Hello Huawei Honor Note 10 owners,
I've been asked by a member of the xda community to create a short and brief tutorial how to get the ROOT installed on this magnificent device. As many of you know, Huawei are not exactly very friendly releasing the unlock method for a bootloader since earlier this year, so we must be looking for other ways how to get it done ourselves.
So here we go:
1) UNLOCK THE BOOTLOADER
The only official way how to get the bootloader unlocked right now, is to pay for this type of service. I had my unlock code delivered fairly fast from the following website:
https://global-unlocking-solutions.miiduu.com/bootloader-unlock-codes-choose-model-below
There are 2 options there, a slow one for $20 and a fast one for $23. Naturally I voted for the faster one to have my device unlocked as soon as possible. Main thing is: it works! Here are the steps how to get the bootloader unlocked for Huawei honor note 10:
a) Go to Settings -> About Phone or Settings -> System -> About Phone and tap on build number 7-8 times. You will see a message “You are now a developer”. At this point head back to Settings and you will see an option called Developer Options. Enable USB debugging on your device now.
b) download and install 15 seconds adb installer on your laptop/PC (ideally running Windows), get the file from here:
https://androidmtk.com/download-15-seconds-adb-installer
c) to ensure you have the correct drivers running for your smarthpone, you might want to install Huawei's HiSuite software found here:
https://consumer.huawei.com/minisite/HiSuite_en/
d) download the following zip package platform-tools_r28.0.1-windows from the source here:
http://mirrors.zzu.edu.cn/android/repository/?C=M;O=D
e) boot your phone into fastboot/bootloader mode.
Make sure the phone is turned on and connect it to computer using usb cable.
Open command prompt/power shell pressing SHIFT+right click (touchpad or mouse) on Windows. It will be a dark blue command screen. You must execute this step inside the platform-tools folder from step d)
Type in the following line: adb reboot bootloader. Your phone reboots to fastboot mode in a few seconds.
Now type in another line: fastboot device. Your phone will be listed as a combination of letter and numbers.
Last line to type: fastboot oem unlock **********. The stars represent your unique unlock code that was given to you from the website above.
You will see a warning message about Unlock Bootloader, use Volume buttons to navigate to Yes (highlighted in red) and Power button to select Yes.
Your device will now reboot, wipe all data and then boot back into Android. Your Note 10's bootloader has been just unlocked, congratulations!
2) FLASH TWRP recovery to HUAWEI HONOR NOTE 10
a) first you need to download the following apk as listed by bark1234: https://1drv.ms/u/s!AizwhfImY2xzgadtepfbKJ1BQqxMvg
You can open it up using winrar and just extract the twrp.img file from it. Keep this file as it is the actual TWRP. It is important that you move the twrp.img file in the platform-tools folder, don't skip this step!
b) Turn off your phone. Press and hold Power + Volume Down until you see a fastboot screen.
Or you can also boot into fastboot mode while device is on. Just connect the phone to laptop/PC using usb cable. Open command prompt/power shell from within the platform-tools folder and execute the following lines:
type the familiar line: adb reboot bootloader
next line to type: fastboot flash recovery_ramdisk twrp.img. You will see that command executed successfully in matter of second.
last line to type: fastboot reboot. As soon as you execute this last command line, remove the USB cable and keep pressing Volume UP, so the device will boot to TWRP. If you don't do it quickly enough, your phone just reboots back to system. But no worries, TWRP is already there!
3) ROOT HUAWEI HONOR NOTE 10
a) download the latest stable Magisk zip file from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445.
Have it ready there, make sure to keep it on your phone's internal memory under one of the folders (I kept it under Downloads folder).
b) Switch off your phone and reboot it by holding volume up + power button. You will boot into TWRP recovery. Be patient there, you might want to hold both buttons for a good while until you see the TWRP screen.
NOTE: In my case the TWRP was encrypted, because I had my lock screen password active (under security settings in system). To bypass this, I just switched lock screen feature completely off. This way TWRP stopped asking for the password and I could proceed with flashing procedure without a problem.
c) Once you're inside TWRP, just locate the Magisk zip file and flash it. Just like that. Then you can reboot back to system.
d) download the Magisk file manager from the same source where you download the Magisk zip file: https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
Now you're rooted:good:
IMPORTANT NOTE: I will not be held responsible if anyone bricks their HUAWEI HONOR NOTE 10 following this tutorial. It works for me, hopefully it will work for you, too.
Anyone has already tried that?
The site does not look very serious to me.
In addition, I would wait until there is an official firmware if something goes wrong.
I have ordered from https://global-unlocking-solutions.miiduu.com/bootloader-unlock-codes-choose-model-below and got the code in 3-4 hours. though i ordered 1-20 mins one, buts thats okay.
Finally i can confirm the mentioned website works for bootloader unlock code.
letschky said:
Anyone has already tried that?
The site does not look very serious to me.
In addition, I would wait until there is an official firmware if something goes wrong.
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I was able to achieve all of the above. I understand your concerns about that website's appearance. But... the unlock code works. You can pay per PayPal in case things go south.
You can download official firmware online. The latest one I was able to locate and download was the 125 build version. Although admittedly I haven't tested that version...
For now my phone is rooted, running on the latest 132 build?.
P. S. I can only imagine there will be "more trustworthy" bootloader unlocking service available in some time. And hopefully cheaper, too. Right now this is the next best thing and for those ones who are impatient to wait (like myself) can benefit from it.
Hope this helps?.
bark1234 said:
I have ordered from https://global-unlocking-solutions.miiduu.com/bootloader-unlock-codes-choose-model-below and got the code in 3-4 hours. though i ordered 1-20 mins one, buts thats okay.
Finally i can confirm the mentioned website works for bootloader unlock code.
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Thanks for the confirmation. Feel free to root the beast now?
Now successfully Rooted. Thanks a lot guys. all because of xda camaraderie.
And i was able to get full rom 125 package. Yes i downloaded it from http://androidhost.ru/41z, so be careful while flashing, i haven't tried it yet.
Here : https://1drv.ms/u/s!AizwhfImY2xzgag8-DCUTfaIvpWcCw
7gismo said:
I was able to achieve all of the above. I understand your concerns about that website's appearance. But... the unlock code works. You can pay per PayPal in case things go south.
You can download official firmware online. The latest one I was able to locate and download was the 125 build version. Although admittedly I haven't tested that version...
For now my phone is rooted, running on the latest 132 build.
P. S. I can only imagine there will be "more trustworthy" bootloader unlocking service available in some time. And hopefully cheaper, too. Right now this is the next best thing and for those ones who are impatient to wait (like myself) can benefit from it.
Hope this helps?.
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ok thanks
i know ,i come from the Honor Note 8 and Unlock with DC Unlocker.
23 USD it´s ok ,you can always use the code.
Where did you find the B125 firmware?
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bark1234 said:
Now successfully Rooted. Thanks a lot guys. all because of xda camaraderie.
And i was able to get full rom 125 package. Will share onedrive link in few hours.
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One Question,after unlock Bootloader delete that all Data (Factory Reset)?
letschky said:
ok thanks
i know ,i come from the Honor Note 8 and Unlock with DC Unlocker.
23 USD it´s ok ,you can always use the code.
Where did you find the B125 firmware?
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I'd be careful flashing it (haven't tried it myself), but here's the source:
http://androidhost.ru/41z
Androidhost.ru offers 3 firmware versions for Note 10, with an exception of the latest one. But I believe there's the 132 build floating somewhere around Chinese forums, but that's beyond my powers, as it requires creating accounts and point systems and so on...
And yes, bootloader unlock wipes your data, so you'll be back to a fresh system. Just make a backup from the system settings beforehand and you'll be good. Worked for me?.
7gismo said:
I'd be careful flashing it (haven't tried it myself), but here's the source:
http://androidhost.ru/41z
Androidhost.ru offers 3 firmware versions for Note 10, with an exception of the latest one. But I believe there's the 132 build floating somewhere around Chinese forums, but that's beyond my powers, as it requires creating accounts and point systems and so on...
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Thank you Downloading..
letschky said:
Thank you Downloading..
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No problem at all. Please keep us posted in case you decide to play with that firmware...
Cheers ?
7gismo said:
No problem at all. Please keep us posted in case you decide to play with that firmware...
Cheers ?
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I just need them as security if something happens, but I'll do it tomorrow
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ok now I have bought the unlock code, 1-20min for 23usd
letschky said:
I just need them as security if something happens, but I'll do it tomorrow
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ok now I have bought the unlock code, 1-20min for 23usd
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Good stuff. Keep us updated whether it works for you or not, when you get a chance. Thanks?.
SmartPhonesFan said:
So guyz who is rooted what can you do now ? what can be done better? can you change build.prop? from china to EU ?
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To be honest, I'm not sure if i want to go that far as I'm OK with the way I have things setup right now... perhaps the others who rooted their Notes can be of more help?
bark1234 said:
Now successfully Rooted. Thanks a lot guys. all because of xda camaraderie.
And i was able to get full rom 125 package. Yes i downloaded it from http://androidhost.ru/41z, so be careful while flashing, i haven't tried it yet.
Here : https://1drv.ms/u/s!AizwhfImY2xzgag8-DCUTfaIvpWcCw
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Thanx for the faster Download!
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7gismo said:
Good stuff. Keep us updated whether it works for you or not, when you get a chance. Thanks.
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Ok,i test it in 2-3 Hours and give the Feedback.
Ok,what i test.
Unlock Bootloader works.
Twrp works
Downgrade failed from 132 to 125 at 99% bit it shows in Settings-Phone Info 125
Update to 132 works
Update via Hi Suite from 125 to 132 works
Back to Stock with eRecovery to 132 works.
Root not testing but later
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Update:Bootloader is locked if you downgrade from 132 to 125!Unlock again.Phone Locked,not Relocked.So original condition that's good
Uploading the Full 132 Rom maybe you can do something with it,it is from Hi Suite Update
letschky said:
Ok,what i test.
Unlock Bootloader works.
Twrp works
Downgrade failed from 132 to 125 at 99% bit it shows in Settings-Phone Info 125
Update to 132 works
Update via Hi Suite from 125 to 132 works
Back to Stock with eRecovery to 132 works.
Root not testing but later
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Update:Bootloader is locked if you downgrade from 132 to 125!Unlock again.Phone Locked,not Relocked.So original condition that's good
Uploading the Full 132 Rom maybe you can do something with it,it is from Hi Suite Update
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Thanks a lot for all the input, much appreciated!. When you say your bootloader got locked again, can you actually reuse the unlock code over and over again if you want to have the bootloader unlocked again, is that correct? I just wonder if we have to unlock the bootloader again in case there's a future update released from Huawei to a newer build (higher than 132).
ProCam said:
Could you provide some screenshots from Root Checker and Magisk as proof?
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See 4 screenshots attached
7gismo said:
Thanks a lot for all the input, much appreciated!. When you say your bootloader got locked again, can you actually reuse the unlock code over and over again if you want to have the bootloader unlocked again, is that correct? I just wonder if we have to unlock the bootloader again in case there's a future update released from Huawei to a newer build (higher than 132).
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yes the bootloader code can be used again and again
ProCam said:
Nice thx ill be the receiving the phone in a few days and was kinda bumbed out when i found out it couldn't be unlocked/rooted. its gonna cost me a little but i will be worth it for use with adaway, viper4android and luckypatcher etc.
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Just for your information, viper4android will not run on any Huawei device from EMUI 8 and above due to 64bit audio drivers only, viper4android runs on 32bits. Just tested all versions myself listed under Magisk modules and all of them fail on driver needs to be reinstalled message
Now that we can unlock we need a port of the AOSP from openkirin.net.
Unfortunately, beyond my pay grade. An alternate OS is what this device needs outside of china.
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First of all i have to say im really glad i got this phone over samsung galaxy J5.
Secondly...for the people who does not know how to root Marshmallow latest version im gonna use some resources i found over the internet.
Step by step if you dont have marshmallow install all the firmwares till you you get B170. Remember you have to be on stock recovery all the time
Then download the B550 from [Official huawei P8 lite marshmallow firmware]
and update your firmware.
Now its time for root...
1. Download this archive <MOD EDIT - Warez Link Removed> and unrar
2. Connect your phone to PC(make sure USB Debugging is checked in developer options) run Install.bat file and follow the instructions. This will install TWRP Recovery for 6.0
3. Copy files zip 1 and zip 2 to internal memory or SD Card
4. Reboot into TWRP (volume+ and volume- and power on button at the same time until TWRP appears.
5. Install zip 1 and reboot.
6. Open once SuperSU then close SuperSU and uninstall it!!(push supersu icon and move to recycle bin)
7. Boot again into TWRP and install zip 2 and then reboot
8. Install root browser from google play ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details? id=com.jrummy.root.browserfree&hl=en )open and grant superuser rights.
9. Now open /device/data/app and locate folder eu.chainfire.supersu-1 cut and paste in folder /device/system/app with following rights rwx r-x r-x
Reboot your phone and ENJOY full root access
All credits to 4PDA forum members, XDA members for their annoying questions , dkonect, sokkoban PANDEMiC and his blogspot http://huaweip8lite.blogspot.gr/ (and ofc my patience of wasting all night long on updates,formats,wipes, degrades and workarounds with solutions )
PS: If someone feels i didnt gave regards i would be glad to add his name and make him famous
Hi vampirian,
TWRP couldn't be installed.
I got TWRP installation failure error. ( please see attached screenshot )
p8lite boot loader is unlocked with firmware is ALE-L21C185B524
( I use Window 10 with UniversalAdbDriverSetup6.msi installed )
Any suggestion please,
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aab44 said:
Hi vampirian,
TWRP couldn't be installed.
I got TWRP installation failure error. ( please see attached screenshot )
p8lite boot loader is unlocked with firmware is ALE-L21C185B524
( I use Window 10 with UniversalAdbDriverSetup6.msi installed )
Any suggestion please,
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I would suggest you to update on B550 before you start the procedure. It will still show B524 build but its updated anyway on the last version B550.
Please make sure you have Chipset HiSilicon Kirin 620
and use the ROOT.Android.6.0.P8.Lite to install the TWRP.
For me it seems like a driver problem or not unlocked bootloader.
Try by unlocking your bootloader again
Unlock boot loader on your device.
Type in command without quotes "fastboot devices"
If you can see serial number of your phone you are going the right way.
In the command prompt, enter fastboot oem unlock (bootloader unlocking code) , e.g. fastboot oem unlock 321321321321321”
if that didnt work then make sure your drivers are installed correctly
Re-Start windows with Driver signature off and re-apply your drivers. To do this on windows you have to go All settings--> update and recovery---->Recovery----->Advanced startup---->>restart now and after booting your windows in the blue screen, choose Driver signature OFF option. Then reinstall your drivers and restart your phone on fastboot mode (power on and volume - at the same time ) and run the script again.
I tried this a few mins ago on my brand new BL unlocked P8 Lite, i already installed TWRP and 6.0 Beta for Single Sim model, and
now it's also rooted
thx
fire3d said:
I tried this a few mins ago on my brand new BL unlocked P8 Lite, i already installed TWRP and 6.0 Beta for Single Sim model, and
now it's also rooted
thx
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great news
im glad it works for you as well
The two variant , i mean ALE-L21 single or double sim have exactly the sames hardware.
The difference between the Two variant for single/double sim is only in the firmware you push in your devices.
(I have Two branded single variant and i use the firmware for single and double without any trouble.i only think the single sim firmware is more battery friendly but just a personal opinion)
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dkonect said:
The two variant , i mean ALE-L21 single or double sim have exactly the sames hardware.
The difference between the Two variant for single/double sim is only in the firmware you push in your devices.
(I have Two branded single variant and i use the firmware for single and double without any trouble.i only think the single sim firmware is more battery friendly but just a personal opinion)
Sent from my SM-G900M using XDA-Developers mobile app
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So far im satisfied for its battery. Ok everyone knows that Facebook and messenger are battery killers...but even with those running, MP3 all day long... my battery lasts for a day on dual sim with the smart battery mode. In any case i will try to update the official B550 spanish version to check the differences (and modify a bit our kernel) .
Marshmallow installed and rooted...
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vampirian said:
I would suggest you to update on B550 before you start the procedure. It will still show B524 build but its updated anyway on the last version B550.
Please make sure you have Chipset HiSilicon Kirin 620
and use the ROOT.Android.6.0.P8.Lite to install the TWRP.
For me it seems like a driver problem or not unlocked bootloader.
Try by unlocking your bootloader again
Unlock boot loader on your device.
Type in command without quotes "fastboot devices"
If you can see serial number of your phone you are going the right way.
In the command prompt, enter fastboot oem unlock (bootloader unlocking code) , e.g. fastboot oem unlock 321321321321321”
if that didnt work then make sure your drivers are installed correctly
Re-Start windows with Driver signature off and re-apply your drivers. To do this on windows you have to go All settings--> update and recovery---->Recovery----->Advanced startup---->>restart now and after booting your windows in the blue screen, choose Driver signature OFF option. Then reinstall your drivers and restart your phone on fastboot mode (power on and volume - at the same time ) and run the script again.
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Thanks, its rooted now
aab44 said:
Thanks, its rooted now
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im glad my friend that everything works fine
Had to unlock bootloader and root after that my B550 and almost all the files were on their places (only few files changed place on launcher). Glad i didn't lose anything while unlocking bootloader (watching on you Oneplus)
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Hmm... One little question. If i understand right. Balong bug should be shown on "Build Number". On me it shows that i have B550 as it should. But when i go to TWRP and backup. The backup pre-generated name says Balongxxxxx
Apparently that's normal its the build reference of the device nothing to worry about
This method patches boot image, so if i get OTA, do I need reflash my boot image before update?
Bazilli said:
This method patches boot image, so if i get OTA, do I need reflash my boot image before update?
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dude ofc you will have to be fully unrooted and with retail recovery in order to get OTA installation.
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dude ofc you will have to be fully unrooted and with retail recovery in order to get OTA installation.
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Sorry but i was asking about boot.img, not recovery.img. Sure i know that i must be unrooted.
Bazilli said:
Sorry but i was asking about boot.img, not recovery.img. Sure i know that i must be unrooted.
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well i managed to keep the original recovery last time and unroot my device and it worked just fine on updating through OTA. If something changed i dont know. All we have to do is to test it.
Rooted with xposed fully working B550 and B551 is good
How to unroot?
Hello
I install TWRP, and rooted B551. How I install the stock recovery?
Rerikh said:
How to unroot?
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You can unroot inside SuperSU settings.
Hey guys so I have a problem.
Tried to upgrade to the Nougat EMUI 5 from EMUI 4.1 on my P9. It installed but it had no camera and no keyboard installed. So I tried to do a factory reset, I did but now I'm stuck in the set up wizard, and can't even complete it because no keyboard (google voice in its place) and if I try to skip step that need input and go to the end it just loops from the beginning.
Next step I took a stock rom of 4.1 and placed it in my external SD card in dload folder and tried to do a force upgrade but no help. It immediately shows 5% and it fails with no error just a red exclamation mark. So next I tried to use fastboot to flash it but get errors saying remote command not allowed (I have HiSuite installed, but the phone doesn't show when I run 'adb devices').
Factory reset fails, erecovery fails to download anything, can't system recover with hisuite as it fails. But when I try it, the fastboot screen on the phone say 'rescue mode entered' so it's being detected.
I'm at my wits end here on how to get it back. Screw latest android, just want to use the phone. Also does this break warranty? I didn't root it or anything but installing unsupported software could be considered warranty void?
Thank you for help in advance
Fybere said:
Hey guys so I have a problem.
Tried to upgrade to the Nougat EMUI 5 from EMUI 4.1 on my P9. It installed but it had no camera and no keyboard installed. So I tried to do a factory reset, I did but now I'm stuck in the set up wizard, and can't even complete it because no keyboard (google voice in its place) and if I try to skip step that need input and go to the end it just loops from the beginning.
Next step I took a stock rom of 4.1 and placed it in my external SD card in dload folder and tried to do a force upgrade but no help. It immediately shows 5% and it fails with no error just a red exclamation mark. So next I tried to use fastboot to flash it but get errors saying remote command not allowed (I have HiSuite installed, but the phone doesn't show when I run 'adb devices').
Factory reset fails, erecovery fails to download anything, can't system recover with hisuite as it fails. But when I try it, the fastboot screen on the phone say 'rescue mode entered' so it's being detected.
I'm at my wits end here on how to get it back. Screw latest android, just want to use the phone. Also does this break warranty? I didn't root it or anything but installing unsupported software could be considered warranty void?
Thank you for help in advance
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I believe your warranty is still valid since you havent unlocked the bootloader. After upgrading to Nougat you should have downloaded the rollback package from huawei`s page, since you cannot simply go from Nougat back to Marshmallow ( you need to flash two files, first being "an intermediate package", and second one being marshmallow update.app file, both of which can be downloaded from huawei`s official site ). Try this and see if it helps
http://www.carbontesla.com/2016/11/downgrade-rollback-huawei-p9-nougat-to-marshmallow-europe/
Brontok said:
I believe your warranty is still valid since you havent unlocked the bootloader. After upgrading to Nougat you should have downloaded the rollback package from huawei`s page, since you cannot simply go from Nougat back to Marshmallow ( you need to flash two files, first being "an intermediate package", and second one being marshmallow update.app file, both of which can be downloaded from huawei`s official site ). Try this and see if it helps
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Thanks for the reply, now I know for the future.
In the mean time I fixed it with DC phoenix tool. Although now I have a problem as it set it to C900 so lock screen doesnt update, themes and icons dont work. All issues i can live but would like to fix them. All I know is that I have to unlocka the bootloader, install TWRP, install the version I want with hw and dt folders, and reboot. But everyone on forums speak like you know how to do it and can't find a good guide on how to do it.
Fybere said:
Thanks for the reply, now I know for the future.
In the mean time I fixed it with DC phoenix tool. Although now I have a problem as it set it to C900 so lock screen doesnt update, themes and icons dont work. All issues i can live but would like to fix them. All I know is that I have to unlocka the bootloader, install TWRP, install the version I want with hw and dt folders, and reboot. But everyone on forums speak like you know how to do it and can't find a good guide on how to do it.
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You`re welcome. DC Phoenix is good, but you have to pay in order to use it, right ? That`s my problem, I cant pay since all my money comes from my dad . In your case I would probably try to update via huawei updater and HiSuite. As far as I`ve seen, that method has been most reliable for the majority of users.
Fybere said:
Thanks for the reply, now I know for the future.
In the mean time I fixed it with DC phoenix tool. Although now I have a problem as it set it to C900 so lock screen doesnt update, themes and icons dont work. All issues i can live but would like to fix them. All I know is that I have to unlocka the bootloader, install TWRP, install the version I want with hw and dt folders, and reboot. But everyone on forums speak like you know how to do it and can't find a good guide on how to do it.
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I dont know how much research you have done or what you have tried exactly but it sounds like you have made matters worse. I was in your situation before but was able to get past the setup wizard without a keyboard, after this I got ADB working and just installed a keyboard APK.
C900 means you have a cross flashed rom, this can cause all sorts of different issues and I believe when it comes to updates, C900 either gets no updates at all or be the very last in line to get updates. Also, being on C900 could void your warranty.
DC Phoenix worked for me, I found myself in the same position as you (no dload, reocvery, e-recovery only fastboot) and thought my phone was unrecoverable for good. Tried every method possible. in the end bit the bullet paid the fee for DC Phoenix had my phone running in 20 minutes.
Hopefully some smart cookies can develop some freeware that works the same way.
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I dont know how much research you have done or what you have tried exactly but it sounds like you have made matters worse. I was in your situation before but was able to get past the setup wizard without a keyboard, after this I got ADB working and just installed a keyboard APK.
C900 means you have a cross flashed rom, this can cause all sorts of different issues and I believe when it comes to updates, C900 either gets no updates at all or be the very last in line to get updates. Also, being on C900 could void your warranty.
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I fixed it by using DC Phoenix to flash the B163 stock ROM but got the C900 firmware due to cross flashing. I fixed it by unlocking my bootloader, installing TWRP and rooting it. Then I just flashed the C432 OEMINFO, reboot and immidietaly got a notification that an available update is ready to be downloaded (B182). Downloaded it, installed no problem and now I'm on L09C432B182, which is what I wanted, minus all bloatware from my provider (Vodafone)
All done with SRK Tool (in the utilities menu it has for OEM fixing and even the themes not working by flashing the hw_init folders).
Overall, got it running and everything fixed
Fybere said:
I fixed it by using DC Phoenix to flash the B163 stock ROM but got the C900 firmware due to cross flashing. I fixed it by unlocking my bootloader, installing TWRP and rooting it. Then I just flashed the C432 OEMINFO, reboot and immidietaly got a notification that an available update is ready to be downloaded (B182). Downloaded it, installed no problem and now I'm on L09C432B182, which is what I wanted, minus all bloatware from my provider (Vodafone)
All done with SRK Tool (in the utilities menu it has for OEM fixing and even the themes not working by flashing the hw_init folders).
Overall, got it running and everything fixed
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Awesome, good to hear. I highly recommend you upgrade to Nougat (but make sure your camera app and keyboard app is installed and working). You should be able to do this by using HiSuite and Updater 2.0.
In the same situation
Fybere said:
I fixed it by using DC Phoenix to flash the B163 stock ROM but got the C900 firmware due to cross flashing. I fixed it by unlocking my bootloader, installing TWRP and rooting it. Then I just flashed the C432 OEMINFO, reboot and immidietaly got a notification that an available update is ready to be downloaded (B182). Downloaded it, installed no problem and now I'm on L09C432B182, which is what I wanted, minus all bloatware from my provider (Vodafone)
All done with SRK Tool (in the utilities menu it has for OEM fixing and even the themes not working by flashing the hw_init folders).
Overall, got it running and everything fixed
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Hi, can you tell me how to use this tool? because unfortunately I'm in the same situation.
mjcaballero said:
Hi, can you tell me how to use this tool? because unfortunately I'm in the same situation.
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First of all, get your bootloader unlock code. To get it google how to get it (I cant post link as I don't have enough posts to have privileges). If you can't on the English, make a new account on the chinese emui page and use google translate in chrome to navigate. (if the padlock button doesnt give you a form to fill out, clear your cache and cookies or open in incognito mode)
Once you have the code, find the "SRK Tool Huawei Bootloader/ROOT/Recovery/Backup/Utility" thread on XDA and download the latest stable build, should be around 700mb. Also in the thread, the guy posted a video on how to do it.
Step 1: Unlock bootloader
Step 2: install TWRP Recovery
Step 3: Root
These 3 steps are in the video.
Once you successfully rooted, open the tool again and in the Utilities menu (7) there is an option to flash OEMInfo. Select that and choose the OEM info you want. I needed C432. It will use the superuser app to flash it, reboot and you should be on it.
If you are asking how to use DC-Phoenix, again they have both written as well as a video with instructions on how to do it. You don't need an unlocked bootloader as it will use an exploit to circumvent it. Do Method 1, if it doesn't work, do Method 2.
Good luck mate
Z-Blade said:
Awesome, good to hear. I highly recommend you upgrade to Nougat (but make sure your camera app and keyboard app is installed and working). You should be able to do this by using HiSuite and Updater 2.0.
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I got into this mess in the first place by flashing the B361 and my camera and keyboard didnt work after upgrading it. But now that i know how to fix it, I might give it a shot. Is there a thread with features and testing of the Nougat emui 5 for P9? I saw a lot of threads of people rolling back due to battery issues and other stuff. Don't want to update if its not the best.
Thanks
Fybere said:
First of all, get your bootloader unlock code. To get it google how to get it (I cant post link as I don't have enough posts to have privileges). If you can't on the English, make a new account on the chinese emui page and use google translate in chrome to navigate. (if the padlock button doesnt give you a form to fill out, clear your cache and cookies or open in incognito mode)
Once you have the code, find the "SRK Tool Huawei Bootloader/ROOT/Recovery/Backup/Utility" thread on XDA and download the latest stable build, should be around 700mb. Also in the thread, the guy posted a video on how to do it.
Step 1: Unlock bootloader
Step 2: install TWRP Recovery
Step 3: Root
These 3 steps are in the video.
Once you successfully rooted, open the tool again and in the Utilities menu (7) there is an option to flash OEMInfo. Select that and choose the OEM info you want. I needed C432. It will use the superuser app to flash it, reboot and you should be on it.
If you are asking how to use DC-Phoenix, again they have both written as well as a video with instructions on how to do it. You don't need an unlocked bootloader as it will use an exploit to circumvent it. Do Method 1, if it doesn't work, do Method 2.
Good luck mate
I got into this mess in the first place by flashing the B361 and my camera and keyboard didnt work after upgrading it. But now that i know how to fix it, I might give it a shot. Is there a thread with features and testing of the Nougat emui 5 for P9? I saw a lot of threads of people rolling back due to battery issues and other stuff. Don't want to update if its not the best.
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Thanks a lot for help, my phone is alive again, i use DC Phoenix to resurrect, and SRK for the update
i have problem to
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please i try to install twrp but not work
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mjcaballero said:
Thanks a lot for help, my phone is alive again, i use DC Phoenix to resurrect, and SRK for the update
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what you chose i dont know i buy buy the DC PH..
HOW
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mjcaballero said:
Thanks a lot for help, my phone is alive again, i use DC Phoenix to resurrect, and SRK for the update
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PLEASE
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i install tswp last but not work
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ppppplease
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oooooooo
not sure if this belongs here, but couldn't find a teclast x80 pro section
I was looking to make this tab android only and then root it
found on the internet different sources for each procedure, so decided to compile everything in one place with full credits
teclast x80 pro [root + keep android only for 25gb storage]
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[for 25gb of storage and android only]
first get the tools: https://www.mediafire.com/?qxwxz1mz47g7mkv
install PhoneFlashTool, iSocUSB-Driver-Setup-1.2.0, IntelAndroidDrvSetup1.5.0
then you need to check what firmware your tab is on, it's written on the back of the tablet
mine was on E3E9 however teclast site didn't have the firmware so I used the e3e8 instead and it works fine
download the firmware from http://www.teclast.com/en/firmware/
you need to get the android.rar
when it's done, unpack the android.rar
then unpack the gpt.rar
take the gpt.bin and copy-paste it in the android folder, replacing the original gpt.bin
put tablet in dnx mode, press volume +, volume - and power at the same time
connect tab to pc with usb cable
run the phone flash tool browse for the android folder and flash the android image
after it is done you have 25gb all for android
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[for root access]
you must have adb drivers installed for this to work
copy+paste the UPDATE-SuperSU.zip to the tablet
with the tab switched on normally and connected to pc with usb cable go to settings>developer options and check "oem unlocking" and "usb debugging"
then go to the toolbox folder and double-click 1.Unlock_Bootloader.bat
wait for it to do the work, then reboot and again go to settings>developer options and check "oem unlocking" and "usb debugging"
then double-click 2.Unlock_Verity-boot.bat, reboot and repeat oem and debug settings
then double click 3 Flash-boot.bat , reboot and repeat oem and debug settings
steps 4 and 5 from the toolbox folder didn't work for me, if it works for you after double-click all good
if it doesn't: shift+right click the toolbox folder with tab connected to pc and "open command window here"
copy and paste this in the command window:
adb reboot fastboot
"press enter"
fastboot flash recovery TWRP-X80-pro.img
"press enter"
adb reboot recovery
"press enter"
from the twrp menu, select install and browse for the UPDATE-SuperSU.zip you copy+pasted earlier
reboot and you should have root access + fully working twrp recovery
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full credits
machetekills from techtablets.com for porting this twrp and the toolbox!
https://techtablets.com/forum/topic/x80-pro-toolbox-unlock-new-tablet-twrp-2-8-7-0-root/
allember for the .gpt file
https://techtablets.com/forum/topic/x80-plus-android-os-only/#post-42636
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other stuff
this tab gets really hot when gaming by the way
one way to fix this is to get the no frills cpu control from the play store and set the max speed for the processor to
1,2 or 1,3, from 1,92, this gets the heat down to almost normal and won't burn your hand anymore like it used too
now I can play and read in peace
http://imgur.com/a/OZtGw
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here is WalterNimoy's solution to root on E3E9
thanks for sharing buddy ~
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The problem is in the boot.img. So, to root the E3E9, you mus essentially follow the tutorial above, but instead of the backup for the E3E8, download the version for the E3E9. You can do it here.
E3E9 Teclast X80 Pro : http://www.teclast.com/tools/pad/pad.php?t=p
Then after, the real solution. You must absolutely use another version of the boot.img. If you use the one in the tutorial with the E3E9, you won't have sound, touchscreen buggy, etc. So use this one instead. It's also v. 1.07. I believe it's was originally made for the X80 Power, but it work perfectly with the X80 Pro E3E9.
boot.img v. 1.07 E3E9 https://yadi.sk/d/78MARiHGtyfdG
Finally, if you have a problem when it's time to root, inthe step 4, enter the command manually. It was the solution to make it work for me.
Here you go! Your X80 Pro E3E9 should be rooted, with everything working. Let me know if it also worked for you!
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Houston, we have a problem. First, thank you for your work. Unfortunately, it doesn't go well from here. I have the E3E9 version of the tablet. I also used the firmware for this tablet , and not the E3E8 as you did. The firmware have about 50 %less brightness in the E3E8 firmware than in the E3E9, and is also compiled for a slower cpu. So, after I flash the ROM, all go well. The two first steps for root access also go well. The problem begin at the third step, after I flash the boot.img. The Gsensor stop working, and the sound as well. I succeed to root, but the tablet is not really usable... Do you have any idea? I really want to root, but with these limitations, it is better not to. Thank you.
A couple of notes for anyone attempting this:
1. There's a v1.07 ROM for E3E9 which I dug up from the Chinese website (don't ask me how I did this, I tried to replicate my steps with no success XD). Uploaded the file as-is to my Dropbox: https://www.dropbox.com/s/eoo8stw1xxyrif3/
2. In my testing, after rooting, I lost audio and access to SD card. The touch screen would also occasionally stop working. I used the ROM mentioned above, and not the one that the op used, so your mileage may vary.
3. I was extremely unpleased with the performance of the stock ROM, and the phenomenon I experienced after rooting made me look of an alternative solution - which I found in a Russian forum (https://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=741990&st=1640#entry55200079). A gem in the form of custom CM12.1 ROM baked for the E3E7 model. Installed it on my tablet and it worked flawlessly! The default language is Russian, but your're prompted to change it on the first installation screen.
I'm using this for a couple of hours now and everything seems to be working extremely well, with no dropped frames or choppy animations I experienced in the stock version.
I'll keep testing and report back if I find any bugs.
Edit 1:
So I noticed just a couple of drawbacks for using the CM Rom:
1. Camera is not working (however, I don't think it's a big deal given its quality anyway)
2. I made sure to backup the "Boot to Windows" apk beforehand, but it won't let me install it. If anyone could grab their apk and upload here, I could try it and report back.
Succède, finally
I succeed to root v1.07, E3E9. Let me know if you want to know how I manage to do this. ?
WalterNimoy said:
I succeed to root v1.07, E3E9. Let me know if you want to know how I manage to do this. ?
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Share it man. I want to buy this device
WalterNimoy said:
Houston, we have a problem. First, thank you for your work. Unfortunately, it doesn't go well from here. I have the E3E9 version of the tablet. I also used the firmware for this tablet , and not the E3E8 as you did. The firmware have about 50 %less brightness in the E3E8 firmware than in the E3E9, and is also compiled for a slower cpu. So, after I flash the ROM, all go well. The two first steps for root access also go well. The problem begin at the third step, after I flash the boot.img. The Gsensor stop working, and the sound as well. I succeed to root, but the tablet is not really usable... Do you have any idea? I really want to root, but with these limitations, it is better not to. Thank you.
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in e3e8 that I flashed, everything but the camera works - the quality is [email protected] anyway so no real loss - g sensor works fine and underclocking makes the battery last a lot longer
I'm using this as a reader and some gaming with a 32gb sd card that has a tiny part of my library and some games and plays fine
this screen is perfect for reading
it looks like you found a way to root e3e9 tho
WalterNimoy said:
I succeed to root v1.07, E3E9. Let me know if you want to know how I manage to do this.
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share away
11wallace11 said:
A couple of notes for anyone attempting this:
1. There's a v1.07 ROM for E3E9 which I dug up from the Chinese website (don't ask me how I did this, I tried to replicate my steps with no success XD). Uploaded the file as-is to my Dropbox: https://www.dropbox.com/s/eoo8stw1xxyrif3/
2. In my testing, after rooting, I lost audio and access to SD card. The touch screen would also occasionally stop working. I used the ROM mentioned above, and not the one that the op used, so your mileage may vary.
3. I was extremely unpleased with the performance of the stock ROM, and the phenomenon I experienced after rooting made me look of an alternative solution - which I found in a Russian forum (https://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=741990&st=1640#entry55200079). A gem in the form of custom CM12.1 ROM baked for the E3E7 model. Installed it on my tablet and it worked flawlessly! The default language is Russian, but your're prompted to change it on the first installation screen.
I'm using this for a couple of hours now and everything seems to be working extremely well, with no dropped frames or choppy animations I experienced in the stock version.
I'll keep testing and report back if I find any bugs.
Edit 1:
So I noticed just a couple of drawbacks for using the CM Rom:
1. Camera is not working (however, I don't think it's a big deal given its quality anyway)
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camera is not working even in the stock rom I flashed haha
I just asked stratos7 to post the solution to root the E3E9. I still cannot post outside link. So, just wait a little. He will surely see the message in his inbox.
So guys, how is your experience with teclast x80 pro. What is the pros and cons? I want to buy cheap tablet but still confused.
Teclast x80 pro
Onda v80 plus
Onda v891w CH
All below $100. Which one is your recomendation? Sorry a bit OOT
here is WalterNimoy's solution to root on E3E9
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The problem is in the boot.img. So, to root the E3E9, you mus essentially follow the tutorial above, but instead of the backup for the E3E8, download the version for the E3E9. You can do it here.
E3E9 Teclast X80 Pro : http://www.teclast.com/tools/pad/pad.php?t=p
Then after, the real solution. You must absolutely use another version of the boot.img. If you use the one in the tutorial with the E3E9, you won't have sound, touchscreen buggy, etc. So use this one instead. It's also v. 1.07. I believe it's was originally made for the X80 Power, but it work perfectly with the X80 Pro E3E9.
boot.img v. 1.07 E3E9 https://yadi.sk/d/78MARiHGtyfdG
Finally, if you have a problem when it's time to root, inthe step 4, enter the command manually. It was the solution to make it work for me.
Here you go! Your X80 Pro E3E9 should be rooted, with everything working. Let me know if it also worked for you!
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link to the e3e9 firmware is stating that a baidu account is needed to download some of the files, is there a way to get the files without this account?
avi321 said:
link to the e3e9 firmware is stating that a baidu account is needed to download some of the files, is there a way to get the files without this account?
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You can download the full firmware from here: https://yadi.sk/d/2Fes5npR3GykqT it downloads quickly and its the correct files.
Just found it on the Russian forum: https://w3bsit3-dns.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=741990&st=2280
lost sound
I flashed E3E9 firmware from the yandisk above, the sound doesn't work after. I tried also the boot image from the post before, the tablet didn't boot.
I am now stuck with the device with no sound, using the E3E9 image. is there anything that can be done?
phone flash tool: "F..ailed to load" "There is no flash file in the archive". Please help.
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If anyone still replies to this thread, im stuck at step 3 with the boot.img. after flashing the boot.img my tablet is stuck in a bootloop teclast screen. E3E9 model
With a X80 Pro E6E9 the procedure for remove the partition with Windows still work? i dont need the root but just remove Windows
...has anyone SUCCESSFULLY rooted thier Teclast-x80 pro...WITHOUT complications...?!?...
...and can I root my tablet without taking out the Windows part...?!?...
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...has anyone SUCCESSFULLY rooted thier Teclast-x80 pro...WITHOUT complications...?!?...
...and can I root my tablet without taking out the Windows part...?!?...
Android 6 and 7
This works well: http://www.android-x86.org/download
Someone should get the sound to work.
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Connect usb hub with keyboard and unetbootin Android ISO usb key. Boot into bios and select usb key as boot device.
shez2 said:
This works well: http://www.android-x86.org/download
Someone should get the sound to work.
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Connect usb hub with keyboard and unetbootin Android ISO usb key. Boot into bios and select usb key as boot device.
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What is that? I see CM 14.1.
what you need:
-your Nokia 5 (TA-1053, NOT SURE WHITH OTHERS)
-A computer (i use windows 10, x64)
-internet
-read this guide few times
*you must run android 7x, if not, you must downgrade to 7*
-turn your phone to download mode by holding <volume +> and <power> buttons
*follow TUT. from @wolfyapl*
+read this if you dont know how the script works
https://forum.xda-developers.com/nokia-5/how-to/guide-temporary-unlock-bootloader-to-t3746947
+download the script here and excute "unlock bootloader.bat" ( remember to prepare md5 code)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/nokia-5/development/small-batch-script-to-manipulate-t3764411
-then download this new twrp http://bit.ly/2MzpnZN and rename to "recovery.img" then replace the file in the script folder
-run "twrp flashing.bat" and dont reboot from the script when it complete processing, you must hold <volume +> and <power> till the twrp shows up
-install the oreo update .zip here http://bit.ly/2BqIUY0 and dont reboot yet
-go to 3-dot, select magisk root then restart your phone
-install magisk manager
-you are all set!
!There is English language in TWRP setting menu!
Many Thanks
Thank you Bro it worked for me
Can I update after rooting?
Abirm said:
Can I update after rooting?
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you can't, if you update the twrp will disappear and stuck in stock recovery
alwaysbest said:
you can't, if you update the twrp will disappear and stuck in stock recovery
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Is any way to get OTA updates so that the root is preserved? Even if there TWRP will be broken, the main thing is to keep the root access.
Can i not downgrade my phone to android 7 and just unlock the bootloader? or is it necessary to downgrade it? i have nokia 5 android 8.1 btw..
alwaysbest said:
you can't, if you update the twrp will disappear and stuck in stock recovery
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What should i do if im stuck in stock recovery bootloop?
What to do next.. HELP
@alwaysbest
I downgraded my android to 7.1, then unlocked the bootloader. Problem is how to run that twrp, i renamed it to recovery.img and copied it to the ADB file, is this correct? or should i just type the command "flash recovery recovery.img"? and after downloading the oreo update zip in the last part, in what file should i put it in?
thanks in advance to anyone who will reply
@Always best can you please make a short video on this ,it would be nice
hmm... is that oreo belongs to igors 4pda ?
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vineet09i said:
@Always best can you please make a short video on this, it would be nice
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@alwaysbest please make a video
md5 i generate not workingik
unfortunately i am stuck at trying to unlock the bootloader. thw md5 i generate isn't working. Brings an error. i just downgraded today and can't find a way to make it work
Help?!
Hey!
If the Android Pie update rolls out and I update. Will it brick my phone? And if it bricks my phone, how can I update without to brick my phone?
Thanks
Khanmodx said:
unfortunately i am stuck at trying to unlock the bootloader. thw md5 i generate isn't working. Brings an error. i just downgraded today and can't find a way to make it work
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I'll try it soon (tomorrow). I'll report you the result.
Greetings from Germany
BotoxNoob said:
I'll try it soon (tomorrow). I'll report you the result.
Greetings from Germany
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Hey noob, i did try it and it worked. Its a temporary unlock so everytime you will need to be doing it before flashing any thing.
Thanks for the reply ^^
Khanmodx said:
Hey noob, i did try it and it worked. Its a temporary unlock so everytime you will need to be doing it before flashing any thing.
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Thanks for the reply.
Works perfect for me!
Thank you guy!
Someone has proved this method with a TA-1044 Android 8.1 ?
Yes pls. Wich Android version Is that firmware? And... This guide steps are the same?
I'm new with Nokia Phones, always have Motorola
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BotoxNoob said:
Yes. But you need the TA-1044 NBO Rom. Do you want the link?
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Yes pls. Wich Android version Is that firmware? And... This guide steps are the same?
I'm new with Nokia Phones, always have Motorola
BotoxNoob said:
Oh... I think, there's no .nbo rom for your Device. But let me search a bit.
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I have a Nokia 5 TA-1044 Dual SIM with Android 8.1
Edit before publishing: I started writing this for all variants other than sprint, but I'll now make a separate thread for variants that have kdzs and those that don't, otherwise this will be a mess.
Firstly, keep in mind that no one is responsible if you end up bricking your device! There is currently no way to recover from a hard brick other than sending your phone in for repair, so make sure you follow every single step carefully if you wish to proceed!
Additionally, flashing an xbl through DD may not pass randomly even if it appears that it has worked, so be aware of the risks. Only at&t users will need to flash the xbls anyway since that is the only variant other than sprint which does not have kdzs available.
Users with the AT&T variant who are stuck on pie: temp root only works on android 10, as such you will unfortunately not be able to bootloader unlock your device. The firehose may leak at some point in a few months, and you will be able to unlock (and update manually) if it does.
The process for unlocking bootloaders on models other than the sprint one (specifically At&t for this guide) is practically identical; however, it uses different xbl_config.img and xbl.img files, which need to be specific for your device from the pie firmware.
The version naming may not be the exact same for other models, but you just have to ensure that you are on the March patch or below. If you are on April, you can find the guide to switch slots and do so in order to revert to March. To STOP UPDATES, fully uninstall or disable the update center packages either with ADB or package disabler pro for LG, which you can easily find online.
So I repeat, you're going to follow the sprint g8 bootloader unlocking guide, but you have to use the xbl and xbl_config for your device rather than the ones provided in the sprint guide. The engineering abl is the same, but I'll include it here anyway so that you don't have to mess around with any of the files provided in the sprint g8 guide.
Now, steps that are to be ignored and steps that may differ slightly:
Keep in mind that I'm only mentioning what you should be aware of and what may be different, but you still have to follow the guide written by BrandonB1218 in general.
1a: Of course, you still need a vulnerable firmware, and sadly AT&T does not provide kdzs, so you cannot bootloader unlock if you are on the May patch.
You can Ignore this: I found that another method that most likely stops updates is following this guide on youtube. It's supposed to bypass frp lock, but it also gets by all the LG agreements you have to accept, so it will ask you to agree to these if you ever open up the software update option in settings and will probably not update if you don't.
2: Some people had issues with different versions of the mroot script, so try all of them before you come asking for help please. I also suggest that you just temp root without running the temp root magisk setup as you may end up bricking if you accidentally flash a module or make magisk flash a patched boot img (DO NOT FLASH ANYTHING OTHER THAN WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE GUIDE).
I suggest running the backup script and the commands to make sure you're completely safe, but make sure you keep them separate because a lot of the partitions included in the commands that @BrandonB1218 mentioned are device specific and include your IMEI. The backup script should only backup the partitions that aren't device specific such as system, and this is probably the one you'll need if at all because you shouldn't be touching other partitions. STILL DO BOTH THOUGH
3a: Yes, you have to run the command to find out which slot you're on, but you will not flash anything from the pie or 20d sprint backup that's listed there, or else you will likely brick.
3b and 3c: This should all be the same: If your active slot is A, follow 3b, and if your active slot is B, follow 3c. The commands should also be the same, just with different files.
If your active slot is A, but the files included for your device are also named xbl_a.img, for example, you can just rename them to fit with the command.
Otherwise, you can just change this, for example,
dd if=/storage/emulated/0/Download/xbl_b.img of=/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/xbl_b
to this:
dd if=/storage/emulated/0/Download/xbl_a.img of=/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/xbl_b
You also need to flash the engineering laf, so either rename the file or change the command so it works. The link is embedded
Overall, its just important that you take the right file in the first part of the command and flash it to the correct partition of the correct slot in the second part.
If I remember correctly, the method to boot into fastboot is hold vol- and power until the screen goes black (while the phone is plugged into the computer) and then to let go of power as soon as that happens.
4a and 4b: You do not want to do either of these as the boot img and other partitions vary per variant. I unfortunately do not have the magisk patched At&t boot img, but you can patch it yourself from the backup you made and flash it. It might be good to do this beforehand, but you could also just temp root again and dd flash it.
Alternatively, you can flash the metaphysics 1.7 kernel with twrp and magisk included, but you still have to follow the rest of the twrp installation in the sprint g8 bl unlocking guide. TWRP is the same for all US variants.
Congrats! You should now be bootloader unlocked and ready to go at this point. If you ever find yourself unable to boot on the slot which DOES NOT have the engineering abl, you can always switch to the slot with the engineering abl, go to fastboot, and fastboot flash your backed up partitions.
Credits:
Obviously to BrandonB1218, for writing the sprint g8 bootloader unlocking guide
vl48 for basically answering all my questions and providing the needed files
j4nn for writing the temp root
Mr. Zhu for twrp
KamioRinn for metaphysics
Anyone else who contributed in telegram to get this to work!
Amazing! Can't wait to do this. I'll report back when I get this phone unlocked.
Thanks for taking the time.
Files can't be downloaded dead link
blumix said:
Files can't be downloaded dead link
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No issues here
Hi and thanks for your job. Can I flash the lg g8 at&t with the unlocked firmware G820QM10I after that I unlocked the bootloader? Because I live in UK and At&t Ba....ds blocked the use of the 3g connection, so I cannot use at my home.... But I thought that whit an unlucked firmaware I could do.
Pietrobell86 said:
Hi and thanks for your job. Can I flash the lg g8 at&t with the unlocked firmware G820QM10I after that I unlocked the bootloader? Because I live in UK and At&t Ba....ds blocked the use of the 3g connection, so I cannot use at my home.... But I thought that whit an unlucked firmaware I could do.
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No sorry. Not sure exactly what your problem is, but it might be solvable with root
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No issues here
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You said there is not issues? Since you got the files can you upload it to medafire because it not working?
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blumix said:
You said there is not issues? Since you got the files can you upload it to medafire because it not working?
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I am talking about the AT&T_G8.zip
blumix said:
You said there is not issues? Since you got the files can you upload it to medafire because it not working?
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I am talking about the AT&T_G8.zip
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@antintin zip not downloading, FYI
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blumix said:
You said there is not issues? Since you got the files can you upload it to medafire because it not working?
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I am talking about the AT&T_G8.zip
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I can't find it, sorry. I'm on Verizon
Hey, thanks for the guide. I'm rather worried about trying this as LG's newer models are so darn easy to brick. AT&T variant has no LG Bridge support which is incredibly stupid. At least we have kind people like you helping us free our phones
My LG G8 is a secondary phone right now, and as such, I'm very interested in trying this out. Unfortunately, the download link for AT&T_G8.zip give me a 404.
Not shocking that it's still dead. Tried telling antintin on Telegram the day after he posted this that there were issues retrieving the file from here and he blew me off, telling me it was probably because of my country. Tried with home USA network, USA VPN, and UK VPN. ?
Espen115 said:
Not shocking that it's still dead. Tried telling antintin on Telegram the day after he posted this that there were issues retrieving the file from here and he blew me off, telling me it was probably because of my country. Tried with home USA network, USA VPN, and UK VPN. ?
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That's because I tried it myself along with a few others and it still worked... I only used that hosting site because I haven't made an account for any other
antintin said:
That's because I tried it myself along with a few others and it still worked... I only used that hosting site because I haven't made an account for any other
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Would it be possible to have someone upload it to their Google Drive, or Dropbox and send the link via PM or something? That way, when the person confirms that he has downloaded it, it can be removed from the service in question.
lightningdude said:
Would it be possible to have someone upload it to their Google Drive, or Dropbox and send the link via PM or something? That way, when the person confirms that he has downloaded it, it can be removed from the service in question.
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Why would it have to be removed?... I'll just upload it when I get home and have time
antintin said:
Why would it have to be removed?... I'll just upload it when I get home and have time
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Just out of consideration for space in your account, in case you were low on free space. I also didn't notice that it was a < 3MB file.
so is someone going to reupload the file or what? cant even download it from the op attachment.
does this even work with 20m or are those of us out of luck?
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Anyone has the copy of AT&t_G8.zip? Its 404 now.
MaemoToWindows said:
Anyone has the copy of AT&t_G8.zip? Its 404 now.
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Always has been.
I have it but it won't let me add it
Can u email it to me? [email protected]