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Should I root my MOTO G 2015? To get more storage?

Hello everyone! I didn't want to root my new MOTO G 2015 but I need more storage if I want to install more app's, I saw with root permissions we can transfer full sized app's to the sd, is it true? and how? I've seen already a guide how to root moto g 2015, but know I want to know how to transfer full sized app's to the SD and then i'll decide if I want to root or not.
Do you think I should root? It will be better If i want more storage?
Is it safe? The Lollipop will be automatically installed after the root? I have no need on install other Android OS.
Thank you!

Hey! I can see that you are new here, but rooting your phone isnt gonna delete anything of your data if you search on this forum for Link2sd than you will find a tuturial for how to do that. But if you dont understand any of the words "Brick" or "fastboot" you should do some research first.
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HelpMeruth said:
Hey! I can see that you are new here, but rooting your phone isnt gonna delete anything of your data if you search on this forum for Link2sd than you will find a tuturial for how to do that. But if you dont understand any of the words "Brick" or "fastboot" you should do some research first.
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Hello HelpMeruth! And thank you for replying my question!
Here's what I already searched this is , i've got alot of information already but the information I got says my phone will be formatted I think. Brick I remember that word a long time ago when the PSP Scene I know it's not android but I remember it, it's like having a non funcional phone, bricked.
Here's the guide I saw: (I can't post links, if you can search on the youtube : "Moto G 3rd Gen(2015) - How to Root - Unlock Bootloader & Custom Recovery") and tell me if that guide will not brick or format my moto g 3
Any chance of getting bricked? It will remove my SIM Service? I have the phone just for a week and the warranty it's 2 here's, If I root the warranty goes out, is it worth rooting?
Thanks for the reply sir and yes i'm really new in the android scene, just came from the iOS one, got mad at iOS

I can confirm that your phone will not be formatted
The word brick means that your phone wont start up.
Its a gamble for everyone to root, so when you are gonna do it try just booting Twrp. That is the safest way to test it.
But strart with unlocking your bootloader thats already a big step for rooting (unlocking bootloader will format your data!)
If you got any questions send me message!
Its your choise to root or not

HelpMeruth said:
I can confirm that your phone will not be formatted
The word brick means that your phone wont start up.
Its a gamble for everyone to root, so when you are gonna do it try just booting Twrp. That is the safest way to test it.
But strart with unlocking your bootloader thats already a big step for rooting (unlocking bootloader will format your data!)
If you got any questions send me message!
Its your choise to root or not
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You do NOT need to unlock bootloader in order to root.
You DO need to unlock your bootloader for TWRP, unless booted temporarily.
Sent from my MotoG3

christopherrrg said:
You do NOT need to unlock bootloader in order to root.
You DO need to unlock your bootloader for TWRP, unless booted temporarily.
Sent from my MotoG3
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What? you have to unlock the bootloader in order to boot/flash twrp.
and with twrp you can root, how do you root with locked bootloader?

HelpMeruth said:
What? you have to unlock the bootloader in order to boot/flash twrp.
and with twrp you can root, how do you root with locked bootloader?
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Root toolkit
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=62922929
Sent from my MotoG3

christopherrrg said:
Root toolkit
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=62922929
Sent from my MotoG3
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You shouldnt be able to root with a locked bootloader, i quote: 'A locked bootloader locks write access to several partitions like the system partition. This is the reason why rooting is not able without unlocked bootloader.' found on this site https://www.quora.com/What-are-the-main-differences-between-Rooting-and-Unlocking-Bootloader
that tool just has a build in fastboot/adb and automate things for you.
(sorry for my bad english)

HelpMeruth said:
You shouldnt be able to root with a locked bootloader, i quote: 'A locked bootloader locks write access to several partitions like the system partition. This is the reason why rooting is not able without unlocked bootloader.' found on this site https://www.quora.com/What-are-the-main-differences-between-Rooting-and-Unlocking-Bootloader
that tool just has a build in fastboot/adb and automate things for you.
(sorry for my bad english)
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Yeah after doing some research motorola devices seem to have that in place. I was speaking generally from a vanilla aosp aspect. Good find.
Sent from my MotoG3

Btw, If I install CyanogenMod it will reset my moto g firmware? Or install another firmware version? Thanks

M05K said:
Btw, If I install CyanogenMod it will reset my moto g firmware? Or install another firmware version? Thanks
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Installing cyanogenmod will still keep you on 5.1.1 your device will just be modified (custom tweaks etc..) so if you have to unlock your bootloader it will void any warranties you have. If you don't have one or don't care just make sure to read carefully as you sound relatively new to CM and you don't want to brick your device.
Sent from my MotoG3

christopherrrg said:
Installing cyanogenmod will still keep you on 5.1.1 your device will just be modified (custom tweaks etc..) so if you have to unlock your bootloader it will void any warranties you have. If you don't have one or don't care just make sure to read carefully as you sound relatively new to CM and you don't want to brick your device.
Sent from my MotoG3
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Yes it will be modified to cyanogenmod firmware right? So the firmware updates from MOTO G 3 I had installed will go resetted to the cyanogenmod firmware right?

M05K said:
Yes it will be modified to cyanogenmod firmware right? So the firmware updates from MOTO G 3 I had installed will go resetted to the cyanogenmod firmware right?
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Correct.
Cm12.1 is just 5.1.1 that's why I said it would.
You may see custom aosp 6.0 ROMs before any real factory builds.
Sent from my MotoG3

Unlock bootloader and flash twrp with Spflashtool

Hi guys i want to share with you this methode to unlock bootloader on Oreo for Nokia 3 go to this thread and requests the files from @bigrammy
This is the thread link : https://forum.xda-developers.com/no...-t3708129/post76293046?nocache=1#post76293046
Don't forget to hit thank's to him and me 12 thanks is not enough ??

This methode work with So Flashtool ?

I'm going to make SPflashTool working. I have some issue

Riadh300 said:
Hi guys i want to share with you this methode to unlock bootloader on Oreo for Nokia 3 go to this thread and requests the files from @bigrammy
This is the thread link : https://forum.xda-developers.com/no...-t3708129/post76293046?nocache=1#post76293046
Don't forget to hit thank's to him and me 12 thanks is not enough ?
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Thanks for your enthusiasm but my method does not Unlock the bootloader so you should change your thread title.
As I told you I will open a thread when the method is fully tested by a few advanced user's who are testing it now and you will be given full credit for all your help.
I do not want to risk anyone bricking their phones due to rushing. Many none advanced users bricked their sony c4 phones by Not following my instructions so I need this to be 100% clear and fully tested I hope you understand.

I understand you @bigrammy by flashing twrp bootloader will automatically unlocked !

Riadh300 said:
I understand you @bigrammy by flashing twrp bootloader will automatically unlocked !
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If the bootloader was unlocked fully you would be able to use fastboot to flash the device but we cannot so the bootloader is still locked to all intense purposes.
The secure boot chain does appear to be broken so we can use SPFlashTool to flash and boot our TWRP recovery but the secure boot chain may still be working if you have never unlocked the bootloader before like on Android 7.x. This means TWRP may Not boot up for everyone. Like I said it needs to be fully tested.

bigrammy said:
If the bootloader was unlocked fully you would be able to use fastboot to flash the device but we cannot so the bootloader is still locked to all intense purposes.
The secure boot chain does appear to be broken so we can use SPFlashTool to flash and boot our TWRP recovery but the secure boot chain may still be working if you have never unlocked the bootloader before like on Android 7.x. This means TWRP may Not boot up for everyone. Like I said it needs to be fully tested.
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Thanks for this informations ! ?

Riadh300 said:
I understand you @bigrammy by flashing twrp bootloader will automatically unlocked !
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Actually, spflashtool bypasses the bootloader in this instance, so the bootloader is untouched and you still flash twrp
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bigrammy said:
I do not want to risk anyone bricking their phones due to rushing. Many none advanced users bricked their sony c4 phones by Not following my instructions so I need this to be 100% clear and fully tested I hope you understand.
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Not to be pessimistic, but you do realise that even with all your precautions,people will still not read properly and will still brick their phones, no matter how many precautions you take. Even if you had an app that requires you to click one button to do everything,there are still people who will do it wrong. That said I think I know of one or 2 people in this Nokia 3 forum who were able to recover their phones using spflashtool AFTER the phone couldn't even be detected by their pc, even OST flashing was not possible .
Another thing is, all the Nokia 3 is last year's phone, I wonder how many experienced users will be buying the phone now, and experienced people are probably not the best way to get something 100% tested, because they know the right steps to take.
I think you should make your method public after you hear from SkaboXD

redweaver said:
Another thing is, all the Nokia 3 is last year's phone, I wonder how many experienced users will be buying the phone now, and experienced people are probably not the best way to get something 100% tested, because they know the right steps to take.
I think you should make your method public after you hear from SkaboXD
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Sorry I replied to your PM before seeing this.
True there is no accounting for people but I don't want to get bogged down by noob's. If you and maybe SkaboXD would like to open a thread and manage it using the method then that would be fine by me as long as credit is give to Riadh300 the original tester and who informed me SPFlashTool still worked and myself of course.
Please read my PM about the bootloader condition as I recommend only previously unlocked devices try this for now until tested by Advanced user able to recover the device should anything go wrong (EFuse Blown).

bigrammy said:
Sorry I replied to your PM before seeing this.
True there is no accounting for people but I don't want to get bogged down by noob's. If you and maybe SkaboXD would like to open a thread and manage it using the method then that would be fine by me as long as credit is give to Riadh300 the original tester and who informed me SPFlashTool still worked and myself of course.
Please read my PM about the bootloader condition as I recommend only previously unlocked devices try this for now until tested by Advanced user able to recover the device should anything go wrong (EFuse Blown).
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Alright I understand your point now. One thing I wonder though is: would someone on nougat who has never unlocked bootloader be able to flash ost?
Just checked my phone, oem unlocking was set to off so you're right, your method doesn't actually affect the bootloader.
I actually don't mind posting your method and giving you guys the credit, I just thought that you would want to be the one to do so.
Anyway I'll wait to hear @SkaboXD thoughts before I decide on whether to put up the post

redweaver said:
Alright I understand your point now. One thing I wonder though is: would someone on nougat who has never unlocked bootloader be able to flash ost?
Just checked my phone, oem unlocking was set to off so you're right, your method doesn't actually affect the bootloader.
I actually don't mind posting your method and giving you guys the credit, I just thought that you would want to be the one to do so.
Anyway I'll wait to hear @SkaboXD thoughts before I decide on whether to put up the post
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Before on 7.0 I flashed a TWRP I was working on via SPFlashTool bootloader locked and ended up in a never ending recovery bootloop which none advanced users may find difficult to get out of now this may of been because I screwed up the TWRP or more likely because the bootloader was Locked.
I did not try any other TWRP's until I was bootloader Unlocked and I have not had the recovery bootloop since.
Not sure about OST as SPFlashTool is by far the best tool for MediaTek devices and recovery of said devices remember the SoC manufacturer knows best and I only ever see problems when the OEM's try to move away from it like Sony did.
Happy for you to take the lead I am too busy in other threads to worry about it

bigrammy said:
Before on 7.0 I flashed a TWRP I was working on via SPFlashTool bootloader locked and ended up in a never ending recovery bootloop which none advanced users may find difficult to get out of now this may of been because I screwed up the TWRP or more likely because the bootloader was Locked.
I did not try any other TWRP's until I was bootloader Unlocked and I have not had the recovery bootloop since.
Not sure about OST as SPFlashTool is by far the best tool for MediaTek devices and recovery of said devices remember the SoC manufacturer knows best and I only ever see problems when the OEM's try to move away from it like Sony did.
Happy for you to take the lead I am too busy in other threads to worry about it
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So how did you get your phone back anyway?

redweaver said:
Alright I understand your point now. One thing I wonder though is: would someone on nougat who has never unlocked bootloader be able to flash ost?
Just checked my phone, oem unlocking was set to off so you're right, your method doesn't actually affect the bootloader.
I actually don't mind posting your method and giving you guys the credit, I just thought that you would want to be the one to do so.
Anyway I'll wait to hear @SkaboXD thoughts before I decide on whether to put up the post
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I will lock bootloader and try this method of rooting. I think that is this the best method because it doesn't affect bootloader so you can have OTA updates. Just what is the root manager, SuperSU or Magisk?
I think that we could make a thread when this mehod is tested on both Nougat and Oreo with locked bootloader. As far as i read, Oreo is tested so only Nougat remains to test.

redweaver said:
So how did you get your phone back anyway?
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:laugh: Sorry mate this is what I mean. I simply don't have the time to sit answering every single question as there is no short answers
I hope you understand.

SkaboXD said:
I will lock bootloader and try this method of rooting. I think that is this the best method because it doesn't affect bootloader so you can have OTA updates. Just what is the root manager, SuperSU or Magisk?
I think that we could make a thread when this mehod is tested on both Nougat and Oreo with locked bootloader. As far as i read, Oreo is tested so only Nougat remains to test.
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OK, one thing though, before flashing the recovery you might want to do a backup of the stock recovery if you don't already have one. That's what I did, so after I got root, flashed back my stock recovery. Magisk is the root manager ,
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:laugh: Sorry mate this is what I mean. I simply don't have the time to sit answering every single question as there is no short answers
I hope you understand.
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oh you mean you went through hoops to get your phone back? I thought you would say you got a stock recovery somewhere and flashed using spflashtool or used the ost method. I didn't actually expect you to outline the steps you used. BTW, first time I flashed twrp AFTER unlocking bootloader, I got stuck in a recovery bootloop too. I had to flash my phone with OST then retry the process again.
One other thing, I think OST is actually a propriety software that is supposed to work for lots of phones, at least I know that users of other non mediatek Nokia phones also use it to recover their phones (with the corresponding stock images of course)

SkaboXD said:
I will lock bootloader and try this method of rooting. I think that is this the best method because it doesn't affect bootloader so you can have OTA updates. Just what is the root manager, SuperSU or Magisk?
I think that we could make a thread when this mehod is tested on both Nougat and Oreo with locked bootloader. As far as i read, Oreo is tested so only Nougat remains to test.
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Magisk hide allows you get OTA's see the Magisk thread and yes it will work on any android version.
@redweaver
I am glad you got out of the loop but your clearly a more advanced user hence why I ask you to test. :good:
The OST is very convoluted for use on MediaTek devices and is very unnecessary it also requires unnecessary FIH software to be installed on the phone to work properly.
They likely choose this method to work across different SoC's but it's not what MediaTek use SPFlashTool is MediaTeks own software.
EDIT: Sorry lost internet for a while then.
I continue: Good news is I do not think they will be able to remove SPFlashTool use as it's binary on device which lives on a none volatile area ram chip or radio chip and is loaded at the factory so I doubt it can be updated via a OTA. :fingers-crossed:
Sony actually replaced this and this is the only device I have been unable to recover and even Sony were replacing the boards of bricked devices but if they had left the Mediatek binary in there it would not of been a issue as SPFlashTool would of been able to recover them. :good:

guys, old thread, i know, different device, i know, but ive been in the dark and this is what most resembles my issue.
any hints would be appreciated, read all 2 pages, can you believe it? im a very average xda enthusiast.
worries out of the way, my sincere thanks beforehand follow.
issue
carrier doesnt get in the way
oem doesnt get in the way
oem unlock toggle, check, adb debugging, you and i know the drill, no driver/cable issues
cannot for the life of me unlock bootloader, this one would take the newer command, however i tried them all ive come accross to no avail
output encourages me to unlock first, howwever not a clue is given as to how to accomplish it. this isnt the flash a file type of unlocking, either, at least not oem provided. going nuts.
go ahead and feel free to issue "advanced" directions (meaning, like your voicemail, instead of "for voicemail configurations press 8" and just "configurations 8"
spreatrum, not mtk
x120c
came with oreo go, treble enabled per getprop
i dont know what else, please

For anybody that has ALREADY unlocked their bootloader >> PLEASE READ!

Hi, I am new to the Nokia 7 Plus forums, and I know that a bootloader unlocking method is sorely needed.
I would like to ask those who have ALREADY unlocked their bootloaders to send me the signature file they used in the "fastboot flashing unlock..." command.
By sending me this file, I can TRY to determine how the IMEI and Serial Number is used to generate the bootloader signature file and, If successful, I can release an unofficial bootloader unlocking method, for FREE.
OR IF SOMEBODY IS ROOTED, PLEASE FOLLOW THESE STEPS AND SEND ME THE FILE GENERATED AFTER:
1. Connect your phone to your PC with USB Debugging on
2. Open Command Prompt and type "adb shell".
3. Then type "su"
4. Then type "cd /dev/block/bootdevice/by-name"
5. Then type "ls -al"
6. Then, you will need to find the "mmcblk0p?" that is listed on the same line as "aboot" (e.g. mmcblk0p1)
7. Once you have found that, type "dd if=/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/(the mmcblk0p that you got above) of=/sdcard/aboot.img"
8. Then send me the aboot.img file that is located on your phone's SD card.
This applies to all owners of the Nokia 5, 5.1, 6, 6.1, 7, 7+, 8, 8 Sirocco

I hope someone can help you here bro. Mine is locked or I'd definitely do it.

No one has done that, and it's not possible right now.

Areen said:
No one has done that, and it's not possible right now.
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Well by looking on the threads around Nokia devices, it seems that there are people who used this method to unlock the bootloader

Hi, I have sent you a PM with the key for my Nokia 7. I hope you are able to find something out of them

Development is growing:laugh:

Hi everyone, a quick update:
My Nokia 7 Plus is currently in for repair so I will still try to decipher the signature files before I try any bootloader unlock, and I won't be trying to unlock the bootloader until I get my 7+ back from the shop, but once it gets back....

You're the man! I wish I can help you but unfortunately my device is locked.

$Parker said:
You're the man! I wish I can help you but unfortunately my device is locked.
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My device is locked too, I will have to try and find out how the signature files are generated and test them on my own device (when I get it back)

Still in mail war with nokia. Let's hope they unlock it. First win is mine. They send the case higher up. So fingers crossed
Sent from my Nokia 7 plus using XDA-Developers Legacy app

I really hope we can figure something out. And pressure Nokia into unlocking the bootloader and release kernel sources.

Areen said:
No one has done that, and it's not possible right now.
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It is possible. I've done it today. Paid for the signature file, applied it based on the instructions and tada I have unlocked the bootloader. It was a hard earned 5 dollars...
BTW would that aboot.img file be the boot image? Cuz I would need to extract mine and patch it with magisk to get root. Can you tell me how to pull it? Thanks. Signature file I'm not willing to share, sorry, as it probably contains my IMEI. But if you have a Nokia, I'll pay you the 5 bucks to get your own file which you can then reverse engineere.

5$ for unlocking is not a big deal,so don't waste time by finding how the serial number and IMEI number combination works to create bin...unlock the bootloader and try to make custom roms bro, spend time there
By the way I have unlocked and rooted my 7 plus ?

jazzzzzzz said:
5$ for unlocking is not a big deal,so don't waste time by finding how the serial number and IMEI number combination works to create bin...unlock the bootloader and try to make custom roms bro, spend time there
By the way I have unlocked and rooted my 7 plus
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how did you root it?

donjamal said:
It is possible. I've done it today. Paid for the signature file, applied it based on the instructions and tada I have unlocked the bootloader. It was a hard earned 5 dollars...
BTW would that aboot.img file be the boot image? Cuz I would need to extract mine and patch it with magisk to get root. Can you tell me how to pull it? Thanks. Signature file I'm not willing to share, sorry, as it probably contains my IMEI. But if you have a Nokia, I'll pay you the 5 bucks to get your own file which you can then reverse engineere.
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Stupid question, but will I be able to use OTA updated(mainly for android P when it comes out) without issues if I unlock the phone and root it beforehand?

Karanfil said:
Stupid question, but will I be able to use OTA updated(mainly for android P when it comes out) without issues if I unlock the phone and root it beforehand?
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Yes, you will be able to update. But you will lose root.

Karanfil said:
Stupid question, but will I be able to use OTA updated(mainly for android P when it comes out) without issues if I unlock the phone and root it beforehand?
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With root, not when modifying the system.

We may have other options https://forum.xda-developers.com/nokia-7-plus/how-to/request-opinion-figuring-hidden-oem-t3820511

Has any work been done further on this? If not, would someone please let me know if they'd like to work together to figure this out. Does anyone know if the signature file that's sent to unlock contains an md5 hash?

NtilUrEarsBleed said:
Has any work been done further on this? If not, would someone please let me know if they'd like to work together to figure this out. Does anyone know if the signature file that's sent to unlock contains an md5 hash?
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We are out of luck already. The old unlock files do not work after the August update. Seems patched up. So, back to no official and/or unofficial unlock again

custom roms for the 10.or G

hey you guys we owners of the 10.or G would really appropriate if ya started building custom roms for the 10.or G 32GB and 64GB.
The phone is really awsome and i think it would out out perform other phones in this catogory. please please please try and port Resurrection remix for this phone it would be crazy good.
thanks in advance if this happens

scottdroolboyswinden said:
hey you guys we owners of the 10.or G would really appropriate if ya started building custom roms for the 10.or G 32GB and 64GB.
The phone is really awsome and i think it would out out perform other phones in this catogory. please please please try and port Resurrection remix for this phone it would be crazy good.
thanks in advance if this happens
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Can we plz get a custom rom for 10 or g as fast it can be ,plz i really beg before u all members.....

Can we get pie build for 10.or.g ... that'd be dope

Miui for 10 or G
I want miui 10 custom rom for my mobile please developer develop my os

10.or g
Hey guys I am the user of 10.or g it's an awesome phone just need a awesome custom ROM for it hope you guys help me for it

Bootloader issues
There is a great problem in unlocking bootloader....
Then only we can install custom rom...
Without unlocking there is no twrp/cwm recovery
if we dont have it we cant able to install it
you need to ask support team of tenor g by email...
I am always asking them but they are not giving us valuable reply

I was watching how to compile roms... But we will need a device source tree for compiling roms
Before that we neet to unlock bootloader
Can anyone try this command in fastboot mode and confirm if bootloader unlocks?
fastboot oem unlock
Make sure u have backed up your data because it will wipe data
I have my warranty for 6 months left? so can anyone without warranty test it out?
I will start development on it after i am confident enough on compiling roms and i get my new laptop?

Abhishek17599 said:
I was watching how to compile roms... But we will need a device source tree for compiling roms
Before that we neet to unlock bootloader
Can anyone try this command in fastboot mode and confirm if bootloader unlocks?
fastboot oem unlock
Make sure u have backed up your data because it will wipe data
I have my warranty for 6 months left so can anyone without warranty test it out?
I will start development on it after i am confident enough on compiling roms and i get my new laptop
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Another way to install twrp if you have stock ROM , if yes then replace recovery.img in stock ROM with twrp recovery.img then full flash phone . Phone will unlock .
I am also try on another phone , but I have no stock ROM this phone .

deepakuklan said:
Another way to install twrp if you have stock ROM , if yes then replace recovery.img in stock ROM with twrp recovery.img then full flash phone . Phone will unlock .
I am also try on another phone , but I have no stock ROM this phone .
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We can use generic twrp for snapdragon 625 devices , i havent actually tested it but have seen in a couple of guides

Abhishek17599 said:
We can use generic twrp for snapdragon 625 devices , i havent actually tested it but have seen in a couple of guides
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You can download TRWP FROM https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=11050483647474829650
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Pls post anyone stock ROM for 10.or G

deepakuklan said:
Another way to install twrp if you have stock ROM , if yes then replace recovery.img in stock ROM with twrp recovery.img then full flash phone . Phone will unlock .
I am also try on another phone , but I have no stock ROM this phone .
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Herehttps://firmwarefile.com/category/tenor

Maxz21 said:
Herehttps://firmwarefile.com/category/tenor
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this is not stock rom .this is only update file

Abhishek17599 said:
I was watching how to compile roms... But we will need a device source tree for compiling roms
Before that we neet to unlock bootloader
Can anyone try this command in fastboot mode and confirm if bootloader unlocks?
fastboot oem unlock
Make sure u have backed up your data because it will wipe data
I have my warranty for 6 months left[emoji39] so can anyone without warranty test it out?
I will start development on it after i am confident enough on compiling roms and i get my new laptop[emoji41]
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Yep, I'm sure someone could test it for you......that someone is YOU.
If you want it tested, test it yourself. You said your device is under warranty, that means if you brick it, you can get it replaced. If someone that does NOT have warranty bricks their device testing this for you, they will be stuck with a dead device and no way to get it replaced, whereas, YOU CAN IF IT GOES WRONG.
You're asking others to risk their device for your own convenience to protect your own device. That is is being spoiled, rude and inconsiderate.
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Droidriven said:
Yep, I'm sure someone could test it for you......that someone is YOU.
If you want it tested, test it yourself. You said your device is under warranty, that means if you brick it, you can get it replaced. If someone that does NOT have warranty bricks their device testing this for you, they will be stuck with a dead device and no way to get it replaced, whereas, YOU CAN IF IT GOES WRONG.
You're asking others to risk their device for your own convenience to protect your own device. That is is being spoiled, rude and inconsiderate.
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Bro that command won't brick any device , plus have some common sense ... If anyone unlocks bootloader it's warrenty is voided
I'll try it myself if no one does and be the first one to respond then.... I garuntee you that... But after my warrenty period is over...
I haven't ordered anyone to do this ... Its upto that individual... There's no need to respond like that

Abhishek17599 said:
Bro that command won't brick any device , plus have some common sense ... If anyone unlocks bootloader it's warrenty is voided
I'll try it myself if no one does and be the first one to respond then.... I garuntee you that... But after my warrenty period is over... I have experience of unlocking bootloaders and using roms for 3-4 devices and 5 yrs
I know what should i post and what not... Be sensible ... Research before u say anything
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Be sensible? I was being more sensible than you understand due to your un-awareness to certain things about android devices. You've unlocked the bootloader and used ROMs on 3-4 devices in the past 5 years, great, that gives you experience with the devices that you own. That doesn't mean much when it comes to other devices, though.
It wasn't so much a matter of whether it was a potential brick or not, it was the fact that you ask someone else to test instead of doing it yourself. Generally, using oem unlock command does not brick a device....but, you aren't exactly right. Running the oem unlock command CAN and HAS bricked devices, they are device specific scenarios though. I have an RCA tablet that is unrecoverable due to using fastboot to unlock bootloader and that was on 4.4, long before all the extra security measures implemented by manufacturers and carriers today ever came along. Bootloader unlocking these days can be much more tricky than it was on that old device. So, as you said, do your research. I wouldn't have said anything if I didn't already know.
Also, you are aware that even if you tried the command and it unlocked your bootloader, you could easily relock the bootloader, which wouldn't void your warranty unless the manufacturer/carrier was standing right there looking over your shoulder when you unlocked the bootloader?
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It wasn't so much a matter of whether it was a potential brick or not, it was the fact that you ask someone else to test instead of doing it yourself. Generally, using oem unlock command does not brick a device....but, you aren't exactly right. Running the oem unlock command CAN and HAS bricked devices, they are device specific scenarios though. I have an RCA tablet that is unrecoverable due to using fastboot to unlock bootloader. So, as you said, do your research. I wouldn't have said anything if I didn't already know.
Also, you are aware that even if you tried the command and it unlocked your bootloader, you could easily relock the bootloader, which wouldn't void your warranty unless the manufacturer/carrier was standing right there looking over your shoulder when you unlocked the bootloader?
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fastboot oem unlock
It probably should work...
This is another device from this company running stock android ....
Also i have seen some guides online referring to same guide
I apologise for earlier rudeness ... But i meant to help up there .... there were people wanting to unlock bootloader and so i gave them a way of doing so.... But i should have framed my sentense in a better way...? I'll keep that in mind...
One thing i want to ask ..will the generic snapdragon 625 twrp work wiith this device?

Abhishek17599 said:
fastboot oem unlock
It probably should work...
This is another device from this company running stock android ....
Also i have seen some guides online referring to same guide
I apologise for earlier rudeness ... But i meant to help up there .... there were people wanting to unlock bootloader and so i gave them a way of doing so.... But i should have framed my sentense in a better way...[emoji39] I'll keep that in mind...
One thing i want to ask ..will the generic snapdragon 625 twrp work wiith this device?
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My point was to be careful what you post when it comes to unlocking bootloader these days. Bootloader unlocking gets more tricky by the day with all the coding and security measures used by manufacturers and carriers as time goes on. They are getting better at creating roadblocks for people like us. As these measures evolve, more and more users are breaking devices due to encountering security measures on their device that they were unaware of.
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My point was to be careful what you post when it comes to unlocking bootloader these days. Bootloader unlocking gets more tricky by the day with all the coding and security measures used by manufacturers and carriers as time goes on. They are getting better at creating roadblocks for people like us. As these measures evolve, more and more users are breaking devices due to encountering security measures on their device that they were unaware of.
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Yeah ... The likes of huawei haave totally hindered the development of potential devices
Well... Xiaomi is doing a great job in this front
https://www.stupdroid.com/2018/07/root-twrp-10or-G.html?m=1
This is one of the posts i went through and
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=11050483647474829650
This is the recovery which is recommended and i have doubt for

Abhishek17599 said:
fastboot oem unlock
It probably should work...
This is another device from this company running stock android ....
Also i have seen some guides online referring to same guide
I apologise for earlier rudeness ... But i meant to help up there .... there were people wanting to unlock bootloader and so i gave them a way of doing so.... But i should have framed my sentense in a better way...[emoji39] I'll keep that in mind...
One thing i want to ask ..will the generic snapdragon 625 twrp work wiith this device?
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I did a search for "generic TWRP for snapdragon 625".
I didn't find anything, all I found was mention of using treble.
I'm not sure there can even be such a thing as generic TWRP due to the way it has to be built specific to the hardware in the device.
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Abhishek17599 said:
Yeah ... The likes of huawei haave totally hindered the development of potential devices
Well... Xiaomi is doing a great job in this front
https://www.stupdroid.com/2018/07/root-twrp-10or-G.html?m=1
This is one of the posts i went through and
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=11050483647474829650
This is the recovery which is recommended and i have doubt for
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I usually don't trust sources outside of XDA, you never know what you are going to get in those situations.
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deepakuklan said:
Another way to install twrp if you have stock ROM , if yes then replace recovery.img in stock ROM with twrp recovery.img then full flash phone . Phone will unlock .
I am also try on another phone , but I have no stock ROM this phone .
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Typically, a locked bootloader won't allow this to work, the locked bootloader will see that the TWRP.img is not your stock recovery and won't allow it to boot.
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First of all, you guys try to root this phone, I am trying with magisk patched Boot img.
Pls share your views on this, unless our device won't be developed.
Also I am trying to port twrp, wish me luck .!!✓

Can the T-Mobile oneplus 7 pro be rooted?

Without being payed off first? I want to buy the device on monthly payments and be able to root and sim unlock the device.I would greatly appreciate any information on this topic. Thanks In advance!!!
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GDane1 said:
Without being payed off first? I want to buy the device on monthly payments and be able to root and sim unlock the device.I would greatly appreciate any information on this topic. Thanks In advance!!!
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Review the Guides Forum. SIM unlock is
being done by a TMO rep, did mine, took 2 days to happen. There is also a thread regarding switching phone to international software, at which point you can unlock without needing token from OnePlus.

Yes ....u just need to get sim unlocked otherwise if u go to flash intl version stock rom, oem unlocking will be greyed out still.....ask me how i know so you first get sim unlocked then go into dev options and tick "oem unlocking" NOW if u want to stay on tmobiles fw and unlock bootloader u have to get the bootloader token from one plus takes 7 days.... alternatively u could do what i did and instead of waiting now u can flash to international rom. Update to 9.5.8 then unlock bootloader without needing token (because device thinks it is overseas variant) then you are good to go to install TWRP and magisk

sarni84 said:
Yes ....u just need to get sim unlocked otherwise if u go to flash intl version stock rom, oem unlocking will be greyed out still.....ask me how i know so you first get sim unlocked then go into dev options and tick "oem unlocking" NOW if u want to stay on tmobiles fw and unlock bootloader u have to get the bootloader token from one plus takes 7 days.... alternatively u could do what i did and instead of waiting now u can flash to international rom. Update to 9.5.8 then unlock bootloader without needing token (because device thinks it is overseas variant) then you are good to go to install TWRP and magisk
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Do what this guys says, I did all that and I'm SO happy I did. Plus TMOs fw didn't have the fanatic gaming mode just gaming mode which is totally freaking awesome. One thing I didn't do was install TWRP, I just did magisk, did I screw up by not installing twrp?

spart0n said:
Do what this guys says, I did all that and I'm SO happy I did. Plus TMOs fw didn't have the fanatic gaming mode just gaming mode which is totally freaking awesome. One thing I didn't do was install TWRP, I just did magisk, did I screw up by not installing twrp?
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Sidenote: Fnatic gaming mode is now enabled on the T-Mobile firmware (9.5.8).

I just talked to t-mobile chat, they were able to do it for me in less in 5 min. I said that I was going out of the country for a couple months(which is true), there was no other questions asked and my phone is unlocked now. One payments btw.

Hey guys! Thanks for the info, planning to do this once I get my code but out of curiosity, what are the main differences between the international and T-Mobile Roms? Pros and cons? Thanks in advance!

sguerra923 said:
Hey guys! Thanks for the info, planning to do this once I get my code but out of curiosity, what are the main differences between the international and T-Mobile Roms? Pros and cons? Thanks in advance!
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No differences really tmobile and intl are on 9.5.8.....anyway no bloat on intl like tmobile, tmobile id, etc ..... And the main thing is rcs if u really need it u will be out of luck on intl.... I'm not too worried about it I don't really care if I can see when someone is typing or if they have read my message LOL also I am getting faster.... speeds way faster on international
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spart0n said:
Do what this guys says, I did all that and I'm SO happy I did. Plus TMOs fw didn't have the fanatic gaming mode just gaming mode which is totally freaking awesome. One thing I didn't do was install TWRP, I just did magisk, did I screw up by not installing twrp?
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I mean personally if it was me I would have done it just because I made a backup after installing twrp and rooting..... This way I always have something to go back to if need be.... you should always make a backup future reference

sarni84 said:
No differences really tmobile and intl are on 9.5.8.....anyway no bloat on intl like tmobile, tmobile id, etc ..... And the main thing is rcs if u really need it u will be out of luck on intl.... I'm not too worried about it I don't really care if I can see when someone is typing or if they have read my message LOL also I am getting faster.... speeds way faster on international
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I mean personally if it was me I would have done it just because I made a backup after installing twrp and rooting..... This way I always have something to go back to if need be.... you should always make a backup future reference
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Thanks for the detailed information! I really appreciate it. I was reading on other threads about losing RCS on international but is that all we would be losing in terms of seeing someone typing? I mean we won't be missing texts or MMS right? I don't mind missing the ability to see someone typing.

sguerra923 said:
Thanks for the detailed information! I really appreciate it. I was reading on other threads about losing RCS on international but is that all we would be losing in terms of seeing someone typing? I mean we won't be missing texts or MMS right? I don't mind missing the ability to see someone typing.
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Correct rcs consists of built in video calling and the chat features and i think something with pic messages (i have had no problems sending big pics) and no thats really it....still have Lte etc...and for video calls google duo is excellent

Can I use kernels/magisk roms on rooted tmobile stock rom?

spart0n said:
Do what this guys says, I did all that and I'm SO happy I did. Plus TMOs fw didn't have the fanatic gaming mode just gaming mode which is totally freaking awesome. One thing I didn't do was install TWRP, I just did magisk, did I screw up by not installing twrp?
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So you switch to international rom, updated, and then rooted with magisk after updating?

sarni84 said:
No differences really tmobile and intl are on 9.5.8.....anyway no bloat on intl like tmobile, tmobile id, etc ..... And the main thing is rcs if u really need it u will be out of luck on intl.... I'm not too worried about it I don't really care if I can see when someone is typing or if they have read my message LOL also I am getting faster.... speeds way faster on international
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I mean personally if it was me I would have done it just because I made a backup after installing twrp and rooting..... This way I always have something to go back to if need be.... you should always make a backup future reference
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I've been backing up with titanium isn't that enough?
I'm new to all this

spart0n said:
I've been backing up with titanium isn't that enough?
I'm new to all this
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No that will just freeze apps or backup apps such as system apps or downloaded apps.....u would need twrp. .... I mean if your rooted You should definitely have a backup because obviously you are going to tinker with things and if something goes wrong and you go in to a bootloop what are you going to do ?you would have to start all over with the MSM tool versus just booting into TWRP and restoring your backup..... I'll give you one instance I was messing with the "mixer_paths_tavil.xml" files in my phone to make both top and bottom speaker louder . And if I did something wrong, like didn't give it to correct permissions or simply screwed something up in the file it would have bootlooped ..... But I would be fine because I have a backup so I would just reboot recovery and restore my backup in twrp. So save yourself the headache and always make a backup of your rom that your on in future :good:

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So you switch to international rom, updated, and then rooted with magisk after updating?
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First back all of your data up, if you do it with Google or OnePlus switch however you do it back your stuff up. because switching over to international will wipe the device so will unlocking bootloader....now flash international ROM.... login what's your Google account.. then go to settings, build number tap seven or eight times then you will have developer options go in and enable USB debugging. Make sure oem unlocking is also on..... go to system update and check for 9.5.8 .. (so you can beyond latest update rooted) install 9.5.8 .....Now you can unlock your bootloader with the fastboot command, you can find guides in the forum....after bootloader is unlocked it will wipe everything......this time you can log back in and restore all of your settings on the ROM boots up you will be on 9.5.8 and now the bootloader is unlocked. also go to dev options again and tick usb debugging and enable advanced reboot ...From this step what I did was grab the latest TWRP image and TWRP installer I also grabbed the latest magisk. I downloaded twrp installer right from phone, magisk apk, and magisk zip. This is a big deal because these files need to be on your phone in internal storage (i left them in downloads) so now that the files or on your phone that you need to flash from twrp....u can install twrp img now (use guides on forum) flash twrp img, root etc.

sarni84 said:
First back all of your data up, if you do it with Google or OnePlus switch however you do it back your stuff up. because switching over to international will wipe the device so will unlocking bootloader....now flash international ROM.... login what's your Google account.. then go to settings, build number tap seven or eight times then you will have developer options go in and enable USB debugging. Make sure oem unlocking is also on..... go to system update and check for 9.5.8 .. (so you can beyond latest update rooted) install 9.5.8 .....Now you can unlock your bootloader with the fastboot command, you can find guides in the forum....after bootloader is unlocked it will wipe everything......this time you can log back in and restore all of your settings on the ROM boots up you will be on 9.5.8 and now the bootloader is unlocked. also go to dev options again and tick usb debugging and enable advanced reboot ...From this step what I did was grab the latest TWRP image and TWRP installer I also grabbed the latest magisk. I downloaded twrp installer right from phone, magisk apk, and magisk zip. This is a big deal because these files need to be on your phone in internal storage (i left them in downloads) so now that the files or on your phone that you need to flash from twrp....u can install twrp img now (use guides on forum) flash twrp img, root etc.
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So now I have all that downloaded, how do I flash twrp?

sarni84 said:
First back all of your data up, if you do it with Google or OnePlus switch however you do it back your stuff up. because switching over to international will wipe the device so will unlocking bootloader....now flash international ROM.... login what's your Google account.. then go to settings, build number tap seven or eight times then you will have developer options go in and enable USB debugging. Make sure oem unlocking is also on..... go to system update and check for 9.5.8 .. (so you can beyond latest update rooted) install 9.5.8 .....Now you can unlock your bootloader with the fastboot command, you can find guides in the forum....after bootloader is unlocked it will wipe everything......this time you can log back in and restore all of your settings on the ROM boots up you will be on 9.5.8 and now the bootloader is unlocked. also go to dev options again and tick usb debugging and enable advanced reboot ...From this step what I did was grab the latest TWRP image and TWRP installer I also grabbed the latest magisk. I downloaded twrp installer right from phone, magisk apk, and magisk zip. This is a big deal because these files need to be on your phone in internal storage (i left them in downloads) so now that the files or on your phone that you need to flash from twrp....u can install twrp img now (use guides on forum) flash twrp img, root etc.
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Man awesome instructions! I haven't started yet but plan to in the coming days. I was reading various thread to brush up before doing the flashing but correct me if I'm wrong don't you have to be sim unlocked to unlock the bootloader?

sguerra923 said:
Man awesome instructions! I haven't started yet but plan to in the coming days. I was reading various thread to brush up before doing the flashing but correct me if I'm wrong don't you have to be sim unlocked to unlock the bootloader?
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For tmobile yes.....once sim unlocked u can either stay on tmobile simunlocked but will need bootloader "token" from one plus...takes 7 days but then u can unlock bootloader on tmobile ...or u can do it the easier way and as soon as u sim unlock just flash the intl version and u dont need the token ....u can just unlock bootloader with fastboot command

GDane1 said:
Without being payed off first? I want to buy the device on monthly payments and be able to root and sim unlock the device.I would greatly appreciate any information on this topic. Thanks In advance!!!
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Hello big bro, did you later use this method to SIM unlock
Kindly help please