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Hi all ive got a Moto G XT1032 from England (i assume its Non-GPE) and i unlocked and rooted it with TWRP 2.6.3.1
i flashed an unofficial moto g CM11 rom that didnt quite work(boot loop), i went to wipe my internal data, and went ahead and formatted data by accident (forgetting the difference between the two!) Now im left with no internal data (all roms/gapps etc wiped) and as the new CM11 rom didnt work i cant boot up to enable USB debugging so i dont know how i can copy a new rom over to fix this problem :S i can only really reach the bootloader and recovery...
Any help would be very appreciated thanks!
Regards,
Jose
futo333 said:
Hi all ive got a Moto G XT1032 from England (i assume its Non-GPE) and i unlocked and rooted it with TWRP 2.6.3.1
i flashed an unofficial moto g CM11 rom that didnt quite work(boot loop), i went to wipe my internal data, and went ahead and formatted data by accident (forgetting the difference between the two!) Now im left with no internal data (all roms/gapps etc wiped) and as the new CM11 rom didnt work i cant boot up to enable USB debugging so i dont know how i can copy a new rom over to fix this problem :S i can only really reach the bootloader and recovery...
Any help would be very appreciated thanks!
Regards,
Jose
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Dont know if im gonna be much of a help here, but try this.
You say you can load the recovery. Now connect the USB to the phone and go to recovery. I think somewhere there in the recovery you have an option like 'Mount and Storage' or something like that. Get into the option and select the relevant one. Once you select, i guess the computer will automatically load the drive and then you can copy the files into your Moto. Give it a try and let know if it helped!
absolutely certain all the moto g's sold in europe are GPE editions...
i tried flashing faux123's kernel which gave me bootloop, on restoring the GPE boot.img phone worked fine again (i'm in uk too btw).
e: i used this to revert back:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2646404
gpe
twist3d0n3 said:
absolutely certain all the moto g's sold in europe are GPE editions...
i tried flashing faux123's kernel which gave me bootloop, on restoring the GPE boot.img phone worked fine again (i'm in uk too btw).
e: i used this to revert back:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2646404
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What the hell? Where did you read that all moto g's sold in europe are GPE editions. You can only get a GPE device officialy from Google. Period. What's the reason for you to be "absolutely certain"???
dimen363 said:
What the hell? Where did you read that all moto g's sold in europe are GPE editions. You can only get a GPE device officialy from Google. Period. What's the reason for you to be "absolutely certain"???
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read it on here somewhere. absolutely certain probably a poor choice of words, tho.
anyway, what you've said isn't true, as i bought mine off amazon, and it's GPE.
twist3d0n3 said:
read it on here somewhere. absolutely certain probably a poor choice of words, tho.
anyway, what you've said isn't true, as i bought mine off amazon, and it's GPE.
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Which Amazon, US, UK, Germany???
Can you link this GPE??
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2542219
Follow this guide and you will get your Moto G up and running in no time
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Which Amazon, US, UK, Germany???
Can you link this GPE??
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http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00ECBREB6/ref=pe_385721_37038051_TE_dp_1
it doesn't actually say it's GPE, but it came without any of the moto software on there, such as Motorola's custom camera and "Assist" apps, which as far as i'm aware is basically the only 'noticeable' difference bar the storage format.
twist3d0n3 said:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00ECBREB6/ref=pe_385721_37038051_TE_dp_1
it doesn't actually say it's GPE, but it came without any of the moto software on there, such as Motorola's custom camera and "Assist" apps, which as far as i'm aware is basically the only 'noticeable' difference bar the storage format.
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I'm dubious, for these reasons, based on the item you linked.
1) Advanced Android now upgradable to Android 4.4 (Kit Kat)
[GPE is sold with KitKat as standard OS].
Did you need to upgrade, or did you have KK out of the box??
According to the Amazon link you posted, these are included.......and the Camera sounds very much like the Moto Camera??
What is your Boot animation....is it stock Kitkat, and not Motorola Seasons??
Do you have these??
GPE doesn't........
2) Motorola Migrate
You don’t have to lose your stuff when you buy Moto G. Just move your photos, videos, SIM contacts and even your call and text history from your old Android phone in just a few steps. No wires needed.
3) Motorola Assist
Moto G recognises when you shouldn’t be bothered, like when you’re sleeping or in a meeting. After hours, it only lets important calls through. You can set actions and exceptions so they work exactly how you want them to.
4) Moto Care
Get the most out of your device with Moto Care. Whether you want to read up on FAQS, talk to other users, or reach our support team directly through the Moto Care app, you can get the exact support you need. Additionally, our advanced support feature helps you find your phone. Visit motorola.com/support to learn more.
5) FM Radio
There’s music in the world and tons of it is still free. Just tune in with Moto G’s FM radio. Listen to your favourite stations or pick up a new signal. It’s all yours to explore.
Not saying you are telling fibs, but I doubt that they would advertise a GPE phone and not mention that fact even once!!
see here: Hands on: What's different with the Moto G Google Play Edition?
irishpancake said:
I'm dubious, for these reasons, based on the item you linked.
1) Advanced Android now upgradable to Android 4.4 (Kit Kat)
[GPE is sold with KitKat as standard OS].
Did you need to upgrade, or did you have KK out of the box??
According to the Amazon link you posted, these are included.......and the Camera sounds very much like the Moto Camera??
What is your Boot animation....is it stock Kitkat, and not Motorola Seasons??
Do you have these??
GPE doesn't........
2) Motorola Migrate
You don’t have to lose your stuff when you buy Moto G. Just move your photos, videos, SIM contacts and even your call and text history from your old Android phone in just a few steps. No wires needed.
3) Motorola Assist
Moto G recognises when you shouldn’t be bothered, like when you’re sleeping or in a meeting. After hours, it only lets important calls through. You can set actions and exceptions so they work exactly how you want them to.
4) Moto Care
Get the most out of your device with Moto Care. Whether you want to read up on FAQS, talk to other users, or reach our support team directly through the Moto Care app, you can get the exact support you need. Additionally, our advanced support feature helps you find your phone. Visit motorola.com/support to learn more.
5) FM Radio
There’s music in the world and tons of it is still free. Just tune in with Moto G’s FM radio. Listen to your favourite stations or pick up a new signal. It’s all yours to explore.
Not saying you are telling fibs, but I doubt that they would advertise a GPE phone and not mention that fact even once!!
see here: Hands on: What's different with the Moto G Google Play Edition?
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it came with KK, has the stock boot animation and stock camera.
as said before, it didn't have any of the motorola stuff on it. so yes, i'm pretty ****ing sure it's the GPE edition phone.
and funnily enough, that was the thing i read just after buying the phone.
as for them selling it and not mentioning it, maybe they bought a load of them and converted them to GPE's? maybe they stole them off the back of a lorry... i honestly can't tell you because i'm not the seller, i'm just a consumer.
OK, sounds cool...
no offence intended!! ?
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Hi guys, thanks for the replies, i eventually sussed out an idea, i mounted the data partition and forced it to backup the current bootlooping CM11 rom i had on. i then reinstalled the rom and it booted! or rather, it booted to a black screen lol, either way i was able to copy over, through windows via USB, the Paranoid android Beta 6 rom (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2614690&highlight=mobile+network) and Gapps and now it all works.
However, i have a new question. Ive found my mobile data doesnt work at all but everything else does. Ive tried adding the official moto g Virgin media APN ( http://virgin.tmtx.co.uk/faqs/item/?...et_and_picture ) and that didnt fix it and i am still in credit. I also looked in "About phone > Status" and my phone number is "Unknown" and my Mobile network state is "Disconnected" if that helps?
does anyone know a fix to help get the mobile internet working again?
twist3d0n3 said:
it came with KK, has the stock boot animation and stock camera.
as said before, it didn't have any of the motorola stuff on it. so yes, i'm pretty ****ing sure it's the GPE edition phone.
and funnily enough, that was the thing i read just after buying the phone.
as for them selling it and not mentioning it, maybe they bought a load of them and converted them to GPE's? maybe they stole them off the back of a lorry... i honestly can't tell you because i'm not the seller, i'm just a consumer.
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I bought also from Amazon UK and it's not GPE.
It has Motorola sw like camera, moto care, motorola migration, ...
Unfortunately, it doesn't has support for SIP, so I will change to GPE looking for it.
Regards.
futo333 said:
Hi guys, thanks for the replies, i eventually sussed out an idea, i mounted the data partition and forced it to backup the current bootlooping CM11 rom i had on. i then reinstalled the rom and it booted! or rather, it booted to a black screen lol, either way i was able to copy over, through windows via USB, the Paranoid android Beta 6 rom (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2614690&highlight=mobile+network) and Gapps and now it all works.
However, i have a new question. Ive found my mobile data doesnt work at all but everything else does. Ive tried adding the official moto g Virgin media APN ( http://virgin.tmtx.co.uk/faqs/item/?...et_and_picture ) and that didnt fix it and i am still in credit. I also looked in "About phone > Status" and my phone number is "Unknown" and my Mobile network state is "Disconnected" if that helps?
does anyone know a fix to help get the mobile internet working again?
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You Need APN info (Your link doesn't work) it may be KK apn or JB apn you need.
If You post what you have, that is not working, I can help you change it
Hi everyone.
I rooted my Note Pro 12.2 (wifi) a while back and installed a basic rooted ROM, not CW12.
I honestly don't remember which ROM I flashed. I believe it was just a stock de-bloated ROM, and if it's the one I think it is, in the thread it says that ROM was faulty and dev has stopped for it. I see the kernel version and build in the "about" section under settings but I'm not sure if that number would tell me which ROM it is, or just the ROM and kernal that it was built on top of.
I basically wanted a stock style ROM with the ability to change things as I wanted. I'm still noticing a TON of lag. Scrolling on pages, loading apps, screen lag between touch and actual input of characters when using on screen keyboard, etc etc. I've frozen a bunch of bloatware and other things and it helped a little, but it's still pretty bad.
Audio latency with recording and MIDI apps is very bad, but I know that's improved with lollipop.
Aside from lag, it seems that GPS won't lock on no matter how long Iet it look for a signal (hard to tell if it's the ROM, but my Note 4 has found GPS very easily). Also, my Note 4 (unrooted and stock at this point) is waaaaay smoother and faster than this tablet. I realize we're talking about lollipop vs kitkat, and that the Note 4 version I have is the snapdragon one. But it still seems like performance should be better on this tablet.
So I'm wondering if anyone can suggest a good ROM for me to flash until lollipop comes out for the wifi version of this tablet. I want the stock multi-window functions (4 at a time plus floating windows), so CW12 is not an option. I want to use some of the Samsung apps like s note and Hancom office. I use the s-pen from time to time with the pen apps like write-on-screen.
The "rooted" features I want to access are turning off the camera sound (adding the switch to the settings menu in the camera app, not just replacing the sound file with a dummy file) Changing PPI of apps (xposed module) and full access read/write on micro SD cards and really important is the ability to add any app to the multi-window apps list and force orientation. I've been able to do all this with xposed modules.
Other than that, stock would be fine if it wasn't so laggy. The main reason I want to try another ROM is the lag. On screen keyboard has a lot of lag, but even my Logitech k810 bluetooth keyboard is laggy.
I'm also currently travelling and don't have a PC with me. So I'm hoping I can flash the ROM without ODIN, or perhaps I can use one of the ODIN-for-android type things on my Note 4 to flash a ROM to the Note Pro 12.2. Also I have the stock recovey, and would like suggestions on which recovery to use instead. Again, no computer with me to flash a new recovery. Ido have an OTG cable and USB flash drive so Ican back up my files before flashing the new ROM, as well as a miscro SD card.
Any recommendations for a smooth, fast ROM? Any tips on flashing it without a PC? I know I can copy the ZIP to the tablet and flash it from recovery...but it is the stock recovery...is this going to be sufficient?
THANKS!
The hyperdrive rom by sbreen (in the dev section) works great. Isnt there an internet cafe in the vicinity? Ask them for assistance flashing the beast. I love twrp. Good luck!
I tried to find an easy root apk thingy so you dont need a computer, couldnt find anything (but maybe kinguser or something like it will work)
Link to twrp with explanation
https://twrp.me/devices/samsunggalaxynotepro122exynoswifi.html
Thanks! TWRP is I think what's on my Note II back home. My tablet is rooted already of course. For the Hyperdrive ROM, one thing I'm a little confused about is if I have to FIRST install a stock ROM and THEN flash the custom ROM. I'm a little confused about why exactly but I see that in the forums from time to time. It's recommended for certain ROMs. I don't know if flashing the stock ROM updates some other firmware/hardware driver type stuff that's needed for the new kernal to work or what.
There might be an internet cafe. I'm flying from Vienna to Lithuania today. Trying to explain to them that I want them to download and install ODIN might be tough knowing only English and Spanish haha.
Sorry for the noob question but is clicking the thumbs-up icon what generates "thanks" or do I do that somewhere else?
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Thanks! TWRP is I think what's on my Note II back home. My tablet is rooted already of course. For the Hyperdrive ROM, one thing I'm a little confused about is if I have to FIRST install a stock ROM and THEN flash the custom ROM. I'm a little confused about why exactly but I see that in the forums from time to time. It's recommended for certain ROMs. I don't know if flashing the stock ROM updates some other firmware/hardware driver type stuff that's needed for the new kernal to work or what.
There might be an internet cafe. I'm flying from Vienna to Lithuania today. Trying to explain to them that I want them to download and install ODIN might be tough knowing only English and Spanish haha.
Sorry for the noob question but is clicking the thumbs-up icon what generates "thanks" or do I do that somewhere else?
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If its rooted you can install twrp without computer (see my link) use twrp manager fromthe play store for that
You only have to flash the custom rom
(Make sure you backup on an ext sd or something, then delete everything in twrp, install custom rom, restart and done) I also always backup the launcher settings, if you backup the apps with titanium restoring is very easy afterwards)
Lemme know if this works for you!
goenieg said:
If its rooted you can install twrp without computer (see my link) use twrp manager fromthe play store for that
You only have to flash the custom rom
(Make sure you backup on an ext sd or something, then delete everything in twrp, install custom rom, restart and done) I also always backup the launcher settings, if you backup the apps with titanium restoring is very easy afterwards)
Lemme know if this works for you!
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I'm already having trouble installing TWRP. I can't do it from the app, as my device isn't listed. I downloaded the zip file of the correct version of TWRP and tried to flash it using the stock recovery. But when I boot into recovery mode, it still just goes to the stock recovery. Then I downloaded and installed ROM manager from the play store and it shows TWRP as being installed, but whenever I boot into recovery I just get the stock recovery.
I'm back home now and I guess I'll just try to do all this with ODIN.
Is there any reason I can't just install the custom ROM using the stock recovery? That's what I did last time.
Ok So I got TWRP installed via ODIN then I used it to clean wipe and flash Hyperdrive ROM but gmail app won't even open, just crashes immediately, and it's one of the main apps I need so...probably gonna look for another ROM...or most likely gonna flash the stock ROM, unroot and sell the tablet and get a Dell Venue 11 Pro. Might wait till the end of July though, the supposed release date for lollipop on this device.
Had the same problem. Install hyperdrive without the gmail app option. Afterwards install itmvia the play store.
And if you want lollipop give cyanogen a try. I love it (but its a personal thing).
Ad make sure to read the Venue reviews, they are not very positive.
goenieg said:
Had the same problem. Install hyperdrive without the gmail app option. Afterwards install itmvia the play store.
And if you want lollipop give cyanogen a try. I love it (but its a personal thing).
Ad make sure to read the Venue reviews, they are not very positive.
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I wanted to try lollipop because I use it for music, and latency is much better with lollipop. My Note 4 is running lollipop and I get way better performance from MIDI keyboards and guitar amp modelling. I really like the multi window functions on the stock and hyperdrive ROMs though, 4 at once, floating, etc. I'm sure as soon as lollipop is officially out for this device, someone will release a rooted version.
Thanks for the tip on gmail, fortunately I read it before getting too deep and just reflashed without gmail it and then installed the gmail app as you suggested and it does work. There still seems to be a bit of delay when using the on screen keyboard, not as fast as I had hoped. But it's up and running.
I was considering the Dell after trying a bunch of different audio and video editing apps for android and realizing that I just need full photoshop, premiere, and Reaper with all my VST plugins, so I need windows. Perhaps Surface Pro is a better choice but I like the Venue's chassis better, fanless, rounded corners. Also new tablets might be coming out with Windows 10 so another reason to wait...
My laptop is great but it's really big and I like a touch interface for on screen mixers and instruments. So I figured a tablet PC might work best for me. But the problem is GUI scaling. with the Windows legacy apps like Premiere and Photoshop, the buttons and menus don't scale, and on an 11" 1080 display they are quite small.
Just wait for win 10 and while waiting fine tune your 12" beast did you try system tuner pro already? You should be able to get less latency from that.
(And did someone mention "buy a Mac" already?
I am surprised, because after testing dozen ROMs I found stock ROM fastest one. Just root and debloat it.
Not so any lag or problems, but with custom ROMS I had a lot of problems.
tin2404 said:
I am surprised, because after testing dozen ROMs I found stock ROM fastest one. Just root and debloat it.
Not so any lag or problems, but with custom ROMS I had a lot of problems.
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Indeed, cyanogen requires a lot of tuning (but its what I like about Android, I am more tinkering with it than actually using it I believe
goenieg said:
Just wait for win 10 and while waiting fine tune your 12" beast did you try system tuner pro already? You should be able to get less latency from that.
(And did someone mention "buy a Mac" already?
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I checked out system tuner pro (didn't buy it yet just read the description) What exactly would I adjust to get lower audio latency? Just clock the CPU higher? OR does it have audio-specific settings not mentioned in the description?
Hold yer horses
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/49414/P900XXU0BOF2_P900OXA0BOF2_PHN/
Looks like Samsung official lollipop (I read that it has way better latency) is finally coming to your tablet.
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Better link https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4ccvyxgge4kaUktYWtPUl9QSW8/view?pli=1
WHAAAAAAAT?!?!?!?!?!!? I've been checking sammobile EVERY day for the lost couple weeks waiting for this! OMG OMG I'm hoping I'll be able to use the Samsung Audio stuff with this, their DAW and amplitube and all that...plus I'll get Hancom office back...Thanks for the heads-up. I'm glad I've been using CM12.1 though So I can compare the experience.
Looking forward to the rooted version of stock lollipop making its way to xda as well! Now... to figure out the best way to back up my current installation...
Hello, this is my first post on these forums, but I have used several threads found on here previously. A little background: I purchased my Moto G from Boost Mobile back in April of 2014, ran it for a month on the Boost network, then unlocked the bootloader, rooted it, and loaded the Verizon Android 4.3 US rom and ported it over to Page Plus, and I have been there ever since.
My question now is, I'd like to get a clean factory reset on it in hopes of restoring some performance. It lags from time to time and has developed some quirks over the year and a half. I know Android 4.3 is an old version, would I benefit from any newer ones? I've been having trouble finding the correct rom I should be using for my phone. The link I originally got the VZW 4.3 US Rom from is no longer working, and I'm not sure where else to look.
I've backed up my user apps+app data with Titanium Backup Pro, my WiFi passwords, SMS, and this time, remembered to transfer my pictures as well as the backup files themselves off my internal storage/SD card. I think I am ready to flash.
What options should I look into for a new start? TIA.
Try here > motofirmware.center
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Try here
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Thanks, I'll take a look at that link today.
Coming off of the Samsung S5 and going to the Honor 8 (Phone should be here tommorow)
On the samsung I had safestrap loaded for recovery, rooted, xposed, and many rooted apps.
I was also running stock rom because of lack of room, also lack of options.
The honor 8 looks like it is easy to get TWRP on it and get it unlocked bootloader.
Not sure about custom roms , looks like there are a few but is stock good ?
Also what about emui5 ?
Here is my current plan unless other suggestions:
Do titanium backup and nandroid on old phone.
Remove Sim and SD
Activate new phone with current sim (May need to go to att to trim)
Unlock Honor 8 bootloader.
Get TWRP loaded.
Root phone
load exposed , SU, Busy box, TB, (not in that order)
Load apps from Google play and overwrite data from TB if needed.
That is about it, so if I do this right should have stock rom and fully rooted and recovery.
currently looking at using Somboons tool for most of it.
This is a repost of my origional , but did in the wrong forums opps on my part.
I think before any mod on this device get used to the function of the unmodified device. And there after do your mods if you happy, unless you've already used this device.
eracet said:
Coming off of the Samsung S5 and going to the Honor 8 (Phone should be here tommorow)
On the samsung I had safestrap loaded for recovery, rooted, xposed, and many rooted apps.
I was also running stock rom because of lack of room, also lack of options.
The honor 8 looks like it is easy to get TWRP on it and get it unlocked bootloader.
Not sure about custom roms , looks like there are a few but is stock good ?
Also what about emui5 ?
Here is my current plan unless other suggestions:
Do titanium backup and nandroid on old phone.
Remove Sim and SD
Activate new phone with current sim (May need to go to att to trim)
Unlock Honor 8 bootloader.
Get TWRP loaded.
Root phone
load exposed , SU, Busy box, TB, (not in that order)
Load apps from Google play and overwrite data from TB if needed.
That is about it, so if I do this right should have stock rom and fully rooted and recovery.
currently looking at using Somboons tool for most of it.
This is a repost of my origional , but did in the wrong forums opps on my part.
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I have just got my honor 8 and all my other phones have been rooted and using custom Roms.
With this and with the updates and beta N I'm finding that I don't have to.
Using this ROM and using the custom themes that are available it's enough to keep me happy.
I'm looking forward to 2 years worth of updates.
It's an excellent phone and I really like the EMUI 5
Think hard before you root etc. There ain't any finished custom roms as yet.
There is no need to root to get rid of bloatware as the Rom let's you delete most of what you don't want.
Why you need to root ?
Try the phone and see what you can do.
Have fun
John
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johnhux7 said:
I have just got my honor 8 and all my other phones have been rooted and using custom Roms.
With this and with the updates and beta N I'm finding that I don't have to.
Using this ROM and using the custom themes that are available it's enough to keep me happy.
I'm looking forward to 2 years worth of updates.
It's an excellent phone and I really like the EMUI 5
Think hard before you root etc. There ain't any finished custom roms as yet.
There is no need to root to get rid of bloatware as the Rom let's you delete most of what you don't want.
Why you need to root ?
Try the phone and see what you can do.
Have fun
John
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I root for many programs , titanium backup , es file explorer, APs toSD pro, xposed and some others.
On the same Samsung there was tons of junk on it.
I know if I go TWRP there isnt much use at the moment. Unless I need to sideload something.
Don't really need a custom rom, not yet at least.
Wondering if I root and keep the stock rom would be the best thing.
Can I load TWRP later ?
Heard it will break the EMUI 5 update.
Or I could always do TWRP , Root etc and then load EUMI 5 or custom version manually someday.
eracet said:
I root for many programs , titanium backup , es file explorer, APs toSD pro, xposed and some others.
On the same Samsung there was tons of junk on it.
I know if I go TWRP there isnt much use at the moment. Unless I need to sideload something.
Don't really need a custom rom, not yet at least.
Wondering if I root and keep the stock rom would be the best thing.
Can I load TWRP later ?
Heard it will break the EMUI 5 update.
Or I could always do TWRP , Root etc and then load EUMI 5 or custom version manually someday.
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Yes mate you could root and keep the stock ROM but you will lose the option to get the OTA updates.
Just way up the pro's and cons and see if you really need to root.
I used to use titanium back up and yes it's a great app but there ain't really many options of custom ROMs to go back and forward between to need it in my case. Also now that as soon as you log into your Google account when going into a new rom you get your apps back anyway.
I have a couple of phones and I have root and am running CM14.1 on one of them and I can do more with this EMUI 5 beta N as I can do with CM14.1 !
I personally am gonna stick with stock on this phone for a good while. (At least till there are loads of roms to choose from)
John
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johnhux7 said:
Yes mate you could root and keep the stock ROM but you will lose the option to get the OTA updates.
Just way up the pro's and cons and see if you really need to root.
I used to use titanium back up and yes it's a great app but there ain't really many options of custom ROMs to go back and forward between to need it in my case. Also now that as soon as you log into your Google account when going into a new rom you get your apps back anyway.
I have a couple of phones and I have root and am running CM14.1 on one of them and I can do more with this EMUI 5 beta N as I can do with CM14.1 !
I personally am gonna stick with stock on this phone for a good while. (At least till there are loads of roms to choose from)
John
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Is the EMUI 5.0 only coming on a Push update?
Or is it possible to flash it or any custom coming out with it. ?
I seen there is a signup for beta now.
I do need root ( I dont save anything to the cloud services) all local
Apps themselves will load from play store and amazon store, just the game data or any other data will be manual reinstall.
From what I understand if I dont install custom recovery I can still get the OTA update when it is time.
eracet said:
Is the EMUI 5.0 only coming on a Push update?
Or is it possible to flash it or any custom coming out with it. ?
I seen there is a signup for beta now.
I do need root ( I dont save anything to the cloud services) all local
Apps themselves will load from play store and amazon store, just the game data or any other data will be manual reinstall.
From what I understand if I dont install custom recovery I can still get the OTA update when it is time.
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When I got the beta N update it came as an OTA update although i do think that there are some links to getting it via twrp over in the roms thread. I might be wrong with that though. Have a look
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I were also used to root on all my previous phones including the last one I moved from which was the Galaxy S4.
EMUI has so many nice functions (including choosing whether standard storage should be internal or external) so I actually don't need root anymore. Not even for blocking ads since that can be done through VPN.
If you want to move over your app date without root then do a backup with ADB.
Search for "adb backup" and you'll find a XDA thread about it. I made such a backup and got all my app data moved over along with the apps.
Oh yeah, and personally I'm using Evie for a launcher but when EMUI 5 is published I think I'll move back to the stock launcher.
Bro, the stock ROM rocks with its customisability!
And one more thing; if you're eligible to get an extra year of warranty plus 3 months of free screen change in case it cracks then remember to sign up through the HiCare app.
I'll also be getting my Honor 8 shortly. The only reason I've rooted my phones in the past is for ad blocking. I see there's an app called "Block This" that does not require root? Will that work on this phone?
zippster1 said:
I'll also be getting my Honor 8 shortly. The only reason I've rooted my phones in the past is for ad blocking. I see there's an app called "Block This" that does not require root? Will that work on this phone?
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I've used AdGuard and it's brilliant, but it's not free.
EDIT: I'm currently using "Block This!" and it's working very well!
I use root for some games, game guardian.
Some games are pay to win. ( I don't mind paying some but don't rob me)
I did get the phone working with my cell company and currently getting the Sd card backed up just in case something goes wrong somewhere.
Looking at getting a bootloader unlock code, but there site doesn't seem to be working right.
Thanks for the suggestions on steps to do.
Read multiple tips and ideas.
Next step is get SD card installed and getting google account loaded up.
Well I installed everything, only thing I don't like so far is it forces apps like hangouts.
I know it was recommended that I do not to TWRP or root, but I did anyways. ( I took suggestions very serious Thank you)
Now trying to get used to setup is a little challanging, maybe playing around with it will help a lot.
Such as hard to find what actual apps I have like an app drawer.
You people are the best at helping out . Thank you so much for helping me get on track !
Just got my H8 on monday (FRD-L14) and am in the same boat- thinking of Rooting but with the lack of ROM support at the moment I think I'm going to stay stock for a bit. There are some xposed mods that i'd like to get back but the stock features are pretty solid as it is. I did the CM theme, Apex launcher, changed out Icons and I'm pretty damn happy with it!
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Just got my H8 on monday (FRD-L14) and am in the same boat- thinking of Rooting but with the lack of ROM support at the moment I think I'm going to stay stock for a bit. There are some xposed mods that i'd like to get back but the stock features are pretty solid as it is. I did the CM theme, Apex launcher, changed out Icons and I'm pretty damn happy with it!
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I have the same model now FRD-L14.
Recovery , rooted, SU, xposed, F-droid.
Loaded my 20 root apps
I did not see a way to root without loading recovery.
There is another thread on TWRP.
What my plan down the road is to keep it like this , then eventtually (I assume early next year) see some development from Roms etc.
Hopefully a modified EUMI 5.
One of the major reasons I did not wait to start the process is because when you unlock bootloader it wipes.
So doing this now I cna set the phone up how I like. Then when the updating begins I can always go back to nandroid backup if something goes wrong.
Even though ATM the TWRP isnt backing up my rom (will update recovery when it does).
Nice- so i assume all the current "how to's" work fine for the L14? I've been reluctant to meddle too much since our model isn't specifically mentioned in most of the post here (though i assume anything for L04 applies). That and I don't see a stock firmware package out there to go back to if something goes wrong. I'm not a total noob but have only rooted and ROM'd with samsung devices so far (GS 2 and 3) which are so well documented and tested you really can't screw it up.
I'm really conflicted. I want to root simply because of the option for backing up app data rooted. I could care less about custom ROMs right now, but I want to be able to back up the data inside my apps like all the settings, messages, accounts etc etc. It is really annoying to me that I have to reset that when switching phones. I hate to say it but it seems like Apple does this better with iTunes backups (which is not an option for me though because I don't want to pay the money for an iDevice).
My issue on the H8 though is I rooted it just fine but then realized I forgot to do OTA updates first. So I did the OTA updates (full download) which basically re-locked, re-stocked my bootloader and unrooted the phone. Now in order to re-root, I have to go through unlocking again which is going to wipe all the customizations I already did. I really wish there was a way to keep a stock image WITH root but continue to do OTA updates...
Hello,
I own a motorola one vision and would like to flash LineageOS 20 on the device. I am creating this thread to know the experiences of people who did something similar. I would like to know if there is any issues with a custom ROM on this device [calling issues, or similar]. I would also like to know if there is a way to revert back to the stock ROM in case I screw up something. I have read several threads about this device but I would like to confirm it again and be provided with some pointers of what I could expect with a custom ROM on this device and how I could revert back to the stock ROM in case I screw something up.
Thanks in advance
nsg650 said:
Hello,
I own a motorola one vision and would like to flash LineageOS 20 on the device. I am creating this thread to know the experiences of people who did something similar. I would like to know if there is any issues with a custom ROM on this device [calling issues, or similar]. I would also like to know if there is a way to revert back to the stock ROM in case I screw up something. I have read several threads about this device but I would like to confirm it again and be provided with some pointers of what I could expect with a custom ROM on this device and how I could revert back to the stock ROM in case I screw something up.
Thanks in advance
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I have been using lineageos since last year. I have used lineageos19 and am currently using lineageos20. The user experience is quite good. Everything works fine including calling except the hotspot. Hotspot does work but you have to keep tapping on the toggle to enable the hotspot or you can just restart the phone that's the temporary fix for the hotspot issue. The developer might fix the issue in the future updates. Other than that I didn't find any issue with the ROM and also it doesn't pass the safety net so you have to root your phone and install magisk to bypass safety net so that you can use your banking apps.
There are two versions official and unofficial. Official gets update every week and unofficial one is with the pixel features and google apps. It gets monthly updates.
If anything goes wrong you can install the official software called lenovo rescue and smart assistant on your pc and connect your phone with usb to pc. It can recover your phone to the original android 11 stock ROM.
Ryukrryts said:
I have been using lineageos since last year. I have used lineageos19 and am currently using lineageos20. The user experience is quite good. Everything works fine including calling except the hotspot. Hotspot does work but you have to keep tapping on the toggle to enable the hotspot or you can just restart the phone that's the temporary fix for the hotspot issue. The developer might fix the issue in the future updates. Other than that I didn't find any issue with the ROM and also it doesn't pass the safety net so you have to root your phone and install magisk to bypass safety net so that you can use your banking apps.
There are two versions official and unofficial. Official gets update every week and unofficial one is with the pixel features and google apps. It gets monthly updates.
If anything goes wrong you can install the official software called lenovo rescue and smart assistant on your pc and connect your phone with usb to pc. It can recover your phone to the original android 11 stock ROM.
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Hey! Sorry for checking after this long. I don't plan on using any banking apps so it will be fine for me. I already got my unlock code and just have to unlock the device and flash LineageOS. I will do that after backing it up. Thank you for your sharing your experience !!!