Hi so i am new in the Android world i just recently obtained a new Asus Memo Pad 10 (ME103K) and i would like to root it to use some functions a friend showed on their Android device, but i sadly got scared that i might brick my device if i do not root correctly, so i searched up my device but i couldn't find anything that looked like a guide for this particular one ( i even read in a forum that it supposedly doesn't have a root yet because its new ) , so my question is : Is there any way to root this device yet? and if yes, can i ask for a guide or a link that has the guide? Thanks in advance .
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I haven't been able to find a root working for Asus MemoPad 10 (ME103K) Could anyone provide any information if there is a root available? (I saw many fake sites and some claiming to work but didn't)
Thank you in advance
Framaroot?
Yoohei said:
Hi so i am new in the Android world i just recently obtained a new Asus Memo Pad 10 (ME103K) and i would like to root it to use some functions a friend showed on their Android device, but i sadly got scared that i might brick my device if i do not root correctly, so i searched up my device but i couldn't find anything that looked like a guide for this particular one ( i even read in a forum that it supposedly doesn't have a root yet because its new ) , so my question is : Is there any way to root this device yet? and if yes, can i ask for a guide or a link that has the guide? Thanks in advance .
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have you tried framaroot?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/framaroot/root-framaroot-one-click-apk-to-root-t2130276
Downlaod version 1.9.3
I rooted ME103K on my own, compiling a custom kernel
Executive summary: Go to youtube and watch video with ID "gqubgQjqfHw" (I can't post links yet, sorry! ) - or search Youtube for "Rooting MemoPAD10 (ME103K) with my custom compiled kernel"
Analysis:
I hated the fact that my recently purchased MemoPAD10 (ME103K) tablet had no open process to allow me to become root. I don't trust the closed-source one-click root apps that use various exploits, and require communicating with servers in.... China. Why would they need to do that? I wonder...
I therefore decided this was a good opportunity for me to study the relevant documentation and follow the steps necessary to build an Android kernel for my tablet. I then packaged my custom-compiled kernel into my custom boot image, and the video shows how I boot from it and become root in the process.
Note that I didn't burn anything in my tablet - it's a 'tethered' root, it has no side-effects.
If you are a developer, you can read in detail about the steps I had to take to modify the kernel (and su.c) and become root - by reading the questions (and answers!) that I posted in the Android StackExchange forum ( can't post links yet, see the video description in Youtube ).
If you are not a developer, you can download my custom boot image from the link below - but note that this means you are trusting me to not do evil things to your tablet as my kernel boots and my /sbin/su is run
Honestly, I haven't done anything - I just wanted to run a deboot-strapped Debian in my tablet. But I am also worried about the cavalier attitude I see on the web about rooting your devices - if you want to be truly safe, you must either do what I did (and recompile the kernel yourself) or absolutely trust the person that gives it to you. I do wish Google had forced a UI-accessible "become root" option in Android, just as Cyanogen does (sigh).
The image I created and used in the video to boot in rooted mode, is available from the link show in the Youtube video details.
Enjoy!
LineageOS 14.1 Port ROM
Lenovo Tab 3 8"/TB3-850F
•WARNING:
You are installing this custom Android ROM at your own discretion and risk. If you are unclear on anything, please stop and do some research before proceeding further. This is not a Q & A thread, so please post comments on topic with subject matter relating directly to this ROM. I will not be held responsible for devices which become bricked or damaged as a result of installing this ROM. You are encouraged to read and re-read the OP prior to installing this ROM on your device. Please visit this thread for now to make general inquiries about this ROM or about any other questions or issues you may have regarding the 850F. Either myself or XDA Senior Member @pndwal, who is very knowledgeable about this device and Android in general, will try to address your questions. https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/guide-lenovo-tab3-8-tb3-850f-t3559786 User input and feedback are essential in making improvements, fixing bugs, and in helping development for this device to continue to evolve.
Any skilled devs interested in contributing in any way to development for the 860F, please use the above thread to contact @pndwal and coordinate with him in that area.
I am not a developer, nor did I contribute to the porting of this LineageOS 14.1 custom ROM for the TB3-850F. I merely packaged up the files, added GApps Pico, made a few minor tweaks, and created a TWRP flashable zip installer for this ROM. Please do not request updates or make ETA type inquiries on this thread. Whether or not this ROM will be maintained is still up in the air. Please give any and all credit to the individuals I have listed below under Mentions & Credits.
LineageOS 14.1 is a free, aftermarket distribution of Android 7.1.2 Nougat, which is designed to increase performance and reliability over stock Android for your device.
LineageOS is based on the Android Open Source Project with extra contributions from many individuals within the Android community. Although this particular LineageOS build does have GApps Pico preinstalled, it can be used without any need to have any Google application installed. LineageOS does still include various hardware specific code, which is nonetheless slowly being open-sourced anyway.
SOURCES:
LineageOS Source Code: https://github.com/LineageOS
Kernel Source Code: https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/downloads/ds112711
LineageOS Gerrit Code Review: https://review.lineageos.org/q/status:open
FEATURES & SPECS:
•LineageOS Version: 14.1
•Android Base Version: 7.1.2_r8 Nougat
•Build ID: N2G470
•SDK Version: 25
•Build Date: May 15, 2017
•Security Patch Level: May 5, 2017
•Kernel Version: 3.18.19 (mods by @wezroot2k)
•LineageOS API Level: Guava (7)
•GApps Pico Pre-installed
•Insecure Boot Image Support
•Force Encryption Disabled (Opt-Encrypt)
•AVB/dm-verity Disabled
•Fully Deodexed
•Fully Zip-aligned
•User Opt Root or Non-Root
•Status: Unofficial/Stable
WORKING:
•Booting
•WiFi
•Bluetooth
•Graphics/Video Playback
•Audio
•GPS/Location Services
•GApps
•Magisk Universal Systemless Interface
BUGS:
I am presently working on Settings UI to omit the mobile networks/telephony entries. These are present because this ROM was originally a smartphone port. Otherwise, please feel free to submit a proper bug report or, at a minimum, a clear description of the bug or instability, including screenshots if possible.
A bug has been reported for apps that require superuser permissions (Greenify, root file managers, etc), and I have determined that installing the latest Magisk systemless root will alleviate that bug.
Upon initial boot, during setup, you may experience an issue with Setup Wizard force closing. I have posted a quick workaround for this below under the Installation Instructions heading.
REQUIREMENTS:
You need an unlocked bootloader and TWRP custom recovery installed. If you need help with either of these topics, please visit this thread for guidance: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/guide-lenovo-tab3-8-tb3-850f-t3559786
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Download the ROM zip from the below download link and save it to your device storage...
2. Boot your device into TWRP recovery mode...
3. Wipe Data, Cache & Dalvik/ART (my installer automatically formats the /system partition)...
4. Select Install, navigate to saved location of the ROM zip, select it and swipe the action bar to begin installation...
5. Reboot system (installation will take around three minutes).
*Because this ROM is fully deodexed, first boot can take several minutes to complete while the Dalvik/ART directories are being written for the first time. The second and subsequent boot times will be much faster. Also, on first boot, select your language then choose SKIP on the Insert SIM Card screen. You will then be prompted to set up your device as new or copy data from another device as part of setup. At this stage, if the Setup Wizard force closes, swipe down from the top of the screen to access Quick Settings and go ahead and connect to a WLAN/WiFi network. Now, go back to the previous screen and Setup Wizard should function normally and allow you to proceed with setup of your device. I am presently working on removing SIM/Mobile Network settings on this device, so hopefully this will be fixed soon, and a true WiFi-only tablet port will be yielded.
**As mentioned supra, this ROM is packaged with GApps Pico, which provides the bare bones minimum for Google Play functionality. If you want a GApps package other than the one preinstalled, visit https://opengapps.org/, choose ARM64, Android 7.1, and select your preferred package. Simply install the GApps package after Step 4 above. If you want root, visit the official Magisk release & announcement thread here https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445, and download the latest Magisk Manager apk. Install the apk, go to Developer Options and enable Apps & ADB in the root options menu. Open Magisk Manager, select Install, pick the direct install option, and systemless root will be installed via patched boot image. Reboot and systemless root should be properly installed & stable. Be sure and hit the Thanks button on @topjohnwu's thread if you use Magisk.
MENTIONS & CREDITS:
This port was made possible by a number of individuals both here at XDA and abroad:
- Credit goes to 4PDA (Russian Development site) member chipa76 for the original TB3-850M port, and to 4PDA member al_rus for his contributions to, and for posting that port.
- Credit and thanks for the breakthrough moment for TB3-850F users must go to XDA member @wezroot2k who, after others tried for many months, was finally able to stabilise this ROM for our device by recompiling the ported boot image with TB3-850F stock kernel. Also, he has worked on tweaks to streamline the ROM for TB3-850F.
- TWRP flashable ROM package as well as some tweaks to streamline the ROM for TB3-850F have been made by the OP, @AeonFlux1603, who will continue to work on a few further improvements, insomuch as spare time will allow
- Thanks to XDA Senior Member @pndwal for his dedication to this device and for passing on suggestions from the 4PDA Devs regarding the adopted method of stabilising ROM for TB3-850F.
- Last but not least, thanks and credit goes to the entire LineageOS Dev Team for making this custom aftermarket distribution of Android possible for low-grade, mid-grade & flagship devices alike.
DOWNLOAD LINK:
LineageOS 14.1 for TB3-850F: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bbpwyvP_S4k1PJaLa6RN3dFDF8UYEcNj/view
@wezroot2k, I just wrote up a full thread for the ROM and hit the post button. It posted the first paragraph and that's it. Two hours of work and my XDA Labs app deleted everything.
AeonFlux1603 said:
•WARNING:
You are installing this custom Android ROM at your own discretion and risk. If you are unclear on anything, please stop and do some research before proceeding further. This is not a Q & A thread, so please post comments on topic with subject matter relating directly to this ROM. I will not be held responsible for devices which become bricked or damaged as a result of installing this ROM. You are encouraged to read and re-read the OP prior to installing this ROM on your device.
•LineageOS
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I wonder why that is?
I think you should talk to PW
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AeonFlux1603 said:
@wezroot2k, I just wrote up a full thread for the ROM and hit the post button. It posted the first paragraph and that's it. Two hours of work and my XDA Labs app deleted everything.
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Y would the app do that?
Maybe you would have to create the thread from a PC.
wezroot2k said:
I wonder why that is?
I think you should talk to PW
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Oh. Did I do something wrong?
wezroot2k said:
I wonder why that is?
I think you should talk to PW
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Y would the app do that?
Maybe you would have to create the thread from a PC.
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I'll redo the work in the morning. That's got me as aggravated as you can get. I posted full sources, credits, instructions, specs, etc. All got erased.
AeonFlux1603 said:
Oh. Did I do something wrong?
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No man,just saying PW might know why the app would just post part of the thread and not the full thing.
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AeonFlux1603 said:
I'll redo the work in the morning. That's got me as aggravated as you can get. I posted full sources, credits, instructions, specs, etc. All got erased.
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Sorry to hear about that man.
App could've timed out. Similar to chrome. I copy/select all before confirming just incase (with pretty much every hefty message I write)
Hemphiz said:
App could've timed out. Similar to chrome. I copy/select all before confirming just incase (with pretty much every hefty message I write)
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Oh ok. Between that, copy/pasting and backspacing a lot, that's likely what happened. Working on reworking the thread now. Thanks for the insight. I'm editing in a little at a time to play it safe.
AeonFlux1603 said:
Oh ok. Between that, copy/pasting and backspacing a lot, that's likely what happened. Working on reworking the thread now. Thanks for the insight. I'm editing in a little at a time to play it safe.
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Just read this new thread! Well done n many thanks.
As I explained in other thread (not sure if you understood properly - please read it carefully again to avoid heartache), XDA Labs does have a serious fault. Simply put, posts are shortened to a point where '*' symbol occurs, and because copying and pasting often swaps spaces (between words) for this symbol, the post gets truncated and your efforts are lost!
I said:
Frustrating to lose all that typing . Sorry to hear that.
Beware of accidently hitting 'backspace' after highlighting text!
***Also, please be aware (if you use it,) that XDA Labs app is flawed, and will often unexpectedly truncate your post when sending. This usually happens when you've copied and pasted info - you'll find '*' substituted for spaces in places, and the first one will be near the point the post is truncated. I always highlight and copy complete post before sending, and if I lose text I repost it from browser, which doesn't have these issues.
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Sounds like @Hemphiz and others have all learned the hard way as I did, and take the same precautions.
Hope it helps in future, and bravo for your efforts and hard work for us! Regards, PW
:highfive: Hey AF just read the thread and I love and thanks for the kudos and well done.
I have installed your LOS 14.1 packages and must say it is stable very smooth and love your installer :highfive: I am using it right now and loving it
Also I did notice I minor thing and this for all user of this rom ,this is maybe not the ROM port fault but maybe the specific app bug or compatibility issue. I notice that the Greenify app does not do well with the default SU add-on of this ROM Greenify just does not load. Keeps crashing at getting su root access screen, but it does work with other root method so maybe something to look into.
Also I think you should edit the build.prop values for things like model number should be changed to 850F and not 850m and so fourth.
I have a build.prop file I can send you to look at.
Otherwise everything else is good
Excellent work AF
pndwal said:
Just read this new thread! Well done n many thanks.
As I explained in other thread (not sure if you understood properly - please read it carefully again to avoid heartache), XDA Labs does have a serious fault. Simply put, posts are shortened to a point where '*' symbol occurs, and because copying and pasting often swaps spaces (between words) for this symbol, the post gets truncated and your efforts are lost!
I said:
Sounds like @Hemphiz and others have all learned the hard way as I did, and take the same precautions.
Hope it helps in future, and bravo for your efforts and hard work for us! Regards, PW
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Yeah. And I did take your advice, but instead of using my notebook, I used Labs again, except this time I posted every time a section was complete, fully copying all my text before hitting the post button. Thank you for the warnings and info. I will know in the future.
wezroot2k said:
:highfive: Hey AF just read the thread and I love and thanks for the kudos and well done.
I have installed your LOS 14.1 packages and must say it is stable very smooth and love your installer :highfive: I am using it right now and loving it
Also I did notice I minor thing and this for all user of this rom ,this is maybe not the ROM port fault but maybe the specific app bug or compatibility issue. I notice that the Greenify app does not do well with the default SU add-on of this ROM Greenify just does not load. Keeps crashing at getting su root access screen, but it does work with other root method so maybe something to look into.
Also I think you should edit the build.prop values for things like model number should be changed to 850F and not 850m and so fourth.
I have a build.prop file I can send you to look at.
Otherwise everything else is good
Excellent work AF
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That's good to know on Greenify. Flashing a Magisk v18.1 systemless root installer zip via TWRP would likely fix the issue. I have noticed a similar problem using MiXplorer in root file manager mode. The problem like you said is likely the LOS 14.1 su_addon.
Glad you're loving it my friend. After working so hard to help make it possible, you are deserving indeed.
AeonFlux1603 said:
That's good to know on Greenify. Flashing a Magisk v18.1 systemless root installer zip via TWRP would likely fix the issue. I have noticed a similar problem using MiXplorer in root file manager mode. The problem like you said is likely the LOS 14.1 su_addon.
Glad you're loving it my friend. After working so hard to help make it possible, you are deserving indeed.
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Not sure if you're using adoptive storage, or where MiXplorer (or Greenify) loads by default, but generally apps requiring root access lose functionality or won't load at all if installed on SD storage.
I use ES File explorer which installs to SD by default, but it must be moved to internal to enable its inbuilt root explorer, otherwise its root test fails and root explorer toggles off.
This just may be your problem too. - Pays to check SuperUser enabled apps in manager, and ensure each of these is on internal storage. PW.
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wezroot2k said:
Y would the app do that?
Maybe you would have to create the thread from a PC.
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Yet the Labs app does this often . I've explained in my last post on page 1. PW
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...I notice that the Greenify app does not do well with the default SU add-on of this ROM Greenify just does not load. Keeps crashing at getting su root access screen
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My post to AF above re storage may help here, but could be SU used as you say. PW
pndwal said:
Not sure if you're using adoptive storage, or where MiXplorer (or Greenify) loads by default, but generally apps requiring root access lose functionality or won't load at all if installed on SD storage.
I use ES File explorer which installs to SD by default, but it must be moved to internal to enable its inbuilt root explorer, otherwise its root test fails and root explorer toggles off.
This just may be your problem too. - Pays to check SuperUser enabled apps in manager, and ensure each of these is on internal storage. PW.
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Yet the Labs app does this often . I've explained in my last post on page 1. PW
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My post to AF above re storage may help here, but could be SU used as you say. PW
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I'm not running adoptive storage now. I had previously tried it to ensure operability. But, you actually just helped me troubleshoot a problem I was having on my LG G4 with root. It was due to adoptive storage. Haha. Man PW you know your Android for sure. Thanks.
So on our 850F I'm going to try Magisk or phh-superuser systemless root (or maybe SuperSU v2.82-SR5) to see if that fixes root access of the OS.
Also, I'll be posting the stock 6.0 firmware this evening sometime, with fastboot instructions. I was wrong about it being the most current build. It is actually one of the initial builds that shipped with the 850F in mid to late April, 2016. Hard to believe this device is nearly three years old now. So, once installed, the user will be prompted to install a series of OTA updates subsequent to initial boot and setup.
Hemphiz said:
App could've timed out. Similar to chrome. I copy/select all before confirming just incase (with pretty much every hefty message I write)
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I've found even if it times out, or can't connect when sending, things are generally handled properly by Labs app, a message appears that 'send failed', and text is all still there allowing further attempts.
However, the space-substituted-for-*-symbol problem (when copying and pasting) will truncate the post and successful send in one operation. This means a large portion of text is often lost and irretrievable. (Also, the * symbol still shows as a space while editing, so one doesn't realise that the space has been substituted until its too late.)
Great advice to copy all before sending. PW
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@wezroot2k, @AeonFlux1603
TB3-850F users are privileged, blessed, ecstatic, proud, happy and very thankful to have two budding (though clearly possessed of valuable experience and practical knowledge) developers on board the Good Ship TB3-850F, and its been a long time coming!
Thank you both especially for Stable and Virtually Bug Free Port to LOS14.1 for TB3-850F, as well as for other valuable resources we are gaining - including this new thread for our brand new Lineage Operating System!
Your sincere expressions of thanks / praise for helpful posts are also much appreciated.
Just a small heads-up (and sorry to spell it out) - Please don't neglect the 'thanks' (thumb up) button when a post is useful, or a sincere attempt to help is made. This is kind of the expected / default expression of thanks around here, and is possibly the most sincere form of flattery as it also elevates a members XDA profile. It's a simple and immediate way to say 'thanks', and often makes further comment unnecessary. (Incidentally, thanked posts are indexed, and are often perused for helpful information.)
Many thanks, and loving your work! PW :good::good::good::good::good:
It looks like I have the Settings UI ironed out, with all mobile networks/SIM options removed in the Settings menu. I'm going to to repackage the Settings apk, implement it back into the /system directory and see if it works. If so I will update the OP with a new build.
Also, Magisk systemless root appears to be a fully stable root protocol on this LOS build. . Oddly, after flashing the Magisk v18.1 systemless root installer zip with TWRP, the Magisk Manager app doesn't appear upon reboot. But, once you manually install Magisk Manager v7.0.0 (185), root shows as properly installed and up to date. Thus far, I have noticed no instabilities or bugs with Magisk.
So, the recommended method of installing Magisk systemless root on this ROM is to first install the latest Magisk Manager v7.0.0 (185) apk, select Install from the app, and choose the direct install option. Reboot and Magisk v18.1 systemless root should be properly installed and stable. Go here to visit the official Magisk release and announcement thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445 where you can download the latest Magisk Manager apk and systemless root installer zip. Be sure and thank @topjohnwu if you use Magisk.
Update on Settings UI. After repackaging the Settings apk and framework-res.apk, I am experiencing force closes every time Settings is opened. It is probably something as simple as an encoding issue or an error during repacking but I'll keep progress posted.
Update on the Settings UI. I now realize that my issues were due to my failure to properly encode my edits of the relevant .XML files with UTF-8 encoding prior to repackaging. As I may have mentioned previously, I am interested in bringing this port up to date with the latest upstream sources. So my next build release will hopefully include current LOS sources and have the Settings UI ironed out. While progress is not nearly as quick as I'd like, I am working on it.
I don't know about you guys as far as audio preferences, but I was really partial to the stock Dolby Atmos app that ships preinstalled on this device. I done a little testing to find a comparable audio setup. There is a Magisk Module titled Collective Dolby Atmos (ZTE Axon 7) v1.8 (2.2.1.7_r1), last updated on January 15, 2019, that works great on this ROM, with nearly exactly the same features and UI as the stock Lenovo version of Dolby Atmos. To install it, of course, you can simply download the Module and install it via Magisk Manager or via TWRP. There are several different Dolby ports available. This is the official support and release thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/soundmod-axon-7-dolby-atmos-t3412342
AeonFlux1603 said:
I don't know about you guys as far as audio preferences, but I was really partial to the stock Dolby Atmos app that ships preinstalled on this device. I done a little testing to find a comparable audio setup. There is a Magisk Module titled Collective Dolby Atmos (ZTE Axon 7) v1.8 (2.2.1.7_r1), last updated on January 15, 2019, that works great on this ROM, with nearly exactly the same features and UI as the stock Lenovo version of Dolby Atmos. To install it, of course, you can simply download the Module and install it via Magisk Manager or via TWRP. There are several different Dolby ports available. This is the official support and release thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/soundmod-axon-7-dolby-atmos-t3412342
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Quite like ViPER4AndroidFX ( @ahrion, @Zackptg5) Magisk module. I think it auto-installs AML - Audio Modification Library - Magisk module (by @ahrion, @Zackptg5) also. (Used to anyway.)
AML currently supports all these mods too, so its a smörgåsbord:
- AM3D
- AudioWizard
- V4AFX
- V4AXhifi
- Dolby Atmos (ahrion's ports)
- Dolby Atmos Axon 7 Oreo (guitardedhero's port)
-Dolby Digital Plus
-Bang&Olufsen ICEPower (only tested ainur version)
- Arkamys (only tested ainur version)
- Dirac (only tested ainur version)
- Dirac Hexagon (only tested ainur version)
- JamesDSP
- MaxX Audio 3
- Audio Compatibility Patch (formerly universal deep_buffer remover)
- Ainur Sauron
- SquareSound
- DTS Wizard
- Sony Xperia Z2 Sound System
I see Dolby Atmos Axon 7 Oreo in this list too. Haven't tried it, but I know guitardedhero's a bit of a genius with these mods. PW.
October release is available with or without root
Made a few changes as far as adding in some apk's to hopefully make it stable for everyone.
Besides that, the usual with normal default font BUT lots more choices in the font section.
Enjoy!
*if anyone has solid reasons to remove any apk files i've put back please let me know as some I should not have been removing and others... not so sure
I will no longer be able to provide new copies of this after the October security patch. I no longer own an A8 2018 and without a device to test the work, I do not feel it is appropriate to continue the project. I'd like to thank everyone that participated and I hope you enjoyed using it! If anything changes in the future that will allow me to provide the latest edited firmware, I will definitely be providing it here for you. I am using an S7 now so if you own one and like this work, there shall be downloads available there similar to this one. (Already testing).
Anyone that would like to continue on their own or have access to files used in making it I will try to include as much as possible from the link provided below by the end of October. There is currently a slightly outdated set of files and instructions (from June I believe) on how I made it already available.
Thanks Again!
Oct Security patch zip ready for download
Available with or without root AND with or without exo font - also an attempt to allow printing feature version. "Attempt" meaning I've placed a set of apk files into a separate and clearly labelled zip on the main download page that may allow proper use of the feature which has not been validated as operational by me or any other user. The "print fix" zip is rooted with exo font
This was made ONLY for the SM-A530W! Please do not use if not W (Canadian) variant. Check your phone info before attempting to flash
All ROMS/extras here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12Vwzn1CxNdT-ISsrOnSL4D353Nr14iRb?usp=sharing
The ROM will function very well and does not require any special patches, kernels, etc except obviously TWRP
Any additional issues you face with added mods most likely will need to be addressed with the creator
*Built by Superr's Kitchen*
Over 100 apps removed
***Find my mobile and pop-up asking to store lockscreen info removed- BE AWARE reduced ability to locate lost device!***
retro shutdown qmg
Overloaded notifications and ringtones
Oreo Weather (pie weather is a serious downgrade)
August Security release
FM tuner and App Lock (Next Radio may now be used starting from July 2019). Gee, THANKS SAMMY! What took you so long? Was it the polar bears?
Goofy selfie stickers that are funny... and creepy *big thanks to hadesRom genius Corsicanu for the find*
Other typical CSC changes
If your plan has wifi calling, turn it on/off once in phone settings to "break in" the qs tile
Dedicated Screen Recorder access in launcher with no shortcut style appearance (if deleted may be re-enabled with activity launcher as shortcut)
Chrome can be safely disabled at any time if desired and auto replaced with system webview
dm-verity + force encrypt already removed
Magisk rooted
Installation is easy as pie
BACK UP FIRST!
Wipe caches, data, system. Internal may be safely wiped and give the "freshest" install but is optional. Then flash away.
Once flash completes, just reboot.
-*Usage*-
You are free to use any ideas/changes included in the zip. In fact, I encourage you to do so. I've mostly pieced together work from other very difficult projects to create this. Nobody has asked me to add, remove or alter anything contained within this page or in shared downloads. Their work is everywhere and it's what made this possible.
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I followed your instructions. I was already updated to pie previous to flashing your rom. I am not able to get root. Any ideas why. I also have the Canadian version. Good job on the Rom, I like it. I wish I could get root.
Ok. I can't really suggest anything other than the obvious.
But you've let it boot once before trying, and are adding the apk as well after flashing magisk in twrp?
Hard to figure that one out. If you're using Magisk, i am assuming.
burnt_31 said:
I followed your instructions. I was already updated to pie previous to flashing your rom. I am not able to get root. Any ideas why. I also have the Canadian version. Good job on the Rom, I like it. I wish I could get root.
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Have you tried 19.1 you may need to flash twice.
I used magisk 19.1. First I used supersu and magisk uninstaller first. I have root now. Thanks for your help. It amazes me that sometime we over look the simplest thing.
burnt_31 said:
I used magisk 19.1. First I used supersu and magisk uninstaller first. I have root now. Thanks for your help. It amazes me that sometime we over look the simplest thing.
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I know exactly what you mean. I do it all the time.
Nice you got it going. It's pretty lame if you don't root this. I just cut it up and added a couple things and they can be taken out, except radio and the recorder.
Curious if i got it right. If you're on anything other than VMC, is call recording and other micro features working? All the cscfeature xml files are decrypted so you can see what was done.
Everything seems to be working. I appreciate the work, Canadians are usually the last to get Roms. Most are made for the sm-a530f model. I was using the wrong method. One post said about waiting 166 hrs to reboot your phone after zipping RMM_State Bypass etc. etc.. Your way is simple. Once I get a chance I wlll have a look at what you have done, I work long hours. And as you said, what is the point if you cant root. Thanks again.
burnt_31 said:
Everything seems to be working. I appreciate the work, Canadians are usually the last to get Roms. Most are made for the sm-a530f model. I was using the wrong method. One post said about waiting 166 hrs to reboot your phone after zipping RMM_State Bypass etc. etc.. Your way is simple. Once I get a chance I wlll have a look at what you have done, I work long hours. And as you said, what is the point if you cant root. Thanks again.
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It is 168 hours no reboots and rmm did work that rmm was for Oreo.
I think his would be fine but no guarantees.
Custom kernel 2.0 flash twice.
Light rom works without issue make sure you flash magisk.
Hello I have a530f model with lastest pie version for Russia. I would like to install native screen recorder. Can yo help me ? Please. My email is [email protected]. thanks
fabian_barrios said:
Hello I have a530f model with lastest pie version for Russia. I would like to install native screen recorder. Can yo help me ? Please. My email is [email protected]. thanks
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Yeah bud. If you unzip the attached file, you can place it in /system/priv-app/ and make sure the permissions are set correctly for the folder and apk. Compare with other apps in the directoty and make it the same.
Then get the activity launcher app from the play store. Use that to make a link for it.
Getting random freezes sometimes, have to reboot phone using hardware buttons. Using Freedom A8
boominboodhoo said:
Getting random freezes sometimes, have to reboot phone using hardware buttons. Using Freedom A8
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okay thanks for that. It is probably from my csc edits. I can adjust for freedom and hope it makes a difference.
Anything else to mention about it? What you did before flashing, are you using latest twrp, root or non root.... anything at all
no-verity... favourite snack... p.i.n. number(s)... oops sorry not the last two. My mistake. TOO MUCH info. Disregard.
Do a search on xda for rooting your model for the correct version of twrp. U will need no verify no encript. I used the latest Magisk to root. Supersu did not work. I used twrp for the A8 plus and had problems. Get the right one. It's a great rom. https://www.google.com/amp/s/forum....ery-twrp-3-2-2-0-galaxy-a8-2018-t3818201/amp/
I am looking at the csc for FMC and it appears i have doubled an entry. I need to go over all of them to see if i've done it elsewhere. I will have 2 updated ones hopefully late tonight. (Takes forever to upload).
Not sure if that is the cause but i will definitely adjust it.
Quick question in regards to your Rom. I been using it for a while now. Its the best one I can find, I did post a few times at the start. By any chance, did u get adoptable storage working? I know Samsung removed it in Pie. I tried root essentials but still no luck. Thus is not my first time rooting or installing roms. I started with the HTC 1. Lol. So far, u have the best rom for the A8 2018. Its nice and clean. Almost compares with lineage in my opinion. Thanks again. And by the way, I am Canadian.
Thanks
Hey i appreciate the gesture but even though i "made" this, i did it because of other people. SuperR is an invaluable tool. Then you got magisk, the twrp recovery and heck even give ol' Sammy some credit, haha. All i did was spend time learning everything from this site. I can't stress that enough. I still have not paid for superR and i am going to see how i can right after this.
ANYWAY!
Your question. I've never attempted it but i am very certain there's a magisk module that'll do it.
It involved formatting sd to ext 4 or 3. So i will get on it. Got a few 64 gig cards to spare. If you have a computer, grab the superR linux distro. I've run it on 32 bit machines. K... pay superr... adopt a card heheh.
I will look again in the magisk module section. And I give everybody right now credit for all their hard work and sharing it amongst all of us. Thank you. Thank you. I love modding my phones and I could not do it without everybody's help. All my PC's are 64bit.
Nice. If you need any help just ask. Just bought the kitchen.
I'll have something very soon. Mexico's pie has the classic csc folder of old. I think we should unify with some fiesta pie zip ui sorta thingy... um rom.
Hi All!
I've recently got P40 Pro and I like it very much. Now I need some software to be installed - maps, chats, banking etc.
However almost all of these apps need Google services or HMS. I'll try to avoid using these frameworks by using MicroG and Aurora store.
My goal is to have some set of required apps and don't have bloatware (like Huawei AI apps).
So I also going to find browser, phone, file manager and others on F-droid and use them instead of pre-installed apps. And disable those via ADB.
There are tons of information I need to read to do that, and I'll surely will read.
BUT, most manuals have big disclaimer which says "Do everything on your own risk, you can brick the phone!". And that's what I definitely don't want to.
So my questions are - what is the set of safe operations? What predefined applications can be safely removed via ADB? How to make backup that will restore phone if something goes wrong?
I believe there should be some thread with same concerns, but I could not find it. If somebody could point me to it, I'll be very grateful! Thank you in advance!
The first and main thing is "Everything Do at your Own RISK" if you want to go through android modding or making changes in the system you should not fear from resetting or formatting the system first and other thing is that installation of any unstable or unsupported mod can brick your device to get recover from these situations you should have knowledge about adb and fastboot,oem unlock and bootloader,custom recovery,root,magisk and custom roms to get the full back of your android in current state needs root for root you have to unlock your bootloader and for unlocking bootloader you need fastboot tool or your device oficial bootloader unlocker tool then you can backup you droid by the most common tool titanium backup or simply by backu option in your custom recovery
I think having a fully capable ROM bootloader (EDL mode, MTK, Allwinner, RockChip...) is most important.
There are still times that your system is wedged and you'll need either ROM mode test points or flash disable.
That's when the boot chain is broken enough to not work, but not broken enough to be recognized as broken.
If things are totally broken it will go to ROM bootloader mode all by itself.
Thank you for your advises!
I could not find P40Pro in TWRP devices list, and AFAIK, to unlock bootloader it needs to be disassembled. Is that correct?
To get used to rooting, custom ROMs, flashing and things I'll better get some cheap used phone - this one is way pricey for savage experiments, especially when you're completely noob. So rooting isn't an option for me for now.
At the moment I 'm debloating phone with "adb shell pm disable-user" and following lists:
[GUIDE] EMUI 11 Complete Debloating Guide & Bloatware List
This de-bloating guide will help you start using EMUI 11 as clean as possible. Please list packages in the comments section that you know is a bloatware and I didn't include in the spreadsheet. This guide assumes that you're using Windows 10 as...
forum.xda-developers.com
P40 Pro debloating guide
Hey everyone, I've spent the last couples days going through all the installed packages, cross-referencing different debloating guides and testing my changes. I'm running the latest EMUI 10.1.0.158 (C636). RECOMMENDATIONS: if you can, follow...
forum.xda-developers.com
[GUIDE] List of bloatware on EMUI safe to remove
Hi all, i was working on a guide on the vast amount of packages that we find already installed on EMUI by default and safe to remove because i'm sure that it would be useful for users like me, users that doesn't like to have space occupied on...
forum.xda-developers.com
Next step - involve Android profiles to isolate spying apps, which I still need, from each other and from contact list
I also looking for decent replacement for buit-in file-management, phone, messaging and contacts apps. And, maybe, launcher, I don't know if it's needed and secure. So far I found:
Emerald Dialer | F-Droid - Free and Open Source Android App Repository
Make calls, view call log
f-droid.org
Silence | F-Droid - Free and Open Source Android App Repository
Encrypted SMS/MMS conversations made easy!
f-droid.org
Koler | F-Droid - Free and Open Source Android App Repository
uniquely stylized phone app with customizable features
f-droid.org
But haven't installed or tried yet. I'd gratefully accept recomendations for those app categories.
Dont waste your time. On this phones you cannot unlock the bootloader and definitely you cannot have access to the root. Also debloating is a non-sense: you can do more bad things than good things. The phone is powerful enough to not need debloating. It is not a Galaxy S2.