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[ROOT/GUIDE] Zest T1-G46

Hi guys
This is my first attempt at guides. I recently purchased a Zest T1. and because it's a new device, it does not have proper root packages. So here is a guide for those with that device. This is a simple process.
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Disclaimer:
Although the methods used have worked for me, you will perform this at your own risk. I (or any affiliates) will not be held responsible for any damage and/or data loss incurred by this process.
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You will need the following:
* Your phone MUST be repartitioned with 20140714_e2101v82_zest (the method that Zest Mobile gave to repart the device)
* Your device cannot be encrypted. MTKDroidTools cannot read the system if your files are encrypted. If your device has been encrypted, remove the encryption to root. You can add it later.
* MtkDroidTools v2.5.3
* ADB (though MTK does have it packaged)
* SuperSU zip install (Found on chainfire's website) - on phone memory
The Process:
[If you have used debugging mode before, then you are ready to go, otherwise, please enable debugging mode in Developer Options]
1) Plug your phone in, make sure that your device is recognised
2) Open Command Prompt
3) Type in the following (this is environment dependant, but to be sure, navigate to where ADB is installed):
adb root
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This will restart ADB in root shell mode
4) Open MTKDroid Tools. It should recognise your device in root shell mode (green box in bottom right, if not, then repeat step 3)
5) Click on the tab 'root,backup,recovery' and select 'to use boot from phone' then click on 'recovery and boot' and shortly after a dialogue box will appear asking if you want to 'make cwm recovery automatically' click yes
6) reboot your phone in recovery (via MTKDroid tools or if you are prompted to via above step)
7) You will now be in CWM. Choose 'install zip from sdcard', and select the storage that you downloaded the file to (most commonly 'choose zip from internal sdcard, downloads)
8) Install the zip and reboot.
This is a very high-level overview. If you need more clarification on anything, let me know.
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Disclaimer:
Although the methods used have worked for me, you will perform this at your own risk. I (or any affiliates) will not be held responsible for any damage and/or data loss incurred by this process.
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I keep getting a OTA error missing scatter when trying to install the su zip. Any ideas?

Dippybot said:
I keep getting a OTA error missing scatter when trying to install the su zip. Any ideas?
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The supersu.zip file is flashed via the recovery and not via MTK Droid tools.

Dippybot said:
I keep getting a OTA error missing scatter when trying to install the su zip. Any ideas?
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This process is to install CWM in order to flash SuperSU.
Place the SuperSU zip on your phone memory (or SD card, whatever works for you). If you have run steps 4-6, then reboot in recovery (either via MTKDroid tools, or adb reboot-recovery). If you have not run steps 4-6, start there.

ka13b said:
This process is to install CWM in order to flash SuperSU.
Place the SuperSU zip on your phone memory (or SD card, whatever works for you). If you have run steps 4-6, then reboot in recovery (either via MTKDroid tools, or adb reboot-recovery). If you have not run steps 4-6, start there.
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I get the invalid OTA package, missing scatter when running the zip file in recovery
The process starts on the phone in recovery but then aborts

Dippybot said:
I get the invalid OTA package, missing scatter when running the zip file in recovery
The process starts on the phone in recovery but then aborts
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Can you confirm the version number of CWM?

ka13b said:
Can you confirm the version number of CWM?
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Excuse the nube question but what is CWM?
I'm a long time iPhone user trying out Android for the first time

Dippybot said:
Excuse the nube question but what is CWM?
I'm a long time iPhone user trying out Android for the first time
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CWM, or ClockWorkMod is the recovery part (amoung others) of your Android Device. This is where you "flash" zips to your phone. In step 5, you actually install this to your phone.
5) Click on the tab 'root,backup,recovery' and select 'to use boot from phone' then click on 'recovery and boot' and shortly after a dialogue box will appear asking if you want to 'make cwm recovery automatically' click yes
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If you don't follow this step, the stock recovery won't be able to flash your device. Also, have you repartitioned your phone (with the Zest approved method)?

ka13b said:
CWM, or ClockWorkMod is the recovery part (amoung others) of your Android Device. This is where you "flash" zips to your phone. In step 5, you actually install this to your phone.
If you don't follow this step, the stock recovery won't be able to flash your device. Also, have you repartitioned your phone (with the Zest approved method)?
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Have repartitioned.
Did the Recovery and boot. Did not reboot the handset.
--->>> Connect to device <<<---
- Boot kernel version =3.4.67
It is created: C:\Users\Derek Swart\Desktop\ZEST T1\Mtk Droid Tools\recovery\Zest_T1_G46_2014_140715__boot_patched_140723-125326.img
--- ATTENTION! Recovery doesn't suit this phone!
-- installation is skipped!
--- install C:\Users\Derek Swart\Desktop\ZEST T1\Mtk Droid Tools\recovery\Zest_T1_G46_2014_140715__boot_patched_140723-125326.img
--- task is complete ---
Got this message in Mtk Droid Tools

Dippybot said:
Have repartitioned.
Did the Recovery and boot. Did not reboot the handset.
--->>> Connect to device <<<---
- Boot kernel version =3.4.67
It is created: C:\Users\Derek Swart\Desktop\ZEST T1\Mtk Droid Tools\recovery\Zest_T1_G46_2014_140715__boot_patched_140723-125326.img
--- ATTENTION! Recovery doesn't suit this phone!
-- installation is skipped!
--- install C:\Users\Derek Swart\Desktop\ZEST T1\Mtk Droid Tools\recovery\Zest_T1_G46_2014_140715__boot_patched_140723-125326.img
--- task is complete ---
Got this message in Mtk Droid Tools
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Okay, that's odd. What version of MTKDroid are you using? I used MtkDroidTools v2.5.3

ka13b said:
Okay, that's odd. What version of MTKDroid are you using? I used MtkDroidTools v2.5.3
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Yes

Dippybot said:
Yes
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Please post a screenshot of MtkDroidTools if possible. The only time I have seen this error is when either the root shell is not active, or the device has not been repartitioned.

ka13b said:
Please post a screenshot of MtkDroidTools if possible. The only time I have seen this error is when either the root shell is not active, or the device has not been repartitioned.
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Will do. Just had a thought, could the phone being encrypted have something to do with the issue?

Dippybot said:
Will do. Just had a thought, could the phone being encrypted have something to do with the issue?
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Here is the screen shot. Sorry it's an attachment. not sure how to actually drop it into the chat window.

Dippybot said:
Here is the screen shot. Sorry it's an attachment. not sure how to actually drop it into the chat window.
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Maybe remove the screenshot now. You forgot to mask IMEI and other important info...
I'm looking into solutions. Will get back to you asap.

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Here is the screen shot. Sorry it's an attachment. not sure how to actually drop it into the chat window.
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Mine shows the same information, so I'm not sure what has happened. I'll PM for more info.

Encryption seemed to be the problem. Did a factory reset and the rooting worked first time!
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What ROMs are compatible with our device?

Dippybot said:
Encryption seemed to be the problem. Did a factory reset and the rooting worked first time!
---------- Post added at 10:26 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:15 AM ----------
What ROMs are compatible with our device?
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Glad it worked. Will add it to the post information.
I have not yet found a ROM for the device, but I will be working on one in the near future.

ka13b said:
I have not yet found a ROM for the device, but I will be working on one in the near future.
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Looking forward to trying it out.

ka13b said:
Glad it worked. Will add it to the post information.
I have not yet found a ROM for the device, but I will be working on one in the near future.
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Any updates re a custom rom for the Zest?

[WIP] Naman's Guide of Guides :- A complete Guide for Everything for Flashing !!!

INDEX​
1. Installing Proper Fastboot and ADB drivers
2. Unlocking The Bootloader
3. Flashing A Custom Recovery (TWRP) via Fastboot
4. How To Root Your Stock or another Rom
5. Making important backups.
6. How To Make A Nandroid Backup With TWRP Recovery
7. How To Install A ROM with TWRP Recovery
8. How To Install A Custom Kernel With TWRP Recovery
9. How To Flash The Stock Kernel With Fastboot
10. How To Flash The Cyanogen OS Fastboot Images
11. Recovering from no OS installed and no ROM or Backup present on the phone.
12. Recovering from no OS installed and no access to TWRP, fastboot does work.
13. Recovering from no OS installed and no access to fastboot, TWRP does work.
14. Recovering from a Brickloop , No IMEI , Corrupt EFS
14. How to maintain your device after rooting/flashing.

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INSTALLING PROPER FASTBOOT AND ADB DRIVERS​
There are a lot ways to install drivers and a lot different drivers are available too,but,the ones that have always worked for me,are from PdaNet.So,here I recommend using these.
Step 1 :- Download PdaNet from here :- http://pdanet.co/bin/PdaNetA4181.exe
Step 2 :- Install them and follow the installation steps properly (Especially when to connect the phone. HINT :- Phone should not be connected in the beginning and has to be connected only when asked for.There might be a notification in your phone to allow Debugging access to your computer,accept it.)
Step 3 :- After the installation has finished,download Android Slim SDK from here :- http://fs1.d-h.st/download/00081/08w/AndroidSDKSlim.zip and extract them on the desktop. (Keep the phone connected to the PC during all this.)
Step 4 :- Open the extracted SDK folder on the desktop and open the platform-tools folder inside it.
Step 5 :- Inside the platform-tools folder,press Shift Key + Right Click and select “Open Command Window here”
Step 6 :- A command window will open.In the command window,enter the command :-
Code:
adb devices
If it shows your device,woohooo !!! Your drivers have installed !! If it doesn't,try uninstalling all earlier present USB Drivers from your PC and then again install PDANet . If that too doesn't work,tag me in the thread and I will try to help you to my best .. !!
UNLOCKING THE BOOTLOADER​
Step 1 :- Make sure you have proper ADB and Fastboot Drivers installed and working.See Part 1 for details.
Step 2 :- Go to Settings -> About Phone of your device and tap on Build Number 7 times to unlock the Developer Options .
Step 3 :- Go to Settings -> Developer Options and turn on ADB Debugging .
Step 4 :- Connect the phone to PC.
Step 5 :- On your PC, inside the platform-tools folder (See Part 1),press Shift Key + Right Click and select “Open Command Window here”
Step 6 :- In the command window,enter the command :-
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
The phone should boot into the fastboot mode.
Step 7 :- In the command window,enter the command :-
Code:
fastboot -i 0x2A96 oem unlock
Step 8 :- It should show you a prompt to press volume up button on your device.Press the volume up button.
It should unlock your bootloader.
Step 9 :- In the command window,enter the command :-
Code:
fastboot -i 0x2A96 reboot
The phone will reboot and will do some processing and will finally boot up.
Woohooo You have unlocked the bootloader….Now you are open to rooting,flashing ROMs etc. !!!
FLASHING A CUSTOM RECOVERY (TWRP) VIA FASTBOOT​
Step 1 :- Make sure you have proper fastboot and adb drivers installed (Part1) and bootloader unlocked (Part 2).
Step 2 :- Download TWRP Recovery from here :- https://s.basketbuild.com/devs/vishal_android_freak/yu/yuphoria/ and put it in the platform-tools folder on the Desktop (Part 1).Rename the Recovery file to recovery .
Step 3 :- On you device,in Settings -> About Device,tap on build number 7 times to unlock the Developer Options.
Step 4 :- In Settings -> Developer Options,turn on ADB Debugging and turn off Update Cyanogen Recovey.
Step 5 :- Connect your phone to PC.
Step 6 :- On your PC, inside the platform-tools folder,press Shift Key + Right Click and select “Open Command Window here”
Step 7 :- In the command window,enter the command :-
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
The phone should boot into the fastboot mode.
Step 8 :- In the command window,enter the command :-
Code:
fastboot -i 0x2A9 flash recovery recovery.img
It should flash recovery on your device.
Step 9 :- Remove the device from PC and remove the battery and put it again and power on the phone….
Woohoo …Now you have TWRP Flashed !!!

ROOTING STOCK OR ANY OTHER ROM​
Step 0 :- Make sure that you have unlocked the bootloader and have flashed TWRP on your device.
Step 1 :- Download SuperSU from here :- http://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip and place it in your phone.
Step 2 :- Power off the device.
Step 3 :- Boot into TWRP Recovery by pressing Power + Volume Down button.
Step 4 :- Click on "Install" button.
Step 5 :- Find the downloaded SuperSU file and select it.
Step 6 :- Swipe to flash.
Step 7 :- Reboot System.
Woohooo You have successfully rooted your phone.
MAKING EFS BACKUP​
METHOD 1 :-
Step 1 :- Download Partitions Backup And Restore App from here :- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ma.wanam.partitions
Step 2 :- Open the app and in the App Settings,select backup output to .img
Step 3 :- From the list of partitions in the app,select modemst1 and modemst2 and backup those by clicking on the download like button at the bottom right .
Step 4 :- The EFS Partitions (modemst1.img and modemst2.img) will be backed up to the Internal Storage or External SD Card (as per your preference)
Step 5 :- Save these 2 files to Cloud Storage and as many places as possible as these are very important partitions.
METHOD 2 :-
Go to TWRP -> Advanced -> Terminal and type the following command :- (You must have an SD Card in the phone.If you don't have external SD Card,replace sdcard1 with sdcard0)
Code:
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p12 of=/sdcard1/modemst1.bin bs=512
Press Enter
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dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p13 of=/sdcard1/modemst2.bin bs=512
Press Enter
Go to the File Manager and save modemst1.bin and modemst2.bin to as many places as possible.
MAKING NANDROID BACKUP​
Step 1 :- Go to TWRP.
Step 2 :- Click on Backup.
Step 3 :- Select all options except Cache.
Step 4 :- Swipe to Backup.
A backup of around 3-4 GB will be created in the TWRP folder in Internal or External storage (as per your preference).It is recommended to save the Nandroid of Stock ROM in other places too…You MUST take a Nandroid Backup before flashing anything so that you remain safe most of the times.You can delete the Nandroid after ensuring that what you flashed didn’t cause any issue.BUT You must keep atleast one Nandroid always with you (Preferably of Stock ROM).

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Hey, thanks for all this info. Looking forward to the rest. Wish this was up two weeks ago. After 16 hours I finally was able to unlock my bootloader and root on my own. Little. nervous to flash but your guide makes me feel more comfortable trying.
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drod0813 said:
Hey, thanks for all this info. Looking forward to the rest. Wish this was up two weeks ago. After 16 hours I finally was able to unlock my bootloader and root on my own. Little. nervous to flash but your guide makes me feel more comfortable trying.
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Don't worry.Unlocking the bootloader is already major part done.Flashing is very easy.Tell me which ROM you want to flash and I will help you out.

Thanks. I will follow your guide to install twrp custom recovery. Step 9 says to remove the battery. My battery is not removeable. Is step 9 required for my z ultra? If am successful with installing twrp, I will want to install a stable build of Cyanogenmod which I believe is 10.1
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Very Nice thread..its the same steps as my moto g requires..!!
keep up the good work..looking forward for rest of the steps

Is there any software for flashing the complete firmware image (I mean flashing everything, including the bootloader) from computer? Like we have SP Flash tool for Mediatek phones.. (I'm new to Snapdragon)

GokulNC said:
Is there any software for flashing the complete firmware image (I mean flashing everything, including the bootloader) from computer? Like we have SP Flash tool for Mediatek phones.. (I'm new to Snapdragon)
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U can try this.

Ess Arr said:
U can try this.
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Not something of this kind..
This just flashes the images through fastboot..
What if fastboot doesn't work?
I'm looking for something like....., we flash everything from the base (including the bootloader)
Thanks BTW

consider adding relocking bootloader guide !!

A very very helpful posts. ?

Yuphoria unroot and lockbootloader.
Sir,
Yesterday i rooted and unlocked bootloader and temporarily i installed twrp recvry and flash supersu by watching JAY KAPOORS GUIDE
But after listening that official Cm12.1 is coming in few days i wanted to revert back to original position .
I want to lock my bootloader and want to unroot my YU YUPHORIA .
Sir can you please help me .
Thank you
Yuphoria User.

Yash Meet said:
Sir,
Yesterday i rooted and unlocked bootloader and temporarily i installed twrp recvry and flash supersu by watching JAY KAPOORS GUIDE
But after listening that official Cm12.1 is coming in few days i wanted to revert back to original position .
I want to lock my bootloader and want to unroot my YU YUPHORIA .
Sir can you please help me .
Thank you
Yuphoria User.
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You have to flash stock again to relock bootloader and you will loose your personal data. Anyway for flashing the stock you can try this.

Nandroid backup help
Can I make a nandroid backup by temporaryly booting in twrp as I don't want to loose ota updates by flashing twrp recovery . I have already unlocked bootloader and rooted my phone . And booted once in twrp to root using supersu zip. Can it is possible to make nandroid by temporary booting in recovery ?? .. Thnx really great therad:good::fingers-crossed:

mukulmagotra98 said:
Can I make a nandroid backup by temporaryly booting in twrp as I don't want to loose ota updates by flashing twrp recovery . I have already unlocked bootloader and rooted my phone . And booted once in twrp to root using supersu zip. Can it is possible to make nandroid by temporary booting in recovery ??
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You're saying you have flashed SuperSu, this means that your /system partition is modified, so you will not be able to successfully install OTA's.
However, yes, you can take a Nandroid Backup by booting TWRP and restore it whenever your want using TWRP.

locking bootloader and unroot ??
Can I lock my bootloader by this command in fastboot" fastboot -i 0x2A96 oem lock"
And can revert root by full unroot option in supersu settings ... Will this be able to give me OTA updates as I am having cyanogen stock recovery .. but only changed my bootloader stuff..... OR I have to make a Nandroid backup and flash my stock rom from it and stock recovery too .. Till now I have not flashed any custom rom and recovery ...THNX IN ADVANCE
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Can hotboot removes ota updates............???

IMEI: null
having yuphoria with base band unknown..
is thee any way to recover it...
phone is on factory condition...
no unlocked boot loader, no root...no custom recovery...

Sony Xperia XZ Unlock bootloader, TWRP and ROOT.

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.

anhyeuviolet said:
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..

[root] ulefone armor 2 - easy rooting procedure [SUPERSU]

Hello mates! What a heck of a problem rooting this fancy brick, right? Not anymore ! The guides available in here are very confusing and lack of simple information. I'm just trying to help.
Special thanks goes to sumec100 who made me into the first steps of this process.
Rooting the Brick
*What will you need in a first moment:
- SDK MANAGER AND PLATAFORM TOOLS ONLY https://developer.android.com/studio/index.html#downloads *end of the page, 132mb archive* (Plataform-tools is attached in case you can't find it)
- SuperSU: https://mega.nz/#!t2wGDbhL!H07JxlbmLH2tFQD7Frx2BKlJp0AyDthXkbEj6sw4z08 (this one worked out) (Leave it in your SD Card before start the process)
- TWRP ported by Jemmini from 4pda and translated to English by TuksOID. : https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Uwkl_2vqHfXkbLGmF-gKbs63UxVKmw_T
- ADB Driver Installer: http://adbdriver.com/downloads/
- ARMOR 2 Latest Drivers: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B8NC4kBpjQhYdDNhdzdUdTRsRFE&usp=sharing
0) Go into your Ulefone Armor 2.
Settings >About phone > Tap ''build number'' 8 times until you see ''now you are a developer''.
Developer options> OEM unlocking (yes) >USB Debugging (Yes)
After all drivers are installed in Driver_Auto_Installer you downloaded from ulefone.com keep ADB Driver Installer open and plug in your phone on your PC. It will auto detects your MediaTek device. Just click ''Install'' wait until it finishes and close it. Now you are properly connected to your phone.
1) Open ''cmd.exe'' as an administrator.
Type: cd (path you unziped plataform-tools inside SDK tools folder) kind of looking like this: ''X:YOUR PATH\tools\platform-tools''
Put the recovery image you downloaded (I suggest you to rename it as ''recovery'') in ''plataform-tools''
2) Back to the cmd in the way you leaved it do it:
adb reboot bootloader Press Enter. The phone will reboot in fastboot mode. (I suppose you did not shut it down, please don't)
fastboot flashing unlock Press Enter. The phone will prompt you. Read the content of the text if you want. To keep going press ''Volume Up'' DO NOT INTERRUPT THIS PROCESS
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img Press Enter. Now the TWRP will be flashed. Note that I used ''recovery'' as file name.
After the successful flash:
fastboot boot recovery.img Press Enter. TWRP will now start.
3) Unplug your phone.
Your TWRP will show a ''Enter Code'' prompt since your device stills encrypted. Press ''Cancel''
Drag the bar to allow modifications;
Press ''Wipe'' in the main menu;
Drag the bar to do a Factory Reset (THIS IS NOT OPTIONAL);
Press ''Install'';
Select the SuperSU file you downloaded in the above. (I hope you copied it in your SDCard. If you did not, You can plug your phone in your PC, mount your Storage via TWRP, copy the zip file and keep going);
Drag the bar to flash SuperSU zip file (DO NOT select any parameters)
Press ''Wipe Dalvik/Cache''
Press ''Reboot System''
Wait for it.
If you had a successful boot, now your device is rooted. Cheers !
Did your device don't boot in 15 minutes? I'm quite sure you messed up but keep calm, don't panic!
Unbricking the brick
*What will you need:
SPFlashtool: https://spflashtools.com/windows/sp-flash-tool-v5-1728
Latest Ulefone Armor 2 ROM: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8NC4kBpjQhYdEJTdTdpazVGQjg
The software is quite of auto-explained. Please, Do not use the Ulefone's SPFlashtool, use the one I provided. (I DID NOT CREATE IT)
Shut off your phone
In SPFlashtool set the ''scatter-loading file'' inside the ROM zip, Click ''choose'' and locate it.
Keep it ''Download Only''
Click ''Download'', SPFlashtool will be waiting for your device. (REMEMBER YOU NEED THE DRIVERS I QUOTED ABOVE FOR ALL PROCESSES)
Plug your phone.
Wait until SPFlashtool say it is finished.
[*]After that your phone is brand new. If you want to try again just go up and follow all steps again (Correcting mistakes, of course)
Known Issues
-Latest Magisk is not working with our Stock ROM. It bootloops.
-Latest Nougat Xposed Module Bootloops our phone too.
Any doubts or corrections please, say it !

TheReal V said:
*What will you need in a first moment:
- SDK MANAGER AND PLATAFORM TOOLS ONLY
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The download doesn't contain the platform tools anymore. They have been moved into an extra download:
developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools
Funny thing: I can't quote links because of new account oO

Have you tried the new ROM that came out last month on needrom?

TheReal V;76285584[FONT="Arial Black" said:
*What will you need in a first moment:[/FONT]
- SDK MANAGER AND PLATAFORM TOOLS ONLY https://developer.android.com/studio/index.html#downloads *end of the page, 132mb archive* (Plataform-tools is attached in case you can't find it)
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Hi,
Thank you for your work
but I could not find the platform tools 132mb archive in the link you provided.
The only download link close to 132mb is the 149mb I found.
Is this the file you were referring to?
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Thank you

enzovic said:
Have you tried the new ROM that came out last month on needrom?
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No, I did not. I'm not messing with this system anymore (not enough time ) since I made my last format and root I decided to not try anything else since he is my daily driver and I need it workin 24/7

kaibird said:
Hi,
Thank you for your work
but I could not find the platform tools 132mb archive in the link you provided.
The only download link close to 132mb is the 149mb I found.
Is this the file you were referring to?
View attachment 4550585
Thank you
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That's right ! Inside this zip and inside sdk tools folder it should be a plataform-tools folder. If not, tell me !

Daugl said:
The download doesn't contain the platform tools anymore. They have been moved into an extra download:
developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools
Funny thing: I can't quote links because of new account oO
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You can go ahead and download it. I guess my attach was erased

kaibird said:
Hi,
Thank you for your work
but I could not find the platform tools 132mb archive in the link you provided.
The only download link close to 132mb is the 149mb I found.
Is this the file you were referring to?
View attachment 4550585
Thank you
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Quick Remember ! Plataform-tools is a tiny folder (15~30mb) The huge one is the sdk tools !!

Hey, everybody ! Plataform-tools is attached again ! You guys can download it again !

hey guys... sorry to comment in the old thread but I followed the guide and... my phone is booting always in the recovery I really don't know what I have to do now lol

Hi,
I have flashed successful the latest Ulefone Armor 2 Firmware from their site h**p://ulefone.com/download/armor2.html
Then I did all the necessary steps to root the phone. But when I first time start the SuperSU app, get a popup message "SuperSU needs to update"
and hit "OK". After a while get this failure:
"SU Update unsuccessful"
Regards...

After install SuperSu and press "Reboot System", my phone keeps booting into TWRP.
Can someone help me?

rafaelsenna said:
After install SuperSu and press "Reboot System", my phone keeps booting into TWRP.
Can someone help me?
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Fixed. I restored my original ROM using this this tutorial: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74294320&postcount=31
Now, Super SU is installed but is asking for update.

Hi all,
I managed to root my Armor 2 but after that I cannot install Netflix from Play Store. It says that device is not compatible.
Does anyone know if the app is restricted to rooted devices?
Thanks in advance

flashed the wrong recovery now stuck ( I used "one click" program )
phone constantly restarts and gives the following error
"
orange
state your device has been unlocked and can't be trusted your device
will boot in 5 seconds
"
the following video is someone else who has the same problem as me
( I didn't have a camera, so I used another video)
I can't do "fastboot and recovery" in any way. Always gives me this error
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJRqMPtKKX4

The best way to root armor 2
1) copy boot-verified.img from firmware folder to internal
2) install magisk
3) download any update in magisk
4) press install and select "select and patch a file"
5)select boot-verified. Img
6)after operation comlate copy magisk-patch. Img file in download folder to pc
7)flash it with sp flash tool

[Root] [Recovery] Oppo F3 Plus & R9s Plus - Twrp & SuperSU

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.

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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

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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)

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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

EniMaX said:
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