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[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] Samsung Galaxy S4 i9505 Stock to Android 11
[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] Samsung Galaxy S4 International i9505/jfltexx Any version to Android 11 / LineageOS 18
This detailed step-by-step guide helps you transform your Samsung Galaxy S4 i9505 to a powerful one with Android 11.
Make sure your phone is i9505 before going further : when you Power on phone, it is written Galaxy S4 i9505.
CHANGELOG
v7. Moved to Android 11 R, TWRP 3.6, updated pack
v6. Moved to Android 10 Q, TWRP 3.4, root with Magisk
v5. Moved to Android 9 Pie / Official Lineage OS 16, updated pack
v4. Moved to Android 8.1 Oreo
v3. Propose Android 8 or 9, latest Odin in pack + TWRP 3.2.3-0, tweaked OpenGapps download link
v2. Android 7.1, Google Play authentification, TWRP 3.2.1-0
v1. Android 6, pack v1
1) DOWNLOAD
- djibe Galaxy S4 i9505 pack: http://bit.ly/djibe-i9505-djibev2
(contains Samsung Odin 3.13.1 flash tool + Samsung USB drivers + recovery TWRP 3.6.0_9-0 + Magisk root).
### TWRP recovery is unified among all Galaxy S4 i95xx devices
Unzip files.
+ ROM [JDCTeam] Optimized LineageOS 18.1: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/jdcteam-optimized-lineageos18-1-v6-0-27nov.4203927/
Download latest build here (v9 or later): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1a0xTxU1JIO6pxBC5JGB4QqvZsKyCaa_3
+ BitGApps Package ARM 11: https://github.com/BiTGApps/BiTGApps-Release/releases
+ a microSD card (FAT32 format)
+ Charge phone to 100%
Copy ROM, GApps, Magisk (optional) on the microSD card.
Insert it in phone.
1) BACKUP DATA
Install Samsung drivers (you unzipped earlier).
Then plug phone to PC in File transfer mode.
Collect all .jpg or .mp4
Use an app like Backupyourmobile or SMS backup & Restore to backup texts, contacts, etc.
Check that backup is located on microSD card.
Then copy the backup on your PC.
Download latest official updates.
Connect phone to Wi-Fi.
Go to Settings > More > About device > Software updates > Update now and confirm with OK.
Install updates if there are and repeat this operation after each update.
Remove Google Account:
Go to Settings > Accounts > Google > tap on account name. You are in Sync settings.
Tap on Menu button of phone (bottom left button) > Remove account. Confirm account removal in dialog.
3) FLASH TWRP RECOVERY
Shut down phone.
Boot in Download Mode : hold Home + Power + Volume- for 3 seconds and release.
Confirm with Volume+.
Connect phone in USB, wait for bootloader drivers installation in Windows.
Then launch Odin.exe (you unzipped) and wait for Odin indicator ID:COM to become blue.
In options: Verify re-partition and Auto Reboot are NOT tickeded while F. Reset Time is ticked.
In Files > AP > select twrp-3.6.0_9-0-jflte.img.tar (from my pack)
### Warranty is now Void ###
Click Start.
When PASS! is written in Odin: disconnect phone
Hold Power to shutdown phone.
4) NANDROID BACKUP
Boot in Recovery Mode: Hold Home + Power + Volume+ for 4 seconds, release and wait a few seconds for TWRP recovery to boot.
TWRP will ask for Keep System Read Only ? > Swipe to Allow Modifications.
Go to Backup, select all partitions (EFS MUST BE STORED TO SAVE phone's IMEI),
tap on Select Storage to set it to Micro SD card.
Swipe to backup.
5) WIPE DATA
Go to Wipe > Format Data, type yes and confirm with buttom right icon.
Go to Wipe > Advanced wipe,
select Dalvik, Cache, System, Data, Internal Storage, then Swipe to Wipe,
then back.
6) FLASH ROM, ROOT AND GAPPS
Go back to TWRP Home menu. Then tap on Install > choose Lineage*.zip,
(if you don't see the files, tap on Select Storage and make sure Micro SDCard is active).
(Optional) then Add more Zips > Magisk*.zip,
then Add more Zips > bitgapps*.zip,
then Swipe to confirm Flash.
Wait for operation to end.
Then tap Wipe cache/dalvik, swipe to confirm,
then Reboot System.
Wait for the phone to boot during 5 minutes.
7) ROOT ACCESS (OPTIONAL)
Magisk grants you superuser privileges from boot. No extra activation needed.
Superuser access can be set from Magisk Manager app.
8) DARK MODE
As the screen is Super Amoled, Dark mode can save up battery to ~30%.
Go to Settings > Display. Switch Dark theme ON.
If you experience image flickering or screen bugs: Settings > Display > Smart Pixels
Switch Smart Pixels ON fixed my bugged display.
Developer options:
Go to Settings > About.
Tap 7 times on build number.
Back to Settings > Developer options
Select USB Configuration > set MTP
Set Windows animation scale, Transition animation scale and Animator duration scale to .5x
Enjoy,
djibe
Thanks: JDC team, LineageOS team, TWRP team, OpenGapps team, @ripee, @Exodusnick, @0LDST4R, @AnnoDomini1993, @Buff99 and many others
New version : Google Play certification, Android 7.1, enhenced pack for easier flash.
Is Lineage OS 15 stable enough to recommend it in my tutorial ?
Hi can I move apps to SD card without apps2sd or link2sd please?
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Hi can I move apps to SD card without apps2sd or link2sd please?
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Hi, normally with Android 7.1, when you insert a SD card Android asks if you want to use the SDcard to extend internel memory (format is required)
Tutorial updated with latest sources available
Tutorial updated for Android 8.1
Tutorial updated for Android 9 Pie
Tutorial is still up to date. Enjoy
Move to Android 10 Q, it is awesome with looong battery life
Tutorial updated for Android 11
tutorial updated
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[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] Google Nexus 7 2013 Stock to Android 13
[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] Google Nexus 7 2013 LTE/deb or Wi-Fi-only/flo to Android 13 / LineageOS 20 with Netflix/Disney+ working
This detailed step-by-step guide helps you transform your Google Nexus 7 (4G or wifi) with Android 6 to a fresher one with Android 13.
### I'll make a few notes using this style: PLEASE READ THEM.
Before going further, make sure you have the correct model.
Go to Settings > About tablet > Model number: Nexus 7
And on tablet's back cover: Nexus is written vertically (horizontally on 2012 model)
### See here if not clear: https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/58273/how-to-distinguish-nexus-7-2012-and-nexus-7-2013
If you have a SIM card slot on the side, it is a LTE model (codename deb), if not, Wi-Fi only alias flo.
Make sure you have latest official updates.
Connect tab to Wi-Fi network.
Go to Settings > About tablet > System updates. Download if update is available.
### WARNING. I'm not sure banking apps will work. Office Lens and Adobe Scan don't work.
### See all my tutorials at https://github.com/djibe/Android-tutorials
### Buy me a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/djibe
CHANGELOG
v10. BitGApps v2, Lanchon repit cited
v9. Android 13, TWRP 3.7 (both by @followmsi)
v8. Back to BitGApps
v7. Hack GApps for Android 12.1/12L (thx to @JamesTanner)
v6. Android 12.1/LOS 19.1
v5. Stick to 12/19 (not 12L/19.1) to wait for compatible BitGApps
v4. Move to Android 12, improve fastboot errors, update Magisk to 24.3 + Netflix access
v3. Move to BitGApps, TWRP 3.6 by @followmsi, repartition script 1380/20 by @k23m
v2. Netflix and Disney+ with Magisk 23 + updated pack, improve readability
v1. Initial release
1) DOWNLOAD
- djibe Nexus 7 2013 pack: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gPo8YGO-5b6mqugCDyi7T3k94uecwbfZ/view?usp=sharing
(contains USB drivers r13 + fastboot & adb + TWRP recovery 3.7.0_9-0 flo & deb by followmsi + Magisk root + repartition zip sysrepart_1380_20 by @k23m).
### Use Incognito web browser mode if needed to download pack.
Unzip pack on Windows desktop.
For both LTE model/deb & Wi-Fi model re-partitionned/flox
- ROM LineageOS 20 Unofficial by @followmsi (Android 13): https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/rom-flo-deb-unofficial-lineageos-20-0.3569067/
Download latest build: See top link in thread above
### You may also want LineageOS 18.1 Official (Android 11): https://download.lineageos.org/flox (download according BitGApps version)
+ BitGApps ARM 13 v2+ CORE: https://github.com/BiTGApps/BiTGApps-Release/releases/
+ Tablet must be fully charged.
2) INSTALL WINDOWS DRIVERS AND BACKUP
Go to the folder you unzipped earlier.
navigate to usb_driver_r13-windows > usb_driver.
Right click on android_winusb.inf and select Install. Confirm with OK.
Restart Windows.
Make sure Google/provider account is synchronized.
Backup photos, documents, contacts before going any further (ex: use the backupyourmobile app).
Connect tab to PC and retrieve data.
3) UNLOCK BOOTLOADER OF GOOGLE NEXUS 7 2013
In Android, go to Settings > About tablet.
Tap 7 times on "Build number", a notification confirms Developer menu is unlocked.
Go to Settings > Developer options and switch USB debugging ON.
Go to my /djibe folder you unziped earlier. In Windows address bar (ie E:\root\Google Nexus 7 2013\djibe\flash), type cmd and hit Enter
to open a Windows Command.
Connect tablet to PC.
Enter command
Code:
adb devices
Command starts adb and returns
Code:
077955f1 unauthorized
ADB (Android Debug Bridge) has started but tab is waiting for authorization.
On tablet, authorize adb commands from Allow USB debugging dialog: tap on OK.
Then enter command
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Tab restarts and displays a droid, lowest message is: LOCK STATE - locked
Enter command
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
Using Volume+, select Yes - Unlock bootloader, confirm by pressing Power.
Lowest message is now: LOCK STATE - unlocked
### Unable to run fastboot commands: < waiting for device > ? Go to Windows Device Manager
### While in ADB, driver for Android Device should be named Android Composite ADB Interface. In Fastboot: Android Bootloader Interface
### Click on View > Display hidden devices, right click on Nexus 7 > Uninstall. Reinstall drivers. No success ? Try from another computer
Use Volume keys to select Start and Power to confirm.
Tablet is unlocked.
Configure Android quickly, reactivate Developer options and USB debugging.
Then restart tablet to bootloader using once again
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
4) FLASH TWRP 3.7 RECOVERY
Tablet displays the droid logo.
From Windows command, enter:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.7.0_9-0-flo_followmsi.img
### Or for LTE model:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.7.0_9-0-deb_followmsi.img
Command returns Finished. Total time: 0.995s
Back to tablet, use Volume keys to select Recovery mode, confirm with Power.
### You may experience lagginess within the Recovery.
Welcome to TWRP recovery.
Check Never show this screen during boot again and Swip to Allow Modifications.
Go straight to Backup > select Boot, System, Data partitions.
Swipe to Backup and wait during backup.
Back to home screen > Mount (tablet still connected to PC).
You can access tablet's storage folders from Windows Explorer if Data partition is checked and bottom right button show Disable MTP (within TWRP Mount menu).
From Windows Explorer, navigate to Nexus 7 > Internal Storage.
Copy TWRP folder and paste it somewhere safe on PC.
This is a perfect backup in case of crash.
5) FORMAT PARTITIONS
On tablet, now go to Wipe > Format data.
Type yes and confirm with bottom right check icon.
Now go to Wipe > Advanced Wipe. Select Dalvik / ART Cache, System, Data, Internal Storage, Cache and Swipe to Wipe.
We cannot flash on wiped partitions. Go to Reboot > Recovery and Swipe to Reboot.
Back to Mount menu.
From Windows Explorer, now copy sysrepart_1380_20.zip on Internal Storage.
Disconnect tab.
Back to tablet, go to Install > tap on sysrepart_1380_20.zip and Swipe to flash.
Go to Reboot > Recovery and Swipe to Reboot.
### Repartitioned Wi-Fi model is called flox (instead of flo)
### If you lack space, you should go there: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/tool-unofficial-port-repit-for-nexus-7-2013-deb-flo.4237183/
6) FLASH ANDROID + GAPPS (+ MAGISK)
On restart, check Never show this screen during boot again and Swipe to Allow Modifications.
Connect tab to PC.
Back to Mount menu.
Copy ROM + GAPPS (+ Magisk) to Internal storage with Windows Explorer.
Go to TWRP Home > Install.
Select lineage-*.zip,
then Add more zips: bitgapps*.zip and Swipe to Install
(for root, needed for Netflix : and Add More Zips, then Magisk.zip)
### If you get Error 70, don't be scared. Tablet doesn't know the System partition was increased.
### Go to Wipe > Advanced Wipe > Resize File System > Swipe to Resize and flash GApps.
(Repeat Reboot to Recovery with Magisk v25.2 if you need root).
Android 13 is installed !
When done message prompts, tap on Wipe Cache/Dalvik and Swipe to Wipe.
Disconnect tab from PC.
Then Reboot System.
Let the tab start (a few minutes).
7) ROOT WITH MAGISK (OPTIONAL)
### Only if you flashed Magisk via TWRP recovery
Do not connect to Android account.
Magisk root starts with Android.
You can manage permissions and extra modules with Magisk Manager app.
Open Files app > Install Magisk.apk.
Then in Magisk goto Settings > Hide magisk app and give it a name, switch Zygisk option ON.
Go to Modules Tab > Install from Storage: MagiskHidePropsConfig and safetynet.
Go to Developer options to disable Android debugging (ADB).
Reboot phone.
You can use yasnac app to check Safetynet passes.
Then with Files App: install netflix and disney+ if needed.
10) OTHER APPS
- You can use GPS Status & Toolbox for faster GPS fix.
- Developer options
Settings > About tablet.
Tap 7 times on build number.
Back to Settings > Developer options
Select USB Configuration > set MTP
Set Windows animation scale, Transition animation scale and Animator duration scale to .5x (or disabled)
Tablet not seen by Windows or Can't access tablet from Windows Explorer ?
Activate Developer options.
Go to Settings > System > Developer options > Default USB configuration > File transfer
11) NETFLIX AND DISNEY+
You may try both apps without more manipulations.
If they don't work, go back to recovery and flash Magisk.
That's it.
Enjoy ;-)
Thanks: @followmsi, @k23m, @nbehary, @DevSwift1, @flex1911, @yattodettaman, @emmett.tsai, TopJohnWu, TWRP team, LineageOS team, BitGApps team
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BOOT TO RECOVERY
Hold Power + Volume- until Droid logo appears and release buttons, this is Bootloader.
Press Volume- twice to show Recovery mode and confirm with Power
Amazing guide. Start to finish in just under an hour. Zero issues.
DefconZero said:
Amazing guide. Start to finish in just under an hour. Zero issues.
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Hi, glad you like it !
This tab is awesome.
djibe89 said:
Hi, glad you like it !
This tab is awesome.
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Indeed!
Forgot to add - THANKS to you and all the contributors you mentioned for all the support in keeping this device and the android community alive!
Easy guide, everything seems working just fine except gps not working how do I fix that?
Thanks to you and all the contributors you mentioned for all the support in keeping this device alive
After many unsuccessful attempts (Win64, Linux) I followed these instructions to the letter and it was successful. Thanks!
amem said:
Easy guide, everything seems working just fine except gps not working how do I fix that?
Thanks to you and all the contributors you mentioned for all the support in keeping this device alive
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Hi,
I don't remember to have GPS failing.
I'm sorry I can't help on this.
I'll try to buy a new tab one day to test it again.
djibe89 said:
Hi,
I don't remember to have GPS failing.
I'm sorry I can't help on this.
I'll try to buy a new tab one day to test it again.
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Hi
Thanks for taking the time to read my post after reboot It is working fine thanks again
Finally there is a guide which I can refer to as a newbie. Thank you so much!
Not sure why can't boot to recovery mode though...but resolved by manual long hold vol up + power button
andycyc said:
Finally there is a guide which I can refer to as a newbie. Thank you so much!
Not sure why can't boot to recovery mode though...but resolved by manual long hold vol up + power button
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Hi,
thx for your post.
I'm glad it's useful.
Hi, been running my Nexus 7 rooted and on custom Android 6 based ROM and kernal for probably the last 6 years. Admittedly used very little, but still runs like a champ, if not a little sluggish. So I just decided to check back in to XDA and so happy to find this and try it out. However, GApps link not working for me. "File requested does not exist" Any possibility to fix link?
Thanks very much to OP!!
Edit: wow, pardon the banner, haven't been on XDA like I said for maybe six years, or more!
Edit 2: I believe I found the same GApps from another link djibe89 posted in LG G3 tutorial for the same process. Here:
[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] LG G3 D855 Stock to Android 11
[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] LG G3 D855 Stock to Android 11 [GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] LG G3 LG-D855 (Unlocked/Europe) Stock to Android 11 R/LineageOS 18.1 with all files included, Netflix and Disney+ working This detailed step-by-step guide helps you...
forum.xda-developers.com
mookdawg7 said:
Hi, been running my Nexus 7 rooted and on custom Android 6 based ROM and kernal for probably the last 6 years. Admittedly used very little, but still runs like a champ, if not a little sluggish. So I just decided to check back in to XDA and so happy to find this and try it out. However, GApps link not working for me. "File requested does not exist" Any possibility to fix link?
Thanks very much to OP!!
Edit: wow, pardon the banner, haven't been on XDA like I said for maybe six years, or more!
Edit 2: I believe I found the same GApps from another link djibe89 posted in LG G3 tutorial for the same process. Here:
[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] LG G3 D855 Stock to Android 11
[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] LG G3 D855 Stock to Android 11 [GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] LG G3 LG-D855 (Unlocked/Europe) Stock to Android 11 R/LineageOS 18.1 with all files included, Netflix and Disney+ working This detailed step-by-step guide helps you...
forum.xda-developers.com
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Hi, you can use Bitgapps:
BiTGApps Package ARM 11: https://github.com/BiTGApps/BiTGApps-Release/releases
Clean Flash ROM > restart recovery > flash Gapps > reboot
I'm updating tutorial
djibe89 said:
Hi, you can use Bitgapps:
BiTGApps Package ARM 11: https://github.com/BiTGApps/BiTGApps-Release/releases
Clean Flash ROM > restart recovery > flash Gapps > reboot
I'm updating tutorial
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Fantastic! Everything was going smoothly. But the GApps kept failing on install (Unsupported SDK version, and Install config not found). Thought it might be the version I downloaded, but I came back here and found your reply, so rebooted recovery after Lineage 19 install, installed GApps package, wiped Dalvik/Cache, installed Magisk, wiped dalvik/cache, and rebooted system. Joy! Now appears to be up and running. Seems as though reboot>recovery after ROM flash made the difference. Haven't rooted yet, but I am having a lot of fun. Huge gratitude to you for this tutorial and development work, as well as quick reply. Thank you!
Edit: Ahh, I'm pretty rusty. Realized now Lineage 19 is based off of Android 12, instead of 11. So I installed GApps for 11, not 12. Maybe something to do with it...?
mookdawg7 said:
Fantastic! Everything was going smoothly. But the GApps kept failing on install (Unsupported SDK version, and Install config not found). Thought it might be the version I downloaded, but I came back here and found your reply, so rebooted recovery after Lineage 19 install, installed GApps package, wiped Dalvik/Cache, installed Magisk, wiped dalvik/cache, and rebooted system. Joy! Now appears to be up and running. Seems as though reboot>recovery after ROM flash made the difference. Haven't rooted yet, but I am having a lot of fun. Huge gratitude to you for this tutorial and development work, as well as quick reply. Thank you!
Edit: Ahh, I'm pretty rusty. Realized now Lineage 19 is based off of Android 12, instead of 11. So I installed GApps for 11, not 12. Maybe something to do with it...?
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Well, I updated tuto for 12.
Choose GApps package accordingly
I'm looking to buy a new one to try 12
And test flashing errors after repartition
djibe89 said:
Well, I updated tuto for 12.
Choose GApps package accordingly
I'm looking to buy a new one to try 12
And test flashing errors after repartition
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Thanks, worked great for me running unofficial Lineage 19/Android 12! I wasn't able to install official Lineage 18.1. TWRP rejected install because it did not recognize my device as flox. I thought that the repartition package renamed it to this, but anyway that is what I ran into.
mookdawg7 said:
Thanks, worked great for me running unofficial Lineage 19/Android 12! I wasn't able to install official Lineage 18.1. TWRP rejected install because it did not recognize my device as flox. I thought that the repartition package renamed it to this, but anyway that is what I ran into.
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If you need to force flash one day, you can edit updater-script in ROM archive
djibe89 said:
[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] Google Nexus 7 2013 stock to Android 11 or 12
[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] Google Nexus 7 2013 LTE/deb or Wi-Fi-only/flo to Android 11 or 12 / LineageOS 18.1 or 19 with Netflix/Disney+ working
This detailed step-by-step guide helps you transform your Google Nexus 7 (4G or wifi) with Android 6 to a powerful one with Android 11 R.
### I'll make a few notes using this style: PLEASE READ THEM.
Before going further, make sure you have the correct model.
Go to Settings > About tablet > Model number: Nexus 7
And on tablet's back cover: Nexus is written vertically (horizontally on 2012 model)
### See here if not clear: https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/58273/how-to-distinguish-nexus-7-2012-and-nexus-7-2013
If you have a SIM card slot on the side, it is a LTE model (codename deb), if not, Wi-Fi only alias flo.
Make sure you have latest official updates.
Connect tab to Wi-Fi network.
Go to Settings > About tablet > System updates. Download if update is available.
### WARNING. I'm not sure banking apps will work.
CHANGELOG
v3. Move to BitGApps, TWRP 3.6 by @followmsi, repartition script 1380/20 by @k23m
v2. Netflix and Disney+ with Magisk 23 + updated pack, improve readability
v1. Initial release
1) DOWNLOAD
- djibe Nexus 7 2013 pack: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gPo8YGO-5b6mqugCDyi7T3k94uecwbfZ/view?usp=sharing
(contains USB drivers r13 + fastboot & adb + TWRP recovery 3.6.0_9-1 flo & deb by followmsi + Magisk root + repartition zip sysrepart_1380_20 by @k23m).
### Use Incognito web browser mode if needed to download pack.
Unzip pack on Windows desktop.
For both LTE model/deb & Wi-Fi model re-partitionned/flox
- ROM LineageOS 18.1 Unofficial: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/rom-flo-deb-unofficial-lineageos-18-1-2021-05-06.3569067/
Download latest build: See top link in thread above
### You may also use LineageOS 18.1 Official: https://download.lineageos.org/flox
### Want Android 12 (maybe not yet fully stable) ? Enjoy https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/rom-flo-deb-unofficial-lineageos-19-0-2022-01-07.3569067/
+ BiTGApps Package ARM 11: https://github.com/BiTGApps/BiTGApps-Release/releases
+ Tablet must be fully charged to 100%.
2) INSTALL WINDOWS DRIVERS AND BACKUP
Go to the folder you unzipped earlier.
navigate to usb_driver_r13-windows > usb_driver.
Right click on android_winusb.inf and select Install. Confirm with OK.
Restart Windows.
Make sure Google/provider account is synchronized.
Backup photos, documents, contacts before going any further (ex: use the backupyourmobile app).
Connect tab to PC and retrieve data.
3) UNLOCK BOOTLOADER OF GOOGLE NEXUS 7 2013
In Android, go to Settings > About tablet.
Tap 7 times on "Build number", a notification confirms Developer menu is unlocked.
Go to Settings > Developer options and switch USB debugging ON.
Open a Windows command prompt on the /djibe pack folder you unziped earlier:
select folder with left click, right click while holding SHIFT on keyboard > Open command windows here
Connect tablet to PC.
Enter command
Code:
adb devices
Command starts adb and returns
Code:
077955f1 unauthorized
ADB (Android Debug Bridge) has started but tab is waiting for authorization.
On tablet, authorize adb commands from Allow USB debugging dialog: tap on OK.
Then enter command
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Tab restarts and displays a droid, lowest message is: LOCK STATE - locked
Enter command
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
Using Volume+, select Yes - Unlock bootloader, confirm by pressing Power.
Lowest message is now: LOCK STATE - unlocked
Use Volume keys to select Start and Power to confirm.
Tablet is unlocked.
Configure Android fast, reactivate Developer options and USB debugging.
Then restart tablet to bootloader using once again
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
4) FLASH TWRP 3.5/3.6 RECOVERY
Tablet displays the droid logo.
Enter this command
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.6.0_9-1-flo_followmsi.img
### Or for LTE model:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.6.0_9-1-deb_followmsi.img
Command returns Finished. Total time: 0.995s
Use Volume keys to select Recovery mode, confirm with Power.
### You may experience lagginess within the Recovery.
Welcome to TWRP recovery.
Check Never show this screen during boot again and Swip to Allow Modifications.
Go straight to Backup > select Boot, System, Data partitions.
Swipe to Backup and wait during backup.
Back to home screen > Mount.
You can access folders from PC if Data partition is checked and bottom right button show Disable MTP.
From Windows Explorer, navigate to Nexus 7 > Internal Storage.
Copy TWRP folder and paste it somewhere safe on PC.
This is a perfect backup in case of crash.
5) FORMAT PARTITIONS
Now go to Wipe > Format data.
Type yes and confirm with bottom right check icon.
Now go to Wipe > Advanced Wipe, select Dalvik / ART Cache, System, Data, Internal Storage, Cache and Swipe to Wipe.
We cannot flash on wiped partitions. Go to Reboot > Recovery and Swipe to Reboot.
Back to Mount.
Copy sysrepart_1280_120.zip on Internal Storage.
Disconnect tab.
Go to Install > tap on sysrepart_1380_20.zip and Swipe to flash.
Go to Reboot > Recovery and Swipe to Reboot.
### Repartitioned Wi-Fi model is called flox (instead of flo)
6) FLASH ANDROID + BITGAPPS (+ MAGISK)
On restart, check Never show this screen during boot again and Swipe to Allow Modifications.
Connect tab to PC.
Back to Mount menu.
Copy ROM + GAPPS (+ Magisk) to Internal storage with Windows Explorer.
Go to TWRP Home > then Install.
Select lineage-*.zip,
(for root: and Add More Zips, then Magisk.zip)
and Swipe to force install.
After flash, go to Reboot > Recovery
After TWRP reboot, go to Install > BiTGApps*.zip and Swipe to Install.
### If you get Error 70, don't be scared. Tablet doesn't know the System partition was increased.
### Go to Wipe > Advanced Wipe > Resize File System > Swipe to Resize and flash BitGApps.
Android 11 (or 12) is installed !
When done message prompts, tap on Wipe Cache/Dalvik and Swipe to Wipe.
Disconnect tab from PC.
Then Reboot System.
Let the tab start (a few minutes).
7) ROOT WITH MAGISK (OPTIONAL)
### Only if you flashed Magish via TWRP recovery.
Configure Android as you like.
Magisk root starts with Android.
You can manage permissions and extra modules with Magisk Manager app.
If Magisk Manager doesn't download apk. Download official apk here: https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases
10) OTHER APPS
- You can use GPS Status & Toolbox for faster GPS fix.
- Developer options
Settings > About tablet.
Tap 7 times on build number.
Back to Settings > Developer options
Select USB Configuration > set MTP
Set Windows animation scale, Transition animation scale and Animator duration scale to .5x
11) NETFLIX AND DISNEY+
You may try both apps without more manipulations.
If they don't work, go back to recovery anf flash Magisk.
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.
That's it.
Enjoy ;-)
Thanks: @followmsi, @k23m, @nbehary, @DevSwift1, @flex1911, @yattodettaman, @emmett.tsai, TopJohnWu, TWRP team, LineageOS team, BitGApps team
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I followed the instructions and successfully installed the OS. It was working fine, but after some time touchscreen became unresponsive and now I can't do anything. I tried restarting using the power button and got into recovery, even in recovery, the touch screen is not responding. Someone, Please help.
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I followed the instructions and successfully installed the OS. It was working fine, but after some time touchscreen became unresponsive and now I can't do anything. I tried restarting using the power button and got into recovery, even in recovery, the touch screen is not responding. Someone, Please help.
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Hi, is ADB active ?
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[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] Google Nexus 7 2013 stock to Android 11 or 12
[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] Google Nexus 7 2013 LTE/deb or Wi-Fi-only/flo to Android 11 or 12 / LineageOS 18.1 or 19 with Netflix/Disney+ working
This detailed step-by-step guide helps you transform your Google Nexus 7 (4G or wifi) with Android 6 to a powerful one with Android 11 R.
### I'll make a few notes using this style: PLEASE READ THEM.
Before going further, make sure you have the correct model.
Go to Settings > About tablet > Model number: Nexus 7
And on tablet's back cover: Nexus is written vertically (horizontally on 2012 model)
### See here if not clear: https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/58273/how-to-distinguish-nexus-7-2012-and-nexus-7-2013
If you have a SIM card slot on the side, it is a LTE model (codename deb), if not, Wi-Fi only alias flo.
Make sure you have latest official updates.
Connect tab to Wi-Fi network.
Go to Settings > About tablet > System updates. Download if update is available.
### WARNING. I'm not sure banking apps will work.
CHANGELOG
v3. Move to BitGApps, TWRP 3.6 by @followmsi, repartition script 1380/20 by @k23m
v2. Netflix and Disney+ with Magisk 23 + updated pack, improve readability
v1. Initial release
1) DOWNLOAD
- djibe Nexus 7 2013 pack: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gPo8YGO-5b6mqugCDyi7T3k94uecwbfZ/view?usp=sharing
(contains USB drivers r13 + fastboot & adb + TWRP recovery 3.6.0_9-1 flo & deb by followmsi + Magisk root + repartition zip sysrepart_1380_20 by @k23m).
### Use Incognito web browser mode if needed to download pack.
Unzip pack on Windows desktop.
For both LTE model/deb & Wi-Fi model re-partitionned/flox
- ROM LineageOS 18.1 Unofficial: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/rom-flo-deb-unofficial-lineageos-18-1-2021-05-06.3569067/
Download latest build: See top link in thread above
### You may also use LineageOS 18.1 Official: https://download.lineageos.org/flox
### Want Android 12 (maybe not yet fully stable) ? Enjoy https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/rom-flo-deb-unofficial-lineageos-19-0-2022-01-07.3569067/
+ BiTGApps Package ARM 11: https://github.com/BiTGApps/BiTGApps-Release/releases
+ Tablet must be fully charged to 100%.
2) INSTALL WINDOWS DRIVERS AND BACKUP
Go to the folder you unzipped earlier.
navigate to usb_driver_r13-windows > usb_driver.
Right click on android_winusb.inf and select Install. Confirm with OK.
Restart Windows.
Make sure Google/provider account is synchronized.
Backup photos, documents, contacts before going any further (ex: use the backupyourmobile app).
Connect tab to PC and retrieve data.
3) UNLOCK BOOTLOADER OF GOOGLE NEXUS 7 2013
In Android, go to Settings > About tablet.
Tap 7 times on "Build number", a notification confirms Developer menu is unlocked.
Go to Settings > Developer options and switch USB debugging ON.
Open a Windows command prompt on the /djibe pack folder you unziped earlier:
select folder with left click, right click while holding SHIFT on keyboard > Open command windows here
Connect tablet to PC.
Enter command
Code:
adb devices
Command starts adb and returns
Code:
077955f1 unauthorized
ADB (Android Debug Bridge) has started but tab is waiting for authorization.
On tablet, authorize adb commands from Allow USB debugging dialog: tap on OK.
Then enter command
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Tab restarts and displays a droid, lowest message is: LOCK STATE - locked
Enter command
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
Using Volume+, select Yes - Unlock bootloader, confirm by pressing Power.
Lowest message is now: LOCK STATE - unlocked
Use Volume keys to select Start and Power to confirm.
Tablet is unlocked.
Configure Android fast, reactivate Developer options and USB debugging.
Then restart tablet to bootloader using once again
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
4) FLASH TWRP 3.5/3.6 RECOVERY
Tablet displays the droid logo.
Enter this command
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.6.0_9-1-flo_followmsi.img
### Or for LTE model:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.6.0_9-1-deb_followmsi.img
Command returns Finished. Total time: 0.995s
Use Volume keys to select Recovery mode, confirm with Power.
### You may experience lagginess within the Recovery.
Welcome to TWRP recovery.
Check Never show this screen during boot again and Swip to Allow Modifications.
Go straight to Backup > select Boot, System, Data partitions.
Swipe to Backup and wait during backup.
Back to home screen > Mount.
You can access folders from PC if Data partition is checked and bottom right button show Disable MTP.
From Windows Explorer, navigate to Nexus 7 > Internal Storage.
Copy TWRP folder and paste it somewhere safe on PC.
This is a perfect backup in case of crash.
5) FORMAT PARTITIONS
Now go to Wipe > Format data.
Type yes and confirm with bottom right check icon.
Now go to Wipe > Advanced Wipe, select Dalvik / ART Cache, System, Data, Internal Storage, Cache and Swipe to Wipe.
We cannot flash on wiped partitions. Go to Reboot > Recovery and Swipe to Reboot.
Back to Mount.
Copy sysrepart_1280_120.zip on Internal Storage.
Disconnect tab.
Go to Install > tap on sysrepart_1380_20.zip and Swipe to flash.
Go to Reboot > Recovery and Swipe to Reboot.
### Repartitioned Wi-Fi model is called flox (instead of flo)
6) FLASH ANDROID + BITGAPPS (+ MAGISK)
On restart, check Never show this screen during boot again and Swipe to Allow Modifications.
Connect tab to PC.
Back to Mount menu.
Copy ROM + GAPPS (+ Magisk) to Internal storage with Windows Explorer.
Go to TWRP Home > then Install.
Select lineage-*.zip,
(for root: and Add More Zips, then Magisk.zip)
and Swipe to force install.
After flash, go to Reboot > Recovery
After TWRP reboot, go to Install > BiTGApps*.zip and Swipe to Install.
### If you get Error 70, don't be scared. Tablet doesn't know the System partition was increased.
### Go to Wipe > Advanced Wipe > Resize File System > Swipe to Resize and flash BitGApps.
Android 11 (or 12) is installed !
When done message prompts, tap on Wipe Cache/Dalvik and Swipe to Wipe.
Disconnect tab from PC.
Then Reboot System.
Let the tab start (a few minutes).
7) ROOT WITH MAGISK (OPTIONAL)
### Only if you flashed Magish via TWRP recovery.
Configure Android as you like.
Magisk root starts with Android.
You can manage permissions and extra modules with Magisk Manager app.
If Magisk Manager doesn't download apk. Download official apk here: https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases
10) OTHER APPS
- You can use GPS Status & Toolbox for faster GPS fix.
- Developer options
Settings > About tablet.
Tap 7 times on build number.
Back to Settings > Developer options
Select USB Configuration > set MTP
Set Windows animation scale, Transition animation scale and Animator duration scale to .5x
11) NETFLIX AND DISNEY+
You may try both apps without more manipulations.
If they don't work, go back to recovery anf flash Magisk.
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.
That's it.
Enjoy ;-)
Thanks: @followmsi, @k23m, @nbehary, @DevSwift1, @flex1911, @yattodettaman, @emmett.tsai, TopJohnWu, TWRP team, LineageOS team, BitGApps team
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hi i followed the tutorial but when i flash twrp recovery then the touch is not working inside the recovery.its really annoying, can you please help me with this im using nexus 7 2013 LTE version
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hi i followed the tutorial but when i flash twrp recovery then the touch is not working inside the recovery.its really annoying, can you please help me with this im using nexus 7 2013 LTE version
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Hi, can you try with suitable 3.5 TWRP ?
[ROM][flo|deb][UNOFFICIAL][LineageOS 20.0]
LineageOS 20.0 lineage-20.0-20230507-UNOFFICIAL-flo.zip lineage-20.0-20230507-UNOFFICIAL-deb.zip Known issues: - We are still Permissive (SELinux) - Encryption is not working .. Pls do NOT encrypt your /data partition! - Camera is not fully...
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[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] HTC One M9 from Stock to Android 12
[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] HTC One M9 any model from Stock to Android 12
This detailed step-by-step guide helps you transform your HTC One M9 (any model) to a powerful one with Android 12.
Make sure you have the HTC One M9 model, in Android, go to Settings > About > Phone identity and check Model number.
### FM Radio doesn't work with Android 11.
Models supported:
- Himauhl (Europe WWE | GSM | MID 0PJA10000)
- Himaul or Himaulatt (AT&T, Developer Edition, Unlocked | GSM | MID OPJA11000)
- Himaultmus (T-Mobile | GSM | MID OPJA12000), not sure you can get Android 7
- Himauhl (Chunghwa Telecom | GSM | MID 0PJA13000)
- Himawhl (Sprint | CDMA | MID OPJA20000)
Himawl (Verizon | CDMA | MID OPJA30000) is not guaranteed, see: https://forum.xda-developers.com/f/verizon-htc-one-m9.4125/
* MID = Model ID
CHANGELOG
v1. Initial release
1) DOWNLOAD
- djibe HTC One M9 pack : https://bit.ly/djibe-onem9-pack
(includes HTC USB Drivers, recovery TWRP 3.6.2_9-0 for all M9, Magisk Root, adb, fastboot.exe and htc_fastboot.exe).
Unzip the djibe folder from the zip on root folder of C:\ drive.
- ROM for Himaul or Himawl: Unofficial LineageOS 18.1: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/rom-11-0-0-himaul-himawl-lineageos-18-1-unofficial.4199175/unread
Download latest build here: https://mirror.codebucket.de/claymore1297/LineageOS/18.1/hima
Android 12.1 / LOS 19.1 is WIP (no telephony yet): https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/rom-12-1-0-himaul-himawl-lineageos-19-1-unofficial.4378803/unread
Or you can use AICP 17.1 right below
- ROM Android 12 for other Hima models: Android Ice Cold Project Official 17.1: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/rom-12-1-0-hima-android-ice-cold-project-17-1-unofficial.4399865/
Download latest build here: https://dwnld.aicp-rom.com/
### Localisation (GPS) must stay turned ON to get Telephony
Or try crDroid 7.12
- NikGapps-SL ARM64 Core or Basic: https://sourceforge.net/projects/nikgapps/files/Releases/NikGapps-SL/
- Charge phone to 100%
- 8+ GB MicroSD card formatted in FAT32
- Copy ROM + Google Apps +/- Magisk root zipfiles without unzipping content. Insert microSD in phone.
WARNING. This tutorial uses Microsoft Windows.
WARNING. Warranty is now void.
WARNING. Read carefully the sentences starting with ###.
2) BACKUP DATA AND INSTALL DRIVERS
Disable Antivirus.
Install drivers from my pack:
right click on HTCDriver.exe > click on Run as administrator and continue the setup.
Connect HTC One (while phone on) to PC, let drivers install.
In Windows explorer, HTC One should be available.
### If not make sure phone connection is in File transfer mode (see Android notifications).
### Phone is still not visible in Windows Explorer ? See fix at end of tutorial.
Collect all personal photos, videos, etc ... and backup these on PC.
Use an app like Backupyourmobile/SMS Backup & Resotre to backup texts, contacts, etc.
Check that backup is located on microSD card.
Then copy the backup on your PC.
Disconnect phone.
### If your phone is Simlocked/carrier locked/Network locked, don't go further.
Visit official website of your network carrier (or call their support) to retrieve your desimlock code.
Ask them for details on how to remove simlock.
How do I know my phone is simlocked ? When you insert a SIM card from another operator, network is inaccessible.
Only a stock ROM can remove simlock.
To go back from custom ROM to stock, see dedicated section at the end of tutorial.
2) KNOW YOUR MODEL
Shutdown phone.
Start in fastboot mode: hold Power + Volume- until it vibrates and release both buttons.
Wait until hTC download mode shows up.
On mine I see:
SECURITY: *** UNLOCKED ***
model: htc_himawhl
CID-11111111
SECURITY UNLOCKED means S-OFF for SECURITY-OFF, otherwise S-ON. With S-ON you can upgrade firmwares but cannot use previous versions.
3) UPGRADE TO LATEST OFFICIAL ROM
In Android, go to Settings > About > Software information.
Android version is 7 and HTC Sense version is 8.0.
If Android is already 7, go to next chapter.
But before, search for IMEI and note this number somewhere safe (we never know).
Otherwise, we need to flash suitable stock Android 7 Nougat firmware, depending on your model.
In Settings > About > Software information, note down Software version (in case of future error).
For me it is 3.41.651.4 (651 is the SKU part, meaning Sprint US ROM).
See Sneakyghost's and Behold_this' SKU-, CID- and MID-List: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10H7RftecZZKb5tT2zpShfYNFAfSe-imhhqtVfeMPVDA/edit?pli=1#gid=0
Now tap on More > tap 7 times on Build number. It unlocks Developer options.
Go back to Settings menu, you can see the new Developer options menu.
Tap on it, accept the warning.
Switch ON USB debugging option.
Connect phone, a message appears on phone : Allow USB debugging?
check Always allow and confirm by tapping on OK.
But before upgrading to Android 7 Nougat, you need the latest Android 6 official ROM available for your model.
- Himaul or Himaulatt: RUU_HIMA_UL_M60_SENSE70_ATT_MR_NA_Gen_Unlock_3.35.617.16.exe
- Himaultmus, not sure you can get Android 7: http://downloadmirror.co/android/29Ri/RUU_HIMA_UL_M60_SENSE70_TMUS_MR_TMOUS_3.39.531.7.exe
- Himawhl: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=334967 or https://downloadmirror.co/1KrL/RUU_HIMA_WHL_M60_SENSE70_SPCS_MR_Sprint_WWE_3.41.651.21.exe
- Himawl: http://downloadmirror.co/android/29...0105_CNV_1.26_002_release_469809_signed_1.zip
RUU*.exe: launch installer, connect phone (from within Android started or in Download mode) and follow executable steps.
Wait during flash.
After reboot, you have access to HTC software updates.
Go to Settings > System updates > HTC software update > CHECK NOW
Install available updates.
Repeat after each update until update 4.x is fetched.
Here you go with Android 7.
### I succeeded with Sprint model, tell us here if you experience problems with other models.
### Flash a RUU in *.zip format
### Copy RUU zipfile to microSD card and insert in phone. Shutdown phone.
### Start in fastboot mode: hold Power + Volume- until it vibrates and release both buttons.
### Use Volume- to Reboot to Bootloader. Confirm with Power.
### Use Volume- to BOOT TO RECOVERY MODE. Confirm with Power.
### Once in recovery, use Volume- to: Apply update from SD card
### Use Volume to select RUU zipfile
### Wait during flash
4) UNLOCK BOOTLOADER
Save IMEI, go to Settings > About > Phone identity > IMEI (15 digits).
In Settings > About > Software information > More.
Tap 7 times on Build number. It unlocks Developer options.
Go back to Settings menu, you can see the new Developer options menu.
Tap on it, accept the warning.
Check ON OEM unlocking and USB debugging options.
Go to Settings > Security > Screen lock > None
Go to Settings > Storage > Phone storage, scroll down and make sure Phone storage encryption is unchecked.
Now, open a Windows command on my "flash" folder (hold Shift + right click on folder -> Open a windows command here).
Or type cmd in Windows address bar and hit enter to launch a Command prompt in actual folder.
Enter command :
Code:
adb devices
, confirm by pressing Enter.
Command returns :
Code:
List of devices attached
HT53****** device
### If no device is found, uninstall and reinstall properly the drivers while antivirus is off. Or see fix at the end of this tuto.
### Or start fresh on another PC.
Now type :
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Phone restarts in Fastboot mode. Wait till phone screen is blank in fastboot mode.
Use volume keys to switch to Download mode !!!
### With HTC One M9, fastboot commands have to be sent from Download mode (took me hours to figure it out, thanks @DigiGoon).
Type :
Code:
fastboot devices
Command returns :
Code:
HT53**** fastboot
### You may have to fix drivers again (see fix at the end of tuto)
Type :
Code:
fastboot oem get_identifier_token
, confirm by pressing Enter.
Command returns multiple lines.
Select with your mouse all the lines from
Code:
<<<< Identifier Token Start >>>>
(included)
to the line
Code:
<<<<< Identifier token end >>>>>
(included).
Now on keyboard copy (Ctrl + C combo), then open Notepad.
In Notepad, paste those lines (Ctrl + V combo).
Now manually remove all the (bootloader) strings from each line.
Your notepad should now look like this :
<<<< Identifier Token Start >>>>
37A5DBF4FE5F0D9F4425E54AA91AFDBF
2A20E9C67C3BB4FAE60263F76BDEC6AC
847BF9FFB11DAEA4AB88AC8710435449
9BC12E93DF4C54FFE3D064C4C810C49A
2CDAF2E0CD3A164FED4A568CB0FD2AC6
C01AA991733D949C00987062D691DE91
8AA1C97CEBC3ACE83FECE75A1D03CE72
62414C7DC36A73AFCBF433E1EBE2EDC7
E272F73309632D3EF8C86E472B65E8EF
37E46B52FE3F94FC69D1854CA3DE6F48
C3E10001B233A70B1EAF35134F51FCC6
353E0CC98534E6E60A241A7063D0BE2F
A5B752E75C1C47E6F739BDBE67D024DA
3292A14278247557632639802722A86C
E61424F7666AE085AA9905096FEED1AD
5ECBBD867544E95ABDDA277690B8CB55
<<<<< Identifier Token End >>>>>
Now visit this website: https://www.htcdev.com/bootloader/
Register on the site. Confirm registration with your email.
In the select menu, choose HTC One M9, click Begin Unlock Bootloader button.
Agree to legal terms.
Next page, go to the bottom and click continue to step 5.
In the bottom of this page, in the lower textarea "My Device Identifier Token",
copy and paste the multiple lines you just edited (my example is just above).
Click Submit.
HTC tells you: Token Submitted Successfully!
Open your mailbox (associated to your HTC account).
Copy the Unlock_code.bin file attached to email in my "flash" folder you unzipped.
In Windows command, type:
Code:
fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin
, confirm with Enter.
Command should return:
Code:
Device is unlocked
4) FLASH TWRP RECOVERY
Using the same Windows command prompt, enter:
Code:
fastboot devices
to make sure phone is still available.
Then
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.6.2_9-0-hima.img
Command returns :
Code:
finished. total time: x.xxxs
Now enter:
Code:
fastboot reboot-bootloader
Press Volume- to navigate to BOOT TO RECOVERY MODE, and confirm with Power button.
Phone reboots to TWRP recovery (with red message alert).
5) BACKUP STOCK SYSTEM
In TWRP, check Never show this screen and Swipe to Allow Modifications.
You land on TWRP Home screen.
Always make a backup of your stock system. We never know when a weird bug will decapitate the system.
Go to Backup menu, select all partitions and Backup to microSD card (Select Storage button).
Backup the generated TWRP folder content from your microSD card to PC.
6) WIPE PARTITIONS
Back to Home menu, go to Wipe > Format data, type yes and confirm with bottom righ icon.
Go to Wipe > Advanced wipe.
Select Dalvik / ART Cache, Cache, System, Data, Internal Storage then Swipe to Wipe, go back to Wipe menu.
### Don't wipe SDcard
Got ot Reboot > Recovery
7) FLASH ROM AND GAPPS +/- ROOT/MAGISK
Back to Home screen, tap on Install > choose aicp*.zip
(if you don't see the files, tap on Select Storage and make sure Micro SDCard is active)
then Add more Zips -> open_gapps*.zip,
then Swipe to confirm Flash.
Wait for operation to end (can be long).
### To flash Magisk, go to Reboot > Recovery and flash Magisk after reboot.
We need to format Data once more to remove an encryption that took me time to figure out.
Go back to Wipe one more > Format Data > yes
When format complete, tap on Reboot system
Wait during long first boot.
Setup Android.
8) You can use Backupyourmobile to restore data,
use GPS Status & Toolbox app to enhance GPS fix.
That's it.
Enjoy,
djibe
THANKS to TWRP team, AICP team, All M9 contributors.
You can find all my tutorials at: https://github.com/djibe/Android-tutorials
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## Unlock bootloader without Unlock key from HTCDev
See: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...loader-without-htcdev-s-off-required.3092036/
## Seek help for your model:
- Sprint: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...tc-one-m9-4-27-651-4-updated-4-13-17.3073355/
## Change 4G/LTE region
Edit build.prop
Reboot to recovery > Mount > select System
adb devices
adb root
adb remount
adb pull /system/build.prop
Edit with Notepad++
add ro.telephony.default_network=20
save file
adb push build.prop /system/build.prop
adb shell chmod 644 /system/build.prop
djibe89 said:
Himaultmus (T-Mobile | GSM | MID OPJA12000), not sure you can get Android 7
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What is the "not sure" based on?
mmortal03 said:
What is the "not sure" based on?
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Hi,
I didn't find a RUU for this model during a quick search.
Do you know more about an official firmware ?
djibe89 said:
Hi,
I didn't find a RUU for this model during a quick search.
Do you know more about an official firmware ?
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I don't own this model, but I believe the T-Mobile Nougat firmware is: 0PJAIMG_HIMA_UL_N70_SENSE80_TMUS_MR_TMOUS_4.27.531.6_Radio_01.01_U114401021_126.03.70206G_2_F_release_497408_signed_2_4.zip
mmortal03 said:
I don't own this model, but I believe the T-Mobile Nougat firmware is: 0PJAIMG_HIMA_UL_N70_SENSE80_TMUS_MR_TMOUS_4.27.531.6_Radio_01.01_U114401021_126.03.70206G_2_F_release_497408_signed_2_4.zip
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Himaul is the International model isn't it ?
I'll dig deeper.
Thx for asking.
Struggling with Verizon model exhausted me
djibe89 said:
Himaul is the International model isn't it ?
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I believe himaul can refer to a couple of U.S. variants, the AT&T and the T-Mobile. The AT&T variant appends 'att' to the end, and the T-Mobile may append 'tmus' (but I don't have a T-Mobile variant in front of me to verify this).
Hello, I just bought a One M9 model htc_himawhl, and I would like to install android 12 on it.
The device is S-OFF and the bootloader indicate "Software status: Official" and "LOCKED".
I have a few questions about your tutorial.
What advantages we get when we unlock the bootloader ? I installed TWRP 3.7 yesterday, I suppose I can install any custom rom no ?
You didn't gives htc_himawhl compatible Android 12 rom, which one can work with in the list you given ?
I had an HTC U Ultra before this phone (which is now dead...), the process was much more easier because it was an international model. :/
Thanks in advance for your answer !
SofianeLasri said:
Hello, I just bought a One M9 model htc_himawhl, and I would like to install android 12 on it.
The device is S-OFF and the bootloader indicate "Software status: Official" and "LOCKED".
I have a few questions about your tutorial.
What advantages we get when we unlock the bootloader ? I installed TWRP 3.7 yesterday, I suppose I can install any custom rom no ?
You didn't gives htc_himawhl compatible Android 12 rom, which one can work with in the list you given ?
I had an HTC U Ultra before this phone (which is now dead...), the process was much more easier because it was an international model. :/
Thanks in advance for your answer !
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Hi, normaly you need to unlock bootloader to boot a custom ROM.
To find a suitable ROM you should read the Sprint model section of XDA
@SofianeLasri , if you need VoLTE in your country/with your carrier, unfortunately, none of the recent custom ROMs for this phone have VoLTE/IMS registration working. It is being worked on, but there are no guarantees. You should read and follow the following thread for details/updates on this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...ce-cold-project-17-1-official.4399865/page-12
What a shame, I buy a phone that I think is known on the custom rom scene, and I come across an abandoned operator model...
SofianeLasri said:
What a shame, I buy a phone that I think is known on the custom rom scene, and I come across an abandoned operator model...
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Custom models are pain for obsolescence
[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] Huawei Honor 5X from Stock to Android 10
[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] Huawei Honor 5X (kiwi) from Stock to Android 10 / LineageOS 17.1 in 2023
Complete guide to install Android 10 on your Huawei Honor 5X.
This tutorial only applies to this model, to check the correct version:
in Android, go to Settings > About phone > Model number, make sure it is one of these models:
- KIW-L24
- KIW-L22
- KIW-L21 (Qualcomm Snapdragon)
Not 100% sure for following models:
- KIW-L23
- KIW-AL10
- KIW-AL20
- KIW-CL00
- KIW-UL00
- KIW-TL00
- KIW-TL00H
- KII-L05
- KII-L22
- KII-L21
I wrote tis tutorial with KIW-L21.
See all my tutorials at https://github.com/djibe/Android-tutorials
Netflix and Disney+ are working.
CHANGELOG
v1. Initial release
1) WHAT YOU NEED
- djibe Honor 5X pack: https://bit.ly/honor5xdjibepack or https://anonfiles.com/EfHbPev2z2/djibe_Honor_5X_pack_zip or
(Contains TWRP Recovery 3.4.0-0 + Magisk root + Huawei USB drivers x32/64 + fastboot + cited files for root)
+ ROM LineageOS Unofficial 17.1: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/rom-10-0-lineageos-17-1-unofficial-for-honor-5x.4212671/
Download latest build here: https://mega.nz/file/tbUliQ7Q#7f7Byu1QuuYNkojPnu5MDevPyCx6oMxXxQsjgjciCsE
+ BitGApps ARM64 10: https://github.com/BiTGApps/BiTGApps-Release/releases
+/- extra apps: https://bitgapps.github.io/addon/ARM64.html
+ a microSD card formatted in FAT32: copy ROM, GApps (+ Magisk). Insert it in phone
+ Charge phone to 100%
2) INSTALL DRIVERS
Install Huawei USB drivers.
Then plug phone to PC and let the install go on.
3) BACKUP YOUR DATA
When your phone is connected to Windows, search for all .jpg, .mp3, .mp4 files on your phone and make copies on your PC.
Then, with your Google Account (Whatsapp and co) or an app like Backupyourmobile, backup all your SMS, MMS, contacts.
Make sure the backup is located on microSD card.
4) UNLOCK BOOTLOADER
Update your Honor 5X to the latest official Android 6 Marshmallow (MM).
In Android, go to Settings > Updater. Make sure you have latest version.
Go to Settings > About phone.
Tap 7 times on Build number to unlock Developer options.
Go to Settings > Developer options.
Switch ON "Enable OEM unlock" and "USB debugging".
You must pay to unlock bootloader as Huawei closed the official website.
List of services offering unlock codes for money:
- DC Unlocker ($4 + VAT): https://www.dc-unlocker.com/supported_models_1/huawei_phones
- MinistryOfSolutions ($4): https://ministryofsolutions.com/huawei-bootloader-unlock-paid-service-html
Follow steps to get a paid unlock code. Here are the steps for DC Unlocker.
Go to DC Unlocker website: https://www.dc-unlocker.com/supported_models_1/huawei_phones
Download latest Client for Windows and install it.
On phone, launch Dial pad and type: *#*#2846579#*#*
ProjectMenu opens.
Go to Background Settings > USB Port Settings > select Manufacture Mode and Close.
### If you restart phone before the end of the process, you have to do this again.
Connect Honor 5X to PC.
Go to Windows Device Manager.
In the Modems section, Android Adapter Modem is listed.
In the Ports section, Android Adapter PCUI (COMn) is listed.
### If not, you must check USB drivers installation again.
Launch DC Unlocker.
- Select manufacturer: Huawei phones
- Select model: Auto detect (or Huawei Qualcomm Android phone)
Click magnyfying glass button.
DC Unlocker returns:
Code:
Found Applications port COM3
Found Diagnostics port COM5
Found Phone : HUAWEIKIW-L21
Model : Huawei Qualcomm Android phone
IMEI : xxx
Serial NR. : xxx
Firmware : xxx
Hardware ver. : HL3KIWMAD
Now go to DC Unlocker shop: https://www.dc-unlocker.com/buy
You need 4 credits ($4) for operation 24: Huawei Qualcomm Read Bootloader Code (up to Android 8)
Set subscription as:
Item: New user account
User name: YOUR CHOICE
Credits: 4
I used Credit card.
Note down purchase informations, we will need these in DC Unlocker.
Back to DC Unlocker.
Go to Server panel.
Fill User name and Password with data from your receipt.
Click Check login.
Go to Unlocking section and click Read bootloader code button.
DC Unlocker returns:
Code:
Reading bootloader code...
Bootloader code : xxx
Note down Bootloader code carefuly.
On phone, launch Dial pad again and type: *#*#2846579#*#*
ProjectMenu opens.
Go to Background Settings > USB Port Settings > select Google Mode and Close.
Go to my djibe/flash folder.
In the address bar, type cmd and confirm with keyboard Enter key.
Enter command:
Code:
adb devices
Authorize USB debugging from phone.
Enter command again (use arrow up key to print last command):
Code:
adb devices
Command returns
Code:
List of devices attached
W6HDU16325009900 device
Then:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Phone switches to white screen in FASTBOOT&RESCUE MODE.
To check that fastboot USB drivers are OK, type:
Code:
fastboot devices
### If command doesn't print a line like: 516b3414 fastboot, you have to fix USB drivers.
Now enter THE command:
Code:
fastboot oem unlock FILL_WITH_YOUR_UNLOCK_CODE
Confirm with enter and wait a moment ... till success is confirmed :
"(bootloader) Unlock success , the device will reboot and factory reset
OKAY [ 0.046s]
Finished. Total time: 0.046s".
Keep Windows command opened and let phone reset Android.
4) FLASH RECOVERY
Configure Android rapidly.
Unplug phone and replug USB.
Go to Settings > About phone.
Tap 7 times on Build number to unlock Developer options.
Go to Settings > Developer options.
Switch ON "Enable OEM unlock" and "USB debugging".
Back to Windows command, type:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Twice to authorize USB debugging from phone again.
Now that you are back to bootloader, enter:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.4.0-0-kiwi.img
Confirm with Enter.
Terminal confirms : "Finished. Total time: 2.711s".
And now:
Code:
fastboot boot twrp-3.4.0-0-kiwi.img
### If phone goes in a bootloop, disconnect phone and force shutdown holding Power button.
Welcome to TWRP 3.4 recovery.
TWRP asks for Keep System Read Only ? Swipe to Allow Modifications.
### You don't see this warning screen? Then you'll get "TWRP unable to mount storage" while trying to wipe partitions.
### > in TWRP, go to Reboot > Recovery so Recovery will refresh and popup the partition writing privilege.
In TWRP home screen, go to Wipe > Format data.
This will remove encryption.
Type yes and confirm to format partition.
Go to Reboot > Recovery.
Back to TWRP, go straight to Backup menu.
Select Boot, Data, System, Custom, OEMinfo, EFS and Firmware partitions.
Tap on Select Storage and set Micro SD card.
Swipe to Backup and wait during backup.
### If MicroSD card is too small. Backup on data partition and after backup has ended, go to Mount and connect phone to PC to retrieve TWRP backup folder.
### Store this backup (aka nandroid backup) somewhere safe before going further.
5) WIPE PARTITIONS
Go to Wipe > Advanced Wipe and check Cache, Data, Internal Storage, System and Swipe to Wipe.
6) FLASH ROM, BITGAPPS +/- MAGISK
Back to TWRP Home menu. Then tap on Install > select Storage MicroSD > choose lineage*.zip,
(if you don't see the files, tap on Select Storage and make sure Micro SDCard is active).
then Add more Zips > BiTGApps*.zip,
Optional: Add Magisk*.zip
then Swipe to confirm Flash.
Wait for operation to end.
Then tap Wipe cache/dalvik, swipe to confirm,
then Reboot System.
Android 10 is installed !
Wait for the phone to boot during 10 minutes.
7) ROOT WITH MAGISK (OPTIONAL)
### Only if you flashed Magisk via TWRP recovery
Do not connect to Android account.
Magisk root starts with Android.
You can manage permissions and extra modules with Magisk Manager app.
Open Files app > Install Magisk.apk.
Then in Magisk goto Settings > Hide magisk app and give it a name, switch Zygisk option ON.
Go to Modules Tab > Install from Storage: MagiskHidePropsConfig and safetynet.
Go to Developer options to disable Android debugging (ADB).
Reboot phone.
You can use yasnac app to check Safetynet passes.
Then with Files App: install netflix and disney+ if needed.
10) OTHER APPS
- You can use GPS Status & Toolbox for faster GPS fix.
- Developer options
Settings > About phone.
Tap 7 times on build number.
Back to Settings > System > Advanced > Developer options
Select USB Configuration > set MTP
Set Windows animation scale, Transition animation scale and Animator duration scale to .5x
That's it.
Enjoy ;-)
djibe
Thanks: @BadDaemon, LineageOS team, TWRP team, BitGapps team, TopJohnWu (Magisk)
Thanks for this updated tutorial. I might be like a lot of others who only recently purchased this smartphone. I think they cost a little more now then the $34.95 I paid a month ago.
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I originally purchased to I could try the freemobile SIM, but unfortunately it requires VOLTE. I also tried T-Mobile data only SIMS with it, but they seem to be shut down as I am still using the stock image.
I opted to use Ministry of Solutions as it was only $4 and DC seems to require the user to go through a process and Ministry of Solutions pretty much does all the work. The process just required me to do the following:
Go to their website and pay $4 via paypal for the service,
Contact them to let them know you paid for the service and schedule a time to get it done. I just used email.
Install teamviewer and provide the access information for them to access your system remotely.
Be available to configure the phone so they can do their work.
Wait for them to get done with the process and provide the unlock code for you.
The unlock code will also be included on paypal upon completion of their work.
So far I have only unlocked the bootlader and installed TWRP and will finish the process when I have time. I am just happy to have noticed that this tutorial is up to date and has links to all the resources needed to do the upgrade.
Hi @comm-ents, thanks for sharing.
I would not let anyone come on my computer but it is nice to have this alternative.
This phone is still damn cool, even though Honor closed their unlock site.
djibe89 said:
Hi @comm-ents, thanks for sharing.
I would not let anyone come on my computer but it is nice to have this alternative.
This phone is still damn cool, even though Honor closed their unlock site.
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I wasn't too concerned as I currently use Linux Mint for work and Windows mostly for playing games so there isn't much there to compromise. I will be using them again if needed as they only did what was needed to get the code. I am pretty sure that a copy of Windows installed in Virtualbox would also work for increased security.
Just be aware that most compromised information isn't done while you're watching but behind the scenes so you're always taking a risk when connected to a remote site.
I suppose not having to pay $4 to get the unlock code would be nice, but it is just $4 to get even more benefits out of a very inexpensive dual SIM phone. Maybe if I am lucky it will be even more useful once I replace the Stock ROM with something a bit more up to date.
I am not able to install the lineage rom as I just get an error.
updater process ended with error 7 with my KIW-L24. I also tried to remove the assert lines as some instructions suggest should be done and it looks like the install went ok, but It ends up in a boot loop.
After trying the process twice just in case I made a mistake, I found that but removing the assert lines from the file, the install seems to complete, but I am no longer able to use TWRP from the phone as the touch screen doesn't work any more and Lineage doesn't boot either.
The only reason I can think of that the install doesn't work is because there is something that is different about the phone I have like it is a newer revision. It seems that the partition sizes might be different and when I remove the assert lines the install just writes to a partition that is too small to hold the data and it ends up overwriting itself so it is basically corrupted in the process. Just a theory, but I haven't had any luck with anything but the stock firmware.
comm-ents said:
I am not able to install the lineage rom as I just get an error.
updater process ended with error 7 with my KIW-L24. I also tried to remove the assert lines as some instructions suggest should be done and it looks like the install went ok, but It ends up in a boot loop.
After trying the process twice just in case I made a mistake, I found that but removing the assert lines from the file, the install seems to complete, but I am no longer able to use TWRP from the phone as the touch screen doesn't work any more and Lineage doesn't boot either.
The only reason I can think of that the install doesn't work is because there is something that is different about the phone I have like it is a newer revision. It seems that the partition sizes might be different and when I remove the assert lines the install just writes to a partition that is too small to hold the data and it ends up overwriting itself so it is basically corrupted in the process. Just a theory, but I haven't had any luck with anything but the stock firmware.
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Sure of your model ?
Info about kiwi | LineageOS Wiki
wiki.lineageos.org
djibe89 said:
Sure of your model ?
Info about kiwi | LineageOS Wiki
wiki.lineageos.org
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Yep. Model number KIW-L24.
comm-ents said:
Yep. Model number KIW-L24.
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Format Data
Wipe all partitions
Reboot recovery
Flash
Leads to Error 7 ?
djibe89 said:
Format Data
Wipe all partitions
Reboot recovery
Flash
Leads to Error 7
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Yes.
The first issue is that when I try to format Data I get: Unable to wipe '/data' -- unknown file system 'auto' Unable to format to remove encryption. I found a suggestion to format the /data partition manually from adb shell which works.
The Lineage from wasn't the only Install I the error 7 with though as ResurrectionRemix-M-v5.7.4-20161220-kiwi also gave the same error 7.
Now the touch screen isn't working again in TWRP because I accidentally installed the wrong version of Lineage. with the assert lines removed. It would be nice to know how I can do a restore from the command line, but the TWRP command line guide isn't much help. It is just too much of a PITA that once I can get stock back on it I will just sell it while I'm ahead.
Sometimes you have to manually reformat.
Go to Wipe > Advanced wipe > Cache > Change partition
Too bad you didn't succeed
I was able to unlock the boot loader and still have a rooted phone. What I had hoped to do is use it with a T-Mobile data only plan and a SIM from FreeMobile provides a few hundred minutes a month for free.
I don't know why I get the Error 7, but you can't just remove the assert lines as the install might seem to have worked, but that is only because it just proceeds to install even though there might be something wrong and the install just messes up the phone.
I am still using the phone right now to test as a hotspot. The real reason that SIM didn't work in the phone is because of something on T-Mobiles end so it actually works in the phone now and since it is rooted I can make other changes that actually allow it to work as hotspot without limitations.
I should be able to find another dual SIM phone that can be rooted, but I am not sure there is anything that also supports Volte.
Is there otherway to unlock bootloader without paying 4 dollar. My country has restriction. i cant pay.
neysariy said:
Is there otherway to unlock bootloader without paying 4 dollar. My country has restriction. i cant pay.
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No way.
Or tell us if a miracle happened
In djibe Honor 5X pack, you said it contains Huawei USB drivers x32/64 but i didnt found it. Only driver that worked is:
Support area | files.dc-unlocker.com
files.dc-unlocker.com
Please add to your pack if you forgot that
In my phone there is not "unlock oem" option. What shoud i do. It that important?
Dc unlocker say error conection to server. I dont know why.
I'll dig into it. Thx
This guy in telegram can unlock bootloader of huawei phones very fast @fullkade_huawei_support
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neysariy said:
In djibe Honor 5X pack, you said it contains Huawei USB drivers x32/64 but i didnt found it. Only driver that worked is:
Support area | files.dc-unlocker.com
files.dc-unlocker.com
Please add to your pack if you forgot that
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Pack updated with USB drivers. Sorry for that
[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet Stock to Android 11
[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet (LTE/karin or Wi-Fi/karin_windy) Stock to Android 11 R / LineageOS 18.1
This detailed step-by-step guide helps you transform your Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet to a powerful one with Android 11.
Netflix and Disney+ work as 2023/03/22.
BEFORE GOING FURTHER
- Make sure you are with a Xperia Z4 Tablet
Go to Menu > Settings > About tablet > Model is: SGP712 (32 GB) or SGP771 (LTE, 32 GB).
I started from latest Android 7.1.1 official firmware.
- Make sure bootloader is unlockable
With LTE device, you can dial *#*#7378423#*#* > Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status
With Tablet Z4 Wi-Fi:
Open Xperia Contacts app > Menu button (3 dots vertical icon in top right corner) > Settings.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Screen shows Accounts & Sync item.
Long press screen (10 seconds) right above the Home icon of bottom navigation bar and release to reveal Enter service code button.
Tap on it and dial *#*#7378423#*#* to reveal Service menu
Go to Service info > Configuration
Look at the Rooting status line: Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes
If No, you can cry, you cannot get further.
At the same time, note down the IDID (we need it to ask for an Unlock code).
### Read warnings like this
### You must be logged as a Microsoft Windows administrator to run console commands below.
CHANGELOG
v1. Initial release
1) DOWNLOAD FILES
- djibe Xperia Z4 Tablet pack: https://bit.ly/djibe-xperia-tabletz4
(contains Tablet Z4 USB drivers + adb + fastboot + TWRP 3.5.0_9.0 by @andralex8 + Android 11 boot.img + Magisk + MagiskHidePropsConf-v6.1.2 + safetynet-fix + Netflix and Disney+ apps)
+ ROM LineageOS Unofficial 18.1: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/rom-11-lineageos-18-18-1-z4tablet-sgp712-771.4199169/
Download latest build for LTE (karin) or Wi-Fi (karin_windy): https://cloud.mail.ru/public/WuyG/5Lg5rEefa/Android 11 ROMs/LineageOS 18_18.1 (11)
Mirror: https://androidfilehost.com/?a=show&w=files&flid=337886
+ BitGApps ARM64 11 (any variant): https://bitgapps.github.io/download/Platform/Omni/ARM64.html
+ a microSD card. Copy ROM (*_windy.zip for WiFi-only version), BitGApps, Magisk (optional) on microSD card and insert it in tab.
+ Charge tablet to 100%.
2) INSTALL DRIVERS
Right click on Windows Start menu > Device manager.
Right click on Computer's name (top of devices list) > Add legacy hardware.
Set folder's path of my Xperia_Z4_Tablet_driver/ folder.
Click Next to install.
Reboot Windows.
3) FIRMWARE NUMBER AND USB DEBUGGING
On tablet, go to Menu > Settings > About tablet > Build number
Make sure it is 32.4.A.1.54 and tap 7 times on it to unlock Developer options.
If not 32.4.A.1.54, go to Menu > Settings > About tablet > Software update > System updates tab
### Don't go further if you are not with 32.4.A.1.54 firmware.
Go to Menu > Settings > Developer options.
Switch ON following options: OEM unlocking and USB debugging and confirm it in the next Dialog.
4) GENERATE BOOTLOADER UNLOCK CODE
From your PC, go to: https://developer.sony.com/develop/open-devices/get-started/unlock-bootloader/
At the bottom of the page, in Select your device: Select Xperia Z4 Tablet
Enter your IMEI or IDID (see section: Before going further) + check both checkboxes after this.
Copy the unlock code.
5) FASTBOOT MODE
Connect tab to USB.
Open the flash/ folder from my pack.
In Windows address bar, type "cmd" and hit Enter. A Windows Command window will open.
Now type
Code:
adb devices
Command returns: List of devices attached
CB5A25P7Z7 unauthorized
On tablet, Check ON Always allow from this computer and tap on OK.
If no Allow USB debugging? screen shows up on tab, disconnect and reconnect tablet.
Enter command:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Tablet restarts and a blue light appears in top right corner.
Go back to Windows Device Manager.
Z4 tablet has a yellow triangle in Mobile devices and is called S1Boot Fastboot.
Right click on it > Update driver > Browse my computer for drivers > Choose from a list > Force Sony sa0112 ADB Interface Driver (at the bottom of the list).
(https://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/support/articles/SX278901)
Now you can enter command:
Code:
fastboot devices
Command returns: CB5A25P7Z7 fastboot
6) UNLOCK BOOTLOADER
### All data will be lost
Fill the command with your Unlock Code:
Code:
fastboot oem unlock 0xYOURUNLOCKKEY
Confirm with Enter. After 2 seconds, it is displayed OKAY.
Bootloader is unlocked !
7) FLASH TWRP RECOVERY 3.5
Still in fastboot, type in console:
Code:
fastboot flash:raw boot boot-windy.img
. Confirm with Enter (boot.img is LOS 18.1)
### For LTE/4G variant, replace with: boot.img
### If error FAILED (remote: Command not allowed): re-enter command
Code:
fastboot oem unlock 0xYOURUNLOCKKEY
and continue
Then type in console:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery TWRP-3.5.0_9-0-karin_windy-20210122.img
. Confirm with Enter.
### For LTE/4G variant, replace with: TWRP-3.5.0_9-0-karin-20210122.img
Power off tablet: disconnect from USB OR hold Volume+ + Power until it vibrates 3 times.
Power on tablet: press Power button + Volume- until tablet vibrates once then release buttons.
TWRP shows up.
8) BACKUP CURRENT ROM
You are now in TWRP recovery, Swipe to Allow Modifications.
Go to Wipe > Format Data, type yes and tap on bottom right check icon.
This removes encryption on Data partition.
Go to Reboot > Recovery
Back to TWRP, go to Backup, select Boot, System, Data, OEM, LTALabel, Firmware partitions.
Tap on Select Storage and select MicroSD Card.
Swipe to Backup.
Later, store this TWRP backup somewhere safe.
Go to TWRP Home screen > Mount.
Go to Wipe > Advanced Wipe > Select Dalvik, Cache, Data, Internal Storage, System and swipe to confirm erasing.
9) INSTALL ROM AND GAPPS
Back to TWRP home menu.
Go to Install > Select Storage > Micro SD card > OK
Select lineage*.zip.
### If you get an error and flash fails, go to Reboot > Recovery and wait for TWRP to reboot.
Add more zip > BitGapps*.zip file,
(Optional: Add Magisk*.zip)
Swipe to confirm flash.
Wait while Install Zips are flashed.
At the end, tap on Wipe Cache/Dalvik, then Reboot System.
Android 11 is installed !
Wait during boot.
10) ROOT WITH MAGISK (OPTIONAL)
### Only if you flashed Magisk via TWRP recovery
Do not connect to Android account.
Magisk root starts with Android.
You can manage permissions and extra modules with Magisk Manager app.
Open Files app > Install Magisk.apk.
Then in Magisk goto Settings > Hide magisk app and give it a name, switch Zygisk option ON.
Go to Modules Tab > Install from Storage: MagiskHidePropsConfig and Safetynet Fix.
Go to Developer options to disable Android debugging (ADB).
Reboot tablet.
You can use yasnac app to check Safetynet passes.
Then with Files App: install netflix and disney+ if needed.
### Later, if an app (Zoom, Doctolib) refuses to launch because of root:
### Go to Magisk > siwtch Enforce DenyList ON and Configure DenyList, check that app.
### Go to app list > long press app > App info > Storage and cache > Clear storage.
### Launch app again and enjoy.
11) TWEAKS
If you flashed files from Internal memory (and not microSD card),
from TWRP recovery you can clear files from internal memory: go to Advanced > File Manager > Data > media.
Long press on a file > Delete.
From Android:
Go to Settings > About tablet > Tap 7 times on Build number.
Go to Settings > System > Advanced > Developer options.
Advanced restart switched ON (Hold power > Restart > Restart to recovery to access TWRP easily later)
Android debugging switched ON
Windows animation scale to Animation scale .5x
Same for Transition animation scale and Animator duration scale to improve reactivity.
For faster GPS fix, use GPS Status and Toolbox and download A-GPS data.
Your tablet is a rocket, enjoy ;-)
Thanks: LineageOS team, TWRP team, BitGApps team, @alex009988, sabar_op, Bernie, Tarkzim, TopJohnWu
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### Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet boot to recovery:
Shutdown tab.
Press Power button + Volume- until tablet vibrates once then release buttons.
Many thanks to @jaset_uk
### Force shutdown
Bootloop ? Hold Power + Volume+ until tablet vibrates 3 times and release buttons.