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[STABLE][UNOFFICIAL]LineageOS 17.1 for the LG G7 ThinQ

Lineage 17.1
Custom ROM for the LG G7 ThinQ
WARNING: Discontinued
No more Updates from me
This is Lineage 17.1 (Android 10) ROM designed for the LG G7 ThinQ. It was designed with the help of @thenotonly and @SGCMarkus and without them this would not have been possible. Thank you guys for all your help!​
Supported models:
Anything that can go into Fastboot
(exept T-Mobile model G710TM and Korean users will have a hard time following the guide)
Warning: You need to have Android 9.0 Stock pre-installed.
Warranty Void:
I am not responsible if you are late for work, missed an important call, got yourself stuck under a rock or break your TV with a wii remote. That also includes turtles. Make sure everything important is working for you before you decide to use this ROM as a daily driver.
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What is working:
Auto-brightness
Camera
Calls
DAC Controls
FM Radio
NFC
Bluetooth
WiFi
SDCard
Always on Display
Vibration
Most stuff i haven't mentioned
What are the Bugs:
Hotspot Fixed
Bluetooth Audio (Workaround)
USB Hotspot
The ones that are still hidden
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Download link:​
There are 2 Versions. One with Google apps (Gapps) pre-installed and one without Google apps (Gapp-less) witch is for people who dont like Gapps and want an alternative like Nanodroid (Not included).
Google Drive Folder for the LIneage 17.1​
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Installation:​
Step 1: TWRP
Backup any data you have (including music, photos, etc)!
- You cannot do that in TWRP!
FIrst you need to boot TWRP. You can refer to the Guide right here
TWRP Guide for the LG G7 ThinQ < -- Link
Once you meet all the requirements boot into TWRP and proceed to step 2
Step 2: Installing
In TWRP go to Wipe -> Format Data. ( This will wipe absolutely everything on the phone.)
Connect your phone to your PC.
Download Lineage 17.1 Installation zip file from Google Drive and copy it to your phone
In TWRP go to Install -> Find your zip file -> Install it
Once done reboot the phone
Done
Step 3. Install Magisk (Optional)
Make soure you have successfully booted into LineageOS
Reboot to bootloader
Boot into TWRP using "fastboot boot"
Download Magisk zip file from the official Magisk XDA thread (Google it) to your phone
Install Magisk zip
Reboot to system
Done.
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Congratulations! Now You have LineageOS installed on your device! WooHoo! :victory:​
Sources:
https://github.com/LameMonster82/android_device_lge_judyln
https://github.com/LameMonster82/android_device_lge_sdm845-common
https://github.com/LameMonster82/proprietary_vendor_lge
https://github.com/TheNotOnly/android_kernel_lge_sdm845 (Kernel by @NotTheOnly)
XDA:DevDB Information
LineageOS 17.1, ROM for the LG G7 ThinQ
Contributors
LameMonster82, @thenotonly,@SGCMarkus
ROM OS Version: Android 10
ROM Kernel: Linux 4.x
ROM Firmware Required: Android 9.0 pre-installed + TWRP guide
Based On: LineageOS
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 202200218
Stable Release Date: 2020-02-18
Created 2020-02-19
Last Updated 2020-04-17

Reserved
Changelog 2020-04-18
- Updated Gapps
- Fixed Bluetooth bug
- Updated Security patch
- Switch Kernel
- Added OTA Updates support (20200401 and up versions)
- Some other changes I forgot about
Changelog: 2020-03-02
- Updated Gapps
- Fixed Hotspot
- Fixed some issues with the LED
Changelog: 2020-02-18
- Initial commit

Is there a working AOD?

FluffyDiscord said:
Is there a working AOD?
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Yes there is

Does GCam works? 6.2 version

This being unofficial, how do we get updates and how are they installed?

does vibration works?

It does not start, it starts defront the rom stock, as if nothing had been installed.
Modelo LG G7 Thinq G710EM

HimikoMw said:
It does not start, it starts defront the rom stock, as if nothing had been installed.
Modelo LG G7 Thinq G710EM
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I answer myself, it is necessary to have android 9, but of the European version

Stvn77 said:
does vibration works?
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It's not in the "not working" list so it works.

Does the aod work the same as the official system?Use a second backlight?

Hi guys i got the G710N korean version. how can i root and install this rom? do i've to convert to another firmware?

First Thank You for such great ROM!
I think for now there is no way to root this ROM on korean version. I tried to Install this Rom, next I changed with LGUP only boot_a using partition.dl for flash boot from ULM 11g ROM to unlock fastboot, flashed twrp (after this step I was able to boot stock ROM from slot a) and installed magisk from TWRP to boot_b which is used by LineageOS (select slot b in TWRP) after magisk install bootloop. Tried also flash only boot_b with ULM 11g boot same result.
I think there is problem with booting this with any other boot installed.

Aseiel said:
First Thank You for such great ROM!
I think for now there is no way to root this ROM on korean version. I tried to Install this Rom, next I changed with LGUP only boot_a using partition.dl for flash boot from ULM 11g ROM to unlock fastboot, flashed twrp (after this step I was able to boot stock ROM from slot a) and installed magisk from TWRP to boot_b which is used by LineageOS (select slot b in TWRP) after magisk install bootloop. Tried also flash only boot_b with ULM 11g boot same result.
I think there is problem with booting this with any other boot installed.
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You can't keep twrp with lineage you have to Fastboot boot Twrp image and flash magisk zip

SELinux permissive? enforcing?

mr3p said:
SELinux permissive? enforcing?
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Permissive

they know which version of Gcam works in this rom (lineage os 17.1)??

Thank you very much. It's great to see some progress on this phone. Works on G710EAW.

HimikoMw said:
they know which version of Gcam works in this rom (lineage os 17.1)??
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These are the ones that are working for me...
LGN2_MGC_6.1.021_MI8_V1d
LGW2_MGC_6.1.021_MI8_V1d

theParanoid04 said:
These are the ones that are working for me...
LGN2_MGC_6.1.021_MI8_V1d
LGW2_MGC_6.1.021_MI8_V1d
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Thank you, you know why the photo is not saved when the HDR is activated, it stays in processing HDR +, in the LGW2_MGC_6.1.021_MI8_V1d.

Bootloop after install GSI (A750G)

Hello everyone.
I have decided to install a GSI on my Samsung A7 (2018) SM-A750G cos' with the stock firmware the power button does not work (but when installing a GSI the button works fine, and I have no idea why this happens XD).
The point is that I previously had a GSI installed but due to an error I bricked my phone, which led me to reinstall the stock firmware (https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-a7-2018/firmware/#SM -A750G) using Odin, and later a GSI using TWRP. But now when I install the GSI my device remains in bootloop. It should be noted that the stock firmware does boot correctly, but the problem is exactly when installing the GSI (with the no-verity and RMM Bypass patches used).
The guides I tried are these:
[Guide] [Workings GSI] Best Treble GSI ROMS for A7 2018
Hi, I make this thread, for people who want to install GSI on A7 2018 Warning: I am not responsible for the softbrick. it is your responsibility and the warranty of the phone can be removed INSTALL FIRST,you need to find and download a stable...
forum.xda-developers.com
[GUIDE][A-ONLY][A750x] Guide on How to flash GSI (Updated: 10.06.2019)
I'm not responsible for whatever damage this could possibly cause to your device. If you appreciate the work i have done, Feel free to buy me a cup of coffee @paypal Welcome to GSI For Galaxy A7 2018 ONLY FOR A750F/A750FN/A750GN Some...
forum.xda-developers.com
And the GSIs I tried to install are these:
Release AOSP 11.0 v300.j · phhusson/treble_experimentations
Gapps variants are back! Fix camera on huawei (thanks @DarkJoker360dev ) Fix boot on some vndk 26 devices (Include libstdc++.so in vndk-sp for mali EGL) Fix keymaster (encryption) on Galaxy S9(+) F...
github.com
https://developer.android.com/topic/generic-system-image/releases (Android 10 release).
Any idea what might be happening to me? I'm really confused, cos' doing the exact same thing I managed to previously install a GSI, but now (by magic?) I can't.
Thank you very much for your help

zicdjdcvtzkpc said:
Hello everyone.
I have decided to install a GSI on my Samsung A7 (2018) SM-A750G cos' with the stock firmware the power button does not work (but when installing a GSI the button works fine, and I have no idea why this happens XD).
The point is that I previously had a GSI installed but due to an error I bricked my phone, which led me to reinstall the stock firmware (https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-a7-2018/firmware/#SM -A750G) using Odin, and later a GSI using TWRP. But now when I install the GSI my device remains in bootloop. It should be noted that the stock firmware does boot correctly, but the problem is exactly when installing the GSI (with the no-verity and RMM Bypass patches used).
The guides I tried are these:
[Guide] [Workings GSI] Best Treble GSI ROMS for A7 2018
Hi, I make this thread, for people who want to install GSI on A7 2018 Warning: I am not responsible for the softbrick. it is your responsibility and the warranty of the phone can be removed INSTALL FIRST,you need to find and download a stable...
forum.xda-developers.com
[GUIDE][A-ONLY][A750x] Guide on How to flash GSI (Updated: 10.06.2019)
I'm not responsible for whatever damage this could possibly cause to your device. If you appreciate the work i have done, Feel free to buy me a cup of coffee @paypal Welcome to GSI For Galaxy A7 2018 ONLY FOR A750F/A750FN/A750GN Some...
forum.xda-developers.com
And the GSIs I tried to install are these:
Release AOSP 11.0 v300.j · phhusson/treble_experimentations
Gapps variants are back! Fix camera on huawei (thanks @DarkJoker360dev ) Fix boot on some vndk 26 devices (Include libstdc++.so in vndk-sp for mali EGL) Fix keymaster (encryption) on Galaxy S9(+) F...
github.com
https://developer.android.com/topic/generic-system-image/releases (Android 10 release).
Any idea what might be happening to me? I'm really confused, cos' doing the exact same thing I managed to previously install a GSI, but now (by magic?) I can't.
Thank you very much for your help
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Hi, try install GSI from FOX Recovery, then swithch back to TWRP.
The TWRP is older, so it dont support Android 10. I had similar problems with bootloader on bit 4 for android 10.

Korny(CzE) said:
Hi, try install GSI from FOX Recovery, then swithch back to TWRP.
The TWRP is older, so it dont support Android 10. I had similar problems with bootloader on bit 4 for android 10.
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Hi, where did you found the Fox Recovery for A7 2018? Because I can only find OrangeFox for A7 2017

theButcher03 said:
Hi, where did you found the Fox Recovery for A7 2018? Because I can only find OrangeFox for A7 2017
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You can find it on 4 pda, and also I saw it here somewhere.

Have the same issue. Can't make it work, even when flashing with orange fox.

Is thiss quantum kernel absolutely necessary for flashing a GSI?

joaodalvi said:
Is thiss quantum kernel absolutely necessary for flashing a GSI?
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I would like to know too. Normally one provided by the stock should be enough.

Question [SOLVED] Samsung A12 / SM-A127F/DSN - Root problem

Hello,
I have problem with patch my boot.img with Magisk manager. After patching I got error : "The phone is not running Samsung's official software". After flash again stock boot.img everything works.
I use Odin to flash.
I tried to install unofficial TWRP from other thread but I got SVD Fail and vbmeta errors during boot.
Somebody have any idea how solve this problem?
Model : SM-A127F/DSN
Baseband version : A127FXXU2AUG7
Android 11 (UI 3.1)
Info from download mode :
KG STATE : Checking
FRP LOCK : OFF
OEM LOCK : OFF(U)
Secure Download : Enabled
RP SWREV : B:2 K:2 S:2
I found similar situation on movie :
But for me recovery mode and factory reset not solve problem. Phone stuck on "Samsung's official software" and reboot after a few minutes.
Best Regards

Patch the boot image of the fimware your phone is currently running.

I used the same boot.img and instructions from This thread
In attachment magisk patching log

I solved this problem by This thread
SM-A127F have a different hardware than for example SM-A125F and working on Exynos 850 the same as Samsung A21s.
Magisk 23 still not working.
Regards

cryptoranger said:
I solved this problem by This thread
SM-A127F have a different hardware than for example SM-A125F and working on Exynos 850 the same as Samsung A21s.
Magisk 23 still not working.
Regards
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I have same phone A127
Do you rooted your device now ?
If yes how do you root device ?
And thank you

khaledoghlo said:
I have same phone A127
Do you rooted your device now ?
If yes how do you root device ?
And thank you
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Hi, Yes I have root on this device !
It's very simple, but official Magisk have a bug which prevents the device from booting properly and your phone will be stuck with in bootloop.
1. You must get custom patched Magisk (jn attachment) - from This thread and install it on phone.
2. Get your original firmware from : https://samfw.com/firmware/SM-A127F
3. Unpack your firmware and upload AP_XXXXX file on phone and patch it with magisk.
4. Flash with ODIN and done
You have full instruction : Here but I recommend patch full AP_XXX file not only boot.img. Full AP patch It will allow you to turn off DM-Verity immediately and trouble with vbmeta.

SAMSUNG A127F/DS ROOTED FIRMWARE
Samsung A127F rooted firmware Bit2 hang on logo fixed file is free Enjoyhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1hX8Jv2FlHHiWWhclqhNEbWncMyO8yiFb/view?usp=sharing
ultratechgeek.com
Here is the pre Rooted firmware buy Ultratech geek Team
you can download free via google drive link
no password
tested by me Working 100%

cryptoranger said:
Hi, Yes I have root on this device !
It's very simple, but official Magisk have a bug which prevents the device from booting properly and your phone will be stuck with in bootloop.
1. You must get custom patched Magisk (jn attachment) - from This thread and install it on phone.
2. Get your original firmware from : https://samfw.com/firmware/SM-A127F
3. Unpack your firmware and upload AP_XXXXX file on phone and patch it with magisk.
4. Flash with ODIN and done
You have full instruction : Here but I recommend patch full AP_XXX file not only boot.img. Full AP patch It will allow you to turn off DM-Verity immediately and trouble with vbmeta.
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Thanks for this.
I just bought this phone and looking forward to building a custom kernel for it.

marrygsm said:
SAMSUNG A127F/DS ROOTED FIRMWARE
Samsung A127F rooted firmware Bit2 hang on logo fixed file is free Enjoyhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1hX8Jv2FlHHiWWhclqhNEbWncMyO8yiFb/view?usp=sharing
ultratechgeek.com
Here is the pre Rooted firmware buy Ultratech geek Team
you can download free via google drive link
no password
tested by me Working 100%
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Nice work

Thanks for the root method.
I've discovered that this phone has the same set of CPU frequencies for big and little

Twrp and custom kernels now being developed.
I'll post as soon as they have been tested.

ROOTed ROM for Galaxy A12 A127F A127FXXU2AUH4 (magisk) (OS11)
AP > https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o4qJCAkqZJ7AmakJ4jcGLsCchTeN9VF7/view?usp=sharing
BL > https://drive.google.com/file/d/1W8BBaNND401qeGFV5chqX6jaE1e9P__Q/view?usp=sharing
CP > https://drive.google.com/file/d/1negTtWBj7pcR0NrW8T_k0Onthc_O-Ac_/view?usp=sharing
CSC > https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_cvoKKUunfjHxBQ1T2Tvtb_ASBPWxaZe/view?usp=sharing
HOME CSC > https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oCYzRTONa2JezHsWxkrPppnwvRNWBYWF/view?usp=sharing
PS . flash patched versions odin3 ... uncheck autoreboot ... manual reboot device when flash finished.
DONE !
Bonus > back original state > boot.img vbmeta.img
boot_vbmeta_orig_auh4_tar.tar
drive.google.com

Twrp and custom kernel now available

physwizz said:
Twrp and custom kernel now available
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really ? working ?

hesen_89 said:
really ? working ?
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Yep
See my kernel thread
[ROOT] [TWRP] [KERNEL] [GSI] for SM-A127f (a12s)
Root Method https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/root-for-all-exynos-850-devices.4367799/ Twrp and Kernel https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/custom-kernel-and-recoveries-for-m127f.4361841/ Latest twrp...
forum.xda-developers.com

physwizz said:
Yep
See my kernel thread
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install twrp but not kernel
kernel need install or not ??
Thanks . great work

hesen_89 said:
install twrp but not kernel
kernel need install or not ??
Thanks . great work
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kernel dont working ( how i install old kernel ?? i cant find it

hesen_89 said:
kernel dont working ( how i install old kernel ?? i cant find it
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What do you mean?

hesen_89 said:
kernel dont working ( how i install old kernel ?? i cant find it
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Not exactly sure, maybe physwizz confirm, I presume, you tried install kernel file by Install button in TWRP. I tried it too, failed it too and
a) you have done backup in TWRP, thats usual reason to setup TWRP - you just in case backup those special partition and if you done it, restore boot from backup will help
b) really not sure about that, but Odin, button BL and flash BL file from original stock ROM.
Can anybody advanced confirm? Maybe it can be helpful to know exactly, what for sure are kernel (AFAIK part of boot partition), "bootloader" and "boot" partion, BL button in Odin

honzazkrumlova said:
Not exactly sure, maybe physwizz confirm, I presume, you tried install kernel file by Install button in TWRP. I tried it too, failed it too and
a) you have done backup in TWRP, thats usual reason to setup TWRP - you just in case backup those special partition and if you done it, restore boot from backup will help
b) really not sure about that, but Odin, button BL and flash BL file from original stock ROM.
Can anybody advanced confirm? Maybe it can be helpful to know exactly, what for sure are kernel (AFAIK part of boot partition), "bootloader" and "boot" partion, BL button in Odin
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can't do another type. yes i did that type. but twrp does not work and does not mount any unit. install fails. I returned everything. deleted

New Pixel 4a owner - have a few questions!

Hey guys, haven't been in the root scene for a few years now and I'm thinking about getting back into it.
Is xposed still a thing?
I have updated to android 12.. will I need to revert in order to do any flashing?
Anyone just running stock with root/xposed? Unless I see a compelling ROM I feel like this would be my choice. How do you like it? Does everything work correctly? Is there a way to add small features like 'hold power for flashlight,' stuff like that?
Do you recommend a particular ROM? What is compelling about it over stock?
Thanks!

I used this guide and running stock android 10 with Magisk root:
[GUIDE] UNLOCKING, DOWNGRADING TO A10, TWRP, ROOT
Hello, I'm posting this guide for those (like me) who can't do without TWRP on their device. I'm providing only a step-by-step explanation. Credits to @nikamura for his kernel and TWRP...
forum.xda-developers.com
I am using:
TWRP 3.4.0.0
Magisk 21.4
Magisk Manager 8.0.7
Riru 23.5
Riru - EdXposed 0.5.2.1_4677
EdXposed Manager 4.6.2
All running with No problems!

systemshock869 said:
Hey guys, haven't been in the root scene for a few years now and I'm thinking about getting back into it.
Is xposed still a thing?
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Well, kind of. It now exists as a Magisk module. You need to install Riru module and LSposed module to get an "Xposed like" feature.
BUT, latest Magisk versions (Beta and Canary who are more compatible with Android 12) now have a new feature called zygisk. That feature is not compatible with Riru and LSposed. So if you're going to LSposed, use latest stable Magisk, which still works.
systemshock869 said:
I have updated to android 12.. will I need to revert in order to do any flashing?
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No.
systemshock869 said:
Anyone just running stock with root/xposed? Unless I see a compelling ROM I feel like this would be my choice. How do you like it? Does everything work correctly? Is there a way to add small features like 'hold power for flashlight,' stuff like that?
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I'm running stock with latest Magisk Canary and besides that, I only use my Addon features module (which adds some cool custom stuff into stock ROM).
systemshock869 said:
Do you recommend a particular ROM? What is compelling about it over stock?
Thanks!
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The only ROMs I know that exist for Pixel 4a are ABC and Proton AOSP ROMs. But, if I'm not mistaken, there aren't any ones built for Android 12.
Cheers!

Thanks so much! It's always frustrating, as a casual user, to come back to the mod scene and have to try to re-learn the current meta for both android modding and your particular device by wading through scattered forum posts.

Typhus_ said:
systemshock869 said:
I have updated to android 12.. will I need to revert in order to do any flashing?
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No.
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Are there any guides for doing all this in Android 12? Seems like most guides are a bit outdated..
JohnC said:
I used this guide and running stock android 10 with Magisk root:
[GUIDE] UNLOCKING, DOWNGRADING TO A10, TWRP, ROOT
Hello, I'm posting this guide for those (like me) who can't do without TWRP on their device. I'm providing only a step-by-step explanation. Credits to @nikamura for his kernel and TWRP...
forum.xda-developers.com
I am using:
TWRP 3.4.0.0
Magisk 21.4
Magisk Manager 8.0.7
Riru 23.5
Riru - EdXposed 0.5.2.1_4677
EdXposed Manager 4.6.2
All running with No problems!
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I was hoping to keep Android 12.. That's exactly the type of guide I'm looking for but seems a bit outdated! Any particular reason you've stuck with A10?

systemshock869 said:
Are there any guides for doing all this in Android 12? Seems like most guides are a bit outdated..
I was hoping to keep Android 12.. That's exactly the type of guide I'm looking for but seems a bit outdated! Any particular reason you've stuck with A10?
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It depends on what you want to do.
If you want to just root your device, you only need to do 2 things:
1 - Unlock your bootloader (see HERE )
2 - Flash Magisk patched boot.img (see HERE )
For custom ROMs and etc, you should just check the ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other section. I bet there's a lot of info there about that.

systemshock869 said:
Any particular reason you've stuck with A10?
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Just that some Xposed apps and modules only work with android 10, and I don't see any features of A11 or A12 that I would use.

Typhus_ said:
It depends on what you want to do.
If you want to just root your device, you only need to do 2 things:
1 - Unlock your bootloader (see HERE )
2 - Flash Magisk patched boot.img (see HERE )
For custom ROMs and etc, you should just check the ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other section. I bet there's a lot of info there about that.
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Awesome. Thanks! There seem to be some concerns in the Magisk thread about safetynet.. do you have root successfully hidden?
Is TWRP required for installing the addon module zips from your first post?

systemshock869 said:
Awesome. Thanks! There seem to be some concerns in the Magisk thread about safetynet.. do you have root successfully hidden?
Is TWRP required for installing the addon module zips from your first post?
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SafetyNet will fail as soon as you unlock your bootloader.
There is a Magisk module provided by kdrag0n that fixes that but the free version, for the time being, needs Riru and Lsposed to work properly. That means you need to root your device using stable Magisk 23.0 if youwant to fixe SafetyNet right away.
The magisk patched boot.img version that I've shared on that post I've pointed out to you is Canary Magisk, where Magisk Hide feature no longer exists and it's incompatible with Riru and LSposed, as I've already said.
I'm running my device with SafetyNet failing and I couldn't care less since it's not problematic for my daily usage. Any app I cannot install through playstore can be installed using apkmirror. As for Magisk hide, it doesn't exit anymore but there's a "App deny list" that works as well to "hide" Magisk from banking apps (for instance).
I'm not using TWRP since there's really no need for it on Pixel 4a.
Everything can be done through fastboot and Magisk.
Anyway, if you really want to have SafteyNet passing, you need to manually patch stock boot.img (that you may find as well on that thread I've shared) with latest Magisk stable and flash that version. Afterwards install Riru, LSposed and SaftyNet fix by kdrag0n.
Cheers!

Typhus_ said:
I'm not using TWRP since there's really no need for it on Pixel 4a.
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I use TWRP to do image Backups/Restores.

JohnC said:
I use TWRP to do image Backups/Restores.
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I don't need to do that. Everything I have is backed up on my Google account.
Sure, /data and stuff like games or whatever needs to be downloaded again but, it's fine by me.
Furthermore, I don't use custom ROMs any more. Just stock Pixel ROM with my mods installed and I get by just fine, smooth and happy.
Cheers!

systemshock869 said:
I have updated to android 12.. will I need to revert in order to do any flashing?
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Depends on the ROM. LineageOS staff say to install the latest Android 11 image before flashing a LineageOS 18.1 rom. I'd assume that to be true for any other roms based on LineageOS.

Typhus_ said:
It depends on what you want to do.
If you want to just root your device, you only need to do 2 things:
1 - Unlock your bootloader (see HERE )
2 - Flash Magisk patched boot.img (see HERE )
For custom ROMs and etc, you should just check the ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other section. I bet there's a lot of info there about that.
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Do u have to disable OTA updates to keep from a calamity? If so, are manual updates a pain? Can u retain ur data with manual OTAs?

Zaxx32 said:
Do u have to disable OTA updates to keep from a calamity?
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Yes.
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If so, are manual updates a pain?
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No.
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Can u retain ur data with manual OTAs?
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Yes.
Everytime a new build comes up, download the factory image directly from Pixel Official firmware site, extract it, open flash_all.bat, on the update command you see a "-w" flag. Delete the "-w" and save flash_all.bat. Connect device to PC, reboot to fastboot and run edited flash_all.bat.
If you don't delete the -w, you'll lose your data.
Cheers!

Awesome....thanx!

Question Is there anyway to root latest s22 Ultra firmware S908BXXU3CWAI One UI 5.1

I'm try to root that new firmware. No method working now. Not work patching boot.img with magisk and flash in AP Not work flash empty Vbmeta with boot img patched with Magisk. Not work to flash twrp-3.7.0_12 by Afaneh92, multidisabler, FORMAT with YES on data partition. Nothing work. After all that...restart, restart, restart. the phone not boot.

What version of Magisk are you using and where did you download it from? Flashing Magisk 25.2 in TWRP should work fine.

Kernel Sources aren't released yet. So there is no way to root it yet. Stick to the Jan Patch for now.

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What version of Magisk are you using and where did you download it from? Flashing Magisk 25.2 in TWRP should work fine.
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In this 3 days I flashed Magisk 25.2, Magisk Canary to try, not of this is working correct at all. There is no meaning what I flash and which order. Just restart.

JazonX said:
Kernel Sources aren't released yet. So there is no way to root it yet. Stick to the Jan Patch for now.
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Ok, but how to downgrade the bootloader, because ODIN not flash the older firmware, issue some error. Patched one ODIN too.

Vishnarov said:
Ok, but how to downgrade the bootloader, because ODIN not flash the older firmware, issue some error. Patched one ODIN too.
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bootloader downgrade is not possible

Run stock firmware clean for now; until a solution is made. I'm sure @afaneh92 will come up with something after the kernel sources are out.

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Run stock firmware clean for now; until a solution is made. I'm sure @afaneh92 will come up with something after the kernel sources are out.
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I will. I have no choice

Vishnarov said:
I will. I have no choice
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Patch ap file with magisk and Flash via odin like normal whole firmware

Just Installed 5.1 on my S22U (S908E) and prepared a ROM as usual. Magisk 25.2,TWRP,Decryption everything works as it is on 5.0 ROM
I have no reason to believe anything will be different on S908B
Even Magisk 25.2 works on S23Ultra too. (I have my pre-rooted ROM already with magisk 25.2 for S23U) just needs manual patch but that's only for S23U, not needed for S22U, even TWRP works pretty fine and yet we don't have kernel source. OneUI 5.1 is no much different than 5.0

dr.ketan said:
Just Installed 5.1 on my S22U (S908E) and prepared a ROM as usual. Magisk 25.2,TWRP,Decryption everything works as it is on 5.0 ROM
I have no reason to believe anything will be different on S908B
Even Magisk 25.2 works on S23Ultra too. (I have my pre-rooted ROM already with magisk 25.2 for S23U) just needs manual patch but that's only for S23U, not needed for S22U, even TWRP works pretty fine and yet we don't have kernel source. OneUI 5.1 is no much different than 5.0
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Thanks for this confirmation, So I assume only a permissive kernel is missing and that's only required for System R/W ?
Regardless of that, the existing TWRP, Magisk works to get a rooted 5.1 ?

JazonX said:
Thanks for this confirmation, So I assume only a permissive kernel is missing and that's only required for System R/W ?
Regardless of that, the existing TWRP, Magisk works to get a rooted 5.1 ?
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Yes if you planning to run multidisabler or system-rw script, you must needed to flash permissive kernel and that's what probably OP is missing.
Alternatively, flash system-rw custom ROMs

dr.ketan said:
Just Installed 5.1 on my S22U (S908E) and prepared a ROM as usual. Magisk 25.2,TWRP,Decryption everything works as it is on 5.0 ROM
I have no reason to believe anything will be different on S908B
Even Magisk 25.2 works on S23Ultra too. (I have my pre-rooted ROM already with magisk 25.2 for S23U) just needs manual patch but that's only for S23U, not needed for S22U, even TWRP works pretty fine and yet we don't have kernel source. OneUI 5.1 is no much different than 5.0
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I wonder how is happen this, but obvious is truth as soon as you say that , because Im not new in flash processes and Im doing what is do in previous firmware when rooted the stock ROM, the same flash and everything , but the things is going to wrong way , just infinite reboot. Flashed new firmware 5 times with Odin and tried everything. Last I must to try to flash AP Magisk patched and whole firmware with it just like Be_Cruel said above .

Vishnarov said:
I wonder how is happen this, but obvious is truth as soon as you say that , because Im not new in flash processes and Im doing what is do in previous firmware when rooted the stock ROM, the same flash and everything , but the things is going to wrong way , just infinite reboot. Flashed new firmware 5 times with Odin and tried everything. Last I must to try to flash AP Magisk patched and whole firmware with it just like Be_Cruel said above .
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If you are flashing TWRP and run multidisabler OR run system-rw script, you will have bootloop because this requires custom kernel which is not available yet for OneUI 5.1
Magisk Patching AP will 100% work (without TWRP), do this
Patch AP file with magisk
Flash patched AP file with other BL CP and CSC file (use CSC* instead of HOME_CSC as this will auto format device) and all should be good

dr.ketan said:
If you are flashing TWRP and run multidisabler OR run system-rw script, you will have bootloop because this requires custom kernel which is not available yet for OneUI 5.1
Magisk Patching AP will 100% work (without TWRP), do this
Patch AP file with magisk
Flash patched AP file with other BL CP and CSC file (use CSC* instead of HOME_CSC as this will auto format device) and all should be good
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One of the things what I does was to flash clean firmware, ,TWRP with Vbmeta, multidisabler, format Data with YES, and flashed Magisk after that. Again bootloop.
Can I flash clean firmware, Vbmera with TWRP and Magisk without multidisabler and format data ?
Lastly I should do what you said to flash magisk patched AP with all firmware.

Vishnarov said:
One of the things what I does was to flash clean firmware, ,TWRP with Vbmeta, multidisabler, format Data with YES, and flashed Magisk after that. Again bootloop.
Can I flash clean firmware, Vbmera with TWRP and Magisk without multidisabler and format data ?
Lastly I should do what you said to flash magisk patched AP with all firmware.
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TWRP without multidisabler have limitation, you won't able to make data backup nor can store other backup to Int storage
You have following optios before permissive kernel available for 5.1
- Flash TWRP without multidisabler or system-rw script (Limites TWRP use, No system-rw)
- Patch Magisk with AP and flash as said above (No TWRP)
- Go with custom ROM which support full TWRP+system-RW

Ok, I will try, but to mention for the last you said...No old ROM (not yours nor enything else) want to begin to install with the newest bootloader. TWRP issue a warning that want the older bootloader to install your ROM, for instance...Something as "You must be to S908BXXS2BWA2 formware to install this.

Vishnarov said:
Ok, I will try, but to mention for the last you said...No old ROM (not yours nor enything else) want to begin to install with the newest bootloader. TWRP issue a warning that want the older bootloader to install your ROM, for instance...Something as "You must be to S908BXXS2BWA2 formware to install this.
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My OneUI 5.1 Full rom for S908E is available, for S908B it is under internal testing, will be public soon

dr.ketan said:
My OneUI 5.1 Full rom for S908E is available, for S908B it is under internal testing, will be public soon
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When you ROM be done, will try. I tried to flash magisk patched AP with all the rest firmware , nothing, again reboot. Tried
GSI ROM ,again reboot, reboot. I can not figure out what is happening. Work just stock firmware​

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dr.ketan said:
My OneUI 5.1 Full rom for S908E is available, for S908B it is under internal testing, will be public soon
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hello Dr.ketan
i have been using your roms Note 3, Now I had been to US An d purchased Galaxy S22 Ultra and returned to India Last week tried inserting Jio sim, to my shock 5G don't work on it, tried searching solution but in vain, couldn't find anywhere ! any help from you side will appreciated .
Thank-you
Regards