As stated on the topic I'm a newbie in the world of installing new roms, etc on android phones and I haven't done it before cause I'm a bit scared by the whole thing (I don't want to end up with a brick), I managed to install a custom recovery system on an old samsung and a new ROM, yet with Xiaomi even if it might be the same looks a bit different, so before proceeding to do anything with my current phone I have a couple of newbie questions:
-Can FastBoot be broken somehow?
-Can I use ROMs of other devices (Besides of the Redmi 4x)?
-Can I somehow break the phone irremediably?
-If so, what should I avoid to prevent it?
-Is a custom recovery necessary, or can I use default Xiaomi's one?
-What's the best recovery?
-If I install recovery via fast boot, do I need to root my device?
-What tools should I look forward to use on linux (Ubuntu)?
Those are my questions for now, if you wanna say anything else that should be taken into consideration, feel free, also if you wanna share some useful guide.
First off a little bit of advice don't ask so many questions no one is likely to answer you because unless the person is really bored and has an hour to spare he will not answer you format your question and ask just a couple of questions that are most vital to what you are doing. Also do some research on your own. Your more out to get some help if someone can see you have put forth a little effort. Cheer's
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Ok Here you go..
-Can FastBoot be broken somehow?
don't use fastboot.. instead use custom recovery for anything.. wether you're reverting back to MIUI from custom ROM or anything else. Use Fastboot option to Flash recovery only. then your FastBoot will be safe
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-Can I use ROMs of other devices (Besides of the Redmi 4x)?
No, Surely a NO!
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-Can I somehow break the phone irremediably?
Yes, you may if you dont follow the set of instruction for performing in Fastboot/Recovery. But dont worry a few research can UNBRICK your phone.
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-If so, what should I avoid to prevent it?
Read Instruction carefully, if going to custom ROM wipe all partition like data, cache, system or you will face bootloop(Phone stuck at bootlogo) also Unlock your bootloader in order to perform all the dirty tasks
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-Is a custom recovery necessary, or can I use default Xiaomi's one?
100% necessary for many customizations.. even for rooting now-a-days
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-What's the best recovery?
TWRP Recovery & use only which the Redmi 4X Forum provides and follow instructions carefully as stated earlier
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-If I install recovery via fast boot, do I need to root my device?
No Recovery does not requires Rooted devices.. or say Rooting needs recovery but recovery doesnt need rooting
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-What tools should I look forward to use on linux (Ubuntu)?
Use Windows bruh ! don't know much regarding this as im a Windows user.
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That's an amazing answer, even if a bit late I hope it can help some newbies!
lNo proper Redmi 4X thread
mas886 said:
That's an amazing answer, even if a bit late I hope it can help some newbies!
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Late reply is due to the thread problem. Anyone could have answered quick if the Redmi 4X thread was made earlier.
__PG__ said:
Late reply is due to the thread problem. Anyone could have answered quick if the Redmi 4X thread was made earlier.
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Hi :highfive: , will Unlocking bootloader void warranty for xiaomi devices too??
or is it ok !
i am new to xiaomi family , i got bored with Stock MIUI .. so feeling to flash another ROM..
so ! does it VOID WARRANTY? like many other mobiles? or any special terms?
nandakis4 said:
Hi :highfive: , will Unlocking bootloader void warranty for xiaomi devices too??
or is it ok !
i am new to xiaomi family , i got bored with Stock MIUI .. so feeling to flash another ROM..
so ! does it VOID WARRANTY? like many other mobiles? or any special terms?
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Yes, definately Your warranty is going to void as soon as you ROOT/USE CUSTOM ROM/CUSTOM RECOVERY
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So anyway to use NVflash to flash a custom rom or boot a recovery? :silly:
Whats left to be done for unlocking the boot loader? :crying:
We're fighting to get a way to unlock bootloaders in LG phones!
Sign into petition here: http://bit.ly/lgbootloader
How people can help with custm roms? :highfive:
Please post your thoughts / Ideas! :fingers-crossed:
Lets get this ball rolling, it's gathered enough dust now and we need all the help we can get to get this rolling! :victory:
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There are already some posts about the unlocking of the bootloader, so you can read them carefully and see how is the state of the art.
And about the custom roms, I think Dexter just heard you and built one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2085710
LG Open Source code if any use to anyone.
http://www.lg.com/global/support/opensource/opensource-detail.jsp?detailCustomerModelCode=LGP880
http://www.lg.com/global/support/opensource/opensource-detail.jsp?detailCustomerModelCode=LGP880G
Norax said:
There are already some posts about the unlocking of the bootloader, so you can read them carefully and see how is the state of the art.
And about the custom roms, I think Dexter just heard you and built one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2085710
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Yes looks tasty but no radio yet! We atleast need calls and data. But thats great work so far.
See no real reason not to have a fully working custom rom, as unlocked boot loader is not a must!
Several other devices have locked boot loader and have great working custom roms. : O)
Several other devices have locked boot loader and have great working custom roms.
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Yeh, but custom kernel is the real deal IMHO.
I have an idea. Post it in appropriate section next time
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Yeh, but custom kernel is the real deal IMHO.
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as far as i have seen o4x has a pretty good and stable kernel so u dont need one unless u want to oc
and that could be achieved with modules as well if module loading is suported by the kernel...
I wan't everything what is possibile. What about some missing functionality let's say iptables? Some day LG will end support of the phone, what then?
o4i said:
I wan't everything what is possibile. What about some missing functionality let's say iptables? Some day LG will end support of the phone, what then?
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First there will be an unlocked Bootloader and JB...
Look there...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36533629
...sent with my LG Optimus 4X HD...
Yes, I know, apparently LG found out, that I'm buying their phone so they decided to unlock bl. Still I don't trust them, so I advise to continue development rather than wait for them.
Hi everyone, I bought that phone 3 days ago and since then I've been trying to root it
Tried KingRoot and Kingoroot. : both aren't working. And today I found this online
<<How To Vivo V11 and Vivo V11 Pro Android Phone and Install TWRP Recovery (cereus)>>
In this website/tutorial, there is a link to a custom TWRP. But I'm reluctant to try this one because TWRPBuilderTeam released it on August 5th (which I think is before the v11 pro release data right)!??
Have you guys tried this method? If yes did it work for you? Using this phone without root sucks
Will post a link to it soon
https://www.google.co.in/amp/s/tabc...overy-and-root-vivo-v11-and-vivo-v11-pro/amp/
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https://www.google.co.in/amp/s/tabc...overy-and-root-vivo-v11-and-vivo-v11-pro/amp/
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Not going to try some shady unofficial twrp build and brick my device when there is no Rom/unbrick tool available :laugh:
I don't think this device will get an official twrp, there is generally zero to none development when it comes to Vivo/Oppo devices.
So dont expect much, its best to use it as stock locked device and use adb for some tricks up your sleve :laugh:
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Not going to try some shady unofficial twrp build and brick my device when there is no Rom/unbrick tool available :laugh:
I don't think this device will get an official twrp, there is generally zero to none development when it comes to Vivo/Oppo devices.
So dont expect much, its best to use it as stock locked device and use adb for some tricks up your sleve :laugh:
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True, you're right ??? that's why I'm so reluctant to do it
Its an amazing device. i am actually planning to buy this device, but lack of development making me feel....
But adb also saying its unauthorized, I tried everything like revoke adb kill server, it's not working
sunilromy said:
Its an amazing device. i am actually planning to buy this device, but lack of development making me feel....
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Bro. I can understand you. I don't think a root will be there anytime soon. It's pretty unlikely. I would advice you to wait for the one plus 6t
raja1810 said:
But adb also saying its unauthorized, I tried everything like revoke adb kill server, it's not working
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Look at @Funk Wizard post about ADB he did post some tricks to des able some app..
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Bro. I can understand you. I don't think a root will be there anytime soon. It's pretty unlikely. I would advice you to wait for the one plus 6t
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Thanks for your reply. I guess, root isnt a big deal, somehow, someone will probably compile or atleast port twrp from another sd660 with similiar specs and resolution. I have done that in past, and i think probably some developer will do it in near future.
Problem is custom roms like linage, RR, pixelexperience or aosp aex.
But i hope soon.. vivo v11 pro only compromise, is developmemt. Hope to see better development in near future.
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Thanks for your reply. I guess, root isnt a big deal, somehow, someone will probably compile or atleast port twrp from another sd660 with similiar specs and resolution. I have done that in past, and i think probably some developer will do it in near future.
Problem is custom roms like linage, RR, pixelexperience or aosp aex.
But i hope soon.. vivo v11 pro only compromise, is developmemt. Hope to see better development in near future.
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I really hope they do. Root is really important part.
There is also one issue. That is there is not official flashing tool in case you mess up and brick your phone.. So it is really risky
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I really hope they do. Root is really important part.
There is also one issue. That is there is not official flashing tool in case you mess up and brick your phone.. So it is really risky
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This is a nice thread for infos..
https://forum.xda-developers.com/general/rooting-roms/how-to-unlock-bootloader-vivo-phones-t3686690
someone need to actually try to backup all the partition via dd, if possible, so in case of brick we can restore , if it allow.. or maybe modified fastboot works..
need to take risk and anyways recent vivo v11 pro, comes with warranty or maybe 1 month replacement policy.
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This is a nice thread for infos..
https://forum.xda-developers.com/general/rooting-roms/how-to-unlock-bootloader-vivo-phones-t3686690
someone need to actually try to backup all the partition via dd, if possible, so in case of brick we can restore , if it allow.. or maybe modified fastboot works..
need to take risk and anyways recent vivo v11 pro, comes with warranty or maybe 1 month replacement policy.
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Hey hi. Thanks for the link bro. I'll make sure to check it out.
As far as the warranty and the replacement policy, I think it's subject to some terms and conditions.. So before replacing or changing anything they'll check if you didn't try to mess with the software.
I talked to them on Twitter once and they explicitly said that they do not support any kind of unauthorized software change so.....
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Hey hi. Thanks for the link bro. I'll make sure to check it out.
As far as the warranty and the replacement policy, I think it's subject to some terms and conditions.. So before replacing or changing anything they'll check if you didn't try to mess with the software.
I talked to them on Twitter once and they explicitly said that they do not support any kind of unauthorized software change so.....
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someone did shared the rom package
https://forum.xda-developers.com/vi...o-v11-v11i-v11-pro-9008-flashtool-sd-t3850638
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someone did shared the rom package
https://forum.xda-developers.com/vi...o-v11-v11i-v11-pro-9008-flashtool-sd-t3850638
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Wooww broo thanks, you're a Legend
Please port twrp for vivo v11 pro i really want to flash gsi rom on this device! Thanks in advance!
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someone did shared the rom package
https://forum.xda-developers.com/vi...o-v11-v11i-v11-pro-9008-flashtool-sd-t3850638
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How to flash it? I have v11 pro. Can You help?
I haz root
Tamana islam tabassum said:
I haz root
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Can you tell me the process of rooting it?
Vivo v11pro
Sir any one can tell me how unlock bootloader vivo v11 pro plz
Remote command failed how to fix vivo v11 pro
Flashing twrp. Img
(remote:command failed)
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How to fix vivo v11 pro
Hi guys.
Im still stuck on the stock firmware on my Xperia z3+ dual (.54 7.1.1 nougat)
Im recently started to notic a lag in gaming and applications and a huge battery consumption and I want to install custom rom, recovery and kernel so maybe I can boost my performance once again and I didn't find a decent thread about it and I need help please.
I got my eyes on rr rom but the instructions are empty!!!
If you could point me in the right direction I would be greatful.
I have a locked bootloader.
Please I dont have money to buy a new phone,.
Thanks in advance.
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Hi guys.
Im still stuck on the stock firmware on my Xperia z3+ dual (.54 7.1.1 nougat)
Im recently started to notic a lag in gaming and applications and a huge battery consumption and I want to install custom rom, recovery and kernel so maybe I can boost my performance once again and I didn't find a decent thread about it and I need help please.
I got my eyes on rr rom but the instructions are empty!!!
If you could point me in the right direction I would be greatful.
I have a locked bootloader.
Please I dont have money to buy a new phone,.
Thanks in advance.
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You know my friend,xperia z3plus is not good for gaming. In all roms it has high temperature and high battery consuming and you cant avoid that.its just good for multimedia and web surfing and taking some photos.official rom is best rom in gaming and temperature. Ive tested rr at first it was very perfect but after few months my phone got a lots of bugs and i back to last official freamware.i hope you get more money and buy a new phone
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You know my friend,xperia z3plus is not good for gaming. In all roms it has high temperature and high battery consuming and you cant avoid that.its just good for multimedia and web surfing and taking some photos.official rom is best rom in gaming and temperature. Ive tested rr at first it was very perfect but after few months my phone got a lots of bugs and i back to last official freamware.i hope you get more money and buy a new phone
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Thanks for replying.
I know that the phone isnt good for gaming but I want to know how to do all those stuff.
And maybe flashing the stock firmware again with a modified kernel could help for the meantime.
If you could help be and teach me how to do that minding my android version then I would be greatful :victory:.
M7md pro said:
Thanks for replying.
I know that the phone isnt good for gaming but I want to know how to do all those stuff.
And maybe flashing the stock firmware again with a modified kernel could help for the meantime.
If you could help be and teach me how to do that minding my android version then I would be greatful :victory:.
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Np bro.
Just flash the last official freamware and the stock kernel.it will makes your phone better.try to flash your phone each year.
With an apologies i cant explain how you should flash tool because you need some image for better understanding.we have lots of videos and clips in YouTube which is show you how flash your phone.its very easy to learn, dont worry about that.
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Np bro.
Just flash the last official freamware and the stock kernel.it will makes your phone better.try to flash your phone each year.
With an apologies i cant explain how you should flash tool because you need some image for better understanding.we have lots of videos and clips in YouTube which is show you how flash your phone.its very easy to learn, dont worry about that.
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We actually don't have decent instructions and the forum is messy and unorganized thats why Ive posted.
If I flashed the. 54 firmware it will work without bricking the phone right??
Thats my only concern tho.
M7md pro said:
We actually don't have decent instructions and the forum is messy and unorganized thats why Ive posted.
If I flashed the. 54 firmware it will work without bricking the phone right??
Thats my only concern tho.
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No it doesnt have any problem
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No it doesnt have any problem
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So just flash it with flash tool and that's it?
Sorry for asking alot.
M7md pro said:
So just flash it with flash tool and that's it?
Sorry for asking alot.
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Np bro asking alot is not a problem.
Yes just flash by flashtools and thats it.when you want flash, flashtool ask you to wipe your phone or not.(wipe means that clear and delete all of your data on your phone).i suggest you to wipe your phone because its increase your phone speed.
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So just flash it with flash tool and that's it?
Sorry for asking alot.
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Asking alot isnt a problem bro??.
Yes thats it.just flash it by flash tool.remember.before flashing your phone,flashtool ask you to wipe your phone or not,wipe means delete and clear all of your data on your phone.i recommend you to wipe your phone for more speed
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Asking alot isnt a problem bro??.
Yes thats it.just flash it by flash tool.remember.before flashing your phone,flashtool ask you to wipe your phone or not,wipe means delete and clear all of your data on your phone.i recommend you to wipe your phone for more speed
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Drm services doesn't affect by flashing the stock firmware right?
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Drm services doesn't affect by flashing the stock firmware right?
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Nope.it doesnt affect on your drm.
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Nope.it doesnt affect on your drm.
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i was going to flash already based on your generous instruction and you said to wipe data and in flash tool i got this .
what options should i tick from those in the picture?
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i was going to flash already based on your generous instruction and you said to wipe data and in flash tool i got this .
what options should i tick from those in the picture?
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For wipe.choose user data and app log i dont know anything about another options in wipe.
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For wipe.choose user data and app log i dont know anything about another options in wipe.
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thanks for the help my friend :highfive: .
i did it finally and worked like a sharm :good::good::good: .
M7md pro said:
thanks for the help my friend :highfive: .
i did it finally and worked like a sharm :good::good::good: .
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Np bro.??
Flashing by flash tools is very good for solve all of your problems.
Finally i am very happy for you
Guys, I'm looking at buying this device on Ali. If I buy the one with the chinese rom, will it be as easy to switch to global like previous mi devices?
Or are there any additional requirements?
Thanks in advance!
teddy0209 said:
Guys, I'm looking at buying this device on Ali. If I buy the one with the chinese rom, will it be as easy to switch to global like previous mi devices?
Or are there any additional requirements?
Thanks in advance!
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Before everything you will need to unlock your device. After unlocking the device, you can install other roms from other regions like the GLOBAL rom version without any problem through using recovery mode or fastboot . it's not a complicated process . you just need to understand the whole process first. that's all
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Before everything you will need to unlock your device. After unlocking the device, you can install other roms from other regions like the GLOBAL rom version without any problem through using recovery mode or fastboot . it's not a complicated process . you just need to understand the whole process first. that's all
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Yeah, thanks! I know the process. As long xiaomi didn't change anything, then I'm good to go.
This seems to be a good phone. I don't have experience with realme phones so excuse the questions:
how is unlock policy for realme?
how are chances for costume rom development, since the color os seems to be EN/CN language only?
Thanks for answers
Shezhar said:
This seems to be a good phone. I don't have experience with realme phones so excuse the questions:
how is unlock policy for realme?
how are chances for costume rom development, since the color os seems to be EN/CN language only?
Thanks for answers
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I will believe a developer community emerge when they release the kernel source for the Realme X2 Pro*since it is the flagship. I have little faith though
Actually, realme has sent some devices to developer in the past. So I guess they are pretty open with custom development and that's a good sign already. I hope there would be a lot of custom ROM for the device since it is a great device but color OS might be not everyone's cup of tea
according to nathan30's reply on the "Little feedback" thread "project treble is available but the partition layout is only A and not A/B " so we might be able to flash GSI (Generic System Image) to get clean Android experience really soon
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according to nathan30's reply on the "Little feedback" thread "project treble is available but the partition layout is only A and not A/B " so we might be able to flash GSI (Generic System Image) to get clean Android experience really soon
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Shouldn't we be able to flash gsi straight away?
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Shouldn't we be able to flash gsi straight away?
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The GSI is available, but we will need to unlock bootloader (and flash costume recovery) in order to be able to flash the GSI
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The GSI is available, but we will need to unlock bootloader (and flash costume recovery) in order to be able to flash the GSI
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not necesary, gsi can be flash through adb too
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not necesary, gsi can be flash through adb too
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That's the exact reason I wrote it in parenthesis, I wasn't sure about it.. but I do think that opening the bootloader is a must, correct me if I'm wrong. Have you ever managed to flash (unofficial) ROM via ADB while the bootloader is locked? Is GSI different from any other costume ROM?
Let's say we flashed a gsi, then how can we get back to stock rom?
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That's the exact reason I wrote it in parenthesis, I wasn't sure about it.. but I do think that opening the bootloader is a must, correct me if I'm wrong. Have you ever managed to flash (unofficial) ROM via ADB while the bootloader is locked? Is GSI different from any other costume ROM?
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ah, yes needed unlocked bootloader. before this I tried on Honor View 10 cant on locked bl.
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Let's say we flashed a gsi, then how can we get back to stock rom?
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flash the rom again using xiaomi flash tool
jimdorky said:
flash the rom again using xiaomi flash tool
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Xiaomi flash tool on an oppo phone?
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Xiaomi flash tool on an oppo phone?
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Why not? "Xiaomi flash" just a name of soft.
Will this rom transform the Chinese version into the European version?
https://www.getdroidtips.com/stock-rom-realme-x2-pro/
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Will this rom transform the Chinese version into the European version?
https://www.getdroidtips.com/stock-rom-realme-x2-pro/
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I want to make a European version out of my Chinese version as well, but the link you are mentioning will simply re-flash the Chinese ROM onto the Chinese phone. It's useful when the phone doesn't boot anymore or if you have other issues with the phone.
AFAIK, Realme has not made the European ROM available for download yet. Once/if they do, then you can use the above tutorial and simply use the European ROM source.
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Why not? "Xiaomi flash" just a name of soft.
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Because you can't flash zip roms (ozip in our example) with Mi Flash.
And Oppo does not have any EDL rom in regular format anymore, .ops or .ofp format.
So you can't do anything unless you have fastboot rom and and a working fastboot with unlocked bootloader.
So don't
Please tell me how to fix another launcher by default ???? I downloaded a NOVA launcher, and in the settings the default application I can’t install it !!!
domrustika said:
Please tell me how to fix another launcher by default ???? I downloaded a NOVA launcher, and in the settings the default application I can’t install it !!!
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There's a thread for that [Guide][CN Version]Removal of China related Apps [RealMe X2pro] Making it clean just look into the replies for the specifics