Ok so I've seen a lot of confusion on how to correctly flash OxygenOS on your brand new OnePlus 5, and also how to correctly and easily root your phone.. This guide aims to clear up any confusion regarding this. Ready? Let's move on.
Q: What's the difference between International and Chinese versions of the OnePlus 5?
A: Hardware-wise there is absolutely no difference between the 2 versions. In terms of software, the international version runs OxygenOS (OOS) while the Chinese version runs HydrogenOS(H2OS). H2OS has no Google services pre-installed and is generally not recommended for use outside China. Both OxygenOS and HydrogenOS are official updates by OnePlus.
Q: I bought a Chinese phone. How do I install OxygenOS then?
A: 1. Download the latest OxygenOS from here. Download the full zip and NOT the OTA update.
2. Place it in the root of your internal memory. Basically don't put the file in any folder.
3. Go to Settings > System updates, press the gear icon and select Local upgrade.
4. Choose the file, the phone will boot into recovery and everything is done.
Q: OK I want to root my phone but I don't want to lose Android Pay, Netflix, Pokemon GO etc. Is it possible?
Simple answer: Yes. Long answer: Maybe not in the long run.
Why is that so? You see, back in the old days there were little downsides to rooting. Alas, Android Pay and Pokemon GO came along, and in an effort to tighten up security, Google implemented this thing called
SafetyNet. Basically it's a measure to test your system integrity, meaning that any modification to system will trigger SafetyNet and many apps will be "locked down". Android Pay and Pokemon GO will not work,
and Netflix won't show up on Google Play anymore. Some devices even check for unlocked bootloader, but apparently not the OnePlus 5, so you don't have to switch to a custom kernel to root.
To overcome this problem, the brilliant minds at XDA came up with system-less root. Chainfire was the first to implement it in SuperSU, but right now nobody uses SuperSU anymore. Magisk is the new kid in town,
and quite frankly much better IMO.
Q: Alright enough talk, how do I root the phone?
A: Patience my young Padawan. I will get to that in a moment. But here are some things you have to know.
1. Rooting involves unlocking your bootloader, and ALL YOUR DATA WILL BE WIPED. Keep a backup and move everything in your internal memory somewhere else.
2. Magisk may beat SafetyNet now, but there is no guarantee this will always be the case. So your SafetyNet enabled apps may not work all the time.
3. OTA updates from OnePlus will work differently when you are rooted. But hey that's what this guide is for. :good:
Easy rooting guide
1. Install ADB drivers.
2. Go into settings > about phone. Press the build no. a few times to activate developer options.
3. Turn on developer options, OEM unlocking and USB debugging.
4. Connect phone to PC and allow ADB access on phone. Wait for drivers to finish installing.
5. Download and install this simple tool on your PC.
6. Download one of the 2 TWRP recoveries below.
TWRP Official
xdvs23's TWRP
7. Open the All-in-One tool and make sure your device is recognised as OnePlus 5. Click on Unlock bootloader. Your bootloader is now unlocked and all your DATA WILL BE WIPED!
8. Select the "and boot it" arrow and click flash TWRP, click manual mode and choose the TWRP.img file you downloaded earlier.
9. After everything is done, your phone should now boot into TWRP successfully. Do not reboot yet.
10. On your PC, download the latest version of Magisk. Place the zip file onto your phone using USB and flash it with TWRP. Clear cache and reboot into system.
11. You should now see a new app called Magisk Manager. Check for updates!
12. However, do keep in mind not to mess around the system. If you need something, check to see if there any Magisk Modules available. There is also a small repo in the downloads section in Magisk Manager. Also Adaway works great with Magisk. Just make sure to turn on systemless host file in Magisk manager.
14. Congrats you are now rooted!:highfive:
Q: Alright now that I'm rooted, how do I get official updates?
A: 1. Download the latest OxygenOS from here. Download the full zip and NOT the OTA update. Place it on your phone. Make sure you also have your Magisk zip.
2. Boot into TWRP. Press the volume button when the bootloader unlocked screen comes up. Use volume buttons and power button to select recovery.
3. Flash the OxygenOS zip file. DO NOT reboot yet!
4. Tap the home button and flash Magisk. Clear cache.
5. Reboot into system and you are done!
Hope this guide is simple enough for you guys to understand. It might seem daunting at first, but practice makes perfect.
Also it is not a requirement to root, most people get by fine without ever rooting. But we are not like normal people, are we? Why else would we be on XDA then?
Further questions
Q1: Why Magisk and not SuperSU?
A: Besides the fact that Magisk is being constantly updated to bypass SafetyNet, it is also open-source. Wish I could say the same for SuperSU, the app is not what it used to be. Chainfire is no longer aware of the changes made in his app and I for one am not willing to take my chances with a shady developer. I had countless bad experiences with Chinese apps, many of them created by large companies. Check out this thread for more info.
Q2: Why exactly is HydrogenOS not recommended for use outside China?
A: Besides the aforementioned lack of Google apps, HydrogenOS is also tweaked differently from OxygenOS. It is significantly more aggressive in killing apps and not letting them run in the background, as you would expect with the number of rogue apps in China, made worse by the fact that there is no Play Store in China. OxygenOS on the other hand has a limit of 32 apps in memory, which I guess is a nice compromise between performance and battery life.
Reserved just in case. Probably will never need it though.
to be fair, there are still lots of people using SuperSU..
What should I do if I still want to use SuperSU?
2 noob questions @jasonwsc or anyone who knows
How about wiping dalvik and cache?
And how about encryption? Do I need to remove my fingerprint/security pattern before flashing OR rooting?
Thanks a lot for your help, the OP5 will be the first phone I can actually root. My old Xperia Z (2013) had a locked bootloader that was not unlockable haha.
ipredatorv said:
2 noob questions @jasonwsc or anyone who knows
How about wiping dalvik and cache?
And how about encryption? Do I need to remove my fingerprint/security pattern before flashing OR rooting?
Thanks a lot for your help, the OP5 will be the first phone I can actually root. My old Xperia Z (2013) had a locked bootloader that was not unlockable haha.
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Wiping Dalvik and cache is usually done after flashing a ROM in TWRP. Not that big of deal now that many apps use ART, but still good to do to prevent app crashes.
No need to remove fingerprint security before rooting.
iamelton said:
to be fair, there are still lots of people using SuperSU..
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Ningyou Higeki said:
What should I do if I still want to use SuperSU?
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Just flash SuperSU zip instead of Magisk.
I don't know why anyone still uses SuperSU though. For one, it's sold to a Chinese company and is no longer open source. Not to mention it doesn't pass SafetyNet at all.
jasonwsc said:
Wiping Dalvik and cache is usually done after flashing a ROM in TWRP. Not that big of deal now that many apps use ART, but still good to do to prevent app crashes.
No need to remove fingerprint security before rooting.
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Thanks for the clarification!
I only asked about wiping dalvik/cache because some other people here recommended that, as it may help to fix my battery drain issue.
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ipredatorv said:
Thanks for the clarification!
I only asked about wiping dalvik/cache because some other people here recommended that, as it may help to fix my battery drain issue.
Sent from my ONEPLUS A5000 using Tapatalk
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It might help with your battery drain issue, but chances are some apps are running in the background draining your battery.
Google services not working
I have installed oxygen OS in my chinese version OP5 following above method. However, after installing oxygen OS my google play store isnt working. When I open google play store, it stucks on checking info.
Nishatian1 said:
I have installed oxygen OS in my chinese version OP5 following above method. However, after installing oxygen OS my google play store isnt working. When I open google play store, it stucks on checking info.
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Just a wild guess, but are you still in China? Check your VPN before trying to access the Google Playstore. Otherwise, remove the Playstore and download the most recent Playstore apk from a website like apkmirror. If they offer multiple versions, go for ARM 64.
Sent from my ONEPLUS A5000 using Tapatalk
jasonwsc said:
Just flash SuperSU zip instead of Magisk.
I don't know why anyone still uses SuperSU though. For one, it's sold to a Chinese company and is no longer open source. Not to mention it doesn't pass SafetyNet at all.
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I'm a little tired of tuning my phone now. And I don't care about SafetyNet. BTW, how's Magisk's compatibility now?
jasonwsc said:
Just flash SuperSU zip instead of Magisk.
I don't know why anyone still uses SuperSU though. For one, it's sold to a Chinese company and is no longer open source. Not to mention it doesn't pass SafetyNet at all.
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I got my Chinese OP5 two days ago and went through the whole procedure of unlocking, rooting, and flashing OxygenOS. Now I see that somebody took the time to write a nice guide on how to do it. Thanks @jasonwsc! I really wish I had this available to me already. I am sure it's gonna be a great help to others though!
I wasn't aware that SuperSU had been sold to a Chinese company through and that it is no longer open source. Knowing what I know now I regret flashing SuperSU yesterday and would love to switch to Magisk.
My question would be: what's the "proper way" to switch from SuperSU to Magisk? Just unroot via SuperSU and flash Magisk, or is there a better, cleaner way?
Edit:
Nevermind, just searched it and there's a super nice guide here.
Ningyou Higeki said:
I'm a little tired of tuning my phone now. And I don't care about SafetyNet. BTW, how's Magisk's compatibility now?
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Magisk works fine, have no issues so far.
Hello,
I have the opportunity to receive an OP5T (128 GB)
from China. The ROM will be Hydrogen OS and not Oxygen OS.
I would like to be sure that the procedure used to install Oxygen OS will be the same as for the OP5?
Moazamali said:
Hello,
I have the opportunity to receive an OP5T (128 GB)
from China. The ROM will be Hydrogen OS and not Oxygen OS.
I would like to be sure that the procedure used to install Oxygen OS will be the same as for the OP5?
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Yes it's the same. Just flash the firmware file for OP5T instead of the OP5.
i have international model oneplus 5. My phone was bricked, so i unbricked the phone by flashing h2os. I have rooted my phone with supersu and unrooted it again by flashing stock recovery. i want to now flash my phone with oxygenos. i have tried but no success. Please guide me with correct method.
Thanks
nayemohd said:
i have international model oneplus 5. My phone was bricked, so i unbricked the phone by flashing h2os. I have rooted my phone with supersu and unrooted it again by flashing stock recovery. i want to now flash my phone with oxygenos. i have tried but no success. Please guide me with correct method.
Thanks
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See here https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5/how-to/official-oxygenos-4-5-2-7-1-1-ota-t3627003 it might be useful to format internal storage.
strongst said:
See here https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5/how-to/official-oxygenos-4-5-2-7-1-1-ota-t3627003 it might be useful to format internal storage.
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Good morning all,
I have the same problem. Installed a H2os on a international oneplus 5.
Didn't like it so much so I formatted the system and installed the open beta 26.
However if I want to use the latest recovery either to clear cache or davlik cache I get a bunch of errors.
Any idea why?
kimon60 said:
Good morning all,
I have the same problem. Installed a H2os on a international oneplus 5.
Didn't like it so much so I formatted the system and installed the open beta 26.
However if I want to use the latest recovery either to clear cache or davlik cache I get a bunch of errors.
Any idea why?
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Which h2os version and which recovery version did you use(file names please)? What do you mean with formatting the system? What did you wipe or format exactly?
Related
Just found out that I have a Mi Mix waiting for me when I get home. I've made a checklist of what I want to do to it to get it setup for my use. I wanted to know if anyone had anything to add or has done any of what I'm planning on.
Unlock Bootloader
This should be relatively simple. I already have my unlock permission and will be using the directions from here: http://en.miui.com/thread-202290-1-1.html
As far as I can tell by reading that thread, I do not need to install the developer ROM first. Is this correct?
I will also follow the top reply to this thread which mentions linking your device to your Mi account before unlocking to prevent errors: https://m.reddit.com/r/Xiaomi/comments/5co8t1/mi_unlock_approval/
Install TWRP
My plan is to follow these instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-mix/development/recovery-official-twrp-xiaomi-mi-mix-t3498960
This is where I start having questions. I've been out of the rooting and ROMing game for a couple of years. Does anyone recommend rooting with anything other than SuperSU? I'm reading that it was bought by a Chinese company and shouldn't be trusted. I've also read that using Magisk you can have root that is easily turned off. I'll admit I'm pretty lost at the moment when it comes to what Magisk does and how to use it. But if it is the recommended way of doing things I will do the research to learn it.
Flash The EU ROM
I think my plan is to flash this EU ROM which debloats everything and seems to come with gapps and a lot of other nice optimizations: https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/6-11-10.36056/
My first question is has anyone tried this?
My second question is will I need to reinstall TWRP and re-root? I think I will have to re-TWRP because on the TWRP page there is one version for stock and one for the EU version. I will be on stock first and I can't flash EU until after I flash TWRP. So I think the procedure will have to be:
Flash stock TWRP
Flash EU ROM
Flash EU TWRP
Re-Root?
Turn Off All Battery Optimizations
Don't have a guide for this yet but I'm guessing it's not hard to find. Feel free to reply with one if you have one.
Personalize
Launchers/Themes/Icon Packs/etc. Don't need suggestions here since I already know what I have in mind.
Anything else?
The only other thing I can think of that I might want to install is Xposed. I've never used it and don't know how to install it but I'll learn if I can be convinced that it's something I want.
What else am I missing?
I think right now the biggest thing I'm curious about is if anyone has used the EU ROM and what the procedure is if you use that ROM since there are 2 different versions of TWRP for the Mi Mix. But any other suggestions on what to do with the initial setup or how to make my experience better are welcome. I'd also love to hear about any "gotchas" that aren't mentioned in the guides from people who have actually done it.
Well I took the plunge without waiting for feedback and for anyone who is interested, I'll answer my own questions. Read the posts that I linked in the OP to understand what I'm doing below. I will not cover how to get unlock permission as this has been covered elsewhere.
Unlock Bootloader
As far as I can tell by reading that thread, I do not need to install the developer ROM first. Is this correct?
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This is not correct. You must install the Dev ROM and connect to WiFi and follow the steps to enable Developer options and login to your Mi account in developer options.
Install TWRP
Before installing TWRP you must update back to the stable ROM. The non-EU version of TWRP will not work with the Dev ROM as of this posting. You can update to the stable ROM using the same steps as updating to the developer ROM. In the TWRP install guide I linked above, I stopped right after step 6 and continued below.
Flash the EU ROM
Instead of flashing SuperSU after installing TWRP, I copied over the EU ROM linked above and flashed that. Then I followed the instructions starting from step 3 of this post to flash SuperSU, Magisk, and suhide: https://www.reddit.com/r/pokemongod...k_v7_systemless_xposed_v866_released/d8d7ziw/
The only change I made is that in between steps 4 and 5, I flashed the EU version of TWRP before continuing because otherwise the touchscreen would not work in TWRP. I used the most recent versions for the SuperSU, Magisk, and suhide and I did not flash Xposed yet but I believe I can do that in the future if I want to.
That's where I'm at now. The rest of my checklist was mostly personal preference so I won't go into that. Hope this helps.
@chimera533
THX for taking the plunge & sharing your results with us.
I'm sure I'll be doing the same once mine arrives, hope you don't mind if I look this way if I have any questions regarding TWRP/Root/etc.....
Thank you for posting this, this is the exact list of what I will be doing when my Mi Mix comes in the mail (C'mon Ibuygou).
I couldn't seem to find a EU rom for Mi mix though it is listed in the thread as a supported drive. Will you please drop me the link to download? Thank you.
jim380 said:
I couldn't seem to find a EU rom for Mi mix though it is listed in the thread as a supported drive. Will you please drop me the link to download? Thank you.
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I think I got mine from here: https://megadysk.pl/f/6.11.10
Just scroll down to the Mi Mix one.
There are 3 repositories to the 6.11.10 weekly ROMs at the top of the page here: https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/6-11-10.36056/
As far as I know there are no stable EU builds for the Mi Mix probably because it's so new.
Also I believe the weekly updates show up here: https://xiaomi.eu/community/forums/miui-weekly-rom-releases.103/
The Mi Mix was skipped for 6.11.17 as evidenced by the note at the top of the 6.11.17 thread.
That's about all I know. I highly recommend reading all or most of every link I posted here. I'll confess that if I had, I would've known things like having to flash back to stable before TWRP-ing as well as some other things.
It would be nice if you did an edit of your original post, rather than a 'by the way' post below it. It would be much easier to follow the instructions.
I've installed TWRP on multiple phones. The dm-verity stuff is new to me (A xiaomi/MIUI thing I guess),
so the sequence appears to be:
install Official MIUI China developer ROM
<unlock>
install Official stable rom
install Official (Non-EU) TWRP (requires stable)
copy/install EU ROM after step 6 (aka before exiting TWRP)
< Do you reboot now and go back into fastload now? or stay inside TWRP? >
Install EU TWRP
install supersu (again, before you exit TWRP?)
Install Magisk, suhide?
Apologies but I'm away from home at the moment. I'll update the OP with more detail when I have a bit more time. But I'll give you some quick answers below.
install Official MIUI China developer ROM
Remember to log in to your Mi account in the developer options
<unlock>
install Official stable rom
install Official (Non-EU) TWRP (requires stable)
copy/install EU ROM after step 6 (aka before exiting TWRP)
While still in TWRP, install SuperSU in systemless mode.
Boot to system once
Boot back to fastboot and install EU TWRP
Boot to TWRP and install Magisk, suhide
Boot to system and install magisk manager
Got the Mi Mix 128GB overpriced in Thailand, but without any waiting time.
Love your early thread, very helpful.
I also want to get twrp, suhide, magisk and xposed, but I like to stay on the Chinese Dev or official ROM, not xiaomi.eu, because I like the paid themes which are only available on official ROMs.
I've got a MIUI developer account for 4 years, so I can unlock the device directly, being on stable ROM.
Now the steps are a bit unclear for me. Do I understand them correctly?
1. Unlock bootloader
Download and install the developer rom: http://en.miui.com/download-317.html
Create/Login with your MI Account on the device.
Apply for unlocking the bootloader here: http://en.miui.com/unlock/
Install stable ROM if desired
2. Install official TWRP (NON-EU)
Boot into fastboot mode by turning off your device then pressing volume up and power button
Install Minimal ADB and Fastboot on your PC: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790
Download the correct TWRP image file: https://dl.twrp.me/lithium/twrp-3.0.2-0-lithium.img.html
Copy the twrp file to where minimal adb and fastboot has been installed and rename the twrp file to twrp.img
Open fastboot on your computer and type:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
Code:
fastboot reboot
3. Install SuperSU in systemless mode
Download newest SuperSU: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.supersu / http://download.chainfire.eu/1013/SuperSU/SR4-SuperSU-v2.78-SR4-20161115184928.zip
In ADB shell or TWRP shell, type
Code:
echo SYSTEMLESS=true > /data/.supersu
if you don't already have this file to configure SuperSU to install in systemless mode.
Flash SuperSU.
4. Boot to system
5. Boot into TWRP, install Magisk, suhide, Xposed
suhide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/suhide-t3450396
systemless xposed 86.2: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3897543&d=1475913773
magisk: http://tiny.cc/latestmagisk
6. Boot to system and install Magistk Manager
magisk manager: http://tiny.cc/latestmanager
7. Install XPosed
chimera533 said:
I think I got mine from here: https://megadysk.pl/f/6.11.10
Just scroll down to the Mi Mix one.
There are 3 repositories to the 6.11.10 weekly ROMs at the top of the page here: https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/6-11-10.36056/
As far as I know there are no stable EU builds for the Mi Mix probably because it's so new.
Also I believe the weekly updates show up here: https://xiaomi.eu/community/forums/miui-weekly-rom-releases.103/
The Mi Mix was skipped for 6.11.17 as evidenced by the note at the top of the 6.11.17 thread.
That's about all I know. I highly recommend reading all or most of every link I posted here. I'll confess that if I had, I would've known things like having to flash back to stable before TWRP-ing as well as some other things.
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Thank you so much for your help. I installed the ROM and have had it running for 2 days now. Coming from a HTC 10 (custom ROMed and everything), I;m really not digging MIUI on this phone. Lags so much it's literally driving me crazy. My 2 yrs old LG G2, which also has amazing screen-to-body ratio btw, runs circle around this phone. Really disappointed about this phone due to the software performance issues.
jim380 said:
Thank you so much for your help. I installed the ROM and have had it running for 2 days now. Coming from a HTC 10 (custom ROMed and everything), I;m really not digging MIUI on this phone. Lags so much it's literally driving me crazy. My 2 yrs old LG G2, which also has amazing screen-to-body ratio btw, runs circle around this phone. Really disappointed about this phone due to the software performance issues.
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I don't experience any lags on the original ROM.
From my experience those micro-lags and performance issuese showed up on various devices in my Android past whenever something was wrong with the ROM. A clean flash mostly helped solve the problem.
I'm currently on the original Chinese stable with SuperSu and TWRP. It's blazing fast. What's the reason to flash the xiaomi.eu rom?
underlines said:
I don't experience any lags on the original ROM.
From my experience those micro-lags and performance issuese showed up on various devices in my Android past whenever something was wrong with the ROM. A clean flash mostly helped solve the problem.
I'm currently on the original Chinese stable with SuperSu and TWRP. It's blazing fast. What's the reason to flash the xiaomi.eu rom?
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I had a nightmare trying to get to the EU Rom yesterday, I was mostly successful, however after a reboot i'd lose Touch in both TWRP and System. Thanks to this post from Chimera533 I was finally able to do it!
Anyway the main reason for the EU ROM is to get rid of all the Bloat and Chinese throughout the ROM that you cannot get rid of. It also has Google Services baked in properly so everything works correctly.
I also had a few other little niggles while on the Chinese ROM :-
Purchases from Google Play Movies wouldn't work
No Smart Lock while connected to Android Wear
No way to replace BAIDU and set Google as the search
So far i'm loving the EU Rom, i've not seen any lag at all while using it and pretty much everything seems to work exactly as it should - it has enhanced the MIX experience so much for me - love this thing!
Guys, how do I disable all battery saving optimizations / memory management optimzations? My background apps keep shutting automatically off after a while.
I'm on the default ROM without root (still waiting for developer approval)...
yakuzlin said:
Guys, how do I disable all battery saving optimizations / memory management optimzations? My background apps keep shutting automatically off after a while.
I'm on the default ROM without root (still waiting for developer approval)...
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Go to the battery section & have a look around, you should find several settings for battery management.
You're gonna need root & an app such as Titanium Backup Pro, or, SD Maid Pro to disable a lot of the MIUI & Cheetah Mobile applications.
Fine tuning on a per app basis isn't enough (do not optimize battery savings for the apps you want to work properly, notifications, messaging, etc) .....
I highly recommend flashing the EU ROM, it seems to have better memory management than the Global ROM, but, you'll still need to disable a lot of the MIUI apps & all of the Cheetah Mobile s***ware to get memory management more to what you're used to experiencing.
One other item, go to Developer Options & disable MIUI Optimization, it should be the last item or close to it....
Have some free time this coming weekend and was considering installing the android 11 beta posted here
Reading around this forum I've seen people have had issues installing gapps.
Has anyone managed to install gapps successfully? If not, I will stay on the NX627J_CNCommon_V2.23 build.
Thanks in advance.
EDIT:
I have now upgraded to Android 11 and installed google apps, here's how I did it.
The usual disclaimers apply: DO NOT DO THIS IF YOU ARE NOT FAMILIAR WITH ADB, FASTBOOT ETC. I will not be held responsible for bricked devices.
If you wish to void your warranty the command to unlock the bootloader and allow flashing with fasboot the command is "fastboot oem nubia_unlock NUBIA_NX627J"
1. Backup the data you want to keep from your phone. Wipe the phone using stock recovery or TWPR
2. Upgrade to 2.24 using full zip. As I had previously rooted my device so the stock recovery wasn't working and I had to flash TWRP.
3. Upgrade to 3.11 using full zip. Either use the stock recovery or TWRP. This will be the last time you can use TWRP for flashing due to changes in Android 11. TWRP does not support Android 11 yet. If I'd have realised this before I would have tried to flashed google apps at this step. Can't confirm if this works but I wish I'd have tried it.
4. If you need root, install the APK for magisk "canary" (or any version that supports patching boot.img)
5. Open the zip for 3.11 and extract boot.img, copy to your device
6. Patch the boot.img using Magisk. I used these instructions. Reboot.
7. Congratluations, you have Android 11 with root!
If you need gapps and didn't install them yet, it's still possible. Flashing without TWRP was a challenge, but after a lot of hours wasted, I found that BiTG apps was working which I downloaded from this page. I flashed using EX Kernel Manager but I would imagine other apps that allow root flashing will work similarly.
Currently, I have not been able to get SafetyNet checks to pass. I will update this thread with details as I uncover them.
For WhatsApp verfication to pass make sure you have granted Google services framework SMS permissions.
Hope this is helpful for some people who are thinking about making the move to Android 11. No major issues to report yet, will update this thread if anything comes up.
EDIT 2021/02/22: I have repeated this process successfully for V3.15.
thais rom support to flash twrp or google app?
someone who helps? very ugly problem that notifications from whatsapp do not arrive
mmason75123 said:
Have some free time this coming weekend and was considering installing the android 11 beta posted here
Reading around this forum I've seen people have had issues installing gapps.
Has anyone managed to install gapps successfully? If not, I will stay on the NX627J_CNCommon_V2.23 build.
Thanks in advance
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All work fine in this version (NX627J_CNCommon_V2.23 build)? notifications whatsapp? names of calls?
updated OP now, I have finally managed to upgrade to Android 11!
mmason75123 said:
Have some free time this coming weekend and was considering installing the android 11 beta posted here
Reading around this forum I've seen people have had issues installing gapps.
Has anyone managed to install gapps successfully? If not, I will stay on the NX627J_CNCommon_V2.23 build.
Thanks in advance.
EDIT:
I have now upgraded to Android 11 and installed google apps, here's how I did it.
The usual disclaimers apply: DO NOT DO THIS IF YOU ARE NOT FAMILIAR WITH ADB, FASTBOOT ETC. I will not be held responsible for bricked devices.
1. Backup the data you want to keep from your phone. Wipe the phone using stock recovery or TWPR
2. Upgrade to 2.24 using full zip. As I had previously rooted my device so the stock recovery wasn't working and I had to flash TWRP.
3. Upgrade to 3.11 using full zip. Either use the stock recovery or TWRP. This will be the last time you can use TWRP for flashing due to changes in Android 11. TWRP does not support Android 11 yet. If I'd have realised this before I would have tried to flashed google apps at this step. Can't confirm if this works but I wish I'd have tried it.
4. If you need root, install the APK for magisk "canary" (or any version that supports patching boot.img)
5. Open the zip for 3.11 and extract boot.img, copy to your device
6. Patch the boot.img using Magisk. I used these instructions. Reboot.
7. Congratluations, you have Android 11 with root!
If you need gapps and didn't install them yet, it's still possible. Flashing without TWRP was a challenge, but after a lot of hours wasted, I found that BiTG apps was working which I downloaded from this page. I flashed using EX Kernel Manager but I would imagine other apps that allow root flashing will work similarly.
Currently, I have not been able to get SafetyNet checks to pass. I will update this thread with details as I uncover them.
For WhatsApp verfication to pass make sure you have granted Google services framework SMS permissions.
Hope this is helpful for some people who are thinking about making the move to Android 11. No major issues to report yet, will update this thread if anything comes up.
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how can i unbloat this **** and get the stock rom? Are they going to release a global rom android 11?
B4$Q said:
how can i unbloat this **** and get the stock rom? Are they going to release a global rom android 11?
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you can uninstall most of the bloat without root, and even more of it with
obviously I don't work for nubia but at this point a global ROM seems a way off, especially given there has been nothing since 2.03
here is the forum post for release 3.11
【2020年11月30日】Android R V311 for Z20 小批量更新公告-努比亚Z20-努比亚/红魔社区 - 手机版
mmason75123 said:
you can uninstall most of the bloat without root, and even more of it with
obviously I don't work for nubia but at this point a global ROM seems a way off, especially given there has been nothing since 2.03
here is the forum post for release 3.11
【2020年11月30日】Android R V311 for Z20 小批量更新公告-努比亚Z20-努比亚/红魔社区 - 手机版
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I want to make it stock. Is there a tutorial for that? Their rom has too many issues, including the notifications and that ugly skin with their useless chinese features.
B4$Q said:
I want to make it stock. Is there a tutorial for that? Their rom has too many issues, including the notifications and that ugly skin with their useless chinese features.
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"stock" for this phone is what you have installed now. There is no custom ROM, which is your real complaint. To be honest, I would also much prefer a custom ROM, if you find one let me know! Anyway this is completely off topic for this thread
mmason75123 said:
"stock" for this phone is what you have installed now. There is no custom ROM, which is your real complaint. To be honest, I would also much prefer a custom ROM, if you find one let me know! Anyway this is completely off topic for this thread
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Yeah, stock is what I have installed right now, which is Android 9. I would like to get the stock Android 11, without their skin. Maybe a GSI rom could fix it, but I was not able to install it. As soon as you flash the gsi rom on nubia ui 8, the system breaks.
B4$Q said:
Yeah, stock is what I have installed right now, which is Android 9. I would like to get the stock Android 11, without their skin. Maybe a GSI rom could fix it, but I was not able to install it. As soon as you flash the gsi rom on nubia ui 8, the system breaks.
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Yeah I hear you - it's incredibly annoying that you can't set the default launcher to anything else. Well, I'm sure you can probably! But I'm going to leave my phone to settle for a few days at least before messingw ith it any more
Good luck.
mmason75123 said:
Yeah I hear you - it's incredibly annoying that you can't set the default launcher to anything else. Well, I'm sure you can probably! But I'm going to leave my phone to settle for a few days at least before messingw ith it any more
Good luck.
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I'll stay on Android 9 for the moment, but I will never buy from this brand again. Apple proved me again that their phones are the best from the market. And Google Phones of course.
I have updated my phone from Android 9 to Android 11 V3.11 everything works fine but can I install gapps and how?
mmason75123 said:
Have some free time this coming weekend and was considering installing the android 11 beta posted here
Reading around this forum I've seen people have had issues installing gapps.
Has anyone managed to install gapps successfully? If not, I will stay on the NX627J_CNCommon_V2.23 build.
Thanks in advance.
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I have now upgraded to Android 11 and installed google apps, here's how I did it.
The usual disclaimers apply: DO NOT DO THIS IF YOU ARE NOT FAMILIAR WITH ADB, FASTBOOT ETC. I will not be held responsible for bricked devices.
1. Backup the data you want to keep from your phone. Wipe the phone using stock recovery or TWPR
2. Upgrade to 2.24 using full zip. As I had previously rooted my device so the stock recovery wasn't working and I had to flash TWRP.
3. Upgrade to 3.11 using full zip. Either use the stock recovery or TWRP. This will be the last time you can use TWRP for flashing due to changes in Android 11. TWRP does not support Android 11 yet. If I'd have realised this before I would have tried to flashed google apps at this step. Can't confirm if this works but I wish I'd have tried it.
4. If you need root, install the APK for magisk "canary" (or any version that supports patching boot.img)
5. Open the zip for 3.11 and extract boot.img, copy to your device
6. Patch the boot.img using Magisk. I used these instructions. Reboot.
7. Congratluations, you have Android 11 with root!
If you need gapps and didn't install them yet, it's still possible. Flashing without TWRP was a challenge, but after a lot of hours wasted, I found that BiTG apps was working which I downloaded from this page. I flashed using EX Kernel Manager but I would imagine other apps that allow root flashing will work similarly.
Currently, I have not been able to get SafetyNet checks to pass. I will update this thread with details as I uncover them.
For WhatsApp verfication to pass make sure you have granted Google services framework SMS permissions.
Hope this is helpful for some people who are thinking about making the move to Android 11. No major issues to report yet, will update this thread if anything comes up.
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You may want to add in the instructions the command to unlock the bootloader of the z20 since users wouldn't be able to flash otherwise.
I managed to get this working and trying to de-china-fy to have english only. Will report back if I can somehow replace the default launcher.
Edit: got a my total launcher running by placing the apk inside the folder where the default nubia launcher is sitting. With root, just place the apk under system/app/nubia launcher folder. It's not working 100% perfect for me as nubia edge gestures stop letting me pull up recent apps so I can't multi task anymore
aso89 said:
I have updated my phone from Android 9 to Android 11 V3.11 everything works fine but can I install gapps and how?
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See OP "If you need gapps", here's the link again to get them again. BiTGApps-arm64-11.0.0-R17_signed-20200923.zip is the name of the file I have.
[GAPPS] Download GApps for Android 11 (JUNE 2021 UPDATE)
Google Apps (GApps) for Android 11 based ROMs needs to be flashed separately. Here is a direct link to download Android 11 compatible GApps.
www.cyanogenmods.org
xda-nitro said:
You may want to add in the instructions the command to unlock the bootloader of the z20 since users wouldn't be able to flash otherwise.
I managed to get this working and trying to de-china-fy to have english only. Will report back if I can somehow replace the default launcher.
Edit: got a my total launcher running by placing the apk inside the folder where the default nubia launcher is sitting. With root, just place the apk under system/app/nubia launcher folder. It's not working 100% perfect for me as nubia edge gestures stop letting me pull up recent apps so I can't multi task anymore
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Thanks that's a good idea, I'll try it out. Can you explain a little more around the gestures issue, is it that you show the navbar and the nubia controls are now somehow in the way? I've been a fan of the nubia navigation since I gave it a go and became used to it. Having the back button at any point in the screen is useful I find.
I've added the command to unlock the bootloader to the OP btw.
mmason75123 said:
Thanks that's a good idea, I'll try it out. Can you explain a little more around the gestures issue, is it that you show the navbar and the nubia controls are now somehow in the way? I've been a fan of the nubia navigation since I gave it a go and became used to it. Having the back button at any point in the screen is useful I find.
I've added the command to unlock the bootloader to the OP btw.
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With the stock nubia launcher even with the Chinese app taken out, swiping left always tries to get you to the Chinese google feed like page. I didn't care for that so I replaced the launcher with total launcher which worked.
The problem is that the swipe up gesture that usually pull up the recent apps to allow switching between application is not working. Even switching the navigation from gestures to 3 button navigation and pressing the recent apps button does nothing.
Perhaps I took one too many Chinese system apps out which caused this error or it is somehow tied into system and nubia launcher itself. Will have to test further.
xda-nitro said:
With the stock nubia launcher even with the Chinese app taken out, swiping left always tries to get you to the Chinese google feed like page. I didn't care for that so I replaced the launcher with total launcher which worked.
The problem is that the swipe up gesture that usually pull up the recent apps to allow switching between application is not working. Even switching the navigation from gestures to 3 button navigation and pressing the recent apps button does nothing.
Perhaps I took one too many Chinese system apps out which caused this error or it is somehow tied into system and nubia launcher itself. Will have to test further.
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Thanks makes sense. Yes it sounds like you've uninstalled the Recents app, either reinstate or there are alternatives out there I believe
mmason75123 said:
Thanks makes sense. Yes it sounds like you've uninstalled the Recents app, either reinstate or there are alternatives out there I believe
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Just to confirm, I have just tried to set a new default launcher as you suggest above by replacing the APK. Replacing with SmartLauncher I couldn't return to the home screen using the swipe up gesture so have rolled back.
mmason75123 said:
Just to confirm, I have just tried to set a new default launcher as you suggest above by replacing the APK. Replacing with SmartLauncher I couldn't return to the home screen using the swipe up gesture so have rolled back.
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It's weird, the recent apps and swipe up are linked to the nubia launcher for some reason. Despite this, I'm staying with with my launcher as I can't stand the apple like nature of the nubia launcher. I think I have managed to get rid of all the Chinese apps though so all good for now.
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It's weird, the recent apps and swipe up are linked to the nubia launcher for some reason. Despite this, I'm staying with with my launcher as I can't stand the apple like nature of the nubia launcher. I think I have managed to get rid of all the Chinese apps though so all good for now.
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Do you get notifications from apps? When I had that rom, I was not receiving any notification.
Which custom rom is best for redmi note 8 in ANDROID 11
Opinions are different from person to person. You should do a research on this subject then choose anything to your taste. Easier this way than asking someone. In this way you'll gain knowledge and you'll be able to provide tips and advises to others.
Anyway, you should stay away from the latest update to A11 from Xiaomi!!! The official update is garbage!!! I regret so much doing this step... lost some useful and basic functions. Looks like their devs are stupid really... or just hate their customers.
Just try whatever you thing is ok for you.
MadK9 said:
Opinions are different from person to person. You should do a research on this subject then choose anything to your taste. Easier this way than asking someone. In this way you'll gain knowledge and you'll be able to provide tips and advises to others.
Anyway, you should stay away from the latest update to A11 from Xiaomi!!! The official update is garbage!!! I regret so much doing this step... lost some useful and basic functions. Looks like their devs are stupid really... or just hate their customers.
Just try whatever you thing is ok for you.
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You are absolutely right. Android 11 update is like a diseaster
rafat.mym said:
You are absolutely right. Android 11 update is like a diseaster
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whats the problem? mine works fine and much faster
jjsan said:
whats the problem? mine works fine and much faster
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There must be something that makes your device smooth... maybe rom variant? Locked bootloader??
Share us more details please.
MadK9 said:
There must be something that makes your device smooth... maybe rom variant? Locked bootloader??
Share us more details please.
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Unlocked bootlader, rooted (magisk for payment and adaway)
Rom variant is
Miui 12.0.2 RCXEUXM
Full wipe after upading to 11
Thanx.
Well, I also have an unlocked bootloader, but no Magisk and EEA Rom... but did not tried factory reset after update.
I also tried to flash Magisk but had issues with bootloop when I patched boot image and I gave up...
MadK9 said:
Thanx.
Well, I also have an unlocked bootloader, but no Magisk and EEA Rom... but did not tried factory reset after update.
I also tried to flash Magisk but had issues with bootloop when I patched boot image and I gave up...
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ive installed magisk via twrp (renaming .apk to .zip and flashing)
i've read many posts about wiping data after upgrade
jjsan said:
Unlocked bootlader, rooted (magisk for payment and adaway)
Rom variant is
Miui 12.0.2 RCXEUXM
Full wipe after upading to 11
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My firend, how did you fix the payment (with magisk)?
Jendrooo said:
My firend, how did you fix the payment (with magisk)?
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5 days ago something happened and its not working for now. waiting for solution. you can search for cts profile here in forum.
Jendrooo said:
My firend, how did you fix the payment (with magisk)?
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Android Repository
MagiskHide Props Config v6.0.2-v132 (72) ⚡Magisk Module ⚡Change your device's fingerprint, to pass SafetyNet's CTS Profile check. Set/reset MagiskHide sensitive prop values. Change any prop values easily, and set your own custom props. ⚡️GitHub Repository ⚙Changelog: - Fix problems when trying...
t.me
Remember : A11 sux !
loopypalm said:
Android Repository
MagiskHide Props Config v6.0.2-v132 (72) ⚡Magisk Module ⚡Change your device's fingerprint, to pass SafetyNet's CTS Profile check. Set/reset MagiskHide sensitive prop values. Change any prop values easily, and set your own custom props. ⚡️GitHub Repository ⚙Changelog: - Fix problems when trying...
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1. In your opinion it is better to install V12.0.4.0 with android 10 or stay on V12.0.2.0 with android 11?
2. After installing MagiskHide Props Config v6.0.2-v132 (72), will I have trouble adding a credit card to gpay? (on android 11)?
Jendrooo said:
1. In your opinion it is better to install V12.0.4.0 with android 10 or stay on V12.0.2.0 with android 11?
2. After installing MagiskHide Props Config v6.0.2-v132 (72), will I have trouble adding a credit card to gpay? (on android 11)?
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payment is not possible even on android 10 now.
i like 11 more than 10
Jendrooo said:
1. In your opinion it is better to install V12.0.4.0 with android 10 or stay on V12.0.2.0 with android 11?
2. After installing MagiskHide Props Config v6.0.2-v132 (72), will I have trouble adding a credit card to gpay? (on android 11)?
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1-none , -----> custom rom
2-IDK about payment things
jjsan said:
ive installed magisk via twrp (renaming .apk to .zip and flashing)
i've read many posts about wiping data after upgrade
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Managed to install Magisk again (older version...), gain root and activated OTA survival on OrangeFox Recovery. So far, no issues but still afraid to try A11 again...
MadK9 said:
Managed to install Magisk again (older version...), gain root and activated OTA survival on OrangeFox Recovery. So far, no issues but still afraid to try A11 again...
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what were your problems?
best thing for me is setting phone to airplane mode and it lets bt on if was connected before.
and really nice and smooth system
Well, there were several bugs on my device which I was unable to sort them out and decided to go back to 12.0.4.0...
Most annoying one was the impossibility to share a file from file manager by swiping up to a file... A message came on screen telling me there is no app to handle the action on my personal profile or something like that... Whaaat?
Another bug was the 3 fingers screenshot option... Not there... Just not working... Or dynamic icons... This function also was not available anymore...
I had no patience digging for bugs, was pissed and flash the goddamn device with the previous working version of android... Was so angry that I forgot to back up my data and lost all my personal files!!!
But of course, I did not factory reset my device after A11 update... This move, should not exist!!! Why this option is never applied on iphones??? Of course they're not perfect but update after update and never, ever had issues with the device and never had to factory reset it after a major update.... Jesus Christ, this android....
well. i understand that.
3 fingers screenshot can be activated from notifications.
funny thing is possibility to activate new notification centre. its not there. unless you look for it in search. funny thing - your phone has to be in english
i was android developer for 3 years and I like this system just because these possibilities.
im rooted. i can edit hosts file and make adblock perfect and simple.
but for normal people just for using phone there is iPhone. its simple and working.
or also samsung devices are quite good but pricey
About 3 fingers screenshoot: The option was enabled in my device, so even if it was active, the function did not worked!
start camera from lock screen was moved to double volume up but also not working. ist still beta
Hello, noob when it comes to rooted phones here. I'm interested in getting magisk on my phone and would like to ask about the how to.
I see that from v22 the installation process is updated, but is there any downside to doing it the old custom recovery way? That way just seems much easier/faster compared to patching images with adb and fastboot.
* Full disclosure not really sure what "Starting from v22.0, the Magisk app (renamed from Magisk Manager) includes everything it needs within the APK itself, making installation a 100% offline process." is compared to without custom recovery before.
I have twrp and am currently on eu stable v12.5.10, downloading v12.5.11 as I write this.
Phone is Mi 11 Pro
Thanks!
Snusious said:
Hello, noob when it comes to rooted phones here. I'm interested in getting magisk on my phone and would like to ask about the how to.
I see that from v22 the installation process is updated, but is there any downside to doing it the old custom recovery way? That way just seems much easier/faster compared to patching images with adb and fastboot.
* Full disclosure not really sure what "Starting from v22.0, the Magisk app (renamed from Magisk Manager) includes everything it needs within the APK itself, making installation a 100% offline process." is compared to without custom recovery before.
I have twrp and am currently on eu stable v12.5.10, downloading v12.5.11 as I write this.
Phone is Mi 11 Pro
Thanks!
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just add .zip to the magisk apk and flash in twrp like you would old magisk
jons99 said:
just add .zip to the magisk apk and flash in twrp like you would old magisk
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Thanks yeah that's what I wanted. Just asking for possible downsides since the installation guide on github suggests the patch image method.
Snusious said:
Thanks yeah that's what I wanted. Just asking for possible downsides since the installation guide on github suggests the patch image method.
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it's all the same flash in twrp there's no downside
Very little reason to root.
For me no root no party, root a phone is mandatory
xNAPx said:
For me no root no party, root a phone is mandatory
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Most of the things that used to be rooted for are now inluded in roms today.
Well I doubt using props or debloater without adb
While somewhat true, most of things, like recording phone calls, theming, dark mode, wifi boosting by doubling band width and even ram/swap files, as well as, many other features that we would root our phones for, are nowadays in stock roms.
Yes many are available, even debloating using adb, still rooting allows you to modify your system without using any PC and take control over it
I'm aware of the things it can still do, but there are many real performance tweaks anymore. Most stock roms are fast and smooth, due to all the ram and faster SoCs and GPUs, so there really isn't a need for overclocking or memory extenders (swap files) and theming with dark mode is available in almost every rom and you can disable any app via ADB, if need be. Not a huge need anymore.
On this I agree, at the beginning I wasn't sure to root it too, but still to debloat systemlessly and run commands with terminal I need it
You can debloat/disable via ADB command's without root. Also the way many phones are configured these days, you can't remove or delete many items within the system partition, thereby limiting your debloat capabilities.
I have my pixel 7 rooted and I cannot get automatic updates. What would be the best way for me to get updates on my system? Going by the name I'd guess the pixelflasher is used, but I honestly just don't want to brick my Christmas gift so I'm asking for any guidance I can get.
scuzzo500 said:
I have my pixel 7 rooted and I cannot get automatic updates. What would be the best way for me to get updates on my system? Going by the name I'd guess the pixelflasher is used, but I honestly just don't want to brick my Christmas gift so I'm asking for any guidance I can get.
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You can update any way you want. You might find sideloading the OTA to be easiest.
The only way you can "accidentally" brick your device is if you break the bootloader by flashing the wrong image...but if you're not sure what that means, you probably shouldn't be attempting this anyway.
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I'm pretty familiar with rooting and updating. If you look at my post history you can verify I've been working with root since Droid x2. I'm currently typing this on a one plus 7 pro I converted to gm1925. However, each platform has its specific issues and every new version of Android can be different. I don't have twrp to backup and I want to make sure I don't brick what, to me, is a significant financial investment. I'm just asking to understand what other individuals feel is best practices.
scuzzo500 said:
I'm pretty familiar with rooting and updating. If you look at my post history you can verify I've been working with root since Droid x2. I'm currently typing this on a one plus 7 pro I converted to gm1925. However, each platform has its specific issues and every new version of Android can be different. I don't have twrp to backup and I want to make sure I don't brick what, to me, is a significant financial investment. I'm just asking to understand what other individuals feel is best practices.
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I personally update using PixelFlasher and the factory image each month. Others prefer sideloading the OTA. Yet others restore the boot image and take automatic OTAs.
It's completely up to you. Again, the only way you'll brick your device is by doing something stupid such as flashing the wrong image to the bootloader partition. As long as the bootloader functions and you can interact with the device via ADB, it's not bricked and is recoverable
V0latyle said:
I personally update using PixelFlasher and the factory image each month. Others prefer sideloading the OTA. Yet others restore the boot image and take automatic OTAs.
It's completely up to you. Again, the only way you'll brick your device is by doing something stupid such as flashing the wrong image to the bootloader partition. As long as the bootloader functions and you can interact with the device via ADB, it's
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I still haven't put the phone into regular use because I want to make sure I can keep root while updating. I just cannot stand ads. I'll start reading up on pixelflasher and get a good feel for it. Thank you for the help.
I definitely bet on Pixelflasher. It is idiotproof and very handy.
I like sideloading OTA's when I'm stock. A couple commands from any device with current platform tools and it's done. It's also arguably the documented "Google way". Different strokes for different folks I guess...
Thank you to everyone. I've muddled through pixel flasher and I have updated to TD1A.221105.001. Now I'll jump in the pixelflash thread and ask a few questions.
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scuzzo500 said:
I have my pixel 7 rooted and I cannot get automatic updates. What would be the best way for me to get updates on my system? Going by the name I'd guess the pixelflasher is used, but I honestly just don't want to brick my Christmas gift so I'm asking for any guidance I can get.
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I have just updated mine without problems:
1.Open magisk an disable modules.
2.Press uninstall magisk - restore images (DO NOT REBOOT)
4.Install the ota in settings.
5. IMPORTANT, once finished DO NOT REBOOT, open magisk again and press install- (install to inactive slot (after OTA).
Then reboot and open magisk to enable the modules again. (maybe this is not necessary, to disable and enable, but it´s safer.
NOTE: I have done this with december update, for unknown reason it was impossible to me with november. I that case i had to complete uninstall magisk, use pixel flasher and then flash init_boot
patched again.
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I have just updated mine without problems:
1.Open magisk an disable modules.
2.Press uninstall magisk - restore images (DO NOT REBOOT)
4.Install the ota in settings.
5. IMPORTANT, once finished DO NOT REBOOT, open magisk again and press install- (install to inactive slot (after OTA).
Then reboot and open magisk to enable the modules again. (maybe this is not necessary, to disable and enable, but it´s safer.
NOTE: I have done this with december update, for unknown reason it was impossible to me with november. I that case i had to complete uninstall magisk, use pixel flasher and then flash init_boot
patched again.
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There is no problem if you install the last update without having installed the previous updates?
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There is no problem if you install the last update without having installed the previous updates?
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If It's an OTA, i supose there is no problem. If the system gives you the option. Otherwise you can avoid previous justo using flasher. If you keep your init_boot patched It's easy to root again once used the flasher.
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I have just updated mine without problems:
1.Open magisk an disable modules.
2.Press uninstall magisk - restore images (DO NOT REBOOT)
4.Install the ota in settings.
5. IMPORTANT, once finished DO NOT REBOOT, open magisk again and press install- (install to inactive slot (after OTA).
Then reboot and open magisk to enable the modules again. (maybe this is not necessary, to disable and enable, but it´s safer.
NOTE: I have done this with december update, for unknown reason it was impossible to me with november. I that case i had to complete uninstall magisk, use pixel flasher and then flash init_boot
patched again.
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Just followed your instructions and it worked flawlessly. I totally forgot this and figured I would need to reflash each time.
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I have just updated mine without problems:
1.Open magisk an disable modules.
2.Press uninstall magisk - restore images (DO NOT REBOOT)
4.Install the ota in settings.
5. IMPORTANT, once finished DO NOT REBOOT, open magisk again and press install- (install to inactive slot (after OTA).
Then reboot and open magisk to enable the modules again. (maybe this is not necessary, to disable and enable, but it´s safer.
NOTE: I have done this with december update, for unknown reason it was impossible to me with november. I that case i had to complete uninstall magisk, use pixel flasher and then flash init_boot
patched again.
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Followed your steps. It was easy and worked well.
Thank you
scuzzo500 said:
I still haven't put the phone into regular use because I want to make sure I can keep root while updating. I just cannot stand ads. I'll start reading up on pixelflasher and get a good feel for it. Thank you for the help.
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I don't understand rooting the phone just to block ads.
Just use Adguard which surpasses any root adblocking abilities.
oscarcam said:
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I have just updated mine without problems:
1.Open magisk an disable modules.
2.Press uninstall magisk - restore images (DO NOT REBOOT)
4.Install the ota in settings.
5. IMPORTANT, once finished DO NOT REBOOT, open magisk again and press install- (install to inactive slot (after OTA).
Then reboot and open magisk to enable the modules again. (maybe this is not necessary, to disable and enable, but it´s safer.
NOTE: I have done this with december update, for unknown reason it was impossible to me with november. I that case i had to complete uninstall magisk, use pixel flasher and then flash init_boot
patched again.
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I thought the problem here was that the patching from magisk doesn't back up the boot_init (Yet). If I recall correctly pixel flasher ensured the backup being there.
That would mean next time the attempt to restore images might fail again. Unless if this issue of magisk has already been addressed. I didn't check.
fivefour said:
I don't understand rooting the phone just to block ads.
Just use Adguard which surpasses any root adblocking abilities.
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That's because you don't root just to block adds.
oscarcam said:
That's because you don't root just to block adds.
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I know plenty of other uses of root, I have developed several root apps and maintained various kernels over the years.
Read what I quoted.
I read, but I didn't understand the same. Sorry.