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Hello everyone,
I read several forums, so I installed cpu-z to know on what mtk my phonewas running. Strangely I was on Exynos Octa 7420. So I put my phone in download mode, and appeared a Chinese menu (that's how I know I have a fake s6).
So I would like to know, is there a way to install a recovery and a rom on a phone like this ?!
PS: model number is sm-g920l on lollipop 5.0.2
I think you can try kingroot because supports a lot of smartphones, and if the root method works then you can try follow this guide for switching to supersu
iDareU7 said:
Hello everyone,
I read several forums, so I installed cpu-z to know on what mtk my phonewas running. Strangely I was on Exynos Octa 7420. So I put my phone in download mode, and appeared a Chinese menu (that's how I know I have a fake s6).
So I would like to know, is there a way to install a recovery and a rom on a phone like this ?!
PS: model number is sm-g920l on lollipop 5.0.2
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i think its just fake info keep in mind they still can trick apps to show fake info if you want to root it without knowing what are you doing it may end up dead forever
I found that it's a mtk mobile. But my version (mt6735) is unrootable ... Any idea why ?!
Why so you even have a fake device? How about returning it for a real one?
XxM4tzexX said:
Why so you even have a fake device? How about returning it for a real one?
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Fake one cost under 100$ new this was a year ago [emoji1]
Sent from my SM-N930F using Tapatalk
iDareU7 said:
I found that it's a mtk mobile. But my version (mt6735) is unrootable ... Any idea why ?!
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There are a few root methods for this chipset, you need to make sure the bootloader is unlocked though 1st before trying. I had a quick google for root methods and did see a few possible working ones.
Hey guys, I am planning on getting the S8+ and Ive been looking around Xda for Roms for it but there are not a lot of them(stable neither) so my question is why are there not so many Roms and how is the future looking? I always root my phones and like to experiment, so should I buy it?
Thanks in advance, Ray
Which s8+ do you have?
blane3298 said:
Which s8+ do you have?
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I live in Germany so which ever one is sold here (european)
If you like testing ROMs go with OnePlus 5T, i'm also thinking about switching.
OnePlus 5T is a good choice if you want to use developer apps and sideload mods, tweaks, roms.. etc.
I think if you go with a Exynos processor S8(international variant) you should be ok, as is it has been rooted fully already.
Check this post out for a list of different S8+ variants.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/index-list-s8-s8-versions-t3586387
The Snapdragon processor hasn't been fully rooted like the Exynos version. So make sure you get the right model for your location.
omar0aziz said:
Check this post out for a list of different S8+ variants.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/index-list-s8-s8-versions-t3586387
The Snapdragon processor hasn't been fully rooted like the Exynos version. So make sure you get the right model for your location.
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So if I get the Exynos version I can install custom roms like stock etc? Although I'm not seeig a lot of them in tjia forum to download and install...
Thanks again to everyone
omar0aziz said:
The Snapdragon processor hasn't been fully rooted like the Exynos version. So make sure you get the right model for your location.
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Not that it matters in this case but your statement is not accurate. We do have root and it's stable. What we don't have is an unlocked bootloader which the Exynos version DOES have.
Kardynalgjoni said:
So if I get the Exynos version I can install custom roms like stock etc? Although I'm not seeig a lot of them in tjia forum to download and install.
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Quite so. If you didn't already do it you could head over to Cross Dev or the S8+ ROM forums and see what's available there.
Presently the vast majority are modded Touchwiz-based ROMs, which are quite excellent and offer great customization/battery life etc. If you are specifically keen on LOS-based (or other non-Touchwiz) ROMs there are very few under development, but it seems like quite a way to go yet.
TheBigEasy88 said:
Not that it matters in this case but your statement is not accurate. We do have root and it's stable. What we don't have is an unlocked bootloader which the Exynos version DOES have.
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Yes, that is correct!
Hi all.
I know the 8th November Xiaomi UK launch is rumoured to include the Mi Mix 3, but I'm not confident that it will. Besides, if it does it will probably be priced in line with other handsets oof similar spec in the UK.
I'm thinking of buying one from a Chinese source such as AliExpress or Gearbest, but I'm now questioning if I'll be able to load a global ROM on it or not?
This article states that phones pre installed with Chinese ROM cannot have Global installed: https://www.gizmochina.com/2018/09/...-miui-china-rom-no-longer-support-global-rom/
Does anyone know if this is the case? When I got my original MIX I was able to flash Global with no problems.
Thanks,
Dom
You can flash a global rom on a China device, but you can't relock bootloader
Ok thanks... So if you can't re-lock the bootloader, I guess apps like Google Pay won't work?
Vin87 said:
You can flash a global rom on a China device, but you can't relock bootloader
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Sorry for the double post.
Do you have any detail about that? Or a source?
My original Mix 1 bootloader was unlocked, Global flashed, and then re-locked.
Has this changed recently?
Thanks
Dom
domlin said:
Sorry for the double post.
Do you have any detail about that? Or a source?
My original Mix 1 bootloader was unlocked, Global flashed, and then re-locked.
Has this changed recently?
Thanks
Dom
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Yes it seems a recent change.. Maybe you can have Google pay running with Magisk hider?
Source :
https://www.google.nl/amp/s/forum.x...ock-bootloader-flash-global-rom-t3839386/amp/
Vin87 said:
Yes it seems a recent change.. Maybe you can have Google pay running with Magisk hider?
Source :
https://www.google.nl/amp/s/forum.x...ock-bootloader-flash-global-rom-t3839386/amp/
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Thanks for your help. I believe the UK release is rumoured to be the Mi 8 Explorer. So I will probably order a CN Mix 3 and hope that the China ROM is fully compatible with the UK after GAPPS are installed.
I don't think UK apps such as google pay, and most mobile banking apps, will work if the bootloader is unlocked. But I may be wrong. Anyone know?
domlin said:
Thanks for your help. I believe the UK release is rumoured to be the Mi 8 Explorer. So I will probably order a CN Mix 3 and hope that the China ROM is fully compatible with the UK after GAPPS are installed.
I don't think UK apps such as google pay, and most mobile banking apps, will work if the bootloader is unlocked. But I may be wrong. Anyone know?
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Banking apps (atleast mine) run fine on a bootloader unlocked rooted device. I didn't try Google pay
I also have an unlocked bootloader on my Mi Mix and have no issues with Banking apps (when using Magisk).
domlin said:
Thanks for your help. I believe the UK release is rumoured to be the Mi 8 Explorer. So I will probably order a CN Mix 3 and hope that the China ROM is fully compatible with the UK after GAPPS are installed.
I don't think UK apps such as google pay, and most mobile banking apps, will work if the bootloader is unlocked. But I may be wrong. Anyone know?
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Mine should be here anyday, with mi mix I have no problems with any apps, Los 16 coming soon apparently for mi8, which will need minimum twerking to work on mix 3, don't forget there's also twrp to test. How I can unlock instantly
james1089 said:
Mine should be here anyday, with mi mix I have no problems with any apps, Los 16 coming soon apparently for mi8, which will need minimum twerking to work on mix 3, don't forget there's also twrp to test. How I can unlock instantly
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Hi,
Can I ask how you got on? Thinking of getting it but unsure if it'll work.
Also what site did you purchase the Mix 3 on.
Sean Nash said:
Hi,
Can I ask how you got on? Thinking of getting it but unsure if it'll work.
Also what site did you purchase the Mix 3 on.
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Think if you get the 256/8gb you are covered for everything, which network you on. I'm on EE/bt even get volte
james1089 said:
Think if you get the 256/8gb you are covered for everything, which network you on. I'm on EE/bt even get volte
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Thanks,
Yeah EE. How about the ROM, any issue with just selecting english when you boot the phone up. Can you download google services or do I need to tinker with it a bit more
Sean Nash said:
Thanks,
Yeah EE. How about the ROM, any issue with just selecting english when you boot the phone up. Can you download google services or do I need to tinker with it a bit more
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I got mines today and no problem with selecting English, you can install play services easily with Google installer 3.0 apk.
Might need to set some apps as system apps to ensure notifications come through straight away.
Mackay53 said:
I got mines today and no problem with selecting English, you can install play services easily with Google installer 3.0 apk.
Might need to set some apps as system apps to ensure notifications come through straight away.
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This and maybe EU rom out soon, tomorrow global without unlock if you believe the rumors
You guys think there's going to be major hardware differences with the new Global 5g version coming out in 2019 (besides the 5g capability of course) ?OR the rest of the specs should be the same? I'm not sure on ordering one now or wait for the global one to be released. But I'm assuming that the 5g should be more expensive.
Mackay53 said:
I got mines today and no problem with selecting English, you can install play services easily with Google installer 3.0 apk.
Might need to set some apps as system apps to ensure notifications come through straight away.
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How is your MIX 3 doing? Is it working as expected without a global ROM?:cyclops:
loopuser said:
How is your MIX 3 doing? Is it working as expected without a global ROM?:cyclops:
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Works fine with no problems
Mackay53 said:
Works fine with no problems
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Same everything works.
I have the mi mix 3 Chinese version 256gb.. Love the phone but I can't get Google Assistant to work. I read in another post that we have to root the phone but I think the Global version will have it all preinstalled and allow the Xiaoai button to control OK Google... This is honestly the only thing I'm waiting for assuming we're able to flash the Global rom on top of the Chinese one...
tacopicante123 said:
I have the mi mix 3 Chinese version 256gb.. Love the phone but I can't get Google Assistant to work. I read in another post that we have to root the phone but I think the Global version will have it all preinstalled and allow the Xiaoai button to control OK Google... This is honestly the only thing I'm waiting for assuming we're able to flash the Global rom on top of the Chinese one...
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There are some workarounds to get assistant working on Chinese rom. I had no issues w assistant except using ok Google voice command. EU room has it mapped to AI button.
Hi,
I'm wondering if there is any way to get the panama version of the A8 to have VoLTE support on T-Mobile in the USA with a GSI? My Moto X4 battery is dying... So I dug out my A8 and am trying to get it working.
I found another post that suggested changing the CSC by installing it from another phone that has a USA version and that person posted some files but I'm not using the stock ROM and its not a good idea to randomly flash random zips you find on the forums without asking first.
I also don't think CSC applies to non stock roms?
Any help would be great!
Sarth69 said:
Hi,
I'm wondering if there is any way to get the panama version of the A8 to have VoLTE support on T-Mobile in the USA with a GSI? My Moto X4 battery is dying... So I dug out my A8 and am trying to get it working.
I found another post that suggested changing the CSC by installing it from another phone that has a USA version and that person posted some files but I'm not using the stock ROM and its not a good idea to randomly flash random zips you find on the forums without asking first.
I also don't think CSC applies to non stock roms?
Any help would be great!
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i havent had a non-stock ROM on my A8, but a GSI doesnt seem like it would even be capable of supporting a CSC as they are carrier specific. Dunno man.
Youdoofus said:
i havent had a non-stock ROM on my A8, but a GSI doesnt seem like it would even be capable of supporting a CSC as they are carrier specific. Dunno man.
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What about just removing all the google and samsung junk from the stock rom is that possible? How would I do that?
Sarth69 said:
What about just removing all the google and samsung junk from the stock rom is that possible? How would I do that?
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the GSI is supposed to be stripped of as much samsung stuff as possible which follows the course of the AOSP from where it really got the idea from which has always been about being as pure of an android experience as possible. Even the term GSI stands for Generic System Image, that being said tho, the phone would be a really interesting paperweight without the google stuff
Youdoofus said:
the GSI is supposed to be stripped of as much samsung stuff as possible which follows the course of the AOSP from where it really got the idea from which has always been about being as pure of an android experience as possible. Even the term GSI stands for Generic System Image, that being said tho, the phone would be a really interesting paperweight without the google stuff
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Yeah the GSI is stripped of all the google stuff, but I was thinking perhaps I could recreate the sort of lineage os type experience by stripping out all the google nonsense, like the store, the assistant etc. and samsung junk but using a stock samsung rom as the base that way I could find some way to swap a different CSC and get VoLTE and Wifi Calling working. I've seen other threads around where people have used a CSC from a different model to get theirs working.
Sarth69 said:
Yeah the GSI is stripped of all the google stuff, but I was thinking perhaps I could recreate the sort of lineage os type experience by stripping out all the google nonsense, like the store, the assistant etc. and samsung junk but using a stock samsung rom as the base that way I could find some way to swap a different CSC and get VoLTE and Wifi Calling working. I've seen other threads around where people have used a CSC from a different model to get theirs working.
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if you want to do that, just flash lineage and magisk, then get titanium backup pro and freeze or delete whatever you dont want
Hello everyone, my friend has this phone (Honor magic V and I would love to know if is it possible to port a rom from another phone with the same soc to this one, I once have ported rom from Mediatek to another Mediatek device but I have never tried porting on Snapdragon based device, can someone please enlighten me?
The main reason for this is to get Google services working on this device as I have searched everywhere for the way to install Google apps to no avail
Anyone?
To the best of my knowledge, it's not possible to install Google Play Services on that phone.
olat_dragneel said:
To the best of my knowledge, it's not possible to install Google Play Services on that phone.
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Yeah true indeed, I have tried every method to no avail, maybe we can port one from honor magic vs
sarry86 said:
Yeah true indeed, I have tried every method to no avail, maybe we can port one from honor magic vs
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I have honor magic vs (chinese version sadly) its still on android 12 magic os 7 and cant install play store but for sure global rom(magic os 7.1 ) has gms integration possible. Now the problem is if chinese devices will get an update based on removal of global restrictions or not. chinese people don't use google for obvious reasons.
ping me if you have any update. I am also trying my seller to get international rom for mine.
lgvw said:
ping me if you have any update. I am also trying my seller to get international rom for mine.
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I will, but I am losing hope as no one is willing to guide me on how it's done (the porting stuff) on snapdragon based soc, I have been doing it on mediatek but I am totally new to this snapdragon world