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[Guides & Tools] Modifying Your Phone

1. LG Flash Tool
This is the flashing tool that will let you install:
Any .kdz firmware. Ex. V10C_00.kdz
KDZ Files Available:
FROYO
V10C_00.kdz
V10D_00.kdz
V10E_00.kdz
V10K_00.kdz
GINGERBREAD
V20A_00.kdz
V20B_00.kdz
V20C_00.kdz
V20E_00.kdz
V20F_00.kdz
V20P_00.kdz - Official AT&T Gingerbread
V21A_00.kdz
V21B_00.kdz
V21D_00.kdz
V21E_00.kdz
Requirements:
You'll need to have the LG Thrill / Optimus 3D
All your data backed up
All LG Drivers Removed
DOWNLOAD LINK: LG Flash Package - 50 MB
How To Use:
Step 1
Download the .kdz file you want to flash
Extract the files with WinRar or 7zip
Uninstall all LG drivers
Restart computer
Step 2
In the "Drivers" folder, install the "LGUnitedMobileDriver_S4981MAN36AP22_ML_WHQL_Ver_3.6.exe" file
In the "Software" folder, install the "B2CAppSetup.exe" file
In the "SERVER" folder, launch the "shttp3.exe" file
An error may or may not pop up. Just click OK
Check the "I agree with this license, and I accept all items."
Check the "Update entry in main menu."
Check the "Add to startup."
Make the password "admin"
Click "Install"
Launch the "Small HTTP server" from the Start Menu
MINIMIZE the popup. If you close it, the server will quit.
On the TaskBar, a new icon should appear. Right click the icon and go to "Settings"
Select the "HTTP" tab and change the "Port" to "9002"
Click "OK" in the top right corner
Step 3
Navigate to "C:\shttps" on the hard drive
Copy the contents of "WWW Folder" into the "C:\shttps\www" directory
Navigate to "C:\Windows\system32\drivers\etc" on the hard drive
Copy the "hosts" file in "C:\Windows\system32\drivers\etc" to the "ORIG" folder in the LG Flash Package
Delete the "hosts" file from "C:\Windows\system32\drivers\etc"
Copy the "hosts" file from the "MOD" folder in the LG Flash Package to "C:\Windows\system32\drivers\etc"
Step 4
In the "FLASHING" folder, launch "Windows Enabler.exe"
A new icon should appear on the TaskBar. Click the icon to turn it to the "ON" position
In the "FLASHING" folder, install the "msxml.msi" file
Step 5
Open Device Manager
Windows XP - Right Click "My Computer", click the "Hardware" tab, and select "Device Manager"
Windows Vista/7 - In the Start Menu search bar, type "Device Manager" and select it at the top
Unplug your phone (If it is plugged in)
Take out the battery
Step 6
Check Device Manager for the current active "COM Ports"
Boot into DOWNLOAD MODE
Plug the phone into the computer without the battery inserted
Hold [VOL UP + POWER]
Put the battery in and wait until it vibrates or for 3 seconds
Check Device Manager for a NEW "COM Port"
If there is not a new "COM Port", restart Step 5
Step 7
Launch the "UpTestEX_mod2_marwin.exe" file
Change the product type located under the LG Electronics logo to "3GQCT"
Change the PhoneMode to "EMERGENCY"
Navigate to your .kdz file in the "Select kdz file" box
Click "Normal web upgrade test" at the bottom
Click "Upgrade Start" on the pop up screen
On the "Select Country & Language" box, click "Clear phone Software udpate Registry"
Change "Country" to "Different Country"
Change "Language" to your language
Click OK
Your phone is now flashing. DO NOT TOUCH THE PHONE AT ALL. DO NOT UNPLUG THE PHONE.
Step 8 : Varies
If your phone boots properly, ignore this.
Part 1: Booting into recovery
If your phone does not boot and you are stuck in a boot loop:
Boot into RECVOERY MODE
Hold [VOL DOWN + 3D]
Press the POWER button until the phone vibrates
Part 2: Wiping data in recovery
Use VOL DOWN to navigate to "wipe data/factory reset"
Press the "3D" to select it
Use VOL DOWN to navigate to "Yes"
Press the "3D" to select it
Restart the phone
Step 9 : Optional
Root using one of the three SuperOneClick versions in the LG Flash Package folder
Install ClockworkMod or Touch ClockworkMod Recovery with Recovery Manager
2. Entering APNS
This example is for AT&T "4G" HSPA+ APNs
Getting To The APNs
Go to the "Settings" app
Select "Wireless & networks"
Select "Mobile networks"
Select "Access Point Names"
Setting Up The APNs
Press the Menu button
Select "New APN"
Select "Name"
Change it to "AT&T HSPA+"
Select "Ok"
Select "APN"
Change it to "phone"
Select "Ok"
Select "MMSC"
Change it to "http://mmsc.cingular.com"
Select "Ok"
Select "MMS Proxy"
Change it to "wireless.cingular.com"
Select "Ok"
Select "MMS Port"
Change it to "80"
Select "Ok"
Select "MCC"
Change it to "310"
Select "Ok"
Select "MNC"
Change it to "410"
Select "Ok"
APNs SET!
3. Booting into and Navigating Recovery Mode
Booting into Stock Android Recovery
Boot into RECVOERY MODE
Hold [VOL DOWN + 3D]
Press the POWER button until the phone vibrates
Using Stock Android Recovery
VOL + and VOL - is to move up and down
Press the 3D button to select an option
Booting into ClockworkMod Recovery
Boot into RECVOERY MODE
Hold [VOL DOWN + 3D]
Press the POWER button until the phone vibrates
Alternatively for ClockworkMod:
Go to Settings
Go to Privacy
Choose Factory Reset
It will boot into ClockworkMod.
Using ClockworkMod Recovery
VOL + and VOL - is to move up and down
Press the POWER button to select an option
4. Flashing CyanogenMod 10
Step 1. Revert to Complete Stock Gingerbread
Use the "LG Flash Tool" in this post to do this. [I ADVISE USING V21E]
Step 8 in the guide HAS to be done. Make sure you wipe data.
Step 2. Root Phone
Use "Megatron Root" in the second post to do this.
Step 3. Install ClockworkMod
Use "Recovery Manager" in the second post to do this.
DO NOT USE TOUCH CLOCKWORKMOD.
Step 4. Download CM10 & GAPPS
CM10: DOWNLOAD
GAPPS: DOWNLOAD
Step 5. Boot Into CWM and Flash CM10+GAPPS
Use the "Booting into and Navigating Recovery Mode" Guide if you do not know how to navigate ClockworkMod
[COLOR]DO NOT REBOOT[/COLOR]
Step 6. Wipe Data & Reboot
Wipe the data from CWM and reboot.
You should now be running CM10!

[TOOLS]
1. Recovery Manager
This is a flashing tool that will let you install:
Stock Recovery
ClockworkMod Recovery
Touch ClockworkMod Recovery
Requirement:
You'll need to have the LG Thrill / Optimus 3D
You'll need to be rooted.
Superuser and SU have to be updated to the latest app and binary
Update Superuser in the market
Open Superuser app and go to the options
Scroll to the bottom and click "Su binary"
DOWNLOAD LINK: Recovery Manager - 18 MB
How To Use:
Extract the files with WinRar or 7zip
Launch "Recovery Manager.bat"
Make sure your phone is in "USB Debugging Mode" and is plugged in
Choose your option
Wait for the screen to refresh
Boot into recovery to verify it was flashed successfully
2. Megatron Root
This is a root tool by Dan Rosenberg that will let you root:
V20x Firmware
Any other Gingerbread Firmware that SuperOneClick can't root
Requirements:
You'll need to have the LG Thrill / Optimus 3D
LG P920 Drivers installed
DOWNLOAD LINK: Megatron Root - 1 MB
How To Use:
Extract the files with WinRar or 7zip
Make sure your phone is in "USB Debugging Mode" and is plugged in
Launch "run.bat"
Wait for the phone to reboot
Verify that root is enabled
ROOT DONE!

CM10 (In)Compatible Basebands
This is a list of what basebands are compatible with CM10. If it's not compatible, you will not get any cell reception.
CM10 Compatible Basebands
V21D
CM10 Incompatible Basebands
V20P
V21E

Nice compilation.
Please include links to ROMs
20E - http://csmg.lgmobile.com/swdata/WEBSW/LGP920/AAFRML/V20e_00/V20E_00.kdz
20F - http://csmg.lgmobile.com:9002/swdata/WEBSW/LGP920/ABUOML/V20f_00/V20F_00.kdz
20E has RTL support and 20F is the latest one available.

omgomg said:
Nice compilation.
Please include links to ROMs
20E - http://csmg.lgmobile.com/swdata/WEBSW/LGP920/AAFRML/V20e_00/V20E_00.kdz
20F - http://csmg.lgmobile.com:9002/swdata/WEBSW/LGP920/ABUOML/V20f_00/V20F_00.kdz
20E has RTL support and 20F is the latest one available.
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Alrighty! I'll add them up.
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S II w/ CM9

This should be a sticky and updated regularly.
Great post

Really nice work - Lestat!!
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Thanks a lot!!!!
Greetz Paki

Great for newbies..

Great job! But how can I extract the contents of the .kdz firmware file without actually installing it? (Please note that I'm not at all familiar to the LG-way of doing firmware.)

E:V:A said:
Great job! But how can I extract the contents of the .kdz firmware file without actually installing it? (Please note that I'm not at all familiar to the LG-way of doing firmware.)
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There's currently no point of extracting the contents because they are encrypted.
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S II w/ CM9

Hello, please help me. i bought optimus 3d p920 from UK, was on stock 2.2.2, had rooted n installed clockwork v5.0.2.0, i have backed up the stock rom via CWR, i software updated from mobile , it was a 4.5mb update n after that the phone is not going past CWR, i tried to restore backup via CWR no luck. please help is my phone is bricked?Thanks

Try to fix permissions.
If it doesn't work, refer on this section to two guides about manually updating via KDZ. It's piece of cake, so don't worry, your phone isn't bricked at all.

Thanks for the reply, i tried to flash kdz file but, after port change step when i try to launch B2CAppSetup.exe , it says no internet connection , connect to internet then continue, even though my net is on. what iam i doing wrong?

Wouldn't work for me. When I got to clicking Start update it jumped straight to the usual update app and told me my phone was on latest firmware... I guess it was to do with the shttp; I couldn't use it because crappy Symantec End Point threw a fit when I extracted the archives so I tried using WAMP (Apache server) and changed the port to 9002 as instructed...
Also my phone went crazy trying to get into download mode. I had to time releasing VOL+PWR when device manager detected the port or it told me I had unplugged it.
After I gave up I had to reboot my phone three times and then set the clock!
I'm stuck with 21a still

sourcewop said:
Hello, please help me. i bought optimus 3d p920 from UK, was on stock 2.2.2, had rooted n installed clockwork v5.0.2.0, i have backed up the stock rom via CWR, i software updated from mobile , it was a 4.5mb update n after that the phone is not going past CWR, i tried to restore backup via CWR no luck. please help is my phone is bricked?Thanks
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Where did the update cone from? Your service provider?
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S II w/ CM9

If you need help flashing, download the LG Flash Package, and Recovery Manager. Install TeamViewer and I can flash your phone for you.
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S II w/ CM9

Right, managed to flash my phone at home on my laptop but after rooting and installing Touch CWM, I finally booted my phone, went through the initial setup wizard and then was asked which launcher app I wanted to use; LG one or GO Launcher???!!!! Bearing in mind that I have formatted the internal and external storage, gone to CWM and done factory reset, where the hell is this coming from? I looked in manage applications and I can see GO Launcher is installed (along with its widgets and themes), ES File explorer is installed and so is AlarmClock Plus... WTF!
I downloaded the KDZ from LG site so I cant see it being dodgy but I am totally confused where it got these apps from and how it installed them... I know you can put .apk files in a certain folder on the sdcard and it will auto install them but I dont have these apk's at all!
Hsd the ROM been really clever and realised I had these apps on before when I tried 21B and found I couldnt root it??
Anyway! Thanks for an awesome guide.. I did have to make a couple of changes to get mine to work...
When installing the B2CApp updater, I had to put the HOSTS file back the orig or it wouldnt install.
When trying to get into Download mode, I had to again time the release of the vol/pwr keys or it said the drivers failed to install...
But thanks a bunch! I am now on V21d

cyberguru said:
Right, managed to flash my phone at home on my laptop but after rooting and installing Touch CWM, I finally booted my phone, went through the initial setup wizard and then was asked which launcher app I wanted to use; LG one or GO Launcher???!!!! Bearing in mind that I have formatted the internal and external storage, gone to CWM and done factory reset, where the hell is this coming from? I looked in manage applications and I can see GO Launcher is installed (along with its widgets and themes), ES File explorer is installed and so is AlarmClock Plus... WTF!
I downloaded the KDZ from LG site so I cant see it being dodgy but I am totally confused where it got these apps from and how it installed them... I know you can put .apk files in a certain folder on the sdcard and it will auto install them but I dont have these apk's at all!
Hsd the ROM been really clever and realised I had these apps on before when I tried 21B and found I couldnt root it??
Anyway! Thanks for an awesome guide.. I did have to make a couple of changes to get mine to work...
When installing the B2CApp updater, I had to put the HOSTS file back the orig or it wouldnt install.
When trying to get into Download mode, I had to again time the release of the vol/pwr keys or it said the drivers failed to install...
But thanks a bunch! I am now on V21d
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That is strange indeed. I haven't downloaded V21D so I wouldn't know, but you did a data wipe in recovery?
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S II w/ CM9

Yep, did a full wipe in recovery before doing anything...
Not to worry though, I removed the apps and then took a backup of the ROM for future use!

HEY dark its me it was starting to load but in the middle of the process it said communication error or something?

[GUIDE] Installing a Custom Recovery and Rooting the Developer Edition Galaxy S5

Installing a Custom Recovery and Rooting the Verizon Developer Edition Galaxy S5​
This only applies to the Verizon Developer Edition Galaxy S5, NOT the regular Retail Verizon Galaxy S5.
Given that is a Developer Edition device I would assume a basic understanding of Android, adb and other tools needed.
Let’s install a custom recovery (in our case TRWP), then install Root (in our case SuperSU), then make sure we do a backup of the whole device, just in case.
Install Samsung USB drivers. (They are on the “CD-ROM” that mounts when you plug in the phone in the computer, or can be found here).
Turn off "Reactivation Lock" in Settings > General > Security
Download Odin 3.07 here.
Download the .tar version of TWRP from here.
Download the .zip file for the SuperSU install from here and copy it somewhere on your phone.
Select Odin, click the right button and select “Run as Administrator” (Just to be on the safe side).
Power Off the Phone and reboot in Download Mode (hold the menu button and volume down buttons then press the power button until the device reboots).
Make sure the phone is detected, then click the PDA button, select the .tar file downloaded on Step 4. Make sure that only “Auto reboot” and “F. Reset Time” are selected. Click the “Start” button. The Phone should reboot once finished.
Power Off the Phone and reboot in Recovery Mode (hold the menu button and volume up buttons then press the power button until the device reboots).
Install the SuperSU .zip file from step 5.
Now it is also a good time to make full backup of the phone from TWRP. Reboot when done.
?
Profit
Once Rooted you can use Xposed installer, AdAway, Root explorer and Titanium Backup to clean up personalize your phone (See next post).

Customization with Xposed installer, AdAway, Root explorer and Titanium Backup.
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Data Icons from the Xposed module "Samsung Data Connection Icon Fix"
Color Changes and Reboot menu from "Wanam Xposed".
clemson91 said:
I got the Native hotspot working great using the Xposed Framework, then download X Tether in the Xposed app, and works perfectly. You can also add the hotspot toggle to the quick settings
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If you are a Beautiful Widgets user, I have made a Galaxy S5 Lockscreen clock (Look for "Galaxy S5 Lockscreen" by timetoy; You'll have to set the background to Transparent; There is a bug with the dots, this is as big as they get)
Here are some Recovery-installable recoveries (oh so meta...)
Philz touch 6.41.6
TWRP 2.7.0.0
TWRP 2.7.1.0
Know issues:
Here how to get S Health and Xposed to work together: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52213118&postcount=26

1st one to thank!

Thanks I was hoping for a guide just like this. My DevS5 comes in Monday, I guess by next day delivery they mean the next 5th day delivery, but I'm going to test out some mods for other carriers S5's, and hopefully we can get a nice list of working mods going.

clemson91 said:
Thanks I was hoping for a guide just like this. My DevS5 comes in Monday, I guess by next day delivery they mean the next 5th day delivery, but I'm going to test out some mods for other carriers S5's, and hopefully we can get a nice list of working mods going.
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No one under the verizon Samsung galaxy s5 subforum has a Verizon Samsung galaxy s5 developer edition phone..........
Why are the admins allowing this to continue?

thewebsiteisdown said:
No one under the verizon Samsung galaxy s5 subforum has a Verizon Samsung galaxy s5 developer edition phone..........
Why are the admins allowing this to continue?
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Because you are wrong. The Verizon s5 and verizon dev s5 are the same forum. You'd know that if you read the other threads.
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Has anyone tested this?
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timeToy said:
Installing a Custom Recovery and Rooting the Verizon Developer Edition Galaxy S5​
This only applies to the Verizon Developer Edition Galaxy S5, NOT the regular Retail Verizon Galaxy S5.
Given that is a Developer Edition device I would assume a basic understanding of Android, adb and other tools needed.
Let’s install a custom recovery (in our case TRWP), then install Root (in our case SuperSU), then make sure we do a backup of the whole device, just in case.
Install Samsung USB drivers. (They are on the “CD-ROM” that mounts when you plug in the phone in the computer, or can be found here).
Download Odin 3.07 here.
Download the .tar version of TWRP from here.
Download the .zip file for the SuperSU install from here and copy it somewhere on your phone.
Select Odin, click the right button and select “Run as Administrator” (Just to be on the safe side).
Power Off the Phone and reboot in Download Mode (hold the menu button and volume down buttons then press the power button until the device reboots).
Make sure the phone is detected, then click the PDA button, select the .tar file downloaded on Step 3. Make sure that only “Auto reboot” and “F. Reset Time” are selected. Click the “Start” button. The Phone should reboot once finished.
Power Off the Phone and reboot in Recovery Mode (hold the menu button and volume up buttons then press the power button until the device reboots).
Install the SuperSU .zip file from step 4.
Now it is also a good time to make full backup of the phone from TWRP. Reboot when done.
?
Profit
Once Rooted you can use Xposed installer, AdAway, Root explorer and Titanium Backup to clean up personalize your phone (See next post).
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Nice straight forward guide. Oden 3.09 Worked well too. It has AP instead of the PDA field.
Thanks,

Versatile1 said:
Has anyone tested this?
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Yes it works perfectly, and takes no time at all. Also this is my first experience with Xposed, and it's incredible how many options you have and how it well it works universally on many devices.

Versatile1 said:
Has anyone tested this?
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Everything I post, I personally have testing it.

timeToy said:
Everything I post, I personally have testing it.
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Thanks. Worked great. Deodexed, brightness bar removed. Hotspot toggle added with native WifiHotSpot hack. Next reboot options and I should be good.

Thank you!
timeToy said:
Installing a Custom Recovery and Rooting the Verizon Developer Edition Galaxy S5​
...
Install Samsung USB drivers. (They are on the “CD-ROM” that mounts when you plug in the phone in the computer, or can be found here).
Turn off "Reactivation Lock" in Settings > General > Security
Download Odin 3.07 here.
Download the .tar version of TWRP from here.
Download the .zip file for the SuperSU install from here and copy it somewhere on your phone.
Select Odin, click the right button and select “Run as Administrator” (Just to be on the safe side).
Power Off the Phone and reboot in Download Mode (hold the menu button and volume down buttons then press the power button until the device reboots).
Make sure the phone is detected, then click the PDA button, select the .tar file downloaded on Step 3. Make sure that only “Auto reboot” and “F. Reset Time” are selected. Click the “Start” button. The Phone should reboot once finished.
Power Off the Phone and reboot in Recovery Mode (hold the menu button and volume up buttons then press the power button until the device reboots).
Install the SuperSU .zip file from step 4.
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First off, I'd like to thank you for sharing!
Minor feedback:
I suspect that step 2 was appended. As such, in steps 8 and 10 the reference to prior steps needs +1. So, step 8 should refer back to step 4 and step 10 should refer back to step 5.
Thank you!

chefberardi said:
(...)Minor feedback:
I suspect that step 2 was appended. As such, in steps 8 and 10 the reference to prior steps needs +1. So, step 8 should refer back to step 4 and step 10 should refer back to step 5.(...)
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Good catch, I have fixed it. thanks

Great guide, I had to wing it before the guide
I can confirm this works, exactly how I did it...

Hi guys, i'm trying to figure out if i need to Root and install TWRP Recovery 1st to be able to backup the bootloader, or do i need to backup the bootloader before i do any of these steps?

Strange, this didn't work for me. Odin went through and then threw out a fail.
das7982's Odin rescue/rooted image, that worked w/ Odin and got me back up again.

netlon said:
Strange, this didn't work for me. Odin went through and then threw out a fail(...)
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Did you turn off "Reactivation Lock" in Settings > General > Security?

timeToy said:
Did you turn off "Reactivation Lock" in Settings > General > Security?
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Ahh, your right, I didn't. I just saw Odin and thought it was the usual rinse/repeat steps and stupidly ignored the steps before.

timeToy said:
Installing a Custom Recovery and Rooting the Verizon Developer Edition Galaxy S5​
This only applies to the Verizon Developer Edition Galaxy S5, NOT the regular Retail Verizon Galaxy S5.
Given that is a Developer Edition device I would assume a basic understanding of Android, adb and other tools needed.
Let’s install a custom recovery (in our case TRWP), then install Root (in our case SuperSU), then make sure we do a backup of the whole device, just in case.
Install Samsung USB drivers. (They are on the “CD-ROM” that mounts when you plug in the phone in the computer, or can be found here).
Turn off "Reactivation Lock" in Settings > General > Security
Download Odin 3.07 here.
Download the .tar version of TWRP from here.
Download the .zip file for the SuperSU install from here and copy it somewhere on your phone.
Select Odin, click the right button and select “Run as Administrator” (Just to be on the safe side).
Power Off the Phone and reboot in Download Mode (hold the menu button and volume down buttons then press the power button until the device reboots).
Make sure the phone is detected, then click the PDA button, select the .tar file downloaded on Step 4. Make sure that only “Auto reboot” and “F. Reset Time” are selected. Click the “Start” button. The Phone should reboot once finished.
Power Off the Phone and reboot in Recovery Mode (hold the menu button and volume up buttons then press the power button until the device reboots).
Install the SuperSU .zip file from step 5.
Now it is also a good time to make full backup of the phone from TWRP. Reboot when done.
?
Profit
Once Rooted you can use Xposed installer, AdAway, Root explorer and Titanium Backup to clean up personalize your phone (See next post).
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This will not work with users who have Mac. Any suggestions on how to proceed further?

Droid9684 said:
This will not work with users who have Mac. Any suggestions on how to proceed further?
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http://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/1vaw4w/jodin3_now_os_x_and_linux_users_can_use_odin_from/
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[GUIDE][I9505]How to install Albe95 LolliROM 6.0 DEODEX without tripping Knox (0x0)

Albe95 LolliROM Official 6.0
( Android 5.0.1 Touchwiz)
S5, S6 & N4 and N5 Feature!
Knox (0x0)
I'm not responsible of any damages caused by your mistakes. Perform the procedure at your own risk!​
This ROM contains Stock kernel!!!
Backup your EFS folder using one of this tools: EFS Pro (PC), Samsung Tool (Mobile) or AntaresOne's tool (Mobile).
If you are on stock rom Kitkat 4.4.2 without root permissons you must do safe-root first:
1) Download and install Towelroot app. Don't use it now!
2) Download Odin 3.10.7
3) Download the GNF1 100% stock kernel for I9505 from: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95864024717069860
4) Reboot your phone into download mode, run Odin and put the tar.md5 kernel file in PDA/AP and click on Start.
5) After this step, your Wi-Fi will not work. Don't worry, it will work again when you will flash the kernel matched to your ROM version.
6) Turn on you data connection (LTE) and run Towelroot app and tap "let it ra1n" (after that you can uninstall Towelroot app).
7) Reboot your phone into download mode and flash via Odin your original kernel, matched to the ROM version you are using. You can find here a kernel stock collection (credits @peppe130). After reboot your WIFI connection will come back!
8) Now go to next step below!
If you have root permission you can flash albe95 rom:
Make sure you have at least 50% charge.
1) Download and install FlashFire v0.27 from http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/paid-software/flashfire-t3075433. Do not run it yet!
2) Download Albe 95 Lollirom from here and put it on your external sdcard.
Warning: Install rom only from provided link else you tripp knox!!!
3)Reboot your phone into download mode, run Odin and turn off autoreboot option , put the bootloader in PDA/BL and modem in PDA/CP and click on Start. When it's done restart Odin and phone to download mode and flash again modem in PDA/CP and click on Start. Bootloader and modem can be found here.
4) Run FlashFire and give root permission!
5) Choose wipe and tick option "System data" "Dalvik cache" "Cache partition". Untick internal and 3rd party apps!
6) Choose rom in option "+" -> "Flash ZIP or OTA". Only rom from provided link!!!!!!!
7) Choose EverRoot and tick option "Inject SuperSU".
8) Chosee "FLASH" and the whole process will be automatically initiated.
How to enable Init.d On stock kernel, see post 2.
Thanks:
@Albe95 for Rom.
@Chainfire for FlashFire.
Don't forget to click the thanks button!
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Init.d On stock kernel.​
1) Download zip from here and put it on your external sdcard.
2) Run FlashFire and give root permission!
3) Choose zip in option "+" -> "Flash ZIP or OTA".
8) Choose "FLASH" and wait flashfire to finish the process.
Zip thanks to:
#Ryuinferno

Xposed Framework​
1) Download Xposed Installer v3.0 and install it as a Normal apk and Run it.
2) Download zip from here and put it on your external sdcard.
3) Run FlashFire and give root permission!
4) Choose zip in option "+" -> "Flash ZIP or OTA".
5) Choose "FLASH" and wait FlashFire to finish the process.

Hello.
I ran along the different steps, with no identified issue until step 8, starting from a towelroot-rooted 4.3 (MK9) version.
I could flash both kernel and modem referred in step 3. Before flashing lollipop rom I have no longer WiFi, I assume it is normal.
I use only internal sdcard.
My issue is that, running flashfire, after configuring as in step 8, phone is rebooting, entering recovery mode and then stops inside recovery mode menu. It tried to start sthg, then ended up rapidly with a "no command" error.
Then, after reboot, it appears new ROM has not been flashed
Any idea of what prevents flashfire from working completely ? I checked and redid the different steps, without seeing any issue.
I use flashfire (pseudopro v0.26) I could get through 'tester link' and ticked 'freeload' option.
Thank you in advance

Did you flashed lollipop bootloader and modem? What step 8? Try with flashfire v0.27

Yes i did flash both boot loader and modem given in links post#1.
The step 8 : choose flash and wait everything to be done automatically.
I'll try to install v0.27, problem is that I need to find a SIM card for this phone (no wifi with this kernel/modem yet) or reflash 4.3 mk9 kernel+modem to recover wifi I assume.
You confirm no need to buy some real pro version ?
Envoyé de mon iPhone en utilisant Tapatalk

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6) Turn on you data connection (LTE) and run Towelroot app and tap "let it ra1n" (after that you can uninstall Towelroot app).
7) Reboot your phone into download mode and flash via Odin your original kernel, matched to the ROM version you are using. You can find here a kernel stock collection (credits @peppe130). After reboot your WIFI connection will come back!
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You should have wifi working. Did you reflashed your stock kernel after towelroot?

Morning. Thank you for your support.
In fact, I had no longer WiFi after flashing lollipop boot+modem on 4.3 stock ROM, which is "normal". Sorry for confusion created.
I went back to stock 4.3 kernel+modem : now I've got back my wifi. I'm still rooted. Flashfire has updated to 0.27. good.
My core issue is that I don't succeed with flashfire itself : I tried a simple backup, before attempting redoing steps for your ROM.
And same error : flashfire accept the task, reboots to execute and once in recovery issues a "no commad" error (small android guy laying down, open body : see attached file).
I will upgrade my stockROM to stock 4.4.2, reroot with towelroot, using intermediate older kernel flashing and then will retry your steps with flashfire. Starting ROM version and the fact I use internal SDcard are the only differences I can identify with respect to your process

Flash with Odin I9505XXUFNC4 then follow the instructions from the beginning.
From what i read flashfire has problem doing backups.

good advise : FNC4 has still kernel leak exploited by towelroot, isn't it ?
download ongoing, I'll keep u updated

You install FNC4. Then install GNF1 kernel and root with towelroot.
Install FNC4 and follow strict the guide.

worked great !
Thank you for your support. Upgrading first to 4.4.2 (and rooting it) allowed flashfire to work perfectly. I'll post a report on its apparent non compatibility with Android 4.3.
So I could go further in installing your ROM without further issues... except one, which makes me redo the whole process from scratch currently. I swiped apparently /system after installing ROM --> hence no reboot unless recovery
May I suggest that you slightly update your process (that I strictly followed, then ?
From
4) Run FlashFire and give root permission!
5) Choose rom in option "+" -> "Flash ZIP or OTA". Only rom from provided link!!!!!!!
6) Choose wipe and tick option "System data" "Dalvik cache" "Cache partition". Untick internal and 3rd party apps!
7) Choose EverRoot and tick option "Inject SuperSU".
8) Chosee "FLASH" and the whole process will be automatically initiated.
to
4) Run FlashFire and give root permission!
5) Choose wipe and tick option "System data" "Dalvik cache" "Cache partition". Untick internal and 3rd party apps!
6) Choose rom in option "+" -> "Flash ZIP or OTA". Only rom from provided link!!!!!!!
7) Choose EverRoot and tick option "Inject SuperSU".
8) Chosee "FLASH" and the whole process will be automatically initiated.
or at least precise that inside flashfire, order of operations is important and wipe task should appear before flash task.
sound obvious now that I reread it carefully, yet I made the mistake...

I'm glad that it worked. Now I'm at work but i will update the process when I will get home. Thank you for your feedback!

Hi
In fact, from what i experienced in flash fire, whatever you select first : wipe or flash, it always put wipe action after flash in its list .. so you have to tap on wipe task in flashfire action list and slide it before flash task.
BTW, I confirm need to factory reset the phone. I tried without. Everything installed well... yet I was stuck after reboot inside lollipop initialisation steps, hanging for "updates".
It might be related to the fact I had Google account already set in former rom.
Finally, I could towel root directly FNC4 4.4.2 stock Rom I flashed through Odin, which is normal since kernel is even older than GNF1.
Going to install xposed now.
Real nice rom: fast, all status "official" , Knox 0x0 as promised
Thank you a lot for your great job.
Open to further testing on my side in case you need
Envoyé de mon GT-I9505 en utilisant Tapatalk

I ran through this process, the phone is now stuck in "Checking for updates" screen, any ideas?
Cheers!

[GUIDE] How to Root SuperSU via TWRP if CF-Auto-Root really does not work for you

Overview​- Disclaimer -
- Tested on -
- Deep Cleaning -
- How to flash TWRP and enable Root with SuperSU -
- Download sources -
- Combos explained -
- Unlock bootloader and enable USB-debugging -​
DISCLAIMER​I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU DAMAGE OR BRICK YOUR PHONE. THIS IS THE METHOD OF HOW I ROOTED MY S7 EDGE AND I WANTED TO SHARE THIS METHOD WITH YOU.
THE FOLLOWING GUIDE IS SUPPOSSED TO WORK FOR S7 PHONES WITH EXYNOS CHIP, ONLY!
IF NECESSARY: MAKE A BACKUP OF YOUR APPS/PICTURES/VIDEOS BEFORE YOU PROCEED.​
Tested on​[Device model] Galaxy s7 edge SM-G935F
[Codename] hero2lte
[Buildnumber] NRD90M.G935FXXS1DQHM (2017-08-30)
[Buildnumber] NRD90M.G935FXXU1DQJ1 (2017-11-15)
[Android] Android 7.0
[TWRP version] 3.1.1.0 (twrp-3.1.1-0-hero2lte.img.tar)
[SuperSu version] 2.82 (SR5-SuperSU-v2.82-SR5-20171001224502.zip)​
[Not Required] In case you need a Deep Cleaning (WATCH OUT! MIGHT BE RISKY!)​1. Download "Firmware" dedicated for your phone (unpack zip file!)
2. Connect phone to PC via USB cable
3. Enable "Auto Reboot", "Nand Erase" and "F. Reset Time"
4. Put BL/AP/CP/CSC firmware files to the right places without choosing "HOME_CSC..."
5. Press "Start"
Flashing TWRP and enable Root with SuperSU​[PC]
A. Download No-Verity-Opt-Encrypt zip file (=NVOE)
>> Place it to your phone's internal/external drive​B. Download SuperSu zip file
>> Place it to your phone's internal/external drive​[Phone]
Developer Options that have to be enabled before flashing anything:
C. OEM unlocking
D. USB debugging
[Phone]
1. Start "Download Mode"
>> Connect phone to PC via USB connector cable​[PC]
2. Run Odin3 as Administrator (by right-click on it)
>> Untick "Auto Reboot"
>> Let "F. Reset Time" be enabled​3. Load proper TWRP file into "AP"
4. Press "Start"
5. Wait until "PASS!" is appearing and progress bar on phone seems finished.
[Phone]
6. Force phone reboot (screen turns to black) {see "Combos explained"}
7. Once screen turned black immediately enter "Recovery mode"
>> "Keep System Read only?" Screen should appear​8. Swipe the arrow button at the bottom of the screen
9. Tap "Wipe" in main menu, tap "Format data". Type "Yes“ on your keyboard (first letter probably needs to be pressed twice or three times)
>> This will delete the data from all apps!​10. Tap "Back", "Install" and "Select Storage"
>> Depending on which NVOE/SuperSU file you want to choose you got to tap "Select Storage" (It is set to "Internal Storage" by default). Let's say you wanna have these files from your extermal SDcard being flashed: Select >> [Micro SDcard] entry​11. Find the NVOE file on your external SDcard, select it and swipe the arrow button to confirm flashing.
>> Flashing NVOE is required for the phone to boot correctly! ​12. Go back to main menu by tapping that house symbol at the navigation bar.
13. Tab "Reboot", "Recovery" and "Do not install"
>> It should reboot back to "Recovery mode" automatically​14. [optional] Check "Never show this screen during boot again" and swipe the arrow button
15. Swipe the arrow button
16. Tap "Install", find the SuperSU file and flash it by selecting and swiping the arrow button like you did with the NVOE file.
17. Check "Reboot after installation is complete"
>> It should reboot back to "Recovery mode" automatically​18. Tap "Do not install"
Done! Phone should reboot to Android OS after ~2-5 Minutes. Enjoy! :highfive:​
Note: USB-Debugging might be disabled again after this procedure.
Download sources (consider downloading the LATEST one!!!)​Firmware: https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/
TWRP: https://twrp.me/Devices/
>> Type your device name and press "Enter"
>> Choose Download location and download latest "img.tar" file
>> Make sure this file has the correct device name. hero2lte = s7 EDGE |||||| herolte = s7​No-Verity-Opt-Encrypt: https://build.nethunter.com/android-tools/no-verity-opt-encrypt/
SuperSu: https://download.chainfire.eu/supersu
Combos explained​Enter Download Mode: "Volume Down" + "Home" + "Power"
Force phone reboot: "Volume Down" + "Power"
Enter Recovery Mode: "Volume Up" + "Home" + "Power"
Developer Options: How to unlock bootloader and enable USB-debugging?​1. Launch the Settings app from the app drawer or the notifications shade.
2. Swipe all the way down and tap on "About device" and "Software info".
3. Tap "Build number" till you see a prompt on the display stating "You are now a developer".
5. Now go back to the main Settings page, scroll down once more and tap to "Developer Options".
6. Enable "OEM unlocking" (=Allow the bootloader to be unlocked) and scroll down to enable "USB-Debugging", as well.

-Hope- was the one who helped me rooting my phone with this guide. Thank you for your effort! :good:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=7827499
Feel free to join the unofficial XDA-Developers Live Chat Discord Server:
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✓ Friendly Chat ✓ Technical Support ✓ Discussing about android latest news ✓ Gathered most used tools in one place ✓ More to come - suggestions are welcomed​

I applaud your detailed description of how to do things. I spend hours last month to root my phone until i realized that almost all guides were flawed... One comment. You can optimize the description for easier reading cause there is a lot of excess info but other than that Well Done! This topic should be pinned somewhere
PS: Works fine with Magisk as well btw

Hi, can i use this guide I'm on Nov Security Patch. Please advice because last time I was stuck at Samsung breathing Logo trying to root via CF Auto root method. Thanks in advance.:good:

nickomy said:
Hi, can i use this guide I'm on Nov Security Patch. Please advice because last time I was stuck at Samsung breathing Logo trying to root via CF Auto root method. Thanks in advance.:good:
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As it happens, I am already on November Security Patch G935FXXU1DQJ1 (2017-11-15) and everything went fine with this guide^^ Please be aware that there is a newer build available for december!!!
ShaMana999 said:
I applaud your detailed description of how to do things. I spend hours last month to root my phone until i realized that almost all guides were flawed... One comment. You can optimize the description for easier reading cause there is a lot of excess info but other than that Well Done! This topic should be pinned somewhere
PS: Works fine with Magisk as well btw
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Thank you

it worked like charm!

Umidigi A3 Pro - TWRP & Stock Rom

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Reserved exclusively for the stock rom V1.0_20181122
Download the stock rom V1.0_20181122 at the following link :
https://mega.nz/#!yxkUVA4I!0exovcsKTXb75YIBZfrqDC6Ak01wsv_Bp3Nl5mGQ7o8
Download the TWRP at the following link :
https://mega.nz/#!G510QIbL!sbPzFXUi1Nw5mPFZZOsejeES7-togQxg9mrUNjAeWrA
Download "Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt_12.16.2018.zip" at the following link :
https://mega.nz/#!a092gK4A!SYjKF4EUujCmCfkDG5LJL1vJygij0Ure4bFhxVuCjX0
Download "Bu_&_Ma.rar" (Busybox & Magisk) at the following link :
https://mega.nz/#!C9lUjCqT!fBoh8p1Jg7pwbVRg8KQWKKs-eXH1eHq67_IKb1IUyyw
Please follow very carefully all the next steps :
1) Copy "Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt_12.16.2018.zip" onto your microSD.
2) Unrar "Bu_&_Ma.rar" and copy Busybox zip & Magisk zip onto your microSD.
3) Flash the stock rom V1.0_20181122 through SP Flash Tool.
I strongly recommend the "Firmware Upgrade" option (on SP Flash Tool).
4) Tap on Settings --> System --> About phone
5) Tap seven times on Build number
6) Then, tap on Developer options.
7) Enable OEM unlocking & USB debugging.
8) Unrar the TWRP rar.
9) Run SP Flash Tool.
10) Load the scatter file inside the twrp folder.
11) Select Download Only option.
12) Click Download.
13) Connect your turned off phone to the pc with USB cable.
14) When at 100% please disconnect the USB cable.
15) Enter onto twrp recovery (volume up + power buttons simultaneously).
FUNDAMENTAL STEP
16) Select the first white line with volume up.
17) Press volume down to confirm.
18) Select language
19) "enter password" tap on cancel
20) Tap on WIPE
21) Tap on FORMAT DATA (type yes).
Consideration :
FORMAT DATA will wipe your internal storage.
I suggest you to make a backup before to format Data.
22) Return to the twrp home screen.
VITAL STEP
23) Tap on Reboot and choose Recovery.
DO NOT reboot your device onto System !
Tap on Do Not Install.
24) Tap Install, Select Storage, Micro SDCard, OK.
25) Tap on "Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt_12.16.2018.zip".
26) Swipe to confirm Flash.
Consideration about "Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt_12.16.2018.zip" :
Many thanks to @Zackptg5 for this zip.
This zip disable Dm-Verity, Forced Encryption, and Disc Quota Disabler.
Like Zackptg5 says :
"This zip should be flashed after anything that modifies your boot img (like a custom kernel) but before magisk/supersu since this zip creates the files that tells magisk/supersu to not encrypt".
27) Tap on Magisk.zip
28) Tap on Busybox.zip
29) Swipe to confirm Flash.
30) Tap on Reboot (into System) and tap on Do Not Install.
31) Be patient.
32) Set up as new.
33) Tap on Settings --> System --> About phone
34) Tap seven times on Build number
35) Then, tap on Developer options.
36) Enable OEM unlocking & USB debugging.
EXTREMELY VITAL :
37) Tap on Magisk Manager.
38) Upgrade to full Magisk Manager.
NOW you can see NOT ROOTED phone :
39) Reboot the phone.
NOW you can see ROOTED phone :

UPDATE
UPDATE - NEW STOCK ROM & NEW TWRP
TWRP reserved exclusively for the stock rom V1.1_20181211
Download the NEW stock rom V1.1_20181211 at the following link :
https://mega.nz/#!G9kwVSrT!yiS38SKmPfOGkKSCfrum4OzD2T2SKpctmUBr3fIBPNo
Download the NEW TWRP at the following link :
https://mega.nz/#!uwkkQYCb!Sb5ObKguewDLDE0Z3ma4m-W5KjZ28TUiK6QbrCm3cN8

Update - 01
UPDATE - NEW TWRP 3.2.3-0
There are two TWRPs :
The first TWRP is reserved exclusively for the stock rom V1.0_20181122
The second TWRP is reserved exclusively for the stock rom V1.1_20181211
Please follow very carefully all the steps at the first post.
Both TWRPs are available on Needrom

UPDATE
UPDATE - NEW STOCK ROM & NEW TWRP
GUIDELINES FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE OTA ZIP
Please follow carefully all the next steps in order to install properly the OTA zip :
1) Flash the stock rom V1.1_20181211 (Firmware Upgrade option on SP Flash Tool).
2) Set up as new.
3) Download the OTA zip (V1.2_20181221_update .rar) at the next link :
https://mega.nz/#!bpsxxCCb!k-G1ndw1iygOsr1VQ_IM1xhEcm-mMJAxoxHMTSqZk-s
4) Unrar the V1.2_20181221_update.rar
5) DO NOT unzip the update.zip
6) Copy the entire folder "V1.2_20181221_update" onto your microSD.
7) Turn off your phone.
8) Hit simultaneously volume up + power buttons.
9) Hit the volume up button to select Recovery mode.
10) Dead Android and red triangle error - NO PANIC
11) Hit simultaneously volume up + power buttons several times.
12) Hit the volume up or volume down buttons to move between the options.
13) Hit the power button to select any option.
14) Select Apply update from SD card.
15) Select the folder "V1.2_20181221_update" onto your microSD.
16) Select the update.zip
17) Hit power button to start the installation process.
18) Select Wipe data/factory reset --> Select Yes.
19) Select Wipe cache partition --> Select Yes.
20) Select Reboot system now.
21) Set up as new.
22) Tap on Settings --> System --> About phone
23) Tap seven times on Build number
24) Then, tap on Developer options.
25) Enable OEM unlocking & USB debugging.
TWRP :
A3_P-NEW-twrp_03.rar (ROOT STEPS AT FIRST POST)
The twrp is available on Needrom

I use umidigi A3. Will it work for me

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Toluene15 said:
I use umidigi A3. Will it work for me
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Absolutely not.
This thread is reserved exclusively to the Umidigi A3 Pro

Can you help A3 users?

A3 Pro V1.2 LIGHT
Umidigi A3 Pro V1.2 LIGHT version
It is a debloated version of the original stock rom V1.2_20181221.
Added TWRP 3.2.3 and Simple Gallery.apk
In the original stock V1.2_20181221 the free space onto System is 155 MB
Instead, in the A3 Pro V1.2 LIGHT the free space onto System is 625 MB
Download the A3_Pro_V1.2-LITE.rar at the following link :
https://mega.nz/#!jsVTUCCQ!qg4WabDN5U2QKHaSDFWjYZNBrMFv2mSKoVQ6dszEMUA
Please follow very carefully all the next steps :
1) Flash the A3 Pro V1.2 LIGHT through SP Flash Tool.
I strongly recommend the "Firmware Upgrade" option (on SP Flash Tool).
2) Turn on your phone.
3) When the setup wizard will appear, turn off your phone.
4) Enter onto twrp recovery (volume up + power buttons simultaneously).
5) Select the first white line with volume up.
6) Press volume down to confirm.
7) Select language
8) "enter password" tap on cancel
9) Tap on WIPE
10) Tap on FORMAT DATA (type yes)
11) Return to the twrp main screen.
12) Tap on Reboot and choose System.
13) Complete all the requirements of the setup wizard.
14) Tap on Settings --> System --> About phone
15) Tap seven times on Build number
16) Then, tap on Developer options.
17) Enable OEM unlocking & USB debugging.
18) Tap on Magisk icon.
19) Upgrade to full Magisk Manager.
20) VITAL : Reboot the phone (it is needed for the fully functioning of Magisk).
21) Tap on the Play Store to update the apk.
In the Play Store, the first time that you update (apk), it takes a little time.
DO NOT update the A3 Pro V1.2 LIGHT to a newer version (no OTA)

Toluene15 said:
Can you help A3 users?
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If somebody will take Lineage OS 16, it must be suitable for A3Pro and A3

Android pie custom rom
Great work in bringing twrp to our devices. It will be so much nicer if lineage 16 os or any other treble gsi custom rom running android 9 would work without ussd or sms issues on mtk devices like the a3 and a3 pro

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shifi_11 said:
Great work in bringing twrp to our devices. It will be so much nicer if lineage 16 os or any other treble gsi custom rom running android 9 would work without ussd or sms issues on mtk devices like the a3 and a3 pro
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Also my A3 Pro V1.2 LIGHT version looks pretty sweet.
Regarding the Project Treble, I am already working on it.
But I cannot confirm anything at this point.
Please be patient (and fingers crossed).

Cleopatra Bianchi said:
Also my A3 Pro V1.2 LIGHT version looks pretty sweet.
Regarding the Project Treble, I am already working on it.
But I cannot confirm anything at this point.
Please be patient (and fingers crossed).
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Thanks thats all i wanted to know. Waiting patiently.

Do I need to install each ROM in order, or can I just go straight to the light ROM?

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kd7eir said:
Do I need to install each ROM in order, or can I just go straight to the light ROM?
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You can go straight to the light rom.
Follow very carefully all the steps at the 8th post.

Cleopatra Bianchi said:
You can go straight to the light rom.
Follow very carefully all the steps at the 8th post.
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Thank you.

I went straight to the light ROM with no issues at all. Thank you for your work on this project.

Grande Cleopatra!
I've just bought the phone for my uncle, so I'll follow your thread with pleasure.

Thank you @Cleopatra Bianchi for working on this phone.
Very much appreciated.
Got the A3 Pro yesterday, connected WiFi, let it OTA update to V1.2_20181221.
Turned off, followed to OP directions to install TWRP and got it rooted with Magisk.
Works like a champ.
This is a really nice phone for the price ($99 on Amazon, minus some gift cards). We will see how it holds up in everyday use.

Bought Umidigi A3 Pro on Amazon for $95 free shipping.
Installing straight to the light rom then Magisk.
All work out, has no problems at all.
Thanks Cleopatra Bianchi...
Today 1/17/2019
***It is reduced price on Amazon $89.99 -%5 ( clip the coupon) = 85.50$ free shipping***

I think I bricked my A3 non Pro. I firmware upgraded the light rom with sp flash tool and it said ok.
Now screen stays black volume up + power doesn't work.