[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 stock to Android 10
[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 (models SM-T713, T719, T813, T819) stock to Android 10 Q / LineageOS 17.1
Supported models:
- SM-T713 (gts28vewifi)
- SM-T719 (gts28velte)
- SM-T813 (gts210vewifi)
- SM-T819 (gts210velte)
This detailed step-by-step guide helps you transform your Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 to a powerful one with Android 10.
Make sure your tablet is compatible: in Android, go to Settings > About tablet. Check Model number is listed above.
If not, quit this tutorial.
### READ THOSE WARNING COMMENTS
### See all my tutorials at https://github.com/djibe/Android-tutorials
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CHANGELOG
v3. TWRP 3.6, update pack, add download links
v2. Add support for Netflix and Disney+, Magisk updated
v1. Initial release for Android 10
1) DOWNLOAD
- djibe Galaxy Tab S2 pack: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PcnZaQieCz3N0MJhOp6eC3MjAYYvx0wH/view?usp=sharing
(contains Samsung tweaked Odin 3.13.1 + Samsung USB drivers + TWRP 3.6 recovery for 4 models + Magisk Root). Unzip files.
+ ROM LineageOS 17.1 Unofficial: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/rom-unofficial-10-lineageos-17-1-t713-t719-t813-t819.4070161/
SM-T713 (gts28vewifi): https://lineageos.wickenberg.nu/gts28vewifi
SM-T719 (gts28velte): https://lineageos.wickenberg.nu/gts28velte
SM-T813 (gts210vewifi): https://lineageos.wickenberg.nu/gts210vewifi
SM-T819 (gts210velte): https://lineageos.wickenberg.nu/gts210velte
Alternatives: https://los.rockhost.se/
### Camera doesn't work, 3G/Data network doesn't work
+ BiTGApps Package ARM64 10: https://github.com/BiTGApps/BiTGApps-Release/releases
+ Charge tablet to 100%
2) BACKUP DATA
Install Samsung USB drivers (you unzipped earlier).
Then plug tablet to PC in File transfer mode.
Collect all .jpg or .mp4
Use Google built-in cloud to backup apps like SMS Backup & Restore to backup texts, contacts, etc.
Backup your WhatsApp messages in Google Drive.
Everything else: podcasts, Authenticators, TODOs etc...
Then copy the backup on your PC.
Make sure you have latest official updates for your phone:
Connect to Wifi and go to Settings > About device > Software update > Update now
### BACKUP NOW, you will lose everything later.
3) FLASH TWRP 3.6 RECOVERY
Go to Settings > About tablet.
Tap 7 times on Build number to unlock Developer Options.
Go to Settings > Developer options and switch OEM unlock ON.
Shut down tablet.
Boot in Download Mode: hold Home + Power + Volume- until you see Warning screen.
Confirm access to Download mode by pressing Volume+.
Tab now displays "Downloading... / Do not turn off target".
Connect tab in USB, wait for drivers installation.
Then launch Odin.exe (included in my archive) and wait for Odin indicator ID:COM to become blue.
In options: Verify re-partition and Auto Reboot are NOT ticked while F. Reset Time is ticked.
In AP > select corresponding twrp file for your model (ie: twrp-3.6.0_9-0-gts28vewifi.tar for SM-T713)
### Warranty will be Void after next click ###
Click Start.
Wait until flash Success message appears.
Unplug tablet.
Restart tablet to recovery:
- hold Power + Home + Volume- until tablet screen becomes black.
- and immediatly switch from Volume- to Volume+ (still holding Power + Home) to land in TWRP recovery.
### If Android launches, hold 3 buttons until phone restarts and Samsung logo appears.
4) BACKUP PARTITIONS AND SYSTEM (Nandroid backup)
Boot in Recovery Mode : Hold Home + Power + Volume+ until you see Samsung's logo then release and wait a few seconds for TWRP recovery to boot.
Recovery asks for Keep System Read Only ? > Swipe to Allow Modifications.
Go to Wipe > Format Data.
Type: yes and confirm with bottom right check icon.
Encryption is removed. You can now access partitions.
### If you miss this step you won't have access to any partition.
Back to home menu > Backup.
You can now select the partitions you want to save.
I prefer to backup System, Data and Boot partitions. In case of problem, you will have your tablet in its original state.
Swipe to Backup and wait during process.
Go to Home screen and continue with next chapter.
Save backup: still under TWRP recovery, connect tablet to PC.
Go to Mount menu and check Data partition is checked and MTB button is on "Disable MTP" state.
From Windows explorer, access tablet's memory and copy-paste the TWRP folder (located in root folder, beside DCIM and Music folders) somewhere safe on your computer.
5) FORMAT PARTITIONS
### Make sure you copied TWRP backup from internal memory to somewhere safe.
Go to Wipe > Advanced wipe,
select Dalvik / ART Cache, System, Data, Internal Storage, Cache then Swipe to Wipe.
Back to TWRP home screen, go to Reboot > Recovery and swipe to reboot.
On next launch, check the checkbox to remember choice and swipe to allow modifications.
5) FLASH ROM, GAPPS +/- MAGISK ROOT
Back to TWRP main menu, go to Mount menu again to connect tablet to PC again.
Connect tablet to PC and use Windows explorer to copy files on tablet's internal memory.
Copy TWRP folder from your tablet to somewhere safe on PC.
This backup can restore your tablet to its original Samsung state.
Copy files of ROM + Bitgapps + Magisk on tablet.
Go back to TWRP Home menu. Then tap on Install > choose los*.zip,
then Add more zips and select bitgapps*.zip,
then Swipe to confirm Flash.
Wait for operation to end.
Again, go to Reboot > Recovery and swipe to reboot.
Optional: After restart, go to Install, select Magisk and swipe to flash.
Then tap Wipe cache/dalvik, swipe to confirm,
then Reboot System and on Install TWRP App? menu, tap on button Do Not Install
Wait for the tablet to boot.
It will be stuck with LineageOS animation on it's first launch. It is normal.
Force reboot using the Power and Volume Down buttons.
Now let LineageOS finish to start.
6) OPTIONAL: ROOT ACCESS
Configure Android as you like.
No need for extra work to be root.
Magisk launches with Android.
Superuser permissions can be managed from Magisk Manager app.
Open Magisk app (v23+).
Go to Settings > go to App Rename app to Godmode to hide hide.
Below, switch MagiskHide ON.
Now go to Magisk Modules tab > install liboemcrypto disabler and MagiskHide Props Config.
Connect to your Google account, download from Play Store Netflix and Disney+.
### If you are already connected to Google account.
Clear cache (Settings > Apps > All apps > Google Play Store > Storage > Clear storage) and restart tab.
Relaunch Play Store, Netflix and Disney+ will be available in SD.
7) TWEAKS
- Calibrate battery: https://www.ifixit.com/Wiki/Battery_Calibration
- Set dark Mode to improve battery by 30%: Settings > Display > Dark theme
- For better battery, remove Always on display
Settings > Display > Screen saver > Desactivated
- Activate Developer options
Go to Settings > About.
At bottom, tap 7 times on Build number. You activated Developer options.
Go to Settings > System > Advanced > Developer options.
- To tweak overclocking and more, use SmartPack-Kernel Manager
SmartPack-Kernel Manager - Apps on Google Play
The ultimate tool to manage your kernel
play.google.com
### If you experience battery drain, stick to 20220312 build (thx to @yoblo)
8) OBTAIN GOOGLE MOBILE SERVICES (GMS) CERTIFICATION
Google now restricts Google Play and Google apps access to certificated devices. Since you have a custom ROM, you are banned.
We now need to subscribe for the Google Play Certification.
Download Device ID (by Evozi) app from Play Store.
Launch app.
Tap on the Google Service Framework (GSF) line, then tap on the COPY button.
In your Android webbrowser, go to: https://www.google.com/android/uncertified/
Connect to Google using your Google/Android account.
In the input field of the page, paste the 16 digits code.
Click on the Save button, a success message confirms your device is Certified.
Then go to Settings > Apps > Google Play Store > Storage > Clear storage
Do I need to re-certify it ?
"Your device’s GSF ID is reset every time your device is factory reset (or when you wipe the GSF app itself) since it is stored in your data partition, so you must re-register your GSF ID every time you perform either of these actions."
More info here : https://lineageos.org/Google-Play-Certification/
Enjoy,
djibe
Thanks: ripee, Luk1337, LineageOS team, TWRP team
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Force Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 to restart
Hold Power + Volume down for 10-20 seconds
I have just followed this to update my T719 tablet. All seems to work other than the camera, when you try to open the camera app it freezes before eventually saying 'unable to connect to camera', then closes. Have tried another camera app but still get the same issue. Is this a known error?
Thanks
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Hi @smarty79 , yes camera doesn't work.
I will be more precise about it.
Thx for reporting
Hi,
3G network doesn't work
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Do you mean that RIL does not work either (no 4G)?
Are you working on a fix for the camera and mobile network?
bulldozerecske said:
Hi,
Do you mean that RIL does not work either (no 4G)?
Are you working on a fix for the camera and mobile network?
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Hi, you have to be careful and download ROM according to your model.
EDIT: yes Data and camera are not working.
Sadly you won't find a ROM with these. Or tell me which one.
You may try this Oreo for camera: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-resurrection-remix-os-6-2-x-discont.3865882/
djibe89 said:
Hi, you have to be careful and download ROM according to your model.
Only camera is working.
If netowrk is not, you probably have chosen the wrong ROM.
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I haven't downloaded any custom ROM yet since I need the Radio Interface Layer funcionality as well as the camera.
I have the T819 (LTE variant) but I would like to have a newer Android version than 7 because some apps are not supported anymore.
bulldozerecske said:
I haven't downloaded any custom ROM yet since I need the Radio Interface Layer funcionality as well as the camera.
I have the T819 (LTE variant) but I would like to have a newer Android version than 7 because some apps are not supported anymore.
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Hi, you won't find better ROM except that Data and camera don't work.
For camera you may try this Oreo ROM: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-resurrection-remix-os-6-2-x-discont.3865882/
bulldozerecske said:
I haven't downloaded any custom ROM yet since I need the Radio Interface Layer funcionality as well as the camera.
I have the T819 (LTE variant) but I would like to have a newer Android version than 7 because some apps are not supported anymore.
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LineageOS 16 has RIL working, at least on the T719.
succefully installed. Thnak you !
Tutorial updated for Netflix and Disney+
sorry for this but i failed and i need help
i did every thing until wipe but afterwards my PC unable to see device folders so i can load the files
side note: didn't backup also so stuck on recovery screen
help please!!!
Thanks for this, works exactly as stated...
However I misread it, "### Camera doesn't work, 3G/Data network doesn't work" - I thought oh I don't care about 3G, I'm always connected to LTE without my brain acknowledging that it's all cellular connectivity not just 3G. DOH.
Is there anything available for SM-T817V? Looking desperate help to update Android 10.
Thanks
fmc000 said:
LineageOS 16 has RIL working, at least on the T719.
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any particular build? there are multiple versions Thanks
When I boot, I end up back in the TWRP main menu. I've tried:
"Reboot System and on Install TWRP App? menu, tap on button Do Not Install" after:
"Then tap on Install > choose los*.zip,
then Add more zips and select opengapps*.zip,"
(advice given in another forum) but it makes no difference: LineageOS animation continued for several minutes, then I get into RECOVERY REBOOT and back to TWRP menu.
Samsung SM-T813
lineage-17.1-20210918-UNOFFICIAL-gts210vewifi
open_gapps-arm64-10.0-nano-20210929
Magisk-v23.0
Hi @Tetenterre,
first boot leads to bootloop.
Flash > boot > force reboot and wait
Thanks for your reply, djibe89 - when I do that (ie Power & Volume down), I end up back in TWRP.
Installed successfully by following your guide to a T (although I used the latest TWRP). I know support for this old girl has probably reached it's limit, but it was tough to find the ROM file (most links in the thread are dead - had to use one from archive.org)
Thanks a lot for putting this together!
MouldeyWan_Kenobi said:
Installed successfully by following your guide to a T (although I used the latest TWRP). I know support for this old girl has probably reached it's limit, but it was tough to find the ROM file (most links in the thread are dead - had to use one from archive.org)
Thanks a lot for putting this together!
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Hi, sorry for that.
Thanks for telling me. It's hard to keep up with all the models I support.
I'll try to fetch all files and backup these on Androidfilehost.
Thx for archive.org, didn't know it.
Enjoy
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RESEARCHING AND CREATING A POST TAKES A LOT OF TIME AND EFFORT, SO DON'T BE AN ASSHOLE AND GIVE CREDITS TO THE DESERVING PERSON, ALWAYS LINK THIS POST TO YOUR BLOG OR WEBSITE. THAT BEING SAID LET'S COME TO THE POINT
FLASH AT YOUR OWN RISK!!! I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY KIND OF DAMAGE TO YOUR PHONE
THIS IS A FLASH-ABLE ZIP FILE THAT CAN BE FLASHED ONLY FROM CLOCK WORK MOD RECOVERY
THIS ROM DOES NOT WIPE DATA, SO ALL YOUR APPS INSTALLED ON YOUR PHONE WILL REMAIN INTACT EXCLUDING SYSTEM APPS (THOSE INSTALLED UNDER /SYSTEM)
DO NOT WIPE DATA / FACTORY RESET IF YOU WANT TO KEEP THE DATA OF YOUR PHONE INTACT, OTHERWISE THE CHOICE IS YOURS
DOWNLOAD PAQ-ONE
PAQ-ONE is for the Stock Qmobile Noir A8 ROM. It removes all the extra apps that came with QMobile and installs better apps making the phone faster.
SCREENSHOTS
Click here to see screenshots
FEATURES
01. Deodex the Stock ROM.
02. Pre-Rooted
03. ZipAligned
04. Installs system apps to /data/app folder which can be removed easily
05. adds init.d script support to the ROM
06. Installs BusyBox
07. No Game Crashes anymore
08. ACID Audio Modded
09. Sony Walkman / Album / Movies
10. Clean File Manager
12. Apex launcher
13. Jelly Bean Clock
Installation method.
1. Place the downloaded file on your SD-CARD.
2. Restart your phone in recovery mode (by pressing VOLUME UP + POWER buttons).
3. Select "Install zip from sdcard" --> "Choose zip from sdcard" --> Now select "PAQ-ONE" --> Select "Yes"
4. Reboot system now
5. Enjoy!
RECOMMENDED APPS
Install these apps on your phone to get much more lively experience.
1. FSTRIM (REDUCES LAGS - RUN THIS APP WHENEVER YOUR PHONE STARTS TO LAG)
2. SEEDER (REDUCES LAG - Install if your phone lags very much even after running FSTRIM)
3. ROM TOOLBOX (A Complete set of tools for your phone)
4. TITANIUM BACKUP (A very useful tool for backing, restoring, uninstalling, freezing, unfreezing apps)
thanks, downloading now .. whats the difference between saad usmani and your modded version?
And my wifi and GPRS is not working properly. it shows connectivity in the status bar but not sending recieving data and after trying browser and try to load some sites then wifi start to work again?
Zack208 said:
thanks, downloading now .. whats the difference between saad usmani and your modded version?
And my wifi and GPRS is not working properly. it shows connectivity in the status bar but not sending recieving data and after trying browser and try to load some sites then wifi start to work again?
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The major difference is that you have the ROM in zip file and the ROM is deodexed, zipaligned and the /system/app folder has been moved to /data/app and it supports init.d script support.
Majority of the difference is behind the User Interface. In terms of user interface they both look alike.
Have you restored your phone to Factory settings considering your problem?
Sent from my A8 using Tapatalk 2
Flashed your ROM, everything working fine with great speed and also the battery life got improved dramatically. Very nice work.
Yes, I restored to the factory settings but no success, looks like hardware fault. Tried wifix manager app from play store but still the wifi and mobile data disconnect while screen turns off.
Zack208 said:
Flashed your ROM, everything working fine with great speed and also the battery life got improved dramatically. Very nice work.
Yes, I restored to the factory settings but no success, looks like hardware fault. Tried wifix manager app from play store but still the wifi and mobile data disconnect while screen turns off.
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Thanks for your positive feedback
Have you tried this?
Goto System Settings > Under Wireless and Networks Tap WLAN > press menu key and tap advanced > Tap Keep WLAN on during sleep and select always.
Now your phone won't disconnect, if this is the case.
pakistanish said:
Thanks for your positive feedback
Have you tried this?
Goto System Settings > Under Wireless and Networks Tap WLAN > press menu key and tap advanced > Tap Keep WLAN on during sleep and select always.
Now your phone won't disconnect, if this is the case.
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Thank you for your suggestion. This is the first thing I have done, but wifi and mobile data sleeps automatically. I have tried stock roms from different devices like saadusmani's ROM and your ROM but nothing improved in wifi and mobile data connection. I should claim warranty.
But before that I need to unroot the phone and change the stock splash screen (screen before boot animation). Do you know how to change the splash screen to stock Qmobile screen?
Restore to stock firmware by downloading it from www.ehtisham.com or www.labandroid.com
Sent from my A8 using Tapatalk 2
Dear all,
I have an Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S5 with ATT G900A. I've rooted and i tried to unlock the Wifi HotSpot for my phone. During the process, by mistake, i delete this file TetheringProvision 4.06.72 (TetheringProvision.apk and TetheringProvision.odex).
Now the Mobile HotSpot is showing this error "Unfortunately, Settings has stopped."
Can someone advice what should i do ?
Thank you very much!!!
GalaxyS5ATT said:
During the process, by mistake, i delete this file TetheringProvision 4.06.72 (TetheringProvision.apk and TetheringProvision.odex).
Now the Mobile HotSpot is showing this error "Unfortunately, Settings has stopped."
Can someone advice what should i do ?
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Well you ought to have a backup method so that you can easily revert changes that don't work out. In the meanwhile, perhaps rename or move files, rather than delete them. Again to facilitate recovery from any mishaps.
At this point, you could download the full ATT firmware, extract those files and replace them on your phone.
Also note that clearing the app and system caches can help. Settings > Applications > Application mgr > all > (app name) > force stop > clear cache > clear data.
Then reboot to recovery mode (phone powered off, then press and hold volume up + home + power) and clear the system cache from the onscreen menu.
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but if i download the full ATT firmware it will block my Phone back with ATT only ?
Where i can download ATT firmware ?
Thank you
fffft said:
Well you ought to have a backup method so that you can easily revert changes that don't work out. In the meanwhile, perhaps rename or move files, rather than delete them. Again to facilitate recovery from any mishaps.
At this point, you could download the full ATT firmware, extract those files and replace them on your phone.
Also note that clearing the app and system caches can help. Settings > Applications > Application mgr > all > (app name) > force stop > clear cache > clear data.
Then reboot to recovery mode (phone powered off, then press and hold volume up + home + power) and clear the system cache from the onscreen menu.
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I found the fireware, i will try to extract the file i need and replace... hope it will work.
thank you very much!
http://www.andromods.com/download-files/sm-g900a-att-galaxy-s5-stock-firmware-odin.html
GalaxyS5ATT said:
but if i download the full ATT firmware it will block my Phone back with ATT only ?
Where i can download ATT firmware ?
Thank you
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Hi Guys!,
I just got my Nubia Z11 6GB +128GB Model and managed to get TWRP, Root, Viper4Android Gapps +Busybox on it
i bricked it once while figuring this out so thought id save anyone else who has this phone the trouble! (this should work with 4GB + 64GB model also)
all this info is from the Nubia forum which is in Chinese, with the help of some mates we were able to create an account on their and save the files, it was not easy as to create an account you need a Chinese mobile number for verification purposes so don't bother trying to create an account,
all credit goes to the following forum and creators. - http://bbs.nubia.cn/thread-690478-1-1.html
i will monitor it for any updates/custom roms/kernels/mods and provide them here as there is no English support for our device!
How To Install TWRP
Step 1. connect phone to your pc and choose "charging only" and install the drivers that the phone comes with on your PC
Step 2. download this package " https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_5JyLpmnOLKYjVhbTV2Y1B6WUU/view?usp=sharing " thats a mirror from my google drive a 2nd link is available here http://www.androidbrick.com/download/z11-nx531j-twrp-3-0-2-0-zip-root/
Step 3. on the phone type in *#7678# in the keypad and enable both options,
Step 4.run the EXE program in that zip and select option 1 (this will install qualcomm drivers)
Step 5. select option 2 and let it do its thing (this installs TWRP and your phone will then boot into TWRP)
TO ROOT CONTINUE ON -DO NOT USE ONE CLICK ROOT OR FLASH SUPERSU OR YOU WILL BRICK YOUR PHONE
Step 6. reboot your phone and boot into TWRP
Step 7. select advance then there is an option called stalence tools, select that and you can root/unroot the phone through there
How To Install Gapps
Step 1. Dont bother flashing normal gapps available or manually pushing google services + play store to /system or priv-app as this will not work... trust me i spent days trying to get this to work...
Step 2. Download this file and store on phone - https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2aWSw0KM8RYWWN2VU1iQkNpVXM
Step 3. Navigate to Settings > System Update > Select 3 dots in top right corner then select 'local update > select the file then install.. it should boot to TWRP and flash the file.
Step 4. it WILL Force close so keep pressing close (its annoying i know) then go to settings > apps >all > find the following apps and once selected scroll to the bottom and give the apps all available permissions:
Google Account Manager
Google Backup Transport
GoogleServicesFramework
Google Play Store
Google play services
then restart device and you should have the ability to add a google account and download apps from the play store,
to sync contacts + calendars from your google account download and install these 2 apps normally and restart your device.
GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.apk - https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2aWSw0KM8RYZXc2U2dlcHo4Z0k
GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk - https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2aWSw0KM8RYYWdoX3M1WW16NVk
NOTE: Ensure you go to both these in settings>apps and enable all permissions for them to work
How To Install Busybox
Flash this file in TWRP
Busybox_1.24.2_signed.zip - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2aWSw0KM8RYYlU5X0t6Z0swLVU/view?usp=sharing
How To Install Viper4Android
Download these files: -
ViPER4Android_2.4.0.1. - https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2aWSw0KM8RYazZFWmdLZWRzRjQ
Step 1. Flash selinux2permissive_signed.zip in TWRP
Step 2. install the viper app provided
How To Install Xposed
Download these files -
xposed-v85-sdk23-arm64-nubiaUI-edition-by-SolarWarez-20160609 - https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2aWSw0KM8RYNU9vdEJVVjRBSEU
Step 1. Install Xposed_3.0 alpha4_dvdandroid.apk
Step 2. Flash xposed-v85-sdk23-arm64-nubiaUI-edition-by-SolarWarez-20160609.zip in TWRP and enjoy!
- It may take a while to boot so dont stress
Use the below mod to tweak the system
XNubiaUI Mod v1.0.3
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_5JyLpmnOLKMGF5UkdPSUk1Sms/view?usp=drivesdk
NUBIA RECOVERY TOOL
so my understanding is this tool is for restoring stock firmware on devices, unfortunately the Z11 is not on the list so it will not automatically download it for you so you will need to manually obtain the stock firmware and can either then flash through this tool or just flash it in stock recovery on the device
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2...EZBNGF3U1VIQWs - Nubia Recovery Tool
STOCK ROMS
These are flashable via recovery tool above or in settings > system update > local update. OR via stock recovery OR TWRP
NOTE: PLEASE UNROOT BEFORE UPDATING,
These are also FULL STOCK ROMS, so you can wipe system + data and reflash any of these to go back to clean stock
There are sourced directly from nubia website and are unmodified in anyway by myself
Latest rom -V1.53 (changelog available below use google translate if unable to read chinese)
ui.nubia.cn/rom/detail/29 - direct link
V1.48
Download Link
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B_5JyLpmnOLKMzQ5SzI5X2h3aUU
Changelog
Note: Black Gold Edition version and C Lo can not brush this version
[Update] Recommended
New pocket model, to solve the problem of inadvertently
New ACL functions, improve call quality
New security features base station, information to prevent fraud
【system】
New: Pocket mode
Optimization: system performance and power consumption
Optimization: touch screen parameters to enhance the touch screen experience
Repair: Some Bluetooth adapter problem
Fix: Some scenes gravity sensor failure problem
【communication】
New: ACL function, reduce signal interference and increase the reliability of the call
Repair: Some mobile user scenarios probability not receive calls and off network problems
【SMS】
New: the base station security features to prevent fraud information
FIX: Problems probabilistic duplicate messages sent
【camera】
Optimization: Night photo effects
Optimization: Xinggui photo effects
Optimization: Video stabilization effect
[Gallery]
FIX: Panorama View Issue
FIX: Image cropped to reset the question of error
【video】
Optimization: horizontal and vertical screen switching determination method
【fingerprint】
Optimization: fingerprint effect
【music】
Fix: Music file name garbled, incomplete songs scanning problems
[Audio]
Optimization: adjust audio parameters to optimize Dolby sound
[Alarm]
FIX: shutdown alarm clock failure problem
【third-party usage】
Optimization: Third-party software compatibility
This update contains optimization is not limited to the items listed above
Upgrade Reminder:
1, in order to prevent accidental loss of data, it is recommended to back up important data before upgrading your phone!
2, before upgrading the phone's root privileges confirmation has been canceled!
V1.43
Download Link
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B_5JyLpmnOLKQXpqN0R1Y2hwbDQ
Changelog
[Update] Recommended
Optimize system performance and stability, greatly enhance the user experience!
Optimize system power management and control rules, make your phone more power!
【system】
Optimization: system stability
Optimization: Performance Mode
Optimization: power control Rules
Optimization: Call touch screen performance
Fix: Some scenes timer switch failure problem
[Dual SIM settings]
Fix: Use the mobile telecommunications VoLTE + dual cards, telecom cards close to switch mobile data services, the probability of emergence of mobile card registration VoLTE too slow problem
【call】
Optimization: video calling experience
【Status Bar】
FIX: Bluetooth / WLAN and display settings interface inconsistencies
【third-party usage】
Optimization: Subway Surfers defend radish, Thunder tanks and other fluency of the game
Fix: Some users can not use Uber single problem
Optimization includes but is not limited to the items listed above.
Upgrade Reminder:
1, in order to prevent accidental loss of data, it is recommended to back up important data before upgrading your phone!
2, before upgrading the phone's root privileges confirmation has been canceled!
I performed the following steps for a clean install which fixed a few issues for me
1.place zip on Internal storage as STOCK recovery didnt read my ext sd
2. Perform all backups required
3. Boot to twrp and wipe dalvik cache, cache, data, system
3. In twrp go to >advance>stalence tools>stock recovery
4. In stock recovery choose update and select this file
5. Once rebooted reflash twrp via above tool + root + flash gaaps and your good as gold
Really thanks for this guide!
2727alex2727 said:
How To Install Gapps
Step 1. Dont bother flashing normal gapps available or manually pushing google services + play store to /system or priv-app as this will not work... trust me i spent days trying to get this to work...
Step 2. Download this file and store on phone - https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2aWSw0KM8RYWWN2VU1iQkNpVXM
Step 3. Navigate to Settings > System Update > Select 3 dots in top right corner then select 'local update > select the file then install.. it should boot to TWRP and flash the file.
Step 4. it WILL Force close so keep pressing close (its annoying i know) then go to settings > apps >all > find the following apps and once selected scroll to the bottom and give the apps all available permissions:
Google Account Manager
Google Backup Transport
GoogleServicesFramework
Google Play Store
Google play services
then restart device and you should have the ability to add a google account and download apps from the play store,
to sync contacts + calendars from your google account download and install these 2 apps normally and restart your device.
GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.apk - https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2aWSw0KM8RYZXc2U2dlcHo4Z0k
GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk - https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2aWSw0KM8RYYWdoX3M1WW16NVk
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Well, I have GAPPS working but Contacts sync doesn't work even if I installed the apk you posted.
Any help?
Thank you
xazac said:
Well, I have GAPPS working but Contacts sync doesn't work even if I installed the apk you posted.
Any help?
Thank you
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Hey mate,
Once u install it make sure you give it permissions to contacts then restart and try.
Cani know how to unlock bootloader. Do i need to unlock bootloader before installing TWRP ?
sam razzy said:
Cani know how to unlock bootloader. Do i need to unlock bootloader before installing TWRP ?
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Hi there!
They havent unlocked it yet but no need to unlock it before flashing twrp
2727alex2727 said:
Hi there!
They havent unlocked it yet but no need to unlock it before flashing twrp
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Thanks ! I have hit the thank you button! You saved me. Now i can root
2727alex2727 said:
Hi Guys!,
I just got my Nubia Z11 6GB +128GB Model and managed to get TWRP, Root, Viper4Android Gapps +Busybox on it
i bricked it once while figuring this out so thought id save anyone else who has this phone the trouble! (this should work with 4GB + 64GB model also)
all this info is from the Nubia forum which is in Chinese, with the help of some mates we were able to create an account on their and save the files, it was not easy as to create an account you need a Chinese mobile number for verification purposes so don't bother trying to create an account,
all credit goes to the following forum and creators. - http://bbs.nubia.cn/thread-690478-1-1.html
i will monitor it for any updates/custom roms/kernels/mods and provide them here as there is no English support for our device!
How To Install TWRP
Step 1. connect phone to your pc and choose "charging only" and install the drivers that the phone comes with on your PC
Step 2. download this package " https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_5JyLpmnOLKYjVhbTV2Y1B6WUU/view?usp=sharing " thats a mirror from my google drive a 2nd link is available here http://www.androidbrick.com/download/z11-nx531j-twrp-3-0-2-0-zip-root/
Step 3. on the phone type in *#7678# in the keypad and enable both options,
Step 4.run the EXE program in that zip and select option 1 (this will install qualcomm drivers)
Step 5. select option 2 and let it do its thing (this installs TWRP and your phone will then boot into TWRP)
TO ROOT CONTINUE ON -DO NOT USE ONE CLICK ROOT OR FLASH SUPERSU OR YOU WILL BRICK YOUR PHONE
Step 6. reboot your phone and boot into TWRP
Step 7. select advance then there is an option called stalence tools, select that and you can root/unroot the phone through there
How To Install Gapps
Step 1. Dont bother flashing normal gapps available or manually pushing google services + play store to /system or priv-app as this will not work... trust me i spent days trying to get this to work...
Step 2. Download this file and store on phone - https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2aWSw0KM8RYWWN2VU1iQkNpVXM
Step 3. Navigate to Settings > System Update > Select 3 dots in top right corner then select 'local update > select the file then install.. it should boot to TWRP and flash the file.
Step 4. it WILL Force close so keep pressing close (its annoying i know) then go to settings > apps >all > find the following apps and once selected scroll to the bottom and give the apps all available permissions:
Google Account Manager
Google Backup Transport
GoogleServicesFramework
Google Play Store
Google play services
then restart device and you should have the ability to add a google account and download apps from the play store,
to sync contacts + calendars from your google account download and install these 2 apps normally and restart your device.
GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.apk - https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2aWSw0KM8RYZXc2U2dlcHo4Z0k
GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk - https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2aWSw0KM8RYYWdoX3M1WW16NVk
How To Install Busybox
Flash this file in TWRP
Busybox_1.24.2_signed.zip - https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2aWSw0KM8RYYlU5X0t6Z0swLVUz
How To Install Viper4Android
Download these files: -
ViPER4Android_2.4.0.1. - https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2aWSw0KM8RYazZFWmdLZWRzRjQ
Step 1. Flash selinux2permissive_signed.zip in TWRP
Step 2. install the viper app provided
How To Install Xposed
Download these files -
xposed-v85-sdk23-arm64-nubiaUI-edition-by-SolarWarez-20160609 - https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2aWSw0KM8RYNU9vdEJVVjRBSEU
Step 1. Install Xposed_3.0 alpha4_dvdandroid.apk
Step 2. Flash xposed-v85-sdk23-arm64-nubiaUI-edition-by-SolarWarez-20160609.zip in TWRP and enjoy!
- It may take a while to boot so dont stress
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Bro can you help me please
This is a rom for z11 max
But i cant get the link to download it
Can you provide me with the download link frpm this topic?
http://bbs.nubia.cn/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=714761&extra=page%3D1&mobile=2
rowihel2012 said:
Bro can you help me please
This is a rom for z11 max
But i cant get the link to download it
Can you provide me with the download link frpm this topic?
http://bbs.nubia.cn/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=714761&extra=page%3D1&mobile=2
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Hi Mate,
sure after work today i should be able to get it for you
2727alex2727 said:
Hey mate,
Once u install it make sure you give it permissions to contacts then restart and try.
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Yes, that was the problem! Thank you!
PS: do you know how remove the Chinese page on the left of the home screen?
great for the thread here, i orderd a nubia z11 64 gb,the instruction work for it too,right?
2727alex2727 said:
Hi Mate,
sure after work today i should be able to get it for you
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thank you bro
just searching for the stock z11 max recovery
but i cant find it
2727alex2727 said:
Hey mate,
Once u install it make sure you give it permissions to contacts then restart and try.
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Hello,
I've got a Nubia Z11 Max 4GB/64GB variant;
Model nō: NX523J
Build nō: NX523J_V1_CNCommon_V1.19
Running: nubiaUI V3.9.9 based on android 5.1.1
Need help with GAPPS, TWRP and Root.
Kindly assist if possible, thanks.
Aterejr said:
Hello,
I've got a Nubia Z11 Max 4GB/64GB variant;
Model nō: NX523J
Build nō: NX523J_V1_CNCommon_V1.19
Running: nubiaUI V3.9.9 based on android 5.1.1
Need help with GAPPS, TWRP and Root.
Kindly assist if possible, thanks.
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TimSmet said:
great for the thread here, i orderd a nubia z11 64 gb,the instruction work for it too,right?
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Hi Guys,
i havent tried on the 64gb version only mine,
i assume the gaaps should work but not sure for twrp the tool does say "Nubia Z11" and doesnt specify a model?
if someone is willing to try and confirm for me that would be great
i found a tool ill add to the OP called "Nubia Recovery Tool"its in Chinese but you put your phone in download mode and select nubia emergency recovery and it flashes lastest stock firmware (works for ALL nubia models from z9 to z11) ill upload that tonight so if someone wants to try it they can flash back to stock incase they have issues:good:
EDIT: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2aWSw0KM8RYOEZBNGF3U1VIQWs - Nubia Recovery Tool
Hi! I just got NX531J and want to flash.
Could you resend the busybox link? because I got error on the link. Thanks /Walli
walli.tt said:
Hi! I just got NX531J and want to flash.
Could you resend the busybox link? because I got error on the link. Thanks /Walli
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here bud
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2aWSw0KM8RYYlU5X0t6Z0swLVU/view?usp=sharing
2727alex2727 said:
here bud
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Thank you so Much! :good:
I will try this weekend.
2727alex2727 said:
EDIT: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2aWSw0KM8RYOEZBNGF3U1VIQWs - Nubia Recovery Tool
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Do you know if this tool also re-install stock recovery?
xazac said:
Do you know if this tool also re-install stock recovery?
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i dont think you can install the recovery seperately.. you will have to reflash stock ROM
i am downloading it as we speak
http://ui.nubia.cn/rom - all stock nubia roms
EDIT: to flash stock recovery go to twrp > advance > stalence tools > stock recovery
2727alex2727 said:
i dont think you can install the recovery seperately.. you will have to reflash stock ROM
i am downloading it as we speak
http://ui.nubia.cn/rom - all stock nubia roms
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even after flashing stock ROM with twrp
no stock recovery found
i do not think we need the stock recovery
all stock roms is flashes with twrp
This is a guide to debloat the KIW-AL10 and make stock Chinese usable.
First download Minimal adb and fastboot from here and install it.
Download HISuite and use that to install huawei drivers
Next Make sure developer options by hitting build number 7 times then open developer options and make sure usb debugging is activated in the developer options.
Plug phone into computer and install drivers, any unknown device will be adb so right click and select choose driver from list then select android devices then adb interface, always choose the older driver version for this phone.
One you have that installed you need to unlock your bootloader a great guide is here
Once you have unlocked the bootloader download install twrp using minimal adb and fastboot
First reboot into fastboot..
First check the device is present. using the command :adb devices
then boot into bootloader using the command : adb reboot-bootloader
if that doesn't work turn off device then switching on quickly hold down the volume down button while inserting the cable into the device
The device should then have a white screen with a robot and say unlocked in green writing
find the recovery image you downloaded and if its a different name rename it twrp.img so you know which one it is, files everywhere can get quite messy !
Now right click on the minimal adb link on the desktop and click open file location..
Now put the twrp.img file into the folder with the minimal adb files and close the window.
now flash the recovery using the command: fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
Voila if everything is sucessful your phone now has twrp recovery !
Next use the following command: adb reboot recovery, if that doesnt work force a shutdown by holding the power button then let the phone boot while holding down the volume up button, it should boot into recovery.
Next MAKE A BACKUP THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT AND WHEN ITS DONE COPY IT TO A SAFE DRIVE DO NOT KEEP IT JUST ON YOU SD CARD IN CASE YOUR CARD DIES ! BECAUSE OF THE NATURE OF THIS PHONE AND THE FACT THAT YOU CANT FLASH NON VOLTE ROMS ON THIS PHONE THIS IS YOUR ONLY WAY OF RESTORING THE PHONE SO GUARD IT LIKE YOUR LIFE DEPENDS ON IT !
Now get a cup of coffee and have a break its not good to rush things
Now to root your phone..
Finish your coffee.
Download supersu from here
Put the zip onto your phones sd card and boot into recovery, select install and select the supersu zip and let it install, once done reboot the phone, it may reboot a few times thats normal dont panic, once the phone has finished booting check you have the su app installed, if so now we can do the rest of the stuff.
Next download google play store from here and install it
After opening the play store and signing in you will probably be told to update google services, let it do it then reboot the phone
Next using the play store download root explorer
Next stage is to make the dialer English. and remove yellow pages.
Using root explorer navigate to /cust/alltelecom/cn/prop
hard press on the file local.prop and select open in text editor using the 3 dots on the top right
Look for the following lines of code ro.product.locale.region=CN or similar
Change this to ro.product.locale.region=GB (or whatever your location is such make sure the country code is in CAPS )
Save the file
Now navigate to /system and open build.prop in text editor and change the following lines of code so they end in County matching code not cn
Example
ro.product.locale.region=GB (or whatever your location is such )
ro.product.locale.language=en (or whatever your location is such )
ro.product.locale.region=GB
Go slow there is lots of lines there but you will see them if you take your time
select save and exit from root explorer then reboot.. viola the chinese and yellow pages is gone !
After reboot you may get a baidu warning about location tracking, dont panic we will kill that bugger next !
Next install system app safe remover from the play store https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jumobile.manager.systemapp&hl=en_GB I always use this as its simple and keeps a backup of the removed app (just in case of problems)
Use that to remove all the chinse apps from the system including hivoice or it will interfere with google assistant, they are self explanatory
as they are all in chinese !
Next remove hi app
hi care
huawei id
network location (this is the one causing the nag screen dont worry work it will still work.
then reboot phone, there should be no more warnings about baidu location.
Now to get services google working.
You my have notice that despite installing a google account you contacts havent synced. we will fix that now..
To get google contacts to sync you need to install google contacts sync adaptor 6.0.1 from here
After you have installed it open up system apps and check it permision contacts is allowed, also open the battery setting and check it runs at boot and while screen is off, if there are no options for that ignore that bit and exit.
while you are there check google play services permission are all on especially contacts then reboot
Now install the google app from the app store
next install google assistant from the play store
now install google photos from the play store
Next install google chrome from play store
next install google calendar from the play store
next install google plus from the play store
next install google maps from the play store
next install youtube from the play store
Next install gboard from the play store
Then when all is done reboot the phone
After reboot check all the permissions of the apps and make sure all the google apps run at boot and keep running after screen off or they wont sync etc then reboot again.
Change horrible huawei keyboard to gboard in language settings
Open the google app and setup google and check your contacts have synced. set up the rest of your settings
Get a decent launcher as the huawei one sucks I use nova launcher prime its worth every penny but the free one is still good
Open settings app and click advanced, here you can change default launcher and select default app setting then select assistance and voice input, selectassist app as google select use text from screen and select use screenshot
I think that pretty much it, the rest you should be able to do yourself, have fun and good luck, any questions just ask.
I wrote this guide as there is very little info on the AL10,
Happy modding !
Very useful
Very useful post, my first venture into phone modding, enabled me to use my KIW-AL10 with Google functionality and to avoid the worst excesses of the stock Chinese software. Thanks!
Ed_shred said:
Very useful post, my first venture into phone modding, enabled me to use my KIW-AL10 with Google functionality and to avoid the worst excesses of the stock Chinese software. Thanks!
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Thanks for the thanks ! glad it was of use to you, I wrote another guide which enables volte to be removed and put lineage os on instead which you may find useful, its a fairly lengthy process but foolproof and doesn't brick the phone which was my main concern as there is nowhere to download the stock roms for these 3gb variants, cheers
swukjay said:
Thanks for the thanks ! glad it was of use to you, I wrote another guide which enables volte to be removed and put lineage os on instead which you may find useful, its a fairly lengthy process but foolproof and doesn't brick the phone which was my main concern as there is nowhere to download the stock roms for these 3gb variants, cheers
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So, the phone worked ok for a month, but then started restarting itself all the time. I deleted loads of apps, but it didn't solve the problem. Now, I decided to try to solve the problem by installing a custom ROM, so first step was to wipe the phone with TWRP. After wiping, I no longer had root access, and now installing SuperSU doesn't work, I can install the .zip through TWRP recovery, but I still don't have root access afterwards, according to Root Checker. Any ideas? Thanks!
Ed_shred said:
So, the phone worked ok for a month, but then started restarting itself all the time. I deleted loads of apps, but it didn't solve the problem. Now, I decided to try to solve the problem by installing a custom ROM, so first step was to wipe the phone with TWRP. After wiping, I no longer had root access, and now installing SuperSU doesn't work, I can install the .zip through TWRP recovery, but I still don't have root access afterwards, according to Root Checker. Any ideas? Thanks!
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Repeated the process, ticked a few boxes in SuperSU, seems to be solved for now, thanks...
swukjay said:
Thanks for the thanks ! glad it was of use to you, I wrote another guide which enables volte to be removed and put lineage os on instead which you may find useful, its a fairly lengthy process but foolproof and doesn't brick the phone which was my main concern as there is nowhere to download the stock roms for these 3gb variants, cheers
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OK, so I have tried quite a few times to install Lineage OS 14.1 and Viper, with both they get stuck in a bootloop. Trying to install Lineage with this guide https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/kiwi/install, the 'format data' stage is not successful. I get a message saying ' E:Unable to wipe '/data' - unknown file system 'auto Unable to format to remove encryption '.
I'm not totally committed to a custom ROM, but I'd like this phone to work. Any ideas, either how to troubleshoot the ROM flashing issue, or to get the phone stable with the stock de-Chinesed stock ROM? Thanks!
FLOSSbOxIN - Since 2016, I am a non-foogle person, nor do I have shucksfook, or anything of those stuffs. I was on Telegram and used to run the flossboxin channel, but left the application due to too much of spam and useless stuffs, and moreover, privacy issues tbvh. Now my XMPP channel is named FLOSSbOxIN too. I recently lost my M30, however, I have been for quiet sometime trying to get this M30 debloated to a level where knox also does not trip, nor where one will have to face the unnecessary Samsung bloatware and annoying analytics. Finally, I have made it to that level, after several permutation combinations.
Code:
[B]FLOSSbOxIN M305F Debloated FOSS/FLOSS Stock ROM[/B]
Released: [B]20200925[/B]
Patch Level: September 01, 2020
Build Date: [B]20200926[/B]
Base Version: Android 10
Build #: QP1A.190711.020.M305FDDS6CTI1
Kernel: [I]4.4.177-19407255[/I]
UI Core: [U]One UI 2.0[/U]
Links:
M30 Database -- AFH
DM-Verity -- AFH
FLOSSbOxIN - ROM -- Cloud - Direct Link
Odin V3.14.4 -- AFH
TWRP 3.4.0-0 -- AFH
Magisk Canary -- AFH
Installation Guide (Only For Bootloader UL On Q/10)
Download ROM from the links given.
Boot to recovery (stock/TWRP) (Guide Link)
Code:
adb reboot download
You will have to format data, as the ROM is decrypted, and coming from an encrypted ROM will give issues. For decrypting, do a "format data" in TWRP Recovery and then reboot to recovery and Wipe Dalvik/ART, Cache, System, Data, Hidden, Internal
Copy over ROM OS & DM-Verity file (do not rename DM-Verity file, keep as is)
Flash ROM - Would take around 10 minutes time for it to flash
Go to wipe, and wipe /hidden
Flash DM-Verity file
Reboot - should take around 5-6 minutes
Notes:
I have removed the setup wizard altogether
Post system starts, wait 5-10 minutes, as system tries to integrate system apps, which are newly introduced
Only necessary foogle stuff is kept, including Maps+Location, GSF & Play Services and all other foogle stuffs is removed
Somehow, even after removing the notorious HIYA (so called caller id and spam protection service), it somehow comes back with a valid internet/mobile data connection. If you wish to remove it again, boot to TWRP, mount /system and then delete the hiya service folder and clear dalvik/cache, and reboot
If any app has permission issue, then reinstall as "user" app (install again manually), and reboot sysui. Should work post that, as sometime, few apps are by default not allowed system changes by Samsung framework, and to add each app to framework is a bigggg task, and very irritating too
Still if any app (e.g., AnysoftKeyboard (see git issue), then uninstall as system, and reinstall as user
Ensure minimal apps are made /system, as they can be harmful
Features:
Fully debloated
Fully stock
Smoother, faster and has long battery run
Foogle & Samsung stupidity free
FLOSS apps included:
Aurora Droid, Aurora Store
F-Droid Classic - Classic variant by bubu
F-Droid Privilege (if you ever install F-Droid main app)
Bromite Webview is default
UngoogledChromium is the default browser
FreeOTP+ is your FLOSS 2FA companion
K9 Mail is the default FOSS email
KeePassDX for auto-login and enhanced privacy
Notification Log allows you to view several logs, once usage access is granted, and is fully FLOSS
QKSMS replaces Samsung Messaging app
Power App allows you to reboot to various modes - sysui, recovery, bootloader....
Vinyl is your music buddy
Dual-Mod for audio included
Screen capture (image & video) feature added
Data transmit (Up/Down) in status bar added (thanks Akhil)
Various camera tweaks (FOSS - OpenCamera is not included)
My hosts file is included, which enhances privacy by blocking various trackers and ads - URL
Hosts editor also included
GPS fast locking in closed areas - debug included for it
USB debug revoke option added to Dev mode
initd support added
Shutdown thread log enabled
BUGS
FLOSSbOxIN - You tell me..
Contributors/Credits:
Samsung for the superb bloat filled operating system, which is like a bliss in the irritation module
topjohnwu for Magisk
Akhil99 for TWRP
vdbhb59 for actually spending hours on getting this sorted, and when I do not even have the phone anymore (lol)...
XDA:DevDB Information
FLOSSbOxIN, ROM for the Samsung Galaxy M30
Contributors
vdbhb59, vdbhb59
ROM OS Version: Android 10
ROM Kernel: Linux 4.x
ROM Firmware Required: M305FDDS6CTI1, M305FDDUS6CT13
Based On: Stock
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 2.0
Stable Release Date: 2020-09-25
Created 2020-09-25
Last Updated 2020-10-17
Snapshots
Snapshots
Reserved 2
Cool FLOSS Rom sar!
Thank you sir. Working on getting a Foogle Based FOSS ROM, so that few stupid apps which are GSF dependent can work out of box.
Google version added, and OFFICIAL tag added..
vdbhb59 said:
DM-Verity -- https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=8889791610682882483
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@faiz5200 here is the link..
Ajayagrawal said:
Hello
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Okay mate.
Few ways to do it.
1. By installing rooted AP with TWRP already included:->
Install September stock Firmware from my post here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-m30/development/rom-t4167497
Use that to flash the September FW. Use ODIN via windows, and use the file: AP ROOTED WITH TWRP RECOVERY. Flash only AP. CP is optional. Follow the steps there. Ensure to flash DMVERITY.
This is one way...
Another way:
2. Flash stock ROM. Connect to wifi/mobile data and setup. Change the time to say 7 days prior to today. Wait 30 minutes and boot to download mode via the following method:: switch off. Press Vol+/- together and connect to laptop/pc via usb. Ensure usb debugging is ON and then perform. Now you are in download mode. Flash TWRP.tar file from AP. All checkboxes should be unticked. Once flashed successfully, press vol- and power button for 7-8 seconds and let go off vol- upon haptic feedback and press vol+ to enter to twrp recovery. You can let go of the buttons once twrp shows up.
Now format data and reboot to twrp again. Mount data and /system and if OS is installed boot to system, else flash a ROM of your choice.
3rd way:
3. Download FLOSSbOxIN (FLOSS/Google variant available). Extract to any desktop folder. Now open 7Zip and make a zip file with all the .img files. Choose .tar (available from 7Zip dropdown as well) and rename the tar file to say rom.tar.
Once done flash this one via AP. Ensure all checkboxes are unchecked. Reboot to TWRP following the steps in method 2 above. Format data, boot to twrp, flash dm-verity and boot to system. You can wipe cache/dalvik and /hidden if you want. Will take around 10 minutes to boot. Dont forget to boot to twrp first and flash dmverity, else you will end in bootloop.
Note: With Samsung, in case you forget to flash DMVerity, and by mistake clicked boot to system, do not worry. Switch off, or reboot to twrp and mount /system and flash. Wipe dalvik and cache, reboot. Done.
vdbhb59 said:
Okay mate.
Few ways to do it.
1. By installing rooted AP with TWRP already included:->
Install September stock Firmware from my post here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-m30/development/rom-t4167497
Use that to flash the September FW. Use ODIN via windows, and use the file: AP ROOTED WITH TWRP RECOVERY. Flash only AP. CP is optional. Follow the steps there. Ensure to flash DMVERITY.
This is one way...
Another way:
2. Flash stock ROM. Connect to wifi/mobile data and setup. Change the time to say 7 days prior to today. Wait 30 minutes and boot to download mode via the following method:: switch off. Press Vol+/- together and connect to laptop/pc via usb. Ensure usb debugging is ON and then perform. Now you are in download mode. Flash TWRP.tar file from AP. All checkboxes should be unticked. Once flashed successfully, press vol- and power button for 7-8 seconds and let go off vol- upon haptic feedback and press vol+ to enter to twrp recovery. You can let go of the buttons once twrp shows up.
Now format data and reboot to twrp again. Mount data and /system and if OS is installed boot to system, else flash a ROM of your choice.
3rd way:
3. Download FLOSSbOxIN (FLOSS/Google variant available). Extract to any desktop folder. Now open 7Zip and make a zip file with all the .img files. Choose .tar (available from 7Zip dropdown as well) and rename the tar file to say rom.tar.
Once done flash this one via AP. Ensure all checkboxes are unchecked. Reboot to TWRP following the steps in method 2 above. Format data, boot to twrp, flash dm-verity and boot to system. You can wipe cache/dalvik and /hidden if you want. Will take around 10 minutes to boot. Dont forget to boot to twrp first and flash dmverity, else you will end in bootloop.
Note: With Samsung, in case you forget to flash DMVerity, and by mistake clicked boot to system, do not worry. Switch off, or reboot to twrp and mount /system and flash. Wipe dalvik and cache, reboot. Done.
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@vdbhb59 THANK YOU SO MUCH ,SIR.I was about to sell the phone coz TWRP could not be booted.
Finally,TWRP is booted huge thanks to you.Procedure 2 did not work(bootloop) and Procedure 3 gave me .binary error in odin(maybe i messed up in some steps).But Procedure 1 was easiest and foolproof & it booted TWRP in first try without any bootloops.
Now coming to Floss ROM(Vanilla).It was simple,clean and elegant and performance is good as well.I have not checked the battery life with this ROM but i hope it gives me more than standard battery life.Will be checking other ROMS as well-Lineage,Bliss,Turbo etc. and will be settling once i find ROM suitable for me.
Again thank you DEV for guiding me,giving me your time and most importantly contributing to this community !!
Ajayagrawal said:
@vdbhb59THANK YOU SO MUCH ,SIR.I was about to sell the phone coz TWRP could not be booted.
Finally,TWRP is booted huge thanks to you.Procedure 2 did not work(bootloop) and Procedure 3 gave me .binary error in odin(maybe i messed up in some steps).But Procedure 1 was easiest and foolproof & it booted TWRP in first try without any bootloops.
Now coming to Floss ROM(Vanilla).It was simple,clean and elegant and performance is good as well.I have not checked the battery life with this ROM but i hope it gives me more than standard battery life.Will be checking other ROMS as well-Lineage,Bliss,Turbo etc. and will be settling once i find ROM suitable for me.
Again thank you DEV for guiding me,giving me your time and most importantly contributing to this community !!
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Anytime mate. Actually all the 3 ways I mentioned, do work. Probably, some trouble while flashing. However, no worries, I am glad you were able to boot to TWRP and flash a bloat free OS. Enjoy mate, and happy riding.
Battery life is around 1.5-2 days basis your usage. At times more, touching 3.5 days too. Again, the logic basis is always usage and background stuff.
Bliss does not boot for all, LOS does though.
BTW, which FLOSSbOxIN variant did you try? Google one will eat more battery obviously, against FLOSS one.
FLOSS(Vanilla)-[without google] review
Everything is good with the ROM but some problems i faced could be solved by following procedures:
1.If some apps does not work/launch as expected then "UNINSTALL AS SYSTEM" then REINSTALL it or INSTALL APP OF YOUR CHOICE.For eg:Vinyl player.
2.If AURORA STORE does not download apps then first give permission to Aurora Services and then rerun Store.Otherwise install GooglePlayStore manually once, update GMS and it will work.PS:You can delete PlayStore or disable if you want to.
Other than these everything is FINE.Would certainly recommend to try this ROM ?
Ajayagrawal said:
Everything is good with the ROM but some problems i faced could be solved by following procedures:
1.If some apps does not work/launch as expected then "UNINSTALL AS SYSTEM" then REINSTALL it or INSTALL APP OF YOUR CHOICE.For eg:Vinyl player.
2.If AURORA STORE does not download apps then first give permission to Aurora Services and then rerun Store.Otherwise install GooglePlayStore manually once, update GMS and it will work.PS:You one delete PlayStore or disable if wants to.
Other than these everything is FINE.Would certainly recommend to try this ROM ?
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Thanks for this mate. Though not bugs, but the app behaviour itself. The ROM itself does not have any bugs.
October release coming soon.
Dear Dev,
Thanks for the rom.
My 3 queries
1. Getting access denied on some files like magisk, odin, and m30 database.
2. Is there any aggresive battery saver or something alike in rom which switches off all functions except calling?
3. The download link to download google version is very slow and is showing close to 17 hours to download on 150 MBps connection.
Thanks and Regards
Ashish
ashish128 said:
Dear Dev,
Thanks for the rom.
My 3 queries
1. Getting access denied on some files like magisk, odin, and m30 database. Also, you will only need the ROM, DMV erity & Magisk files anyways.
2. Is there any aggresive battery saver or something alike in rom which switches off all functions except calling?
3. The download link to download google version is very slow and is showing close to 17 hours to download on 150 MBps connection.
Thanks and Regards
Ashish
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Hi Ashish,
Actually, AFH is having some issues. I too am unable to view files at times. Magisk and ODIN are Public files anyways. You can navigate with androidfilehost then my user, which is vdbhb59.
Battery saver is there, Ultradata by Samsung itself. You can use any 3rd party app too.
Google version link is quick here. Showing 25 minutes at 80Mbps.
Update - 20201017
Hi All,
Update released for the new version.
N.B., the update by Samsung never was for October 2020 patches, and was only a con, as they moved the apps & priv-app between the 2 folders, and added a very big BUG along with several privacy issues.
When I reached out to them with the details, I was blocked, and my account was suspended.
I have stripped away every bit and piece of bloat and BUGS (afaic). Security patch is still September.
Also, the stock camera is now replaced with 2 open variants, and much better ones. With the latest update, while trying to remove Knox, and some resources, the stock Camera breaks up fully, and the hidl does not link, rendering the app useless.
Magisk Canary 20201017
20201017 - FLOSSbOxIN_Foogle_V2_20201017
20201017 - FLOSSbOxIN_V2.2_20201017
Difference between the 2 versions
Difference between the 2 versions -->
FLOSSbOxIN_Foogle_V2_20201017 - this version is a bit smaller compared to the version 2.2 below. Version 2.2 contains a few more privacy oriented apps, and XDA app as well inbuilt, along with OSMAnd+ and UNLP. I have retained GMS Core and Maps as OSMAnd does not cover many parts of Asia and Russia.
FLOSSbOxIN_V2.2_20201017 - this version contains the following:
SMS - QKSMS
Mail - K9 & pEp - both open source. Both more reliable then stock.
Clipboard - Added function for clipboard. Probably, some apps may not work with it. Ideally, it will come as an option with pop-ups.
Maps - GMaps, OSMAnd+, UNLP
Music - Odyssey & Vinyl
Video - MPV is a great tool. VLC somehow does not integrate with Samsung while building, so have not added it yet.
SimpleTools - Gallery & Calendar alongside stock ones. Do use the open source ones, as they are fully privacy oriented. Some folks like Samsung one, but it is filth filled, and I have taken huge time out to prepare these stuffs, so do try.
Camera - OpenCamera & FreeDCam have been added. I have been using these 2 since a long time, so, do use them too.
Browser - 2 variants of Ungoogled Chromium, Bromite Webview alongside Android Webview.
Terminal - Termus. Do install the relevant addons from F-Droid/AuroraDroid and enjoy.
Downloader - Download Navi is prebuilt.
Launcher - OpenLauncher is added too, which is a better option compared to Samsung one. Use the one you prefer.
Stores - As usual F-Droid (2 variants), Aurora Store and Aurora Droid.
The ROM has been tested completely, in terms of retaining of Samsung features, and additional stuffs that I could integrate. I hope on getting Stock custom ROM soon, if the framework parts pans out, and may have inbuilt power menu options, more QS stuffs and theming, all again depending on time I can spare and framework nuisance.
It would be great if Theme option is added
vdbhb59 said:
Hi All,
Update released for the new version.
N.B., the update by Samsung never was for October 2020 patches, and was only a con, as they moved the apps & priv-app between the 2 folders, and added a very big BUG along with several privacy issues.
When I reached out to them with the details, I was blocked, and my account was suspended.
I have stripped away every bit and piece of bloat and BUGS (afaic). Security patch is still September.
Also, the stock camera is now replaced with 2 open variants, and much better ones. With the latest update, while trying to remove Knox, and some resources, the stock Camera breaks up fully, and the hidl does not link, rendering the app useless.
Magisk Canary 20201017
20201017 - FLOSSbOxIN_Foogle_V2_20201017
20201017 - FLOSSbOxIN_V2.2_20201017
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Did they replaced system.img with super.img ? Samsumg keeps adding their security related sh**t in the name of security patches making difficult for devs to mod their Roms.
akhil093 said:
Did they replaced system.img with super.img ? Samsumg keeps adding their security related sh**t in the name of security patches making difficult for devs to mod their Roms.
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Nope. They moved few /system/apps to /priv-app and to /vendor and made a lot of framework changes to ensure boot goes for a toss. One of the worst was how system auto cleans at a schedule. Also busybox installation fails due to /system free space being minimal.
Few more things, which I think cannot explain here.