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[SOLVED] hosts file restored at boot

Hello,
I rooted my device and installed AdAway,
Everytime I reboot I lose the blocking functionality.
How do I fix that?
Thanks
EDIT: https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-9/help/ro-rooted-mate9-t3564231

bel3atar said:
Hello,
I rooted my device and installed AdAway,
Everytime I reboot I lose the blocking functionality.
How do I fix that?
Thanks
EDIT: https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-9/help/ro-rooted-mate9-t3564231
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If you used PHH to root, open the zip, open config.txt in a text editor, change "verity" to "noverity". Save and flash again.
You might need to flash back your stock boot image before flashing.
Edit: That link you posted there is full of misinformation.
Keeping system RO is best. It's not read-only/read-write that's causing it to roll back hosts.

I did that, but the flash fails with error 1.
I can't even install the original superuser-r310-beta.zip

bel3atar said:
I did that, but the flash fails with error 1.
I can't even install the original superuser-r310-beta.zip
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Did you restore your stock boot image first?
Post your full build if you don't have it.
MHA/LON-LxxCxxxBxxx

ante0 said:
did you restore your stock boot image first?
Post your full build if you don't have it.
Mha/lon-lxxcxxxbxxx
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mha-l29c432b182

bel3atar said:
mha-l29c432b182
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https://mega.nz/#!VhlkmQbJ!sgq55_e6cf78VwxmKvUHD7f23aJnnWUwdOehft2Lpdk
Flash In TWRP to Boot partition, then flash your superuser zip with "noverity" in config.txt

ante0 said:
https://mega.nz/#!VhlkmQbJ!sgq55_e6cf78VwxmKvUHD7f23aJnnWUwdOehft2Lpdk
Flash In TWRP to Boot partition, then flash your superuser zip with "noverity" in config.txt
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Solved, thank you =)
One more question: Will I still get OTA updates or will I have to apply them manually?

bel3atar said:
Solved, thank you =)
One more question: Will I still get OTA updates or will I have to apply them manually?
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If you don't modify anything in /system, /product or /vendor you should still get OTA.
For example: installing Busybox modifies /system. Viper4Android modifies /vendor and /system.
If you need Busybox you should consider switching to Magiskv12. Its busybox is systemless (Doesn't modify anything).
And with Magisk you can use Android Pay and PokemonGO (and other apps that use SafetyNet).
MagiskHide is a little buggy on Mate 9, and other Huawei devices that use Nougat. If you enable it, fingerprint and pin will break after you reboot. If you just enable, run Android Pay, and disable after you will be fine.

CM12.1 for lenovo tab 2 a7 20f

drive.google.com/file/d/1tXUgOV6V4cyLU0e9LSRD0DfFHEf7Insw/view
Patch file link .
Download CM 12.1 for lenovo tab 2a7 10f.You will get cm12.1 for 20f
Copy up link to URL bar to download patch file and download cm12.1 by own.

SKDStar1235 said:
drive.google.com/file/d/1tXUgOV6V4cyLU0e9LSRD0DfFHEf7Insw/view
Patch file link .
Download CM 12.1 for lenovo tab 2a7 10f.You will get cm12.1 for 20f
Copy up link to URL bar to download patch file and download cm12.1 by own.
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Can't get the link bro

Link is open download it
Sorry for link problem caused by it now it will work.

Can you explain how to install?
I download a 12 mb file

I want to 6.0 for lenovo tab-2-A7-20F

SKDStar1235 said:
drive.google.com/file/d/1tXUgOV6V4cyLU0e9LSRD0DfFHEf7Insw/view
Patch file link .
Download CM 12.1 for lenovo tab 2a7 10f.You will get cm12.1 for 20f
Copy up link to URL bar to download patch file and download cm12.1 by own.
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Installs beautifully with patch! Thanks.
But I can't swap SuperSU for MagiskSU .
Anyone know how? Thanks, PW

pndwal said:
Installs beautifully with patch! Thanks.
But I can't swap SuperSU for MagiskSU .
Anyone know how? Thanks, PW
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How is the experience bro it's been a long time since I did anything to my tab(3yrs) is the rom fine and what twrp should I flash?

Bravin Joshua said:
How is the experience bro it's been a long time since I did anything to my tab(3yrs) is the rom fine and what twrp should I flash?
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Better than stock, have Apps2Sd working fine (which is a must on this tab unless you only use 2 apps ?), but can't swap SuperSU for MagiskSU anyhow.
Method:
backup your data,
ensure coming from Lollipop, not KitKat stock, (I had this but had to reflash to fix corrupt cache partition - couldn't wipe - so I'd be inclined to flash LP just for good measure),
flash TWRP (below),
factory reset wipe + system wipe,
flash ROM,
flash patch,
(I then flashed Magisk SU (any) which fails, but removes inbuilt SU first which causes TWRP to offer to apply root which I accepted and this causes SuperSU manager to prompt you to finish setting up root and handles this properly. Don't have to do it this way, but simpler than enabling inbuilt root in developer settings if you want root.)
Boot system,
Boot to TWRP and flash Open GApps (I used Nano - stock boots but has issues with Pixel Launcher).
Setup Apps2Sd (need to select Enable SU during boot and deselect Mount namespace separation in SuperSU manager settings to let simlink stick on reboot).
Enjoy 5.1.1 LOS! PW
Patch link from this thread:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tXUgOV6V4cyLU0e9LSRD0DfFHEf7Insw/
Original Tab 2 A7-10 XDA thread - read OP ?.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/cyanogenmod-12-1-lenovo-tab2-a7-10f-t3478841
TWRP 3.0.2-0 downloaded from 4PDA:
Attached below - unzip first!
Patch and ROM link from 4PDA: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0Bxd-XcN0S63qWjJoTVlkRXlrams
Recovery ROM 5.0 + TWRP 2.8.7.0 from 4PDA
https://yadi.sk/d/xVxife28rQbBn

pndwal said:
Better than stock, have Apps2Sd working fine (which is a must on this tab unless you only use 2 apps ?), but can't swap SuperSU for MagiskSU anyhow.
Method:
backup your data,
ensure coming from Lollipop, not KitKat stock, (I had this but had to reflash to fix corrupt cache partition - couldn't wipe - so I'd be inclined to flash LP just for good measure),
flash TWRP (below),
factory reset wipe + system wipe,
flash ROM,
flash patch,
(I then flashed Magisk SU (any) which fails, but removes inbuilt SU first which causes TWRP to offer to apply root which I accepted and this causes SuperSU manager to prompt you to finish setting up root and handles this properly. Don't have to do it this way, but simpler than enabling inbuilt root in developer settings if you want root.)
Boot system,
Boot to TWRP and flash Open GApps (I used Nano - stock boots but has issues with Pixel Launcher).
Setup Apps2Sd (need to select Enable SU during boot and deselect Mount namespace separation in SuperSU manager settings to let simlink stick on reboot).
Enjoy 5.1.1 LOS! PW
Patch link from this thread:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tXUgOV6V4cyLU0e9LSRD0DfFHEf7Insw/
Original Tab 2 A7-10 XDA thread - read OP ?.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/cyanogenmod-12-1-lenovo-tab2-a7-10f-t3478841
TWRP 3.0.2-0 downloaded from 4PDA:
Attached below - unzip first!
Patch and ROM link from 4PDA: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0Bxd-XcN0S63qWjJoTVlkRXlrams
Recovery ROM 5.0 + TWRP 2.8.7.0 from 4PDA
https://yadi.sk/d/xVxife28rQbBn
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Thanks a lot bro ?

Bravin Joshua said:
Thanks a lot bro ?
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No problem. Please let us know how it goes for you ? . PW

pndwal said:
No problem. Please let us know how it goes for you ? . PW
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Is it for someone to pickup this tab upto at least Marshmello

Bravin Joshua said:
Is it for someone to pickup this tab upto at least Marshmello
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Very much doubt it. No custom kernel, and Russians made nothing since 5.1.1
https://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=711492 PW

Having trouble with the link you supplied, so any tips for acquiring this data?

evnStevn said:
Having trouble with the link you supplied, so any tips for acquiring this data?
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Nevermind, I learned the how-to's at github repository, etc...getting at it all now! ty

GregMD said:
Can you explain how to install?
I download a 12 mb file
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I'll help, once I mutter thru it myself. But ck. the watched thread now, as they've got the links and thread data uploaded using their new/improved platform...as that's what I'm doing step by step on my pc/win 10 ver. Look for the links and scroll thru the threads, I actually went thru the github read to get a little knowledge and newbie basics 101 about coding, etc.

Here's 1 of the 1st d/l you'll need for installing 12.1. You are updated to lolli pop,cover. 6.0 , as that's a big prerequisite as the thread discusses.

evnStevn said:
Here's 1 of the 1st d/l you'll need for installing 12.1. You are updated to lolli pop,cover. 6.0 , as that's a big prerequisite as the thread discud
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Flash Google Dialer Support (Framework) without root. It's possible?

Hi, I wanted to install the zip Flash Google Dialer Support (Framework) to later install Google Phone APK
I do not want to root the phone, and I wanted to know if by means of adb, by means of commands I could install the zip
thanks

loparaan said:
Hi, I wanted to install the zip Flash Google Dialer Support (Framework) to later install Google Phone APK
I do not want to root the phone, and I wanted to know if by means of adb, by means of commands I could install the zip
thanks
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No,
That zip modifies the system partition. It is not possible without root

Can't modify system even after root

Hello people,
I have unlocked my phone yesterday and installed Magisk and root explorer.
I would like to replace the files in /system/fonts to change the default fonts. I tried to flash a twrp zip with new fonts and also manually tried to replace the fonts. But the system cannot be mounted as r/w in root explorer even after granting root permissions and flashing twrp zip does nothing. Is there any way to overcome this issue to mount system as r/w?
I mean what is the point of rooting if we cannot modify system!
Thanks!

Normal ... This is a new Android 10 restriction ... The system partition can no longer be mounted for writing, even with root!
On my old Redmi Note 4 (Rom Havoc Android 10), I had managed to change the fonts by copying the file from TWRP.

Many modifications are starting to be systemlessly. Like viper4android and others. The worst is not being able to flash system/vendor images in recovery.

wopr33 said:
Normal ... This is a new Android 10 restriction ... The system partition can no longer be mounted for writing, even with root!
On my old Redmi Note 4 (Rom Havoc Android 10), I had managed to change the fonts by copying the file from TWRP.
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Thanks for the information. I tried to copy file in TWRP but it is giving an error. Could you please let me know how you have done it?

I don't know how TWRP works for the Poco X3, but for the Redmi Note 4 I copied the file using the built-in explorer, with no errors.
I think you need to activate the system partition in R/W in TWRP.

htcmusic said:
Thanks for the information. I tried to copy file in TWRP but it is giving an error. Could you please let me know how you have done it?
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Sadly nothing will work for you rn. As far as i know, all devices launching with Android 10 use "dynamic partitions" wherein all partitions are inside Super.img and /system, /vendor, /product no longer writeable (Read only).
IMHO you're better off learning how to make a Magisk module yourself. Look at this guide from topjohnwu: https://topjohnwu.github.io/Magisk/guides.html

Slim K said:
Sadly nothing will work for you rn. As far as i know, all devices launching with Android 10 use "dynamic partitions" wherein all partitions are inside Super.img and /system, /vendor, /product no longer writeable (Read only).
IMHO you're better off learning how to make a Magisk module yourself. Look at this guide from topjohnwu: https://topjohnwu.github.io/Magisk/guides.html
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Thank you for the info.
I finally was able to change the font using magisk modules as mentioned here: https://github.com/nongthaihoang/custom_font_installer

htcmusic said:
Thank you for the info.
I finally was able to change the font using magisk modules as mentioned here: https://github.com/nongthaihoang/custom_font_installer
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I am very interested (to replace emojis).
I looked at the Magisk module page, it talks about flashing the ZIP, so I need TWRP ? For the moment, I didn't install it.

wopr33 said:
I am very interested (to replace emojis).
I looked at the Magisk module page, it talks about flashing the ZIP, so I need TWRP ?
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You don't need twrp to install a Magisk module. You can do that through the Magisk Manager just as easily.

wopr33 said:
I am very interested (to replace emojis).
I looked at the Magisk module page, it talks about flashing the ZIP, so I need TWRP ? For the moment, I didn't install it.
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I just installed the magisk module with custom fonts in internal storage as mentioned in the github page. It was magical, I was trying to replace the fonts for the whole day and it didn't work. Somehow this magisk module does the job.

Has anyone figured out how to force Android 10 to R/W yet?

Android 10 has this messed up file system that does not allow any writing of the system files. While I have root neither Root Explorer or any other third party apk can force it over. I also cannot install any application with Root Explorer. What's the good of root if we can't actually mod our own system files?
Also, since debloating everything and removing google everything, I can't use instacart anymore. It says I need Google Play Services. This NEVER was an issue on my Moto G7 Power.
At the very least is there a tool where I can unpack Super.Sparsechunk files and then repack them so I can flash them as stock via fastboot. All I want to do is delete the stock ringtones on this phone and replace them with my own .ogg files (as I've done on every Moto I've ever had). Thanks.

You have to root it before using R/W
One Ace is easy to root though
Unlock bootloader and patch boot.img with Magisk app, and flash it

mingkee said:
You have to root it before using R/W
One Ace is easy to root though
Unlock bootloader and patch boot.img with Magisk app, and flash it
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I did all that. It still will not go to R/W. This seems to be an Android 10 issue.

Here you go my friend. Enjoy!

lebigmac said:
Here you go my friend. Enjoy!
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Your method as of now is not working.

It's working fine on my Xiaomi (which is A slot only device) but you are right. The current version is not as universal yet as I'd like it to be. There seems to be an lpmake error at the very end of the script for those with A/B slot device.
Don't worry I am working very hard on identifying and fixing the error.
Soon your system shall be RW!