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i can't install busybox

Hello guys, i'm trying to install busybox in order to get V4A but i can't. I have an op5 rooted with magisk with stock OOS and twrp. i've started with stericson one and it say "installation not succesfull, try a different location" i tryed with another of Jrummy and it just fail, i've later found that can be installed through twrp with that app and it still failed.. So i started to make some search, mostly here in xda and i find a thread in which a guy said that could be a problem of w/o w/r of the system folder. So i give root to es file explorer, give the permission to r/w to /system folder (in properties is marked rwx r-x r-x, is that ok?) and tried again to install stericson app...guess what?? no luck
what should i do? i can't see any other thing to try...it can be magisk? maybe should i try superSU? any help is really appreciated, thx

vanzant83 said:
Hello guys, i'm trying to install busybox in order to get V4A but i can't. I have an op5 rooted with magisk with stock OOS and twrp. i've started with stericson one and it say "installation not succesfull, try a different location" i tryed with another of Jrummy and it just fail, i've later found that can be installed through twrp with that app and it still failed.. So i started to make some search, mostly here in xda and i find a thread in which a guy said that could be a problem of w/o w/r of the system folder. So i give root to es file explorer, give the permission to r/w to /system folder (in properties is marked rwx r-x r-x, is that ok?) and tried again to install stericson app...guess what?? no luck what should i do? i can't see any other thing to try...it can be magisk? maybe should i try superSU? any help is really appreciated, thx
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The following thread was located within the OnePlus 5 dedicated area of the XDA Forum. It address the same issue that you are experiencing.
Take a look at a few of the responses that reflects a "how-to" and others that should help you out.
Viper 4 android by jkieffer46
Keep in mind that there's a dedicated OnePlus 5 area of the Forum and posting questions there will result in better responses from members who have the same device.
I wish you the best of luck!
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Ibuprophen said:
The following thread was located within the OnePlus 5 dedicated area of the XDA Forum. It address the same issue that you are experiencing.
Take a look at a few of the responses that reflects a "how-to" and others that should help you out.
Viper 4 android by jkieffer46
Keep in mind that there's a dedicated OnePlus 5 area of the Forum and posting questions there will result in better responses from members who have the same device.
I wish you the best of luck!
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Thanks for posting , however I don't see how that answers or helps the original problem. I also have the same problem. Magisk installed and seems to be rooted/working, however when installing BusyBox it fails.
"Try installing to a different location, that may resolve the issue"
Anyone?

[email protected] said:
Thanks for posting , however I don't see how that answers or helps the original problem. I also have the same problem. Magisk installed and seems to be rooted/working, however when installing BusyBox it fails. "Try installing to a different location, that may resolve the issue". Anyone?
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I apologize but, I wasn't aware that Magisk was installed too.
I do believe that there's unique way for installing BusyBox when it comes to Magisk being in the picture.
The members on the following thread should be able to help you out with this issue. I've seen this similar question somewhere, within that thread, brought up too.
Magisk General Support / Discussion by Didgeridoohan.
Good Luck!
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vanzant83 said:
Hello guys, i'm trying to install busybox in order to get V4A but i can't. I have an op5 rooted with magisk with stock OOS and twrp. i've started with stericson one and it say "installation not succesfull, try a different location" i tryed with another of Jrummy and it just fail, i've later found that can be installed through twrp with that app and it still failed.. So i started to make some search, mostly here in xda and i find a thread in which a guy said that could be a problem of w/o w/r of the system folder. So i give root to es file explorer, give the permission to r/w to /system folder (in properties is marked rwx r-x r-x, is that ok?) and tried again to install stericson app...guess what?? no luck
what should i do? i can't see any other thing to try...it can be magisk? maybe should i try superSU? any help is really appreciated, thx
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There is a busybox module for magisk
Magisk comes with toybox by default I guess

-Hope- said:
There is a busybox module for magisk. Magisk comes with toybox by default I guess
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Though I don't, personally, have Magisk but, I have a working knowledge of it because of a development of mine requires this for Magisk users who use my Development.
I don't believe that Magisk, itself, comes with Toybox but, it does have its own BusyBox Binaries that Magisk users use and there are those who don't use it.
There's a way to disable the Magisk BusyBox and use another BusyBox but, the users within that thread (i had provided on my last post) are the best ones (like @Didgeridoohan for example) for receiving assistance with this.
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Ibuprophen said:
Though I don't, personally, have Magisk but, I have a working knowledge of it because of a development of mine requires this for Magisk users who use my Development.
I don't believe that Magisk, itself, comes with Toybox but, it does have its own BusyBox Binaries that Magisk users use and there are those who don't use it.
There's a way to disable the Magisk BusyBox and use another BusyBox but, the users within that thread (i had provided on my last post) are the best ones (like @Didgeridoohan for example) for receiving assistance with this.
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Yes you were right I forgot for a second that Im using the AEX ROM thus it has a build-in terminal and not magisk
However magisk has a busybox module in the download tab
I provided a screenshot with description
Sorry for confusion but we all forgot things sometimes

Ibuprophen said:
I apologize but, I wasn't aware that Magisk was installed too.
I do believe that there's unique way for installing BusyBox when it comes to Magisk being in the picture.
The members on the following thread should be able to help you out with this issue. I've seen this similar question somewhere, within that thread, brought up too.
Magisk General Support / Discussion by Didgeridoohan.
Good Luck!
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Thanks for responding.. I researched for a while and finally found out that within Magisk Manager 13.3 under Downloads, there is a Busybox app to install within manager. I installed that and it was the latest version :good:Hope this helps others.

-Hope- said:
Yes you were right I forgot for a second that Im using the AEX ROM thus it has a build-in terminal and not magisk. However magisk has a busybox module in the download tab. I provided a screenshot with description. Sorry for confusion but we all forgot things sometimes
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Not a problem at all!
I forget much more than i know... :what:
There's also things that I wish I'd never forget, things i prefer to forget and things i want to forget... LMAO!
Asking questions is all a part of learning but, importantly, understanding the answers is an even bigger part too.
I wish you the best of luck my friend!
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Ibuprophen said:
Not a problem at all!
I forget much more than i know... :what:
There's also things that I wish I'd never forget, things i prefer to forget and things i want to forget... LMAO!
Asking questions is all a part of learning but, importantly, understanding the answers is an even bigger part too.
I wish you the best of luck my friend!
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I have this issue as well, I have to keep up with specifics about so many devices and how things are done on them that it's hard to keep it all straight and remember the "specific" specifics for this or that device. And then there are the things I am already experienced with that evolve into new directions or updates or changes in processes for the different android versions. As time goes by and the more devices/android versions are released along with new developments it all starts to become a cob-webbed mess.
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Trying to unlock a Galaxy S3 - can someone help me out?

Hi,
I recently acquired a Samsung Galaxy S3. I'd like to unlock it, but have been presented with a series of problems due to the phones age, due to the OS version.
The guide to unlock via the keypad and debug menu only works on 4.1 jelly bean or lower.
I'm on 4.3, and the lowest I seem to be able to downgrade to is 4.1.2, which is all both Sammobile and Samsung upgrades seems to have.
I can't find the appropriate firmware anywhere.
The plan was to use Odin to downgrade, unlock the phone and then upgrade back to 4.3.
After looking for hours I'm pretty sure there's no way to get the firmware I'm after, so I'm looking for another method.
Any guidance? Cheers

LG18 said:
Hi, I recently acquired a Samsung Galaxy S3. I'd like to unlock it, but have been presented with a series of problems due to the phones age, due to the OS version. The guide to unlock via the keypad and debug menu only works on 4.1 jelly bean or lower. I'm on 4.3, and the lowest I seem to be able to downgrade to is 4.1.2, which is all both Sammobile and Samsung upgrades seems to have.
I can't find the appropriate firmware anywhere. The plan was to use Odin to downgrade, unlock the phone and then upgrade back to 4.3. After looking for hours I'm pretty sure there's no way to get the firmware I'm after, so I'm looking for another method. Any guidance? Cheers
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The following thread should help you find what you're looking for.
[GUIDE] Root for Jelly Bean 4.1.1 or 4.1.2 OTA ***UPDATED 5/29*** by open1your1eyes0
There's other Helper Guides out there within the S3 Device Specific area of the Forum.
Good Luck!
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Ibuprophen said:
The following thread should help you find what you're looking for.
[GUIDE] Root for Jelly Bean 4.1.1 or 4.1.2 OTA ***UPDATED 5/29*** by open1your1eyes0
There's other Helper Guides out there within the S3 Device Specific area of the Forum.
Good Luck!
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Great, I'll check that out, thank you!

Ibuprophen said:
The following thread should help you find what you're looking for.
[GUIDE] Root for Jelly Bean 4.1.1 or 4.1.2 OTA ***UPDATED 5/29*** by open1your1eyes0
There's other Helper Guides out there within the S3 Device Specific area of the Forum.
Good Luck!
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Hi,
I've had a read through the thread you sent me and done some digging on the S3 specific sub-forum you recommended.
I couldn't find any information in the link regarding rooting to my speicific problem (unlocking the GT-i9300 on 4.3 Jelly Bean) - is the relevance of the thread that my phone needs root access to unlock on this OS?
I did a search on the sub-forum and the closest I came to a solution was this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...work-unlock-firmware-version-4-t2612736/page5
However, I'm still quite confused as to whether people have actually managed to unlock the phone or not. Some say it is impossible, but then others provide evidence of doing so via methods I'm not entirely farmilar with.
There is talk of flashing an old 4.1 rom to the device for unlocking, but I'm not sure (looks like others in the thread have had trouble understanding it too).
Would you be able to glance over the thread for me and summarise what they're talking about? I have some experience but am by no means an expert.
From what I can tell the issue lies with the 4.3 uprgrade upgrading the EFS partition from EFS1 to EFS2.
Thanks a lot.
EDIT: Just realised I didn't specify my needs are a NETWORK unlock, my apologies.

LG18 said:
Hi, I've had a read through the thread you sent me and done some digging on the S3 specific sub-forum you recommended. I couldn't find any information in the link regarding rooting to my speicific problem (unlocking the GT-i9300 on 4.3 Jelly Bean) - is the relevance of the thread that my phone needs root access to unlock on this OS? I did a search on the sub-forum and the closest I came to a solution was this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...work-unlock-firmware-version-4-t2612736/page5 However, I'm still quite confused as to whether people have actually managed to unlock the phone or not. Some say it is impossible, but then others provide evidence of doing so via methods I'm not entirely farmilar with. There is talk of flashing an old 4.1 rom to the device for unlocking, but I'm not sure (looks like others in the thread have had trouble understanding it too). Would you be able to glance over the thread for me and summarise what they're talking about? I have some experience but am by no means an expert. Thanks a lot.
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I should have elaborated a bit more.
This is regarding all GS3 devices...
The only ones that have unlockable bootloaders are the ones up to Android 4.1.2.
When you had stated that you were able to downgrade to 4.1.2, i assumed that you were able to do so after downgrading to that version.
Android versions past that version can only be Rooted.
With that stated, if you have a GS3 with 4.1.2 then it should be as simple as the following:
1) Fully Charged Battery (always recommended).
2) Download and install the Samsung USB Drivers.
3) Download Odin.
4) Download the appropriate official {img.tar} TWRP from here:
Official TWRP for Samsung Galaxy S3 International Exynos (i9300) - Odin Flashable Image {img.tar}
5) Place the device into download mode by holding the Volume Down & Power button combo till the "are you sure" screen pops up. Then just press the Volume Up button once. If you see the Android guy in the center with tiny text at the top, then your in download mode.
6) Plug-in the USB cable to the device from the PC USB. Wait about 2-5 minutes for everything to be detected and installed on the PC for the device.
7) Open Odin and use the PDA button to browse to and select the TWRP img.tar file that you had just downloaded.
8) Now press Start and let Odin do its thing until the device restarts and Odin should have a big green PASS in it.
Once TWRP is installed, then you can disconnect the device from the computer and you should be able to install the custom ROM (that can only be done within TWRP).
This is just a quick outline and i hope I explained it okay via text.
I wish you the best of luck!
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Ibuprophen said:
I should have elaborated a bit more.
This is regarding all GS3 devices...
The only ones that have unlockable bootloaders are the ones up to Android 4.1.2.
When you had stated that you were able to downgrade to 4.1.2, i assumed that you were able to do so after downgrading to that version.
Android versions past that version can only be Rooted.
With that stated, if you have a GS3 with 4.1.2 then it should be as simple as the following:
1) Fully Charged Battery (always recommended).
2) Download and install the Samsung USB Drivers.
3) Download Odin.
4) Download the appropriate official {img.tar} TWRP from here:
Official TWRP for Samsung Galaxy S3 International Exynos (i9300) - Odin Flashable Image {img.tar}
5) Place the device into download mode by holding the Volume Down & Power button combo till the "are you sure" screen pops up. Then just press the Volume Up button once. If you see the Android guy in the center with tiny text at the top, then your in download mode.
6) Plug-in the USB cable to the device from the PC USB. Wait about 2-5 minutes for everything to be detected and installed on the PC for the device.
7) Open Odin and use the PDA button to browse to and select the TWRP img.tar file that you had just downloaded.
8) Now press Start and let Odin do its thing until the device restarts and Odin should have a big green PASS in it.
Once TWRP is installed, then you can disconnect the device from the computer and you should be able to install the custom ROM (that can only be done within TWRP).
This is just a quick outline and i hope I explained it okay via text.
I wish you the best of luck!
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They Are The Egg Men.
I Am The Walrus!
Coo Coo Cachoo!
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Thanks a lot for such a detailed reply.
I'll have a go!

difference between Stock ROM & Custom ROM??

Hello all,
I want to know if somebody can explain me what the differences are in the following two Android systems...
- stock ROM what you have for example on Xiaomi Mi A1 or the Google Pixel phones. Delivered with only "google applications"
- and custom ROM as LineageOS installed on many devices. what in my opinion only does not have Gapps installed.
People are telling me that the "custom ROMs" are more updated? But Google is delivering in my opinion faster security patches and other patches out. And mutch faster new Android updates than an custom ROM developer?
Since the developer needs to re-build the software again. And need to test if everything works fine.

djbosanac said:
Hello all, I want to know if somebody can explain me what the differences are in the following two Android systems...
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This is a great question!
The following threads may be helpful for what you are looking for.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3042714
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766495
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1577502
If you need any additional clarification, your best bet is to post your question within one of the following Q&A threads.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2257421
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2259645
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Best ROM with google pay support for SM-G900V?

I've got my bootloader unlocked and am on a version of Oreo but Google Play Services isn't working....I'd like to get it working or install a ROM with no bloat and gPay working....I'm running the latest TWRP 3.2.1-0
I'd like to hear some good recommendations as this device is so awesome and is still very usable to this day and there are just so many roms and I can't figure out which ones work with my model (16GB) because there are so many threads in this sub forum, post links as they are super appreciated.

PriusVapor said:
I've got my bootloader unlocked and am on a version of Oreo but Google Play Services isn't working.....
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Have you tried to manually update the Play Services?
The following link is to the latest version related (apparently one was released today).
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-services/google-play-services-12-8-72-release/
Good Luck!
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Ibuprophen said:
Have you tried to manually update the Play Services?
The following link is to the latest version related (apparently one was released today).
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-services/google-play-services-12-8-72-release/
Good Luck!
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Which version should I install for the device?

PriusVapor said:
Which version should I install for the device?
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The following is what's installed on my G900V device (as of the last recent update).
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/googl...2-8-74-000308-204998136-android-apk-download/
Keep in mind that this device uses the "arm-v7a" and the default DPI is the "480dpi".
You should be all set...
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Thanks @Ibuprophen just installed the APK and waiting for a reboot, will post if successful or not

PriusVapor said:
Thanks @Ibuprophen just installed the APK and waiting for a reboot, will post if successful or not
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it worked! now I see "deactivate" button on Google Play Services, however the Play Store is working great! Gonna clean up the clutter on this device and get ready to drawer it dX

Need help with In Call Vol issue on Oreo.

Hi, Guys.
I am a newbie to ROM development. Been doing it for the past couple of months. I am compiling Oreo-based ROMs for Oxygen (Xiaomi Mi Max 2). The Oreo sources are not out yet for it.
The issue we have been facing is the "in-call" vol. We are not able to increase or decrease the vol during a call be it from the phones hardware keys or from a headphones hardware keys. For the rest of the media, it works quite good.
I have searched google, git and asked a lot of developers to check and help however it turns out either they are too busy to answer or not interested in helping a noob.
I might not understand a lot about how android works, however, it's a not just for me that I request help. It's for each and every Oxygen user out there using custom ROM that I want to be helped.
I am attaching a call log along with links to the trees I am using, hoping someone out on XDA might be able to help us out.
Oxygen DT
msm8953-common DT
Kernel
Vendor

Still waiting any suggestions plz...

Jay_B said:
Still waiting any suggestions plz...
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I've never built a ROM before but, there's a ton of Guides, Tutorials, etc... on the forum. The following is only a few of them available...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2814763
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3823927
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2195858
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1801690
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2786967
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2073370
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Ibuprophen said:
I've never built a ROM before but, there's a ton of Guides, Tutorials, etc... on the forum. The following is only a few of them available...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2814763
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3823927
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2195858
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1801690
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2786967
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2073370
Good Luck!
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Well the build is compiling I have been compiling for almost 7 months now. The issue is with sound.