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how to root tab s6 [sm-t860]

this guide works perfectly with sm-t860 (only root not custom recovery). in case you need....
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-10+/how-to/guide-how-to-root-note-10-t3960031

How can this work on our tab s6, when they all use qualcomm processors, not exynos??

jmwils3 said:
How can this work on our tab s6, when they all use qualcomm processors, not exynos??
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It's only to root (Pretty standard procedure--looks similar the one for the S5e https://forum.xda-developers.com/tab-s5e/how-to/galaxy-tab-s5e-sm-t720-root-t3947806). Please correct me if I wrong.

Must be same. But this root has small advantages for me. Except adaway i not see what to use it more
So not for now.

THANKS ITIS WORKING WITH ME
MY TAB S6 ( SM-T865 ) 4G 128GB
https://forum.xda-developers.com/tab-s5e/how-to/galaxy-tab-s5e-sm-t720-root-t3947806).
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Thanks @ziotom2 thanks for sharing! Coming from the S5e this was familiar territory, although slightly different.
Speaking of the S5e here's a completely blatant advertising of my S5e debloat thread that AFAIK should also apply to the S6
https://forum.xda-developers.com/tab-s5e/how-to/samsung-galaxy-tab-s5e-debloat-root-info-t3935010
Also, FYI, I've been very happy with the paid Play Store app 'CCSWE App Manager (SAMSUNG)'. Of course using adb you can achieve same results. Lots of guides available on xda.

jmwils3 said:
How can this work on our tab s6, when they all use qualcomm processors, not exynos??
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It doesn't matter what the processor is. It matters whether the bootloader is unlockable, and it always is on the Tab Sx. I've been rooting these devices for years.
I'm also working on TWRP for this device, but I'm having a hard time getting a custom kernel to boot this machine.

Root happiness
So very nice to find out a way to have root on this new tablet. I came from a Tab S 10.5 running LineageOS, so a refreshing upgrade to say the least.
Tried removing Bixby using Titanium and it caused the tablet to not to be able to boot and hang on the "Samsung" logo. So I restored the magisk_patched file using ODIN and I hoping it would not erase the hours I already had into it, but it did. I skipped the step to reset back to factory defaults and I ran out of space on the device when doing my restore. So I'm wondering, does this have some kind of A/B partition scheme like the Pixel phones? So I did the factory erase in recovery and it freed up the space. So now I'm currently doing my Internal storage restore and then my Titanium restore after that.
So how to I install Samsung updates now? Do I have to use ODIN and have it erase everything each time?
Also hoping to use LineageOS 16.0 or another custom rom so I can get rid of this Samsung version of Android.

ChrisDos said:
Also hoping to use LineageOS 16.0 or another custom rom so I can get rid of this Samsung version of Android.
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I bought the keyboard and I just hooked it up and I see that Dex turns the tablet into something like a Chrome like experience. That could make it very nice to take with me to do the occasional emergency IT work when I don't want to lug around my Thinkpad P70 workstation. I assume Dex is only part of the Samsung version of Android. If that is the case, then I may have to stick with just rooting the Samsung ROM. So I still need to figure out how to do updates then.

ChrisDos said:
So how to I install Samsung updates now? Do I have to use ODIN and have it erase everything each time?
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You follow John Wu's instructions on how to patch the AP file with Magisk. You don't need to erase anything at all when you perform the firmware upgrade.

ianmacd said:
I'm also working on TWRP for this device, but I'm having a hard time getting a custom kernel to boot this machine.
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I'm an adventurous sort (check my sig), so if you ever have something that needs testing just let me know.

Hi there,
Has anybody an idea why the bootloader unlocking isn't working with my sm-865?
I've checked OEM unlocking but the volume-UP button does nothing, when I press it. I've tried multiple durations from a few to 30 seconds

There's one part ya missing, which is holding both up and down while plugging it into a pc.

ToruTora said:
There's one part ya missing, which is holding both up and down while plugging it into a pc.
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Thank you, it worked :good:

Do you need to load the recovery partition after every reboot of the device? I think the rooting is complete but I can't seem to boot from recovery partition. If I hold the volume up for any period of time it goes into recovery.

Reading thru the root procedures for S5e and noticed some issues reported where wifi stops and magisk/root is not enabled till after another reboot. Does the S6 exhibit the same issues/behavior after rooting?

Is widevine still enabled after rooting (Netflix, Amazon etc. HDR)

cbb77 said:
Reading thru the root procedures for S5e and noticed some issues reported where wifi stops and magisk/root is not enabled till after another reboot. Does the S6 exhibit the same issues/behavior after rooting?
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on new models, by booting, you have to switch on the device with on+vol up to start the recovery partition (not the actual recovery) in order to load magisk stored in such place. if you boot just with the on button, magisk is not loaded (thus not root on session). the secure storage of bluetooth and wifi connections are reset. So you have just to take care of each bootstrap.
by me no issues at all.
Inviato dal mio SM-N975F utilizzando Tapatalk

ziotom2 said:
on new models, by booting, you have to switch on the device with on+vol up to start the recovery partition (not the actual recovery) in order to load magisk stored in such place. if you boot just with the on button, magisk is not loaded (thus not root on session). the secure storage of bluetooth and wifi connections are reset. So you have just to take care of each bootstrap.
by me no issues at all.
Inviato dal mio SM-N975F utilizzando Tapatalk
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Hmm, sounds like a pain to deal with, however I will admit that I didn't really reboot my S4 much, mainly just quick power off/standby mode. Thus let me ask to follow up questions if you don't mind.
1. I assume once you do power on accordingly, root sticks such that power offs, meaning standby and not a full power down, retains root reliably?
2. Similar with Bluetooth and wifi, do the bluetooth and wifi stay functioning after correcting it upon reboot, meaning they stay functioning after each resume from standby? This would be my biggest deterrant on rooting if this was constantly unstable.
Thanks

cbb77 said:
Hmm, sounds like a pain to deal with, however I will admit that I didn't really reboot my S4 much, mainly just quick power off/standby mode. Thus let me ask to follow up questions if you don't mind.
1. I assume once you do power on accordingly, root sticks such that power offs, meaning standby and not a full power down, retains root reliably?
2. Similar with Bluetooth and wifi, do the bluetooth and wifi stay functioning after correcting it upon reboot, meaning they stay functioning after each resume from standby? This would be my biggest deterrant on rooting if this was constantly unstable.
Thanks
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1. confirm. root sticks.
2. I have no problems till now. You have just to ensure using the magisk module "libsecure_storage companion for rooted Samsung devices" to have the right retention. (this is necessary for note 10+. actually I didn't install in my tab s6 and my mouse and wifi is still sticking... so maybe is not necessary).

Did anyone apply GSI on Moto G8 plus?

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I consider buying a Moto G8 plus, or a G8 power. A disadvantage of the plus is that it only has Android 9, has not even received 10, and probably will never get 11. Besides, I read that Motorola's in general has a bad reputation regarding updating.
I came across the GSI/Treble topic. I have no experience with it. As I understand, it would enable me to the update to 11 myself. And keep doing that for later versions, or even 10 to start with.
Please correct me if I am wrong.
I found explanations like these.
Android 11 R GSI for Treble Supported Android device
Generic System Image
So my question are.
Is the G8 plus compatible to start with?
Has anyone actually used it already?
What did you do, is there a DSU?
Does it easily work? Did you run into problems?
How much did it influence functionality of your phone? For the Motorola part, GSM, other?
Thanks a lot!

Treble is supported by the G8 Plus, so if you can unlock the bootloader, you should be able to install it.

Unlock Bootloader code is available from Motorola.
Run a couple of GSI on other devices; Android 10.
Reluctant to try moto g8 plus. Carl

It is supposed to support treble project. But I must warn you. I got a G8 plus, unlocked the bootloader, tried to upgrade to Android 10 using a GSI rom and couldn't make it work. Not even with lineage, not even with the stock rom again. It is still semi- bricked without being able to make it work since couple days ago. There is something weird about this phone, all the things that should work and which do actually work on other Android phones , with this, they just don't.
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I made it work again flashing all files from stock rom 1 by 1 after locking and unlocking bootloader again.
But i think for a long time i won't be in the mood to try and play with the system of this phone again.

Couchraver said:
It is supposed to support treble project. But I must warn you. I got a G8 plus, unlocked the bootloader, tried to upgrade to Android 10 using a GSI rom and couldn't make it work. Not even with lineage, not even with the stock rom again. It is still semi- bricked without being able to make it work since couple days ago. There is something weird about this phone, all the things that should work and which do actually work on other Android phones , with this, they just don't.
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I made it work again flashing all files from stock rom 1 by 1 after locking and unlocking bootloader again.
But i think for a long time i won't be in the mood to try and play with the system of this phone again.
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I'm in the same situation. The most weird thing was that the GSI ROM from android official developers website worked. (but that ROM is just for testing apps on a simulator or something like that)
Even TWRP is not working 100%.. It boots fine into recovery but touch stop working after flashing into boot partition.
so I flashed back to stock rom and is running again.

I just managed to install the GSI from phhusson/treble_experimentations, but I had to flash vbmeta.

ecobos said:
I just managed to install the GSI from phhusson/treble_experimentations, but I had to flash vbmeta.
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if the GSI rom served you? could you give screenshots? and how did he do it?

I have gotten lineage os 17.1 successfully working on my g8 plus with the help of a unofficial build from Andy Yan I think. There was also a Android 10 gsi build but it wasn't as great as lineage os so I flashed lineage and it booted right up first try successfully working with root and mauronofrios build of twrp working so you get all things working with the g8 plus but nothing has released officially. Hope this helps!

SnowTalker said:
I have gotten lineage os 17.1 successfully working on my g8 plus with the help of a unofficial build from Andy Yan I think. There was also a Android 10 gsi build but it wasn't as great as lineage os so I flashed lineage and it booted right up first try successfully working with root and mauronofrios build of twrp working so you get all things working with the g8 plus but nothing has released officially. Hope this helps!
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Could you make a tutorial to be able to install it successfully? Thank you

chevy42 said:
Could you make a tutorial to be able to install it successfully? Thank you
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Yeah sure. Go to https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...FjAAegQIBRAB&usg=AOvVaw26jTQFwtpMBNoOek36E-3g
And make sure you get the latest twrp build and download it, after that put the build on your PC and your phone. Then on your PC open a powershell or command prompt on your desktop (shift plus right click) put your phone in bootloader mode and on your PC do the following command: "fastboot boot name.img" name is the name on the build btw and if successful you should boot into twrp, after that click install and choose the twrp build img and flash it. After that reboot your phone and go to magisk manager and download the zip for root and go back to twrp and flash that and then reboot and you now have root.
As for custom roms just follow this tutorial I found from
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...Vaw1DjEbfH6672uJRqdf82EiX&cshid=1592440507846
I hoped this helped, if it didn't you can ask me about it

SnowTalker said:
Yeah sure. Go to https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...FjAAegQIBRAB&usg=AOvVaw26jTQFwtpMBNoOek36E-3g
And make sure you get the latest twrp build and download it, after that put the build on your PC and your phone. Then on your PC open a powershell or command prompt on your desktop (shift plus right click) put your phone in bootloader mode and on your PC do the following command: "fastboot boot name.img" name is the name on the build btw and if successful you should boot into twrp, after that click install and choose the twrp build img and flash it. After that reboot your phone and go to magisk manager and download the zip for root and go back to twrp and flash that and then reboot and you now have root.
As for custom roms just follow this tutorial I found from
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...Vaw1DjEbfH6672uJRqdf82EiX&cshid=1592440507846
I hoped this helped, if it didn't you can ask me about it
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I'm scared to jump my phone haha, I wish there was a video tutorial to do it better.

chevy42 said:
I'm scared to jump my phone haha, I wish there was a video tutorial to do it better.
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Unless you do something really stupid with twrp or root, it really wasn't a bother, honestly it was pretty easy but it took me a while to find things as this was my first phone to root successfully... But it's up to you if you want to risk it. imo it isn't bad to try something new either

SnowTalker said:
Unless you do something really stupid with twrp or root, it really wasn't a bother, honestly it was pretty easy but it took me a while to find things as this was my first phone to root successfully... But it's up to you if you want to risk it. imo it isn't bad to try something new either
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How about the rom? Is it faster than the stock rom? What bugs does the rom have?

chevy42 said:
How about the rom? Is it faster than the stock rom? What bugs does the rom have?
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The ROM plus flashed gapps (google apps) uses less ram then the stock ROM but it takes away motos core features including the double chop to turn the flashlight on and other things. Plus you can't use the ultra wide lense anymore and you would have to have a aftermarket camera (I use a google camera port) there is a lot of wins and losses but in the end I think lineage os is better than stock for the customization imo.
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How about the rom? Is it faster than the stock rom? What bugs does the rom have?
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Oh and I forgot, I have not experienced any bugs other than the system UI stopping randomly (very rare) so it's a really well bug free ROM (in my use).

Robert_X said:
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I consider buying a Moto G8 plus, or a G8 power. A disadvantage of the plus is that it only has Android 9, has not even received 10, and probably will never get 11. Besides, I read that Motorola's in general has a bad reputation regarding updating.
I came across the GSI/Treble topic. I have no experience with it. As I understand, it would enable me to the update to 11 myself. And keep doing that for later versions, or even 10 to start with.
Please correct me if I am wrong.
I found explanations like these.
Android 11 R GSI for Treble Supported Android device
Generic System Image
So my question are.
Is the G8 plus compatible to start with?
Has anyone actually used it already?
What did you do, is there a DSU?
Does it easily work? Did you run into problems?
How much did it influence functionality of your phone? For the Motorola part, GSM, other?
Thanks a lot!
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I personally don't recommend you to buy a Motorola. since Lenovo bought Motorola they are not the same and they all have connectivity problems. In addition, the moto g8 plus has problems with wifi, Bluetooth and screen burn.

felixp_ said:
I personally don't recommend you to buy a Motorola. since Lenovo bought Motorola they are not the same and they all have connectivity problems. In addition, the moto g8 plus has problems with wifi, Bluetooth and screen burn.
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I haven't had any problems with WiFi or Bluetooth, I haven't got a screen burn in yet (knock on wood) but I think you got a defected device. Lenovo isn't bad with they're new devices I think they are ok although I wasn't around when it was just Motorola

chevy42 said:
if the GSI rom served you? could you give screenshots? and how did he do it?
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Sure, here's one
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One gotcha is that Bluetooth audio didn't quite work. I had to disable a2dp offloading and disable audio effects from the treble config to get them to work.

ecobos said:
Sure, here's one
One gotcha is that Bluetooth audio didn't quite work. I had to disable a2dp offloading and disable audio effects from the treble config to get them to work.
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How is the performance of the phone with that rom?

ecobos said:
Sure, here's one
One gotcha is that Bluetooth audio didn't quite work. I had to disable a2dp offloading and disable audio effects from the treble config to get them to work.
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Which GSI did you manage to install?

chevy42 said:
How is the performance of the phone with that rom?
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It seems pretty decent, haven't had any perf issues. My brother has the same phone but with the stock ROM and perf seems similar. Anything in particular you were looking for?
merlinolillo said:
Which GSI did you manage to install?
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system-quack-arm64-ab-floss.img.xz from phhusson/treble_experimentations (sorry, I'd link but I'm a newb here so I still can't post outside links ).
I ended up installing google play services in the end because otherwise a 2FA app I need for work, plus a bank app would refuse to work, sadly. I used the "pico" variant of opengapps.

Oneplus 8 IN2013 / IN2017 version has a floating number bar on the bottom.

Hi everyone, first post in a long time here. Just bought an unlocked Tmobile Oneplus 8 off Ebay. When it arrived the back of the phone has the model# IN2013 on the phone but there's also a sticker that says model IN2017. Everything looks fine with the phone but it has a floating number bar on the bottom. Does anyone know how to remove this floating number bar?
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Why are you covering the numbers? Is it the serial or IMEI number?

Using the ebay seller's photo as my screenshots aren't showing up here with the Insert Image tool. The floating numbers are different than the IMEI and Serial # showing in Setting >> About phone >> Status

Hey! I have the same thing as you and am wondering exactly what you are wondering. The difference is I have a verizon variant and the model number is IN2019. Did you notice a strange app called NXP Device Test Application? I did a factory reset and it's still there. I'll attach pic. I'm thinking that these are demo store versions and just need to flash to stock, but would prefer to know more about them before I do it.

mateonexus4ever said:
Hey! I have the same thing as you and am wondering exactly what you are wondering. The difference is I have a verizon variant and the model number is IN2019. Did you notice a strange app called NXP Device Test Application? I did a factory reset and it's still there. I'll attach pic. I'm thinking that these are demo store versions and just need to flash to stock, but would prefer to know more about them before I do it.
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interesting, and thanks for sharing! I'll note that flashing to stock may be a thing to try. I don't see a NXP Device Test Application in the app drawer though

AFAIK OnePlus internal ROMs display this bar showing the phone's IMEI to avoid leaks. All prototype and internal (secret_mea_X) ROMs have that line at bottom.
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If you're interested in backuping the ROM before you flash to stock, please do that. Also check your ROM version if it starts with secret_mea

Thanks a lot for the information. This bar isn't the IMEI though... or the serial or matching any other information that I can find in the phone.
I think I'll back up in case in flashing somerhing goes wrong or isn't compatible. Now the flashing question. Can verizon variant, which mine appears to be, be flashed? I looked at the firmware on OPO official site and only see 10.5.12.IN21AA. Can this be flashed on top of whatever I have? This I assume is the unbranded firmware.
I'm currently running 10.5.IN67CD. Software version IN2019_12_200213.
Any good HOW TO's for flashing back to stock for verizon variant?
Thanks for all the insight thus far.
lulujyc said:
AFAIK OnePlus internal ROMs display this bar showing the phone's IMEI to avoid leaks. All prototype and internal (secret_mea_X) ROMs have that line at bottom.
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If you're interested in backuping the ROM before you flash to stock, please do that. Also check your ROM version if it starts with secret_mea
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mateonexus4ever said:
Thanks a lot for the information. This bar isn't the IMEI though... or the serial or matching any other information that I can find in the phone.
I think I'll back up in case in flashing somerhing goes wrong or isn't compatible. Now the flashing question. Can verizon variant, which mine appears to be, be flashed? I looked at the firmware on OPO official site and only see 10.5.12.IN21AA. Can this be flashed on top of whatever I have? This I assume is the unbranded firmware.
I'm currently running 10.5.IN67CD. Software version IN2019_12_200213.
Any good HOW TO's for flashing back to stock for verizon variant?
Thanks for all the insight thus far.
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Sorry I'm not sure about the Verizon variant. I'm currently using the global model.

Is it possible to use this tool from https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/tool-tool-one-driversunlocktwrpfactory-t3358711 to flash to stock?

I was always taught to stay away from ALL IN ONE TOOLS.... and I imagine it would depend on your variant. As far as I can tell I can't flash verizon variant.
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Is it possible to use this tool from https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/tool-tool-one-driversunlocktwrpfactory-t3358711 to flash to stock?
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Any luck on trying to flash stock firmware?

Found this on the OnePlus Alpha build bug report page.
https://forums.oneplus.com/threads/alpha-build-ui-suggestions.1274484/#post-21954586

The floating number is the PCBA number. Dialer code *#888#

Okay folks, here's the solution!
The firmware zip files already have the MSM tool zipped up in it.
Make sure to download and install the OnePlus USB device drivers and install in addition to the Qualcomm drivers from the linked site
For T-Mobile
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-8/how-to/op8-unbrick-tool-to-restore-device-to-t4093043
For Global
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-8/how-to/op8-unbrick-tool-to-restore-device-to-t4085877/
No more PCB watermark. Make sure to backup any data you want to keep as this makes the phone factory fresh.

does this still work?

I've sent you a message OP, I had the same issue

supergroverthm said:
Okay folks, here's the solution!
The firmware zip files already have the MSM tool zipped up in it.
Make sure to download and install the OnePlus USB device drivers and install in addition to the Qualcomm drivers from the linked site
For T-Mobile
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-8/how-to/op8-unbrick-tool-to-restore-device-to-t4093043
For Global
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-8/how-to/op8-unbrick-tool-to-restore-device-to-t4085877/
No more PCB watermark. Make sure to backup any data you want to keep as this makes the phone factory fresh.
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Thank you so much for this solution! I’m in the same boat and only bought this phone because I came across this post before buying.
Do you have any tips for a noob on how I can get this phone into EDL mode as per the instructions you linked? Tried via the volume buttons and via adb with no luck.
The phone screen just turns black when I try to do it via adb and it can only be turned back on by holding the volume up and power buttons. Holding the power button by itself won’t turn the phone back on.
I’m trying to do this right out of the box, haven’t even connected the phone to wifi or anything, not sure if that matters. I’m pretty new to this and have been getting more into phones lately so I thought I’d try to fix this OP 8.
Just in case, sorry for replying to such an old comment, not sure if that goes against etiquette here, I just created this account. Would appreciate any help you can offer!

Shoresy said:
Thank you so much for this solution! I’m in the same boat and only bought this phone because I came across this post before buying.
Do you have any tips for a noob on how I can get this phone into EDL mode as per the instructions you linked? Tried via the volume buttons and via adb with no luck.
The phone screen just turns black when I try to do it via adb and it can only be turned back on by holding the volume up and power buttons. Holding the power button by itself won’t turn the phone back on.
I’m trying to do this right out of the box, haven’t even connected the phone to wifi or anything, not sure if that matters. I’m pretty new to this and have been getting more into phones lately so I thought I’d try to fix this OP 8.
Just in case, sorry for replying to such an old comment, not sure if that goes against etiquette here, I just created this account. Would appreciate any help you can offer!
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I wish I can be of more help. My phone went into EDL mode with the buttons. If I remember right, the EDL mode looked like the phone was still off and I think I had to plug it into a USB 2.0 port on my computer. Anyways, try all the different USB ports then try different computers.
Traded that OnePlus 8 for a Galaxy S21 several months ago with T-Mobile.

supergroverthm said:
I wish I can be of more help. My phone went into EDL mode with the buttons. If I remember right, the EDL mode looked like the phone was still off and I think I had to plug it into a USB 2.0 port on my computer. Anyways, try all the different USB ports then try different computers.
Traded that OnePlus 8 for a Galaxy S21 several months ago with T-Mobile.
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Thank you for the reply! I couldn't figure out if EDL mode looked any different since the guide I saw online seemed to suggest that there would be some indicator on the screen.
I noticed that a USB 3 port wouldn't even register the phone on my PC but a USB 2 port seemed to do the trick. My other PC has malfunctioning ram but at the worst case I'll have to wait until I get that fixed.
My plan is also to trade it in, assuming I can get it to work. Thanks again!

Shoresy said:
Thank you for the reply! I couldn't figure out if EDL mode looked any different since the guide I saw online seemed to suggest that there would be some indicator on the screen.
I noticed that a USB 3 port wouldn't even register the phone on my PC but a USB 2 port seemed to do the trick. My other PC has malfunctioning ram but at the worst case I'll have to wait until I get that fixed.
My plan is also to trade it in, assuming I can get it to work. Thanks again!
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OK...I'm an idiot, never read the end of the guide, figuring everything was in order and I wouldn't need that information until later. My phone was showing up as QHUSB_BULK instead of QDLOADER 9008 in Device Manager and for some reason the drivers I downloaded were being seen as incompatible with the phone.
After running Windows update, the drivers were successfully updated and on the very next attempt, I was able to get the phone into EDL mode and it was picked up by the MSM tool. Just figured I'd leave an update in case anyone is having the same issue and wondering how to move forward.

Please help, Samsung A11 - TRWP problem

Hi everyone,
Recently I purchased and Samsung A11. I wanted to root it and unlocked the bootloader first. Than I used Odin to install TRWP recovery. Odin showed "PASS" and I was supposed to press certain buttons which didn't work. Phone kept coming back to "Download Mode" although I pressed those buttons. So I was stuck. The only option was to cancel the download mode, so I pressed volume down + power button for more than 7 seconds. That was the end Now the phone turns on until I see the Samsung logo, there's a small vibration but it can't go forward. It resets back and now stuck in a loop. None of the buttons work including Volume Down+Power combination. Don't know what I am supposed to do now. Can anybody help?
Thanks...

1. Add Samsung A11 to this thread's title thus mainly owners of such a phone get addressed
2. My recommendation: Re-flash STOCK ROM to get rid off of all mods you applied.

jwoegerbauer said:
Re-flash STOCK ROM to get rid off of all mods you applied.
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Thanks but how can I do that? Phone doesn't turn on, so PC cannot recognise...

gokund said:
Thanks but how can I do that? Phone doesn't turn on, so PC cannot recognise...
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As I can see you are proud owner of a softbricked phone.
Take it to authorized service center and let them fix it.

jwoegerbauer said:
As I can see you are proud owner of a softbricked phone.
Take it to authorized service center and let them fix it.
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Yeah, veeeery proud
I plan to let it die on battery and will try to see if I can turn on "Download Mode" after recharging. Do you think it may work?

gokund said:
Yeah, veeeery proud
I plan to let it die on battery and will try to see if I can turn on "Download Mode" after recharging. Do you think it may work?
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it wouldn't ... usually the cause of bootloop is certain corrupted partition and as long as that partition is corrupted it would keep bootlooping.
if you doesn't know what your doing your best bet is Take it to authorized service center and let them fix it. like what @jwoubeir said

I don't have the A11 model but have used this on other A models that were in the same loop.
Press the volume up and down at the sametime and plug in the usb cable.
This has to be done within a second or two after it vibrates and before it reboots and will likely take a few tries. Good Luck

sammiev said:
I don't have the A11 model but have used this on other A models that were in the same loop.
Press the volume up and down at the sametime and plug in the usb cable.
This has to be done within a second or two after it vibrates and before it reboots and will likely take a few tries. Good Luck
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great tip work on ADB too anyway OP is provably using sp flashtool since his phone is samsung so this method would be rather tricky

Yayy, I managed to get into the "Download mode" doing exactly how @sammiev told and I tried flashing another TRWP file thinking that might have caused the problem but nothing has changed. Same loop again ! So I flashed the original ROM back using Odin and it's back live again Thanks for the help guys. But to be honest, I am still curious. What might be the problem in not getting TRWP flashing going right?

gokund said:
Yayy, I managed to get into the "Download mode" doing exactly how @sammiev told
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Used that method of a few peoples Samsung phones. Worked for me every time. It's just to get the timing right.
Sure you have the correct TWRP?

sammiev said:
Used that method of a few peoples Samsung phones. Worked for me every time. It's just to get the timing right.
Sure you have the correct TWRP?
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I tried again from scratch with a new TRWP file and the result is the same. Odin shows "PASS" but the "Download Mode" screen gives the error as in the photo:
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"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
My phone model is A115F and I downloaded the TRWP file from this link:
Downloads for : Samsung Galaxy A11 | AndroidFileHost.com | Download GApps, Roms, Kernels, Themes, Firmware and more. Free file hosting for all Android developers.
Download GApps, Roms, Kernels, Themes, Firmware, and more. Free file hosting for all Android developers.
androidfilehost.com
The version I used is "twrp-3.5.0_10-3_afaneh92-a11q.tar"
I also tried rooting with Magisk without the need of TRWP installation. That was also unsuccesfull. Odin was PASS but I got bootloader screen saying Secure Check Fail : vbmeta
Here's the screenshot of Magisk fail in "Download Mode"
Can't figure out what's wrong ...

Have you flashed the latest stock rom to this device?
Was there other TWRP files for this model?
Is other people having trouble with this model?
I never worked on A11 Samsung yet
I would hate to give you bad info and have you brick your phone.

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sammiev said:
Have you flashed the latest stock rom to this device?
Was there other TWRP files for this model?
Is other people having trouble with this model?
I never worked on A11 Samsung yet
I would hate to give you bad info and have you brick your phone.
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Following your advice, I managed to get into the Download Mode and I flashed the original rom. So phone is up and running now but not rooted. So I've been trying to root again first with Magisk to bypass the need of TRWP installation and with others which need TRWP installation first. There seems to be something blocking the flashing of anything other than the original rom !! On the link I shared above, there are other (older version) TRWP files. Shall I try them?

gokund said:
Following your advice, I managed to get into the Download Mode and I flashed the original rom. So phone is up and running now but not rooted. So I've been trying to root again first with Magisk to bypass the need of TRWP installation and with others which need TRWP installation first. There seems to be something blocking the flashing of anything other than the original rom !! On the link I shared above, there are other (older version) TRWP files. Shall I try them?
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Usually the latest TWRP with the latest firmware.

Check my profile, your KG stated is ****ed. There is nothing you can do about it, there is abosulutly no way to fix this without unsoldering the eMMC and resetting it entirely. Some people on 4PDA had the same problem and found no fix. I was hopping to develop a custom rom but I cant as my kg state is prenormal. This mexican dude on youtube fixes devices with KG and FRP issues, but yeah this aint something that you can do at home. At least I learned not to buy any samsung devices in the future https://www.youtube.com/c/TeamOcmineMMCBootRepair
edit: nvm your oem is unlocked, you can just flash the vbmeta reset script via odia and everything should flash fine.

Question [SOLVED]Lenovo P11 Pro no updates to Android 11

Hello I've been with the tablet since September and it has never received an update. Since October the P11 pro are receiving Android 11, but not mine, it says that it is in the newest version.
I tried to update with the software rescue and smart assistant from lenovo, but its useless and always fail in the update, i think it dont even try.
This is my version and my security update is from may
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
And this is the version i downloaded from the program, looks newer
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So what can i do to update the tablet? thanks

You probably have a "Chinese" version disguised as a global version. The hardware is the same, but there is a difference. You should take a look here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/check-region-unlock-p11-tb-j606f-l-n.4356451/
Or if you've unlocked the bootloader or become a superuser, you won't wait for updates.
Your firmware version is not here: https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/lenovo/Tab_P11_Pro/TB-J706F/ that means something is wrong

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You probably have a "Chinese" version disguised as a global version. The hardware is the same, but there is a difference. You should take a look here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/check-region-unlock-p11-tb-j606f-l-n.4356451/
Or if you've unlocked the bootloader or become a superuser, you won't wait for updates.
Your firmware version is not here: https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/lenovo/Tab_P11_Pro/TB-J706F/ that means something is wrong
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Yes i bought it on AliExpress so probably its what you say, a chinese version... Also im not superuser
So should i follow the first link you put or mine will never update?

Yes, it seems to be your case. I checked my region by this method and I have 2 and have no problems with updates.

d1m-ON said:
Yes, it seems to be your case. I checked my region by this method and I have 2 and have no problems with updates.
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I have an update of my problem... its fixed! but not with the method you shared(i tried it, but its not working for P11 Pro, at least on mine i dont have that hexa numbers). I used the official lenovo app for PC(yes, that app i said didnt worked), i tried it again and worked and now its on Android 11.
Well before of trying again the app i changed my country code from the settings of the tablet, on search i wrote ####6030# and i put my country(in my case Spain). I dont really know if this country change has some impact on the equation but... it worked
Well, if anybody its on the situation the tablet never update, do it with the PC app. If it fail try lot of times, one of them probably will work.

Just updated to the latest ROW firmware - TB-J706F_S620108_211124_ROW.zip (global rom) using LMSA. Just be careful in flashing the tablet. This will wipe out all data in your tablet and will start with a clean slate (choose language, connect to network etc). Also, make sure that you have the updated qualcomm USB drivers in windows else the flashing will fail or possibly brick your tablet.

MSJI said:
Just updated to the latest ROW firmware - TB-J706F_S620108_211124_ROW.zip (global rom) using LMSA. Just be careful in flashing the tablet. This will wipe out all data in your tablet and will start with a clean slate (choose language, connect to network etc). Also, make sure that you have the updated qualcomm USB drivers in windows else the flashing will fail or possibly brick your tablet.
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How did you use LMSA? Can you explain?
I have a P11 pro on TB-J706F_S620022_210910_ROW and I cannot upgrade to the latest firmware...no matter what I do...
thanks

Cyberfil said:
How did you use LMSA? Can you explain?
I have a P11 pro on TB-J706F_S620022_210910_ROW and I cannot upgrade to the latest firmware...no matter what I do...
thanks
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In the LMSA menu, make sure that the tablet is detected and then go to rescue option. Just input the series/model of the tablet and the app will find the correct firmware to download. It is about 2.8GB after which it will proceed with the flashing.

I have an issue trying to flash with LMSA, it tells me it fails every time I try.

GartimusPrime said:
I have an issue trying to flash with LMSA, it tells me it fails every time I try.
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What is the error? Did you install the USB qualcomm driver? Also, there is a step by step flashing instruction guide like disconnecting the USB first, turn off the tablet and then reconnect USB simultaneously pressing one of the buttons ( if I recall it is the vol+ button). Did the LMSA app issue such instructions?
BTW, I used power-off rescue mode. Check it out in this link...https://support.lenovo.com/ph/en/solutions/ht102605-how-to-use-rescue-and-smart-assistant-lenovo-moto-smart-assistant-smart-device-with-android-system

Hello
New tablet p11 plus Tb 616f bought in december in store France
Rom of the tablet 210626
Rom available 211212 on lolinet. com
No way to get an OTA update, they tell me I have the latest update
I don't know what to do
Thank you for your help

MSJI said:
What is the error? Did you install the USB qualcomm driver? Also, there is a step by step flashing instruction guide like disconnecting the USB first, turn off the tablet and then reconnect USB simultaneously pressing one of the buttons ( if I recall it is the vol+ button). Did the LMSA app issue such instructions?
BTW, I used power-off rescue mode. Check it out in this link...https://support.lenovo.com/ph/en/solutions/ht102605-how-to-use-rescue-and-smart-assistant-lenovo-moto-smart-assistant-smart-device-with-android-system
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Power of rescue mode I all I usually use. On my old computer and my old Lenovo tablet it just worked. Maybe I installed that driver on my old computer and forgot I did. We got a new PC for Christmas with windows 11. I can't remember the error, I will try it again.
Currently I am on an Android 12 GSI that is working fine along with finger print, the only annoying thing is auto rotate doesn't work properly but I download and app that I can switch manually so I will just stick with this and hope for an update. Rotation seems to be an issue on this tablet with Android 12 GSI builds.

GartimusPrime said:
Power of rescue mode I all I usually use. On my old computer and my old Lenovo tablet it just worked. Maybe I installed that driver on my old computer and forgot I did. We got a new PC for Christmas with windows 11. I can't remember the error, I will try it again.
Currently I am on an Android 12 GSI that is working fine along with finger print, the only annoying thing is auto rotate doesn't work properly but I download and app that I can switch manually so I will just stick with this and hope for an update. Rotation seems to be an issue on this tablet with Android 12 GSI builds.
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Could you post the steps to get the GSI onto your P11 Pro? Did you route it before doing this,?

zerosignull said:
Could you post the steps to get the GSI onto your P11 Pro? Did you route it before doing this,?
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I'm also running a Android 12 GSI on my P11 Pro. I just followed this post https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/install-gsi-rom-xiaoxin-pad-pro-2021-tb-j716f.4348249/ as a general guide.

IPikota said:
I have an update of my problem... its fixed! but not with the method you shared(i tried it, but its not working for P11 Pro, at least on mine i dont have that hexa numbers). I used the official lenovo app for PC(yes, that app i said didnt worked), i tried it again and worked and now its on Android 11.
Well before of trying again the app i changed my country code from the settings of the tablet, on search i wrote ####6030# and i put my country(in my case Spain). I dont really know if this country change has some impact on the equation but... it worked
Well, if anybody its on the situation the tablet never update, do it with the PC app. If it fail try lot of times, one of them probably will work.
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Hi Ipikota,
Did you use the rescue option from the official lenovo apps ? Mind sharing how did you manage to solve the issue ? I have the same build no. as yours and i still haven't been able to update my android not security. Kindly help pls T,T

I had to do this to update mine https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/lenovo-p11-pro-tb-j616f-unable-to-update-fix.4557165/