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BS_FREE_Lollipop_5.0_Rom_BPB1_Based

This is a modified version of @jrkruse stock BPB1 deodexed ROM with all(or most) of the stock BS removed.
INSTRUCTIONS:
I've included the links needed if you want to use xposed. If you chose not to use Xposed, then skip that step in the flashing process.
I have only used Safestrap to install this ROM, but FlashFire should work as well.
1) Flash NO_BS_BPB1_ROM_DEODEXED.zip
2) Flash Extra_toggles.zip
3) Flash xposed-v75-sdk21-arm-arter97-snapdragon.zip
4) Flash Lollipop_Safestrap_Reboot_Extended_PM_PB1.zip
5) Flash BPB1_Firmware_No_Bootloaders.zip
6) After first boot, open Lollipop Recovery Control and install the latest Safestrap.
7) Open up Viper4Android and install the driver. Then install Viper Fix 1.1.apk and run the Viper fix in the app.
There is no need to flash any Viper zips with this ROM. This ROM has all the same apps as BOK3 V5, but obviously updated to the BPB1 apps. The only app added is multiwindow. I don't use multiwindow, so I can be certain that all aspects of it work, but everything seemed to work normally when I played with it.
Note: Don't pay attention to the 1- prefix in front of some of the ROM versions. I prefix all my flashables in my ROM folder with a 1-, 2-, 3-, ect, so that I have them all in order when I flash them instead of having to remember the order every time lol. I forgot to remove those prefixes when I uploaded the ROMs.

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Can this be dirty flashed over your bs free bok3?
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---------- Post added at 05:14 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:53 PM ----------
Just dirty flashed. All is good so far. Thank you
Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

I've downloaded it multiple times from multiple mirrors, I keep getting 6619258FCFF93587050F9E15B2FFBAA9 as the md5 not
a1d8316898d604314b884dafb09298b0 that is listed for 1-NO_BS_BPB1_ROM_DEODEXED.zip on the download page. I'll give it a try anyway since I can always reflash my NCG stock.
Edit:
It works! But now I have 492 errors anytime I want to download something from google play? Anyone else with this issue?

renthispace said:
I've downloaded it multiple times from multiple mirrors, I keep getting 6619258FCFF93587050F9E15B2FFBAA9 as the md5 not
a1d8316898d604314b884dafb09298b0 that is listed for 1-NO_BS_BPB1_ROM_DEODEXED.zip on the download page. I'll give it a try anyway since I can always reflash my NCG stock.
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Does anyone know what exactly is new/improved in this BPB1? I feel like these versions keep getting released, but I have no idea what is actually improved LOL.

Thanks! Seems to be working well. Google Calendar kept force closing, so I removed it and installed the Play Store version.

Some apps seen to have a touch recognition problem, like titanium backup. Haven't had any FC errors.

renthispace said:
Edit:
It works! But now I have 492 errors anytime I want to download something from google play? Anyone else with this issue?
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twelvevyan said:
Some apps seen to have a touch recognition problem, like titanium backup. Haven't had any FC errors.
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I don't have any of these problems on mine. Does anybody else? It sounds like you guys might have some bad data from a previous ROM. The Play Store was updated in this ROM, so clear data for the Play Store, and that might fix the problem.
Stupifier said:
Does anyone know what exactly is new/improved in this BPB1? I feel like these versions keep getting released, but I have no idea what is actually improved LOL.
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It is just security patches in this ROM. I haven't found anything really new.
btonetbone said:
Thanks! Seems to be working well. Google Calendar kept force closing, so I removed it and installed the Play Store version.
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I wouldn't expect Google Calendar to work, because it's not in the ROM lol.

Few Questions
First, since I'm pretty new to flashing ROMs with SafeStrap...
At each step of your process when you say "Flash" does that mean Safestrap-> Boot to Recovery ->Install Zip ???
I'm looking at needing Xposed in order to bypass my company's Exchange security requirement of encrypting my device in order to allow email access.
I got a little confused with all the Xposed documentation out there.
Does this set of instructions get me to where I can load the Xposed module to bypass that security and then continue from there?
Big Thanks for your help.
I'm going to start a backup of current ROM so I'll be ready to install this soon.
Regards,
NerdyKowboy

NerdyKowboy said:
First, since I'm pretty new to flashing ROMs with SafeStrap...
At each step of your process when you say "Flash" does that mean Safestrap-> Boot to Recovery ->Install Zip ???
I'm looking at needing Xposed in order to bypass my company's Exchange security requirement of encrypting my device in order to allow email access.
I got a little confused with all the Xposed documentation out there.
Does this set of instructions get me to where I can load the Xposed module to bypass that security and then continue from there?
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Yes, flash means install in Safestrap.
If you flash the Xposed zip I linked in the original post, then you can use modules in the Xposed installer app included in the ROM.

CVertigo1 said:
This is a modified version of @jrkruse stock BPB1 deodexed ROM with all(or most) of the stock BS removed.
INSTRUCTIONS:
I've included the links needed if you want to use xposed. If you chose not to use Xposed, then skip that step in the flashing process.
I have only used Safestrap to install this ROM, but FlashFire should work as well.
1) Flash NO_BS_BPB1_ROM_DEODEXED.zip
2) Flash Extra_toggles.zip
3) Flash xposed-v75-sdk21-arm-arter97-snapdragon.zip
4) Flash Lollipop_Safestrap_Reboot_Extended_PM_PB1.zip
5) Flash BPB1_Firmware_No_Bootloaders.zip
6) After first boot, open Lollipop Recovery Control and install the latest Safestrap.
7) Open up Viper4Android and install the driver. Then install Viper Fix 1.1.apk and run the Viper fix in the app.
There is no need to flash any Viper zips with this ROM. This ROM has all the same apps as BOK3 V5, but obviously updated to the BPB1 apps. The only app added is multiwindow. I don't use multiwindow, so I can be certain that all aspects of it work, but everything seemed to work normally when I played with it.
Note: Don't pay attention to the 1- prefix in front of some of the ROM versions. I prefix all my flashables in my ROM folder with a 1-, 2-, 3-, ect, so that I have them all in order when I flash them instead of having to remember the order every time lol. I forgot to remove those prefixes when I uploaded the ROMs.
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1.) In safestrap, just do wipe->factory reset or is more of a wipe required?
2.) Can I flash them all using the Zip Queue in Safestrap (TWRP 2.7.1.0) or should I do them one at a time?

Factory reset in factory recovery. You can install all of them on one queue.

CVertigo1 said:
Factory reset in factory recovery. You can install all of them on one queue.
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I did that, and this is AWESOME. Love the ROM. Tough to decide between the two launchers. Haven't had this level of control in a while.
Only snag was that Android Pay doesn't recognize the device as Android authentic, so can't use Android Pay (which I almost never used anyway).
Thanks for all the work @CVertigo1

NerdyKowboy said:
Only snag was that Android Pay doesn't recognize the device as Android authentic, so can't use Android Pay (which I almost never used anyway).
Thanks for all the work @CVertigo1
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I believe Android Pay doesn't work sheerly because the device is rooted, not because of the ROM itself.

Can't get snapchat to login with Xposed. I've read the solution is to do an Xposed framework uninstall, login to Snap, then reinstall Xposed, but have found a lot of people get hung in a bootloop when uninstalling.
Is this from using the wrong uninstaller or something else?
Which uninstaller is correct?
Do you have another solution?
I have tried removing the modules and doing a reboot to see if that'd be adequate.
EDIT:
The issue was the xposed framework.
To anyone else doing this on Galaxy S5 with this ROM (or same version of Xposed)
1.) uninstall Snapchat
2.) Deactivate modules from Xposed
3.) Download and Flash "xposed-uninstaller-arter97.zip" from this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/unofficial-xposed-samsung-lollipop-t3113463
4.) Reboot and wait for all the apps to Optimize
5.) Reinstall snapchat and login
6.) Flash the same Xposed framework in original post of this thread (apps will re-optimize)

Is there a way to disable the high volume warning? I can't believe they now also have it on Bluetooth...

renthispace said:
Is there a way to disable the high volume warning? I can't believe they now also have it on Bluetooth...
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Since Xposed is already in the ROM, inside of Xposed, go to Downloads & download the module "NoSafeVolumeWarning". Enable it and reboot.
Boom. No more volume warning.

NerdyKowboy said:
Can't get snapchat to login with Xposed. I've read the solution is to do an Xposed framework uninstall, login to Snap, then reinstall Xposed, but have found a lot of people get hung in a bootloop when uninstalling.
Is this from using the wrong uninstaller or something else?
Which uninstaller is correct?
Do you have another solution?
I have tried removing the modules and doing a reboot to see if that'd be adequate.
EDIT:
The issue was the xposed framework.
To anyone else doing this on Galaxy S5 with this ROM (or same version of Xposed)
1.) uninstall Snapchat
2.) Deactivate modules from Xposed
3.) Download and Flash "xposed-uninstaller-arter97.zip" from this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/unofficial-xposed-samsung-lollipop-t3113463
4.) Reboot and wait for all the apps to Optimize
5.) Reinstall snapchat and login
6.) Flash the same Xposed framework in original post of this thread (apps will re-optimize)
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So were you able to uninstall Xposed? I see your edit of "fixed issue" but in case you didn't or having issues I posted this in another thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=65635081&postcount=18

al50 said:
So were you able to uninstall Xposed? I see your edit of "fixed issue" but in case you didn't or having issues I posted this in another thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=65635081&postcount=18
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Yes, that fixed the issue.
Successfully uninstalled Xposed, Reinstalled SnapChat and logged in without issue. Then, reflashed the Xposed framework.
So easy, but I was so nervous doing it after seeing many, many people talking about getting hung in a bootloop.

[Q&A][FAQ][TW][N][7.0][SM-G930F/FD/K/L/S/W8] SuperMan/SuperStock-Rom

Hello guys, I open a Question and Answer Thread for all SuperMan Rom users, so even users under 10 posts can ask their questions here.
Below I added some basic Q&A stuff which can also be found at the main thread, if you have any question, read through them before posting, thanks!
In case you search for the changelog have a look: Changelog post
If you want to see my post with all useful links such as TWRP, magisk, xposed and more visit: useful post​
Basic Questions:
Q: How to get into Download Mode?
A: Power off your phone, than hold: home + volume down + power on button until you see the download mode.
Q: How to get into Recovery Mode?
A: Power off your phone, than hold: home + volume up + power on button until you see the recovery mode.
Q: My Phone is stuck at boot and doesn't start, what to do??
A: Update your bootloader and modem. Also make sure you have made a fresh install of the rom. Bootloader and Modem can be found in the OP. Another problem can be that you are didn't decrypt your phone. To fix this read below how to disable encryption.
Q: Do I need to update bootloader and modem after every update?
A: It's recommend to update your bootloader and modem everytime there is a new base yes. The developer will tell you if necessary on every rom changelog.
Q: I get verification failed at start up!?!? My phone is broken now?
A: Yes, you have to buy a new phone now. Just kidding You did not disable force encryption in TWRP (how to do so you will find below in how to decrypt your phone).
Q: I get verification FRP LOCK? WHYYYYYY???
A: Very simple answer, you did not enable OEM Unlock in developer options. Now you need to flash full rom with odin again and start from scratch. But don't forget to enable OEM Unlock this time!
Q: Which devices are supported at the moment?
A: Current supported devices are: SM-G930F/FD/K/L/S/W8. Snapdragons are NOT supported
Q: Is this rom working on Snapdragon 820 variants?
A: No, sadly not.
Q: I want to change something in my rom setup, how can I do that?
A: Simply reflash the same rom version without any wipe and than choose the correct things you want.
Q: Some features are not present in this rom, but they are on stock rom, so where are they?
A: In aroma installer you have the option to select bloat you want to install or not, you probably didn't select all package, this is why it's missing now.
Q: After a clean install my phone is overblated with many custom settings. What to do?
A: Open my romcontrol, grant it root permissions and then my default settings will be applied.
Q: Will you add X or Y feature?
A: You can kindly ask in the thread for that, if I like your suggestion I will think about adding it to the rom.
Q: You said you fixed SD card RW but Titanium Backup can't write to external SD card, why???
A: This is because of googles changes concerning SD card, to fix this open Titanium Backup, Menu, Preferences, Backup Folder Location, Storage provider and than hit DocumentProvider Storage and select your SD card. Problem solved
Q: I can't find X and Y mod. Please help
A: I've added many links and useful stuff to this post here. Hope that's what you have been looking for!
Q: I want to have my external storage like an internal as well. Google introduced it with android Marshmallow, but I can't see this option?
A: Just follow this Guide here and you can setup your SD card as normal storage
Q: I got a new strange icon appearing after nougat update. What's that?
A: This is a new advanced calling feature introduced in android nougat. Should make your call quality better or something like this. To hide it please visit following forum: Get rid of RCS icon
Questions concerning rom updates:
Q: Do I have to do a full wipe for the new version?
A: It is always the best option to make a clean install, otherwise please don't come and report bugs!
Q: But I don't want to make a full wipe when only small stuff changed!
A: For updates using the same bases you can install the rom with a dirty flash. BUT with a new base a clean install is highly recommend!
Q: What steps should I do to update to a new version with a full wipe but keep all data?
A: There are some different ways. One way is to make a backup with Titanium Backup, you can backup all Apps and Preferences there. Make sure to store this backup on external SD card (if you have one). Second way would be to save your data onto a google account or samsung cloud and restore it after a clean install.
Q: I miss an apk after rom update, how can I get it back?
A: Simply reflash rom and select "dirty flash" in aroma + select the app this time in aroma.
Q: My battery life is so bad and performance is very poor after an update!?!?
A: This comes actually not form the rom itself, dirty flash can cause problems even if only some small things have been changed. So simply install it clean again and it will solve your problem.
Q: Performance and battery is very poor even after clean install. What should I do now?
A: I assume you installed Xposed than, some modules can cause batterydrain and performance problems. So try to make a clean install of the rom WITHOUT xposed installed.
Questions about log and logcats:
Q: I got FC's and other Problems with the rom, what to do?
A: Take a logcat for me, developers use to say: without a log, it never happened . A logcat can be grabed with a PC and ADB installed, simply type: adb logcat > log.txt while your phone is connected and the error is happening. Same can be done if you have a terminal installed on your phone. Simply type adb logcat > log.txt and you will have the same output as on the PC.
Q: What kind of logs can I provide to help you?
A: Logcat: This one is for general infos about FC's
DMESG: this is for kernel related things
Last_Kmsg: this can be used after a random reboot
Q: How to get logs?
A: 1. Connect your phone to your pc
2. Make sure you got usb debugging enabled
3. Install Minimal ADB tool
4. After install open it and type: adb logcat > logcat.txt, adb shell dmesg > dmesg.log, adb shell cat proc/last_kmsg kmsg.log
5. Send me the file you got
You can also send me a log created by your phones terminal with the exact same commands!
Questions about RomControl:
Q: None of my romcontrol changes do anything, why are you such a bad dev!?!?
A: The problem is not on my end, you installed stock systemUI (which is STOCK and does not support one single mod). Use another one in aroma instead. The same thing can happen with good lock!
Q: Romcontrol gives FC's to me. HELP!
A: Very simple answer here: wipe data and cache from superman control application. Also make sure storage permissions are given to the romcontrol.
Q: Romcontrol still FC after cleaning data and cache!
A: Make sure you allow storage permission in main settings.
Q: I try to backup my current RomControl setup, but it won't work?
A: It works. Just make sure to enable storage permission in main samsung applicatoin settings. You will find it in internal sdcard under RomControl folder.
Q: I can't restore SuperMan control settings after a clean base update, why?
A: Backup for SuperMan control only works as long as you use the same version of the app, I mostly change very much things in new releases that's why it won't work there.
Q: SystemUI reboot doesn't work in SuperMan settings app, why?
A: Since Nougat update, you need to install busybox in order to get this button working. Without busybox the button will just do nothing.
Q: I enabled weather on lockscreen but I can't see anything...
A: You probably didn't setup or even installed samsungs weather widget. Without it weather on lockscreen won't work too. So reflash the rom with the widget installed this time and set it up.
How to go back to stock:
Q: I like to go back to stock rom, how is this possible?
A: I can provide you here all steps which are needed to go back to a full stock rom.
0. Make a backup and than wipe all partitions in TWRP
1. Go to Sammobile and choose your country
2. Download the file and the attached Odin on sammobile
3. After downloading, put your phone into download mode
4. Make sure drivers are installed and your pc can detect your phone in odin
5. If the box in odin turns blue, add the AP file to AP tab, BL file to BL tab, CP file to CP tab and CSC_HOME to CSC tab
6. Hit start and wait until it is finished.
7. Reboot and you have a stock rom again
Questions about Encryption:
Q: On TWRP there is an error about /data mount, what to do?
A: Your device is encrypted, follow the steps below to get rid of your encryption.
Q: Help, I never had a code and now after installing the rom my phone asks for a password??
A: Your device is still encrypted, on step 0 of my rom instructions it tells you to be sure you're not. So, what do you need to to in case you are still encrypted.
A: HOW TO DISABLE ENCRYPTION:
1. Boot into TWRP
2. Select Wipe
3. Select format data
4. Then you manually need to type "yes" with the keyboard
5. Confirm the wipe (this will remove the encryption)
6. Reboot your recovery
Q: Is there a way to get rid of encryption which is simpler?
A: Not really, you could also wipe data with stock recovery but this is quite a big hassle so above method works better.
Q: And if I want to use this rom with encryption?
A: Normally we can use the stock kernel to encrypt our device, but since the Android 7.0 Nougat update samsung makes a check kernel sides to block deodexed roms from booting. This means that even the stock kernel is build by me to disable knox and tima. So encryption won't work there and you have to encrypt your device after you set up your phone. After that go to settings, security, encrypt device. It may need some additional steps to work...
Questions about CSC/Signal:
Q: Where has the CSC selection gone?
A: To include all csc files, the rom get way to big, so it got it's own thread now, take a look here: CSC installer
Q: I have a weak cellular signal, what can I do against it?
A: Two things: first, install your providers CSC using CSC installer and flash in TWRP or flashing stock CSC with Odin. Second Thing: You can install the modem from your provider, also find your modem on Sammobile and install it with Odin in CP tab.
Q: I don't have all sHealth features, how come?
A: Not all CSCs include this feature. I recommend to use AUT or DBT as it has the best compatibility!
Q: Can I flash MM CSC on N and vis a verse?
A: No, this is clearly not recommend! You can and will face call fc's!
Questions about Xposed:
Q: Does Xposed work yet on Android N 7.0?
A: No it does not! You will end up in a bootloop when you flash it on android N
Q: I selected xposed but now I don't see an app for it?
A: Maybe there went something wrong with installing the app to /data/app from my installer script. But xposed is actually installed only the app is missing, so head over to the download page of xposed app: Material Xposed Thread
Q: I selected xposed but the app shows not active or something else with xposed is not working.
A: This can have 2 reasons:
1. You have installed latest xposed version without installing magisk, magisk is required for most recent xposed version!
2. You used 86.2 xposed (which does not need magisk) but you did not install supersu. Since 86.2 does not use magisk to be systemless it uses supersu instead!
Questions about Magisk:
Q: How can I pass safetynet?
A: 1. Make sure to fully uninstall SuperSU by chainfire
2. Flash most recent 2.4.3 SuperStock Kernel
3. Flash Magisk V12
4. install latest Magisk Manager from playstore
5. Open Magiks Manager, go to settings
6. Enable MagiskHide, systemless hosts and systemless busybox
7. Reboot the phone and check safetynet!
Q: I got out of date binary issue?
A: Since Magisk V11.1 there is no need for phh root anymore. Everything is handled inside the MagiskManager apk!
Q: Where can I configure the root settings in Magisk?
A: Since Magisk V11.1 Magisk uses MagiskSU, you can find it in latest Magisk Manager V4.1
Questions about Snapchat:
Q: Even when I did not use xposed during my setup in rom I can't login to snapchat anymore!
A: Snapchat got updated and now detects even root access on your phone!
Q: What to do to login to snapchat then?
A: Clean install the rom without root and xposed and login to your snapchat, save the app with titanium backup, flash back xposed and root. For the next update of the rom just restore snapchat backup in TB.
Q: Any other possibility?
A: You could enable MagiskHide and check Snapchat inside it so root will be hidden from Snapchat. You will be able to perfectly login without any issues.
Q: I want to discuss this problem a bit deeper. Should I do so?
A: Do that, but this has nothing to do with this rom, so please go ahead and post your experience here on this Snapchat Thread.
Questions about Kernels:
Q: I want to switch kernel, how?
A: Since we have systemless xposed and systemless supersu, we have patches in ramdisk of boot.img. This means you have to reflash Magisk and supersu (or any other zip that changes some stuff in ramdisk partition) after every change of kernel!
Q: Synapse shows no UCI support!
A: Most comon issue is that no busybox is installed. Download the one from here: Latest busybox and flash it in recovery.
Q: I got random reboots, heeelp!
A: This is most likely from a custom kernel, if you face random reboots please check if you have the latest kernel installed or switch back to the stock kernel included in the rom.
Q: My screen is kind of yellow/orange and the touchscreen doesn't work at all!
A: You have chosen the wrong kernel in aroma selection. Reflash the rom without any wipe selecting the right kernel version.
Questions about Root:
Q: I lost root after installing this rom. What to do?
A: All mods (like supersu, phh's root, xposed and magisk) are stored in ramdisk of kernel boot.img. So if you flash this rom, and after this another kernel, simply reflash your preferred root method and it will work again!
Q: I selected phh root but my phone tells me I am not rooted!!
A: There are two possibilities:
1. You have mixed supersu/phh with magisk.
2. You did not install phhs root app from playstore.
Q: I get a warning about binary out of date. Help!
A: That happens on latest Magisk V11.1. Reason: Root has fully moved into Magisk Manager, no additional app required. Uninstall phh or supersu apps and only use magisk!
Q: I want to use su hide on my phone, how to do so?
A: Both below variants are outdated, I recommend to use Magisk with its build in MagiskHide. Check the thread: Magisk Thread
Link to phh's hidesu: Phh's thread
Link to chainfires suhide: Chainfires thread

Hi,
I have a bit of a silly question. I have enabled the torch to be turned on by the volume button but now want to turn that function off and can't remember where i enabled it from. I have looked everywhere but can't find it. Are you able to point me in the right direction.
Many thanks.

reeves72 said:
Hi,
I have a bit of a silly question. I have enabled the torch to be turned on by the volume button but now want to turn that function off and can't remember where i enabled it from. I have looked everywhere but can't find it. Are you able to point me in the right direction.
Many thanks.
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Hello
Settings, display, torchlight
Sent from my SuperMan powered SM-G930F

Tkkg1994 said:
Hello
Settings, display, torchlight
Sent from my SuperMan powered SM-G930F
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Thanks that was driving me crazy.

downloadable files verification
Can some one verify that all of the downloadable files on the OP are the correct ones?
Can't seem to get it working, the steps I follow, are as following.
-> flash to stock rom from sammobile
-> OEM unlock
-> flash latest TWRP
-> in TWRP, format data
->install latest BL and CP from OP
-> flash rom -> Clean install
result is a non booting superman rom.. What can I do? I have been trying for DAYS now...

grave-diggers said:
Can some one verify that all of the downloadable files on the OP are the correct ones?
Can't seem to get it working, the steps I follow, are as following.
-> flash to stock rom from sammobile
-> OEM unlock
-> flash latest TWRP
-> in TWRP, format data
->install latest BL and CP from OP
-> flash rom -> Clean install
result is a non booting superman rom.. What can I do? I have been trying for DAYS now...
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There are several reasons:
1. Encryption is still enabled
2. BL/CP was not successfull
3. You mixed your settings about G930F or G935F model

I noticed a few things in aroma log when it was installing
failure to boot.img extracting ramdisk failure, aborting, is this something that's causing the problem?
I am still not getting it right..

grave-diggers said:
I noticed a few things in aroma log when it was installing
failure to boot.img extracting ramdisk failure, aborting, is this something that's causing the problem?
I am still not getting it right..
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Thats not really good lol. Redownload the rom. Maybe you got a corrupt zip file
Sent from my SuperMan powered SM-G930F

Holy crap I got it to work.. 4 days of trying to get this to work made me get alot of knowledge about this stuff, the file was corrupt, redownloading the file worked.

grave-diggers said:
Holy crap I got it to work.. 4 days of trying to get this to work made me get alot of knowledge about this stuff, the file was corrupt, redownloading the file worked.
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Finally!
Sent from my SuperMan powered SM-G930F

Right at this point I am wondering why snapchat doesn't want to log me in. There's no xposed or snapprefs on my phone, exposed uninstaller was flashed. Does this come familliar? There has to be a workaround without having to use bluestacks right?

grave-diggers said:
Right at this point I am wondering why snapchat doesn't want to log me in. There's no xposed or snapprefs on my phone, exposed uninstaller was flashed. Does this come familliar? There has to be a workaround without having to use bluestacks right?
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Someone said that it even checks for root now

Okay, here's the solution. If you find yourself having trouble logging in in to snapchat on a rooted device without xposed framework installed. Make sure to search for xposed using root explorer, delete all system files manually.. For some reason xposed uninstaller did not completely remove every xposed file in my phone.

SM-G930L
Does this ROM works on Korean variant? SM-G930L is the model. Thanks in advance

genorazer said:
Does this ROM works on Korean variant? SM-G930L is the model. Thanks in advance
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Make a full backup and try
Sent from my SuperMan powered SM-G930F

Im on fully stocked g930fd
Can u confirmed is this the correct sequence
Root
Install twrp
Make a back up
Make a clean flash
Install superman rom

tatuboy said:
Im on fully stocked g930fd
Can u confirmed is this the correct sequence
Root
Install twrp
Make a back up
Make a clean flash
Install superman rom
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No need to flash root. Flash twrp, flash bl and cp? backup, wipe (remove encryption) flash rom.
Sent from my SuperMan powered SM-G930F

Tkkg1994 said:
No need to flash root. Flash twrp, flash bl and cp? backup, wipe (remove encryption) flash rom.
Sent from my SuperMan powered SM-G930F
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Can u link to me the needed files?
If it have video tutorial much better..
Im from oneplus3 users before.
So i dont have much knowlege in s7.
I need to know
First how to flash TWRP?
2ND What is bl? U mean boot loader?
Cp? What does it mean for?
Then after i back up. And wipe.
How to remove encryption?

tatuboy said:
Can u link to me the needed files?
If it have video tutorial much better..
Im from oneplus3 users before.
So i dont have much knowlege in s7.
I need to know
First how to flash TWRP?
2ND What is bl? U mean boot loader?
Cp? What does it mean for?
Then after i back up. And wipe.
How to remove encryption?
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Okay you want to install this rom. So go to my main page and follow all android beginner steps. Very detailed guide there
Sent from my SuperMan powered SM-G930F

Tkkg1994 said:
Make a full backup and try
Sent from my SuperMan powered SM-G930F
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is there a chance it could brick the phone?

"Can't load Android system" and "Factory data reset" tried and does not work

"Can't load Android system" and "Factory data reset" tried and does not work
Hi all,
I bought a Pixel 3a, unlocked the bootloader, upgraded it to Android 10, and then tried to root it with Magisk. I must somehow have missed a step because now the phone only boots to:
Android Recovery
google/sargo/sargo
9/PQ3B.190801.002/5674421
user/release-keys
Use volume up/down and power.
Can't load Android system. Your data may be corrupt. If you continue to get this message, you may need to perform a factory data reset and erase all user data stored on this device.
Try again
Factory data reset
If I "Try again" I end up in the same place after a long time with the Google logo and a reboot. If I "Factory data reset" I also end up in the same place.
My desktop has adb and fastboot, and was able to access the phone until the failed attempt at rooting. Now it does not detect the phone despite the system "bleeping" as if it has found a new device:
>adb devices
* daemon not running; starting now at tcp:5037
* daemon started successfully
List of devices attached
>adb devices
List of devices attached
Is there a way out of this mess?
FD

You're still on P by what recovery says. 0801 image. PQ3B is P. You want QP1A. Please try downloading the recent Q image and follow the official instructions from Google in the link and try again.
https://developers.google.com/android/images

Uzephi said:
You're still on P by what recovery says. 0801 image. PQ3B is P. You want QP1A. Please try downloading the recent Q image and follow the official instructions from Google in the link and try again.
https://developers.google.com/android/images
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Thank you very much! Using the flash-all script I have managed to get my phone back. I have flashed the original Android 9 the phone came with.
Now, one further question, are there some good (as in unlikely to brick my phone again) instructions on how to root my Pixel 3a? I believe that Android 9 is preferred when using Magisk to Android 10, and I do not mind staying with Android 9, but I would like some instructions on how to root it without bricking it again.
Again, thanks for your prompt reply.
Yours,
FD

Frederick Davies said:
Thank you very much! Using the flash-all script I have managed to get my phone back. I have flashed the original Android 9 the phone came with.
Now, one further question, are there some good (as in unlikely to brick my phone again) instructions on how to root my Pixel 3a? I believe that Android 9 is preferred when using Magisk to Android 10, and I do not mind staying with Android 9, but I would like some instructions on how to root it without bricking it again.
Again, thanks for your prompt reply.
Yours,
FD
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I followed this guide. it's for a pixel 3 but it's exactly the same for a 3a. There is no TWRP for 10 so doing it this way is the only way for now.
https://android.gadgethacks.com/how-to/root-your-pixel-3-android-10-0200295/

Just use magisk to patch Android 10 boot IMG and Flash it and your rooted on Android 10

Frederick Davies said:
Now, one further question, are there some good (as in unlikely to brick my phone again) instructions on how to root my Pixel 3a? I believe that Android 9 is preferred when using Magisk to Android 10, and I do not mind staying with Android 9, but I would like some instructions on how to root it without bricking it again.
Again, thanks for your prompt reply.
Yours,
FD
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I have created a (IMHO) very thorough quide on how to root your Pixel 3a. It walks you through rooting with both Android Pie and Android 10 with very clear and precise steps. If you have any questions about it, feel free to post in that thread or reach out to me via a direct message.
There is no limitation on using Magisk or rooting under Android 10. The only thing you cannot do with Android 10 is use TWRP, but that isn't a deal breaker. TWRP is good for making backups of your OS, but as you have found you can still recover from just about any situation using the Google factory images, so while a backup might be beneficial at times, it isn't a necessity. Personally I would definitely recommend using Android 10 because Pie isn't being updated by Google anymore, so you are going to be behind on security updates, etc if you stick with Pie.

Watch this video and you shouldn't have any problems

sic0048 said:
I have created a (IMHO) very thorough quide on how to root your Pixel 3a. It walks you through rooting with both Android Pie and Android 10 with very clear and precise steps. If you have any questions about it, feel free to post in that thread or reach out to me via a direct message.
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Very detailed indeed, but I still have a question: in your instructions you seem to boot into TWRP to install Magisk, but you do NOT install TWRP itself, just boot it for the installation of Magisk. Is that correct? Why?
sic0048 said:
There is no limitation on using Magisk or rooting under Android 10. The only thing you cannot do with Android 10 is use TWRP, but that isn't a deal breaker. TWRP is good for making backups of your OS, but as you have found you can still recover from just about any situation using the Google factory images, so while a backup might be beneficial at times, it isn't a necessity. Personally I would definitely recommend using Android 10 because Pie isn't being updated by Google anymore, so you are going to be behind on security updates, etc if you stick with Pie.
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I am going through all this rigmarole to be able to install XPrivacyLua through the Xposed Framework, but the instructions for Xposed (https://www.xda-developers.com/xposed-framework-hub/) seem to indicate you need TWRP as a requisite, hence I think am stuck with Android P (9.0).
On the other hand, I get conflicting information as to whether Xposed for Magisk does (https://www.xda-developers.com/xposed-framework-hub/) or does not (https://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/unofficial-systemless-xposed-t3388268) pass SafetyNet. Most confusing...
FD

Frederick Davies said:
Very detailed indeed, but I still have a question: in your instructions you seem to boot into TWRP to install Magisk, but you do NOT install TWRP itself, just boot it for the installation of Magisk. Is that correct? Why?
FD
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There is no need to install or boot into TWRP (btw. there is even no working TWRP for Android 10 yet) to install Magisk. It's sufficents to install Magisk Manager on your phone and patch the boot.img extracted from the factory image. Just follow the instructions which have been quoted here in the thread already.

AndDiSa said:
There is no need to install or boot into TWRP (btw. there is even no working TWRP for Android 10 yet) to install Magisk. It's sufficents to install Magisk Manager on your phone and patch the boot.img extracted from the factory image. Just follow the instructions which have been quoted here in the thread already.
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Dear AndDisa,
As I said, I am rooting my Pixel 3a because I want to install XPrivacyLua, which requires the Xposed Framework; and to install Xposed with Magisk, it lists TWRP as a pre-requisite (see "Method 2: Magisk" in https://www.xda-developers.com/xposed-framework-hub/). Since it seems there is some kind of reluctance to use/install TWRP in this thread, I am asking why that is so. I understand it is possible to install Magisk without TWRP, I am just asking "why?"
Again, thank you all for your help.
FD

TWRP doesn't work on Android 10 at this point so you can't flash it.

Frederick Davies said:
Dear AndDisa,
As I said, I am rooting my Pixel 3a because I want to install XPrivacyLua, which requires the Xposed Framework; and to install Xposed with Magisk, it lists TWRP as a pre-requisite (see "Method 2: Magisk" in https://www.xda-developers.com/xposed-framework-hub/). Since it seems there is some kind of reluctance to use/install TWRP in this thread, I am asking why that is so. I understand it is possible to install Magisk without TWRP, I am just asking "why?"
Again, thank you all for your help.
FD
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If you read closely in the guide sic linked, he does state the TWRP method is only for P because you can't use TWRP on 10. It is the way partitions are handled in 10 where you really can't read your internal storage and it would have to require a code rework. Until that's done, no TWRP.
Edit: quote from twrp developer about it. https://twrp.me/site/update/2019/10/23/twrp-and-android-10.html

https://github.com/ElderDrivers/EdXposed/pull/354
https://github.com/ElderDrivers/EdXposedManager/releases
You can flash xposed without TWRP. Just install edxposed by downloading and installing through magisk and install the edxposed manager. You don't need TWRP

Frederick Davies said:
Very detailed indeed, but I still have a question: in your instructions you seem to boot into TWRP to install Magisk, but you do NOT install TWRP itself, just boot it for the installation of Magisk. Is that correct? Why?
FD
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As other have noted, TWRP does not work with Android 10. However, I also wanted to answer your question because it is valid.....
With Android Pie (9), you cannot permanently install TWRP unless you first flash a custom kernel that supports LZMA compression. Using the stock kernel, you can load TWRP using ADB and use it just like normal, but when you reboot the phone TWRP will not be loaded anymore. My instructions are about rooting the phone and not about installing TWRP permanently on the phone and therefore I provided the simplest method to accomplish that goal.
Most custom kernels have been updated with LZMA support, but you should really read the TWRP thread for more information on how to permanently install TWRP on Android Pie

Dear All,
Thank you for all your help and explanations concerning my questions.
I have now rooted my Pixel 3a running Android 9 following the instructions supplied (no TWRP installation), and It seems that Magisk is installed and happy (at least it thinks it is and FX has root access), but I am afraid that EdXposed and XPrivacyLua are not working as expected.
After Magisk, I installed the "Riru - Core" and "Riru - EdXposed (YAHFA)" modules. I then installed the "EdXposed Framework (YAHFA)" (giving the EdXposed Installer superuser privileges; EdExposed reports it is installed and active), and the XprivacyLua module inside it. But now Magisk complains that the SafetyNet checks are failing (this coincides with installing XPrivacyLua, but it is the only module I have in EdXposed), and XPrivacyLua is not actually blocking anything at all (that is, even when I supposedly block access to some functions, the apps just go ahead and use them).
Why do I get the impression Google does not want people to root their phones?
Yours,
FD

Frederick Davies said:
Dear All,
Thank you for all your help and explanations concerning my questions.
I have now rooted my Pixel 3a running Android 9 following the instructions supplied (no TWRP installation), and It seems that Magisk is installed and happy (at least it thinks it is and FX has root access), but I am afraid that EdXposed and XPrivacyLua are not working as expected.
After Magisk, I installed the "Riru - Core" and "Riru - EdXposed (YAHFA)" modules. I then installed the "EdXposed Framework (YAHFA)" (giving the EdXposed Installer superuser privileges; EdExposed reports it is installed and active), and the XprivacyLua module inside it. But now Magisk complains that the SafetyNet checks are failing (this coincides with installing XPrivacyLua, but it is the only module I have in EdXposed), and XPrivacyLua is not actually blocking anything at all (that is, even when I supposedly block access to some functions, the apps just go ahead and use them).
Why do I get the impression Google does not want people to root their phones?
Yours,
FD
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It is most certainly the things you have installed that are breaking the SafetyNet check. I don't know anything about XprivacyLua, but I would assume there is a support thread here on XDA for it. I would read that support thread and see if there is a solution to the Safetynet issue.

Dear All,
OK, I have now rooted my Pixel 3a: I am running Android 9, and I flashed Magisk (Magisk Manager version 7.4.0; Magisk version 20.1) without installing TWRP as per the instructions. Then I installed the Riru - Core (version 10) and Riru - Ed Exposed (version 0.2.8_beta) modules, which allowed me to install EdXposedInstaller (version 2.2.5). I am currently running Xposed Framework (version 90.0-0.2.8) with XPrivacyLua (version 1.25).
The result is that XPrivacyLua is working with a few caveats: the SafetyNet Check fails both the ctsProfile and basicIntegrity checks (this is triggered by XPrivacyLua, not (Ed)Xposed), and when I limit access of WhatsApp to the Contacts list, there are constant errors whenever WhatsApp tries to read it (though it seems to work as expected). Also, the Contacts list keeps disappearing from the Contacts app itself, despite WhatsApp actually seeing those contacts in there (go figure).
Other apps that require root (like FX) are working as expected.
In the end, I have decided that since I am not interested in using my mobile for Google Pay, I will have to live with it as it is now, but I have a couple of points for others that may want to follow in my footsteps (this is not necessarily related to the method of rooting; those who helped me here are certainly not at fault for the following):
1. XPrivacyLua is in no way as capable and easy to use as XPrivacy was (XPrivacy is the main reason why I am rooting my phone). If I could install Android 4 on my Pixel 3a, I would do so and go back to XPrivacy (my venerable Nexus 5's second battery is shot, so I had to get new hardware). There is nothing in Android 9 that I actually need that was not there in Android 4.
2. We really need a Nexus Toot Toolkit for Pixel phones. The multitude of versions and steps required in rooting them successfully is too much for those like me who will root their phone for one or two apps and then leave it as it is. I know that these forums are really for tinkerers who want to extract the maximum from their hardware, and hence my point of view is not representative here, but I just want a mobile that will not spy on me, the rest is irrelevant to me.
I guess I will have to open a thread in the XPrivacyLua forums to see if I can sort out my problems, but I would like to thank you all for your help in getting me here and answering my questions (no matter how pointless they may have seemed).
Yours,
FD

Frederick Davies said:
Dear All,
OK, I have now rooted my Pixel 3a: I am running Android 9, and I flashed Magisk (Magisk Manager version 7.4.0; Magisk version 20.1) without installing TWRP as per the instructions. Then I installed the Riru - Core (version 10) and Riru - Ed Exposed (version 0.2.8_beta) modules, which allowed me to install EdXposedInstaller (version 2.2.5). I am currently running Xposed Framework (version 90.0-0.2.8) with XPrivacyLua (version 1.25).
The result is that XPrivacyLua is working with a few caveats: the SafetyNet Check fails both the ctsProfile and basicIntegrity checks (this is triggered by XPrivacyLua, not (Ed)Xposed), and when I limit access of WhatsApp to the Contacts list, there are constant errors whenever WhatsApp tries to read it (though it seems to work as expected). Also, the Contacts list keeps disappearing from the Contacts app itself, despite WhatsApp actually seeing those contacts in there (go figure).
Other apps that require root (like FX) are working as expected.
In the end, I have decided that since I am not interested in using my mobile for Google Pay, I will have to live with it as it is now, but I have a couple of points for others that may want to follow in my footsteps (this is not necessarily related to the method of rooting; those who helped me here are certainly not at fault for the following):
1. XPrivacyLua is in no way as capable and easy to use as XPrivacy was (XPrivacy is the main reason why I am rooting my phone). If I could install Android 4 on my Pixel 3a, I would do so and go back to XPrivacy (my venerable Nexus 5's second battery is shot, so I had to get new hardware). There is nothing in Android 9 that I actually need that was not there in Android 4.
2. We really need a Nexus Toot Toolkit for Pixel phones. The multitude of versions and steps required in rooting them successfully is too much for those like me who will root their phone for one or two apps and then leave it as it is. I know that these forums are really for tinkerers who want to extract the maximum from their hardware, and hence my point of view is not representative here, but I just want a mobile that will not spy on me, the rest is irrelevant to me.
I guess I will have to open a thread in the XPrivacyLua forums to see if I can sort out my problems, but I would like to thank you all for your help in getting me here and answering my questions (no matter how pointless they may have seemed).
Yours,
FD
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Cool story bro

How to debloat without a custom ROM?

I am new to the Pixel 3a and used to TWRP installations and custom ROMs and started to understand the special situation with pixel, root etc. I would like to keep the Pixel stock, but want to get rid of all google apps. Is there a way - without using a custom ROM (the boot.img-way) - to degoogle this phone?
Thank you in advance!

Guttergorm said:
I am new to the Pixel 3a and used to TWRP installations and custom ROMs and started to understand the special situation with pixel, root etc. I would like to keep the Pixel stock, but want to get rid of all google apps. Is there a way - without using a custom ROM (the boot.img-way) - to degoogle this phone?
Thank you in advance!
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The best way that I know to debloat with or without root is to use ADB. See the XDA tutorial here.

If you have root there's also the debloat magisk module.
For the ADB route, there's even a preset script to remove all the google from your phone.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...g/script-universal-android-debloater-t4069209

I use System App Remover myself. Through trial and error, I was able to remove about 40 different apps and programs from the factory system.
I now just use microg for a few of the things I need, and then sideload all the apps I use.
Prior to that, I used a couple of magisk modules to minimize the battery use of the google services. I also froze and disabled what I could.

Question Starting up fresh and planned mods

Hey guys, I've posted a lot of questions in different threads throughout the P7P forum. I have bookmarked posts and threads that offered important information and instructions, but I wanted to start a thread to aggregate all the information and instructions. I am coming from a P2XL. I have titanium backup, but I've never successfully restored from it. I see a lot of discussion about swift backup on these forums now. I have already purchased titanium backup, so if I can use that to restore apps and data from my P2XL to my P7P I'd like to do that instead of buying another app.
Here's what I'd like to use:
1.) substratum for swiftblack. Can AOSP mods do this?
2.) adaway. I see some people mentioning adguard, but I don't want a subscription service.
3.) I really want something that enables sweep to sleep. I'm a big believer in saving the mechanical power button by not using it. sweep to sleep allows for this and is handier anyway.
4.) backup and restore capability whether through titanium backup or swiftbackup
5.) xprivacy lua (no experience with this, but as big tech and government spying increases I want this protection). If this functions correctly this may become one of my favorite parts about rooting.
6.) free google photos forever backup (spoof device as a pixel). which lsposed or magisk module does this?
7.) youtube revanced
8.) button mapper
9.) legacy power button options
10.) Viper4android. Someone said an app called "wavelet" is more stable and functioning. It does all the same stuff as v4a including making volume louder which is the main reason I use v4a.
11.) Perhaps above all I want complete stock functionality of my device through successful hiding of root. I need to be able to use banking apps and google pay. Will the above listed modules prevent that?
What is your experience with all of these and advice you may have for installing and maintaining them through updates? Is this list too extensive? A few years ago when I was messing around with rooting my P2XL the general guidance was to not install too many mods and apps because they begin to conflict and cause issues that lead to bootloops.
Here's the game plan for when the pixel arrives. First, is this the best spot to get the latest ADB and fastboot tools?
1.) Flash the latest OTA update from google.
2.) Follow the XDA-provided guides to unlock the bootloader and root
3.) "Start" the phone for first with all the necessary work done for a rooted device, allow the device to restore apps and app data from the google backup I complete on my current P2XL.
4.) finish the installation of magisk per the XDA guiedes listed above in step 2.
5.) install the mods and modules listed above. Install and reboot one at a time, so if one causes an issue (bootloop) it will be very easy to isolate and determine which one is the culprit.
Can anyone offer links on guides on how to recover from a bootloop or issue? I saw something on XDA about uninstalling a problematic module by booting to safe mode. Unfortunately it was before I started bookmarking and saving threads and posts on XDA. In the past I think I handled this by using a magisk manager for twrp, but as we all know TWRP doesn't exist for the P7P.

Schroeder09 said:
Hey guys, I've posted a lot of questions in different threads throughout the P7P forum. I have bookmarked posts and threads that offered important information and instructions, but I wanted to start a thread to aggregate all the information and instructions. I am coming from a P2XL. I have titanium backup, but I've never successfully restored from it. I see a lot of discussion about swift backup on these forums now. I have already purchased titanium backup, so if I can use that to restore apps and data from my P2XL to my P7P I'd like to do that instead of buying another app.
Here's what I'd like to use:
1.) substratum for swiftblack. Can AOSP mods do this?
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Best to ask in the [MOD][Xposed+Magisk][Pre-Release] AOSP Mods thread. I use Pitch Black through it, but I don't know anything beyond that, and I don't think that mod has any relationship to Substratum.
Schroeder09 said:
2.) adaway. I see some people mentioning adguard, but I don't want a subscription service.
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Just use Fox's Mmm (Magisk Module Manager) to install Adaway either through F-Droid app or directly from GitHub.
Schroeder09 said:
3.) I really want something that enables sweep to sleep. I'm a big believer in saving the mechanical power button by not using it. sweep to sleep allows for this and is handier anyway.
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[KERNEL] CleanSlate |S2S|AdBlock|VIB|BatterySvr
[Kernel] [Android Stable]Kirisakura for Pixel 7/Pro aka "Pantah"
You'll have to use one (or both if you wish) of the CleanSlate apps to configure the many capabilities - Kirisakura is based on CleanSlate, so they both use the same apps for configuration.
Schroeder09 said:
4.) backup and restore capability whether through titanium backup or swiftbackup
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I started using Swift Backup a year ago. Works well for my use.
Schroeder09 said:
9.) legacy power button options
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@Quinny899's thread [APP][ROOT][11+][19/07] Classic Power Menu - Power Menu Replacement w/ Wallet, Controls on Android 11, 12, 13+
FYI, a lot of what I'm posting here is in my thread, particularly at:
Post #3 - Other, most important resources:
A list of other important apps
Schroeder09 said:
11.) Perhaps above all I want complete stock functionality of my device through successful hiding of root. I need to be able to use banking apps and google pay. Will the above listed modules prevent that?
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Again, in my thread at:
Post #2 - Unlocking Bootloader / Rooting / Updating | SafetyNet | ADB/Fastboot & Windows USB Drivers:[/SIZE]
SafetyNet
Schroeder09 said:
What is your experience with all of these and advice you may have for installing and maintaining them through updates? Is this list too extensive? A few years ago when I was messing around with rooting my P2XL the general guidance was to not install too many mods and apps because they begin to conflict and cause issues that lead to bootloops.
Here's the game plan for when the pixel arrives. First, is this the best spot to get the latest ADB and fastboot tools?
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No. Link to official download in my thread (again) at:
Post #2 - Unlocking Bootloader / Rooting / Updating | SafetyNet | ADB/Fastboot & Windows USB Drivers:
ADB/Fastboot and Windows USB Drivers - direct download links and the most recent changelog
Schroeder09 said:
1.) Flash the latest OTA update from google.
2.) Follow the XDA-provided guides to unlock the bootloader and root
3.) "Start" the phone for first with all the necessary work done for a rooted device, allow the device to restore apps and app data from the google backup I complete on my current P2XL.
4.) finish the installation of magisk per the XDA guiedes listed above in step 2.
5.) install the mods and modules listed above. Install and reboot one at a time, so if one causes an issue (bootloop) it will be very easy to isolate and determine which one is the culprit.
Can anyone offer links on guides on how to recover from a bootloop or issue? I saw something on XDA about uninstalling a problematic module by booting to safe mode. Unfortunately it was before I started bookmarking and saving threads and posts on XDA. In the past I think I handled this by using a magisk manager for twrp, but as we all know TWRP doesn't exist for the P7P.
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Just see my thread.

roirraW edor ehT said:
Just use Fox's Mmm (Magisk Module Manager) to install Adaway either through F-Droid app or directly from GitHub.
[KERNEL] CleanSlate |S2S|AdBlock|VIB|BatterySvr
[Kernel] [Android Stable]Kirisakura for Pixel 7/Pro aka "Pantah"
You'll have to use one (or both if you wish) of the CleanSlate apps to configure the many capabilities - Kirisakura is based on CleanSlate, so they both use the same apps for configuration.
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I see cleanslate kernel config and cleanslate kernel companion in the Google play store. Neither apps' description lists being able to control or toggle sweep to sleep. I didn't see any in-app screenshots showing the option either. Which one manages the sweep to sleep functionality? Either kernel will enable sweep to sleep? Also, is there any way to enable sweep to sleep without flashing a kernel? I have read through one of the kernel threads. The process to flash a kernel including disabling verity and all the issues people were reporting made me think I wasn't going to do a custom kernel on this phone. It was a lot easier on the past on the p2xl with twrp. Flashing a kernel looks daunting though.

Schroeder09 said:
I see cleanslate kernel config and cleanslate kernel companion in the Google play store. Neither apps' description lists being able to control or toggle sweep to sleep. I didn't see any in-app screenshots showing the option either.
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Look in the kernel threads I linked, which is where they advertise the S2S feature. I've used both kernels on the P6P, and they definitely have S2S.
Schroeder09 said:
Which one manages the sweep to sleep functionality?
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I don't remember - best, you should ask in one of the two kernel threads. I'm not using a custom kernel right now because I don't want to have to factory reset, since I haven't disabled Verity and Verification yet.
Schroeder09 said:
Either kernel will enable sweep to sleep?
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Yes. Like I said, Kirisakura kernel is based on CleanSlate. It's the base CleanSlate (Kirisakura includes) that has the S2S feature, which you can configure using the appropriate app.
Schroeder09 said:
Also, is there any way to enable sweep to sleep without flashing a kernel?
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I've never heard of another way. You can do something like it with some third-party replacement launchers like Nova Launcher Prime which I use - in which you can make many custom gestures, but it's not going to be exactly like S2S no matter what.
Personally, I overall prefer [MOD][Xposed+Magisk][Pre-Release] AOSP Mods' option to double-tap status bar to sleep.
Schroeder09 said:
I have read through one of the kernel threads. The process to flash a kernel including disabling verity and all the issues people were reporting made me think I wasn't going to do a custom kernel on this phone. It was a lot easier on the past on the p2xl with twrp. Flashing a kernel looks daunting though.
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I don't know what issues you're referring to. I have kept up with every single post in all three custom kernel threads. If you disable them and follow the rest of the instructions, such as to re-disable them every time you update or just flash the phone's firmware, there's no issue.
Flashing the kernel itself is even easier than with TWRP. You don't have to boot into TWRP, you can use a reliable app like [DEV] Kernel Flasher.
Not trying to convince you either way. If you don't want to, then don't.

roirraW edor ehT said:
Look in the kernel threads I linked, which is where they advertise the S2S feature. I've used both kernels on the P6P, and they definitely have S2S.
I don't remember - best, you should ask in one of the two kernel threads. I'm not using a custom kernel right now because I don't want to have to factory reset, since I haven't disabled Verity and Verification yet.
Yes. Like I said, Kirisakura kernel is based on CleanSlate. It's the base CleanSlate (Kirisakura includes) that has the S2S feature, which you can configure using the appropriate app.
I've never heard of another way. You can do something like it with some third-party replacement launchers like Nova Launcher Prime which I use - in which you can make many custom gestures, but it's not going to be exactly like S2S no matter what.
Personally, I overall prefer [MOD][Xposed+Magisk][Pre-Release] AOSP Mods' option to double-tap status bar to sleep.
I don't know what issues you're referring to. I have kept up with every single post in all three custom kernel threads. If you disable them and follow the rest of the instructions, such as to re-disable them every time you update or just flash the phone's firmware, there's no issue.
Flashing the kernel itself is even easier than with TWRP. You don't have to boot into TWRP, you can use a reliable app like [DEV] Kernel Flasher.
Not trying to convince you either way. If you don't want to, then don't.
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Thanks. I'll read through entirely instead of a few pages here and there. The double tap to sleep sounds reasonable. Perhaps I'll try that.

Hello,
Regarding this: 6.) free google photos forever backup (spoof device as a pixel). which lsposed or magisk module does this?
Pixelify-Google-Photos with lsposed zygisk + magisk latest stable:
Release v4.1 · BaltiApps/Pixelify-Google-Photos
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No notification in Photos app setting regarding unlimited storage, but keep it original quality and back some stuff up if you want to try, your storage count won't move.
I wrote a post here: Post in thread 'Post of root mods that are working in Android 13' https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...e-working-in-android-13.4509383/post-87669221
Good luck,
Sébastien.