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I am blind. Figuratively, anyway. I have been looking for the past couple of hours on what flashing exactly is.. and how the heck to do it. To start, I'm rooted on 4.1.1, locked bootloader, stock rom. There are tons of posts about flashing this and that. Installing I'm guessing that's what that means. But today I decided I would try to specifically "flash" a custom bootscreen.
THIS THREAD: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43161125#post43161125
So the instructions seem simple.. I'm able to get to a screen where I have a menu with one of the options to boot into "recovery".. but then how do I "Flash" something? I may be missing a number of things here but I'm just trying to figure this out. Does my bootloader need to be unlocked to simply change my boot screen? Do I need something additional to root? Am I pressing the wrong buttons when navigating the menu? I can get to the menu and I can get to a screen with the android is laying down with a red triangle. I sound like I have zero experience, and I basically do. I want to be able to "flash" this boot screen to become comfortable enough to figure out how to "flash" other things like custom roms. I'm just lost here. Anybody in the mood for noob charity?
Unlock your bootlader, install a custom recovery, create a backup of your current rom and then start flashing (installing) to your heats content. The flashing of roms and boot logo/animations that everyone is referring to is simply installing zips from your internal storage or SD card though the custom recovery.
Thanks for the rundown. I'll work on unlocking the bootloader then. Very carefully.
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its very easy just follow the guide in post #2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2345558
I've successfully unlocked the bootloader and installed TWRP. Thanks for the help! Is there any way to remove that warning screen about my bootloader being unlocked?
Jersey846 said:
I've successfully unlocked the bootloader and installed TWRP. Thanks for the help! Is there any way to remove that warning screen about my bootloader being unlocked?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1901444
Hi guys,
Anyone know a way to make root in Moto X Play it work?
Or can you use the method of CF-Root Moto X (2014)?
I did unlock the bootloader through the website of Motorola. It worked.
Tks.
(Sorry for my bad english)
Obs. ROOT process in post # 14
No TWRP/Root available as of yet. Give it some time, I guarantee you that XDA will basically be the first place it's posted when it happens. Keep in mind that the phone is just starting to roll out, but not in the US so it might take a while longer for somebody to get on it.
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No TWRP/Root available as of yet. Give it some time, I guarantee you that XDA will basically be the first place it's posted when it happens. Keep in mind that the phone is just starting to roll out, but not in the US so it might take a while longer for somebody to get on it.
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Tks nourez, In Brazil it was released on August 12. I'll wait longer.
lmsantiago said:
Hi everyone. ?Just a point: When doing 'Unlock the bootloader' for root ou flash custom roms, you agree to void your warranty.
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Most people on this site could care less about warranty... Its a developer site after all
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Even still, unless you REALLY screw something up, most of the time you can get away with it. (not sure how Moto X devices show the unlocked bootloader status and such).
....Note: Don't take that comment as fact. Your mileage may vary
Curious how developers figure out how to root. Is there something that's needed (besides having the phone, obviously), do we need kernel images from Motorola?
Devhux said:
Curious how developers figure out how to root. Is there something that's needed (besides having the phone, obviously), do we need kernel images from Motorola?
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I don't have the device, so I won't be making a recovery for it, but it's not a particularly difficult process to make one. It took me around an hour to port TWRP to the 2015 Moto G, and it should be similar for this device. You can use a prebuilt kernel if sources are not available, but I think the 2015 Moto G kernel will actually work on this device. Moto will be releasing the proper kernel sources for this device soon anyway.
You just need to create a device tree and compile a recovery (such as TWRP). The recovery device tree doesn't need to be very thorough (the way ROM device trees are). It just needs to specify information about partition names and locations and kernel boot parameters etc. It should be a trivial modification to make my 2015 Moto G TWRP device tree work on this device.
Once you have a working recovery, just flash SuperSU with it and you'll be rooted.
squid2 said:
I don't have the device, so I won't be making a recovery for it, but it's not a particularly difficult process to make one. It took me around an hour to port TWRP to the 2015 Moto G, and it should be similar for this device. You can use a prebuilt kernel if sources are not available, but I think the 2015 Moto G kernel will actually work on this device. Moto will be releasing the proper kernel sources for this device soon anyway.
You just need to create a device tree and compile a recovery (such as TWRP). The recovery device tree doesn't need to be very thorough (the way ROM device trees are). It just needs to specify information about partition names and locations and kernel boot parameters etc. It should be a trivial modification to make my 2015 Moto G TWRP device tree work on this device.
Once you have a working recovery, just flash SuperSU with it and you'll be rooted.
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This makes me happy and sad. Lol. Looking forward to root so I can drop DPI.
I would love to root it. I miss Viper4Android
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I would love to root it too, I'm just wondering if we'll still have the possibility to install firmware upgrade if you root it and unlock the bootloader?
Nico3d3 said:
I would love to root it too, I'm just wondering if we'll still have the possibility to install firmware upgrade if you root it and unlock the bootloader?
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A quick glance through the other Moto forums here on XDA would give us a good clue. I'm too tired to check at the moment, but if nobody else does by the time I wake up, I'll check then.
Good News! My Moto x play is rooted with the Moto G 2015 method.
Below process we did and it worked:
1- Through the forum: http://forum.xda-developers.com/2015-moto-g/orig-development/twrp-twrp-moto-g-2015-t3170537
I downloaded "TWRP-osprey-2.8.7-test1.img"
2 UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip downloaded at: https://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip
[Copy to your internal SDcard]
3 Place your Moto-x in fastboot mode [Power + Vol. down]
3- install TWRP-osprey-2.8.7-test1.img with the command: fastboot boot TWRP-osprey-2.8.7-test1.img
[Installation is temporary, I tried to permanently install but did not work].
4. The recovery will open automatically, browse to the location where you saved the SuperSU and flash UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip
5. Restart.
I did this procedure and managed to get root, I'm not responsible for any damage caused to your phone.
Did you have to unlock bootloader before installing it? On my phone, I have an unlocked bootloader and it did work but perhaps people would be interested in trying it with a locked bootloader (less risk of voiding the warranty).
Nico3d3 said:
Did you have to unlock bootloader before installing it? On my phone, I have an unlocked bootloader and it did work but perhaps people would be interested in trying it with a locked bootloader (less risk of voiding the warranty).
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My bootloader is also unlocked.
I believe you can not do without unlocking the OEM. since it would not be possible to install recovery.
If someone is on a locked bootloader and want to test, we can see if it works. But I believe that is not possible.
I'll gladly test it with a locked bootloader when I get home in a few hours, if it hasn't already been tested by then.
Just tried it with locked bootloader, no joy. Device downloads the boot.IMG but errors booting it and just stays in bootloader mode. Guessing needs the bootloader unlocking first.
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Good to know. Thanks @CharlesW123 for checking!
Anybody know if we are able to flash a logo to replace the unlocked bootloader warning on the X Play yet?
Sevael said:
Good to know. Thanks @CharlesW123 for checking!
Anybody know if we are able to flash a logo to replace the unlocked bootloader warning on the X Play yet?
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Yep the method shown here does work on the Moto X Play, you will get back to the normal boot logo.
has anyone tested installing Xposed after rooting yet? I'm assuming the same procedure should work (fastboot boot recovery.img > flash xposed.zip)?
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has anyone tested installing Xposed after rooting yet? I'm assuming the same procedure should work (fastboot boot recovery.img > flash xposed.zip)?
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The Xposed is a .zip file, you need to install the TWRP via flash.
But still I am not the courage to try. I have no backup ROM error.
I would like to share with you how to encrypt/decrypt when you are rooted. Restart one time the phone after you have installed the firmware and rooted.
Done with H815E two times.
I - Install PKILL tool
Install from the playstore Busybox Installer and install busybox. It will install on your device a lot of command line tools. (you need to be rooted)
II - Install Terminall
From the playstore install Terminal .
III - prerequisites
- Plug-in the charger on your phone
- Add unlock pin to your phone before encrypting
IV - Encrypting
Open Terminal and write
Code:
su
The carret change from $ to #
Code:
pkill -KILL daemonsu
The carret change from # to $
Just after that go settings and security then encrypt / decrypt device (don't wait)
I hope it will help you !
Have fun !
Didn't work on Verizon G4.
Followed all of the above steps on a freshly rooted and wiped Verizon G4 without success. Just sits on red Verizon boot animation endlessly. Really would like to have root and encryption.
keeperoffrisco said:
Followed all of the above steps on a freshly rooted and wiped Verizon G4 without success. Just sits on red Verizon boot animation endlessly. Really would like to have root and encryption.
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Sorry for that, do you have a rebot your phone after having install root ? You need to do it one time.
I just disabled the SuperSU app and it worked.
Thanks! This works for my rooted 818P V110f! Yeah!!!
Nice! This is quicker and less painful then my method! I will try and provide feedback! Thank you sir.
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One question remains: Why on earth does LG sends it device into eternal "do nothing loop" when trying to encrypt a rooted device. Why o why? Must be the same evil bastard that implemented the "battery full" sound. He/she wants the LG customers to suffer!
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My experience has been the same as keeperoffrisco's. And I, too, have the Verizon variant of the LG G4.
The obvious problem with this method and the Verizon model is that the phone restarts immediately after initiating the encryption process. For this reason, I don't see how killing the daemonsu binary will have any effect.
As soon as the encryption process is initiated, the screen flashes briefly to the green "Android" guy on a white background, and then switches to the Verizon boot screen, and then hangs there forever (until I pull the battery).
I sympathize with @fpsq: why the **** does the phone sit in this state once it's rooted? How is the bootloader establishing that the phone is rooted?
I'm really eager to find a method for encrypting a rooted Verizon LG G4!
You can. My rooted + encrypted LG G4 is right beside me. Have a look at these links for instructions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62457999&postcount=1919
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62156629&postcount=1468
Basically it is:
"You should NOT root via the method here described. UNLOCK your bootloader, encypt, start TWRP. Get password enter screen. Ignore that screen TWRP does not work properly. Tell TWRP to reboot system. Swipe to "yes install SU" Back in GUI install rest for SU from Play Store. Not to hard once you done it. "
To be able to decrypt once you are already rooted you need to uninstall root, then supersu + busybox and the like and then decrypt.
If this does not work you need to convince your device you never have been rooted (RCT bypass). The instructions for the LG G2 work just fine and can be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g2-mini/general/lg-rct-bypass-t2818441
Sometimes it is usefull that LG is only updateing software if it really really has to. So a lot of old and unchanged code in the excuse that servers LG as an Android skin. :cyclops:
fpsq said:
You can. My rooted + encrypted LG G4 is right beside me. Watch here for some instructions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62457999&postcount=1919
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62156629&postcount=1468
Basically it is:
"You should NOT root via the method here described. UNLOCK your bootloader, encypt, start TWRP. Get password enter screen. Ignore that screen TWRP does not work properly. Tell TWRP to reboot system. Swipe to "yes install SU" Back in GUI install rest for SU from Play Store. Not to hard once you done it. "
To be able to decrypt once you are already rooted you need to uninstall root, then supersu + busybox and the like and then decrypt.
If this does not work you need to convince your device you never have been rooted (RCT bypass). The instructions for the LG G2 work just fine and can be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g2-mini/general/lg-rct-bypass-t2818441
Sometimes it is usefull that LG is only updateing software if it really really has to. So a lot of old and unchanged code in the excuse that servers LG as an Android skin. :cyclops:
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Thanks a lot for the reply to my question! I really appreciate it.
My understanding is that LG provides a method for unlocking the bootloader only on the H815 model. I have the VS986.
Am I missing something? Thanks for any clarification you may be able to provide!
DrRichardQuack said:
Thanks a lot for the reply to my question! I really appreciate it.
My understanding is that LG provides a method for unlocking the bootloader only on the H815 model. I have the VS986.
Am I missing something? Thanks for any clarification you may be able to provide!
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Yes, right now LG provides a bootloader unlock only for the European variants of the H815 - so no Singapore or US variants and no Verizon, Dual Sim variants or whatsoever etc.
If you didn't take an OTA you might have a chance to use the unofficial bootloader unlock that is due to come out with the official release of the LG V10 on the 20th of October.
Greetings
Medzinmann
Do NOT buy not unlockable Phones. Buy the LG G4 H815. How on earth should manufactures ever learn if you keep throwing money at them? By the way, almost all carriers where infiltrated by the NSA. No one received a praise from the NSA like Verizon did for "collaboration". Verizon is the cheap hooker that gives ****s away for free. While it is you being ****ed. If you still use their services, you don't seem to mind, do you?
Works this method on Marshmallow (with rooted Kernel) too? After Encryption root becomes active again? Thanks.
S6 G920V
Fresh recovery of stock 5.0.2, then PingPongRoot. Followed your instructions and it worked perfectly. Thanks.
micheled said:
Works this method on Marshmallow (with rooted Kernel) too? After Encryption root becomes active again? Thanks.
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For me it does not, sadly.
Has anyone an idea?
I've Systemless root, kill the deamon but the encryption process stills hangs on reboot.
Thank you in advance!
Cliff_T said:
For me it does not, sadly.
Has anyone an idea?
I've Systemless root, kill the deamon but the encryption process stills hangs on reboot.
Thank you in advance!
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Ok, after some hours of trying, testing and failing I've found a solution.
Basically you have to install twrp first, encrypt the phone and then root it with the systemless supersu.
In my case, twrp still fails to decrypt the /data partition, even i've installed it as the phone was unencrypted. So I've to install the Super-su zip from the external sd card and then it was no problem .
The long version of the how to: https://www.0xcaffee.de/de/item/11-...-the-lg-g4-and-encrypt-the-device-and-root-it
Apologies if this has been covered anywhere; I couldn't find it. When the bootloader on the Mediapad is unlocked a 'warning: bootloader unlocked" screen appears on boot. Is it possible to remove/hide/replace this warning while also keeping the tablet rooted?
Sorry mate, this is not possible. Similar to Samsung boot message when knox is tripped.
Regards
On the Moto X Style a flashing a new boot.img with it removed fixed the problem, I don't know if there is anything similar?
For now we have no sources to make a boot.img for M3.
Well... damn, didn't greatslon provide a boot.img? Although I think it was a complete custom make rather than an adaptation of stock.
Cheers anyways; hopefully a solution will appear in the future.
Will relocking it keep the root?
I want to remove 'Unlocked bootloader warning' which displays whenever I power on my phone(zenfone max pro m1 4gb). In one of my previous phone I overcome this problem by flashing logo.bin file. So, can this bootloader Unlocked warning be removed by flashing original splash partition?If yes, please provide the twrp flashable file or suggest some other method to do so.
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Yes we need it. I also had this on my moto x pure
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the startup time is significantly increased by this
Same problem here..that warning kinda annoying.
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we need it
Agree with you guys man. Wish we could do something about it!
Change the splash.img or something.
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Hello, I tried to root my lenovo k8 note twice but i was not successful to do so. Later, i discovered that banking apps didnt worked anymore even though my phone was not properly rooted(as per apps like root checker and universal unroot). I think its probably becuz of unlocked bootloader or may be encryption that i removed before formatting while in recovery. But i'm not sure and now, i dont want to root my device. Is there a way to make it as it was before i tried to root it? Any help is appreciated...
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