**** Disclaimer: I'm not responsible if you destroy your device. Use at your own risk!!! ****
GrapheneOS is an open source privacy and security focused mobile OS with Android app compatibility. It's focused on the research and development of privacy and security technology including substantial improvements to sandboxing, exploit mitigations and the permission model. Currently it is based on AOSP.
Link: (Mod Edit: Link removed)
Important information:
1. This ROM does NOT include Gapps or Google Play Service and hasn't Signature Spoofing Support. If you rely on the mentioned things this Rom isn't for you.
2. I take the official releases, modify the install script and include a pre-patched Magisk boot image. I'm not in contact with the GrapheneOS dev which is the reason why i mark this ROM as Unofficial.
3. Due of point two: Please don't ask questions on the official channels as reddit. Leave comments etc here on this thread.
4. You need a unlocked bootloader to flash this rom and must have adb+fastboot installed on your computer. If this is not the case download it from here: https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools
I plan to make unofficial releases when new official builds are available.
Features:
AOSP 10
Built-in Firewall
Built-in local backup function (it's not working on all Apps; some doesn't support it)
Improved MAC Randomization
Hardened Kernel
Expanded Permissions (sensors)
Force calls to 4G only
Bugs
- Receiving text over verizon sim doesn't work reliable. Thx @wolfu11 for reporting.
Download: (Mod Edit: Link removed)
Installation:
Notice 1: The First-time installation will wipe your data. Backup first (i recommend this too when you follow the update instructions to be safe)
Notice 2: I recommend to have the newest stock firmware before the First-time installation
First-time installation:
1. Download the zip from the linked download page and unzip it on your computer
2. Copy the following files into the plattform-tools folder:
-> coral zip
-> bootloader img
-> radio img
-> flash-all_first_install.bat for Windows or flash-all_first_install.sh for Linux
3. Boot your phone into fastboot mode and verify that the phone is recognized from your computer
4. In Terminal (Linux) or Powershell (Windows): Run the appropriate script
5. Install the Magisk Manager App
10. Be happy with a rooted GrapheneOS
Update:
Notice: I assume that fastboot+adb is still installed on your computer.
1. Download the newest zip from the linked download page and unzip it on your computer
2. Copy the following files into the plattform-tools folder:
-> coral zip
-> bootloader img
-> radio img
-> flash-all.bat for Windows or flash-all.sh for Linux
If your computer asks you to overwrite the current files in the plattform-tools folder, confirm it.
3. Boot your phone into fastboot mode and verify that the phone is recognized from your computer
4. In Terminal (Linux) or Powershell (Windows): Run the appropriate script
5. Start the system once. This need a few more time than the first installation cause the data partition remains. Be patient.
6. Install the Magisk Manager App
7. Be happy with a rooted GrapheneOS
Sources:
https://github.com/GrapheneOS
https://grapheneos.org/releases
https://github.com/GrapheneOS/kernel_google_coral
https://github.com/GrapheneOS/device_google_coral-kernel
All Credits go to:
- The GrapheneOS team
- wolfu11 for reporting the verizon bug and testing the windows scripts
- and topjohnwu for his amazing Magisk
Created: 09.08.2020
Based on: Android 10
Updated: 21.08.2020
Current Version: 2020.08.07.01
Changelog from 09.08.2020
New Release: 2020.08.03.22
SHA3-512 Hash for Complete zip:
Code:
773c67b8571927c6f884a98ee67a10f96c3a759e34f925f7a8aaab7c19a4ca6b1ff53bb6dc500b4fe7c306b73853189a1c559889df6d9b4f2e8a90258d3d26c9
SHA3-512 Hash for Unpatched boot.img:
Code:
9b584f6941d37f60a7ed17ec4108b7bf484c3cbf1b63f2be6af1e59f452ed1d06e1b64704785d6ca3b38a3c09c8f29657f88c757bda993df509ef001d9842f00
Changes:
full 2020-08-01 security patch level
full 2020-08-05 security patch level
rebased onto QQ3A.200805.001 release
fix secondary stack hardening when a non-page-size multiple stack size is specified
fix picking up previous build date when doing incremental builds
Vanadium: update Chromium base to 84.0.4147.89
Vanadium: update Chromium base to 84.0.4147.105
Vanadium: update Chromium base to 84.0.4147.111
Vanadium: remove Chromium logo in chrome://version
kernel (Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL): read-only data expansion
Changelog from 11.08.2020:
Updated the OP with some more informations
Rewrite the instruction cause i believe that they were not fully correct.
Reupload the 2020.08.03.22 unofficial release with new structure. I patched the boot.img which come with GrapheneOS in the zip with Magisk and then replaced the original GrapheneOS boot.img in the zip with the patched version.
Hi good evening to all,
Can somebody try to install this Rom with the updated instructions? I think they should work now (at least on Linux) but i would appreciate a confirmation to be safe.
dhacke said:
Changelog from 11.08.2020:
Updated the OP with some more informations
Rewrite the instruction cause i believe that they were not fully correct.
Reupload the 2020.08.03.22 unofficial release with new structure. It isn't needed anymore to flash Magisk separately from the zip. I replaced the stock boot.img in the zip with the pre-patched one.
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Just a heads up - you really aren't meant to pre-patch a boot image for Coral/Flame, as you are only meant to patch the boot image from your own individual device, as per the man topjohnwu himself
See: https://twitter.com/topjohnwu/status/1272136975022084097?s=19
Can you supply the unpatched boot img?
Thank you
wolfu11 said:
Can you supply the unpatched boot img?
Thank you
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Done. Look here: (Mod Edit: Link removed)
I added an SHA3-512 Hash for file checking,too (see changelog from 11.08.2020).
Changelog from 15.08.2020
New Release: 2020.08.07.01
SHA3-512 Hash for Complete zip:
Code:
f3a2b088e0ec503296d5a2527a3766951cb2a3ccd1955ced14d304222e76ed3f341dd9d84b6e186a534eddac335065b756c1fdc89d0f1db3985314424e7f9eea
SHA3-512 Hash for unpatched boot image:
Code:
11abb901511ce8e39911bc951be4b1a349158c5d8389e74766942159c0f83aa9730ed39d8c8ae6c3cc66be559e3c165b5d4f35e0962d20a7be0b1532673a0287
Changes:
SELinux policy: fix executing apk libraries as executables for third party applications
Installation Notices:
From 2020.08.03.22 => No wipe needed. Just take the update scripts and let the right one running (see OP).
From Stock Rom => Use the install_first scripts. Be aware: This will wipe your data
Apart from that i recommend to make a backup first always (to be safe).
Wireguard Kernel integration
dhacke said:
Hi good evening to all,
Can somebody try to install this Rom with the updated instructions? I think they should work now (at least on Linux) but i would appreciate a confirmation to be safe.
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Hi, great work!! It was exactly what I was looking for, GrapheneOS with root. Are you able to integrate wireguard into the kernel?
[email protected] said:
Hi, great work!! It was exactly what I was looking for, GrapheneOS with root. Are you able to integrate wireguard into the kernel?
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Hi Cryptt33,
first thx for your praise.
Regarding wireguard integration:
You should be able to use Wireguard independently from the kernel if i understand the description from the wireguard f-droid app right (https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.wireguard.android/).
Then Wireguard runs in a userspace version. Apart from that i have found a xda thread already regarding wireguard integration. I guess i will at least try it and mayby i will be successful with the help of the thread. But i can't give a eta. I built roms from sources in the past but i until now i didn't try to modify them before the compiling step.
Best regards
dhacke
dhacke said:
Hi Cryptt33,
first thx for your praise.
Regarding wireguard integration:
You should be able to use Wireguard independently from the kernel if i understand the description from the wireguard f-droid app right (https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.wireguard.android/).
Then Wireguard runs in a userspace version. Apart from that i have found a xda thread already regarding wireguard integration. I guess i will at least try it and mayby i will be successful with the help of the thread. But i can't give a eta. I built roms from sources in the past but i until now i didn't try to modify them before the compiling step.
Best regards
dhacke
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Just need to add this to local_manifest for WG support
If unfamiliar with local_manifest, it's located in /.repo/local_manifests/ - it'll be the only file in that dir, often it's called room service.xml but it could be something like graphene_manifest.xml. Either way, it'll be the only file there and it'll be an XML - add those lines above to it and sync and you should have WireGuard support.
<remote name="zx2c4" fetch=https://git.zx2c4.com/>
<project remote="zx2c4" name="android_kernel_wireguard" path="kernel/wireguard" revision="master" sync-s="true" />
dhacke said:
Hi good evening to all,
Can somebody try to install this Rom with the updated instructions? I think they should work now (at least on Linux) but i would appreciate a confirmation to be safe.
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I've tried this several time with a windows computer with no luck the shell opens briefly with red writing on the top and closes.
i must be doing something wrong but can't put my finger on it..... i run windows ltsb but i don't have any issues up and downgrading my p4 xl on it i am running the latest platform tools but get this message:
C:\Users\Wolf's laptop\Desktop\platform-tools_r30.0.4-windows\platform-tools>flash-all_first_install
fastboot : The term 'fastboot' is not recognized as the name of a cmdlet, function, script file, or operable program.
Check the spelling of the name, or if a path was included, verify that the path is correct and try again.
At line:1 char:10
+ $version=fastboot --version; try { $verNum = $version[0].substring(17 ...
+ ~~~~~~~~
+ CategoryInfo : ObjectNotFound: (fastboot:String) [], CommandNotFoundException
+ FullyQualifiedErrorId : CommandNotFoundException
fastboot too old; please download the latest version at https............
wolfu11 said:
I've tried this several time with a windows computer with no luck the shell opens briefly with red writing on the top and closes.
i must be doing something wrong but can't put my finger on it..... i run windows ltsb but i don't have any issues up and downgrading my p4 xl on it i am running the latest platform tools but get this message:
C:\Users\Wolf's laptop\Desktop\platform-tools_r30.0.4-windows\platform-tools>flash-all_first_install
fastboot : The term 'fastboot' is not recognized as the name of a cmdlet, function, script file, or operable program.
Check the spelling of the name, or if a path was included, verify that the path is correct and try again.
At line:1 char:10
+ $version=fastboot --version; try { $verNum = $version[0].substring(17 ...
+ ~~~~~~~~
+ CategoryInfo : ObjectNotFound: (fastboot:String) [], CommandNotFoundException
+ FullyQualifiedErrorId : CommandNotFoundException
fastboot too old; please download the latest version at https............
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Hi wolfu11,
i know this message in similar way on Linux. To fix it on linux i need to run all fastboot commands and scripts with './' before.
So for example:
./fastboot devices instead of fastboot devices or ./flash-all.sh instead of flash-all.sh.
I done this in the scripts for linux already cause i know it is needed there but didn't thought that it is needed on windows, too.
So please go into the script and make this before all fastboot commands:
./
Save it and execute it in the plattform-tools folder with ./ again in the shell. Hopefully it runs then.
If this fixes your issue, i will update the windows scripts.
dhacke said:
Hi wolfu11,
i know this message in similar way on Linux. To fix it on linux i need to run all fastboot commands and scripts with './' before.
So for example:
./fastboot devices instead of fastboot devices or ./flash-all.sh instead of flash-all.sh.
I done this in the scripts for linux already cause i know it is needed there but didn't thought that it is needed on windows, too.
So please go into the script and make this before all fastboot commands:
./
Save it and execute it in the plattform-tools folder with ./ again in the shell. Hopefully it runs then.
If this fixes your issue, i will update the windows scripts.
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I will try it when I get home today thank you
wolfu11 said:
I will try it when I get home today thank you
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that didn't work either i downloaded the latest platform tools so im at a loss about the fastboot issue.
I'm going keep trying
Update: I was able to get the official Graphene to work via putting the image into a working stock update platform tools folder and renaming it to the stock image. it wouldn't work per instruction on the website very strange.
wolfu11 said:
that didn't work either i downloaded the latest platform tools so im at a loss about the fastboot issue.
I'm going keep trying
Update: I was able to get the official Graphene to work via putting the image into a working stock update platform tools folder and renaming it to the stock image. it wouldn't work per instruction on the website very strange.
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Well it was worth a shot texts don't work on verizon so i guess i'll just give up.
thank you
wolfu11 said:
Well it was worth a shot texts don't work on verizon so i guess i'll just give up.
thank you
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Hi wolfu11,
i tested the bat script (more precisely flash-all.bat) with './' on my dedicated gaming machine with win 10 2004 education, too. First i got the same problem as you: It didn't run whether i made './' before all fastboot commands in the scripts.
Then i removed all the './' before all fastboot command except at this line:
Code:
$version= fastboot --version; ^
So the line looks now:
Code:
$version=./fastboot --version; ^
And hurray the script worked without problems on my machine (see attached screenshots).
Only as reminder: The bat scripts are from the 2020.08.07.01 unofficial release so you need the radio, bootloader and image files from that release.
i attached the new scripts with my mentioned modification, too. Xda doesn't allow bat files so i made them into a zip file. Please test once more. Thx in advance.
dhacke said:
Hi wolfu11,
i tested the bat script (more precisely flash-all.bat) with './' on my dedicated gaming machine with win 10 2004 education, too. First i got the same problem as you: It didn't run whether i made './' before all fastboot commands in the scripts.
Then i removed all the './' before all fastboot command except at this line:
Code:
$version= fastboot --version; ^
So the line looks now:
Code:
$version=./fastboot --version; ^
And hurray the script worked without problems on my machine (see attached screenshots).
Only as reminder: The bat scripts are from the 2020.08.07.01 unofficial release so you need the radio, bootloader and image files from that release.
i attached the new scripts with my mentioned modification, too. Xda doesn't allow bat files so i made them into a zip file. Please test once more. Thx in advance.
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That script worked thanks
wolfu11 said:
That script worked thanks
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Yeah finally. I'm happy to read that. Then i will update the OP & scripts in the next days and take you on the credit section. Thx very much for your windows testing.
Now the next on the to-do list is the building of this rom from source and adding Wireguard support into the kernel
dhacke said:
Yeah finally. I'm happy to read that. Then i will update the OP & scripts in the next days and take you on the credit section. Thx very much for your windows testing.
Now the next on the to-do list is the building of this rom from source and adding Wireguard support into the kernel
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No problem i'm happy to test. unfortunately the still is an issue with texting on verizon which is what i use this phone on. the texts send but receiving them is not reliable. I tested on an att sim and it didn't have an issue so it's something on verizon's end.
Related
Introduction
If you get your hands on a device with Cyanogen OS preinstalled and there is no factory image for it published by Cyanogen Inc. yet, then this script is for you. It constructs download links of factory image from a device running Cyanogen OS.
There are different files for a factory image: signed fastboot flashable zip, signed zip & boot-debuggable image.
Signed fastboot flashable zip: It contains the complete rom and can overwrite everything including your data partition. These cannot be flashed via recovery - extract their contents and flash via fastboot. An unlocked bootloader is required.
Signed zip: Normal recovery-flashable zip that contains just the system and kernel (they won't overwrite your data partition).
Boot-debuggable image: It is boot image/kernel that enables adb root and the developer menu options.
Requirements
1. Windows Vista or newer. 2000/XP should also work if choice.exe is present. Linux & OSX users should check the Python port.
2. Properly installed adb driver; see here.
3. Properly configured adb_usb.ini (optional); see here.
4. A device with regular Cyanogen OS (testing versions aren't supported) installed; list is here.
Download
https://github.com/Titokhan/cosfid
Usage
Download all of the files using "Download ZIP" option, extract somewhere (path with no space is recommended), connect the target device using USB cable & execute COSFID.cmd.
COSFID.py is intended for Linux & OSX users, though Windows users can run it too if Python for Windows is installed. The Python port is a quick-and-dirty one; it needs more refinement.
Don't confuse it by Cyanogen OS OTA trackers like the original one; read carefully to spot the difference.
Credit
1. qewlpal for inspirations in scripting
2. Jernej Simončič for providing Windows builds of GNU wget
3. Google for providing adb binaries under Apache license
4. Cyanogen for making Android more beautiful
Reserved for future.
Great job!
There is a way to get all ROM links for a specific model?
@bartito
Technically yes, but Cyanogen has made the tracking a little bit complicated now for 3rd parties. We also need to develop a database for historic data.
Titokhan said:
@bartito
Technically yes, but Cyanogen has made the tracking a little bit complicated now for 3rd parties. We also need to develop a database for historic data.
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I'm refer to a way to locate new uploads.
Really not much interest on history but in the future
Description
File patcher to enable signature spoofing on Android (especially useful for projects like microG).
Success rate is now near 100%.
Download
Tingle (git version)
NOTE: Currently there isn't yet any release, only the git version.
Credits
@moosd (thanks for Needle)
@MaR-V-iN (thanks for the help)
@AnonVendetta (thanks for testing)
@Aaren11 (thanks for testing)
@ChristianTC (thanks for testing)
@_Kosmas_ (thanks for testing)
XDA:DevDB Information
[TOOL] Tingle - Android patcher, Tool/Utility for all devices (see above for details)
Contributors
ale5000
Source Code: https://github.com/ale5000-git/tingle
Version Information
Status: Testing
Created 2016-08-13
Last Updated 2017-11-04
Reserved
Reserved
@ale5000: I got the patch to work, I had to deodex my system APKs and JARs. Then I applied the patch. Everything works so far.
However, on a friend's LG D415 running 5.1.1 SlimROM, it fails. Phone still boots but MicroG says signature spoofing isn't enabled. Will post a log later.
Edit: I meant to say that my friend is running SlimROM v6.0.1 Marshmallow, not v5.1.1 Lollipop.
I also just tested your patch on my Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 (SM-P3113) running SlimROM 5.1.1. The patch works flawlessly. But I had to deodex it too. My friend's phone is already deodexed, not sure why it didn't work on his device.
AnonVendetta said:
My friend's phone is already deodexed, not sure why it didn't work on his device.
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If you can, please post the original framework.jar so I can make some tests.
Here is his unmodified framework.jar.
I'm running the latest (7/8/2016) version of XenonHD on my LG G3 D855 for the past few days, and whereas I had no problem using needle to patch the build from a few months ago - this latest update throws an error even when using tingle.
I'm fairly certain I've set everything up correctly - I'm using my laptop at the hospital rather than my regular terminal, but I've installed Python 3, linked it in the PATH environmental variables updated Java RTE and made sure that I have working ADB drivers. Needle runs fine, pulls the framework and modifies it, but encounters an error. (I can post screenshots if necessary)
I've attached my unmodified framework.jar to this post, and any help possible would be most appreciated
The ROM is supposedly deodexed, so I haven't tried that yet, to be honest it isn't something I've ever done before or would know where to start with.
View attachment framework.jar
View attachment framework-res.apk
I have found the problem, I need some time to make some tests and trying to fix it.
In the first option FileNotFounError: [WinError 2]
In the second option comes off as all done but framework.jar modified it has the same MD5 that he framework.jar original
I leave the framework.jar, Thank you very much for your time
I'm stupid, I was going to Settings/Applications and mark all permissions and then I was going to
Settings/Privacy and mark all the permissions that were not marked and these permits are Disable app Wi-Fi usage and Disable app cellular usage, he was removing internet access.
I'm stupid.
Sorry.
The only thing that not works is the weather widget from Cyanogenmod 13, everything else works, synchronization contacts, calendar, Chrome and location for cellular it works.
Thanks for the help.
ChristianTC said:
In the first option FileNotFounError: [WinError 2]
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What does it say if you run manually this?
Code:
adb devices
adb identifies the device as: 4df785271f4440c7
And for disconnect the device of the USB I have to kill process adb.exe from the Task Manager from Windows.
@ChristianTC: Can you please compress all the content of the folder of the patch with included your adb as you use it and put it here so I can try it directly?
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@ChristianTC: Can you please compress all the content of the folder of the patch with included your adb as you use it and put it here so I can try it directly?
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Here it is, I have this folder in C:/adb
@AnonVendetta and @Aaren11
You have both the same issue, the framework.jar you have contains 2 dex and the file to patch is inside the first dex but patching it exceed the limit of 64k methods (limit of a single dex) and so it fails, I have added a workaround in my code to move some methods in the second dex (that isn't full) so now it should work but always do a backup before use the patch to be sure.
Please report back if everything works.
@ChristianTC
- For the first option: I was only searching for system wide adb, it never use adb in the folder of the script; in the latest version it search adb also in the tools folder so place it here (after updating Tingle).
- For the second option: This option was added recently and the modified file was only kept in the temp folder, now it is copied to the output folder.
Please report back if everything works.
Tells me that All done but framework.jar modified It has the same MD5 that he framework.jar original.
ChristianTC said:
Tells me that All done but framework.jar modified It has the same MD5 that he framework.jar original.
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It is really strange.
Try these steps:
1) Please make sure you have the latest version of Tingle (all files and folders, not just patch.py) by clicking "Clone or download" and then "Download ZIP" in the GitHub page.
2) Make sure to extract it in a user writable folder, like Documents; if you extract it under "C:\Program Files" then the patch may not have write permissions to write the file.
3) The patch read the file inside the input folder but write the final file in the output folder so it never overwrite the original file.
4) In case it still do not work open the command prompt with "Run as administrator" and then run the patch from here (it shouldn't really be needed but as last resort it can be tried).
One of the steps should hopefully fix the problem, please report back what happened.
@ale5000: Cancel my request, I caught my now ex-friend trying to steal from me, so I no longer have an incentive to help him with patching his framework.jar. However, if you would still like to provide a technical explanation as to why the patch didn't succeed, then I'd like to hear it anyway.
Sorry for the wasted time.....
Blu G90 device shipped from factory with Android 10
as with other devices from blu they do not have a public download of there roms. So here is the stock rom pulled from the device with SP-Flash tool.
Both the shipped rom build fingerprint
Code:
ro.bootimage.build.fingerprint=BLU/G90/G0310WW:10/QP1A.190711.020/1585383273:user/release-keys
And the ota update from June fingerprint
Code:
ro.system.build.fingerprint=BLU/G90/G0310WW:10/QP1A.190711.020/1592848714:user/release-keys
are in android file host flash-able with spflash tool, if needed.
I know the first thing to have before modifying android is the method to recover from bad edits. So here they are.
Other works will be stored in this same folder.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=315927
First stock rom is Dumped to github, If you need or want specific files, without needing to download whole rom.
https://github.com/mrmazakblu/blu_g0310ww_dump
Stock kernel source:
https://github.com/mrmazakblu/Blu_G90_G0310WW_stock_kernal
Device INFO
*******Above links are pulled firmware. Below is an official firmware file, w/ verified images.********
https://www.mediafire.com/folder/ocmvgrcd73bqy/G90
**
.
Bootloader unlock is same as past devices.
1. enable develper options
2. enable OEM unlock , from inside developer options
3. Reboot to bootloader (adb reboot bootloader, or button combo)
4. fastboot flashing unlock
5. Select confirm on device
6. fastboot reboot (causes factory reset)
Flashing GSI
few more steps than Pie devices, but not too complicated.
You will need recent fastboot tools as tested these steps were done with V30.0.4
https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools
Verified boot is enabled on device. The verity key is stored into 3 section.
vbmeta.img
vbmeta_system.img
vbmeta_vendor.img
All found in stock rom. Shared in first post.
1. Unlock bootloader. (see last post)
2. Reboot to bootloader to disable verity
Code:
fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta vbmeta.img
fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta_system vbmeta_system.img
fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta_vendor vbmeta_vendor.img
3. Reboot from bootloader to fastboot(new interface for android 10)
Code:
fastboot reboot fastboot
4. flash sysem from "fastbootd"
Code:
fastboot flash system **gsi-system.img**
Use 64 bit AB GSI
5. Wipe data so the new system will work
Code:
fastboot -w
ROOT::
Not yet confirmed yet. Magisk patched_boot has not provided root as of yet.
Currently looking into pre-rooting the system.img, but not success yet.
TWRP;;
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/twrp-twrp-3-4-0-0-blu-g90-g0310ww-t4163497
.
I have been able to edit the stock /system and flash it back to phone.
--I have added adaway host file
--Removed the SIMO app
-- Removed the IGNITE adware app (dti.blu)
--Removed The Verizon Remote SIM lock app
--Removed Blu-Privacy app
--Removed Opera browser app
--Deodexed Rom (rom would not boot past splash screen without this)
Uploaded edited sysem.img to device folder listed in OP.
Flash with same instructions as How to flash GSI
--Attempting to add SU binary makes rom fail to boot. So still no stock rooted.
Maybe soon.
/
Blu released kernel source today. 8-27. The tar.hz is dated April, eh, whatever.
I added the source files to the wip twrp tree, it compiles without error. (Not my normal experience , on first time out with Blu kernel).
But as mentioned before, the twrp will not pack the image correctly. Because of the need for new dtb commands that twrp 9.0 build environment does not accept.
And when building in the twrp 10.0-wip tree, the results have not booted for me yet. (I'm on build attempt 12, or so)
I'm rambling, sorry.
When I repack the twrp using the built kernel, twrp has only blank screen, and adb is active. So kernel is slightly off.
Build did not output separate dtb or dtbo.
Well I confirmed it, the screen on this phone is not the one the kernel is building for.
I compared the defconfig from source, the one that matches the name in build prop, to the one I pulled from /proc. And they are different, and the kernel errors out during build when using right defconfig. So, waiting again for Blu to provide the files.
There does not appear to be any interest in this phone, other than my own.
Well maybe it will catch on
It's been advertised on many mm ore locations than the average BLU phone.
Amazon
Ebay
Walmart
Newegg
Best buy
B&H photo
Time will tell.
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Well I confirmed it, the screen on this phone is not the one the kernel is building for.
I compared the defconfig from source, the one that matches the name in build prop, to the one I pulled from /proc. And they are different, and the kernel errors out during build when using right defconfig. So, waiting again for Blu to provide the files.
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Any luck with Blu providing the correct kernel files?
Ivisibl3 said:
Any luck with Blu providing the correct kernel files?
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Not yet. They acknowledged my email, but as yet have not updated there posted source.
Root is half way achieved.
Factory rom was found. It included a boot-debug.img
When this image is used in boot partition, adb root is allowed.
It is only limited root. Example: blockdev command , used to allow remount / to rw, is not permitted. Bit is start.
Factory flashtool rom shared on Blu developers mediafire page.
Will add link to debug-boot.img soon
added to device folder listed in OP
google information on debug-boot.img
https://source.android.com/compatibility/vts/vts-on-gsi
if you have the stock boot.img, and magisk manager, why cant you patch the boot.img and then disable dm-verity by flashing vbmeta.img/vbmeta_system.img/vbmeta_vendor.img and then flash the boot.img via sp flash tool to give you root access?
aryanhington said:
if you have the stock boot.img, and magisk manager, why cant you patch the boot.img and then disable dm-verity by flashing vbmeta.img/vbmeta_system.img/vbmeta_vendor.img and then flash the boot.img via sp flash tool to give you root access?
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because magisk init is not starting on a patched image. have no sign on magisk in the any of the logs.
the issue is posted on magisk github issue tracker. no solution as of yet.
mrmazak said:
because magisk init is not starting on a patched image. have no sign on magisk in the any of the logs.
the issue is posted on magisk github issue tracker. no solution as of yet.
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why this that occurring, because for umidigi devices on android 10 work fine https://community.umidigi.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=19114 and they also use a mediatek chipset?
aryanhington said:
why this that occurring, because for umidigi devices on android 10 work fine https://community.umidigi.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=19114 and they also use a mediatek chipset?
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different brand, so built differant. just like ther are redmi (xiamoi) devices with mtk, but fastboot unlock doe not work, it needs redmi app to unlock. and flash tool not work on all devices with MTK, like amazon fire device , they have mtk and do not work with fastboot unlock, or spflash.
mrmazak said:
I have been able to edit the stock /system and flash it back to phone.
--I have added adaway host file
--Removed the SIMO app
-- Removed the IGNITE adware app (dti.blu)
--Removed The Verizon Remote SIM lock app
--Removed Blu-Privacy app
--Removed Opera browser app
--Deodexed Rom (rom would not boot past splash screen without this)
Uploaded edited sysem.img to device folder listed in OP.
Flash with same instructions as How to flash GSI
--Attempting to add SU binary makes rom fail to boot. So still no stock rooted.
Maybe soon.
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which steps did you take to modify the stock /system?
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which steps did you take to modify the stock /system?
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used superr script to unpack stock super.img and continued to extract system.img
manually went through the extracted system/system/app folder and deleated the aps I did not want (adware// bloate)
used the rom tools option / deodex
then repacked the system.img
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why this that occurring, because for umidigi devices on android 10 work fine https://community.umidigi.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=19114 and they also use a mediatek chipset?
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This is not entirely true.
Many Umidigi phones have been upgraded from 9 to 10. So the partitions would be very similar and considerably easy to root.
But for new phones coming with 10 the story changes. Read the last pages of your link's article. In addition, I know why and effect on Umidigi Power 3 still has limitations on root.
So this BLU G90 is not very different and depends on a lot of experimentation and tests. I believe that the OP is doing a great job mainly taking everything to github and trying to compile the kernel and firmware.
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This is not entirely true.
Many Umidigi phones have been upgraded from 9 to 10. So the partitions would be very similar and considerably easy to root.
But for new phones coming with 10 the story changes. Read the last pages of your link's article. In addition, I know why and effect on Umidigi Power 3 still has limitations on root.
So this BLU G90 is not very different and depends on a lot of experimentation and tests. I believe that the OP is doing a great job mainly taking everything to github and trying to compile the kernel and firmware.
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can you elaborate what you mean by this?
repacksuper
===========
Copyleft uluruman 2021-2022
(for LINUX/WSL only)
This is the minimalistic set of tools + a script for Linux for the automated
ground-up repacking and flashing of the Samsung Galaxy super.img, replacing
the stock Android system with something much less intrusive and obtrusive
(e.g. LineageOS). Or just some other GSI (Generic System Image).
Additional included scripts (since v1.1) simplify flashing of stock firmware or
separate image files under Linux using Heimdall.
Theoretically should work for any Samsung A-series phones, and may be even for
some others. Tested on SM-A127F/DSN made in India and Vietnam and SM-A325F/DS
made in India, on Debian Linux 11 x64. There are reports of successful flashing
of SM-A127M, SM-A032M and SM-A226B.
Why this method?
----------------
Repacking of super.img is the only method which allows changing of the phone's
operating system without screwing up the Verified Boot (VB) protection
mechanism. Keeping the VB allows you to be sure that everything besides the
platform was indeed compiled by Samsung and wasn't tampered with, no matter from
where you downloaded your stock firmware.
The other reason is that although there are alternative methods of changing the
OS, for phones with dynamic partitioning and no working version of TWRP
available they may be even more complicated than repacking of super.img
externally by this script.
Requirements
------------
Install the following tools from the official repositories of your Linux distro:
simg2img xz-utils lz4 unzip gzip jq file
Basic instructions
------------------
repacksuper.sh: main script for changing your phone's operating system
heimdall_flash_stock.sh: script for flashing stock firmware under Linux
heimdall_flash.sh: script for flashing any custom image file under Linux
Just run a script without any arguments to see help.
Extra tools used (x64 binaries and sources included)
----------------------------------------------------
GitHub - LonelyFool/lpunpack_and_lpmake: android super.img tools
android super.img tools. Contribute to LonelyFool/lpunpack_and_lpmake development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
GitHub - amo13/Heimdall: Heimdall is a cross-platform open-source tool suite used to flash firmware (aka ROMs) onto Samsung Galaxy devices. This is a fork of the original repository with a few crucial pull requests merged.
Heimdall is a cross-platform open-source tool suite used to flash firmware (aka ROMs) onto Samsung Galaxy devices. This is a fork of the original repository with a few crucial pull requests merged....
github.com
Additional notes
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The included binaries for the lpunpack, lpmake and Heimdall were compiled for
the x86_64 architecture. If your PC architecture is different (e.g. x86 32-bit
or ARM) you have to compile these tools yourself. The full source code is
included (or otherwise available on GitHub).
Spoiler: Changelog
0.9: Initial release
0.91: Non-sparse new system is now correctly moved into the super dir
0.91a: Bug in the new system file format checking fixed
0.91b: Better support for spaces in paths
0.92: Added checking for system requirements and an optional parameter for
setting of the final tar archive name.
0.92a: Fixed file ownership issues inside the tar distribution archive
0.93: Added support for SM-A325F. Several minor improvements.
0.94: Added support for gzip-packed GSI images. Packing into .tar is now done
without question if the command line parameter is given. Tar parameter
now can include the full path. Without the full path the default tar
location is now the same as the GSI. Several other minor changes.
1.0: Finally added working native Linux flashing using Heimdall (HUGE thanks
to amo13 and Benjamin Dobell). Two new options: using empty product.img
and silent (non-interactive) mode. Colored text. Bugfixes and minor
changes.
1.01: Option to specify the SUPER partition name manually (needed for flashing
SM-A127F with Heimdall). Now it is possible to place output .img and .tar
files in any directory and give them any name. Text terminology a bit
clarified, help text expanded. Done many internal optimizations,
additional sanity checks and minor changes.
1.02: Support for SM-A032F/M and similar firmwares with non-packed super.img.
Support for firmwares with/without additional partitions. Support for
arbitrary partition group names. Very experimental option to use empty
system_ext.img for additional privacy (applicable to some phone models/
regions). Lots of minor fixes.
1.03: Multiple .img files are now supported in GSI archive files (one of them
should be system.img in that case), e.g. Android AOSP zip files are now
supported directly. The logic of flashing with Heimdall now includes more
complex cases, such as flashing in two steps with a reboot. Unnecessary
code in GZ unpacking removed. Some other small fixes and optimizations.
1.1: New scripts heimdall_flash_stock.sh and heimdall_flash.sh added.
Lots of refactoring in repacksuper.sh (because of that there may be some
bugs left), improved and clarified UI logic, changes in where the files are
now placed (see help for details), direct work with stock Zip firmware
files, lots of minor changes.
1.11: Colored text now should be correctly displayed in almost any shell that
supports it except if it's explicitly disabled with NO_COLOR.
1.11.1: heimdall_flash.sh now can flash Super partitions unconditionally in one
step when using both the -s parameter and manually specifying parition
name (e.g. SUPER for SM-A127F).
1.12: The heimdall_flash_stock.sh script was significantly upgraded with lots of
new features. Now it theoretically allows upgrading of stock firmware
without erasing user data, keeping the GSI and custom recovery, etc.
(although it's not that straightforward, read the help for details).
A couple of fixes in the other scripts.
1.12.1: changed unlz4 to lz4 -d, as some distros don't have the needed symlink
1.13: In repacksuper.sh support added for the Vendor DLKM and ODM DLKM
partitions, as well as the experimental -v option to add or replace Vendor
DLKM with a custom image. A couple of minor fixes.
1.14: Greatly improved logic of heimdall_flash.sh, now it's possible to specify
both or either custom partition name and custom file name, and acquiring
PIT from device is done only when it's needed. Versioning scheme of the
scripts was unified: the script that was updated receives the updated
version number of the whole pack, the rest retain the old numbers.
1.15: up_param_tool.sh script was added: it allows altering of the boot
sequence images (logo, "not official" warning, etc.), as well as the
Recovery and Download internal graphics. Happy hacking, but please pay
attention to the warning displayed after extracting the JPEG files.
A couple of minor fixes in the other scripts.
1.15.1: Bug with failing LZ4 uncompression fixed in repacksuper.sh and
heimdall_flash_stock.sh.
1.15.2: Added the Ctrl+C trap in heimdall_flash_stock.sh, so now the temporarily
renamed files are correctly renamed back in case of flashing being
aborted with Ctrl+C. Upgraded Heimdall with the git pull requests, but
it seems those still do not cure the relatively rare issue when flashing
specific files gets completely stuck at some point.
1.15.3: The "file" tool used to identify PIT files was replaced with direct
reading of the file header as the first method proved to be unreliable.
1.15.4: Fixed a bug in heimdall_flash.sh (missing g flag in sed)
1.15.5: Fixed the compatibility issue with the older LZ4 compressors
1.15.6: Fixed compatibility issues with systems where /bin/sh is Bash, such as
ArchLinux
1.15.7: repacksuper.sh: fixed using the existing "repacksuper" dir as source,
also in this mode you can now specify "-" as new system image to reuse
everything inside the "super" subdir. New experimental -w parameter.
All scripts: the Ctrl+C trap now switched on and off the correct way.
Several other fixes.
1.15.8: Fixed using the heimdall_flash_stock dirs as source for repacksuper.sh.
A couple of other fixes.
1.15.9: heimdall_flash_stock.sh: fixed skipping of duplicate partitions (e.g.
vbmeta) for some shells; fixed upgrade-flashing of Galaxy A32 (default
behavior).
Spoiler: Known issues
During the script run you can see several "Invalid sparse file format at header
magic" warnings, just ignore them.
For some firmware files Heimdall may not work at all (freeze indefinitely or
exit with an error), in that case you have to resort to Odin. In many cases
Heimdall freezes when uploading files for some time, but that does not mean it
is completely frozen, just be patient.
In LineageOS, Dot OS and some other GSIs I tried on SM-127F the touch screen
remains not responsive for about 6 seconds after waking up. The problem is not
present at least with SM-127F/DSN phones made in India, but present at least in
those made in Vietnam. Another problem in the most, if not all, GSIs is that the
MTP USB file transfer does not work (at least on Linux) because of the "wrong"
(Samsung's instead of Google's) default MPT driver used by the kernel.
Both of the aforementioned problems can be solved by installing the fixed and
recompiled kernel.
For the last problem alternative solutions include using apps such as
Warpinator, Syncthing or ftpd.
Spoiler: Food for thought
When choosing a GSI to install I really don't recommend using ones which include
GApps and therefore use any of the Google services. Don't let corporations
gather your data. You bought the phone and from now on it should be all yours,
with all of its data, like a PC in the good old days. You own your device, and
nobody has the right to stick their nose into how you use your phone, gather any
statistics and push you any ads. You always have a choice to turn down
privacy-unfriendly stuff, the price of that "inconvenience" is actually
ridiculous. From my point of view, there is simply no point in using non-stock
systems if they are still littered with the privacy-unfriendly bloatware.
For the step-by-step guide (slightly outdated) read this and this post. Also be sure to read this post concerning the importance of optics.img. Concerning the up_param_tool.sh be sure to read this post.
The included binaries for the lpunpack, lpmake and Heimdall were compiled for the x86_64 architecture. If your PC architecture is different (e.g. x86 32-bit or ARM) you have to compile these tools yourself. The full source code is included (or otherwise available on GitHub).
Latest stable combinations of stock firmware and LineageOS (updated February 5, 2023):
SM-A127F: A127FXXU7BVI4 + LineageOS 20.0-td 20230115 arm64 bvS
SM-A325F: A325FXXU2CVK3+ LineageOS 20.0-td 20230115 arm64 bvS
Some recommendations (updated February 5, 2023):
If you are a newbie and don't know how to do unlock the bootloader and other such stuff, here is a good guide by LAST_krypton (follow the "Unlocking the booloader" section) or a shorter guide by cldkrs.
First flash the phone with the whole set of stock firmware using the heimdall_flash_stock.sh (Linux only) script with the -d parameter: the latter forces flashing the unsafe partitions, which are needed for complete re-flashing.
If you're on Windows use Odin instead. Although there is a "leaked" Linux version of Odin, it's still closed-source (of course), so I don't recommend using it on your main Linux PC. For using the Windows version of Odin on Linux you have to either use Windows in QEMU (tested and works) or probably Wine (untested). When using QEMU remember to add the SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="04e8", ATTRS{idProduct}=="685d", MODE:="0666" line to the udev rules (e.g. /etc/udev/rules.d/30-qemu.rules) to enable the write access to the phone.
Sometimes Heimdall cannot flash the stock firmware and gets stuck at some particular file. Although you can successfully flash such a firmware using Odin, I recommend to better to find another firmware, may be one release older, because that may indicate some sort of incompatibility with your particular version of the phone.
The stock firmware comes in different revision numbers (also known as the baseband version), which are upgraded about once a year. Generally it should be beneficial to use the latest revision, but note that once you have upgraded it to a later revision there is no way back (at least known to me). In case you want to experiment with flashing of special kernels and other flavors provided by the XDA developers, if possible, you should probably stick to the very first revision.
If you already have the bootloader unlocked (OEM unlock) then after flashing the stock firmware there is no need to set up the Android, just go straight into the download mode again and flash the repacked super.img.
When downloading LineageOS or any other GSI select the normal arm64 bvS version, not vndklite version.
After flashing the OS go into the Recovery mode (hold volume up and power when rebooting) straight away and do the Factory reset. If you cannot get into the Recovery mode be sure to connect the USB cable before trying to.
If flashing with Heimdall completely freezes at some point make sure you've downloaded and repacked the correct arm64 b or a/b GSI and not arm and not a or a-only variant. If "sw rev check fail" message appears on the screen at some point just ignore it.
You can forcefully reboot your phone at any time, even if it seems bricked, by holding the volume down and power buttons for several seconds.
To upgrade your system to the recent version of the same OS just repackage it again using the same script and flash it normally. If the phone does not boot, get into the Recovery mode and try wiping the Cache partition (all your apps and settings should remain intact).
Most probably you don't need TWRP or any other 3rd party recovery tool at all, as the stock recovery tool works fine for just the factory reset after flashing the super file.
Try to avoid using Magisk if you just want to install another OS and nothing else. It is also not needed for LineageOS bvS version as it already has the su utility integrated, you just need to install the additional Superuser app by Pierre-Hugues HUSSON from the F-Droid store (although it's very old it works just fine).
It's possible that SM-127F/DSN internally is not A12 but actually M12, at least most of the tools and kernels made for M12 work on SM-127F/DSN while those made specifically for SM-125 and even other SM-127 versions do not. Therefore you can find more relevant info and tools in the corresponding XDA thread (my script is still remains relevant though).
I should test this for a127f
Bugs fixed: v0.91 & v0.91a
Bug fixed: v0.91b
Added the "file" utility to the list of requirements, updated readme.txt.
Thanks A LOT, this works! I am finally able to run LineageOS on my phone!
For Windows 10+ users: WSL runs this script just fine with a few additional steps.
1. Install WSL 2 and any Linux distribution from Microsoft Store
2. Run the distribution to finish setup
3. Install the required packages from the post (sudo apt install for Ubuntu/Debian)
4. Shift + Right Click in the folder where you have the script, the AP and the GSI packages
5. Open Linux shell there
6. Unpack & run script as stated in its help
Voila!
Wow ! Great job! I want to try it, but i'm getting many "Invalid sparse file format at header magic" while running the script, is it OK to flah the super.tar anyway?
jadfa said:
Wow ! Great job! I want to try it, but i'm getting many "Invalid sparse file format at header magic" while running the script, is it OK to flah the super.tar anyway?
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It is totally OK
jadfa said:
Wow ! Great job! I want to try it, but i'm getting many "Invalid sparse file format at header magic" while running the script, is it OK to flah the super.tar anyway?
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Yes, it is fine. These are just warnings produced by lpmake, they can not be suppressed. I could only suppress all the stdout/stderr from lpmake but it's no good in case of more serious warnings.
Updated to v0.92 with a couple of minor improvements.
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What should I do next with the raw file?
"Unknown super file format" is this how it should be?
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View attachment 5490897What should I do next with the raw file?
"Unknown super file format" is this how it should be?
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Of course not. The format of each file is checked using the "file" utility, it should return the string "Android super image". Try to run file /home/toor/APfilles/super.stock.raw . What is the response? And try doing it all without sudo. There is no need in root privileges.
uluruman said:
Of course not. The format of each file is checked using the "file" utility, it should return the string "Android super image". Try to run file /home/toor/APfilles/super.stock.raw . What is the response? And try doing it all without sudo. There is no need in root privileges.
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The raw file opens as a picture
uluruman said:
Of course not. The format of each file is checked using the "file" utility, it should return the string "Android super image". Try to run file /home/toor/APfilles/super.stock.raw . What is the response? And try doing it all without sudo. There is no need in root privileges.
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run without sudo: 168: ./lpunpack_and_lpmake/lpunpack: Permission denied Cannot correctly unpack the super file. Exiting ...
I managed to fix the script, you just need to give chmod +x rights to the files in the folder "lpunpack_and_lpmake": lpunpack, lpmake, lpflash, lpdump, lpadd
ANDARXapi said:
I managed to fix the script, you just need to give chmod +x rights to the files in the folder "lpunpack_and_lpmake": lpunpack, lpmake, lpflash, lpdump, lpadd
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Hmmm. I have updated it, may be it'll help. Could you please test the latest version (v0.92a)? I want to work it out of the box for everyone, without sudo or any tweaks.
uluruman said:
Hmmm. I have updated it, may be it'll help. Could you please test the latest version (v0.92a)? I want to work it out of the box for everyone, without sudo or any tweaks.
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Okay, I'll test it tomorrow, today I want to relax at the computer all day
uluruman said:
Hmmm. I have updated it, may be it'll help. Could you please test the latest version (v0.92a)? I want to work it out of the box for everyone, without sudo or any tweaks.
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Checked, it works right away
Is there a way to install magisk and root?
Assurance Wireless
KonnectONE Moxee m2160
4G-LTE Smartphone
Model No. MH-T6000
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Rooting Guide
OVERVIEW:
This guide outlines simplified instructions for rooting the Assurance Wireless Moxee MH-T6000 4G-LTE smartphone. To cater this guide to new and inexperienced members, I have provided a stock boot image pre-patched with the Magisk v26.1 systemless root solution.
PREREQUISITES:
First and foremost, you need an unlocked bootloader. If your bootloader is not yet unlocked, complete that task and then return here. XDA hosts a plethora of how-to guides on standard bootloader unlocking. You will also need a Windows PC or laptop running the Minimal ADB & Fastboot Tools (link provided below). It should be noted that this guide can be carried out on a Mac or Linux computer as well; however, for purposes of this guide, I am focusing solely on a Windows setup. It is highly recommended that your device be running firmware build number MH-T6000V1.0.OB010, with the March 5, 2023 security patch level. As OTA updates are rolled out for this device, I will try to keep this guide updated with a patched boot image that corresponds with the latest firmware build.
Finally, you will need the factory supplied, or a quality equivalent USB-A to USB-C charging/syncing cable.
DISCLAIMER:
By proceeding further, you are assuming sole responsibility for the integrity and operability of your smartphone. Rooting your device is a task that carries with it the inherent risk of bricking or otherwise rendering your phone inoperable. While this guide has been thoroughly tested on my own device, you have been warned. Proceed at your own risk.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Download the ADB & Fastboot tools from the link below and install the program on your PC or laptop;
Open your Windows File Explorer, navigate to your C: drive, Program Files x86, and locate the Minimal ADB & Fastboot folder. Copy this folder and paste it to your desktop. (This step is not required, but is recommended for easier access of the ADB & Fastboot path);
Download the patched boot image from the below link and save the image in your ADB & Fastboot folder. Note: the filename for the patched boot image is patched_boot.img. The flashing commands assume that you leave the filename unchanged;
Boot your phone into fastboot mode by first powering your device off, and then holding the power and volume down keys simultaneously until fastboot mode appears on your device display;
Connect your smartphone to your Windows computer using the factory supplied or a quality equivalent USB-A to USB-C charging/syncing cable;
Open your ADB & Fastboot folder and double click cmd-here.exe to open a command window. Execute this command to verify a proper fastboot connection:
Code:
fastboot devices
If properly connected, the command window will return an alphanumeric string consistent with your device serial number;
Once a proper connection has been verified, execute this command:
Code:
fastboot flash boot patched_boot.img
Now execute:
Code:
fastboot reboot
Upon reboot, open your app drawer and tap on the Magisk app or its placeholder stub. Ensure you are connected to the internet, grant any permissions, and follow any prompts given by Magisk to update to the full version in order to complete the root environment setup. Magisk may reboot your device during this process.
That's it. You're now rooted via the Magisk v26.1 systemless root solution.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
In the unfortunate event that you get stuck in a boot loop or brick your device using this guide, my guide on unbricking this smartphone will get you back up and running fairly quickly. This guide can be used to restore both soft bricked and hard bricked devices. You can then return here and give rooting another go.
Moxee MH-T6000 Unbricking GuideDOWNLOADS:
• Minimal ADB & Fastboot v1.4.3
• Magisk Patched Boot Image
THANKS & MENTIONS:
A huge thanks and shout-out to @omb714.1980 for donating the Moxee smartphone that made this rooting guide possible. You are a scholar and a gentleman, good sir. Thanks also to KonnectONE support specialist Faith Flores for releasing to me the factory firmware for this device.
Viva La Android said:
Assurance Wireless
Moxee MH-T6000 4G-LTE
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Rooting Guide
OVERVIEW:
This guide outlines simplified instructions for rooting the Assurance Wireless Moxee MH-T6000 4G-LTE smartphone. To cater this guide to new and inexperienced members, I have provided a stock boot image pre-patched with the Magisk v26.1 systemless root solution.
PREREQUISITES:
First and foremost, you need an unlocked bootloader. If your bootloader is not yet unlocked, complete that task and then return here. You will also need a Windows PC or laptop running the Minimal ADB & Fastboot Tools (link provided below). It should be noted that this guide can be carried out on a Mac or Linux computer as well; however, for purposes of this guide, I am focusing solely on a Windows setup. It is highly recommended that your device be running firmware build number MH-T6000V1.0.OB010, with the March 5, 2023 security patch level. Finally, you will need the factory supplied, or a quality equivalent USB-A to USB-C charging/syncing cable.
DISCLAIMER:
By proceeding further, you are assuming sole responsibility for the integrity and operability of your smartphone. Rooting your device is a task that carries the inherent risk of bricking or otherwise rendering your phone inoperable. While this guide has been thoroughly tested on my own device, you have been warned. Proceed at your own risk.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Download the ADB & Fastboot tools from the link below and install the program on your PC or laptop;
Open your Windows File Explorer, navigate to your C: drive, Program Files x86, and locate the Minimal ADB & Fastboot folder. Copy this folder and paste it to your desktop. (This step is not required, but is recommended for easier access of the ADB & Fastboot path);
Download the patched boot image from the below link and save the image in your ADB & Fastboot folder;
Boot your phone into fastboot mode by first powering your device off, and then holding the power and volume down keys simultaneously until fastboot mode appears on your device display;
Connect your smartphone to your Windows computer using the factory supplied or a quality equivalent USB-A to USB-C charging/syncing cable;
Open your ADB & Fastboot folder and double click cmd-here.exe to open a command window. Execute this command to verify a proper fastboot connection:
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fastboot devices
If properly connected, the command window will return an alphanumeric string consistent with your device serial number;
Once a proper connection has been verified, execute this command:
Code:
fastboot flash boot patched_boot.img
Now execute:
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fastboot reboot
Upon reboot, open your app drawer and tap on the Magisk app or its placeholder stub. Ensure you are connected to the internet, grant any permissions, and follow any prompts given by Magisk to update to the full version in order to complete the root environment setup. Magisk may reboot your device during this process.
That's it. You're now rooted via the Magisk v26.1 systemless root solution.
DOWNLOADS:
• Minimal ADB & Fastboot v1.4.3
• Magisk Patched Boot Image
THANKS & MENTIONS:
A huge thanks and shout-out to @omb714.1980 for donating the Moxee smartphone that made this rooting guide possible. You are a scholar and a gentleman, good sir. Thanks also to the KonnectONE support team for releasing to me the factory firmware for this device.
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Lol. Now you post this. After unsuccessfully scouring the internet for the stock firmware. I finally did the same as you and simply reached out to konnectone and asked for it. I just came here to see if there was anyone here that is by far more knowledgeable than myself (not hard) interested to have the firmware and would post a guide like this one. Well done!
Would you happen to have a twrp recovery compiled for this device by chance? Or if not but planning on it would you let me know please. I would appreciate it!
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Lol. Now you post this. After unsuccessfully scouring the internet for the stock firmware. I finally did the same as you and simply reached out to konnectone and asked for it. I just came here to see if there was anyone here that is by far more knowledgeable than myself (not hard) interested to have the firmware and would post a guide like this one. Well done!
Would you happen to have a twrp recovery compiled for this device by chance? Or if not but planning on it would you let me know please. I would appreciate it!
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I just got KonnectONE to agree to release firmware a couple of days before you mentioned having firmware. It's been a long wait indeed.
I don't have source code to compile TWRP; only the firmware. I will be attempting to port a TWRP build for this phone very soon. My legal battle with KonnectONE was in regards to source code under the General Public License 2.0. Because they were ultimately unable to provide kernel source, their legal team and support department finally acquiesced to provide firmware to device owners upon written request. I compromised for the firmware release, but was not able to get kernel source code for building TWRP. I am pretty confident that a ported TWRP can be ironed out as a stable build. I already have the base build selected.
Thank you so much! I have 3 of these devices and been waiting lol. I see the stock kernel has hot-plug . What's some good tuning profiles? I tried to debloat permanently with LP but it didn't work. I think it's read-only so I flashed the magisk overlay for rw and going to play. We definitely need TWRP! I see a port may be in the works. Awesome. Thanks again
Viva La Android said:
I just got KonnectONE to agree to release firmware a couple of days before you mentioned having firmware. It's been a long wait indeed.
I don't have source code to compile TWRP; only the firmware. I will be attempting to port a TWRP build for this phone very soon. My legal battle with KonnectONE was in regards to source code under the General Public License 2.0. Because they were ultimately unable to provide kernel source, their legal team and support department finally acquiesced to provide firmware to device owners upon written request. I compromised for the firmware release, but was not able to get kernel source code for building TWRP. I am pretty confident that a ported TWRP can be ironed out as a stable build. I already have the base build selected.
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They never replied when I emailed them about it several months ago . This is so awesome. I got rid of most of the lag with kernel manager. Kudos
Argonon said:
They never replied when I emailed them about it several months ago . This is so awesome. I got rid of most of the lag with kernel manager. Kudos
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Several months ago they weren't releasing firmware to the public. I got it released by battling with them over open source code and I ultimately compromised for factory firmware. It was only recently made public.
Yeah I've noticed a nice performance boost too with some debloating and sone kernel tweaks. I'm using EX Kernel Manager. Keep in mind this device uses dynamic partitioning (super.img). As such, even with root, it isn't always possible to mount /system r/w. I extracted the super.img on a PC and then mounted /system, /vendor and /product, debloated, and then repacked and reflashed super img.
Awesome. I don't have a good pc now unfortunately. I do have viper4android repackaged version with driver and effects pre-installed. I used smart pack kernel manager to tweak kernel. The device is very useable now! I have a Blu View 3 android 11 mtk device id love to root but can't even unlock bootloader. Maybe I should look into emailing them
Argonon said:
Awesome. I don't have a good pc now unfortunately. I do have viper4android repackaged version with driver and effects pre-installed. I used smart pack kernel manager to tweak kernel. The device is very useable now! I have a Blu View 3 android 11 mtk device id love to root but can't even unlock bootloader. Maybe I should look into emailing them
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BLU won't unlock your bootloader. It is locked per contractual agreement with the branded carrier of the phone. However, if it's MediaTek, you may be able to use MTK Client to exploit the bootloader into an unlocked state.
Viva La Android said:
Several months ago they weren't releasing firmware to the public. I got it released by battling with them over open source code and I ultimately compromised for factory firmware. It was only recently made public.
Yeah I've noticed a nice performance boost too with some debloating and sone kernel tweaks. I'm using EX Kernel Manager. Keep in mind this device uses dynamic partitioning (super.img). As such, even with root, it isn't always possible to mount /system r/w. I extracted the super.img on a PC and then mounted /system, /vendor and /product, debloated, and then repacked and reflashed super img.
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Would you plz share your super.img ? I'm on latest firmware and have attached screenshot of build etc.... I understand if you can't or don't want to. Can I pull mine since I'm rooted? Problem is I have a old Chromebook that I installed endeavor os on its arch based Linux but I don't have much hard drive space to do work
Viva La Android said:
Several months ago they weren't releasing firmware to the public. I got it released by battling with them over open source code and I ultimately compromised for factory firmware. It was only recently made public.
Yeah I've noticed a nice performance boost too with some debloating and sone kernel tweaks. I'm using EX Kernel Manager. Keep in mind this device uses dynamic partitioning (super.img). As such, even with root, it isn't always possible to mount /system r/w. I extracted the super.img on a PC and then mounted /system, /vendor and /product, debloated, and then repacked and reflashed super img.
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Would you plz share your super.img ? I'm on latest firmware and have attached screenshot of build etc.... I understand if you can't or don't want to. Can I pull mine since I'm rooted? Problem is I have a old Chromebook that I installed endeavor os on its arch based Linux but I don't have much hard drive space to do work
Viva La Android said:
I just got KonnectONE to agree to release firmware a couple of days before you mentioned having firmware. It's been a long wait indeed.
I don't have source code to compile TWRP; only the firmware. I will be attempting to port a TWRP build for this phone very soon. My legal battle with KonnectONE was in regards to source code under the General Public License 2.0. Because they were ultimately unable to provide kernel source, their legal team and support department finally acquiesced to provide firmware to device owners upon written request. I compromised for the firmware release, but was not able to get kernel source code for building TWRP. I am pretty confident that a ported TWRP can be ironed out as a stable build. I already have the base build selected.
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I have 3 of these devices. I surly can test TWRP port if needed
Argonon said:
Would you plz share your super.img ? I'm on latest firmware and have attached screenshot of build etc.... I understand if you can't or don't want to. Can I pull mine since I'm rooted? Problem is I have a old Chromebook that I installed endeavor os on its arch based Linux but I don't have much hard drive space to do work
I have 3 of these devices. I surly can test TWRP port if needed
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Sure. I don't mind sharing my super.img. I'll need to upload it and then I'll message you a link. It's pretty much exactly 2.5 GB in file size, so I'll first compress it to a zip before uploading.
The edited one. Just clarifying so appreciated
Argonon said:
The edited one. Just clarifying so appreciated
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I don't yet have all my mods made to the /super partition in that regard. Having encountered some force close issues with certain apps, I debloated from scratch and and have now begun my kernel tweaks and edits to the.varuous .prop files. So when finished, I'll share both my boot.img and super.img.
Just the stock super.img would be fine then. I think I can figure how to decompile, debloat and recompile then flash.
Argonon said:
Just the stock super.img would be fine then. I think I can figure how to decompile, debloat and recompile then flash.
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MH-T6000 super.img unmodified
I was experimenting and flashed the super.img with dsu side loader apk as a gsi lol. The app description said can replace various partitions and I was just trying to get system rw on the dsu loader. I know that makes no sense. What windows 11 compatible software do you recommend to unpack, repack etc? I see a few magisk modules but not quite sure how to use. Like ro2rw magisk module
Viva La Android said:
MH-T6000 super.img unmodified
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Thank you!
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Thank you!
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When I have completed debloating, kernel tweaks and .prop files edits of the OS, I'll share my modified super.img and boot.img. I have a TWRP v3.6.0 port build that is currently booting properly on this phone. But, I have bugs to work out on logical partition mounting, as well as the backup & restore functionality.
Argonon said:
I was experimenting and flashed the super.img with dsu side loader apk as a gsi lol. The app description said can replace various partitions and I was just trying to get system rw on the dsu loader. I know that makes no sense. What windows 11 compatible software do you recommend to unpack, repack etc? I see a few magisk modules but not quite sure how to use. Like ro2rw magisk module
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Check out CRB Android Kitchen here on XDA. Great for unpacking / repacking partition images, including super.img.
Viva La Android said:
When I have completed debloating, kernel tweaks and .prop files edits of the OS, I'll share my modified super.img and boot.img. I have a TWRP v3.6.0 port build that is currently booting properly on this phone. But, I have bugs to work out on logical partition mounting, as well as the backup & restore
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Have you had anymore luck with this