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Hi,
So i have a Moto G 2 XT-1068 with Android 5.0.2 and system version 22.21.28.titan_retaildsds.retaildsdsall.ex.03 reteu.
I rooted it and installed Xposed.
Since some days, my phone notify me that there is a new (official) update avalaible :
22.56.3.en.03
My first reflex was to post in the Xposed forum :
I have a Motorola Moto G 2nd edition (2014 XT-1068) with Android 5.0.2 and these xposed versions installed :
XposedInstaller_3.0_alpha4.apk
xposed-v75-sdk21-arm-1
This morning, my phone notify me that there is a newsoftware update available :
22.56.3.en.03
Can i update ?
Will Xposed still running or do i have anything to do before or after update ?
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Yes i'm rooted (i didn't know i could install exposed without root ?!) and i ask the question to rooted users : what is the recommended behavior to have when we are rooted and there is an official update like this one ? Should i ignore it ? Should i wait ? Should i update (with one of your solutions) ?
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and this is the reply i had :
You'll have to ask how an OTA works for that in your device forum.
For Google Android (untouched by OEM) in Kitkat, OTA used to check each important file individually and if one was modified, OTA would fail. This did not check all existing files or added files such as root, so as long as you uninstalled Xposed properly (restoring the original app_process files etc) then an OTA would be fine.
Since Lollipop, OTA checks the /system partition as a single item so any modification in any file, or any additional file will make the OTA fail. In which case, the only way to update would be to flash a stock ROM.
You will need to find out in your device forum which of these applies to your device.
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So this is it, i make a post in this Moto G 2014 forum
Doing the OTA will most likely delete the XposedBridge.jar so you will have to flash it again.
Else the Xposed app will still be available but the Framework won't be installed.
If it doesn't update because the /system partition has been modified, you'll have to flash the whole rom to update.
Ok, so i can try without risk ?
And what about my root ?
nonobio said:
Ok, so i can try without risk ?
And what about my root ?
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Root will be gone too. You'll have to root it again by flashing SuperSu Zip though a custom recovery. (TWRP)
Restore the nandroid backup of the stock system you made in TWRP before you rooted.
You also need the stock recovery for the OTA to install.
You made a backup of your system before you rooted, right?
Hi
TheKill69 said:
Root will be gone too. You'll have to root it again by flashing SuperSu Zip though a custom recovery. (TWRP)
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Ok.
Seriously said:
Restore the nandroid backup of the stock system you made in TWRP before you rooted.
You also need the stock recovery for the OTA to install.
You made a backup of your system before you rooted, right?
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I'm note sure i made a backup before i rooted cause i'm note sure i knew i could install recovery without root but i checked my backup plan and my oldest backup is post root
So, what do you recommand when there is OTA like this ? Should i ignore them ?
It seems to be a hard process (flash stock recovery and root again and not sure if it will be possible anyway, is it ?) for maybe a little update ?
Maybe i should wait for the next big OTA like Android 6, then be sure that a new rooting process exist before update, and also be sure that Xposed will be supported ?
So if i ignore this 22.56.3.en.03, will i be notifyed for others newer OTA (like Android 6 for instance) ?
Thanks
nonobio said:
Hi
Ok.
I'm note sure i made a backup before i rooted cause i'm note sure i knew i could install recovery without root but i checked my backup plan and my oldest backup is post root
So, what do you recommand when there is OTA like this ? Should i ignore them ?
It seems to be a hard process (flash stock recovery and root again and not sure if it will be possible anyway, is it ?) for maybe a little update ?
Maybe i should wait for the next big OTA like Android 6, then be sure that a new rooting process exist before update, and also be sure that Xposed will be supported ?
So if i ignore this 22.56.3.en.03, will i be notifyed for others newer OTA (like Android 6 for instance) ?
Thanks
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You might have to flash the whole stock firmware back to get the stock recovery. Big waste of time.
Then rooting back means using CF Auto Root Commands again..
You have to update to it though if you want Android 6.0.
Since it won't be soon, you rather go for CM13 once it gets really stable.
Also by the way, Xposed is already supported on MM.
Thanks for these precisions.
So if i can resume : a custom rom is easier for enjoy Android updates than just Xposed.
Hi,
Can you confirm :
For someone searching advanced features like customize status bar, quick settings, shutdown menu, hardware buttons, etc : customs roms and "stock rom + exposed" are two solutions. BUT, for someone searching these same advanced features but also keep his device up to date : custom rom is really a better solution. Isn't?
I was happy when i discovered xposed as it seemed to be a easier process that flashing a custom rom, but i didn't know that i couldn't update easily..
So, what is the advantage to use xposed instead of custom rom?
Hi,
I am always thinking if i will update my stock rooted xposed rom, or if i will install a custom rom prerooted like Cyanogen mod (o have easier future updates).
i have some questions :
1- Is it possible to install xposed and modules on a custom rom like cyanogen mod ? I think yes but can you confirm ?
I know that CM come with inbuilt tweaks but i discover some great xposed module i would continue to use, even if i install CM.
2-If i keep my stock rooted xposed rom, and don't make this "little" Android 5 OTA update, will be i notified for "Android 6" ?
(i don't want to lose my time to reflash my rom, reroot mydevice, etc.., just for a little update, but i could do that for a more important update like Android 6...
3- We are agree that if i flash a custom rom like CM, it will resolve my "ota update" problem, cause there won't be "Motorola OTA" anymore, but there will be CM updates easy to make, isn't ? If yes, what could be the advantage to use stock rom rooted + xposed vs custom rom + xposed ?
Thanks
Hello,
i need ur help and advice.
since two days i dont have Access to "google play services", since i did an Update for the custom rom i had. (Victara, NIGHTLY CynogenMod or something)
So now my question is what posibilitys i have.
Can i get the Original Rom again? is it posible to have it Rooted while on Original Rom?
I have Bootloader unlocked via the Motorola page.
If i have to go with another Custom Rom, which one should i choose?
Kind regards
push pls
Bedii said:
push pls
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Here are the full factory firmwares if you need to go back to stock:
https://mega.nz/#F!ow8igZRL!Z7vmN8GOpez2bVMYDvEKkg
Which Gapps did you use? You might have the wrong versions for your ROM.
Delta Gapps:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/app-minimal-gapps-gapps-lp-20150107-1-t2997368
Open Gapps:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/pa-gapps-continuation-t3098071
You should probably clean flash your ROM, and the latest Gapps (make sure you flash MarshMallow Gapps on a MarshMallow ROM).
Gus Ghanem said:
Here are the full factory firmwares if you need to go back to stock:
https://mega.nz/#F!ow8igZRL!Z7vmN8GOpez2bVMYDvEKkg
Which Gapps did you use? You might have the wrong versions for your ROM.
Delta Gapps:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/app-minimal-gapps-gapps-lp-20150107-1-t2997368
Open Gapps:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/pa-gapps-continuation-t3098071
You should probably clean flash your ROM, and the latest Gapps (make sure you flash MarshMallow Gapps on a MarshMallow ROM).
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I did use the Standard gapps. the one that said "take this if u are not sure which version u need"
i Installed a new ROM. but it drains a lot of my Batterie... dont know why.
Also i cant really root it. Everytime i try to Update SuperSU# it fails.
Can u tell me a good ROM i could use? or can i go to original somehow while having my Phone rooted?
Bedii said:
I did use the Standard gapps. the one that said "take this if u are not sure which version u need"
i Installed a new ROM. but it drains a lot of my Batterie... dont know why.
Also i cant really root it. Everytime i try to Update SuperSU# it fails.
Can u tell me a good ROM i could use? or can i go to original somehow while having my Phone rooted?
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If you go back to stock factory firmware, you will lose root, but I'm sure there are ways to root it, but I've never done it on stock, so I don't know what works.
But, CM based ROMs should already have root built-in, under Developer Options, Root Access for Apps and ADB.
I prefer CyanogenMod because it is always actively being developed and updated, and is well supported.
Right now CyanPop looks like a good one, although I've never tried it (should already have root)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-2014/development/rom-cyanpop-v4-5-t3277786
Actually that is the version that i have. I installed that and Gappa "ARM" 6.0. Dont know what i choose in the last section anymore.
Since i installed it i have the problem that the Batterie gets empty pretty fast.. and also i get Errors like "Couldnt load E-mail services" or something like that.
Also i cant update SuperSU#, update always fails
I want to clean install it again, not sure tho what gapps i should use.
Gus Ghanem said:
If you go back to stock factory firmware, you will lose root, but I'm sure there are ways to root it, but I've never done it on stock, so I don't know what works.
But, CM based ROMs should already have root built-in, under Developer Options, Root Access for Apps and ADB.
I prefer CyanogenMod because it is always actively being developed and updated, and is well supported.
Right now CyanPop looks like a good one, although I've never tried it (should already have root)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-2014/development/rom-cyanpop-v4-5-t3277786
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Can u help me with that last post?
Bedii said:
Can u help me with that last post?
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I'm not sure what you would like to do.
There's a new version of TWRP (3.0.0) for Moto X 2014 Victara, you should flash that using fastboot in bootloader mode.
https://dl.twrp.me/victara/
If you want to start over clean, to flash a ROM and Gapps:
THIS WILL WIPE EVERYTHING!
Boot into Recovery, and tap Wipe, then Advanced, then select:
Dalvik/ART cache
System
Data
Cache
Then swipe to wipe them.
Copy over the ROM and Gapps zip files from your computer to your internal storage, if you haven't already.
Tap Install and flash the ROM, then tap clear cache/dalvik
Tap Install again and flash Gapps, then clear cache/dalvik
Reboot system and don't install supersu
Gus Ghanem said:
I'm not sure what you would like to do.
There's a new version of TWRP (3.0.0) for Moto X 2014 Victara, you should flash that using fastboot in bootloader mode.
https://dl.twrp.me/victara/
If you want to start over clean, to flash a ROM and Gapps:
THIS WILL WIPE EVERYTHING!
Boot into Recovery, and tap Wipe, then Advanced, then select:
Dalvik/ART cache
System
Data
Cache
Then swipe to wipe them.
Copy over the ROM and Gapps zip files from your computer to your internal storage, if you haven't already.
Tap Install and flash the ROM, then tap clear cache/dalvik
Tap Install again and flash Gapps, then clear cache/dalvik
Reboot system and don't install supersu
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i already wiped everything last time, thats why i want to do it again to be clean.
what u said here:
"There's a new version of TWRP (3.0.0) for Moto X 2014 Victara, you should flash that using fastboot in bootloader mode."
is not nessesary if i want the clean install, right?
But i still dont know which Gapps i should get. I get Errors in my Current ROM, and i think its because i choose the wrong Gapps.
Also, the TWRP 3.0.0 u recommended, is it a stable Rom?
Bedii said:
i already wiped everything last time, thats why i want to do it again to be clean.
what u said here:
"There's a new version of TWRP (3.0.0) for Moto X 2014 Victara, you should flash that using fastboot in bootloader mode."
is not nessesary if i want the clean install, right?
But i still dont know which Gapps i should get. I get Errors in my Current ROM, and i think its because i choose the wrong Gapps.
Also, the TWRP 3.0.0 u recommended, is it a stable Rom?
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TWRP is a custom recovery not a ROM, it allows you to flash ROMs and Gapps.
Right now, the only Gapps that are being constantly updated are Open Gapps and Delta Gapps, they both support MarshMallow, and don't have any serious issues. I use Delta Gapps with CM because they allow you to flash only the apps you want, or replace some of the CM stock apps, if you prefer the Google versions.
Here are the different Open Gapps packages, and the apps they contain:
https://github.com/opengapps/opengapps/wiki/Package-Comparison
If your ROM is MarshMallow then use the Delta Gapps under MarshMallow.
DO NOT MIX GAPPS, use either Delta Gapps, OR Open Gapps, but not both.
Gus Ghanem said:
TWRP is a custom recovery not a ROM, it allows you to flash ROMs and Gapps.
Right now, the only Gapps that are being constantly updated are Open Gapps and Delta Gapps, they both support MarshMallow, and don't have any serious issues. I use Delta Gapps with CM because they allow you to flash only the apps you want, or replace some of the CM stock apps, if you prefer the Google versions.
Here are the different Open Gapps packages, and the apps they contain:
https://github.com/opengapps/opengapps/wiki/Package-Comparison
If your ROM is MarshMallow then use the Delta Gapps under MarshMallow.
DO NOT MIX GAPPS, use either Delta Gapps, OR Open Gapps, but not both.
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Hey,
i need ur help again.. sry.
I downloaded this now
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-2014/general/install-image-marshmallow-6-0-xt-1097-t3266858
Is this a good, stable version?
Can u link me to the Gapps that i need? i cant figure out what im doing wrong...
Bedii said:
Hey,
i need ur help again.. sry.
I downloaded this now
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-2014/general/install-image-marshmallow-6-0-xt-1097-t3266858
Is this a good, stable version?
Can u link me to the Gapps that i need? i cant figure out what im doing wrong...
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That looks like stock factory firmware, you don't need Gapps for it. You only flash Gapps with custom ROMs, because they don't include the Google Play Store and Services (Google doesn't allow it). Which model and region is your phone?
Gus Ghanem said:
That looks like stock factory firmware, you don't need Gapps for it. You only flash Gapps with custom ROMs, because they don't include the Google Play Store and Services (Google doesn't allow it). Which model and region is your phone?
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Serialnumber is TA99300WN5.
Dont know what region the phone is from, im from GER.
U said its a stock recovery, does that mean root is not possible?
Do a clean install of your ROM (cyanpop--which tells you clearly not to install SuperSU) with full wipes as per the ROM instructions. Add 'Open Gapps arm 6.0 full'. Follow the instructions.
Or
Read the various guides in Tony Stark's sticky thread for installing the stock ROM (if you're in Germany then it'll be for an xt1092*) and rooting a stock ROM, make sure you understand them, and then do as they say.
Gus has given you several very straightforward and helpful answers and you need to do some real brainwork to make sure you understand what you're doing. I'm sure you'll manage it and learn from it, as we all have.
* you have to check the model of your phone.
kboya said:
Do a clean install of your ROM (cyanpop--which tells you clearly not to install SuperSU) with full wipes as per the ROM instructions. Add 'Open Gapps arm 6.0 full'. Follow the instructions.
Or
Read the various guides in Tony Stark's sticky thread for installing the stock ROM (if you're in Germany then it'll be for an xt1092*) and rooting a stock ROM, make sure you understand them, and then do as they say.
Gus has given you several very straightforward and helpful answers and you need to do some real brainwork to make sure you understand what you're doing. I'm sure you'll manage it and learn from it, as we all have.
* you have to check the model of your phone.
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Okay, i did 3 things now..
First i installed this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-2014/general/install-image-marshmallow-6-0-xt-1097-t3266858
i just followed that tutorial. But when i started my phone, i couldnt open the most apps, they just closed with the Erro message e.g "Whatsapp closed".
Then i tried to install the stock ROM. i was on Tony Starks sticky, and just followed the tutorial. But after flashing the stock ROM into my device, i couldnt reboot it. It just booted into fastboot.
So i tried the Method one again and installed the ROM again. now i can open APP's, but cant get a mobile connection... so no calls and no SMS
I dont know whats wrong, always diffrent errors with diffrent trys...
You are having problems because you seem to be flashing the stock image for an xt1097 onto what I guess is an xt1092.
I was clear about checking phone models and being sure you understood the different instructions and guides.
Start again and make sure you have the right things. I assume you made no nandroid backups to return to.
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You are having problems because you seem to be flashing the stock image for an xt1097 onto what I guess is an xt1092.
I was clear about checking phone models and being sure you understood the different instructions and guides.
Start again and make sure you have the right things. I assume you made no nandroid backups to return to.
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With the new ROM i can see that i have XT1092. The old one just showed me "Moto x 2014".
This is the one i have atm: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-2014/development/rom-cyanogenmod-13-t3243768
There was no saying that it is for specific models, so my guess was that it works for all.
I tried to get the Stock Image via this tutorial : http://techbeasts.com/2014/11/11/how-to-restore-moto-x-2014-to-stock-firmware/#
Since i tried that i cant get a mobile connection with various ROM's, just WLAN workds atm. Also on that tutorial i searched if it was restricted to a Model that i dont have, but there seem to be none...
its not that i wasnt looking if it works for my model..
aI dont have a nandroid back up too
Well okay, i downloaded the Android 4.4.4 from Motorolas original site for my Phone. unrootet and than flashed it on my Phone.
Now everything is working fine. I dont like this old version tho. How do i get OTA updates? shouldnt he tell me that updates are available?
Well done! You'll probably not get updates with an unlocked bootloader, but this German site might help: http://www.android-hilfe.de/thema/factory-images-ota-4-4-5-0-5-1-6-0-retdeall-xt1092.703838/
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Well done! You'll probably not get updates with an unlocked bootloader, but this German site might help: http://www.android-hilfe.de/thema/factory-images-ota-4-4-5-0-5-1-6-0-retdeall-xt1092.703838/
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Unlocking the bootloader does not effect getting updates.
Sent from my XT1095 using Tapatalk
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....
Hi all after trying hundreds of different roms on my old nexus. I think i have found the best way to boost the speed. I'm using xenonhd 5.1.1 with parrot mod and M-kernels. ??
Trying it out right now and it seems snappy. But I am using f2fs version of Xenonhd without the M kernel.
Give the xenonhd please...
Links please
GrandLuLu said:
Give the xenonhd please...
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Sab3elbromba said:
Links please
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A little "search" goes along ways......
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1826484
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?a=show&w=files&flid=23229
"Lightning fast" and "Nexus 7 2012" are not normally used in the same sentence.
Maybe I'll have to give this a try. I've kept mine on stock KitKat, and it's dog slow.
Are you using SuperSU as recommended by ParrotMod, or does it work with Magisk? Thanks.
Edit: To answer my own question, it seems to work fine with Magisk.
so, you have to downgrade the bootloader to use this?
beside that, in the xenonhd thread someone said .. after u install some apps you'll get the same slow down like on every other rom
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69949425&postcount=1817
I just got myself a new Nexus 7 and all i've done is run the updates up to 5.1 as 5.1.1 fails to install.
It is pretty slow and crashes a lot, I don't remember it being this laggy and slow when I first got one in 2012. Is it just a function of the new OS's or the new apps? What is the best build to be in for speed? I don't mind losing some of the newer features of the OS. Would just prefer something I can use without being frustrated...
Thanks
Sorry to ask this, but can the nexus 7 2012 roms be used on a nexus 7 3g 2012? are they the same? I am new to this model, I am about to buy one (just as ereader), but would like to have the best rom on it.
jbaumert said:
A little "search" goes along ways......
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1826484
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?a=show&w=files&flid=23229
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The latest version update-XenonHD-09-13-15 is not available anymore. If anyone that has the files could share.
I was also pointed to try this rom: https://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-7/development/rom-android-7-aosp-grouper-t3467514
And this one, but again no working links https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784244
I will buy today a Nexus 7 3G 2012 very cheap, so I will try some roms on it.
skinniezinho said:
Sorry to ask this, but can the nexus 7 2012 roms be used on a nexus 7 3g 2012? are they the same? I am new to this model, I am about to buy one (just as ereader), but would like to have the best rom on it.
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To use a "Grouper" ROM on the "Tilapia / 3g" device, you just need to flash the Grouper ver of TWRP recovery. Granted, you will not have use of the 3g radio, but otherwise it will function normally.
jbaumert said:
To use a "Grouper" ROM on the "Tilapia / 3g" device, you just need to flash the Grouper ver of TWRP recovery. Granted, you will not have use of the 3g radio, but otherwise it will function normally.
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Thanks. The device comes with 4.2.2 should I flash first 5.1.1 (in order to update radios and stuff) and then root=>recovery=>rom? Or should I just root it in 4.2.2?
If anyone have the older files that I pointed I would appreciate, I will test them and leave my feedback.
I would download the last "official" update from Google for your device (Tilapia I'm assuming), and manually flash the radio and bootloader with fastboot. (Granted, you could install the entire update, but why bother if you're going to put on a custom ROM anyways) Then, unlock the bootloader (if not already done) install TWRP recovery and flash away.
Anyone tested this ROM yet (with a bunch of apps installed to see if slows down or not) ?
jbaumert said:
A little "search" goes along ways......
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1826484
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?a=show&w=files&flid=23229
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The download links are dead. :crying:
Jaguar10301 said:
I just got myself a new Nexus 7 and all i've done is run the updates up to 5.1 as 5.1.1 fails to install.
It is pretty slow and crashes a lot, I don't remember it being this laggy and slow when I first got one in 2012. Is it just a function of the new OS's or the new apps? What is the best build to be in for speed? I don't mind losing some of the newer features of the OS. Would just prefer something I can use without being frustrated...
Thanks
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Root it and load RootBooster and choose the last option..
andynroid said:
Root it and load RootBooster and choose the last option..
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I have a 2012 Nexus 7 running Resurrection Remix M (Android 6.0.1), and I can say that RootBooster *does* help. My N7 was *very* laggy and slow to respond when tapping on anything. I chose "Basic Mode -- Speed", re-booted and it's a LOT faster now. Time will tell if it lasts.
I've had MultiROM and TWRP on this tablet for quite awhile, so I also have RR-N installed as a secondary ROM. I'm going to try RootBooster on that ROM also.
I have a Nexus 7 2012 wifi model and need it strictly for Chromecast audio to control Pandora and Spotify.
What's the best rom for that?
Don't care for anything else really...
I installed the setup mentioned by the OP on my Nexus 7 2012, and it is working well so far. Thank you OP.
Initially I tried to use the kernel that is included with the XenonHD ROM, but it seemed to have issues with lag, not waking from sleep, etc. Then I switched to M Kernel and it was much better, so switching the kernel is necessary in my opinion.
Links:
Main XenonHD thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1826484
XenonHD download:
The main download link in post #2 of the above thread doesn't seem to contain the download anymore. But if you go to the "Older builds" link, you can find the 08-20-15 build there. Here is a direct link.
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347797659
M kernel:
I used the latest a77 version available from the main M Kernel thread here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38551156
ParrotMod:
I used the universal version available from the main ParrotMod thread here.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ne...arrotmod-speed-2012-nexus-7-emmc-fix-t3300416
GApps:
I used the "nano" version from Open GApps:
http://opengapps.org/
Magisk:
Main thread and downloads here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
My Procedure:
I was starting with stock rooted Android 4.4.4. I had previously used the WugFresh toolkit to root and install twrp. If you have something older or custom, you may need to flash a recent stock rom first to update your bootloader.
1) Update to current version of twrp. I used the twrp app from the play store.
2) Boot into twrp. Factory reset.
3) Boot into Android.
4) Download XenonHD, M Kernel, ParrotMod, and GApps files to PC, transfer to tablet via USB. (or download on tablet)
5) Boot into twrp. Wipe everything except internal storage.
6) Install XenonHD, M Kernel, ParrotMod, GApps
7) Boot into Android. Be patient, first boot takes a while
I also replaced SuperSU with Magisk, because I don't consider recent non-Chainfire versions of SuperSU to be trustworthy. To do this:
1) Download Magisk and Magisk Manager to PC, transfer to tablet via USB. (or download on tablet)
2) Open SuperSU settings, select option to uninstall and prepare for alternate su manager.
3) Reboot to TWRP. Flash Magisk. Wipe cache/davlik (not sure this is necessary). Reboot to Android. IMPORTANT: If twrp says device does not appear to be rooted and prompts you to install SuperSU, you must decline.
4) In Android, install Magisk manager.
Hope this helps someone else.
spocko said:
I installed the setup mentioned by the OP on my Nexus 7 2012, and it is working well so far. Thank you OP.
Initially I tried to use the kernel that is included with the XenonHD ROM, but it seemed to have issues with lag, not waking from sleep, etc. Then I switched to M Kernel and it was much better, so switching the kernel is necessary in my opinion.
Links:
Main XenonHD thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1826484
XenonHD download:
The main download link in post #2 of the above thread doesn't seem to contain the download anymore. But if you go to the "Older builds" link, you can find the 08-20-15 build there. Here is a direct link.
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347797659
M kernel:
I used the latest a77 version available from the main M Kernel thread here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38551156
ParrotMod:
I used the universal version available from the main ParrotMod thread here.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ne...arrotmod-speed-2012-nexus-7-emmc-fix-t3300416
GApps:
I used the "nano" version from Open GApps:
http://opengapps.org/
Magisk:
Main thread and downloads here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
My Procedure:
I was starting with stock rooted Android 4.4.4. I had previously used the WugFresh toolkit to root and install twrp. If you have something older or custom, you may need to flash a recent stock rom first to update your bootloader.
1) Update to current version of twrp. I used the twrp app from the play store.
2) Boot into twrp. Factory reset.
3) Boot into Android.
4) Download XenonHD, M Kernel, ParrotMod, and GApps files to PC, transfer to tablet via USB. (or download on tablet)
5) Boot into twrp. Wipe everything except internal storage.
6) Install XenonHD, M Kernel, ParrotMod, GApps
7) Boot into Android. Be patient, first boot takes a while
I also replaced SuperSU with Magisk, because I don't consider recent non-Chainfire versions of SuperSU to be trustworthy. To do this:
1) Download Magisk and Magisk Manager to PC, transfer to tablet via USB. (or download on tablet)
2) Open SuperSU settings, select option to uninstall and prepare for alternate su manager.
3) Reboot to TWRP. Flash Magisk. Wipe cache/davlik (not sure this is necessary). Reboot to Android. IMPORTANT: If twrp says device does not appear to be rooted and prompts you to install SuperSU, you must decline.
4) In Android, install Magisk manager.
Hope this helps someone else.
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The Gapps don't seem to fit on the standard storrage anymore. Did you enlarge the system storage?
Nevermind, found what I didn wrong. Thanks for your post where you gather all the info
Strormrage said:
The Gapps don't seem to fit on the standard storrage anymore. Did you enlarge the system storage?
Nevermind, found what I didn wrong. Thanks for your post where you gather all the info
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Hi All
Wondering if one of you would be kind enough to do me a step by step guide to get me from my current position to having Pixel Rom installed?
Current position:
I had Chinese Rom and I unlocked the bootloader. I then followed one set of instructions to install global EU. Upon following the instructions I could not use Magisk at the time as bootlooped. So just flashed the EU Rom which I am currently using. So TWRP and EU Rom but no root. I am now on PFAEUXM. I received an OTA which installed and now I am on version Global 10.2.26. but now I do not have TRWP installed.
I do know a lot has since happened with TWRP since I did this about a month ago and they are more stable and encryption works etc.
Please could anyone do tell me how to get to Pixel Rom from here...Also I'm guessing I'm gonna lose all data or can I still install Magisk at this point and then install TB to save data?
Any help is greatly appreciated...many thanks
Mick
Mickyblu82 said:
Hi All
Wondering if one of you would be kind enough to do me a step by step guide to get me from my current position to having Pixel Rom installed?
Current position:
I had Chinese Rom and I unlocked the bootloader. I then followed one set of instructions to install global EU. Upon following the instructions I could not use Magisk at the time as bootlooped. So just flashed the EU Rom which I am currently using. So TWRP and EU Rom but no root. I am now on PFAEUXM. I received an OTA which installed and now I am on version Global 10.2.26. but now I do not have TRWP installed.
I do know a lot has since happened with TWRP since I did this about a month ago and they are more stable and encryption works etc.
Please could anyone do tell me how to get to Pixel Rom from here...Also I'm guessing I'm gonna lose all data or can I still install Magisk at this point and then install TB to save data?
Any help is greatly appreciated...many thanks
Mick
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Follow the instructions in this post as I made a flashable vendor of global v10.2.9.0 to boot the latest PE : https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=79693496&postcount=107
I was running the same 10.2.24(10.2.26 would not harm a thing) and twrp 3.3.1-30.
You can flash that twrp if not already on it. Backup all data because you'll loose all. You could install magisk 19.3 and TB before flashing PE to backup - up to you.
Procedure : follow instructions in my post.
Afaik this should work for all.
Let me know if you succeed.
If anything might go wrong or being stuck in fastboot without twrp unable to boot, have the fastboot rom ready to flash with miflash (mind to check the ''clean all'' before flash ) : https://xiaomifirmwareupdater.com/miui/ or https://mirom.ezbox.idv.tw/en/phone/cepheus/ (I'm using the fastboot version v10.2.24 in case of)
That's awesome thank you!
Just to clarify one point..You say back up all data? Do you mean whilst i am in recovery?
Equally if I install TWRP again...say 3.3.1-30 is there any bugs still in the sense that unless you reboot after flashing recovery (or something similar like that) you will lose recovery...or do I just go ahead and install Magisk via flashing? If so do I just reboot afterwards to system or to recovery again?
Many thanks again for taking the time to respond