Hi.
Can some one help check my Elephone S7 (4G-64GB) bootloader status? I've tried the code and some apps, but the code doesn't work and the apps some don't work while others say "unknown" .
On another subject, stock rom related:
- After installing twrp and the latest stock rom, does OTA still work? I think it should since it's the same rom just a different recovery, but I would like confirmation.
- I don't know why but on my Elephone S7 the google startup wizard doesn't start. I even got the wizard apk, but it installs and doesn't run. So I'm thinking... (maybe I shouldn't ) can we install open gapps using twrp without any problems?
Thanks!
Hi guys. I very narrowly (somehow) managed to recover from almost bricking my phone.
I successfully S-Off'd my phone, and previously successfully installed TWRP. I tried to install this ROM:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve...m-perfumewl-m60-dev-edition-unlocked-t3442969
When I tried the to flash the ZIP for firmware and for the ROM, the firmware wouldn't install. I tried some other stuff and basically almost bricked my phone. Some how got it to suddenly start being able to use the htc_fastboot commands (????????) and was able to start installing the zip for stock... but it ran an error, I ran it again and it froze... then I forced my phone to reboot and somehow I'm back to having a stock system. No clue what I did.
My question is, can I take a software update on my phone normally (to 7.0) , and then install just that ROM? Or so I need to flash the firmware separately with a command line command? I just don't want to give myself another heart attack tonight. Current firmware version is 1.82.605.6, not rooted, don't believe my recovery is TWRP right now (but I know how to install that one).
I'm just looking for root access and the ability to remove pre-installed Verizon crap (VZW Messager, My Verizon, etc). Thanks guys.
CritKlepka said:
Hi guys. I very narrowly (somehow) managed to recover from almost bricking my phone.
I successfully S-Off'd my phone, and previously successfully installed TWRP. I tried to install this ROM:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve...m-perfumewl-m60-dev-edition-unlocked-t3442969
When I tried the to flash the ZIP for firmware and for the ROM, the firmware wouldn't install. I tried some other stuff and basically almost bricked my phone. Some how got it to suddenly start being able to use the htc_fastboot commands (????????) and was able to start installing the zip for stock... but it ran an error, I ran it again and it froze... then I forced my phone to reboot and somehow I'm back to having a stock system. No clue what I did.
My question is, can I take a software update on my phone normally (to 7.0) , and then install just that ROM? Or so I need to flash the firmware separately with a command line command? I just don't want to give myself another heart attack tonight. Current firmware version is 1.82.605.6, not rooted, don't believe my recovery is TWRP right now (but I know how to install that one).
I'm just looking for root access and the ability to remove pre-installed Verizon crap (VZW Messager, My Verizon, etc). Thanks guys.
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I recommend you install this one instead:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve...m-1-85-605-9-aroma-root-root-debloat-t3529732
Follow instructions in OP...or:
1)fastboot flash FW w/o Boot w/ TWRP (htc_fastboot oem rebootRUU, fastboot flash zip...)
2)htc_fastboot reboot-bootloader
3) Finally, go into recovery-- backup and flash ROM (choose root w/ Magisk and debloat)
Thanks, I figured out why it wasn't working before. Used official TWRP, thats why it wasn't working. Wouldn't have thought that'd made that much of a difference.
New problem though; something I really would like to use the Google versions of contacts and dialers. Trying to flash those just made my phone app unusable. So I turned to LineageOS but it REFUSES to boot. Hangs on their little vertical line with a moving circle. Found out AOSP roms don't like VZW firmware? Flashed global firmware, updated through WiFi as much as possible, and then ran into issues with radio, even though I flashed the VZW one. So I reverted those changes, am going through with what you said above to have a working phone (after not having one all day), but any advice on getting Google dialer and contacts? I'd like to use LineageOS but I couldn't get it work at all.
CritKlepka said:
Thanks, I figured out why it wasn't working before. Used official TWRP, thats why it wasn't working. Wouldn't have thought that'd made that much of a difference.
New problem though; something I really would like to use the Google versions of contacts and dialers. Trying to flash those just made my phone app unusable. So I turned to LineageOS but it REFUSES to boot. Hangs on their little vertical line with a moving circle. Found out AOSP roms don't like VZW firmware? Flashed global firmware, updated through WiFi as much as possible, and then ran into issues with radio, even though I flashed the VZW one. So I reverted those changes, am going through with what you said above to have a working phone (after not having one all day), but any advice on getting Google dialer and contacts? I'd like to use LineageOS but I couldn't get it work at all.
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You've got to read OPs, search threads, etc. Some ROMs work w/ our phone, and some do not. Check out the latest versions of ice and leedroid. Your most likely want to grab the SVN versions is the official versions may not yet support Verizon N firmware
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You've got to read OPs, search threads, etc. Some ROMs work w/ our phone, and some do not. Check out the latest versions of ice and leedroid. Your most likely want to grab the SVN versions is the official versions may not yet support Verizon N firmware
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I have been doing a lot of searching, but I've found so many different, conflicting sources of information. For example, one website told me to install LineageOS, was to be on latest Verizon OTA and just normally flash it; that obviously didn't work.
So from what I can see, our choices are Viper, Ice, LeeDroid, NuSense and the one you linked. I'm going to try out LeeDroid... out of curiousity, is there any reason, for example, LeeDroid or Ice haven't posted in this Verizon section with links to their ROMs?
*Edit Two* Dialer wouldn't work out of the "box" so to speak, so I had to go to Phone settings at the bottom, there is a menu called Calling Accounts. Had to go there and tap Receive Incoming Calls... why is that disabled in the first place..? But that seems to be an issue going even as far back as the Nexus 5. But that's how you find the option in the HTC 10 for anyone who comes across this issue too...
Not sure why your having issues with the flashing. Are you doing a full wipe? Not just factory reset. Going from stock to lineage requires a complete format of internal SD card. On the stock roms, most will ask if you are still on marshmallow firmware & are working fine. Again, we need more info on what firmware version your on, version of twrp& how your wiping your device. Most AOSP roms work, but no advanced calling
LOS ROMs will work without issue IF you have flashed the US unlocked firmware at some point in time. This is the only information that we have found from a VzW device with LOS booting and VzW device without. We started a thread awhile ago and is the only known method we currently know of to get LOS booting. Also works for Sprint users.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-htc-10/how-to/how-to-cm-booting-vzw-vzw-firmware-t3500900
Someone gave me their 'old' S5 and I'd like to get it all up and running with the times. I haven't played with customizing for a while, so I just don't know where to start, the instructions I could find seem a bit outdated. And new ROM's no longer give accurate instructions, assuming we already know exactly how to do everything.
It appears to be the LTE+ model G901F, which is kccat6 I think. In what order do I do what?
First flash TWRP (CWM seems to have less updates and Philz is no longer maintained) using Odin/Heimdall?
Next get a custom ROM to be installed through TWRP?
Is LineageOS available for this model (seems to be the Galaxy S5 Plus model on LOS)?
Do I need to root it anywhere in between, or is that unnecessary when I go straight to a custom ROM?
If I do need to root, create an CF-AUTO? Or is there a better way?
Should I check if I need to update the radio/modem firmware on SamMobile?
For backups, does this model also have that EFS partition? If so, what's the best program to use to back it up nowadays (I think TWRP has an option for it now)?
This KNOX thing, it will trigger no matter what? And is irreversible?
Anything I'm forgetting?
Finally, I like call recording so I can actually hear back what was agreed by both parties. LOS will set it to enabled in my region. However, is there any way to have it automatically record every call, or am I stuck to having to press the record button every time? Maybe through Xposed?
Thanks!
Having problems with my N910G Model note 4's, i have 5 of the exact same model, yet 3 of them straight up refuse to boot with any sort of custom rom installed, they just get stuck on the samsung logo, my main N910G and a previous one i had both run Astra Dream UX S8 port just fine, but literally anything that isnt the stock rom wont work on the other 3 phones (4th one hasnt been tested yet)
I thought maybe it could be a locked bootloader, however i googled it an apparently none of the N910Gs are bootloader locked. roots work fine on all the models i've tested but i just cant figure out why none of them will get past the samsung logo after booting for the first time with custom roms installed. Am i doing something wrong?
(Here is how i usually install roms)
1. Root phone (Download mode, install CF Auto Root for the specified model)
2. Install TWRP
3. Put Rom on SD
4. Backup phone
5. Install Custom rom with mostly stock settings + Super user & sound mods
6. Reboot phone... nothing happens.
Hi everybody,
My past Zuk Edge died, so i bought a new one.
Unfortunately, the website where i bought it sent me a "modified" Zuk Edge:
It's in 2.3.079 ST (ZUI Version) based on Android 6.0.1 BUT...
- it's an unofficial ROM (not the Stock one) cause for example a lot of languages are available (not only English & Chinese), i can't find the "Search for updates" button, a lot of Chinese apps (like WeChat etc) are not there, GAPPS were already installed on the device, some icons are different...
- i think there is a Custom Recovery because when i reboot into recovery mode, the device asked me "Chinese" or "English" language and then i have a screen where i can reboot, poweroff, or... "install update package", so i guess its a custom recovery? (TWRP? Another one? How can i know?)
Anyways, i was so pissed off, until i rebooted my device into bootloader mode... I was surprise, but it's still saying "Device state - locked"...
I know this is the only think which is non-reversible and which make me UNABLE to get OTA updates forever, so i'm glad they haven't unlocked it.
Now i'm a bit lost. How should i proceed to go back to a perfectly 100% original Zuk Edge? Like NO custom recovery, and go back to Official Stock ROM?
PS: the device ISN'T rooted (i checked with Root Checker)
use QPST to flash this
install QPST:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/help/unbricking-qpst-snapdragon-qualcomm-t3451815
zui 3.1 （it's different from OTA package)
http://cdn.zui.lenovomm.com/downloa...USER_Q01080.2_N_ZUI_3.1.201_ST_171110_qpst.7z
links: https://club.lenovo.com.cn/thread-4259797-1-1.html
https://club.lenovo.com.cn/thread-3950962-1-1.html