Long story short, my parent bought a fake Samsung S21 ultra or whatever.
It's running on Android 9, with 1gb of Ram and 16gb of ROM, but even the ROM is fake.
It's 8gb ROM and only 1.77gb of internal storage, once i switch them RAM and ROM to REAL value.
Told them to return it, but they don't care, so i just ask them to give it to me.
Now, i am trying to just i guess completely reinstall the phone with different OS, and people say LineageOS is the best one.
Currently i am stuck with unlocking the bootloader, because you need the TWRP of the device, and i don't know the "real" device of this fake android, and for whatever reason i cannot find the OEM unlock option on the developer options no matter what i do.
But i found a toolkit that show the device information
Device : W12+
Model : S21 Ultra
Brand : VIFONE
Android : 9.0
Firmware : LRX21M
Security Patch : 2021-10-05
I tried to find VIFONE twrp or boot image or whatever, and i just can't find one. So now i am stuck.
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Hello guys,
I made a big mistake - I bought the Mediapad T5 in the 16GB 2 GB Ram version because I thought this is enough - however, it turns out that their EMUI occupies already 1.6 GB of RAM and therefore, even the keyboard crashes, lots of jerks when playing a video in HD, apps crash it is really a mess;
So the only idea I had (although I am not too familiar with custom ROMS) to replace EMUI by some system which does not occupy too much RAM; So I first was frustrated that the bootloader is naturally locked but I found a solution by downgrading the system and then unlock the bootlader with DC unlocker for around 4$;
Now I think I need to do the following steps:
1. Install TWRP
2. Flash a new OS
3. use TWRP to install a patch called the "low-ram property patcher", see here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...mod-low-ram-property-patcher-android-t3737373
Now in theory it seems easy; TWRP is naturally compatible to my device, right? So I can probably find many explanations how to get it; But then I need to find a new OS compatible for my device which is a problem; I want an OS compatible to my device with not too high RAM consumption; I thought of Lineage 15.1 but only the Mediapad M5, not the Mediapad T5 is supported; So anyone an idea what OS I can choose?
Many thanks
Seems that you need to unlock bootloader with a bought code 25 to 40 $ and I havn´t found any customroms until now...
Skyfire1 said:
Seems that you need to unlock bootloader with a bought code 25 to 40 $ and I havn´t found any customroms until now...
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what custom roms did you find for t5?
pointbob said:
what custom roms did you find for t5?
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I didn´t look...
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Hi everyone.
I have a Huawei mediapad T5 AGS2-L09. It has 2 GB RAM and 16 GB internal memory.
I updated the software and a new option in the developers optons emerged:
"OEM Unlocking" - Allow the bootloader to be unlocked
When I turn it on a dialog box pops up with a warning:
"WARNING: Device protection features will not work on this device if this setting is enabled."
You have the option to CANCEL or ENABLE.
This is it, right?
Does anyone know how to root it from here and hopefully has a custom ROM?
The build number: AGS2-L09 8.0.0.222(OCEC432)
Android security patch: September 5, 2019
This option may or may not help. On Xiaomi devices the bootloader can only be unlocked by Xiaomi. The option you see in do is not made by Lenovo I think, it is an Android option. Please check it and try to install TWRP. Afaik Huawei does not allow unlocking...
PLEASE MAKE SURE TO USE ONLY TWRP THAT IS PROOVEN TO WORK WITH YOUR DEVICE!!!!
Skyfire1 said:
This option may or may not help. On Xiaomi devices the bootloader can only be unlocked by Xiaomi. The option you see in do is not made by Lenovo I think, it is an Android option. Please check it and try to install TWRP. Afaik Huawei does not allow unlocking...
PLEASE MAKE SURE TO USE ONLY TWRP THAT IS PROOVEN TO WORK WITH YOUR DEVICE!!!!
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Ok, I totally won't twrp it unless I'm sure.
Hello,
I just bought this tab ( 3gb version), but i don't understand why there is no custom rom on this Tab. No LineageOS for exemple ?
So sad
Why ??
Nixeus said:
Hello,
I just bought this tab ( 3gb version), but i don't understand why there is no custom rom on this Tab. No LineageOS for exemple ?
So sad
Why ??
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Because it's Huawei, they don't want your device unlocked and replaced with unsanctioned software so you can remove the Chinese government spyware
I want to install special Android version: Android 9 Pie GO because it has lower requirements 512 MB of RAM . My phone has 1GB of RAM but problem is I don't see option how to do that.
My phone: Medion E4503 doesn't seem to be supported on twrp website for making recovery point first. I don't see it under devices. I heard this phone may just be rebrand of Lenovo phone (dunno which one ) but I have no way of telling which Lenovo version may work if at all. And that is just pre- install part. Then I also don't see where to find custom ROM for this device. I only see bunch of other ROMs for other phones. I have Android 5.0 and banking application now require Android 6.0+ . I do not want to buy new phone just for that because I rarely use phone at all.
Hey everyone!
Recently i came across this pretty obscure device and i would like to know if there would be any way i could install a newer version of android on it, as its currently running Android 4.4.2.
Haven't been able to find much info surrounding this device, but i attached some photos of the info i was able to obtain from it.
Device Name: Myria 502M (Alps mr590)
Board: m601
SoC MediaTek MT8382
To replace existing Android OS ( here: upgrade ) that's what is required:
1. Phone's bootloader must be unlockable
2. A Custom Recovery matching the phone
3. A Custom ROM ( read: Android OS ) suitable to phone
xXx yYy said:
To replace existing Android OS ( here: upgrade ) that's what is required:
1. Phone's bootloader must be unlockable
2. A Custom Recovery matching the phone
3. A Custom ROM ( read: Android OS ) suitable to phone
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Thanks for the info
But thing is, i wasn't able to find much info about this model of device, let alone see it on TWRP's list or find any custom rom available that weren't on really shady websites.
So i think im mostly out of luck
I have a Russian (thanks Amazon !!) Redmi 9a 32Gb/2gb. It is currently running latest 12.0.x ROM version, but i would like to upgrade it to 12.5.
I see on xiaomi ROM site there is currently a 12.5.x version for Russian version, but the OTA never arrived and if i download the recovery zip file and install it manually, it fails verification and stops.
Is there a way to install 12.5 without unlocking the bootloader ?
Is 12.5 supported on this specific redmi 9a ?
thanks !
mmm... spflashtool might work, but Ive only ever used it on a bircked device to unbrick it, never on a functional device to just change the ROM version, but if you really wanna do it without unlocking bootloader thats your best choice.
I will say anyway, its probably safer to unlock bootloader install recovery and install the rom from there, its your call tho.
Heres how I unbricked my device
[GUIDE] Unbrick hard-bricked device
Condition Phone does not turns on Phone not detected via USB Phone handshake/memory hash failed Requirements Unplug battery Download MIUI 12.5.4.0.RCDMIXM Fastboot ROM Download Scatter File for 12.5.4.0.RCDMIXM Download SP Flash Tool Download...
forum.xda-developers.com
here are some useful files
REDMI 9A - Google Drive
drive.google.com
Thanks
Right now I cannot unlock the bootloader, maybe in the next months I might try (I want to wait for the warranty to expire). My concern is that my version of Redmi 9A with just 2G of Ram is actually not compatible with MIUI 12.5. The 12.5 rom is actually available, but OTA will leave me in the 12.0 branch and verification fails if I try to install the ROM manually. I would not want to brick it by installing an unsupported ROM.
My phone model is M2006C3LG and the ROM I have right now says I have 1.8Gb of available RAM, I don't think you have a different device from mine.
Im a total n00b so I may be wrong about this next thing, but, I think the only difference is what version of MIUI they were sold with since the hardware doesn't allow downgrades further than the stock ROM that came with the device.
There is always antirollback after MIUI 10, but I think its even further locked for the original stock ROM that came to the device, but yeah, this is all my own speculation due to a bricking incident I faced.
The model number is the same, but the 9A was available with different sizes of RAM 2 or 3 or 4 Gb. Mine is the low end 32/2 which is the model still on sale today. If you still have 1.8 Gb of free RAM you very likely has the 3 or 4 GB model.
Maybe you are right, the OTA allows only for updates within the same MIUi version; I saw several guides on-line and i think i will try the miflash tool and switch to the global version. I have to find a way to unlock bootloader without Xiaomi account (no way in hell I'm signing up for that) and without sim card (this phone is used as a smaller wi-fi only tablet). There are some tools for an offline unlock, I will try those first.
It is incredible how Xiaomi is making it complex just to update to a stable official ROM; given also how much bloatware is shovelled with the stock ROM, I'm not sure I will ever consider Xiaomi again.
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The model number is the same, but the 9A was available with different sizes of RAM 2 or 3 or 4 Gb. Mine is the low end 32/2 which is the model still on sale today. If you still have 1.8 Gb of free RAM you very likely has the 3 or 4 GB model.
Maybe you are right, the OTA allows only for updates within the same MIUi version; I saw several guides on-line and i think i will try the miflash tool and switch to the global version. I have to find a way to unlock bootloader without Xiaomi account (no way in hell I'm signing up for that) and without sim card (this phone is used as a smaller wi-fi only tablet). There are some tools for an offline unlock, I will try those first.
It is incredible how Xiaomi is making it complex just to update to a stable official ROM; given also how much bloatware is shovelled with the stock ROM, I'm not sure I will ever consider Xiaomi again.
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In my opinion, DON'T UPGRADE. I upgraded it with recovery and fastboot and my phone got an message everytime when I boot it : dm verity corrupted and I will need to press power button again to work. Maybe i didn't did that correctly ( I have Global 12.0.20 32/2gb)
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In my opinion, DON'T UPGRADE. I upgraded it with recovery and fastboot and my phone got an message everytime when I boot it : dm verity corrupted and I will need to press power button again to work. Maybe i didn't did that correctly ( I have Global 12.0.20 32/2gb)
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Thanks for the info. So you upgraded to latest 12.0 without moving to 12.5, any reason for not trying 12.5 ? The phone is currently barely usable with Android 10, maybe Android 11 is even heavier, but why not give it a try ?
I saw several youtube videos and guides and by using MI Flash with a Fastboot image (scattered tgz) it should be a total reflash of the phone.
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Thanks for the info. So you upgraded to latest 12.0 without moving to 12.5, any reason for not trying 12.5 ? The phone is currently barely usable with Android 10, maybe Android 11 is even heavier, but why not give it a try ?
I saw several youtube videos and guides and by using MI Flash with a Fastboot image (scattered tgz) it should be a total reflash of the phone.
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Idk, android 11 may will use more resources but give it a try , good luck
The updates come over time so we must have patience
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The updates come over time so we must have patience
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True but sometimes u won't get the update
Rares6567 said:
True but sometimes u won't get the update
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in this situation flash the wanted version via recovery or fastboot
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in this situation flash the wanted version via recovery or fastboot
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Yea.
Hello members,
Myphone: Galaxy A13 5G SM-A136B
I would like to use a 64-bit Android OS system with this phone.
The factory ROM is 32-bit.
I need a complete installation guide. And custom rom, custom kernel.
No one uses this? I won't choose another phone.
sorry i got one as a present but even thought i used weird aliexpress brand before (and acer) even though they had no guides i could follow the mediatek chipset guides more or less i hate brands like my first dvd player from sony complaining about region locks. I never had that before on the cheap stuff (just saying mainstream brands are usually more trouble and for more money.) but tried many of the same generated guides that say backup your phone before you start( i like that idea but before you can really backup you need root and fastboot seems to be non funtional these days cant we just mount a stock firmware img copy our needed root files in it and burn that like it is stock?) those img file are basiccaly just partions with files on it on intenal flash mem. at least i learned how to flash stock firmware after many failed root attempts and boot loops. i hope you find your info
Samsung Galaxy Wide6 factory ROM work? For SM-A136B
SM-A136S rom flash SM-A136B device.
CSC how to change it?
Wide6 ony SKC region. Sim unlock rom?
WDX-ZU said:
Samsung Galaxy Wide6 factory ROM work? For SM-A136B
SM-A136S rom flash SM-A136B device.
CSC how to change it?
Wide6 ony SKC region. Sim unlock rom?
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No.