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Lenovo s5 (k520) ZUI 3.7.177 ST Got root anyone?

Just got a new Lenovo s5 (k520 running ZUI 3.7.177 ST) but can't root it (tried KingRoot and Root Genius so far).
It has a nasty little OS (ZUI 3.7) which keeps killing apps it doesn't like. It took me two days to find an adblocker which would work (AdClear) after trying Dns66, Blokada and a couple of others which I can't recall. It's tightly locked down.
* Anyway, my question is... Has anyone had any luck with rooting this phone or OS?
* Or, has anyone any suggestions for apps or rooting options which might be more successful?
If there's any other people out there with this phone, I would seriously consider chipping in to buy one for a dev to work with... give me a yell if you're interested.
Cheers,
Specs:
OS ZUI 3.7 (based on Android O)
CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 2.0GHz Octa core
ROM 64GB
RAM 4GB
Edit: Hmmm, I was hoping that the latest Magisk beta (16.6) might help, but no luck. It does seem to get further along but fails with an 'unable to find boot image' message (my apologies for not being able to quote that accurately). Nothing seems able to find that .img. Can't back it up either as no app can find it. Yes, I need to brush up my adb skills ...my last effort ended in an error reporting lack of appropriate key, as I recall (sorry, have a bit of a flu just now). Anyway, has anyone else been able to look at this phone? Anyone have any ideas (or just thoughts) about what I can do here?
Thanks.

Just to update.... I have tried every simple rooting option I can find -with no luck.
I have found one reference to installing twrp & rooting this phone, but I'm unsure how legit it is ...it just looks a little like its put together by a script; but maybe they just copy/paste a lot when writing tutes? (I have written to them but have had no response from them in a week). The tutorial makes reference to a dev/group in China successfully installing twrp, but only on a Chinese release, not international.
Anyway, I'm wondering if anyone knows of the group or people referenced at
http://tutoraplikasi.com/cara-root-lenovo-s5/
or if anyone might have an idea of the dev(s) in China working on twrp & lenovo?
Just a shot in the dark, really, but I thought I'd ask anyway.
Cheers.

OK, looks like time for some more serious reading and brushing up of old, much neglected skilz... I will probably close this thread and open another ( if there's no objections) in the xda twrp forum.
If anyone is interested, I'm looking to compile twrp for this device with a view to flashing magisk. Hopefully, it will work. Seems that adb & unlocking the bootloader is the only way I'm going to get to actually see the partitions holding the IMG files etc. (Though I do have one or two ideas about escalating privileges/permissions, but that's a whole other bunch of research -and time which is always short.)
Anyway, if you have an interest in rooting this phone have a look for a thread under twrp Q&A.
Cheers.

Seems like it was just a matter of waiting... XN Logos has come up with a solution, it appears --
https://www.stupdroid.com/2018/07/root-twrp-lenovo-k520.html?m=1
At least I managed some in depth reading in the meantime. I'll report back on success of the procedure.

Hi I have also a Lenovo s5. I hated zui 3.7 too and I succeded in installing Lineage OS 15.1 by phh using only fastboot mode... I tried rooting It but unsuccessfully. Now I want twrp and if it would be possible even root. Did you succeed with XN Logos?

Piepoct said:
Hi I have also a Lenovo s5. I hated zui 3.7 too and I succeded in installing Lineage OS 15.1 by phh using only fastboot mode... I tried rooting It but unsuccessfully. Now I want twrp and if it would be possible even root. Did you succeed with XN Logos?
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Haven't actually tried yet. After all that looking for a root solution I now have been too busy. Will probably do it this Wednesday. I'll keep you posted. Did lineage work well? Any bugs or other issues? ZUI is a dog.

Yeah everything is okay... In the previous updates there was a problem with the audio in ear but now is solved. The only thing that is a little (but not dramatically) worse is battery life because in zui the fact that the os kills every app in background makes the battery last longer.

Hey guys, I know it is no the perfect thread for this yet this phone almost doesn't exist anywhere on the internet. I have the same issue with apps closing as you do. I wanted to install Lineage OS yet as there is no official release for lenovo S5. I would really appreciate some guidance on which release would I install and how. Would it be via the twrp? Thanks in advance.

maikelos27 said:
Hey guys, I know it is no the perfect thread for this yet this phone almost doesn't exist anywhere on the internet. I have the same issue with apps closing as you do. I wanted to install Lineage OS yet as there is no official release for lenovo S5. I would really appreciate some guidance on which release would I install and how. Would it be via the twrp? Thanks in advance.
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I'd say its this one, maikelos27...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pr...evice-development/lineage-phh-treble-t3767690
Should be able to use twrp, or via fastboot as mentioned.

ptpi said:
I'd say its this one, maikelos27...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pr...evice-development/lineage-phh-treble-t3767690
Should be able to use twrp, or via fastboot as mentioned.
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Thanks ptpi, I will try that probably today and see how it goes.

Lineage Lenovo S5
I'm from Brazil and I have a lenovo S5. I would like to know if someone installed Lineage on Lenovo S5 and could help me do that. thank you

ptpi said:
I'd say its this one, maikelos27...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pr...evice-development/lineage-phh-treble-t3767690
Should be able to use twrp, or via fastboot as mentioned.
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Hello, I'm a lucky owner of this beautifull beast, the Lenovo S5 K520, but with the horfull ZUI3.7. I always have been using Cyanogen and after lineage OS.
It did not luck for me to install it on the Lenovo S5.
I manage to install TWRP-3.2.2-0713 with the help of the S-Droid toolkit for Lenovo S5.
From there, I did try every rom from phh on this page : https://forum.xda-developers.com/project-treble/trebleenabled-device-development/lineage-phh-treble-t3767690
but the best I did get is the first logo of lineage OS going on and never stop for hours. I also did try AOSP treble Rom from this site : https://forum.xda-developers.com/project-treble/trebleenabled-device-development/experimental-phh-treble-t3709659, but there I'm getting the Android text changing of ligth theme, but bothing more.
Could you please tell us the procedure and the version of the software you are using so that you are able to use Lineage OS on a Lenovo S5 K520?
Thanks a lot.
Brisferr

Betinhosilva said:
I'm from Brazil and I have a lenovo S5. I would like to know if someone installed Lineage on Lenovo S5 and could help me do that. thank you
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Hi i did in this way...
1)fastboot -w
2)fastboot erase modemst1
3)fastboot erase modemst2
4) fastboot erase system
5) fastboot erase boot
6) fastboot erase recovery
7) fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
8) fastboot flash boot boot.img
9) fastboot flash system {systemname}.img
The only thing you should do firstly is download the firmware from a video in YouTube whose name is like "ROM Lenovo s5" or something like that and extract the firmware in order to have both boot.img and recovery.img. Hope I could help
P.s. I used phh lineage latest build

Lenovo S5 global version stock rom
Hi everybody!
I was wondering if any of you have a copy of the original ZUI 3.7 non-Chinese stock firmware. I had trouble with my phone and contacted the customer service. Unfortunately, they've sent me the Chinese version (K520_CN_OPEN_USER_Q00011.0_O_ZUI_3.7.355_ST_180412_qpst) and now my phone is almost unusable as the rom only contains crappy Chinese stuff... :crying:
All apps are Chinese and it contains no GApps... I cannot even restore previously save config.
Please help me and send me a backup or the original non-Chinese firmware.
Thank you very much

I didn't even know the existence of an original firmware for non Chinese phones indeed when I bought it it came with a horrible chinese firmware with few translations. Did you find it? Because I want to try it too. If you didn't find it I'm also going to look for it
UnsignedC said:
Hi everybody!
I was wondering if any of you have a copy of the original ZUI 3.7 non-Chinese stock firmware. I had trouble with my phone and contacted the customer service. Unfortunately, they've sent me the Chinese version (K520_CN_OPEN_USER_Q00011.0_O_ZUI_3.7.355_ST_180412_qpst) and now my phone is almost unusable as the rom only contains crappy Chinese stuff... :crying:
All apps are Chinese and it contains no GApps... I cannot even restore previously save config.
Please help me and send me a backup or the original non-Chinese firmware.
Thank you very much
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How did you unlock your bootloader? Failing to unlock my lenovo s5 k520 bootloader

If I remember correctly just -fastboot oem unlock
dmilz said:
How did you unlock your bootloader? Failing to unlock my lenovo s5 k520 bootloader
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Piepoct said:
If I remember correctly just -fastboot oem unlock
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Thanks, rooted and now in bootloop .. Help with stock firmware

I've got only the Chinese one: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15wNyeQ53SbB1xV3gCmXrb-opZSgx2gFQ/view
P.s. I never tested it
dmilz said:
Thanks, rooted and now in bootloop .. Help with stock firmware
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Piepoct said:
I've got only the Chinese one: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15wNyeQ53SbB1xV3gCmXrb-opZSgx2gFQ/view
P.s. I never tested it
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will test.. thanks

[Recovery] TWRP for the Nubia Z18(NX606J)

Hey,
youyim123 recently made his TWRP build available that I was trying to compile myself. So without further ado, here is a more or less working TWRP for the Nubia Z18 with instructions of how to install it.
Link to recovery.img
How to install it:
Boot into bootloader using
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Unlock the bootloader using
Code:
fastboot oem nubia_unlock NUBIA_NX606J
Flash the recovery.img using
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
IMPORTANT! Navigate to "reboot to emergency recovery mode". Do not use
Code:
fastboot reboot recovery
as it might not work correctly!
I found disconnecting the device from USB to be more reliable, so do that for stability
If it gets stuck, repeat steps 1 and 4. No need to reflash, just be patient
Language will be Chinese, so change that by using the settings button (second from below on the right)
That's it, you have a working TWRP now Enjoy!
EDIT: DO NOT TRY FLASHING MAGISK AS IT WILL DAMAGE DM-VERITY AND YOU'LL HAVE TO BOOT RESCUE YOUR DEVICE! YOU CAN USE MY recovery script in the bloat remover thread to fix your device
In case you get stuck in a bootloop, repeat the installation guide, then use
Code:
adb push stock.zip /data/media/0
and reflash stock firmware as a last resort until a custom ROM is available.
All credit for this goes to youyim123 and his amazing work! I know he struggled releasing this because his work is often used or redirected without his consent or giving him credit, so I'm grateful he decided to release it.

*reserved*

Can i use this to flash Gapps

aqblwd said:
Can i use this to flash Gapps
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In theory, yes. In practice, it somehow doesn't give me any GApps when flashing it. I'm trying to cooperate with the OpenGapps team to fix this.

any update info for flashing gapps ? i really want to use my nubia z18 with google environment on it. tks

shevaman7 said:
any update info for flashing gapps ? i really want to use my nubia z18 with google environment on it. tks
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None yet. I'd say community involvement isn't exactly one of the OpenGapps team's good points
See the Gitter thread for tracking updates here: https://gitter.im/opengapps/general
If you know of any other way to contact them, feel free to do so and send them the logs I attached in the gitter post (same username as here)

shevaman7 said:
any update info for flashing gapps ? i really want to use my nubia z18 with google environment on it. tks
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You can use google xspace

elnas1369 said:
You can use google xspace
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EDIT: Okay I tried the app and it's doing something that looks like installing play services? @elnas1369 would you mind explaining what you did in detail? Because most of us probably can't speak chinese and it's not intuitive unfortunately

curtisy said:
EDIT: Okay I tried the app and it's doing something that looks like installing play services? @elnas1369 would you mind explaining what you did in detail? Because most of us probably can't speak chinese and it's not intuitive unfortunately
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I did it on my Nubia X and it works pretty good, you just have to follow the steps, i've found some tutos on youtube it's very easy. You can search for google xspace installing or something like that

curtisy said:
Hey,
youyim123 recently made his TWRP build available that I was trying to compile myself. So without further ado, here is a more or less working TWRP for the Nubia Z18 with instructions of how to install it.
Link to recovery.img
How to install it:
Boot into bootloader using
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Unlock the bootloader using
Code:
fastboot oem nubia_unlock NUBIA_NX606J
Flash the recovery.img using
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
IMPORTANT! Navigate to "reboot to emergency recovery mode". Do not use
Code:
fastboot reboot recovery
as it might not work correctly!
I found disconnecting the device from USB to be more reliable, so do that for stability
If it gets stuck, repeat steps 1 and 4. No need to reflash, just be patient
Language will be Chinese, so change that by using the settings button (second from below on the right)
That's it, you have a working TWRP now Enjoy!
EDIT: DO NOT TRY FLASHING MAGISK AS IT WILL DAMAGE DM-VERITY AND YOU'LL HAVE TO BOOT RESCUE YOUR DEVICE! YOU CAN USE MY recovery script in the bloat remover thread to fix your device
In case you get stuck in a bootloop, repeat the installation guide, then use
Code:
adb push stock.zip /data/media/0
and reflash stock firmware as a last resort until a custom ROM is available.
All credit for this goes to youyim123 and his amazing work! I know he struggled releasing this because his work is often used or redirected without his consent or giving him credit, so I'm grateful he decided to release it.
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any news update about stable TWRP for Z18. I have Z18, a very beautiful and strong device

md07 said:
any news update about stable TWRP for Z18. I have Z18, a very beautiful and strong device
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It is stable. Just make sure to unplug your phone after flashing it as otherwise it will probably get stuck after a few seconds. If you need to have your device connected to your pc, do the following:
Start adb sideload in TWRP, connect your phone to your pc, stop sideload. That way you have a working connection with adb again
Hope this helps!

curtisy said:
It is stable. Just make sure to unplug your phone after flashing it as otherwise it will probably get stuck after a few seconds. If you need to have your device connected to your pc, do the following:
Start adb sideload in TWRP, connect your phone to your pc, stop sideload. That way you have a working connection with adb again
Hope this helps!
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i read somewhere in Nubia forums (chinese language), some dev is going to release TWRP for Z18, but it need poll to decide.
So that, i dont know this version on XDA is official or unofficial ? And as you said, if it is stable, so can i flash Gaap package to get full Goolge and service for Z18? have you tried ?

Already try few weeks ago, not working...!
The only temperary solution is "Google Space", or just wait for the global version release
As one Dev which working on LOS fot this machine point out that Lineage is very hard to compile since there's no other Dev help him, the System is block by something call AVB2...pretty ironic as this twrp not even let us using Magisk at all!
md07 said:
i read somewhere in Nubia forums (chinese language), some dev is going to release TWRP for Z18, but it need poll to decide.
So that, i dont know this version on XDA is official or unofficial ? And as you said, if it is stable, so can i flash Gaap package to get full Goolge and service for Z18? have you tried ?
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sky104hk said:
Already try few weeks ago, not working...!
The only temperary solution is "Google Space", or just wait for the global version release
As one Dev which working on LOS fot this machine point out that Lineage is very hard to compile since there's no other Dev help him, the System is block by something call AVB2...pretty ironic as this twrp not even let us using Magisk at all!
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I tried Gplay space. But all app installed from there seem work slowly and not appear on home screen (must go Gplay space and run app)

md07 said:
i read somewhere in Nubia forums (chinese language), some dev is going to release TWRP for Z18, but it need poll to decide.
So that, i dont know this version on XDA is official or unofficial ? And as you said, if it is stable, so can i flash Gaap package to get full Goolge and service for Z18? have you tried ?
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Please read the first post precisely and then the post in the nubia forum again. Youyim is the guy who made the poll and he made it public. I simply brought it to a wider audience and link to his official GitHub for the img.
You cannot flash Gapps with this because it errors. I said so a couple of times before and would appreciate a bit of effort reading before asking. You probably spent more time on writing this than you would've reading the first three post entries here, disregarding the fact that I'm trying to reply in detail. It's all in the first post, please read that before asking next time..
To sum up:
- It's the "official" TWRP from youyim, all credit goes to him
- You can not install Gapps with this, I haven't found a resolution for this but am working on an alternative. See my other thread or post #3 here

sky104hk said:
Already try few weeks ago, not working...!
The only temperary solution is "Google Space", or just wait for the global version release
As one Dev which working on LOS fot this machine point out that Lineage is very hard to compile since there's no other Dev help him, the System is block by something call AVB2...pretty ironic as this twrp not even let us using Magisk at all!
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It's the same dev I'm the guy working on LineageOS as well and yes AVB2 (Basically think of it as Android's answer to secure boot on Computers) is a pain in the a** to deal with. Compiling itself is rather easy compared to the pain that comes after it, it's just killing lots of time and I unfortunately don't have that with a full time job. That's why I tried getting more people involved but (again) failed apparently.
TWRP doesn't have anything to do with Magisk either. Magisk is modifying the boot partition as far as I'm aware (don't hate me topjohnwu) and it relies on either no AVB/DM-Verity or a flag that doesn't work here either. TWRP in contrast just modifies/overrides the boot partition and is (mostly) used to flash many things including Magisk.

I think Z18 not have a global version, so we'll never see international firmware for this product. The only way I hope is some one or some dev support official method for install Google. And hope good news come soon.
Thanks all!

md07 said:
I think Z18 not have a global version, so we'll never see international firmware for this product. The only way I hope is some one or some dev support official method for install Google. And hope good news come soon.
Thanks all!
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Isn't a global release coming in like 2 weeks or something? At least that's what I read last time I checked
I can tell you an official method. Root your phone and rewrite google services to system. Otherwise wait until developers can take a look at Rom building like I do now or even better, get involved. Being a one man show isn't helping the cause even if you have a couple spectators because it makes you feel more or less like a monkey in a cage

curtisy said:
Isn't a global release coming in like 2 weeks or something? At least that's what I read last time I checked
I can tell you an official method. Root your phone and rewrite google services to system. Otherwise wait until developers can take a look at Rom building like I do now or even better, get involved. Being a one man show isn't helping the cause even if you have a couple spectators because it makes you feel more or less like a monkey in a cage
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Where did you read about global version Z18??? I checked only on Nubia website, in some global region (like India...) they are only going to release global Red Magic Mars.
I know method get Google and service by rooted and I read in Nubia forums they released tool to root current Version Z18, but I can not download

md07 said:
Where did you read about global version Z18??? I checked only on Nubia website, in some global region (like India...) they are only going to release global Red Magic Mars.
I know method get Google and service by rooted and I read in Nubia forums they released tool to root current Version Z18, but I can not download
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https://www.gadgetsnow.com/mobile-phones/Nubia-Z18 for instance. India isn't global lol. They mostly just buy masses of phones and then resell. And yeah I can understand they won't release a global version anytime soon. The phone is great but looking at the source code, it's horrible. I even had to submit a patch so they get their build fixed!
As for the download, try the second one. Baidu is blocking anything non China by now afaik. It will also be included in the LineageOS ROM whenever I'll get that done..

How To Install Pixel Experience ROM on Poco F1 with automated batch file

This thread is old. And I don't think I'll have time to update it so... rip. XD
Hello!
I am new in the xda developer community and wish to help others!
So I made a program (batch file) to do most of the commands in adb and fastboot to install TWRP and Pixel Experience on Poco F1.
It's really easy. Unfortunately the program only works on windows. I will also post a youtube video soon to show how to use it.
Disclaimer: I am not responsible to any harm done to your device (software and/or hardware). Please use the program with care.
This tool is made to help people who doesn't understand commands to flash Pixel Experience on their Pocophone F1.
Poco F1 Tool (Might not be up to date) : drive.google.com/open?id=1eMW--ryJc_rAnzsZjBPUkL0jsQOe1Ykt
YouTube video how to install: youtu.be/besm07mYCeI
Step by step guide:
Before everything, make sure that you have usb debugging enabled as well as OEM unlocking on the pocohpone f1 --> youtube.com/watch?v=VTQYl_d-FGg
after that make sure that you have ADB Drivers installed on your computer. (it comes with the file Install PE on Poco F1.7z)
1. Unlock bootloader with Mi Flash unlock.
to unlock the bootloader you need to create a Mi account. --> account.xiaomi.com/pass/register?&_locale=en
Unlocking the bootloader will erase all data on the phone
The 1st command in the POCO F1 Tool helps you unlock the bootloader.
To help the process go smoothly remove PIN/Password/Pattern and fingerprints.
The only thing you need to do is to connect your mi account on your phone and have a sim card in it.
You do not need to download anything else as they are already included with this tool.
After you connected your mi account on your phone, you can now proceed by opening the tool and pressing the key 1 to open the miflash unlock program.
If needed press allow on your Pocophone f1
Your phone should be in fastboot mode.
The miflash unlock program will open and simply connect your mi account on it.
Then press on unlock bootloader (in the program).
The first time will not work and a wait time of 72 hours (or less) is needed.
Come back when the time is done!
Use option 4 to reboot your phone to the system.
2. Install TWRP Recovery on POCO F1.
This option will install TWRP Recovery on POCO F1 and make you able to install Pixel Experience ROM.
Make sure that you do not have a PIN/Password/Pattern and also make sure that you have usb debugging enabled as well as OEM unlocking.
This option will send a file to use in TWRP (disableforceencryption_treble.zip) and TWRP Recovery (recovery.img).
You will see TWRP logo (teamwin). When you see the logo watch this video: youtu.be/nWV9YCg67fo?t=148
Allow modification.
Wipe --> format data.
home.
Reboot --> Recovery.
IGNORE THE PART WHERE HE SENDS FILE TO PHONE IT IS ALREADY DONE.
Make sure all partitions are enabled.
back.
Install --> DisableForceEncryption.zip.
Swipe to confirm flash.
home.
Reboot --> Recovery.
Reboot --> System.
Reconfigure device and make sure that you have usb debugging and oem unlocking enabled.
3. Install PixelExperience on POCO F1.
This option sends the file to flash Pixel Experience in TWRP recovery.
This will only send the file to flash.
You need to flash Pixel Experience in TWRP.
Watch this video: youtu.be/HCfjha3hqhA?t=268
Wipe --> Advanced Wipe.
select Dalvik/ART Cache, Cache, System and Data
Swipe to Wipe.
home.
Install --> vendor-firmware.zip
Swipe to confirm flash.
home.
Install --> PixelExperience_beryllium-9.0-OFFICIAL.zip
Swipe to confirm flash.
Reboot system.
Done! You have succesfully installed Pixel Experience on POCO F1!
If you have any questions feel free to ask me!
TheSb Tech.

Step by step guide
Before you work on the video, kindly share a step by step guide on how this works and everything...

aydensaruni said:
Before you work on the video, kindly share a step by step guide on how this works and everything...
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I have updated the thread. There is a vague step-by-step guide on how to install it. The video is also there to help.

Hello, thank you very much for your tool. I am going to try it since me Poco arrived today. I would like to ask - will this guide install the CAF version? Since it is better than AOSP as I have heard. Thanks.

CatBug said:
Hello, thank you very much for your tool. I am going to try it since me Poco arrived today. I would like to ask - will this guide install the CAF version? Since it is better than AOSP as I have heard. Thanks.
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Sadly, no. But you can change it by downloading PixelExperience CAF and renaming it --> PixelExperience_beryllium-9.0-OFFICIAL.zip and put it in the folder platform-tools (replace the existing PixelExperience_beryllium-9.0-OFFICIAL.zip by the CAF edition and rename it the same) . It should do the work.

pixel experience not booting
please tell me how did it take to boot? for the first time....i flashed the latest pixel exp today with latest beta vendor...it booted 3 times after first boot...is it normal?....its been almost 12 mins
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Swarup Paul said:
please tell me how did it take to boot? for the first time....i flashed the latest pixel exp today with latest beta vendor...it booted 3 times after first boot...is it normal?....its been almost 12 mins
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please help me

Swarup Paul said:
please tell me how did it take to boot? for the first time....i flashed the latest pixel exp today with latest beta vendor...it booted 3 times after first boot...is it normal?....its been almost 12 mins
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please help me
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Normally, I wouldn't answer this since you've a follow-up without waiting 24 hrs but you can't expect help when we don't know what you did. Details are important. What order did you flash and specifically, what did you flash. Version numbers are important. Saying the latest does not cut it.

Ok...it worked out...I figured out...the problem was with my dfe( without magisk)...I got it from the telegram grp......I formatted my data...and flashed w/o dfe...it booted in no time...but still thanks for the help...

Sorry...
Swarup Paul said:
Ok...it worked out...I figured out...the problem was with my dfe( without magisk)...I got it from the telegram grp......I formatted my data...and flashed w/o dfe...it booted in no time...but still thanks for the help...
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I'm sorry I couldn't help. Glad you managed to solve the problem. Could you give me more information about what went wrong? Did you follow the instructions in the video?

PE Android 10 not Booting UP
I flashed FirmwareVendor 10.3.8 + PE Android 10 + Nomagisk DFE. but i waited more than 20minutes to boot it up into system but it showing G icon only.

tanmaysrkr said:
I flashed FirmwareVendor 10.3.8 + PE Android 10 + Nomagisk DFE. but i waited more than 20minutes to boot it up into system but it showing G icon only.
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Sorry I don't think I can help you beacuse this thread is for flashing android 9. I suggest you go back to stock firmware and try ro re-flash without any custom kernel or stuff like that. I don't think this thread will help you. Again Sorry

How To Guide Rooting OnePlus Nord 2 CE lite

...hello,
first things first: ...you have to unlock your bootloader for get this working ...you will need Magisk and default ADB and fastboot tools ...I won´t get into the bootloader unlocking part or essentials
...I suggest getting "Oxygen Updater" at Google PlayStore and download your FULL rom ...maybe it will complain about the "wrong" version (India/Europe) but I know I´m in Europe and it´s a CPH2409 ...so I got the most recent full update, in my case: CPH2409_11_A.11 ...you have to download the same version as actually installed
...after downloading the File, get the PayLoadDumperGo from XDA Member ssssut and extract the downloaded file ...maybe you will need to add "liblzma-5.dll" to the directory ...I think you will manage it by yourself ...you will only need the "boot.img" and "vbmeta.img"
...copy the boot.img to your phone and patch it with the usual Magisk method (install / choose file) and copy back the resulting magisk_boot.img to your pc.
...now the tricky part ...and yes, I got the "broken Boot/Recovery Image Screen" and yes I was scared for just a few seconds ...but I solved it and here is how:
reboot your Device to fastboot mode (unlocked) and type:
Code:
fastboot flash boot .\magisk_boot.img
DO NOT REBOOT NOW!!!
...you will have to flash vbmeta.img like this:
Code:
fastboot flash --disable-verity --disable-verification vbmeta .\vbmeta.img
...now it´s time to reboot and when it´s done just start up Magisk Manager and finish the setup and you´re done ...simple as can be
...best regards
derdoktor667

Thanks for the info but this the wrong phone for this forum
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_nord_ce_2_5g-11269.php ie. chipset: MediaTek MT6877
OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_nord_ce_2_lite_5g-11344.php ie. chipset: Qualcomm SM6375

Quaicheist said:
Thanks for the info but this the wrong phone for this forum
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_nord_ce_2_5g-11269.php ie. chipset: MediaTek MT6877
OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_nord_ce_2_lite_5g-11344.php ie. chipset: Qualcomm SM6375
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...I´m not sure ....the Nord 2 CE lite is not listed at the moment ....I chose the closest match

can we have more info on this? anyone tried but you ? i have a nord ce 2 lite

keyra74 said:
can we have more info on this? anyone tried but you ? i have a nord ce 2 lite
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...you can have as much information as you wish or need, just ask
...I don't know how many people tried this ...but I think it's an easy and "TWRP - less" way rooting the device ...I already extracted the device tree and maybe I will have a look at building some recovery ...but it's not really needed or useful on A/B devices with "super partition"
...by the way:
Model: CPH2409
Device: holi
...best regards

DerDoktore said:
...you can have as much information as you wish or need, just ask
...I don't know how many people tried this ...but I think it's an easy and "TWRP - less" way rooting the device ...I already extracted the device tree and maybe I will have a look at building some recovery ...but it's not really needed or useful on A/B devices with "super partition"
...by the way:
Model: CPH2409
Device: holi
...best regards
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i'll try later, since you're no new member so i trust you

keyra74 said:
i'll try later, since you're no new member or so i trust you
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...addicted since Ginger Bread 2.3 as you, Sir
...but, I can understand your doubts ...too many "root your bla bla" and it doesn't stop on XDA, neither ...I can just suggest you to download the "Full Image" for your Software Version in "Oxygen Updater" and expand the resulting "payload.bin" with the appropriate (python ???) tool
...but be sure to know more about A/B partitioning as I did until yesterday
...very best regards

DerDoktore said:
...addicted since Ginger Bread 2.3 as you, Sir
...but, I can understand your doubts ...too many "root your bla bla" and it doesn't stop on XDA, neither ...I can just suggest you to download the "Full Image" for your Software Version in "Oxygen Updater" and expand the resulting "payload.bin" with the appropriate (python ???) tool
...but be sure to know more about A/B partitioning as I did until yesterday
...very best regards
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i was there with 1.5
but thx you explained absolutely everything

...just for your information: ...Google Wallet is working, Netflix either
...have a nice day

DerDoktore said:
...just for your information: ...Google Wallet is working, Netflix either
...have a nice day
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oh thx !

this should be sticked and in its own section

keyra74 said:
this should be sticked and in its own section
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...maybe the device will get it's own section sometime ...but I think, many people are aware of this device because everywhere it's announced as a "lite" Version of the "Core Edition" ...or maybe it's too "cheap"

Comfirmed working over here, many thanks for the instructions

Epic Guide successfully managed to root my phone.
Thanks for sharing the how to. <3

DerDoktore said:
...just for your information: ...Google Wallet is working, Netflix either
...have a nice day
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To get wallet working you'll need safetynet fix mod

ko_hi said:
To get wallet working you'll need safetynet fix mod
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...you need whaaaaaattt????

Followed instructions, yet managed to brick mine. It often crashes during boot, and once it makes it through and android launches, the screen is unresponsive. After a minute or so it crashes and tries to reboot.
Because I'm unable to authorize debugging options on my phone, I can't enter any commands through ADB and am therefore blocked from resetting or recovering.

mastodon667 said:
Followed instructions, yet managed to brick mine. It often crashes during boot, and once it makes it through and android launches, the screen is unresponsive. After a minute or so it crashes and tries to reboot.
Because I'm unable to authorize debugging options on my phone, I can't enter any commands through ADB and am therefore blocked from resetting or recovering.
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you should be able to launch recovery mode and wipe no ?

keyra74 said:
you should be able to launch recovery mode and wipe no ?
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Thanks for your reply!
I can put it in recovery mode, but when attempting a wipe it requires you to enter a pin which is displayed on the screen. Since the touchscreen doesn't work I'm unable to get past this step.

...are you sure you downloaded the correct firmware for your device??? ...I know the touch problems or display issues can happen with the wrong firmware because of the kernel module implementation ...if you didn't play around with TWRP or some recovery foo, you can enter fastbootd mode for sure ...because the same happened to me ...and yes, not fastboot ...I really mean fastbootd ...in this emergency mode, you will get Chinese or Korean letters and can navigate with the volume buttons
...and by the way, I didn't know you have to authorize the regular fastboot mode???
...maybe you describe your steps more detailed ...what was the initial firmware version, which one did you download, did you do Magisk patching, did you pay attention to flash to the correct slot, did you patch Magisk during or after the update and so on ...once again: it's nearly impossible to brick new devices with a/b partitioning and fastbootd support ...we will get you through this, don't worry
best regards

LMV600TM a13 40a Restore/Upgrade guide

This restore process is intended for the Tmob V60 (lmv600tm) model and you must WIPE your data so back it up if you want to keep it!
This process will restore the lmv600tm to the state directly after the ota upgrade to the Tmob a13 40a build. I’ve dumped all the required partitions from a MY personal lmv600tm. This process uses the Qfil utility, assumes you already have a working knowledge of Qfil and that you have already installed it on your Windows PC. If you don’t have that knowledge start reading. The internet is full of Qfil guides.
You can’t damage or fix your existing imei relevant partitions from this restore because they aren’t included in this download. YOU SHOULD NEVER BLINDLY ERASE ALL your partitions in qfil, NEVER!
You are responsible for backing up your existing phone partitions. I’m not liable for you using my work product and you do so at your own risk. If you’re unsure of what you’re doing then read more about Qfil and what is does. Again, if you are a newby go slow. Taking your time will save you a lot of pain and aggravation.
This process will not fix your erased or damage imei number problem. There are process out there but they are usually reserved for people with an expert level of knowledge on the subject.
This guide is for anyone who’s presently unable to boot or who just can’t access Tmob ota services and wishes to upgrade their lmv600tm to the a13 40a build. I have only tried this when my phone was already on an Android 13 rom. That’s not to say it won’t work coming from an a11 or a12 rom but I haven’t tried it.
This process will not fix your erased or damage imei number problem.
Steps
Download “Lmv600tm-a13_40a Restore.7z” file from here. and unzip. Remember the unzipped restore directory path.
Included in the downloaded zip is a directory “Extra Files”, which has the required v60 firehose, an already magisk 25.2 patched boot.img and a ABL_ENG_V60.bin to enable fastboot and fastbootdd commands. This is not a thread to discuss these three files. If you don’t know what they are start reading or leave them alone. The v60 forum and the internet are filled with info on them.
Plug your phone into PC with USB cable and put you phone in EDL (9008) mode. Again, there are guides on how to do this everywhere.
Start Qfil and select the port of your phone’ connection. (See Windows device manager)
Select the v60 firehose from the “Extra Files” directory.
Select storage type = ulf which is located at the bottom right of the Qfil dialog screen. I’m using Qfil 2.0.3.5 version.
Next click on the “load XML” button and group select “rawprogram0” thru “rawprogram6” which are also in the unzipped directory, then hit OK. Next it will ask for the Patch0.xml file, hit cancel as we’re not patching anything. Rawprogram5 (lun5) along with the associated partitions are not included so don’t ask for them.
Wait a few seconds and then click on the “Download” button. Qfil will now resolve all the names of the partitions to be restore and then start the download process to the phone.
When the restore is complete you must manually restart your phone by holding both the volume down button and the power button for approximately 10 seconds.
Please remember this is a courtesy extended to v600tm owners so play nice.

Hopefully a more experienced v600tm user (surgemaxx) will be able to figure out how to crossflash this to other LG v60 models.

hooutoo said:
This restore process is intended for the Tmob V60 (lmv600tm) model and you must WIPE your data so back it up if you want to keep it!
This process will restore the lmv600tm to the state directly after the ota upgrade to the Tmob a13 40a build. I’ve dumped all the required partitions from a MY personal lmv600tm. This process uses the Qfil utility, assumes you already have a working knowledge of Qfil and that you have already installed it on your Windows PC. If you don’t have that knowledge start reading. The internet is full of Qfil guides.
You can’t damage or fix your existing imei relevant partitions from this restore because they aren’t included in this download. YOU SHOULD NEVER BLINDLY ERASE ALL your partitions in qfil, NEVER!
You are responsible for backing up your existing phone partitions. I’m not liable for you using my work product and you do so at your own risk. If you’re unsure of what you’re doing then read more about Qfil and what is does. Again, if you are a newby go slow. Taking your time will save you a lot of pain and aggravation.
This process will not fix your erased or damage imei number problem. There are process out there but they are usually reserved for people with an expert level of knowledge on the subject.
This guide is for anyone who’s presently unable to boot or who just can’t access Tmob ota services and wishes to upgrade their lmv600tm to the a13 40a build. I have only tried this when my phone was already on an Android 13 rom. That’s not to say it won’t work coming from an a11 or a12 rom but I haven’t tried it.
This process will not fix your erased or damage imei number problem.
Steps
Download “Lmv600tm-a13_40a Restore.7z” file from here. and unzip. Remember the unzipped restore directory path.
Included in the downloaded zip is a directory “Extra Files”, which has the required v60 firehose, an already magisk 25.2 patched boot.img and a ABL_ENG_V60.bin to enable fastboot and fastbootdd commands. This is not a thread to discuss these three files. If you don’t know what they are start reading or leave them alone. The v60 forum and the internet are filled with info on them.
Plug your phone into PC with USB cable and put you phone in EDL (9008) mode. Again, there are guides on how to do this everywhere.
Start Qfil and select the port of your phone’ connection. (See Windows device manager)
Select the v60 firehose from the “Extra Files” directory.
Select storage type = ulf which is located at the bottom right of the Qfil dialog screen. I’m using Qfil 2.0.3.5 version.
Next click on the “load XML” button and group select “rawprogram0” thru “rawprogram6” which are also in the unzipped directory, then hit OK. Next it will ask for the Patch0.xml file, hit cancel as we’re not patching anything. Rawprogram5 (lun5) along with the associated partitions are not included so don’t ask for them.
Wait a few seconds and then click on the “Download” button. Qfil will now resolve all the names of the partitions to be restore and then start the download process to the phone.
When the restore is complete you must manually restart your phone by holding both the volume down button and the power button for approximately 10 seconds.
Please remember this is a courtesy extended to v600tm owners so play nice.
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Thanks for your posted, i've upgrade by your way.

ducxuan1404 said:
Thanks for your posted, i've upgrade by your way.
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You're welcome! Please explain though. Did you upgrade from tmob a10, a11 or a12? If from custom rom, which?
I'm gonna stay on a13 40a for a few days to try and figure out some efs stuff in hopes of enabling 5g support on custom gsi roms. One thing I noticed, all these tmob stock roms sure slow my phone down. So much bloatware!

Just wanted to say thank you for your contribution, such a great resource for this community

Can I use this file to upgrade am version

ebowen 747 said:
Just wanted to say thank you for your contribution, such a great resource for this community
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You're welcome.

rifay78 said:
Can I use this file to upgrade am version
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you can try it, remember backup all partitions before
[Tutorial] Full Flash Backup And Restore
This tutorial shows how to make a full backup of the phone flash and how to restore it. Codes fit LG G8 which with some minor modifications they can be used for any other Qualcomm based devices. If you provide me the "PartitionsList.xml" of other...
forum.xda-developers.com

hooutoo said:
You're welcome! Please explain though. Did you upgrade from tmob a10, a11 or a12? If from custom rom, which?
I'm gonna stay on a13 40a for a few days to try and figure out some efs stuff in hopes of enabling 5g support on custom gsi roms. One thing I noticed, all these tmob stock roms sure slow my phone down. So much bloatware!
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Yes, so much bloatware, i'm trying to remove them with root privilege.
I upgraded from A12 stock , i also tried to update via OTA but not done, also tried to update these img files in payload.img of OTA package by Qfil but my phone be brick , maybe i had flashed missing any partition. Until i found your backup, thanks again !

rifay78 said:
Can I use this file to upgrade am version
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I'm working on it now!So far as a cross flash it bootloops even with a factory default clear.I'll keep working with it!

There is a poster on TC, Darkfred who has already upgraded v600am to a13 40a. This is his post on TC.
Darkfred:
"Tried on V600AM, first time I got OPID missmatch error, then edited rawprogram4 to make it skip sid a/b and it booted but at the initial configuration it asked me for a pin or Google account, bypassed and now it's working"
FYI, I don't have a v600am so have no further information.

hooutoo said:
There is a poster on TC, Darkfred who has already upgraded v600am to a13 40a. This is his post on TC.
Darkfred:
"Tried on V600AM, first time I got OPID missmatch error, then edited rawprogram4 to make it skip sid a/b and it booted but at the initial configuration it asked me for a pin or Google account, bypassed and now it's working"
FYI, I don't have a v600am so have no further information.
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I tried the same first thing,and it wouldn't boot on my v600am.I'm wondering if it's dependent on what version is installed before hand.

Here's the same edit if someone wants to give it a try?

hooutoo said:
There is a poster on TC, Darkfred who has already upgraded v600am to a13 40a. This is his post on TC.
Darkfred:
"Tried on V600AM, first time I got OPID missmatch error, then edited rawprogram4 to make it skip sid a/b and it booted but at the initial configuration it asked me for a pin or Google account, bypassed and now it's working"
FYI, I don't have a v600am so have no further information.
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Okay,I got it to work finally!I had to downgrade to A11 for some reason?Yes it's FRP locked with a PIN number,but that's been removed.I'm making a LUNS backup as we speak and I'll post it later on this post!
V60 T-Mobile A13 40A - Google Drive
drive.google.com
Edit: I've also added a Qfil copy for cross flashing purposes!

Surgemanxx said:
Okay,I got it to work finally!I had to downgrade to A11 for some reason?Yes it's FRP locked with a PIN number,but that's been removed.I'm making a LUNS backup as we speak and I'll post it later on this post!
V60 T-Mobile A13 40A - Google Drive
drive.google.com
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So I have to downgraded to A11 to do that or not?

rifay78 said:
So I have to downgraded to A11 to do that or not?
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I did on my V60 for some reason?It could have been a fluke and something wasn't erasing properly.If you use this LUNS copy for the AT&T variant,erase all the proper cross flash partitions,flash the LUNS files then close the partition manager.Let it reset to EDL,then reopen the partition manager and erase sid_a and sid_b.Close again,and then hold volume down and power until it resets.It should boot with no FRP pin/lock in place.

This is a reply to a PM from Surremanxx:
"Ya man, I can only say this. This copy came via ota after I lgup my phone all the back to 20n. I then went thru 4 or 5 ota-s thru a12 till I got to a13 40a. Then I did a bkerler edl dump which is what you see in the DL?
Minus lun5."

hooutoo said:
This is a reply to a PM from Surremanxx:
"Ya man, I can only say this. This copy came via ota after I lgup my phone all the back to 20n. I then went thru 4 or 5 ota-s thru a12 till I got to a13 40a. Then I did a bkerler edl dump which is what you see in the DL?
Minus lun5."
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It's a good working copy,but what I'm wondering has LG rebadged A12 as a fullfilment on their word of giving 3 OS updates to the V60's and this is it?I do know this copy is causing bootloops,and quirky little flaws here and there as it was reported in a few other forums.Then again,that could be just a bad OTA download at the time they're upgrading?I do want to say many thanks to Hooutoo for this update!It could very well come in handy since there isn't any kdz's past A11 for the T-Mobile variants!

In my department, the second version of the first one is faulty once they did not start the first time they asked for a pin code now works fine except that nothing has changed except the number from 12 to 13 in general, switching from android 12 to android 13 is pointless in my opinion

Ghoust669 said:
In my department, the second version of the first one is faulty once they did not start the first time they asked for a pin code now works fine except that nothing has changed except the number from 12 to 13 in general, switching from android 12 to android 13 is pointless in my opinion
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I removed the frp pin and made it available for everyone to use.No not much difference at all,and it's still A12 that's been rebadged by LG as a fulfillment on the 3 OS promise.OS or not,you can't deny these devices are still strong 3 years later or you wouldn't be here viewing this thread!