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[GUIDE][ROOT] HTC One X9 Android 6.0 ROOT Method

0x00 Preparation
Here are something you will need.
1. HTC Driver
2. adb & fastboot
PC:
Install HTC Driver the decompress ADB-Windows.zip.
Phone:
Go to (Settings -> About -> Software information -> More -> Build number), Tap it 7 times to enable developer options.
Go to (Settings -> Developer options), Check OEM unlocking and USB debugging options.
PC:
Go to ADB-Windows folder and hold Shift + Right Mouse Click the click open command windows here.
Input the command below to test adb function.
Code:
adb devices
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"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
0x01 Unlock Bootloader
Input the command to reboot to download mode.
Code:
adb reboot download
Download mode is same as fastboot in bootloader on old devices, so you must to do UNLOCK, FLASH or RUU in download mode.
Go to HTCdev website to unlock bootloader, you can search many guides on Google.
0x02 Flash TWRP Recovery
TWRP 3.0.2-0
Reboot to download mode and flash recovery.
Code:
adb reboot download
fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.0.2-0-e56ml.img
After flash recovery, reboot to bootloader then BOOT TO RECOVERY MODE.
0x03 Format Data
Wipe -> Format Data -> type yes to format data
Please reboot to recovery after formatting.
0x04 Install SuperSU
Please download SuperSU v2.78, i've test this version and work like a charm.
Before flashing su, please ensure that BOOT image is stock.

Looks good. Have to questions: Will that also work for the DualSim version?
Is the TWRP not the test version, where need a password?
Thx a lot.
Sent from my LG-H961N using XDA-Developers mobile app

schuertzi said:
Looks good. Have to questions: Will that also work for the DualSim version?
Is the TWRP not the test version, where need a password?
Thx a lot.
Sent from my LG-H961N using XDA-Developers mobile app
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I have tested on dual-sim device (Taiwanese model) but single-sim devices, need volunteer to test it.
In this situation TWRP will request password, stock BOOT and boot into android once, in the meanwhile userdata will be encrypted.
BUT you won't do nothing if you flash TWRP, just format the userdata and install SuperSU, encryption doesn't matter anymore.

OK thx. So, you tried it with the DualSim version. That's great. But I don't know how to stock Boot and boot into Android? Can you help me with that? Thx a lot.
Sent from my LG-H961N using XDA-Developers mobile app

schuertzi said:
OK thx. So, you tried it with the DualSim version. That's great. But I don't know how to stock Boot and boot into Android? Can you help me with that? Thx a lot.
Sent from my LG-H961N using XDA-Developers mobile app
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FORMAT userdata via TWRP
Reboot to download mode
Flash stock BOOT image
Reboot

Thx for your explanation. Will try, it when I am back home.
Thx again.
Sent from my LG-H961N using XDA-Developers mobile app

sabpprook said:
FORMAT userdata via TWRP
Reboot to download mode
Flash stock BOOT image
Reboot
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Thank you very much for the instructions
I have done it the root very easy
But my phone is S-off So I used SD card method
It's very easy way than ADB methode also no need to unlock bootloader if you are S-off.

Dude...... Awesome tutorial........thank you.
Can some one direct me on how to get xposed up and running?????

dsjiffry said:
Dude...... Awesome tutorial........thank you.
Can some one direct me on how to get xposed up and running?????
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DO IT YOURSELF
Install xposed framework here via TWRP, then install APK here

Thanks so much! I will test this on my single sim X9 :good:
One of the best How-To's I have seen posted on this site in a long time - great work! :laugh:

Do I have to root before I upgrade to the latest Android? 2.18.401.3
I have tried this and as soon as I install twrp the phone is soft bricked. It does not even start if I reinstall stock recovery.
Edit:
I tried again but this time I skipped this part:
0x03 Format Data
Wipe -> Format Data -> type yes to format data
Rooted and not soft bricked.

hello, when I wrote adb devices, it show for me 2 devices, one is htc and one is emulator, so how I can choose my device htc ?
please advice.

Now I use magisk.
I downgraded my phone to 2.17.401.1 (with RUU) and then updated via ota to 2.23.401.1.
Then installed TWRP. From there I installed all three files from the links in the magisk section. Booted into recovery and installed the two zip-files, this time I had to format data to be able to install.
When booted I installed magisk manager from my download directory and Phils superuser app from play store.
Checked root with Root checker to confirm.

Hi, when I try fastboot flash recovery part, I get cannot load 'twrp-3.0.2-0-e56ml.img' message. What should I do?

thank you so much, it worked greatly on my htc x9 dual sim.
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thank you so much, it worked greatly on my htc x9 dual sim.

after flashing twrp the phone is soft bricked
i flashed twrp and then stock boot.img
when i let twrp change system partition it soft bricks the phone

Hi, Please get backup before use this method!
My phone is die
can you help me ?
Please tell me to flash stock rom in this phone
thanks alot

-.- folllowed instructions on single sim wont boot past htc logo. great job. should have informed us of password or something to actually allow full access so this doesnt happen. how to restore the phone as it wouldnt even let me do a backup in recovery before hand.... and your comments just said do it anyway
edit:
i may have swiped factory reset not format data. this may be my issue. just gotta wait 3 hours to download my original boot image now -.- will post back withupdate
#update:
flashed stock bootimg, recoveryimg and systemimg then flashed decrypted firmware and then the twrp rebooted into recovery instantly it mounted everything fine no password asked. formatted flashed su then booted and seems to be working fine just turning phone on now and says updating apps. thanks will post back with or if any issues

ty ty sir i rooted my phone because of you

kgpp2293 said:
-.- folllowed instructions on single sim wont boot past htc logo. great job. should have informed us of password or something to actually allow full access so this doesnt happen. how to restore the phone as it wouldnt even let me do a backup in recovery before hand.... and your comments just said do it anyway
edit:
i may have swiped factory reset not format data. this may be my issue. just gotta wait 3 hours to download my original boot image now -.- will post back withupdate
#update:
flashed stock bootimg, recoveryimg and systemimg then flashed decrypted firmware and then the twrp rebooted into recovery instantly it mounted everything fine no password asked. formatted flashed su then booted and seems to be working fine just turning phone on now and says updating apps. thanks will post back with or if any issues
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Hey can u help me? When I try fastboot flash recovery part, I get cannot load 'twrp-3.0.2-0-e56ml.img' message.

[Recovery] [YB1-X90L] TWRP

managed to get twrp working on YB1-X90L (Yoga Book - Android - LTE)
it's my very first try to create sth. like that, so I have absolutely no idea if everything works as it should. (took the twrp from yoga tab 3 pro root thread and changed it to fit my device mainly using this guide and some minor changes on my own)
if you want to try, you do it on your own risk. if sth. breaks, please don't blame me!
I strongly suggest not to flash it, but just boot it via fastboot:
1. download recovery
2. make sure adb is working
3. put the recovery into your adb folder
4. unlock bootloader (attention: unlocking the bootloader does a factory reset. so back up your data before) see here how to unlock bootloader
5. boot into bootloader (either: 'press power + volume up' or use adb typing 'adb reboot bootloader' in terminal
6. open terminal and naviagte to your adb folder (with recovery.img in it) then type: 'fastboot boot recovery_twrp.img' (adapt file name in case you changed it)
7. tablet should reboot and boot twrp
this method does not flash twrp permanently. your stock recovery remains untouched!
!!!BEFORE YOU USE TWRP TO CHANGE ANYTHING, PLEASE MAKE A FULL BACKUP!!!
download: View attachment recovery_twrp.zip
as always... I mainly relied on other people's work. so all credits go to them, e.g. twrp team, joesnose (twrp yoga tab 3pro) and HostZero
screenshots:
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as i said, it is a beginner's job. so here is what i noticed so far:
twrp freezes after a certain time when not used - I guess it is when twrp goes to 'standby', normally you wake it up again by sliding a button but it doesn't work here.

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before you ask...
yes, of course, i have already tried to flash supersu, but unfortunately I had no luck so far. The script always aborts because it fails patching sepolicy of boot.img.
so if anyone knows a solution for this, feel free to help!
edit:
found another way to root, look here

Amazing! I never thought yb would have twrp. I've been looking for a way to install gapps since I bought yb. After my final I will definitely have a try.

Was it stable when you flashed some zip?

AndyVerne said:
Was it stable when you flashed some zip?
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did backup 2 times and restored all partitions a several times which worked well.
only tried to install supersu, which in general went well although su couldn't patch boot.img (but has nothing to do with twrp I think)

danjac said:
did backup 2 times and restored all partitions a several times which worked well.
only tried to install supersu, which in general went well although su couldn't patch boot.img (but has nothing to do with twrp I think)
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All right, I wil try to install supersu after take my final exam ,too .
I believe there will be a way to solve it .
(oh ,god , the root seems to have sloved , nice job!)

danjac said:
did backup 2 times and restored all partitions a several times which worked well.
only tried to install supersu, which in general went well although su couldn't patch boot.img (but has nothing to do with twrp I think)
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I have one question, after I unlock the bootloader, it occurs the "intel ....untrusted,will boot in 5 seconds ", I wanna know how to lock the bootloader again.

AndyVerne said:
I have one question, after I unlock the bootloader, it occurs the "intel ....untrusted,will boot in 5 seconds ", I wanna know how to lock the bootloader again.
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to lock the bootloader you must have stock recovery...hopefully you din't flash twrp.
I do not really know, whether locking the bootloader will work flawlessly due to the changes made by root
when you lock the bootloader it will once more wipe all data - so back it up before, normally root should stay (although I don't know for sure)
to lock the bootloader just use the following command in terminal:
Code:
fastboot flashing lock
if you are not sure, try to search xda for more information about relocking.

danjac said:
to lock the bootloader you must have stock recovery...hopefully you din't flash twrp.
I do not really know, whether locking the bootloader will work flawlessly due to the changes made by root
when you lock the bootloader it will once more wipe all data - so back it up before, normally root should stay (although I don't know for sure)
to lock the bootloader just use the following command in terminal:
if you are not sure, try to search xda for more information about relocking.
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Oh, I gave it up... Thanks

Do not get me wrong but you say make a full back up with twrp before doing anything but based on your description twrp cant be installed without unlocking the bootloader which in return erases the device.
Is this catch22 or am I missing something here?
danjac said:
managed to get twrp working on YB1-X90L (Yoga Book - Android - LTE)
it's my very first try to create sth. like that, so I have absolutely no idea if everything works as it should. (took the twrp from yoga tab 3 pro root thread and changed it to fit my device mainly using this guide and some minor changes on my own)
if you want to try, you do it on your own risk. if sth. breaks, please don't blame me!
I strongly suggest not to flash it, but just boot it via fastboot:
1. download recovery
2. make sure adb is working
3. put the recovery into your adb folder
4. unlock bootloader (attention: unlocking the bootloader does a factory reset. so back up your data before) see here how to unlock bootloader
5. boot into bootloader (either: 'press power + volume up' or use adb typing 'adb reboot bootloader' in terminal
6. open terminal and naviagte to your adb folder (with recovery.img in it) then type: 'fastboot boot recovery_twrp.img' (adapt file name in case you changed it)
7. tablet should reboot and boot twrp
this method does not flash twrp permanently. your stock recovery remains untouched!
!!!BEFORE YOU USE TWRP TO CHANGE ANYTHING, PLEASE MAKE A FULL BACKUP!!!
download: View attachment 3994659
as always... I mainly relied on other people's work. so all credits go to them, e.g. twrp team, joesnose (twrp yoga tab 3pro) and HostZero
screenshots:
View attachment 3994696
View attachment 3994697
View attachment 3994698
as i said, it is a beginner's job. so here is what i noticed so far:
twrp freezes after a certain time when not used - I guess it is when twrp goes to 'standby', normally you wake it up again by sliding a button but it doesn't work here.
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So this process messed up your system? Not sure if I understand what is going on there.
AndyVerne said:
I have one question, after I unlock the bootloader, it occurs the "intel ....untrusted,will boot in 5 seconds ", I wanna know how to lock the bootloader again.
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hajkan said:
Do not get me wrong but you say make a full back up with twrp before doing anything but based on your description twrp cant be installed without unlocking the bootloader which in return erases the device.
Is this catch22 or am I missing something here?
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So this process messed up your system? Not sure if I understand what is going on there.
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to your first question:
1. well, here we are not talking about backing up your user data but your rom (stock rom so to speak). if anything goes wrong you can always go back to stock.
2. if you want to peform ota update you can't do it with modified system (ota will fail), so normally you must go back to stock, update, root again
to your second question:
it's just a warning that your bootloader is unlocked, nothing more. it shows with every boot and after 5secs just boots normally.
you can easily find out about the advantages and disadvantages of an unlocked bootloader e.g. here on xda.

I can't thank you enough for this. I live in China and was only able to buy the Chinese version of the Yoga Book, which doesn't come with Google Services installed. However, using this TWRP recovery I was able to flash Google Services (and get root) which makes my Yoga Book so much more useful! Thanks so much!

Have got as far as flashing TWRP, but find that any attempt to backup - to internal storage or sdcard - is cancelled. Have checked on googz but cannot find any specific info. Any help would be appreciated

zamzenos said:
Have got as far as flashing TWRP, but find that any attempt to backup - to internal storage or sdcard - is cancelled. Have checked on googz but cannot find any specific info. Any help would be appreciated
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which yoga book version?
did you flash it or booted it?
how about a log (--> advanced --> copy to sdcard)?
is 'mount read-only' in 'mount' deactivated?

danjac said:
which yoga book version?
did you flash it or booted it?
how about a log (--> advanced --> copy to sdcard)?
is 'mount read-only' in 'mount' deactivated?
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Left it overnight and tried again today. It's OK this time. I fiddled with settings, mainly to deselect the read-only system option. Each stage of this process has been pretty frustrating (I'm used to hacking sammy devices - this is first and last time with a lenny). Stuck now trying to get root - it will probably take until tomorrow! btw, ver is YB1 X90F (Europe/UK).
But thanks for taking the trouble to reply. And thanks for giving us the opportunity to hack the YB.

Worked on the wifi version too.
You may not be a developer but you are a pretty smart guy to be able to figure this out on your own, my hat is off to you. I rooted my wifi version of Yoga Book using your instruction and the only notable issue I ran into in the process was that i had to install new Android usb drivers in Windows to get the reboot-bootloader command to work, other than that little hiccup it worked like a charm. One other issue I ran into that was of my own making was that Titanium backup encouraged me to upgrade super user which led to a soft brick, thankfully I'd backed my book up and was able to restore it.
Thanks for taking the time to share this with us because rooting made this device a much better experience.

hi all, Im reslly happy to see the yb can really root. but all i want is to have the google app work on my yb china version.
am not a techy, hence most of the insturction mention here is very strange to me.
if anyone can help to write down the step by step on how to flash twrp and install google app to yb will be great thanks..
please...

kakit78 said:
hi all, Im reslly happy to see the yb can really root. but all i want is to have the google app work on my yb china version.
am not a techy, hence most of the insturction mention here is very strange to me.
if anyone can help to write down the step by step on how to flash twrp and install google app to yb will be great thanks..
please...
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If you just want to install gapps, there is no need to root.
1. download gapps from opengapps.org. select x86_64 6.0 version. select nano or micro version if only want google play to be worked.
2. put the gapps zip file into your root of your YB.
3. just follow the instructions of this post to boot into TWRP
4. In TWRP, select install zip file from SD, then select the gapps to install
5. after finish, reboot to the system.
6. Done!
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The problem is that I fail to OTA updated after booting into TWRP and install gapps. Anyone can helps?

@danjac Hi, did you keep the boot to bios option in the reboot menu?

[GUIDE] How to Get Root Acces with Magisk Manager

NOW WE GOT THE ROOT!​
First, I was been able to get the bootloader unlocked by standard unlocking method. Head to this Thread [url]https://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone-4-max/how-to/guide-how-to-unlock-bootloader-zc554kl-t3677270[/URL]
And now, We are able to get root via Magisk Manager that will not mess with our Asus Stock ROM in benefit systemless root from Magisk. Thanks for @topjohnwu !!
You can get more information about Magisk in this thread:
[url]https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445[/URL]
And now, there are few steps for how to get systemless root on our device.
1. You need to extract the boot.img of you current ROM which can be obtained in the flashable ZIP made by Asus
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"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
2. After getting the boot.img of your current ROM, download Magisk Manager and then select install in the app. Select the Patch boot image file, and search the boot.img from the Step 1.
Wait until you get automatic process running and get you a patched_boot.img within the directory cantaining that.
3. The last, Just copy to your computer and flash out the patched_boot.img to your device with fastboot command, restart then you'll get the magisk manager work.
type this command on fastboot interface
fastboot flash boot *.img
Note:
*=Name and location of your patched_boot.img
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That's all that you must do for gaining root access. I don't know and I don't care to what happened with your device or what is that you blame about. Just take the risk alone!
:silly::silly::silly:REMEMBER! ALWAYS DO WITH YOUR OWN RISK! I'M NOT RESPONSIBLE AT ALL! WHAT YOU'VE DONE IS DONE!:silly::silly::silly:
Best regards.:good::highfive:

Nice job! Say, will this work on the Zenfone 4 Max Pro? Specifically, model ASUS_X00ID. It's a different model than the Zenfone 4 Max, but they share the same ZC554KL code (whatever that is.)

TheStrangeStarfish said:
Nice job! Say, will this work on the Zenfone 4 Max Pro? Specifically, model ASUS_X00ID. It's a different model than the Zenfone 4 Max, but they share the same ZC554KL code (whatever that is.)
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You can try unlocking the bootloader first. Then try this patching method. The msm8917 and msm8937 just a same structured chispset. Asus had the two config at the source code at once. Go and try. And report here too.

Unfortunately, it doesn't work. Can't get the bootloader to unlock. I go as far as fastboot oem get_unlock_key , which gives me an "OKAY" but when I enter "fastboot oem unlock-go" if gives me a "FAILED (remote:unknown command)
I am sure I installed ADB and Fastboot correctly. At least I hope I did. I'd be happy to know that I didn't install fastboot correctly.
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TheStrangeStarfish said:
Unfortunately, it doesn't work. Can't get the bootloader to unlock. I go as far as fastboot oem get_unlock_key , which gives me an "OKAY" but when I enter "fastboot oem unlock-go" if gives me a "FAILED (remote:unknown command)
I am sure I installed ADB and Fastboot correctly. At least I hope I did. I'd be happy to know that I didn't install fastboot correctly.
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I lied. Apparently IT WORKS.
I just did this in particular:
Typed: fastboot reboot bootloader (I did not do this at first, I went to bootloader manually)
Typed: fastboot oem get_unlock_key (got the okay)
Typed fastboot oem unlock (Got a "Device already : Unlocked!")
Rebooted to be sure. DEVICE STATE is UNLOCKED
Got a pic for proof
Edit: Pics don't upload properly. URL -https://pasteboard.co/GM8QVeF.jpg
Also I can't see the images on your guide.

TheStrangeStarfish said:
Unfortunately, it doesn't work. Can't get the bootloader to unlock. I go as far as fastboot oem get_unlock_key , which gives me an "OKAY" but when I enter "fastboot oem unlock-go" if gives me a "FAILED (remote:unknown command)
I am sure I installed ADB and Fastboot correctly. At least I hope I did. I'd be happy to know that I didn't install fastboot correctly.
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I lied. Apparently IT WORKS.
I just did this in particular:
Typed: fastboot reboot bootloader (I did not do this at first, I went to bootloader manually)
Typed: fastboot oem get_unlock_key (got the okay)
Typed fastboot oem unlock (Got a "Device already : Unlocked!")
Rebooted to be sure. DEVICE STATE is UNLOCKED
Got a pic for proof
Edit: Pics don't upload properly. URL -https://pasteboard.co/GM8QVeF.jpg
Also I can't see the images on your guide.
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I dont have other device to picture it and forgot to screenshot all the fastboot attempt. But I sure that my way to unlock bootloader is work. Sorry for the guide, you can post the picture at the guide to unlock to make sure it works.

aaaaaaziskurnia said:
I dont have other device to picture it and forgot to screenshot all the fastboot attempt. But I sure that my way to unlock bootloader is work. Sorry for the guide, you can post the picture at the guide to unlock to make sure it works.
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Okay, my bad. Apparently my browser's mucking things up. I can see the images clearly now. Gonna try for root. Will report soon :good:

TheStrangeStarfish said:
Okay, my bad. Apparently my browser's mucking things up. I can see the images clearly now. Gonna try for root. Will report soon :good:
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Okay, write down the reports here. That can help the others.

We have Root! Thank you!
So far, guide is easy enough once you have everything you need.
Proof of Root

aaaaaaziskurnia said:
NOW WE GOT THE ROOT!​
First, I was been able to get the bootloader unlocked by standard unlocking method. Head to this Thread [url]https://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone-4-max/how-to/guide-how-to-unlock-bootloader-zc554kl-t3677270[/URL]
And now, We are able to get root via Magisk Manager that will not mess with our Asus Stock ROM in benefit systemless root from Magisk. Thanks for @topjohnwu !!
You can get more information about Magisk in this thread:
[url]https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445[/URL]
And now, there are few steps for how to get systemless root on our device.
That's all that you must do for gaining root access. I don't know and I don't care to what happened with your device or what is that you blame about. Just take the risk alone!
:silly::silly::silly:REMEMBER! ALWAYS DO WITH YOUR OWN RISK! I'M NOT RESPONSIBLE AT ALL! WHAT YOU'VE DONE IS DONE!:silly::silly::silly:
Best regards.:good::highfive:
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Do you have boot.img from UL-ASUS_X00ID-WW-14.2016.1708.156-user.zip file? I've downloaded several times but ended up the zip file is corrupt.

komtek said:
Do you have boot.img from UL-ASUS_X00ID-WW-14.2016.1708.156-user.zip file? I've downloaded several times but ended up the zip file is corrupt.
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You can bootup with older version boot.img. earlier 153 version booted up. You can use that by using "fastboot boot boot.img" without flashing to emmc. Then after booting the 153 boot.img, you can patch the 156 version that placed on mmcbkl0p24

komtek said:
Do you have boot.img from UL-ASUS_X00ID-WW-14.2016.1708.156-user.zip file? I've downloaded several times but ended up the zip file is corrupt.
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had the same problem. Fixed it by opening the zip on winrar, going to tools and selecting repair archive.

TheStrangeStarfish said:
had the same problem. Fixed it by opening the zip on winrar, going to tools and selecting repair archive.
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I didn't recommend the 156 zip stock because that messed up by asus it self. I use the 153 zip file

hmm, I used the 156 zip stock in particular. Is there anything I should be concerned about? Everything seems okay so far.

TheStrangeStarfish said:
hmm, I used the 156 zip stock in particular. Is there anything I should be concerned about? Everything seems okay so far.
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Don't ever try to flash that zip to your phone. I'm wandering why the latest version just 1,32 Gb when the earlier version is 1,69 Gb. Maybe corrupted or some thing. The boot.img must be okay for flash, but other than that of course not. The boot.img is on the header of the zip so it's safe and doesn't corrupted.

aaaaaaziskurnia said:
Don't ever try to flash that zip to your phone. I'm wandering why the latest version just 1,32 Gb when the earlier version is 1,69 Gb. Maybe corrupted or some thing. The boot.img must be okay for flash, but other than that of course not. The boot.img is on the header of the zip so it's safe and doesn't corrupted.
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Okay, good to know. All I used was the boot.img anyway.
Thanks for the heads-up!

OTA Update
Hi mate! As we know update v.158 is released. Just wanna ask, can we apply this update safely if my device is rooted? Should I unroot the device first so I can install this update?
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komtek said:
Hi mate! As we know update v.158 is released. Just wanna ask, can we apply this update safely if my device is rooted? Should I unroot the device first so I can install this update?
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I tried to apply the update via OTA, but it failed. Luckily my device doesn't bricked :silly:

komtek said:
Hi mate! As we know update v.158 is released. Just wanna ask, can we apply this update safely if my device is rooted? Should I unroot the device first so I can install this update?
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I tried to apply the update via OTA, but it failed. Luckily my device doesn't bricked :silly:
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Any modification will breaks OTA. That's was the risk if you have root.

Bro i have some question. Can we just root asus zenfone 4 max pro without installing twrp inside ? Thanks

Hallo guys... Theres new update 160
Is it worth to try root with that version?

christotoruan said:
Bro i have some question. Can we just root asus zenfone 4 max pro without installing twrp inside ? Thanks
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At now still no. Android nowadays using verity that verifying the /system partitions that makes our device hangs or brick if there is a modification. That's means to us to using twrp to install magisk that can handle modification systemlessly. So the device won't brick. SuperSu itself using systemless injection.

help rooting device with oreo 8.1

Hello,
I have this phone (infinix note 4 x572) running oreo 8.1 , build number :X572-H5312CE-O-180531V117
I wish to root it but after a while of searching i'm overly confused and frustrated..
can you please guide me through rooting it?
thanks alot

btw, does local update help in any way ?
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All the info and installation instructions you need can be found in the release thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
And if you encounter problems along the way, take a look at the troubleshooting guide.
https://www.didgeridoohan.com/magisk/Magisk
If you have further questions after that, make sure to be specific about what you need help with. "Guide me through it" is a bit too general and is already covered in the links above.

Didgeridoohan said:
All the info and installation instructions you need can be found in the release thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
And if you encounter problems along the way, take a look at the troubleshooting guide.
https://www.didgeridoohan.com/magisk/Magisk
If you have further questions after that, make sure to be specific about what you need help with. "Guide me through it" is a bit too general and is already covered in the links above.
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thanks, the first prerequisite is the stock boot.img,, i tried backing it up using miracle box but encountered the 'unstable port' problem, what other possible ways i could extract the boot.img from my phone ?

and btw, i remember asking a guy somewhere and he told me that magisk won't root my device, is that true considering it's a less-known manufacturer ?

yazansayed said:
thanks, the first prerequisite is the stock boot.img,, i tried backing it up using miracle box but encountered the 'unstable port' problem, what other possible ways i could extract the boot.img from my phone ?
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I'd try the TWRP route instead. I found this thread after about 2 minutes of searching on XDA (search words "infinix note 4 x572"):
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/infinix-one-support-root-twrp-firmware-t3695803
It's a really good idea to use the XDA search, because it often works quite good.
If you want to keep the stock recovery on your device, you can actually just boot the TWRP image instead of flashing it. In that case, the command used in that thread:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
should be changed to:
Code:
fastboot boot recovery recovery.img
If that doesn't work, you can actually make quite easily make a backup of your boot image in TWRP and then patch that file in the Manager, to see if that works better.
If things don't work out in TWRP, make sure to provide the recovery log.
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yazansayed said:
and btw, i remember asking a guy somewhere and he told me that magisk won't root my device, is that true considering it's a less-known manufacturer ?
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It's very possible... It depends on how stock the Manufacturer has kept Android on your device, what chipset the device has, and so on...

Didgeridoohan said:
I'd try the TWRP route instead. I found this thread after about 2 minutes of searching on XDA (search words "infinix note 4 x572"):
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/infinix-one-support-root-twrp-firmware-t3695803
It's a really good idea to use the XDA search, because it often works quite good.
If you want to keep the stock recovery on your device, you can actually just boot the TWRP image instead of flashing it. In that case, the command used in that thread:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
should be changed to:
Code:
fastboot boot recovery recovery.img
If that doesn't work, you can actually make quite easily make a backup of your boot image in TWRP and then patch that file in the Manager, to see if that works better.
If things don't work out in TWRP, make sure to provide the recovery log.
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It's very possible... It depends on how stock the Manufacturer has kept Android on your device, what chipset the device has, and so on...
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thanks alot for the quick responses, i will try it and reply as fast as possible

okay, i downloaded the twrp recovery image for Note 4, flashed it using Fastboot method successfully,
the problem is when i try to boot into the twrp recovery mode, i tried holding the power menu+ vol.down buttons, it sends me into a black screen with "factory mode" upwards in yellow, no button is working.
i then tried
Code:
adb reboot recovery
the phone reboots and says "No command" under a red triangle.
i then tried to flash the twrp img using sp flash tools, and flashed it successfully but the same errors occur, i can't seem to be able to boot into recovery mode.

i looked up for a solution for the "no command" problem, here's one:
I faced the same problem with nexus 6p. It works when you root immediately after flashing the TWRP. Keep the superSU file in the storage. Get into bootloader. Flash TWRP via fastboot. Without restarting anything, just press volume up/down buttons while in the bootloader to select recovery. TWRP will open. Flash the SuperSU.zip. Then restart the system. Next time, if you open recovery, you won't get the "no command". If you don't flash SuperSU and you try to open recovery later, you will get the "No command".
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what i understood is that i shouldn't reboot my device using "fastboot reboot" , he says i should get into recovery mode directly without restarting, idk how to do that since there are no option for it on the screen, i just have
Code:
=> FASTBOOT mode...
on the screen !

Didgeridoohan said:
It's very possible... It depends on how stock the Manufacturer has kept Android on your device, what chipset the device has, and so on...
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unfortunately i never used the sp flash tool before, so i tried flashing a stock rom but the device is now dead with "dram failed" error, i'll try fixing this first

It's tricky trying to help with a device you don't have...
Did you manage to boot to recovery? Usually you use the volume buttons to select the options and then the power button to confirm. You could also just use the fastboot boot option command I wrote earlier. It'll boot straight into TWRP.
There are a few threads for your device around, so if you need help specific to your device, that's the place to go...

everything is fine now,, fixed the device by flashing a rom named (X572-H5312CE-O-180203V55) then used magisk app to patch the included boot.img, flashed the patched boot.img using sp flash tool,, and everything is working fine now,,,
thanks alot

the twrp from the post you provided is for an older firmware, this is why i couldn't get into recovery after i flashed the provided twrp img,, there is no available twrp for the oreo version of the firmware, but i requested one from twrp builder project,, thanks alot, i've learnt alot in the last 24 hours

yazansayed said:
everything is fine now,, fixed the device by flashing a rom named (X572-H5312CE-O-180203V55) then used magisk app to patch the included boot.img, flashed the patched boot.img using sp flash tool,, and everything is working fine now,,,
thanks alot
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could you upload the boot.img pls (the stock and the patched if possible )

Lenovo Z5s Update to ZUI 11.5 (Android 10)

Disclaimer: No guarantees. Follow at your own risk. I am not responsible for bricked phones.
Credits to 4PDA
Prerequisites:
Knowledge of OEM unlocking from Developer options, adb, and fastboot
Knowledge of QPST in case you encounter bootloop, so you can revert to a reliable stock ROM
Unlocked bootloader (from here)
1) Get your bootloader unlocked, if you haven't already.
- Visit https://www.zui.com/iunlock
- Enter the IMEI1 (Second number when you call *#06# with the phone)
- Enter the Device ID from the Bootloader/Fastboot (Hold VOL- and Power, while device is off)
- Enter your email and captcha and set the checkmark to acknowledge voiding your warranty.
- If you get an error saying that your IMEI1 is wrong, put in a sim card and wait a few hours. If it still doesn't work, write an email to [email protected]
- In the developer settings in android, enable usb debugging and oem unlock.
- Flash the sn.img file you receive with fastboot (again, hold vol- and power while the device is off). Command is 'fastboot flash unlock sn.img'. You need compatible usb drivers, qualcom drivers and adb/fastboot to do that. Use google or write me a PM if you have trouble with that.
- execute 'fastboot oem unlock-go'
- This allows you to use fastboot to flash custom system/boot/vendor/vbmeta images
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@wzsx150's recovery-TWRP-3.3.1-1015-LENOVO_Z5S-CN-wzsx150.img MEGA Google Drive
@wzsx150's TWRP for Android 10 TWRP-3.3.2B-0508-LENOVO_Z5S-10.0-CN-wzsx150-fastboot.7z (extract the IMG file and flash using fastboot)
3) Now you can flash TWRP.
- Download ...
- Flash it from the Bootloader with 'fastboot flash recovery recovery-TWRP-3.3.1-1015-LENOVO_Z5S-CN-wzsx150.img'
- Press VOL UP / VOL DOWN to navigate to recovery.
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11.3.169: L78071_11.3.169_DEV_FullOTA.zip
11.5.096 Update: ZUI_11.3.169_DEV_TO_ZUI_11.5.096_ST.zip
11.5.111 Update: ZUI_11.5.096_TO_ZUI_11.5.111_ST.zip
Other files, use at your own risk
Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt_08.18.2019.zip
Official TWRP for jd2019
In recovery, Format data, then wipe Dalvik/ART Cache, Cache, Data
Reboot to recovery
Install in order, without rebooting, 11.3.169 -> 11.5.096 Update -> 11.5.111 Update.
Install Magisk 20.4
Install TWRP for Android 10 (above) using fastboot if the update replaces stock recovery after rebooting
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Wipe Data and flash Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt_08.18.2019.zip
In order not to encrypt Data in the future, install Official TWRP immediately after installing updates. Install > Install Image > twrp-3.3.1-0-jd2019.img
Install GApps
Note: I do not know if the 11.5 update relocks the bootloader. It doesn't lock the bootloader.
I had bootloop from OpenGApps. 4PDA post advises to use BiTGApps. You can install Google Play Store from the built-in Lenovo App Center and that's what I did.
Haven't tried disabling dm-verity and forceencrypt.

Good job, my man, I'll check it out tonight and prepare ourselves an updateable package for people coming from any rom to avoid the hassle of going through all of that. As soon as I get it working will release a new TWRP for Android 10.

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Nice job man, so the update works as it should? I'm patching the images and will upload a full ota update to make it easier to move between Pie and 10. Regarding recoverys, did you test any twrp? Any decryption working? What about this official twrp, does it actually work? Thanks for the files man, this will make everything much easier

jacoghi said:
Nice job man, so the update works as it should? I'm patching the images and will upload a full ota update to make it easier to move between Pie and 10. Regarding recoverys, did you test any twrp? Any decryption working? What about this official twrp, does it actually work? Thanks for the files man, this will make everything much easier
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I've been using the phone on 11.5.111 for a couple of days now.
I flashed both the 3.3.2 TWRP of @wzsx150 and the official TWRP and they seem to be working. I didn't turn off encryption so it seems to work well.
Happy to have helped in a small way. Thank you for your hard work!

links not works

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links not works
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Thanks for the heads up, apparently the original poster removed the links. Will be uploading the ones I used.
Reuploading done.

Thank you very much

Thanks for the rom my friend.
Can you please upload the latest update cause i am rooted and it cannot be installed via the system.
Also guys ,does anyone knows if i can put the latest android 10 with multilanguage rom ?Thank you for everything ,i appreciate.

thx for the post, i am wondering if the ota will be avaliable, because the bootloader unlock site does not approve my imei number

sorry guys, i rushed and flashed the gapps and now facing a bootloop, i prepared qpst and a stock rom but i verz rom i am missing a content.xml file, can anyone please help me?

galardo_2 said:
sorry guys, i rushed and flashed the gapps and now facing a bootloop, i prepared qpst and a stock rom but i verz rom i am missing a content.xml file, can anyone please help me?
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https://mega.nz/folder/PegDDQ7I#bmCCIt1lAWAe7ui_gkmwSQ/folder/fOAQ1QCa
here is many ROMS
Do not install gapps on ZUI !!!!

vesdan said:
https://mega.nz/folder/PegDDQ7I#bmCCIt1lAWAe7ui_gkmwSQ/folder/fOAQ1QCa
here is many ROMS
Do not install gapps on ZUI !!!!
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but the qpst app need an aditional content.xml file, where can i get one

Install global via fastboot, all is included or in qfil ROM is all in zip file

vesdan said:
Install global via fastboot, all is included or in qfil ROM is all in zip file
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I tried and failed again

i tired and failed again

galardo_2 said:
thx for the post, i am wondering if the ota will be avaliable, because the bootloader unlock site does not approve my imei number
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I tried unlocking 2 Lenovo phones. The first attempt had sent me an email, but the second attempt did not. The unlock procedure went through though. So I tried changing the link provided in the first email http://cdn.zui.lenovomm.com/developer/lenovoboot/xxxxxxxx/sn.img (xxxxxxxx - serial number of phone) and it worked. This might not work for you though.
As for the OTA, I really am not sure... Probably

carlshark said:
I tried unlocking 2 Lenovo phones. The first attempt had sent me an email, but the second attempt did not. The unlock procedure went through though. So I tried changing the link provided in the first email http://cdn.zui.lenovomm.com/developer/lenovoboot/xxxxxxxx/sn.img (xxxxxxxx - serial number of phone) and it worked. This might not work for you though.
As for the OTA, I really am not sure... Probably
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after a few atempts (3-4 days) the imei number got accepted, but now i have another problem as you can see, i flashed the gapps and now i have the bootloop and i dont have a clue how to undone it

hello friends I have all the updates installed, but it tells me that there is a new one, where can I download it?
On the other hand, what difference is there between installing by twrp and qfill?

galardo_2 said:
i tired and failed again
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This is problem with program, drivers sahara. Try fastboot