I purchased a Doogee S88 Pro a while ago, but I haven't used it because if concerns of malware / adware being preinsalled on the device or being added later by updates. The issue is I love the phone. The design, battery everything about it appeals to me due to working outdoors.
However, I can't for the life of me find out whether I can root it and install custom ROM so I wouldn't have to worry about malware anymore.
unofficial twrp 3.4.0 for Doogee S88 Pro - unofficial twrp
Download unofficial twrp 3.4.0 root Doogee S88 Pro, user who own Doogee S88 Pro can root it by following the below instructions
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Is the above link legit? If so TWRP can be installed and therefore a custom ROM?
Never heard that manufacturers preinstall malware. What they do is preinstall PUPs.
jwoegerbauer said:
Never heard that manufacturers preinstall malware. What they do is preinstall PUPs.
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Android WARNING: Google confirms THESE phones have malware installed
ANDROID users have been put on alert about a number of devices that have dangerous malware pre-installed on them.
www.express.co.uk
Although, even if it is just pop ups, I'd like to be able to get rid of those which afaik the only way would be via custom ROM?
PUP -> Potentially Unwanted Program ( AKA bloatware )
Yes, installing a Custom ROM might be a solution, but it's not the only one.
jwoegerbauer said:
PUP -> Potentially Unwanted Program ( AKA bloatware )
Yes, installing a Custom ROM might be a solution, but it's not the only one.
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Ah I assumed that meant pop ups.
I'm assuming it's currently not possible to root, and install custom ROMs on the phone?
In order to install a Custom ROM device's Android must not be rooted.
You can install a Custom ROM like LineageOS either by means of a Custom Recovery or by means of
ADB Sideload method:
Code:
adb devices
adb reboot sideload
adb sideload <LOS.zip>
jwoegerbauer said:
In order to install a Custom ROM device's Android must not be rooted.
You can install a Custom ROM like LineageOS either by means of a Custom Recovery or by means of
ADB Sideload method:
Code:
adb devices
adb reboot sideload
adb sideload <LOS.zip>
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Looks like I need to compile TWRP myself for the Doogee S88 PRO because it's not officially supported.
I'll try my best but I doubt I have the technical skills. Is there a marketplace where I could hire someone to do this?
If you can't find a TRWP suitable to your phone then you might get helped here:
[CLOSED] I Will build TWRP for your device!
I wanna build twrp for your device! Pls give info about your device! if possible give stock firmware!
forum.xda-developers.com
jwoegerbauer said:
If you can't find a TRWP suitable to your phone then you might get helped here:
[CLOSED] I Will build TWRP for your device!
I wanna build twrp for your device! Pls give info about your device! if possible give stock firmware!
forum.xda-developers.com
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Contacted them to see if they're interested. Unfortunately it doesn't seem like anyone else on the internet has attempted it. Only people saying they were going to. I imagine it's people like me who aren't technical when it comes to phones and coding.
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Checked out realme's website and they state that unlocking and flashing roms does not void warranty but rooting the phone does.So what are the possibilities/things one can do with the phone while unlocking it but not rooting it.
Also is there a safe rooting method which doesnt leave traces after unrooting again? So that the device can be used in warranty.
Thanks in advance for any advice.
If you have Realme 5 Pro (not q) then you can still flash custom rom, recovery or basically anything with adb. It's just you won't be able to do root stuff on your phone but you'll need pc. Still you could flash custom kernel, rom, or ota update. Magisk is called systemless root for it does root your system without touching the system files so after uninstalling it and flashing stock rom realme service shouldn't ever be able to tell that your phone was ever rooted. I live in Hungary and my previous Xiaomi phone was installed with custom rom, kernel and Magisk root. Before taking it to Xiaomi service I did a clean flash, reverted everything to stock and warranty was still good to go. That'd be just an example. Don't know Realme how is with these stuff.
greenys' said:
If you have Realme 5 Pro (not q) then you can still flash custom rom, recovery or basically anything with adb. It's just you won't be able to do root stuff on your phone but you'll need pc. Still you could flash custom kernel, rom, or ota update. Magisk is called systemless root for it does root your system without touching the system files so after uninstalling it and flashing stock rom realme service shouldn't ever be able to tell that your phone was ever rooted. I live in Hungary and my previous Xiaomi phone was installed with custom rom, kernel and Magisk root. Before taking it to Xiaomi service I did a clean flash, reverted everything to stock and warranty was still good to go. That'd be just an example. Don't know Realme how is with these stuff.
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Thank you so much for the prompt and clear reply.Really did clear a lot of stuff for me. Yes I do have realme 5 pro and the problems was with the audio jack output .Its terrible so wanted to flash dolby and / viper . I'll give adb a go then. Thank you again.
Firebolt1994 said:
Thank you so much for the prompt and clear reply.Really did clear a lot of stuff for me. Yes I do have realme 5 pro and the problems was with the audio jack output .Its terrible so wanted to flash dolby and / viper . I'll give adb a go then. Thank you again.
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You're welcome. If indeed only root void warranty then you're free to flash to your linking almost everything via usb adb. Except for root ofc.
thank you again for the same.
Firebolt1994 said:
thank you again for the same.
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After installing twrp via adb you can flash stuff from your sd card. Don't forget to always have a backup zip file of your stock rom in case something goes wrong. And don't forget to use backup in twrp for data partition sometimes when you feel you're about to do something risky that might flip your system's stability. I do that all the time ?*
Yep I will.Its a new phone so more of a reason to take precautions .
Firebolt1994 said:
Yep I will.Its a new phone so more of a reason to take precautions .
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Exactly. Have fun but take care.
bootloader unlock 7 ROOT
Does bootloader unlock will prevent running of Bank Applications?Can this Realme5Pro be rooted and installed Twrp using Kingoroot/
Waiting with thanks.
Please any one give an advice
TWRP
If TWRP is installed via ADB in my unrooted Rm5P will it become rooted and prevent bank applications?
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If TWRP is installed via ADB in my unrooted Rm5P will it become rooted and prevent bank applications?
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Magisk has an option to hide from those apps, I used it all the time with secure banking apps
If I unlock bootloader and flash TWRP, can this TWRP can be used as my stock recovery further for flashing zips(not custom ROMs)? Also will Bank apps work in this set up without any problems?
Yes, you can use TWRP to flash anything. Yes, bank apps will work as long as you have magisk installed.
First of all i want to thank every developer who made it possible for us to experience such cool things on which they spend their sleepless nights , endless hours for which "thank you " is just not enough. I want to aware beginners that what they enjoy in their hand, the smooth satisfying hassle-free seamless experience on phones is result of rigorous hours of hardworking consisting several phases of development (coding , porting , patching etc ).
Always Respect Developers
I am Tech enthusiast. Following this community since last year. Reading and learning about software development.
Here in this post i have contributed nothing. i am just sharing their work with their credits and also making it easier for you guys to follow the instructions and and procedure for entering into the new horizons of customization.
Realme is working really hard to push its development community to compete with MI. If this post will help it to grow it stronger even in 0.1% i will be happy
Note: upgrade device to latest firmware.
Step:1 Unlocking Bootloader
Here you can find full procedure of unlocking written by @Sun Lee
https://c.realme.com/in/post-details/1101401810746212352
Step:2 Installing Twrp
https://sourceforge.net/projects/realme1/files/twrp-9.0/
use adb commands for booting into recovery(this version requires adb commands otherwise manually entering through hard keys is always recommeded.)
Flashing instruction for are:
https://www.xda-developers.com/how-to-install-twrp/
step:3 Installing custom rom
Read and follow procedure carefully as given in OP
https://forum.xda-developers.com/realme-1/development/rom-lineageos-17-1-t4107019 OP By @Invincible-Venom and his whole team
optional : Rooting
you can download magisk manager . it is most widely used and trusted su manager with tons of modding modules.
but always look up to exceptions and NOTE from rom maintainers. In case of latest lineage 17.1 you can only use magisk 20.1 , magisk 20.3
this guide is for very novice kids who are new in this world . i would recommend you to know basic things before doing any stuff written above.
Step:2 Installing Twrp
https://sourceforge.net/projects/realme1/files/twrp-9.0/
i will recommend you download this version of twrp as you will need this for only stable custom rom made by @Invincible-Venom (again thank-you sir)
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Once again read LineageOS 17.1 post for TWRP instructions.
note: dont reboot to twrp from cmd , it can soft brick your device . always perform it manually through keys.
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This is ColorOS 5/5.2 issue. In ColorOS 6 the only way to enter recovery (after unlocking bootloader) is using command. So modify this statement.
In case of latest lineage 17.2 you can only use magisk 20.1
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They can also use Magisk v20.3.
Naveen56 said:
Once again read LineageOS 17.1 post for TWRP instructions.
This is ColorOS 5/5.2 issue. In ColorOS 6 the only way to enter recovery (after unlocking bootloader) is using command. So modify this statement.
They can also use Magisk v20.3.
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ok brother
Ishan303 said:
ok brother
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Once check you are using Lineage 17.3 and other numbers for 17.1.
correct Lineage version numbers.
Hello,
I have a question, is it possible to root without flashing any custom rom? I'd like to stay with the current rom but have SU privileges. Is it possible with this phone right now?
luccifyer said:
Hello,
I have a question, is it possible to root without flashing any custom rom? I'd like to stay with the current rom but have SU privileges. Is it possible with this phone right now?
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Yes you can!
Ishan303 said:
Step:2 Installing Twrp
https://sourceforge.net/projects/realme1/files/twrp-9.0/
use adb commands for booting into recovery(this version requires adb commands otherwise manually entering through hard keys is always recommeded.)
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Correct this, booting to recovery via hard keys isn't possible in the latest Frimware ( ColourOS 6 ). update it correctly. Hard keys are only possible in ColourOS 5.0/2
Realme stopped support for Realme 1 on unlocking bootloader, In depth test app fails to submit application,
If anyone found a solution please share!
Mod edit: Thread closed as duplicate of
Need Guide on how to root and install lineage os on OPPO F3
hi i have CPH1609 with coloros and would like to ask if it is possible to root this device and install custom os. I want to avoid those privacy invasive method like kingroot and all the other
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hi i have CPH1609 with coloros and would like to ask if it is possible to root this device and install custom os. I want to avoid those privacy invasive method like kingroot and all the other
Installing a Custom ROM doesn' require Android gets rooted but a Custom Recovery gets flashed.
jwoegerbauer said:
Installing a Custom ROM doesn' require Android gets rooted but a Custom Recovery gets flashed.
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can you tell me how to do this?
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I recently bought Infinix Hot 11 play X688B and I want to root it or install custom rom to remove bloat and spyware but I'm very newbie at this and I'm not sure from where to start
I can access to PC and ADB (on linux)
To install a suitable Custom ROM a device-matching Custom Recovery must get installed beforehand.
You must not root device's Android to flash a Custom ROM. Root is only needed to debloat Android. Take note that you can temporarily root Android.
xXx yYy said:
You must not root device's Android to flash a Custom ROM. Root is only needed to debloat Android. Take note that you can temporarily root Android.
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To be honest first I wanted to install custom rom to escape whole infinix world and spyware but later (and after looking) I found there are no custom roms so I'm stuck with root to debloat my device so I'm sorry for my stupidness but can you explain to me what do I need to do exactly to root it? I remember in past I download some APKs and boom it's rooted but seems it's not the case anymore so what should I do
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You must not root device's Android to flash a Custom ROM. Root is only needed to debloat Android. Take note that you can temporarily root Android.
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Okay so I looked up more and I have an option called "Unlock bootloader" so I think I can unlock it so what else stop me from rooting my device?
The so-called "root" is a functionality of Android OS, has nothing to do with a device's bootloader what starts device's Linux kernel and afterwards Android OS.
Don't confuse things.
xXx yYy said:
You must not root device's Android to flash a Custom ROM. Root is only needed to debloat Android. Take note that you can temporarily root Android.
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Okay so I looked up more and I have an option called "Unlock bootloader" so I think I can unlock it so what else stop me from rooting my device?
xXx yYy said:
Don't confuse things.
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Oh I'm already confused
I see people talk online about "unlocking the bootloader" before they get into rooting stage so I said okay I have that already so in summery there is no luck for me to root my device?
can anyone make a custom recovery for infinix hot 11 play (x688b)
Dannz1918 said:
can anyone make a custom recovery for infinix hot 11 play (x688b)
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You need installing img file with correct vbmeta file or using vbmeta modified.
Here the TWRP: TWRP TEST USB
Code:
fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta vbmeta.img
fastboot flash recovery recoveryTWRP.img
fastboot reboot-recovery
if you not have vbmeta modified and want use one so use this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachments/vbmetaandroidsc_mod-zip.5338181/
Dannz1918 said:
does the twrp file sent by "NagaPitbull" work for infinix hot 11 play?
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Hi! Are there any pro’s out there that can help out with some issues, we are having with 3 phones.
It would be greatly appreciated. I believe we are not the only ones.
How can a BOOT.IMG be extracted from an Android Phone if there is no Stock Firmware ROM available?
All 3 phones manufactured in 2022.
The Bootloader is unlocked for all 3. USB Debugging is turned on.
- Moxee m2160 MH-T6000 only boots to Fastboot & Recovery. I have tried to restore but it will not restore.
- Vortex V22 has a GSI Pixel Experience Plus 13 ROM installed and is unable to go back to factory ROM image.
- ANS ACK2326 is on a stock Android 12 ROM and hasn’t been modified but has a build number kirk2_v1 2.0_BTM-ST.
Is it possible to get a Generic BOOT.IMG to modify for root?
Are there other ROMS like GSI’s with a BOOT.IMG that could work to try to get root?
Are there other ways to get root without a BOOT.IMG?
Is there a way to parse the entire phone to compile a BOOT.IMG?
The manufacturers were contacted. No system firmware ROM is available online that we could find after searching. We don’t have any experience searching china websites or know where to begin. If someone knows where we could find the stock ROM's on a China website that would be a great help!
Are we SOL? Are phones that don’t publish stock firmware that secure that if you need a BOOT.img from stock firmware to get to access the entire encrypted rom, you are out of luck?
Or, would we need a Jtag hardware reader?
Thank you in advance for your time and help which is greatly appreciated!
The boot image contains the kernel for that specific device; there is no such thing as a "generic boot image", as the kernel has to have the basic drivers for that specific device's hardware.
It's possible to dump the boot image if you already have root, but I'm assuming that the whole reason you want the boot image is to patch it with Magisk to gain root.
The alternative, if TWRP is available, is to use ADB through TWRP to dump the boot partition.
If you can't use TWRP and aren't rooted, there is no way to dump the boot partition through fastboot.
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The boot image contains the kernel for that specific device; there is no such thing as a "generic boot image", as the kernel has to have the basic drivers for that specific device's hardware.
It's possible to dump the boot image if you already have root, but I'm assuming that the whole reason you want the boot image is to patch it with Magisk to gain root.
The alternative, if TWRP is available, is to use ADB through TWRP to dump the boot partition.
If you can't use TWRP and aren't rooted, there is no way to dump the boot partition through fastboot.
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Thanks you for the reply! That is correct. Our ultimate goal is to gain root on these devices. Is Magisk the only root pathway or are there other rooting options?
Can you use ADB Shell, ADB root and dd to pull the boot partitions?
There is not a TWRP available for these devices. How would you go about making a TWRP for these phones? Do you need the stock firmware?
defcondoc said:
Thanks you for the reply! That is correct. Our ultimate goal is to gain root on these devices. Is Magisk the only root pathway or are there other rooting options?
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No, but it is the most popular and arguably the best
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Can you use ADB Shell, ADB root and dd to pull the boot partitions?
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No, because again you need root to run adbd as root. I could be wrong...
defcondoc said:
There is not a TWRP available for these devices. How would you go about making a TWRP for these phones? Do you need the stock firmware?
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I am not a developer so I have no idea but I imagine you'd need the original kernel source, yes.
If u have mtk there are many options
1:using mtk client
2: using mtk bypass and wwr2
Then if u have snapdragon u need the gfil software and the phone firehose programmer
another risky way is to flash rooted GSI. but in case it boot loops, you are screwed without stock ROM. the user @gregeerg ended up with a semi bricked phone, luckily he was able to pull boot.img from adb, so another member @Jet! with same device could finally root his phone and provide super.img for unbrick. So this method is only working if you have two identical phones.
kelvinchinedu said:
If u have mtk there are many options
1:using mtk client
2: using mtk bypass and wwr2
Then if u have snapdragon u need the gfil software and the phone firehose programmer
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I actually had or was going to ask this if there is a way to access firmware from the hardware level. Somehow the post never got posted or deleted.
Anyway, with MTK Client & QFIL, how complicated is it to extract the firmware from a device? Will it work with all devices, or will I run into issues with newer devices? I will do some researching on these and see what I can find. Thank you!
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another risky way is to flash rooted GSI. but in case it boot loops, you are screwed without stock ROM. the user @gregeerg ended up with a semi bricked phone, luckily he was able to pull boot.img from adb, so another member @Jet! with same device could finally root his phone and provide super.img for unbrick. So this method is only working if you have two identical phones.
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Interesting. Where can I get a rooted GSI? I tried to searching but couldn't find anything. Is there a special way to search for one. I would be willing to try this. I had a boot loop on one and a unofficial unrooted PixelExp13 GSi fixed it.
[DISCONTINUED][GSI][11] LineageOS 18.x GSI (all archs)
Background: This is a natural continuation/extension of the LineageOS 17.x GSIs I've been making since November 2019. LineageOS is a free, community built, aftermarket firmware distribution of Android, which is designed to increase performance...
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[DISCONTINUED][GSI][11] LineageOS 18.x GSI (all archs)
Background: This is a natural continuation/extension of the LineageOS 17.x GSIs I've been making since November 2019. LineageOS is a free, community built, aftermarket firmware distribution of Android, which is designed to increase performance...
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Thank you! I'm assuming these are all GSI builds from LOS 16-20? Am I also correct in saying the difference in the bgN, bvN, bvS, files? b = a/b system, g = gapps installed, v = vanilla - no gapps installed. N = No Root? S = Root?
To get a GSI that is already rooted, I must install the file with S in the filename?
alecxs said:
[DISCONTINUED][GSI][11] LineageOS 18.x GSI (all archs)
Background: This is a natural continuation/extension of the LineageOS 17.x GSIs I've been making since November 2019. LineageOS is a free, community built, aftermarket firmware distribution of Android, which is designed to increase performance...
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OMG Thank you alecxs! Bravo! This is exactly what I was looking for! One install with no stock ROM rooted successfully!, two more to go. And especially thanks to andyyan for making this GSI image possible!
defcondoc said:
OMG Thank you alecxs! Bravo! This is exactly what I was looking for! One install with no stock ROM rooted successfully!, two more to go. And especially thanks to andyyan for making this GSI image possible!
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May I ask you which of your devices listed above did you get it to work on the reason I ask is I have 2 of those phones am I'm trying to do the same thing. Thanks
omb714.1980 said:
May I ask you which of your devices listed above did you get it to work on the reason I ask is I have 2 of those phones am I'm trying to do the same thing. Thanks
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The Vortex V22 I got to work successfully with a GSI root. I was able to get root with the Moxee but I have yet to get a custom rom or working GSI rom. I'll post when I get a working rom with the Moxee. The ANS has been a bit of trouble because I cannot get the BL unlocked even though it has OEM unlocking turned on.
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The Vortex V22 I got to work successfully with a GSI root. I was able to get root with the Moxee but I have yet to get a custom rom or working GSI rom. I'll post when I get a working rom with the Moxee. The ANS has been a bit of trouble because I cannot get the BL unlocked even though it has OEM unlocking turned on.
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I'm having the same issue with the ANS your not alone.
omb714.1980 said:
I'm having the same issue with the ANS your not alone.
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I appreciate you letting me know. Good to know I'm not the only one.
Did anyone ever figure out how to unlock the bootloader yet?
ronnieshane1 said:
Did anyone ever figure out how to unlock the bootloader yet?
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I do know it is available somewhere and most likely password protected but to my knowledge it hasn't been made publicly yet. I'm still waiting as well. I've be able to do some workarounds with the stock rom but I would really like to get access to the firmware or boot image.
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I do know it is available somewhere and most likely password protected but to my knowledge it hasn't been made publicly yet. I'm still waiting as well. I've be able to do some workarounds with the stock rom but I would really like to get access to the firmware or boot image.
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I know right! I cant find hardly anything on the ACK2326 at all! I wish they would go ahead and make it public already.