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How I installed madOS (Oreo 8.1) on BLU Life One X (2016)

I finally succeeded it, after literally months of trial and error! So, I am writing this post in hope that someone who wants to install Oreo on Life One X in the future would find this post through Google search.
Here are the steps.
0. From this page (https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/rom-official-mados-wiko-fever-clones-t3762800), download the TWRP recovery and the madOS Oreo ROM.
1. Download the BLUEFEVER ROM from this page (https://www.npcglib.org/~stathis/blog/2016/04/13/turned-blu-life-one-x-wiko-fever-4g/).
2. Download the SP Flash Tool from the page above or through Google search. The version I used was 5.1812, which seemed to be the latest version.
3. Download the Universal ROM from this page (https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/flashable-wiko-fever-stock-marshmallow-t3720484)
4. The critical things is you should not flash the Universal ROM as it is, because that bricked my One X. You need to copy "preloader_l5460.bin" and "secro.img" from BLUEFEVER in step 1 and overwrite them to the Universal ROM.
5. You need to install the Mediatek Driver. I used "MT65XX USB VCOM" driver. I found it using Google search, but forgot where I got it from. But with that name, I think you can find it.
6. Now start the Flash Tool, and and select the download agent in the Flash Tool directory (MTK_AllInOne_DA.bin), and select the scatter file in the Universal rom (MMX BLU), and then select "Format all + Download". Then, this is very important, press the download button BEFORE connecting the phone, otherwise it will not work.
7. Now, turn off the phone (I mean, power off, not just screen off) and then connect it to the PC. If the tool does not recognise the phone, press volume up + down at the same time when you connect it until the device connected sound comes from Windows.
8. Now the tool flashs the rom. Wait. It may take a few minutes.
9. If it is bricked, just leave it for a month until the battery drains and completely turns off, and then try flashing again.
10. Now, boot up the phone, go to Settings -> About and hit the build number several times to enable the developer menu.
11. In the developer menu, enable OEM unlocking.
12. Now, install the Google USB Driver. This can be easily found through a Google search. You need to get the "platform-tools" directory of the Android SDK, which can also be easily found.
13. Now, turn off the phone, and hold volume up + power button. The phone shows tiny menu (really tiny...). The first is recovery, the second is fast boot, and the third is normal. Choose fast boot. Type "fastboot oem unlock". You need to press the volume up button on the phone now.
14. Now the phone is unlocked. Type "fastboot.exe flash recovery twrp_wiko_fever_oreo.img" to flash the recovery.
15. Restart in the recovery using the 13th step.
16. Go to Wipe -> Format data and format the data, otherwise the recovery will not recognise the storage and will not boot.
17. Go to Open Gapps and get ARM64, 8.1, micro. Editions above micro will NOT install with an error message that says insufficient storage.
18. Now connect the phone to the PC. The TWRP recovery automatically mounts the storage to the PC so that you can copy files into it. Copy the mad OS rom ZIP from step 0 and the OpenGapps from step 17.
19. Flash the two using the install menu of TWRP.
20. Done.
I do not use One X as a phone, so I skipped the radio flashing steps. It currently shows the baseband is unknown. If you want to use the phone feature, I think you need to flash the radio img or something using the instructions somewhere in the linked posts.

Find here SP Flash Tool

TWRP for Gionee M5 Mini MT6580

I've done deep search about this concern for 2 hours but I've only seen twrp for M5 mini but with different Mediatek. I have MT6580 so some forums doesnt give me any answers so I need help to you guys if you have twrp for this type of Mediatek. Need to flash a rom to my phone~ Thanks in advance

Upload your stock recovery, we'll see if something can be done

I'm new so i don't know how to extract my stock recovery

CSAPawn said:
I'm new so i don't know how to extract my stock recovery
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Then you download your stock firmware just extract it with any unzipper app like winrar or 7zip, then zip it and upload it here or it´s not able upload it to some cloud host like Google Drive

This is my stock firmware Lollipop
http://www.mediafire.com/file/wd5a4xqftiao7t6/Gionee_M5_Mini_MT6580_5.1.zip

I have Marshmallow update right now so here's the update file https://mega.nz/#!jQdWkYiB

CSAPawn said:
I have Marshmallow update right now so here's the update file https://mega.nz/#!jQdWkYiB
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Download it, you might need it in the future, and inside the zip you will see a file called recovery, extract it and upload me here, I need this file to try to made a custom recovery for your device

Okay! Le me just download it~

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1i57tu6g-qLWFHL8JknfrHJqh1SsYDk_X/view here's the recovery of Marshmallow update

CSAPawn said:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1i57tu6g-qLWFHL8JknfrHJqh1SsYDk_X/view here's the recovery of Marshmallow update
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This is not your recovery, there must to have other recovery with image extension, guide you for the size, atleast a 10 MB

That is the only one with the name "recovery" in the zip file, i think i should find it in Lollipop stock rom. Gonna download it first~

CSAPawn said:
That is the only one with the name "recovery" in the zip file, i think i should find it in Lollipop stock rom. Gonna download it first~
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Show me a screen of your zip open please to see the files.
What is the size of your recovery cause the uploaded is just some kbs
And what is the size of the boot image

SubwayChamp said:
Show me a screen of your zip open please to see the files.
What is the size of your recovery cause the uploaded is just some kbs
And what is the size of the boot image
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https://ibb.co/cYWrsy here's the main directory of the zip
https://ibb.co/nMLqkJ and recovery file found on "sig" folder on main directory
Boot Image file size is 7.48 MB
I'm now downloading the Lollipop Stock Rom because that Marshmallow Rom is just an update which might be incomplete in some files~

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1wX5N5_NzKhbg4gWG2RIQ6Ta5MzHYK0W1
Here's the link of 2 files with recovery file name in .img file format
https://ibb.co/gGCvKd
Here's the full content of the Lollipop Stock Rom

CSAPawn said:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1wX5N5_NzKhbg4gWG2RIQ6Ta5MzHYK0W1
Here's the link of 2 files with recovery file name in .img file format
https://ibb.co/gGCvKd
Here's the full content of the Lollipop Stock Rom
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Ok, now you need to unlock bootloader. Follow the next steps:
Download to your pc the latest version of adb installer from here https://androidmtk.com/download-15-seconds-adb-installer , in the process just type "y" to all questions. After it finishes unpack this adb folder and put it in your main drive, by i.e. c: drive
View attachment adb.zip
Install all the drivers for your device.
1- In your device go to settings/about device/build number and tap 7 times, then go back to settings and you will see developer options into settings, enable USB debugging and enable OEM unlock if it´s present,
2- Extract from the zip twrp.img and put it inside adb folder
View attachment twrp-wl2.zip
3- Connect your device power on to pc and run the file "run-adb" as administrator with right mouse button
4- Type adb reboot bootloader and you will be prompted in display of your device, tap on the small box "always allow" and tap on "ok"
5- Now device will reboot to fastboot mode, type fastboot devices you have to see a serial of your device in the window, then if it´s detected type now fastboot oem unlock you have to confirm wiith the button of your device, pay attention.
6- Then you will go to flash twrp onto your device, for this type fastboot flash recovery twrp.img and then to reboot to recovery type fastboot boot twrp.img is important that here device reboots to recovery before to reboot to system.
7- In twrp you will be prompted to allow modifications, just swipe to confirm.
If you also want to root your device download the latest version of Magisk in zip format to flash it through twrp.
When al finishes if sucessful you have to format data (all your data will gone) in order to can reboot to system again due to encryption, anyway unlocking bootloader most probably you will lose it before.
Read carefully and do steps one by one, don´t jump nor ignore nothing of the indicated to avoid any damage. If you are not sure in some steps just stops process and ask before.
I´m not sure you that this twrp matches for your device cause I can´t try before and but will see that.
Don´t forget to provide screenies of the process if something goes wrong to can clear.

OMG Thank you very much for this guide, I'll follow the steps later and post a pic after~

SubwayChamp said:
Ok, now you need to unlock bootloader. Follow the next steps:
Download to your pc the latest version of adb installer from here https://androidmtk.com/download-15-seconds-adb-installer , in the process just type "y" to all questions. After it finishes unpack this adb folder and put it in your main drive, by i.e. c: drive
View attachment 4530163
Install all the drivers for your device.
1- In your device go to settings/about device/build number and tap 7 times, then go back to settings and you will see developer options into settings, enable USB debugging and enable OEM unlock if it´s present,
2- Extract from the zip twrp.img and put it inside adb folder
View attachment 4530170
3- Connect your device power on to pc and run the file "run-adb" as administrator with right mouse button
4- Type adb reboot bootloader and you will be prompted in display of your device, tap on the small box "always allow" and tap on "ok"
5- Now device will reboot to fastboot mode, type fastboot devices you have to see a serial of your device in the window, then if it´s detected type now fastboot oem unlock you have to confirm wiith the button of your device, pay attention.
6- Then you will go to flash twrp onto your device, for this type fastboot flash recovery twrp.img and then to reboot to recovery type fastboot boot twrp.img is important that here device reboots to recovery before to reboot to system.
7- In twrp you will be prompted to allow modifications, just swipe to confirm.
If you also want to root your device download the latest version of Magisk in zip format to flash it through twrp.
When al finishes if sucessful you have to format data (all your data will gone) in order to can reboot to system again due to encryption, anyway unlocking bootloader most probably you will lose it before.
Read carefully and do steps one by one, don´t jump nor ignore nothing of the indicated to avoid any damage. If you are not sure in some steps just stops process and ask before.
I´m not sure you that this twrp matches for your device cause I can´t try before and but will see that.
Don´t forget to provide screenies of the process if something goes wrong to can clear.
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When I type fastboot devices nothing happens, adb says <waiting for device> and my phone is now in FASTBOOT mode...

https://ibb.co/gf9RUd

Already Installed ADB installer, extract adb.zip into my C. then run administrator.
USB Debugging and OEM Unlock has been enabled in my phone but still my PC doesn't show any serial number
I think my PC doesn't recognize my phone

CSAPawn said:
Already Installed ADB installer, extract adb.zip into my C. then run administrator.
USB Debugging and OEM Unlock has been enabled in my phone but still my PC doesn't show any serial number
I think my PC doesn't recognize my phone
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Just copy paste all the commands that I gave you. It´s fastboot devices not fastboot device in fastboot you ever have to write exactly or the command won´t work.

[GUIDE] How to patch/update rooted Essential

>>>> This Guide is a WIP
Notice that there are various ways of updating a rooted ph-1 so I try to capture the options here. (option which keeps your data, so No Wipe)
Please leave feedback what option works for you or if you have suggestion about more options.
This is my first how to guide so take it easy on me
I just used the BTS no wipe option (Oreo 8.1 with Magisk 15.4)
Option: BTS no wipe
Pros
Works!
Can update Magisk during reroot
Jump many version
Cons
need to remove pin/pattern/passcode (for reroot)
BTS takes a bit of time
How To
Flash BTS (Back to stock) see here with NoWipe flash all file
Re-root your phone based on rooting guide
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Option: Flash stock boot.img get OTA
Pros
no need to TWRP (so keep you pin/pattern/passcode)
Cons
If more then one update, OTA can only do in steps of one
How To
credits to morphius88
1) download the stock boot image file for the whatever version of android you have currently have here
--can also get if from Essential website in package: PH1-Images-OPM1.180104.267.zip
2) put it in you adb folder and open a cmd window from that folder (ctrl+shift and right click then select cmd window)
3) Connect device, type "adb devices" in the cmd window to make sure the device is there
4) type "adb reboot bootloader"
5) type "fastboot flash boot <path to the boot image you downloaded earlier>"
6) type "fastboot reboot", your phone should reboot and no longer have root
7) take the OTA update
8) download the boot image for the current version you updated to from same link above and transfer it to your phone if needed
9) on your phone open magisk manager or magisk installer , it should ask you install magisk then select patch boot image
10) transfer that patched boot image to your computer (you can put it the adb folder if you'd like)
11) with phone connect to pc, type in the cmd window from before "adb reboot bootload" then "fastboot flash boot <path to the patched boot image>"
12) this should flash the "rooted" boot image, type "fastboot reboot", your phone will reboot and should now be rooted.
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Option: Sideload
Pros
todo
Cons
todo
How To
todo
todo

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[Guide] Root Pixel 4 XL Android 10 (Q)

Root Pixel 4 XL Android 10 (Q) Unlock/Lock Bootloader + Systemless ROOT
Android Security Buletin-August 2020
Pixel Update Bulletin—August 2020​
Introduction
This Guide is for Pixel 4 XL owners that want to Root their phone, and enjoy the benefits of rooting it without installing a Custom ROM. However, for those that just can't live without a Custom ROM, take a look at 'Custom ROMs for Pixel 4 XL'.
This Guide also works for Pixel 4 owners: If, they download the Pixel 4 files.
NEW
Gpay not working? Try this.
Tulsadiver's ADB Magisk Module Mod Installer has a LINUX instaler.
The best instuctions on how to Pass SafetyNet, i've ever read.
Update(s)
Factory/OTA Images - 08/05
Magisk Stable - Magisk-22.0 02/23
Magisk Beta - Magisk-22.0 02/23
Magisk Canary - Magisk-22001
TWRP - twrp-3.5.0_10-1-coral.img/zip 01/02
SafetyNet - SafetyNetFix v1.1.1 01/16
SDK Platform-tools - r31.0.0 03/01
Custom Kernels
No Updated Kernels
Custom ROMs
Waiting
Disclaimers
I assume no responsibility for the malfunctioning/bricking of your phone.
The order of listed items i.e., Custom Kernels, Custom ROMS, etc. Does not indicate my preference for them. It is your responsibility to do the research before selecting an item.
Prerequisites
A Pixel 4 XL phone with an unlocked bootloader.
The latest Android 10 (Q) Factory or OTA Image: "coral" for Pixel 4 XL
Factory Image
10.0.0 (QQ3A.200805.001, Aug 2020)
OTA Image
10.0.0 (QQ3A.200805.001, Aug 2020)
Computer - With the latest SDK Platform-Tools: r31.0.0 installed.
Important: Update Platform Tools, regularly, for optimal performance.
Other Guides
[Guide] Root Pixel 4 XL Android 11 (R)
Credits/Thanks/Recognitions
@topjohnwu - Magisk Canary
Those I may have, inadvertently, forgotten.
Index
(NOTE: Numbers 1-13 are not steps, they are individual sets of instructions).
Open a Command Prompt/Boot Fastboot Mode/Boot Recovery
Open Command Prompt on Computer
Option 1 - Open File Explorer, click the platform-tools folder, press shift, right click, and select open command prompt here.
Option 2 - Open File Explorer, click the platform-tools folder, highlight the directory information in the address bar or click the folder (left side of address bar) to highlight it type cmd and press enter.
Notes:
If your computer only has 'open powershell here' in the context menu. Use option 2.
If you do not want to open a Command Prompt every time you want to use fastboot, add the path to the Platform-tools folder to Windows environment variables.
Boot fastboot mode:
Power off phone, press and hold the power and volume down buttons until you see Start.
Boot Recovery
Power off phone, press and hold the power and volume down buttons until you see Start. Use volume up/down button until you see Recovery mode. Press power button.
Test fastboot
Enable Developer Options - Tap Settings > About phone > Build number 7 times or until you should see 'you are a Developer'.
Enable USB Debugging - Tap Settings > System > Advanced > Developer options >
Enable USB Debugging.
Open a Command Prompt on your computer in the Platform-tools folder.
Boot fastboot mode on your phone (#1)
Connect the phone to the Computer.
At the prompt type: fastboot devices to verify communication with phone. It should return your phone's serial number.
Unlock Bootloader/Return Phone to Stock/Lock Bootloader
Unlock Bootloader
This will erase all user data from the device!
Backup your data
Activate Developer Options: Tap Settings > About Phone > Tap Build Number 7 times or until you see you are a Developer. Tap back > System > Advanced > Developer Options. Enable OEM Unlock and, USB Debugging.
Boot fastboot mode
Connect the phone to the Computer with USB cord.
Open a Command Prompt on your computer and type fastboot flashing unlock and press enter.
You should see a request for confirmation on your phone, use the volume keys to scroll and the power key to select.
Allow the process to complete and then type fastboot reboot at the Command Prompt and press enter.
When your phone reboots disconnect your usb cable.
Note: After unlocking your bootloader, you'll see a warning: You will see this warning until, you relock the bootloader.
Return Phone to Stock
Important: Do not relock your bootloader until you have returned the device to Stock..
Backup your data/Internal storage
Settings > System > Advanced > Reset Options > Erase all data (factory reset)
Log in
Set up phone
Lock Bootloader (Google Pixel 4 XL)
Return the phone to Stock before Locking the bootloader!
This will erase all user data from the device!
Boot fastboot mode
Open a Command Prompt and type this at the Prompt: fastboot flashing lock
You should see a request for confirmation on your phone, use the volume keys to scroll and the power key to select.
Allow the process to complete, then type this at the Command Prompt: fastboot reboot
Enable Developer Options: Settings > About phone > Tap Build number 7 times or until you see 'you are a developer'.
Tap Back > Developer options and toggle OEM Unlock off.
Install/Update Factory Image keep or wipe data
Important Note(s):
When doing a major upgrade i.e., Android 10 (Q) to Android 11 (R): I recommend doing a clean install. What is a clean install?:
Doing a Factory reset prior to installing, major, update.
Using flash-all.bat file without removing the -w.
Always verify you have the latest version of SDK Platform-Tools installed on your computer before installing the Factory Image: Pixel 4 XL - coral.
If your phone is rooted and you have Modules installed and you want to 'Keep Data', remove them before you install the Factory Image:
Why? Some Modules need to be updated before use with a new Factory/OTA image because (sometime) Google makes changes to Factory/OTA images that break the Modules.
How to remove Magisk: Open Magisk App ==> Tap Uninstall == Tap Restore Images.
If you get an error: when flashing the Factory image, try one of these options:
Change the USB port to a non charging USB port.
Change the USB cord to one that doesn't have the blue color head or use a USB C to C cable.
Change Computers.
Backup your data
Download the latest Factory Image: Pixel 4 XL - coral to your Computer.
Extract the factory Image to a folder.
Keep Data
Open the folder you extracted the Factory Image to and Edit the flash-all.bat file with a file editor i.e. Notepad. Remove -w from this command: fastboot -w update image-coral-aa9a.999999.999.zip
Note: If you do not remove the -w your data and internal storage will be wiped.
After, you have edited the flash-all.bat file. Copy/Move these files to the Platform-tools folder:
bootloader-coral-....img
flash-all.bat
image-coral-....zip
radio-coral-....img
Open a Command Prompt on your computer in the Platform-tools folder ==> Boot fastboot mode on your phone ==> Connect the phone to the Computer.==> At the prompt type: flash-all and press enter.
Note: During the flashing you may notice the phone is in fastbootd mode that is a normal for Android 10 (Q).
System will reboot when flashing is complete.
Do #7 or #8 to root/reroot.
Wipe Data
Open the folder you extracted the Factory Image to and View the flash-all.bat file with a file editor i.e. Notepad. Verify the file has the -w in this command: fastboot -w update image-crosshatch-aa9a.999999.999.zip
Note: This will wipe your data and internal storage.
Copy/Move these files to the Platform-tools folder:
bootloader-coral-....img
flash-all.bat
image-coral-....zip
radio-coral-....img
Open a Command Prompt on your computer in the Platform-tools folder ==> Boot fastboot mode on your phone ==> Connect the phone to the Computer.==> At the prompt type: flash-all and press enter.
Note: During the flashing you may notice the phone is in fastbootd mode that is a normal for Android 10 (Q).
System will reboot when flashing is complete.
Do #7 or #8 to root/reroot.
ADB Sideload
Stock Recovery
Full OTA Images for Nexus and Pixel Devices - Updating instructions
Custom Recovery - TWRP
Important notes:
Charge your device.
Enable USB Debugging on your phone.
Install the latest version of SDK Platform-tools on your computer.
Open a command prompt in the computer's ADB folder: the folder with ADB.exe in it.
Put the (flashable zip) file you want to sideload in the computer's ADB folder.Copy the Zip file you want to install on your device to the ADB folder.
Connect your device to your computer using a USB cable.
Boot T.W.R.P.
T.W.R.P installed: Boot fastboot mode ==> use volume buttons up/down until you see Recovery mode ==> press power botton.
T.W.R.P. not installed: Boot T.W.R.P: Put twrp.img file in the computer's ADB folder ==> open a command prompt in ADB folder ==> at the prompt type fastboot flash boot "Name of twrp file.img" without the quotation marks.
When T.W.R.P boots tap Advanced ==> ADB Sideload.
✓ the wipe Dalvik cache box
Swipe to start
On your Computer: Enter the following command at the command prompt. adb sideload <filename.Zip> i.e., adb sideload myfile.zip
You will see the progress of the sideloaded file.
When the file finishes sidloading, reboot your device.
Done!
Extract/Flash boot.img
Extract boot.img
Download the latest Factory image to your phone.
Use a File Explorer to extract the boot.img from the Factory Image.
Extract the Factory Image file (coral-pda1a.999999.999-factory-99a9a99a.zip) to a folder.
Open the folder and, extract the Image file (image-crosshatch-aa9a.999999.999.zip).
Flash boot.img
Note: Flashing this file removes root.
Open the folder you extracted the 'image file' to and copy the boot.img file to your computer's platform-tools folder or to the folder that has fastboot.exe in it.
Boot fastboot mode
Connect the phone to the Computer
Open a Command Prompt and type the following command at the prompt:
Code:
fastboot flash boot --slot all boot.img
Reboot
Install T.W.R.P./Root/Reroot with Magisk and Pass SafetyNet.
Important Note(s):
Set Pin before installing TWRP: Settings > Security & location >Screen lock > Pin
Backup your data
Download files - The listed files are used with #7, and #8.
T.W.R.P
twrp-3.5.0_10-1-coral.img - Download to your computer
twrp-installer-3.5.0_10-1-coral.zip - Download to your phone
Magisk - Download to your phone
The latest Magisk Beta/Stable zip. - Download to your phone
The latest Magisk Canary - Download to your phone
Custom Kernels - Download to your phone
No Updated Custom Kernels
Kernel Manager - Download to your phone
EX Kernel Manager
Boot fastboot mode
Connect the phone to the Computer with USB cord.
Copy twrp-3.5.0_10-1-coral.img to the platform-tools folder or folder that has fastboot in it and rename it twrp.img.
Open a Command Prompt on your computer.
At the Command Prompt type: fastboot boot twrp.img and press enter.
When TWRP boots, disconnect the phone from computer.
If requested, swipe to allow modifications.
Tap Install select twrp-installer-3.5.0_10-1-coral.zip, Swipe Slider to install
Reboot Recovery
Root/Reroot
Note(s):
If you are rerooting, tap Install, select Magisk's uninstaller.zip, Swipe the slider to install.
Some Custom Kernels can be updated by flashing via Kernel Manager without losing root. Check the Custom Kernel thread (OP - Installation/Instructions) to find out which Custom Kernels.
With Custom Kernel (Optional)
No Updated Custom Kernels
Without Custom Kernel
Tap Install, select Magisk-Beta/Canary/Stable zip.
Swipe Slider to Install
Reboot System
Install Modules (Optional)
Boot T.W.R.P./Root/Reroot with Magisk and Pass SafetyNet.
Backup your data
Download files - See #7 - Skip the twrp-installer
Boot fastboot mode
Connect the phone to the Computer with USB cord.
Copy twrp-3.5.0_10-1-coral.img to the platform-tools folder or folder that has fastboot in it and rename it twrp.img.
Open a Command Prompt on your computer.
At the Command Prompt type: fastboot boot twrp.img and press enter.
When TWRP boots, disconnect the phone from computer.
If requested, swipe to allow modifications.
Root/Reroot
Note: If you are rerooting, tap Install, select the latest Magisk's uninstaller.zip, Swipe the slider to install.
With Custom Kernel (Optional)
No Updated Kernels
Without Custom Kernel
Tap Install, select Magisk-Beta/Canary/Stable zip.
Swipe Slider to Install
Reboot System
Install Modules (Optional)
Root/Reroot with Magisk and Pass SafetyNet.
Important Note(s):
When doing a major upgrade i.e., Android 10 (Q) to Android 11 (R): I recommend doing a clean install. What is a clean install?:
Doing a Factory reset prior to installing, major, update.
Using flash-all.bat file without removing the -w.
To root use Magisk App Beta, Canary or Stable App to patch the Stock boot.img.
Download files:
Magisk App - Download to your phone
Magisk Beta/Stable App
Magisk Canary App
Custom kernels - Download to your phone - install with Kernel Manager
No updated Kernels
Kernel Manager - Download to your phone
EX Kernel Manager
Patching the boot.img
Do #6 - Extract boot.img
Install Magisk (Beta or Canary) App
Open Magisk App
Depending on the version of Magisk App installed: Set the Update Channel to Beta, Canary or Stable.
Tap Install (next to Magisk)
Tap, Select and Patch a File
Select the boot.img file you extracted from the latest factory image.
Tap the ✓ (Check Mark)
Tap Let's Go
When you see done, the boot.img has been patched (magisk_patched_xxxxxx.img) and stored in the download folder.
The phone will reboot.
Copy the magisk_patched.img file to your computer's Platform-tools folder or the folder that has fastboot.exe in it.
Boot fastboot mode (See #1B)
Connect the phone to the Computer with USB cord.
Open a Command Prompt (See #1A) in the folder you copied the magisk_patched.img to.
Type fastboot flash boot magisk_patched.img at the Prompt and press enter.
Type fastboot reboot at the Prompt and press enter.
Important Notes: If your phone boot loops try one of the following options:
Flash the 'stock' boot.img to both slots: fastboot flash boot boot.img --slot all
Boot Safe Mode - Press Power Off button ==> Press Power Off until you see boot Safe Mode ==> Press Ok.
Pass SafetyNet: #12 Apps/Mods/Scripts/Tethering/Themes
OTA Installation - Keep Root -- No Computer Needed
OTA Installation
Set Magisk App Update Chanel/Update Magisk
Set Magisk App Update Chanel
Open Magisk App > Tap menu icon > Settings > Update Channel > Select Stable, Beta, Canary or Custom.
Update Magisk
When Magisk App notifies you of an update:
Tap install.
Select, Direct Install (Recommended)
When it finishes installing
Tap, Save Log
Log location: /storage/emulated/0/MagiskManager/logs/install_log_...
Tap, Reboot
Done!
Custom ROMs for Pixel 4 XL
Need help with a Custom ROM?
Follow the Installation Instructions of the Developer of the Custom ROM you are trying to install.
If you have a problem Installing the ROM, Search the thread of the Custom ROM you want to install for solutions to problem before posting a request for help on their thread.
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Alpha/Beta
Waiting...
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Unofficial
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Apps/Mods/Scripts/Tethering/Themes
MAGISK MODULE ❯ Universal SafetyNet Fix 1.1.0
T.W.R.P. 3.5.0_10-1 Backup/Restore
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/twrp-coral-official.4111017/post-82764097

Great write up...as always. Is there an way to update security patches and keep root?

State.of.mind said:
Great write up...as always. Is there an way to update security patches and keep root?
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Not really if you use factory images.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-4-xl/how-to/november-factory-images-t3997383/post80784067

Edit: nevermind

Badger50 said:
Not really if you use factory images.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-4-xl/how-to/november-factory-images-t3997383/post80784067
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I guess it depends on what Factory Image information is needed.

State.of.mind said:
Great write up...as always. Is there an way to update security patches and keep root?
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Thank you!
No, but look at # 9C

How do you know what November security patch to choose? When I go on the factory website there are three different versions of the update.
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State.of.mind said:
How do you know what November security patch to choose? When I go on the factory website there are three different versions of the update.
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Never mind. I used this link to figure it out: https://support.google.com/pixelphone/thread/18553639?hl=en Hopefully it helps someone else

So this may be a dumb question but, does accepting an OTA relock the boot loader?

fredgar75 said:
So this may be a dumb question but, does accepting an OTA relock the boot loader?
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No, but you must be Stock to accept the OTA, unless you do the Magisk OTA Installation.

State.of.mind said:
How do you know what November security patch to choose? When I go on the factory website there are three different versions of the update.
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Never mind. I used this link to figure it out: https://support.google.com/pixelphone/thread/18553639?hl=en Hopefully it helps someone else
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I guess you didn't see the description of the Factory/OTA at the end of the download Factory/OTA links in 'Prerequisites'.

Will this work on the Verizon Pixel 4 XL??

SAMCR02018 said:
Will this work on the Verizon Pixel 4 XL??
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If the bootloader is unlocked, it will work.

Homeboy76 said:
If the bootloader is unlocked, it will work.
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That I know ok can the Verizon version get the BL unlocked?

SAMCR02018 said:
That I know ok can the Verizon version get the BL unlocked?
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AFIK there is no method of unlocking the bootloader of a Verizon Pixel 4 XL after you activate it.
This thread suggest a possibility of unlocking A Verizon Pixel 4 XL bootloader if done before you activate it.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-4-xl/how-to/root-instructions-verizon-pixel-4-xl-t3990767

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Factory/OTA Images - Dec 2019

Does someone have December boot.img? Ater updating got into bootloop, flashing previous magisk boot image with fastboot didn't worked

Can anyone definitively tell me whether re-locking the bootloader will wipe any data on the Pixel 4 XL? Thanks in advance!

fronc said:
Can anyone definitively tell me whether re-locking the bootloader will wipe any data on the Pixel 4 XL? Thanks in advance!
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Yes....it definitely will! All of it!

Factory images are up. Does anyone know which one is for which?

[Resolved] How to root Vodafone Smart Tab 7 (Tablet) VFD 1100 (Solved)

Hello,
After i searched almost 24 hours on the web for a way to root this stupid tablet, i find an unusual one.
I try to make it clear for all of you.
Requirements:
- PC running Windows 7/8/8.1/10 | You can use linux but I cannot guide you as how to setup adb drivers or preloader drivers,
- USB Cable,
- ADB-Setup file (see below),
- TWRP recovery aka recovery.img.zip,
- SP_Flash_Tool (SPFT),
- MT6580_Android_scatter.txt (see below),
- MTK_USB_All preloader usb vcom drivers,
- superuser.zip (don't confuse this file with phh superuser, they are not the same),
- phh superuser (install it at the end, on the tablet).
DO NOT EXTRACT the superuser.zip !!
You can extract all other files.
Flashing TWRP
1. Download the MTK_USB_All preloader drivers from the archive of this post and follow the guide on how to install.
2. Download the new SP_Flash_Tool from the archive of this post and extract it anywhere.
3. Open the SPFT folder and locate flash_tool.exe and RUN it as Administrator.
4. If it says anything like cannot locate scatter, press ok and ignore that message. Go to scatter loading and select your MT6580_Android_scatter file you downloaded.
5. Download TWRP recovery aka recovery.img.zip from the archive of this post.
Extract the archive to get the recovery.img file.
5.1 After you open the flash_tool.exe, look on the list from the scatter file for recovery; Follow step 6.
6. Select the recovery by pressing the little box next to it and then move over to location of the recovery and choose the recovery.img.
7. Power off your tablet, wait 1-2 minutes and then connect your usb cable to your PC.
8. Press Download at the top and then connect your tablet to your PC throught the USB Cable.
If you have the battery in and it doesn't work, wait until the logo of the tablet shows up then try again. If that doesn't work then try again without the battery.
8.1 When the Download is finished (you will see a red bar, then a green bar to confirm), if the tablet doesn't open up, remove the USB Cable from it and wait for few seconds.
Then the TWRP menu should appear. This should do the magic.
Rooting:
1. Download superuser.zip from the attached files and place it on your SD card.
1.1 ADB arhive has in it a ADB Drivers installer that only needs 15 seconds to do the trick. Please follow the instructions from there.
1.2 ADB folder will be located from default on partition C, or if you have another one, on the OS partition.
2. Reboot your phone to recovery using the command "adb reboot recovery" from a CMD runned as administrator from the ADB folder, or do it via external buttons.
2.1 When you execute the command "adb reboot recovery" the TWRP Menu will appear.
3. Navigate using volume buttons and select using power button, or touch if you want. Go to install from the TWRP Menu then choose superuser.zip from SD card.
Flashing should take only few secconds, then reboot your tablet.
4. Install phh superuser app from the arhive of this post and that's it. You will be rooted.:good:
* I hope this will help you to do this step more easily then me. Be well !
Password for archive is: vfd1100

DevOpsXDA said:
Hello,
After i searched almost 24 hours on the web for a way to root this stupid tablet, i find an unusual one.
I try to make it clear for all of you.
Requirements:
- PC running Windows 7/8/8.1/10 | You can use linux but I cannot guide you as how to setup adb drivers or preloader drivers,
- USB Cable,
- ADB-Setup file (see below),
- TWRP recovery aka recovery.img.zip,
- SP_Flash_Tool (SPFT),
- MT6580_Android_scatter.txt (see below),
- MTK_USB_All preloader usb vcom drivers,
- superuser.zip (don't confuse this file with phh superuser, they are not the same),
- phh superuser (install it at the end, on the tablet).
DO NOT EXTRACT the superuser.zip !!
You can extract all other files.
Flashing TWRP
1. Download the MTK_USB_All preloader drivers from the archive of this post and follow the guide on how to install.
2. Download the new SP_Flash_Tool from the archive of this post and extract it anywhere.
3. Open the SPFT folder and locate flash_tool.exe and RUN it as Administrator.
4. If it says anything like cannot locate scatter, press ok and ignore that message. Go to scatter loading and select your MT6580_Android_scatter file you downloaded.
5. Download TWRP recovery aka recovery.img.zip from the archive of this post.
Extract the archive to get the recovery.img file.
5.1 After you open the flash_tool.exe, look on the list from the scatter file for recovery; Follow step 6.
6. Select the recovery by pressing the little box next to it and then move over to location of the recovery and choose the recovery.img.
7. Power off your tablet, wait 1-2 minutes and then connect your usb cable to your PC.
8. Press Download at the top and then connect your tablet to your PC throught the USB Cable.
If you have the battery in and it doesn't work, wait until the logo of the tablet shows up then try again. If that doesn't work then try again without the battery.
8.1 When the Download is finished (you will see a red bar, then a green bar to confirm), if the tablet doesn't open up, remove the USB Cable from it and wait for few seconds.
Then the TWRP menu should appear. This should do the magic.
Rooting:
1. Download superuser.zip from the attached files and place it on your SD card.
1.1 ADB arhive has in it a ADB Drivers installer that only needs 15 seconds to do the trick. Please follow the instructions from there.
1.2 ADB folder will be located from default on partition C, or if you have another one, on the OS partition.
2. Reboot your phone to recovery using the command "adb reboot recovery" from a CMD runned as administrator from the ADB folder, or do it via external buttons.
2.1 When you execute the command "adb reboot recovery" the TWRP Menu will appear.
3. Navigate using volume buttons and select using power button, or touch if you want. Go to install from the TWRP Menu then choose superuser.zip from SD card.
Flashing should take only few secconds, then reboot your tablet.
4. Install phh superuser app from the arhive of this post and that's it. You will be rooted.:good:
* I hope this will help you to do this step more easily then me. Be well !
Password for archive is: vfd1100
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Hi, i can use this way Also for Vodafone Smart Tab 10?

DevOpsXDA said:
Hello,
After i searched almost 24 hours on the web for a way to root this stupid tablet, i find an unusual one.
I try to make it clear for all of you.
Requirements:
- PC running Windows 7/8/8.1/10 | You can use linux but I cannot guide you as how to setup adb drivers or preloader drivers,
- USB Cable,
- ADB-Setup file (see below),
- TWRP recovery aka recovery.img.zip,
- SP_Flash_Tool (SPFT),
- MT6580_Android_scatter.txt (see below),
- MTK_USB_All preloader usb vcom drivers,
- superuser.zip (don't confuse this file with phh superuser, they are not the same),
- phh superuser (install it at the end, on the tablet).
DO NOT EXTRACT the superuser.zip !!
You can extract all other files.
Flashing TWRP
1. Download the MTK_USB_All preloader drivers from the archive of this post and follow the guide on how to install.
2. Download the new SP_Flash_Tool from the archive of this post and extract it anywhere.
3. Open the SPFT folder and locate flash_tool.exe and RUN it as Administrator.
4. If it says anything like cannot locate scatter, press ok and ignore that message. Go to scatter loading and select your MT6580_Android_scatter file you downloaded.
5. Download TWRP recovery aka recovery.img.zip from the archive of this post.
Extract the archive to get the recovery.img file.
5.1 After you open the flash_tool.exe, look on the list from the scatter file for recovery; Follow step 6.
6. Select the recovery by pressing the little box next to it and then move over to location of the recovery and choose the recovery.img.
7. Power off your tablet, wait 1-2 minutes and then connect your usb cable to your PC.
8. Press Download at the top and then connect your tablet to your PC throught the USB Cable.
If you have the battery in and it doesn't work, wait until the logo of the tablet shows up then try again. If that doesn't work then try again without the battery.
8.1 When the Download is finished (you will see a red bar, then a green bar to confirm), if the tablet doesn't open up, remove the USB Cable from it and wait for few seconds.
Then the TWRP menu should appear. This should do the magic.
Rooting:
1. Download superuser.zip from the attached files and place it on your SD card.
1.1 ADB arhive has in it a ADB Drivers installer that only needs 15 seconds to do the trick. Please follow the instructions from there.
1.2 ADB folder will be located from default on partition C, or if you have another one, on the OS partition.
2. Reboot your phone to recovery using the command "adb reboot recovery" from a CMD runned as administrator from the ADB folder, or do it via external buttons.
2.1 When you execute the command "adb reboot recovery" the TWRP Menu will appear.
3. Navigate using volume buttons and select using power button, or touch if you want. Go to install from the TWRP Menu then choose superuser.zip from SD card.
Flashing should take only few secconds, then reboot your tablet.
4. Install phh superuser app from the arhive of this post and that's it. You will be rooted.:good:
* I hope this will help you to do this step more easily then me. Be well !
Password for archive is: vfd1100
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where is the archive?