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Huawei ascend y511-u30 Bootloader, Root & CWM!!
Please Read:(August 20/2014) Finally, I hope this thread is almost complete, while updating this thread I really didn't find many users interested in this thread. It's not that i want credits for it, i was the one with most of replies & felt like alone, forcing others to read/reply etc.. but i didn't give-up, pushed myself into it, spending time on Search, Collecting Information, Testing Stuff on my Device, posting, updating etc.... but It's ok & no problem. Remember, when we need something we struggle for it & i needed it for myself. Only one thing, keep this thread going, Rate it, Comment, share, whatever.... that's all. I hope it will help other users. Thanks for understanding.
Update: August 27/2014
BOOTLOADER= (ROM Test Result: Successfully installed/Flashed Custom ROM without unlocking bootloader )
ROOT= TESTED & SOLVED
CWM RECOVERY= TESTED & SOLVED
Additional:-
ROM: Section added, See Index. TESTED & SOLVED
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Hi guys,
I'm searching/trying "Bootloader, Root & CWM/TWRP" for Huawei ascend y511 (Dual-Sim).
I'll post updates, when ever I'll find or try something new, hope members will help. thanks.
INDEX:-
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[B][COLOR="Navy"]+ How to find ADB/fastboot, CDC, USB.... Phone Drivers!![/COLOR][/B]
[COLOR="White"]---[/COLOR]-- Download Drivers: Ascend Y511-u30 drivers x64 & x86
[COLOR="White"]---[/COLOR]-- "ADB" Files
[COLOR="White"]---[/COLOR]-- You can get Phone drivers from within your phone.
[COLOR="Navy"][B]+ How to Enable USB Debugging & Enter into Stock/Default Recovery:[/B][/COLOR]
[COLOR="White"]---[/COLOR]-- How to Enable USB Debugging:
[COLOR="White"]---[/COLOR]-- To Enter into Default/Stock Recovery. Method 1
[COLOR="White"]---[/COLOR]-- To Enter into Default/Stock Recovery via "ADB/FASTBOOT". Method 2
[COLOR="Navy"][B]+ Unlocking Bootloader, Root & CWM[/B][/COLOR]
[COLOR="White"]---[/COLOR]-- How to Unlock Bootloader?
[COLOR="White"]---[/COLOR]-- How to Root?
[COLOR="White"]---[/COLOR]-- CWM Recovery Installation/Flashing?
[COLOR="Navy"][B]+ Installing/Flashing Custom ROM[/B][/COLOR]
[COLOR="White"]---[/COLOR]-- Things you need to know?
[COLOR="White"]---[/COLOR]-- How to Install/Flash Custom ROM?
[COLOR="White"]---[/COLOR]-- Download Custom ROM?
[COLOR="Navy"][B]+ How To Backup / Restore Stock ROM with SP Flash Tool[/B][/COLOR]
[COLOR="White"]---[/COLOR]-- Backup/Restore Stock/Custom ROM (Rooted & Non-Rooted both)
How to find ADB/fastboot, CDC.... Drivers!!
Download Drivers: Ascend Y511-u30 drivers x64 & x86
"ADB" Files: Download (These are Command files, not 'adb' drivers.)
(You can get Phone drivers from within your phone.)
Follow these steps:
1. Touch for other USB options.
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2. Built-in CD-ROM
3. Double Click on New drive Icons "CD-ROM".
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4. Here you are : )....
Let us know who get them and who did not, so we can share : ).
How to Enable USB Debugging & Enter into Stock/Default Recovery:
How to Enable USB Debugging:
Go to:
-- Phone settings >> About phone and find "Build number".
-- Tap/click 7 times on "build number" and a messages will appear. Now we have new option in "phone settings".
-- Back to Phone settings.
-- Open "Developer options". (it's above 'about phone').
-- Turn it ON and enable/check "USB debugging".
(USB debugging is required to work with "ADB/FASTBOOT".)
To Enter into Default/Stock Recovery.
Method 1:
-- Turn off your device/phone
-- Press Vol+ and Vol- and hold them
-- Press Power button and hold
Hold for 5-6 Seconds at "Huawei Ascend" logo (simple logo, not animated) and you are done.
Method 2: To Enter into Default/Stock Recovery via "ADB/FASTBOOT".
1. Make sure "USB Debugging" is enabled.
2. Install phone drivers. You can Download Drivers from the link given under "How to find ADB/fastboot, CDC.... Drivers!!" section.
3. Download "ADB" files from the link given under "How to find ADB/fastboot, CDC.... Drivers!!" section..
4. Extract "ADB.zip" to Drive 'C:\'
5. Now open "command prompt" and make sure path is c:\adb>.
Now type:
Code:
adb reboot recovery
Phone/Device will reboot into Stock/Default Recovery.
Thats all. Done.
Unlocking Bootloader, Root & CWM:
>> Unlock Bootloader?
(Update:Not Needed)
>> How to Root?
(Update: SOLVED)
>> Framaroot 1.9.2
- Download Framaroot 1.9.2: HERE OR HERE
- Extract, copy 'apk' file to you mobile & install.
- Open the installed Framaroot application.
- Choose the “SuperSU” from the dropdown menu.
- Select “Boromir” & on success you'll see this message “Success, Superuser and SU binary installed.”
The End, after rebooting the device you could see an app called Superuser in your menu.
(Note:- In case 'supersu/superuser' icon does not appear in menu, then open play store> my Apps> and search 'supersu/superuser' there. It should be there and needs update. Do it and it will appear in menu.")
Or visit Here for more info on Rooting.
>> CWM Recovery Installation/Flashing?
(Update: SOLVED) NOTE: Device must be Unlocked and "Rooted" for "CWM" installation. (Note: I Rooted the Device & Flashed CWM Recovery successfully without unlocking bootloader. Still need to test flashing "ROM".)
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CWM v5.5.0.4 for HUAWEI Y511-U30
You will need MtkDroidTools & Recovery.
Download MtkDroidTools_v253 HERE
& Recovery HERE.
Extract both RAR files.
LETS GET STARTED....
-- Device Must be Rooted.
-- Enable "USB Debugging".
Flashing CWM Recovery with MtkDroidTools:
-- Open MtkDroidTools.
-- Connect you Phone to the PC via usb cable.
1. Click "ROOT" Button. (To get 'root shell') On Phone, 'Supersu' will ask for permission. Select "Grant".
2. Choose Second tab "root, backup, recovery" from MtkDroidTools.
3. Select 2nd(second) Option "To use boot from phone".
4. Click "Recovery and Boot".
5. When message appear "To make CWM Recovery Automatically", Select "NO".
6. Window will popup, Select "recovery.img" file which you have downloaded.
Reboot.... Thats all!!
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Make backup of your device/rom/data etc....
(Note):- Everything is working fine, only thing is that i cannot enter custom recovery with "vol+ & vol- & power" button (it's 'maybe' problem with this specific version). Otherwise i can enter in custom recovery with "ADB". I have installed "Quick boot" app from play store to reboot phone into custom recovery and it's working ok. Also successfully created backup with CWM.
Installing/Flashing Custom ROM
Things you need to know?
-- "Bootloader" "No unlocking needed".
-- Device must be Rooted.
-- Recovery Tool (CWM or TWRP).
-- & Custom ROM.
How to Install/Flash Custom ROM?
(Note:- Make sure Battery is charged more than 70%. Better make it 100%. : D )
-- Make full backup of Device.
-- Copy-paste the downloaded ROM (.zip) file to your phone’s SD card.
-- Reboot phone into Recovery Mode.
-- In Recovery Menu, Select “wipe data factory reset”, “wipe cache partition” and “wipe dalvick cache(from advanced option)".
-- Back to Recovery Main Menu.
-- Go to “install zip from SD card” and “choose zip from SD card”.
-- Go to ROM (.zip) file location and select it.
-- Select "Yes" to continue.
-- Reboot when done.
That's all. Enjoy....
Here some screen shots of Tested ROM LewaOS 4.2.2 I Installed on Huawei Ascend Y511.
Download Custom ROM
LewaOS ver: 1.6 (4.2.2) - Download
Above ROM credits goes to it's Developer....How To Backup / Restore Stock ROM with SP Flash Tool
Backup/Restore Stock/Custom ROM (Rooted & Non-Rooted both)
LINK: How To Backup / Restore Stock ROM with SP Flash Tool
(Ask questions in comments, in case you don't understand something.)
Addition/EXTRA
(Update):
>> Got a news that 'Sigma Box' support this device for 'Bootloader, root etc.... i hope so. (didn't tested yet).
Guys, I'm new to Android but I'm trying my best regarding this device with research and help of others, Your help is needed. hope this post title will change from 'Question' to "Solution/Solved" for "Huawei Ascend Y511-u30" Users. Stay tuned....Credits: I searched and collected information from various/too many sources, so can't mention them all.
(Note:- I'm doing this all for sharing purpose only & i need it too. I take no responsibility for anything bad happen/damage to your device by applying/following any instruction from this post. As for me i am testing methods on my device, then i post updates in thread and so far, my device is still working fine. I'll sure will try to mention about anything I'll update in thread without testing. Always take backup of your Phone Data. )
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Also see: Huawei Ascend - Did you know!!....
i have collected some Information, just some more time and will soon edit the post : ). let us know, if you are there waiting.
I serched the net and found some site but they are not in english language. Can't understand/explore thourouly for the device. But it seems too many users on that site with huawei ascend y511. There i found a post regarding root and cwm but not bootloader, so as i said not very comfortable with exploring that site. Maybe someone there know the whole stuff. Am i allowed to share site link. Please administration, confirm.
need help, it's all me over this thread. : |
Get you 'huawei Ascend y511' drivers from within you mobile. follow instructions from Thread. (updated)
CWM recovery
faramaroot worked for me , my fone is now rooted, but now i want to install custom recovery and then custom rom, but i didn't find custom recovery for this model including installation instructions,
there is kitkit android 4.4 available for Y511, but now sure about U30 model. and it needs to complete one survey to download firmware files. and unfortunatly those surveys are not for my country.
anyone having custom recovery(english version) for Y511-U30 plz send the instructions and image file
trm33 said:
faramaroot worked for me , my fone is now rooted, but now i want to install custom recovery and then custom rom, but i didn't find custom recovery for this model including installation instructions,
there is kitkit android 4.4 available for Y511, but now sure about U30 model. and it needs to complete one survey to download firmware files. and unfortunatly those surveys are not for my country.
anyone having custom recovery(english version) for Y511-U30 plz send the instructions and image file
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Welcome to the thread, it's been long time i was waiting for a single comment other than mine : p.
well, i got my hands on "CWM" and it's in English as from where i get it i saw it in english language. One thing i haven't tested it, coz i'm not sure about my device 'bootloader' status. don't know incase it's unlocked or locked. i think CWM can be installed/flashed only when bootloader is unlocked. so i'm not installing CWM until i'm sure about safety.
"Framaroot" worked for me too last night but "supersu" icon did not appear in menu but i installed an app to confirm root and "supersu" notification came up for granting permission. what ever, Will you also please share "framaroot" version you used and what exploit worked for you. i used framaroot 1.9.2. and please tell me about "bootloader" too.
i'll upload "CWM 5.5.0.4" for y511-u30 or u25, but again i have not tested it. i'll edit thread about how to install. : ). take care and post results after testing. i hope it will be safe. goot luck.
ajnabicancer said:
Welcome to the thread, it's been long time i was waiting for a single comment other than mine : p.
well, i got my hands on "CWM" and it's in English as from where i get it i saw it in english language. One thing i haven't tested it, coz i'm not sure about my device 'bootloader' status. don't know incase it's unlocked or locked. i think CWM can be installed/flashed only when bootloader is unlocked. so i'm not installing CWM until i'm sure about safety.
"Framaroot" worked for me too last night but "supersu" icon did not appear in menu but i installed an app to confirm root and "supersu" notification came up for granting permission. what ever, Will you also please share "framaroot" version you used and what exploit worked for you. i used framaroot 1.9.2. and please tell me about "bootloader" too.
i'll upload "CWM 5.5.0.4" for y511-u30, but again i have not tested it. i'll edit thread about how to install. : ). take care and post results after testing. i hope it will be safe. goot luck.
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i m not sure about version now, but i have installed from http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/framaroot/root-framaroot-one-click-apk-to-root-t2130276
trm33 said:
i m not sure about version now, but i have installed from http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/framaroot/root-framaroot-one-click-apk-to-root-t2130276
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It's ok about version, any chance of remembering "exploit" you choose to root device "boromir" or "Barahir"?. as i remember, "Barahir" worked for me. again not sure. but device got rooted without showing "supersu" app but hidden and installed.
anyway, i have uploaded Framaroot app and in short i'll be uploading "CWM".
is your device "bootloader unlocked"? i'll not recommend you to try installing "CWM" without bootloader unlocked.
CWM information/img/files added.
I am trying to find unlocking bootloader solution for every one and then will add "CUSTOM ROMS".
faramaroot v1.9.2
select "install Supersu"
then "boromir" but not sure
its nearly 2 months ago i have rooted with faramaroot,
trm33 said:
faramaroot v1.9.2
select "install Supersu"
then "boromir" but not sure
its nearly 2 months ago i have rooted with faramaroot,
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tnx, so, what's about 'CWM'? i have added info and files. is your phone "bootloader" unlocked?
ajnabicancer said:
tnx, so, what's about 'CWM'? i have added info and files. is your phone "bootloader" unlocked?
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i have downloaded CWM which u share; but i haven't installed yet, i will only use when i have custom rom,
custom rom kit kat is available but it needs one survey to download the file, i have problem downloading file from http://www.442kitkat.info/mp3-0/huawei-ascend-y511-5910.html
trm33 said:
i have downloaded CWM which u share; but i haven't installed yet, i will only use when i have custom rom,
custom rom kit kat is available but it needs one survey to download the file, i have problem downloading file from http://www.442kitkat.info/mp3-0/huawei-ascend-y511-5910.html
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How did you unlocked "bootloader"??
ajnabicancer said:
How did you unlocked "bootloader"??
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I Haven't touched the boot loader, only i have rooted with faramaroot. and installed custom recovery found from internet but that was in chines so i removed, however i have not yet tested the recovery u sent yesterday
trm33 said:
I Haven't touched the boot loader, only i have rooted with faramaroot. and installed custom recovery found from internet but that was in chines so i removed, however i have not yet tested the recovery u sent yesterday
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Ok. Thanks for replying. I am not sure but i think, to flash custom ROM "bootloader" needs to be unlocked. Maybe 'CWM' don't need bootloader restriction but required root.
Try to find way to unlock bootloader for our device. There are ways but some cost much and the one which don't is official way and they have not answered any of my email/query yet.
It not a problem for me individualy to get bootloader unlocked but i want to find out solution for every one.
One more thing, just want to make sure that it only with my device serial or same with some others too.
1. Serial mentioned in phone settings is strange like "0123456.." and serial behind battery is different.
2. Incase, u ever boot into chinese bootloader/recovery by pressing vol- and power button. Did u happen to see "Board test fail"?
Thanks, I'll be waiting for ur reply.
try http://www.mediafire.com/download/9qrhsndjfy3nyja/UnlckMyBootloader_v2_Setup.exe
http://www.mediafire.com/download/b63251f3ey5ilns/AndRootKit_v1.3_Setup.exe
ajnabicancer said:
Ok. Thanks for replying. I am not sure but i think, to flash custom ROM "bootloader" needs to be unlocked. Maybe 'CWM' don't need bootloader restriction but required root.
Try to find way to unlock bootloader for our device. There are ways but some cost much and the one which don't is official way and they have not answered any of my email/query yet.
It not a problem for me individualy to get bootloader unlocked but i want to find out solution for every one.
One more thing, just want to make sure that it only with my device serial or same with some others too.
1. Serial mentioned in phone settings is strange like "0123456.." and serial behind battery is different.
2. Incase, u ever boot into chinese bootloader/recovery by pressing vol- and power button. Did u happen to see "Board test fail"?
Thanks, I'll be waiting for ur reply.
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u r correct
1. serial no is same 123..................F, i will check letr on backside
2. i had installed recovery with "RASHR" app avaialble at playsore and restarted fone into recovery with same "RASHR" app.
Vol- and power i think does not work or only it is used to "fast boot" the fone
however Vol+ and power shows board test fail but still u can test some hardware, all menu comes in chines but still camera, mic and other hardware can be checked.
i always reboot to recovery by writing commands to terminal emulator.
Regards
trm33 said:
u r correct
1. serial no is same 123..................F, i will check letr on backside
2. i had installed recovery with "RASHR" app avaialble at playsore and restarted fone into recovery with same "RASHR" app.
Vol- and power i think does not work or only it is used to "fast boot" the fone
however Vol+ and power shows board test fail but still u can test some hardware, all menu comes in chines but still camera, mic and other hardware can be checked.
i always reboot to recovery by writing commands to terminal emulator.
Regards
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Thanks for info, u r helping. It clear doubts regarding regarding issues and i could move forward for more tests. i'll try my best to make addition in main post about how to flash/install recover VIA "ADB". i hope....
I enter fast boot by "adb" and the command i am gonna ask u about give no results, except dots "....". Tried even entering into chinese mode/fastboot but same result.
Can u confirm "fastboot oem get-bootinfo" without qoute's. It only show info about bootloader, either locked or unlocked. Thanks again.
digijedi007 said:
try http://www.mediafire.com/download/9qrhsndjfy3nyja/UnlckMyBootloader_v2_Setup.exe
http://www.mediafire.com/download/b63251f3ey5ilns/AndRootKit_v1.3_Setup.exe
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as i remember, i've tried that bootloader file and that's not a working app. "not a valid win32....".
rootkit, didn't tried. Rooting is already solved : ). thanks for information.
ANYTHING THAT HAPPENS FROM HERE ON WE WILL ATTEMPT TO SEE WHAT CAN BE FIXED BUT DO TAKE NOTE THAT BRINGING IT TO A SERVICE CENTER AFTER MODIFYING ANYTHING AND THEY WILL TELL YOU THE PHONE NEEDS A NEW MOTHERBOARD FOR THE PRICE OF A NEW C3. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED, SO TAKE EXTRA CAUTION
Hi everyone, this is a general thread for those wishing to break into your new C3 device now that a window has opened in terms of firmware.
Be advised, Sony has stated there will be no rear camera fix and no Marshmallow for the C3
This guide will assume your bootloader is unlocked, if you do not have any idea what it means or how to get about it, you must divert your attention HERE for a bit. Use that link for know-how to unlock your bootloader, and only proceed after successful unlocking. For bootloader codes, select the Z3 Compact as your device, because it shares the same unlock key generation algorithm.
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Now, first thing's first, let’s get root + custom recovery. This is important, because people have been recommending KingRoot and as far as I'm concerned that is the most asinine way to provide system privileges. You wouldn't believe the pain I endured just to remove it and install SuperSU, which is far more reliable. Anyone who wishes to disagree or feels offended by this preference may kindly sod off, no offence.
STOP!
This section is only for Lollipop 5.1 firmwares, anything else and we can't guarantee safety.
Now that you read the warning, let's continue with recovery.
Head HERE for the D2533 files, and HERE for the D2502/D2503 files.
D2533:
1. If you want root as well, get SuperSU and copy it to your SD (Internal/External)
2. Unzip the .zip archive, this contains everything you need.
3. Turn off your phone and plug it into your PC/Laptop while holding the VOLUME DOWN button. It will install a driver first.
4. Double-click the .bat file in the folder of the extracted archive.
5. Read and accept the T’s&C’s
6. The recovery will now install XZDR. When your phone reboots, hold VOLUME DOWN. The green LED should turn PURPLE.
7. You will now be in TWRP recovery. At this point, you can install SuperSU, Custom ROMs, or anything you may otherwise want.
8. Once done, reboot your phone.
D2502/D2503:
1. You need these files first. If you want root, get SuperSU as well.
2. Add the .img file into your fastboot folder.
3. Now, turn off your phone and plug it into your PC/Laptop while holding the VOLUME DOWN button. It will install a driver first.
4. Right-click the space inside the folder while holding SHIFT then click 'Open Command Window Here'
5. You will see a command prompt window so just type
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
6. It will send the .img files and let you know when done
7. Now type
Code:
fastboot reboot
to reboot your phone
8. When your phone turns on, a green LED will light up. Hold VOLUME DOWN, the LED should turn PURPLE.
9. You will now be in TWRP recovery. At this point, you can install SuperSU, Custom ROMs, or anything you may otherwise want.
10. Once done, reboot your phone.
Soooo, what now?
If you are a dev or would like to become a dev for this device, head HERE to restart CM12.1 development.
Come to THIS THREAD for information on deodexing your device and give it a fresh look. This is a relatively new development so be patient and check in once in a while for forum news.
Check out the custom stock kernel for the 5.1.1 stock ROM here.
In addition, with a recovery you can now instant reinstall your system for your D2533 or D2502 via zip flashing without adding root and recovery all over again.
Did you know that our phone is missing the Bravia Engine? Yes, a Sony without Sony's best feature. Fortunately it can be fixed, with your recovery just download and flash the files provided in this thread.
This thread is a work in progress, any questions are welcome. It is encouraged and we'll try our best to help so anyone can learn on what to do and what to improve.
Credits:
• @wwwhana
• @Riccorbypro
• @Gaurav007
• @cezer kiran
Upgrading and downgrading your firmwares
Warning:
Code:
Your bootloader must be unlocked.
Doing this has the potential to brick your device if not careful.
All your data and settings will be wiped as well.
So now you realise you prefer the simpler and uglier KitKat version, or miss the horrible camera in Lollipop 5.0, or you just want to use the weirdo Lollipop 5.1 for the LOLZ.
This is simple enough but will require some a lot of internet bandwidth so be prepared.
Download Xperifirm and find your phone model, it will tell you what are the available firmwares you can download for your country. Just download them, remember where you place those files.
Next you will need Flashtool by Androxyde, just unpack it and install.
Running it will synchronise the updates so just wait a while for it to load. Once done, click the lightning symbol and select Flashmode.
A window will open up asking you to select firmware, which is the .ftf file you downloaded using Xperifirm a while ago.
The only options you modify is Wipe: Tick all and Exclude: Untick all. After that, click flash and it will instruct you to insert your phone.
Make sure your phone is turned off, then plug in while holding the VOLUME DOWN button.
The process will automatically start so you just have to wait until it's done then it will auto reboot and start setting up your phone like new.
Optimising your device
First off, download Kernel Adiutor and grant it root access. Open it, and look in the Build Prop Editor section.
Look for this code and edit it to this value:
Code:
ro.min_freq_0=300000
Now reboot your device, this will make your phone unlock minimum speed to save some battery.
All good?
Now, let's look at the CPU section. Set the CPU maximum frequency to 1190 and the minimum to 300, then set CPU governor to Interactive. Open up CPU Governor Tunables and edit the values according to this picture:
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That completes the CPU section, now we have to edit the Kernel Samepage Merging. Go into that tab, and enable KSM. Set Page scans to 100, and Sleep to 500.
After editing each tab here, make sure you tick Apply on Boot so the settings will stay there.
This section is still under construction.
awesome!
RE
Thank you for the reply in my email sir. :good: :good: I will try this method but i want to wait for other replies.
It's not that I don't trust your thread but I just want to have a little bit safety. I hope you understand....
E-Bin said:
Thank you for the reply in my email sir. :good: :good: I will try this method but i want to wait for other replies.
It's not that I don't trust your thread but I just want to have a little bit safety. I hope you understand....
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I don't mind. First time I came here to root the C3 I trusted nobody.
Install TWRP XZDual
Hello. I have a Sony D2502 with 5.1.1. Used Kingroot to root my phone so I can disable annoying Sony Bloatwares and without having to unlock the bootloader. So I am not sure if bootloader got unlocked as well. I have 3 concerns and would to ask for your assistance and proficiency.
1. Is possible to install TWRP with a locked bootloader? If so, how? I'd like to request for the procedure without the android tech jargons.
2. If it can't be done, what is my contingency plan in installing twrp without having to reformat my phone.
3. Tried several methods on how to enter default/stock recovery mode on my Sony D2502. Tried, press and hold Volume Down and Power, Volume Up and Power, Pressed All 3 at the same, it only vibrates. No problem with rebooting to safe mode and normal mode. How do I enter the stock android/experia recovery mode?
RK_D2502 said:
Hello. I have a Sony D2502 with 5.1.1. Used Kingroot to root my phone so I can disable annoying Sony Bloatwares and without having to unlock the bootloader. So I am not sure if bootloader got unlocked as well. I have 3 concerns and would to ask for your assistance and proficiency.
1. Is possible to install TWRP with a locked bootloader? If so, how? I'd like to request for the procedure without the android tech jargons.
2. If it can't be done, what is my contingency plan in installing twrp without having to reformat my phone.
3. Tried several methods on how to enter default/stock recovery mode on my Sony D2502. Tried, press and hold Volume Down and Power, Volume Up and Power, Pressed All 3 at the same, it only vibrates. No problem with rebooting to safe mode and normal mode. How do I enter the stock android/experia recovery mode?
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1. I think it's possible with the T2U Dualrecovery, it contains TWRP already. I was perturbed at first about android lingo as well, but most guides are simplified enough and there will be people who are willing to answer your questions.
2. You can use the guide you found in the nut-xperiafiles website. Other than that, there's no other way.
3. The C3 does not come with a stock recovery. Sony hates anything that isn't their flagship phone.
T2U-lockeddualrecovery2.8.26-RELEASE.combined.zip <--- Is this the correct/compatible release for Sony D2502? If so, I would like to write down the steps as I understand them:
1. Extract Zip file and Run .bat file
2. Connect Phone, with USB Debugging Enabled. (Should the phone be turned off or leave it on?)
3. Select 1 from the CMD Menu? Follow the process and it will reboot for the first time to TWRP?
RK_D2502 said:
T2U-lockeddualrecovery2.8.26-RELEASE.combined.zip <--- Is this the correct/compatible release for Sony D2502? If so, I would like to write down the steps as I understand them:
1. Extract Zip file and Run .bat file
2. Connect Phone, with USB Debugging Enabled. (Should the phone be turned off or leave it on?)
3. Select 1 from the CMD Menu? Follow the process and it will reboot for the first time to TWRP?
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Yes, the phone should be left on. Just select 1, it should be the same though I've never used KingRoot.
AutumQueen92 said:
Yes, the phone should be left on. Just select 1, it should be the same though I've never used KingRoot.
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Ok. Many thanks. Several apps would tell me I am rooted. Not sure if XZdual would work on Kingroot.
Thanks. I was ablt o install TWRP. How Kingroot is still installed. I thought SUPERSU was going to delete annoying kingroot.
RK_D2502 said:
Thanks. I was ablt o install TWRP. How Kingroot is still installed. I thought SUPERSU was going to delete annoying kingroot.
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Kingroot will stay until you do a full reinstall or brute force uninstall. It would be better to just do a full wipe, and flash the prerooted stock roms instead. Just make sure to backup any apps you might have.
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AutumQueen92 said:
Kingroot will stay until you do a full reinstall or brute force uninstall. It would be better to just do a full wipe, and flash the prerooted stock roms instead. Just make sure to backup any apps you might have.
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I was able o install XZDUAL easily but had to install SUPERSU with a different approach though. KINGROOT was blocking it somehow. Used Terminal Emulator apk to install SUPERSU and updated via Play store. and it worked. Uninstalled KINGROOT. Restarted/Rebooted phone about 10x just to make sure it wasn't a fluke. All up and running at the moment. Thanks.
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I was able o install XZDUAL easily but had to install SUPERSU with a different approach though. KINGROOT was blocking it somehow. Used Terminal Emulator apk to install SUPERSU and updated via Play store. and it worked. Uninstalled KINGROOT. Restarted/Rebooted phone about 10x just to make sure it wasn't a fluke. All up and running at the moment. Thanks.
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No problem. I forgot about the terminal emu method lel
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LTE Unlock
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No problem. I forgot about the terminal emu method lel
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Hello Autumn. Have you tried unlocking the LTE aspect of D2502? If so, how? I have 5.1.1 Os, XZdual and SUPERSU. Good riddance to kingroot.
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Hello Autumn. Have you tried unlocking the LTE aspect of D2502? If so, how? I have 5.1.1 Os, XZdual and SUPERSU. Good riddance to kingroot.
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I've no idea, my D2533 came with LTE already.
Kernel Adiutor Optimal Settings
Hello Autumn.
Based on your snapshot below, is this a balanced setting? if so, then i'd most likely replicate this. Phone is working well so far after the twrp installation and SUPERSU replacement on Kingroot., feels like brand new when i got the D2502 about 2 years ago. I'd like to make some speed improvements while having stability at the same time. thanks
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Hello Autumn.
Based on your snapshot below, is this a balanced setting? if so, then i'd most likely replicate this. Phone is working well so far after the twrp installation and SUPERSU replacement on Kingroot., feels like brand new when i got the D2502 about 2 years ago. I'd like to make some speed improvements while having stability at the same time. thanks
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It worked for me, but I'm in the midst of testing out a new setting so hopefully it can be updated soon.
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Kingroot Leftovers
Hello Autumn, after fiddling around with my settings, came across CPU Processes and ran into KINGRot. I am all set, I have XZDUAL, SuperSU. Everything is running great except having the remnants of Kingroot. Please see attached file. How can delete this? Is it safe without bricking my phone? If so, how?
The updated cross-device Sony thread tested with Nougat is here.
Guide updated on 21 October 2016.
PREFACE
First of all, this guide will probably work for all recent Sony phones.
This guide is based on a work of number of people. The information how to get this goal achieved is very sparse and it is scattered across the Internet. There are lot of guides, but typically they require a strong familiarity with many things, so inexperienced users may became confused. I decided to assemble a detailed newbie-friendly guide myself. So here it is.
Get rooted stock Sony firmware is not a straightforward and easy task, but if all steps covered in this guide are performed well, the goal will be achieved. Since the creation of this guide, stock firmware versions got bumped multiple times, but nothing has changed fundamentally in terms of rooting.
In this guide I (and you) will use the stuff from these notable people:
@Androxyde — Flashtool
@IgorEisberg — XperiFirm (integrated into Flashtool)
@Dees_Troy et al. — TWRP
@Chainfire — SuperSU
@tobias.waldvogel — Kernel repack script and DRM fix
@zxz0O0 — iovyroot
The whole process divided into the following steps:
Getting your phone recognized by your computer (driver installation).
Backup your DRM keys.
Unlocking a bootloader.
Flashing stock firmware with Flashtool.
Repacking and flashing a kernel.
Rooting with SuperSU.
Restore your DRM keys.
Optional tasks.
The one thing to consider before the flashing of your Xperia phone is the unlocking of the bootloader. There is the official way of doing this provided by Sony. It's easy and straightforward. Check step #3 below.
Before unlocking, one should know the main caveat: once you have unlocked your phone, you have lost your DRM keys. These keys are used to make certain proprietary Sony functions to work, such as X-Reality for Mobile, camera noise suppression and some others. It is possible to backup your keys in beforehand and restore them once the phone is rooted. This will be covered in this guide.
The repack script mentioned before, incorporates a so called DRM fix which effectively emulates lost DRM keys and most of proprietary functions remain in a working state. This fix will suffice for most users, so you probably may want to root your phone straight away, nevermind the keys. I hadn't myself extracted and restored DRM keys ever, since DRM fix works perfectly for me, so you may want to forget about these keys too. Some users are not ready to just erase them, however. The choice is up to you, but if the camera performance is your sole concern, I can confirm that with DRM fix it works perfectly.
After the completion of this guide, your phone contents will be completely erased, so you may want to backup all what is important to you to some external locations. External microSD card will not be erased, so you may copy your stuff to it. If you are on a rooted Lollipop or older Android, you may want to use some specialized tools like Titanium Backup or like. TWRP also have a nice backup features, if you have one already installed.
The guide was tested on Windows 10 Pro 64-bit and Sony Xperia Z5 Premium Dual-SIM E6883 official model for the Russian market. During the course of this guide you will get a specific firmware for your particular market so don't worry, this guide is market-agnostic. It is even model-agnostic. I believe this guide works for most Xperia phones on the market, but I personally tested it just with my Z5 Premium.
Let's go.
1. GETTING YOUR PHONE RECOGNIZED BY YOUR COMPUTER (DRIVER INSTALLATION)
During the course of this guide, your phone will comminicate with your computer in Fastboot and Flashmode connection modes. When connected in these modes, for the phone to be properly recognized by a computer, you have to provide special drivers. Thanks to Flashtool creators, it comes bundled with generic drivers compatible with all recent Windows operating systems, so at first you should install Flashtool. You can get installer from the official website.
Next, you should install Fastboot and Flashmode drivers for your phone.
One caveat here however, these drivers are not from a "recognized Windows developer", that is they are not Windows-certified, so to get them installed on Windows 8/10, you should reboot with the disabled driver signature enforcement. Use Google to know how to perform this.
Once booted in the aforementioned mode (or in a regular mode if you are still on Windows 7), proceed to the actual driver installation. The drivers are packed into the Flashtool\drivers\Flashtool-drivers.exe executable, but it didn't work on my system, perhaps because it is 64-bit (but feel free to try it yourself), so I simply unarchived it with 7-Zip (right-clicked it and chose 7-Zip > Extract to "Flashtool-drivers"). I got a Flashtool-drivers folder, which contained all the drivers from the executable.
Once drivers are unpacked, connect your phone in a Fastboot mode. Recent Sony devices can boot in Fastboot just like this: shutdown the phone, press and hold Volume Up rocker button and connect USB cable to the phone while the other end is connected to a running PC. The phone's LED will turn blue shortly. That's it, you are in a Fastboot mode. Open Device Manager (Win + X, Device Manager) and check if there is some unknown device (with the name S1Fastboot or something like this).
Double-click this unknown device in the Device Manager, click Update Driver..., then Browse my computer for driver software, and choose the Flashtool-drivers folder created earlier with 7-Zip (leave Include subfolders checked). Shortly you will get a red warning dialog window, which inform you that this driver doesn't have a proper signature:
{
"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"
}
Very scary. Just proceed with the install despite all the red flags, it's safe.
Once Fastboot driver is installed, plug out the USB cable off the phone and connect it in a FlashMode mode. This is done just like for Fastboot, but in this case you should press and hold Volume Down rocker button during the cable plugging in. The LED in this case will be green and not blue. The procedure to install the driver is exactly the same.
After the successful installation, try to reconnect the phone in these modes again couple more times to make sure all devices get properly recognized by Windows. If all seems good, proceed to the next step.
2. BACKUP YOUR DRM KEYS
There is a tool called iovyroot, with which you can backup your DRM keys from an unrooted phone, but at the time of the writing it doesn't support latest firmwares. It does support a lot of older firmwares so it may be useful to not upgrade your phone before checking up this tool.
If you're into this backup DRM thing, go to the original thread, download the latest version and check if it is working for you. For now I just skip this step. Basically, you want to download the zip, connect your phone in USB Debugging mode, run the tabackup.bat script and see the output.
I will not cover DRM keys extraction/restore in details, since I never did it, so I don't want to write about something I haven't myself performed. Please check corresponding threads.
Note that most proprietary Sony features will work even without DRM keys, such as X-Reality for Mobile, camera denoise filter and some others. DRM fix will be covered later in this guide. Some features will not work with DRM fix, Widevine for example. Most users will not even notice these.
3. UNLOCKING A BOOTLOADER
Sony does provide its own guide. It is a plain and simple and — good news! — if you have followed the previous steps, you just got all the prerequisites covered!
4. FLASHING STOCK FIRMWARE WITH FLASHTOOL
The Flashtool was installed on the completion of the first step, so let's start it. If you are on 64-bit Windows, start Flashtool64 (there is a shortcut in the Start menu). It does require administrator privileges.
Once you are in Flashtool, at first you need to obtain the most recent official stock firmware from Sony. Press the "XF" icon (the right-most one in the toolbar) to start XperiFirm. The window will open, choose the phone from the left part of the window (Xperia Z5 Premium (Satsuki)), then choose your particular model (I chose E6883 Dual) and after that choose your market and operator from the right part of the window. I chose 1299-4828 Russia Customized RU. Of course, you don't have to choose exactly this, click on the entries of your own choice. The entry will become highlighted and shortly there will be some info in the last column (Latest Firmware). This definition will be also in the right-most part of the window just under the phone thumbnail, click on it. Not a brilliant design decision, but that's it. Here is a screenshot for your reference:
The new window will pop up, press Download. The stock firmware will be downloaded to your computer and unpacked. Once the download is completed, close all XperiFirm windows to return to the main Flashtool window. Flashtool will begin creation of the .ftf file from the downloaded files which will be used for a (subsequent) flashing. FTF-files are similar to ZIP-files, and may be opened with 7-Zip. I've got E6883_32.2.A.0.305_1299-4828_R4C.ftf after the completion of this procedure. Flashtool places firmwares in the C:\Users\<Your Windows Username>\.flashTool\firmwares.
Now, once the stock firmware is downloaded, packed into .ftf and ready to be installed, let's do this. Disconnect the phone for now, physically extract microSD card (if any) and press the left-most button on the Flashtool's toolbar (the "Lightning" one) and choose Flashmode. The Firmware Selector window will appear with a selected default folder and list of all firmware available for a flashing. I've got a single entry, the firmware I just downloaded. Before actual flashing, you can check some checkboxes from the Wipe section, I usually check all to start clean (all the data on the phone is erased). Once again, just to be safe, extract the microSD card from the phone at this moment. It is not needed for a flashing anyway. Here is how the window looked to me:
After all is set up, press Flash. The flashing process will begin. At first Flashtool will prepare files for a flashing. After a while, window will appear which will ask you to connect the phone in the Flashmode mode. Shutdown the phone, hold the Volume Down button, connect the USB cable. Once Flashtool detects the phone in the Flashmode mode, it will start the actual flashing automatically.
After the completion of the flashing procedure after some minutes, you'll get a stock Sony firmware installed, and now it is perfect time to proceed to the next step. You may leave your phone off at this moment, but if you are curious, start it up and check if the new Android is actually there. Note however that first start after the firmware installation takes a long time.
5. REPACKING AND FLASHING A KERNEL
To get the stock firmware rooted, you need a way to install SuperSU. SuperSU is some tool which enables root access to the Android system. To install SuperSU, you need TWRP. To run TWRP, you need a kernel, which supports both TWRP and your Android version.
You can extract the kernel from .ftf file, prepared by Flashtool earlier, repack it and integrate TWRP (and DRM fix) into it, and finally flash it to your phone back modified. Sound like a complex task but it's definitely achievable.
At first you should extract the actual kernel from the .ftf file. Reminder: it's in the C:\Users\<Your Windows Username>\.flashTool\firmwares folder and may be titled E6883_32.2.A.0.305_1299-4828_R4C.ftf or something like this. Open it as an archive (right-click on a file, 7-Zip > Open archive) and extract kernel.sin. It's your phone's packed kernel.
If it is packed, obviously you need to unpack it. Thankfully the almighty Flashtool can do this. Open Flashtool, navigate to the Tools > Sin Editor, select a kernel.sin you've just extracted and press Extract data. As a result, you'll get a kernel.elf file in the directory where your packed kernel was. As you may have guessed, kernel.elf is an unpacked kernel. It can be modified, repacked and flashed back to the phone. Let's do this.
You will need a Stock kernel repack script from @tobias.waldvogel. Here is the original thread. Grab the script there. I used v5.0 and it worked perfectly for .253 and older.
Once the contents of the zip-file are extracted to some directory, copy the kernel.elf there and summon command prompt in this directory (right-click in the empty space of this folder in File Explorer with the Shift button pressed and choose Open command windows here).
In the command line type the following:
Code:
rootkernel.cmd kernel.elf boot.img
You'll get some questions about adding some features/tools to your kernel, feel free to answer "Yes" (type Y) to all of them. Screenshot for your reference:
If all went smoothly, you'll get a repacked kernel, boot.img in the script folder, supercharged with TWRP and DRM fix, and most importantly, which also supports rooting. Now it is time to flash it to your phone.
Turn off your phone and connect it in a Fastboot mode: hold the Volume Up rocker button and connect USB cable. The LED on the phone will turn blue.
Flashing images in this mode is typically done with a fastboot.exe from the Android SDK. Android SDK weighs many gigabytes but thankfully you don't need to download it. Fortunately Flashtool contains fastboot.exe from the SDK. It's in the Flashtool\x10flasher_lib folder. For the brevity of the following steps, copy the newly generated boot.img to this folder. Shift-right-click in the empty space of this folder window and choose Open command window here entry from the context menu. Windows console will appear.
At first try this command:
Code:
fastboot.exe devices
If all is good, there will be one device in the output of this command, just like this:
If not, perhaps there is some driver issue, so head back to the step #1 and make sure the drivers are installed correctly.
If your device is shown correctly, let's flash some files to the phone. Execute the following command to flash the modified kernel:
Code:
fastboot.exe flash boot boot.img
The proper output of this command will be like this:
If you get any errors, the first and more likely reason is that you still have a locked bootloader. Head to the step #3 to verify its state and unlock it if necessary.
If there were no errors, you now just flashed a custom kernel with TWRP recovery and DRM fix. You're almost done! You may plug out the cable from your phone. If you are attentive to the details, you'll notice that now, once your phone is started, its LED turns amber for 2-3 seconds. This is a special signal for those looking to boot into a recovery (TWRP).
Although @tobias.waldvogel claims his script is able to also integrate SuperSU during the kernel repacking, I didn't managed to get this working, so the SuperSU installation is a separate step in my guide. The next step.
6. ROOTING WITH SUPERSU
Now when you have TWRP in place and Marshmallow installed, let's root it. SuperSU distributed in a TWRP-friendly .zip archives, so you should copy one to your microSD card. I used beta version 2.78 SR1 from here. At the time of your reading, there probably will be some newer versions available, try them instead.
Once SuperSU zip-file is copied to your microSD card, reboot to recovery (TWRP). To do this restart or power up your phone and look at the LED. Once it lights amber, press Volume Up rocker button and you'll get into recovery — TWRP 3.0.
To install SuperSU, press Install, go to the /external_sd and select the .zip (in my case SR1-SuperSU-v2.78-SR1-20160915123031.zip). Swipe right to confirm installation. Once it is installed, press Reboot System button. Phone will reboot twice. Do not interfere with the phone during these multiple reboots, the things are getting done right, so just wait once Android is started. Once it's started, the phone is rooted and functional!
7. RESTORE YOUR DRM KEYS
If you had successfully backed up your DRM keys in step #2, it is now time to restore it back to the device. There is a flash_dk.cmd script shipped with the Root kernel repack script you used in the previous step. flash_dk.cmd can be used to flash the DRM partition back to your phone.
At first prepare the flashable .ftf:
Code:
flash_dk.cmd <ta backup image> dk.ftf
And then flash dk.ftf via Flashtool, just like you flashed the whole firmware in the step #4, but don't wipe anything this time.
8. OPTIONAL STEPS
8.1. Xposed installation
Since Z5P uses Lollipop and later, you should install Xposed APK from here. At the time of writing there is XposedInstaller_3.0_alpha4.apk installer there.
Once APK is installed, grab the latest .zip from the repository, I've got xposed-v86-sdk23-arm64.zip. Install it in a regular TWRP way covered in step #6.
Once all these steps are done, you should have Xposed Installer app in your phone, and if you open it and check Framework section, if everything is alright, there will be text in green, something like "Xposed framework version 86 is active".
Installation of actual Xposed modules can be performed in different ways. For example you may install HideSimIcons module from @tobias.waldvogel if you've got dual-SIM Z5P and you're mad at SIM-card icons in the system tray. Get the APK from the original thread and install it just like you install regular APKs.
8.2. Resolving Voice Search and random volume up/down issues while using regular headphones
See this thread.
8.3. Disable startup notification if there is a newer firmware available
Some people get annoyed by a persistent notification, which is displayed once the new firmware become available (new Android version from Sony). Rooted users cannot just tap it and update over-the-air, because they need to perform a complex rooting procedure in beforehand (covered in this guide). It is possible to disable this notification. You may get these notifications by email anyway.
The easiest and safest way is to use some autorun manager. I used Autorun Manager Pro and disabled all receivers of system apps com.sonymobile.fota.service, fota update service and Software update. Notification vanished after a restart.
You may even freeze or remove these apps via some app manager like Titanium Backup Pro.
THAT'S IT
At this point you have a stock Sony Android enhanced with root privileges. SuperSU app is also installed, so you are ready to use root right away. SuperSU now can be updated in a regular way via Play Store.
P.S. WHEN NEW FIRMWARE IS AVAILABLE
Once the new firmware is released, you may perform the same procedure for it beginning from the step #4, but if it is a minor upgrade, you may want not to wipe anything during Flashtool flashing this time. If it is a major upgrade, e.g. Marshmallow > Nougat, you probably may want to start with a clean system and wipe all.
Hello
THX for this guide
ihave this problem
C:\Android\sdk\platform-tools>fastboot.exe flash boot E6883_MM_ROOTABLE_PERMISSIVE_boot.img
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'boot' (15548 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.353s]
writing 'boot'...
FAILED (remote: Command not allowed)
finished. total time: 0.384s
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I dont have this folder with"Flashtool\x10flasher_lib f"
get2easy said:
Hello
THX for this guide
ihave this problem
C:\Android\sdk\platform-tools>fastboot.exe flash boot E6883_MM_ROOTABLE_PERMISSIVE_boot.img
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'boot' (15548 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.353s]
writing 'boot'...
FAILED (remote: Command not allowed)
finished. total time: 0.384s
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I dont have this folder with"Flashtool\x10flasher_lib f"
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Hello. This seem like a driver problem to me. Or maybe bootloader is locked. Was fastboot driver installed from the Flashtool package? Do you have your bootloader unlocked?
Hy THX for ure answer.
Drivers are installed, but myBL is LOCKED!! Must i have UL BL??
get2easy said:
Hy THX for ure answer.
Drivers are installed, but myBL is LOCKED!! Must i have UL BL??
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Sure, I've explicitly stated in the preface section of this guide, that you need to unlock your bootloader to get things done.
OK THX. I dont will loose my performance and the quality from the cam. I wait when is available from the Locked BL.
Hey thank you for posting this it helped a lot! But I don't really know what happened after I flashed the custom kernel and TWRP my phone won't recognize the microSD, not even when booting at recovery. Help.
renezada88 said:
Hey thank you for posting this it helped a lot! But I don't really know what happened after I flashed the custom kernel and TWRP my phone won't recognize the microSD, not even when booting at recovery. Help.
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I heard about this issue with some large microSD cards of sizes >=128 GB. What is your card?
128gb indeed
renezada88 said:
128gb indeed
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That's probably a kernel issue. You can try to ask support from its creators, but don't expect anything, because this all is a volunteer work.
get2easy said:
OK THX. I dont will loose my performance and the quality from the cam. I wait when is available from the Locked BL.
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Just updated the guide, adding the last section (P.S.). Check it out, you may be interested.
Fragmentation said:
That's probably a kernel issue. You can try to ask support from its creators, but don't expect anything, because this all is a volunteer work.
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Solved it! I needed the E6583 kernel not the E6883. Thanks for everything now root is working with that kernel and it reads the microSD.
Fragmentation said:
Just updated the guide, adding the last section (P.S.). Check it out, you may be interested.
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sir are all the drm protected features restored by the mod????, and my phone is already MM can I proceed to the 3rd step??
renezada88 said:
Solved it! I needed the E6583 kernel not the E6883. Thanks for everything now root is working with that kernel and it reads the microSD.
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That's good. I will update the guide and explicitly mention, that it is needed to pay attention to what particular model the phone is. There are different kernel options for different models of Z5P.
1dave said:
sir are all the drm protected features restored by the mod????, and my phone is already MM can I proceed to the 3rd step??
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I think they are all restored, however I applied the mod just yesterday and checked only photo quality in dark conditions. X-Reality is also seems like works properly, but honestly I didn't tested it before and after the mod. So far so good.
If you already have stock MM, proceed to the stage 3 directly. But of course you should have fastboot drivers properly installed, if not, head to the stage one.
Does anybody have some problem with whatsapp notification when the smartphone is wifi connected?
Sometimes I don't receive any message until I enter the application. This does not happen if I am connected via 3g.
Edit: Sometimes I received delayed whatsapp notification even if the smartphone is connected through 3g.
Inviato dal mio E6853 con Tapatalk 2
We needs this! A light for LB users... Someone can port for Z5? ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3337357
Enviado de meu E6853 usando Tapatalk
Guto ViP said:
We needs this! A light for LB users... Someone can port for Z5? ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3337357
Enviado de meu E6853 usando Tapatalk
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1. There is no dm-verity on Z3 Beta MM but we have it
2. Flashing needs working recovery for locked bootloader (it needs root to install recovery!)
Is it possible to make a flashable.zip of twrp? For a pre-rooted stock rom
Black_Focus_X said:
Is it possible to make a flashable.zip of twrp? For a pre-rooted stock rom
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That'd be great !
Black_Focus_X said:
Is it possible to make a flashable.zip of twrp? For a pre-rooted stock rom
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If you are talking about the PRFCreator, then no, currently it doesn't work with Marshmallow for some reason. Check the corresponding thread.
For rooting Xperia XZ, we need recovery and for recovery flashing the bootloader must be unlocked.
PREREQUISITES:
1. ADB/FASTBOOT. View attachment 4715074
2. Drivers for Sony Xperia XZ. View attachment Xperia_XZ_driver.zip
3. Backup all your data, Apps, Contacts & everything you need.
4. Charge ur device above 60% to avoid any shutdown during the process
UNLOCKING BOOTLOADER
Unlock Bootloader: Opens the door to System files of your device. This allows you to flash images onto the main system partitions of the phone, after unlocking you will lose the DRM keys and phone's warranty will be void, it will also factory reset your device.(backup is recommended)
1. Open Dialer.
2. Dial *#*#7378423#*#*
3. Press service info than configuration.
4. Check if “Bootloader Unlock” is yes under Rooting status.[If not then your device can not be unlocked]
5. Check what android you are running on. Go to Settings -> About Phone -> Android Version. If you have 6.x.x then goto step 9 but if you have 7.x.x then you have to downgrade to Marshmallow.
6. Download and install FlashTool from its official website.
7. Install the drivers for fastmode and for your device in the driver folder of the FlashTool. [C:>FLASHTOOL>drivers]
8. Download ftf for your device using XpiriFirm and flash it using flashtool.
How to flash ftf?
9. Goto settings>about phone >developers option and ensure that OEM Unlock and USB Debugging is on.
10. Goto Xperia BLU page and Choose Xperia XZ at the bottom of the page.
11. Enter your Email and you will receive a link in your mail. Follow the steps given by Sony.
12. BE CAREFUL and, from now on, DON’T ENABLE the MyXperia. It could hard brick your phone.
Now your phone is unlocked
We will now go over some other fixes.
FLASH ANDRO PLUS KERNEL.
This kernel will help your device cope up with some battery issues and it also has some DRM Fixes. To install it, follow the steps :
1. Download the kernel version supported for your buildnumber.{AndroPlus}
2. Unzip the downloaded file and paste them into your fastboot/adb directory.
3. Now Boot into Bootloader mode by turning the device off and pressing volume up then plug in the USB.
4. Run the command prompt where you pasted the extracted zip . Do this by shift+right click and selecting Open command prompt here.
5. Enter the command "fastboot flash boot boot.img"(without double quotation)
6. Unplug and reboot your device
FLASH CUSTOM RECOVERY [TWRP]
A custom recovery is flashed onto the recovery partition of the device and overwrites the stock recovery that exists by default(XZ doesn't have stock recovery). Custom recoveries bring lots of functionality and allows you to perform wipes, install flashable zips, create full backups of your NAND (Nandroid backup), and various other features. An unlocked bootloader is needed to install a custom recovery.
This process will provide your device a custom recovery (TWRP) This can be used to flash root script, ROM and custom kernels at anytime without PC.
1. Download the TWRP image file.
2. Paste it in your Fastboot directory and rename it as recovery.img
3. Open cmd in the folder where you pasted recovery.img
4. Enter the command "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img"(without double quotation)
5. Reboot your device.
FLASHING MAGISK
Now the final step. To root your device you just need to flash the Magisk zip.
1. Download the zip.
2. Paste it in your device.
3. Now boot into recovery by turning off and press power+volume down at the same time and release the power key after vibration.
4. If TWRP is decrypted use this guide.
5. Now select install and navigate to the pasted zip, swipe for flash.
6. Reboot and check if the Magisk app is installed on your device.
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Hi there.
May downgrade from N 7.1.1 to MM 6.0.1 causing lost DRM key ?
Thanks for your reply.
anhyeuviolet said:
Hi there.
May downgrade from N 7.1.1 to MM 6.0.1 causing lost DRM key ?
Thanks for your reply.
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No downgrading not.
Drm keys r lost when u unlock bootloader
Have someone tried this guide????
awadnisar said:
No downgrading not.
Drm keys r lost when u unlock bootloader
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This is my Screenshot from Security (inside Service test).
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Do you have any idea ?
My XZ looks different to another pics from Internet.
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This is my Screenshot from Security (inside Service test).
My XZ looks different to another pics from Internet.
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It should ...
Looks normal for a new device.
Check
Service Info -> Configuration -> Bootloader unlock allowed
DHGE said:
It should ...
Looks normal for a new device.
Check
Service Info -> Configuration -> Bootloader unlock allowed
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Checked and it show:
Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes.
Is it ok ?
anhyeuviolet said:
Is it ok ?
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For me: yes
For the larger part of Society? Hmmm :silly:
read my [Guide]
DHGE said:
For me: yes
For the larger part of Society? Hmmm :silly:
read my [Guide]
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Mailed to Sony Support. They said that Okay, too.
If XZ is not lagging as it right now, I will be more satisfied.
Quick Info After Unlocking Bootloader
awadnisar said:
For rooting Xperia xz (DUAL), we need recovery and for recovery flashing the bootloader must be unlocked.
CONTINUE AT YOUR OWN RISK
PREREQUISITES
1. ADB/FASTBOOT. Download https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B4IlcVrKbV2qT1V1T2RFQmxXNU0
2. Drivers for Sony Xperia XZ. Download https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B4IlcVrKbV2qeloxN01ESkZZTkU
3. Backup all your data, Apps, contacts & everything your need. we need to create backup in order to restore if anything goes wrong. [hopefully not]
4. Charge ur device above 60% to avoid any shutdown during the process
UNLOCKING BOOTLOADER
Unlock Bootloader: Opens the door to System files of your device. This allows you to flash images onto the main system partitions of the phone, after unlocking you will lose the DRM keys and phone's warranty will be void, it will also factory reset your device.(backup is recommended)
1. Open your dialer.
2. Dial *#*#7378423#*#*
3. Press service info than configuration.
4. Check if “Bootloader Unlock” is yes under Rooting status.[If not then your device can not be unlocked]
5. Check what android you are running on. Go to Settings -> About Phone -> Android Version. If you have 6.x.x then goto step 9 but if you have 7.x.x then you have to downgrade to Marshmallow.
6. Download and install FlashTool from its official website. http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php
7. Install the drivers for fastmode and for your device in the driver folder of the FlashTool. [C:>FLASHTOOL>drivers]
8. Download ftf for your device, for [F8332/dual (https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B4IlcVrKbV2qSnBCRWxHLWY5RjQ)] and flash it using flashtool.
how to flash ftf https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/tutorial-how-to-flash-stock-roms-t2240614
9. Goto settings>about phone >developers option and ensure that OEM Unlock and USB Debugging is on.
10. Goto (https://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/) and Choose Xperia XZ at the bottom of the page.
11. Enter your Email and you will receive a link in your mail. Follow the steps given by Sony.
12. BE CAREFUL and, from now on, DON’T ENABLE the MyXperia. It could hard brick your phone.
Now your phone is unlocked
We will now go over some other fixes.
FLASH ANDRO PLUS KERNEL.
This kernel will help your device cope up with some battery issues and it also has some DRM Fixes. To install it, follow the steps :
1. Download the kernel https://github.com/AndroPlus-org/android_kernel_sony_msm8996
2. Unzip the downloaded file and paste them into your fastboot/adb directory.
3. Now Boot into Bootloader mode by turning the device off and pressing volume up then plug in the USB.
4. Run the command prompt where you pasted the extracted zip . Do this by shift+right click and selecting Open command prompt here.
5. Enter the command "fastboot flash boot boot.img"(without double quotation)
6. Unplug and reboot your device
FLASH CUSTOM RECOVERY [TWRP]
A custom recovery is flashed onto the recovery partition of the device and overwrites the stock recovery that exists by default(XZ doesn't have stock recovery). Custom recoveries bring lots of functionality and allows you to perform wipes, install flashable zips, create full backups of your NAND (Nandroid backup), and various other features. An unlocked bootloader is needed to install a custom recovery.
This process will provide your device a custom recovery (TWRP) This can be used to flash root script, ROM and custom kernels at anytime without PC.
1. Download the TWRP image file https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B4IlcVrKbV2qWF9QaDhPd2hONmc
2. Paste it in your Fastboot directory and rename it as recovery.img
3. Open cmd in the folder where you pasted recovery.img
4. Enter the command "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img"(without double quotation)
5. Reboot your device.
FLASH SUPER SU ZIP
Now the final step. To root your device you just need to flash the super su zip.
1. Download the zip. https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B4IlcVrKbV2qOExRekY3M3ZPVG8
2. Paste it in your device.
3. Now boot into recovery by turning off and press power+volume down at the same time and release the power key after vibration.
4. Now select install and navigate to the pasted zip, swipe for flash.
5. Reboot and check if the Super SU app is installed on your device.
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Good Tutorial As Iam Quite Familiar With This Rooting Method I Would Like To Highlight a Line
2. Paste it in your Fastboot directory and rename it as recovery.img
Because it Is Necessary Guys Without Renaming It , It Would Be Difficult to Enter in TWRP Recovery.
Rename To "recovery.img" is Must to Replace The Stock With This One.
and To Enter TWRP MENU After Everything Done.-----> Follow The Steps. <------
1 - Completely Power OFF The Phone , ( You Can Also Power off the Phone Anytime By Holding VOLUME UP + POWER BUTTON For 5 Secs Until There is 3 Vibration. )
2 - Hold Volume Down + Power Button , After That SONY Logo is Shown , Then Release ONLY THE POWER KEY and KEEP HOLDING the VOLUME DOWN Button.
3 - Wait Till TWRP Appears and Start Doing What You Like.
I Hope This Info Helps To Beginners.
CALL ME SUBH said:
Good Tutorial As Iam Quite Familiar With This Rooting Method I Would Like To Highlight a Line
2. Paste it in your Fastboot directory and rename it as recovery.img
Because it Is Necessary Guys Without Renaming It , It Would Be Difficult to Enter in TWRP Recovery.
Rename To "recovery.img" is Must to Replace The Stock With This One.
and To Enter TWRP MENU After Everything Done.-----> Follow The Steps. <------
1 - Completely Power OFF The Phone , ( You Can Also Power off the Phone Anytime By Holding VOLUME UP + POWER BUTTON For 5 Secs Until There is 3 Vibration. )
2 - Hold Volume Down + Power Button , After That SONY Logo is Shown , Then Release ONLY THE POWER KEY and KEEP HOLDING the VOLUME DOWN Button.
3 - Wait Till TWRP Appears and Start Doing What You Like.
I Hope This Info Helps To Beginners.
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Thanks, when i was writing the post i took too long so i can't explain each and every step.
awadnisar said:
Thanks, when i was writing the post i took too long so i can't explain each and every step.
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No Prob Bro
Do I still need to downgrade to MM when I'm running latest version of Oreo?
odarpsahc said:
Do I still need to downgrade to MM when I'm running latest version of Oreo?
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If you want Unlock bootloader, as I know, Yes.
magisk/super su
hi, how to install magisk instead of super su in marshmallow, thanks
ciqbalz said:
hi, how to install magisk instead of super su in marshmallow, thanks
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Just install latest magisk zip
odarpsahc said:
Do I still need to downgrade to MM when I'm running latest version of Oreo?
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Yes coz for unlocking bootloader it's necessary
awadnisar said:
Yes coz for unlocking bootloader it's necessary
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Hmm.. Not really, if he wishes to save and back up his DRM keys then yes it is nessecary to downgrade but if he's not worried about them he can do everything from oreo, unlocking the BL, installing a Kernel, TWRP ect.... But let me be clear to save your DRM Keys you need to downgrade..
So sorry to say this but this only method works in WINDOWS 7 and for Marshmallow ROM ONLY
Supported Devices: Oppo F3 Plus (CPH1613EX) & Oppo R9s Plus (CPH1611EX)
Caution:
Please disable Antivirus for any false Detections
Screenshots
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TWRP Recovery:
1. Download Drivers and install them (Disable Signed Driver Enforcement)
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1T6MTq1upNt_yxrPD9MfOHR8vTOzRisvs
2. Download Oppo R9s Plus/F3 Plus Marshmallow Firmware (CPH1611EX_11_A.16_180106) and Extract it using Winrar/7-zip into a seperate FOLDER
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xo-J5Pe65-fXyJbysVrAZYQ1mocfl53s/view
2.1 Also Download Oppo A57 Firmware and extract it anywhere you like
https://drive.google.com/uc?id=0B_0XnEjFCVsPWndzSnp2YTFYSkU&export=download
3. Download TWRP Recovery - Keep the recovery img in the same folder as of extracted firmware folder and make sure recovery file name is set to "recovery.img"
Twrp 3.1.1-0 (Latest) - Material Theme and Inbuilt Super SU Root available for easy rooting BUT Chinese language
Download and Extract only recovery.img and place it under firmware folder. u can delete other files.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gkNNx2Ik6oRF-juBDNIilDUu31w6_oI_/view?usp=sharing
To change the chinese language to english please download and flash this zip But in English language you will not get Super SU Root option to root the device from built-in twrp. you have to download SU zip now. So root directly from chinese language and then flash the english language zip to be on safe and easy side
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=817550096634752414
Twrp 3.1.0-0 (old) (RECOMMENDED) -
Normal appearance of twrp and no inbuilt SU (sometimes it prompts to install SU, if you decline once, it won't prompt again) and totally English language. Most importantly you can flash opposite OTA updates (ozip) via this twrp
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/qbobokagdgme2oa/AABQBtKTmbwChne9z1DaayHca?dl=0&preview=recovery.zip
4. Run the MsmDownloadTool from A57 Firmware folder and you will get Session Timeout error. just ignore it and close the software
4.1. Now run MsmDownloadTool from our F3 plus firmware folder and uncheck "Reset After Download"
5. Switch off ur Mobile and Hold Vol down + Vol Up simultaneously and Plug the usb to pc
5.1 After plugging to pc, open device manager and expand PORTS section and make sure the device is detected as "Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 (COM xx)". if not you have drivers issues!
6. Press F5, uncheck all options except Recovery and double click on Recovery option and select the recovery.img from firmware folder.
7. press Start and Flashing will be success (Green color message). press stop and unplug the usb
8. Press and hold Vol Up and Power Button and release them when it vibrates. NOW IMMEDIATELY after seeing oppo logo AGAIN PRESS Vol up + Power button to Power Off your device to prevent booting!!!! (If you fail to turn off your device, mobile will boot and will auto restore the stock recovery. so you will have to re-flash the twrp again)
9. Now press Vol Down + Power button to Enter into TWRP
BONUS - Stock Recovery & New OTA Update
Stock Recovery build: CPH1611EX_11_A.16_180106
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1u2Td1g93FwyAdPuKYNqz_iMHAYMpwrwJ
New Build Version: CPH1611EX_11_A.18_180413
Flash this zip via twrp. if it gives error 7 please ask in comment section
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1UA_DEjSQ4ESQO22VuvEpBsZhW9UepafY
else, flash this ozip from stock recovery
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1u2R65wYrLy2zqIhjww8adYWkqBjXgdq3
ROOTING
Screenshot: No more red line
Boot into TWRP by Holding Vol Down + Power Button
TWRP 3.1.1.0 - Go To Advanced option (Last but one option), Tap on last option: Super SU Root and Swipe to flash
UNROOT: just uninstall the SuperSU app to remove root
TWRP 3.1.0.0 - Download this zip and copy to storage and flash it
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1dIa9jRgh5Jy_cayM4QuOw8nL8ma574jU
UnRoot: Open SuperSU>Settings>Full UnRoot.
Note: After Rooting via twrp your device might reboot twice. dont worry. its not a bootloop. its a sign of success
XPOSED FRAMEWORK - Fix Red Statusbar Warning
Screenshot:
1. Download and add extension (.zip)
https://www.dropbox.com/s/e35zeqf619...bar FIX?dl=0
2. Boot into TWRP and flash the xposed framework zip and reboot (Reboot will take about 15mins. Please dont think its a Bootloop. Have a nap)
3. Install XposedInstaller 3.1.1 apk AND Hookcoloros_1.1_2_new.apk
4. Open ColorsOs3.0 app and make sure all the options (toggles) in chinese are Enabled or leave it as deafult or if you know chinese you can choose what you want
5. Open Xposed Framework > Modules > Enable ColorOs module that you have installed now
6. Reboot. Thadaaaa. No more Red warning statusbar
Note: Flashing Xposeduninstall zip will uninstall the xposed framework. Also, if something went wrong and gone bootloop after installing the xposed framework then use this uninstaller zip to fix the bootloop. bootloop wont occur but just telling this on safety thing
Video Tutorial:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6yQWCSLZt4
Optional:
IMEI Backup
goto twrp and backup EFS partition
you can also backup using this easy method via pc : https://forum.xda-developers.com/on...click-backup-restore-efs-oneplus-one-t3150883
CREDITS:
Xda, Baidu, bbs.7to.cn
used couple of links and very useful thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help/how-to-root-oppo-r9s-plus-cph1611-t3609586
@Rimo4099 for sharing 100% working twrp recovery.img
@john_david9000 - For sharing valuable information
@wuxianlin - He is the one who ported twrp :fingers-crossed:
@cjkimlaysico - he gave the instructions to run the msm tool (hard part)
does this have the red line on the notification bar after root anymore? recommend me sth we can do after root this phone pls ty so much ☺
verydp1 said:
does this have the red line on the notification bar after root anymore? recommend me sth we can do after root this phone pls ty so much
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yes, Statusbar will turn into Red saying Root is enabled but i havent tried fixing by myself
However i have found a way to FIX IT <3
Please check the OP again. im updating the fix
i can't access the download link for msm download tools, help pls sir
shepherd80 said:
i can't access the download link for msm download tools, help pls sir
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damnnn. something is not legal by sharing that specific file maybe bcoz of paid or cracked content. idk
first please try to flash with stock msmdownloadtool.exe which u get by extracting firmware. if it doesnt work then you need cracked msmdownload tool
iHeymanth said:
yes, Statusbar will turn into Red saying Root is enabled but i havent tried fixing by myself
However i have found a way to FIX IT <3
Please check the OP again. im updating the fix
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ty so much. and btw show me sth we can do after root :fingers-crossed:
and is this similar to remove the yellow line "develope mode..." ?
verydp1 said:
ty so much. and btw show me sth we can do after root :fingers-crossed:
and is this similar to remove the yellow line "develope mode..." ?
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show you what ? i dont understand ur first line.
yes, similar to remove the yellow line but not yellow line. just similarly red line will remove. we can also remove the captcha codes and yellow warning lines of developer options etc.. im figuring out to test in f3 plus
iHeymanth said:
So sorry to say this but this only method works in WINDOWS 7 and for Marshmallow ROM ONLY
Caution:
1. Please disable Antivirus for any false Detections
2. After getting Rooted, the statusbar will turn into Red cautioning about root access
check the screenshot
Note: Downloading Firmware is an Optional thing to Install only Recovery. If you want to install both Rom and Recovery then Download the firmware files too
TWRP Recovery:
1. Download Drivers and install
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1T6MTq1upNt_yxrPD9MfOHR8vTOzRisvs
2. Download Oppo F3 Plus Marshallow Firmware and Extract it using Winrar/7-zip into a seperate FOLDER
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5ZISKae4wQKeEdfbGNOT3lDa28
3. Download the Tool. zip (extract it) and Recovery.img and place it under the Firmware's FOLDER (step2)
msmdownloadTool link is down. find the cracked tool in google or crack the stock tool manually by this tutorial : techzai.com/crack-msmdownload-tool/
https://drive.google.com/open?id=13AKVz94x6w4-GaSnPTXzgCoGjwm2QqpQ
4. Switch off ur Mobile and Hold Vol down + Vol Up simultaneously and Plug the usb to pc
5. Run the MsmDownloadTool and Load the extracted Firmware from folder (.ofp)
6. Press F5, uncheck all options except Recovery and double click on recovery to Browse the recovery.img
7. press Start and Flashing will be done.
Holding Vol Down + Power Button will boot into Recovery
To Avoid Signal Loss/ IMEI Missing in future, please boot into twrp and take a backup of EFS Partition
ROOTING
Boot into TWRP by Holding Vol Down + Power Button and Flash the SU or Magisk
find the zip somewhere in xda. i will post it later. sorry
Please check the Video tutorial for this Rooting process
I will try to post a clean video tutorial. stay tuned!
FIX to Red Statusbar Warning (Screenshot)
1. Download the zip below and extract them
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1hVLLigAks6ltcHrPL21L5hqDgkUKSwv5
2. Boot into TWRP and flash the xposed framework zip and reboot
3. Install XposedInstaller 3.1.1 apk AND Hookcoloros_1.1_2_new.apk
4. Open ColorsOs3.0 app and make sure all the options (toggles) in chinese are Enabled
5. Open Xposed Framework > Modules > Enable ColorOs module that you have installed now
6. Reboot. Thadaaaa. No more Red warning statusbar
Note: Flashing Xposeduninstall zip will uninstall the xposed framework. Also, if something went wrong and gone bootloop after installing the xposed framework then use this uninstaller zip to fix the bootloop. bootloop wont occur but just telling this on safety thing
Video Tutorial:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6yQWCSLZt4
CREDITS:
Xda and Developers who made all these zips/apks
@Rimo4099 for sharing the 100% confirmed recovery.img, video tutorial, screenshot and installation steps
@john_david9000 - For sharing valuable information to confirm the source of this recovery img
@Wuxalin - according to info that John david provided me, i believe this recovery is exactly same as OPPO R9S recovery by wuxalin
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Thank you for the mention, honestly I just said a few details only. We need people like you to shed some light on these unloved phones. XDA community thanks you heartfully for your contribution.
The only thing I can say is : Go Forth, and plant the Nougat to the ground herewith. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . It's time for Nougat to be rooted.
Also just like to confirm that MSMDownloadTool works for Windows 10 too, as proved by this article and video : http://www.techzai.com/crack-msmdownload-tool/
john_david9000 said:
Thank you for the mention, honestly I just said a few details only. We need people like you to shed some light on these unloved phones. XDA community thanks you heartfully for your contribution.
The only thing I can say is : Go Forth, and plant the Nougat to the ground herewith. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . It's time for Nougat to be rooted.
Also just like to confirm that MSMDownloadTool works for Windows 10 too, as proved by this article and video : http://www.techzai.com/crack-msmdownload-tool/
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i think i have the nougat recovery. testing in progress now. will let you know
edit: tested nougat recovery of r9s/r9sk but FAILED
tested windows 10 method of flashing via MiFlash tool. flashing goes success but mobile keeps vibrating but no life
tested twrp 3.1.1.0 and 3.1.0.0. both are working fine but the latest twrp is in chinese language. will figure out to change its language
only windows 7 with msmdownload tool method is working.
Good news:
Root > Magisk v16.0(latest stable) is working flawlessly
Will update OP with magisk installation steps
note: backup ur internal memory in advance xD xD
Hi, i recently update my oppo F3 plus (CPH1613EX_11_A.18_180413 marshmallow), and i try to root it using this method, it's always boot on the stock recovery when i finish (i did step by step every single world you said).
I think that's a security renforcement about this version of colorOs, i wonder if there is a way ton downgrade to the last version without losing my data (lots of apps), because i did root it whit the version that i had once.
Thanks you
Re: So, i flashed my oppo with the msmtool that you put on your post (all images expect datauser partition), and changed the recovery image before the phone boots..... and it woorks perfectly now.
PS: dont upgrade to the version CPH1613EX_11_A.18_180413 if you want root your phone, it won't work.
EniMaX said:
Hi, i recently update my oppo F3 plus (CPH1613EX_11_A.18_180413 marshmallow), and i try to root it using this method, it's always boot on the stock recovery when i finish (i did step by step every single world you said).
I think that's a security renforcement about this version of colorOs, i wonder if there is a way ton downgrade to the last version without losing my data (lots of apps), because i did root it whit the version that i had once.
Thanks you
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Did you uncheck "Reset After Download" option in msmtool ?
No, i didn't ; in all case i didn't let the phone boot after passing the recovery.img.
Wich version of rom do you have please ?
EDIT: when i downgrade the rom, it worked perfectly
NB: after downgrading , the first time, the phone boot directly and it was the new version (wich causes me problems) that was on it, even when i had flashing all the system
EniMaX said:
No, i didn't ; in all case i didn't let the phone boot after passing the recovery.img.
Wich version of rom do you have please ?
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1. U need to uncheck reset after download option to not let the tool to reboot it phone into os
2. I have upgraded to a.18 build via ota 65mb and root worked. Tested with my own hands
3. Caution: if you dont CHECK userpartition in msmtool, after reboot it asks for Android password to proceed and we don't know that password. It's a checkmate. You need to wipe everything to boot
4. If you have patience please flash Magical 16.0 and test it. For me Wi-Fi is not turning on after flashing magisk.
5. I suggest you to use the twrp 3.1.0. bcoz the latest 3.1.1 does not flash oppo ota (.ozip)
Thank you for replying, can you please sent me a link for this OTA updates , beacause the one which is proposed for me on my phone weights 1.7Gb , and the only link i found is on a vientnam website wich doesn't work (probabely because i'm in algeria lol)
EniMaX said:
Thank you for replying, can you please sent me a link for this OTA updates , beacause the one which is proposed for me on my phone weights 1.7Gb , and the only link i found is on a vientnam website wich doesn't work (probabely because i'm in algeria lol)
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I forgot to take backup of that 65mb Ota. Sorry. I will restore stock recovery in sometime and will download that 65mb ota
Does our oppo camera supports camera2api feature?
okay thanks you. if you are talking about the "expert mode" , yes the feature is on it
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okay thanks you. if you are talking about the "expert mode" , yes the feature is on it
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I have enabled it to check pixel cameras to work but failed.
also if ur willing to do then please enable multi window in ur rooted marshmallow (build prop and developer mode method)
I tried but no multi window option enabled in recent apps
EniMaX said:
Thank you for replying, can you please sent me a link for this OTA updates , beacause the one which is proposed for me on my phone weights 1.7Gb , and the only link i found is on a vientnam website wich doesn't work (probabely because i'm in algeria lol)
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OTA link for CPH1613EX_11_A.18_180413 (65mb)
Can use this 65mb ota if you are in A16 or A17 build versions
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1u2R65wYrLy2zqIhjww8adYWkqBjXgdq3/view?usp=drivesdk