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[Q] Will flashing the update from Asus site make my tablet faster?

Hi All,
I've got a blue TF300 + dock that I was very happy with (almost) when I was on ICS, with plain stock ROM and root, and browser2ram and ezoverclock.
I stupidly did the OTA update to JB, not realising that ezoverlcock and browser2ram would not work anymore.
I preserved root using OTA rootkeeper, did a wipe from recovery menu, then booted back up, installed my apps using TB and restored root.
I have been trying to persevere with the tablet for a couple of weeks now since the update, but I just cant put up with the laggyness anymore. I am sick of not being able to smoothly browse a website that has rich content, like youtube, without the browser freezing up (yes, I have tried pretty much every browser there is).
What I am wondering (since I dont really want to have to loose the warranty - the device should be usable as it is out of the box) is that if I download and flash the WW update from the Asus site, will it wipe all my system permissions too, and would it possibly make my tablet any less buggy? (Feels like maybe I got a dodgy OTA update, some people are saying it works great on theirs).
I understand that if I flash this update I will loose root.
So my last question is, that if I do that will it loose root, and if so is there any way of getting root on JB yet without unlocking the bootloader?
Cheers in advance guys.
PS. I will unlock and custom ROM if it really is necessary, I am comforable enough doing it, I have unlocked pretty much every smartphone I had, but the tablet does not come with a carrier warranty unfortunately

Can't really answer your main question, but browser2ram still works on JB. Ezoverclock doesn't work because of the new kernel, b2r doesn't tweak the kernel.

jgaf said:
Can't really answer your main question, but browser2ram still works on JB. Ezoverclock doesn't work because of the new kernel, b2r doesn't tweak the kernel.
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Thanks for that Is there a new version or the old one still works?

I'm using the same I used on ICS.

mcall_r said:
Hi All,
I've got a blue TF300 + dock that I was very happy with (almost) when I was on ICS, with plain stock ROM and root, and browser2ram and ezoverclock.
I stupidly did the OTA update to JB, not realising that ezoverlcock and browser2ram would not work anymore.
I preserved root using OTA rootkeeper, did a wipe from recovery menu, then booted back up, installed my apps using TB and restored root.
I have been trying to persevere with the tablet for a couple of weeks now since the update, but I just cant put up with the laggyness anymore. I am sick of not being able to smoothly browse a website that has rich content, like youtube, without the browser freezing up (yes, I have tried pretty much every browser there is).
What I am wondering (since I dont really want to have to loose the warranty - the device should be usable as it is out of the box) is that if I download and flash the WW update from the Asus site, will it wipe all my system permissions too, and would it possibly make my tablet any less buggy? (Feels like maybe I got a dodgy OTA update, some people are saying it works great on theirs).
I understand that if I flash this update I will loose root.
So my last question is, that if I do that will it loose root, and if so is there any way of getting root on JB yet without unlocking the bootloader?
Cheers in advance guys.
PS. I will unlock and custom ROM if it really is necessary, I am comforable enough doing it, I have unlocked pretty much every smartphone I had, but the tablet does not come with a carrier warranty unfortunately
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I have same laggyness.

[Q] how to update a 5.0.1 rooted?

Hey community,
after updating my 5.0 LTE 32 Shield Tablet some month ago and rooting it, I came to the conclusion that I don't really need root, but would like to continue receiving OTAs and have a device that just works.
Prio1:
Have a tablet with the latest updates installed.
Prio2:
As 1, but rooted.
I have made a apps+sysapps backup with Titanium.
What do you recommend as the next step?
Thank you very much.
All the best, Esshahn

Some additions:
1. I noticed I'm actually having 5.0 on my Shield. It's the 5.0.1 update plus the nVidia stuff that comes up all the time in the notification center.
I really just want to undo all root and whatnot actions and have a right out of the box experience on my Shield. I already did some stupid stuff (factory reset) and therefore lost my personal data anyway, so there's nothing to lose.
I noticed this forum isn't really active. If anyone doesn't know the answer, but could point me to the right forum for help that would be nice too.
Thank you

flash the full OTA through recovery: https://forums.geforce.com/default/...hread-released-2-17-15-/post/4464815/#4464815
then reinstall supersu through recovery, no factory reset needed

Thank you for replying.
I got annoyed by it all yesterday and flashed 2.1, now I don't have root or custom recovery anymore.
Now the fun part: When I want to update to 2.2 normally (since it's now supposed to be a standard device without any hacks), it just shows the error robot.
So now I'm stuck with 2.1 and can't move left or right.
After reading all those comments about messed up colors in 2.2 I'm wondering if its actually worth the effort to update?
Any idea on that Bogdacutu?
Thanks,
Esshahn

Esshahn said:
Thank you for replying.
I got annoyed by it all yesterday and flashed 2.1, now I don't have root or custom recovery anymore.
Now the fun part: When I want to update to 2.2 normally (since it's now supposed to be a standard device without any hacks), it just shows the error robot.
So now I'm stuck with 2.1 and can't move left or right.
After reading all those comments about messed up colors in 2.2 I'm wondering if its actually worth the effort to update?
Any idea on that Bogdacutu?
Thanks,
Esshahn
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you can flash the full OTA through TWRP or CWM, no idea why it won't work with stock recovery though
the update supposedly fixes the graphics glitches that appear in various apps on update 2.1, that might be a good reason to update

Thank you!
Actually, since I didn't have CWM installed anymore, I just sideloaded the latest OTA, which worked nice.

New LG Stylo Rom

Hello All,
I've been working on a new rom for our beloved Stylo. Unfortunately, the only mods I've been able to add are mods that anyone can add themselves to their rom. I got it deoxed also. Debloating is breaking things. I'm wondering If its still worth continuing. Please someone give me some input. Thanks

Go on! Debloating from /system I did that for mine but couldnt add the mods. If you can send a test I can helo with that.

I'd love to see and test a new ROM

Dolemaine said:
Hello All,
I've been working on a new rom for our beloved Stylo. Unfortunately, the only mods I've been able to add are mods that anyone can add themselves to their rom. I got it deoxed also. Debloating is breaking things. I'm wondering If its still worth continuing. Please someone give me some input. Thanks
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It would be flippen awesome if you could come up with something! I thought the mm update was dreadful and tried like hell to turn it into something good... But i kept running into dead ends. I rooted and unlocked the bl. Removed stock launcher and replaced with nova. Added debloated no ad bluetube app. Boot sound and logo... And other simple stuff.... But kept failing with theming UI... Framework.. Messaging... Keyboard...etc.
Ended up going back to lolipop with katana rom modified to my liking. Would love to have a nice mm rom. If u decide to continue, ill try to assist/continue/be a guineapig.

Here with metro pcs......I'll go for some testing as well.

D0VeR said:
It would be flippen awesome if you could come up with something! I thought the mm update was dreadful and tried like hell to turn it into something good... But i kept running into dead ends. I rooted and unlocked the bl. Removed stock launcher and replaced with nova. Added debloated no ad bluetube app. Boot sound and logo... And other simple stuff.... But kept failing with theming UI... Framework.. Messaging... Keyboard...etc.
Ended up going back to lolipop with katana rom modified to my liking. Would love to have a nice mm rom. If u decide to continue, ill try to assist/continue/be a guineapig.
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Thats the exact same issue I'm coming up with.... I was gonna include HTC Blinkfeed but anyone can do that themselves... This is still a good phone. Just needs more development.

Alex_XV6700 said:
Go on! Debloating from /system I did that for mine but couldnt add the mods. If you can send a test I can helo with that.
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What were you able to successfully remove without breaking something or no boot?

Mods and Tweaks
If we can get a list of mods and tweaks that everyone has added to their Stylo we can start from there to build a good rom.

I removed all the metro bloat on my metro stylo mm. Also removed and replaced launcher and mms from system replacing them with nova launcher and google messenger. Dont remember what else it was so long ago. I do remember running into problems and crazy stuff happening but cant remember details. Think things got screwy having to do with kingo root. Was tricky hetting rid of all traces of it and replacing with a good su and bbox.
Im thinking about flashing mm again. Gotta figure out what the hell this new ota update was all about that my wife just got on her stylo (hers is unmolested stock metro stylo on latest mm update)
Guess i better ask.... What carrier is everyone on?

is this going be a whole new rom or a skinned over stock rom?

Send it on brotha! Ill test for ya man! I also do graphic design if you might consider theming it. Maybe make it a layers/rro/osm ROM? BTW Im on Metro/Tmo

Someone already made a flashable marshmallow rom, "Skinny ROM" but it wasn't debloated. (TMobile version)
Might want to try and contact him and get permission to use as a base.

tube517 said:
Someone already made a flashable marshmallow rom, "Skinny ROM" but it wasn't debloated. (TMobile version)
Might want to try and contact him and get permission to use as a base.
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Man, Its hard to debloat this rom without FCs or non boot. I miss @TURBO2012. He knows the Stylo in and out.

JMarvelous said:
Send it on brotha! Ill test for ya man! I also do graphic design if you might consider theming it. Maybe make it a layers/rro/osm ROM? BTW Im on Metro/Tmo
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I want to port the Stylo 2 to our phone but I need a system dump of Stylo2.

Izzxyy said:
is this going be a whole new rom or a skinned over stock rom?
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I'm guessing skinned over stock. I'm just getting into the Dev scene..

Debloat
Dolemaine said:
What were you able to successfully remove without breaking something or no boot?
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This was done on my H631 after a fresh KDZ install of 20b.
(Update all the LG apps before removing anything if not you will be left without Capture+ app)
After removing all these apps I did a factory reset (I have stock recovery), phone booted normally.
I suggest you do this after OTA to the latest version available as this is my backup phone.
(BTW: I also removed bootani and shutdownani zips so the phone powers on and shuts off quickly) :good:
System/apps:
-AndroidPay
-Books
-LGBAckup
-Music2 (Google Music)
-NewsstandStub
-PlusOne
-talkback
-TMO_VVM
-Videos (Google)
System/priv-app:
-AmazonMobile
-com.mobitv.client.tmobiletvhd
-LGApplicationManager
-LGBackup
-LGVoiceCommand
-LGvoicecommandservice
-Lookout
-NameID
-TAG
-TmoAppsource
-tmomyaccount

Dolemaine said:
I want to port the Stylo 2 to our phone but I need a system dump of Stylo2.
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The launcher of the Stylo 2 w/LG Suite has been ported

Ive stripped my ROM down way more than that. Been running it for about 4 months no issues. All the system crap I deleted I just went and got replacement apps for. Rooted and Xposed running various Xposed mods and Kernel Tweaks.
(EDIT) I can make a list of all crapware I got rid of if someone will be kind enough as to provide a list of whats installed from stock. It's been so long, I forgot all that was on here besides the LG crap.

D0VeR said:
I removed all the metro bloat on my metro stylo mm. Also removed and replaced launcher and mms from system replacing them with nova launcher and google messenger. Dont remember what else it was so long ago. I do remember running into problems and crazy stuff happening but cant remember details. Think things got screwy having to do with kingo root. Was tricky hetting rid of all traces of it and replacing with a good su and bbox.
Im thinking about flashing mm again. Gotta figure out what the hell this new ota update was all about that my wife just got on her stylo (hers is unmolested stock metro stylo on latest mm update)
Guess i better ask.... What carrier is everyone on?
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I'm TMOUS. PLEASE DO NOT FLASH THE UPDATE if you plan to keep root. People have reported a locked bootloader and unable to root. I did some research on the OTA. It looks like the baseband has not changed so Idk why the radio.img is inside the update. It tries to patch all the system files with new ones.

Dolemaine said:
I'm TMOUS. PLEASE DO NOT FLASH THE UPDATE if you plan to keep root. People have reported a locked bootloader and unable to root. I did some research on the OTA. It looks like the baseband has not changed so Idk why the radio.img is inside the update. It tries to patch all the system files with new ones.
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I updated mine to 20C and then KDZd back to 20B cause I damaged my EFS... so if the update you're talking about is 20C theres no problem updating.
Actually I updated to 20C with unlocked BL and then booted twrp thru fastboot to root. (no install of twrp was required to achieve root)

First Phone Steps. (What to do first) ?

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
Sent from my Honor 8 using XDA Labs

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
Sent from my Honor 8 using XDA Labs
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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
Sent from my Honor 8 using XDA Labs

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
Sent from my Honor 8 using XDA Labs
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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
Sent from my Honor 8 using XDA Labs

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...

Honor 8 Update question. Flash Oreo from emui 5

I have recently changed phones and given my Honor 8 to my daughter.
She loves things like snapchat and other social apps.... She is in high school....
Come to find out my rooted stock, with Xposed TWRP , does not like things like snapchat.
So figured would flash newest Oreo on it or a custom rom , then probably do a magisk install. At least that would give me some root options.
Problem is I have tried updating via updater, that didnt work.
And hear that Honor 8 has bootloader lock issues (Found out how to do this from XDA so that may not be an issue).
TWRP (at least the version I have) does not do a nandroid backup.
I would like to save the apps on there but do have them backed up with TB.
I do NOT want to screw up the process of updating and want to do it best and easiest way possible.
What are my best options for doing this ?
Thank you

eracet said:
I have recently changed phones and given my Honor 8 to my daughter.
She loves things like snapchat and other social apps.... She is in high school....
Come to find out my rooted stock, with Xposed TWRP , does not like things like snapchat.
So figured would flash newest Oreo on it or a custom rom , then probably do a magisk install. At least that would give me some root options.
Problem is I have tried updating via updater, that didnt work.
And hear that Honor 8 has bootloader lock issues (Found out how to do this from XDA so that may not be an issue).
TWRP (at least the version I have) does not do a nandroid backup.
I would like to save the apps on there but do have them backed up with TB.
I do NOT want to screw up the process of updating and want to do it best and easiest way possible.
What are my best options for doing this ?
Thank you
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hi
since 7-8days ago, Firmware finder server is down and we dont have access to it links so, you should wait for it to get back online and use oreo links
but the best instruction i have find is this one :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-8/how-to/guide-flashing-unapproved-firmwares-t3668306

Snapchat fails because it detects root and xposed. So you could just use magisk hide and delete xposed.

agraceful said:
Snapchat fails because it detects root and xposed. So you could just use magisk hide and delete xposed.
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Yes I tried that , but didnt work right. So deciding on just flashing the entire thing over to Oreo.
One of the things I am wondering is what happens if I do a data wipe, and full Oreo flash from TWRP. Will it work or mess things up.
I finally have a hold of the phone today. so doing a full TB right now.
Trying to get a phone out of a hands of a teenager......
oops is EMUI 4.1

eracet said:
Yes I tried that , but didnt work right. So deciding on just flashing the entire thing over to Oreo.
One of the things I am wondering is what happens if I do a data wipe, and full Oreo flash from TWRP. Will it work or mess things up.
I finally have a hold of the phone today. so doing a full TB right now.
Trying to get a phone out of a hands of a teenager......
oops is EMUI 4.1
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I flashed firmware over from Huawei website. and now it is on stock , all with apps staying, no root and stock recovery and locked.
When doing an update VIA settings it tells me everything is up to date.
Will keep working with it ,
Need not to try to do shortcuts and take my time instead. May learn something....
Looks like latest official update is EMUI 4.1 /android 6 Is that right?