Just before we get started, I would like to say that you will not brick your device if you follow the steps as is without any, and I mean any deviations.
Read what works and what doesn't first!
Okay, enough preface, let's jump right in!
Firstly, pre-requisites(hardware):-
1.A micro SD card
2. A windows PC, windows 7 or later (32 or 64 bit)
3. A USB Type-C cable
4. A galaxy tab A7 running the latest one ui 4.x build
Pre-requisites (software on PC), you'll need:
1.Stock firmware:
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 (LTE) Firmware Download SM-T505 Free Download
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 (LTE) Firmware Download SM-T505 Free Download ⭐ Official and fast update ⭐ Max speed and free download ⭐ Best Samsung Galaxy website
samfw.com
Download the latest firmware from here
1.1 After downloading it, extract it on the PC and copy the AP file to your micro SD card, as we need it on the tab later
2. Samsung USB drivers
download them from here and install them on your pc, it'll take a while but it's essential for this process
https://developer.samsung.com/android-usb-driver
2.1 Reboot your PC after installing the drivers
3 Download the twrp.img from below
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...axy-tab-a7-10-4-sm-t500.4358595/post-87038713
(Yes, correct, download the .img as we won't be using Odin to flash custom recovery)
Copy this to your SD card as well
4. Download Canary apk of magisk delta from link below
https://huskydg.github.io/magisk-files/
Copy the apk to your microSD which has the previously extracted AP file
5. Download dynapatch from the file attached below credits to @redymedan for developing this!
Then move it to your micro SD card
6. Download the GSI image of your choice, and (make sure that it doesn't exceed 3.3GB after extraction) extract it from .img.xz format to .img format and then copy it to the micro SD card
(also, if it exceeds 3.3 GB, don't worry,follow the steps in important notes on how to expand your system partition to accommodate larger GSIs...)
7. If your gsi doesn't have gapps or you want to flash a system mod then download a vndklite variant of your gsi, as system is mounted as RW in vndklite gsi, where's system is mounted as read only in normal gsi images
8. Download Odin and extract it
https://samsungodin.com/
9. Download SmartPack kernel manager apk and copy it to the sdcard too
https://github.com/SmartPack/SmartPack-Kernel-Manager/releases
(We will be using this to flash twrp in a later step)
10. Download the brightness and watchdog fix module from below
Copy it to SD card
(Optional) 11. If you don't want your install storage encrypted, download the following two zips and move them to SD card,
[Pie/10/11] [System-as-root] Multidisabler: disables encryption, Vaultkeeper, auto-flash of stock recovery, proca, wsm, cass, etc.
The multi-disabler started life on the Exynos S10 range, the first Samsung devices to launch with Android 9 (Pie). Since then, it has grown to support a great many Samsung devices running either Android 9, 10 or 11, and with either an Exynos or a...
forum.xda-developers.com
https://zackptg5.com/downloads/archive/Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt_11.02.2020.zip
Process to flash GSI:
1) Unlock the bootloader
To unlock the bootloader, follow the steps from here...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...4-unlock-bootloader-root-with-magisk.4185993/
2) After that patch the AP image we copied to the micro SD card earlier and then copy the patched ap to the micro sd card and then to the pc. Steps of patching can be found here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...4-unlock-bootloader-root-with-magisk.4185993/
3) After patching the AP image, copy the patched image from downloads folder to your micro sd card
4. After that turn your device off
5. After the device is fully powered off, hold both volume up and volume down buttons simultaneously and connect it to your pc, then click volume up button once during the prompt to enter download mode
6) After entering download mode, select the BL, CP, and CSC (do not choose HOME_CSC!) files from the extracted firmware, after doing that, for AP, select the patched AP file we copied earlier and then click start on Odin.
7. After the flash is successfully finished, reboot your device and set it up, after setup install the magisk Canary apk from the micro SD card
8. After installing the apk, open it, and click 'OK' on additional setup prompt and the device will reboot after a few seconds
9. After the reboot completes, install the smart pack kernel manager apk we put in the SD card earlier, then open it, then, navigate to
Tools>Backup>(swipe to the right where it says "boot partition")> it changes to recovery partition> click on the plus symbol> two options show up, select the flash recovery option> select the twrp image from SD card (file manager opens automatically)> click on "select" and then flash it...
10. Then open magisk delta app, and reboot to recovery
11. After rebooting to recovery, flash dynapatch
12. Then reboot to recovery (very important)
(Optional)12.1 Flash multidisabler we downloaded earlier, along with disable dm Verity to disable FBE on integral storage. Also, if you intend to disable encryption, do flash both the zips not one.
13. Then select install>Micro SD Card>install image> select GSI image you downloaded> select System Image > swipe to flash, then factory reset and wipe data from within twrp (thank you @shorty9210 for the factory reset part!)
14. Here, hectic nature of you must be used...
15. Boot to your GSI, and set it up as fast as possible as a watchdog crash is triggered every 30-50 seconds which causes a reboot
16. Install magisk apk and reboot for additional setup
17. After reboot, open magisk and install the brightness and watchdog fix module
18. Reboot the device after installing module
19. At this point you won't get random reboots
20. Now you can enjoy your GSI...
Now, onto what works and what doesn't...
Working:
Boot
Touchscreen
Sound
WiFi
Bluetooth
Mobile data
Camera
Microphone
Doze
OTG
Power buttons
Volume buttons
Charging
Rotation
Gyroscope
Calling(works with VoIP)
Not working:
VoLTE
In call audio (in case of Sims)
Auto brightness
Offline charging
Untested:
Cast
USB tethering
MTP
Tested roms:
1. Trebledroid GSIs (don't use, as magisk doesn't work and gapps can't be properly installed for some reason)
2. Pixel experience ( magisk works and it's stable after running the watchdog command)
3. Google GSI (vanilla and Gapps, not recommended, due to it being extremely barebones and not having fixes for DT2W, and headsets)
4. Project Elixir (needs watchdog module, but mostly stable)
Now credits!
To team XDA for keeping this forum alive and well,
@phhusson for developing GSI images that actually made this possible
@topjohnwu for creating magisk
@agreenbhm for the TWRP image and for helping me,
@duyfken for correcting the firmware links, and also, for informing me to add the type of GSI for this device!
@shorty9210 for a correction
@huskydg for magisk delta development
And finally all other members of XDA for taking interest in the modding scene,
Thank you!
I'm quite new to the GSIs as a whole, so, I still can't find any workarounds for issues, I can only list them for everyone to know...
Important notes:
1. If your GSI has phh settings, do the following...
1.1 Enable double tap to wake
Settings>Phh Treble settings>Samsung features >Tick "Enable difficult tap to wake"
1.2 For making headphones work,
Settings>Phh Treble settings>Misc features>Tick "Use alternate way to detect headsets"
Also, Enable developer options>Enable "Disable Bluetooth A2DP hardware offload" and restart when prompted
2. If the gsi ROM you're trying to flash doesn't fit on current system partition, then,
*This process will wipe your system partition and will reset your recovery, so, keep the dynapatch zip and gsi image on hand, you will need it!*
Download latest platform tools from AOSP site, link below
https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...xy-tab-a7-10-4-sm-t500.4371123/#post-86050459
a) download the product.img from above link
b)Reboot to recovery from magisk app, then, in twrp, click on 'Reboot' button
c) click 'fastboot'
d) the device will now reboot and then after a few seconds, a twrp ui will appear with the text 'fastboot'
e) connect your device to a pc with the latest version of platform tools and drivers installed
f) run these commands in order
fastboot flash product product.img
fastboot erase system
fastboot resize-logical-partition system 3940000000
fastboot reboot recovery
g) after doing so, again reboot to recovery, flash dynapatch zip first
h) again reboot to recovery and flash your gsi image
i) this time images up to 3.9GB will be flashable
j) no need to format data if you're flashing same rom
And that's it you'll be able to enjoy bigger ROMs on your Galaxy Tab A7!
3. follow steps from here to get 4-speaker audio!
Post in thread '[ROM][SM-T500] Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 10.4 (2020) - LineageOS 19.1 (and TWRP 3.6.1)'
[ROM][SM-T500] Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 10.4 (2020) - LineageOS 19.1 (and TWRP 3.6.1)
Hello world, I have successfully built LineageOS 19.1 with Gapps for the SM-T500 (Tab A7 10.4 2020) using Andy Yan's LOS GSIs. Lineage is current as of 3/24/2022. I have also compiled TWRP version 3.6.1, based on Android 11 (previous release...
forum.xda-developers.com
4. Previously, we had to use either some magisk modules or SmartPack kernel manager to enable swap so that the device won't crash under load, but, now, 2GB of swap is allocated by default, which is plenty sufficient for daily usage, so, i recommend you not to use any modules or services that enable swap....
5. If zygisk is enabled after module is installed, some users reported that it breaks brightness fix, to remedy that, try flashing permissiver_v5 from below in twrp
Permissiver_v5.zip | by erfanoabdi for Generic Device/Other
Download GApps, Roms, Kernels, Themes, Firmware, and more. Free file hosting for all Android developers.
androidfilehost.com
6. Also, please do not rely on extra dim if brightness fix module won't work, try above step , i did this previously and the edges of my screen got ruined(ghost imaging) due to the heat...
7. Please refrain from using any modules that spoof the device identity as it causes the phh Treble app to not display "Samsung features" at which point you can't use DT2W, so beware...
8. Recommended settings in magisk delta
a)magisk delta>settings>hide magisk app, you will be prompted to allow magisk delta to install apps, allow it and start the hiding> now, the magisk app will be under an alias you chose
b)magisk delta>settings>Zygisk(enable)
c)magisk delta>settings>Bootloop Protection (enable)
d)magisk delta>settings>Magisk Hide
9. Passing safetynet on Gapps GSIs
a)magisk delta>settings>Configure MagiskHide> now, tap on three dots, elect show system apps>then tick the boxes next to the following apps
Google Play Store, Google Play Services, Google Services Framework
b) Install the magisk module "shamiko" version 0.5.2, as later version causes Google services to crash... Download link below(warning, shamiko 0.6 causes all Google services to crash, also, is no longer working with magisk delta, so, use magiskhide present in the delta version)
https://github.com/LSPosed/LSPosed.github.io/releases/tag/shamiko-120
(Optional) You can also install this module below after installing shamiko for a higher chance to not fair safetynet randomly...
Releases · kdrag0n/safetynet-fix
Google SafetyNet attestation workarounds for Magisk - kdrag0n/safetynet-fix
github.com
c) After installing the module, reboot
d) clear data and cache for Google Play Store, Google Play Services, Google Services Framework
e) at this point you should pass safetynet successfully
10. Just a heads up, be sure to only download GSIs from the list in @phhusson GitHub, i.e, link below,
https://github.com/phhusson/treble_experimentations/wiki/Generic-System-Image-(GSI)-list
And, do not spend money on people that claim to give the "best GSIs" or whatever gibberish they use, only spend money as a donation to a developer, if you really enjoy their work, and would like to support them to keep up thier interest!
I had to mention this to put you on the cautious side of things!
11. Taskbar height is incorrect on some roms, and the magisk module from below link fixes it, credits to @wEER1234 for mentioning this, and to @Coxxs for delaying developing it!
Releases · Coxxs/hide-tablet-taskbar
A Magisk module to hide tablet gesture bar and more [Android 12.1+] - Coxxs/hide-tablet-taskbar
github.com
12. This is for improving the longevity of your device
12.1 To prolong the lifespan of your battery, install the "acc" magisk module, reboof, open a root terminal and run the following commands
acc -s mcc=200
acc -s mcc=3900
The first command limits the charging current to 200 mA and charges the battery at a power of 1.8W which greatly reduces the strain and heat evolved by the battery, and the second command only allows your battery to charge up to 3.9v (52%), as according to battery University, maximum cycles can be achieved by maintaining the voltage battery 3.9 and 3.7
12.2 This is to reduce the Power and heat evolved by the processor
Install smart pack kernel manager, grant root access, go to cpu section, and do the following
Big cpu cores:
Maximum frequency:1056Hz
Minimum frequency:902Hz
Little cpu cores:
Maximum frequency: 1017Hz
Minimum frequency:864Hz
At these frequencies the device stays stable and relatively less hot than at higher clocks...
* This guide is present for legacy reasons, use the guide in the first post *
Just before we get started, I would like to say that you will not brick your device if you follow the steps as is without any, and I mean any deviations.
Read what works and what doesn't first!
Okay, enough preface, let's jump right in!
Firstly, pre-requisites(hardware):-
1.A micro SD card
2. A windows PC, windows 7 or later (32 or 64 bit)
3. A USB Type-C cable
4. A Samsung galaxy tab a7 running Android 11 with January 2022 Security Patch
Pre-requisites (software on the pc), you'll need:-
1.Stock firmware:
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 (LTE) Firmware Download SM-T505 Free Download
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 (LTE) Firmware Download SM-T505 Free Download ⭐ Official and fast update ⭐ Max speed and free download ⭐ Best Samsung Galaxy website
samfw.com
from this link, select your respective country and download the firmware with January 2022 security patch level, then download it
1.1 After downloading it, extract it on the PC and copy the AP file to your micro SD card, as we need it on the tab later
2. Samsung USB drivers
download them from here and install them on your pc, it'll take a while but it's essential for this process
Samsung Android USB Driver | Samsung Developers
You need the driver only if you are developing on Windows and want to connect a Samsung Android device to your development environment over USB.
developer.samsung.com
2.1 Reboot your PC after installing the drivers
3. Download TWRP 3.6.1 beta 5 from here
[ROM][SM-T500] Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 10.4 (2020) - LineageOS 19.1 (and TWRP 3.6.1)
Hello world, I have successfully built LineageOS 19.1 with Gapps for the SM-T500 (Tab A7 10.4 2020) using Andy Yan's LOS GSIs. Lineage is current as of 3/24/2022. I have also compiled TWRP version 3.6.1, based on Android 11 (previous release...
forum.xda-developers.com
this is our custom recovery
4. Download magisk Canary apk from here
GitHub - topjohnwu/Magisk: The Magic Mask for Android
The Magic Mask for Android. Contribute to topjohnwu/Magisk development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
And copy the apk to your micro SD card
5. Download the SM-T500-GSI-kernel.zip from here
[Guide][SM-T500] Galaxy Tab A7 10.4 - Flash LineageOS or any other GSI rom.
These are instructions to flash LineageOS 18.1 GSI builds on our SM-T500. The same instructions should work for any other GSI rom out there. Some instructions here, like flashing an empty product.img and resizing system partition, are not...
forum.xda-developers.com
And copy this file to your micro SD card
6. Download dynapatch from the file attached below credits to @redymedan for developing this!
Then move it to your micro SD card
7. Download the GSI image of your choice, and (make sure that it doesn't exceed 3.3GB after extraction) extract it from .img.xz format to .img format and then copy it to the micro SD card
7.1 If your gsi doesn't have gapps or you want to flash a system mod (eg. Brightness fix) then download a vndklite variant of your gsi, as system is mounted as RW in vndklite gsi, where's system is mounted as read only in normal gsi images
GSI type should be "arm64_ab" if you want to you can also use vndklite variant!
8. Download Odin and extract it
Samsung Odin - Official Odin Download links
Samsung Odin, Official Odin Download links and flashing guides
samsungodin.com
These are all the pre requisites, and yes, every single one is required.
Process to flash GSI:
1) Unlock the bootloader
To unlock the bootloader, follow the steps from here...
[Guide][SM-T500/T505] Galaxy Tab A7 10.4 - Unlock Bootloader & Root with Magisk
I recently purchased the Galaxy Tab A7 10.4 (released in 2020) and couldn't help but notice that there's no dedicated thread in the forums for unlocking the bootloader or rooting (Although, the method should be very similar to what is followed...
forum.xda-developers.com
2) After that patch the AP image we copied to the micro SD card earlier and then copy the patched ap to the micro sd card and then to the pc. Steps of patching can be found here
[Guide][SM-T500/T505] Galaxy Tab A7 10.4 - Unlock Bootloader & Root with Magisk
I recently purchased the Galaxy Tab A7 10.4 (released in 2020) and couldn't help but notice that there's no dedicated thread in the forums for unlocking the bootloader or rooting (Although, the method should be very similar to what is followed...
forum.xda-developers.com
3. After patching the AP image, copy the patched image from downloads folder to your micro sd card
4. After that turn your device off
5. After the device is fully powered off, hold both volume up and volume down buttons simultaneously and connect it to your pc, then click volume up button once during the prompt to enter download mode
6) After entering download mode, select the BL, CP, and CSC (do not choose HOME_CSC!) files from the extracted firmware, after doing that, for AP, select the patched AP file we copied earlier and then click start on Odin.
7. After the flash is successfully finished, reboot your device and set it up, after setup install the magisk Canary apk from the micro SD card
8. After installing the apk, open it, and click 'OK' on additional setup prompt and the device will reboot after a few seconds
9. After the device starts up, turn it off again, and put it in download mode by holding both volume buttons simultaneously and then connecting it to your pc
10. After that, uncheck everything in Odin except AP, and select the TWRP file we downloaded as the AP file, and then click start
11. After the flash is complete, turn the device off and then hold power+volume up and then immediately connect it to your pc immediately
12. You will get warning about custom binary, and xyz, but ignore it and press power button once, then you'll enter the TWRP recovery
13. After entering TWRP flash the dynapatch zip file from your micro SD card
14. After flashing it. use the reboot to recovery option
15. After you device booted to recovery again, go to Wipe>Advanced Wipe and then wipe dalvik cache and cache partition
16. After wiping them, go back to the install section, click on install image
17. After that select your GSI .img file you extracted earlier
18. Then it will ask you on which partition it should flash the image onto
19. You have to select 'System Image' partition (if it isn't available, then flash dynapatch again and reboot to recovery, do it as may times until the System Image partition shows up)
20. Then swipe to flash it,
21. After it flashes, go back to install and install the T500 Kernel zip we put in the micro SD card earlier (this is to prevent reboots after a few seconds)
22. And bam, you're done, set the GSI up, and enjoy!
Now, let's get onto what works and what doesn't
What works:- (will add more as I keep testing)
Boot
Touchscreen
SD Card
Cameras
Speaker (follow point 7 in additional notes for 4-speaker audio!)
Headphones (disable A2DP offload in PHH settings first)
Wifi
Bluetooth
Mobile data
Wifi hotspot
Microphone
Power button
Volume Buttons
4G mobile data (go to mobile networks and select preferred network as 4G first)
Auto rotation
Extra dim
SMS
Charging
HW acceleration
MTP
USB Tethering
OTG
Brightness*
( Run these commands in a terminal emulator
su
echo 100 > /sys/class/backlight/panel0-backlight/brightness)(this is not persistent you have to run this everytime you reboot or you can setup a script or something that runs it during boot time itself)
What doesn't work:-
VoLTE
In call audio
Tested roms:
1. Pixel experience
2.ProtonAOSP
3.crDroid
4. Lineage OS
Not tested:-
Cast (i can't test this I don't have anything to cast to)
* Also be sure to read the important notes as it has highlighted some common issues and their workarounds...
Now credits!
To team XDA for keeping this forum alive and well,
@phhusson for developing GSI images that actually made this possible
@topjohnwu for creating magisk
@agreenbhm for the TWRP image and for helping me,
@duyfken for correcting the firmware links, and also, for informing me to add the type of GSI for this device!
And finally all other members of XDA for taking interest in the modding scene,
Thank you!
I'm quite new to the GSIs as a whole, so, I still can't find any workarounds for issues, I can only list them for everyone to know...
Important notes:-
1) if you are stuck in twrp after selecting reboot to system, then go to Advanced>Terminal and type exit_twrp and then reboot to system
2)The brightness patch has not worked for me on any gsi vndklite or normal, so, if it works for you then you are lucky, if not then I have informed you (brightness fix is in the initial post!)
3) I didn't try OTA updates as we used dynapatch and I'm skeptical about OTAs, so, i recommend you to dirty flash any new releases normally from twrp
4) Disable 'A2DP hardware offload' in Phh Settings>Misc settings and check the box next to disable A2DP offload and then do the same in developer settings too
5) Themed icons causes lags and causes some apps to lock the device up, so, proceed with caution
6) If the gsi ROM you're trying to flash doesn't fit on current system partition, then,
*This process will wipe your system partition and will reset your recovery, so, keep the dynapatch zip and gsi image on hand, you will need it!*
a) Download twrp from the link below (as it has fastboot)
[RECOVERY][UNOFFICIAL]TWRP 3.6.0 for 2020 Galaxy Tab A7 10.4[SM-T500]
/* * Disclaimer * * Your warranty is now void. * * We're not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards, * thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please * do some research if you have any concerns about features...
forum.xda-developers.com
b) Also download the product.img file from the above link
c) Flash this recovery from existing twrp
d) boot to this new twrp
e) here, click on 'Reboot' button
f) click 'fastboot'
g) the device will now reboot and then after a few seconds, a twrp ui will appear with the text 'fastboot'
h) connect your device to a pc with the latest version of platform tools and drivers installed
i) run these commands in order
fastboot flash product product.img
fastboot erase system
fastboot resize-logical-partition system 3940000000
fastboot reboot recovery
j) after doing so, again reboot to recovery, flash dynapatch zip first
k) again reboot to recovery and flash your gsi image
l) this time images up to 3.9GB will be flashable
m) no need to format data if you're flashing same rom
And that's it you'll be able to enjoy bigger ROMs on your Galaxy Tab A7!
Credit goes to @paziusss for this!
7) follow steps from here to get 4-speaker audio!
Post in thread '[ROM][SM-T500] Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 10.4 (2020) - LineageOS 19.1 (and TWRP 3.6.1)' https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...eos-19-1-and-twrp-3-6-1.4421365/post-86917225
8. To flash gapps you need to have a Vndklite variant of GSI installed, then, grab your favourite set of gapps (Android 12L/12) depending on your rom and flash them from twrp!
9. For more fluid performance, download "Smart Pack Kernel Manager" from fdroid, open it grant root access, then go to the hamburger menu, select Vritual memory, and move the slider to 2048 mb, then, enable apply on boot, and reboot your device!
Well, I'm back everyone, and I'll be updating the post #1 with new instructions with regards to running Android 13 GSIs, and post #2 contains the old guide in case someone needs it!
Wow. Thank u very very much..will prepared guide ...every thing is clear
One thing i might clarify which is found on pazinuss. Guide. Where he put kernell
Q: Which GSI variant should I choose?
A: arm64 ab. Use the vndklite variant if you want to flash gapps or fix the brightness
The brightness fix is there with kernel also .
Thank you .....🖐️🖐️
drsanusi said:
Wow. Thank u very very much..will prepared guide ...every thing is clear
One thing i might clarify which is found on pazinuss. Guide. Where he put kernell
Q: Which GSI variant should I choose?
A: arm64 ab. Use the vndklite variant if you want to flash gapps or fix the brightness
The brightness fix is there with kernel also .
Thank you .....🖐️🖐️
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I didn't mention it, as I found out that extra dim intensity control does the job just fine, but I'll add it in either way, thanks!
Hausemaster said:
I didn't mention it, as I found out that extra dim intensity control does the job just fine, but I'll add it in either way, thanks
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What i mean for who want to flash gapps or root by magisk or flash any file to the rom (vndklite) only support flashing because it is mounted Read and Write but others are Read only .
Thank you
drsanusi said:
What i mean for who want to flash gapps or root by magisk or flash any file to the rom (vndklite) only support flashing because it is mounted Read and Write but others are Read only .
Thank you
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We initially patched AP file initially, so, magisk will be available even after you flash a gsi but yeah you're correct about the gapps part, I forgot about them as I'm using a Pixel experience gsi, I'll add in the part about vndklite, thanks!
Edit: added it!
Again after step 7 when restart ...the message. (only official binary vbmeta allowed). In red .????.
So disturbing .i do googled revise my steps .even on odin this appear.
On thing i noticed. In developer mode .the oem unlock tab not appear at all.. but before was there ....what i miss ?? Any suggestions
drsanusi said:
Again after step 7 when restart ...the message. (only official binary vbmeta allowed). In red .????.
So disturbing .i do googled revise my steps .even on odin this appear.
On thing i noticed. In developer mode .the oem unlock tab not appear at all.. but before was there ....what i miss ?? Any suggestions
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Did you boot to system and verify that bootloader was in fact unlocked, as, vaultkeeper will lock bootloader if you don't boot to system after unlocking...
Edit: if you directly flashed without booting, bootloader will relock and you have to wait for 7 days for OEM unlocking to be available again...
Now. After few days of lineage 19
Works like charm wow ...i am happy how lineage rom evolved over these years .
My main concern is battery life i left the tab for 24hr no any drop at all.before on stock was strange drop .
Other things . brightness fix didnt work .
Now one quistion ..if i want to try another one rom what i do .? From the bigening or what step i start
Thank u in advance
drsanusi said:
Now. After few days of lineage 19
Works like charm wow ...i am happy how lineage rom evolved over these years .
My main concern is battery life i left the tab for 24hr no any drop at all.before on stock was strange drop .
Other things . brightness fix didnt work .
Now one quistion ..if i want to try another one rom what i do .? From the bigening or what step i start
Thank u in advance
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If you want to try another ROM, I suggest you to start from setup 15
drsanusi said:
Now. After few days of lineage 19
Works like charm wow ...i am happy how lineage rom evolved over these years .
My main concern is battery life i left the tab for 24hr no any drop at all.before on stock was strange drop .
Other things . brightness fix didnt work .
Now one quistion ..if i want to try another one rom what i do .? From the bigening or what step i start
Thank u in advance
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Also, the battery drop may be because of GSI roms not setting cpu frequency according to usage, it just locks it at full frequency causing heat and heavy battery drain, try lowering clockspeeds using a kernel manager
edit: I use smart pack kernel manager
drsanusi said:
Now. After few days of lineage 19
Works like charm wow ...i am happy how lineage rom evolved over these years .
My main concern is battery life i left the tab for 24hr no any drop at all.before on stock was strange drop .
Other things . brightness fix didnt work .
Now one quistion ..if i want to try another one rom what i do .? From the bigening or what step i start
Thank u in advance
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I found the actual brightness fix from the thread which we downloaded kernel from, I added the commands in the OP here...
If you're flashing big GSIs and flash fails due to insufficient system space, I've added a way to do so in the important notes...
Hausemaster said:
Just before we get started, I would like to say that you will not brick your device if you follow the steps as is without any, and I mean any deviations.
Read what works and what doesn't first!
Okay, enough preface, let's jump right in!
Firstly, pre-requisites(hardware):-
1.A micro SD card
2. A windows PC, windows 7 or later (32 or 64 bit)
3. A USB Type-C cable
4. A Samsung galaxy tab a7 running Android 11 with January 2022 Security Patch
Pre-requisites (software on the pc), you'll need:-
1.Stock firmware:
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 (Wi-Fi) Firmware Download SM-T500 Free Download
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 (Wi-Fi) Firmware Download SM-T500 Free Download ⭐ Official and fast update ⭐ Max speed and free download ⭐ Best Samsung Galaxy website
samfw.com
from this link, select your respective country and download the firmware with January 2022 security patch level, then download it
1.1 After downloading it, extract it on the PC and copy the AP file to your micro SD card, as we need it on the tab later
2. Samsung USB drivers
download them from here and install them on your pc, it'll take a while but it's essential for this process
https://developer.samsung.com/android-usb-driver
2.1 Reboot your PC after installing the drivers
3. Download TWRP 3.6.1 beta 5 from here
[ROM][SM-T500] Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 10.4 (2020) - LineageOS 19.1 (and TWRP 3.6.1)
Hello world, I have successfully built LineageOS 19.1 with Gapps for the SM-T500 (Tab A7 10.4 2020) using Andy Yan's LOS GSIs. Lineage is current as of 3/24/2022. I have also compiled TWRP version 3.6.1, based on Android 11 (previous release...
forum.xda-developers.com
this is our custom recovery
4. Download magisk Canary apk from here
https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk
And copy the apk to your micro SD card
5. Download the SM-T500-GSI-kernel.zip from here
[Guide][SM-T500] Galaxy Tab A7 10.4 - Flash LineageOS or any other GSI rom.
These are instructions to flash LineageOS 18.1 GSI builds on our SM-T500. The same instructions should work for any other GSI rom out there. Some instructions here, like flashing an empty product.img and resizing system partition, are not...
forum.xda-developers.com
And copy this file to your micro SD card
6. Download dynapatch from the file attached below credits to @redymedan for developing this!
Then move it to your micro SD card
7. Download the GSI image of your choice, and (make sure that it doesn't exceed 3.3GB after extraction) extract it from .img.xz format to .img format and then copy it to the micro SD card
7.1 If your gsi doesn't have gapps or you want to flash a system mod (eg. Brightness fix) then download a vndklite variant of your gsi, as system is mounted as RW in vndklite gsi, where's system is mounted as read only in normal gsi images
8. Download Odin and extract it
Samsung Odin - Official Odin Download links
Samsung Odin, Official Odin Download links and flashing guides
samsungodin.com
These are all the pre requisites, and yes, every single one is required.
Process to flash GSI:
1) Unlock the bootloader
To unlock the bootloader, follow the steps from here...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...4-unlock-bootloader-root-with-magisk.4185993/
2) After that patch the AP image we copied to the micro SD card earlier and then copy the patched ap to the micro sd card and then to the pc. Steps of patching can be found here
[Guide][SM-T500/T505] Galaxy Tab A7 10.4 - Unlock Bootloader & Root with Magisk
I recently purchased the Galaxy Tab A7 10.4 (released in 2020) and couldn't help but notice that there's no dedicated thread in the forums for unlocking the bootloader or rooting (Although, the method should be very similar to what is followed...
forum.xda-developers.com
3. After patching the AP image, copy the patched image from downloads folder to your micro sd card
4. After that turn your device off
5. After the device is fully powered off, hold both volume up and volume down buttons simultaneously and connect it to your pc, then click volume up button once during the prompt to enter download mode
6) After entering download mode, select the BL, CP, and CSC (do not choose HOME_CSC!) files from the extracted firmware, after doing that, for AP, select the patched AP file we copied earlier and then click start on Odin.
7. After the flash is successfully finished, reboot your device and set it up, after setup install the magisk Canary apk from the micro SD card
8. After installing the apk, open it, and click 'OK' on additional setup prompt and the device will reboot after a few seconds
9. After the device starts up, turn it off again, and put it in download mode by holding both volume buttons simultaneously and then connecting it to your pc
10. After that, uncheck everything in Odin except AP, and select the TWRP file we downloaded as the AP file, and then click start
11. After the flash is complete, turn the device off and then hold power+volume up and then immediately connect it to your pc immediately
12. You will get warning about custom binary, and xyz, but ignore it and press power button once, then you'll enter the TWRP recovery
13. After entering TWRP flash the dynapatch zip file from your micro SD card
14. After flashing it. use the reboot to recovery option
15. After you device booted to recovery again, go to Wipe>Advanced Wipe and then wipe dalvik cache and cache partition
16. After wiping them, go back to the install section, click on install image
17. After that select your GSI .img file you extracted earlier
18. Then it will ask you on which partition it should flash the image onto
19. You have to select 'System Image' partition (if it isn't available, then flash dynapatch again and reboot to recovery, do it as may times until the System Image partition shows up)
20. Then swipe to flash it,
21. After it flashes, go back to install and install the T500 Kernel zip we put in the micro SD card earlier (this is to prevent reboots after a few seconds)
22. And bam, you're done, set the GSI up, and enjoy!
Now, let's get onto what works and what doesn't
What works:- (will add more as I keep testing)
Boot
Touchscreen
SD Card
Cameras
Speaker
Headphones (disable A2DP offload in PHH settings first)
Wifi
Bluetooth
Mobile data
Wifi hotspot
Microphone
Power button
Volume Buttons
4G mobile data (go to mobile networks and select preferred network as 4G first)
Auto rotation
Extra dim
SMS
Charging
HW acceleration
MTP
USB Tethering
OTG
Brightness*
( Run these commands in a terminal emulator
su
echo 100 > /sys/class/backlight/panel0-backlight/brightness)(this is not persistent you have to run this everytime you reboot or you can setup a script or something that runs it during boot time itself)
What doesn't work:-
VoLTE
In call audio
Haptic Feedback (vibration)
Not tested:-
Cast (i can't test this I don't have anything to cast to)
* Also be sure to read the important notes as it has highlighted some common issues and their workarounds...
Now credits!
To team XDA for keeping this forum alive and well,
@phhusson for developing GSI images that actually made this possible
@topjohnwu for creating magisk
@agreenbhm for the TWRP image and for helping me,
And finally all other members of XDA for taking interest in the modding scene,
Thank you!
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Also! This tab does not have a Vibration motor so you might wanna remove that from the "What doesn't work:-" List.
wEER1234 said:
Also! This tab does not have a Vibration motor so you might wanna remove that from the "What doesn't work:-" List.
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I didn't know that this didn't have one, thanks for the information, will do the necessary changes now!
This may be a silly question, but why exactly are we using the SM-T500 firmware here and not the SM-T505 firmware?
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 (LTE) Firmware Download SM-T505 Free Download
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 (LTE) Firmware Download SM-T505 Free Download ⭐ Official and fast update ⭐ Max speed and free download ⭐ Best Samsung Galaxy website
samfw.com
duyfken said:
This may be a silly question, but why exactly are we using the SM-T500 firmware here and not the SM-T505 firmware?
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 (LTE) Firmware Download SM-T505 Free Download
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 (LTE) Firmware Download SM-T505 Free Download ⭐ Official and fast update ⭐ Max speed and free download ⭐ Best Samsung Galaxy website
samfw.com
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The firmware is of the t505 version, only the kernel, recovery and other stuff is from t500 as they work and are the only resources available for this device...
Edit: The link preview itself mentioned SM-T505, so, yeah...
Hausemaster said:
The firmware is of the t505 version, only the kernel, recovery and other stuff is from t500 as they work and are the only resources available for this device...
Edit: The link preview itself mentioned SM-T505, so, yeah...
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I ask as Post 1 instructions has SM-T500 firmware, hence why I linked the SM-T505 firmware here.
Also for reference for those trying to work out which type of GSI image to get when downloading one (from a stock as a rock SM-T505):
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duyfken said:
I ask as Post 1 instructions has SM-T500 firmware, hence why I linked the SM-T505 firmware here.
Also for reference for those trying to work out which type of GSI image to get when downloading one (from a stock as a rock SM-T505):
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Oh my! Thanks for the sharp observation, I corrected it now in the OP
Edit: I also added the type of GSI that should be used for this device!
Edit 2: I also mentioned you in the credits, as you're the one who caught the errors! And once again, thank you very much for the corrections you saved the day!
Hi all,
Thought i'd share a guide on how to get these boot images yourself as well as all the files required, plus the patched boot.img if you just want to go ahead and boot/flash it without obtaining one yourself
Please read the process before committing to proceeding, so you know what's required and what you should and shouldn't use!
Stock and patched images are UK/ EU NE2213 but the guides are universal and could be used on multiple devices.
NOTE:
For these guides the versions used are:
Stable, Canary or BETA depending on firmware, simply change the channel in Magisk settings then select install / update:
NE2213_11_A.12
Magisk Manager v24.3 (24300) Stable
NE2213_11_A.13
Magisk Manager v24.3 (24300) Stable
NE2213_11_A.14
Magisk Manager v25 (25000) Stable this version retains root after a restart, more stable version over previous iterations.
NE2213_11_A.16
Magisk Manager v25.2 (25200) Stable
NE2213_11_C_20
Magisk Manager v25.2 (25200) Stable
NE2213_11_C_21
Magisk Manager v25.2 (25200) Stable
NE2213_13.1.0.520 (EX01)
Magisk Manager v26.1 (25200) Stable
Oxygen OS NE2213_13.1.0.521 (EX01)
Magisk Manager v26.1 Stable
1st
Extracting a boot.img using Fastboot Enhance
Pre-requisites
A device with a working version of magisk manager installed, simply change the channel to the version outlined in the list above relevant to your firmware then select install / update:
A Windows 10 computer / laptop
A full update downloaded firmware zip for your model (recommend oxygen updater)
Payload dumper program for Windows.
An unlocked bootloader.
The local System Update Installer : normal local system update will not allow a reboot during installation, the one I've linked will.
Process
On your computer
1. Download and copy the fastboot enhance folder to your desktop or a location of your choosing.
Download from here: https://github.com/libxzr/FastbootEnhance/releases
2. Download the firmware of your choice (always use full zips, not incremental) and open it using Winrar or a similar zip program, extract the file called payload.bin to a folder of your choosing.
3. Run the program FastbootEnhance.exe, a window will appear, click Payload Dumper, then click browse and point to the payload.bin file, the contents of that payload.bin will now be shown, bare in mind you'll need to check the box "Allow incremental" even if it's a full zip
4. One of the files will be called boot.img, this is the file we'll be patching, click extract then copy this to your phone, root of storage which is called /sdcard.
On your phone
5. Open up Magisk and click Install / Update, if you don't see update then change channel, do this by changing the channel in magisk settings, it'll then show the install/ update buttons.
6. Select "Select and Patch a file" it'll open up a file browser, navigate to the boot.img you copied earlier and select it, allow it to complete (this will output a file called "magisk_patched" which will be output into the Downloads folder)
You now have a patched boot.img ready to boot or flash to either slot with fastboot or boot via fastboot.
I would recommend booting as this is risk free, if it's a bad image for whatever reason and you choose to flash then your phone will bootloop.
NOTE** Some people have noticed that an already patched boot.img when flashed can fail and cause a boot loop when flashed, so if you have downloaded a magisk_patched img from somewhere else then you WILL need to re-patch it on your own device preferably using the afore mentioned magisk manager based on what firmware it's from.
If you intend to follow the guide below with your own patched img then you shouldn't need to patch it twice but it won't hurt if you do.
2nd
Update from XX stable to XX+ stable whilst retaining root
Guide
**NOTE- Although this may work, the system may be unstable, especially when changing bases, eg: Android 11-12 or 12-13, so if you encounter strange behaviour then a factory wipe is advised.
1. Download the relevant firmware for your device via oxygen updater
2. Open Magisk and remove all the modules you have installed, then reboot
**NOTE- At this point I tend to copy out the whole firmware to my computer, incase I need it in the future, the boot img and patched boot img are at the foot of this guide, I'll always upload the latest firmware as soon as it comes out for the UK/EU model
3. Install the OnePlus local install apk listed below in downloads. Click the cog and select "Local Upgrade" the file should be listed on screen, if not then move the file to the root of your phones storage.
4. Click install and allow it to go through the process
**NOTE- DO NOT REBOOT AT THIS POINT YOU WILL LOSE THE ABILITY TO PATCH ON THE FLY, SIMPLY BACK OUT OF THE SCREEN WHICH SAYS "INSTALLATION COMPLETED. RESTART TO EXPERIENCE NEW FEATURES"
5. Open up magisk and click install (you may see two install buttons, top one is magisk and the bottom is magisk manager, we need the top one)
6. You'll be faced with a screen that has several options, you want to select "Install to Inactive slot (After OTA)" then select "LET'S GO" once complete click reboot.
7. Once your phones booted back up your system / files should all remain as they were and you should have root access.
You can now install all your modules again so long as they're compatible with the firmware you've just updated to.
3rd
Rooting using fastboot commands
Method 1
Booting the patched image
1. Obtain a patched boot image for your device variant preferably using payload dumper or download one of mine from the foot of this guide or if you've just performed the above guide you should already have a functional one, copy this file to your fastboot folder on your computer
**NOTE - The above suggested downloads are for the EU / UK variant- if you have another model / firmware please use that instead, If you did not obtain the boot.img from a firmware and patch it yourself, you will need to patch it again in magisk manager to avoid a bootloop, if you still get a bootloop it's best to obtain one yourself using the guide at the top of this post.
2. Reboot your phone to fastboot
and connect to your computer.
3. Boot the magisk patched img
fastboot boot magisk_patched (or name of your patched boot img)
Your phone should now boot automatically, you should now be rooted but we need to make this permanent, if you were to reboot you would lose root.
4. Open magisk manager and click install/update, if you are missing the install/ update buttons, change magisk version to beta in magisk settings and install the update, the buttons should then show.
5. Select Direct install (recommended) then click ok.
6. Allow magisk to permanently root your device then click reboot.
You should now boot and remain rooted.
Method 2
Flashing to both slots
1. Obtain a patched boot img for your device variant or download one of mine from the foot of this guide or if you've just performed the above guide you should already have a functional one, copy this file to your fastboot folder on your computer
**NOTE - Again the above suggested downloads are for the EU/ UK variant- if you have another model / firmware please use that instead, if you did not obtain the boot.img from a firmware and patch it yourself, you will need to patch it again in magisk manager, to avoid a bootloop
2. Reboot your phone to fastboot and connect to your computer.
Command: adb reboot bootloader
3. Open a command prompt on your computer and navigate to your ADB/fastboot folder.
4. Type the following.
fastboot flash boot_a magisk_patched
Press enter.
fastboot flash boot_b magisk_patched
Press enter
fastboot reboot
Press enter
6. Your phone should now boot, open magisk and verify you're rooted.
Troubleshooting
If flashing succeeds but you don't have root and you've followed all the instructions, you may have some magisk modules still active, try performing the following.
1. Connect your phone to your computer.
2. Reboot the phone, then during the boot animation enter this command via ADB.
adb wait-for-device shell magisk --remove-modules
3. Allow to boot, modules will be removed and root should then be active.
If there is no magisk install / update buttons.
1. Make sure you have granted permission to magisk in settings / apps / magisk / permissions
2. Make sure that the update channel is on canary, then force close magisk and then re-open
3. If it still doesn't work then update magisk using canary
4. Last method to check would be to change to the beta channel in magisk settings, then install it.
Or change the update channel, install the version on offer, then change back to canary, install and you should be good to go.
Window's version
Windows 7 will not work with fastboot, please use Windows 10
USB
Use USB 2.0 not 3.0 or 3.1
ADB
These are the files i use for ADB (in the below list) tested these on fresh installs of windows on several windows machines, all win 10
Place them into the root of C so it reads C:\ADB much easier to navigate to that way.
Bootloader unlock
Boot to the bootloader with adb reboot bootloader
type fastboot flashing unlock
Agree to unlock - allow to boot.
If you can't see the device using ADB
Make sure USB Debugging is turned on
Connect your cable to your phone and computer, when asked what you want your phone to do, click on transfer files, a driver will be installed.
After this reconnect your phone and it'll prompt you with a disclaimer with a check box, check the box and click ok, ADB / Fastboot should now work.
Files:
Local System update APK, this must be used as the local OnePlus 10 Pro one will not allow a reboot during the installation, so you cannot install the Magisk boot image during an upgrade, the android 13 local update apk is also required for rolling back to android 12.
Android 13 local update apk
3.27 MB folder on MEGA
mega.nz
Android 12 local update apk
3.27 MB folder on MEGA
mega.nz
ADB Files for Windows 10:
7.69 MB folder on MEGA
5 files
mega.nz
Payload dumper program for Windows-
https://mega.nz/folder/vU00FZDa#PIEfjl5w5wonyNAwHW3FBQ
Oxygen OS NE2213_11_A.12 Stock boot image
0 byte folder on MEGA
mega.nz
Oxygen OS NE2213_11_A.12 Patched boot image
192 MB folder on MEGA
mega.nz
Oxygen OS NE2213_11_A.13 Stock boot image
192 MB folder on MEGA
mega.nz
Oxygen OS NE2213_11_A.13 Patched boot image
192 MB folder on MEGA
mega.nz
Oxygen OS NE2213_11_A.14 Stock boot image
384 MB folder on MEGA
2 files
mega.nz
Oxygen OS NE2213_11_A.14 Patched boot image
192 MB folder on MEGA
mega.nz
Oxygen OS NE2213_11_A.16 Stock boot image
192 MB folder on MEGA
mega.nz
Oxygen OS NE2213_11_A.16 Patched boot image
192 MB folder on MEGA
mega.nz
Android 13
Oxygen OS NE2213_11_C_20 Stock boot image
192 MB folder on MEGA
mega.nz
Oxygen OS NE2213_11_C_20 Patched boot image
192 MB folder on MEGA
mega.nz
Oxygen OS NE2213_11_C_21 Stock boot image https://mega.nz/folder/LNVxTDYA#yly9xpjFjQhe4De_jqyzbw
Oxygen OS NE2213_11_C_21 Patched boot image
192 MB folder on MEGA
mega.nz
Oxygen OS NE2213_13.1.0.520 (EX01) Stock boot image
192 MB folder on MEGA
mega.nz
Oxygen OS NE2213_13.1.0.520 (EX01) Patched boot image
192 MB folder on MEGA
mega.nz
Oxygen OS NE2213_13.1.0.521 (EX01) Stock boot image
192 MB folder on MEGA
mega.nz
Oxygen OS NE2213_13.1.0.521 (EX01) Patched boot image
192 MB folder on MEGA
mega.nz
Glad to see you here bro with the 10 Pro and helpful guide's!!
Cheers
galaxys said:
Glad to see you here bro with the 10 Pro and helpful guide's!!
Cheers
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Slowly coming around to this phone mate, we desperately need a few custom ROMs..
EvoX on this would be phenomenal.
Nudge nudge @AnierinB
UPDATE: First patched boot image is up, using the latest stable Magisk v24.3 (24300)
dladz said:
Slowly coming around to this phone mate, we desperately need a few custom ROMs..
EvoX on this would be phenomenal.
Nudge nudge @AnierinB
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Yeh, it's early but hopefully a few Developer's will get this badboy device!
Thank you thank you THAAAANK YOOOOUUUU
meowmeowpewpew said:
Thank you thank you THAAAANK YOOOOUUUU
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Lol welcome mate
meowmeowpewpew said:
Thank you thank you THAAAANK YOOOOUUUU
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I honestly hope so..
I'm having a few issues isolating the correct files to make the center clock Magisk mod, but that's in the works. Will have it done soon hopefully.
OnePlus thought it would be a good idea to get rid of OPSystemUI.apk in place of systemui.apk so maybe more in line with stock android. But we'll see
@galaxys as if my prayers were answered, joined the Evo X TG group and there is now a OnePlus 10 group so it's in the works, seriously hope it's AnierinB, he did so well with the 8 pro.
Literally cannot wait
dladz said:
@galaxys as if my prayers were answered, joined the Evo X TG group and there is now a OnePlus 10 group so it's in the works, seriously hope it's AnierinB, he did so well with the 8 pro.
Literally cannot wait
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Hey that's great news and something to definitely look forward to!
Cheers
Very happy to see guides! Nice, thank you so much !
dladz said:
@galaxys as if my prayers were answered, joined the Evo X TG group and there is now a OnePlus 10 group so it's in the works, seriously hope it's AnierinB, he did so well with the 8 pro.
Literally cannot wait
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I cannot find that Evo X 10 Pro channel, have you got a link?
kouzelnik3 said:
I cannot find that Evo X 10 Pro channel, have you got a link?
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If you have telegram just search for evo x up the top, you'll see the main channel.
The the other is in that, i'm just in the middle of something, i'll send it once i'm done.
kouzelnik3 said:
I cannot find that Evo X 10 Pro channel, have you got a link?
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Evolution X - OnePlus 10 Series
Telegram: Contact @EvolutionXOnePlus10
t.me
Macke93 said:
Evolution X - OnePlus 10 Series
Telegram: Contact @EvolutionXOnePlus10
t.me
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Oh I've found it.
Hello All,
Very many thanks for your guide. It really helped me root my OP 10 PRO
I was wondering if it is possible to flash my OP ColorOS with OxygenOS EU/UK version you have uploaded?
I copied the 02b0d1b2508744e3a41115aeb274cccf.zip to the root folder and I tried installing via Oxygen Updater using the automatic method, but it fails every time.
If I try installing it manually, I have to download the Oxygen Updater via oxygenos.oneplus.net/OPLocalUpdate_For_Android12.apk.zip and rename to .apk. - I then launch System Update , click on settings and it says 'Move installation package into root directory' (which it is).
Have I missed a step?
kouzelnik3 said:
Oh I've found it.
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Ah was just about to post it mate.
Glad you found it, it's only new but that fact that it's here is brilliant . I'm hoping AnierinB is the dev who makes the rom for the 10.
Lynxy0 said:
Hello All,
Very many thanks for your guide. It really helped me root my OP 10 PRO
I was wondering if it is possible to flash my OP ColorOS with OxygenOS EU/UK version you have uploaded?
I copied the 02b0d1b2508744e3a41115aeb274cccf.zip to the root folder and I tried installing via Oxygen Updater using the automatic method, but it fails every time.
If I try installing it manually, I have to download the Oxygen Updater via oxygenos.oneplus.net/OPLocalUpdate_For_Android12.apk.zip and rename to .apk. - I then launch System Update , click on settings and it says 'Move installation package into root directory' (which it is).
Have I missed a step?
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Honestly mate i'm not sure, you're essentially changing region.
Have you looked into fastboot enhanced?
You can obtain the firmware from oxygen updater (it's 4.15GB the one i uploaded is only the boot image and patched boot image)
Then copy it to your computer and allow it to flash to your phone.
This isn't without risk mate and i've not done this before myself.
dladz said:
Ah was just about to post it mate.
Glad you found it, it's only new but that fact that it's here is brilliant . I'm hoping AnierinB is the dev who makes the rom for the 10.
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I am hoping too, because in this state oxygen os in this device is bad. Yeah, it is quite new, but hey, it is halfly baked. And not only evo x, but other ROMs I hope will come.
dladz said:
Honestly mate i'm not sure, you're essentially changing region.
Have you looked into fastboot enhanced?
You can obtain the firmware from oxygen updater (it's 4.15GB the one i uploaded is only the boot image and patched boot image)
Then copy it to your computer and allow it to flash to your phone.
This isn't without risk mate and i've not done this before myself.
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Thanks for your swift reply. I will wait until there is a verified method. For now, I will tread lightly with the rooted version hehe
Pre requisites
• Unlocked Bootloader (probably only Indian variant?)
• ADB and Fastboot drivers (I'm assuming you've set that up since you unlocked bootloader)
• Python (used to extract boot image)
• Your stock rom (I found it here: https://realmefirmware.com/)
• time (need some time to download your stock rom and get a hold of your boot image)
Steps:
1) Download Oppo_Decrypt tool from here:
https://github.com/bkerler/oppo_decrypt
2) Extract the contents and place in a folder
3) go to that folder and open a command prompt/power shell in the folder
4) Use commands accordingly
If you've added pip to path:
pip install -r requirements.txt
If you've not added pip to path:
Python -m pip install -r requirements.txt
done? Everything installed?
now get your rom zip file, inside it you'll find a big .ofp file, extract that ofp file and place in the folder where you've extracted your tools
now inside this very folder where ur tools are, create another folder and name it "extract" (tbh u can name the folder anything you want but for the sake of explanation I named it that)
now open a command prompt in the folder where the tools are kept
type: Python
Press space
drag and drop the "ofp_qc_decrypt.py" file in the command prompt
Press space
Drag and drop the large .ofp file you extracted
Press space
Drag and drop the extract folder
Press enter
Wait for a while till there's a message saying
"Extracting super.img" or something along the lines
Exit out of command prompt
Go to the extract folder you'll see a file called "boot.img"
Send this boot.img file to your phone
(Also recommend keeping a copy of the boot.img on your PC for safety)
Install Magisk Manager Apk from the official website on your phone
Open Magisk manager
Click on Install
Click on select and patch a file
Choose the boot.img file you just sent from your PC
after done send the magisk_patched.img to your PC
Now boot your phone into Fastboot mode
(I'll assume you know how to since you've unlocked bootloader)
Connect your phone to your PC using USB cable
open a command prompt and check if your device is connected by typing:
fastboot devices
if it shows up then proceed
type:
fastboot flash boot magisk_patched.img
(Your file name can be different you can just drag and drop the file)
after it says success, type:
fastboot reboot
after reboot open Magisk manager app (might ask u to download?)
and reboot if it asks you to
Congratulations you now have root access!
How to extract images from OTA zip files:
Extract the OTA zip file
Download and extract payload-dumper-go
Drag and drop payload.bin on payload-dumper-go executable
Spoiler: Video instructions
//seems to work for others, i thought it's only for indian roms, because of other posts and EU was locked out for so long, seems to work for EU, too.
IMEI and Baseband only get lost if you unlock the bootloader with the wrong version or boot.img.
smashda said:
BEWARE:Only Indian variant, you lose your IMEI and Baseband!
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I test it on RMX3311 EU and work fine.
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Can we make a boot.IMG for the RMX3311 so we can flash in Magisk ?
Hello,
Is there a easy way to hide banking apps some function don't work because my device is unlocked.
karayemis said:
Can we make a boot.IMG for the RMX3311 so we can flash in Magisk ?
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It is the same method to extract boot image just get your corresponding rom and either use oppo decrypt tool if on version the phone ships with otherwise use payload dumper with correct ota
karayemis said:
Hello,
Is there a easy way to hide banking apps some function don't work because my device is unlocked.
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Safetynet fix may help but you need root
BR4UTAL said:
It is the same method to extract boot image just get your corresponding rom and either use oppo decrypt tool if on version the phone ships with otherwise use payload dumper with correct ota
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Hi,
Thanks, worked for me my device it is rooted now and banking apps are working now.
Device: RMX3311 EU
2 more questions:
1. is there a module i can use to activate call recorder on google dialer ?
2. When there is a new OTA can I just install and repeat all above ?
karayemis said:
2 more questions:
1. is there a module i can use to activate call recorder on google dialer ?
2. When there is a new OTA can I just install and repeat all above ?
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When there is an ota update download it from software update and wait for it to finish extracting
DO NOT CLICK ON INSTALL
Go into Magisk
Do Uninstall Magisk > Restore System Images
Now Click on Install Magisk > Click Install to Inactive slot (after ota)
click ok and let's go
DO NOT CLICK ON THE REBOOT BUTTON
Now go to software update and click Install, your phone will reboot with root available still and ota update applied
For the model 3311 (EU) is there a step by step guide for root? Please, if exists, drop it here. Thank you
geovision said:
For the model 3311 (EU) is there a step by step guide for root? Please, if exists, drop it here. Thank you
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The process is the same but instead of IN rom you need to get boot image from EU rom
karayemis said:
Hi,
Thanks, worked for me my device it is rooted now and banking apps are working now.
Device: RMX3311 EU
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Banking app stops working after a while, this is the second time it stopped working.
karayemis said:
Banking app stops working after a while, this is the second time it stopped working.
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Here's the Thread for it, you can just use the search on top of the page for things you want to fix, the banking issues come with root and you can find the appropriate Threads when searching for Magisk.
MAGISK MODULE ❯ Universal SafetyNet Fix 2.4.0
Universal SafetyNet Fix Magisk module Magisk module to work around Google's SafetyNet attestation. This module works around hardware attestation and recent updates to SafetyNet CTS profile checks. You must already be able to pass basic CTS...
forum.xda-developers.com
Currently iam on this version rmx3312_11_A.20 of realme ui so how can i get the boot image of this version
_PsyDuck_ said:
Currently iam on this version rmx3312_11_A.20 of realme ui so how can i get the boot image of this version
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The Ota server only offers the latest version of Android 12 with the A.22 software