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In 2021 This thread and device are pretty much defunct; links in OP are updated though as I've been seeing a few requests lately.
Many thanks to all of the following. This small project would not be possible without their work/research.
Sergio Poverony
BSDgeek_Jake
raishiro
Koush
Garner
Basian Mile
rovo89
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arctablet.com
This is a customized version of the most recent stock firmware (v4) for the Monster M7 tablet designed to make your tablet bloat free and easily rooted. Otherwise known as a custom ROM. The android version is 4.1.1.
In order to fully enjoy all the features of this ROM it needs to be flashed via some type of flashing tool through your computer, such as the Rk Batch Tool. Please see the instructions in the second post for setting up this tool properly.
Note that you can simply rename the .img file to update.img and flash it through your phone's recovery, but you'll be missing 3GB of storage in addition to having the manufacturer default allocation for app storage. Everything else should work correctly should you decide to use such a method.
Features:
Pre-Rooted (Koush SuperUser)
Very slim
xPosed framework
Modified Hosts file. Blocks large amount of advertising.
App storage increased to 3GB
All Monster bloatware removed.
DPI set at 160. (you can change this with an app.)
4.4 E-mail and News&Weather Apps.
4.2 Clock App.
Stock Browser with Adobe Flash 11
Added ArcTools for easy CWM installation.
ro.secure=0
ADB debug enabled by default.
Download
Let me know if there are things you would like to see added. Higher android version at this point is beyond me, and I'm not even sure if it's possible as there is no source code yet available for this particular device. (Let me know if you somehow acquire source code for this device though )
Instructions for setting up the RK Batch Tool and drivers. Thanks to sab99
Shutdown the M7 tablet
Run the RK Batch Tool, Open Device Manager
Connect the USB cable to the PC, while pressing the volume down button on the side of the M7. You will see nothing on the screen, but at this point, Windows should be alerting you to a USB device insertion. At this point my Win 8.1 x64 box kept detecting the device and popping up a failed device message - the Win 7 x64 detected the device and left it as unknown (which is expected).
Go into the device manager, find the unknown device, and update its driver with the Rk Batch Tool driver for your bitness and os.
Now the RK Batch Tool should show green for your tablet.
Load the ROM and press the Recover button.
Have a beer while it flashes.
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Could you please provide a correct drivers for Monster M7? Drivers from Rk Batch Tool you've provided are not working. I've tried on Win8/Win7, 32/64, driver can't start and always shows error 10. I also tried to install on the "Android-free" PC (Win7, 32), no android usb drivers are previously installed - no luck.
P.S. And of course I've tried different USB ports and cables (what is really stupid 'cause my Nexus 7 2013 and all WinPhones are using these cables without problems)
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Could you please provide a correct drivers for Monster M7? Drivers from Rk Batch Tool you've provided are not working. I've tried on Win8/Win7, 32/64, driver can't start and always shows error 10. I also tried to install on the "Android-free" PC (Win7, 32), no android usb drivers are previously installed - no luck.
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I had an issue with my Windows 8.1 x64 machine, but it worked on a Win 7 x64 machine. The steps to use the RK Batch tool with the M7 are:
Shutdown the M7 tablet
Run the RK Batch Tool, Open Device Manager
Connect the USB cable to the PC, while pressing the volume down button on the side of the M7. You will see nothing on the screen, but at this point, Windows should be alerting you to a USB device insertion. At this point my Win 8.1 x64 box kept detecting the device and popping up a failed device message - the Win 7 x64 detected the device and left it as unknown (which is expected).
Go into the device manager, find the unknown device, and update its driver with the Rk Batch Tool driver for your bitness and os.
Now the RK Batch Tool should show green for your tablet.
Load the ROM and press the Recover button.
Have a beer while it flashes.
Thanks for the cleanups on this ROM, kaiserII101. 3GB, no crapware, and all source code is the way everything should be shipped. At least you fixed 2 of the 3. When you start looking at these 'value' tablets they are all pretty much the same. If you REALLY wanted to sell a ton of your hardware, releasing the source would encourage the modding community here and be worth more advertising dollars than your razor thin margins could ever support.
sab99, thanks for the help but yesterday I figured out by myself (it costs me a few hours of sleep but fortunately it's a weekend )
But definitely TS should add your instructions to the first post! Also, #3 is very important - it's absolutely unclear from TS post and another discussion (someone referred to the bootloader mode as a "flashing mode" that is confusing).
Also, using topic starter's image and RK29xxImageTools, I've increased userdata (internal memory) up to 8GB. Here is parameters for partitioning (I also attached my parameter file):
Code:
CMDLINE: console=ttyFIQ0 androidboot.console=ttyFIQ0 init=/init initrd=0x62000000,0x00800000 mtdparts=rk29xxnand:[email protected](misc),[email protected](kernel),[email protected](boot),[email protected](recovery),[email protected](backup),[email protected](cache),[email protected](userdata),[email protected](kpanic),[email protected](system),[email protected](user)
I'm curious: is it possible to completely get rid of "user" (aka "internal sdcard") partition? This "monster" works perfectly with 32GB microsd, so we don't need to waste important nand space...
Also, could we change mtdparts order, to simplify calculations? I mean something like this (showing just the end of CMDLINE string):
Code:
... [email protected](cache),[email protected](kpanic),[email protected](system),[email protected](userdata)
I can't try now: my daughter (3.5 yo) just grabbed the tablet and started installing and reinstalling her favorite games (actually, I've bought this "monster" 'cause her old Gtab 7'' just broke - probably, LCD screen connection problem - but I can't fix it, need a special screwdriver to disassemble. BTW, this Galaxy Tab is a great product - very old but still working).
sab99, could you try "user"-less partitioning (i.e. without "internal sdcard")? Actually it will be great, and this option (if works of course) will significantly improve tablet value.
P.S. Seems like to be able to do this, we also need to comment that line in \system\etc\vold.fstab and repack system.img. Probably, TS can help us...
Code:
## Vold 2.0 Generic fstab
## - San Mehat ([email protected])
##
#######################
## Regular device mount
##
## Format: dev_mount <label> <mount_point> <part> <sysfs_path1...>
## label - Label for the volume
## mount_point - Where the volume will be mounted
## part - Partition # (1 based), or 'auto' for first usable partition.
## <sysfs_path> - List of sysfs paths to source devices
######################
## Example of a standard sdcard mount for the emulator / Dream
# Mounts the first usable partition of the specified device
#dev_mount sdcard /mnt/sdcard auto /devices/platform/goldfish_mmc.0 /devices/platform/msm_sdcc.2/mmc_host/mmc1
### dev_mount flash /mnt/sdcard auto /dev/block/mtd/by-name/user <-- we need to comment this line (in case we don't want to have "internal sdcard"
dev_mount sdcard /mnt/external_sd auto /devices/platform/rk29_sdmmc.0/mmc_host/mmc0
dev_mount udisk /mnt/usb_storage auto /devices/platform/usb20_otg/usb1
## Example of a dual card setup
# dev_mount left_sdcard /sdcard1 auto /devices/platform/goldfish_mmc.0 /devices/platform/msm_sdcc.2/mmc_host/mmc1
# dev_mount right_sdcard /sdcard2 auto /devices/platform/goldfish_mmc.1 /devices/platform/msm_sdcc.3/mmc_host/mmc1
## Example of specifying a specific partition for mounts
# dev_mount sdcard /sdcard 2 /devices/platform/goldfish_mmc.0 /devices/platform/msm_sdcc.2/mmc_host/mmc1
Added the instructions for setting up the RK Batch Tool in the second post.
Possible bug with velvet.apk (search) force quitting.. May need to revert to an older version as soon as I can start building again.
As far as eliminating the user partition, I would say, yes it is probably possible. Personally though, I'm not sure I want to do that. Will certainly try experimenting with it though.
Also, please everyone feel free to take the ROM, modify it, and post a link to your modified version (preferably list the changes you made). In order to modify update.img contents easily and repack them into flashable form you can use Sergio Poverony's tools. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2445406
I will be travelling to Russia wednesday for 5 months, and so I probably will be out of action here for a week at least I imagine. I will have internet access there eventually, as I'll be getting a sim-card, but important thing is to get settled in there first.
Thanks for your tip but I suggest a better link for the Sergio Poverony's tools
Unfortunately I can't experiment with Monster M7: a little Alice completely occupied a new toy Probably, some guys (also this Monster currently on sale for $75 at Walmart) can do some experiments.
P.S. For us, my "mod" (if I can say) is enough; 8GB + 4GB "internal sd" fits well my daughter's "play pattern" - she has (and download new stuff every day ) a lot of relatively small children games, so these games has all assets packed into .apk.
P.P.S. Here is the link to the "8GB" image: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/3bj2thbf9sfshz8/M_RCCWtsek
Hey congrats on this! Hope you can make many more improvements for a lot of people out there.
Would it be possible to perform an update the regular way after modifying the storage space parameters?
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Would it be possible to perform an update the regular way after modifying the storage space parameters?
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I don't think so. But it's not a big problem - we always can do this trick again; the main problem is about update; I don't think the manufacturer will release any major update (like KitKat) for this device
P.S. BTW, we've got exactly what we paid for... What are you expecting for $75 device?
Awesome!
i wasn't expecting much from this tablet, but daaaang, good job guys. i was expecting to have to try Kingo or Framaroot to get a root on this. you guys have it rooted AND the user partition expanded!! too cool. +1000!
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i wasn't expecting much from this tablet, but daaaang, good job guys. i was expecting to have to try Kingo or Framaroot to get a root on this. you guys have it rooted AND the user partition expanded!! too cool. +1000!
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Same here.
The link to the RK Batch Tool in the OP doesn't work. Will this version work?
http://www.freaktab.com/showthread.php?5173-New-Rockchip-Batch-Tool-v1-7-Plus-v3-5-Drivers
Just picked up two of these tablets for my kids and would like to remove the extra crap and increase the size of the internal storage partition.
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OK, so what am I doing wrong? I'm trying to follow the instructions in POwer #2
I powered off the M7 by holding down the power button and choosing to Shut Down. When I plug in the usb cable, nothing happens. Windows doesn't detect anything at all.
Was I just supposed to turn off the screen but not shut down the entire tablet? I don't get any Device Connected messages, nothing shows up in Device Manager, etc.
OK, well. No idea why the heck it didn't work last night but it worked fine just now. Whole process took like 3 minutes. Wasn't even enough time to go get a beer.
Update:
Well, looks like I spoke too soon. It boot sup to the Monster screen and then just stops. It never continues on. Anyone have any suggestions?
Update2:
I flashed it again and this time it gave me the sphere after the update and then came up. One thing I notice is that some of the fonts seem hard to read in the Play Store. Not sure if that's because of the DPI setting change or what. Nice to see such a small list of apps when I view the All Apps page.
Anyone use the image in the OP and have trouble using the Clear Notifications button when you swipe up the notification bar? It takes me like 1o tries to tap it because most of the time it just registers that I'm tapping the whole bar and toggles between notifications and whatever the other screen is.
I'm guessing it's just my fat fingers but thought I'd see if I'm really going insane or not...
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Anyone use the image in the OP and have trouble using the Clear Notifications button when you swipe up the notification bar? It takes me like 1o tries to tap it because most of the time it just registers that I'm tapping the whole bar and toggles between notifications and whatever the other screen is.
I'm guessing it's just my fat fingers but thought I'd see if I'm really going insane or not...
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it's not just you. I have noticed the touchscreen not being very responsive. drives me nuts. also the touch accuracy is a little off... no big deal, still a decent tablet for what I paid.
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So I got an update prompt for SuperUser today. I tried the "Install" button and instantly got an error. So I then tried the Recovery Install option and the tablet has been sitting there for 10+ minutes and I don't know if it's doing anything.
Anyone know if this should eventually work or what's going on?
Thanks.
updated4/4/2017 (Still does not work on stock 5.0) - Removed due to it still not booting stock 5.0, and ALSO now breaks booting unpatched.
twrp 3.1 is broken
twrp 2.7 is broken
twrp 3.0.1 works
some/most custom roms work
Most official/stock do not.
EFIDROID - Official link
Developer: m11kkaa
DO NOT BUG THE AUTHOR ABOUT BUGS/FEATURES, THIS IS UNOFFICIAL.
Most custom roms appear to boot
Install:
assumes on stock firmware (Custom roms must report the DEVICEID as hlte, hltetmo, hltespr or hltevzw. Ask your Rom maintainer to correct it or visit post #51)
assumes root and bootloader unlocked
For now "efidroid" on playstore is not configured for our device, so we will do this using our own server:
Download "EFIDROID" from the playstore
Download "TerminalEmulator" from the playstore (or use adb shell)
Download "SimpleHTTPServer" from the playstore
NEW UNTESTED - Removed
OLD Download EFIDROID_SERVER_FILES from View attachment EFIDROID_SERVER_FILES.zip
Open and extract the "device" and "ota" folder to the INTERNAL storage of your phone
Open SimpleHTTPServer (do not change default settings)
Open Terminal Emulator and enter: (make sure you didn't forget any spaces)
su
setprop efidroid.server_url "http://localhost:12345"
Now open efidroid, it should automatically connect. Now press the menu key in the top left corner and press install, then press the big install button.
Now create your slot, and reboot.
Use the vol +/- to navigate up or down, use the power button to select an option
Long press power button on internal rom/recovery to boot without efidroid
Reinstalling/Updating:
Download the new OTAPACKAGE file and extract to INTERNALSD, replace old device/ota folders
Clear EFIDROIDMANAGER cache/data
Run the SETPROP command (don't forget su)
Turn on SimpleHTTPserver
Open efidroid and click uninstall, and then click install (Or click reinstall)
MAKE SURE YOUR BUILD DATE NOW MATCHES THE UPDATED BUILD DATE
Uninstall:
if you hit the uninstall button, the app copies the contents of the UEFIESP back to the real partitions and deletes the partition_*.img files. It does not delete the UEFIESP directory or any of the multiboot directories because they may contain other important files.
flashing boot+recovery outside of EFIDroid's control(e.g. using stock's fastboot/odin flash, or using unpatched boot) is pretty much the same as uninstalling efidroid without deleting the partition_*img files.
All that means that you don't have to worry about any of that if you restores your boot+recovery partitions(either through the app or manually). If you want to free up some space you can delete the UEFIESP directory using a root file manager.
Bugs/Issues:
REPORT ERRORS/BUG ON GITHUB
"can't find tagloader for type -1" - your recovery/rom is not supported (like twrp 3)
Report errors: https://github.com/efidroid/projectmanagement/issues
What you must include:
Exact steps to reproduce the error
Give the exact error shown on screen
If its storage related:
Give the output of "cat /proc/1/mountinfo"
EMERGENCY :
If you find yourself frustrated and just wanting things back the way they were:
Download odin
Download twrp (get the md5/tar version for odin)
Turn off phone (pull battery)
boot to download mode by holding vol down and home and power
Start up odin and press the AP button and browse for the TWRP file. Press start to flash.
Reboot phone into twrp recovery (vol up + home + power), and restore your boot/recovery partitions.
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Help and info:
If you are familiar with adding touchscreen support please visit us!
Join us on Slack : http://join-efidroid.rhcloud.com/
Once joined: https://efidroid.slack.com/
EFIDROID G+ page : https://plus.google.com/communities/...43671219382368
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Works on N9005 LTE ?
It looks pretty cool but I've got limited knowledge. My N9005 is on phronesis rom v4.1, IdleKernel v6.6.5 and all partitions converted to F2FS, will it work on this format as well :/
As long as it is a note 3 on msm8974 (sorry exynos) it should work.
File system support should be trivial. I used that same FS myself
Is this an actual GRUB loader for android?
If so am ashuming this means it's possible for UNIX install
i.e. Arch Linux as OS.......
Hmmm.... Windows RT on Note 3... ^^
What about ACPI? We might need this for WinRT
With all due respect, I think you've posted a how to post bit earlier. I'm a flashaholic & the wait for the zip is killing me
I didn't think the day would come.
As a pleb, I will follow this thread with great interest.
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With all due respect, I think you've posted a how to post bit earlier. I'm a flashaholic & the wait for the zip is killing me
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lololol
Wonder if this is ever going to work Great concept though.
Fake ¿ ???
Only what i see its a bootanimation, in the Video from a "older and other"
The OP account is suspended so I guess something fishy is going on.
Guess we will wait and see
oh come on now. I got suspended for being rude to a well respected member of xda. And its not fake... Really? Anyways... I took my ban as a break and just started back with m1cha on getting the uefi part to work with the screen.
A few pointers: You still need devs to port each os, like windows, true linux ect.
This is just a multiboot. So many devices lack that, some had safestrap, or kexec ect, but all those methods had quirks or special rules, or depended on android. This loads before even the kernel.
Also, it will have many tools that a typical recovery has, so you may not even need to reboot into recovery to setup partitions, also aroma was ported, so maybe even installing roms/kernels too.
Also, there will be an efidroid server "store" where you can get tools and apps to run in efidroid. So devs can extend functionality. Also there will be an android installer to make everything easier.
Just think of this as a pimped out safestrap.
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oh come on now. I got suspended for being rude to a well respected member of xda. And its not fake... Really? Anyways... I took my ban as a break and just started back with m1cha on getting the uefi part to work with the screen.
A few pointers: You still need devs to port each os, like windows, true linux ect.
This is just a multiboot. So many devices lack that, some had safestrap, or kexec ect, but all those methods had quirks or special rules, or depended on android. This loads before even the kernel.
Also, it will have many tools that a typical recovery has, so you may not even need to reboot into recovery to setup partitions, also aroma was ported, so maybe even installing roms/kernels too.
Also, there will be an efidroid server "store" where you can get tools and apps to run in efidroid. So devs can extend functionality. Also there will be an android installer to make everything easier.
Just think of this as a pimped out safestrap.
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It doesn't matter what negative comments you get because "Criticism Is The Key To Innovation" it's my personal quotation ...I've been visiting this thread since day one at minimum of three times a day hopping that you would have uploaded the zip...Make it quick buddy & keep up the good work :good:
We need a samsung expert. Getting the display to work in uefi is troublesome. DTSI and gcdb display experience is needed.
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We need a samsung expert. Getting the display to work in uefi is troublesome. DTSI and gcdb display experience is needed.
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as far as my knowledge is concerned, Master @darkera13 is kinda expert you're looking for...I don't personally know him or his skills but people around note 3 forums praise his work very much
Is this Note 3 specific?
This is kinda an off topic question, but, just a few days ago i wanted to try Remix OS out in my PC, but noticed that there is no direct EFI support...just thinking if this thread would be any benefit for PC UEFI users trying to boot Android x86 directly through efi file.
sorry for the question, might be my knowledge limitation on the field...
Using a x64 cpu and grub or refind you can boot RemixOS, they have a uefi image on their site. (Thats what they said) Basically you really don't need efidroid for this, as it would only make it more complicated.
grub is exactly my problem...
thanks a lot for clarifying
None of the methods in this thread are my own work. I struggled with getting my phone rooted for a long time and spend 10s of hours on the process. I had never rooted before and was therefore unfamiliar with all the terms, unfamiliar with how to complete all the recommended checks to ensure one had the right model, etc. There were several helpful threads but most approach the subject with the assumption that one knows something about the process. In this post I lay out what worked for me in a step-by-step way and what you have to do to achieve my results.
#1 Ensure you have a H-901 motherboard and not the Korean F600 motherboard by checking the sticker, and checking “About Phone” -> “Hardware Info” -> “Model number” in settings. These must both be LG-H901…from what I can tell the community has only developed technique for the H-901 variant.
#2 Get a micro SD card and load it with Magisk https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445 , and if you have Marshmallow or Lollipop and want Nougat (much better experience IMHO), load the files in this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-lg-v10/development/h901-t-mobile-nougat-v30b-twrp-t3639203 And maybe this thread as well (read both and then decide): https://forum.xda-developers.com/tm.../h901-t-mobile-nougat-v30c-flashable-t3744648
#3 Ensure you have unlocked your bootloader. (apparently only for T-mobile LG v10s since other carriers lock the bootloader) The FWUL virtual machine root method will not work if you have not done so. This is an entire process in itself. The following 2 videos which show how to root android 6.0 or earlier (process will not work with Nougat, 7.0, since some fastboot commands are missing). https://youtu.be/OtXlokk6JkQ , https://youtu.be/PPLwFGxLQA4
Also, this thread may be helpful. https://forum.xda-developers.com/tm...t-mobile-bootloader-factory-unlocked-t3236224 , download the nexus root toolkit here for easy ADB command entry http://www.wugfresh.com/nrt/ —we will only use the “Advanced Utilities” -> ”Manual Input” -> ”Launch CMD Prompt”. When it prompts you to select a phone, select the first option and then for android version select Android *** Any. Don’t use any of the other commands because they are not configured for your device.
If you get a “waiting for device” error while attempting the fastboot oem unlock command in the above thread, see: https://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-g4/help/fastboot-waiting-device-t3489789 Great video which shows how to change drivers. You will need to do this, I found a number of drivers that were already on my PC from google and Samsung worked although I didn’t have the specific one mentioned in the above thread. Don’t be afraid to experiment… you can always try another driver. And don’t require it to be hardware compatible. Ignore the warning message: https://youtu.be/nQjg6ePnGAc
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NOW that you have your bootloader unlocked you can proceed to actually flash the TWRP image as per this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-lg-v10/general/root-h901-nougat-t3773942
Notes before beginning:
-To enter download mode to begin: Plug a USB cable into your phone with your phone powered off, hold down on the Vol Up button and plug the USB cord into your computer. It should immediately boot into download mode. Exiting Download mode after flash: pull battery…no damage will be done.
-To enter recovery after flashing TWRP: power off the phone then hold both the down volume and power at the same time. When you see the black LG screen briefly release the power button and then press it again while not letting the volume down up. You will see a screen asking if you want to delete all user settings. Say YES (via the volume and power keys—no touch input). You will see a screen asking if you want to delete all user data. Say YES (the data is only deleted if TWRP loads successfully) You will briefly see the black LG bootup screen. TWRP or factory recovery will load. Or if you did not unlock your bootloader, it will say recovery is corrupted and cannot be trusted, and then boot normally without changing your settings or deleting files.
-Additional note: as of 7-23-18 some commands had changed:
From V20 forum, Brian (runningnak3d) has moved to gitlab.com. So instead of github.com, we have to use a new git repository that Brian created in gitlab.com.
cd
mv lglaf lglaf_BAK
git clone https://gitlab.com/runningnak3d/lglaf
cd lglaf
git pull
git checkout v10-miscwrte
There are additional comments in the thread. Some timeout errors may be solved by: 1 - Download the VirtualBox extension pack: https://download.virtualbox.org/vir..._VirtualBox_Extension_Pack-5.2.8.vbox-extpack
2 - Go to File / Preferences / Extensions / click the + and browse to where you downloaded it.
3 - Once installed, with the VM off, right click on the VM, and go to settings. Click on USB, and pick USB 3.0. If your machine doesn't have a USB 3 port, pick 2.0.
But frankly, simply up arrow after a timeout error to load the last command on the command line and hit enter again. Simply keep doing this until it works. You know it works because no dialog appears for several minutes before informing one of success.
**Upgrade to Nougat after Flashing TWRP and booting to Recovery steps: (I did a full wipe as suggested by this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/development/h918-recowvery-unlock-v20-root-shell-t3490594 before flashing the v30b upgrade then full Nougat zip, and then flashing Magisk. I flashed the 3 zips sequentially. I was afraid Nougat would not boot successfully because the zip files are less than 2 gb combined but success! You may want to also flash the 30c upgrade before flashing Magisk for a total of 4 zip flashes. I did not try this. However doing all this means no backups are done so if there is a problem you may have to flash a KDZ with the LG UP tool (don’t ask me how).
As a final note, I cannot answer specific questions about the various processes provided or errors you may encounter that I have not listed in this write up since I have not experienced them. A bit of research on your part may be required, but this post should provide you with a huge head start compared to where I started. Good luck!
Methods to get unlimited mobile hotspot, very useful if you're on the $50 MetroPCs (owned by T-mobile) unlimited plan. All you $70 T-mobile plan suckazzz! https://forum.xda-developers.com/tm...ited-tetherting-hotspot-t3825144#post77249285
I would actually recommend using a USB tether client and forgoing root access if tethering is your only objective and you are trying to be efficient with your time. However, with root you can install all these cool apps!: https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/best-android-root-apps/
The following caught my eye:
-Rec: screen record
-liveboot: boot animation (does not work with Magisk)
-Servicely: checks to see which apps are using a lot of battery and lets you suppress them
-Adblock Plus
-Titanium backup: very powerful phone backup application & bloatware remover look into for quickly switching over to a different lg v10
-Greenify: put apps into hibernation
-System tuner: get lots of info about you phone but be careful making changes
-ES file explorer: dig into the android system
-Disk digger: recovers deleted files (photos only?)
Hi Fellows,
First of all, I’m newbie to flashing (or so-called) phones. I want to change my phone for de-googled one. I’m thinking about POCO X3 Pro with LineageOS 18.1.
I’ve been recently reading a lot about changing OS, but I feel completely overwhelmed by how complex knowledge it is. Even on the forum there is so much info, so much specific vocabulary/acronyms
Can you advise me, how to start?
Or maybe different way... do you know any reliable service/somebody in the UK, who could help? I've already checked services in my town - no one does software modifications
kamien8 said:
Hi Fellows,
First of all, I’m newbie to flashing (or so-called) phones. I want to change my phone for de-googled one. I’m thinking about POCO X3 Pro with LineageOS 18.1.
I’ve been recently reading a lot about changing OS, but I feel completely overwhelmed by how complex knowledge it is. Even on the forum there is so much info, so much specific vocabulary/acronyms
Can you advise me, how to start?
Or maybe different way... do you know any reliable service/somebody in the UK, who could help? I've already checked services in my town - no one does software modifications
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You don´t need to pay someone else for that, you can do it by your own.
I will give you the topics in order, one by one, and just search for the info till understand what you are want to achieve.
1-Unlocking bootloader.
2-Flashing a custom recovery.
3-Rooting (optional)
4-installing a custom ROM (like LineageOS)
Search for these topics in your own forum, read carefully and apply them when you are sure what you are doing.
Copied these from my old post in other forums, I updated a little but still might be a little outdated
Spoiler: How to unlock bootloader
Link your poco x3 pro to your MI account
Activate "Find my device" for Mi account
Settings > About Phone > Tab "MIUI version (For POCO)" until developer mode unlocked
Settings > Additional Settings > Developer Options
OEM unlocking - Checked
Mi Unlock status > Add account and device - Do only once, anymore will reset 168 hours unlock counter
Go to https://en.miui.com/unlock/and download the mi unlock software
Latest version to date of this post is https://miuirom.xiaomi.com/rom/u1106245679/5.5.224.55/miflash_unlock-en-5.5.224.55.zip
Prepare for future unlock
Turn off your mobile
Boot into fastboot mode - Volume Down + Power
Run "MiUsbDriver.exe" located in the miflash_unlock_en zip
Connect mobile to PC or laptop
Poco X3 Pro driver should be installed
Run "miflash_unlock.exe" and proceed through the software
If you yet to apply for permission to unlock, you can apply from there (I think, the last I applied was years ago, not sure still a thing now or not)
The software will tell you the countdown which is 168 hours aka 1 week.
Exit fastboot mode on phone by holding the power button.
A week later, time to unlock.
Backup your file, if you have used the phone intensively, unlocking will result in factory reset.
Turn off mobile
Boot into fastboot mode - Volume Down + Power
Run "miflash_unlock.exe"
Connect mobile to PC
Proceed through "miflash_unlock.exe"
Unlocked
Spoiler: How to Flash Custom Recovery
Download google platform tool from https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools
Extract the tool
In the tool folder, type "cmd" at "Address bar" to open command prompt to that folder
Press enter after you type "cmd", if it isn't obvious.
Turn off mobile
Boot into fastboot mode - Volume Down + Power
Connect mobile to PC
Go to command prompt window, type "fastboot devices".
Your phone will be shown if detected, otherwise, fix your driver.
Download Custom Recovery
OrangeFox - https://orangefox.download/device/vayu
TWRP - https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/recovery-unofficial-teamwin-recovery-project.4269551/
Lineage OS Recovery - https://download.lineageos.org/vayu
Don't use LOS recovery if you are rooting, it doesn't support OTA data decryption thus magisk need to be reflashed everytime during OTA.
Extract the "img" recovery file to the tool's folder
Type "fastboot flash recovery <filename>"
Done, type "fastboot reboot recovery" or Volume Up + Power on mobile to enter recovery
Spoiler: How to Flash Custom Rom
Connect mobile to PC
Copy files to mobile
Firmware - https://xiaomifirmwareupdater.com/firmware/vayu/
Rom
XDA Roms - https://forum.xda-developers.com/f/xiaomi-poco-x3-pro.12163/?prefix_id=33
Xiaomi EU Rom - https://xiaomi.eu/community/forums/miui-rom-releases.103/
Gapp (if you want)
MindtheGapps
NikGapps
FlameGapps
OpenGapps (Personally Recommended)
Magisk (If rooting) - https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases
Boot into recovery - Vol up + Power
install in order
Firmware
Rom
Gapps (if you want)
Magisk (if rooting)
Format data in recovery
Wipe Cache and Dalvik/Art Cache (If the recovery support it)
Reboot into system
Done
If you mess up the format data sequence, don't worry, you can always use "adb sideload". Also, if you use LOS recovery, you need to use sideload.
Look for sideload in recovery
Open command prompt in your tool folder, type "adb sideload <filename>" to install the things you want.
Spoiler: How to flash back or to official rom along with official recovery
Download xiaomi flash tool - https://xiaomiflashtool.com/
Download fastboot package - https://xiaomifirmwareupdater.com/archive/miui/vayu/
Extract xiaomi flash tool, run "XiaoMiFlash.exe"
Extract fastboot package to somewhere, preferably root subfolder of c:\ or whatever drive
Long pathname can cause "XiaoMiFlash.exe" to run into error
Boot mobile into fastboot - Vol down + power
Connect mobile to pc
In "XiaoMiFlash.exe", select folder of fastboot package
Bottom right of the software, choose "clean all" or "clean and lock (bootloader)"
Click flash
Once done, it will auto reboot into MIUI
Spoiler: How to pass safetynet for custom rom
At the moment of this post, most custom roms fail safetynet. It is not absolutely necessary to get safetynet to work. Only do this if the gapps you want to install require it.
Install magisk (No way around it)
Install props config module
Reboot
Run any terminal app - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.termux
Type "su" and enter
Grant super user rights to it
Type "props" and enter
Type "1" and enter
Type "f" and enter
Type "22" and enter
Type "6" and enter
Basically, you are choosing "Poco X3 Pro (Global)"
Type "y"
Reboot and test your safetynet
Spoiler: How to make Nasty Anti-Root Apps work with Magisk
In magisk, install Riru module
Download Unshare - https://github.com/vvb2060/riru-unshare/releases
In magisk, install Unshare
In magisk, enable "Magisk Hide" in settings
In magisk, "hide Magisk" in settings, choose some really unpredictable name
In magisk, press "Shield", hide all options (dropdown) for the targetted App
Reboot
Try run the apps multiple times
If fail
Install App Manager - https://f-droid.org/en/packages/io.github.muntashirakon.AppManager/
In App Manager, look for the apps, go to "Services", disable that one "(Isolated)" service.
Double make sure it is applied
Reboot
Try run the apps multiple times
Still fail
Try this, some say it worked
In magisk, install LsPosed module
Install XPrivacyLua - https://repo.xposed.info/module/eu.faircode.xlua
In LsPosed, enable XprivacyLua and Singpass in that same list
Reboot
In XPrivacyLua, look for the app, enable restrict on "Get Applications"
Reboot
Try run the apps multiple times
this is the last resort
Install Shelter - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.typeblog.shelter
Clone the App in Shelter
In shelter, under work profile, make sure no rooted apps in there
Reboot
Try run the App in work profile multiple times
SubwayChamp said:
You don´t need to pay someone else for that, you can do it by your own [...]
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Thanks a lot. It makes sense.
I was also told, that before flashing it is esential to do a backup.
What's your opinion? How to do so?
kamien8 said:
Thanks a lot. It makes sense.
I was also told, that before flashing it is esential to do a backup.
What's your opinion? How to do so?
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About backup the first important is what is important for one, I mean personal information like messages, call, WhatsApp and so on.
But the most important in other sense is about the well functioning of the device itself, for example EFS where is stored the IMEIs, sometimes vendor, dtbo and persist images depending on the custom recovery if it includes these options.
Particularly, I never need any other partition from recovering eventually my device/s.
I would like to suggest you to try flashing some roms on any other device which you don't use(for ex. an old abandoned phone) and gain some experience before trying on your poco x3 pro.
dey18 said:
I would like to suggest you to try flashing some roms on any other device [...]
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That was my idea. Unfortunately the only 'old' phone I've got is Huawei P9 Lite 2017 with Android 7. I haven't found any information, that there is a way to install LineageOS on the device.
However, for training purposes I could install any different OS, suitable for the device. Do you know any?
By the way, is the following link the only valid repository for the OS?
LineageOS Downloads
download.lineageos.org
kamien8 said:
That was my idea. Unfortunately the only 'old' phone I've got is Huawei P9 Lite 2017 with Android 7. I haven't found any information, that there is a way to install LineageOS on the device.
However, for training purposes I could install any different OS, suitable for the device. Do you know any?
By the way, is the following link the only valid repository for the OS?
LineageOS Downloads
download.lineageos.org
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yes, thats the official site
kamien8 said:
That was my idea. Unfortunately the only 'old' phone I've got is Huawei P9 Lite 2017 with Android 7. I haven't found any information, that there is a way to install LineageOS on the device.
However, for training purposes I could install any different OS, suitable for the device. Do you know any?
By the way, is the following link the only valid repository for the OS?
LineageOS Downloads
download.lineageos.org
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If you had no experience of flashing a phone, read and follow this guide with Pictures :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/4288121/post-85137963
It should be sufficient to help you flash a ROM.
No tutorial about backup data from phone in that guide, you have to do it on your own.
pl1992aw said:
If you had no experience of flashing a phone, read and follow this guide with Pictures :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/4288121/post-85137963
It should be sufficient to help you flash a ROM.
No tutorial about backup data from phone in that guide, you have to do it on your own.
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I like this method, and this specific guide is what helped me flash custom rom on my X3 pro.
It is detailed and even gives notice if in case we get lost in a step.
I hope the OP can read this as the guide was really helpful. I know they used arrowOS for example, but I applied the method with different rom.
kamien8 said:
That was my idea. Unfortunately the only 'old' phone I've got is Huawei P9 Lite 2017 with Android 7. I haven't found any information, that there is a way to install LineageOS on the device.
However, for training purposes I could install any different OS, suitable for the device. Do you know any?
By the way, is the following link the only valid repository for the OS?
LineageOS Downloads
download.lineageos.org
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I suggest you to try any other roms available for your device and not just lineage.
Try flashing multiple roms one by one and identify and rectify your errors.
And don't forget to read documentation provided by the wiki completely and also check out some vids on youtube(people on telegram would tell you to watch yt channel named "Munchy" because he has got this phone).
I wouldn't try and flash an old p9 lite. I remember when I had a p9 and tried to flash it it was a nightmare and was an unorthodox method. If you could grab an old Moto like the Moto g as that would be ideal for a practise flash.
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[...] Moto g [...]
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I've never used Motorola before. Which G would be good to start gaining an experience?
I'll try to find a pre-owned one.
I'd go for a moto g 2nd or 3rd Gen. You can get them for peanuts on eBay and there is still development for them even now.
I recommend Moto G5.. pretty active community on xda, replacable battery and should be very cheap
k3lcior said:
I recommend Moto G5.. pretty active community on xda, replacable battery and should be very cheap
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Moto G5
Warren_Orange said:
I'd go for a moto g 2nd or 3rd Gen. You can get them for peanuts on eBay and there is still development for them even now.
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Do you mean something like this?
gsmarena_moto_g
Will it be possible to go with LineageOS 18.1 on such an old phone?
kamien8 said:
Moto G5
Do you mean something like this?
gsmarena_moto_g
Will it be possible to go with LineageOS 18.1 on such an old phone?
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Yes that's the one. After having a quick look at the forums I don't think you'd get 18.1 on it. There is a micro g 17.1 rom that seems active.
Is this for practice or for use as well? If it's for using I'd probably go with the g5 for a few bucks extra as the Moto g is quite old but it's not a bad spare spare phone. I picked one up as a backup and I liked the feel of it (if your into small phones) . It reminded me of the first Moto X.
Hi everyone, today I want to share my experience of rooting OPPO A15s (CPH2179)
(Specs: Mediatek Helio P35, 4GB RAM LPDDR4x, 64GB storage, 2 nano SIMs 4G, SD card supported)
It seems like fastboot doesn't really work on newer OPPO phones, as neither did my phone get that to work. Trying "adb reboot bootloader" (of course after unlocking OEM in dev options) will give the "fastboot_unlock_verify fail".
It was such a pain in the ass for me trying to find a way to flash my phone with Magisk (fastboot failed, TWRP needs fastboot to flash), until I found mtkclient.
The steps are simple through the command line; I've got some bootloops, red code, etc... But those problems can be easily avoided if you made them right.
In the end, I still managed to make my phone gets rooted.
A thing to notice is that don't try to use the GUI interface; otherwise, you will get stuck in "Waiting for connection" while your phone still stays in BROM mode.
CLI is recommended.
OPPO phones have the Secure Payment feature, which helps to check the integrity of the system in order to allow banking apps to execute. This feature checks if your phone is rooted (you can hide that easily using Zygisk); and if your phone has an unlocked bootloader.
If one of those conditions is met, then banking apps will be blocked by a system banner. The system will also issue a root detection to the app so in case you made it to turn off the system banner, you won't be able to get into the app.
Losing the ability to use banking apps brought me a lot of inconvenience at the end of the day, so while I still have yet to find out a Magisk module to bypass the system check, I decided to relock my bootloader - which in order to do must delete metadata and userdata, of what that also made my phone unrooted.
If you are planning to root the OPPO A15s, visit mtkclient's Github link for the tutorial. Keep in mind that you'll still need a copy of the stock ROM in case of something goes nuts, and an ozip to zip decryptor to decrypt the stock ROM ozip file (OPPO sucks)
Links:
mtkclient: https://github.com/bkerler/mtkclient
ozip to zip: https://github.com/bkerler/oppo_ozip_decrypt (bkerler massive tbh)
CPH2179 stock ROM: https://support.oppo.com/in/software-update/software-download/?m=A15s