to root. You'll get all the warnings about voiding warranty and here there be dragons, so be prepared for that. Also, unlocking the bootloader will wipe your internal storage, so don't bother with any setup or app downloading before you do it.
Start with Heisenberg's thread. It is a great guide on how to setup your computer for adb and fastboot as well as all the syntax you need for unlocking the bootloader and installing a custom recovery. Make sure to get the 2.8.7.1 version of TWRP that is patched to work with the MM bootloader.
When you boot to TWRP recovery for the first time it will ask if you want to keep system read only. Keep system read only and make a backup immediately. I usually make one backup of boot, system, and data, and a separate one of just efs; don't worry if you don't understand, you'll figure it out when you get there. TWRP is all touch based and pretty intuitive. This way you have good, untouched system backup to fall back on just in case.
When it comes to rooting MM, don't use the old system install method. Flash a SuperSU from this experimental systemless root thread (I used this instead of the ivcarlos method linked to the Heisenberg thread because it is more automated and easier). I can vouch for the 2.62-20151210170034 version of SuperSU. I've used it to root stock MM on this phone 3 or 4x as I've restored backups and changed kernels. I've heard the 2.64 and above SuperSU versions are not working with this phone on MM, and the older traditional system root methods like the v2.49 version that is linked to the Heisenberg thread are causing bootloops on MM. Don't panic on first boot after the systemless root; it appears to bootloop once but comes up normally the second time.
One other thing, TWRP doesn't seem to be able to detect the systemless rooting method, and it really wants your phone to be rooted. If/when TWRP offers to automatically install SuperSU, don't let it - ever - it will keep asking. It must use the old method that causes bootloops on MM, not the new systemless method linked above.
Once you're all rooted and settled in, if you get sick of the unlocked bootloader warning you can fix it by reading up in this thread. Just be sure to read carefully and get the MM logo and not the LP logo.
Wow, thank you so much for the long type up.
Duly noted and this is a great start. May I continue here if I run into any problems?
I think ima have fun with this phone
I am into tinkering with devices, "sometimes linux" etc, like my PC OS win7x64 is modified big time, so I probably will catch on with unlocking rooting etc very quickly.
I got chillz and cannot wait!
Read a lot. Do a lot of reading on the topic before trying it. Basically learn all the possible errors or negative outcomes before they happen, so your not blindsided and are ready for anything that can happen.
gokart2 said:
Read a lot. Do a lot of reading on the topic before trying it. Basically learn all the possible errors or negative outcomes before they happen, so your not blindsided and are ready for anything that can happen.
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Will do. I was reading, flashing can screw up the modem,wif and what ever else.
I hope I don't screw it up.
Hitti2 said:
Will do. I was reading, flashing can screw up the modem,wif and what ever else.
I hope I don't screw it up.
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Good luck :good:
I just noticed one thing that might not be entirely clear in the Heisenberg thread. It says to enable adb in the Settings -> Developer Options menu, but by default you won't have a Developer Options menu.
To get one, go into Settings -> About Phone, scroll all the way to the bottom, and tap on build number about 8 or 10 times. Your phone will say something to the effect of congratulations now you're a developer, and you'll have the menu.
Edit: i just noticed it says how to enable developer options further down the page
ty, I will need it lol.
Dev options were on my S5 too. My pops showed me how to on the S5, kinda hoping it was the same way to enable them, turned out to be. Cool.
gokart2 said:
Read a lot. Do a lot of reading on the topic before trying it. Basically learn all the possible errors or negative outcomes before they happen, so your not blindsided and are ready for anything that can happen.
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^^^This^^^
and remember what XDA is really for ...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2031989
with that, enjoy all the reading, and do not be afraid to look at other sites too, there are even videos around that can help guide you...
and there are fellow members here to help...but most questions have already been asked and answered, so search first! Cheers! :highfive:
This might sound so stupid.
So, I will begin with the recommendation of installing twrp as my first step.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64545146&postcount=131
1) Be sure to get the newest TWRP that has been patched for M.
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How do I go on installing this TWRP? Does it include flashing TWRP to the phone? Or is an app? I don't understand.
How many ROMs can be flashed to the phone, 2? TWRP & Marshmallow?
Hitti2 said:
This might sound so stupid.
So, I will begin with the recommendation of installing twrp as my first step.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64545146&postcount=131
How do I go on installing this TWRP? Does it include flashing TWRP to the phone? Or is an app? I don't understand.
How many ROMs can be flashed to the phone, 2? TWRP & Marshmallow?
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Sounds like you need to do more studying and reading
TWRP is not a ROM, it is a custom recovery image, which allows you to flash ROMs.
Start here..http://androiding.how/root-moto-x-pure/
Then go here..http://forum.xda-developers.com/mot...l-windroid-universal-android-toolkit-t3206883 for a good tool. (May have already been linked above...)
[Q] Where should I begin as a beginner?
At the beginning, of course.
Sorry couldn't resist...
Naddict said:
Sounds like you need to do more studying and reading
TWRP is not a ROM, it is a custom recovery image, which allows you to flash ROMs.
Start here..http://androiding.how/root-moto-x-pure/
Then go here..http://forum.xda-developers.com/mot...l-windroid-universal-android-toolkit-t3206883 for a good tool. (May have already been linked above...)
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Tyvm.
Before I proceed, I need to backup, right? How do I go forth doing a backup?
Also, I am updated on MM, does those two links above work on MM?
Hitti2 said:
Tyvm.
Before I proceed, I need to backup, right? How do I go forth doing a backup?
Also, I am updated on MM, does those two links above work on MM?
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after you unlock and install custom recovery, you use TWRP (the custom recovery) to create the backup...
as you are on MM, you cannot use the "all in one" application that I provided in the link...so you will have to manually install/flash your rom
Wow im so frustrated. I think i give up. There is no guides upto date to do exactly twrp, backup, install w/e n root for ota mm.
I'll donate 30 usd via paypal if someone can.
Hitti2 said:
Wow im so frustrated. I think i give up. There is no guides upto date to do exactly twrp, backup, install w/e n root for ota mm.
I'll donate 30 usd via paypal if someone can.
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Clearly you are impatient (not trying to be rude here), - XDA truly is not a place to pay for someone to do it for you, XDA is about learning and development, there are several places that a search will get you what you need. Many members have also posted links above to vast amount of information (specifically this post and this entire thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64183396&postcount=151 and here too http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64311581&postcount=171) that you should take time to read and then, as you move through these things then you ask questions.
Offering to pay to have someone do it for you is really not what this site is about.
Read, do google searches...it has been done a hundred time already mate, take the time to learn what it is you are doing before actually doing it.
I dont have 400 to spare for for another phone if i brick this one because i was pointed to all kinds of mixed links. Ionno ill wait till someone comes up with a guide then.
Thanks.
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Let it be known as well, because you know how to milk a cow doesn't mean I know how to milk a cow. Or change a complete motor out of a vehicle etc.
Not being a smartarsh either. I'll prob end up like this guy https://www.reddit.com/r/MotoX/comments/3z2e6g/stuck_rooting_moto_x_pure_on_60/
And I read this, http://forums.androidcentral.com/moto-x-pure-edition/622331-6-0-marshmallow-root.html#post4899736
Dunno which one to go for.
I'm done for today, I'll come back tomorrow to upset with this.
Hitti2 said:
I dont have 400 to spare for for another phone if i brick this one because i was pointed to all kinds of mixed links. Ionno ill wait till someone comes up with a guide then.
Thanks.
Edit:
Let it be known as well, because you know how to milk a cow doesn't mean I know how to milk a cow. Or change a complete motor out of a vehicle etc.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2031989
Hitti2 said:
Not being a smartarsh either. I'll prob end up like this guy https://www.reddit.com/r/MotoX/comments/3z2e6g/stuck_rooting_moto_x_pure_on_60/
And I read this, http://forums.androidcentral.com/moto-x-pure-edition/622331-6-0-marshmallow-root.html#post4899736
Dunno which one to go for.
I'm done for today, I'll come back tomorrow to upset with this.
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Looks to me like several folks in there offered suggestions on how to successfully get root ...and again, as my last helpful post here...you really need to read Heisenberg's thread, that guide works, and from what I can tell, you have to use systemless root.
Ok, I will follow
Intro
This thread will serve as a location for basic how-to guides for the Moto X Pure. I'm going to start off with a couple of the more obvious ones and go from there. If anyone has any suggestions for additions please feel free to let me know.
Prerequisites:
You'll need a working adb/fastboot environment on your PC to get through some of these guides. Go here to download the Android SDK, which will give you most updated version of adb and fastboot. Scroll to the bottom of the page and find Other Download Options>SDK Tools Only, and grab the right version for your OS. While it's downloading create a folder in C:\ called SDK (C:\SDK). Once you've downloaded the zip you can extract it into your C:\SDK folder. Navigate to C:\SDK\android-sdk-windows and open SDK Manager.exe. In SDK Manager you need to install the following packages:
Tools> Android SDK Tools, Android SDK Platform-tools
Extras> Android Support Library
Once you have installed those, inside C:\SDK you should see some new folders, one of them will be called platform-tools, within that folder you should see fastboot.exe and adb.exe. I'll refer to this as your fastboot folder/directory or working folder/directory during this guide. To make sure adb is correctly installed, open a command prompt from within your fastboot folder (hold shift + right click, select open command prompt here) and issue this command:
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adb version
If it returns a version number for Android Debug Bridge then you're good to go.
You'll find Motorla drivers here, download it and install, then reboot your PC.
You can test adb by connecting your device to your PC while booted into Android (making sure that adb/usb debugging is enabled in Settings>Developer Options) with the screen unlocked and issuing this command:
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adb devices
It should return your device serial number, if so, adb is working.
You can test fastboot by connecting your device to your PC while booted into fastboot mode (power + volume down) and issuing this command:
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fastboot devices
It should return your device serial number, if so, fastboot is working.
By attempting any of the processes listed this thread you accept full responsibility for your actions. I will not be held responsible if your device stops working, catches on fire, or turns into a hipster and claims to have been modified before it was cool.
Index
How To Unlock Your Bootloader
How To Install A Custom Recovery On Your Device
How To Make A Nandroid Backup With TWRP Recovery
How To Root Your Stock Rom
How To Install A ROM with TWRP Recovery
How To Install A Custom Kernel With TWRP Recovery
How To Make Sure You Can Pretty Much Always Recover From An Accidentally Wiped System
1. How To Unlock Your Bootloader
Go into About Phone in Settings, click on Build Number 7 or 8 times until it says you have enabled Developer Options. Go back to Settings and enter the newly opened Developer Options section, scroll and click on the Enable OEM Unlock option.
Power off your phone then boot into fastboot mode (power + volume down).
Connect your phone to your PC via usb cable.
Open a command prompt from within your fastboot folder (navigate to where you have fastboot.exe located on your PC, shift + right click anywhere within that folder, select open command prompt here).
Check your fastboot connection by issuing this command:
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fastboot devices
It should return your device serial number, if not you need to make sure your drivers are installed correctly.
Once you've confirmed your fastboot connection issue this command:
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fastboot oem get_unlock_data
It should return something like this:
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(bootloader) 0A40040192024205#4C4D3556313230
(bootloader) 30373731363031303332323239#BD00
(bootloader) 8A672BA4746C2CE02328A2AC0C39F95
(bootloader) 1A3E5#1F53280002000000000000000
(bootloader) 0000000
Copy that code (with no spaces between the characters) and paste it somewhere for safekeeping, you'll use it in a minute.
Go to the Motorola bootloader unlocking page. You'll need to create an account with Motorola if you don't already have one. Once you're signed in you can scroll down to step 6 and paste the above code into the text field and hit the “can my device be unlocked” button.
Read the terms and conditions and accept them if you agree (you can't continue unless you accept).
Click the “request unlock key” button and an email with your unlock token will be sent to the email account that you signed up with.
Once you have retrieved the token from the email you can use it within the following command to unlock your bootloader:
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fastboot oem unlock xxxxxxxxxx
(Replace the xxxxxxxx with your unique unlock token)
Your bootloader is now unlocked!
Reboot with this command:
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fastboot reboot
It's now safe to disconnect your usb cable.
Please note: this will erase all user data from your device, it is best to do this before you really start using the device and installing apps or putting data on the internal storage
2. How To Install A Custom Recovery On Your Device
Prerequisites: unlocked bootloader.
Download the recovery of your choice, here's TWRP.
Make sure you check the md5 to verify its integrity (where possible).
Place the file in your fastboot folder (this is where fastboot.exe is located on your PC).
Put the phone in fastboot mode and connect it to your PC via usb cable.
Open a command prompt from within your fastboot folder (shift + right click, select open command prompt here), and enter the following commands:
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fastboot flash recovery <filename>.img
(Replace <filename> with the actual filename of the recovery, the recovery filename in the command will change depending on which recovery you're flashing)
Wait for the recovery to flash, it'll only take a few seconds, you'll get a finished message in your command prompt window once it's done.
It's now safe to disconnect your usb cable.
Don't reboot the phone normally, use the volume buttons to highlight recovery and press the power button to select it. This will stop the stock OS from patching it with the stock recovery in boot. Once you've booted into TWRP like this once, you can reboot normally.
3. How To Make A Nandroid Backup With TWRP Recovery
Prerequisites: unlocked bootloader, TWRP recovery.
A nandroid backup is a very important thing to have before installing any custom software on your device. It's basically a backup of your stock system that you can fall back on if anything goes wrong or if you just want your stock ROM back. You can also use the backup tool to create a backup of your favourite ROM set up exactly the way you like it. The backup you create can be easily restored using the restore tool in TWRP recovery.
All you need to do is enter TWRP recovery, select the backup option from the TWRP home screen, check the system/data/boot boxes, and swipe to backup. The process will take a few minutes.
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& I will follow
Hello guys!
I make my own ROOT (systemless, thanks for Chainfire) images for Moto X Style with Marshmallow (build MPH24.49-18). Its use "experimental" systemless SuperSU version 2.56 - more info on http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...35&postcount=2. No need replace bootloader or recovery. Still need unlocked booloader.
Because TWRP didn't work in this version of bootloader (0xA048), I cooked "su.img" in a Linux box and used "/data/local/tmp" as bridge (accessible by ADB).
WARNING! I am not responsible for any harm on your phone. When you're not sure if you can do it, leave it!
For use, you need
1) unlocked bootloader.
2) if your bootloader not unlocked, make sure you have copy of your data, because this process will erase your device.
3) install ADB and FASTBOOT on your pc using minimal ADB or Android SDK.
4) install ADB drivers from Motorola or Universal ADB.
5) download provided files.
6) download SuperSU ver. 2.56 from http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps...ellow-t3219344.
Steps:
1) extract files in a folder of your choice (su.img, boot.img).
2) extract Superuser.apk from SuperSU-v2.56-20151030013730.zip from common folder.
3) enable USB debugging on Android.
4) connect your device on pc.
5) open a command prompt in a new folder.
6) type "adb push su.img /data/local/tmp" without quotes.
7) type "adb install Superuser.apk" without quotes.
8) now reboot your device into fastboot mode by typing "adb reboot bootloader".
9) type "fastboot flash boot boot.img" without quotes.
10) type "fastboot reboot" without quotes.
And enjoy!
Now you have a rooted MotoX Style Marshmallow. To apply any OTAs, you only need reflash stock boot.
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I still think its going to brick but uhwell.
So far so good, I've got it unlocked.
I apologize for my ignorance. I am gonna take it a step at a time.
Doing step one "unlocking" was scary but it went good.
Wish me luck!
Ladies & Gents, please buckle up for liftoff.
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[COLOR="Red"][B]/* Disclaimer
* You are choosing to test this software as-is & accept full responsibility in case
* it will not work as expected. Or for WW3. Or dead kittens, whichever is worse.
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Instructions 1/2 = Bootloader Unlock:
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[b]1: DOWNLOAD[/b] the [URL="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8rpJsF4EG0YUHh4UEo5ZExHWjg"]> prerequisites <[/URL]
[b]2: UNZIP[/b]
You will have 3 folders for zs550kl, zs570kl & zs570klpro containing:
UL-Z016-WW-4.12.40.9999-user.zip -> unlock-capable firmware update
UL-Z016_1-WW-4.12.40.9999-user.zip -> unlock-capable firmware update for the zs570kl PRO variant (in its own folder)
UnlockTool.apk -> unlock app, needed for the actual operation
PDF with Instructions in CN & EN (for zs570kl/pro only)
- bootroot.img - rooted boot image (bootrootn.img for ZS550KL Nougat)
- bootstock.img - stock boot image, if you want to return to stock or if something went wrong (bootstockn.img for ZS550KL Nougat)
- Superuser.apk - superuser app
[b]3: FACTORY RESET[/b] via Settings -> Backup & Reset
This usually solves the issue with not being able to unlock due to a "missing PIN"
Do through initial setup - no need to configure anything as the following factory reset will erase everything again.
Just click through the options to access the app drawer asap.
[b]4: COPY Files:[/b]
ZS570KL - Copy UL-Z016-WW-4.12.40.9999-user.zip to your internal storage
ZS570KLpro - Copy UL-Z016_1-WW-4.12.40.9999-user.zip to your internal storage
[COLOR="DarkOrchid"]ZS550KL - no files needed at this stage. Just ensure you are on the latest firmware: (Marshmallow: v12.40.108.29; Nougat: v22.40.26.43); update otherwise.
[URL="http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/ZenFone/ZS550KL/UL-Z018-WW-12.40.108.29-user.zip"]> latest MM firmware <[/URL] put it in the root of your internal storage.
[URL="http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/ZenFone/ZS550KL/UL-Z018-WW-22.40.26.43-user.zip"]> latest N firmware <[/URL] put it in the root of your internal storage.[/COLOR]
Copy & install UnlockTool.apk
[b]5: REBOOT[/b]; You should have a notification about a new firmware.
No notification for ZS550KL if you were already on the latest firmware.
Install & reboot again.
[b]6: Run the UNLOCK[/b] App
It should do another factory reset on success.
Instructions 2/2 = ROOTING:
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[b]7:[/b] Copy/install Superuser.apk
[b]9:REBOOT into BOOTLOADER[/b]; either holding volume up + power from a powered down state or typing the following in a console (assuming you have ADB enabled in developer options)
adb reboot bootloader
[b]9: FLASH[/b] bootroot.img via fastboot
fastboot flash boot bootroot.img (you can also do a fastboot boot bootroot.img without flashing to check if the boot image works for you)
fastboot reboot
note: change the filename to bootrootn.img if you want to test the ZS550KL Nougat version.
[b]10:[/b] Check for root via adb shell; su or via any app requiring root, on device (terminal, titanium backup, etc...)
- in case something goes wrong, flash the stock boot via fastboot.
- report success/failure in this thread.
[b]11:[/b] BUSYBOX (Optional):
I've bundled busybox with the boot image; follow the commands below to install (in an adb shell or terminal session):
mount -o remount,rw /system
busybox --install -s /system/xbin/
[b]12: RECOVERY[/b] (Optional):
[URL="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8rpJsF4EG0YZ1FQSkUxRW9TdWs"]> stock dump <[/URL]
> twrp < / WIP
What it does mean to us? Can someone create some tutorial?
Wysłane z mojego ASUS_Z016D przy użyciu Tapatalka
squo_85 said:
What it does mean to us? Can someone create some tutorial?
Wysłane z mojego ASUS_Z016D przy użyciu Tapatalka
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It means we have the bootloader unlock.
The tutorial/instructions are contained in a PDF in the zip.
English instructions at the end of the PDF.
Three is one more question?
Hot to root it?
Like for 520kl with changed according to 570kl files
Spoiler
https://youtu.be/hg77b8o8Jk4
Or just use universal tool e.g. Autoroot tool?
Spoiler
https://youtu.be/UYTCRhg0SCw
can confirm working on zs570kl/256GB (yes I knew it was dangerous, I used fastboot boot instead of fastboot flash - be wiser)
Chaosruler said:
can confirm working on zs570kl/256GB (yes I knew it was dangerous, I used fastboot boot instead of fastboot flash - be wiser)
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Thanks for testing ;]
Were you thus able to achieve root from within an app on the system?
adwinp said:
Thanks for testing ;]
Were you thus able to achieve root from within an app on the system?
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yeah, Titanium Backup (PRO)
thank you very much for your hard work, let the custom android era begin!
Chaosruler said:
yeah, Titanium Backup (PRO)
thank you very much for your hard work, let the custom android era begin!
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Great, thank you for the confirmation & enjoy ;]
Let the fun begin ^^
Do you think I can flash with fastboot flash instead of running it with fastboot boot? The latter let's me have root until I restart my device( temp root)...
Maybe fastboot flash will perma root it
Chaosruler said:
can confirm working on zs570kl/256GB (yes I knew it was dangerous, I used fastboot boot instead of fastboot flash - be wiser)
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Hey there,
How did you achieve root? How did you achieve unlocking bootloader. I have followed the instructions and all I have was my data erasing. How can I confirm if my bootloader is unlocked and what did you do to get root. OneClickRoot stated my phone could not be rooted.
I have the zs570kl/256gb phone too.
jmoricone said:
Hey there,
How did you achieve root? How did you achieve unlocking bootloader. I have followed the instructions and all I have was my data erasing. How can I confirm if my bootloader is unlocked and what did you do to get root. OneClickRoot stated my phone could not be rooted.
I have the zs570kl/256gb phone too.
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bootloader unlock is not root... its what is required to root... to confirm your bootloader is unlocked use adb to get device info, it will say if its unlocked there
What I did to root is run fastboot boot bootroot.img to temporarily use the ops boot image
Chaosruler said:
bootloader unlock is not root... its what is required to root... to confirm your bootloader is unlocked use adb to get device info, it will say if its unlocked there
What I did to root is run fastboot boot bootroot.img to temporarily use the ops boot image
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Wow, i guess i am a newbie here.. I have heard adb but dont remember what where or how i got it fo rmy zen2. can you provide instructions how how to check, access, use adb to confirm unlocked bootloader. Also can you provide instructions on to to run the boot image for rooting.
thanks
For some reason, i can't get to fastboot, i was able to get it before unlocking this device, now after unlocking, i can't get to fastboot, unless i'm missing something here. I can get to recover mode, but that all.
EDIT: Ok i got into boot loader, which my fastboot was able to detect the device, but the commands are unknown, search it up saying it;s locked, but i just did the installment above for updating it to make it unlock, am i missing something here? (I might do this over again later on tonight)
We may need screenshots of making sure to see the oem unlocking.
Darkdragontc said:
For some reason, i can't get to fastboot, i was able to get it before unlocking this device, now after unlocking, i can't get to fastboot, unless i'm missing something here. I can get to recover mode, but that all.
EDIT: Ok i got into boot loader, which my fastboot was able to detect the device, but the commands are unknown, search it up saying it;s locked, but i just did the installment above for updating it to make it unlock, am i missing something here? (I might do this over again later on tonight)
We may need screenshots of making sure to see the oem unlocking.
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I updated post #1 with step by step instructions.
Follow.
I also went through the process myself, as described in OP & everything went fine.
Confirmed working.
adwinp said:
I updated post #1 with step by step instructions.
Follow.
I also went through the process myself, as described in OP & everything went fine.
Confirmed working.
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Yup Confirmed Working, no more problems. Thank you! Now i hope we can make some custom roms and get twrp on here when we can. (820 that what i have)
Just to be clear, on the SD821 variant is this a permanent root or just a temp root?
ultramag69 said:
Just to be clear, on the SD821 variant is this a permanent root or just a temp root?
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temp root if you use fastboot boot command
Perma root of you use fastboot flash boot command
Step 7 says the rooted image is only for the sd820 variant. It looks like people with the sd821 are having success so I guess it works for both?
pacattack81 said:
Step 7 says the rooted image is only for the sd820 variant. It looks like people with the sd821 are having success so I guess it works for both?
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I can confirm it with my device...
pacattack81 said:
Step 7 says the rooted image is only for the sd820 variant. It looks like people with the sd821 are having success so I guess it works for both?
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I used a SD820 boot image as base & don't have a SD821 variant to test on thus didn't want to mislead the community.
But @Chaosruler tested & it seems to work.
On my ZF3, I'm on Nougat with the bootloader unlocked and I've confirmed that.
Followed instructions on the XDA ZF3 ROOTING GUIDE thread & ZF3 Toolkit, I can't seem to flash TWRP due to an error.
"
sending 'recovery' (26636 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.912s]
writing 'recovery'...
FAILED (status read failed (Too many links))
finished. total time: 1.075s
"
I've enabled USB debugging and even restarted, redownloaded drivers, changed USB ports and re did again but still the same error.
Any tips and solution?
Try booting TWRP first, then flashing from within TWRP.
The command is "fastboot boot <path to TWRP image>".
sensi277 said:
Try booting TWRP first, then flashing from within TWRP.
The command is "fastboot boot <path to TWRP image>".
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Just tried right now, did the command but its stuck at booting. My zf3 didn't boot the .img
Prev was too blurry
Have you been able to flash anything via fastboot from that computer?
Which OS are you using, windows? Firewall disabled? Do you have another computer you can try it on? From what I've read, it's a driver issue causing this and since you've tried reinstalling them, I'd try downloading the USB bootable version of Linux and try again. The commands are the same.
You may be able to flash it through an adb shell too, but I'd try the Linux USB first. On the ze552kl, the recovery partition is #59, so the command would be "dd if=/sdcard/TWRP.bin of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p59".
Edit: I see you posted in the other section you tried other computers so i guess try the DD command. Only thing is, you should back up your original partition first just in case because something is definitely bizarre. Run "dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p59 of=/sdcard/recoverybak.bin" first so you can revert if it goes awry.
wang1chung said:
Have you been able to flash anything via fastboot from that computer?
Which OS are you using, windows? Firewall disabled? Do you have another computer you can try it on? From what I've read, it's a driver issue causing this and since you've tried reinstalling them, I'd try downloading the USB bootable version of Linux and try again. The commands are the same.
You may be able to flash it through an adb shell too, but I'd try the Linux USB first. On the ze552kl, the recovery partition is #59, so the command would be "dd if=/sdcard/TWRP.bin of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p59".
Edit: I see you posted in the other section you tried other computers so i guess try the DD command. Only thing is, you should back up your original partition first just in case because something is definitely bizarre. Run "dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p59 of=/sdcard/recoverybak.bin" first so you can revert if it goes awry.
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How do you restore that ".bin" if anything fails? And if it does fail, what's the "problem" that I'll be having to fix?
TiTAN-O-One said:
How do you restore that ".bin" if anything fails? And if it does fail, what's the "problem" that I'll be having to fix?
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You restore it with the same DD command you used to flash the TWRP recovery bin (dd if=/sdcard/recovery.bin of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p59)
No access to recovery is the problem you'll have.
edit: wait, do you get the warning screen on bootup now since unlocking? The one where you hit the volume keys to get to recovery/bootloader mode?
wang1chung said:
You restore it with the same DD command you used to flash the TWRP recovery bin (dd if=/sdcard/recovery.bin of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p59)
No access to recovery is the problem you'll have.
edit: wait, do you get the warning screen on bootup now since unlocking? The one where you hit the volume keys to get to recovery/bootloader mode?
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I unlocked my ZF3 via the "0.unlock_ze522kl.bat" way. Some people complained that the official way of unlocking frm the Asus website broke their devices or smth.
Got me a "No such file or directory" when I dd. "Failed to open /sdcard/TWRP.bin"
No warning screen as far as ik. I unlock unofficially. Am I right to say that under the Asus bootloader, a barcode will be seen when it is unlocked?
Im on Nougat officially.
TiTAN-O-One said:
Got me a "No such file or directory" when I dd. "Failed to open /sdcard/TWRP.bin"
No warning screen as far as ik. I unlock unofficially. Am I right to say that under the Asus bootloader, a barcode will be seen when it is unlocked?
Im on Nougat officially.
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Not sure about the unofficial way but with the official way you get that bootup menu I mentioned along with a warning screen that your phone isn't secure or something. I believe the unofficial way only works on marshmallow, did you use it on nougat?
You have to take the TWRP bin and place it in the root of your sdcard and then try the command.
wang1chung said:
Not sure about the unofficial way but with the official way you get that bootup menu I mentioned along with a warning screen that your phone isn't secure or something. I believe the unofficial way only works on marshmallow, did you use it on nougat?
You have to take the TWRP bin and place it in the root of your sdcard and then try the command.
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Okay i can confirm the "Bootup and device is insecure" screen is the official way to Unlock your bootloader. I didn't do via that way cos I'm on Nougat. I did the unofficial way cos that's meant for nougat.
As for the TWRP flash, i did everything and still the same. TWRP.bin is at the chosen directory. Just to confirm, its all done under ADB right? And then simply use the dd command right?
TiTAN-O-One said:
Okay i can confirm the "Bootup and device is insecure" screen is the official way to Unlock your bootloader. I didn't do via that way cos I'm on Nougat. I did the unofficial way cos that's meant for nougat.
As for the TWRP flash, i did everything and still the same. TWRP.bin is at the chosen directory. Just to confirm, its all done under ADB right? And then simply use the dd command right?
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We're talking internal sdcard, right? While in the adb shell, cd to /sdcard and do an ls and verify you can see your TWRP.bin there.....I think it's case sensitive too.
Also, remember I said to back your original one up just in case, so try to do that and verify everything is working.
I was under the impression the unofficial unlock didn't work on nougat and the official did? I thought it was some people doing the unofficial unlock that bricked their phones, which is why I chose the official, lol.
wang1chung said:
We're talking internal sdcard, right? While in the adb shell, cd to /sdcard and do an ls and verify you can see your TWRP.bin there.....I think it's case sensitive too.
Also, remember I said to back your original one up just in case, so try to do that and verify everything is working.
I was under the impression the unofficial unlock didn't work on nougat and the official did? I thought it was some people doing the unofficial unlock that bricked their phones, which is why I chose the official, lol.
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Right guess what m8. I realised that I didnt and now couldn't unlock my bootloader. Here's what I did for the Unofficial Nougat way of unlocking ZF3 bootloader
Download this Zip file containing a folder called RootZenfone3-master.
Inside this folder contains 4 .bat files that is automated and named orderly so users can easily unlock and root their ZF3.
1st bat file being UnlockzeXXX.bat
2nd bat FlashRecovery.bat
3rd bat GetRoot.bat
Now 1st bat is obvly the bat file to unlock bootloader, ran it, followed the instructions to boot to bootloader etc and waited, only to know that unlocking the bootloader was unsuccessful.
Neermind that, if the bat file wasnt working, you can manually "Fastboot flash all" a file called unlock_ze552kl.raw that i believe contains a partition to unlock the bootloader.
So yes I ran the command but now i have an error that says
"FAILED (remote: Partition flashing is not allowed)"
Same error for both my Linux and Windows machine.
Found a thread here and a user says
"The ASUS Zenfone 3 comes shipped encrypted by default. This is required by Google's Play Services agreement for phone OEMs. You cannot remove decryption on the Zenfone 3 without using a custom ROM"
I had this annoying "reboot and type my pin password" whenever I restart my phone.
Any idea how to remove or decrypt this? I believe this is the issue to all the failed and permission denied errors i guess.
TiTAN-O-One said:
Right guess what m8. I realised that I didnt and now couldn't unlock my bootloader. Here's what I did for the Unofficial Nougat way of unlocking ZF3 bootloader
Download this Zip file containing a folder called RootZenfone3-master.
Inside this folder contains 4 .bat files that is automated and named orderly so users can easily unlock and root their ZF3.
1st bat file being UnlockzeXXX.bat
2nd bat FlashRecovery.bat
3rd bat GetRoot.bat
Now 1st bat is obvly the bat file to unlock bootloader, ran it, followed the instructions to boot to bootloader etc and waited, only to know that unlocking the bootloader was unsuccessful.
Neermind that, if the bat file wasnt working, you can manually "Fastboot flash all" a file called unlock_ze552kl.raw that i believe contains a partition to unlock the bootloader.
So yes I ran the command but now i have an error that says
"FAILED (remote: Partition flashing is not allowed)"
Same error for both my Linux and Windows machine.
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That "FAILED (remote: Partition flashing is not allowed)" error means you're bootloader isn't unlocked. I believe that is the root cause of your issue.
Use the official unlock, works every time.
The pin at the beginning bootup is a security setting. I believe there was a thread where someone said to disable security lock and then reenable it but chose "no" when it asks to use pin to start device. Give that a shot first and see.
For the official bootloader unlock, is it compatible with Nougat?
Good news, it IS compatible with Nougat. Now my bootloader is unlocked and TWRP is installed successfully. However, i don't seem to get any root access despite flashing the latest supersu.zip nunerous of times. Any ideas why?
TiTAN-O-One said:
Good news, it IS compatible with Nougat. Now my bootloader is unlocked and TWRP is installed successfully. However, i don't seem to get any root access despite flashing the latest supersu.zip nunerous of times. Any ideas why?
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Do you see the SuperSU icon in your app drawer?
Did you follow this guide and install all four zips?
I had an issue and needed to update busybox, but that was easily done from the playstore.
wang1chung said:
Do you see the SuperSU icon in your app drawer?
Did you follow this guide and install all four zips?
I had an issue and needed to update busybox, but that was easily done from the playstore.
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Great! Everything is settled and Im unlocked and rooted successfully too. Thanks for the help.
Glad you got it sorted, now make a TWRP backup of all your partitions and go crazy flashing lol
Not even going to keep this for the learning experience, it's not worth it.
Hi! Tks for you suport.
I have 2 questions if you can help me. I´m a noob for this phone, but i used to update mu Xperia with Remix and i unsdestand a little bit of installing costum firmware.
1- Do we need after this to install again stock boot.img? Because i read in were and MIUI forum that patch boot.img will not give OTA updates.
But installing stock will not remove Camera2api also?
2- I Have V9.6.13.0.ODIMIFE ( second september update) i try to seach for patch boot.img for A2 in were, but i only find the full stock image
in https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a2/how-to/fastboot-xiaomi-mi-a2-fastboot-images-t3824849
I read what you said about teaching to fishing rather give a fish, but if for this thime you could put the link, in future updates we all will be more confortable do do other updates.
Kind regards
ki69 said:
1- Do we need after this to install again stock boot.img? Because i read in were and MIUI forum that patch boot.img will not give OTA updates.
But installing stock will not remove Camera2api also?
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Ki, this is a great example of where one needs to look carefully at the command, and do some research. If you look closely the code says "boot" patched_boot. The point there is that it doesn't say "flash". Booting it won't flash it. That command will read it from your hard drive into rom memory of the device, and NOT write it to the flash memory of the device. I.E. The boot.img on the device will not change, so no reason to flash it again.
ki69 said:
2- I Have V9.6.13.0.ODIMIFE ( second september update) i try to seach for patch boot.img for A2 in were, but i only find the full stock image
in https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a2/how-to/fastboot-xiaomi-mi-a2-fastboot-images-t3824849
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Bring up all the topics in the MiA2 Guide(s) forum. At the top right is "Search This Forum". So... obviously... type in; patched_boot.
The first thread, OTA Jasmine (etc) has many posts with links to specific versions of (magisk) patched_boot images. (hint; search that thread also if you don't want to page through the posts!) - and don't forget to thank (use thank button!) cpkv5 for his efforts of extracting the boot.img and patching it for everyone, and making it available for easy download!
AsItLies said:
So to enable Cam2API w/out root, and continue to get OTA updates;
1) You need to be familiar with using ADB and FASTBOOT. Pls look at easily searchable documentation for them. Have them installed and usable on your pc / laptop. Try some of the commands out before using this guide, to get use to them / verify working.
2) You have to unlock the bootloader, which will wipe the device. It will also have to stay unlocked, which means your phone will be considered 'uncertified' in Play Store. Because we don't have NFC, and I don't do any banking apps on my phone... no worries for me.
3) You need the patched_boot.img for your current software version. The patched image (and the original boot image) are readily available. Just search the MiA2 forums and you'll find numerous links to new and previous images for the various software versions that have existed for our MiA2's.
So, you should already know how to enable adb and to OEM unlock in developer options (pls SEARCH if not!). So make an adb connection to do:
Code:
adb devices
The above will verify your pc sees the phone, obviously.
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adb reboot bootloader
The above is an easy way to get to fastboot mode.
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fastboot devices
The above will verify fastboot sees our device
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fastboot oem unlock
The above unlocks the bootloader and wipes / reboots device. Again recheck to be sure in Dev options adb is on.
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Above to get back to fastboot mode.
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fastboot boot patched_boot.img
The above will now boot the device. Be sure the patched boot image is in the directory you are issuing the command from, and again, it needs to be the patched image that corresponds to the current software version you are using.
At this point, I'd recommend to not do anything with the device. It should be booted and appear normal. Back at our command prompt;
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adb devices
Assuming we still see our device:
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adb shell
The above will now put our command prompt into a linux shell, and then type the following:
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setprop persist.camera.HAL3.enabled 1
and then
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setprop persist.camera.eis.enable 1
At this point, it's about done. The above settings will get propagated to the appropriate tables after rebooting the device. They won't change system settings. So OTA updates should work.
Next, we just type 'exit' in the command prompt to exit the adb shell. Lastly we again issue 'adb reboot bootloader' and once we're back into fastboot, just issue 'fastboot reboot'.
That's it. We never flashed anything, only booted the patched image. So nothing really gets touched, that could inhibit OTA updates. When we do the reboot, it will read the original (untouched) boot image and boot as normal. This also keeps us from touching the other 'Slot' (not really needed). This is much simpler than using TWRP imho.
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THANKS MATE, I REACHED TO FINAL STAGE & BOOTED IN TO THE PATCHED IMAGE BUT
AFTER putting command prompt into a linux shell it gives error failed to set property. please help i am awiting your reply.
Abbey Bhatt said:
THANKS MATE, I REACHED TO FINAL STAGE & BOOTED IN TO THE PATCHED IMAGE BUT
AFTER putting command prompt into a linux shell it gives error failed to set property. please help i am awiting your reply.
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Yes I saw that Abbey, just updated the original post. At this point pls use the TWRP method I mentioned in similar thread. That works for sure.
I thought the Magisk patched boot image would have the same abilities (in this sense) as twrp, but it seems it does not. Will update if I find a solution.
Abbey Bhatt said:
THANKS MATE, I REACHED TO FINAL STAGE & BOOTED IN TO THE PATCHED IMAGE BUT
AFTER putting command prompt into a linux shell it gives error failed to set property. please help i am awiting your reply.
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hey mate after rebooting, magisk appeared in app drawer, did i flashed patched boot image. by using this code? please advise
AsItLies said:
Ki, this is a great example of where one needs to look carefully at the command, and do some research. If you look closely the code says "boot" patched_boot. The point there is that it doesn't say "flash". Booting it won't flash it. That command will read it from your hard drive into rom memory of the device, and NOT write it to the flash memory of the device. I.E. The boot.img on the device will not change, so no reason to flash it again.
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Yes, i didn´t read carefully, but my question has because i read that we need magisk after put patche boot.img, then enable, then remove magisk then flash stock boot.img
I read that you update the firt post informing of the need of that.
AsItLies said:
Bring up all the topics in the MiA2 Guide(s) forum. At the top right is "Search This Forum". So... obviously... type in; patched_boot.
The first thread, OTA Jasmine (etc) has many posts with links to specific versions of (magisk) patched_boot images. (hint; search that thread also if you don't want to page through the posts!) - and don't forget to thank (use thank button!) cpkv5 for his efforts of extracting the boot.img and patching it for everyone, and making it available for easy download!
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Sorry, i only find this one:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=77295065&postcount=22
that have magisk, but with that like i said before i will mess with system/root, the thing i did´t want. so for me is not the path i want to take. I prefer the patch you give in:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a2/how-to/guide-enable-cam2api-root-t3848058
And because is a diferente path i think that that thread should be reopen by mods.
Abbey Bhatt said:
hey mate after rebooting, magisk appeared in app drawer, did i flashed patched boot image. by using this code? please advise
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It shouldn't have flashed it, should have just booted it. I just uninstalled the magisk in app drawer myself. It looks as though a part of the magisk patched boot image installs that 'stub' part of magisk, to then allow a full install I'm sure. So that seems to happen whether you flash it or boot it.
ki69 said:
Yes, i didn´t read carefully,
Sorry, i only find this one:
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You're looking in the ROM forums, not the indicated GUIDES forum.
AsItLies said:
It shouldn't have flashed it, should have just booted it. I just uninstalled the magisk in app drawer myself. It looks as though a part of the magisk patched boot image installs that 'stub' part of magisk, to then allow a full install I'm sure. So that seems to happen whether you flash it or boot it.
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hey i am now wish to follow method presented in this thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a2/how-to/guide-enable-cam2api-root-t3848058
but at stage of fastboot getvar currdent-slot
it showing failed. no any partition showed
Abbey Bhatt said:
hey i am now wish to follow method presented in this thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a2/how-to/guide-enable-cam2api-root-t3848058
but at stage of fastboot getvar currdent-slot
it showing failed. no any partition showed
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Not sure what's going on. When I do the same the result is:
fastboot getvar current-slot
current-slot: b
Finished. Total time: 0.000s
Did you flash it by mistake instead of boot it? Have you tried to do a 'fastboot set_active' ?
AsItLies said:
Not sure what's going on. When I do the same the result is:
fastboot getvar current-slot
current-slot: b
Finished. Total time: 0.000s
Did you flash it by mistake instead of boot it? Have you tried to do a 'fastboot set_active' ?
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Humble request,
If you don't know about device or appropriate procedure don't post irrelevant things. As I know this device is tricky and more chances for hard brick if something goes wrong.
Abbey Bhatt said:
Humble request,
If you don't know about device or appropriate procedure don't post irrelevant things. As I know this device is tricky and more chances for hard brick if something goes wrong.
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out and out flagrant request, if you can't follow directions, don't even try what is suggested.
There's no way anything I indicated would brick a phone. I've done it. Mine is not bricked. As indicated the setprop commands won't work with patched boot image. Then all you have to do is exactly what the procedure says and it's back to normal.
You're the reason people don't bother to post guides.
I do know about device and relevant procedure, it's not irrelevant. Your inability is what's irrelevant.
AsItLies said:
out and out flagrant request, if you can't follow directions, don't even try what is suggested.
There's no way anything I indicated would brick a phone. I've done it. Mine is not bricked. As indicated the setprop commands won't work with patched boot image. Then all you have to do is exactly what the procedure says and it's back to normal.
You're the reason people don't bother to post guides.
I do know about device and relevant procedure, it's not irrelevant. Your inability is what's irrelevant.
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Hero how's your age how long been in this you are the people who doesn't know things and phones and wage all around being as op. Now cut this crappy out and first learn and then come for advice.
Abbey Bhatt said:
Hero how's your age how long been in this you are the people who doesn't know things and phones and wage all around being as op. Now cut this crappy out and first learn and then come for advice.
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I'm sorry you screwed up your device. But it's not my fault. Nothing I indicated, if followed, would have caused that.
I'd suggest quitting the childish attempts at personal attacks. Your problems are not my fault.
@oka1 Hi again, sorry, this is the 2nd time! Please close this thread, and delete if possible. It' no longer provides any benefit.
Thanks! Won't happen again.