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Since updating to 420, my N7 has more bugs than a rain forest and runs like a bargain bin special. Is there any way to revert to 412 and get my dream tablet back? It is stock, un-rooted. Any help would be so much appreciated.
There's an easy way to restore your tablet back to 4.1.2.
Download Wug's Nexus Root Toolkit, then go here and download the 4.1.2 factory image for the Nexus 7 (this isn't essential as you can download an image within the toolkit).
Now connect your N7 to your PC with USB debugging on, and you can flash the factory image using the toolkit.
Edit: Okay wugfresh.com seems to be down. If you feel comfortable using adb and fastboot directly, you could use this guide.
Thanks for this. Have completed downloads and will attempt it later today.
Perfect tutorial here and every nexus owner should know how to fastboot their device back to stock. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1907796 very easy to do if you just follow the guide word for word.
How to Downgrade to 4.1.2 back agian!
I know, 4.2.x is a crap, 4.4.2 a bigger crap.
Method 1:Upgrade to 4.3, 4.3 is quite good.
One Problem with 4.3: in older versions of „Hill Climb Racing" like 1.9.0 (my experience) you can't hear the engine sound after 1.7 seconds.
4.2 eats'n'kills your battery and has many bugs.
Method 2: If you really want to get back to 4.1.2 like me (because i want that too) then take a look here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55284325&postcount=10
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This is a detailed guide instructions how to do that.
„Thanks, WugFresh for your big help.
You helped me helping others, WugFrèsh!"
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stevensdrs |he linked to this thread. said:
Posted: Date:27th November 2012, Time:09:21:46,220 AM GMT-Unknown
Take a look here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34389960#post34389960
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But well... that's how i found this thread.
Hopefully i could help you!
Hello all,
I'm determined to get root for Lollipop. I've seen several other Samsung devices that, like ours, lost root in the 5.1.1 update. These devices also have twrp working and attempting to flash root results in a bootloop.
Based on what I can gather, modifying the kernel by setting selinux to permissive should do the trick in allowing root to be flashed safely.
I'm setting up a vm right now, so I'm going to attempt compiling an insecure kernel in my ubuntu vm.
If anyone would like to test, that'd be awesome! I actually haven't made the jump up, so I figure if anyone has and would like to test, I might as well ask and save me time in dl'ing the firmware and odin'ing up.
Thanks
andrewnelson23 said:
Hello all,
I'm determined to get root for Lollipop. I've seen several other Samsung devices that, like ours, lost root in the 5.1.1 update. These devices also have twrp working and attempting to flash root results in a bootloop.
Based on what I can gather, modifying the kernel by setting selinux to permissive should do the trick in allowing root to be flashed safely.
I'm setting up a vm right now, so I'm going to attempt compiling an insecure kernel in my ubuntu vm.
If anyone would like to test, that'd be awesome! I actually haven't made the jump up, so I figure if anyone has and would like to test, I might as well ask and save me time in dl'ing the firmware and odin'ing up.
Thanks
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I have TWRP working so I can backup safely, so I'd be willing to try it.
lewmur said:
I have TWRP working so I can backup safely, so I'd be willing to try it.
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I just made the update, but haven't gotten to twrp'ing it yet. Here's the kernel. You actually need to flash it via odin as a PDA. The kernel output is automatically a boot.img, which we can't really install. So i converted it into a .tar which we can flash through odin.
Edit: It just boots right into twrp for me, it won't boot system
Remember this is a test. If something terribly wrong goes happen, I'm not forcing you to test this: IT'S ON YOU.
That means that we need a flashable stock kernel as well. So we can flash SuperSu and right after the stock kernel and we should be fixed. In a way the same auto root does.
After flashing your kernel I couldn't boot into system. But I am able to flash TWRP with Odin and boot into TWRP. So I flashed SuperSU and wiped caches. I flashed back self made kernel.tar.md5. But still couldn't boot into system. Just flash whole thing again.
Now with the second try TWRP sticks and I was able to flash SuperSu and flashed my stock kernel back. But now I have bootloop after the startup sound. B.t.w. I used SuperSu 2.46
What's next?
If I remember right, bootloop after startup sound means some of the files in your ROM are corrupt...
The device loads in this order: Bootloader, Kernel, ROM. So if it won't boot at all, then the bootloader is corrupt. If it only boots to splash screen but not boot animation, then kernel is corrupt. If it bootloops at start animation then ROM is corrupt.
In other words, it's getting closer!
Edit: @andrewnelson23 Did you download the kernel from Samsung Opensource? If so I tried to edit their kernel following the changes here https://github.com/glewarne/S6-UniKernel/commit/4e3880c912ade3468f3f42189acb1d8d205901fb but it wouldn't compile for me...
Planet X said:
That means that we need a flashable stock kernel as well. So we can flash SuperSu and right after the stock kernel and we should be fixed. In a way the same auto root does.
After flashing your kernel I couldn't boot into system. But I am able to flash TWRP with Odin and boot into TWRP. So I flashed SuperSU and wiped caches. I flashed back self made kernel.tar.md5. But still couldn't boot into system. Just flash whole thing again.
Now with the second try TWRP sticks and I was able to flash SuperSu and flashed my stock kernel back. But now I have bootloop after the startup sound. B.t.w. I used SuperSu 2.46
What's next?
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shakatu said:
If I remember right, bootloop after startup sound means some of the files in your ROM are corrupt...
The device loads in this order: Bootloader, Kernel, ROM. So if it won't boot at all, then the bootloader is corrupt. If it only boots to splash screen but not boot animation, then kernel is corrupt. If it bootloops at start animation then ROM is corrupt.
In other words, it's getting closer!
Edit: @andrewnelson23 Did you download the kernel from Samsung Opensource? If so I tried to edit their kernel following the changes here https://github.com/glewarne/S6-UniKernel/commit/4e3880c912ade3468f3f42189acb1d8d205901fb but it wouldn't compile for me...
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It hits splash screen and will not go further. Actually this is the first time I've just done a kernel edit so forgive my incompetence.
Yes, I downloaded from Samsung source. The sprint note 4 had the same issue, and I believed the dev simply used a few menuconfig edits to disable selinux and root checking. First up, I need to build a kernel from their source to confirm that I'm actually doing it right. Then I will only try removing the selinux(with menuconfig). If that works I will attempt disabling the root check stuff. If it doesn't work, I'll undo the selinux stuff, disable root check and see if that boots. We'll see.
Have you tried framaroot ?
arcadia2uk said:
Have you tried framaroot ?
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does it void knox?, plus our device is not listed as supported
also testers look here http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...test-root-kernel-t900-touchwiz-5-1-1-t3199349
An option that might work is KingRoot
Once you are rooted you can use Super-Sume to remove the KingRoot apps and replace them with SuperSU
Kongo Root doesn't work. I have already tried.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...hwiz-5-1-1-t3199349/post62786768#post62786768
on my page i need someone who has their 5.1.1 stock rom and TWRP installed working to flash my root kernel and tell me if SE Linux is Passive on about device or not. So i know what i need to fix. It will boot. should not boot loop if you already have 5.1.1 stock running and twrp.
andrewnelson23 said:
I just made the update, but haven't gotten to twrp'ing it yet. Here's the kernel. You actually need to flash it via odin as a PDA. The kernel output is automatically a boot.img, which we can't really install. So i converted it into a .tar which we can flash through odin.
Edit: It just boots right into twrp for me, it won't boot system
Remember this is a test. If something terribly wrong goes happen, I'm not forcing you to test this: IT'S ON YOU.
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After flashing the tar via Odin, the tablet will only boot to TWRP. Had to restore backup.
lewmur said:
After flashing the tar via Odin, the tablet will only boot to TWRP. Had to restore backup.
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....read op....
andrewnelson23 said:
....read op....
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I did read the OP. So what's your point?
lewmur said:
I did read the OP. So what's your point?
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You literally quoted me saying that it doesn't work and it boots straight to twrp...
working on v3 now. adding more ShinySide tweaks.
stealthee said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...hwiz-5-1-1-t3199349/post62786768#post62786768
on my page i need someone who has their 5.1.1 stock rom and TWRP installed working to flash my root kernel and tell me if SE Linux is Passive on about device or not. So i know what i need to fix. It will boot. should not boot loop if you already have 5.1.1 stock running and twrp.
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Hey, just wanted to say you guys are on the right track. See this thread and talk to the OP if you need help
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3192767
andrewnelson23 said:
You literally quoted me saying that it doesn't work and it boots straight to twrp...
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palmbeach05 said:
Hey, just wanted to say you guys are on the right track. See this thread and talk to the OP if you need help
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3192767
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root access was granted look here http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...hwiz-5-1-1-t3199349/post62800149#post62800149
toolhas4degrees said:
root access was granted look here http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...hwiz-5-1-1-t3199349/post62800149#post62800149
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I missed that. Only found the link i posted when i was looking at SU updates (play store has 2.46, beta has 2.49). Saw a samsung user facing similar issues to what you guys on the 12.2 have (i'm on a 8.4). Thought i'd throw some kind of input to help out with things. Glad to see you guys figured it out though.
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Samsung Bites
So I just got the US OTA update to 5.1.1 for my galaxy tab pro 12.2 and it is much smoother & pretty nice.. All I wanted to do was add root and rip out knox.. Here's a transcript from samsung official support.. lol.. most likely the last time i buy from them..
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Sunny M: Hi, thank you for reaching out to Samsung technical support. How may I assist you?
Visitor: i'm trying to find a download link for the us wifi version of the galaxy tab pro 12.2 firmware update to android 5.1.1 -- model number SM-T900
Sunny M: We have a dedicated team to assist you on the product that you are inquiring about. Please stay online while I transfer the chat to the appropriate department for further assistance.
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Bobby A: Hi, thank you for reaching out to Samsung technical support. Your chat was transferred to me and I will be glad to assist you. Please allow a couple of minutes, while I review the previous chat to assist you better.
Bobby A: I see that you want to update the tab pro.
Visitor: yes please..
Bobby A: The updates for the tablets will be released automatically and it can be updated on the tablet. It is not possible to download the firmware through a link or website.
Visitor: yeah my tablet already updated.. in all actuality i want to cook a custom firmware with root added and kies removed.. please help me get my hands on the zip..
Bobby A: Samsung do not recommends to root the tablet as it might not be stable and might damage the tablet.
Visitor: i'm sure they don't recommend it, but they also don't help me use the bathroom or wash my car.. i'm not asking for much.. i just want root & twrp -- i'm a developer..
Bobby A: We do not have the website or links for rooting the tablet.
Visitor: i don't want the website or links for rooting it.. i just want the ota zip file.. please help me out with providing me the zip file that my tablet downloaded..
Bobby A: As we have told you that the custom firmware is not available for download.
Visitor: i'm not sure where the breakdown in language is.. i don't want custom firmware, i want the OTA zip file.. the "official" one..
Bobby A: The firmware can be available on the tablet when it is released for your tablet. It will be released through the Samsung server. The Zip files for the firmware will not be available for download. Hope you understand.
Visitor: i do not understand. it is available, it is for download, i didn't have wireshark running to sniff the url when it downloaded earlier.. i would like the url please.. it will save me hours of rolling back..
Bobby A: If the download file is available, I would have provided you by now.
Visitor: i'm not asking for support in any way of anything custom, only the ability to download a file you have released to the public..
Visitor: i'm feeling like a 2 minute question has taken 15 already.. can you please help me out with a link?
Bobby A: The firmware files can be downloaded on the tablet through the server when it is available.
Bobby A: There is no link to download the firmware file for the tablet. They can be updated online from the tablet, when the update is available for your tablet's model.
Visitor: it is already available.. it downloaded. I have it.. thank you, it is nice.. there are a few things I would like to do to it to make it nicer and more usable..
Bobby A: Samsung do not release the firmware on the official site to download it manually.
Bobby A: If you are looking for more details on the functionality of a product or would like to find answers to some of the questions, visit us at "***REMOVED FOR POSTING ABILITY***" for an interactive review of some of our Samsung products.
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Ill start with this. Post your mythical way the bootloader could be unlocked. I wish to be entertained.
No one has any ideas ?
I'm going to my favorite vacation spot Walt Disney World next month. I'll have my trusty s7e with me. I'll be looking for the Fairy God-mother and if I'm lucky she will grant me a wish and I'll return with an unlocked boot loader. The hard part will be remembering the magic words so I can share the good fortune, but I'll try. Details forthcoming. :fingers-crossed:
otterdad said:
I'm going to my favorite vacation spot Walt Disney World next month. I'll have my trusty s7e with me. I'll be looking for the Fairy God-mother and if I'm lucky she will grant me a wish and I'll return with an unlocked boot loader. The hard part will be remembering the magic words so I can share the good fortune, but I'll try. Details forthcoming. :fingers-crossed:
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YES! hows battery life?
Perhaps the answer is in are faces instead of trying to unlock bootloader it sounds funny I know. Why not just start with the stock kernel break it down recompile it customize it with better features thru Linux then load the kernel with the stock rom with Odin as a default installation. Perhaps we can bypass a bootloader and do everything thru the kernel. If they don't want us to have a bootloader yet then perhaps we can work around a locked bootloader. Looking at the better picture why can't we just use Odin for everything and rule out the bootloader.
kenshin6105 said:
Perhaps the answer is in are faces instead of trying to unlock bootloader it sounds funny I know. Why not just start with the stock kernel break it down recompile it customize it with better features thru Linux then load the kernel with the stock rom with Odin as a default installation. Perhaps we can bypass a bootloader and do everything thru the kernel. If they don't want us to have a bootloader yet then perhaps we can work around a locked bootloader. Looking at the better picture why can't we just use Odin for everything and rule out the bootloader.
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Pretry sure if anything is changed in the kernel, it will fail to flash/bootloader won't allow it to boot.
It depends on the user that knows about software Hacking if that person is skilled enough I believe that you can use Odin to install anything on a phone. That person would have to be really skilled and know his way around Odin. You can modify stock rom files and use Odin to install as a default installation. If you delete the md5 extension you can extract the tar files. And then you can start from their.
You can alter the installation.
Has anyone had any luck flashing CWM or TWRP for this model phone? It looks like it isn't compatible, but just wanted to check. I got my phone rooted (finally), thanks to Aboman . I am kind of concerned about using Odin on my laptop to backup my entire phone, because it is external to the device. I am hoping that I can get some more info on how to ensure I backup my device properly before attempting to add Xposed and other programs. Has anyone had luck with this? I already have used Android SDK to backup my system (I think). Has anyone used this method before? I also have Flashfire Installed and have been searching for more information on shortfalls of backing up using the different methods or even which is best and what is not necessary to backup. I want to take as many steps as I can to prevent any issues, as I need my phone for work, but I still want to get the virtual gyroscope installed and working (along with some other apps I have found on my journey to this point) in order to play apps that require a gyroscope. ((MOST DO! WHO KNEW?!)). Any help would be greatly appreciated. >_<
THANKS
nick.squatta.reynolds said:
Has anyone had any luck flashing CWM or TWRP for this model phone? It looks like it isn't compatible, but just wanted to check. I got my phone rooted (finally), thanks to Aboman . I am kind of concerned about using Odin on my laptop to backup my entire phone, because it is external to the device. I am hoping that I can get some more info on how to ensure I backup my device properly before attempting to add Xposed and other programs. Has anyone had luck with this? I already have used Android SDK to backup my system (I think). Has anyone used this method before? I also have Flashfire Installed and have been searching for more information on shortfalls of backing up using the different methods or even which is best and what is not necessary to backup. I want to take as many steps as I can to prevent any issues, as I need my phone for work, but I still want to get the virtual gyroscope installed and working (along with some other apps I have found on my journey to this point) in order to play apps that require a gyroscope. ((MOST DO! WHO KNEW?!)). Any help would be greatly appreciated. >_<
THANKS
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Go to build.clockworkmod.com
And try creating one for your device.
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Owen007 said:
Go to build.clockworkmod.com
And try creating one for your device.
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The link gives me a 503 and, judging by the text there, I need to know Linux commands. I am willing to learn, but I am sure something this complicated will take more than a noob knowledge of the language. I have NGINX, but don't yet have the Win10 Linux addon and, thus don't have Ubuntu (yet). I haven't looked at NGINX and got it as supporting software for a program I needed off of GitHub. If you could send me another link, it would be appreciated, so that I can at least take a look and see if it is something I could handle.
TYVM for your post.
-Nick
nick.squatta.reynolds said:
The link gives me a 503 and, judging by the text there, I need to know Linux commands. I am willing to learn, but I am sure something this complicated will take more than a noob knowledge of the language. I have NGINX, but don't yet have the Win10 Linux addon and, thus don't have Ubuntu (yet). I haven't looked at NGINX and got it as supporting software for a program I needed off of GitHub. If you could send me another link, it would be appreciated, so that I can at least take a look and see if it is something I could handle.
TYVM for your post.
-Nick
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Nope u dont need any skills of programming to create a cwm recovery from that website when u open it u just need to add your recovery.img file and other files of your device. Click generate and it will create one for your device.. I have tested it on my brothers phonr and it created a cwm recovery for it. That website is specially created for new people.
Maybe try another browser. Or changing your proxy settings.
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Nope u dont need any skills of programming to create a cwm recovery from that website when u open it u just need to add your recovery.img file and other files of your device. Click generate and it will create one for your device.. I have tested it on my brothers phonr and it created a cwm recovery for it. That website is specially created for new people.
Maybe try another browser. Or changing your proxy settings.
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The link you sent was just a bit off. I Googled it and found it without issue. Thanks for the link. The only thing I am concerned about is my phone being a Samsung and having TouchWiz. I have heard that Samsungs can get into a boot loop when trying to flash the program.
nick.squatta.reynolds said:
The link you sent was just a bit off. I Googled it and found it without issue. Thanks for the link. The only thing I am concerned about is my phone being a Samsung and having TouchWiz. I have heard that Samsungs can get into a boot loop when trying to flash the program.
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Yup samsung will get bootloop I am also on touchwiz. I have twrp 3.0.2 its fine. Have xposed installed.
Owen007 said:
Yup samsung will get bootloop I am also on touchwiz. I have twrp 3.0.2 its fine. Have xposed installed.
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@nick.squatta.reynolds Post screenshot from your about phone. Also post your boot.img nd recovery.img
Nd please if you don't mind make your name shorter it gets confusing while mentioning.
Has.007 said:
@nick.squatta.reynolds Post screenshot from your about phone. Also post your boot.img nd recovery.img
Nd please if you don't mind make your name shorter it gets confusing while mentioning.
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Device name:
Galaxy Grand Prime
Model number:
SM-G530R4
Android version:
5.1.1
Android security patch level:
2015-12-01
Baseband version:
G530R4TYU1AOL2
Kernel version:
3.10.49-6533469
[email protected] #1
Wed Dec 9 19:20:50 KST 2015
Build number:
LMY47X.G530R4TYU1AOL2
Hardware version:
G530R4.03
KNOX version:
KNOX 2.4
Standard SDK 5.4.0
Premium SDK 2.4.0
Customization SDK 2.4.0
Container 2.4.0
CEP 2.0.1
Enterprise Billing 1.1.0
OTP 1.1.0
SE for Android 2.3.0
SSO 2.4.0
TIMA 3.0
VPN 2.2.0
I am unable to upload images, as I have nowhere to host them online, but here are my specs. Unfortunately, I am unable to change my name now that I am registered. If you have any ideas, let me know.
Still trying to get this working, as now I gave up on Xposed and am now trying to UNroot my phone, in order to be compatible with Pokemon Go
I have the habit of always asking on a new device no matter how much I think I know!
I have an xt1635-02 (I am US ATT Prepaid)(nano SIM) supposedly here tomorrow so I've been reading tons here.
However, it seems that a lot of the threads are aimed at rooting stock, which I never do.
As a rule, it's trivial:
[!] In this case it seems best to OTA update stock to 7.1.1 if it isn't already. I believe bootloader must be 7.x.x for doing custom Oreo ROMs . Since mine was 6.0 it took about 8 updates OTA and maybe 2 hours(wifi) .
[!]I go to moto site and do the unlock bootloader dance (already carrier unlocked supposedly).
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a
[!]Then flash twrp-3.2.1-0-addison.img (Alberto97) using fastboot on my PC. (Ubuntu 17.10 dev 18.04 with adb and fastboot)(dual boot win7)
I do this twice in a row as I have experienced it not working the first time (dead android LOL).(OCD much??? )
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mo...recovery-unofficial-twrp-moto-z-play-t3495629
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[!] -->then flash Alberto's verity patch mentioned at the top of his TWRP thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mo...recovery-unofficial-twrp-moto-z-play-t3495629
This modifies stock. Else your backups of stock won't boot. Learned this the hard way!
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[!]Then use TWRP to backup (default settings) stock a couple of times and put copies of both on PC (via USB on stock).(or if for some reason my USB-C doesn't work, via wifi to my router using filezilla FTP and phone app: "wifi file transfer" by "DNL Media UG"(needs permission storage=on..) - I had to redo this twice - redo this twice - kept dropping back to stock recovery.
[!]Then flash the boot logo using fastboot on PC - I usually use TWRP for this but these that I found here are not set up to be TWRP flash compat so will just remove bin from zip and flash using PC. I think I have about 4 possibilities that I found on these threads. Nice! Easy.
[!]Then boot to TWRP and flash Alberto97's AOSP 8.1 arm64 ROM. Why that ROM you may ask. Been using mainly that Alberto97 ROM on my Moto G3 (32bit version of course), and love it. There's plenty of time to try all the others!!!
I usually consider 2 root options; SuperSU 2.82-SR5, or majisk 1520. (for future readers, these are the latest at this time.)(besides I'm very used to them.)
With SuperSU I have had no probs wiping all 4(Dalvik/ART, system, data, cache), flash ROM, flash 8.1 gapps, flash SUperSU, and boot to install.
With majisk I have sometimes had troubles during install if I flash majisk in the first batch so I tend to wipe all 4, flash ROM and gapps, and boot to install. Then when I finally hit desktop, boot back to TWRP and flash 1520 and reboot.
I need root to use TBPro - no restoring on first time with this 64bit ROM- got to do it the hard way!
SO I believe that's it, but if anyone sees a flaw or problem in there, I would appreciate your help.
Thanks!!!
yep look right, i would have added backup EFS and Modem partitions, if you want to be completely safe.
For now, open gapps 8.1 are only unofficial, i would feel a bit unsecure to use that, but it's only me.
fablebreton said:
yep look right, i would have added backup EFS and Modem partitions, if you want to be completely safe.
For now, open gapps 8.1 are only unofficial, i would feel a bit unsecure to use that, but it's only me.
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Merci! Many thanks for looking in!!!
Yes, forgot to add that - did much xda search on the efs thing and best I found seemed to be a twrp-3.1.1-0-EFS-addison.img which I may very well flash first and do that since no other TWRP that I looked at offers backup efs. Official and squid2 derived (G3) don't. I assume Alberto's doesn't. Seems like I did it very manually on the G3. If you have it it's a pretty good guarantee that you'll never need it! (Murphy axiom)
As to unofficial gapps, I've been testing about 5 different 8.1 ROMs on the Moto G3 over the past couple months and if the gapps aren't built in to the ROM(some pixelexperience roms), all you can get is an unofficial gapps, or do a minor simple hack to an 8.0 so it will accept it. Usually devs will include it. Bless Alberto97 for not including it so I can select my own!!! But I've had no prob with gapps. Open gapps project has 8.0, but of course they won't work on a true 8.1 unless minor hack. I was planning on using open_gapps-arm64-8.1-aroma-20180109-UNOFFICIAL.zip (from https://cloud.kenzoroms.club/?dir=opengapps) unless you have a better idea. I wanted to grab camera from aroma(somebody's idea), but I also have about 5 other cameras and gcams waiting on the Sdcard that I want to test, simply because there seemed to be disagreement on what works on Alberto's new 8.1 build, so wanted to be able to report.
Thanks again!
backup efs / adb way : https://www.reddit.com/r/oneplus/comments/2zq0ff/friendly_reminder_back_up_your_efs_partition_if/
fablebreton said:
backup efs / adb way : https://www.reddit.com/r/oneplus/comments/2zq0ff/friendly_reminder_back_up_your_efs_partition_if/
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Thanks for great link! yeah I think I used adb as well as an app last time. I'll add recovery this time so that's 3 backups on internal storage (and copied to PC) should be enough! (yes dear readers I am serious about this - 3 times! They are so tiny! And that pretty much guarantees I'll never need it, but if I do, it's childs play to get it back.)
Thanks!!!
If you're wondering about the delay, they sent me a -01 (Droid)(Murphy's law), so they paid for a UPS next day air label back to them(mailed at 4PM) - don't know if I'll get this going before Sat! Oh well!!! Never take these things too seriously!!! Gotta be costing them a chunk! I did briefly turn it on and stuck the SIM in it and it did show LTE on my ATT, but there's a few bands missing that are on the -02, so will wait. Pretty display, though!!! Really looking forward to it!!!
KrisM22 said:
If you're wondering about the delay, they sent me a -01 (Droid)(Murphy's law), so they paid for a UPS next day air label back to them(mailed at 4PM) - don't know if I'll get this going before Sat! Oh well!!! Never take these things too seriously!!! Gotta be costing them a chunk! I did briefly turn it on and stuck the SIM in it and it did show LTE on my ATT, but there's a few bands missing that are on the -02, so will wait. Pretty display, though!!! Really looking forward to it!!!
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Good plan on sending it back. You would have been SOL trying to root the -01
dandrumheller said:
Good plan on sending it back. You would have been SOL trying to root the -01
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Yes! I learned about 5 or 6 phones ago NOT to re-invent the wheel!!!
KrisM22 said:
Yes! I learned about 5 or 6 phones ago NOT to re-invent the wheel!!!
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Okay, refund for that and order another from somebody else! Next week...!
The only thing is no moto mods on non stock (any thing past 7.1.1 or aosp) roms
punkerEVO said:
The only thing is no moto mods on non stock (any thing past 7.1.1 or aosp) roms
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yes. stock 8.x is a no-no. This one that is coming is 6.0.1 So I will let it ota update to 7.1.1 after giving it a thorough check-out, then try unlocking it, etc. Sound right? I have no interest in any of the hardware-type addons, just the plain phone 3/32 octacore etc. Why this one? - I love the reception (radio) strength of Motos, plus a ton of other things. I stick with them. Plus it's all Albeto97's fault for deving on AOSP 8.1
Lol Alberto97's roms are buttery smooth!
punkerEVO said:
Lol Alberto97's roms are buttery smooth!
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I think they are. He recently came out with an 8.1 AOSP version for the Moto G3 and I love it. I test others, but that's my daily driver. Sure not perfect, but quite good enough for me!!! So I figure when I get it (Tues?) that's what I'll put on it. There's always plenty of time to test others!
Okay, since I am waiting for phone (Tues) , obviously I am worried about "what-if"s and so researching on what to do, "if".
I succeeded in finding a nice zip for 7.1.1 with the Nov security patch
https://firmware.center/firmware/Motorola/Moto Z Play/Stock/
(I am US)(there are many others at that nice site!!!)
That took a lot of time.
Then I needed to be sure that I could get RSD lite to run, and tried and tried to no avail to get it to recognize my phone (even on my laptop) (I was testing with an old Moto G3 stock zip and my G3 phone) before some post gave me a version number much higher than at the RSD site. google gave me:
http://rsdlite.en.lo4d.com/
version 6.2.4, which worked perfectly.
I really need to write a short guide on this stuff - feels like I'm re-inventing the wheel, even though many folks have written much before I came along!
The reason for the above two is that for a while the last few days I kept running into folks who had taken 7 OTA and wound up with a bricked phone. So, yes, I just did a search for "brick" on xda in moto z play and will start reading them! LOL
Quick EDIT: I think I am wrong in that brick assumption - the first 3 I looked at involved encryption and 2 downgrades to MM (which is a no-no). I will read further.
edit2 - nevermind - most are downgrading to MM. Wish folks would just ask before doing that. That is a no-no of most (all?) phones. -
Hi,
Please share your camera result using Alberto97's roms. I some ROM but i dont like camera result, i think stock ROM still better in camera.
Thank You
wakhidnusa said:
Hi,
Please share your camera result using Alberto97's roms. I some ROM but i dont like camera result, i think stock ROM still better in camera.
Thank You
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YES! Will do. I have about 5 cameras that I want to try though I will stop at the first one that works. Phone should be here today.
wakhidnusa said:
Hi,
Please share your camera result using Alberto97's roms. I some ROM but i dont like camera result, i think stock ROM still better in camera.
Thank You
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I have no problem with various cameras getting good image, but sometimes on still first pic doesn't save. ( tried camera MX and Professional camera hd. I'm sure lots work about the same.)
Forgot to flash Alberto's verity patch right after flashing TWRP. So I had to RSD lite 7.1.1 Nov 1 and start over - no big deal! OP corrected.
Hello Kris,
I would like to ask for a link where I can download a working RSD so I can unlocked my bootloader.
Thanks
jeprox said:
Hello Kris,
I would like to ask for a link where I can download a working RSD so I can unlocked my bootloader.
Thanks
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link to 6.2.4 is in the first post of
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-z-play/how-to/guide-rsd-lite-mini-guide-t3740641#post75334194