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Viper or Xposed?

Hey all,first of all thank you everyone who has worked on this device it is super appreciated. I hope Im posting this question in the right spot but I was wondering if anyone has a LG K20 plus/T-Mobile and has sucessfully installed Viper or Xposed Framework? Its been a few years since I owned an LG or installed these on a device of mine so if anyone has could you briefly run the steps by me mainly for Viper (I did go to the Viper forum on here but still had no luck installing on Nougat) not Xposed.Thanks again everyone for your time!!!

I'm running aicp rom and installed xposed and v4a with no problem. Think the trick was that I had to install busybox in system/xbin. Pretty sure it worked on stock as well.
Anyway Gluck.
Edit: I should mention I have the metro variant (mp260). But it doesn't seem to matter.

awesome ill do that thanks!

stovo06 said:
I'm running aicp rom and installed xposed and v4a with no problem. Think the trick was that I had to install busybox in system/xbin. Pretty sure it worked on stock as well.
Anyway Gluck.
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Which xposed did you flash?

Medfordite said:
Which xposed did you flash?
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With the 32 bit ROM, v89 arm SDK 25.
If you install xposed 3.1.5 apk in this post, go to the framework option and choose install through recovery, it wil install the correct framework for you.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58828974&postcount=1

After reboot it's all good

Thanks! Viper is running ,and it's been awhile, has a whole new look and is great on this device! I appreciate the Xposed help,tried once to no avail, so im grateful for the direction I need to go! Great forum! Thanks all!

I can get viper no problem,but Xposed I only can install framework,but first reboot after ANY module and bootloop.magisk modules work though

First post ever anywhere.
I am looking to install xposed on stock rom 7.0
Things i have tried:
Fresh install through twrp v89 sdk 24 (and all other official versions i could find)
Fresh install purify os xposed through twrp
Froze all lg related apps and tried both of the above again
Each time after reboot k20 freezes at metro screen. (Waited over an hour)
I reinstalled stock firmware through lg up before trying each of the above.
Cache and dalvik cache cleared each time
Lg k20 plus
Android 7.0
Security patch feb 1 2018
Kernal version 3.18.31
Build # nrd90u
Software version mp26010x
Any help is greatly appreciated

Same problem with rooted stock mp260. Something LG did to Android is obviously at fault here since it works for other devices just fine. If I had the time I'd try my hand at hunting the problem down, but I can't.

MicroG on stock ROM H870

Hi fellas,
I am currently trying to move away from google.
I am on stock rom as stability is important for me (it is my main phone).
So far I was able to disable google apps and use the alternative (open source) ones. I can already feel the phone faster and snappier; amazing!
Unfortunately, it is impossible to disable the last google apps (google play services) as it breaks many other apps that I use.
I had a look at custom roms (lineageOS, havocOS) because they are clean but they are not completely stable.
Is it possible to use microg on stock ROM?
If so, what would the steps be?
I have already twrp and I can root it if necessary (H870)

dklearhos said:
Hi fellas,
I am currently trying to move away from google.
I am on stock rom as stability is important for me (it is my main phone).
So far I was able to disable google apps and use the alternative (open source) ones. I can already feel the phone faster and snappier; amazing!
Unfortunately, it is impossible to disable the last google apps (google play services) as it breaks many other apps that I use.
I had a look at custom roms (lineageOS, havocOS) because they are clean but they are not completely stable.
Is it possible to use microg on stock ROM?
If so, what would the steps be?
I have already twrp and I can root it if necessary (H870)
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I mean im using microg with YouTube vanced
Sent from my LG G6 using XDA Labs

hi,
There is an official Lineage+microG
(lineage beats stock rom for stability in my opinion...)
LineageOS for microG H870
please check installation instructions beforehand!
I'm google free and I have replacement for any google aps - except bloatware but I can live without it

Any rom for 8.1 or earlier with included Gapps??

Hello folks,
Since most roms come with Gapps separately, I have a problem trying to use the Dual Boot Patcher, because when use it, can´t install roms on tradictional way, no boots, so have to decide between a rom with included Gapps (have just found two 9 pie that works), or without Gapps.
I´m trying to get a Rom 8.1 android version or earlier because I feel the Pie feels more heavy to run app I need, while 8.1 seems smooth. But I should like to get it with gapps to avoid being restarting the phone all the time. So,
Anyone know a rom for I9505 android 8.1 version or earlier with included Gapps? or
does anyone have experience with the dual boot patcher app installed a Rom+gapps? If I do (even patching all ok) if install Gaps doesnt boot, so I guess may there is a folder name difference or something I´m missing..
thank you in advance.

Why do you need the dual boot patcher thingy?
Much simpler and safer to TWRP and single ROM install.
No problem installing GAPPS, no stability issues with phone restarts. Too easy.
One solution is to go down to the kitchen section of the forum and learn how to slipstream the gaps into the rom.

Hi, have you tried LOS 17.1 by JDC team ? It is awesome and Dark mode brings so much battery life.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...y-s4-i9505-t3517706/post70049958#post70049958

Galaxy A20 Pie downgrade to Oreo

Hi all, I'm finally back on android after making the mistake of switching to iPhone temporarily. I have a Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U) on Pie OneUI on Boost Mobile service. I was hoping to use my custom fonts again, before I used ThemeGalaxy to apply the fonts but that doesn't seem to work anymore. I downloaded GxFonts also and can't seem to get that to work either. Is it possible to use custom fonts on Pie or should I try and downgrade to Oreo? I've never downgraded software before,
so can anyone recommend a website for a novice Thanks for any advice/ tips

Sparkles716 said:
Hi all, I'm finally back on android after making the mistake of switching to iPhone temporarily. I have a Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U) on Pie OneUI on Boost Mobile service. I was hoping to use my custom fonts again, before I used ThemeGalaxy to apply the fonts but that doesn't seem to work anymore. I downloaded GxFonts also and can't seem to get that to work either. Is it possible to use custom fonts on Pie or should I try and downgrade to Oreo? I've never downgraded software before,
so can anyone recommend a website for a novice Thanks for any advice/ tips
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Sorry to inform you that the A205U is the only A20 that cannot be changed in terms of OS.
Better to find some custom fonts.

You could try rooting your phone using Magisk and install a module called -> Font changer. This should solve your problem.

Best ROM for bank apps? SGH i337m

I have an old rusty Galaxy S4 SGH I337m with android pi ROM, but my bank app was recently updated and I got the typical "Altered device" note
I rollbacked to optimized lineageOS ROM with android 6.0, managed to fix that with magisk modules and magisk hide, sadly the ROM was too slow, crashed several apps and removed my launcher icons from apps installed from micro SD cards everytime I reboot the phone.
Now I'm using the optimized lineageOS 17.1 v9, besides I followed all the instructions to hide the magisk app, modules and such from my bank app, it stills shows "Altered device" note.
Whats the best ROM to use bank apps from 6.0 and above since 5.0 is no longer compatible with the app?
Thanks in advance .

hunkdorlian said:
I have an old rusty Galaxy S4 SGH I337m with android pi ROM, but my bank app was recently updated and I got the typical "Altered device" note
I rollbacked to optimized lineageOS ROM with android 6.0, managed to fix that with magisk modules and magisk hide, sadly the ROM was too slow, crashed several apps and removed my launcher icons from apps installed from micro SD cards everytime I reboot the phone.
Now I'm using the optimized lineageOS 17.1 v9, besides I followed all the instructions to hide the magisk app, modules and such from my bank app, it stills shows "Altered device" note.
Whats the best ROM to use bank apps from 6.0 and above since 5.0 is no longer compatible with the app?
Thanks in advance .
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Check my S4 Unified Collection & Guides thread. You can find the Recommended ROMs there.
For banks and stuff, all custom ROMs suffer from that, Google change from time to time the SafetyNet. Some ROMs have inbuild fix some others not.
Check the Universal SafetyNetFix by kdrag0n at Magisk Root section.