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[Q] Help me to fix “NULL NULL” after N7000DDLA5

I update to N7000DDLA5, but after that when I type any key from keyboard showing “NULL NULL”.
I found some fix from XDA, by flashing “CSC” file by mobile odin. But from where I will get that CSC file, I have only single N7000DDLA5…..TAR.MD5 file only.
Advise please…

i extract TAR.MD5 with WINRAR. then flash with Mobile odin > Cache > Internal SD-Card > Cache.img
but after restart i am getting below message and issue still persist. please help me....
# MANUAL MODE #
--Updating application..
Successfully updated application.
--Appling Multi-CSC…
Installing Multi-CSC
Can’t access to ‘/system/csc/XSG/system/’.
Successfully applied multi-CSC.

I faced the same problem. Use the latest version of Mobile Odin to flash the whole thing again, you'll be fine. You can also use the CWM app to flash this.
1. If you have an extra memory card, use it. Make a folder named 'firmware' (without quotes) and put your tar.md5 file in it.
2. In the CWM app, select 'flash stock firmware'.
3. Select continue>keep CF Root kernel.
If you don't happen to have an extra memory card,create a folder named 'external_sd' at the root of your internal storage (/sdcard/external_sd/firmware/blahblah.tar.md5).
I must tell you, this has never worked for me though, and I've always managed to miss the error message thrown up by the recovery, so I can't tell you why

I got this error when updating to la4, not sure what the issue is but I don't use the samsung keybaord anyway I use smart keyboard and the issue doesn't happen with this keyboard, so I'm not t bothered about it

Flash stock firmware method stated above

bloodyhippo said:
I faced the same problem. Use the latest version of Mobile Odin to flash the whole thing again, you'll be fine. You can also use the CWM app to flash this.
1. If you have an extra memory card, use it. Make a folder named 'firmware' (without quotes) and put your tar.md5 file in it.
2. In the CWM app, select 'flash stock firmware'.
3. Select continue>keep CF Root kernel.
If you don't happen to have an extra memory card,create a folder named 'external_sd' at the root of your internal storage (/sdcard/external_sd/firmware/blahblah.tar.md5).
I must tell you, this has never worked for me though, and I've always managed to miss the error message thrown up by the recovery, so I can't tell you why
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Bloodyhippo, issue resolved, I follow your steps.
1. Update Mobile ODIN pro (v2.15)
2. re-flash same firmware (N7000DDLA5) whole again.
3. after restart, Samsung keyboard issue resolved. Done!
Many thanks guys.

musheercmr said:
Bloodyhippo, issue resolved, I follow your steps.
1. Update Mobile ODIN pro (v2.15)
2. re-flash same firmware (N7000DDLA5) whole again.
3. after restart, Samsung keyboard issue resolved. Done!
Many thanks guys.
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Thats what I was going to say. Glad you got it

thnxxxxxxxxxxxx 4 this useful tip

null keyboard characters after rooting my Samsung Galaxy Note
I just got my samsung galaxy note (SGN) and rooted it following the instructions on this page (very good - worked great)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1331784
When the SGN booted it was rooted but the built in samsung keyboard would display null no matter what key i hit.
I did not have mobil odin installed nor could i install it without using my keyboard and i did not want to re-flash a kernel or any other drastic measures... so to fix this easily i went into the android market now (google play store) and then tapped CATEGORIES then TOOLS then TOP FREE and scrolled down to GO Keyboard (i am sure any free keyboard will work - this is just the first one i found) and installed it.
This resolved the Samsung keyboard problem and i can now type normally so i can upgrade to new ROM's etc...
-Mitch SGN / CF-ROOT / CWM / android 2.3.5 / baseband LA4 / kernel KJ1

hi guys
i m new to this site
this small tutorial is when ur restoring ur rooted or normal stock firmware with any other firmwares or unrooting and restoring to stock firmware.
btw its very simple when u update firmware over odin use the latest version and don't forget to check USB debuggin start update process.......
it takes some time.
when ur device is working it will be null null null .........
go to recovery mode wipe factory reset first then wipe partition...
when ur finished with above steps
go to downloading mode and repeat the update of firmware procedure from ODIN again ...
ur phone will be without any errors (for ex: no null in keyboard wen u type
and will be able to update from ur current firmware if updates are available ...
any doubts please feel free to ask thank you.

flash it via pc odin
i flashed it via mobile odin and got the null error too

bloodyhippo said:
If you don't happen to have an extra memory card,create a folder named 'external_sd' at the root of your internal storage (/sdcard/external_sd/firmware/blahblah.tar.md5).
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I dont have the firmware in "md5" format, but in "TAR", will that work?

[STOCK][C6602&C6603][4.2.2] Update to 10.3.A.0.423 [Rooted & XZDualRecovery][LB/UB]

[STOCK][C6602&C6603][4.2.2] Update to 10.3.A.0.423 [Rooted & XZDualRecovery][LB/UB]
Requirements:
Flashtool by @Androxyde
XZDualRecovery 2.5 BETA
Current FW version: 10.1.A.1.350, 10.1.A.1.434, 10.1.1.A.1.253 or 10.1.1.A.1.307 all can be updated!
Special features:
Superuser integrated in system, FULL root, no reboots when remounting /system RW!
XZDualRecovery 2.5 BETA (CWM 6.0.3.2 & TWRP 2.5.0.0) pre-installed;
Tailored FTF to minimize the chance of accidental system wiping!
No need to clear caches!
@shem2409 created a nice youtube video guide to assist you in your work, be sure to check this post for it! Thanks m8!
In the following guide I suggest you use an external SDCard but that's just good practice, you can use your internal storage or even an USB OTG storage device in TWRP if you like to install, that's no problem!... If you are modding and the likes, best is to have an external sdcard, just for safeties sake.
C6602: How to update to 10.3.A.0.423:
NOTE: STICK TO THIS ORDER AND STEPS!!
For C6602: Download C6602.flashable.423.zip (Bittorrent: 686MB) and C6602_10.3.A.0.423-stripped.ftf (15MB), save it somewhere you remember;
Put 'C6602.flashable.423.zip' on (the external) SDcard1;
Put 'C6602_10.3.A.0.423-stripped.ftf' inside the Flashtool/firmwares folder;
Create a backup of your phone in CWM or TWRP and don't forget to backup the contents of 'SDCard0';
Flash 'C6602.flashable.423.zip' in TWRP, do not reboot but go back to the main menu, then go to reboot->power off;
Flash everything in 'C6602_10.3.A.0.423-stripped.ftf';
Reboot to system without clearing (dalvik-/)cache.
C6603: How to update to 10.3.A.0.423:
NOTE: STICK TO THIS ORDER AND STEPS!!
For C6603: Download C6603.flashable.423.zip (Bittorrent: 719MB) and C6603_10.3.A.0.423-stripped.ftf (15MB), save it somewhere you remember;
Put 'C6603.flashable.423.zip' on (the external) SDcard1;
Put 'C6603_10.3.A.0.423-stripped.ftf' inside the Flashtool/firmwares folder;
Create a backup of your phone in CWM or TWRP and don't forget to backup the contents of 'SDCard0';
Flash 'C6603.flashable.423.zip' in TWRP, do not reboot but go back to the main menu, then go to reboot->power off;
Flash everything in 'C6603_10.3.A.0.423-stripped.ftf';
Reboot to system without clearing (dalvik-/)cache.
The first boot will be considerably slower and after a long wait at the boot animation you will see Android optimizing the apps on your phone.
After updating your NFC firmware and some update information has been displayed, all is done!
I have done this myself, using my own method and I have not found any problem yet, again! :fingers-crossed:
Enjoy! :victory:
Known XZDualRecovery Issues:
TWRP Usage warning: It seems TWRP 2.5.0.0 has issues with the internal storage, which seem related to the changes made to support encrypted storage volumes... This means the internal storage sometimes shows up almost empty (just folders) and no files. Try to use CWM when that happens.
Busybox Updater/Installer: If you have XZDualRecovery installed, un-install any Busybox updating app/tool as most if not all of them will install a version of busybox which does not support the lzma compression applets XZDualRecovery depends on. The version installed together with XZDualRecovery is very stable and I have yet to hear anyone complain about it's stability.
How to report errors:
Please, before shouting out "It doesn't work!!1!" or "I lost root!" or even "My phone reboots when remounting /system RW!!" try the following:
Restore a /system ONLY using any means you are familiar with so you can try again.
Root it using [Z][ROOT] DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit.
Install XZDualRecovery and then try to update again using TWRP. This time you can skip the FTF as it has already done it's job.
If it still fails something from there on: LOGS!!.
NOTE: The important ones can be found in /cache/recovery and in /tmp/XZDualRecovery, pack them up and send them to me.
Thank you
Flashable ROM Mutator:
Download AROMA ROM Mutator 0.14
This (former patch package) uses AROMA to create a user friendly menu to choose between updates to be installed.
If you want to switch from SuperSU (default in this ROM) to SuperUser (Be careful, SuperUser is incompatible with 4.2.2!) you can use this to make the change.
If you have the reboot problem when trying to remount /system writable, you can reinstall the superuser app of your preference, it's installation includes the latest patch.
If you are missing /system/bin/chargemon.stock and you want to be able to charge your phone while it's turned off.
Flash using one of the recoveries!
Version 0.13 and upwards is using AROMA 2.70B1 or better, the below warning can be ignored for now. Let me know how it performs!
AROMA Warning: AROMA currently works best in TWRP but even there it has some issues on the Z/ZL. It sometimes does not start up correctly or it has a 'sticky button' issue. It makes it a little less easy to use but this will be fixed in time. It is a combination problem caused by the new hardware and incompatibility with it and the fact the recoveries both have been updated considerably to work on the latest phones, causing issues with some functionality of AROMA.
If it hangs when trying to start, reboot your phone and try again.
If it has the sticky buttons, press the button again to activate.
You can avoid the sticky buttons by pressing them for about half a second (that means not too short and not too long). It will work, it's just showing a bug associated with the latest recoveries.
The Samsung S4, HTC One and One X and the Nexus 4 & 7 show the same issues. For them AROMA sometimes crashes, this is an issue i have not yet observed on the Z/ZL.
Thanks go to @Androxyde for the FTF creation, cheers m8!

nice! so does that mean we dont need to factory wipe before upgrading? I thought if we go across versions (4.1.2 > 4.2.2) you gotta wipe all your stuff first.

After flashing the stripped ftf, the phone doesn't go into recovery. It shows green light, Sony logo and nothing else. Then it just reboot again. Already tried downloaing the file and flashing again. still the same problem.

Ya, I need manual install dual boot to access back to CWM/TWRP then just can install but the preinstall superuser root is not working at all.
Root working back by installing DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit (v15) - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2327472

Is there any reason why the dalvik cache are not wiped in this release process?
Is it simply a speed/optimisation thing, or will it cause issues if it happens?

Comming from PAC... Do i need to install other Stock rom before update or just use the instructions above? thanks.

Ok, so this is what ive done to get this to boot, on existing rom with recovery installed I flashed the .432.zip, obviously it bootlooped, but then flashed the ftf file which got the rom to boot. Then rooted and installed recovery as Andrewtst has linked to above.
Cheers.

Can't download the zip and ftf file, doesnt work, anyone can confirm that? can you reuploading or verify if is everything ok, thx for the work you done.

zanndoth said:
After flashing the stripped ftf, the phone doesn't go into recovery. It shows green light, Sony logo and nothing else. Then it just reboot again. Already tried downloaing the file and flashing again. still the same problem.
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I got into the same problem, and cannot get out. Anyone has any advice?

please fix dead links

dopeee said:
nice! so does that mean we dont need to factory wipe before upgrading? I thought if we go across versions (4.1.2 > 4.2.2) you gotta wipe all your stuff first.
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I found out with the leak by doomlord that it would be possible to update, no need to wipe, the official update works even better
lysp said:
Is there any reason why the dalvik cache are not wiped in this release process?
Is it simply a speed/optimisation thing, or will it cause issues if it happens?
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It's meant as an update process and not wiping anything will make the ROM treat your phone as one that just got updated
Faelz said:
Comming from PAC... Do i need to install other Stock rom before update or just use the instructions above? thanks.
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Yes, you need a stock ROM before you can flash this, I would not recommend updating your phone from PAC...
bungknees said:
Ok, so this is what ive done to get this to boot, on existing rom with recovery installed I flashed the .432.zip, obviously it bootlooped, but then flashed the ftf file which got the rom to boot. Then rooted and installed recovery as Andrewtst has linked to above.
Cheers.
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zanndoth said:
After flashing the stripped ftf, the phone doesn't go into recovery. It shows green light, Sony logo and nothing else. Then it just reboot again. Already tried downloaing the file and flashing again. still the same problem.
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chuazy said:
I got into the same problem, and cannot get out. Anyone has any advice?
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I have modified the guide a bit as i should have done before i posted it...
Restore the kernel to anything other then the 4.2.2 one and then try to flash the update package, after flashing the update, re-flash the kernel.
I made one error in my guide: If someone is not using the correct version of XZDualRecovery (2.5 BETA) then you lose recovery when on the 4.2.2 kernel. The correct steps order to prevent this from happening are now in the OP.

please fix dead links

calvinleeabc said:
please fix dead links
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+1

After flashing this Rom, my data is still at Data/media but not on the default path, what should i do in this case? should i move the data from data/media to new location manually?

calvinleeabc said:
please fix dead links
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buciupetru said:
Can't download the zip and ftf file, doesnt work, anyone can confirm that? can you reuploading or verify if is everything ok, thx for the work you done.
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Sorry guys, the server is under a heavy load at the moment... the webserver lost a few workers that ate up much of the cpu time. I've killed them all and restarted the webserver.
IF the problem was caused by that, it's solved now

lethalfriend said:
After flashing this Rom, my data is still at Data/media but not on the default path, what should i do in this case? should i move the data from data/media to new location manually?
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No need: /data/media IS the 'new' location.

[NUT] said:
Sorry guys, the server is under a heavy load at the moment... the webserver lost a few workers that ate up much of the cpu time. I've killed them all and restarted the webserver.
IF the problem was caused by that, it's solved now
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thanks:good:efficient

[NUT] said:
No need: /data/media IS the 'new' location.
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But strangely, my phone isn't detecting the media from the above path, its just showing the pictures form newly created DCIM folder which is on a different location

lethalfriend said:
But strangely, my phone isn't detecting the media from the above path, its just showing the pictures form newly created DCIM folder which is on a different location
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Ooh... i now see what you mean... you are correct. I'll patch up the flashable package to do it automatically.
For you, use a file explorer to move the contents (skipping the 0 folder) of /data/media to /data/media/0/. Sorry man, i missed that completely on my phone

server stilll unreachable.

Help a Noob: Rooting and installing ROMs

I recently started playing pokemon go and I am getting really frustrated while playing because it lags soo much and my phone is generally quite slow now. I have been told rooting and installing a good ROM can help with this and I have never attempted this, could someone please explain what rooting and ROMs are and their benefits and a how to guide for this phone and also the best ROM?
I know there are loads of threads on this but if someone could link me best threads I would be eternally gratefull!!

First of all, which variant of LG L90 is your phone (D4xx)? And could you go to Menu > General > About Phone > Software Information and tell me your "version" (v10x or v20x)?
Root is the ability for the user to take total control of his phone, from doing as little as automate 3G activation when an app is open to instaling custom ROMs, which are custom firmwares that you can install in your device, just like the stock one you're currently in, but with some modifications made by its creators. As for advantages, with root you have more freedom over your device, and with Custom ROMs you have some tweaks, which change depending on the ROM you choose to install, going from just porting newer firmwares to older devices to being an entire new OS (Operational System, in case you don't know).

Hyoretsu said:
First of all, which variant of LG L90 is your phone (D4xx)? And could you go to Menu > General > About Phone > Software Information and tell me your "version" (v10x or v20x)?
Root is the ability for the user to take total control of his phone, from doing as little as automate 3G activation when an app is open to instaling custom ROMs, which are custom firmwares that you can install in your device, just like the stock one you're currently in, but with some modifications made by its creators. As for advantages, with root you have more freedom over your device, and with Custom ROMs you have some tweaks, which change depending on the ROM you choose to install, going from just porting newer firmwares to older devices to being an entire new OS (Operational System, in case you don't know).
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Thank you soo much for your reply and sorry about my late reply. My variant is LG-D405n and software version is V20c-234-30. I think I understand what Root and ROM is thx.
So could you link me to the best method to root and install ROM on my phone?
And what is the best ROM for my device to free up the RAM and CPU used on my device to increase my phone speed?

First of all, install these required apps:
http://king.myapp.com/myapp/kdown/img/NewKingrootV4.9.6_C151_B309_en_release_2016_08_18_105203.apk (For rooting)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cgollner.flashify (For flashing the Custom Recovery)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jackpal.androidterm (For terminal emulation)
Custom Recovery:
TWRP: http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=18679&task=get
Personally recommended Custom ROM, CyanogenMod (Ports Android updates to older phones plus some tweaks) and Gapps (Google Apps, it's needed to have things like calculator, play store, etc):
CM13: https://download.cyanogenmod.org/get/jenkins/175208/cm-13.0-20160820-SNAPSHOT-ZNH5YAO0J8-w7.zip
Gapps: http://opengapps.org/ (Go to this link, select ARM in platform, 6.0 in android and Nano in variant, then just click the download image button)
Put the TWRP img, the CM13 rom img and gapps on microSD or internal storage. Open Kingroot and click on the green button after the 3 introduction images. After a few minutes, your device will be rooted. Grab this file: http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-...0w7xxshoxx-t2826150/post54358527#post54358527 (D405n_v20a_patched_aboot, don't worry, it's okay if you flash a different software version aboot as long as it's the same device as yours. The only "problem" you can have is to have your software version changed to v20c, which if I remember correctly, can be fixed using Bootstacks), transfer it to your phone and open Terminal Emulator. Then input the following commands:
su
dd if=(aboot.bin storage directory) of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/aboot
Then, go to flashify and flash your custom recovery image (TWRP or CWM) in the flash recovery img option. After this, reboot into recovery by pressing Volume Down + Power and when you see the LG Logo, let go of the Power button and press it again. Then select yes two times with the volume keys for selection and power button to actually select the options (Don't worry, your device won't be factory resetted if you successfully installed custom recovery). Then, if you want, make a backup of your entire phone (recommended, just in case something goes wrong or if you just want your apps back when the process is done) in the Backup section and then do a factory reset through the Wipe option (Don't select anything, just swipe the bar). Select the Install option and select your ROM zip. After this, do the same process as the ROM installation but this time with Gapps zip. There you go, now you have CM13 installed. If you want root again, you don't have to install Kingroot again this time, as CM13 has built-in root, just enable Developer options and activate root and you're ready to go. Also, if you want the apps you had before the installation, just restore your backup (ONLY THE DATA PARTITION, otherwise CM13 will be uninstalled and replaced with stock ROM). If something goes wrong and you accidentally brick your device, just reply and I'll help you fix it. (If helped, click the Thanks! button)

Hyoretsu said:
Grab this file: http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-...0w7xxshoxx-t2826150/post54358527#post54358527 (D405n_v20a_patched_aboot, don't worry, it's okay if you flash a different software version aboot as long as it's the same device as yours. The only "problem" you can have is to have your software version changed to v20c, which if I remember correctly, can be fixed using Bootstacks), transfer it to your phone and open Terminal Emulator. Then input the following commands:
su
dd if=(aboot.bin storage directory) of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/aboot
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Hi, thank you so much, I finally rooted my device but I am having problems with the script part of the terminal emulator.
I wrote upto msm_sd and then this happen automatically:
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I don't know what to do here..
EDIT: Also am I meant to have the SuperSU/SuperUser app installed once rooted? Then get a popup in the terminal emulator for permission for its root access?

Firebird3334 said:
Hi, thank you so much, I finally rooted my device but I am having problems with the script part of the terminal emulator.
I wrote upto msm_sd and then this happen automatically:
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I don't know what to do here..
EDIT: Also am I meant to have the SuperSU/SuperUser app installed once rooted? Then get a popup in the terminal emulator for permission for its root access?
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You have to change "(aboot.bin storage directory) with the directory in which aboot.bin is stored. And no, you don't need SuperSU, when you use the su command, a KingRoot window will open, just say yes.

EDIT: Wahay! It works! Thank you soo much for your help!
EDIT 2: I can't seem to find the option to edit my recent button in settings. What can I do?

Firebird3334 said:
EDIT: Wahay! It works! Thank you soo much for your help!
EDIT 2: I can't seem to find the option to edit my recent button in settings. What can I do?
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If it's the menu button, I don't know of any way to change them, as Android updates change them. For example, my phone in KitKat used the home button for recent apps, in Lollipop it used the menu button for recent apps, and when I installed CM13, it used the home button again.
EDIT: Browsing LG L90 xda, I found this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-l90/themes-apps/mod-button-remaps-l90-t3145146

Hyoretsu said:
If it's the menu button, I don't know of any way to change them, as Android updates change them. For example, my phone in KitKat used the home button for recent apps, in Lollipop it used the menu button for recent apps, and when I installed CM13, it used the home button again.
EDIT: Browsing LG L90 xda, I found this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-l90/themes-apps/mod-button-remaps-l90-t3145146
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You have helped me out so much already! Thank you so much!
But just one more thing though, could you explain how to install magisk and xposed in layman's term so I can use Android Pay?

I don't know what magisk is nor layman's term, but to install Xposed just go to this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3034811, download both Xposed installer apk and xposed zip. Install xposed apk and flash xposed zip

Hello,
Help me please I'm getting Error 7 and after twrp reflash Error executing updater binary in zip
I did all the previus steps phone LG L90 d405n is rooted and bootloader is unlocked and rom downgraded to KK v10b
Now I want to flash CM or RR rom but I simply can't!
First I was getting error 7 when flashing I found out that I need TWRP 2.8.7 build 2 to flash so I found it and flashed. Now I'm getting ''error executing updater binary in zip twrp'' and I can't flash any rom.?*
I tried deleting first assert lines in updater-script from this?*thread?*but It didn't helped in any way...
Any ideas? Why the hell it is so ****ing complicated to flash custom on this ****ty device? Can't it work like Nexus4 or any other normal device??*
Thanks in advance for any tips&trics
PS. I can't open new thread dunno why...

amonlb said:
Hello,
Help me please I'm getting Error 7 and after twrp reflash Error executing updater binary in zip
I did all the previus steps phone LG L90 d405n is rooted and bootloader is unlocked and rom downgraded to KK v10b
Now I want to flash CM or RR rom but I simply can't!
First I was getting error 7 when flashing I found out that I need TWRP 2.8.7 build 2 to flash so I found it and flashed. Now I'm getting ''error executing updater binary in zip twrp'' and I can't flash any rom.?*
I tried deleting first assert lines in updater-script from this?*thread?*but It didn't helped in any way...
Any ideas? Why the hell it is so ****ing complicated to flash custom on this ****ty device? Can't it work like Nexus4 or any other normal device??*
Thanks in advance for any tips&trics
PS. I can't open new thread dunno why...
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First of all, you don't need to use that TWRP build, you can use the latest one. To fix the only errors that should appear (Updater error 7 and 6), delete the first lines of updater-script until you reach the ui_print part (the first line of your file should be "ui_print("Target: 1471683591");"). Also, delete any double spaces that exist (there should be two, one before "abort" at line 27 and the other before "abort" at line 30). If it still gives the same error, try wiping Cache, data, system and dalvik-cache partitions, try to install the ROM, it'll give the error. Now, reboot your phone and try to install without wiping anything. (To properly see the line indications, open the file using Notepad++)

[Tips Tricks Tools] Huawei P9 Lite

Hi,
Today I will introduce the changes you can make to your Huawei P9 lite device.
These methods have been tested on my VNS-L31C432 and it's work on B130 update and earlier.
Sorry in advance for my incorrect syntax in inglish, i'am french user
1. Update to latest version
If your device is NOT ROOTED install the OTA update.
Otherwise place a folder named "dload" into you external or internal SD card and put update file (unzipped) on this folder.
Update for VNS-L31C432BXXX to VNS-L31C432B130 dual-sim, european version here >> https://www.hidrive.strato.com/lnk/H2ljl9lt
Turn off your device.
Hold volume up/down and power button for a long time.... Update starts automatically after this.
If your device is bricked, do not format the partition (except dalvik and cache) and go update (this update is a full version, your system will be restored).
2. Unlock Bootloader/install TWRP/Root your device
Follow this steps >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/huawei-p9lite/how-to/guide-unlock-bootloader-twrp-root-t3405701
if you have problems to get the unlocking code, log on Huawei site with your Facebook login, CHOOSE your device model and click request the code, enter the requested information, done!
TWRP 3.0.2.0 work but nandroid backup doesn't work!
For solve this, install the "TWRP Manager" app and go backup page, done!!!
(If you need set SElinux in permissive mode please read below).
3. Set SElinux to permissive mode for ever!
Download "Terminal IDE" app.
Open it and run this:
(please, type a command at a time)
Code:
su
mount -o remount,rw /system
mkdir /system/su.d
echo "#!/system/bin/sh" > /system/su.d/permissive.sh
echo "setenforce 0" > /system/su.d/permissive.sh
echo "0" > /sys/fs/selinux/enforce
chmod 755 /system/su.d/permissive.sh
restart your device, done!
4. Install Xposed Frameworks
Follow this step >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/huawei-p9lite/how-to/guide-xposed-p9-lite-t3425315 and chose this version >> http://dl-xda.xposed.info/framework/sdk23/arm64/xposed-v86-sdk23-arm64.zip (xposed-v86-sdk23-arm64 work fine, no battery drained).
5. Best Xposed module worked fine
Here are some useful and functional modules (not exhaustive list..)
-Amplify (for battery saving)
-Greenify (for battery saving)
-BootManager (for chose your apps in start on boot)
-Play Store Changelog (to display your apps and update at the opening of the Play Store)
-WiFiKeyView (view your wifi key in new tab at wifi setting. Little bug your key is not visible but copy your key and past on a note worked)
-XInternalSD (chage the path to dowload file from Chrome >> external SD) (work on other app )
-VolumeSteps+ (If you find that your volume increases too quickly, This module add steps in the volume bar! Customisable)
-ActivityForceNewTask (Force app open in correct app)
-Force Immersive Mode (Force immersive mode in your app, customisable)
-VirtualSensor (Material emulation of gyroscop, not worked with pogo dev running for this isue)
-AdBlocker and Lucky Patcher Module (I'm not sure that really works..)
6. Use your External SD on Internal (Full supported!!)
This trick enable the official feature "adoptable storage" on your Marshmallow with EMUI. better than Link2SD.
-Connect your device in your PC.
-Run ADB and run this comand:
Code:
adb shell
sm list-disks
you will see a number, that is the identifier of your SD card. For example "159,49".
Run this comand (replace YOUR_SD_IDENTIFIER ):
Code:
sm partition disk:YOUR_SD_IDENTIFIER mixed:50
Done, your external SD have 50% of memory for external and 50% for internal emulation.
Next, appointment in your storage settings and check the total capacity of the device! It may appear 0.00 o available, it's just a visual bug don't worries
Use a "DiskInfo" app or a file explorer for see correctly values.
7. BONUS play the walking dead season 1 and 2 on your P9 lite
I love this game! But device not suported..
the only solution is to take a file from the game with the unlocked level ...
Version named "Mali".
I hope you enjoyed my guide if you have questions or other tricks leave a comment.
Thanks!

nice guide, thinking myself do one like this, but can be improved... add multi user, multi window, calling recorder, substratum/layer support, build.prop mods, smart-e, smart cover etc

Therand said:
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Hold volume up/down and power button for a long time.... Update starts automatically after this.
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I was trying this some time ago...
With TWRP, I was just getting booted into TWRP. Is there something I'm doing wrong or is it just me? I would appreciate any suggestions.

Thank you Snapdesign, If you have more info to add , I would edit the post and I would quote you.
Zeruno, TWRP, stock recovery and stock updater some many diferent. if you don't remove it, you have full acces on it.
Your device is shutdown, hold volume up + volume down + power and don't release it before the updater screen appears!
normally it works...

Therand said:
Thank you Snapdesign, If you have more info to add , I would edit the post and I would quote you.
Zeruno, TWRP, stock recovery and stock updater some many diferent. if you don't remove it, you have full acces on it.
Your device is shutdown, hold volume up + volume down + power and don't release it before the updater screen appears!
normally it works...
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Yep there's my problem -- updater screen never comes but TWRP loads instead. I wonder if there is some adb command?! That would solve a problem.

i do not think there is an command to go in the updater..
Wait for a more positive response from another user
Or try this at your risk...
Put any file for update (update.app, META-INF, ...) On a .zip archive named "update.zip" and place in your adb folder.
Connect your device on PC launch adb and run this:
Code:
Adb reboot bootloader
Wait for see bootloader screen and run:
Code:
Adb sideload update.zip
I not tested personally this method...

Otherwise place a folder named "dload" into you external or internal SD card and put update file (unzipped) on this folder.
Update for VNS-L31C432BXXX to VNS-L31C432B130 dual-sim, european version here >> https://www.hidrive.strato.com/lnk/H2ljl9lt
Turn off your device.
Hold volume up/down and power button for a long time.... Update starts automatically after this.
If your device is bricked, do not format the partition (except dalvik and cache) and go update (this update is a full version, your system will be restored).
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Is this the procedure if your phone is rooted but you still want to install the OTA? (My current situation)

This method work on a rooted and no-rooted device.
The root "disable" the OTA function.
Don't try OTA on stock app update in your setting if your device is rooted.

The trick to use ext sd to increase space works with both stock and root or only with root?
Inviato dal mio SM-N9005 utilizzando Tapatalk

This trick no need a su promp comand.
Su command is only available for root user.
Trick work on no root acces
EDIT: im not sur if adb shell work for guest user.. try it

After lot of test, this version Xposed Framework is not a better for P9 lite.
Version unmodified v86 work fine with resource hook activated!
The direct download link >> http://dl-xda.xposed.info/framework/sdk23/arm64/xposed-v86-sdk23-arm64.zip

Therand said:
1. Update to latest version
If your device is NOT ROOTED install the OTA update.
Otherwise place a folder named "dload" into you external or internal SD card and put update file (unzipped) on this folder.
Update for VNS-L31C432BXXX to VNS-L31C432B130 dual-sim, european version here >> https://www.hidrive.strato.com/lnk/H2ljl9lt
Turn off your device.
Hold volume up/down and power button for a long time.... Update starts automatically after this.
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Hello,
will this trick work even with TWRP recovery or only with stock recovery? is there any other way to install OTA updates if I have TWRP and root?

SwH.85 said:
Hello,
will this trick work even with TWRP recovery or only with stock recovery? is there any other way to install OTA updates if I have TWRP and root?
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This trick work on a rooted or stock device.
Work only with stock updater.
Is not possible to update with OTA if your device is rooted, no isue.
If you proced a manual install, your device lost the root and your bootloader re-lock automatically.
Possible to re-unlock and re-root after this update.

Therand said:
After lot of test, this version Xposed Framework is not a better for P9 lite.
Version unmodified v86 work fine with resource hook activated!
The direct download link >> http://dl-xda.xposed.info/framework/sdk23/arm64/xposed-v86-sdk23-arm64.zip
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I'm with xposed-v86.0-sdk23-arm64 by-wanam, but in fact i see in xposed the oficial xposed-v86-sdk23-arm64.zip showing as compatible with huawei devices.
So, how can i change it, in a safe way?

Nomatrix said:
I'm with xposed-v86.0-sdk23-arm64 by-wanam, but in fact i see in xposed the oficial xposed-v86-sdk23-arm64.zip showing as compatible with huawei devices.
So, how can i change it, in a safe way?
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Version 86 by wanam possible drain battery faster...
For use version 86 unmodifier follow steps:
1. Unistall your framework with this zip file >> http://dl-xda.xposed.info/framework/uninstaller/xposed-uninstaller-20160829-arm64.zip flash zip with TWRP recovery and reboot.
2.Install the v86 framework with TWRP recovery, reboot
3. Done

About the 6th step, is it reversible? Once I've done it, can I change it again to what it used to be?
Thank you

inrope said:
About the 6th step, is it reversible? Once I've done it, can I change it again to what it used to be?
Thank you
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use root essentials... much easier... you can revert but be aware that you might lose some data

Hi guys, I have two questions. First, how can I move apps data from internal memory to SD card? And second, does our phone have a front camera flash? Thanks

so it is possible to use my sd card as internal storage? how will this be displayed in my os?
does it just think of it as 1 bigger internal sd or something else? just want to make sure before buying the phone .
also, is the huawei p9 lite a good phone to be rooted and used with custom firmware (e.g. supportive community etc.)
thank you very much in advance for answers!
have a nice day everybody

Kyrok said:
so it is possible to use my sd card as internal storage? how will this be displayed in my os?
does it just think of it as 1 bigger internal sd or something else? just want to make sure before buying the phone .
also, is the huawei p9 lite a good phone to be rooted and used with custom firmware (e.g. supportive community etc.)
thank you very much in advance for answers!
have a nice day everybody
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Adoptable storage for SD card is not available in stock firmware due to EMUI security policy. But you can do it in custom firmware based on AOSP.
P9 Lite has fully functional CyanogenMod, SlimRom, Resurrection Remix, MedRom (based on stock EMUI 4.1.1 Android 6) and Revolution OS ( Bases on stock EMUI 5.0 Android 7).

[NOOB’s][DETAILED] [GUIDE] TO Backup/Restore Stock+ Unlock Bootloader + TWRP + ROOT

A/A & Welcome,
READ THE FULL GUIDE OR YOU CAN LAND IN TROUBLE
Ain't gonna work on pie official
AND DO PRESS THE THANKS BUTTON
Disclaimer
* Your warranty is now void.
* I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
thermonuclear war, or anything that happens to your device
INTRO
This is a full guide for unlock/relock, install TWRP, Root your device and backup/restore stock OS. Each and every step is explained thoroughly with pictures and videos.
I have ASUS Zenfone Max Pro M1 (6GB variant) (X00TD) (ZB601KL), so I can’t test for other variants. Please report back issues, corrections, omissions, etc., though the guide should work for all devices.
THINGS TO KNOW (IMPORTANT)
~Every text written in double quotes “” means the same written without the quotes.
e.g.:- “abcd” means abcd
“zxcv” means zxcv
They (“”) help to separate usual text from the other text (like a command, file name, etc.)
~If you have not enabled file name extensions then you will see files without their extension and vice versa
e.g.:- “filename”, “mypicture” in 1st case
“filename.extension”, “mypicture.png” in 2nd case, respectively.
~Boot Partition or Bootloader:-This is the partition that enables the phone to boot. Without this partition, the device will not be able to boot.
~Recovery Partition:-Recovery partition lets you boots the device into a recovery mode to perform recovery tasks.
~TWRP: - stands for TeamWin Recovery Project. It is a custom touch recovery that is GUI based.
~Flashing: - simplest: - installing
~Fastboot Partition: - lets us reflash partitions. (On device)
~Fastboot: - is an executable used to reflash partitions. It comes with the Android SDK. (On PC)
~Rooting: - an Android phone lets owner edit system files. Thus enabling various tweaks and use of apps that require root access.
~Device driver: - determines how PC will communicate with a device.
~Unlocking/Relocking:-With a locked Bootloader, booting into custom things is not allowed is not. Unlocking lets us do so.
~Reboot: - Switching ON AND OFF (in simple terms)
Requirements
MIND, PC, USB Cable, Internet, Fully charged PC (Windows OS), and obviously Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1
The Real Steps From Here
FOLLOWING THIS GUIDE YOU WILL PROBABLY LOSE ALL THE DATA ON YOUR PHONE SO MAKE A BACKUP FIRST (Don’t worry it’s in guide too)
STEP 1. Downloading all the necessary files
a. Here are 2 zip file with everything you will probably need following the guide :-
basic zip
extension zip
. I have tested the procedures using these files only so maybe other versions might not work. A “guide.doc” with the same text as in here (on XDA) is also present. It will be of great help if you don’t have internet connection in PC.
The basic zip file contains minium files needed.
The extension zip file contains the TWRP recovery(then one used in the guide),guide.docx ,and the videos used here too.
Copy the twrp file to unlock folder of extracted folder.
b. Extract the zip file above.
First download the zip file and Copy to PC
Then Right Click on it
Then click “Extract All”
Uncheck “Show extracted files…”
Click on “Extract”
The folder “zip” will be extracted
Done
This “zip” folder will be called extracted folder in the guide video link to extract zip
To download most up to date version of the files go to links present at last
STEP 2. BACKUP
a. Use an apk backup tool to backup app installers
VIDEO TO BACKUP APP INSTALLERS
b. Some APPS like Whatsapp, etc. have backup to drive function use that
VIDEO TO BACKUP WHATSAPP CHATS
c. Backup SMS AND Call Logs
VIDEO TO BACKUP CALL LOGS AND MESSAGES
d. Copy each and every file from you internal storage to PC.
Video to backup each file to pc
DONE
Step 3. UNLOCKING BOOTLOADER(Data will be wiped)
2 options:-
A. Official Method (NOT TESTED): -
In extracted folder go to “unlock” folder then “Official” folder. Install the “UnlockTool_9.1.0.3_180621_fulldpi_signed_ZB601KL.apk” in Asus and follow the steps from there.
B. Unofficial Method (Tested):-
a. Installing Drivers
Connect phone using USB cable to PC
Right click on This Pc
Go to “Manage” > “Device Manager” Or Just search for “Computer Management”/“Device Manager”
A list will appear.
Find your device (best way to do so is by disconnecting/connecting the device and notice the changes accordingly in the list)
Now right click on it>”Update Driver Software”>“Browse my computer for driver software”
Now either enter path of the driver folder or click on browse and navigate to the driver path from there.
Press Next OR
“Let me pick …”>and select the driver
video to install driver
The drivers have been installed
b. Booting into FASTBOOT
Switch Off the Phone
Hold the Volume UP and Power ON Button Simultaneously
Device buttons labbled image
You will see this on your phone
image of FASTBOOT screen
c. Unlocking Bootloader
Now connect phone using USB cable to PC
Look for the “unlock” folder in the extracted folder.
Open it
Find “unlock.cmd” or “unlock” file
(Or “unlock no erase.cmd” to keep data {not tested})
Open it
Done
d. You will see some messages in yellow/brown/white colour on your phone
You will most probably see “encrypting your device”, “warning Bootloader unlocked” messages, let phone do its work and don’t interrupt it, and keep cable connected. Phone might reboot too. The phone will at last boot into stock OS and you will see the device setup screen.
image of the warning message
e. Now if you wanted TO ONLY UNLOCK BOOTLOADER THEN THE JOB IS DONE, long press power button. If you want to root or flash TWRP then continue (Tested method to root requires TWRP flashing or you can try the untested method to root only)
Step4. Installing/Flashing TWRP
TESTED METHOD
a. Connect phone using USB cable to PC
b. Don’t setup your device just now because possibilities are you might lose the data again
c. Boot into fastboot mode
d. Open the “unlock” folder in the extracted folder.
Now Two Different ways to opt for from here:-
i. THE LAZY METHOD (Tested)
a. Open “flash_recovery.bat” or “flash_recovery” in the “unlock” folder of the extracted folder.
b. You can flash the tested or any other recovery using this script.
c. Follow the steps from the script
video of how to use the script
d.Then go to step of Flashing ZIPS of The Manual Method
e. Done
OR
ii. The Manual Method (Tested)
a. Keeping Shift Key pressed, right click {with mouse} in the blank white space of the “unlock” folder’s explorer window.
b. From the menu select “open command window here”
c. A CMD window will be opened
open cmd video
d. Now type “fastboot devices”
e. See if your device is connected. You will see something like this
f. Now type “fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.2.3-0-X00TD-20181024.img”
If you want to flash any other recovery instead of “twrp-3.2.3-0-X00TD-20181024.img” write the file name of your recovery file. Make sure it’s in “unlock folder”. Though this recovery is the only tested one (by me).
g. Now keeping the phone connected to PC, boot into TWRP/Recovery by pressing the Volume Down and Power ON Button Simultaneously.
h. The usual warnings, messages and recovery boot screen will flash:-
warning image
twrp flash screen image
i. It may take some time to load so wait for at least 2 minutes.
j. Now if touch is not working press power button 2 times (on and off the screen)
video showing how to enable touch in twrp
k. If it shows “Swipe to Unlock” do so. If it shows “Swipe to Allow Modifications” then wait and continue reading …
swipe to allow image
swipe to unlock
l. “Swipe to Allow Modifications” means you allow TWRP to modify system. This will make sure TWRP remains in the phone and not just vanish after a reboot but it also means you will have to flash some other files to be able to boot into stock rom back.
m.
2 ways from here:-
i. Now after swiping, Decrypt Screen will appear just press cancel.
decrypt screen image
OR
ii. If you have data on the device then enter pin/password or try default_password.
If you had kept pattern then either go back and change it or try this:-
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
these no’s correspond to pattern dots.
Say you kept pattern “third row left to right” then the password is 789 .
If all these fail then you will have to lose your data.
n. As we don’t have any precious data in our phone we will (or you are compromising)
Press “Wipe”
Press “Format Data”
TYPE “yes”
Press “tick” or “enter key”
Done
wipe data video
>Flashing ZIPS
o. Now Copy these 2 files
i. “decrypt.zip” or “decrypt”
ii. “Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt_12.16.2018.zip” or “Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt_12.16.2018”
From extracted folder to your phones internal storage.
p. Go to Install>select the zip>swipe to flash (flash dm_verity… then decrypt…)
If you don’t see your device storage connected then try reconnecting using USB cable and also check if MTP is enabled.
enable mtp video
>Done
Want to root? Then continue…
or >
Now reboot to system Go to Reboot>System
video to show how to rebbot to system in twrp
Step 5. Rooting
We will be using Magisk to root you can use any other method but this is the only tested method.
a. Copy “Magisk-v18.0.zip” or “Magisk-v18.0” to your phones internal storage from extracted folder.
b. Go to Install>select Magisk…>swipe to flash
Done
c. Now reboot to system Go to Reboot>System
reboot video
e. To use Magisk properly you may need to download latest apk. (Link at last)
Step 6. Relock (NOT TESTED)
a. Connect phone using USB cable to PC
b. Boot into fastboot mode
c. Open “Relock” folder from extracted folder
d. Open “relock.cmd” or “relock” file
Done
Step 7. RESTORING
a. First setup the Device again
b. Copy each and every file back to the phone storage
c. Now to restore messages see the restoring part of this video here
d. WhatsApp messages will be automatically restored after you install the app with same number as before.
Tips
After rooting don’t just go on and flash a custom rom. Take a backup first (of all partitions) using TWRP and keep it safe somewhere so you won’t need to find unbrick tutorials later. Plus you will have your most stable and tailored rom with you.
Also don’t just go on and flash xyz mod. Research and then Flash.
Magisk is our best friend. It lets you do modifications without hurting the system. The Magisk modules are most safe mods as they can be reverted back easily.
And don’t just go on and debloat stock OS. In Magisk there is a module called Debloater use that. You can easily revert back if anything goes wrong.
Other good Magisk modules: - Energized, Systemizer, MidnightCore & Advanced Charging Controller (acc) but do read their XDA guides first.
Sources/Credits:-
Dm_Verity.zip Official XDA:-
link
Original unlocking XDA:-
link
Magisk XDA:-
link
Original Decrypt Data XDA:-
link
TWRP Used XDA:-
link
Credits to the authors of the above guides
Plus sorry for bad editing of videos. I am facing some problems. Will try to post better videos.
I thank all the members who have made the previous guides for their hard work. This guide by no means disrespects their hard work. This guide is just an Addition instead of an Alternative.
Read the full guide
Press the thanks button

Re edited the guide.
Added link of apps used in YouTube videos.

Not working for pie official

Deleted cruddy comments. Good job.

Good initiative but not so good noob guide. Please format it for better organization and better understanding.

malikmiran19 said:
2. BACKUP
>Use an apk backup tool to backup app installers
howto video
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Appreciate the effort . I have a suggestion. It would be helpful to put the name or link of the app that you used to back up apks.(some apk extractor lite ig). I'll provide the one I found anyway. https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/ankit.../apk-extractor-lite-2-8-android-apk-download/

camaroamarelo said:
Good initiative but not so good noob guide. Please format it for better organization and better understanding.
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Did so

GliderZ said:
Appreciate the effort . I have a suggestion. It would be helpful to put the name or link of the app that you used to back up apks.(some apk extractor lite ig). I'll provide the one I found anyway. https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/ankit.../apk-extractor-lite-2-8-android-apk-download/
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Added apk links in YouTube videos

Anyone tried unlocking without erasing data?

TheDarkKnight said:
Anyone tried unlocking without erasing data?
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nyimak

fuzuy said:
nyimak
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What?

TheDarkKnight said:
What?
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it means im interested in your question and im following it

I want to unlock bootloader, flash TWRP and flash a custom ROM (Cerberus OS).
I have rooted and flashed TWRP before in my previous device but I'm not familiar with unlocking and Custom ROM.
Do I have to follow all hese steps for what I want to do or I must skip decrypt/encrypt and Magisk?

dharsouparno1 said:
I want to unlock bootloader, flash TWRP and Custom ROM.
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U can flash twrp then flash ROM and probably flash magisk for root tooo

malikmiran19 said:
U can flash twrp then flash ROM and probably flash magisk for root tooo
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Thanks for the help.
I'm running into some problems while installing the driver software on my Windows 10 laptop. It shows Error 10 this device cannot start.
I tried to uninstall and reinstall the drivers, rebooted my pc on every step, tried to install while connected to my phone, but nothing seems to work.
I've installed the Pie Beta for Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (not sure if this is causing it)
Is there a solution to this problem?

I am currently on Beta Pie...will these methods work for bootloader unlocking and TWRP, custom rom flash ???? I just wanna use PE/Havoc OS rom...no other tweaks or root

thanks its working

I updated to pie beta and I think this guide is not working for that, because when flashing twrp. I'm getting 'request download size is more than allowed size' and I tried every way possible to solve it. But no luck Hope you can help me with it, or maybe it'll work after stable version?
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utsavdey said:
I am currently on Beta Pie...will these methods work for bootloader unlocking and TWRP, custom rom flash ???? I just wanna use PE/Havoc OS rom...no other tweaks or root
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It's not working for me. I also updated to pie beta few days back.

Is this method working on pie stable build

Anyone tried this method on the stable pie build 056?